Baton Pass is a Normal-type move with no power or accuracy rating because it does not inflict damage. Instead, Baton Pass allows the user to switch out of battle and transfer all its current stat changes, such as increases or decreases in Attack, Defense, Speed, etc., to the Pokémon that is switched in. This strategic move is highly valued in competitive play for teams that focus on setting up and sweeping, allowing one Pokémon to benefit from the stat boosts gained by another. However, players must be cautious as it also passes on any negative status effects the user might have.
User switches out, and the trainer selects a replacement Pokémon from the party. Stat changes, confusion, and persistent move effects are passed along to the replacement Pokémon. The following move effects are passed: * aqua ring * both the user's and target's effect of block, mean look, and spider web * the curse effect of curse * embargo * focus energy or an activated lansat berry * gastro acid * ingrain * being sapped by leech seed * being targeted by lock on or mind reader * magnet rise * perish song's counter * power trick * substitute; the doll's HP is unchanged The replacement Pokémon does not trigger effects that respond to Pokémon switching in.
Short Effect: Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.
User switches out, and the trainer selects a replacement Pokémon from the party. Stat changes, confusion, and persistent move effects are passed along to the replacement Pokémon. The following move effects are passed: * aqua ring * both the user's and target's effect of block, mean look, and spider web * the curse effect of curse * embargo * focus energy or an activated lansat berry * gastro acid * ingrain * being sapped by leech seed * being targeted by lock on or mind reader * magnet rise * perish song's counter * power trick * substitute; the doll's HP is unchanged The replacement Pokémon does not trigger effects that respond to Pokémon switching in.