Substitute (move)

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みがわりSubstitute
Type Normal
Category Status
PP 10(max. 16)
Power —
Accuracy —%
Priority 0
  • Does not makecontact
  • Not affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Affected bySnatch
  • Not affected by Mirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Self: Affects the user
Availability
Introduced Generation I
Condition Smart
Appeal 2♥♥
Jam 0 
Can avoid being startled by others once.
Condition Smart
Appeal 1♥
Earn +3 if the Pokémon gets the lowest score.
Condition Cute
Appeal 2♥♥
Jamming 0 
Prevents the user from being startled one time this turn.

Substitute (Japanese:みがわりSubstitute) is a non-damagingNormal-typemove introduced inGeneration I.

It is:

It wasMr. Mime'ssignature move inGeneration II.

Effect

Main article:Substitute doll → Effect

By giving up 25% of its maximum HP (rounded down), the user creates asubstitute. The substitute's HP is equal to the amount lost to create it (except in Generation I, where it is 1 HP higher). The move fails if the user already has a substitute.

A substitute doll takes any damage the user would take instead, until it breaks. While a Pokémon has a substitute, it is not affected by manystatus moves used by other Pokémon, and theadditional effects of other Pokémon's damaging moves often fail to affect it.

Snatch will steal the effect of Substitute when it is used.

Generation I

The created substitute's HP is 1 greater than the amount of HP lost by the user.

In the handheld Generation I games, if the user has exactly 25% of its maximum HP, it will create a substitute and immediately faint. In Pokémon Stadium, Substitute fails if the user has exactly 25% of its maximum HP.

Generation II onward

The created substitute's HP is equal to the HP lost when using Substitute.

Substitute fails if the user does not have more than 25% of its maximum HP left (i.e. making a substitute would otherwise cause it tofaint). Consequently, Substitute will always fail if used byShedinja (who only has 1 HP).

If powered up by aNormalium Z into Z-Substitute, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

Description

GamesDescription
StadStad2Uses 1/4 of the user's maximum HP to create a substitute that takes the opponent's attacks.
GSCMakes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
RSEColoXDCreates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
FRLGThe user creates a decoy using one-quarter of its full HP.
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE		The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
SwShBDSPLAThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
SVThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0064KadabraHuman-LikeHuman-Like−−−−−−−26−−
0065AlakazamHuman-LikeHuman-Like−−−−−−−26−−
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like47119RSE
8FRLG		2929292940−−
0352KecleonFieldField4039DP
37PtHGSS		3737XY
42ORAS		4242
0439Mime Jr.
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered29292929−−
0479Rotom
Rotom
All available forms

AmorphousAmorphous36363636404040
0656FroakieWater 1Water 1353535
0657FrogadierWater 1Water 1384040
0658Greninja
Greninja
All available forms

Water 1Water 1434242
0944Shroodle
FieldField36
0945Grafaiai
FieldField40
1000Gholdengo
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered21
1011Dipplin
GrassDragon44
1019Hydrapple
GrassDragon44
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


