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[[File:Double Pichu art.png|thumb|230px|Artwork of Pichu variants (a [[Spiky-eared Pichu|different form]] and a [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pikachu-colored Pichu|Shiny Pichu]])]]
[[File:Double Pichu art.png|thumb|230px|Artwork of Pichu variants (a [[Spiky-eared Pichu|different form]] and a [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Shiny Pichu]])]]
'''Variant Pokémon''' are Pokémon who vary in their appearance compared to other Pokémon of the same species. This is often due to gender, special traits and Abilities, diet or environmental factors such as climate. Certain {{p|Shellder|symbiotic relationships}} may also play a role in this.
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'''Variant Pokémon''' are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who vary in their appearance compared to other Pokémon of the same species. This is often due to [[gender]], {{pkmn|food|diet}}, special genetic traits or environmental factors such as climate. Certain symbiotic relationships may also play a role in this. Depending on the species, the altered appearance may be purely cosmetic or it may affect how they perform in battles.


While many variances are caused by natural processes, they sometimes can be artificially invoked as well. This may be achieved through the use of physical modifications or behavioral conditioning, or contact with certain items and radiation.
While many variances are caused by natural processes, they sometimes can be artificially invoked as well. This may be achieved through the use of physical modifications or behavioral conditioning, or contact with certain items and radiation.
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==Multiple species==
==Multiple species==
===Form differences===
===Form differences===
{{main|Form differences}}
{{main|List of Pokémon with form differences}}
Form differences are major variations that are officially recognised by the Pokédex.
Form differences are major variations that are officially recognized by the Pokédex.


===Shiny Pokémon===
===Shiny Pokémon===
{{main|Shiny Pokémon}}
{{main|Shiny Pokémon}}
Shiny Pokémon are rare alternate coloration of Pokémon. These Pokémon all have a shining animation at the beginning of the battle when they are sent out, or encountered.
Shiny Pokémon are Pokémon with an alternate coloration. They are extremely rare. These Pokémon all have a shining animation at the beginning of the battle when they are sent out or encountered.
 
===Shadow Pokémon===
{{main|Shadow Pokémon}}
Shadow Pokémon are Pokémon that have had the door to their heart shut artificially by [[Cipher]]. They are the only Pokémon capable of using [[Shadow moves]].


===Gender differences===
===Gender differences===
{{main|List of Pokémon with gender differences‎}}
{{main|List of Pokémon with gender differences}}
From [[Generation IV]] onward, there are many Pokémon that [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|appear differently]] as a result of their [[gender]].
From [[Generation IV]] onward, there are many Pokémon that [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|appear differently]] as a result of their [[gender]].


Of these, {{p|Unfezant}}, {{p|Frillish}} and {{p|Jellicent}} differ so drastically that they even have separate menu sprites and artworks.
Of these, {{p|Unfezant}}, {{p|Frillish}}, {{p|Jellicent}}, {{p|Pyroar}}, {{p|Meowstic}}, {{p|Indeedee}}, and {{p|Basculegion}} differ so drastically that they even have separate menu sprites and artworks.
 
===Regional forms===
{{main|Regional form}}
In [[Generation VII]], [[regional form]]s made their debut with [[Alola]] Form Pokémon. Regional forms are Pokémon that have adapted uniquely to a habitat different than their species normally occupies in the rest of the world. This results in many differences, such as different appearances, [[type]]s, and {{Abilities}}.
 
===Totem Pokémon===
{{main|Totem Pokémon}}
Totem Pokémon are [[wild Pokémon]] that serve as the final hurdle in all trials of the [[island challenge]]. They are larger and heavier than other Pokémon of the same species. At the start of battle, the Totem Pokémon is enveloped in a special aura which boosts its stats.
 
===Ecologically similar Pokémon===
{{main|Ecologically similar Pokémon}}
Ecologically similar Pokémon are Pokémon that resemble previously discovered Pokémon in the past. Yet they are completely different despite their similarities.
 
===Paradox Pokémon===
{{main|Paradox Pokémon}}
Paradox Pokémon are Pokémon that resemble ancient or futuristic versions of contemporary Pokémon. They were brought into the present by a time machine built by [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}.
 
===Unique Terastallized states===
{{main|Terastal phenomenon#Unique Terastallized states|Terastal phenomenon → Unique Terastallized states}}
The two [[game mascot]]s of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]], {{p|Ogerpon}} and {{p|Terapagos}}, both have unique {{Tera|Terastallized states}}.
 
===Pokémon fusions===
{{main|Pokémon fusion}}
Some Pokémon have been known to combine with other Pokémon or even [[Human|people]].  


===Giant Pokémon===
===Giant Pokémon===
{{main|Giant Pokémon}}
{{main|Giant Pokémon}}
Giant Pokémon are Pokémon that are much larger than usual.
Giant Pokémon are Pokémon that are much larger than usual. Many phenomena can cause giant Pokémon to occur.
 
===Shadow Pokémon===
{{main|Shadow Pokémon}}
Shadow Pokémon are Pokémon that have had the door to their heart shut artificially by [[Cipher]]. They are the only Pokémon capable of using [[Shadow move]]s.
 
===Toy Pokémon===
{{main|Toy Pokémon}}
Toy Pokémon are Pokémon toys given self-awareness by [[Wonder Key]]s that appear in the [[Pokémon Rumble]] series. They are different to normal Pokémon in many ways; for example, they can only know two [[move]]s at a time.


====Ancient giant Pokémon====
====Rusty Pokémon====
Several ancient giant Pokémon appeared in the ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. They were {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Alakazam}}, and {{p|Jigglypuff}}. These Pokémon were all covered in tattoo-like marks.
{{main|Rusty Pokémon}}
Over time Toy Pokémon rust, causing them to become Rusty Pokémon. [[Dark Rust]] can instantaneously rust Toy Pokémon. Rusty Pokémon can be restored using [[Glowdrop]]s or the {{DL|Pokémon Rumble World|Rust Removal Spot}}.


Gengar emerged from a black dumbbell-like artifact, Alakazam emerged from a spoon-like artifact, and Jigglypuff emerged from an ancient bell.
===Illumina Pokémon===
{{Main|Illumina phenomenon}}
In the game ''[[New Pokémon Snap]]'', Pokémon from the [[Lental]] region may temporarily exhibit the [[Illumina phenomenon]], where their bodies glow in the presence of Illumina orbs or if in close contact with [[crystabloom]] flowers. Some Pokémon, dubbed Illumina Pokémon, are perpetually glowing.
 
Known Illumina Pokémon include {{p|Meganium}}, {{p|Milotic}}, {{p|Wishiwashi}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, {{p|Steelix}}, and {{p|Xerneas}}.
<gallery class="center">
File:Meganium Illumina.png|Meganium
File:Milotic Illumina.png|Milotic
File:Wishiwashi Illumina.png|Wishiwashi
File:Volcarona Illumina.png|Volcarona
File:Steelix Illumina.png|Steelix
File:Xerneas Illumina.png|Xerneas
</gallery>


===Cloned Pokémon===
===Cloned Pokémon===
[[File:Mewtwo Clones.png|thumb|Mewtwo, Venusaurtwo, Blastoisetwo, Sandslash, Vaporeon, Golduck, Nidoqueen, Ninetales, Vulpix, Vileplume, Wigglytuff, Rapidash, Rhyhorn]]
{{main|Cloning}}
{{main|Cloning}}
Cloned Pokémon are Pokémon that have been artificially duplicated from another specimen. This process both works on living and fossilized specimens. Many of these clones are not identical to their original specimen: {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, {{p|Squirtle}}two, [[Pikachutwo]], {{p|Venusaur}}two, {{p|Charizard}}two, {{p|Blastoise}}two, and {{p|Meowth}}two all display this.
Cloned Pokémon are Pokémon that have been artificially duplicated from another specimen. This process works on both living and fossilized specimens. Many of these clones are not identical to their original specimen: {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, {{p|Squirtle}}two, [[Pikachutwo]], {{p|Venusaur}}two, {{p|Charizard}}two, {{p|Blastoise}}two, and {{p|Meowth}}two all display this.


Other known cloned Pokémon are {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Tentacruel}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Golduck}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, {{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, and {{p|Rhyhorn}}.
Other known cloned Pokémon are {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Tentacruel}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Golduck}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, {{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, and {{p|Rhyhorn}}.


