Transform (move)

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If you were looking for the skill inPokémon Shuffle, seeSkill (Shuffle) → Transform.

For the Special Ability inPokémon Battle Trozei, see theList of Special Abilities in Pokémon Battle Trozei.

へんしんTransform

Battles

Type	Normal
Category	Status
PP	10(max. 16)
Power	—
Accuracy	—%
Priority	0
Does not makecontact Not affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Not affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range

Opponent	Opponent	Opponent
Self	Ally	Ally
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability

Introduced	Generation I
Not aTM,TR,HM, orMove Tutor move.

Contests

Condition	Smart
Appeal	3♥♥♥
Jam	0
Can be repeatedly used without boring the Judge.

Super Contests

Condition	Smart
Appeal	1♥
Earn +3 if the Pokémon gets the lowest score.

Contest Spectaculars

Condition	Clever
Appeal	3♥♥♥
Jamming	0
An appealing move that can be used repeatedly without boring the audience.

On Smogon's Movedex:

Transform (Japanese:へんしんTransform) is a non-damagingNormal-type move introduced inGeneration I.

TheAbility Imposter has the same effect as Transform.

Effect

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Transform causes the user to become a copy of the target. A transformed Pokémon returns to its original state once it isswitched out,faints, or the battle ends.

If powered up by aNormalium Z into Z-Transform, the user's HP is fully restored.

Transformation conditions

Transform bypassesaccuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in thesemi-invulnerable turn of a move such asDig orFly. It is not affected bytype immunity. Transform fails if used on a Pokémon that is protected byCrafty Shield, but works on a targetprotected by other moves such asProtect orDetect. It also fails againstShadow Pokémon, if the user or the target are disguised by anIllusion, if the target is behind asubstitute, or if the target'sAbility isGood as Gold. Some of these conditions were different in older generations; see the table below for details on when conditions would not prevent Transform from executing.

		Gen I	Gen II	Gen III	Gen IV	Gen V	Gen VI	Gen VII	Gen VIII	Gen IX
Can execute?	Target issemi-invulnerable	✔	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘
	Target is transformed	✔	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘
	User is transformed	✔	✔	✔	✔	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘
	Target is behind asubstitute	✔	✔	✔	✔	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘

InPokémon Stadium only, Transform fails if the target's current species isDitto. Transforms works normally against Ditto in the earlier Japan-only gamePokémon Stadium.

Starting with Version 3.0.1 ofPokémon Scarlet and Violet, Transform fails if used in a battle against awild Pokémon when used by any Pokémon other thanDitto orMew. This was done to address acloning glitch involving wild Smeargle using the move, though it also affects a Smeargle owned by the player.

InPokémon Black 2 and White 2, Pokémon that know Transform are banned from participating inPokéstar Studios films.

Copied traits

Broadly, Transform copies the target's appearance, types,Ability,stats, andmoves; the user retains itsHP andlevel. More precise details are below.

	Gen I	Gen II	Gen III	Gen IV	Gen V	Gen VI	Gen VII	Gen VIII	Gen IX
Name	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘
Level	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘
HP (current and maximum)	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘
Status condition	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘
Friendship		✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘
Held item		✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘
Species	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Appearance	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Types	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Attack,Defense,Special Attack, Special Defense,Speed	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Stat stages	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Moves	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Height andweight	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Catch rate	✘	✘	✔	✔	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘
EV yield and base Exp.	✘	✘	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Ability			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cry	✘	✘	✘	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Gender		✘*	✘	✘	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔

*: InGeneration II, theLove Ball uses copied IVs for transformed wild Pokémon.See below

Transform copies any changes to the target's type (such as fromConversion orColor Change), Ability (such as fromSkill Swap), or moves (viaMimic). It also copies types added byForest's Curse orTrick-or-Treat. If the target has lost a type fromRoost, Transform will copy the target's type(s) from before Roost was used. If a dual-type target has lost a type fromBurn Up orDouble Shock, Transform will copy the remaining type only. If the target has lost its only type (not counting added types) from Burn Up or Double Shock (thus becoming typeless), Transform will copy Normal type.

The user's level has no effect, except in GenerationsI-IV if the Pokémon levels up and its stats are recalculated. Appearance refers to the sprite or model of the Pokémon shown on the field and covers the Pokémon's species,gender,form, and whether it isShiny. (Prior toGeneration IV, there was some complicatednuance regarding the transformation's coloration.) The copied stats (Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed) include the final values (as seen on thesummary screen) as well as the target'sbase stats,individual values, andeffort values. Outside of the transformation's appearance, gender (for the purpose of battle mechanics as well as the gender symbol after the name) was only copied starting inGeneration V, witha small exception inGeneration II.

