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A total of four Paldean forms were introduced in [[Generation IX]]. In addition, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduce the {{p|Wiglett}}, {{p|Toedscool}}, and {{p|Poltchageist}} lines, whose designs heavily resemble the {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, and {{p|Sinistea}} lines, respectively. Despite their similar appearances, these Pokémon are not regional forms, as their [[Pokédex]] entries confirm them to be separate species. Their resemblance to pre-existing Pokémon may be inspired by the real-world phenomenon of {{wp|convergent evolution}}. | A total of four Paldean forms were introduced in [[Generation IX]]. In addition, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduce the {{p|Wiglett}}, {{p|Toedscool}}, and {{p|Poltchageist}} lines, whose designs heavily resemble the {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, and {{p|Sinistea}} lines, respectively. Despite their similar appearances, these Pokémon are not regional forms, as their [[Pokédex]] entries confirm them to be separate species. Their resemblance to pre-existing Pokémon may be inspired by the real-world phenomenon of {{wp|convergent evolution}}. | ||
Additionally the [[Paradox Pokémon]] despite resembling existing species of Pokémon are also considered to be a separate species of Pokémon though they are theorized to be related to those species in some way. | Additionally the [[Paradox Pokémon]] despite resembling existing species of Pokémon, are also considered to be a separate species of Pokémon, though they are theorized to be related to those species in some way. | ||
===List of Paldean forms=== | ===List of Paldean forms=== |
Revision as of 01:46, 23 August 2023
Paldean form (Japanese: パルデアのすがた Paldea's form) is a regional form found in Paldea.
In the core series games
Generation IX
A total of four Paldean forms were introduced in Generation IX. In addition, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduce the Wiglett, Toedscool, and Poltchageist lines, whose designs heavily resemble the Diglett, Tentacool, and Sinistea lines, respectively. Despite their similar appearances, these Pokémon are not regional forms, as their Pokédex entries confirm them to be separate species. Their resemblance to pre-existing Pokémon may be inspired by the real-world phenomenon of convergent evolution. Additionally the Paradox Pokémon despite resembling existing species of Pokémon, are also considered to be a separate species of Pokémon, though they are theorized to be related to those species in some way.
List of Paldean forms
Ndex | Pokémon | Original form | Paldean form | Availability | |||||
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Image | Type | Ability | Image | Type | Ability | New Evolution | |||
#0128 | Tauros | Normal | Intimidate Anger Point Sheer Force (Hidden) |
Combat Breed |
Fighting | Intimidate Anger Point Cud Chew (Hidden) |
SV | ||
Blaze Breed |
Fighting Fire | Intimidate Anger Point Cud Chew (Hidden) | |||||||
Aqua Breed |
Fighting Water | Intimidate Anger Point Cud Chew (Hidden) | |||||||
#0194 | Wooper | Water Ground | Damp Water Absorb Unaware (Hidden) |
Poison Ground | Poison Point Water Absorb Unaware (Hidden) |
Clodsire |
SV | ||
In the anime
Main series
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Combat Breed Paldean Tauros made their debut in HZ009
A Paldean Wooper made its debut in HZ011 where Liko came across an injured one. She attempted to help it only to be confronted by wild Grass Pokémon.
In the TCG
Trivia
- Tauros has the most regional forms of all Pokémon, with three.
- Paldean Wooper is the only Paldean form to be revealed prior to the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- Paldean forms has the least introduced regional forms in region, with a total of 4.
In othe languages
Paldean form
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Paldean <Pokémon>
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See also
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