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'''Imposter''' (Japanese: '''かわりもの''' ''Eccentric'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Ditto}}, although it is only available as a [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability]].
'''Imposter''' (Japanese: '''かわりもの''' ''Changer'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Ditto}}, and only available as a [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability]].


==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
As soon as the user comes into battle, it {{m|transform}}s into its opponent, copying the opponent's stats exactly, with the exception of {{stat|HP}}. Imposter copies all stat changes on the target originating from moves and Abilities such as {{m|Swords Dance}} and {{a|Intimidate}}, but not from items such as {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}}. Imposter will not transform the user if the opponent is {{a|Illusion|disguised}} or behind a {{m|substitute}}. Imposter does not copy its opponent's {{IV}}s, but it does copy all {{EV}}s except for {{stat|HP}}. The user will transform into [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon and maintain the form regardless of if it holds the required [[Mega Stone]] or not.
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 {{stat|HP}}), stat changes (but not stat multipliers such as with {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}}), [[List of Pokémon by weight|weight]], and [[Mega Evolution]] or [[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]].


In [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Triple Battle]]s, Imposter will affect the opponent in the position directly opposite it.
Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, disguised with {{a|Illusion}}, or behind a {{m|substitute}}. Imposter only activates when the Pokémon that has it is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again.
 
In [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Triple Battle]]s, Imposter will copy the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite to it, it will not transform.


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

Revision as of 18:04, 23 February 2015

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
Currently unknown
Generation VIII
Currently unknown
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Imposter (Japanese: かわりもの Changer) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. It is the signature Ability of Ditto, and only available as a Hidden Ability.

Effect

In battle

As soon as the user comes into battle, it transforms into its opponent. Imposter copies the target's appearance, cry, moves (which all have 5 PP), Ability, stats (except HP), stat changes (but not stat multipliers such as with Choice Specs), weight, and Mega Evolution or form (regardless of held item). Imposter does not copy its opponent's IVs (for the purpose of Hidden Power), friendship or gender.

Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, disguised with Illusion, or behind a substitute. Imposter only activates when the Pokémon that has it 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.

In Double and Triple Battles, Imposter will copy the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite to it, it will not transform.

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.

In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Imposteur
Germany Flag.png German Doppelgänger
Italy Flag.png Italian Sosia
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Impostor
Spain Flag.png Spanish Impostor


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