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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 event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Shiny Pichu]])]]<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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==Cross-species variants==<br />
===Form differences===<br />
{{main|List of Pokémon with form differences}}<br />
Form differences are major variations that are officially recognized by the Pokédex.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
Mystri Stage artwork.png|Various forms of {{p|Unown}}<br />
</gallery><br />
===Shiny Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Shiny Pokémon}}<br />
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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
HOME0001.png|{{p|Bulbasaur}}<br />
HOME0001 s.png|{{Shiny}} {{p|Bulbasaur}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Gender differences===<br />
{{main|List of Pokémon with gender differences}}<br />
From [[Generation IV]] onward, there are many Pokémon that [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|appear differently]] as a result of their [[gender]].<br />
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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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
HOME0521.png|Male {{p|Unfezant}}<br />
HOME0521 f.png|Female {{p|Unfezant}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Regional forms===<br />
{{main|Regional form}}<br />
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}}.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
HOME0026.png|{{p|Raichu}}<br />
HOME0026A.png|{{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Totem and Totem-like Pokémon=== <br />
{{main|Totem Pokémon}}<br />
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 [[Z-Power|special aura]] which boosts its stats.<br />
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While Totem Pokémon are unobtainable through normal methods, near replicas of them known as Totem-like Pokémon can be obtained instead. These Pokémon are the same size as Totem Pokémon but lack the aura surrounding them and do not gain stat buffs. They may have different [[Ability|Abilities]] that Totem Pokémon may otherwise have.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
USUM Prerelease Totem Marowak.png|{{pkmn2|Totem}} {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Hisui's Ride Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Hisui's Ride Pokémon}}<br />
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Ride Pokémon are descendants of five of the ten companions of the [[ancient hero]] of legend that were all blessed by {{ga|Arceus}} in the past. They're often larger than other Pokémon of the same species. During the events of the game, they assist the [[Player character|player]] who they deem worthy in their mission to "seek out all Pokémon".<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
LA Ride Wyrdeer.png|The [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride]] {{p|Wyrdeer}}<br />
LA Ride Ursaluna.png|The [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride]] {{p|Ursaluna}}<br />
LA Ride Basculegion.png|The [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride]] {{p|Basculegion}}<br />
LA Ride Sneasler.png|The [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride]] {{p|Sneasler}}<br />
LA Ride Braviary.png|The [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride]] {{p|Braviary}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Alpha Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Alpha Pokémon}}<br />
An alpha Pokémon is a type of [[wild Pokémon]] found in the [[Pokémon Legends series]] known for its large stature, and glowing red eyes. They are often harder to catch and more hostile. They will provide the {{player}} with different rewards than an average species in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.<br />
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If transferred to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the Pokémon will recieve a [[mark]] denoting its status as a "former alpha".<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Alpha Spiritomb.png|An alpha {{p|Spiritomb}} comapred to its usual appearance<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Noble Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Noble Pokémon}}<br />
Noble Pokémon are descendants of five of the ten companions of the [[ancient hero]] of legend that were all blessed by {{ga|Arceus}} in the past. They're often larger than other Pokémon of the same species. During the events of the game, they all became frenzied due to golden lightning coming from inside [[Space-time distortion|Space-time rifts]].<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
LA Noble Pokémon challenge.png|Rei quelling the {{pkmn2|noble}} {{p|Lilligant}}<br />
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===Ecologically similar Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Ecologically similar Pokémon}}<br />
