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TrainerSplash: /* I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". */ Reply

==Width==
The gallery at the top extends past the edge of smaller-sized browser windows, at least in Chrome (possibly other browsers too). Perhaps it could be put into two rows instead of just one long one? [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 22:43, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
:I made the art larger than it appears in [[Pikachu variants#Pikachu in a cap|Pikachu variants]] and [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|List of Pokémon with form differences]] to match [[Cosplay Pikachu]]'s page. If those displays work better with smaller windows, I will gladly change it. If not, perhaps two rows ''would'' be better. - [[User:Coffee|<span style="color:#EE99AC">Chosen</span>]] <span style="color:#6890F0">of</span> [[User talk:Coffee|<span style="color:#F8D030">Mana</span>]] 00:10, 29 October 2017 (UTC)

== Hidden Ability ==

Can this Pokemon have hidden ability? And can be Partner Cap traded to SM?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 17:14, 21 May 2020 (UTC)
:They all have Static and no it can not. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 12:20, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
::I mean, does it have Lightningrod as a hidden ability even if it is not available?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 12:39, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
:::In that case, at least in the data for HOME and SwSh, it is programmed to have LR as a HA. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 13:11, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Thank you very much.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 13:14, 22 May 2020 (UTC)

== Unnecessary code ==

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Literally what is the point of this switch? It doesn't even do anything.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 13:36, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
:I would like to ask the same question too. You can see the code above this code, none of code which is using switch like that.-- [[User:Linja|'''<font color="#FFCC33">Lin</font><font color="#FFAAFF">ja</font>''']] | [[User talk:Linja|<small>Talk</small>]] 06:11, 27 November 2020 (UTC)

== I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". ==

So, while I was adding some more detail to this page I decided to have a gander at some of the old articles on this topic. And it appears that the group of these has a proper name. Two press releases, one article, and the swath of cards all seem to want this article to be "Ash's Pikachu". Opposing the change stands a single description, from two sets of paired games, in a context where much of the time the name would be rejected for not being enough like a "name". Hmm. This is quite the conundrum, especially because game terms have some extra weight by virtue of being from a game. What's one to do? My vote is actually on change. Since these forms were initially introduced in this promotion, the words of that promotion should carry more weight. [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 16:04, 17 March 2024 (UTC)
:It's called "Pikachu in a cap" in-game, which I feel takes precedence over everything else. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:25, 5 August 2024 (UTC)
::How about the offcial name be Cap Pikachu? as forms are called Cap Pikachu with the first word being different depending on hat?[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 19:35, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
:::Is "Cap Pikachu" used by itself officially anywhere? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:53, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
::::Other than what is said on terminology, I am sure its else well other than offical form name.[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:14, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
:::::Did my edits on this months ago but I thought I'd say it here. the Japanese guides specifically refer to it as "Satoshi's Pikachu" not from the game directly, but I'm certainly noticing a pattern. "Pikachu in a cap" while officially used in-game, isn't a title or name as far as I know, it's a description simply explaining that the ones to use the Z-Move can be used with a "Pikachu [wearing] a cap".[[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 02:31, 1 February 2025 (UTC)
::::::To me, if they are collectively most consistently referred to descriptively, then the page should use a descriptive title. That being said, perhaps the lede can be altered to make it more clear that "Pikachu in a cap" is not a proper noun. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:01, 3 February 2025 (UTC)
:::::::I believe before the terminology section was added, the lede did say that title of the page came from the Z-Crystal, maybe it's worth adding such a notice back. However, I'd argue that the terminology is already incredibly inconsistent within itself (and I think my recent reorganization of that section kinda illustrates that). "Pikachu in a Cap" has only ever been used in context of the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal, which by the time SV and HOME has rolled out, is actually outdated. Within the core series itself, "Pikachu in a cap" is used once between SM-PLA as an item description, while "Pikachu wearing a cap" is used twice in SM/USUM for items and NPCs and a third time for SV's updated item description, and HOME then uses "Pikachu wearing a hat" once in HOME for a sticker. This is excluding the many Pokedex descriptions that say "Pikachu wearing the hat/cap of it's partner/trainer". I WOuld personally prefer the more up to date term, but those are more inconsistent of itself, and I personally believe just titling it "Ash's Pikachu (game)" would be much easier to understand and read, especially since, you know, that's what it is.. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:15, 3 February 2025 (UTC)
''(reset indent)'' Been a year but just gonna add my voice to this discussion, which is to say that "Pikachu in a Cap" as far as I can tell isn't actually the kind of terminology thats used anywhere in the game as far as I can tell. its always "___ Cap Pikachu". While most likely we will never get a fully official term for the grouping i think simply moving the article to "Cap Pikachu" would be best and most internally consistent with how the forms are organized in the Pokédex. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 23:33, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

:I think some supporting evidence would be useful here since the article's (admittedly lengthy) terminology section seems to contradict this. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 00:13, 13 March 2026 (UTC)
::Boosting this again.
::"Pikachu in a Cap" is only used in the description for the Z-Crystal, both as a bag and held item description. Scarlet and Violet changed it to "Pikachu wearing a cap", so it's not even the most up to date term anymore.
::I personally think we shouldn't be making up terms, but there's clearly (while inconsistent) several names for it. I'm still personally under the opinion that "Ash's Pikachu (game)" should be used, as it is the most consistent, even when it's mentioning that it's wearing something. The [[Ash's Pikachu]] page actually has nearly the same information that I'm wondering if it should even be split. I know the anime page is already huge, but if they're base don the same topic maybe they should be combined? if not, the fact that the anime page has nearly the same info and this is primarily just for the game alternative, I think that just leads more into belief of calling this "Ash's Pikachu (game)".
::"Cap Pikachu" is used on the page, but there's is no implication at all that this is a fan term and as far as I am aware it's not used in-game. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:24, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I'm honestly amiable to deleting/redirecting this page if it's fully superseded by [[Ash's Pikachu]], though this page could also be useful as a space to split out the game data from Ash's Pikachu, which is becoming increasingly large.
:::Either way, we'll still need to decide how to describe the forms collectively. I'm still leaning toward a generic descriptor, since "Ash's Pikachu" seems to describe the event Pikachu itself rather than the forms as a group.
:::My main hesitation with moving this page is that the in-game Ash's Pikachu doesn't seem meaningfully distinct as a character, making a split feel somewhat silly, for lack of a better way of putting it. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 03:08, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I suppose a descriptive title like "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" would fit all cases on this page. The animation section is about instances where Ash's Pikachu happens to be wearing Ash's hat. According to the notice at the top, the article has no official name anyway.
::::I think the current name "Pikachu in a cap" is a bit misleading... Technically it could be about Pikachu wearing any kind of cap, including [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Ph.D.]], [[Captain Pikachu]], {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Mario Pikachu|293}}, and so on. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 04:00, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::I think that's a good explanation for the current scope, yeah. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 04:09, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::I'd like to defend the possibility of making the title "Cap Pikachu". According to the Pokédex, the form names are [adjective] Cap. There's precedent in the games, even if not used for these Pikachu forms specifically, of referring to a Pokémon by its form name and then its species, like "Origin Forme Palkia". Therefore, [adjective] Cap Pikachu is an acceptable way to refer to one of these Pikachu. It then makes logical sense that you can refer to all of them by dropping the adjective and simply saying Cap Pikachu. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 05:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I don't mind the title of the page being "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" since I don't think there's any consistent usage of the group at all. A term maybe necessary to be used on {{p|Pikachu}}'s infobox, I don't think we should have "wearing Ash's hat" in every mention of the group in smaller spaces haha. I'd also like to mention, [[Ash's hat]] is a page too, making me question how much pages we have related to this topic. I'm almost tempted to call the group "Pikashu" after the actual [[Pikashunium Z|Z-Crystal name]], since the Japanese name is "Satopika" and that *is* a Japanese fan term for Ash's Pikachu last I checked, but the English equivalent is really silly sounding and I don't think I've seen anyone actually ever call his Pikachu that.
:::::::I'm not the biggest fan of "Cap Pikachu" either, because there's inconsistency between Cap and Hat, even in-game. But also I'm just not really the biggest fan of the word, think most people call it "Ash's hat" not "Ash's cap". It's not necessarily a deal breaker for me though, if that's just what's most descriptive to people. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 07:01, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::In my opinion, one problem with "Cap Pikachu" is that it sounds like an official form name when that's not the case. It's more likely to require some explanation in the intro text, except for people who already know Bulbapedia conventions. Like the current title, "Cap Pikachu" could also be a page about all instances of Pikachu wearing any cap, such as Mario Pikachu. It may also sound like short for [[Captain Pikachu]] (who is also called Cap).
::::::::As a descriptive title, "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" should be self-explanatory and work well for bringing together several different Pikachu forms like "Hoenn Cap", TCG cards named "Ash's Pikachu", and informal instances of Pikachu wearing Ash's hat. I think it would be more likely to match the wording used by people unfamiliar with Bulbapedia terminology. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 09:41, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I would just like to point out the many comments about '''''not being able to use "Cap Pikachu (or other iterations)" because there are other Pikachu in caps''''' in not an actual issue. Things are allowed to be denoted by a potentially nebulous, officially supported, phrase as long as we frame the content correctly and have the appropriate hatnotes and see alsos. [[Pokémon card]] can technically describe any possible card related to Pokémon at all ([[Pokémon playing cards]] for example), but that doesn't change the standard denotation of the thing. Let's move on from that specific non-argument. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|<sup style="color:#00008B;">'''Maverick'''</sup>]][[User talk:Maverick Nate|<sub style="color:#00008B;">'''Nate'''</sub>]]'' 11:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::This makes sense. "Cap Pikachu" is a very identifiable way to concisely describe the forms, and is still based on the official language used, even if it hasn't been used by itself.
::::::::::Also, just want to note that both Cap and Hat being used equally isn't a problem. Since Cap is used in the form names itself, it's perfectly defensible to use it even if hat is also a valid term to use when explaining the topic. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:25, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::Tbh one thing is since this page is really about a set of forms and not really about any specific character; it might be worth formatting the title in the same way the game would, i.e. '''Pikachu (Cap)''' '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 14:06, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::I don't think we need to label these topics the same way the Pokédex labels them. Understandability is much more important here. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::My personal support goes to "Cap Pikachu": simple and follows the in-game sources. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:55, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::I formed this opinion after following this discussion throughout today, not noticing what the move suggestion had been changed into before leaving the above message. Sorry for being a bit late to the "party", but better late than never. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:58, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::It's really primarily a formatting change to align with how forms are communicated officially; I wouldn't say it affects understandability because the words wouldn't change + "Cap Pikachu" could still be a redirect. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 15:01, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::The page title should best reflect the topic as it would be explained naturally in prose, not just mirroring the formatting of a Pokédex form label. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 15:17, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I think the way the form names tend to be labeled officially is worth documenting, but they're not really useful in explaining the topic on a broader level, which is moreso what the page and its title should be trying to achieve. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 15:29, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
I don't understand why "Cap Pikachu" would be a more desirable name than the current title, which has actually been used officially as a collective term to refer to the group of forms. I don't feel that strongly about which of the official terms to use but I do think "Cap Pikachu" shouldn't be a contender, as it is unofficial. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 17:41, 12 June 2026 (UTC)

:"Pikachu in a cap", the current title, feels like too much of a sentence and not a title or name to me, nor is it very descriptive to me (in other words, I think it should be more specific or more simplified), it once again comes from something defunct, and if they were willing to change it it's probably not something they want to keep. My issue with "Cap Pikachu", other than my previous reasons is that I agree it sounds too much like an unofficial pokedex term that we should avoid. It hasn't even been used in any official capacity for even promotion, let alone games. I know "Ash's Pikachu" is describing the events and not the forms, but I do think we should take into consideration that that is what the form actually '''is'''. It may be argued that something like Pokemon GO has them and they aren't Ash's in the slightest, but GO doesn't consider them forms, just costumes. The page is already describing something it probably shouldn't (this isn't a page for when any Pikachu has worn Ash's hats, but group of forms who are known to wear Ash's hats, similar to [[Cosplay Pikachu]] as a collective). The Pokemon Tretta section just mentions all cases where it's specifically Ash's Pikachu (one of them is not wearing the hat at all), and that was before the concept of the form was even introduced. If it's just going to stay as a page for whenever Ash's Pikachu has appeared in the games in any capacity, the name of the page probably should be "Ash's Pikachu (game)", which would actually help a lot with linking. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:16, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::In defense of "Cap Pikachu", I suppose it's at least official-adjacent since there are official forms with "Cap" in the name. It could be just me, but I think this term would be more acceptable as plural: "The Cap Pikachu are the following Pikachu forms: Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap..."
::Personally I still prefer "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat", but I understand if maybe we don't want descriptive names like that for one reason or another. "Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat" is used officially, is that too long for a title?
::About "Ash's Pikachu (game)", the current page "Pikachu in a cap" also has manga and animation sections so I'm not sure why we would single out (game) as the dabtag. Also, as seen on the article "[[Ash's Pikachu]]", it has several appearances in the games (including spin-offs) regardless of it wearing the hat or not. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 00:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::For me, personally, either the current title of "Cap Pikachu" would sound good. It's probably for the best to leave Ash's name out of the article name, I think. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 01:26, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Cap Pikachu is the perfect solution and avoids other issues and simple name. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:55, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Except for the one biggest issue, which is that it's a made-up fan name. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::The Manga and anime sections is about any time Ash's Pikachu wears Ash's hat at all, regardless if it is tied to the form or not. Which is what I've been trying to say. The page describes a series of topics unrelated to what the form is. If this is about the form, why is Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in an episode 20 years prior to it's debut as mechanic or function in any media listed? it's not the same thing. If it must be kept, the title of the page should reflect that, or we need to remove the unnecessary information.
:::Also we have other pages that talk about anime material that has a game label. Should we rename [[Dawn (game)]] too? of course not, it's just indicating the main medium while including the others. Ash's Pikachu imo IS the most consistent name, and either (game), (event) or (form) should be the proper labels. I'd rather we not continue a habit of making fan terms the article title like we've done with so many other group pages. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:59, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::The main topic can be about the forms while also including the related information of Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in the animated series and other media. I imagine we'd similarly include such information on a page for any other Pokémon form if that form basically happened to already appear in some capacity before it appeared in the games.
::::"Ash's Pikachu (game)" would imply the article is about a game counterpart to Ash's Pikachu, which we would only split out from the main Ash's Pikachu page if the character was meaningfully distinct and notable in its own right. In this case, this is implied (and sometimes directly stated) to literally be the same Pikachu, so that title does not work. Instead, this article would be a subtopic of [[Ash's Pikachu]], covering these specific forms of Ash's Pikachu, which "Cap Pikachu" would be a good descriptive title for. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 04:57, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Re TrainerSplash "Should we rename [[Dawn (game)]] too?" -- I understand that is our current convention, but there was also a [[Bulbapedia talk:Editor's Hub#About the page titles like Red (game), Blue (game), etc.|2024 discussion]] with the suggestion of removing (game) from all article names. Personally, my preference is still that [[Dawn (game)]] should be called just [[Dawn]] as the main topic, but I understand that we are not reassessing all the article names at this time, much less on the talk page for a Pikachu form. I'm just answering your question.
:::::I agree that "Ash's Pikachu (game)" does not work in this case. "Cap Pikachu" may not be perfect, but is arguably one of the best options we have so far. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 08:20, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::Why are we making up a fan term to be a "good descriptive title" when we already have a number of officially used descriptive terms for the group of forms, such as the currently used title? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::We're allowed to use the official descriptive language to inform how we concisely describe a topic. There's also precedent for us using an appropriate conjectural name that differs from official language, such as with [[Convergent species]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:04, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::This is a non-answer. We ''are'' using the official descriptive language currently. The suggestion to use "Cap Pikachu" is saying we should stop using official language in favour of a fan term loosely based on it. The obvious difference with "Convergent species" is that there is no official term for that subject, whereas there are multiple here. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 11:12, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::We actually absolutely should rename "Dawn (game)" and should have done so long ago already, but that's a separate matter. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:''(resetting indent)'' This page is most useful as a dedicated page to the game forms. Which, notably, is some Pikachu no longer under the care of their previous Trainer, who happens to be Ash (in places where Ash doesn't even exist). The other sections that talk about Ash's Pikachu sometimes wearing the hat in the anime, manga, cards, etc are really just trivial distractions to the main point. I would recommend culling a lot of that information back to the base [[Ash's Pikachu]] page to remove all the content creep this page experienced. It's essentially just a <nowiki>==See also==</nowiki> blown out of proportion.
:If/when we were to accomplish the above, it would be most in line with our content policies to follow the wording from the most recent game appearance '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' (also used before SV, in the Gen 7 descriptions of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}). It's the collective term to talk about these specific Pikachu as a group. Theoretically, Ash's Pikachu in all of its different caps is the only one we currently know about, with the game descriptions choosing to be non-committal (presumably on purpose). ''[[User:Maverick Nate|<sup style="color:#00008B;">'''Maverick'''</sup>]][[User talk:Maverick Nate|<sub style="color:#00008B;">'''Nate'''</sub>]]'' 12:50, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::"Pikachu wearing a cap" sounds fitting to me. I wouldn't mind if that was used as the article title. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:49, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::The fact they unified the descriptor between the Z-Crystal and Z-Move descriptions does convince me towards "Pikachu wearing a cap" more, yeah. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:56, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::This is the type of answer I was looking for, thanks Nate! A big question that would probably come from this is "how do we know if one of these Pikachu is based on the form?" and I think the simple answer to that is, outside the one Pokemon Adventures shot with the boxes, the form has really only ever been used when performing a Z-Move and Ash throws the hat onto Pikachu, at least that's a good indicator in my opinion.
::I think "Pikachu wearing a cap" or similar would be the most viably consistent here. Daniel also proposed "Pikachu wearing it's Trainer's hat", which I do think is also consistent, but as they said, may be a bit too long. We have multiple official descriptors, and I think it'd be best to use one of them. I agree with "Pikachu wearing a cap". [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 16:44, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::Perhaps we should double check the source materials, but to me it seems everything except for Tretta and the early anime mentions seem to directly refer to these forms? Unless the page is presenting things inaccurately. Is there anything else that seems off that I'm missing? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:37, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I agree that it certainly seems things could be presented or formatted better, for sure. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:41, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::The anime section needs clean up, tretta should probably be removed entirely, Ga-ole has two pucks that are just generic Ash's Pikachu concepts, and then GO has a section about Them too. Which I don't even know where to begin with those. I'm kind of okay with those being there, but at the same time, they function differently than they would in the main series; They can be shiny, have both genders, can be on both Pichu and Raichu, and cannot be transferred to another game. They do call them [https://pokemongo.com/post/spotlight-oct20?hl=en Original] and [https://pokemongo.com/post/animationweek2020?hl=en World] Cap though, but the [https://pokemongo.com/post/birthday2017?hl=en original announcement] kind of just skirted around calling them anything. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:30, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::I wanted to do a bit more digging as well, the [https://youtu.be/_D9FgRBhmWM?si=kqNhGkI7WpduC3G7 video announcement] for the Sun and Moon event, as well as the [https://press.pokemon.com/en/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov press announcement] for the entire collection (movie, game tcg, etc) strictly calls them "Ash's Pikachu", even to the point of labeling each individual on in both the event schedule and images. No clue if this changes minds even more (it's all really confusing and I don't even know anymore myself). [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:35, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::This is useful info - thanks for digging! This Pikachu is definitely often intended to be Ash's Pikachu, but then sometimes they're vague about it, so I do like that "Pikachu wearing a cap" sidesteps that a bit and clearly draws from core game dialogue to describe the topic in a way that doesn't come across as a quasi-official identifier (an issue we've admittedly bumped into before with other recent discussions, but I'll let the decision for this topic stand on its own merits). [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:15, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::Regarding the Ga-Olé pucks, [[Pikachu (Alola League Champion Course)|this one]] doesn't even have 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, so it's definitely the most irrelevant. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:45, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::"Pikachu wearing a cap" works for me. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:10, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::Okay, "Pikachu wearing a cap" works per the reasons above. I had the impression before that this article was going to be about any instances of Pikachu wearing the hat, even in random anime scenes from early generations. If this article is specifically about the Pikachu forms like "Hoenn Cap", which were introduced in Gen 7, it would make sense to remove all the anime content from Generations 1-6 and all the Tretta (Gen 6) content.
:::Are the Pichu and Raichu forms like "Original Cap Pichu" from Pokémon GO going to stay on the article? --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 03:33, 14 June 2026 (UTC)
{{indent}} Seems we'll be moving forward with the title '''Pikachu wearing a cap'''. I've started [[Draft:Pikachu wearing a cap|a draft article]] so we can work on what this page should look like post-move. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 04:18, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

