Hunger Switch (Ability)
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Hunger Switch (Japanese: はらぺこスイッチ Hunger Switch) is an Ability introduced in Generation VIII. It is the signature Ability of Morpeko.
Effect
In battle
At the end of each turn, Hunger Switch switches a Morpeko with the Ability between its Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode. In Full Belly Mode, Aura Wheel is an Electric-type move; in Hangry Mode, it is a Dark-type move.
If Morpeko's Hunger Switch is negated or replaced, it remains in its current form. If a Pokémon other than Morpeko obtains Hunger Switch with Transform or Imposter, the Pokémon will not change forms.
Outside of battle
Hunger Switch has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Hunger Switch
# | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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Morpeko |
Electric | Dark | Hunger Switch | None | None |
Please note that Abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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In the anime
Morpeko changes its form depending on its hunger level. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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When Full Belly Mode Morpeko gets hungry, it changes into its Hangry Mode. | ||
James's Morpeko | Sobbing Sobble! | Debut | |
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When Hangry Mode Morpeko has eaten its fill, it changes into its Full Belly Mode. | ||
James's Morpeko | Trade, Borrow, and Steal! | None |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Morpeko changes its form depending on its hunger level. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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When Full Belly Mode Morpeko gets hungry, it changes into its Hangry Mode. | ||
Marnie's Morpeko | Watch Out!! Strong Rivals | Debut | |
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When Hangry Mode Morpeko has eaten its fill, it changes into its Full Belly Mode. | ||
Marnie's Morpeko | PASS18 | None |
In other languages
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