Ecologically similar Pokémon are Pokémon that resemble previously discovered Pokémon in the past, yet they are completely different despite their similarities.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
HOME Sticker Dugtrio Wugtrio.png|{{p|Dugtrio}} and {{p|Wugtrio}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Titan Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Titan Pokémon}}<br />
Titan Pokémon are Pokémon that have grown giant after feeding on [[Herba Mystica]].<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
Path of Legends artwork.png|{{p|Klawf}}, the Stony Cliff Titan<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Paradox Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Paradox Pokémon}} <br />
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}}.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
0232Donphan.png|{{p|Donphan}}<br />
0984Great Tusk.png|The ancient [[Paradox Pokémon]], {{p|Great Tusk}}<br />
0990Iron Treads.png|The future [[Paradox Pokémon]], {{p|Iron Treads}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Unique Terastallized states===<br />
{{main|Terastal phenomenon#Unique Terastallized states|Terastal phenomenon → Unique Terastallized states}}<br />
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}}.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
1017Ogerpon-Teal Terastal Dream.png|{{fd|Ogerpon|Teal Mask}} {{Tera}}stal {{p|Ogerpon}}<br />
HOME1024S.png|{{fd|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} {{p|Terapagos}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Pokémon fusions===<br />
{{main|Pokémon fusion}}<br />
Some Pokémon have been known to combine with other Pokémon or even [[Human|people]]. <br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:0646Kyurem-White.png|{{fd|Kyurem|White}} {{p|Kyurem}}<br />
File:0646Kyurem-Black.png|{{fd|Kyurem|Black}} {{p|Kyurem}}<br />
File:0800Necrozma-Dusk Mane.png|{{fd|Necrozma|Dusk Mane}} {{p|Necrozma}}<br />
File:0800Necrozma-Dawn Wings.png|{{fd|Necrozma|Dawn Wings}} {{p|Necrozma}}<br />
File:0898Calyrex-Ice Rider.png|{{fd|Calyrex|Ice Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}}<br />
File:0898Calyrex-Shadow Rider.png|{{fd|Calyrex|Shadow Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}}<br />
File:Sun Moon Lusamine Nihilego fused.png|[[Lusamine]] fused with [[Nihilego (Pokémon)|Nihilego]]<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Giant Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Giant Pokémon}}<br />
Giant Pokémon are Pokémon that are much larger than usual. Many phenomena can cause giant Pokémon to occur.<br />
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===Shadow Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Shadow Pokémon}}<br />
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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
Shadow Pokémon.png|A [[Shadow]] {{p|Croconaw}}<br />
249Lugia-Shadow XD 2.png|[[Shadow Lugia]]<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Toy Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Toy Pokémon}}<br />
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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
Zekrom Pokémon Rumble Blast.png|A {{pkmn2|Toy}} {{p|Zekrom}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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====Rusty Pokémon====<br />
{{main|Rusty Pokémon}}<br />
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}}.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
Rumble Blast Rusty Pokémon.png|Toy {{p|Cobalion}} surrounded by [[Rusty Pokémon]]<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Illumina Pokémon===<br />
{{Main|Illumina phenomenon}}<br />
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.<br />
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Known Illumina Pokémon include {{p|Meganium}}, {{p|Milotic}}, {{p|Wishiwashi}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, {{p|Steelix}}, and {{p|Xerneas}}.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Meganium Illumina.png|{{p|Meganium}}<br />
File:Milotic Illumina.png|{{p|Milotic}}<br />
File:Wishiwashi Illumina.png|{{p|Wishiwashi}}<br />
File:Volcarona Illumina.png|{{p|Volcarona}}<br />
File:Steelix Illumina.png|{{p|Steelix}}<br />
File:Xerneas Illumina.png|{{p|Xerneas}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Cloned Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Cloning}}<br />
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.<br />
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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}}.<br />
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<center><gallery perrow="5"><br />
File:Mewtwo Clones.png|[[Cloning#List of cloned Pokémon|Various cloned Pokémon]]<br />
File:Mewtwo M01.png|{{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}<br />
File:Kanto first partner Clones.png|[[Cloning#List of cloned Pokémon|Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo & Squirtletwo]]<br />
File:Pikachutwo.png|[[Pikachutwo]]<br />
File:Venusaur Clone.png|[[Cloning#List of cloned Pokémon|Venusaurtwo]]<br />
File:Charizard Clone.png|[[Cloning#List of cloned Pokémon|Charizardtwo]]<br />
File:Blastoise Clone.png|[[Cloning#List of cloned Pokémon|Blastoisetwo]]<br />
File:Meowthtwo.png|[[Cloning#List of cloned Pokémon|Meowthtwo]]<br />
File:Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn.png|Baby {{p|Nidoqueen}} and {{p|Rhyhorn}} born from clones<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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===Mirage Pokémon===<br />
{{main|Mirage Pokémon}}<br />
Mirage Pokémon are holographic Pokémon created by [[Dr. Yung]]. They have only appeared in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
Mirage outside laboratory.png|{{pkmn2|Mirage}} {{p|Mewtwo}} and {{p|Entei}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Valencian Pokémon===<br />
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}}.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Orange Islands Butterfree.png|{{p|Butterfree}}<br />
File:Valencia Island Raticate.png|{{p|Raticate}}<br />
File:Valencia Vileplume.png|{{p|Vileplume}}<br />
File:Valencia Island Paras.png|{{p|Paras}}<br />
File:Valencia Island Weepinbell.png|{{p|Weepinbell}}<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Pink Pokémon===<br />
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}}.<br />
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[[Ash's Pikachu]] turned partially pink while eating [[Pinkan Berry|Pinkan Berries]].<br />
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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}}.<br />
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<center><gallery perrow="6"><br />
File:Pink Pokemon.png|{{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Venonat}}, {{p|Weedle}} & {{p|Primeape}}<br />
File:Pink Rhyhorn.png|{{p|Rhyhorn}}<br />
File:Pink Pokemon 2.png|{{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Mankey}} & {{p|Primeape}}<br />
File:Pink Diglett Paras.png|{{p|Paras}} & {{p|Diglett}}<br />
File:Pink Pidgey.png|{{p|Pidgey}}<br />
File:Pink Nidoran.png|{{p|Nidoran♀}} & {{p|Nidoran♂}}<br />
File:Pink Nidoking.png|{{p|Nidoking}} & {{p|Nidoran♂}}<br />
File:Pink Dodrio.png|{{p|Dodrio}}<br />
File:Pink Arbok Weezing.png|[[Jessie's Arbok]] and [[James's Weezing]] (fantasy)<br />
File:Pink Electabuzz.png|{{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Rattata}} & {{p|Bellsprout}} (fantasy)<br />
File:Pink Venonat Poliwhirl.png|{{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Venonat}} & {{p|Poliwhirl}} (fantasy)<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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==Species-specific variants==<br />
===Arbok===<br />
{{main|Arbok variants}}<br />
{{p|Arbok}} has several different face-like patterns, as seen in the {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|animation}}, {{pkmn|manga}}, and {{Trading Card Game}}.<br />
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<center><gallery perrow="7"><br />
File:024Arbok.png|Regenerative pattern<br><small>(standard appearance; named in [[Pokémon Adventures]])</small><br />
File:024Arbok RB.png|Main circular pattern<br />
File:Spr 2c 024.png|Secondary circular pattern<br />
File:Pin024.png|Pattern from Pokémon Pinball<br />
File:024msra.png|Pattern from Pokémon Ranger<br />
File:Game Freak Jessie and Arbok.jpg|[[Jessie]] and Arbok artwork<br />
File:024_GB_Sound_Collection_Arbok.png|[[Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD]]<br />
File:Arbok concept art 1.png|Invulnerability pattern<br />
File:Arbok concept art 2.png|Attack pattern<br />
File:Arbok concept art 3.png|Speed pattern<br />
Professor Oak Lecture Arbok 1.png|Prof. Oak's Pokémon Lecture: Arbok<br>(Episode 164)<br />
Professor Oak Lecture Arbok 2.png|Prof. Oak's Pokémon Lecture: Arbok<br>(Episode 164)<br />
Professor Oak Lecture Arbok 3.png|Prof. Oak's Pokémon Lecture: Arbok<br>(Episode 164)<br />
File:First Dark Arbok TCG.png|Dark Arbok (TCG)<br />
</gallery></center><br />
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===Pikachu===<br />
{{main|Pikachu variants}}<br />
Almost every Pokémon medium has featured a different {{p|Pikachu}} variant, most notably [[Surfing Pikachu|Surfing]] and [[Flying Pikachu]].<br />
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===Vulpix===<br />
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.<br />
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{{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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Enta Vulpix one tail CBF.png|A one-tailed Vulpix in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Shellder===<br />
{{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 [[Evolution]]s. However, because the Shellder is attached to and evolves with the Slowpoke, after Evolution they are treated as one Pokémon. Illustrations shown in [[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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Jessie Shellder.png|Shellder<br />
File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|Spiral Shellder<br />
File:Talking Slowking Shellder gem.png|Crown Shellder<br />
File:Slowbro concept art.png|Artist's impression<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Exeggcute and Exeggutor===<br />
{{p|Exeggcute}} are not always seen as a group of six, and the number of heads an {{p|Exeggutor}} has also varies.<br />
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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 {{aniseries|PTS}}, 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 {{aniseries|OS}} episode ''[[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.<br />
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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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Single Exeggcute.png|A single Exeggcute<br />
Spr b g1 103.png|Exeggutor's back sprite in [[Generation I]]<br />
Spr b 2g 103.png|Exeggutor's back sprite in [[Generation II]]<br />
Spr b 3r 103.png|Exeggutor's back sprite in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}<br />
103Exeggutor OS anime.png|Exeggutor with four visible heads in artwork from the [[original series]]<br />
File:Exeggutor 5 heads.png|Exeggutor with five heads in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]''<br />
103Exeggutor RG.png|Exeggutor with a ring of heads in {{2v2|Red|Green}} art<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Kangaskhan===<br />
{{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.<br />
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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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Parent Kangaskhan.png|Parent Kangaskhan<br />
File:Baby Kangaskhan JN001.png|Child Kangaskhan<br />
File:Ilima Mega Kangaskhan.png|Mega Kangaskhan<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Magikarp===<br />
In the game [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]], {{p|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.<br />
<gallery class="c"><br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 01.png|Standard<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 02.png|Skelly<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 03.png|Calico Orange/White<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 04.png|Calico Orange/White/Black<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 05.png|Calico White/Orange<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 06.png|Calico Orange/Gold<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 07.png|Orange Two-Tone<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 08.png|Orange Orca<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 09.png|Orange Dapples<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 10.png|Pink Two-Tone<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 11.png|Pink Orca<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 12.png|Pink Dapples<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 13.png|Gray Bubbles<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 14.png|Gray Diamonds<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 15.png|Gray Patches<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 16.png|Purple Bubbles<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 17.png|Purple Diamonds<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 18.png|Purple Patches<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 19.png|Apricot Tiger<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 20.png|Apricot Zebra<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 21.png|Apricot Stripes<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 22.png|Brown Tiger<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 23.png|Brown Zebra<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 24.png|Brown Stripes<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 25.png|Orange Forehead<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 26.png|Orange Mask<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 27.png|Black Forehead<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 28.png|Black Mask<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 29.png|Saucy Blue<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 30.png|Blue Raindrops<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 31.png|Saucy Violet<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 32.png|Violet Raindrops<br />
Magikarp Jump Pattern 99.png|Gold<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Ditto transformations===<br />
{{main|Ditto transformations}}<br />
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. This was notably featured in {{aniseries|PTS}} with [[Duplica's Ditto]]. Ditto can also transform into inanimate objects or specific shapes, such as with the [[Blueberry Quest|Ditto Block]]s in [[The Indigo Disk]].<br />
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Duplica Ditto.png|[[Duplica's Ditto]]<br />
Duplica Ditto Bulbasaur.png|[[Duplica's Ditto]] as a {{p|Bulbasaur}}<br />
SV Ditto Block.png|A [[Blueberry Quest|Ditto Block]] in [[The Indigo Disk]]<br />