:I like how this is looking, While I enjoy the similarities being put into trivia, it feels a little congested with the other gallery tags and the puck table, which makes me feel like it's just best to leave it off. I don't really like trivia sections in general, so I wonder if just side mentions of Ash's Pikachu in the spin-off sections would be good, that way people can still be directed to a page with more relevant information. Additionally, it might be worth making an actual gallery section so the artwork is more collected, and the HOME artwork has a place instead of trivia. Not to mention the Menu and Pokedex sprites as well. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 08:13, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
::I like the draft, and I think it's a good idea to list the previous similar instances in the trivia, similar to how the [[Honey]] article lists the appearances of regular honey in its trivia section before the item itself debuted in the games. I feel they are important things to include. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 08:30, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
:::If something doesn't belong in the main body, it probably doesn't belong at all. That honey example looks like it's was written 20 years ago and only had content added to it, the information there can definitely be moved. But this is about Pikachu, having so many images and tables in such a small trivia section just makes it look really bloated., to me it's just really unnecessary if [[Ash's hat]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]] both exist and there's ways to link people to those articles in a much easier way than creating trivia bloat. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:01, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I think moving that info to Ash's hat seems appropriate. We can briefly mention these references somewhere and just link there. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:03, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Trivia sections are specifically about stuff that doesn't fit into the main body of an article. I don't feel mentioning the earlier instances of Ash's Pikachu wearing the hat in earlier generations would be out of place in the trivia section. Same for the game stuff. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:30, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::Though if the galleries are what would make the trivia section feel bloated, maybe the images could be left out and only the text mentions be left in? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:35, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I have a whole range of reasons why I think we should limit trivia sections on every page, but that's not something to really discuss on the Pikachu page. My opinion is that if something isn't considered important, we shouldn't make a trash a pit to put it in, because at some point it wouldn't be considered trivial or would bloat the page. If it's important enough to mention, it should go in a section that's appropriate. I don't think there's any issue with saying "[[Ash's Pikachu]] has also worn [[Ash's hat|his hat]] on numerous occasions without relation to this form" in the animation section of the page. It's simple and leads people to TWO proper articles, and doesn't cloud up the rest of the pages with unnecessary image galleries.
:::::::I'd actually like to fill in the core series section a bit more, but I'm unsure what that would look like other than making it similar to the partner Pikachu/Eevee page. Although maybe a list of differences to regular Pikachu wouldn't be bad, it's already headed in that direction. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:38, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

Honey

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TrainerSplash:

{{move|Honey (item)}}
{{samename|character from [[The Isle of Armor]]|Honey (character)}} ''For the [[gimmick]] in {{g|Café ReMix}}, see [[Honey (Café ReMix)]]. For the island in the [[Decolore Islands]], see [[Honey Island]].''
----
{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Honey
|jname=あまいミツ
|jtrans=Sweet Honey
|gen=IV
|colorscheme=Treasures
|fling=yes
}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|IV|Items|colorscheme=Treasures}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|V|Items|colorscheme=Treasures}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VI|Items|colorscheme=Treasures}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VII|Items|colorscheme=Treasures}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VIII|Treasures}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|IX|Treasures}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|2=Materials|game=Pokopia|group={{gameabbrevss|Pokopia}}|colorscheme=Pokopia}}
{{ItemInfobox/Fling|30|colorscheme=Treasures}}
|}
'''Honey''' (Japanese: '''あまいミツ''' ''Sweet Honey'') is a type of [[item]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. It can be used to attract [[wild Pokémon]].

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Treasures}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|{{PDollar}}100|{{PDollar}}50}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BW}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}50}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|{{PDollar}}3600{{tt|*|bought in dozens}}|{{PDollar}}50}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|{{PDollar}}300|{{PDollar}}150}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}450}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}225}}
|}
|}
In the [[Generation V]] games, the Honey can be sold to the {{DL|Item maniac|gourmet maniac}} on {{rt|5|Unova}} for {{PDollar}}500.

===Effect===
====Generation IV-VII====
When used in [[tall grass]], [[cave]]s, or while [[surf]]ing, Honey triggers a [[wild Pokémon]] battle (like {{m|Sweet Scent}} as a [[field move]]). In [[Generation VI]], this will trigger a [[Horde Encounter]] if they are present in the area; however, in {{g|X and Y}}, it cannot cause a wild encounter if the overworld [[weather]] is not clear.

In [[Sinnoh]], Honey can be slathered on [[Honey Tree]]s in order to attract wild Pokémon.

=====Oddities=====
In [[Generation II]], unused text refers to an item called '''Sweet Honey''' (Japanese: '''あまいミツ''' ''Sweet Honey'').

In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} only, using Honey (or Sweet Scent) inside a shop or [[Poké Mart]] will cause the descriptive text of purchasable items to vanish until the player opens the "SELL" menu or leaves the shop. This is known as the {{DL|List of glitches in Generation IV|Poké Mart text glitch}}.

====Generation VIII onward====
In {{g|Sword and Shield}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Honey serves no practical purpose other than to be sold.

In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Honey can again be used to trigger a [[wild Pokémon]] battle in [[tall grass]] or [[cave]]s, and can be slathered on [[Honey Tree]]s in order to attract wild Pokémon.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Treasures}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A sweet honey with a lush aroma that attracts wild Pokémon when it is used in grass, caves, or on special trees.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|A sweet honey with a lush aroma that attracts wild Pokémon when it is used in tall grass, in caves, or on special trees.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|A sweet honey with a lush aroma that attracts wild Pokémon when it is used in tall grass, in caves, or elsewhere.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwShLA}}|A sweet honey collected by Pokémon. It has a lush aroma and can be sold at a low price to shops.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Honey collected thanks to Pokémon’s efforts. It has a sweet aroma and can be sold at a low price to shops.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|Treasures}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DP}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|215|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, [[Eterna Forest]], [[Old Chateau]], [[Floaroma Meadow]], [[Solaceon Town]], [[Great Marsh]]
| [[Floaroma Meadow]] (Honey Man)<br>{{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Combee}} (100% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|Pt}}
| [[Floaroma Meadow]], [[Lost Tower]]
| [[Floaroma Meadow]] (Honey Man)<br>{{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Combee}} (100% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| {{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Combee}} (100% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PW}}
|
| {{pw|Big Forest}} (2000+ steps), {{pw|Resort}} (2000+ steps), {{pw|Sightseeing}} (0+ steps)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
|
| [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}}/[[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}} (Frederic)<br>{{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Combee}} (100% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|
| [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Market}})<br>{{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Combee}} (5% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
| {{dwa|Dream Park}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{rt|5|Kalos}}
| Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kalos}}, {{rtn|12|Kalos}}, and {{rtn|18|Kalos}}, [[Pokémon Village]])<br>[[Pokémon Village]] ({{DL|Ambush encounter|shaking trash cans}})<br>{{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Combee}} (5% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
|
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br>Any [[Pokémon Contest|Contest Spectacular]] [[Contest Hall|Hall]] (random gift from a fan after completing a Contest)<br>{{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Surskit}} (5% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Melemele Meadow]], [[Poni Meadow]]{{sup/7|SM}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after completing 2 [[Island challenge|trials]])<br>[[Battle Buffet]] (score less than 25)<br>[[Festival Plaza]] ([[Festival Plaza#Goody shops|General Store]], [[Festival Plaza#Goody shops|Battle Store]])<br>[[Ambush encounter]]s ({{p|Fomantis}} in [[Lush Jungle]]{{sup/7|SM}})<br>{{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Surskit}}, {{wild|Cutiefly}}, and {{wild|Ribombee}} (5% chance each)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|
| Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Rolling Fields]], [[Dappled Grove]], [[South Lake Miloch]], [[North Lake Miloch]], [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]])<br>Possible [[Curry#Item gifts|gift]] after cooking [[curry]]<br>{{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Combee}} (5% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
|
| Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]], [[Insular Sea]], [[Honeycalm Island]])<br>[[Max Raid Battle]]s ([[Honeycalm Island/Dens|Honeycalm Island]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
|
| Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Giant's Bed]], [[Ballimere Lake]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|215|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, [[Eterna Forest]], [[Old Chateau]], [[Floaroma Meadow]], [[Solaceon Town]], [[Great Marsh]]
| [[Floaroma Meadow]] (Honey Man)<br>{{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Combee}} (5% chance) and {{wild|Surskit}} (50% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Poco Path]]
| {{a|Honey Gather}}<br>Held by {{wild|Teddiursa}}, {{wild|Surskit}} (5% chance each), and {{wild|Combee}} (30% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
|
| [[Item Printer]]
|}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{treasures color dark}}; background: #{{treasures color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{treasures color dark}}; background: #{{treasures color light}}"| [[File:Bag Honey SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{spoilers}}
Though unavailable as an item in {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, Honey is mentioned as being a food produced by the {{p|Beedrill}} and {{p|Combee}} of [[Nectar Meadow]], overseen by their queen and manager {{p|Vespiquen}}. Due to its nutritious properties, {{p|Budew}} heads to Nectar Meadow to obtain some Honey for her ailing {{p|Roselia|mother}}, despite being warned that the Pokémon are usually on edge during their Honey-making season. Misunderstood as a Honey thief, Budew is rescued in time by the player and partner from the angry Beedrill and Combee. After they are defeated, Vespiquen intervenes and resolves the misunderstanding, and gifts Budew with some Honey.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokémon GO===
[[File:GO Honey.png|thumb|150px|Honey in Pokémon GO]]
'''Honey''' is present in the game data of [[Pokémon GO]], but goes unused.

===Pokémon Quest===
[[File:Quest Honey.png|thumb|100px|Honey in Pokémon Quest]]
Honey is an ingredient that can be used in {{OBP|cooking|Quest}} to attract wild Pokémon in [[Pokémon Quest]].

====Description====
{{movedesc|Treasures}}
{{movedescentry|'''{{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Pokémon Quest|Quest}}'''|Soft and precious ingredients.}}
|}
|}

====Acquisition====
Honey is a possible ingredient that can be obtained by completing [[Tumblecube Island|expeditions]]. It can also be obtained randomly by recycling [[Power Stone]]s.

===Pokémon Sleep===
[[File:Sleep Honey.png|thumb|100px|Honey in Pokémon Sleep]]
Honey is available in [[Pokémon Sleep]].

====Price====
{{ItemPrice/head|ingredients}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrevss|Sleep}}|N/A|{{DreamShard|4}}}}
|}
|}

====Effect====
Honey can be used as an ingredient in {{Sleep|cooking}}, with a base Strength of 101. It can be used to cook the following recipes:
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; text-align:center"
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}; color:white" class="unsortable" |
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}; color:white" | Name
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}; color:white" | Recipe
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}; color:white" | Minimum pot size
|-
| [[File:Dishes Egg Bomb Curry.png|60px]]
| "{{m|Egg Bomb}}" Curry
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×12<br>[[File:Sleep Fancy Apple.png|30px]]Fancy Apple ×11<br>[[File:Sleep Fancy Egg.png|30px]]Fancy Egg ×8<br>[[File:Sleep Soft Potato.png|30px]]Soft Potato ×4
| 35
|-
| [[File:Dishes Mild Honey Curry.png|60px]]
| Mild Honey Curry
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×7
| 7
|-
| [[File:Dishes Calm Mind Fruit Salad.png|60px]]
| "{{m|Calm Mind}}" Fruit Salad
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Fancy Apple.png|30px]]Fancy Apple ×21<br>[[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×16<br>[[File:Sleep Greengrass Corn.png|30px]]Greengrass Corn ×12
| 49
|-
| [[File:Dishes Steadfast Ginger Cookies.png|60px]]
| "{{a|Steadfast}}" Ginger Cookies
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×14<br>[[File:Sleep Warming Ginger.png|30px]]Warming Ginger ×12<br>[[File:Sleep Soothing Cacao.png|30px]]Soothing Cacao ×5<br>[[File:Sleep Fancy Egg.png|30px]]Fancy Egg ×4
| 35
|-
| [[File:Dishes Craft Soda Pop.png|60px]]
| Craft Soda Pop
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×9
| 9
|-
| [[File:Dishes Jigglypuff Fruity Flan.png|60px]]
| {{p|Jigglypuff}}'s Fruity Flan
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×20<br>[[File:Sleep Fancy Egg.png|30px]]Fancy Egg ×15<br>[[File:Sleep Fancy Apple.png|30px]]Fancy Apple ×10<br>[[File:Sleep Moomoo Milk.png|30px]]Moomoo Milk ×10
| 55
|-
| [[File:Dishes Lovely Kiss Smoothie.png|60px]]
| "{{m|Lovely Kiss}}" Smoothie
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Fancy Apple.png|30px]]Fancy Apple ×11<br>[[File:Sleep Moomoo Milk.png|30px]]Moomoo Milk ×9<br>[[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×7<br>[[File:Sleep Soothing Cacao.png|30px]]Soothing Cacao ×8
| 35
|-
| [[File:Dishes Sweet Scent Chocolate Cake.png|60px]]
| "{{m|Sweet Scent}}" Chocolate Cake
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×9<br>[[File:Sleep Soothing Cacao.png|30px]]Soothing Cacao ×8<br>[[File:Sleep Moomoo Milk.png|30px]]Moomoo Milk ×7
| 24
|-
| [[File:Dishes Big Malasada.png|60px]]
| [[Big Malasada]]
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Pure Oil.png|30px]]Pure Oil ×10<br>[[File:Sleep Moomoo Milk.png|30px]]Moomoo Milk ×7<br>[[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×6
| 23
|-
| [[File:Dishes Flower Gift Macarons.png|60px]]
| "{{a|Flower Gift}}" Macarons
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Soothing Cacao.png|30px]]Soothing Cacao ×25<br>[[File:Sleep Fancy Egg.png|30px]]Fancy Egg ×25<br>[[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×17<br>[[File:Sleep Moomoo Milk.png|30px]]Moomoo Milk ×10
| 77
|-
| [[File:Dishes Clodsire Éclair.png|60px]]
| {{p|Clodsire}} Éclair
| class="l" | [[File:Sleep Soothing Cacao.png|30px]]Soothing Cacao ×30<br>[[File:Sleep Moomoo Milk.png|30px]]Moomoo Milk ×26<br>[[File:Sleep Rousing Coffee.png|30px]]Rousing Coffee ×24<br>[[File:Sleep Honey.png|30px]]Honey ×22
| 102
|}

====[[Note]]====
{{movedesc|ingredients}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Sleep}}|A sweet honey collected by Pokémon.}}
|}
|}

====Acquisition====
Honey can be gathered by the player's helper Pokémon.
{{-}}

==In animation==
[[File:Honey anime.png|thumb|250px|Honey in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In ''[[DP030|Some Enchanted Sweetening!]]'', Honey was slathered on a tree, attracting several wild {{type|Bug}} and {{type|Grass}} Pokémon as well [[Ash's Aipom]] and [[Cheryl]]'s {{p|Burmy}}. The Honey appeared to have been slathered by Cheryl, who wanted to catch a male Burmy to help her find the Enchanted Honey. Cheryl later explained to the group that Enchanted Honey was Honey gathered by {{p|Combee}} in the [[Amber Castle]], located deep in [[Eterna Forest]], which is said to be hundreds of times sweeter than normal Honey. With the help of {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, and with her {{TP|Cheryl|Mothim}} leading the way, she located the hive of a {{p|Vespiquen}} and its many worker Combee in ''[[DP032|An Angry Combeenation!]]''. After helping defend the hive from {{TRT}}, the Vespiquen shared some of its Enchanted Honey with Cheryl, Ash, his friends, and some of their Pokémon. All of them loved the Enchanted Honey, except for [[Brock's Croagunk]], who looked disgusted by the sweet flavor.

In ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', Honey was used by {{TRT}} in an attempt to catch [[Aaron]]'s Vespiquen. It instead attracted a {{p|Munchlax}}.

In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', Honey was planted on a tree by a young boy named [[Nathaniel]], which attracted a {{p|Heracross}}.

