Substitute

(みがわり Scapegoat)

Generation:	I

Battle Data

Type:
Category
Power:	—
Accuracy:	—%
PP:	10*
Affects:	User
Secondary Effect:	None
Priority:	0
Contact:	No

Affected by

Magic Coat:	No
BrightPowder:	No
Protect/Detect:	No
Snatch:	Yes
King's Rock:	No

Contest data

Pokémon Contests (RSE)

Type:
Appeal:	2 ♥♥
Jam:	0

Super Contests (DPPt)

Type:
Appeal:	1 ♥

Substitute (みがわり Scapegoat) is a Normal-type move that, when used, will make a substitute of the user at the cost of 25% of its HP. The substitute will take the damage from the opposing Pokémon until it breaks. A substitute cannot be created if your Pokémon's health is less than 25% of its maximum HP. A one-hit KO attack will always break a substitute if it hits. Interestingly, in Generations 1 and 2, the Substitute takes the appearance of a Rhydon. In all subsequent games it is a plush toy that resembles a Larvitar. However, the most common theory is that it resembles the being inside Kangaskhan's pouch.

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