Rivalry Versus Illusion

[LucarioXFroslass]

Pardon my not finding a more appropriate place, though I did search.

The general question is:
If Zoroark takes the place of a Male Pokemon, considering Zoroark is Female, and my Pokemon with Rivalry is Male, do I get the attack boost?

~L_X_F

 

[Uralya]

RE: Rivalry versus Illusion (Possible misplaced thread)

This ought to be in the Simple Questions thread. Edit: My apologies. I've never dealt with the scenario myself and couldn't find any information on it.

~AoH

 

[Juliacoolo]

RE: Rivalry versus Illusion (Possible misplaced thread)

Actually, I think it may be the other way around. I read an article on smogon about how when using Zoroark, you have to avoid Pokemon with abilities that will give you away. For instance, a Zoroark impersonating a clear body metagross will still lose attack to intimidate. That said, I believe illusion is a purely aesthetic change. All other game mechanics remain the same.

 

[DNA]

RE: Rivalry versus Illusion (Possible misplaced thread)

Illusion is purely aesthetic. You copy absolutely nothing about the Pokemon you're impersonating as, other than its appearance.

You can have a male Zoroark masquerade as a female Pokemon and still be immune to a male Pokemon's Attract. Rivalry applies much the same way.