Imposter (Ability)

Imposter (Japanese: かわりもの Eccentric) is an ability introduced in Generation V. Only one Pokémon can have this ability, and it is obtained through the Dream World.

Effect

In battle

As soon as the user comes into battle, it Transforms into its opponent, copying the opponent's stats exactly, with the exception of HP. Imposter copies all stat changes on the target originating from moves and abilities such as Swords Dance and Intimidate, but not from items such as Choice Specs. Imposter will not Transform the user if the opponent is an Illusion or behind a Substitute.

Imposter does not copy its opponent's IVs but it does copy all EVs except for HP.

Outside of battle

Imposter has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Imposter

#	Pokémon		Types		First Ability	Second Ability	Hidden Ability
0132		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.

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