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'''Substitute''' (Japanese: '''みがわり''' ''Scapegoat'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It was [[TM50]] in Generation I before losing its TM status in Generation II. It regained its TM status, albeit as [[TM90]], in Generation IV onwards, except in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], where it is [[TM08]]. | '''Substitute''' (Japanese: '''みがわり''' ''Scapegoat'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It was [[TM50]] in Generation I before losing its TM status in Generation II. It regained its TM status, albeit as [[TM90]], in Generation IV onwards, except in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], where it is [[TM08]]. It was {{p|Mr. Mime}}'s [[signature move]] in [[Generation II]]. | ||
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[[File:Sakurai used Substitute.jpg|thumb|250px|A substitute in place of Masahiro Sakurai]] | [[File:Sakurai used Substitute.jpg|thumb|250px|A substitute in place of Masahiro Sakurai]] | ||
[[File:Substitute doll anime.png|thumb|250px|A Substitute doll in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Substitute doll anime.png|thumb|250px|A Substitute doll in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
* In most games, the decoy and the Pokémon will switch places when the Pokémon executes a move. The only exception is in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], where the battle animations play out as if the substitute was the one performing the move. It generally remains stationary, except when using moves like {{m|Fly}} or {{m|Bounce}}. | * In most {{pkmn|games}}, the decoy and the Pokémon will switch places when the Pokémon executes a move. The only exception is in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], where the battle animations play out as if the substitute was the one performing the move. It generally remains stationary, except when using moves like {{m|Fly}} or {{m|Bounce}}. | ||
* In the [[Generation I]] and {{ | * In the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games, the substitute resembles {{p|Rhydon}}. | ||
* {{p|Shedinja}} can learn Substitute despite being incapable of using it, as its HP is too low to create a substitute. | * {{p|Shedinja}} can learn Substitute despite being incapable of using it, as its HP is too low to create a substitute. | ||
* Substitutes are interpreted differently throughout all forms of Pokémon [[canon]]. In the games, a substitute is seen as an inanimate decoy which simply stands in for the Pokémon. In the anime, substitutes are seen to be clones of the user. In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, substitutes are like the anime representation, but more spectral and transparent, as shown by [[Pika|Red's Pikachu]] in ''[[PS028|Peace of Mime]]''. | * Substitutes are interpreted differently throughout all forms of Pokémon [[canon]]. In the games, a substitute is seen as an inanimate decoy which simply stands in for the Pokémon. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, substitutes are seen to be clones of the user. In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, substitutes are like the anime representation, but more spectral and transparent, as shown by [[Pika|Red's Pikachu]] in ''[[PS028|Peace of Mime]]''. | ||
* In the Mystery Dungeon series, if the player eats an X-Eye Seed, all other Pokémon appear as substitutes. | * In the Mystery Dungeon series, if the player eats an X-Eye Seed, all other Pokémon appear as substitutes. | ||
* The Plush Toy enemy in the [[Mystery Doors of the Magical Land Series]] in [[Pokéstar Studios]] in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} is similar to a substitute. | * The Plush Toy enemy in the [[Mystery Doors of the Magical Land Series]] in [[Pokéstar Studios]] in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} is similar to a substitute. | ||