Substitute
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
The user loses 1/4 of its max HP to create a substitute. The substitute will be hit by moves instead of the user, and it will vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4 of the user’s max HP. Sound-based moves will hit the user through the substitute.
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | 0 |
| Gen 1–9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Raichu Y1.2%
Mega Floette1.1%
Mega Gengar9.1%
Mega Delphox4.5%
Mega Glimmora0.3%
Klefki10.1%
Delphox14.8%
Mega Chandelure4%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Mega Salamence6.7%
Mega Garchomp Z10.3%
Volcarona5.4%
Umbreon6%
Mega Swampert0.9%
Hydreigon4.7%Mega Floette5.8%
Skeledirge1.9%
Sylveon4.3%Mega Delphox24.3%
Mega Meganium30.4%
Annihilape3%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Landorus10.9%
Terapagos65%
Dondozo0.8%
Heatran14.6%
Gholdengo0%
Zacian (Crowned Sword)0.9%
Kommo-o15.5%
Muk (Alolan Form)2%
Cresselia65.8%
Drifblim100%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Zamazenta18.1%
Iron Valiant16.9%
Kyurem16.5%Cresselia10.7%
Iron Moth61.2%
Ceruledge1.4%
Enamorus7.9%
Primarina7.7%
Moltres3.7%
Walking Wake19.2%
Excadrill34.9%
Blaziken1.5%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Landorus7.3%
Ursaluna20.5%
Volcanion30.8%
Iron Bundle3.6%Heatran2.1%
Pecharunt2.2%
Garganacl13.7%
Brute Bonnet14.7%
Maushold5.4%
Wo-Chien1.9%Dondozo33.8%
Suicune15.6%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move721 Pokémon
#0001Bulbasaur
#0002Ivysaur
#0003Venusaur
#0004Charmander
#0005Charmeleon
#0006Charizard
#0007Squirtle
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#0074Geodude
#0075Graveler
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#0079Slowpoke
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#0081Magnemite
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#0196Espeon#0197Umbreon
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#0200Misdreavus
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#0240Magby
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#0244Entei#0245Suicune
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#0256Combusken#0257Blaziken
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#0279Pelipper
#0280Ralts
#0281Kirlia
#0282Gardevoir+521 more
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FAQ
What type is Substitute?
Substitute is a Normal-type Status move.
What does Substitute do?
The user loses 1/4 of its max HP to create a substitute. The substitute will be hit by moves instead of the user, and it will vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4 of the user’s max HP. Sound-based moves will hit the user through the substitute.
Which Pokémon can learn Substitute?
721 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle.