List of Pokémon with form differences

2010-10-05T20:18:59Z

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While there are {{numpkmn}} officially recognized [[Pokémon|species of Pokémon]], with most members of an individual species looking relatively similar to one another, several Pokémon species have remarkable '''differences in appearance''' between members. At times, these differences are purely cosmetic, and have no bearing on the difference in the Pokémon's stats from another; however, several Pokémon not only differ in stats, but also type, depending on their form.

Among these are several [[legendary Pokémon]], whose unique forms can be changed between at will, and are spelled officially as "Formes". Many of the forms are known to have special names, while others do not, and are thus only named in [[fanon]]. Whichever form is encountered first will be the form displayed in the [[Pokédex]] by default; i.e., a player who encountered a West Sea Shellos would have it appear in the Pokédex by default, while one who encounters an East Sea Shellos first would see that Shellos appear in the Pokédex first.

==Pokémon with differing forms==
===Pichu===
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, an alternate form of {{p|Pichu}} will appear at [[Ilex Forest]] (but only if the player has a {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu}} in their party). This Pichu has a tuft of hair on the end of its left ear, and is known as the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. Spiky-eared Pichu's [[Pokéathlon]] [[performance]] stats are different than a normal Pichu's. It is always a female.

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| Normal [[File:Spr 4h 172.png]]
| Spiky-eared [[File:Spr 4h 172N.png]]
|}

===Unown===
{{p|Unown}} was the first known Pokémon which had visual differences between individuals of the species. From the species' debut in [[Generation II]], each Unown would have an appearance similar to that of one of the twenty-six letters of the {{wp|Latin alphabet}}. In [[Generation III]], two more forms were added, corresponding to the {{wp|question mark}} and {{wp|exclamation point}}.

A special [[Unown Dex]], an upgrade to the Pokédex that was developed by the researchers at the [[Ruins of Alph]] to record the different forms of Unown, was available in [[Generation II]] after the player had caught several Unown. This was superseded in {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} by the [[Unown Report]], obtainable after the player completes the first tile puzzle in the [[Ruins of Alph]].

Unown's form is determined in [[Generation III]] based on its [[personality value]]. Though the form has no bearing on [[base stats]], ! and ? Unown have different [[performance]] stats than their alphabetical brethren.

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|- align="center"
| A [[Image:201A.png]]
| B [[Image:201B.png]]
| C [[Image:201C.png]]
| D [[Image:201D.png]]
| E [[Image:201E.png]]
| F [[Image:201F.png]]
| G [[Image:201G.png]]
|- align="center"
| H [[Image:201H.png]]
| I [[Image:201I.png]]
| J [[Image:201J.png]]
| K [[Image:201K.png]]
| L [[Image:201L.png]]
| M [[Image:201M.png]]
| N [[Image:201N.png]]
|- align="center"
| O [[Image:201O.png]]
| P [[Image:201P.png]]
| Q [[Image:201Q.png]]
| R [[Image:201R.png]]
| S [[Image:201S.png]]
| T [[Image:201T.png]]
| U [[Image:201U.png]]
|- align="center"
| V [[Image:201V.png]]
| W [[Image:201W.png]]
| X [[Image:201X.png]]
| Y [[Image:201Y.png]]
| Z [[Image:201Z.png]]
| ! [[Image:201Exclamation.png]]
| ? [[Image:201Question.png]]
|}

===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]] (232 - 1).

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| width="25%" | RSFRLG [[Image:Spr 3r 327.png]]
| width="25%" | E [[Image:Spr 3e 327.gif]]
| width="25%" | DPPtHGSS [[Image:Spr 4d 327.png]]
| width="25%" | BW [[Image:327.png]]
|}

===Castform===
{{p|Castform}}'s first appearance at [[Hoenn]]'s [[Weather Institute]] in [[Generation III]] brought about the concept of interchangeable forms. Unlike other Pokémon, an individual Castform's form is not static, and will change, due to its [[ability]], with the [[weather]].

Normally, Castform takes on a rather plain appearance, with a gray body. In this form, it is of the {{type2|Normal}}; as could be expected, it is in this form that it is at its least effective.

When Castform is exposed to [[Weather conditions#Intense sunlight|bright rays of sunlight]], it changes its form to a more sunny appearance, and becomes a {{type2|Fire}} (Sunny Form). In [[Weather conditions#Heavy rain|rain]], Castform becomes more like a raindrop, and becomes a {{type2|Water}} (Rainy Form). Finally, in [[Weather conditions#Hailstorm|hail]], Castform takes the form of a snowy cloud, and becomes an {{type2|Ice}} (Snowy Form).
It will not transform in any other [[weather conditions]].

Castform's [[stats]] do not change between any of these forms.

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| width="25%" style="background: #{{normal color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | Normal [[Image:351.png]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| width="25%" style="background: #{{fire color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | Sunny Form [[Image:351S.png]] {{typecolor|Fire}}
| width="25%" style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | Rainy Form [[Image:351R.png]] {{typecolor|Water}}
| width="25%" style="background: #{{ice color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | Snowy Form [[Image:351H.png]] {{typecolor|Ice}}
|}

===Deoxys===
{{p|Deoxys}}, the final Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] as of [[Generation III]], was the first known Pokémon whose [[base stats]] and [[move]] compatibility differed, as well as its appearance, depending on its form. First introduced in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', Deoxys was revealed to have three alternating forms, while a fourth was added later, with the release of {{game|Emerald}}. Like its base stats, its Pokéathlon performance varies depending on its form.

Deoxys's forms are game-specific in [[Generation III]], but can be changed at will in [[Generation IV]] by inspecting the meteorites in [[Veilstone City]] in [[Sinnoh]] and {{rt|3|Kanto}} in [[Kanto]].

Deoxys's Normal Forme is the default form it takes, as well as the form it appears in in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. In this form, its stats are more balanced, though it is notably far more offensive than it is defensive.

It is in this form that Deoxys will be found in the wild on [[Birth Island]], though it will transform after it has been captured, depending on its [[Generation III]] game version.

The Attack Forme is the appearance that Deoxys takes on in {{game|FireRed}}, and it learns noticeably more powerful moves while in this form. Its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} stats have been maxed out, making it the most powerful of all Pokémon in both aspects, while its {{stat|Speed}} remains the same as its default form. Its defensive stats, however, take a harsh blow, lowering so much that it is only more powerful in {{stat|Defense}} than seven Pokémon (tied with three others), and is tied for last place in {{stat|Special Defense}} with five others, including {{p|Magikarp}}.

In {{game|LeafGreen}}, the counterpart version to FireRed, Deoxys takes on a counterpart form to the Attack Forme, the Defense Forme. Whereas the Attack Forme had incredible offensive power (and incredibly weak defensive capabilities), Defense Forme inverts this somewhat, having mediocre offensive power (and a lower Speed stat) and heightened {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}. This form of Deoxys learns moves more attuned to attrition than to elimination, raising its already high defenses to protect against opponents' moves rather than attack them before they can attack.

By far the quickest of all Pokémon, Deoxys in its Speed Forme learns many moves that can guarantee that it will strike before any other Pokémon can. Though it can still be outsped by a Pokémon with {{a|Speed Boost}}, Speed Forme Deoxys takes the uneven nature of the stats of Deoxys's other forms and balances them out, keeping it from hitting too hard, but at the same time, preventing it from being hit too hard itself.

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{{Compare|name=Deoxys|forme=Attack Forme|type=Psychic|ndex=386A|ab=Pressure|how={{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}|HP=50|Attack=180|Defense=20|SpAtk=180|SpDef=20|Speed=150}}
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{{Compare|name=Deoxys|forme=Defense Forme|type=Psychic|ndex=386D|ab=Pressure|how={{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}|HP=50|Attack=70|Defense=160|SpAtk=70|SpDef=160|Speed=90}}
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|}

===Burmy and Wormadam===
Both {{p|Burmy}} and its female evolution, {{p|Wormadam}}, have three separate forms, being the first Pokémon whose evolution depends on a specific form. Like others, Burmy can change form freely, depending on where it last participated in a battle actively ([[Exp. Share]] maintains a Burmy's form if it does not leave the [[Poké Ball]]); however, Wormadam's form is permanent.

If a Burmy last battled in a grassy outside area, hatched from an egg whose Wormadam parent was in the Plant Cloak, or hatched from an egg that had {{p|Mothim}} and {{p|Ditto}} as parents, it will be in its basic state, the Plant Cloak. This form of Burmy is covered in leaves and twigs. If a female, it will evolve into Wormadam in its Plant Cloak, which is a {{2t|Bug|Grass}} Pokémon.

If a Burmy last battled on a beach or in a cave, or hatched from an egg whose Wormadam parent was in the Sandy Cloak, it will be in the Sandy Cloak. This form of Burmy is covered in sand and rocks. If a female, it will evolve into Wormadam in its Sandy Cloak, which is a {{2t|Bug|Ground}} Pokémon.

If a Burmy last battled inside of a building, or hatched from an egg whose Wormadam parent was in the Trash Cloak, it will be in the Trash Cloak. This form of Burmy is covered in pink {{wp|building insulation|insulation}}. If a female, it will evolve into Wormadam in its Trash Cloak, which is a {{2t|Bug|Steel}} Pokémon.

A Wormadam's stats and move compatibility vary with her form, in addition to type and appearance. The cloak a male Burmy takes on before evolution makes no difference, as it sheds it upon evolution into {{p|Mothim}}.

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| width="33%" style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | Plant Cloak [[Image:412.png]] {{typecolor|Bug}}
| width="33%" style="background: #{{ground color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | Sandy Cloak [[Image:412G.png]] {{typecolor|Bug}}
| width="33%" style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | Trash Cloak [[Image:412S.png]] {{typecolor|Bug}}
|}

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|}

===Cherrim===
Like Castform, {{p|Cherrim}} changes its appearance depending on the weather, though not with all kinds. It will be in its Sunshine form in [[Weather_effect#Intense_sunlight|intense sunlight]] and its Overcast form in any other weather. Due to its {{a|Flower Gift|ability}}, its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} will also increase in its Sunshine form. Unlike Castform, its type does not change.

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| width="50%" style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | Overcast form [[File:421.png]] {{typecolor|Grass}}
| width="50%" style="background: #{{fire color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | Sunshine form [[Image:421S.png]] {{typecolor|Grass}}
|}

===Shellos and Gastrodon===
Another [[Sinnoh]]-native [[evolution]] family, {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} also have a difference, depending on, this time, whether the Pokémon in question was caught east or west of [[Mt. Coronet]]. Like others before, neither form can change to the other, but unlike other multiple-form Pokémon, the appearance of the mother is the determinant to the appearance of the hatched Pokémon.

Both West Sea Shellos and Gastrodon take on a pink appearance, while their East Sea cousins take on a blue hue. There is also a slight difference in bodily appearance depending on the form.

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|- align="center"
| width="50%" style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | West Sea [[Image:422.png]] {{typecolor|Water}} [[Image:423.png]] {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| width="50%" style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | East Sea [[Image:422E.png]] {{typecolor|Water}} [[Image:423E.png]] {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
|}

===Rotom===
In August of 2008, shortly before the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, five silhouetted Pokémon were shown, with a statement that indicated that these Pokémon would be in the game. Days before the game's release, it was revealed that these Pokémon were alternate forms of {{p|Rotom}}.

In each of these forms, Rotom has possessed a different {{wp|household appliance}}, and each has its own special [[move]]. Heat Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|microwave oven}}, knows {{m|Overheat}} and is {{2t|Electric|Fire}}; Wash Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|washing machine}}, knows {{m|Hydro Pump}} and is {{2t|Electric|Water}}; Frost Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|refrigerator}}, knowns {{m|Blizzard}} and is {{2t|Electric|Ice}}; Fan Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|mechanical fan|rotary fan}}, knows {{m|Air Slash}} and is {{2t|Electric|Flying}}; and Mow Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|lawn mower}}, knows {{m|Leaf Storm}} and is {{2t|Electric|Grass}}.

Until [[Generation V]], all forms of Rotom were {{2t|Ghost|Electric}}-type. All alternate forms have the same base stat total, which is higher than that of normal Rotom.

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{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Heat Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Fire|ndex=479O|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
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{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Wash Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Water|ndex=479W|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
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{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Frost Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Ice|ndex=479R|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
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{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Fan Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Flying|ndex=479F|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
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{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Mow Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Grass|ndex=479L|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
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===Giratina===
{{p|Giratina}}, much like {{p|Deoxys}} had been earlier, was announced to have an alternate form in the then-upcoming ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' in February, 2008. One of the two forms is the familiar form to players of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, designated as Altered Forme Giratina, while the other is a more serpentine form that was not previously known, the Origin Forme.

The Origin Forme is known as Giratina's natural form, which it appears in in its home of the [[Reverse World]] (in the anime) and [[Distortion World]] (in the games). If it travels to the [[Pokémon world]], it assumes its Altered Forme. Both Formes appear in {{game|Platinum}}, where Giratina is captured in the [[Distortion World]] in its more offense-oriented Origin Forme, and will revert to the defensive Altered Forme outside of this area unless it holds the [[Type-enhancing item#Griseous Orb|Griseous Orb]].

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===Shaymin===
As with Giratina, an alternate form of the event Pokémon {{p|Shaymin}} was announced to appear in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', and is, in fact, the titular sky warrior. This new Sky Forme of Shaymin, with the previously-known form now called the Land Forme, has a completely altered appearance and, rather than being a pure-{{type2|Grass}}, is now {{2t|Grass|Flying}}.

Like Giratina and Deoxys's transformations are activated by an external source, Shaymin's is activated by contact with a {{OBP|Gracidea|flower}}, whose bouquets look almost like a sleeping Shaymin.

A Shaymin in its Sky Forme will revert to its Land Forme if {{status|frozen}} or during {{DL|Time|night}}.

It is interesting to note that upon changing forms, Shaymin also changes its [[cry]]. It is the only Pokémon to do so.

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{{Compare|name=Shaymin|forme=Sky Forme|type=Grass|type2=Flying|ndex=492S|ab=Serene Grace|how={{color2|000000|Gracidea (flower)|Gracidea}}|HP=100|Attack=103|Defense=75|SpAtk=120|SpDef=75|Speed=127}}
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===Arceus===
{{p|Arceus}} has eighteen different forms, each with a slightly different coloration, which correspond to the eighteen different [[elemental types]].

Arceus's transformation between these Formes 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 {{type2|Normal}} when not holding a plate or holding any non-plate item. The {{type2|???}} Forme of Arceus is currently unavailable in any legitimate manner, as there is no plate to turn it to this type. Educated speculation attributes this to an attempt made by Nintendo to prevent the game from freezing if a ???-type Forme Arceus is hacked into the game. This is supported by the fact that there is no ???-type sprite data for Arceus in the Gen V games (because the ???-type was removed from Gen V).

While its base stats remain constant despite its changing type, its Pokéathlon performance changes slightly.

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| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Normal}} [[Image:493.png]]
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Fire}} [[Image:493-Fire.png]]
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Water}} [[Image:493-Water.png]]
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Electric}} [[Image:493-Electric.png]]
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Grass}} [[Image:493-Grass.png]]
| style="background: #{{ice color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Ice}} [[Image:493-Ice.png]]
| style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Fighting}} [[Image:493-Fighting.png]]
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Poison}} [[Image:493-Poison.png]]
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Ground}} [[Image:493-Ground.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Flying}} [[Image:493-Flying.png]]
| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Psychic}} [[Image:493-Psychic.png]]
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Bug}} [[Image:493-Bug.png]]
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Rock}} [[Image:493-Rock.png]]
| style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Ghost}} [[Image:493-Ghost.png]]
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Dragon}} [[Image:493-Dragon.png]]
| style="background: #{{dark color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Dark}} [[Image:493-Dark.png]]
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|Steel}} [[Image:493-Steel.png]]
| style="background: #{{unknown color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px;" | {{typecolor|???}} [[Image:493-Unknown.png]]
|}

===Basurao===
Similar to {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}, {{p|Basurao}} can appear in two different forms— the Red-Stripe Form and the Blue-Stripe Form. The Red-Stripe Form sports a red stripe, with wide eyes and spiky fins, while the other has a blue stripe, with squinted eyes and smooth fins. Its color depends on the version it is found in, with the Red-Stripe Form appearing in {{game|Black}} and the Blue-Stripe Form appearing in {{game|White}}. However, rare instances of the other color can be found in the game by surfing on swirling water. Other than appearance, the only difference between the two forms is the [[ability]].

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===Hihidaruma===
If {{p|Hihidaruma}} has {{a|Daruma Mode}} as its ability, it changes into Daruma mode when its HP drops to below half. Hihidaruma in Daruma mode is blue in color, has Fire/Psychic typing, and inverted Physical and Special stats.

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===Shikijika and Mebukijika===
{{p|Shikijika}} changes its appearance depending on the [[Seasons|season]], each of which lasts a month in real time, rather than three. During spring, its coat will be pink; during summer, green; during autumn, orange; and during winter, brown.

{{p|Mebukijika}}, Shikijika's evolved form, also differs with the season, with flowers in its antlers during spring; a full set of leaves in its antlers in summer; brown and wilting leaves in the autumn; and white antlers along with sections of thicker, white fur in the winter.

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| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #B0F858;" | Spring form [[File:585.png]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}} [[File:586.png]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #78D0F8;" | Summer form [[Image:585S.png]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}} [[File:586S.png]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #F89058;" | Autumn form [[Image:585A.png]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}} [[File:586A.png]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #F0D8F8;" | Winter form [[Image:585W.png]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}} [[File:586W.png]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
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===Meloetta===
{{p|Meloetta}}, if taught the move {{m|Ancient Song}} from a man in [[Hiun City]], will transform into its Step Forme, which changes its typing from {{2t|Normal|Psychic}} to {{2t|Normal|Fighting}} as well as altering its [[Move|moveset]].
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{{Compare|name=Meloetta|forme=Voice Forme|type=Normal|type2=Psychic|ndex=648|ab=Serene Grace|how=Use {{color2|000000|Ancient Song (move)|Ancient Song}}|HP=100|Attack=77|Defense=77|SpAtk=128|SpDef=128|Speed=90}}
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{{Compare|name=Meloetta|forme=Step Forme|type=Normal|type2=Fighting|ndex=648F|ab=Serene Grace|how=Use {{color2|000000|Ancient Song (move)|Ancient Song}}|HP=100|Attack=128|Defense=90|SpAtk=77|SpDef=77|Speed=128}}
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===Genesect===
{{p|Genesect}} has five different Formes, each depending on whether or not a Cassette is held and which Cassette it is. However, this does not change Genesect's type, but rather the type of the move {{m|Techno Buster}}. If it lacks a Cassette, it will be {{type2|Normal}}. The four Cassettes the can be equipped are the Lightning, Blaze, Freeze, and Aqua Cassettes, which make the move {{t|Electric}}, {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Ice}}, and {{type2|Water}}, respectively. Otherwise, the change is purely cosmetic.

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;" width="225px"
|- align="center"
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #C6C6A7;" | Normal Forme [[File:649.png]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #FAE078;" | Electric Forme [[File:649Y.png]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #F5AC78;" | Fire Forme [[File:649R.png]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #BCE6E6;" | Ice Forme [[File:000.png]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #9DB7F5;" | Water Forme [[File:649B.png]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
|}

===Other Pokémon===
* The [[Generation I]] [[Pokédex]] entries for {{p|Arbok}} state that the markings on its belly differ between [[region]]s. The pattern has differed in sprites; however, this is dependent on the game rather than the Pokémon.
* {{p|Shellder}} also changes between bivalve and spiral-shaped variations depending on whether or not it is attached to a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s {{p|Slowking|head}} or {{p|Slowbro|tail}}.
* From [[Generation IV]] onward, there are many Pokémon that [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|appear differently]] as a result of their [[gender]], some drastically, some not.
* [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]] was a {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Lugia}} that was so thoroughly corrupted that its appearance changed.
* [[Primal Dialga|A Dialga]] also changed its appearance when it lost control of time in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}.
* {{p|Mantyke}}'s Pokédex entry in Pearl says that the special patterns on its back vary from region to region. Unlike Arbok, however, its backsprite shows no difference between Sinnoh and Johto games.
* The {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} Pokédex entries for {{p|Weezing}} state that triplet forms have been discovered; however, this variant has not been shown in any Pokémon media. A third section of Weezing (without a face) appears on every Weezing seen so far.

==Other form differences==
''There are several other differences that Pokémon have. For detailed descriptions of them, see {{cat|Variant Pokémon}}.''

