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'''Imposter''' (Japanese: '''かわりもの''' ''Eccentric'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. It is the [[signature | '''Imposter''' (Japanese: '''かわりもの''' ''Eccentric'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Ditto}}, albeit only available through as a Hidden Ability. | ||
==Effect== | ==Effect== | ||
===In battle=== | ===In battle=== | ||
As soon as the user comes into battle, it {{m| | 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}}. | ||
Imposter | In [[Double Battle]]s, Imposter will affect the opponent in the position directly opposite to it. | ||
===Outside of battle=== | ===Outside of battle=== |
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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 Ditto, albeit only available through as a Hidden Ability.
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 disguised or behind a substitute. Imposter does not copy its opponent's IVs, but it does copy all EVs except for HP.
In Double Battles, Imposter will affect the opponent in the position directly opposite to it.
Outside of battle
Imposter has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Imposter
# | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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0132 | Ditto |
Normal | Limber | None | Imposter | ||
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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