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===Snorlax===<br />
In [[Pokémon Sleep]], {{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]].<br />
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In ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]'', several ice-blue {{p|Snorlax}} adapted to more frigid climates appeared.<br />
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File:Snorlax PK04.png|Snorlax<br />
File:Sleep Snorlax Greengrass Isle.png|Greengrass Isle Snorlax<br />
File:Sleep Snorlax Cyan Beach.png|Cyan Beach Snorlax<br />
File:Sleep Snorlax Taupe Hollow.png|Taupe Hollow Snorlax<br />
File:Sleep Snorlax Snowdrop Tundra.png|Snowdrop Tundra Snorlax<br />
File:Sleep Snorlax Lapis Lakeside.png|Lapis Lakeside Snorlax<br />
File:Snowman Snorlax.png|Snorlax Snowmen<br />
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===Spinda===<br />
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]].<br />
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;Generation III core series<br />
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File:Spr 3r 327Miles.png|Personality value 00000000<br>in Ruby and Sapphire<br />
File:Spr 3r 327Junji3.png|Personality value 88888888<br>in Ruby and Sapphire<br />
File:Spr 3r 327Junji2.png|Personality value E3FDF3FD<br>in Ruby and Sapphire<br />
File:Spr 3r 327Junji1.png|Personality value EEE32A53<br>in Ruby and Sapphire<br />
File:Spr 3e 327Norman1.png|Personality value 00094289<br>in Emerald<br />
File:Spr 3e 327Maiko.png|Personality value 001C008A<br>in Emerald<br />
File:Spr 3e 327Norman4.png|Personality value 0029A280<br>in Emerald<br />
File:Spr 3e 327Norman5.png|Personality value 10232080<br>in Emerald<br />
File:Spr 3e 327Norman2.png|Personality value 102C3290<br>in Emerald<br />
File:Spr 3e 327Norman3.png|Personality value 102992A0<br>in Emerald<br />
File:Spr 3e 327Francisco.png|Personality value E2880098<br>in Emerald<br />
File:Spr 3e 327Kimberly.png|Personality value 88FE9800<br>in Emerald<br />
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;Pokémon GO<br />
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File:GO327.png|Pattern 1<br>in Pokémon GO<br />
File:GO327B.png|Pattern 2<br>in Pokémon GO<br />
File:GO327C.png|Pattern 3<br>in Pokémon GO<br />
File:GO327D.png|Pattern 4<br>in Pokémon GO<br />
File:GO327E.png|Pattern 5<br>in Pokémon GO<br />
File:GO327F.png|Pattern 6<br>in Pokémon GO<br />
File:GO327G.png|Pattern 7<br>in Pokémon GO<br />
File:GO327H.png|Pattern 8<br>in Pokémon GO<br />
File:GO327I.png|Pattern 9<br>in Pokémon GO<br />
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;Other<br />
<gallery class="c"><br />
File:AG057.png|Examples of Spinda in<br>{{aniseries|PTS}}<br />
File:Spinda Adventures.png|Examples of Spinda in<br>Pokémon Adventures<br />
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===Kecleon===<br />
A purple {{p|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]]''.<br />
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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.<br />
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File:Kecleon PMD.png|Kecleon<br />
File:Purple Kecleon PMD.png|Purple Kecleon<br />
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===Burmy===<br />
Although {{p|Burmy}} is almost always cloaked, when it is without its cloak, Burmy reveals two white spots on its cheeks and six stubby legs: the first four share the black color of its body, while the back two are yellow.<br />
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File:0412Burmy.png|Sandy Cloak, Plant Cloak,<br>and Trash Cloak Burmy<br />
File:0412Burmy-No Cloak.png|Burmy with no cloak<br />
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===Celesteela===<br />
A baby form of {{p|Celesteela}} appeared in the ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' episode ''[[SM069|Rise and Shine, Starship!]]''.<br />
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File:Baby Celesteela.png|Baby Celesteela<br />
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===Rabsca's infant===<br />
{{p|Rabsca}}'s ball contains a cocoon-like infant sleeping within. Noticeably, the infant looks different from Rabsca's pre-[[Evolution]] stage, {{p|Rellor}}.<br />
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File:954Rabsca Dream.png|Rabsca<br />
File:954Rabsca Dream 2.png|The infant sleeping inside is<br>visible when the ball glows<br />
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===Unseen variants===<br />
Some variants have only been mentioned in Pokédex entries; Pokémon of these variants have not been shown in any Pokémon media.<br />
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! style="background: #{{Pokémon color light}}" width="100px" |Pokémon<br />
! style="background: #{{Pokémon color light}}" width="800px" |Description<br />
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! style="background: #fff" |[[File:0006Charizard.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Charizard}}<br />
