Pokédex - Move Data - Transform
Red/Blue Version
| Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 10 |
User’s current types, moves, Attack, Defense, Speed, Special, stat stages, and species become those of the opposing Pokémon (even if those values are the same). Each move copied will have 5 PP and its maximum PP is set to that move’s original maximum PP. (Spending PP on the new move doesn’t spend PP on the original move.) Can target Pokémon using Dig or Fly. Can’t be evaded. In Pokémon Stadium (known as Pokémon Stadium 2 in Japan), fails if the opposing Pokémon’s current species is Ditto.
Detailed Information
If a wild Pokémon is under the effect of Transform and it is caught, its species becomes Ditto, regardless of its original species. After it is caught, its stats and moves become those of a wild Ditto at the same level, except current HP.
Even if Transform is in effect for the user, its stats are recalculated according to its level when it levels up.
In battles in which Exp. Points can be gained, the player’s Pokémon gain Exp. Points based on the original species of the enemy Pokémon under Transform.
Gold/Silver Version
| Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 10 | 0 |
User’s Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed, and Attack stats; types; moves; species; diversification values (individual values); and stat stages become those of the opposing Pokémon (even if those values are the same). Moves copied have 5 PP and their maximum PP is set to the respective move’s original maximum PP with no PP Ups applied. Species copied is not used in held-item bonuses based on species, or for gender calculation. Doesn’t copy base experience, starting catch rate, friendship, or whether the opposing Pokémon is poisoned, burned, paralyzed, frozen, or asleep. The effect of Disable on the user ends. Effect ends when user leaves the battle. Fails if the opposing Pokémon is using Dig or Fly. During effect, user can use this attack, and this attack fails against user.
Detailed Information
In Pokémon Gold Version , Pokémon Silver Version , and Pokémon Crystal Version , there are several bugs related to DVs and gender calculation. If Transform is used by the opposing Pokémon of the player, it calculates gender using the DVs of user before the transformation, but if used by the player, gender is not recalculated. When a Pokémon that is controlled by the opposing Trainer and is under the effect of Transform leaves the battle, the Pokémon that replaces it, if any, receives the DVs of the old Pokémon and a recalculated gender, both of which are reverted to their original values when the new Pokémon leaves the battle.
When Transform is used, the opposing Pokémon’s Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speedstats, as modified by stat stages, badges, paralysis, and burns, are copied and the user’s stats become equal to those values. (However, any further effects that change the user’s stat stages, paralysis, or burns will use the user’s original stat as a starting point, not the opposing Pokémon’s stats.)
If a wild Pokémon has the effect of Transform and it is caught, its species becomes Ditto, regardless of its original species. After it is caught, its stats and moves become those of a wild Ditto at the same level, except current HP.
Even if Transform is in effect for the user, its stats are recalculated according to its level and original DVs when it levels up.
In battles in which Exp. Points can be gained, the player’s Pokémon gain Exp. Points based on the original species of the opposing Pokémon under Transform.
Ruby/Sapphire Version
| Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user |
User’s Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed, and Attack stats; types; moves; species; individual values; ability; and stat stages become those of the target (even if those values are the same). Gender is not copied. Ends the effect of Disable against the user. Moves copied have 5 PP. (Their maximum PP depends on the number of PP Ups used for each move slot for the user.) Fails if the target is using Bounce, Dig, Dive, or Fly. These attributes revert to their originals when user leaves the battle. During effect, user can use this attack, and this attack fails against user.
Detailed Information
After Transform is used, the user will have the same appearance according to the target’s species and the user’s Shiny status.
When a wild Pokémon using Transform is caught, the effect of Transform ends.
In battles in which Exp. Points can be gained, the player’s Pokémon gain Exp. Points based on the species that the enemy Pokémon was when it was defeated.
Even if Transform is in effect for the user, its stats are recalculated according to its level and original IVs when it levels up.
Diamond/Pearl Version
| Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user |
User’s Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed, and Attack stats; types; moves; species; individual values; and stat stages become those of the target (even if those values are the same), and the ability the user actually has becomes the ability the target actually has (even if those values are the same), and the effect of Disable ends against the user. Then, the user’s ability triggers even if it already did before the user entered the battle (unless the user is under the effect of Gastro Acid). Moves copied have 5 PP. (Their maximum PP depends on the number of PP Ups used for each move slot for the user.) Fails if the target is using Bounce, Dig, Dive, Fly, or Shadow Force. During effect, user can use this attack, and this attack fails against user.
Detailed Information
After Transform is used, the user also has the target’s form and will have the same appearance according to the target’s gender, species, form, and Shiny status. However, effects still check the user’s real gender.
Black/White Version
| Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user |
User’s Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed, and Attack stats; gender; types; moves; weight; and stat stages become those of the target (even if those values are the same), and the Ability the user actually has becomes the Ability the target actually has (even if those values are the same). (User is considered to have transformed. Species is not copied.) Moves copied have 5 PP and a maximum PP of no more than 5. Fails if user or the target has transformed or is under the effect of Illusion.
Pokémon that can learn Transform
The following Pokémon can learn Transform:
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 10
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 1
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: パルシティ (ID: 7157)
Pokémon that can learn Transform in the Game Boy games
The following Pokémon can learn Transform:
Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 10