Learn about the Baton Pass move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Switches the user out while keeping status changes.
Move Details:
- Type: Normal
- Damage: -
- Accuracy: 100%
- PP: 40
- Category: Other
Description: When this move is used, the user is switched out for another Pokémon on the user's team, but keeps any status changes (such as Double Team) when the new Pokémon is switched in.
Contest Information:
- Contest Type: Cute
- Points Worth: None
- Contest Effect: You start with +4 points, but -1 for every voltage the Judge has.
Tips
- Baton Pass is excellent for preserving stat boosts or status conditions like stat increases from moves like Swords Dance or Nasty Plot.
- Consider using Baton Pass with Pokémon that have high Speed or defensive stats to bring in a more offensive Pokémon safely.
- In contests, be mindful of the Judge's voltage, as each point of voltage will reduce your score by 1 when using Baton Pass.
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