Generation 6 · Ability No. 168

Protean

Learn how Protean works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation VI Main series

7 compatible Pokémon

0 variants

7 history records

#0168

Overview

Full description

Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses. The type change takes place just before the move is used.

Overview

Effect summary

Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

Timeline

History across games

See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.

7 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet

Current compatibility

Pokémon with Protean

Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.

1–7 of 7 Pokémon Page 1 of 1

No.352 Kecleon

Types

Normal

Ability set

Primary Ability Color Change Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Protean

No.656 Froakie

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Torrent Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Protean

No.657 Frogadier

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Torrent Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Protean

No.658 Greninja

Types

Water Nocturnal

Ability set

Primary Ability Torrent Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Protean

No.906 Sprigatito

Types

Plant

Ability set

Primary Ability Overgrow Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Protean

No.907 Floragato

Types

Plant

Ability set

Primary Ability Overgrow Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Protean

No.908 Meowscarada

Types

Plant Nocturnal

Ability set

Primary Ability Overgrow Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Protean

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