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Imposter

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Imposter in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Ability used by 1 Sword and Shield Pokémon.

Flavor text

The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it’s facing.

Short effect

Transforms into the opposing Pokémon directly across from it on entry.

Effect

On entering battle, attempts to transform into the opposing Pokémon directly across from it; it does not select an arbitrary random opponent in doubles. It fails against targets that cannot be copied by Imposter, including a target behind a Substitute.

Ability details

Pokémon

1

Pokémon

Pokémon that can have this ability in this game.