Baton Pass
Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.
In-battle effect
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.
TM & HM
All TM lists →Baton Pass is taught by TM132 — the number varies by game.
| Game | Machine |
|---|---|
| Scarlet & Violet | TM132 |
| The Teal Mask | TM132 |
Pokémon that learn Baton Pass
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“Baton Pass”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/moves/baton-pass.
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