Transform (Pokémon Move)
Transform Effect
Effect
The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set.
In-Depth Effect
User copies the target's species, weight, type, ability, calculated stats (except HP), and moves. Copied moves will all have 5 PP remaining. IVs are copied for the purposes of hidden power, but stats are not recalculated. choice band, choice scarf, and choice specs stay in effect, and the user must select a new move. This move cannot be copied by mirror move, nor forced by encore.
Transform Move Data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Power Points (PP) | 10 |
| Base Power | |
| Accuracy | |
| Speed Priority | 0 |
| Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Alters the user’s cells to become a copy of the foe. |
| Emerald | Alters the user’s cells to become a copy of the foe. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | The user transforms into a copy of the foe with even the same move set. |
| Diamond Pearl | The user transforms into a copy of the foe right down to having the same move set. |
| Platinum | The user transforms into a copy of the foe right down to having the same move set. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | The user transforms into a copy of the foe right down to having the same move set. |
| Black White | The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set. |
| Black 2 White 2 | The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set. |
| X Y | The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set. |
| Sun Moon | The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set. |
| Sword Shield | The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set. |
Pokémon that Learn Transform by Leveling Up
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |