Libero
Pokémon Champions
This Pokémon's type changes to the type of the move it is using. Once per switch-in.
- Pokémon
- 3 3 as a hidden ability
- On Showdown
- 0.1% of Champions VGC teams bring it
- Showdown rating
How it works in Champions
This Pokémon's type changes to match the type of the move it is about to use. This effect comes after all effects that change a move's type. This effect can only happen once per switch-in, and only if this Pokémon is not Terastallized.
“Changes the Pokémon's type to the type of the move it's about to use. This works only once each time the Pokémon enters battle.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet
Changes over time
How Libero changed from game to game, newest first.
- Gen IX
… effects that change a move's type. added: This effect can only happen once per switch-in, and only if this Pokémon is not Terastallized.
Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, and PokéAPI’s notes on the changes they don’t show. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.
Who runs Libero on Showdown
Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown; the ranks are from today’s in-game ladder.