List of Pokémon with form differences

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Various forms of Unown

Some Pokémon have major variations between individuals, known as forms (Japanese: すがた form). These variations all have differing appearances and are recognized by the Pokédex. Some Pokémon with form differences can change between their forms (e.g. Castform), while others are fixed and cannot be changed (e.g. Unown). Other form differences include: gender differences, regional forms, Mega Evolutions, and Gigantamax forms.

Overview

Form differences were introduced in Generation II, in which Unown was the only Pokémon to have them. All subsequent generations have introduced multiple Pokémon with form differences. Pokémon able to change between their forms were first introduced in Generation III.

At times, these differences are purely cosmetic and have no bearing on the Pokémon's attributes besides its appearance; however, several Pokémon differ in stats, type, Ability, moves they can learn, etc. depending on their form. Among these are several Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, whose alternate forms are usually named using the French word Forme (Japanese: フォルム Forme) instead.

Starting in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, every official different form has a name given by the Pokédex, though Arceus, Genesect, and Furfrou's alternate forms were not recognized separately in the Pokédex until Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. In Generations II, III, and IV, whichever form is encountered first will be the sprite displayed in the Pokédex by default; for example, if West Sea Shellos was encountered first, its sprite will appear in the Pokédex by default, whereas if East Sea Shellos was encountered first, its sprite will. In Generation II, the Pokédex has a separate Unown Mode to show the forms of Unown. In Generation IV, the "forms" section was added to the individual entries of each Pokémon, showing form differences that have been encountered, as well as gender differences. In Generation V, the forms section returns and displays Shiny Pokémon as separate forms (if they have been encountered); additionally, the sprite displayed in the Pokédex can be changed using the forms section. In Pokémon Black and White, the forms section is only available after interacting with Cedric Juniper in Mistralton City, while in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, it is available from the start. Starting in Generation VI, the Pokédex does not have a separate forms section; instead, a Pokémon's forms (including Shiny forms and gender differences) that have been encountered can be switched between in the Pokémon's entry, and this changes the sprite shown in the Pokédex.

Additionally, there exists form-like transformations and technical forms that are not recognized by the Pokédex, but otherwise appear or behave like unique forms or are treated as such in game code.

Pokémon with multiple forms

Pikachu

Cosplay Pikachu

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Cosplay Pikachu
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Pikachu Rock Star
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Pikachu Belle
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Pikachu Pop Star
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Pikachu, Ph. D
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Pikachu Libre

Cosplay Pikachu can change forms by changing its costume at a Contest Hall.

For more details, see Pikachu → Form data.

Pikachu in a cap

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Original Cap
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Hoenn Cap
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Sinnoh Cap
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Unova Cap
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Kalos Cap
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Alola Cap
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Partner Cap
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World Cap

Pikachu in a cap cannot change forms.

For more details, see Pikachu → Form data.

Pichu

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Spiky-eared Pichu

Spiky-eared Pichu cannot change forms.

For more details, see Pichu → Form data.

Tauros

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Paldean Tauros
(Combat Breed)
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Paldean Tauros
(Blaze Breed)
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Paldean Tauros
(Aqua Breed)

Paldean Tauros cannot change forms.

  • Level-up moves and the type of Raging Bull differs depending on the form.

For more details, see Tauros → Form data.

Unown

Unown cannot change forms.

  • Pokéathlon performance stats of the punctuation forms (! and ?) differ from those of the alphabetical forms.

For more details, see Unown → Form data.

Castform

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Sunny Form
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Rainy Form
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Snowy Form

Castform can change forms based on the weather in battles due to its Ability Forecast.

For more details, see Castform → Form data.

Kyogre and Groudon

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Kyogre
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Primal Kyogre
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Groudon
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Primal Groudon

Kyogre can temporarily undergo Primal Reversion if it is holding a Blue Orb in battle.

Groudon can temporarily undergo Primal Reversion if it is holding a Red Orb in battle.

  • Has different base stats, Ability, cry, and type from regular Groudon.