In a flashback in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', it was revealed that {{an|Barry}} had used Honey to attract his Heracross. He repeated this same scenario in an illusionary adventure that a {{tc|Clown}} sent him to.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Honey DPA.png|thumb|150px|Honey in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS343|Honey for Combee]]'', as {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} ventured into [[Floaroma Meadow]], Diamond and his Pokémon smelled Honey and ran off to lick it off a tree, only to be attacked by a swarm of angry {{p|Combee}}, whom the Honey had been meant for. Later, the trio ventured into the [[Valley Windworks]], where they met [[Mars]], who filled the Windworks control room with {{m|Sandstorm|sand}} in order to do away with them. Pearl and Platinum ended up outside the building and were able to uncover Diamond's location inside the building and save him thanks to a group of Combee being attracted by the scent of Honey on Diamond and his Pokémon.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
In ''[[DPA05|Find Munchlax!!]]'', a {{tc|Collector}} used Honey in an attempt to lure out a {{p|Munchlax}}. However, the Honey instead ended up being eaten away by [[Hareta]].
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==In the TCG==
[[File:SweetHoneyAstralRadiance153.jpg|200px|thumb|Sweet Honey in the TCG]]
{{main|Sweet Honey (Astral Radiance 153)}}
'''Sweet Honey''' was introduced as an {{TCG|Item card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sword & Shield Series (the Japanese Sword & Shield Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Battle Region}} subset and the English {{TCG|Astral Radiance}} expansion, with artwork by [[ORBITALLINK Inc.]] It allows the player to choose one of their Pokémon, flip a coin until they get tails, and heal 40 damage from that Pokémon for each heads.

Additionally, Honey is held by [[Combee (Stormfront 57)|Combee]] from {{TCG|Stormfront}}. It allows the player to search their discard pile for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto their Bench when Combee is moved from their hand onto their Bench.
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==Trivia==
* Honey has been seen in various Pokémon media before its official debut as an item in the core series:
** In ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]'', certain trees that produce honey-like sap were featured. Like the Honey in the games, this sap was also shown being capable of attracting wild {{t|Bug}} Pokémon, like {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Butterfree}}, and {{p|Pinsir}}.
** In ''[[PS012|Wake Up—You're Snorlax!]]'', {{adv|Red}} used some {{p|Beedrill}} honey that had fallen on his [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] to wake up a sleeping [[Snor]]lax. As a result, the awoken Snorlax ended up chasing Red until he eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} it.

==In other languages==
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|es=Miel
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|th=น้ำผึ้ง ''{{tt|Nam Phueng|Honey}}''
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==See also==
* [[Honey Tree]]

{{Pokopia Materials}}
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[[Category:Items that affect appearance of wild Pokémon]]

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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

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Voice acting in the Pokémon games

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TrainerSplash:

'''Voice acting''' is when the voice of an actor, often referred to as a voice actor, is used to give voice to characters or provide narration. Some [[Pokémon games]] have full lines of recorded dialogue, such as {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}, while others use voice acting more sparingly, such as the [[core series]] games.

This page also includes situations in which some characters or music use '''{{wp|Sampling (music)|samples}}''' that were {{wp|Speech synthesis|synthesized}} to either simulate real speech, or create other sound effects. Sometimes these are created in-house, as in the case with [[Virbank Gym]], or use voice effects from stock sound collections, such as chanting found in {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s Gym Leader tracks. Other performances, such as [[Ed Sheeran]]'s on [[Celestial]] for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, are not listed here, as they are often considered a different credit than voice acting, unless the performer is playing a character.

==In the core series games==
[[File:Virbank Gym B2W2.png|thumb|250px|[[Roxie]] and her bandmates performing on-stage inside the [[Virbank Gym]]]]
The [[core series]] games have minimal voice acting, often in the form of Pokémon [[cry|cries]]. They do have audio samples used for background music in the games to be used as vocals, but they do not usually come from characters within the games' setting, with some exceptions. Audio samples can also be heard in sound effects and cries as well. Full voice acting would not be be heard until {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, where the {{player}} will occasionally grunt when performing certain actions.

In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{p|Pikachu}} uses its [[cry]] as voiced by [[Ikue Otani]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. In Yellow, this is exclusive to the {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} the player receives at the beginning of the game and not the entire species, as other Pikachu (i.e. those that don't have the player's [[Original Trainer]] ID and name) use the original cry. Most of Otani's recordings in Yellow can also be heard in ''Pokémon the Series'' episodes and [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] in less compressed forms.

Many Pokémon, such as {{p|Giratina}}, have cries that use stock sound of people screaming.

From {{LGPE}} to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, {{p|Eevee}} also uses its cry from ''Pokémon the Series'' as voiced by [[Aoi Yūki]].

===Generation V===
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the {{DL|Village Bridge|Variable scoring|Village Bridge theme}} has synthesized beatboxing and {{wp|enka}} vocal samples that can be added to the background track by speaking to the [[Non-player character|NPCs]] Russo (Japanese: '''ガッチー''' ''Gatchī'') and Koontz (Japanese: '''れいぞう''' ''Reizō''), respectively, implying that the NPCs themselves are singing their respective parts.

In {{B2W2}}, the background music for the [[Virbank Gym]] uses synthesized vocal samples that spell out the word "Pokémon"<sup>EN</sup>/"{{tt|Dogars|Koffing}}"<sup>JP</sup>, implied to be sung by [[Roxie]] and {{OBP|Nicky|Unova}}.

The background music for the [[Nimbasa Gym]] uses synthesized vocal samples that sing the phrases "Give me what I need" and "Are you ready?". The music and vocals seem to play as part of [[Elesa]]'s performance, though the singer is unknown.

Additionally, some of the [[Pokéstar Studios opponents]] use synthesized vocal samples in their cries, namely [[Brycen|Brycen-Man]], {{tc|Black Belt}}, Monica, F-00 (both forms), Black Door, and White Door.

===Generation VII===
A number of tracks in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and their follow up titles, {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, have sampled voices outside of traditional performances, such as ''[[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Tapu)]]''. [[Team Skull Grunt]]s may yell "{{tt|dokuro|skull}}!" before initiating a battle. Like its standard form, [[Pikachu in a cap]] is also voiced by Ikue Otani, but with its own unique voice lines.

A list of vocal recordings and performances for the [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection]] can be found in the [[Staff of Pokémon Sun and Moon#Vocal Recording|Staff Credits for Pokémon Sun and Moon]].

===Generation VIII===
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} theme has vocals of the crowd singing along with the song that are added after the [[Gym Leader]] [[Dynamax]]es a Pokémon. [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu and Gigantamax Eevee use vocals for their cries, similar to their standard forms. These Pokémon have different voice lines while both Dynamaxed and Gigantamaxed, and not just a change in pitch. Pikachu in a cap once again has unique voice lines, even while Dynamaxed. Gigantamax {{p|Meowth}} also uses vocals (voiced by its Japanese ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' voice actor, [[Inuko Inuyama]]), though its standard form does not.

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, {{ga|Rei}} (voiced by [[Tatsuya Katono]]) and {{ga|Akari}} (voiced by [[Tamaki Fujii]]) make various vocalizations and grunts during gameplay, such as when throwing a [[Poké Ball]] or taking damage. These two would be the first officially recognized human characters to have voice-acted roles in the core series.

===Generation IX===
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, on the title screen, the voices of students talking and playing can be heard. A different, more energetic voice track can be heard after the game's story has been completed. The Gym battle theme has vocals of the crowd singing along with the song that are added after the Gym Leader {{Tera}}stallizes a Pokémon.

In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, {{ga|Paxton}} (voiced by [[Yuto Kobayashi]]) and {{ga|Harmony}} make various vocalizations and grunts during gameplay, like the player character in Legends: Arceus.

==In the side series games==
Some [[side series]] games feature voice acting, most prominently in the form of an in-battle announcer.

===Pokémon Stadium series===
In the {{g|Stadium series}}, the announcer ([[Ted Lewis]]<sup>EN</sup>/{{jwp|長谷部浩一|Kōichi Hasebe}} (1998–99), [[Takeharu Onishi]] (2000)<sup>JP</sup>) combines various voice clip segments to describe the combatants' moves and current condition during {{pkmn|battle}}s in all the game's languages. In the latter two games, the {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} from {{game|Yellow}} uses its [[cry]] as voiced by [[Ikue Otani]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. All other Pikachu use a standard cry based on the species' [[core series]] cry.

===Pokémon Battle Revolution===
In {{g|Battle Revolution}}, the announcer ([[Rodger Parsons]]<sup>EN</sup>/[[Kenyu Horiuchi]]<sup>JP</sup>) once again combines voice clips to narrate the play-by-play of battles in all the game's languages.

==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Snap Professor Oak.png|thumb|250px|[[Professor Oak]] speaking to [[Todd Snap|Todd]] in his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]], in which the line "Hello there," is voice acted.]]
Several of the {{spin-off games}} feature voice acting. This can vary from minor vocal parts to full scripts of spoken dialogue.

===Hey You, Pikachu!===
In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], all Pokémon use their cry from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Due to the title's [[Nintendo Space World]] '97<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUyNN29MIbk&t=354s Nintendo Spaceworld 1997 N64 Showreel]</ref> showcase, this is the earliest known instance of voice acting in a Pokémon game.

===Super Smash Bros. series===
In the [[Super Smash Bros. series]], the voices of most characters from the Pokémon universe have roots in or are associated with ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. This can be through archived voice recordings, similar sound effects, or voice actors that regularly voice characters in ''Pokémon the Series''. Some examples are {{SSB|Pikachu}}, whose voice actor is the same one from ''Pokémon the Series'', and {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}, who has voice actors that voiced different characters in ''Pokémon the Series''.

{{SSB|Pichu}} shares its voice actor with Pichu Little of the [[Pichu Brothers]], [[Satomi Kōrogi]].

The game itself has voice over dialogue when playing certain modes as well as on the results screen.

===Pokémon Snap===
In {{g|Snap}}, [[Todd Snap]] and [[Professor Oak]] use short voice lines by their original ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' voice actors, [[Carter Cathcart]]<sup>EN</sup>/[[Kappei Yamaguchi]]<sup>JP</sup> and [[Stuart Zagnit]]<sup>EN</sup>/[[Unshō Ishizuka]]<sup>JP</sup>, respectively. While many {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} make generic animal sounds or other noises fitting their species, others have voice clips using their ''Pokémon the Series'' voices, such as {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Meowth}}. A {{p|Jigglypuff}} also {{m|sing}}s the same song that the recurring {{an|Jigglypuff}} sings in ''Pokémon the Series''.

===Pokémon Pinball series===
In {{g|Pinball}}, Pikachu will vocalize when saving the ball and in {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}, both Pikachu and {{p|Pichu}} vocalize when saving the ball. The voice recordings from the first Pokémon Pinball can also be heard in Pokémon Yellow. Pikachu is voiced by Ikue Otani, while Pichu is once again voiced by Satomi Kōrogi.

===Pokémon Puzzle League===
In {{g|Puzzle League}}, the introductory cutscene is fully voiced, and short voice clips from various ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' characters will play when navigating menus. During {{pkmn|battle}}s, the participating Pokémon will also occasionally say their [[cry]] from ''Pokémon the Series'', while [[human]] characters and {{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}} may chime in about the {{player}}'s performance. Opponents will also say a short voice clip before and after battles.

===Pokémon Channel===
In {{g|Channel}}, all Pokémon use their cry from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Channel host Pokémon as well as Pikachu speak extensively, though in [[Pokémon language]]. Meowth is an exception, as it speaks in full human-language sentences.

===Pokémon Dash===
In {{g|Dash}}, Pikachu uses voice lines by Ikue Otani.

===Pokémon Garden===
In {{g|Garden}}, the {{DL|Pokémon Garden|Pokémon Special Tour}} attraction is run by the NPCs Kouichi (こういち) and Mai (まい) for the Diamond tour, and Kazuya and Jun for the Pearl tour. All four tour guides are fully voiced for the entirety of the attraction, where they narrate the real-life history of Pokémon's development, as well as instruct the participants to play mini-games or move to specific sides of the room.

===PokéPark series===
In [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]], every Pokémon uses their cry from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Among these is {{p|Porygon-Z}}, who received new voice acting, as it had not previously uttered its cry in ''Pokemon the Series''.

===Pokédex 3D Pro===
In [[Pokédex 3D Pro]], the Pokédex is voiced in all of the game's available languages.

===Camp Pokémon===
In [[Camp Pokémon]], the camp leaders are voiced in all of the game's available languages.

===Pokkén Tournament===
In [[Pokkén Tournament]], all human characters use full voice acting for dialogue in and out of combat. All Battle Pokémon as well as Support Pokémon also have voice acting for numerous actions in combat. {{p|Pikachu}} and [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]] use voice lines by [[Ikue Otani]].

===Pokémon GO===
In {{g|GO}}, Pikachu uses voice lines by Ikue Otani.

===Pokémon Playhouse===
In [[Pokémon Playhouse]], Leena is voiced in all of the game's available languages.

===Detective Pikachu series===
In {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}} and [[Detective Pikachu Returns]], all cutscenes feature full voice acting. While a Pikachu with Ikue Otani's voice does make a cameo, the titular {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} is instead voiced by [[Kaiji Tang]]<sup>EN</sup>/[[Tōru Ōkawa]]<sup>JP</sup>.

===Pokémon Masters EX===
In {{g|Masters EX}}, all {{pkmn|Trainers}} except for [[Scottie]] and [[Bettie]] have various voice lines for specific actions both in and out of battle, such as sending in a Pokémon, directing a Pokémon move, receiving an upgrade, or giving the player an item. Trainers also have short voice clips used in story scenes, though these generally only express the character's sentiment, rather than matching the displayed dialogue text. Scottie/Bettie's Pikachu, {{mas|Red}}'s Pikachu, and {{mas|Ash}}'s {{AP|Pikachu}} all use lines voiced by Ikue Otani, with each Pikachu having its own unique voice line. All Eevee use voice lines by [[Aoi Yūki]]. The unplayable [[Team Rocket's Meowth]] uses his voice actor from ''Pokémon the Series'', with other Meowth using their standard cry.

Ash, {{mas|Jessie}}, and {{mas|James}} have their voice actors from ''Pokémon the Series'' in both English and Japanese.

===New Pokémon Snap===
In [[New Pokémon Snap]], a handful of cutscenes and tutorials feature fully voiced lines by the characters, but short voice clips are used otherwise. Pikachu uses voice lines by Ikue Otani while most other Pokémon use unique grunt sounds to respond to certain actions, like getting hit by a [[fluffruit]].

===Pokémon UNITE===
In {{g|UNITE}}, the intro cinematic features voice acting for all of the Pokémon featured. In-game, however, only Pikachu uses voice lines by Ikue Otani. An announcer may also be heard throughout Unite Battles, announcing the start, Final Stretch, and end of the battle, as well as telling players how well their team is doing and applauding players for scoring 50 points or more.

===Pokémon Sleep===
In {{g|Sleep}}, Pikachu is once again voiced by Ikue Otani.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2008/02/index.html Junichi Masuda's Director's Column]: [[Junichi Masuda]] details the modification of [[Ikue Otani]]'s voice to a sound capable of being made by the low-tech [[Game Boy]] for {{game|Yellow}}.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCMd8Lr3fQ8 So Pokémon DOES Have Voice Acting!] - Video about voice acting in the Pokémon games uploaded by [https://www.youtube.com/@Newsteevie Newsteevie] to [[YouTube]] on May 2, 2024.

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Pikachu in a cap

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{{redirect|Cap Pikachu|the character from {{aniseries|HZ}}|Captain Pikachu}}
{{move|Cap Pikachu}}
[[File:Cap Pikachu SM.png|thumb|300px|The first six Pikachu in a cap introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
'''Pikachu in a cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap''), sometimes known as '''Cap Pikachu''' in fandom, are collective terms referring to the eight {{pkmn2|event}} male {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu variants|variants]] based on [[Ash's Pikachu]], wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] {{Ash}} has worn throughout his tenure as a protagonist of {{aniseries|PTS}}.

The name "Pikachu in a cap" comes from the item description of [[Pikashunium Z]] prior to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Terminology==
These forms are usually referred to as Pikachu wearing a cap or hat. In promotion or publishing, they are sometimes referred to "Ash's Pikachu". However, {{Ash}} is never mentioned in the game dialogue related to these forms. The Pokédex entries for all forms in all games describe them as wearing the hat of its Trainer or partner.

These forms have been referred to as "'''Pikachu in a cap'''" (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap'') and later "'''Pikachu wearing a cap'''" (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap'') in the description of [[Pikashunium Z]], as well as in dialogue in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.<ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu in a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in Generations {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}</ref><ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet, Violet]], {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}, and {{pkmn|HOME}}</ref><ref>''"Though I did see her smile beautifully at this one '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' once..."'' - a female Trial Guide in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}</ref><ref>''"She looks happy to have met the '''Pikachu wearing a cap'''!"'' - narration in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}</ref> "'''Pikachu wearing a cap'''" (Japanese: '''帽子をかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a hat'') has also appeared in the description of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.<ref>''"The user, '''Pikachu wearing a cap''', powers up a jolt of electricity [...]"'' - {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} in [[Generation VII]]</ref> [[Pokémon HOME]] refers to it as "'''Pikachu wearing a hat'''" (Japanese: '''帽子をかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a hat'') in a [[Challenge (HOME)|challenge]] description.

In an official video, they are referred to as "'''special Pikachu'''" multiple times, both in the text and narration. They are also referred to as both "'''Ash's Pikachu wearing eight different caps'''" and simply "'''Ash's Pikachu'''", and the first form as "'''Original Cap Pikachu'''" in the video text, and "'''Pikachu wearing Ash’s caps'''" in the video description.<ref>Video text: ''"To celebrate the release of [[The Crown Tundra]], some '''special Pikachu''' are on their way to you!"''; ''"Get your hands on '''Ash's Pikachu wearing eight different caps'''! Passwords allowing you to get '''Ash's Pikachu''' will be shared in the coming days!"''; ''"The password for '''Original Cap Pikachu''' is... P1KACHUGET"''; Video narration: ''"To get the '''special Pikachu''' for yourself, you'll need passwords [...]"''; ''"You can get the password for your first '''special Pikachu''' starting right now!"''; Video description: ''"Through October 30, we’ll be sharing Mystery Gift passwords that will grant you '''Pikachu wearing Ash’s caps''' from Pokémon the Series. 🧢⚡️"'' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YAwwSdmRm4 Team Up with Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Iconic Caps!], The Official Pokémon YouTube channel</ref> In a guidebook, they are referred to as "'''cap-wearing Pikachu'''", "'''Pikachu wearing various caps'''", "'''special Pikachu wearing its Trainer's caps'''", and the "'''Partner Cap Pikachu'''" is mentioned.<ref>Page 89: ''"[...] unlock an exclusive Z-Move for your '''cap-wearing Pikachu'''!"''; ''"'''Pikachu wearing various caps''' could be obtained [...]"''; ''"'''Partner Cap Pikachu''' can also be obtained [...]"''; Page 336: ''"'''Partner Cap Pikachu''' could be obtained by scanning a Special QR Code with your QR Scanner."''; Page 363: ''"The only exception to [Pokémon breeding] are some unusual Pokémon like [...] the '''special Pikachu wearing its Trainer's caps'''."'' - ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: The Official Alola Region Strategy Guide]]''</ref>

On [[Pokémon.com]], several lists of old event distributions from 2017 onwards use names like "'''Pikachu (Kalos Cap)'''" and "'''Pikachu (Alola Cap)'''".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2017 2017 Pokémon Distributions]</ref> Exceptionally, the 2018 list uses "Hat" instead of "Cap" for several forms such as "'''Pikachu (Hoenn Hat)'''", and the Partner Cap form is known as "'''Ash's Pikachu'''" instead.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2018 2018 Pokémon Distributions] - Pokémon.com</ref> A Pokémon.com article about a 2020 event distribution for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] refers to them in the plural as forms of "'''Ash's Pikachu'''".<ref>''"[...] take a look at the Pokémon's Original Trainer—yep, these are Ash's Pikachu!"''; ''"Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of '''Ash's Pikachu'''"''; ''"Also, please note that '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot evolve. Likewise, '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot be fed Max Soup [...]"'' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220328/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ Get Ash’s Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Caps in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield] (archived) - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> "'''Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat'''" has been mentioned (including in the plural as multiple forms) in press releases relating to ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and related Pokémon cards.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Due-to-Popular-Demand-Pokemon-The-Movie-I-Choose-You-Gets-Two-Encore-S Press Release]</ref>

In the [[Trading Card Game]], the cards released relating to this set of event distributions all have the name "'''{{DL|Pikachu (TCG)|Ash's Pikachu}}'''". These cards work under the [[Owner's Pokémon]] ruleset, and are not specifically referring to the form that the card depicts. Multiple Japanese guides produced by [[OVERLAP]] for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} write the forms as '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu''. These descriptions are usually accompanied by an image of Original Cap as a default or example. The Japanese Daisuki Club page on [[form]]s has a section titled '''帽子をかぶった「サトシのピカチュウ」''' ''"Satoshi's Pikachu" Wearing a Hat''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/column/ Daisuki Club Pokémon Form Encyclopedia]</ref>

==In the core series games==
The first six variations of Pikachu in a cap were introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon animated series]]' twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, Partner Cap Pikachu, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and an eighth, World Cap Pikachu, debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. World Cap Pikachu was released at the tail end of a set of distributions to celebrate the animated series' [[JN040|timeslot move]] to Friday nights in Japan and the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] in October 2020.

Sending a Pikachu in a cap to {{g|HOME}} will unlock a sticker for the player's profile. Once sent to Pokémon HOME, these Pikachu an only be sent between Pokémon Sword, Shield, [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, and Violet]], as they are not present on the other games playable on [[Nintendo Switch]].

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Unova}}|extra-style=color:white|{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Unova Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}|extra-style=color:white|{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Alola}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Alola Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemelight|Alola}}|{{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Galar}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-World Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexfooter}}

These Pikachu behave like any other Pikachu, such as benefitting from a [[Light Ball]] and having the same level-up pool, but do have a few mechanical differences. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]. Additionally, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. Because these Pikachu cannot evolve, they do not benefit from the use of [[Eviolite]]. In [[Generation VII]], Cap Pikachu cannot use {{m|Catastropika}}, even if they hold [[Pikanium Z]] and know {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but they have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. In [[Generation VIII]], Cap Pikachu cannot [[Gigantamax]], as they cannot be fed {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}. Until {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, These Pikachu also had a unique cry from other Pikachu, using other [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games#In the core series games|voice clips]] from [[Ikue Otani]].

===Distribution===
====Generation VII====
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of [[Pikachu Valley]] will give the player the [[Z-Crystal]] if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the [[original series]]. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|July 19 to 31, 2017}}
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=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being during the sixth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the animated series]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 3 to 15, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 2 to 14, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|September 26 to October 2, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|serial code|Korean|online|December 21, 2017 to February 28, 2018}}
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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the tenth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the ninth year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 17 to 29, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 16 to 28, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 3 to 9, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|serial code|Korean|online|December 21, 2017 to February 28, 2018}}
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=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 14th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 13th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 31 to June 12, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 30 to September 11, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 10 to 16, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|serial code|Korean|online|December 21, 2017 to February 28, 2018}}
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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being during the 17th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'']], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|June 14 to 26, 2017}}
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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 17 to 23, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|serial code|Korean|online|December 21, 2017 to February 28, 2018}}
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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 20th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 19th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|June 28 to July 17, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|September 27 to October 9, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|m|serial code|PAL|online|October 10 to 12, 2017}}
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=====Partner Cap=====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This special Pikachu is based on {{mov|Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu|20}} as he appeared in ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You]]''. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the [[Pokémon|franchise]] as a whole. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.

This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches [[Akala Island]]. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at [[Pikachu Valley]]. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and Secret ID of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent it from having a personality value that would make it Shiny, the game checks against the player's trainer data instead.

This Pikachu has a [[Appendix:Fan_terminology#TSV|TSV]] of 1009, and as long as the player has a TSV that is not 1009, this Pikachu has a chance of being Shiny. If the player's TSV matches the Pikachu and is also 1009, this Pikachu can never be obtained as Shiny for that player. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal Pikachu, (aside from playing the typical Shiny sparkle animation upon entering battle), as no Shiny model for Cap Pikachu are programmed into the game.

*The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
*The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was] given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
*The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was] available on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' in Taiwan.
*The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was] given away to players who attend ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
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{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|American and PAL|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Taiwanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
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====[[Generation VIII]]====
All Pikachu in a cap were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website] in honor of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'''s timeslot change to Fridays in Japan. All codes expired November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. These iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset, and can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

=====Original Cap=====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>. The serial code references the Japanese term often used for [[caught Pokémon]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, '''{{tt|ＧＥＴ|ゲット}}したポケモン''' ''Got Pokémon''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1627|wctitle=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
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=====Partner Cap=====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the password <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>. The code is a reference to the title of the [[M20|twentieth movie]] in both Japanese and English languages, ''I Choose You!''

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{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Hoenn Cap=====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', '''ポケットモンスター　アドバンスジェネレーション''' ''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1628|wctitle=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>|hide|October 2 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Sinnoh Cap=====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the password <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>. The code is a reference to {{m|Volt Tackle}}, a move Pikachu used throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1629|wctitle=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>|hide|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Unova Cap=====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', '''ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ''' ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1630|wctitle=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Unova Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>|hide|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Kalos Cap=====
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the password <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' in Japan — October 17, 2013.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1631|wctitle=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>|hide|October 17 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Alola Cap=====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the password <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>. The code is a reference to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as well as {{aniseries|PTS}}' [[Ultra Guardians]].

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1632|wctitle=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>|hide|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====World Cap=====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the password <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>. The code is a reference to {{aniseries|PTS}}'s timeslot, which had been changed to Fridays at 6:55pm as of October 9, 2020. This slot is often referred to as a "golden", or primetime, slot. "Kin" is the Japanese word for gold.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1634|wctitle=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-World Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>|hide|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Tretta===
[[File:Pikachu Z1 07.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu in a puck from the {{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}} expansion]]
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, Ash's Pikachu was featured in several {{g|Tretta}} pucks, based on its appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When the player used these pucks, Pikachu would appear in-game wearing Ash's Kalos hat. This Pikachu variant was featured in the following:

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|electric}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|electric}}
The same Pikachu also appeared as a summonable Pokémon in two pucks based on [[Ash's Greninja]]; [[Ash-Greninja (Z2-06)]] and [[Ash-Greninja (Ultimate Z Challenge)]].

===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|2=Should we include old stage data here, or relegate it to the dedicated pages?}}
In {{g|Shuffle}}, multiple Pikachu wearing Ash's hat are available.

* Original Cap Pikachu was gifted to all players from June 13 to 27, 2017.
* Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in [[Great Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 13 to 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11 to 18, 2017 (Alola).
* Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in [[High-Speed Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 20 to 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4 to 11, 2017 (Kalos).
* The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the {{DL|Daily Pokémon/Live service period|Great Daily (fifth release)}}, which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017.
* Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in a [[Commemorative Event]] from November 7 to 14, 2017.

As of the game's final content update in February 2018, all 6 Pikachu are available in [[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]] in the rotating schedule.

{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025O|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Original Cap
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Hoenn Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Unova Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Kalos Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Alola Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|}
{{-}}

{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{cute color light}}"
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
|-
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Original Cap|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Rock Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Hoenn Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Block Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Sinnoh Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Barrier Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Unova Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Cloud Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Kalos Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Shot Out|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Alola Cap|amelia=2}}
|}

=====Great Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 13 to 20, 2017|alt=Hoenn Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 27 to July 4, 2017|alt=Unova Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 11 to 18, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====High-Speed Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Time
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per 3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 20 to June 27, 2017|alt=Sinnoh Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 4 to 11, 2017|alt=Kalos Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="11" |
|}

=====Great Daily (Fifth release)=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|Wednesdays during event period|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|Thursdays during event period|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|Fridays during event period|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|Saturdays during event period|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|Sundays during event period|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

=====Commemorative Event=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|3,000|11|5%|5%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|November 7 to 14, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====[[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]]=====
All Pikachu in a cap appear in Pokémon Safari in week 17 of the automated schedule, beginning with version 1.5.7 (3DS) / 1.12.3 (mobile).
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025O|Pikachu|Electric|10%|5,899|11|5%|4%|5|alt=Original Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,688|7|4%|4%|5|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,400|10|4%|3%|5|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|10%|4,000|10|6%|4%|5|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,663|11|5%|3%|5|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

===Pokémon GO===
[[File:Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in Pokémon GO]]
Original Cap Pikachu, initially referred to in the game as '''Pikachu wearing Ash's hat''', appeared for a limited time during {{g|GO}}'s first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to {{LGPE}} and {{g|HOME}} (in extension—to {{g|Sword and Shield}}).

Original Cap Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1 to 2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility of it being {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}. Original Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 13, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/oct2020-events/?hl=en Pokémon GO October—Halloween, a fashion-themed event, and more! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026O.png|110px]]}}
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[[File:Pokémon GO World Cap Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon GO]]
On October 6, 2020, World Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus. Like the Original Cap Pikachu in this game, these Pikachu could be Shiny, male or female, and could evolve into Raichu. However, because these Pikachu were only found in wild encounters, Pichu wearing Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' were not included.

In an event based on ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' from November 6 to 12, 2020 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/ Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Wf.png|110px]]}}
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===Pokémon Ga-Olé===
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as the {{ga-ole|Promotional disks|Promotional disk}} [[Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set)]].

Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk [[Pikachu (Movie 2017)]]. This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.

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{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
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===Pokémon Mezastar===
Pikachu appears in {{g|Mezastar}} as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent in the form of World Cap Pikachu during the {{mezastar|Double Chain set 1|first Double Chain set}}.

====As an opponent====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
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====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
[[File:Masters025W.png|thumb|150px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon Masters EX]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in {{g|Masters EX}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash, and will temporarily assume the form of World Cap Pikachu during their [[sync move]], Best Buds {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|152|Ash|trainerlink=Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Ash|0025W|Pikachu|pokemonlink=Ash's Pikachu|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=World Cap|Electric|Ground|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
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==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|GS}}====
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly wore [[Ash's hat]] in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''.

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the [[title card]]s of the Battle Frontier arc from ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa Hanger]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', Pikachu retrieved Ash's hat after {{AP|Aipom}} stole it and ran off, causing it to briefly fall on Pikachu's head.

===={{aniseries|BW}}====
In ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'', Pikachu temporarily wore Ash's hat to protect himself from the [[Dream Mist]] spreading across [[Striaton City]].

In ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat to block out the sound waves produced by {{TRT}}'s machine.

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the Japanese opening [[Mad-Paced Getter]].

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Ash's hat was blown off of his head by power from the [[Pikashunium Z]]. Pikachu chased after the hat and picked it up, then wore it as he perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash intentionally puts his hat on Pikachu's head before starting to perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash again puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt to counter {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s {{m|Guardian of Alola}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Steven Stone}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Pikachu was still wearing Ash's hat from the previous episode while {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} stabilized the [[Galar particle]]s at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and recharged Ash and Leon's [[Dynamax Band]]s. Ash removed his hat from Pikachu's head in order to [[Gigantamax]] him.

In ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat for most of the episode after he was separated from Ash by Team Rocket.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Original Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Hoenn Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Sinnoh Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Unova Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Kalos Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Alola Cap
File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's World Cap
</gallery>

===''I Choose You!''===
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', set in an alternate timeline from the main series, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} momentarily wore {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s Partner Cap during the climax of the movie.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Partner Cap
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash hats Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Ash's hats in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt pose ICYR.png|thumb|left|100px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]'', {{adv|Sun}}, [[Kiawe]], and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to [[Pikachu Valley]], including the Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap, likely as a reference to Pikachu in a cap.

===Movie adaptations===
In [[ICYR1]], {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} briefly put on [[Ash's hat]] when he and {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|his Trainer}} performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
In ''[[JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2)]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly put on Ash's hat when he and {{Ash}} performed the [[Z-Move]] 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
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==In the TCG==
[[File:AshPikachuSMPromo108.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An "Ash's Pikachu" card, this one representing a Partner Cap Pikachu]]
Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats were distributed as promotional cards relating to the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. All of them are named '''Ash's Pikachu''', making them {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}, specifically {{DL|Owner's Pokémon (TCG)|Ash's Pokémon}}. Additionally, all of the attacks they have are either moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has used or have names that relate to the film in some manner.

The following is a list of these Ash's Pikachu cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

===Merchandise===
====Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack====
The '''Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ホウオウGX」''') was made available on July 1, 2017, in the buildup to the Japanese release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas. It comes packaged with a Jumbo print of Ho-Oh-GX, an Ash's Pikachu promotional card, and 3 packs each from the {{TCG|To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow}} and {{TCG|Darkness that Consumes Light}} expansions.

'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|86}} ({{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards|SM-P Promo}} 86)
* [[Ho-Oh-GX (SM-P Promo)|Ho-Oh-GX]] (SM-P Promo; {{TCG|Jumbo cards|Jumbo}})

'''Product image:'''
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|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack.jpg
|caption1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
}}

====''I Choose You!'' accessories====
To promote the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas, new card files and sleeves were made available to purchase from July 15, 2017.

'''Sleeves:''' Running concurrent with the Pikachu in a cap distributions, each of these sleeves feature Ash's Pikachu wearing one of {{Ash}}'s hats from different periods in his adventures. All have muted colors and are presented like postcards complete with mock franking marks. Each pack contains 64 sleeves, and all variants were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
:'''Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　オリジナル''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Original'')
:'''Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　ホウエン''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Hoenn'')
:'''Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　シンオウ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Sinnoh'')
:'''Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　イッシュ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Isshu'')
:'''Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　カロス''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Kalos'')
:'''Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　アローラ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Alola'')

'''Sleeve images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves
}}

====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' in movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=AshPikachuSMPromo108 BR.png
|caption1=Pikachu promotional card
}}

==Trivia==
* {{g|Masters EX}} is the only game where World Cap Pikachu can use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, as it is unable to perform the move in the [[core series]] game.
** {{aniseries|JN}} also shows World Cap Pikachu using the Z-Move, despite that it cannot legally use the move in [[Generation VIII]].
* In {{g|HOME}}, Cap Pikachu all take on a shared neutral pose based on its idle animation from the core series games, as opposed to other Pokémon with forms, which match their stock art if provided, or are made to match their base form if not.
<gallery>
HOME025.png|{{p|Pikachu}}'s HOME model
HOME025O.png|Original Cap Pikachu's HOME model
</gallery>

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Pikachu in a cap''
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|fr=Pikachu à Casquette
|de=Pikachu mit Kappe
|it=Pikachu con berretto
|ko={{tt|모자를 쓴 피카츄|Mojareul sseun Pikachu}} ''Pikachu wearing a cap''
|es=Pikachu con gorra
|zh_yue=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Daaijeuhk Mouhjí dīk Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
|zh_cmn=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 / 戴着帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Dàizhe Màozi de Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Original Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|RG}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|RG}}
|ja=オリジナルキャップ ''Original Cap''
|fr=Casquette Originale
|de=Original-Kappe
|it=Berretto Originale
|ko=오리지널캡 ''Original Cap''
|es=Gorra Original
|zh_yue=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chōchí Mouhjí|Beginning Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chūshǐ Màozi|Beginning Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Hoenn Cap''
{{langtable
|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|ja=ホウエンキャップ ''Hoenn Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Hoenn
|de=Hoenn-Kappe
|it=Berretto Hoenn
|ko=호연캡 ''Hoenn Cap''
|es=Gorra Hoenn
|zh_yue=豐緣帽子 ''{{tt|Fūngyùhn Mouhjí|Hoenn Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=豐緣帽子 / 丰缘帽子 ''{{tt|Fēngyuán Màozi|Hoenn Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Sinnoh Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ja=シンオウキャップ ''Sinnoh Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Sinnoh
|de=Sinnoh-Kappe
|it=Berretto Sinnoh
|ko=신오캡 ''Sinnoh Cap''
|es=Gorra Sinnoh
|zh_yue=神奧帽子 ''{{tt|Sàhn'ou Mouhjí|Sinnoh Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=神奧帽子 / 神奥帽子 ''{{tt|Shén'ào Màozi|Sinnoh Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Unova Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|BW}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|BW}}
|ja=イッシュキャップ ''Isshu Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Unys
|de=Einall-Kappe
|it=Berretto Unima
|ko=하나캡 ''Hana Cap''
|es=Gorra Teselia
|zh_yue=合眾帽子 ''{{tt|Hahpjung Mouhjí|Unova Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=合眾帽子 / 合众帽子 ''{{tt|Hézhòng Màozi|Unova Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Kalos Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|XY}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|XY}}
|ja=カロスキャップ ''Kalos Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Kalos
|de=Kalos-Kappe
|it=Berretto Kalos
|ko=칼로스캡 ''Kalos Cap''
|es=Gorra Kalos
|zh_yue=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kāatloksī Mouhjí|Kalos Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kǎluòsī Màozi|Kalos Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Alola Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|SM}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|SM}}
|ja=アローラキャップ ''Alola Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Alola
|de=Alola-Kappe
|it=Berretto Alola
|ko=알로라캡 ''Alola Cap''
|es=Gorra Alola
|zh_yue=阿羅拉帽子 ''{{tt|Alòhlāai Mouhjí|Alola Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=阿羅拉帽子 / 阿罗拉帽子 ''{{tt|Āluólā Màozi|Alola Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Partner Cap''
{{langtable
|color=F1912B|bordercolor=90BDDC
|ja={{tt|キミにきめたキャップ|Kimi ni Kimeta Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|fr=Casquette Partenaire
|de=Partnerkappe
|it=Berretto Compagni
|ko={{tt|너로정했다캡|Neoro Jeonghaetda Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|es=Gorra Compañero
|zh_yue=就決定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jauh Kyutdihng Sih Néih Líuh Mouhjí|Partner Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=就決定是你了帽子 / 就决定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jiù Juédìng Shì Nǐ Le Màozi|Partner Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''World Cap''
{{langtable
|color=D5598C
|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ja=ワールドキャップ ''World Cap''
|fr=Casquette Monde
|de=Weltreise-Kappe
|it=Berretto Giramondo
|ko=월드캡 ''World Cap''
|es=Gorra Trotamundos
|zh_yue=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Saigaai Mouhjí|World Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Shìjiè Màozi|World Cap}}''
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Ash's hat]]

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Pikachu in a cap

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{{redirect|Cap Pikachu|the character from {{aniseries|HZ}}|Captain Pikachu}}
{{move|Cap Pikachu}}
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
'''Pikachu in a cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap''), sometimes known as '''Cap Pikachu''' in fandom, are collective terms referring to the eight {{pkmn2|event}} male {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu variants|variants]] based on [[Ash's Pikachu]], wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] {{Ash}} has worn throughout his tenure as a protagonist of {{aniseries|PTS}}.