<center><gallery>
<gallery class="center">
File:Mewtwo anime.png|Mewtwo
File:Mewtwo Clones.png|Mewtwo, Venusaurtwo, Blastoisetwo, Sandslash, Vaporeon, Golduck, Nidoqueen, Ninetales, Vulpix, Vileplume, Wigglytuff, Rapidash, Rhyhorn
File:Kanto Starter Clones.png|Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, Squirtletwo
File:Mewtwo M01.png|Mewtwo
File:Kanto first partner Clones.png|Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, Squirtletwo
File:Pikachutwo.png|Pikachutwo
File:Pikachutwo.png|Pikachutwo
File:Venusaur Clone.png|Venusaurtwo
File:Venusaur Clone.png|Venusaurtwo
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File:Meowthtwo.png|Meowthtwo
File:Meowthtwo.png|Meowthtwo
File:Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn.png|Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn born from clones
File:Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn.png|Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn born from clones
</gallery></center>
</gallery>


===Mirage Pokémon===
===Mirage Pokémon===
{{main|Mirage Pokémon}}
{{main|Mirage Pokémon}}
Mirage Pokémon are holographic Pokémon created by [[Dr. Yung]]. They have only appeared in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
Mirage Pokémon are holographic Pokémon created by [[Dr. Yung]]. They have only appeared in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
===Toy Pokémon===
{{main|Toy Pokémon}}
Toy Pokémon are Pokémon toys given self-awareness by [[Wonder Key]]s that appear in the [[Pokémon Rumble]] series. They are different to normal Pokémon in many ways; for example, they can only know two [[move]]s at a time.
====Rusty Pokémon====
{{main|Rusty Pokémon}}
Over time Toy Pokémon rust, causing them to become Rusty Pokémon. [[Dark Rust]] can instantaneously rust Toy Pokémon. Rusty Pokémon can be restored using [[Glowdrop]]s.


===Valencian Pokémon===
===Valencian Pokémon===
In the episode ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', a number of alternately colored Pokémon were seen on [[Valencia Island]], including {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Paras}}, and {{p|Weepinbell}}.
In the episode ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', a number of alternately colored Pokémon were seen on [[Valencia Island]], including {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Paras}}, and {{p|Weepinbell}}.


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<gallery class="center">
File:Orange Islands Butterfree.png|Butterfree
File:Orange Islands Butterfree.png|Butterfree
File:OI Radicate.png|Raticate
File:Valencia Island Raticate.png|Raticate
File:Valencia Vileplume.png|Vileplume
File:Valencia Vileplume.png|Vileplume
File:Valencia Island Paras.png|Paras
File:Valencia Island Paras.png|Paras
File:Valencia Island Weepinbell.png|Weepinbell
File:Valencia Island Weepinbell.png|Weepinbell
</gallery></center>
</gallery>


===Pink Pokémon===
===Pink Pokémon===
In the episode ''[[EP088|In The Pink]]'', all of the Pokémon native to [[Pinkan Island]] were shown to be colored pink, due to their diet of [[Pinkan berries]]. Pink Pokémon seen on the island include {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidoking}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Paras}}, {{p|Parasect}}, {{p|Venonat}}, {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}}, {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}} and {{p|Rhydon}}.
In the episode ''[[EP088|In The Pink]]'', all of the Pokémon native to [[Pinkan Island]] were shown to be colored pink, due to their diet of [[Pinkan Berries]]. Pink Pokémon seen on the island include {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidoking}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Paras}}, {{p|Parasect}}, {{p|Venonat}}, {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}}, {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}} and {{p|Rhydon}}.
 
[[Ash's Pikachu]] turned partially pink while eating [[Pinkan Berry|Pinkan Berries]].


Further pink Pokémon seen during {{TRT}}'s fantasy include {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{TP|James|Weezing}}, {{p|Scyther}} and {{p|Electabuzz}}.
Further pink Pokémon seen during {{TRT}}'s fantasy include {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{TP|James|Weezing}}, {{p|Scyther}} and {{p|Electabuzz}}.


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<gallery class="center">
File:Pink Pokemon.png|Caterpie, Mankey, Venonat, Weedle, Primeape
File:Pink Pokemon.png|Caterpie, Mankey, Venonat, Weedle, Primeape
File:EP088.png|Rhyhorn
File:Pink Rhyhorn.png|Rhyhorn
File:Pink Pokemon 2.png|Rhydon, Exeggutor, Bellsprout, Vileplume, Mankey, Primeape
File:Pink Pokemon 2.png|Rhydon, Exeggutor, Bellsprout, Vileplume, Mankey, Primeape
File:Pink Diglett 2.png|Paras, Diglett
File:Pink Diglett 2.png|Paras, Diglett
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File:Pink Electabuzz.png|Electabuzz, Rattata, Bellsprout (fantasy)
File:Pink Electabuzz.png|Electabuzz, Rattata, Bellsprout (fantasy)
File:Pink Venonat Poliwhirl.png|Scyther, Venonat, Poliwhirl (fantasy)
File:Pink Venonat Poliwhirl.png|Scyther, Venonat, Poliwhirl (fantasy)
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==Individual species==
==Individual species==
===Arbok===
===Arbok===
The [[Generation I]] {{DL|Arbok (Pokémon)|Pokédex entries}} for {{p|Arbok}} state that there are six variations of markings on its belly that differ between areas. Eight designs are known, but only four have appeared in the games, and only three of which appeared in main series games. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Arbok gains a special ability depending on its pattern.
Several of {{p|Arbok}}'s {{DL|Arbok (Pokémon)|Pokédex entries}} state that its face-like hood markings differ between areas, and that a number of variations have been recorded. Its {{game|Yellow}} Pokédex entry mentions that there are six known patterns, but by the events of {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, its Ultra Sun Pokédex entry mentions that there are more than 20. Around eleven designs are known, but only six have appeared in the games, and only three of which appeared in main series games.
 
The most common, "standardized" hood pattern has red, teardrop-shaped eyes outlined in black with yellow, elongated hearts inside, a black mouth, and a black arrow over the eyes, with two red dots near the tip and an upward-extending tail. This design stems from Arbok's {{game|Red and Green|s}} artwork, itself based on Arbok's sprites from the Generation I games (outside of {{game|Yellow}}), only swapping out the red and yellow accents, and removing the extra "pupil" in the two large eyes.


The most common variation has teardrop-shaped eye-like marks, a black mouth-like mark, and a black arrowhead mark with a tail extending towards Arbok's face. This design appeared in the Generation I games and all games from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} on, the anime, the manga (except [[Agatha]]'s Arbok in Pokémon Adventures), most TCG art, the FireRed and LeafGreen [[Ken Sugimori]] art, Dream World art, and anime art. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, this is the regenerative pattern and is used by [[Koga]]'s Arbok. These Arbok have a forked tongue and many fangs.
This hood would become the default one in the mainline games starting with {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, although this was already the design used in the anime, the manga (except for [[Agatha]]'s Arbok in Pokémon Adventures), and most pieces of artwork (promotional, Dream World/corporate, etc). In the Pokémon Adventures manga, it is known as the "regenerative pattern", and is seen on [[Koga]]'s Arbok.


Arbok also has several variations with circular eye-like marks and a red-filled mouth-like mark with a black outline. The most common variation of this has two black fang-like marks descending onto its mouth-like mark, black eyebrow-like marks above each of its eye-like marks, and outward-pointing "eyelashes" on its eye-like marks. This design first appeared in the official {{game|Red and Green|s}} Ken Sugimori artwork, and has also appeared in the {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} sprites, the TCG cards {{TCG ID|Fossil|Arbok|31}} from {{TCG|Fossil}}, {{TCG ID|Expedition|Arbok|3}} from {{TCG|Expedition}}, and {{TCG ID|VS|Janine's Arbok|62}} from the {{TCG|VS}} set. These Arbok have a pointed tongue and four fangs.


Another variation with the circular eye-like marks appeared in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. It has no fang-like marks on its mouth-like mark, no eyebrow-like marks, and its "eyelashes" on its eye-like marks point up. It has also appeared in [[Pokémon Pinball]] and on the Arbok {{TCG|Coin}} in [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]]. These Arbok have a forked tongue and four fangs.
Arbok also has several hood variations with round eyes and a red mouth outlined in black. The most common depiction of this has two black fangs descending onto its mouth, black eyebrows, and outward-pointing eyelashes. This design first appeared in Arbok's {{game|Red and Blue|s}} artwork, and has also appeared in the {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} sprites, the TCG cards {{TCG ID|Fossil|Arbok|31}} from {{TCG|Fossil}}, {{TCG ID|Expedition|Arbok|3}} from {{TCG|Expedition}}, and {{TCG ID|VS|Janine's Arbok|62}} from the {{TCG|VS}} set.


The final circular eye-like mark variation appeared solely in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}. This design has no "eyelashes" on the eye-like marks and no fang-like marks on the mouth-like mark. It has three lines intersecting in the middle of the chest; two of these lines continue above each eye-like mark, while one connects from the middle to the mouth-like mark. At the end of the two upper lines are wide ends with semicircles removed from the ends. In the gaps created here is a small black dot on either side. These Arbok have four fangs.
Another hood variation with round eyes appeared in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, and on the Arbok {{TCG|Coin}} in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]]. This pattern has no fangs or eyebrows, a pointier mouth, and its eyelashes point upward. A similar pattern can be seen in [[Pokémon Pinball]], though this one seemingly lacks eyebrows altogether.


Arbok's conceptual art had three other designs, but these were only used in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, in which [[Agatha]]'s Arbok's markings can be changed, altering its powers. These are the speed pattern, attack pattern, and invulnerability pattern.
The final unique in-game hood motif appears in {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|video game}}. This design has no eyelashes or fangs, and has a Y-shaped mark which branches over each eye and connects to the middle to the mouth. The branches each have smaller, Y-shaped ends, between each of which resides a small black dot.