For more details, see Kyogre → Form data and Groudon → Form data.

Deoxys

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Normal Forme
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Attack Forme
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Defense Forme
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Speed Forme

Deoxys can change forms by interacting with certain meteorites.

  • Have different base stats and level-up movesets from regular Deoxys.

For more details, see Deoxys → Form data.

Burmy and Wormadam

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Plant Cloak
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Sandy Cloak
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Trash Cloak
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Plant Cloak
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Trash Cloak

Burmy can change forms depending on the environment in which it last participated in a battle.

Wormadam cannot change forms.

  • Have different base stats and level-up movesets from regular Wormadam.

For more details, see Burmy → Form data and Wormadam → Form data.

Cherrim

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Overcast Form
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Sunshine Form

Cherrim can change forms depending on the weather in battle.

For more details, see Cherrim → Form data.

Shellos and Gastrodon

Shellos and Gastrodon cannot change forms.

For more details, see Shellos → Form data and Gastrodon → Form data.

Rotom

Rotom can change forms based on the appliance it is possessing.

For more details, see Rotom → Form data.

Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina

Dialga can change forms by being given an Adamant Crystal.

Palkia can change forms by being given a Lustrous Globe.

Giratina can change forms by being given a Griseous Core.

For more details, see Dialga → Form data, Palkia → Form data, and Giratina → Form data.

Shaymin

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Land Forme

Shaymin can change forms by being exposed to a Gracidea.

For more details, see Shaymin → Form data.

Arceus

Arceus can change forms by being given a Plate.

For more details, see Arceus → Form data.

Basculin and Basculegion

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Red-Striped Form
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Blue-Striped Form
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White-Striped Form

Basculin cannot change forms.

Male and female Basculegion are two distinct, non-interchangeable forms.

For more details, see Basculin → Form data and List of Pokémon with gender differences → Basculegion.

Darmanitan

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Standard Mode
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Galarian Form
Standard Mode
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Galarian Form
Zen Mode

Darmanitan with the Ability Zen Mode can change forms in battle after dropping to below half its max HP in battle.

For more details, see Darmanitan → Form data.

Deerling and Sawsbuck

Deerling and Sawsbuck can change forms in Generation V based on the current season and in Generation IX based on the location the game is loaded in. They cannot change forms in Generations VI through VIII.

For more details, see Deerling → Form data and Sawsbuck → Form data.

Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, and Enamorus

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Incarnate Forme
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Therian Forme
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Incarnate Forme
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Incarnate Forme
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Incarnate Forme
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Therian Forme

Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, and Enamorus can change forms by being exposed to the Reveal Glass.

For more details, see Tornadus → Form data, Thundurus → Form data, Landorus → Form data, and Enamorus → Form data.

Kyurem

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White Kyurem
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Black Kyurem

Kyurem can change forms through the use of the DNA Splicers, which fuses it with Reshiram or Zekrom.

For more details, see Kyurem → Form data.

Keldeo

Keldeo will change forms in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 onwards if it knows the move Secret Sword.

For more details, see Keldeo → Form data.

Meloetta

Meloetta can change forms in battle by using the move Relic Song.

For more details, see Meloetta → Form data.

Genesect

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Shock Drive
Genesect
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Burn Drive
Genesect
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Chill Drive
Genesect
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Douse Drive
Genesect

Genesect can change forms by being given a Drive.

For more details, see Genesect → Form data.

Greninja

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Battle Bond Greninja
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Ash-Greninja

In Generation VII, Greninja with the Ability Battle Bond will transform into Ash-Greninja after it directly causes an opponent to faint without ending the battle.

For more details, see Greninja → Form data.

Vivillon

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Archipelago Pattern
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Continental Pattern
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Elegant Pattern
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Fancy Pattern
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Garden Pattern
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High Plains Pattern
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Icy Snow Pattern
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Jungle Pattern
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Marine Pattern
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Meadow Pattern
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Modern Pattern
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Monsoon Pattern
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Ocean Pattern
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Poké Ball Pattern
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Polar Pattern
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River Pattern
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Sandstorm Pattern
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Savanna Pattern
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Tundra Pattern

Vivillon cannot change forms.