The name "Pikachu in a cap" comes from the item description of [[Pikashunium Z]] prior to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Terminology==
These forms are usually referred to as Pikachu wearing a cap or hat. In promotion or publishing, they are sometimes referred to "Ash's Pikachu". However, {{Ash}} is never mentioned in the game dialogue related to these forms, and is typically described as either Pikachu's "Trainer" or "Partner".

These forms have been referred to as "'''Pikachu in a cap'''" (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap'') and later "'''Pikachu wearing a cap'''" (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap'') in the description of [[Pikashunium Z]], as well as in dialogue in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.<ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu in a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in Generations {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}</ref><ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet, Violet]], {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}, and {{pkmn|HOME}}</ref><ref>''"Though I did see her smile beautifully at this one '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' once..."'' - a female Trial Guide in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}</ref><ref>''"She looks happy to have met the '''Pikachu wearing a cap'''!"'' - narration in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}</ref> "'''Pikachu wearing a cap'''" (Japanese: '''帽子をかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a hat'') has also appeared in the description of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.<ref>''"The user, '''Pikachu wearing a cap''', powers up a jolt of electricity [...]"'' - {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} in [[Generation VII]]</ref> [[Pokémon HOME]] refers to it as "'''Pikachu wearing a hat'''" (Japanese: '''帽子をかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a hat'') in a [[Challenge (HOME)|challenge]] description. In a guidebook, they are referred to as "'''Pikachu wearing various caps'''" or "'''cap-wearing Pikachu'''".<ref>''"'''Pikachu wearing various caps''' could be obtained [...]"''; ''"[...] unlock an exclusive Z-Move for your '''cap-wearing Pikachu'''!"'' - ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: The Official Alola Region Strategy Guide]]'', page 89</ref> The Pokédex entries for all forms in all games describe them as wearing the hat of its Trainer or partner.

On [[Pokémon.com]], several lists of old event distributions from 2017 onwards use names like "'''Pikachu (Kalos Cap)'''" and "'''Pikachu (Alola Cap)'''".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2017 2017 Pokémon Distributions]</ref> Exceptionally, the 2018 list uses "Hat" instead of "Cap" for several forms such as "'''Pikachu (Hoenn Hat)'''", and the Partner Cap form is known as "'''Ash's Pikachu'''" instead.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2018 2018 Pokémon Distributions] - Pokémon.com</ref> A Pokémon.com article about a 2020 event distribution for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] refers to them in the plural as forms of "'''Ash's Pikachu'''".<ref>''"[...] take a look at the Pokémon's Original Trainer—yep, these are Ash's Pikachu!"''; ''"Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of '''Ash's Pikachu'''"''; ''"Also, please note that '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot evolve. Likewise, '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot be fed Max Soup [...]"'' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220328/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ Get Ash’s Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Caps in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield] (archived) - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> "'''Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat'''" has been mentioned (including in the plural as multiple forms) in press releases relating to ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and related Pokémon cards.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Due-to-Popular-Demand-Pokemon-The-Movie-I-Choose-You-Gets-Two-Encore-S Press Release]</ref>

In the [[Trading Card Game]], the cards released relating to this set of event distributions all have the name "'''{{DL|Pikachu (TCG)|Ash's Pikachu}}'''". These cards work under the [[Owner's Pokémon]] ruleset, and are not specifically referring to the form that the card depicts. Multiple Japanese guides produced by [[OVERLAP]] for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} write the forms as '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu''. These descriptions are usually accompanied by an image of Original Cap as a default or example. The Japanese Daisuki Club page on [[form]]s has a section titled '''帽子をかぶった「サトシのピカチュウ」''' ''"Satoshi's Pikachu" Wearing a Hat''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/column/ Daisuki Club Pokémon Form Encyclopedia]</ref>

==In the core series games==
The first six variations of Pikachu in a cap were introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon animated series]]' twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, Partner Cap Pikachu, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and an eighth, World Cap Pikachu, debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. World Cap Pikachu was released at the tail end of a set of distributions to celebrate the animated series' [[JN040|timeslot move]] to Friday nights in Japan and the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] in October 2020.

Pikachu in a cap are not present in {{LGPE}}, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, or {{g|Legends: Z-A}} despite Pikachu being present in these games. They are, however, present in Pokémon Sword and Shield and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

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Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]. Additionally, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. In [[Generation VII]], Cap Pikachu cannot use {{m|Catastropika}}, even if they hold [[Pikanium Z]] and know {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but they have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. In [[Generation VIII]], Cap Pikachu cannot [[Gigantamax]], as they cannot be fed {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}.

===Distribution===
====Generation VII====
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of [[Pikachu Valley]] will give the player the [[Z-Crystal]] if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the [[original series]]. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being during the sixth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the animated series]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the tenth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the ninth year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 14th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 13th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being during the 17th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'']], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 20th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 19th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Partner Cap=====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This special Pikachu is based on {{mov|Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu|20}} as he appeared in ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You]]''. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the [[Pokémon|franchise]] as a whole. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.

This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches [[Akala Island]]. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at [[Pikachu Valley]]. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and Secret ID of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent it from having a personality value that would make it Shiny, the game checks against the player's trainer data instead.

This Pikachu has a [[Appendix:Fan_terminology#TSV|TSV]] of 1009, and as long as the player has a TSV that is not 1009, this Pikachu has a chance of being Shiny. If the player's TSV matches the Pikachu and is also 1009, this Pikachu can never be obtained as Shiny for that player. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal Pikachu, (aside from playing the typical Shiny sparkle animation upon entering battle), as no Shiny model for Cap Pikachu are programmed into the game.

*The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
*The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was] given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
*The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was] available on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' in Taiwan.
*The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was] given away to players who attend ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
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|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Japanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|American and PAL|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Taiwanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|usum|QR Code|Korean|QR Scanner|December 21, 2017 onwards}}
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|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Japanese region QR Code
| American and PAL region QR Code
| Taiwanese region QR Code
| Korean region QR Code
|}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
All Pikachu in a cap were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website] in honor of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'''s timeslot change to Fridays in Japan. All codes expired November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. These iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset, and can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

=====Original Cap=====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>. The serial code references the Japanese term often used for [[caught Pokémon]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, '''{{tt|ＧＥＴ|ゲット}}したポケモン''' ''Got Pokémon''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1627|wctitle=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Original Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Partner Cap=====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the password <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>. The code is a reference to the title of the [[M20|twentieth movie]] in both Japanese and English languages, ''I Choose You!''

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1633|wctitle=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Hoenn Cap=====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', '''ポケットモンスター　アドバンスジェネレーション''' ''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1628|wctitle=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>|hide|October 2 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the password <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>. The code is a reference to {{m|Volt Tackle}}, a move Pikachu used throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1629|wctitle=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>|hide|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Unova Cap=====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', '''ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ''' ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1630|wctitle=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Unova Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>|hide|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Kalos Cap=====
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the password <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' in Japan — October 17, 2013.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1631|wctitle=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>|hide|October 17 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Alola Cap=====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the password <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>. The code is a reference to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as well as {{aniseries|PTS}}' [[Ultra Guardians]].

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1632|wctitle=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>|hide|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====World Cap=====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the password <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>. The code is a reference to {{aniseries|PTS}}'s timeslot, which had been changed to Fridays at 6:55pm as of October 9, 2020. This slot is often referred to as a "golden", or primetime, slot. "Kin" is the Japanese word for gold.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1634|wctitle=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-World Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>|hide|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Tretta===
[[File:Pikachu Z1 07.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu in a puck from the {{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}} expansion]]
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, Ash's Pikachu was featured in several {{g|Tretta}} pucks, based on its appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When the player used these pucks, Pikachu would appear in-game wearing Ash's Kalos hat. This Pikachu variant was featured in the following:

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|electric}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|electric}}
The same Pikachu also appeared as a summonable Pokémon in two pucks based on [[Ash's Greninja]]; [[Ash-Greninja (Z2-06)]] and [[Ash-Greninja (Ultimate Z Challenge)]].

===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|2=Should we include old stage data here, or relegate it to the dedicated pages?}}
In {{g|Shuffle}}, multiple Pikachu wearing Ash's hat are available.

* Original Cap Pikachu was gifted to all players from June 13 to 27, 2017.
* Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in [[Great Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 13 to 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11 to 18, 2017 (Alola).
* Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in [[High-Speed Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 20 to 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4 to 11, 2017 (Kalos).
* The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the {{DL|Daily Pokémon/Live service period|Great Daily (fifth release)}}, which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017.
* Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in a [[Commemorative Event]] from November 7 to 14, 2017.

As of the game's final content update in February 2018, all 6 Pikachu are available in [[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]] in the rotating schedule.

{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025O|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Original Cap
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Hoenn Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Unova Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Kalos Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Alola Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|}
{{-}}

{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{cute color light}}"
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
|-
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Original Cap|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Rock Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Hoenn Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Block Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Sinnoh Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Barrier Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Unova Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Cloud Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Kalos Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Shot Out|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Alola Cap|amelia=2}}
|}

=====Great Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 13 to 20, 2017|alt=Hoenn Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 27 to July 4, 2017|alt=Unova Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 11 to 18, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====High-Speed Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Time
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per 3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 20 to June 27, 2017|alt=Sinnoh Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 4 to 11, 2017|alt=Kalos Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="11" |
|}

=====Great Daily (Fifth release)=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|Wednesdays during event period|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|Thursdays during event period|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|Fridays during event period|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|Saturdays during event period|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|Sundays during event period|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

=====Commemorative Event=====
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! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|3,000|11|5%|5%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|November 7 to 14, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====[[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]]=====
All Pikachu in a cap appear in Pokémon Safari in week 17 of the automated schedule, beginning with version 1.5.7 (3DS) / 1.12.3 (mobile).
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025O|Pikachu|Electric|10%|5,899|11|5%|4%|5|alt=Original Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,688|7|4%|4%|5|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,400|10|4%|3%|5|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|10%|4,000|10|6%|4%|5|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,663|11|5%|3%|5|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

===Pokémon GO===
[[File:Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in Pokémon GO]]
Original Cap Pikachu, initially referred to in the game as '''Pikachu wearing Ash's hat''', appeared for a limited time during {{g|GO}}'s first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to {{LGPE}} and {{g|HOME}} (in extension—to {{g|Sword and Shield}}).

Original Cap Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1 to 2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility of it being {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}. Original Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 13, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/oct2020-events/?hl=en Pokémon GO October—Halloween, a fashion-themed event, and more! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

{{Flexheader|class=c}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pichu<br>[[File:GO172O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}
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[[File:Pokémon GO World Cap Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon GO]]
On October 6, 2020, World Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus. Like the Original Cap Pikachu in this game, these Pikachu could be Shiny, male or female, and could evolve into Raichu. However, because these Pikachu were only found in wild encounters, Pichu wearing Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' were not included.

In an event based on ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' from November 6 to 12, 2020 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/ Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}

===Pokémon Ga-Olé===
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as the {{ga-ole|Promotional disks|Promotional disk}} [[Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set)]].

Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk [[Pikachu (Movie 2017)]]. This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.

{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Movie 2017}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Mezastar===
Pikachu appears in {{g|Mezastar}} as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent in the form of World Cap Pikachu during the {{mezastar|Double Chain set 1|first Double Chain set}}.

====As an opponent====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
[[File:Masters025W.png|thumb|150px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon Masters EX]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in {{g|Masters EX}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash, and will temporarily assume the form of World Cap Pikachu during their [[sync move]], Best Buds {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|152|Ash|trainerlink=Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Ash|0025W|Pikachu|pokemonlink=Ash's Pikachu|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=World Cap|Electric|Ground|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
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==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|GS}}====
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly wore [[Ash's hat]] in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''.

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the [[title card]]s of the Battle Frontier arc from ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa Hanger]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', Pikachu retrieved Ash's hat after {{AP|Aipom}} stole it and ran off, causing it to briefly fall on Pikachu's head.

===={{aniseries|BW}}====
In ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'', Pikachu temporarily wore Ash's hat to protect himself from the [[Dream Mist]] spreading across [[Striaton City]].

In ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat to block out the sound waves produced by {{TRT}}'s machine.

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the Japanese opening [[Mad-Paced Getter]].

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Ash's hat was blown off of his head by power from the [[Pikashunium Z]]. Pikachu chased after the hat and picked it up, then wore it as he perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash intentionally puts his hat on Pikachu's head before starting to perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash again puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt to counter {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s {{m|Guardian of Alola}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Steven Stone}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Pikachu was still wearing Ash's hat from the previous episode while {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} stabilized the [[Galar particle]]s at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and recharged Ash and Leon's [[Dynamax Band]]s. Ash removed his hat from Pikachu's head in order to [[Gigantamax]] him.

In ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat for most of the episode after he was separated from Ash by Team Rocket.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Original Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Hoenn Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Sinnoh Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Unova Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Kalos Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Alola Cap
File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's World Cap
</gallery>

===''I Choose You!''===
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', set in an alternate timeline from the main series, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} momentarily wore {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s Partner Cap during the climax of the movie.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Partner Cap
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash hats Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Ash's hats in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt pose ICYR.png|thumb|left|100px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]'', {{adv|Sun}}, [[Kiawe]], and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to [[Pikachu Valley]], including the Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap, likely as a reference to Pikachu in a cap.

===Movie adaptations===
In [[ICYR1]], {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} briefly put on [[Ash's hat]] when he and {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|his Trainer}} performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
In ''[[JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2)]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly put on Ash's hat when he and {{Ash}} performed the [[Z-Move]] 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:AshPikachuSMPromo108.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An "Ash's Pikachu" card, this one representing a Partner Cap Pikachu]]
Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats were distributed as promotional cards relating to the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. All of them are named '''Ash's Pikachu''', making them {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}, specifically {{DL|Owner's Pokémon (TCG)|Ash's Pokémon}}. Additionally, all of the attacks they have are either moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has used or have names that relate to the film in some manner.

The following is a list of these Ash's Pikachu cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

===Merchandise===
====Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack====
The '''Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ホウオウGX」''') was made available on July 1, 2017, in the buildup to the Japanese release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas. It comes packaged with a Jumbo print of Ho-Oh-GX, an Ash's Pikachu promotional card, and 3 packs each from the {{TCG|To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow}} and {{TCG|Darkness that Consumes Light}} expansions.

'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|86}} ({{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards|SM-P Promo}} 86)
* [[Ho-Oh-GX (SM-P Promo)|Ho-Oh-GX]] (SM-P Promo; {{TCG|Jumbo cards|Jumbo}})

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack.jpg
|caption1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
}}

====''I Choose You!'' accessories====
To promote the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas, new card files and sleeves were made available to purchase from July 15, 2017.

'''Sleeves:''' Running concurrent with the Pikachu in a cap distributions, each of these sleeves feature Ash's Pikachu wearing one of {{Ash}}'s hats from different periods in his adventures. All have muted colors and are presented like postcards complete with mock franking marks. Each pack contains 64 sleeves, and all variants were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
:'''Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　オリジナル''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Original'')
:'''Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　ホウエン''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Hoenn'')
:'''Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　シンオウ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Sinnoh'')
:'''Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　イッシュ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Isshu'')
:'''Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　カロス''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Kalos'')
:'''Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　アローラ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Alola'')

'''Sleeve images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves
}}

====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' in movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=AshPikachuSMPromo108 BR.png
|caption1=Pikachu promotional card
}}

==Trivia==
* {{g|Masters EX}} is the only game where World Cap Pikachu can use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, as it is unable to perform the move in the [[core series]] game.
** {{aniseries|JN}} also shows World Cap Pikachu using the Z-Move, despite that it cannot legally use the move in [[Generation VIII]].
* In {{g|HOME}}, Cap Pikachu all take on a shared neutral pose based on its idle animation from the core series games, as opposed to other Pokémon with forms, which match their stock art if provided, or are made to match their base form if not.
<gallery>
HOME025.png|{{p|Pikachu}}'s HOME model
HOME025O.png|Original Cap Pikachu's HOME model
</gallery>

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Pikachu in a cap''
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|fr=Pikachu à Casquette
|de=Pikachu mit Kappe
|it=Pikachu con berretto
|ko={{tt|모자를 쓴 피카츄|Mojareul sseun Pikachu}} ''Pikachu wearing a cap''
|es=Pikachu con gorra
|zh_yue=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Daaijeuhk Mouhjí dīk Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
|zh_cmn=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 / 戴着帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Dàizhe Màozi de Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Original Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|RG}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|RG}}
|ja=オリジナルキャップ ''Original Cap''
|fr=Casquette Originale
|de=Original-Kappe
|it=Berretto Originale
|ko=오리지널캡 ''Original Cap''
|es=Gorra Original
|zh_yue=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chōchí Mouhjí|Beginning Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chūshǐ Màozi|Beginning Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Hoenn Cap''
{{langtable
|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|ja=ホウエンキャップ ''Hoenn Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Hoenn
|de=Hoenn-Kappe
|it=Berretto Hoenn
|ko=호연캡 ''Hoenn Cap''
|es=Gorra Hoenn
|zh_yue=豐緣帽子 ''{{tt|Fūngyùhn Mouhjí|Hoenn Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=豐緣帽子 / 丰缘帽子 ''{{tt|Fēngyuán Màozi|Hoenn Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Sinnoh Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ja=シンオウキャップ ''Sinnoh Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Sinnoh
|de=Sinnoh-Kappe
|it=Berretto Sinnoh
|ko=신오캡 ''Sinnoh Cap''
|es=Gorra Sinnoh
|zh_yue=神奧帽子 ''{{tt|Sàhn'ou Mouhjí|Sinnoh Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=神奧帽子 / 神奥帽子 ''{{tt|Shén'ào Màozi|Sinnoh Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Unova Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|BW}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|BW}}
|ja=イッシュキャップ ''Isshu Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Unys
|de=Einall-Kappe
|it=Berretto Unima
|ko=하나캡 ''Hana Cap''
|es=Gorra Teselia
|zh_yue=合眾帽子 ''{{tt|Hahpjung Mouhjí|Unova Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=合眾帽子 / 合众帽子 ''{{tt|Hézhòng Màozi|Unova Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Kalos Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|XY}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|XY}}
|ja=カロスキャップ ''Kalos Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Kalos
|de=Kalos-Kappe
|it=Berretto Kalos
|ko=칼로스캡 ''Kalos Cap''
|es=Gorra Kalos
|zh_yue=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kāatloksī Mouhjí|Kalos Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kǎluòsī Màozi|Kalos Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Alola Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|SM}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|SM}}
|ja=アローラキャップ ''Alola Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Alola
|de=Alola-Kappe
|it=Berretto Alola
|ko=알로라캡 ''Alola Cap''
|es=Gorra Alola
|zh_yue=阿羅拉帽子 ''{{tt|Alòhlāai Mouhjí|Alola Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=阿羅拉帽子 / 阿罗拉帽子 ''{{tt|Āluólā Màozi|Alola Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Partner Cap''
{{langtable
|color=F1912B|bordercolor=90BDDC
|ja={{tt|キミにきめたキャップ|Kimi ni Kimeta Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|fr=Casquette Partenaire
|de=Partnerkappe
|it=Berretto Compagni
|ko={{tt|너로정했다캡|Neoro Jeonghaetda Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|es=Gorra Compañero
|zh_yue=就決定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jauh Kyutdihng Sih Néih Líuh Mouhjí|Partner Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=就決定是你了帽子 / 就决定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jiù Juédìng Shì Nǐ Le Màozi|Partner Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''World Cap''
{{langtable
|color=D5598C
|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ja=ワールドキャップ ''World Cap''
|fr=Casquette Monde
|de=Weltreise-Kappe
|it=Berretto Giramondo
|ko=월드캡 ''World Cap''
|es=Gorra Trotamundos
|zh_yue=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Saigaai Mouhjí|World Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Shìjiè Màozi|World Cap}}''
}}
</div>
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Ash's hat]]

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Form

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TrainerSplash: eh, they're named mechanics and part of or related to existing ones

{{samename|various Pokémon body shapes called forms in [[Generation IV]] and {{gen|V}}|List of Pokémon by shape}}
----
[[File:Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Vivillon.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Vivillon}} has 20 known patterns, each are considered a different form of the same species]]
Many {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have multiple '''forms''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|姿|すがた}}''' ''form'') or [[Variant Pokémon|variations]] that differ in appearance between individuals of the same species. These appearances are different from [[Evolution]], as a Pokémon's different forms are considered the same species. Two forms of the same species can differ vastly, including a difference in their [[type]], [[height]] and [[weight]], [[Ability]], [[base stats]], [[gender]], and so on.

Certain Pokémon are able to undergo a '''form change''' (Japanese '''フォルムチェンジ''' ''Forme change''), in which they change from one form to another when specific requirements or conditions are met.<ref>'''[[Jacq]]''': ''"There’s also a phenomenon called a form change, where a Pokémon’s appearance changes under certain conditions.''" ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}).</ref> Unlike Evolution<ref>'''[[Lillie]]''': "''It’s not actually evolving but undergoing a so-called “form change.”'' ({{g|Sun and Moon}})</ref> and [[Shiny Pokémon]],<ref>'''[[Jacq]]''': "''Form changes are different from Evolution in that the Pokémon can return to its original form. And unlike Shiny Pokémon, which can’t change their special coloration, the same individual Pokémon can go back and forth between its forms.''" ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})</ref> a Pokémon that undergoes a form change is able to return to its original form. Not all Pokémon with known forms are able to change between them, such as with most [[regional form]]s. Rarely, some Pokémon undergo a variation in appearance that is not caused by either form change or Evolution, as is the case with the Bloodmoon {{p|Ursaluna}}.<ref>"''The Pokémon is unique in that its altered appearance cannot be attributed to Evolution or form change.''" - [https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/bloodmoon_ursaluna/ Pokémon Scarlet and Violet official website].</ref>

==Terminology==
A difference in appearance of a Pokémon that is unattributed to Evolution is known as a '''form''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|姿|すがた}}''' ''form''). Some of these alternate appearances are instead named using the French word '''Forme''' (Japanese: '''フォルム''' ''Forme''). Most form names are formatted as proper nouns and end with either the word "Form" or "Forme".

The term "form change" is the process in which a species can alternate between one or more existing forms. This process has also been translated as "Forme change"<ref>"''Changing your hairstyle is like a '''Forme change''' for people!''" - {{g|X and Y}}</ref>, to "change forms",<ref>"''The nectar that lets Oricorio '''change forms''' is a bit different from one meadow to the next.''" - {{g|Sun and Moon}}</ref><ref>"''Some Pokémon can also '''change forms''', which can change how they look and their stats.''" - {{g|Sun and Moon}}</ref> and "Forme Change".<ref>"''This Zygarde has the Power Construct Ability, which allows Zygarde to '''Forme Change'''!''" - [[Reassembly Unit]], ({{g|Sun and Moon}})</ref>

==Types of forms and variations==
[[File:Mystri Stage artwork.png|thumb|right|200px|{{p|Unown}} has 28 unique forms resembling the Latin alphabet]]
===Form differences and other transformations===
{{main|List of Pokémon with form differences}}
Many of the major form variations are officially recognized by the [[Pokédex]].

The difference between two forms a species can take on vastly depends on the mechanism in which a Pokémon takes on the alternate appearance. Most of these differences typically fall under one of two patterns. Form change allows certain Pokémon to change between their different forms, such as with {{p|Castform}} or {{p|Oricorio}}, while other Pokémon have forms that are permanent and noninterchangeable, such as {{p|Unown}}. Form changes can be activated either by [[Ability]], an [[item]], current [[health]], [[level]], either by using a [[move]], the environment, or a combination of the listed. Not all form differences result in gameplay changes, such as with {{p|Flabébé}} and {{p|Xerneas}}, whose form differences are purely cosmetic.

Some Pokémon have alternate forms, states, stances, or other properties that are unrecognized by the Pokédex, but may still be described as different forms in [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex descriptions]] or game dialogue. These types of variations are often not described as forms mechanically and are usually seen as part of a Pokémon's animations for attacks or cinematics during gameplay. For example, {{p|Cyclizar}} is known to take on three different forms: Ride, Battle, and Basic form, with its posture changing based on activity.

====Shiny Pokémon====
[[File:Shiny Legendary Beasts.png|thumb|right|200px|The Shiny coloration of {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}]]
{{main|Shiny Pokémon}}
Making their appearance in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Shiny Pokémon provide a unique coloration from how a species or form may otherwise appear. With a rarity of approximately 1/4000 (1/8000 prior to [[Generation V]]), Shiny Pokémon can usually be obtained through the same methods as any standard color Pokémon. A Shiny Pokémon's differences are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay, and are typically sought out by collectors for their rarity. Most Shiny Pokémon appear with a shining glitter or confetti-like effect when first encountered, giving them their name. Shiny Pokémon are recognized as forms in the [[Pokédex]] starting in {{g|Black and White}}.

All species and forms have a unique Shiny coloration (among exceptions), but certain games may provide a [[List of unobtainable Shiny Pokémon|Shiny lock]] on certain species, making their Shiny appearance unobtainable through standard methods.

<gallery heights=100 class="c">
File:130Gyarados Dream.png|Gyarados
File:0130Gyarados-Shiny Dream.png|Shiny Gyarados
</gallery>

====Gender differences====
[[File:Partner Eevee gender differences.png|thumb|right|200px|{{p|Eevee}}'s tail indicates its [[gender]]]]
{{main|List of Pokémon with gender differences}}
Though the majority of Pokémon have no visual distinction between their [[gender]]s, there are some that do. Gender differences were introduced in [[Generation IV]], with multiple Pokémon from earlier generations having been updated to have these differences in addition to new Pokémon. Most gender differences have no in-game effect beyond the Pokémon's appearance; however, there are a number of exceptions, with {{p|Meowstic}}, {{p|Indeedee}}, and {{p|Oinkologne}} also differing in {{Abilities}} and the [[move]]s they can learn, while Indeedee, {{p|Basculegion}}, and Oinkologne differ in [[base stats]].

There are currently 102 species with gender differences.

====Fusion====
[[File:Necrozma diagram.png|thumb|right|200px|{{p|Necrozma}}'s process of fusion with {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}]]
{{main|Pokémon fusion}}
Originally introduced with {{B2W2}}, three groups of Pokémon are known to have the ability to fuse with another, those being {{p|Kyurem}}, {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{p|Calyrex}}. Pokémon fusion<ref>"''I happen to know quite a bit about '''Pokémon fusion''' myself...''" - [[Colress]] ({{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}})</ref> requires the base species, their host (the Pokémon who it is combining with), and an [[item]] to tie the two together. Fusion between Pokémon will allow the base Pokémon to gain the properties of its host, including type, Ability, and the usage of some moves.

Kyurem fuses with {{P|Reshiram}} and {{P|Zekrom}}, Necrozma fuses with {{P|Solgaleo}} and {{P|Lunala}} and Calyrex fuses with {{P|Glastrier}} and {{P|Spectrier}}. While Kyurem physically fuse with its hosts, Necrozma and Calyrex don't: Necrozma attatches its pieces to its hosts' bodies like an armor and Calyrex rides on its host like it was a steed.

Kyurem is the only one with a named method of fusion, '''Absofusion''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|吸収合体|きゅうしゅうがったい}}''' ''Absorb Union''), but all three species have been described as "fusing" with another. Necrozma's fusion is mechanically required for it to [[Ultra Burst]] into Ultra Necrozma.
<gallery heights=100 class="c">
File:0646Kyurem-Black.png|Black Kyurem
File:0646Kyurem-White.png|White Kyurem
File:0800Necrozma-Dusk Mane.png|Dusk Mane Necrozma
File:0800Necrozma-Dawn Wings.png|Dawn Wings Necrozma
File:0898Calyrex-Shadow Rider.png|Shadow Rider Calyrex
File:0898Calyrex-Ice Rider.png|Ice Rider Calyrex
</gallery>

=====Ultra Burst=====
{{main|Ultra Burst}}
Ultra Burst is a mechanic exclusive to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Necrozma}} in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. It can only be achieved if Necrozma has fused with either {{p|Solgaleo}} or {{p|Lunala}}. It is similar to [[Mega Evolution]], in which it requires Necrozma to hold an [[Ultranecrozium Z]] and must be activated prior to selecting a move. Necrozma raises its [[base stats]] by 74, and gains the {{type|Dragon}} over its previous [[Steel (type)|Steel]]- or {{type|Ghost}}s. Because of its access to a [[Z-Crystal]], Ultra Necrozma can use the {{m|Light That Burns the Sky}} [[Z-Move]]. Only one Pokémon can Ultra Burst per a battle.

====Mega Evolution====
[[File:Blaziken Mega Evolution.png|thumb|200px|A {{p|Blaziken}} Mega Evolving]]
{{main|Mega Evolution}}
{{g|X and Y}} introduced Mega Evolution, allowing certain Pokémon to achieve a more powerful form in battle. Mega Evolution may only be achieved if the Pokémon's {{pkmn|Trainer}} possesses a [[Key Stone]] and the Pokémon [[Held item|holds]] the [[Mega Stone]] corresponding to its species, and a Trainer can only Mega Evolve their Pokémon once per battle. In addition to altering the Pokémon's appearance, Mega Evolution changes its [[base stats]] and may also change its [[type]] and [[Ability]]. In the core series, Mega Evolution appears in all [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VII]] games, as well as {{g|Legends: Z-A}} and its [[DLC]] expansion [[Mega Dimension]].

Some Pokémon have multiple Mega Evolutions, which are differentiated by being called X and Y Mega Evolutions. Mega Dimension introduced a new variant of Mega Evolution known as Z Mega Evolution. Z Mega Evolutions have more speed than other Mega Evolutions with cost of more [[Mega Power]]. Like their counterparts, they also require a Mega Stone.

As an exception to the above, {{p|Rayquaza}} does not hold a Mega Stone, but instead, requires the [[move]] {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. Rayquaza holding a [[Z-Crystal]] will be prevented from Mega Evolving. There are currently 96 different Mega-Evolved forms including Z Mega Evolutions, of which there are 87 species able to Mega Evolve.

<gallery heights=100 class="c">
File:0448Lucario.png|Lucario
File:0448Lucario-Mega.png|Mega Lucario
File:0448Lucario-Mega Z.png|Mega Lucario Z
</gallery>

====Primal Reversion====
{{main|Primal Reversion}}
Starting in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} have the ability to revert to a primal state through usage of Natural Energy. Similar to [[Mega Evolution]], Primal Reversion causes a Pokémon's [[base stat]] total to increase by 100. They are given new {{Abilities}}, and Groudon earns a new [[type]]. Unlike Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion does not require a [[Key Stone]], and the Pokémon is able to transform at the start of battle by simply [[Held item|holding]] either a [[Red Orb|Red]] or [[Blue Orb]]. Multiple Pokémon can undergo Primal Reversion in battle. In the core series, Primal Reversion would reappear in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and their sister titles, {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, before returning in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s [[Mega Dimension]] [[DLC]].
<gallery heights=100 class="c">
File:0382Kyogre-Primal.png|Primal Kyogre
File:0383Groudon-Primal.png|Primal Groudon
</gallery>

====Regional form====
[[File:Pokédex Image Exeggutor SV Blueberry.png|thumb|rright|200px|{{p|Exeggutor}} and {{rf|Alolan}} Exeggutor in the [[Blueberry Academy|Blueberry]] [[Pokédex]]]]
{{main|Regional form}}
Introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, regional forms, formerly known as regional variants, are Pokémon that have adapted specifically to the environment of the [[region]] they reside in and thus differ in appearance from their previously [[Pokémon discovery|discovered]] counterparts. They may also differ in other attributes, such as [[type]], [[move]]s, [[Ability]], or [[base stats]]. There are four known classifications of regional forms: the [[Alolan form]]s found in [[Alola]], the [[Galarian form]]s found in [[Galar]], the [[Hisuian form]]s found in [[Hisui]], and the [[Paldean form]]s found in [[Paldea]]. There are currently 54 Pokémon that have regional forms, and 57 regional forms currently exist in total (55 and 58, respectively, if White-Striped {{p|Basculin}} is counted as a regional form).

Similarly, a set of Pokémon who behave ecologically alike to another may be mistaken for a regional form, but they are in fact considered [[convergent species|entirely different species]], such as the case with {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Wiglett}}.

<gallery heights=100 class="c">
File:0026Raichu-Alola.png|Alolan {{p|Raichu}}
File:0052Meowth-Galar.png|Galarian {{p|Meowth}}
File:0058Growlithe-Hisui.png|Hisuian {{p|Growlithe}}
File:0194Wooper-Paldea.png|Paldean {{p|Wooper}}
</gallery>

====Dynamax form====
[[File:Sword Shield Max Raid Battle artwork.png|thumb|left|150px|A Dynamaxed {{p|Pangoro}} found in a [[Max Raid Battle]]. Artwork by [[James Turner]]]]
{{main|Dynamax}}
Introduced in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the Dynamax phenomenon is a particular transformation that causes a Pokémon to grow to extreme sizes for three turns. These Dynamax forms<ref>'''[[Mustard]]''': "''and when they drink the soup, their '''Dynamax form''' will change into a Gigantamax form!''" ({{g|Sword and Shield}})</ref> will increase a Pokémon's [[HP]] and change all their [[move]]s to [[Max Move]]s. Additionally, they ignore certain properties of other moves, such as those affecting [[weight]], due to their tremendous size. In the [[core series]], this phenomenon is stated to be found only within specific locations in the [[Galar]] [[region]]. Dynamax is not recognized by the [[Pokédex]] in the core series, despite being described as a form.
[[File:Gigantamax Charizard index sheet.jpg|180px|thumb|right|A Gigantamax {{p|Charizard}}]]

In [[Pokémon GO]], Pokémon who are able to {{GO|Dynamax}} are considered a separate form than those of the same species and appearance, whereas in other titles, any Pokémon are able Dynamax.

=====Gigantamax form=====
{{main|Gigantamax}}
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Gigantamax was introduced. It is a special type of Dynamax that causes the Pokémon's appearance to change beyond a simple increase in size. Only certain species of Pokémon can Gigantamax, and even among Pokémon with Gigantamax forms, only those possessing a trait known as the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} may Gigantamax. Gigantamaxing has many of the same effects as regular Dynamaxing; however, when a Pokémon Gigantamaxes, its attacking moves of a certain [[type]] are replaced with that Pokémon's exclusive [[G-Max Move]], rather than regular [[Max Move]]s.

With the exception of {{p|Melmetal}}, a species with a Gigantamax form may eat [[Max Soup]] in order to gain the ability to Gigantamax or revert into being able to Dynamax instead. There are 32 known Gigantamax forms, and 32 different species that are able to Gigantamax.

=====Eternamax=====
{{main|Eternamax}}
{{p|Eternatus}} can transform into [[Eternamax]] Eternatus, allowing it to use Max Moves in the [[Max Raid Battle|battle]] against it. However it's never described as being a Dynamax or Gigantamax form in the [[core series]]. Eternamax Eternatus is exclusive to the battle against it at the [[Tower summit]] and can only be "used" during the animation for {{m|Eternabeam}}. Like Dynamax and Gigantamax, Eternatus grows to a massive size, nearly five times its originally length. While unusable in most circumstances, Eternamax Eternatus is described as a form in the Pokédex.

