Multitype (Ability)

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Multitype マルチタイプ
Multitype
Flavor text
Generation IV
Changes type to match the held Plate.
Generation V
Changes type to match the held Plate.
Generation VI
Changes the Pokémon's type to match the Plate it holds.
Generation VII
Currently unknown
Generation VIII
Currently unknown
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Multitype (Japanese: マルチタイプ Multitype) is an Ability introduced in Generation IV. It is the signature Ability of Arceus.

Effect

Generation IV

Multitype changes the type of the Pokémon with this Ability depending on the Plate attached. The item-removing effects of Thief, Covet, Trick, Switcheroo, and Knock Off will not work on a Pokémon with Multitype, regardless of what item it is holding.

This Ability cannot be transferred with Skill Swap or copied with Trace or Role Play. If any Pokémon other than Arceus has this Ability, it does not work. Multitype cannot be suppressed by Gastro Acid or changed by Worry Seed.

When a Pokémon Transforms into Arceus, it becomes Arceus's Normal form. If it is holding a Plate, it will Transform first into Arceus's current form and will then change type and appearance to the type corresponding to that Plate.

Generation V

A Pokémon with Multitype cannot be affected by type changing moves, such as Soak. A Pokémon with Multitype is unaffected by Entrainment and Simple Beam. Multitype cannot turn into Mummy.

Multitype will now only prevent the effects of Knock Off, Trick, Switcheroo, Thief or Covet if the target is specifically holding a Plate.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Super Mystery Dungeon, a Pokémon with Multitype and all of its teammates' moves deal additional damage as if they had the same-type attack bonus. Type-effectiveness for the moves still applie normally.

Outside of battle

Multitype has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Multitype

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0493 Arceus Arceus
Normal Normal Multitype None None
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 the anime

Arceus Spooky Multitype.png
Arceus (Spooky Plate)
Arceus Flame Multitype.png
Arceus (Flame Plate)
The user changes its type depending on what Plate it held.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Arceus The non-white parts of Arceus's body glow white. It then changes its color freely to match the type of the type it is forming into. A yellow ripple then forms throughout its body when it wants to change back to normal and its body goes back to its original colors.
Arceus (M12) Arceus and the Jewel of Life Debut


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


Trivia

  • In the games, Arceus must be holding a Plate in order to make use of Multitype. However, in the anime and Pokémon Adventures, it has its own unique set of Plates which allow it to activate its Ability at will.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 多元系 Duōyuán-xì
France Flag.png French Multitype
Germany Flag.png German Variabilität
Italy Flag.png Italian Multitipo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 멀티타입 Multi-Type
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Multitipo
Spain Flag.png Spanish Multitipo
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Çok Türlü


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