For more details, see Vivillon → Form data.

Flabébé, Floette, and Florges

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Red Flower
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Yellow Flower
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Orange Flower
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Blue Flower
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White Flower
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Red Flower
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Yellow Flower
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Orange Flower
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Blue Flower
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White Flower
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Red Flower
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Yellow Flower
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Orange Flower
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Blue Flower
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White Flower

Flabébé, Floette, and Florges cannot change forms.

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Eternal Flower

Eternal Flower Floette is unobtainable in-game.

For more details, see: Flabébé → Form data, Floette → Form data, and Florges → Form data.

Furfrou

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Natural Form
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Heart Trim
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Star Trim
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Diamond Trim
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Debutante Trim
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Matron Trim
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Dandy Trim
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La Reine Trim
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Kabuki Trim
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Pharaoh Trim

Furfrou can change forms by being groomed.

For more details, see Furfrou → Form data.

Meowstic

Male and female Meowstic are two distinct, non-interchangeable forms.

For more details, see List of Pokémon with gender differences → Meowstic.

Aegislash

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Shield Forme

Aegislash can change forms in battle due to its Ability Stance Change.

For more details, see Aegislash → Form data.

Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist

Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist cannot change forms.

For more details, see Pumpkaboo → Form data and Gourgeist → Form data.

Xerneas

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Neutral Mode
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Active Mode

Xerneas will change forms during battles and Pokémon Contest Spectaculars.

For more details, see Xerneas → Form data.

Zygarde

Zygarde cannot change forms. Zygarde can be broken down and re-assembled into a different form by using the Zygarde Cube.

  • Internally, the 10% and 50% Formes of Zygarde with the Ability Aura Break are each treated as separate forms from the 10% and 50% Formes of Zygarde with the Ability Power Construct.

For more details, see Zygarde → Form data.

Hoopa

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Hoopa Confined
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Hoopa Unbound

Hoopa can change forms by being exposed to the Prison Bottle.

For more details, see Hoopa → Form data.

Oricorio

Oricorio can change forms by sipping Nectar.

For more details, see Oricorio → Form data.

Lycanroc

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Midday Form
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Midnight Form
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Dusk Form

Lycanroc cannot change forms.

For more details, see Lycanroc → Form data.

Wishiwashi

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Solo Form
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School Form

Wishiwashi can change forms due to its Ability Schooling if it is at least level 20.

For more details, see Wishiwashi → Form data.

Silvally

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Type: Normal
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Type: Fire
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Type: Water
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Type: Electric
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Type: Grass
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Type: Ice
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Type: Fighting
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Type: Poison
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Type: Ground
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Type: Flying
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Type: Psychic
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Type: Bug
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Type: Rock
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Type: Ghost
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Type: Dragon
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Type: Dark
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Type: Steel
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Type: Fairy

Silvally can change forms by being given a Memory.

For more details, see Silvally → Form data.

Minior

Minior can change between its forms using its Ability Shields Down.

Its Core Form color cannot be changed. All Core Forms have the same Shiny form.

For more details, see Minior → Form data.

Mimikyu

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Disguised Form

Mimikyu can change forms due to its Ability Disguise.

For more details, see Mimikyu → Form data.

Necrozma

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Necrozma
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Dusk Mane Necrozma
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Dawn Wings Necrozma
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Ultra Necrozma

Necrozma can change forms through use of the N-Solarizer and N-Lunarizer and fuse with either Solgaleo or Lunala. These forms can Ultra Burst during battle to attain the Ultra Necrozma form.

For more details, see Necrozma → Form data.

Magearna

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Original Color

Magearna cannot change forms.

For more details, see Magearna → Form data.

Cramorant

Cramorant has three forms. It is always in its standard form outside of battle, while its other two forms are activated in battle by its Ability, Gulp Missile.

