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This is a list of moves that change abilities in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to learn more about these moves, their interaction with abilities, items, and their effects in battle.
List of Contents
Moves | Type | Effect |
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Entrainment | The user dances with an odd rhythm that compels the target to mimic it, making the target's ability the same as the user's | |
Simple Beam | The user's mysterious psychic wave changes the target's Ability to Simple. | |
Skill Swap | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. | |
Transform | The user transforms into a copy of target right down to having the same move set. | |
Worry Seed | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia. |
These moves alter the ability of the user or the target depending on the what was used. Note that the effect will only lasts during the duration of the battle and won't carry over afterwards.
They moves are useful for countering *Pokemon that rely on powerful abilities or buffing the capabilities of the user by giving it a better Ability.
Ability | Description |
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Imposter | It transforms itself into the Pokemon it is facing. |
Mummy | Contact with this Pokemon spreads this Ability. |
Receiver | Inherits an ally's ability when it faints. |
Trace | The Pokemon copies a foe's Ability. |
Wandering Spirit | The Pokémon exchanges Abilities with a Pokémon that hits it with a move that makes direct contact. |
Item | Effect |
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Ability Capsule | A capsule that allows a Pokemon with two Abilities to switch between these Abilities when it is used. |
List of Moves that Change Abilities
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