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* In Generations II to IV (including [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD]], and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}), Transform fails if used on a transformed opponent. Therefore, in a battle between two Transform users, the first Pokémon may use Transform indefinitely and replenish its PP with every use, but the second Pokémon will simply fail to use Transform every time. The second Pokémon can eventually lose all PP and start using {{m|Struggle}}.
* In Generations II to IV (including [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD]], and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}), Transform fails if used on a transformed opponent. Therefore, in a battle between two Transform users, the first Pokémon may use Transform indefinitely and replenish its PP with every use, but the second Pokémon will simply fail to use Transform every time. The second Pokémon can eventually lose all PP and start using {{m|Struggle}}.
* From Generation V onwards, Transform fails if used by or on a Pokémon that is already transformed. Therefore, in a battle between two Transform users (such as two {{p|Ditto}}), the first Pokémon will be able to use Transform only once and any further Transform attempts will fail, while the second Pokémon simply will not be able to use Transform against that transformed Pokémon.
* From Generation V onwards, Transform fails if used by or on a Pokémon that is already transformed. Therefore, in a battle between two Transform users (such as two {{p|Ditto}}), the first Pokémon will be able to use Transform only once and any further Transform attempts will fail, while the second Pokémon simply will not be able to use Transform against that transformed Pokémon.
In the [[summary]] and [[party]] screens, the user is shown in its original state, unaffected by Transform. The bottom screen of the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] will still show the sprite of the Pokémon unaffected by the transformation as well, even though the moves will be those copied from the target.


Transform works even if the target is immune to this move's [[type]]. Transform fails if used on a Pokémon that is protected by {{m|Crafty Shield}}.
Transform works even if the target is immune to this move's [[type]]. Transform fails if used on a Pokémon that is protected by {{m|Crafty Shield}}.


{{a|Imposter}} ({{p|Ditto}}'s [[signature Ability]]) automatically causes the user to transform into the opponent.
{{a|Imposter}} ({{p|Ditto}}'s [[signature Ability]]) automatically causes the user to transform into the opponent.
In the [[summary]] and [[party]] screens, the transformed user is shown in its original state (including its species, moves, Ability, and stats unaffected by Transform). The bottom screen of the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] will still show the sprite of the Pokémon unaffected by the transformation as well, even though the moves will be those copied from the target.


The transformed user returns to its original state once it is [[recall|switched out]], [[fainting|faints]], or the current battle ends.
The transformed user returns to its original state once it is [[recall|switched out]], [[fainting|faints]], or the current battle ends.