Unlike other raid battles, Eternamax Eternatus will only ever use Max Moves, won't guard itself, and the use of {{m|Behemoth Blade}} and {{m|Behemoth Bash}} do not receive an attack bonus against it.

====Terastallized state====
[[File:Terastal Pikachu artwork.png|180px|thumb|right|A {{t|Flying}} Tera Type {{p|Pikachu}}]]
{{main|Terastal phenomenon}}
The Terastal phenomenon was introduced in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. While Terastallized, a Pokémon takes on a crystallized appearance, allowing them to change into a special [[type]] known as a Tera Type. This appearance is accompanied by a giant gem known as a Tera Jewel that rests on the Pokémon's head signifying the newly received type. While in a Terastallized state, the Pokémon's moves gain multiple usage properties, such as an increase in STAB. The {{t|Stellar}} type is a type exclusive to Terastallized Pokémon, encompassing the power of all types.

Two species have {{DL|Terastal phenomenon|unique Terastallized states}}, {{p|Ogerpon}} and {{p|Terapagos}}. This prevents them from changing their Tera Type by using [[Tera Shard]]s. Terapagos' Terastallized state, its Stellar Form, is recognized by the [[Pokédex]], unlike other forms of Terastallization.

<gallery heights=100 class="c">
File:1017Ogerpon-Teal Terastal Dream.png|Terastallized {{p|Ogerpon}}<br>(Teal Mask)
File:1017Ogerpon-Wellspring Terastal Dream.png|Terastallized {{p|Ogerpon}} (Wellspring Mask)
File:1017Ogerpon-Hearthflame Terastal Dream.png|Terastallized {{p|Ogerpon}} (Hearthflame Mask)
File:1017Ogerpon-Cornerstone Terastal Dream.png|Terastallized {{p|Ogerpon}} (Cornerstone Mask)
File:1024Terapagos-Stellar Dream.png|Terastallized {{p|Terapagos}} (Stellar Form)
</gallery>

====Unique individuals====
Some Pokémon have a unique appearance unattributed to any sort of Evolution or form change (with exception of [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]], whose base form is visually identical to that of ordinary {{p|Greninja}}). These appearances are registered as forms in the [[Pokédex]], however they are represented by only a single member of their species, making them stand-out from not only their own species, but other form types. Because of their unique appearances, these forms are unable to pass down through [[breeding]]. Many of these unique individuals go beyond aesthetic differences, having unique [[move]]s, [[height]] and [[weight]], {{Abilities}}, [[base stat]]s, or [[Z-Move]]s. Cosplay Pikachu and Greninja with {{a|Battle Bond}} can perform a form change, while Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}} can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

The [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] cannot be [[transfer]]red or [[trade]]d, and the Cosplay Pikachu is unable to be transferred. Additionally, Greninja with Battle Bond are incapable of transforming into Ash-Greninja as of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

<gallery heights=100 class="c">
File:0025Pikachu-Cosplay.png|[[Cosplay Pikachu]]
File:0025Pikachu-Original Cap.png|[[Pikachu in a cap]]
File:SSBU Spiky Pichu.png|[[Spiky-Eared Pichu|Spiky-Eared]] {{p|Pichu}}
File:0658Greninja-Ash.png|{{p|Greninja|Ash-Greninja}}
File:0670Floette-Eternal.png|{{p|Floette|Eternal Flower Floette}}
File:0893Zarude-Dada.png|[[Dada]] {{p|Zarude}}
File:0901Ursaluna-Bloodmoon.png|{{p|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon Ursaluna}}
</Gallery>

===Other variations===
[[File:Spinda anime.png|200px|thumb|right|Different variations of {{p|Spinda}}]]
{{main|Variant Pokémon}}
Some Pokémon have other variations that may not be recognized by the Pokédex as distinct forms, such as [[Shadow Pokémon]], [[Pokémon fusion]]s, [[giant Pokémon]], [[Cloning|cloned Pokémon]], [[mirage Pokémon]], and [[toy Pokémon]], as well as several other unique variations affecting individuals or groups of Pokémon.

{{p|Spinda}} is a Pokémon known for each member of the species possessing a unique pattern of spots. It is an example of the variation a Pokémon can even within its own species. In [[Generation VII]] exclusively, Spinda's Pokédex may display male and female variants in the model viewer and portraits, similar to Pokémon with gender differences.

Among others, some Pokémon are seen with [[List_of_Pokémon_with_form_differences#Unidentified_properties|Unknown appearances]], that are not recognized in the Pokédex but are tied to their biology in different ways. {{p|Zygarde}} is also a species made up of smaller life forms known as [[Zygarde Cell]]s and [[Zygarde Core]]s, that control its Forme Change.

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==In other languages==
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Form''
{{langtable|color={{Pokémon color light}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color}}
|zh_yue=樣子 ''{{tt|Yeuhngjí|Form}}''
|zh_cmn=樣子 / 样子 ''{{tt|Yàngzi|Form}}''
|fi=Muoto
|fr=Forme
|de=Form
|id=Bentuk<br>Wujud
|it=Forma
|ko=모습 ''{{tt|Moseup|Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk
|pl=Forma
|pt_br=Forma
|es=Forma
|th=ร่าง ''Rang''
|tr=Form
|vi=Dạng
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Forme''
{{langtable|color={{Pokémon color light}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color}}
|zh_yue=形態 ''{{tt|Yìhngtaai|Form}}''
|zh_cmn=形態 / 形态 ''{{tt|Xíngtài|Form}}''
|fi=Muoto
|fr=Forme
|de=Form
|id=Bentuk
|it=Forma
|ko=폼 ''Form''
|ms=Bentuk
|pl=Forma
|pt_br=Forma
|es=Forma
|th=ฟอร์ม ''Form''
|tr=Form
|vi=Hình dáng<br>Hình thái
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Form change/Forme change''
{{langtable|color={{Pokémon color light}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color}}
|zh_yue=形態變化 ''{{tt|Yìhngtaai binfa|Form change}}''
|zh_cmn=形態變化 / 形态变化 ''{{tt|Xíngtài biànhuà|Form change}}''
|fr=Changer de forme
|de=Formwechsel
|it=Cambiare forma
|ko=폼체인지 ''Form change''
|es=Cambiar de forma
}}</div>

==References==
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==Related articles==
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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-12T20:16:23Z

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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-12T07:03:59Z

TrainerSplash: /* I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". */ fixing some weird unintentional italics on my message

Talk:Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-12T07:01:45Z

TrainerSplash: /* I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". */ Reply

Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-11T21:32:11Z

TrainerSplash:

{{redirect|Cap Pikachu|the character from {{aniseries|HZ}}|Captain Pikachu}}
{{Unknown name}}
{{move|Ash's Pikachu (form)}}
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
'''Pikachu in a cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap''), sometimes known as '''Cap Pikachu''' in fandom, are collective terms referring to the eight {{pkmn2|event}} male {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu variants|variants]] based on [[Ash's Pikachu]], wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] {{Ash}} has worn throughout his tenure as a protagonist of {{aniseries|PTS}}.

The name "Pikachu in a cap" comes from the item description of [[Pikashunium Z]] prior to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Terminology==
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These forms have been described in various ways, both as a group and individually. The piece of clothing itself has also been described as both a hat and a cap.

The page for old event distributions on [[Pokémon.com]] for the original 2018 event refers to some of these Pikachu forms as wearing a '''Hat''' instead of a '''Cap'''. For instance, it uses '''Pikachu (Hoenn Hat)''' and '''Pikachu (Kalos Hat)'''. The ones for the Sword and Shield event are instead labelled '''Pikachu (Hoenn Cap)''' and '''Pikachu (Kalos Cap)'''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions Past Pokémon Distributions], Pokémon.com</ref>

In all in-game contexts, {{Ash}} is never mentioned in person, and is typically described as either Pikachu's "Trainer" or "Partner". In promotion or publishing it may be called "Ash's Pikachu".

;Wearing a hat or cap
*The in-game item description of [[Pikashunium Z]] (including in games where this item is unobtainable) refers to this as "'''Pikachu in a cap'''" in Generations {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}, or as "'''Pikachu wearing a cap'''" in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet, Violet]], and {{pkmn|HOME}}. The description of the [[Z-Move]] the Pikashunium Z allows access to, {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, says that the move is used by "'''Pikachu wearing a cap'''".
*Multiple press releases relating to ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' describe the cards and the Pokémon as "'''Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat'''".<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Due-to-Popular-Demand-Pokemon-The-Movie-I-Choose-You-Gets-Two-Encore-S Press Release]</ref> This has also been used to describe them collectively, as in the phrase, "...six versions of '''Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat''', as seen throughout Pokémon animation, will be available for distribution...".<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release]</ref>
*[[Pokémon HOME]] refers to it as '''Pikachu wearing a hat''' in order to get a sticker based on {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
*The Pokédex entry for all forms in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Ultra Sun say that "'''It wears the hat of its Trainer'''".
* The Japanese Daisuki Club page on [[form]]s has a section titled '''帽子をかぶった「サトシのピカチュウ」''' ''"Satoshi's Pikachu" Wearing a Hat''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/column/ Daisuki Club Pokémon Form Encyclopedia]</ref>

;As Ash's Pikachu
*The page for old event distributions on [[Pokémon.com]] calls a Partner Cap Pikachu "'''Ash's Pikachu'''".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions Past Pokémon Distributions], Pokémon.com</ref>
*The Pokémon.com article for a later distribution for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] calls them "'''Ash's Pikachu'''".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield Pokémon.com]</ref> It also uses "Ash's Pikachu" to refer to all forms, as in "Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of '''Ash's Pikachu'''" and "Also, please note that '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot evolve. Likewise, '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot be fed Max Soup..."<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield Pokémon.com]</ref>
*Multiple Japanese guides produced by [[Overlap]] for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} write the forms as '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu''. These descriptions are usually accompanied by an image of Original Cap as a default or example.
*In the [[Trading Card Game]], the cards released relating to this set of event distributions all have the name "'''[[Pikachu_(TCG)#Ash's_Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu]]'''". These cards work under the [[Owner's Pokémon]] ruleset, and are not specifically referring to the form that the card depicts.

==In the core series games==
The first six variations of Pikachu in a cap were introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon animated series]]' twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, Partner Cap Pikachu, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and an eighth, World Cap Pikachu, debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. World Cap Pikachu was released at the tail end of a set of distributions to celebrate the animated series' [[JN040|timeslot move]] to Friday nights in Japan and the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] in October 2020.

Pikachu in a cap are not present in {{LGPE}}, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, or {{g|Legends: Z-A}} despite Pikachu being present in these games. They are, however, present in Pokémon Sword and Shield and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Unova}}|extra-style=color:white|{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Unova Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}|extra-style=color:white|{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Alola}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Alola Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemelight|Alola}}|{{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Galar}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-World Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexfooter}}

Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]. Additionally, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. In [[Generation VII]], Cap Pikachu cannot use {{m|Catastropika}}, even if they hold [[Pikanium Z]] and know {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but they have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. In [[Generation VIII]], Cap Pikachu cannot [[Gigantamax]], as they cannot be fed {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}.

===Distribution===
====Generation VII====
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of [[Pikachu Valley]] will give the player the [[Z-Crystal]] if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the [[original series]]. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being during the sixth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the animated series]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 3 to 15, 2017}}
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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the tenth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the ninth year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 17 to 29, 2017}}
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=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 14th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 13th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being during the 17th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'']], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|June 14 to 26, 2017}}
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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 20th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 19th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Partner Cap=====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This special Pikachu is based on {{mov|Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu|20}} as he appeared in ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You]]''. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the [[Pokémon|franchise]] as a whole. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.

This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches [[Akala Island]]. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at [[Pikachu Valley]]. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and Secret ID of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent it from having a personality value that would make it Shiny, the game checks against the player's trainer data instead.

This Pikachu has a [[Appendix:Fan_terminology#TSV|TSV]] of 1009, and as long as the player has a TSV that is not 1009, this Pikachu has a chance of being Shiny. If the player's TSV matches the Pikachu and is also 1009, this Pikachu can never be obtained as Shiny for that player. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal Pikachu, (aside from playing the typical Shiny sparkle animation upon entering battle), as no Shiny model for Cap Pikachu are programmed into the game.

*The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
*The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was] given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
*The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was] available on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' in Taiwan.
*The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was] given away to players who attend ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
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|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Japanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|American and PAL|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Taiwanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|usum|QR Code|Korean|QR Scanner|December 21, 2017 onwards}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code NA PAL.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code TW.png]]
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|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Japanese region QR Code
| American and PAL region QR Code
| Taiwanese region QR Code
| Korean region QR Code
|}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
All Pikachu in a cap were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website] in honor of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'''s timeslot change to Fridays in Japan. All codes expired November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. These iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset, and can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

=====Original Cap=====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>. The serial code references the Japanese term often used for [[caught Pokémon]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, '''{{tt|ＧＥＴ|ゲット}}したポケモン''' ''Got Pokémon''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1627|wctitle=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Original Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Partner Cap=====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the password <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>. The code is a reference to the title of the [[M20|twentieth movie]] in both Japanese and English languages, ''I Choose You!''

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1633|wctitle=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Hoenn Cap=====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', '''ポケットモンスター　アドバンスジェネレーション''' ''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1628|wctitle=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>|hide|October 2 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the password <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>. The code is a reference to {{m|Volt Tackle}}, a move Pikachu used throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1629|wctitle=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>|hide|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Unova Cap=====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', '''ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ''' ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1630|wctitle=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Unova Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>|hide|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Kalos Cap=====
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the password <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' in Japan — October 17, 2013.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1631|wctitle=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>|hide|October 17 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Alola Cap=====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the password <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>. The code is a reference to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as well as {{aniseries|PTS}}' [[Ultra Guardians]].

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1632|wctitle=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>|hide|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====World Cap=====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the password <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>. The code is a reference to {{aniseries|PTS}}'s timeslot, which had been changed to Fridays at 6:55pm as of October 9, 2020. This slot is often referred to as a "golden", or primetime, slot. "Kin" is the Japanese word for gold.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1634|wctitle=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-World Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>|hide|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Tretta===
[[File:Pikachu Z1 07.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu in a puck from the {{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}} expansion]]
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, Ash's Pikachu was featured in several {{g|Tretta}} pucks, based on its appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When the player used these pucks, Pikachu would appear in-game wearing Ash's Kalos hat. This Pikachu variant was featured in the following:

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|electric}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|electric}}
The same Pikachu also appeared as a summonable Pokémon in two pucks based on [[Ash's Greninja]]; [[Ash-Greninja (Z2-06)]] and [[Ash-Greninja (Ultimate Z Challenge)]].

===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|2=Should we include old stage data here, or relegate it to the dedicated pages?}}
In {{g|Shuffle}}, multiple Pikachu wearing Ash's hat are available.

* Original Cap Pikachu was gifted to all players from June 13 to 27, 2017.
* Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in [[Great Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 13 to 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11 to 18, 2017 (Alola).
* Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in [[High-Speed Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 20 to 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4 to 11, 2017 (Kalos).
* The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the {{DL|Daily Pokémon/Live service period|Great Daily (fifth release)}}, which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017.
* Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in a [[Commemorative Event]] from November 7 to 14, 2017.

As of the game's final content update in February 2018, all 6 Pikachu are available in [[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]] in the rotating schedule.

{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025O|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Original Cap
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Hoenn Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Unova Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Kalos Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Alola Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|}
{{-}}

{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{cute color light}}"
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
|-
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Original Cap|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Rock Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Hoenn Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Block Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Sinnoh Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Barrier Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Unova Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Cloud Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Kalos Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Shot Out|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Alola Cap|amelia=2}}
|}

=====Great Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 13 to 20, 2017|alt=Hoenn Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 27 to July 4, 2017|alt=Unova Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 11 to 18, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====High-Speed Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Time
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per 3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 20 to June 27, 2017|alt=Sinnoh Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 4 to 11, 2017|alt=Kalos Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="11" |
|}

=====Great Daily (Fifth release)=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|Wednesdays during event period|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|Thursdays during event period|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|Fridays during event period|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|Saturdays during event period|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|Sundays during event period|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

=====Commemorative Event=====
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! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|3,000|11|5%|5%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|November 7 to 14, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====[[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]]=====
All Pikachu in a cap appear in Pokémon Safari in week 17 of the automated schedule, beginning with version 1.5.7 (3DS) / 1.12.3 (mobile).
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025O|Pikachu|Electric|10%|5,899|11|5%|4%|5|alt=Original Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,688|7|4%|4%|5|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,400|10|4%|3%|5|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|10%|4,000|10|6%|4%|5|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,663|11|5%|3%|5|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

===Pokémon GO===
[[File:Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in Pokémon GO]]
Original Cap Pikachu, initially referred to in the game as '''Pikachu wearing Ash's hat''', appeared for a limited time during {{g|GO}}'s first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to {{LGPE}} and {{g|HOME}} (in extension—to {{g|Sword and Shield}}).

Original Cap Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1 to 2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility of it being {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}. Original Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 13, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/oct2020-events/?hl=en Pokémon GO October—Halloween, a fashion-themed event, and more! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

{{Flexheader|class=c}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pichu<br>[[File:GO172O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}
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[[File:Pokémon GO World Cap Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon GO]]
On October 6, 2020, World Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus. Like the Original Cap Pikachu in this game, these Pikachu could be Shiny, male or female, and could evolve into Raichu. However, because these Pikachu were only found in wild encounters, Pichu wearing Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' were not included.

In an event based on ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' from November 6 to 12, 2020 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/ Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}

===Pokémon Ga-Olé===
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as the {{ga-ole|Promotional disks|Promotional disk}} [[Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set)]].

Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk [[Pikachu (Movie 2017)]]. This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.

{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Movie 2017}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Mezastar===
Pikachu appears in {{g|Mezastar}} as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent in the form of World Cap Pikachu during the {{mezastar|Double Chain set 1|first Double Chain set}}.

====As an opponent====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
[[File:Masters025W.png|thumb|150px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon Masters EX]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in {{g|Masters EX}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash, and will temporarily assume the form of World Cap Pikachu during their [[sync move]], Best Buds {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|152|Ash|trainerlink=Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Ash|0025W|Pikachu|pokemonlink=Ash's Pikachu|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=World Cap|Electric|Ground|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
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==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|GS}}====
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly wore [[Ash's hat]] in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''.

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the [[title card]]s of the Battle Frontier arc from ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa Hanger]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', Pikachu retrieved Ash's hat after {{AP|Aipom}} stole it and ran off, causing it to briefly fall on Pikachu's head.

