Substitute
Substitute is a Normal turret move. It starts with 14 damage per event and a 4-second cooldown, with 5 levels. 966 partners can learn Substitute, and 0 start with it. A decoy that stays behind shooting for you.
Base move facts
- Type
- Normal
- Behavior
- Turret
- Max level
- 5
- Cooldown (s)
- 4
- Base damage
- 14
- Learners
- 966
Substitute: levels 1–5
Substitute starts with a 4-second cooldown, changing to 4 seconds at level five.
| Move level | Cooldown (s) | Damage per event | Count | Projectile / orbit speed | Projectile size | Targeting range | Turret shot interval (s) | Effect duration (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substitute · level 1 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 320 | 6 | 280 | 0.4 | 6 |
| Substitute · level 2 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 320 | 6 | 280 | 0.4 | 6 |
| Substitute · level 3 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 320 | 6 | 280 | 0.296 | 6 |
| Substitute · level 4 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 320 | 6 | 280 | 0.296 | 6 |
| Substitute · level 5 | 4 | 29.4 | 2 | 320 | 6 | 280 | 0.296 | 9 |
Substitute: type-adjusted event examples
Substitute: 14 level-one damage × the target's clamped type factor, with neutral weather and no other modifiers. Damage is per landed event, rather than per second.
| Target partner | Defending types | Type factor (%) | Level-one event damage | Level-five event damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulbasaur | Grass / Poison | 100% | 14 | 29.4 |
| Ivysaur | Grass / Poison | 100% | 14 | 29.4 |
| Venusaur | Grass / Poison | 100% | 14 | 29.4 |
| Charmander | Fire | 100% | 14 | 29.4 |
| Charmeleon | Fire | 100% | 14 | 29.4 |
Substitute: upgrade choices
Substitute has four level-up selections. Check how each upgrade changes this move's damage, timing or other attributes.
- Substitute's level 2 card changes damage per event by multiplying by 1.5.
- Substitute's level 3 card changes turret shot interval (s) by multiplying by 0.74.
- Substitute's level 4 card changes count by adding 1.
- Substitute's level 5 card changes effect duration (s) by multiplying by 1.5 and damage per event by multiplying by 1.4.
Substitute: evolution condition
Substitute evolves into Double Team with the Armor run stat card.
- Bring Substitute to level 5.
- Take the Armor card while preparing Substitute; it may be taken before the move reaches maximum level.
- Choose Substitute's golden evolution card for Double Team.
Substitute: regional learning pools
Substitute's 966 learners include 0 starting partners. A learnset entry allows the attack during a run; starting with Substitute supplies it at the opening selection. Filter the Pokédex by this move to examine every eligible partner.
| Regional banner | Can learn the move | Start with the move | Opening starters that can learn it | Shiny-capable learners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | 151 | 0 | 5 | 151 |
| Johto | 100 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| Hoenn | 135 | 0 | 3 | 135 |
| Sinnoh | 107 | 0 | 3 | 107 |
| Unova | 141 | 0 | 3 | 140 |
| Kalos | 70 | 0 | 3 | 70 |
| Alola | 83 | 0 | 3 | 83 |
| Galar | 87 | 0 | 3 | 83 |
| Paldea | 92 | 0 | 3 | 89 |
Substitute: starting partner choices
No partner starts with Substitute; choose an eligible learner and acquire the move during the run. Base stats and regional rarity help compare the opening options.