Multitype changes the ability-bearer's type if it is holding one of the Type Plate
items. Moves of the corresponding type receive STAB.
The moves Gastro Acid, Role Play, Skill Swap, Worry Seed or the ability Trace do not affect a Pokemon with Multitype.
The Plates are:
In Generation 4 the moves Covet, Knock Off, Switcheroo and Thief (all of which remove items) do not affect a Pokemon with Multitype.
| Generation IV | Changes type to match the held Plate. |
|---|---|
| Generation V | Changes type to match the held Plate. |
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 493 | Arceus | — | — |
No Pokemon have Multitype as a hidden ability in Pokemon Black & White.