Transform
Effect Summary
User becomes a copy of the target until it leaves battle.
Detailed Effect
Transform causes the user to become a copy of the target (copying image and moves).
Transform bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly.
It is not affected by type immunity.
Transform fails against:
Transform also copies some of the traits of the Pokémon including:
Transform bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly.
It is not affected by type immunity.
Transform fails against:
-
Shadow -type Pokémon
- Pokémon that are protected by Crafty Shield
- if the user is disguised by Illusion (not in Gen 1)
- if the the target is disguised by Illusion (not in Gen 1-4)
- targets that are behind a Substitute (not in Gen 1-4)
- Pokémon with the ability Good as Gold
Transform also copies some of the traits of the Pokémon including:
- Species
- Appearanace
- Types
- All base
stats
, except HP
- Current
stat
changes
- Current moves
- Height and weight
- Catch Rate (only in Gen 3-4)
- EV-yield and base experience (not in Gen 1-2)
- Ability
- Cry sound (not in Gen 1-3)
- Gender (not in Gen 2-4)
Description
C
GS
The user assumes the foe's guise.
E
RS
Alters the user’s cells to become a copy of the foe.
FRLG
The user transforms into a copy of the foe with even the same move set.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user transforms into a copy of the foe right down to having the same move set.
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Unique Effect
Unique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Other Languages
Level Up
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
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Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | Repeated use does not incur a penalty. |
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Description | Can be repeatedly used without boring the judge. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if the Pokémon gets the lowest score. |
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Appeal | ❤️❤️ |