A pattern with evil appearance was created by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]] solely for the {{Trading Card Game}}. It has two red eye-like marks with black marks in the middle and a combined yellow border. Its mouth-like mark represents a grin with eleven pointed teeth in red. It is featured in the card {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Arbok|2}} from the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set.


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Illustrations shown in the 1996 book [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]] show three other hood designs, which were later used in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, in which [[Agatha]]'s Arbok can change its markings, gaining a special ability in the process. These are the speed, attack, and invulnerability patterns. These hoods were later seen in the Japanese version of [[EP164|episode]]'s Prof. Oak's Pokémon Lecture.
 
Two additional patterns can be seen in artwork form. The first is from Game Freak's original website, on an illustration depicting Jessie and an Arbok with a motif similar to the main circular one, only with eyes pointing in a different direction. The second design appeared on the sleeve of the [[Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD|GB Sounds CD]], featuring diamond-shaped eyes, a slim mouth, and two black marks by the sides of the "face".
 
An evil-looking pattern was also created by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]] solely for the {{Trading Card Game}}. Both eyes are joined into a sharp red mask, with a yellow outline and triangular pupils. As for the mouth, it is shaped like a grin full of pointed red teeth outlined in black. It is featured in the card {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Arbok|2}} from the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set.
 
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File:024Arbok.png|Main pattern;<br>{{tt|Regenerative pattern|Pokémon Adventures only}}
File:024Arbok.png|Main pattern;<br>{{tt|Regenerative pattern|Pokémon Adventures only}}
File:024Arbok RG.png|Main circular pattern
File:024Arbok RB.png|Main circular pattern
File:Spr 2c 024.gif|Secondary circular pattern
File:Spr 2c 024.png|Secondary circular pattern
File:Pin024.png|Pattern from Pokémon Pinball
File:024msra.png|Pattern from Pokémon Ranger
File:024msra.png|Pattern from Pokémon Ranger
File:Arbok concept art 1.png|Conceptual art;<br>{{tt|Invulnerability pattern|Pokémon Adventures only}}
File:Game Freak Jessie and Arbok.jpg|[[Jessie]] and Arbok artwork
File:Arbok concept art 2.png|Conceptual art;<br>{{tt|Attack pattern|Pokémon Adventures only}}
File:024_GB_Sound_Collection_Arbok.png|[[Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD]]
File:Arbok concept art 3.png|Conceptual art;<br>{{tt|Speed pattern|Pokémon Adventures only}}
File:Arbok concept art 1.png|{{tt|Invulnerability pattern|Pokémon Adventures only}}
File:Arbok concept art 2.png|{{tt|Attack pattern|Pokémon Adventures only}}
File:Arbok concept art 3.png|{{tt|Speed pattern|Pokémon Adventures only}}
File:Prof. Oak's Pokemon Lecture Arbok 1.png|{{tt|Prof. Oak's Pokémon Lecture: Arbok|Episode 164}}
File:Prof. Oak's Pokemon Lecture Arbok 2.png|{{tt|Prof. Oak's Pokémon Lecture: Arbok|Episode 164}}
File:Prof. Oak's Pokemon Lecture Arbok 3.png|{{tt|Prof. Oak's Pokémon Lecture: Arbok|Episode 164}}
File:First Dark Arbok TCG.png|Dark Arbok (TCG)
File:First Dark Arbok TCG.png|Dark Arbok (TCG)
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{{main|Pikachu variants}}
{{main|Pikachu variants}}
Almost every Pokémon medium has featured a different Pikachu variant, most notably Surfing and Flying Pikachu.
Almost every Pokémon medium has featured a different Pikachu variant, most notably Surfing and Flying Pikachu.
===Vulpix===
Several of {{p|Vulpix}}'s Pokédex entries mention that newborn Vulpix only have a single white-colored tail. The tail then splits into six orange-colored tails as it matures, and eventually splits from their tips to increase in number even more.
{{OBP|Enta|CBF}}'s {{TP|Enta|Vulpix}} only has one tail in its debut in ''[[CBF1|Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!]]''. In the same chapter, its tails split into six.
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File:Enta Vulpix one tail CBF.png|A one-tailed Vulpix in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]
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===Shellder===
===Shellder===
{{p|Shellder}} can be either a bivalve shell or a spiral-shaped shell, depending on whether or not it is attached to a {{p|Slowpoke}}. Though impossible in the games, multiple Pokédex entries state that a Shellder can be detached from the {{p|Slowbro}} (making it [[Devolution|devolve]] into a Slowpoke) or {{p|Slowking}} (making it lose its memory) it is attached to. This gives them a few more characteristics of Shellder variants than actual evolutions. However, because the Shellder is attached to and evolves with the Slowpoke, after evolution they are treated as one Pokémon. Slowbro's conceptual art depicted other variations, but they were never seen anywhere else.
{{p|Shellder}} can be either a bivalve shell or a spiral-shaped shell, depending on whether or not it is attached to a {{p|Slowpoke}}. Though impossible in the games, multiple Pokédex entries state that a Shellder can be detached from the {{p|Slowbro}} (making it [[Devolution|devolve]] into a Slowpoke) or {{p|Slowking}} (making it lose its memory) it is attached to. This gives them a few more characteristics of Shellder variants than actual evolutions. However, because the Shellder is attached to and evolves with the Slowpoke, after evolution they are treated as one Pokémon. Illustrations shown in the 1996 trivia book "ポケットモンスター図鑑" ("An Illustrated Book of Pocket Monsters") depict other variations, though these are explicitly labeled as an {{wp|artist's impression}} of a Slowbro being bitten by a Shellder.


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File:Jessie Shellder.png|Shellder
File:Jessie Shellder.png|Shellder
File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|Spiral Shellder
File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|Spiral Shellder
File:Talking Slowking Shellder gem.png|Crown Shellder
File:Talking Slowking Shellder gem.png|Crown Shellder
File:Slowbro concept art.png|Slowbro's conceptual art
File:Slowbro concept art.png|Artist's impression
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===Exeggcute and Exeggutor===
===Exeggcute and Exeggutor===
{{p|Exeggcute}} are not always seen as a group of six; the number of heads an {{p|Exeggutor}} also varies. Exeggutor's [[Exeggutor (Pokémon)#Game data|Pokédex entries]] state that, living in a good environment, more heads will grow in addition to the three it is usually seen with. Eventually, one of the heads will fall off and become a sole Exeggcute. This Exeggcute will telepathically comunicate with others, in order to join and form a cluster of six. Until they are gathered, Exeggcute won't be able to maintain balance.
{{p|Exeggcute}} are not always seen as a group of six, and the number of heads an {{p|Exeggutor}} has also varies.


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Exeggutor is depicted with an extra head on its back in every [[core series]] game up until {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. In its [[Pokédex]] entry for {{game|Crystal}}, it is stated that "living in a good environment makes it grow lots of heads". In the early seasons of the {{pkmn|anime}}, it was occasionally depicted with more than three heads, often distributed in a ring around its torso rather than just on the front. In ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', an Exeggutor's leaves are cut, revealing five heads. Additionally, official game art during this period also depicted Exeggutor with its heads distributed around its body, though not exceeding three heads. However, from FireRed and LeafGreen onwards, Exeggutor is consistently depicted with three heads on the front, and none on the back across official media.
 
Eventually, one of Exeggutor's heads will fall off and become a single Exeggcute. This Exeggcute will telepathically communicate with others, in order to join and form a cluster of six. Until they are gathered, Exeggcute won't be able to maintain balance.
 
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File:Single Exeggcute.png|A single Exeggcute
File:Single Exeggcute.png|A single Exeggcute
File:Exeggutor 5 heads.png|A 5-headed Exeggutor
Spr b g1 103.png|Exeggutor's back sprite in [[Generation I]]
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Spr b 2g 103.png|Exeggutor's back sprite in [[Generation II]]
Spr b 3r 103.png|Exeggutor's back sprite in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
103Exeggutor OS anime.png|Exeggutor with four visible heads in its [[original series]] anime art
File:Exeggutor 5 heads.png|Exeggutor with five heads in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]''
103Exeggutor RG.png|Exeggutor with a ring of heads in {{2v2|Red|Green}} art
</gallery>


===Kangaskhan===
===Kangaskhan===
{{p|Kangaskhan}}'s [[species]] in Japanese is "Parent and Child Pokémon", implying it consists of two beings. This is ratified by the fact that they are all [[Pokémon breeding#Hatching Eggs|born]] with a child in their pouch. The child is purple, and has not yet developed most of the features from its parent, having to stay in the pouch for 3 years. Although Kangaskhan's [[move]]s are performed by the parent, some {{Trading Card Game}} cards ([[Kangaskhan (Jungle 5)|Jungle Kangaskhan]], [[Blaine's Kangaskhan (Gym Heroes 36)|Blaine's Kangaskhan]], [[Kangaskhan (Aquapolis 88)|Aquapolis Kangaskhan]], and [[Kangaskhan (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 6)|EX FireRed & LeafGreen Kangaskhan]]) have attacks that involve or are performed by the child.
{{p|Kangaskhan}}'s {{pkmn|category}} in Japanese is "Parent and Child Pokémon", implying it consists of two beings. This is ratified by the fact that they are all [[Pokémon breeding#Hatching Eggs|born]] with a child in their pouch. The child is purple, and has not yet developed most of the features from its parent, having to stay in the pouch for 3 years. Although Kangaskhan's [[move]]s are performed by the parent, some {{Trading Card Game}} cards ([[Kangaskhan (Jungle 5)|Jungle Kangaskhan]], [[Blaine's Kangaskhan (Gym Heroes 36)|Blaine's Kangaskhan]], [[Kangaskhan (Aquapolis 88)|Aquapolis Kangaskhan]], and [[Kangaskhan (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 6)|EX FireRed & LeafGreen Kangaskhan]]) have attacks that involve or are performed by the child.


