Shifter

A Shifter is a special type of Enlightened who can change between human and Pokémon form at will. Shifters can begin life as either a human or a Pokémon, but there is one constant: at some point in their lives, they learned to take on another form.

No matter the form, Shifters can utilize all the attacks relevant to their Pokémon form, and are capable of accessing all available Egg Moves and Tutor Moves. Shifters may pick any ability they want, even normally unseen Hidden Abilities. As a human, their appearance tends to be closely linked to that of their Pokémon form, and many Shifters have unusual 'shiny' coloration. Shifters also retain the ability to speak to humans in either form and can communicate with other Pokémon easily. Shifters are typically stronger than an average Pokémon of their breed, but no stronger than a standard Enlightened. Shifters must have only the types that their Pokémon form has and cannot have any other types; they are also restricted to the attack pool of the Pokémon they represent.