It also will not alterstatus conditions or volatile statuses based on the transformation's immunities. For instance, a Pokémon remainspoisoned even after transforming into a Poison or Steel-type Pokémon, and remainsseeded byLeech Seed even after transforming into a Grass-type Pokémon.

InGeneration I only, if the player's Pokémon is transformed and deals or receives acritical hit, its untransformed stats are used in the damage calculation. (The calculation correctly uses transformed stats for wild and NPC Pokémon.)

Appearance nuances

In all generations, in the summary andparty screens, a transformed Pokémon is shown in its untransformed state. (This applies to its moves, Ability, and stats as well.) InNintendo DS and3DS games, the list of moves seen on the bottom screen during battle will also show the untransformed sprite of the Pokémon.

In Generation I, if either the user or the target's sprite has changed because ofAcid Armor orMinimize, after using Transform, the transformation's normal sprite will be shown.

In the Generation I and IIcore series games, a transformed Pokémonretains its original color palette.

InPokémon Stadium 2 and Generation III games (includingPokémon Colosseum andPokémon XD: Gale of Darkness), whether a transformed Pokémon appears Shiny depends on whether the user was originally Shiny; since Generation IV, it depends on whether the target was Shiny.

InPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, if thePartner Pikachu^P/Eevee^E is the target of Transform, Transform will copy anyclothes they are wearing.

Forms

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Transform copies the target's current form. In GenerationsIII andIV, a transformed Pokémon can change form if it fulfills the conditions for a form change (such as byholding aPlate asArceus). SinceGeneration V, a transformed Pokémon cannot change forms.

Dynamax transformations are not treated like a form, meaning Transform will copy the base form of a Dynamax orGigantamax Pokémon orEternamax Eternatus, and a transformed Pokémon is able to Dynamax. If Transform copies a Gigantamax Pokémon, it does not copy the Gigantamax Factor, so Dynamaxing will not result in a Gigantamax Pokémon. If Transform is used by a Dynamaxed Pokémon, it will fail if the target isZacian,Zamazenta, or Eternatus.

Transform will fail if the target is aStarmobile. If the target is aTitan Pokémon, the user transforms into a regular version of that species.

Terastal phenomenon

Transform does not copy Tera Types, meaning that a transformed Pokémon thatTerastallizes will use its own Tera Type. If a Terastallized Pokémon uses Transform, the move will not change its type.

Transform fails against a TerastallizedOgerpon orTerapagos. If a Pokémon Transforms into Ogerpon or Terapagos, it will be unable to Terastallize.

If a Pokémon Terastallizes into theStellar type and uses Transform, it will fail.

PP

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When a move is copied, it will have 5PP, unless its maximum PP is less (such asSketch). In Generations I and II, the maximum PP is the same as the move's natural maximum PP; in Generations III and IV, each copied move receives the effect ofPP Ups applied to the same move slot of the user's original moves; since Generation V, the maximum PP for copied moves is 5.

In Generations I-III,PP-restoring items such asEther can only restore PP to a move if the Pokémon knew the move before transforming. For a heldLeppa Berry, if a move the Pokémon did not know reaches 0 PP, the Berry will not trigger.

Using other moves and Abilities

Transform does not affect the user'sHidden Power (whosetype, as well as thepower up to Generation V, are based on the user's original IVs).

In Generation II,Attract works according to the target's original gender.

InGeneration II only,Mirror Move always fails when used by a transformed Pokémon.

Telekinesis still works when the target is transformed into Pokémon that would normally be immune to it.

A transformed Pokémon can useHyperspace Fury if transformed intoHoopa Unbound.

A Pokémon can use aspecies-exclusive Z-Move if transformed into the correct species and holding the respectiveZ-Crystal, except ifMega Evolved.

If a Pokémon transforms into Meteor FormMinior,Shields Down will not prevent it from being afflicted with status conditions.

A transformation cannot be transferred viaBaton Pass.

Items

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Reason:For Gen VI: Interaction with choice items on targets who also know Transform aside from Generation V
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A transformed Pokémon retains its original species for determining if it is boosted by most Pokémon-specificstat-enhancing items. OnlyMetal Powder andQuick Powder use the transformation's species.

For the purposes of theEviolite, the original species of the user is considered, rather than the Pokémon it Transformed into.

