Protean (ability)
Effect
Protean changes the Pokémon's type to that of its previously used attack.
Game descriptions
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s using. |
|---|---|
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s about to use. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s about to use. |
| Scarlet/Violet | Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s about to use. This works only once each time the Pokémon enters battle. |
Other languages
| English | Protean |
|---|---|
| Japanese | へんげんじざい (Hengen Jizai) |
| German | Wandlungskunst |
| French | Protéen |
| Italian | Mutatipo |
| Spanish | Mutatipo |
| Korean | 변환자재 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 变幻自如 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 變幻自如 |
Pokémon with Protean
No Pokémon have the ability Protean as a regular ability.
Protean as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Kecleon |
Color Change |
| Froakie |
Torrent |
| Frogadier |
Torrent |
| Greninja |
Torrent |
| Sprigatito |
Overgrow |
| Floragato |
Overgrow |
| Meowscarada |
Overgrow |