Conversion (move)

	Conversion; テクスチャー Texture
Type	Normal
Category	Status
PP	30 (max. 48)
Power	—
Accuracy	—%
Priority	0
	Does not make contact; Not affected by Protect; Not affected by Magic Coat; Affected by Snatch; Not affected by Mirror Move; Not affected by King's Rock;
	Self: Affects the user
Introduced	Generation I
	Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.;
Condition	Beauty
Appeal	2 ♥♥
Jam	0
	Works well if it's the same type as the one before.
Condition	Beauty
Appeal	1 ♥
	Earn +3 if the Pokémon gets the lowest score.
Condition	Beautiful
Appeal	2 ♥♥
Jamming	0
	Works well if it is the same type as the move used by the last Pokémon.
	On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I; Generation II; Generation III; Generation IV; Generation V; Generation VI; Generation VII; Generation VIII; Generation IX; ;

Conversion (Japanese: テクスチャー Texture) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. It is one of the signature moves of Porygon's evolutionary line.

Effect

Generation I

Conversion changes the user's type to the target's current type(s). The user's original type(s) are restored once it is switched out, faints, or the current battle ends. This move can be used repeatedly even if the user and target already have the same type(s).

In the summary screen, the user is shown with its original type(s), unaffected by Conversion.

Generations II to IV

Conversion changes the user's type to match the type of one of the user's moves (including Conversion itself). Conversion is unable to copy the type of a move that matches any of the Pokémon's current types. If all moves match any of the Pokémon's current types, Conversion will fail.

Conversion cannot be used on Curse in order to turn into a ???-type Pokémon. If the user's only other moves are Shadow moves and the user is currently a Normal type, Conversion will fail.

Generation V

Conversion can now be stolen by Snatch.

Conversion can now be used on Curse, which is now a Ghost-type move.

Generations VI and VII

Conversion now changes the user's current type to match the type of the move the user has in its first move slot (even if that move cannot be selected in battle).

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Conversion, the user's Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed are raised by one stage each.

Generation VIII

In Versions 1.0 to 1.1.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Conversion could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.2.0, it can be selected and functions as it did in the preceding two generations.

Description

Games	Description
Stad	A special move that switches the user's elemental type to that of the target.
Stad2	A special move that switches the user's elemental type into one of the user's attack types.
GS C	Change user's type to a move's type.
RS	Changes the user's type into an own move's type.
E	Changes the user's type into a known move's type.
FRLG	The user changes its type to match the type of one of its moves.
ColoXD	Changes the user's type into its own move's type.
DP Pt HGSSPBR BW B2W2	The user changes its type to become the same type as one of its moves.
XY ORAS SM USUM PE SwSh BDSP LA SV	The user changes its type to become the same type as the move at the top of the list of moves it knows.

Learnset

By leveling up

#		Egg Groups	Level
			I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII		VIII		IX
									SM USUM	PE	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0137	Porygon	Mineral	Mineral	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	31	1	1	1
0233	Porygon2	Mineral	Mineral		1	1	1	1	1	1		1	1	1
0474	Porygon-Z	Mineral	Mineral				1	1	1	1		1	1	1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Conversion causes the user to changes its type to match one of its moves, even if already of that type. From Super Mystery Dungeon, the move chosen will be the one at the top of the list of moves the user knows.

Conversion accounts for the actual type of Hidden Power, Natural Gift and Weather Ball (except Weather Ball is treated as Normal-type prior to the Explorers series).

Game	Base Power	Max Power	Base PP	Max PP	Base Accuracy	Max Accuracy	Range	Target	Cuts corners
MDRB	-	-	22	-	—%	-	User	User	-
MDTD S	-	-	22	-	—%	-	User	User	-
BSL	-	-	22	-	—%	-	User	User	-
SMD	-	-	15	30	—%	-	User	User	-
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Description

Games	Description
MDRB MDTD S	Changes the user's type into the same type as one of its moves.
BSL	じぶんのタイプをじぶんがもっているわざのどれかとおなじタイプにかえる
MDGtI	UNUSED
SMD	It changes your type to the same type as the move at the top of the list of moves you know. The type returns to normal when you go to the next floor or faint.
MDRTDX	It changes your type to the same type as the move at the top of the list of moves you know. You return to your original type when you go to the next floor or faint.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Pokémon	Method
Porygon Reverting back
The user scans the opponent and converts into it.
User	First Used In	Notes
	Porygon focuses a transmitter on the opponent. Its surface then glows and turns similar to the opponent's surface.
Dr. Akihabara's Porygon	EP038	Debut

In the manga

How I Became a Pokémon Card

Pokémon	Method
Porygon
The user becomes transparent.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Porygon's body becomes transparent and camouflages with its surroundings.
A wild Porygon	PW25	Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon	Method
Porygon
The user's body glows and it becomes the opponent's type.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Porygon's body glows, and its type becomes the same as the opponent's.
Blue's Porygon	Striking Golduck	Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

The move Reflect Type, introduced in Generation V, has the same effect Conversion has in Generation I.
In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Conversion's move description erroneously says an own move's type instead of a known move's type. This error was fixed in Pokémon Emerald.
Conversion is one of three moves that have been used in a completed series of the animated series, but not been seen in the English dub. The other two are Minimize and Ion Deluge.
Conversion has been a signature move for the longest time. So far, it's the only one that appears in all generations.

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	紋理 Màhnléih * 轉換屬性 Jyúnwuhn Suhksing *
Chinese	Mandarin	紋理 / 纹理 Wénlǐ * 變性 Biànxìng *
Czech		Konverze (manga) Rozhovor (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Danish		Konvertering
Dutch		Omzetting
French		Conversion^VI+ Adaptation^I–V
German		Umwandlung
Greek		Μετατροπή Metatropí
Italian		Conversione
Korean		텍스처 Tekseucheo
Brazilian Portuguese		Conversão
Serbian		Konverzija
Spanish		Conversión
Vietnamese		Chuyển Hệ

Variations of the move

• Conversion 2

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