Poké Balls

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Reason:Fill the gaps for the Poké Balls

Original or transformed species for Fast Ball, Moon Ball, Repeat Ball, and Beast Ball
Original or transformed gender and species for Love Ball from Gen III onwards
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This is taken into account when using certainPoké Balls on a transformedwild Pokémon:

Poké Ball	Notes
Fast Ball	?
Heavy Ball	Weight after transformation
Love Ball	InGeneration II only, the stats copied by Transform and the Pokémon's original speciesdetermine the gender taken into account by this ball.^[1]
Moon Ball	Species before transformation in Generation II
Net Ball	Types after transformation
Repeat Ball	?
Beast Ball	?

Contests

InPokémon Ruby, Sapphire, andEmerald, during aPokémon Contest, the Pokémon will transform into one of the other contestants.

InPokémon Diamond, Pearl, andPlatinum, during aPokémon Super Contest, the Pokémon will transform into one of the other contestants.

InPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, during a Pokémon Contest Spectacular, when Transform is used, asubstitute doll is thrown on the stage and the user transforms into the doll. The effect of Transform will last for the round it is used in.

Glitches

Main article:List of Transform glitches

Generation I has several glitches relating to Transform. Any transformed wild Pokémon will become Ditto if it is caught, due to theTransform assumption oversight. If a transformed Pokémon uses Transform again, its previous stats (stored as a backup) are overwritten by its current stats (as they are backed up so that Transform can change the working stats); this is theTransform DV manipulation glitch. If a Pokémon that is notDitto uses Transform, thecolor loss glitch will cause it to change to Ditto's palette. Thelevel up moveset glitch causes a transformed Pokémon to regain its original moveset if it levels up and learns a new move.

Generation II has several glitches relating to Transform. TheTransform assumption glitch andTransform DV manipulation glitch from Generation I still exist. The latter now has an additional effect, theRoar/Whirlwind shared DV glitch: in a battle with an NPC, if the NPC's Pokémon has used Transform twice and is forced to switch out, the next Pokémon will have its predecessor's DVs. If a transformed Pokémon is caught, it will have 10/10 PP for Transform despite having used the move.

Description

Games	Description
StadStad2	Transforms the user into a copy of the target, including the type. All moves have only five PP each.
GS C	The user assumes the foe's guise.
RS E	Alters the user's cells to become a copy of the foe.
FRLG	The user transforms into a copy of the foe with even the same move set.
ColoXD	Alters the user's cells to copy the target.
DP Pt HGSSPBR	The user transforms into a copy of the foe right down to having the same move set.
BW B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM PE SwSh BDSP LA	The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set.
SV	The user transforms into a copy of the target, right down to having the same move set.

Learnset

Byleveling up

#		Egg Groups	Level
			I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII		VIII		IX
									SM USUM	PE	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0132	Ditto	Ditto	Ditto	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
0151	Mew	No Eggs Discovered	No Eggs Discovered	10	10	10	1	1	1	1	99	80	80	80
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

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

InRed Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, theExplorers series, and theAdventure Squad series, Transform causes the user to take the form of a random hostile Pokémon on the dungeon's floor. It does not copy anything else; if the Pokémon had nothing but Transform, they are left only with theregular attack andStruggle. Transformed Pokémon are still prone tostatus conditions anddungeon tile restrictions from its original form; for example, aDitto transformed into aFire-type can still beburned, and a Pokémon that cannot walk through water still cannot when transforming into a Pokémon that is able to. Transform also cannot be used in aPokémon Tower in the Adventure Squad series.

FromPokémon Super Mystery Dungeon onward, Transform copies the appearance, type, mobility, Ability, moves (with full PP), and stat modifications of the target for the duration of the floor, but the transforming Pokémon retains its stats and move ranks. As with other statuses, the effect wears off if the user faints. When used onCastform,Cherrim, orAegislash, the user will retain the copied form regardless of weather orStance Change. Transform also fails if the target is currently disguised withIllusion. If transforming into aGigantic Pokémon, nearby Pokémon will be moved away to make room. Moves learned throughSketch while transformed will be forgotten after moving to the next floor. If Transform is used by an enemy on a team member, the target's teammates in the room becomeconfused. This often occurs after stepping on a Dittotrap, as it spawns a Ditto that acts immediately, unless the trap activator has aTravel Speed boost.