For more details, see Cramorant → Form data.

Toxtricity

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Gigantamax Toxtricity

Toxtricity has two non-interchangeable forms. The two forms share a Gigantamax form.

For more details, see Toxtricity → Form data.

Sinistea and Polteageist

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Sinistea
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Phony Form
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Antique Form
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Polteageist
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Phony Form
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Antique Form

Sinistea and Polteageist cannot change forms.

For more details, see Sinistea → Form data and Polteageist → Form data.

Alcremie

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Strawberry Sweet
Vanilla Cream
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Strawberry Sweet
Ruby Cream
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Strawberry Sweet
Matcha Cream
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Strawberry Sweet
Mint Cream
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Strawberry Sweet
Lemon Cream
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Strawberry Sweet
Salted Cream
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Strawberry Sweet
Ruby Swirl
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Strawberry Sweet
Caramel Swirl
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Strawberry Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
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Strawberry Sweet
Shiny
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Berry Sweet
Vanilla Cream
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Berry Sweet
Ruby Cream
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Berry Sweet
Matcha Cream
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Berry Sweet
Mint Cream
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Berry Sweet
Lemon Cream
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Berry Sweet
Salted Cream
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Berry Sweet
Ruby Swirl
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Berry Sweet
Caramel Swirl
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Berry Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
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Berry Sweet
Shiny
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Love Sweet
Vanilla Cream
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Love Sweet
Ruby Cream
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Love Sweet
Matcha Cream
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Love Sweet
Mint Cream
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Love Sweet
Lemon Cream
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Love Sweet
Salted Cream
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Love Sweet
Ruby Swirl
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Love Sweet
Caramel Swirl
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Love Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
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Love Sweet
Shiny
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Star Sweet
Vanilla Cream
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Star Sweet
Ruby Cream
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Star Sweet
Matcha Cream
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Star Sweet
Mint Cream
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Star Sweet
Lemon Cream
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Star Sweet
Salted Cream
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Star Sweet
Ruby Swirl
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Star Sweet
Caramel Swirl
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Star Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
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Star Sweet
Shiny
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Clover Sweet
Vanilla Cream
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Clover Sweet
Ruby Cream
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Clover Sweet
Matcha Cream
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Clover Sweet
Mint Cream
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Clover Sweet
Lemon Cream
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Clover Sweet
Salted Cream
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Clover Sweet
Ruby Swirl
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Clover Sweet
Caramel Swirl
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Clover Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
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Clover Sweet
Shiny
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Flower Sweet
Vanilla Cream
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Flower Sweet
Ruby Cream
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Flower Sweet
Matcha Cream
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Flower Sweet
Mint Cream
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Flower Sweet
Lemon Cream
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Flower Sweet
Salted Cream
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Flower Sweet
Ruby Swirl
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Flower Sweet
Caramel Swirl
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Flower Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
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Flower Sweet
Shiny
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Ribbon Sweet
Vanilla Cream
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Ribbon Sweet
Ruby Cream
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Ribbon Sweet
Matcha Cream
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Ribbon Sweet
Mint Cream
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Ribbon Sweet
Lemon Cream
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Ribbon Sweet
Salted Cream
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Ribbon Sweet
Ruby Swirl
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Ribbon Sweet
Caramel Swirl
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Ribbon Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
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Ribbon Sweet
Shiny

Alcremie's form depends on two different parameters: its cream and type of Sweet. Cream affects the color of Alcremie's body, while the Sweet affects its eye color and head ornaments. There are nine different types of cream and seven different types of Sweet. Any type of cream can be paired with any Sweet, resulting in 63 different non-Gigantamax forms of Alcremie, not including its Shiny coloration.

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Shiny Gigantamax
Alcremie

All Alcremie forms have access to the same Gigantamax form.

For more details, see Alcremie → Form data.

Eiscue

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Ice Face
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Noice Face

Eiscue switches between its forms with its Ability Ice Face.

For more details, see Eiscue → Form data.

