Illusion
This Pokémon, upon being sent out, appears to have the species, nickname, and Poké Ball of the last Pokémon in the party that is able to battle. This illusion breaks upon being hit by a damaging move. Other damage, e.g. from weather or spikes, does not break the illusion, nor does damage done to a substitute. If the party order becomes temporarily shuffled around as Pokémon are switched out in battle, this ability chooses the last Pokémon according to that shuffled order.
Generation: V
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Ability FAQ
What does Illusion do?
This Pokémon, upon being sent out, appears to have the species, nickname, and Poké Ball of the last Pokémon in the party that is able to battle. This illusion breaks upon being hit by a damaging move. Other damage, e.g. from weather or spikes, does not break the illusion, nor does damage done to a substitute. If the party order becomes temporarily shuffled around as Pokémon are switched out in battle, this ability chooses the last Pokémon according to that shuffled order.
Which generation introduced Illusion?
Introduced in V.
How many Pokémon have Illusion?
4 Pokémon can have this ability.
Does Illusion have flavor text?
Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in back.
What is Illusion's short effect?
Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.