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A special technique commonly found in anime and videogames, wherein a character has the ability to swap places with an opponent at will, potentially putting them into harms way, or at the very least, getting them out of a sticky jam. Is particularly cruel when used in the context of a race, as all of another's hard work can suddenly be taken for your own benefit.
An '''Enemy Switch-Out''' is a special technique commonly found in [[anime]] and [[Video Games|video games]], wherein a character has the ability to swap places with an opponent at will, potentially putting them into harm's way, or at the very least, getting them out of a sticky jam. It is particularly cruel when used in the context of a race, as all of another's hard work can suddenly be taken for your own benefit.


In videogames, it is often used to switch an enemy with another enemy, usually one which is easier to kill or would offer more problems [[Flunky Boss|standing on the sidelines attacking you while you are concentrated on a more important enemy]]. A favourite of tag team and strategy games, obviously.
In video games, it is often used to switch an enemy with another enemy, usually one which is easier to kill or would offer more problems [[Flunky Boss|standing on the sidelines attacking you while you are concentrated on a more important enemy]]. A favourite of tag team and strategy games, obviously.


For instances where two members of a team voluntarily switch places, see [[Switch-Out Move]].
For instances where two members of a team voluntarily switch places, see [[Switch-Out Move]].
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