Indeedee

Male and female Indeedee are two distinct, non-interchangeable forms.

For more details, see List of Pokémon with gender differences → Indeedee.

Morpeko

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Full Belly Mode

Morpeko switches between its forms with its Ability Hunger Switch.

For more details, see Morpeko → Form data.

Zacian and Zamazenta

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Hero of
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Crowned
Sword
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Hero of
Many Battles

Zacian can change forms by being exposed to the Rusted Sword.

Zamazenta can change forms by being exposed to the Rusted Shield.

For more details, see Zacian → Form data and Zamazenta → Form data.

Eternatus

During the climax of Pokémon Sword and Shield, the player confronts a powered-up version of Eternatus known as Eternamax Eternatus, which is fought in a semi-scripted Max Raid Battle and uses Max Moves like a Dynamaxed Pokémon. This form is unobtainable, but briefly appears in the move animation for Eternabeam.

For more details, see Eternatus → Form data.

Urshifu

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Single Strike Style
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Rapid Strike Style
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Gigantamax
Single Strike Style
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Gigantamax
Rapid Strike Style

Urshifu has two non-interchangeable forms. The two forms also have separate Gigantamax forms.

For more details, see Urshifu → Form data.

Zarude

Zarude cannot change forms.

For more details, see Zarude → Form data.

Calyrex

Calyrex can change forms through the use of the Reins of Unity, which combines it with Glastrier or Spectrier.

For more details, see Calyrex → Form data.

Ursaluna

Ursaluna cannot change forms.

For more details, see Ursaluna → Form data.

Oinkologne

Male and female Oinkologne are two distinct, non-interchangeable forms.

For more details, see List of Pokémon with gender differences → Oinkologne.

Maushold

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Family of Four
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Family of Three

Maushold cannot change forms.

For more details, see Maushold → Form data.

Squawkabilly

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Yellow Plumage

Squawkabilly cannot change forms.

  • Green and Blue Plumage have different Hidden Abilities from Yellow and White Plumage.

For more details, see Squawkabilly → Form data.

Palafin

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Zero Form
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Hero Form

Palafin can change forms during battle due to its Ability Zero to Hero.

For more details, see Palafin → Form data.

Tatsugiri

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Curly Form
Attack boost
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Droopy Form
Defense boost
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Stretchy Form
Speed boost

Tatsugiri cannot change forms.

  • Has different colors, fin shapes, and patterns on their bodies.
  • Stat boost that Dondozo receives from Tatsugiri changes depending on its form.

For more details, see Tatsugiri → Form data.

Dudunsparce

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Two-Segment Form
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Three-Segment Form

Dudunsparce cannot change forms.

For more details, see Dudunsparce → Form data.

Gimmighoul

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Chest Form
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Roaming Form

Gimmighoul cannot change forms. Both forms evolve into Gholdengo.

For more details, see Gimmighoul → Form data.

Poltchageist and Sinistcha

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Poltchageist
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Counterfeit Form
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Artisan Form
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Unremarkable Form
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Masterpiece Form

Poltchageist and Sinistcha cannot change forms.

For more details, see Poltchageist → Form data and Sinistcha → Form data.

Ogerpon

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Teal Mask
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Wellspring Mask
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Hearthflame Mask
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Cornerstone Mask
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Terastallized
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Terastallized
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Terastallized
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Terastallized

Ogerpon can change forms by being given either the Wellspring Mask, Hearthflame Mask, or Cornerstone Mask. Each form has their own unique Terastallized state that Ogerpon transforms into upon Terastallization.

For more details, see Ogerpon → Form data.

Terapagos

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Normal Form
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Terastal Form
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Stellar Form

Terapagos can change from its Normal Form to its Terastal Form through its Ability, Tera Shift and from its Terastal Form to its Stellar Form through Terastallization.

For more details, see Terapagos → Form data.

Form-like transformations

Several Pokémon have named transformations that are otherwise not recognized by the Pokédex as distinct forms.

Rotom

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Rotom Pokédex
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Rotom Phone
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Rotomi
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Drone Rotom
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Rotom Bike

In addition to the forms of Rotom that are directly obtainable by the player, there are more forms that it assumes when possessing other appliances. These forms do not have battle capabilities and are not obtainable by the player, instead functioning as non-player characters.

For more details, see Rotom → Biology, Rotom Pokédex, Rotom Phone, Rotomi, Drone Rotom and Rotom Bike.

Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem

Reshiram, Zekrom, White Kyurem, and Black Kyurem enter Overdrive mode when their emotions surge, lighting parts of their bodies in flames or electricity in the process. Reshiram and Zekrom enter Overdrive mode when using their signature moves (Fusion Flare and Blue Flare for Reshiram, Fusion Bolt and Bolt Strike for Zekrom) and are usually not in Overdrive mode otherwise. Black and White Kyurem, however, are always in Overdrive mode in battle.

For more details, see Reshiram → Biology, Zekrom → Biology, and Kyurem → Biology.

Solgaleo and Lunala

Solgaleo and Lunala enter special phases when using their powers, shining brighter than normal. They both enter this phase while in Ultra Space (although not while in battle) or when using their signature moves. For Solgaleo, these moves are Sunsteel Strike and Searing Sunraze Smash; for Lunala, these are Moongeist Beam and Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom.

For more details, see Solgaleo → Biology and Lunala → Biology.

Marshadow

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Zenith Marshadow

When Marshadow attacks or becomes worked up, the flames on its body flare green. This transformation is called Zenith Marshadow.[1]

For more details, see Marshadow → Biology.

Revavroom

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Segin Starmobile
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Schedar Starmobile
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Navi Starmobile
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Ruchbah Starmobile
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Caph Starmobile

Revavroom has six forms in total, consisting of its standard form and five Starmobile forms, one for each of the Team Star bosses. These forms are non-interchangeable.

For more details, see Revavroom → Form data, and Starmobile.

Cyclizar

According to Jacq, Cyclizar has three forms: a basic form, a battle form, and a ride form.

For more details, see Cyclizar → Biology.

Koraidon and Miraidon

Koraidon and Miraidon can enter one of three different forms when they travel the Paldea region and two forms based on how much power they have. They can change their forms to better suit what they are doing or what terrain they are traveling over.

For more details, see Koraidon → Biology and Miraidon → Biology.

Pokémon with technical forms

Some Pokémon have forms which are only distinguished internally within the game's programming. Most of these forms are not visually distinct from one another, but may still have an impact on gameplay.

Pikachu and Eevee

The partner Pikachu and partner Eevee given to the player in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are each considered separate forms internally. They use higher quality models, have higher base stats, and are unable to evolve, along with many other minor differences.

For more details, see Pikachu → Form data and Eevee → Form data.

Mothim

Mothim has three forms internally, each corresponding to the three forms of Burmy it can evolve from.

For more details, see Mothim → Form data.

Greninja

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Battle Bond Greninja

Greninja with the Ability Battle Bond are treated as a separate form to other Greninja, and cannot breed.

For more details, see Greninja → Form data.

Zygarde

The 10% and 50% Formes of Zygarde with the Ability Aura Break are each treated as separate forms from the 10% and 50% Formes of Zygarde with the Ability Power Construct. This explains why the Ability Capsule can't be used to change Zygarde's Ability, only the Zygarde Cube can.

For more details, see Zygarde → Form data.

Scatterbug and Spewpa

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Scatterbug
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Spewpa

Vivillon patterns are each treated as separate forms. Because Vivillon's pattern is determined by the location the Scatterbug is generated in, each of Vivillon's 20 patterns has a corresponding form for both Scatterbug and Spewpa.

For more details, see Scatterbug → Form data and Spewpa → Form data.

Rockruff

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Rockruff

Rockruff with the Ability Own Tempo are treated as a separate form to other Rockruff, and will always evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc.

For more details, see Rockruff → Form data.

