Baton Pass
Description
The user switches out of battle to be replaced by another party Pokémon. If the user had any stat changes, a substitute, or other such effects, they will be passed on to the Pokémon switching in.
Battle Flow
| Priority | 0 |
| Makes Contact | No |
| Blocked by Protect | No |
Target: Self Opponents Opponent Opponent Your Side Self Ally Click a slot in the bottom row to set your position (Self). Choose One Affects All Opponent Ally Self | |
Secondary Effects
| Status Inflicted | None |
| Flinch Chance | 0% |
| Recoil / Crash | 0% |
| Healing | 0% |
Game Availability
| Status | Available |
| Debut | Gold & Silver (Gen 2) |
| Latest Usable | Champions |
Greyed-out game icons indicate the move is unavailable in those games.
Description History
“The user switches out of battle to be replaced by another party Pokémon. If the user had any stat changes, a substitute, or other such effects, they will be passed on to the Pokémon switching in.”
“The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.”
“The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.”
Stat History
This move has not changed since its introduction.
