Imposter (ability)

Imposter is an ability introduced in Generation 6. So far, only Formling has this ability.

In battle
When a Pokémon with Imposter enters the battle, it immediately transforms into the opponent.

Imposter copies the target's appearance, cry, moves (which all have 5 PP), Ability, stats (except HP), stat changes (but not stat multipliers such as with Choice Specs), weight, and Mega Evolution or form (regardless of held item). Imposter does not copy its opponent's IVs (for the purpose of ), friendship or gender.

Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, disguised with, or behind a. 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is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again.

In Double Battles, Imposter will copy the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite it, it will not transform.

fails if the target has the Ability Imposter. fails if the user has the Ability Imposter. Imposter cannot be copied by.

If the Pokémon with this Ability transforms into a Pokémon that has no type (i.e. it was a pure Fire type that used ), the transformed Pokémon will become Normal-type; if such a Pokémon has additionally been affected by or, the user will become Normal-type with an added Grass or Ghost type respectively. If the Pokémon with this Ability transforms into a dual-typed Pokémon that has used Burn Up, however, Imposter will copy the user's current types (and type additions) as usual.

Outside of battle
Imposter no effect outside of battle.

Trivia

 * Imposter has the same effect as