In other games

Pokémon Shuffle

Main article: List of Pokémon by Pokémon Shuffle list number

In Pokémon Shuffle, Pokémon with different forms have different Skills and can have different Attack Powers and max levels.

Most Pokémon with forms in the core series games also have those forms in Pokémon Shuffle. Many Pokémon have a "Winking" form, notably including most of the first partner Pokémon. There are also a few Pokémon with a "Spooky" or "Holiday" form. Pikachu has a large variety of forms, mostly unique to Pokémon Shuffle.

Pokémon GO

Main article: List of Pokémon with form differences (GO)

The majority of Pokémon in Pokémon GO have their forms determined at the time of capture and impossible to change, with the exceptions of Shaymin, Furfrou, and Hoopa. Although every species has one Pokédex entry each, a Pokémon is considered different from any of its alternate forms; this means that even if a player has one form of the Pokémon species registered in the Pokédex, an alternate form will still appear as a silhouette in the Nearby screen, and receiving one in a trade will be considered a Special Trade.

Trivia

  • As of Generation IX, four Pokémon have form differences that remain unobtainable. These are:
  • Some of the Pokémon with form differences have unique distinctions:
    • Darmanitan and Tauros are the only Pokémon whose regional forms have further form differences.
    • Urshifu is the only Pokémon whose Gigantamax form has form differences.
      • Although Toxtricity and Alcremie have multiple alternate forms, they each have only one Gigantamax form.
    • Koraidon and Miraidon have the highest number of forms that are obtainable in some capacity yet unusable in battle, as they each use three forms solely for travel and are obtained in their fourth 'low-power' forms, yet can only battle in their ‘high-power’ forms.
      • Rotom has five forms that are unusable in battle (Pokédex, Phone, Bike, Rotomi, Drone), but Rotomi and Rotom Drone are completely unobtainable.

In other languages

Form

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese すがた Form
Chinese Cantonese 樣子 Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 樣子 / 样子 Yàngzi
Finland Flag.png Finnish Muoto
France Flag.png French Forme
Germany Flag.png German Form
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Bentuk
Wujud
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma
South Korea Flag.png Korean 모습 Moseup
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Bentuk
Poland Flag.png Polish Forma
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Forma
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma
Thailand Flag.png Thai ร่าง Rang
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Form
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Dạng

Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese フォルム Forme
Chinese Cantonese 形態 Yìhngtaai
Mandarin 形態 / 形态 Xíngtài
Finland Flag.png Finnish Muoto
France Flag.png French Forme
Germany Flag.png German Form
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Bentuk
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma
South Korea Flag.png Korean Form
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Bentuk
Poland Flag.png Polish Forma
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Forma
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma
Thailand Flag.png Thai ฟอร์ม Form
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Form
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Hình dáng
Hình thái

References

See also


Pokémon forms and variants
Permanent: Shiny Pokémon (GO) • Alternately colored Pokémon (anime)
Gender differences‎Form differences (GO)
Brilliant PokémonAlpha Pokémon
Transformations: Mega EvolutionPrimal ReversionBond PhenomenonUltra Burst
Dynamax (Gigantamax) • EternamaxTerastal phenomenon
Groups: Totem PokémonNoble PokémonTitan Pokémon
Regional forms: AlolanGalarianHisuianPaldean
Analogous: Paradox PokémonEcologically similar Pokémon
Pikachu variants: Surfing PikachuFlying PikachuCosplay PikachuPikachu in a cap
Miscellaneous: Pokémon fusionsGiant PokémonSpiky-eared Pichu
Side series original: Shadow PokémonShadow Lugia
Spin-off original: Shadow PokémonPrimal DialgaToy Pokémon (Rusty Pokémon)
Shadow MewtwoPokéxelIllumina phenomenon
Anime original: Pink ButterfreeClone PokémonCrystal Onix
Mirage PokémonMeta GroudonGreen-crystal Deoxys
Manga original: Thu-Fi-ZerBlack FogBlack Tyranitar


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