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'''Pokémorph''' is a [[fanon]] term that has two meanings; it is used as a term for either a character (usually a human) that has the ability to {{m|transform}} into one or more Pokémon, or an anthropomorphic Pokémon. The | '''Pokémorph''' is a [[fanon]] term that has two meanings; it is used as a term for either a character (usually a human) that has the ability to {{m|transform}} into one or more Pokémon, or an anthropomorphic Pokémon. | ||
The term and its meanings are not used in any Pokémon canon; all Pokémorphs of either kind (though more so the anthropomorphic kind) are within the realms of fan fiction, fan art, fan comics and {{wp|dōjinshi}}, role playing forums, and various {{wp|MUSH|MUSHes}}. | |||
==History== | |||
It is not known exactly how or when the term "Pokémorph" came into existence within the Pokémon fandom and accurate information pertaining to the history of the term is scarce. It is presumed that the term and/or its initial meaning existed since around the time that [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]] were released. "Pokémorphs" were first used to describe a fictional characters that could shapeshift into various Pokémon species. These characters, a derivative of "Pokémon" and "polymorphism", were usually based upon the ''{{wp|Animorphs}}'' book series by {{wp|K. A. Applegate}}. | |||
Over time however, "Pokémorphs", this time derived from "Pokémon" and "anthropomorphism", were then used to describe fictional Pokémon characters who had a combination of both human and Pokémon attributes. These Pokémorphs usually have the physical shapes and sizes of humans, with the appearances and powers of a single Pokémon, as well as mixtures of both human and Pokémon abilities, behaviours and characteristics, such as various forms of communication (e.g. verbal speech between both humans and Pokémon). This "anthropomorphic Pokémon" explanation increased in use as these kinds of fan characters became more prevalent over the years while the original "polymorphic Pokémon" term faded in popularity. Currently, "Pokémorph" is almost always used to refer to an anthropomorphic Pokémon, though its older "polymorphic" meaning is still used in some new fan fiction to this day. | |||
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Revision as of 05:11, 2 July 2011
Pokémorph is a fanon term that has two meanings; it is used as a term for either a character (usually a human) that has the ability to transform into one or more Pokémon, or an anthropomorphic Pokémon.
The term and its meanings are not used in any Pokémon canon; all Pokémorphs of either kind (though more so the anthropomorphic kind) are within the realms of fan fiction, fan art, fan comics and dōjinshi, role playing forums, and various MUSHes.
History
It is not known exactly how or when the term "Pokémorph" came into existence within the Pokémon fandom and accurate information pertaining to the history of the term is scarce. It is presumed that the term and/or its initial meaning existed since around the time that Pokémon Red and Blue Versions were released. "Pokémorphs" were first used to describe a fictional characters that could shapeshift into various Pokémon species. These characters, a derivative of "Pokémon" and "polymorphism", were usually based upon the Animorphs book series by K. A. Applegate.
Over time however, "Pokémorphs", this time derived from "Pokémon" and "anthropomorphism", were then used to describe fictional Pokémon characters who had a combination of both human and Pokémon attributes. These Pokémorphs usually have the physical shapes and sizes of humans, with the appearances and powers of a single Pokémon, as well as mixtures of both human and Pokémon abilities, behaviours and characteristics, such as various forms of communication (e.g. verbal speech between both humans and Pokémon). This "anthropomorphic Pokémon" explanation increased in use as these kinds of fan characters became more prevalent over the years while the original "polymorphic Pokémon" term faded in popularity. Currently, "Pokémorph" is almost always used to refer to an anthropomorphic Pokémon, though its older "polymorphic" meaning is still used in some new fan fiction to this day.
