*: In Generation II, the Love Ball uses copied IVs for transformed wild Pokémon. Some of these conditions were different in older generations see the table below for details on when conditions would not prevent Transform from executing.Ī transformation cannot be transferred via Baton Pass.Ī transformed Pokémon returns to its original state once it is switched out, faints, or the battle ends.īroadly, Transform copies the target's appearance, types, Ability, stats, and moves the user retains its HP and level. It also fails if it or the target are transformed or disguised by an Illusion or if the target is behind a substitute. Transform fails if used on a Pokémon that is protected by Crafty Shield, but works on a target protected by other moves such as Protect or Detect.

Transform bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly.

Transform causes the user to become a copy of the target.