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When Kangaskhan [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] into Mega Kangaskhan, the baby emerges from the mother's pouch and is noticeably matured.
 
<gallery class="center">
File:Parent Kangaskhan.png|Parent Kangaskhan
File:Parent Kangaskhan.png|Parent Kangaskhan
File:GoodBabyKanga.png|Child Kangaskhan
File:GoodBabyKanga.png|Child Kangaskhan
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File:115Kangaskhan-Mega.png|Mega Kangaskhan
</gallery>
===Magikarp===
In the game [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]], Magikarp's scales come in many different patterns in addition to its usual standard and {{Shiny}} colorations. These patterns can be classified by groups, depending on how the Magikarp looks while it's still small-sized; a specific pattern arises when it becomes bigger. Which patterns can be caught depend on the Old Rod; the better, the more groups of patterns can be fished.
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Magikarp Jump Pattern 01.png|Standard
Magikarp Jump Pattern 02.png|Skelly
Magikarp Jump Pattern 03.png|Calico Orange/White
Magikarp Jump Pattern 04.png|Calico Orange/White/Black
Magikarp Jump Pattern 05.png|Calico White/Orange
Magikarp Jump Pattern 06.png|Calico Orange/Gold
Magikarp Jump Pattern 07.png|Orange Two-Tone
Magikarp Jump Pattern 08.png|Orange Orca
Magikarp Jump Pattern 09.png|Orange Dapples
Magikarp Jump Pattern 10.png|Pink Two-Tone
Magikarp Jump Pattern 11.png|Pink Orca
Magikarp Jump Pattern 12.png|Pink Dapples
Magikarp Jump Pattern 13.png|Gray Bubbles
Magikarp Jump Pattern 14.png|Gray Diamonds
Magikarp Jump Pattern 15.png|Gray Patches
Magikarp Jump Pattern 16.png|Purple Bubbles
Magikarp Jump Pattern 17.png|Purple Diamonds
Magikarp Jump Pattern 18.png|Purple Patches
Magikarp Jump Pattern 19.png|Apricot Tiger
Magikarp Jump Pattern 20.png|Apricot Zebra
Magikarp Jump Pattern 21.png|Apricot Stripes
Magikarp Jump Pattern 22.png|Brown Tiger
Magikarp Jump Pattern 23.png|Brown Zebra
Magikarp Jump Pattern 24.png|Brown Stripes
Magikarp Jump Pattern 25.png|Orange Forehead
Magikarp Jump Pattern 26.png|Orange Mask
Magikarp Jump Pattern 27.png|Black Forehead
Magikarp Jump Pattern 28.png|Black Mask
Magikarp Jump Pattern 29.png|Saucy Blue
Magikarp Jump Pattern 30.png|Blue Raindrops
Magikarp Jump Pattern 31.png|Saucy Violet
Magikarp Jump Pattern 32.png|Violet Raindrops
Magikarp Jump Pattern 99.png|Gold
</gallery>


===Ditto===
===Ditto copies===
{{p|Ditto}} is known for its ability to {{m|transform}} into an exact replica of any other Pokémon. However, one of [[Duplica's Ditto]] was incapable of changing its face, with the result being a deformed replica of the target Pokémon with a blank, beady-eyed expression. This same appearance was present in Ditto cards from the [[EX Delta Species]] expansion of the {{Trading Card Game}}, as well as in a kind of Clefairy that appears in the [[Veilstone Game Corner]].
When some {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}} into another Pokémon, they take on a mild variant form of that Pokémon instead of an exact replica. This happens when Ditto is incapable of changing the face by memory, with the result being a deformed copy of the target Pokémon with a blank, beady-eyed expression.


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This appearance was first present in one of [[Duplica's Ditto]], both in the anime and in [[the Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. It was later seen in {{TCG|Ditto}} cards from the [[EX Delta Species]] expansion of the {{Trading Card Game}}, in a kind of {{p|Clefairy}} that appears in the [[Veilstone Game Corner]], in ''[[Pokémon Snap]]'' with three Ditto disguised as {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] in the [[Special Episode]] ''[[Here Comes Team Charm!]]''.
File:Duplica Ditto.png|Untransformed Ditto
File:Duplica Ditto Bulbasaur.png|Bulbasaur
File:Ditto Charmander.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 37)|Charmander]]
File:Ditto Squirtle.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 40)|Squirtle]]
File:Duplica Ditto Pikachu.png|Pikachu
File:Ditto Clefairy.png|Clefairy
File:Duplica Ditto Meowth.png|Meowth
File:Duplica Ditto Machoke.png|Machoke
File:Ditto Geodude.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 62)|Geodude]]
File:Duplica Ditto Voltorb.png|Voltorb
File:Ditto Mr. Mime.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 38)|Mr. Mime]]
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===Porygon===
The merchandise series [[Ditto Collection]] features Ditto transformed into a variety of other Pokémon while retaining its face.
{{p|Porygon}} is able to change its color, shape and type to match its target with {{m|Conversion}}. It is also capable of changing its shape by using {{m|Sharpen}}.


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<gallery class="center">
File:Porygon anime.png|Unaltered Porygon
Duplica Ditto.png|Untransformed Ditto
File:Porygon Sharpen needle.png|Sword Porygon
Duplica Ditto Bulbasaur.png|Bulbasaur
File:Porygon Sharpen hammer.png|Shield Porygon and Hammer Porygon
Ditto Charmander.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 37)|Charmander]]
File:Porygon Conversion Revert.png|Porygon using Conversion to change its type to match Weezing's
Ditto Squirtle.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 40)|Squirtle]]
</gallery></center>
Duplica Ditto Pikachu.png|Pikachu
Transform Ditto Raichu.png|Raichu
Ditto Clefairy.png|Clefairy
Transform Ditto Vulpix.png|Vulpix
Ditto Collection Alolan Vulpix.png|Alolan Vulpix
Transform Ditto Jigglypuff.png|Jigglypuff
Transform Ditto Gloom.png|Gloom
Duplica Ditto Meowth.png|Meowth
Transform Ditto Poliwag.png|Poliwag
Duplica Ditto Machoke.png|Machoke
Ditto Geodude.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 62)|Geodude]]
Transform Ditto Magnemite.png|Magnemite
Transform Ditto Gengar.png|Gengar
Duplica Ditto Voltorb.png|Voltorb
Ditto Collection Electrode.png|Electrode
Transform Ditto Koffing.png|Koffing
Ditto Mr. Mime.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 38)|Mr. Mime]]
Ditto Collection Magikarp.png|Magikarp
Ditto Collection Lapras.png|Lapras
Transform Ditto Eevee.png|Eevee
Transform Ditto Vaporeon.png|Vaporeon
Transform Ditto Jolteon.png|Jolteon
Transform Ditto Flareon.png|Flareon
Ditto Collection Omanyte.png|Omanyte
Transform Ditto Snorlax.png|Snorlax
Ditto Collection Dragonite.png|Dragonite
MDP E 132 Sentret.png|Sentret
Transform Ditto Pichu.png|Pichu
MDP E 132 Bellossom.png|Bellossom
Transform Ditto Espeon.png|Espeon
Transform Ditto Umbreon.png|Umbreon
Ditto Collection Sableye.png|Sableye
Ditto Collection Absol.png|Absol
Ditto Collection Shaymin.png|Shaymin
Ditto Collection Whimsicott.png|Whimsicott
</gallery>


===Snorlax===
===Snorlax===
In ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]'', several ice-blue {{p|Snorlax}} adapted to more frigid climates appeared.
In ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]'', several ice-blue {{p|Snorlax}} adapted to more frigid climates appeared.


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In [[Pokémon Sleep]], Snorlax has a different color in each research site: a regular-colored Snorlax in [[Greengrass Isle]], a green-colored Snorlax in [[Cyan Beach]], a pale-colored Snorlax in [[Taupe Hollow]], a blue-colored Snorlax in [[Snowdrop Tundra]], and a teal-colored Snorlax in [[Lapis Lakeside]].
 
