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Baton Pass

NormalStatus

Baton Pass causes the user to switch out for another Pokémon, passing any stat changes to the Pokémon that switches in. These effects are passed:

Move data

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

40

Makes contact

No

Introduced

Generation 2

Target

Targets the user.

Taught by

Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:Switches while keeping effects.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:The user switches out, passing along any stat changes to the new battler.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
  • Scarlet, Violet:The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

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