Game	Base Power	Max Power	Base PP	Max PP	Base Accuracy	Max Accuracy	Range	Target	Cuts corners
MDRB	-	-	1	-	—%	-	User	User	-
MDTD S	-	-	1	-	—%	-	User	User	-
BSL	-	-	1	-	—%	-	User	User	-
SMD	-	-	5	30	—	-	2 tiles away	All	No
MDRTDX	-	-	5	?	—	-	2 tiles away	All	No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon GO

In aGym orRaid Battle, Transform is automatically cast at the beginning of the battle. It turns the user into a copy of the opponent and copies the opponent'smoves, species, base Attack, and base Defense; HP,IVs, andpower up level are not copied. Unlike other attacks, Transform does not require the user to wait out the duration before casting an attack or dodging, and its animation is purely visual. However, it may cause lag for the rest of the battle if the player attempts to attack during the animation. The effects of Transform expire at the end of the battle.

Transform will not be cast if the opponent is a Ditto.

If Ditto is used against aTeam GO Rocket Grunt or another player, Transform will behave like regular attacks and not transform Ditto into opposing Pokémon.

Transform

Fast Attack

Gyms &Raids
Power	0
Energy boost	0
Duration	2.23 seconds
Damage window	0.3 – 0.7 seconds

Trainer Battles
Power	0
Energy boost	0
Turns	5

Eligible Pokémon:

Standard eligibility

ByElite Fast TM

ByGO Snapshot

AsShadow Pokémon

AsPurified Pokémon

Formerly eligible

None

Updates

Gyms & Raids

February 16, 2017
- Duration: 1.73 → 2.23 seconds

Pokémon Rumble Rush

InPokémon Rumble Rush, allstatus moves including Transform could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Transform could be seen as a move used by opposingDitto.

Transform

Charge time	1.3 seconds
Range type	Melee (straight)
Target	Enemy
Additional effect	Transforms the user to become a copy of the foe

Description

Games	Description
MDRB	The user gains the Transformed status. The user transforms into a hostile Pokémon that appears on the floor.
MDTD S	Gives the user a Transformed status, which transforms the user into one of the enemy Pokémon that can appear on the floor.
BSL	じぶんをへんしんじょうたいにかえるフロアにしゅつげんするてきポケモンのどれかにへんしんするこのわざはポケモンタワーではくりだせない
MDGtI	UNUSED
SMD	You transform into another Pokémon. If an enemy uses this move, your party will find it confusing.* It makes your appearance the same as a target Pokémon's. Your moves and types will also change to those of the target Pokémon. If an enemy uses this move, your teammates may mistake it for someone else, so be careful!*

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Pokémon	Method
Drake's Ditto Ditto 1 and 2 Mew Ditto
The user transforms into a copy of the foe right down to having the same move set.
User	First Used In	Notes
	Ditto's body glows white, multicolored, yellow, or light blue, then transforms into the opponent.
Duplica's Ditto	Ditto's Mysterious Mansion	Debut
Drake's Ditto	Hello, Pummelo!	None
Duplica's Mini-Dit	Imitation Confrontation	None
Brodie's Ditto	Unfair Weather Friends	None
A wild Ditto	Pikachu's Ghost Carnival	None
Narissa's Ditto 1	Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!	None
Narissa's Ditto 2	Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!	None
A wild Ditto	Deceiving Appearances!	None
A Ditto hired by Kublock	A Talent for Imitation!	None
	Mew's body glows white or multicolored, then it transforms into any Pokémon. It is possible for Mew to transform into multiple Pokémon at once.
A wild Mew	The Journey to be a Pokémon Master Begins!!	None
Mew (M08)	Lucario and the Mystery of Mew	None
Mew (anime)	Enter Pikachu!	None

In the manga

Aim to Be a Card Master!!

Pokémon	Method
Ditto
The user transforms into the opposing Pokémon.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Ditto transforms into the opposing Pokémon.
Kenta's Ditto	District Convention "Kenta, to the Open Sea"	Debut

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Pokémon	Method
Ditto; copyingPikachu Ditto; copyingMachoke Ditto; copyingAsh
The user morphs its body to look like the target.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Ditto morphs its body into a flimsy, giggly copy of the opponent.
Duplica's Ditto	Pikachu's Excellent Adventure	Debut
Drake's Ditto	The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader	None

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon	Method
Ditto
The user transforms into a copy of the foe right down to having the same move set.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Ditto morphs its body into the shape of something. It also gains the opponent's abilities as well.
Green's Ditty	Tauros the Tyrant	Debut
A Team Rocket Grunt's Ditto	Miltank Melee	None

