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Generation III · Move No. 272

Role Play

Role Play is a Psychic-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Psychic Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
10 PP
#0272 Role Play
Overview

Move description

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's Ability.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

User’s ability is replaced with the target’s until the user leaves the field. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. If the target has Flower Gift, Forecast, Illusion, Imposter, Multitype, Stance Change, Trace, Wonder Guard, or Zen Mode, this move will fail. This move cannot be copied by Mirror Move.

Battle mechanics

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Generation III Hoenn
Category Unique effect
Priority 0

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Ignores Substitute

History across games

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16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Role Play

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