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==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
As soon as the user comes into battle, it {{m|transform}}s into its opponent. Imposter copies the target's appearance, [[cry]], [[move]]s (which all have 5 [[PP]]), [[Ability]], stats (except [[HP]]), stat changes (but not stat multipliers such as with [[Choice Specs]]), [[List of Pokémon by weight|weight]], and [[Mega Evolution]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form]] (regardless of held item). Imposter does not copy its opponent's {{IV}}s (for the purpose of {{m|Hidden Power}}), [[friendship]] or [[gender]].
{{main|Transform (move)}}
As soon as the user comes into battle, it {{m|transform}}s into its opponent. Broadly, the target's appearance (including form), [[stat]]s, and [[move]]s are copied; the user retains its {{stat|HP}} and [[level]]. More precise details are at [[Transform (move)#Effect|Transform (move) → Effect]].


Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, disguised with {{a|Illusion}}, or behind a {{m|substitute}}. Imposter only activates when the Pokémon with the Ability is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again. Imposter will also not activate when obtained during battle.
Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, disguised with {{a|Illusion}}, or behind a {{m|substitute}}. Imposter only activates when the Pokémon with the Ability is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again. Imposter will also not activate when obtained during battle.


In [[Double Battle]]s, [[Triple Battle]]s, and [[Battle Royal]]s, Imposter will copy the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite it, it will not transform. In [[Horde Encounter]]s, Imposter will copy the opponent in the right-most position.
In [[Double Battle]]s, [[Triple Battle]]s, and [[Battle Royal]]s, Imposter will target the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite it, it will not transform. In [[Horde Encounter]]s, Imposter will copy the opponent in the right-most position.
 
A transformed Pokémon can use moves exclusive to a species it has transformed into, such as {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} if transformed into {{p|Hoopa}} Unbound. A transformed Pokémon can use [[Z-Move]]s exclusive to a species it has transformed into, if it holds an appropriate [[Z-Crystal]]. If the Pokémon with this Ability has transformed into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon, it cannot use any Z-Moves, even if it holds an appropriate Z-Crystal.


{{m|Role Play}} fails if the target has the Ability Imposter. {{m|Entrainment}} fails if the user has the Ability Imposter. Imposter cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}}, {{a|Power of Alchemy}}, or {{a|Receiver}}.
{{m|Role Play}} fails if the target has the Ability Imposter. {{m|Entrainment}} fails if the user has the Ability Imposter. Imposter cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}}, {{a|Power of Alchemy}}, or {{a|Receiver}}.
Even if a Pokémon transforms into Meteor Form {{p|Minior}}, {{a|Shields Down}} will not prevent a transformed Pokémon from being afflicted with [[status condition]]s.
If the Pokémon with this Ability transforms into a Pokémon that has no type (i.e. it was a pure {{t|Fire}} type that used {{m|Burn Up}}), the transformed Pokémon will become {{type|Normal}}; if such a Pokémon has additionally been affected by {{m|Forest's Curse}} or {{m|Trick-or-Treat}}, the user will become Normal-type with an added {{t|Grass}} or {{t|Ghost}} type respectively. If the Pokémon with this Ability transforms into a dual-typed Pokémon that has used Burn Up, however, Imposter will copy the user's current types (and type additions) as usual.
If a Pokémon transforms into a [[Dynamax]] Pokémon, it will successfully transform but not become Dynamaxed. Transformed Pokémon can Dynamax, unless they are transformed into {{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, or {{p|Eternatus}}. Transform does not copy the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}, so even if a Pokémon transforms into a Pokémon that can [[Gigantamax]], the transformed Pokémon will be able to Dynamax but not Gigantamax. If the target is {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Eternatus|Eternamax}} Eternatus, the user transforms into the regular version of Eternatus.
Imposter does not copy Tera Types, meaning that a transformed Pokémon that has [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized]] will use its own Tera Type. Imposter will not activate if the target is a [[Revavroom (Pokémon)|Starmobile]], and if the target is a [[Titan Pokémon]], the user transforms into a regular version of that species.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===

Revision as of 02:08, 3 January 2023

Imposter かわりもの
Changer
Flavor text
Generation V
It transforms itself into the Pokémon it is facing.
Generation VI
The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.
Generation VII
The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.
Generation VIII
The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.
Generation IX
The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.

Imposter (Japanese: かわりもの Changer) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. It is the signature Ability of Ditto.

Effect

In battle

Main article: Transform (move)

As soon as the user comes into battle, it transforms into its opponent. Broadly, the target's appearance (including form), stats, and moves are copied; the user retains its HP and level. More precise details are at Transform (move) → Effect.

Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, disguised with Illusion, or behind a substitute. Imposter only activates when the Pokémon with the Ability is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again. Imposter will also not activate when obtained during battle.

In Double Battles, Triple Battles, and Battle Royals, Imposter will target the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite it, it will not transform. In Horde Encounters, Imposter will copy the opponent in the right-most position.

Role Play fails if the target has the Ability Imposter. Entrainment fails if the user has the Ability Imposter. Imposter cannot be copied by Trace, Power of Alchemy, or Receiver.

Outside of battle

Imposter has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Imposter

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0132 Ditto Ditto
 Normal Normal Limber None Imposter
Please note that Abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

Trivia

  • Although Abilities do not occur in Pokémon GO, wild Ditto will appear in the game transformed as a random Pokémon, alluding to this Ability. For a list of Pokémon that Ditto can transform into, see Ditto's Pokémon GO section.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 變身者 Binsānjé
Mandarin 變身者 / 变身者 Biànshēnzhě
France Flag.png French Imposteur
Germany Flag.png German Doppelgänger
Italy Flag.png Italian Sosia
South Korea Flag.png Korean 괴짜 Goejja
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Impostor
Spain Flag.png Spanish Impostor


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