ByTM/TR/Move Tutor

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
TM90
All Pokémon can learn this move by TM/TR or by Move Tutorexcept the ones listed below only if marked with ✘.
0010CaterpieBugBug✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0011MetapodBugBug✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0013Weedle
BugBug✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0014Kakuna
BugBug✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0129MagikarpWater 2Dragon✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0132DittoDittoDitto✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0201Unown
Unown
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✘✘✘✘✘✘
0202WobbuffetAmorphousAmorphous✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0235SmeargleFieldField✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0265WurmpleBugBug✘✘✘✘✘✘
0266SilcoonBugBug✘✘✘✘✘✘
0268CascoonBugBug✘✘✘✘✘✘
0360WynautNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0374Beldum
MineralMineral✘✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0401KricketotBugBug✘✘✘✘✘✘
0412Burmy
Burmy
All forms
BugBug✘✘✘✘✘
0415Combee
BugBug✘✘✘✘✘✘✘
0602TynamoAmorphousAmorphous✘✘✘✘
0664ScatterbugBugBug✘✘✘
0665SpewpaBugBug✘✘✘
0789CosmogNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✘✘✘
0790CosmoemNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✘✘✘
0824BlipbugBugBug✘
0840Applin
GrassDragon✘✘
0912QuaxlyFlyingWater 1✘*
0913QuaxwellFlyingWater 1✘*
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
IIIIV
0108LickitungMonsterMonster✔✔
0113ChanseyFairyFairy✔✔
0115KangaskhanMonsterMonster✔✔
0131Lapras
MonsterWater 1✔✔
0143SnorlaxMonsterMonster✔✔
0161SentretFieldField✔✔
0173CleffaFairyFairy✔✔
0175TogepiFlyingFairy✔✔
0183Marill
Water 1Fairy✔✔
0263ZigzagoonFieldField✔✔
0300SkittyFieldFairy✔✔
0311PlusleFairyFairy✔✔
0312MinunFairyFairy✔✔
0325SpoinkFieldField✔✔
0359AbsolFieldField✔✔
0440HappinyFairyFairy✔
0446MunchlaxMonsterMonster✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Byevent

Generation II

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0185SudowoodoMineralMineralNew York City Pokémon Center
0204PinecoBugBugNew York City Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Greninja using Substitute

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In theRescue Team,Explorers andAdventure Squad series, Substitute targets the Pokémon in front of them, ally or enemy, and inflicts theDecoy status condition on them. The Pokémon with this status will be preferentially attacked by allies and enemies. The status lasts for 21-50 turns. This move is affected bySnatch.

FromGates to Infinity, Substitute instead causes theSubstitute status by cutting the user's HP in half. The user will not be targeted by enemies, but the user cannot use moves or items, and cannot restore its HP naturally. If the user is attacked by a move (such asEarthquake which affects the whole room), Substitute will not protect the user from damage. The status lasts 11 turns.

GameBase
Power		Max
Power		Base
PP		Max
PP		Base
Accuracy		Max
Accuracy		RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB--7-100%-FrontAllNo
MDTDS--7-100%-FrontAllNo
BSL--7-100%-FrontAllNo
MDGtI--1050—%-UserUser-
SMD--1030—%-UserUser-
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Super Smash Bros. series

Substitute isGreninja's down special. Thesubstitute doll it summons resembles those from the core series games, though it can also summon a log. The move functions as a counter, attacking opponents who hit Greninja while it is posing.

There is a trophy of the substitute doll inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Trophy information

If it looks like a Pokémon and it gets attacked like a Pokémon, it's probably a- Oh, no, it could also be a Substitute Doll. This cute plush figure appears out of nowhere when a Pokémon uses the move Substitute. Is that a smile on its face or a grimace of determination? Only the doll knows, and it's not telling.

Pokkén Tournament

Substitute is the move used byWhimsicott when called as a Support Pokémon. It conjures up a set of three substitute dolls that rotate around the Battle Pokémon, blocking incoming projectile attacks.[1] It also restores a little of the Battle Pokémon's HP.

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Substitute isGreninja's second move asFroakie. The user dashes while leaving behind a targetable decoy. The user is unstoppable while dashing. After evolving intoFrogadier at level 5, this move is replaced by eitherDouble Team orSmokescreen.

Substitute Dolls appear on their own as part of the Practice Area mode.

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBThe target gains the Decoy status, making it the target of its fellow Pokémon.
MDTD*Afflicts the targeted enemy with a Decoy status condition. A Pokémon with the Decoy status becomes a decoy that is seen as an enemy by its allies and can draw their attacks.
MDTD*
MDS		Afflicts the targeted Pokémon with a Decoy status condition. A Pokémon with the Decoy status is viewed as a foe by its allies. It also becomes likely to draw the attention of foes.
BSLポケモンを みがわりじょうたいにかえる みがわりじょうたいになると ねらわれやすくなったり なかまから こうげきされたりする
MDGtIYou will get the Substitute status, but every time you use this move, your HP decreases. With the Substitute status, you won't be targeted by enemies, but you can't use moves or items, nor restore your HP naturally.
SMDYou create a decoy using your HP. You won't be targeted, but you can't use moves or items.*
You'll create a substitute, but every time you use this move, your HP decreases. When you create a substitute, you won't be targeted by enemies, but you can't use moves or items, nor can you restore your HP naturally.*
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii UDeceive with a substitute, and then counter an attack.*
Pokkén TournamentTemporarily protects against some long-range attacks.
Also recovers a small amount of HP.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Shaymin

