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Attack Name Battle Type
Substitute
みがわり
Power Points Base Power Accuracy
10 0 100
Battle Effect:
Uses 1/4 of the user's maximum HP to create a substitute that takes the opponent's attacks.
In-Depth Effect:

This move creates a Substitute on the field using 1/4 of its maximum Hit Points. This substitute will receive all damage from attacks until its Hit Points are depleted. There are several moves that hit beyond the substitute

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.Effect
After You15----The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
Aromatic Mist20--100The user raises the Sp. Def stat of ally Pokémon with a mysterious aroma.
Attract15--100If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Bestow15----The user passes its held item to the target when the target isn't holding an item.
Boomburst10140100The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible, explosive sound.
Bug Buzz1090100The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Chatter2065100The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the target.
Confide20----The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Conversion 230----The user changes its type to make itself resistant to the type of the attack the opponent used last.
Curse10----A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Defog15----A strong wind blows away the target's obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Destiny Bond5----When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.
Disable20--100For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
Disarming Voice1540--Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Echoed Voice1540100The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
Encore5--100The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.
Fairy Lock10----By locking down the battlefield, the user keeps all Pokémon from fleeing during the next turn.
Foresight40----Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.
Grass Whistle15--55The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
Growl40--100The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes' Attack stats are lowered.
Grudge5----If the user faints, the user's grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent's move that knocked it out.
Guard Swap10----The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the target.
Haze30----The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Heal Bell5----The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon.
Heart Swap10----The user employs its psychic power to switch stat changes with the target.
Helping Hand20----The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.
Hold Hands40----Ally Pokémon hold hands. This makes them very happy.
Hyper Voice1090100The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Hyperspace Hole580--Using a hyperspace hole, the user appears right next to the target and strikes. This also hits a target using Protect or Detect.
Imprison10----If the opponents know any move also known by the user, the opponents are prevented from using it.
Magnetic Flux20----The user manipulates magnetic fields which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.
Me First20----The user tries to cut ahead of the target to steal and use the target's intended move with greater power.
Metal Sound40--85A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target's Sp. Def stat.
Mimic10----The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Miracle Eye40----Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.
Noble Roar30--100Letting out a noble roar, the user intimidates the target and lowers its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Odor Sleuth40----Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit with Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.
Parting Shot20--100With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.
Perish Song5----Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
Play Nice20----The user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target's Attack stat.
Powder20--100The user covers the target in a powder that explodes and damages the target if it uses a Fire-type move.
Power Swap10----The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk with the target.
Psych Up10----The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Reflect Type15----The user reflects the target's type, making it the same type as the target.
Relic Song1075100The user sings an ancient song and attacks by appealing to the hearts of those listening. It may also induce sleep.
Roar20----The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Role Play10----The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's natural Ability.
Round1560100The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Screech40--85An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target's Defense stat.
Sing15--55A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber.
Sketch1----It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.
Skill Swap10----The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Snarl155595The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target's Sp. Atk stat decrease.
Snatch10----The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
Snore1550100An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite10--100The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Supersonic20--55The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
Taunt20--100The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Torment15--100The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Uproar1090100The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Whirlwind20----The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Secondary Effect: Effect Rate:
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TM # Speed Priority Pokémon Hit in Battle
None 0 User
Pokémon That Learn Substitute By Level Up
No. Pic Name Type Base Stats Level
HP Att Def Sp.Atk Sp.Def Spd GS C
#122
Mr. Mime 40 45 65 100 120 90 Lv. 11Lv. 11
Pokémon That Learn Substitute By Breeding:

No. Pic Name Type Base Stats
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd