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
GS C | The user assumes the foe's guise. |
RS E | 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. |
COL B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM LGPLGE SWSH | The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set. |
Meta 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. | ||
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Effect Type |
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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 | ❤️❤️ |