==In other languages==

===Giratina===

====Origin Forme====
*'''French:''' ''Forme Originelle''
*'''Spanish:''' ''Forma Origen''
*'''German:''' ''Urform''
*'''Italian:''' ''Forma Originale''

====Altered Forme====
*'''French:''' ''Forme Alternative''
*'''Spanish:''' ''Forma Modificada''
*'''German:''' ''Wandelform''
*'''Italian:''' ''Forma Alterata''

===Shaymin===

====Land Forme====
*'''French:''' ''Forme Terrestre''
*'''Spanish:''' ''Forma Tierra''
*'''German:''' ''Landform''
*'''Italian:''' ''Forma Terra''

====Sky Forme====
*'''French:''' ''Forme Céleste''
*'''Spanish:''' ''Forma Cielo''
*'''German:''' ''Zenitform''
*'''Italian:''' ''Forma Cielo''

===Rotom===

====Heat Rotom====
*'''French:''' ''Motisma Chaleur''
*'''German:''' ''Hitze-Rotom''
*'''Italian:''' ''Rotom Calore''

====Wash Rotom====
*'''French:''' ''Motisma Lavage''
*'''German:''' ''Wasch-Rotom''
*'''Italian:''' ''Rotom Lavaggio''

====Fan Rotom====
*'''French:''' ''Motisma Hélice''
*'''German:''' ''Wirbel-Rotom''
*'''Italian:''' ''Rotom Vortice''

====Mow Rotom====
*'''French:''' ''Motisma Tonte''
*'''German:''' ''Schneid-Rotom''
*'''Italian:''' ''Rotom Taglio''

====Frost Rotom====
*'''French:''' ''Motisma Froid''
*'''German:''' ''Frost-Rotom''
*'''Italian:''' ''Rotom Gelo''

[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Pokémon with different forms|*]]
[[Category:Variant Pokémon]]

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Celebi (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

2010-10-05T18:38:09Z

TheRealShinyMew: /* Trivia */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Psychic|
type2=Grass|
shiny=yes |
ball=None|
nickname=Celebi|
jnickname=セレビィ|
tmnickname=Celebi|
image=[[File:MD Shiny Celebi art.png|220px]] |
caught=no |
caption=Celebi |
gender={{tt|Female|Although referred to as such in the games, Celebi is still technically genderless for gameplay purposes.}} |
ability=[[Natural Cure]] |
pokemonname=Celebi|
location=Not caught|
prevonum=251|
epnum=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|
epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|
current=In the future |
media=game |
va=no|
}}
{{p|Celebi}} is a {{shiny}} Pokémon that appears in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}. Although normally genderless, this Celebi is referred to as a female.

==History==
{{spoilers}}
Celebi is seen in the future, where she originally helped {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} escape to the present to collect [[Time Gears]]. Celebi can travel short distances through time all by herself, but for big trips of many generations, she uses the Passage of Time at the end of [[Deep Dusk Forest]].

When the player and partner are trapped in the future with Grovyle, Celebi guides them through Deep Dusk Forest to the Passage of Time, where they can escape to the present again. When they make it there they are cut off by {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and his {{p|Sableye}}, as well as [[Primal Dialga]]. Primal Dialga interferes with Celebi's time traveling, but thanks to the partner's quick thinking, she is able to teleport them forwards in time just past Dusknoir and his Sableye and close enough to the Passage of Time to escape. She repeatedly claims it's impossible for Dusknoir to catch her and this seems to hold true, as it appears she escapes Dusknoir after helping the player, partner, and Grovyle go back in time.

Celebi does not like the everlasting darkness of the future, and is willing to sacrifice herself to prevent it from happening, which in fact happened as she, Grovyle, the player, and all other Pokémon from the future were erased from existence.

However, in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], Celebi reappears as a prisoner of Spiritomb. After being saved by Grovyle and Dusknoir, she helps them defeat Primal Dialga. Afterwards, she, Grovyle, Dusknoir and the other Pokémon of the future are saved from being erased, presumably by {{p|Arceus}}.

Apparently, Celebi has feelings for Grovyle which are shown when the player and the partner are trapped in the future, even blushing when the player talks to her.

==Moves used==
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=251 s
|pokemon=Celebi
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|ability=Natural Cure
|level=45
|move1=Magical Leaf|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Recover|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Heal Bell|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=AncientPower|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special
}}

==Trivia==
*Celebi is the second {{shiny}} Pokémon to have a major role to a story; the first was [[Red Gyarados|a Gyarados]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}.
**Celebi is also the first shiny Pokémon to appear in the {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon}} series, predating the ability to find (and recruit) such alternately-colored Pokémon in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|the three Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 3 installments]].

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