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Imposter

かわりもの

Changer

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Generation V
It transforms itself into the Pokémon it is facing.

Generation VI
The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.

Generation VII
The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.

Generation VIII
The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.

Generation IX
The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.

Imposter (Japanese: かわりもの Changer) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. It is the signature Ability of Ditto.

Effect

	This Ability effect may be in need of research. Reason: If a Pokémon with Imposter is the wild Pokémon of a Raid Battle (e.g. Max Raid Battle), who will Imposter copy? You can discuss this on the talk page.

In battle

Main article: Transform (move)

As soon as the user comes into battle, it transforms into its opponent. Broadly, the target's appearance (including form), types, Ability, stats, and moves are copied; the user retains its HP and level. More precise details are at Transform (move) → Effect.

Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, is disguised with Illusion, is behind a substitute, or is a Starmobile. Imposter only activates when the Pokémon with the Ability is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again. Imposter will also not activate when obtained during battle. If a Pokémon with Imposter Terastallizes into the Stellar type, Imposter will no longer activate.

In Double Battles, Triple Battles, and Battle Royals, Imposter will target the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite it, it will not transform. In Horde Encounters, Imposter will copy the opponent in the right-most position. If the opponent of a Tera Raid Battle has Imposter, it will transform into the host's Pokémon.

Role Play fails if the target has the Ability Imposter. Entrainment fails if the user has the Ability Imposter. Imposter cannot be copied by Trace, Power of Alchemy, or Receiver.

Outside of battle

Imposter has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Imposter

#	Pokémon		Types		First Ability	Second Ability	Hidden Ability
0132		Ditto	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.

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Update: 2024-07-04