<gallery class="center">
File:Snorlax PK04.png|Snorlax
File:Snorlax PK04.png|Snorlax
File:Snowman Snorlax.png|Snorlax Snowmen
File:Snowman Snorlax.png|Snorlax Snowmen
</gallery></center>
File:Sleep Snorlax normal.png|Greengrass Isle Snorlax
File:Sleep Snorlax Cyan Beach.png|Cyan Beach Snorlax
File:Sleep Snorlax Taupe Hollow.png|Taupe Hollow Snorlax
File:Sleep Snorlax Snowdrop Tundra.png|Snowdrop Tundra Snorlax
File:Sleep Snorlax Lapis Lakeside.png|Lapis Lakeside Snorlax
</gallery>


===Spinda===
===Spinda===
Like Unown, {{p|Spinda}} has many visual variations in its species, all involving the placement of its spots. Like Unown's letter, the spot placement is generated based on the individual's [[personality value]], and likewise, has no effect on the Pokémon's stats. Unlike Unown, however, these differences are rarely repeated, as the calculation uses the entirety of the personality value—a number that can [[Personality value#Spinda's spots|range]] from [[Spinda (Pokémon)#Trivia|zero to 4,294,967,295]] (2<sup>32</sup> - 1).
Like Unown, {{p|Spinda}} has many visual variations in its species, all involving the placement of its spots. Like Unown's letter, the spot placement is generated based on the individual's [[personality value]], and likewise, has no effect on the Pokémon's stats. Unlike Unown, however, these differences are rarely repeated, as the calculation uses the entirety of the personality value—a number that can [[Personality value#Spinda's spots|range]] from {{DL|Spinda (Pokémon)|Trivia|zero to 4,294,967,295}} (2<sup>32</sup> - 1). Some personality values can, however, produce the same apparent pattern from differing values. In [[Pokémon GO]], 9 different numbered patterns of Spinda can be found and are registered as distinct forms in the [[Pokédex]].


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;Generation III core series
<gallery class="center">
File:Spr 3r 327Miles.png|Personality value 00000000<br>in Ruby and Sapphire
File:Spr 3r 327Junji3.png|Personality value 88888888<br>in Ruby and Sapphire
File:Spr 3r 327Junji2.png|Personality value E3FDF3FD<br>in Ruby and Sapphire
File:Spr 3r 327Junji1.png|Personality value FDE42A53<br>in Ruby and Sapphire
File:Spr 3e 327Norman1.png|Personality value 00094289<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Maiko.png|Personality value 001C008A<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Norman4.png|Personality value 0029A280<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Norman5.png|Personality value 10232080<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Norman2.png|Personality value 102C3290<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Norman3.png|Personality value 102992A0<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Francisco.png|Personality value E2880098<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Kimberly.png|Personality value 88FE9800<br>in Emerald
</gallery>
;Pokémon GO
<gallery class="center">
File:GO327.png|Pattern 1<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327B.png|Pattern 2<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327C.png|Pattern 3<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327D.png|Pattern 4<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327E.png|Pattern 5<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327F.png|Pattern 6<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327G.png|Pattern 7<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327H.png|Pattern 8<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327I.png|Pattern 9<br>in Pokémon GO
</gallery>
;Other
<gallery class="center">
File:AG057.png|Examples of Spinda in<br>the anime
File:AG057.png|Examples of Spinda in<br>the anime
File:Spinda Adventures.png|Examples of Spinda in<br>Pokémon Adventures
File:Spinda Adventures.png|Examples of Spinda in<br>Pokémon Adventures
</gallery></center>
</gallery>


===Kecleon===
===Kecleon===
A purple Kecleon is one of the two Kecleon Brothers in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series. He also appeared in the special episodes ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'' and ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''.
A purple Kecleon is one of the two Kecleon Brothers in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]. He also appeared in the special episodes ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''.


In ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]'', a purple {{p|Kecleon}} nicknamed Reddy appeared under the ownership of [[Madison]].
In ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]'', a purple {{p|Kecleon}} nicknamed Reddy appeared under the ownership of [[Madison and Alexa|Madison]]. This Kecleon differs in having normal frills, lips and eye rings.


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<gallery class="center">
File:Kecleon PMD.png|Kecleon
File:Kecleon PMD.png|Kecleon
File:Purple Kecleon PMD.png|Purple Kecleon
File:Purple Kecleon PMD.png|Purple Kecleon
</gallery></center>
</gallery>
 
===Arceus===
{{p|Arceus}} has seventeen different type variatons, which correspend to the seventeen different [[type]]s.
 
Arceus's transformation between these forms is brought about by its held item: if it is holding a [[Plate]], it draws its type from that Plate as stated in [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh's mythology]], while remaining {{type|Normal}} when not holding a Plate.
 
In the [[Generation IV]] games, there is dummy data and a sprite programmed for a {{type|???}} {{p|Arceus}}, but it cannot be obtained as there is no ???-type Plate. This data no longer exists in [[Generation V]] due to the removal of the ??? type.
 
While its base stats remain constant despite its changing type, its Pokéathlon performance changes slightly. Additionally, it can learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} only while holding the {{DL|Plate|Draco Plate}}.
 
{| align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundy}};" cellpadding="4"
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Normal}}<br>[[File:493.png]]
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Fire}}<br>[[File:493-Fire.png]]
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Water}}<br>[[File:493-Water.png]]
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Electric}}<br>[[File:493-Electric.png]]
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Grass}}<br>[[File:493-Grass.png]]
| style="background: #{{ice color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Ice}}<br>[[File:493-Ice.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Fighting}}<br>[[File:493-Fighting.png]]
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Poison}}<br>[[File:493-Poison.png]]
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Ground}}<br>[[File:493-Ground.png]]
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Flying}}<br>[[File:493-Flying.png]]
| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}<br>[[File:493-Psychic.png]]
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Bug}}<br>[[File:493-Bug.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Rock}}<br>[[File:493-Rock.png]]
| style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Ghost}}<br>[[File:493-Ghost.png]]
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Dragon}}<br>[[File:493-Dragon.png]]
| style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Dark}}<br>[[File:493-Dark.png]]
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|Steel}}<br>[[File:493-Steel.png]]
| style="background: #{{unknown color light}}; {{roundy}};" | {{typecolor|???}}<br>[[File:493-Unknown.png]]
|}
 
===Genesect===
In the games, the [[Drive]] on {{p|Genesect}}'s back is visibly depicted on its sprite depending on which Drive it holds. However, this does not change Genesect's type, but rather the type of the move {{m|Techno Blast}}. If it lacks a Drive, it will be {{type|Normal}} and show a dark yellow Drive connected to it. The four Drives that can be equipped are the Shock, Burn, Chill, and Douse Drive, which make Techno Blast {{t|Electric}}, {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Ice}}, and {{type|Water}}, respectively. Otherwise, the change is purely cosmetic.


{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" width="225px"
===Celesteela===
|- align="center"
A baby form of Celesteela appeared in an anime episode ''[[SM069|Rise and Shine, Starship!]]''.
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #C6C6A7;" | Normal<br><br>[[File:649.png]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}</small>
<gallery class="center">
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #FAE078;" | Shock Drive<br><br>[[File:649Y.png]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}</small>
File:Baby Celesteela.png|Baby Celesteela
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #F5AC78;" | Burn Drive<br><br>[[File:649R.png]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}</small>
</gallery>
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #BCE6E6;" | Chill Drive<br><br>[[File:649W.png]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #9DB7F5;" | Douse Drive<br><br>[[File:649B.png]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}</small>
|}


===Unseen variants===
===Unseen variants===
Some variants have only been mentioned in Pokédex entries; Pokémon of these variants have not been shown in any Pokémon media.
Some variants have only been mentioned in Pokédex entries; Pokémon of these variants have not been shown in any Pokémon media.


* In [[Vulpix (Pokémon)#Game data|Vulpix's Pokédex entries]], it is said to be born with a single, white-colored tail. It splits into six tails as it grows, and eventually splits from their tips to increase in number even more.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokemon color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokemon color dark}}" cellpadding=2px
* The {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} Pokédex entries for {{p|Weezing}} state that triplets have been discovered. A third section of Weezing (without a face) appears on every Weezing seen so far.
|-
* {{p|Mantyke}}'s Pokédex entry in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pearl}} says that the special patterns on its back vary from region to region. While there is no difference between [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] games, the Unova games have the "eyes" on its back slightly farther apart.
! style="background: #{{Pokemon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background: #{{Pokemon color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" width=800px | Description
|-
| [[File:0006Charizard.png|50px]]<br>{{pcolor|Charizard}}
| style="text-align: left" | Charizard's Pokédex entry from {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold}} states that when Charizard is furious, its tail flares up into a whitish-blue color. This may have been referenced by [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]], but it has not been seen otherwise.
|-
| [[File:0110Weezing.png|50px]]<br>{{pcolor|Weezing}}
| style="text-align: left" | Weezing's Pokédex entries from {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} state that triplets of the species have been discovered. All Weezing have a third gas chamber, though it has no face.
|-
| [[File:0458Mantyke.png|50px]]<br>{{pcolor|Mantyke}}
| style="text-align: left" | Mantyke's Pokédex entry from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pearl}} says that the pattern on its back varies from region to region. While it has the same appearance in all [[Generation IV]] games (due to using the same sprites), the "face" in the [[Generation]] {{gen|V}} and {{gen|VI}} games appears wider; however, all Mantyke look the same within each game, regardless of origin.
|-
| [[File:0423Gastrodon.png|50px]]<br>{{pcolor|Gastrodon}}
| style="text-align: left" | Gastrodon's Pokédex entry from Pearl says that it used to have a huge shell on its back in ancient times.
|-
| [[File:0649Genesect.png|50px]]<br>{{pcolor|Genesect}}
| style="text-align: left" | Genesect's Pokédex entries state that it originally lived 300 million years ago, but was altered by [[Team Plasma]]. Although the full appearance of Genesect's original form has not been seen, fossilized parts of it that bear a great similarity to the bodily structure of the modern Genesect appear in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' and its [[Genesect and the Legend Awakened (manga)|manga adaptation]].
|-
| [[File:0885Dreepy.png|50px]]<br>{{pcolor|Dreepy}}
| style="text-align: left" | Dreepy's Pokédex entry from {{pkmn|Sword}} states that it originally lived in prehistoric seas and has been reborn as a ghost Pokémon. Its ancient form has never been seen, so it is unknown how similar it is to its current form.
|-
| [[File:0965Varoom.png|50px]]<br>{{pcolor|Varoom}}
| style="text-align: left" | Varoom's Pokédex entry from {{pkmn|Scarlet}} states it is created when an unknown poison Pokémon enters and possesses a scrap engine. The identity of this poison Pokémon is unknown.
|}


