Zero to Hero (Ability)
| Zero to Hero | マイティチェンジ | ||||||||
| Mighty Change | |||||||||
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Zero to Hero (Japanese: マイティチェンジ Mighty Change) is an Ability introduced in Generation IX. It is the signature Ability of Palafin.
Effect
In battle
After being recalled for the first time in battle (without fainting), Palafin switches from its Zero Form to its Hero Form until the end of the battle. This includes through the use of moves that switch the user out (Baton Pass, U-turn, Flip Turn, etc.), the Eject Button, and moves used by opposing Pokémon that force it to switch, such as Whirlwind, Roar, and Dragon Tail. If Hero Form Palafin faints and is revived later, it does not revert to its Zero Form.
Gastro Acid, Worry Seed, and Simple Beam fail if the target has the Ability Zero to Hero. Role Play, Skill Swap, and Entrainment fail if either Pokémon has Zero to Hero. Zero to Hero cannot be copied by Trace, Power of Alchemy, Receiver, or Doodle. Zero to Hero cannot be replaced by Mummy or Lingering Aroma, suppressed by Neutralizing Gas, or traded by Wandering Spirit.
Outside of battle
Zero to Hero has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Zero to Hero
| # | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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| 0964 | 
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Palafin Zero Form |
Water | Zero to Hero | None | None | |
| 0964 | 
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Palafin Hero Form |
Water | Zero to Hero | None | None | |
Please note that Abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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In animation
Pokémon animated series
 Zero Form Palafin
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| The Pokémon transforms into its Hero Form. | |||
| Pokémon | Method | ||
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Zero Form Palafin becomes surrounded by a yellow glow and transforms into its Hero Form. | ||
| A wild Palafin | Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin | Debut | |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
 Zero Form Palafin
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| The Pokémon transforms into its Hero Form when it switches out. | |||
| Pokémon | Method | ||
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| User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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When Zero Form Palafin is switched out in a battle, then sent out again, its body glows brightly and it changes into its Hero Form. | ||
| Scarlet's Palafin | PASV22 | Debut | |
Trivia
- Zero to Hero is likely inspired by Clark Kent's need to find somewhere private to change into his Superman outfit, should the need to battle arise.
- Zero to Hero is the last Ability in alphabetical order.
In other languages
| Language | Title | |
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| Chinese | Cantonese | 全能變身 Chyùhnnàhng Binsān |
| Mandarin | 全能變身 / 全能变身 Quánnéng Biànshēn | |
| French | Supermutation | |
| German | Superwechsel | |
| Italian | Supercambio | |
| Korean | 마이티체인지 Mighty Change | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Do Abismo ao Heroísmo | |
| Spanish | Cambio Heroico | |
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