Here's how it works:
* User: The Pokémon using Skill Swap.
* Target: The Pokémon Skill Swap is used on.
Example:
* User: Gengar (Ability: Levitate)
* Target: Charizard (Ability: Blaze)
After using Skill Swap, Gengar will now have the Blaze ability, and Charizard will have the Levitate ability.
Important Notes:
* Skill Swap does not affect the abilities of any other Pokémon in the battle.
* If either the user or the target already has an ability that can't be changed (like the ability "No Guard"), Skill Swap will have no effect.
* If a Pokémon has a "hidden ability", Skill Swap will still swap abilities, but the hidden ability will remain hidden.
Uses in Battle:
Skill Swap can be a powerful strategy, especially when used to:
* Grant a powerful ability to a Pokémon: You can give a strong ability to a Pokémon that might not normally have it, such as giving Blaze to a powerful Fire-type attacker.
* Remove a detrimental ability: You can get rid of a problematic ability on an opposing Pokémon, such as giving the ability "Klutz" to a heavy-hitting Pokémon to make it less threatening.
* Exploit an opponent's ability: You can exploit a vulnerability caused by an opponent's ability, for example, giving the ability "Chlorophyll" to a Grass-type Pokémon and then using a move like Sunny Day to boost its speed.
Overall, Skill Swap is a versatile move that can be used in a variety of creative ways to turn the tide of battle.