Ability profile
Protean Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation VI
Pokémon with ability
8
Effect
Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses. The type change takes place just before the move is used.
Flavor text
Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s using.
Quick summary
Protean is a main-series ability from Generation VI. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation VI
Protean first appeared in Generation VI. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Protean is used in main-series battles and links to 8 species profiles below.
8 Pokémon can have Protean in the official dataset.
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