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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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For instances where two members of a team voluntarily switch places, see [[Switch-Out Move]]. |
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== [[Tabletop Games]] == |
== [[Tabletop Games]] == |
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* The ''[[Pokémon TCG]]'' has a few one-use cards (Toy Catcher, Boss's Orders, Bruno's TM 01, and Custom Catcher) that can produce this effect. |
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== [[Theatre]] == |
== [[Theatre]] == |
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