Conversion (move)

Conversion テクスチャー Texture

Battles Type  Normal Category  Status PP  30 (max. 48) Power  — Accuracy  —% Priority  0 Does not make contact Not affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Affected by Snatch Not affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Self: Affects the user

Availability Introduced  Generation I Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jam  0   Works well if it's the same type as the one before.

Super Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  1 ♥ Earn +3 if the Pokémon gets the lowest score.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Beautiful Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jamming  0   Works well if it is the same type as the move used by the last Pokémon.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Conversion (Japanese: テクスチャー Texture) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. It is one of the signature moves of Porygon's evolutionary line.

Effect

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Generation I

Conversion changes the user's type to the target's current type(s). The user's original type(s) are restored once it is switched out, faints, or the current battle ends. This move can be used repeatedly even if the user and target already have the same type(s).

In the summary screen, the user is shown with its original type(s), unaffected by Conversion.

Generations II to IV

Conversion changes the user's type to match the type of one of the user's moves (including Conversion itself). Conversion is unable to copy the type of a move that matches any of the Pokémon's current types. If all moves match any of the Pokémon's current types, Conversion will fail.

Conversion cannot be used on Curse in order to turn into a ???-type Pokémon.

Generation V

Conversion can now be stolen by Snatch.

Conversion can now be used on Curse, which is now a Ghost-type move.

Generations VI and VII

Conversion now changes the user's current type to match the type of the move the user has in its first move slot (even if that move cannot be selected in battle).

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Conversion, the user's Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed are raised by one stage each.

Generation VIII

In Versions 1.0 to 1.1.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Conversion could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.2.0, it can be selected and functions as it did in the preceding two generations.

Description

Games Description Stad A special move that switches the user's elemental type to that of the target. Stad2 A special move that switches the user's elemental type into one of the user's attack types. GSC Change user's type to a move's type. RS Changes the user's type into an own move's type. E Changes the user's type into a known move's type. FRLG The user changes its type to match the type of one of its moves. ColoXD Changes the user's type into its own move's type. DPPtHGSSPBR BWB2W2 The user changes its type to become the same type as one of its moves. XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA SV The user changes its type to become the same type as the move at the top of the list of moves it knows.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII		VIII		IX
												SMUSUM	PE	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0137		Porygon		Mineral		Mineral	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	31	1	1	1
0233		Porygon2		Mineral		Mineral		1	1	1	1	1	1		1	1	1
0474		Porygon-Z		Mineral		Mineral				1	1	1	1		1	1	1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Conversion causes the user to changes its type to match one of its moves, even if already of that type. From Super Mystery Dungeon, the move chosen will be the one at the top of the list of moves the user knows.

Conversion accounts for the actual type of Hidden Power, Natural Gift and Weather Ball (except Weather Ball is treated as Normal-type prior to the Explorers series).

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB - - 22 - —% - User User - MDTDS - - 22 - —% - User User - BSL - - 22 - —% - User User - SMD - - 15 30 —% - User User - With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Description

Games Description MDRB MDTDS Changes the user's type into the same type as one of its moves. BSL じぶんのタイプを じぶんが もっているわざの どれかと おなじタイプにかえる MDGtI UNUSED SMD It changes your type to the same type as the move at the top of the list of moves you know. The type returns to normal when you go to the next floor or faint. MDRTDX It changes your type to the same type as the move at the top of the list of moves you know. You return to your original type when you go to the next floor or faint.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Porygon Reverting back
The user scans the opponent and converts into it.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Porygon focuses a transmitter on the opponent. Its surface then glows and turns similar to the opponent's surface.
Dr. Akihabara's Porygon	EP038		Debut

In the manga

How I Became a Pokémon Card

Porygon
The user becomes transparent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Porygon's body becomes transparent and camouflages with its surroundings.
A wild Porygon	PW25		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Porygon
The user's body glows and it becomes the opponent's type.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Porygon's body glows, and its type becomes the same as the opponent's.
Blue's Porygon	Striking Golduck		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• The move Reflect Type, introduced in Generation V, has the same effect Conversion has in Generation I.
• In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Conversion's move description erroneously says an own move's type instead of a known move's type. This error was fixed in Pokémon Emerald.
• Conversion is one of three moves that have been used in a completed series of the animated series, but not been seen in the English dub. The other two are Minimize and Ion Deluge.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 紋理 Màhnléih * 轉換屬性 Jyúnwuhn Suhksing * Mandarin 紋理 / 纹理 Wénlǐ * 變性 Biànxìng * Czech Konverze (manga) Rozhovor (The Official Pokémon Handbook) Danish Konvertering Dutch Omzetting French ConversionVI+ AdaptationI–V German Umwandlung Greek Μετατροπή Metatropí Italian Conversione Korean 텍스처 Tekseucheo Brazilian Portuguese Conversão Serbian Konverzija Spanish Conversión Vietnamese Chuyển Hệ

Variations of the move Conversion
Conversion • Conversion 2

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