>>46175726It's suggested that being able to use moves is what defines a Pokemon. It was stated on the official site that researchers in the Pokemon world debate whether or not Zygarde Cells or Cores count as Pokemon because they can't use moves
>"This stage has been identified as the single Cells that make up Zygarde. Cells do not possess any will or thought processes. They're found scattered throughout the region. Since they can't use any moves, researchers question whether they can even be called Pokémon!"If it can use moves, it's a Pokemon. So yes, that falls under "the ability to project powers".