Move Reference · Gen I
Substitute
Power-
Accuracy-
PP10
Priority0
TargetUser
GenerationGen I
Effect
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Description
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Learned by 999 Pokémon
Pokémon that can learn Substitute via level-up, TM, breeding, or move tutor across the mainline games.