Role Play
#272
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Power
—
Accuracy
10
PP
+0
Priority
Selected Pokemon
Target
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Effect %
Effect
User’s ability is replaced with the target’s until the user leaves the field. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. If the target has Flower Gift, Forecast, Illusion, Imposter, Multitype, Stance Change, Trace, Wonder Guard, or Zen Mode, this move will fail. This move cannot be copied by Mirror Move.
Short Description
Copies the target’s ability.
Battle Data
Unique
Category
Contest
Type
Cute
In-Game Descriptions
Ruby SapphireEmerald
“Mimics the target and copies its special ability.”
Firered Leafgreen
“The user mimics the foe completely and copies the foe’s ability.”
Diamond PearlPlatinumHeartgold Soulsilver
“The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability.”
Black WhiteBlack 2 White 2X YOmega Ruby Alpha SapphireSun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonLets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee
“The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.”
Sword Shield
“The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s Ability.”
Legends ArceusScarlet Violet
“The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's Ability.”
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