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This is an article for the move Substitute (TR20) and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.
List of Contents
Type | |
---|---|
Category | |
Power | - |
Accuracy | - |
PP | 10 |
Effect | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
Max Move |
Max Guard
Power: - |
TM / TR | TR20 |
There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.
Rotom | Heat Rotom | Wash Rotom |
Frost Rotom | Fan Rotom | Mow Rotom |
There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.
There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.
Subtitute has the effect of the user taking 1/4th of their current HP and brings out a subtitute in battle. While the substitute in place, it will take damage for the user as well as status conditions and stat changes brought about by other Pokemon. After the substitute takes a certain amount of damage, it will disappear and the user will again take its place. The user will still take damage from weather effects however. The Infiltrator Ability bypasses the substitute as well as Sound-Based Moves.
An example user of this is Gengar who can dish out strong attacks while being protected through the subtitute.
Gengar - Moveset & Best Build for Ranked Battle
Substitute (TR20) is available to purchase from the Watt Traders in the Wild Area for 3000 Watts.
The Watt Traders' selection of TM and TRs changes everyday so make sure to check what's in stock!
It's also possible to get Substitute (TR20) from Normal-type Max Raid dens as a reward for defeating or catching the resident Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokemon.
It's also possible to get Substitute (TR20) from the Cram-o-Matic, although the chances are still low even when using the right items.
Substitute (TR20) can be found in the Ballimere Lake area of the Crown Tundra DLC.
Ballimere Lake Map and Obtainable Pokemon
Pokemon Who Can Learn Substitute (TR20)
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