Imposter (Ability)

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
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.

In other languages

Language Title French Imposteur German Doppelgänger Italian Sosia Portuguese Impostor Spanish Impostor

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