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Pokémon	Method
Ditto
The user transforms into a replica of something else.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Ditto turns into an exact replica of something else.
Whitney's Ditto	For Pikachu's Sake!! The Search For The Missing Farfetch'd	Debut

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Pokémon	Method
Ditto
The user transforms into a copy of something else.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Ditto turns into a copy of something else.
Shu's Ditto	Get Moltres?	Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon	Method
Ditto Clefairy
The user transforms into a replica of the foe.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Clefairy transforms into an animate object.
Red's Clefairy	Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!	Debut Clefairycannot legally learn Transform
	Ditto turns into an exact replica of the opponent.
Giovanni's Ditto	Who's The Real Clefairy?!	None

Pokémon Zensho

Pokémon	Method
Ditto
The user transforms into the opposing Pokémon.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Ditto transforms into the opposing Pokémon.
Satoshi's Ditto	Fuchsia City	Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

In Generation I core series games andJapanese Pokémon Stadium, if two Pokémon battle using only Transform (such as a battle between twoDitto or twoMew with Transform), both Pokémon are able to continually Transform into each other, replenishing the 5 PP constantly and so that the battle never has to end.
Since the Transform user retains its own gender, it is possible to transform into a Pokémon species which would be normally unavailable with that gender. For instance, a maleSmeargle retains his gender (including the symbol ♂ displayed in battle), even when transformed intofemale-only Pokémon such asMiltank,Chansey, orTsareena, or intogender-unknown Pokémon such asMewtwo,Beldum, orCryogonal.
- The Transform user copies the appearance and visual gender differences of the target, even if those are not compatible with the Transform user's gender. For instance, if a male Smeargle copies a femalePikachu, then he will have the appearance of a female Pikachu as well (with the heart-shaped tail) even though he remains male like before (with the ♂ symbol in battle).
Transform is the only legitimate way to see the battle animation ofCherrim'sSunshine Form inGeneration IV, as Cherrim sent from a Poké Ball will always be sent out in Overcast Form, and Cherrim is not available in the wild in Generation IV. A Ditto that transforms into Cherrim, however, will play the animation of the alternate form if it escapes from a thrown Poké Ball.
In GenerationsI andII, since most Pokémon can use Transform viaMimic and keep their originalcolor palette while transformed, it is possible to see several color palettes applied to any Pokémon. For example, if aPikachu,Bulbasaur, orCharmeleon uses Transform (via Mimic), it becomes a yellow, green, or red version of the target, respectively.
- In these generations, the Pokémon images and their color palettes are stored separately in the game data, so the palettes are able to be arbitrarily applied to each Pokémon. There is no need to store repeated Pokémon images with different colors in the internal data.
FromGeneration III toV, a transformed Pokémon may legitimately have up to 765EVs (if it has 255 HP EVs, and the target Pokémon has 510 EVs other than HP). Similarly, fromGeneration VI onwards, a transformed Pokémon may legitimately have up to 762 EVs (if it has 252 HP EVs, and the target Pokémon has 510 EVs other than HP).
In the German version of theGeneration II games, this move was renamed fromWandler intoVerwandler. The reason for this is unknown. Even though the difference in meaning is minimal, this change was retracted in the following generations.
In some Pokémon media, Ditto is known to transform into humans. This happened inPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon andPokémon GO, as well as involume 2 ofThe Electric Tale of Pikachu, in thePokémon Newspaper Strip, and inPOKÉMON Detective Pikachu.

In other languages


Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	變身Binsān
Chinese	Mandarin	變身 / 变身Biànshēn
Czech		Přeměna
Danish		Forvandling
Dutch		Transformeer
Finnish		Muuntautuminen
French		Morphing
German		Wandler^I,III+ Verwandler^II
Greek		Μεταμόρφωση
Hindi		ट्रांसफ़ॉर्मTransform
Indonesian		Transformasi* Berubah
Italian		Trasformazione^IV+ Trasformaz.^I–III
Korean		변신Byeonsin
Norwegian		Forvandle
Polish		Transformacja
Brazilian Portuguese		Transformação
Russian		ПревращениеPrevrashcheniye
Serbian		Transformacija
Spanish	Latin America	Transformación
Spanish	Spain	Transformación^VI+ Transform^II–V Transform.^I
Swedish		Transformering
Thai		แปลงร่างPhlaengrang
Turkish		Dönüşüm
Vietnamese		Biến Hình

References

↑GS Love Ball mismatched species for transformed Pokémon bug in pret decompilation on GitHub

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