Togepi

Accelgor

Sudowoodo
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its stamina. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
ShayminShaymin creates a copy that looks exactly like itself. It then fades soon after.
Shaymin (M11)Giratina and the Sky WarriorDebut
DelcattyDelcatty creates an exact copy of itself. When it gets hit, it disappears in a puff of smoke.
Lila's DelcattyBattling the Generation Gap!None
TogepiTogepi moves quickly when the opponent is about to attack and creates an afterimage of itself. When the afterimage gets hit, it disappears.
A wild TogepiWhere No Togepi Has Gone Before!None
AccelgorAccelgor's body flashes white, and a double that looks exactly like Accelgor dashes out of its body and at the opponent. When the copy is hit by an attack, it disappears in a puff of smoke. This also causes Accelgor to lose stamina upon using the move.
Professor Juniper's AccelgorEvolution Exchange Excitement!None
SudowoodoSudowoodo's body glow light green. The glow then moves outward and forms into a copy that looks exactly like Sudowoodo. When the copy is hit by an attack, it turns into a rock.
Brassius's SudowoodoNemona and Brassius and…None


In the manga

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7


Leafeon


The user creates a copy of itself.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
LeafeonLeafeon creates a copy of itself that disappears after taking a certain amount of damage.
Lily's LeafeonInto The Hands Of Evil?!Debut


Pokémon Adventures


Pikachu

Armarouge
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its stamina. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
PikachuPikachu creates a see-through decoy of itself by cutting a quarter of its stamina. Pikachu can mold the decoy into anything it wants. Once the decoy gets hit, however, it disappears.
Red's PikaMeanwhile... Vileplume!Debut
ArmarougeArmarouge creates a substitute doll that takes the attack aimed at it.
Scarlet's ArmarougePASV12None


Pokémon Battle Frontier


Ninetales


The user transforms into a doll, similar to the one in the games.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
NinetalesNinetales transforms into a doll which prevents itself from being hurt from attacks until the doll fades away.
Enta's NinetalesFinal Battle: Versus The Salon MaidenDebut


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • Shedinja can learn Substitute despite being incapable of using it, as its HP is too low to create asubstitute.
    • However, in the Mystery Dungeon series, it is able to use the move, due to being able to possess more than 1 HP.
  • This move plays its animation even if the battle animations are turned off.
  • InGeneration I games, if theplayer used Substitute, then looked at the stats of a Pokémon in their party and then exited the menu, the opponent's Pokémon sprite would change to a glitchy version of the Pokémon that was just viewed.
  • InPokémon Crystal, if the opponent has a substitute and usesBaton Pass, the next Pokémon that switches in will produce a glitchy animation.
  • InGeneration VII, Substitute is the only TM that can be learned by all Pokémon that can learn TMs, except Pokémon that can only learn moves via TM that they can also learn by other means.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese替身Taisān
Mandarin替身Tìshēn
CzechVějička (manga)
Náhrada (DP142,BW063)
Dvojnický útok (DP095)
Náhražka (M11)
Nahrazení (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
DanishReserve
DutchKloon
FrenchClonage
GermanDelegator
GreekΥποκατάσταση
IndonesianMenyamar
Perasuk
ItalianSostituto
Korean대타출동Daetachuldong
PolishZastępca
Brazilian PortugueseSubstituição (games, animated series, manga)
Clonagem (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
RomanianSubstituirea
SerbianIzmena
SpanishLatin AmericaSustituto (M11,BW063–present)
Señuelo (DP142)
Sustitución (DP095)
SpainSustituto
TurkishYer değiştirme
VietnameseHoán Đổi

References

  1. ↑Pokken Tournament DX/Projectile Priority | Shoryuken Wiki!, archived November 29, 2020 on Internet Archive

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