==Individual Pokémon==
==Individual Pokémon==
===Pink Butterfree===
===Pink Butterfree===
{{main|Pink Butterfree}}
{{main|Pink Butterfree}}
A pink {{p|Butterfree}} appeared in ''[[EP021|Bye-Bye Butterfree]]''. She paired up with [[Ash's Butterfree]], who then left {{Ash|his Trainer}} to go with her.
A pink {{p|Butterfree}} appeared in ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]'' and paired up with [[Ash's Butterfree]], who then left {{Ash|his Trainer}} to go with her.


<center><gallery>
<gallery class="center">
File:Pink Butterfree.png|Butterfree and pink Butterfree
File:Ash Butterfree.png|Ash's Butterfree
</gallery></center>
File:Pink Butterfree.png|Pink Butterfree
</gallery>


===Crystal Onix===
===Crystal Onix===
{{main|Crystal Onix}}
{{main|Crystal Onix}}
Crystal Onix is a special individual {{p|Onix}} that lives on [[Sunburst Island]]. Its body is made out of glass crystal. Due to being made out of crystal, it is no longer weak to {{type|Water}} attacks and instead weak to {{type|Fire}} attacks.
The Crystal Onix is a special individual {{p|Onix}} that lives on [[Sunburst Island]]. Its body is made out of glass crystal. Due to being made out of crystal, it is no longer weak to {{type|Water}} attacks and instead weak to {{type|Fire}} attacks.


<center><gallery>
<gallery class="center">
File:Drake Onix.png|Onix
File:Brock Onix.png|Onix
File:Crystal Onix.png|Crystal Onix
File:Crystal Onix.png|Crystal Onix
</gallery></center>
</gallery>
 
===Shadow Mewtwo===
{{main|Shadow Mewtwo}}
In [[Pokkén Tournament]], Shadow Mewtwo is a {{p|Mewtwo}} that had unwillingly merged with and become possessed by a Shadow Synergy Stone, causing its appearance to change. When {{OBP|Anne|Pokkén}} wields the power of the Synergy Stone contained in her brooch, Mewtwo is separated from the Shadow Synergy Stone and its appearance returns to normal.
 
<gallery class="center">
File:Pokkén Mewtwo.png|Mewtwo
File:Pokkén Shadow Mewtwo.png|Shadow Mewtwo
</gallery>


===Gold Sudowoodo===
===Gold Sudowoodo===
In ''[[AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]]'', a Trainer named [[Keenan]] owned a {{p|Sudowoodo}} that he had turned to {{t|Steel|gold}} during a science experiment, in an attempt to make Sudowoodo immune to {{type|Water}} attacks. The changes made to Sudowoodo were eventually reversed.
In ''[[AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]]'', a Trainer named [[Keenan]] owned a {{p|Sudowoodo}} that he had turned to {{t|Steel|gold}} during a science experiment, in an attempt to make Sudowoodo immune to {{type|Water}} attacks. The changes made to Sudowoodo were eventually reversed.


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File:Keenan Sudowoodo.png|Sudowoodo
File:Keenan Sudowoodo.png|Sudowoodo
File:Keenan Sudowoodo golden.png|Golden Sudowoodo
File:Keenan Sudowoodo golden.png|Golden Sudowoodo
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</gallery>


===Shadow Lugia===
===Shadow Lugia===
{{main|Shadow Lugia}}
{{main|Shadow Lugia}}
XD001 was a {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Lugia}} that was so thoroughly corrupted that its appearance changed.
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], Shadow Lugia, also known as XD001, is a {{p|Lugia}} that had been so thoroughly corrupted by [[Cipher]] that its appearance changed. After Shadow Lugia is [[Purification|purified]] by [[Michael]], its normal appearance is restored.


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File:Spr 4pbr 249.png|Lugia
File:Stadium249.png|Lugia
File:249Lugia-Shadow XD.png|XD001
File:249Lugia-Shadow XD.png|Shadow Lugia
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===Fake Groudon===
===Meta Groudon===
{{main|Groudon (M06)}}
{{main|Meta Groudon}}
In ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', [[Butler]] created a fake and pure evil Groudon using the power of his machine and {{p|Jirachi}}. This fake Groudon absorbed all life in [[Forina]], until it was defeated by Jirachi.
In ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', [[Butler]] created a being in the image of {{p|Groudon}} using the power of his machine and {{p|Jirachi}}. The Meta Groudon began to absorb all life in [[Forina]] until it was defeated by Jirachi.


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File:Groudon anime.png|Groudon
File:AG097.png|Groudon
File:Fake Groudon.png|Fake Groudon
File:Meta Groudon.png|Meta Groudon
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===Green-crystal Deoxys===
===Green-crystal Deoxys===
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One of the Deoxys that appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' had a green crystal instead of a purple one. It also had a green mark on its face instead of a purple one.
One of the Deoxys that appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' had a green crystal instead of a purple one. It also had a green mark on its face instead of a purple one.


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File:Solana Deoxys Defense Forme.png|Purple-crystal Defense Forme Deoxys
File:Solana Deoxys Defense Forme.png|Purple-crystal Defense Forme Deoxys
File:Deoxys green crystal Defense Forme.png|Green-crystal Defense Forme Deoxys
File:Deoxys green crystal Defense Forme.png|Green-crystal Defense Forme Deoxys
File:Deoxys crystal.png|The green crystal
File:Deoxys crystal.png|The green crystal
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===Primal Dialga===
===Primal Dialga===
{{main|Primal Dialga}}
{{main|Primal Dialga}}
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]], Dialga became Primal Dialga when it lost control of time due to the collapse of the [[Temporal Tower]]. Dialga can regain control of time and revert to its normal self if all the [[Time Gear]]s are brought to the tower. As Primal Dialga, it is incapable of logical reasoning or showing mercy, only seeking self-preservation and preventing time from flowing properly.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]], Dialga became Primal Dialga when it lost control of time due to the collapse of the [[Temporal Tower]]. Dialga can regain control of time and revert to its normal self if all the [[Time Gear]]s are brought to the tower. As Primal Dialga, it is incapable of logical reasoning or showing mercy, only seeking self-preservation and preventing time from flowing properly.


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File:483Dialga PMD Explorers.png|Dialga
File:483Dialga PMD Explorers.png|Dialga
File:Primal Dialga art.png|Primal Dialga
File:Primal Dialga art.png|Primal Dialga
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==Combined Pokémon==
===Z2===
===Venustoise===
In the anime, [[Z2]] has a blue core as its Core and in its 10% Forme instead of the red core shown in the official anime art of {{p|Zygarde}}'s Formes.
In ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', a {{p|Gastly}}, who had the ability to create illusions that were tangible enough to attack people, created a fusion of {{p|Venusaur}} and {{p|Blastoise}} to scare {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, calling it a "Venustoise" (Japanese: フシギックス ''Fushigix'').


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File:Venustoise.png|Venustoise
File:718Zygarde-Core XY anime.png|Zygarde Core
File:Ash Bulbasaur illusion Venusaur.png|Gastly's illusory Venusaur
File:718Zygarde-10Percent XY anime.png|Zygarde 10% Forme
File:Ash Squirtle illusion Blastoise.png|Gastly's illusory Blastoise
File:Z2 Zygarde Core.png|Z2's Core
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File:Z2 10 Percent Forme.png|Z2's 10% Forme
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===Thu-Fi-Zer===
==See also==
{{main|Thu-Fi-Zer}}
{{forms}}
A combination of {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} made by [[Team Rocket]] in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. The [[legendary birds]] were later freed.
 
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File:Thu-Fi-Zer.png|Thu-Fi-Zer
File:Lt Surge Zapdos Adventures.png|Zapdos
File:Sabrina Moltres Adventures.png|Moltres
File:Koga Articuno Adventures.png|Articuno
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===Mismagius and Rayquaza===
In ''[[DP043|Malice in Wonderland!]]'', a real {{p|Mismagius}} merged with a {{p|Rayquaza}} illusion it created, giving Rayquaza the color palette and some features of Mismagius. It then attacked {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.
 
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File:Magquaza.png|Mismagius and Rayquaza fusion
File:Mismagius anime.png|Mismagius
File:Rayquaza M07.png|Rayquaza
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===Tao trio===
{{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} conceal themselves as [[Dragon Stones|Light Stone and Dark Stone]], respectively, until their power is awakened.
 
{{p|Kyurem}}'s [[Form differences#Kyurem|alternate formes]] are a result of its Absofusion with Zekrom to form Black Kyurem, or with Reshiram to form White Kyurem.
 
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File:644Zekrom.png|Zekrom
File:646Kyurem-Black.png|Black Kyurem
File:646Kyurem.png|Kyurem
File:646Kyurem-White.png|White Kyurem
File:643Reshiram.png|Reshiram
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[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]
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[[Category:Variant Pokémon|*]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]
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Latest revision as of 13:29, 25 March 2024

Artwork of Pichu variants (a different form and a Shiny Pichu)

Variant Pokémon are Pokémon who vary in their appearance compared to other Pokémon of the same species. This is often due to gender, diet, special genetic traits or environmental factors such as climate. Certain symbiotic relationships may also play a role in this. Depending on the species, the altered appearance may be purely cosmetic or it may affect how they perform in battles.

While many variances are caused by natural processes, they sometimes can be artificially invoked as well. This may be achieved through the use of physical modifications or behavioral conditioning, or contact with certain items and radiation.

Multiple species

Form differences

Main article: List of Pokémon with form differences

Form differences are major variations that are officially recognized by the Pokédex.

Shiny Pokémon

Main article: Shiny Pokémon

Shiny Pokémon are Pokémon with an alternate coloration. They are extremely rare. These Pokémon all have a shining animation at the beginning of the battle when they are sent out or encountered.

Gender differences

Main article: List of Pokémon with gender differences

From Generation IV onward, there are many Pokémon that appear differently as a result of their gender.

Of these, Unfezant, Frillish, Jellicent, Pyroar, Meowstic, Indeedee, and Basculegion differ so drastically that they even have separate menu sprites and artworks.

Regional forms

Main article: Regional form

In Generation VII, regional forms made their debut with Alola Form Pokémon. Regional forms are Pokémon that have adapted uniquely to a habitat different than their species normally occupies in the rest of the world. This results in many differences, such as different appearances, types, and Abilities.

Totem Pokémon

Main article: Totem Pokémon

Totem Pokémon are wild Pokémon that serve as the final hurdle in all trials of the island challenge. They are larger and heavier than other Pokémon of the same species. At the start of battle, the Totem Pokémon is enveloped in a special aura which boosts its stats.

Ecologically similar Pokémon

Main article: Ecologically similar Pokémon

Ecologically similar Pokémon are Pokémon that resemble previously discovered Pokémon in the past. Yet they are completely different despite their similarities.

Paradox Pokémon

Main article: Paradox Pokémon

Paradox Pokémon are Pokémon that resemble ancient or futuristic versions of contemporary Pokémon. They were brought into the present by a time machine built by Professor SadaS/Professor TuroV.

Unique Terastallized states

Main article: Terastal phenomenon → Unique Terastallized states

The two game mascots of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, Ogerpon and Terapagos, both have unique Terastallized states.

Pokémon fusions

Main article: Pokémon fusion

Some Pokémon have been known to combine with other Pokémon or even people.

Giant Pokémon

Main article: Giant Pokémon

Giant Pokémon are Pokémon that are much larger than usual. Many phenomena can cause giant Pokémon to occur.

Shadow Pokémon

Main article: Shadow Pokémon

Shadow Pokémon are Pokémon that have had the door to their heart shut artificially by Cipher. They are the only Pokémon capable of using Shadow moves.

Toy Pokémon

Main article: Toy Pokémon

Toy Pokémon are Pokémon toys given self-awareness by Wonder Keys that appear in the Pokémon Rumble series. They are different to normal Pokémon in many ways; for example, they can only know two moves at a time.

Rusty Pokémon

Main article: Rusty Pokémon

Over time Toy Pokémon rust, causing them to become Rusty Pokémon. Dark Rust can instantaneously rust Toy Pokémon. Rusty Pokémon can be restored using Glowdrops or the Rust Removal Spot.

Illumina Pokémon

Main article: Illumina phenomenon

In the game New Pokémon Snap, Pokémon from the Lental region may temporarily exhibit the Illumina phenomenon, where their bodies glow in the presence of Illumina orbs or if in close contact with crystabloom flowers. Some Pokémon, dubbed Illumina Pokémon, are perpetually glowing.

Known Illumina Pokémon include Meganium, Milotic, Wishiwashi, Volcarona, Steelix, and Xerneas.

Cloned Pokémon

Main article: Cloning

Cloned Pokémon are Pokémon that have been artificially duplicated from another specimen. This process works on both living and fossilized specimens. Many of these clones are not identical to their original specimen: Mewtwo, Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, Squirtletwo, Pikachutwo, Venusaurtwo, Charizardtwo, Blastoisetwo, and Meowthtwo all display this.

Other known cloned Pokémon are Psyduck, Seadra, Tentacruel, Pidgeot, Scyther, Hitmonlee, Dewgong, Sandslash, Vaporeon, Golduck, Nidoqueen, Ninetales, Vulpix, Vileplume, Wigglytuff, Rapidash, and Rhyhorn.

Mirage Pokémon

Main article: Mirage Pokémon

Mirage Pokémon are holographic Pokémon created by Dr. Yung. They have only appeared in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.

Valencian Pokémon

In the episode Poké Ball Peril, a number of alternately colored Pokémon were seen on Valencia Island, including Butterfree, Raticate, Nidoran♂, Nidoran♀, Vileplume, Paras, and Weepinbell.

Pink Pokémon

In the episode In The Pink, all of the Pokémon native to Pinkan Island were shown to be colored pink, due to their diet of Pinkan Berries. Pink Pokémon seen on the island include Caterpie, Weedle, Pidgey, Rattata, Pikachu, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidoking, Vileplume, Paras, Parasect, Venonat, Diglett, Mankey, Primeape, Bellsprout, Dodrio, Exeggutor, Rhyhorn and Rhydon.

Ash's Pikachu turned partially pink while eating Pinkan Berries.

Further pink Pokémon seen during Team Rocket's fantasy include Pidgeotto, Arbok, Oddish, Poliwhirl, Geodude, Weezing, Scyther and Electabuzz.

Individual species

Arbok

Several of Arbok's Pokédex entries state that its face-like hood markings differ between areas, and that a number of variations have been recorded. Its Pokémon Yellow Pokédex entry mentions that there are six known patterns, but by the events of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, its Ultra Sun Pokédex entry mentions that there are more than 20. Around eleven designs are known, but only six have appeared in the games, and only three of which appeared in main series games.

The most common, "standardized" hood pattern has red, teardrop-shaped eyes outlined in black with yellow, elongated hearts inside, a black mouth, and a black arrow over the eyes, with two red dots near the tip and an upward-extending tail. This design stems from Arbok's Pokémon Red and Green artwork, itself based on Arbok's sprites from the Generation I games (outside of Pokémon Yellow), only swapping out the red and yellow accents, and removing the extra "pupil" in the two large eyes.

This hood would become the default one in the mainline games starting with Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, although this was already the design used in the anime, the manga (except for Agatha's Arbok in Pokémon Adventures), and most pieces of artwork (promotional, Dream World/corporate, etc). In the Pokémon Adventures manga, it is known as the "regenerative pattern", and is seen on Koga's Arbok.


Arbok also has several hood variations with round eyes and a red mouth outlined in black. The most common depiction of this has two black fangs descending onto its mouth, black eyebrows, and outward-pointing eyelashes. This design first appeared in Arbok's Pokémon Red and Blue artwork, and has also appeared in the Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald sprites, the TCG cards Arbok from Fossil, Arbok from Expedition, and Janine's Arbok from the VS set.

Another hood variation with round eyes appeared in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, and on the Arbok Coin in Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!. This pattern has no fangs or eyebrows, a pointier mouth, and its eyelashes point upward. A similar pattern can be seen in Pokémon Pinball, though this one seemingly lacks eyebrows altogether.

The final unique in-game hood motif appears in Pokémon Ranger. This design has no eyelashes or fangs, and has a Y-shaped mark which branches over each eye and connects to the middle to the mouth. The branches each have smaller, Y-shaped ends, between each of which resides a small black dot.


Illustrations shown in the 1996 book Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia show three other hood designs, which were later used in the Pokémon Adventures manga, in which Agatha's Arbok can change its markings, gaining a special ability in the process. These are the speed, attack, and invulnerability patterns. These hoods were later seen in the Japanese version of episode's Prof. Oak's Pokémon Lecture.

Two additional patterns can be seen in artwork form. The first is from Game Freak's original website, on an illustration depicting Jessie and an Arbok with a motif similar to the main circular one, only with eyes pointing in a different direction. The second design appeared on the sleeve of the GB Sounds CD, featuring diamond-shaped eyes, a slim mouth, and two black marks by the sides of the "face".

An evil-looking pattern was also created by Mitsuhiro Arita solely for the TCG. Both eyes are joined into a sharp red mask, with a yellow outline and triangular pupils. As for the mouth, it is shaped like a grin full of pointed red teeth outlined in black. It is featured in the card Dark Arbok from the Team Rocket set.