| class="l" style="padding:5px" |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.<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background: #fff" |[[File:0110Weezing.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Weezing}}<br />
| class="l" style="padding:5px" |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.<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background: #fff" |[[File:0458Mantyke.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Mantyke}}<br />
| class="l" style="padding:5px" |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.<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background: #fff" |[[File:0423Gastrodon.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Gastrodon}}<br />
| class="l" style="padding:5px" |Gastrodon's Pokédex entry from Pearl says that it used to have a huge shell on its back in ancient times.<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background: #fff" |[[File:0649Genesect.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Genesect}}<br />
| class="l" style="padding:5px" |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]].<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background: #fff" |[[File:0885Dreepy.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Dreepy}}<br />
| class="l" style="padding:5px" |Dreepy's Pokédex entry from {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|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.<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background: #fff" |[[File:0965Varoom.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Varoom}}<br />
| class="l" style="padding:5px" |Varoom's Pokédex entry from {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet}} states it is created when an unknown poison Pokémon enters and possesses a scrap engine. The identity of this poison Pokémon is unknown.<br />
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|}<br />
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==Unique individuals==<br />
===Pink Butterfree===<br />
{{main|Pink Butterfree}}<br />
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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Ash Butterfree.png|Ash's Butterfree<br />
File:Pink Butterfree.png|Pink Butterfree<br />
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===Crystal Onix===<br />
{{main|Crystal Onix}}<br />
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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Brock Onix.png|Onix<br />
File:Crystal Onix.png|Crystal Onix<br />
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===Shadow Mewtwo===<br />
{{main|Shadow Mewtwo}}<br />
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 {{pokken|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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Pokkén Mewtwo.png|Mewtwo<br />
File:Pokkén Shadow Mewtwo.png|Shadow Mewtwo<br />
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===Gold Sudowoodo===<br />
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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Keenan Sudowoodo.png|Sudowoodo<br />
File:Keenan Sudowoodo golden.png|Golden Sudowoodo<br />
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===Shadow Lugia===<br />
{{main|Shadow Lugia}}<br />
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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:Stadium249.png|Lugia<br />
File:249Lugia-Shadow XD.png|Shadow Lugia<br />
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===Meta Groudon===<br />
{{main|Meta Groudon}}<br />
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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:AG097.png|Groudon<br />
File:Meta Groudon.png|Meta Groudon<br />
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===Green-crystal Deoxys===<br />
{{main|Deoxys (M07)}}<br />
A {{p|Deoxys}} 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.<br />
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File:Solana Deoxys Defense Forme.png|Purple-crystal Defense Forme Deoxys<br />
File:Deoxys green crystal Defense Forme.png|Green-crystal Defense Forme Deoxys<br />
File:Deoxys crystal.png|The green crystal<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Primal Dialga===<br />
{{main|Primal Dialga}}<br />
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]], a {{p|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.<br />
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<gallery class="c"><br />
File:483Dialga PMD Explorers.png|Dialga<br />
File:Primal Dialga art.png|Primal Dialga<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Z2===<br />
{{main|Z2}}<br />
In {{aniseries|XY}}, Z2 has a blue core as its Core and in its 10% Forme, instead of the red core shown in the official artwork of {{p|Zygarde}}'s Formes from ''Pokémon the Series: XY''.<br />
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File:718Zygarde-Core XY anime.png|Zygarde Core<br />
File:718Zygarde-10Percent XY anime.png|Zygarde 10% Forme<br />
File:Z2 Zygarde Core.png|Z2's Core<br />
File:Z2 10 Percent Forme.png|Z2's 10% Forme<br />
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