Ability profile
Color Change Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
1
Effect
Whenever this Pokémon takes damage from a move, the Pokémon's type changes to match the move. If the Pokémon has two types, both are overridden. The Pokémon must directly take damage; for example, moves blocked by a Substitute will not trigger this ability, nor will moves that deal damage indirectly, such as Spikes. This ability takes effect on only the last hit of a multiple-hit attack. In Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness, this ability does not take effect on Shadow-type moves.
Flavor text
Changes type to foe’s move.
Quick summary
Color Change is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Color Change first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Color Change is used in main-series battles and links to 1 species profiles below.
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