Pikachu

Main article: Pikachu variants

Almost every Pokémon medium has featured a different Pikachu variant, most notably Surfing and Flying Pikachu.

Vulpix

Several of Vulpix's Pokédex entries mention that newborn Vulpix only have a single white-colored tail. The tail then splits into six orange-colored tails as it matures, and eventually splits from their tips to increase in number even more.

Enta's Vulpix only has one tail in its debut in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!. In the same chapter, its tails split into six.

Shellder

Shellder can be either a bivalve shell or a spiral-shaped shell, depending on whether or not it is attached to a Slowpoke. Though impossible in the games, multiple Pokédex entries state that a Shellder can be detached from the Slowbro (making it devolve into a Slowpoke) or Slowking (making it lose its memory) it is attached to. This gives them a few more characteristics of Shellder variants than actual evolutions. However, because the Shellder is attached to and evolves with the Slowpoke, after evolution they are treated as one Pokémon. Illustrations shown in the 1996 trivia book "ポケットモンスター図鑑" ("An Illustrated Book of Pocket Monsters") depict other variations, though these are explicitly labeled as an artist's impression of a Slowbro being bitten by a Shellder.

Exeggcute and Exeggutor

Exeggcute are not always seen as a group of six, and the number of heads an Exeggutor has also varies.

Exeggutor is depicted with an extra head on its back in every core series game up until Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. In its Pokédex entry for Pokémon Crystal, it is stated that "living in a good environment makes it grow lots of heads". In the early seasons of the anime, it was occasionally depicted with more than three heads, often distributed in a ring around its torso rather than just on the front. In The March of the Exeggutor Squad, an Exeggutor's leaves are cut, revealing five heads. Additionally, official game art during this period also depicted Exeggutor with its heads distributed around its body, though not exceeding three heads. However, from FireRed and LeafGreen onwards, Exeggutor is consistently depicted with three heads on the front, and none on the back across official media.

Eventually, one of Exeggutor's heads will fall off and become a single Exeggcute. This Exeggcute will telepathically communicate with others, in order to join and form a cluster of six. Until they are gathered, Exeggcute won't be able to maintain balance.

Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan's category in Japanese is "Parent and Child Pokémon", implying it consists of two beings. This is ratified by the fact that they are all born with a child in their pouch. The child is purple, and has not yet developed most of the features from its parent, having to stay in the pouch for 3 years. Although Kangaskhan's moves are performed by the parent, some TCG cards (Jungle Kangaskhan, Blaine's Kangaskhan, Aquapolis Kangaskhan, and EX FireRed & LeafGreen Kangaskhan) have attacks that involve or are performed by the child.

When Kangaskhan Mega Evolves into Mega Kangaskhan, the baby emerges from the mother's pouch and is noticeably matured.

Magikarp

In the game Pokémon: Magikarp Jump, Magikarp's scales come in many different patterns in addition to its usual standard and Shiny colorations. These patterns can be classified by groups, depending on how the Magikarp looks while it's still small-sized; a specific pattern arises when it becomes bigger. Which patterns can be caught depend on the Old Rod; the better, the more groups of patterns can be fished.

Ditto copies

When some Ditto transform into another Pokémon, they take on a mild variant form of that Pokémon instead of an exact replica. This happens when Ditto is incapable of changing the face by memory, with the result being a deformed copy of the target Pokémon with a blank, beady-eyed expression.

This appearance was first present in one of Duplica's Ditto, both in the anime and in the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga. It was later seen in Ditto cards from the EX Delta Species expansion of the TCG, in a kind of Clefairy that appears in the Veilstone Game Corner, in Pokémon Snap with three Ditto disguised as Bulbasaur, and in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky in the Special Episode Here Comes Team Charm!.

The merchandise series Ditto Collection features Ditto transformed into a variety of other Pokémon while retaining its face.

Snorlax

In Snorlax Snowman, several ice-blue Snorlax adapted to more frigid climates appeared.

In Pokémon Sleep, Snorlax has a different color in each research site: a regular-colored Snorlax in Greengrass Isle, a green-colored Snorlax in Cyan Beach, a pale-colored Snorlax in Taupe Hollow, a blue-colored Snorlax in Snowdrop Tundra, and a teal-colored Snorlax in Lapis Lakeside.

Spinda

Like Unown, Spinda has many visual variations in its species, all involving the placement of its spots. Like Unown's letter, the spot placement is generated based on the individual's personality value, and likewise, has no effect on the Pokémon's stats. Unlike Unown, however, these differences are rarely repeated, as the calculation uses the entirety of the personality value—a number that can range from zero to 4,294,967,295 (232 - 1). Some personality values can, however, produce the same apparent pattern from differing values. In Pokémon GO, 9 different numbered patterns of Spinda can be found and are registered as distinct forms in the Pokédex.

Generation III core series
Pokémon GO
Other

Kecleon

A purple Kecleon is one of the two Kecleon Brothers in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. He also appeared in the special episodes Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness.

In The Kecleon Caper, a purple Kecleon nicknamed Reddy appeared under the ownership of Madison. This Kecleon differs in having normal frills, lips and eye rings.

Celesteela

A baby form of Celesteela appeared in an anime episode Rise and Shine, Starship!.

Unseen variants

Some variants have only been mentioned in Pokédex entries; Pokémon of these variants have not been shown in any Pokémon media.

Pokémon Description
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Charizard
Charizard's Pokédex entry from Gold states that when Charizard is furious, its tail flares up into a whitish-blue color. This may have been referenced by Mega Charizard X, but it has not been seen otherwise.
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Weezing
Weezing's Pokédex entries from Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum state that triplets of the species have been discovered. All Weezing have a third gas chamber, though it has no face.
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Mantyke
Mantyke's Pokédex entry from Pearl says that the pattern on its back varies from region to region. While it has the same appearance in all Generation IV games (due to using the same sprites), the "face" in the Generation V and VI games appears wider; however, all Mantyke look the same within each game, regardless of origin.
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Gastrodon
Gastrodon's Pokédex entry from Pearl says that it used to have a huge shell on its back in ancient times.
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Genesect
Genesect's Pokédex entries state that it originally lived 300 million years ago, but was altered by Team Plasma. Although the full appearance of Genesect's original form has not been seen, fossilized parts of it that bear a great similarity to the bodily structure of the modern Genesect appear in Genesect and the Legend Awakened and its manga adaptation.
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Dreepy
Dreepy's Pokédex entry from Sword states that it originally lived in prehistoric seas and has been reborn as a ghost Pokémon. Its ancient form has never been seen, so it is unknown how similar it is to its current form.
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Varoom
Varoom's Pokédex entry from Scarlet states it is created when an unknown poison Pokémon enters and possesses a scrap engine. The identity of this poison Pokémon is unknown.

Individual Pokémon

Pink Butterfree

Main article: Pink Butterfree

A pink Butterfree appeared in Bye Bye Butterfree and paired up with Ash's Butterfree, who then left his Trainer to go with her.

Crystal Onix

Main article: Crystal Onix

The Crystal Onix is a special individual Onix that lives on Sunburst Island. Its body is made out of glass crystal. Due to being made out of crystal, it is no longer weak to Water-type attacks and instead weak to Fire-type attacks.

Shadow Mewtwo

Main article: Shadow Mewtwo

In Pokkén Tournament, Shadow Mewtwo is a Mewtwo that had unwillingly merged with and become possessed by a Shadow Synergy Stone, causing its appearance to change. When Anne wields the power of the Synergy Stone contained in her brooch, Mewtwo is separated from the Shadow Synergy Stone and its appearance returns to normal.

Gold Sudowoodo

In All That Glitters is Not Golden!, a Trainer named Keenan owned a Sudowoodo that he had turned to gold during a science experiment, in an attempt to make Sudowoodo immune to Water-type attacks. The changes made to Sudowoodo were eventually reversed.

Shadow Lugia

Main article: Shadow Lugia

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Lugia, also known as XD001, is a Lugia that had been so thoroughly corrupted by Cipher that its appearance changed. After Shadow Lugia is purified by Michael, its normal appearance is restored.

Meta Groudon

Main article: Meta Groudon

In Jirachi: Wish Maker, Butler created a being in the image of Groudon using the power of his machine and Jirachi. The Meta Groudon began to absorb all life in Forina until it was defeated by Jirachi.

Green-crystal Deoxys

Main article: Deoxys (M07)

One of the Deoxys that appeared in Destiny Deoxys had a green crystal instead of a purple one. It also had a green mark on its face instead of a purple one.

Primal Dialga

Main article: Primal Dialga

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky, Dialga became Primal Dialga when it lost control of time due to the collapse of the Temporal Tower. Dialga can regain control of time and revert to its normal self if all the Time Gears are brought to the tower. As Primal Dialga, it is incapable of logical reasoning or showing mercy, only seeking self-preservation and preventing time from flowing properly.

Z2

In the anime, Z2 has a blue core as its Core and in its 10% Forme instead of the red core shown in the official anime art of Zygarde's Formes.

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 PichuPartner Pokémon
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