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'''Imposter''' (Japanese: '''かわりもの''' ''Changer'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Ditto}}. It is exclusively obtained as a {{DL|Ability|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}}. This Ability is exclusively obtained as a {{DL|Ability|Hidden Ability}}.


==Effect==
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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.
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.
A transformed Pokémon can use [[Z-Move]]s exclusive to a species it has transformed into, if it holds an appropriate [[Z-Crystal]]. If the Pokémon with this Ability has transformed into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon, it cannot use any Z-Moves, even if it holds an appropriate Z-Crystal.


{{m|Role Play}} fails if the target has the Ability Imposter. {{m|Entrainment}} fails if the user has the Ability Imposter. Imposter cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}}, {{a|Power of Alchemy}}, or {{a|Receiver}}.
{{m|Role Play}} fails if the target has the Ability Imposter. {{m|Entrainment}} fails if the user has the Ability Imposter. Imposter cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}}, {{a|Power of Alchemy}}, or {{a|Receiver}}.


If the user transforms into a pure {{t|Fire}} type that used {{m|Burn Up}}, the user will become {{t|Normal}} type instead of typeless.
Even if a Pokémon transforms into Meteor Form {{p|Minior}}, {{a|Shields Down}} will not prevent a transformed Pokémon from being afflicted with [[status condition]]s.
If that target is affected by either {{m|Forest's Curse}} or {{m|Trick-or-Treat}}, Imposter will make its user become a dual Normal type and Grass or Ghost type Pokémon respectively. If the user transforms into a Fire type that has used Burn Up that also had a secondary type, the user will then only be the type of the target's other typing.
 
If the Pokémon with this Ability transforms into a Pokémon that has no type (i.e. it was a pure {{t|Fire}} type that used {{m|Burn Up}}), the transformed Pokémon will become {{type|Normal}}; if such a Pokémon has additionally been affected by {{m|Forest's Curse}} or {{m|Trick-or-Treat}}, the user will become Normal-type with an added {{t|Grass}} or {{t|Ghost}} type respectively. If the Pokémon with this Ability transforms into a dual-typed Pokémon that has used Burn Up, however, Imposter will copy the user's current types (and type additions) as usual.


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

Revision as of 03:58, 14 April 2017

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
The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.
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. This Ability is exclusively obtained as a Hidden Ability.

Effect

In battle

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Reason: Which Pokémon it transforms into in Horde Encounters and Battle Royals
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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 with the Ability 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.

A transformed Pokémon can use Z-Moves exclusive to a species it has transformed into, if it holds an appropriate Z-Crystal. If the Pokémon with this Ability has transformed into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon, it cannot use any Z-Moves, even if it holds an appropriate Z-Crystal.

Role Play fails if the target has the Ability Imposter. Entrainment fails if the user has the Ability Imposter. Imposter cannot be copied by Trace, Power of Alchemy, or Receiver.

Even if a Pokémon transforms into Meteor Form Minior, Shields Down will not prevent a transformed Pokémon from being afflicted with status conditions.

If the Pokémon with this Ability transforms into a Pokémon that has no type (i.e. it was a pure Fire type that used Burn Up), the transformed Pokémon will become Normal-type; if such a Pokémon has additionally been affected by Forest's Curse or Trick-or-Treat, the user will become Normal-type with an added Grass or Ghost type respectively. If the Pokémon with this Ability transforms into a dual-typed Pokémon that has used Burn Up, however, Imposter will copy the user's current types (and type additions) as usual.

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
Chinese Cantonese 變身者 Binsānjé
Mandarin 變身者 / 变身者 Biànshēnzhě
France Flag.png French Imposteur
Germany Flag.png German Doppelgänger
Italy Flag.png Italian Sosia
South Korea Flag.png Korean 괴짜 Goejja
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Impostor
Spain Flag.png Spanish Impostor


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