Protean

Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.

Flavor Text

Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s about to use.

Short Effect

Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

Effect

Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses. The type change takes place just before the move is used.

Pokémon

8 Pokémon, including forms, can have Protean.

Kecleon

#0352 • Hidden Ability

Normal

Froakie

#0656 • Hidden Ability

Water

Frogadier

#0657 • Hidden Ability

Water

Greninja

#0658 • Hidden Ability

WaterDark

Mega Greninja

#0658 • Slot 1

WaterDark

Sprigatito

#0906 • Hidden Ability

Grass

Floragato

#0907 • Hidden Ability

Grass

Meowscarada

#0908 • Hidden Ability

GrassDark

How each game describes Protean, newest first. Every row links to that game's own ability page.

Scarlet and Violet

Changes the Pokémon's type to the type of the move it's about to use. This works only once each time the Pokémon enters battle.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s about to use.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s using.

X and Y

Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s using.

Propeller Tail

Protosynthesis

Protean

Pokémon ability

Pokémon

As Hidden Ability

Introduced

Generation 6

Games with pages