===={{aniseries|BW}}====
In ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'', Pikachu temporarily wore Ash's hat to protect himself from the [[Dream Mist]] spreading across [[Striaton City]].

In ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat to block out the sound waves produced by {{TRT}}'s machine.

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the Japanese opening [[Mad-Paced Getter]].

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Ash's hat was blown off of his head by power from the [[Pikashunium Z]]. Pikachu chased after the hat and picked it up, then wore it as he perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash intentionally puts his hat on Pikachu's head before starting to perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash again puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt to counter {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s {{m|Guardian of Alola}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Steven Stone}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Pikachu was still wearing Ash's hat from the previous episode while {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} stabilized the [[Galar particle]]s at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and recharged Ash and Leon's [[Dynamax Band]]s. Ash removed his hat from Pikachu's head in order to [[Gigantamax]] him.

In ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat for most of the episode after he was separated from Ash by Team Rocket.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Original Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Hoenn Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Sinnoh Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Unova Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Kalos Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Alola Cap
File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's World Cap
</gallery>

===''I Choose You!''===
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', set in an alternate timeline from the main series, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} momentarily wore {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s Partner Cap during the climax of the movie.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Partner Cap
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash hats Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Ash's hats in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt pose ICYR.png|thumb|left|100px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]'', {{adv|Sun}}, [[Kiawe]], and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to [[Pikachu Valley]], including the Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap, likely as a reference to Pikachu in a cap.

===Movie adaptations===
In [[ICYR1]], {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} briefly put on [[Ash's hat]] when he and {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|his Trainer}} performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
In ''[[JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2)]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly put on Ash's hat when he and {{Ash}} performed the [[Z-Move]] 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:AshPikachuSMPromo108.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An "Ash's Pikachu" card, this one representing a Partner Cap Pikachu]]
Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats were distributed as promotional cards relating to the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. All of them are named '''Ash's Pikachu''', making them {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}, specifically {{DL|Owner's Pokémon (TCG)|Ash's Pokémon}}. Additionally, all of the attacks they have are either moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has used or have names that relate to the film in some manner.

The following is a list of these Ash's Pikachu cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

===Merchandise===
====Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack====
The '''Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ホウオウGX」''') was made available on July 1, 2017, in the buildup to the Japanese release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas. It comes packaged with a Jumbo print of Ho-Oh-GX, an Ash's Pikachu promotional card, and 3 packs each from the {{TCG|To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow}} and {{TCG|Darkness that Consumes Light}} expansions.

'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|86}} ({{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards|SM-P Promo}} 86)
* [[Ho-Oh-GX (SM-P Promo)|Ho-Oh-GX]] (SM-P Promo; {{TCG|Jumbo cards|Jumbo}})

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack.jpg
|caption1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
}}

====''I Choose You!'' accessories====
To promote the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas, new card files and sleeves were made available to purchase from July 15, 2017.

'''Sleeves:''' Running concurrent with the Pikachu in a cap distributions, each of these sleeves feature Ash's Pikachu wearing one of {{Ash}}'s hats from different periods in his adventures. All have muted colors and are presented like postcards complete with mock franking marks. Each pack contains 64 sleeves, and all variants were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
:'''Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　オリジナル''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Original'')
:'''Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　ホウエン''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Hoenn'')
:'''Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　シンオウ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Sinnoh'')
:'''Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　イッシュ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Isshu'')
:'''Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　カロス''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Kalos'')
:'''Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　アローラ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Alola'')

'''Sleeve images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves
}}

====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' in movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=AshPikachuSMPromo108 BR.png
|caption1=Pikachu promotional card
}}

==Trivia==
* {{g|Masters EX}} is the only game where World Cap Pikachu can use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, as it is unable to perform the move in the [[core series]] game.
** {{aniseries|JN}} also shows World Cap Pikachu using the Z-Move, despite that it cannot legally use the move in [[Generation VIII]].
* In {{g|HOME}}, Cap Pikachu all take on a shared neutral pose based on its idle animation from the core series games, as opposed to other Pokémon with forms, which match their stock art if provided, or are made to match their base form if not.
<gallery>
HOME025.png|{{p|Pikachu}}'s HOME model
HOME025O.png|Original Cap Pikachu's HOME model
</gallery>

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Pikachu in a cap''
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|fr=Pikachu à Casquette
|de=Pikachu mit Kappe
|it=Pikachu con berretto
|ko={{tt|모자를 쓴 피카츄|Mojareul sseun Pikachu}} ''Pikachu wearing a cap''
|es=Pikachu con gorra
|zh_yue=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Daaijeuhk Mouhjí dīk Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
|zh_cmn=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 / 戴着帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Dàizhe Màozi de Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Original Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|RG}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|RG}}
|ja=オリジナルキャップ ''Original Cap''
|fr=Casquette Originale
|de=Original-Kappe
|it=Berretto Originale
|ko=오리지널캡 ''Original Cap''
|es=Gorra Original
|zh_yue=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chōchí Mouhjí|Beginning Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chūshǐ Màozi|Beginning Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Hoenn Cap''
{{langtable
|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|ja=ホウエンキャップ ''Hoenn Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Hoenn
|de=Hoenn-Kappe
|it=Berretto Hoenn
|ko=호연캡 ''Hoenn Cap''
|es=Gorra Hoenn
|zh_yue=豐緣帽子 ''{{tt|Fūngyùhn Mouhjí|Hoenn Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=豐緣帽子 / 丰缘帽子 ''{{tt|Fēngyuán Màozi|Hoenn Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Sinnoh Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ja=シンオウキャップ ''Sinnoh Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Sinnoh
|de=Sinnoh-Kappe
|it=Berretto Sinnoh
|ko=신오캡 ''Sinnoh Cap''
|es=Gorra Sinnoh
|zh_yue=神奧帽子 ''{{tt|Sàhn'ou Mouhjí|Sinnoh Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=神奧帽子 / 神奥帽子 ''{{tt|Shén'ào Màozi|Sinnoh Cap}}''
}}
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<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Unova Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|BW}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|BW}}
|ja=イッシュキャップ ''Isshu Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Unys
|de=Einall-Kappe
|it=Berretto Unima
|ko=하나캡 ''Hana Cap''
|es=Gorra Teselia
|zh_yue=合眾帽子 ''{{tt|Hahpjung Mouhjí|Unova Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=合眾帽子 / 合众帽子 ''{{tt|Hézhòng Màozi|Unova Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Kalos Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|XY}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|XY}}
|ja=カロスキャップ ''Kalos Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Kalos
|de=Kalos-Kappe
|it=Berretto Kalos
|ko=칼로스캡 ''Kalos Cap''
|es=Gorra Kalos
|zh_yue=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kāatloksī Mouhjí|Kalos Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kǎluòsī Màozi|Kalos Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Alola Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|SM}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|SM}}
|ja=アローラキャップ ''Alola Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Alola
|de=Alola-Kappe
|it=Berretto Alola
|ko=알로라캡 ''Alola Cap''
|es=Gorra Alola
|zh_yue=阿羅拉帽子 ''{{tt|Alòhlāai Mouhjí|Alola Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=阿羅拉帽子 / 阿罗拉帽子 ''{{tt|Āluólā Màozi|Alola Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Partner Cap''
{{langtable
|color=F1912B|bordercolor=90BDDC
|ja={{tt|キミにきめたキャップ|Kimi ni Kimeta Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|fr=Casquette Partenaire
|de=Partnerkappe
|it=Berretto Compagni
|ko={{tt|너로정했다캡|Neoro Jeonghaetda Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|es=Gorra Compañero
|zh_yue=就決定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jauh Kyutdihng Sih Néih Líuh Mouhjí|Partner Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=就決定是你了帽子 / 就决定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jiù Juédìng Shì Nǐ Le Màozi|Partner Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''World Cap''
{{langtable
|color=D5598C
|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ja=ワールドキャップ ''World Cap''
|fr=Casquette Monde
|de=Weltreise-Kappe
|it=Berretto Giramondo
|ko=월드캡 ''World Cap''
|es=Gorra Trotamundos
|zh_yue=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Saigaai Mouhjí|World Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Shìjiè Màozi|World Cap}}''
}}
</div>
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* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

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TrainerSplash: /* I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". */ Reply

Mimikyu (Pokémon)

2026-06-11T20:56:54Z

TrainerSplash:

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'''Mimikyu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミミッキュ''' ''Mimikkyu'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VII]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Mimikyu changes [[#Form data|forms]], from '''Disguised Form''' into '''Busted Form''', when it is hit by an attack.

==Biology==
Mimikyu is a small {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} whose body is almost entirely hidden under an old rag. Its small size at 0.2 m makes it one of the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{t|Ghost}} types, though with its disguise it stands about 0.56 m tall.<ref>[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/701-03075/mimikyu-poke-plush-22-in Mimikyu Poké Plush - 22 ½ In.]

[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/72-10606-101/mimikyu-pokedex-size-poke-plush-21-in/ Mimikyu Pokédex-Size Poké Plush - 21 ¾ In.]</ref> Its eyes are beady black through the holes in the body of its disguise however, as seen in the animated series, its eyes are actually purple. They will glow yellow when angered. Fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body is visible under the hem as well. Occasionally, it will also extend a long, black claw-like appendage from under its rag. The veil itself resembles a {{p|Pikachu}}. The cloth is yellow with black-tipped ears. The Pikachu face appears to be drawn with crayons, consisting of black eyes, red cheeks, and a squiggly black mouth. The rag's head is hollow and can be used to store objects. Mimikyu also carries a small stick resembling a lightning bolt to create a tail for its costume. When its disguise is damaged, the costume's head droops limply backward, revealing Mimikyu's ruse. Larger rips in the costume are accompanied by shadowy vapors pouring out from whatever is hidden within.

Mimikyu is a lonely Pokémon who disguises itself as a Pikachu in the hopes of making friends because of the popularity of Pikachu-styled merchandise.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160917171041/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/mimikyu/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Mimikyu]</ref> Unfortunately, it only ends up making it look creepier. Its relationship with Pikachu can vary between individuals and [[canon]]s, with some being antagonistic, as seen in {{aniseries|SM}}, or friendly, as shown in the ''[[A Mimikyu Bedtime Story]]'' short. Mimikyu's [[Pokédex]] data records its height without its disguise. Its height in its Disguised Form is similar to Pikachu's. Mimikyu is always covered by its disguise, so its true appearance is unknown. However, glimpses of it have been seen, such as its claw, its underside, and its eyes. Since Mimikyu is weakened by sunlight, it is rumored that the veil is used for protection. It is believed that seeing its true form will cause a mysterious illness or even a painful death. Because of this, Mimikyu will become agitated and violently stop anyone from attempting to look underneath its rag. Until recent times, Mimikyu was initially thought by humans to be just a [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]] wearing a cloth. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Mimikyu mimics Pikachu to the point of even sleeping like it.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

A special Mimikyu in [[Alola]] acts as the [[Totem Pokémon]] for [[Acerola]]'s {{DL|Island challenge|trial}} in an [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)|abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]. This Mimikyu possesses [[Z-Power]], an energy that originates from [[Ultra Wormhole]]s and takes the form of a golden, flaring aura. The reward for defeating Totem Mimikyu and completing the trial is a [[Ghostium Z]].

Mimikyu is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Disguise}} as an [[Ability]].

<gallery widths="200">
Mimikyu SM concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art of Mimikyu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
778Mimikyu 2.png|Artwork of Mimikyu's claw and empty rag
Jessie Mimikyu uncovered.png|Silhouette of a Mimikyu's true form swimming in water
Jessie Mimikyu face.png|Mimikyu's eyes seen from under its rag
</gallery>

===Forms===
Mimikyu has two forms: Disguised Form and Busted Form.

Mimikyu changes into its Busted Form when it is hit by an attack and its neck breaks, causing it to slump over and no longer convincingly resemble a Pikachu. It is known to feel deep sadness when its true form is revealed, though it is likely that it is not actually in pain despite its broken neck. Ordinarily, the rag it wears allows Mimikyu to avoid attacks. Mimikyu will attempt to keep up its disguise, even if its rag is broken, but if it does get damaged, Mimikyu will spend all night patching it in front of a mirror as if its life depends on it. Repairing the rag correctly is often difficult for Mimikyu, so it cries a lot on the inside. It then seeks revenge on the one that damaged it, fearing that its true identity could have been exposed. Unforgiving, Mimikyu will take down the culprit even at the risk of costing its own life in the process. It will never forget the person who damaged its rag for as long as it is still alive.

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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=242|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=315|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
{{Dex/Form|Disguised Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Although it's a quiet, lonely Pokémon, if you try to look at what's under its rag, it will become agitated and resist violently.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=A gust of wind revealed what hides under this Pokémon's rag to a passing Trainer, who went home and died painfully that very night.}}
{{Dex/Form|Busted Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=After going to all the effort of disguising itself, its neck was broken. Whatever is inside is probably unharmed, but it's still feeling sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=If its neck is broken or its rag torn during an attack, it works through the night to patch it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It stands in front of a mirror, trying to fix its broken neck as if its life depended on it. It has a hard time getting it right, so it's crying inside.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Sad that its true identity may be exposed, Mimikyu will mercilessly seek revenge on any opponent that breaks its neck.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=301|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=046|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}}
{{Dex/Form|Disguised Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It wears a rag fashioned into a {{P|Pikachu}} costume in an effort to look less scary. Unfortunately, the costume only makes it creepier.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=There was a scientist who peeked under Mimikyu's old rag in the name of research. The scientist died of a mysterious disease.}}
{{Dex/Form|Busted Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=There will be no forgiveness for any who reveal that it was pretending to be {{P|Pikachu}}. It will bring the culprit down, even at the cost of its own life.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its disguise made from an old rag allowed it to avoid an attack, but the impact broke the neck of the disguise. Now everyone knows it's a Mimikyu.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=239|reg2=Kitakami|num2=189|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=068}}
{{Dex/Form|Disguised Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives in dark places untouched by sunlight. When it appears before humans, it hides itself under a cloth that resembles a {{P|Pikachu}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Mimikyu was only recently identified as a Pokémon. Previously, people thought it was just a ghost wearing a cloth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Form|Busted Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Even as it struggles beneath the cloth to repair the broken neck of its disguise, Mimikyu keeps up its impersonation of {{P|Pikachu}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It has taken damage and can no longer hold the head of its cloth disguise upright. For as long as it lives, Mimikyu will never forget its attacker.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Mimikyu is sad that it may be exposed for what it really is. It will take revenge on whoever broke the neck of its disguise-no forgiveness.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=141}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives in dark places untouched by sunlight. When it appears before humans, it hides itself under a cloth that resembles a {{P|Pikachu}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|Disguised Mimikyu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Busted Mimikyu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{ghost color light}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Mimikyu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
|Mimikyu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|Mimikyu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br/>[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Received]] from [[Samson Oak]] at [[Heahea Beach]]{{tt|*|Requires 80 Totem Stickers}} ([[Totem Pokémon|Totem]]-sized)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Old Cemetery]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea]], [[Three-Point Pass]], [[Ballimere Lake]]<br>[[Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Old Cemetery]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Slippery Slope/Dens|Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Old Cemetery/Dens|Old Cemetery]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]], [[Three-Point Pass]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])<br>[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[Tagtree Thicket]]<br>West Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]<br>North Province: [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] ({{t|Fairy}} {{Tera}} [[Type]])<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Mimikyu|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Mimikyu|6★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Oni Mountain]], [[Infernal Pass]], [[Chilling Waterhead]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 2.0.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]]}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Zygarde Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 2)<br>[[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Great 5)<br>[[Greengrass Isle]]<sup>Expert</sup> (from Great 3)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Mimikyu Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Acerola|Mimikyu|Fall 2020}} <small>('''Disguised Form''' → '''Busted Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 980 License Points<br>Purchase for 575 Aeos Gems}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Mimikyu|All|Japan|10|August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Mimikyu|All|Japan|10{{shinystar|VII}}|September 22 to November 16, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pokémon Center Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Autumn Korean League Mimikyu|All|South Korea|10{{shinystar|VII}}|October 7 and 8, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Autumn Korean League Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|Japanese region|Online|50{{shinystar|VII}}|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|American region|Online|50{{shinystar|VII}}|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|PAL region|Online|50{{shinystar|VII}}|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|Korean region|Online|50{{shinystar|VII}}|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Trixie's Mimikyu|All|Online|25|October 11, 2023 to January 1, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Trixie's Mimikyu}}
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=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Charizard the Unrivaled|Various|hide|45, 75|December 2 to 4, 2022<br>December 16 to 18, 2022|link=Poké Portal News#December 2 to 4 & 16 to 18, 2022}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Chesto Berry|5|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Scarlet|Violet|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
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|type2=Fairy
|HP=55
|Attack=90
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=105
|Speed=96
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=0
|Fighting=0
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Ghost=200
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=½
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
Mimikyu is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Splash|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|6|9|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|34|37|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|60|63|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM091|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM125|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

===Side game data===
====Disguised Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=778|num=726
|min=60
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=15
|skill=Spookify+
|skilldesc=Sometimes leaves foe spooked for even longer when you make a match of four or more.
|amelia=2
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 6|Great Challenge (Week 6)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Ghost|ranks=5
|item=Spell Tag
|cost=400
|skill=Awards a little JP
|recoverytime=1 hour 30 minutes
|rank1desc=+0%
|rank2desc=+10%|rank2cost=1
|rank3desc=+40%|rank3cost=2
|rank4desc=+100%|rank4cost=5
|rank5desc=+770%|rank5cost=78
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=778
|walk=2.92
|hp=49
|attack=78
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=0778
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=146
|attack=177
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Hex}}
|special= {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0778
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Ghost
|dexentry=Mimikyu wears a rag fashioned into a Pikachu costume in an effort to grow closer to people and other Pokémon. It spends so much time acting like a Pikachu that sometimes it even sleeps like one.
|sleepstyle1=Wanna-Curl-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Busted Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Copycat Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Mimikyu
|candyNum=
|berry=Bluk
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Rousing Coffee
|ingredient3=Tasty Mushroom
|carrylimit=19
|skillname=Disguise (Berry Burst)
|skilldesc=Gets 8 Berries plus 1 of each of the Berries other Pokémon on your team collect.
}}
|}

====Busted Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=0778B
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=146
|attack=177
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Hex}}
|special= {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}

During Trainer Battles in {{g|GO}}, Mimikyu will change to Busted Form when hit with a charged attack, which it will be protected from taking any damage from. It will remain in its Busted Form for the rest of the battle. While in Busted Form, its Defense drops.

===Form data===
Mimikyu has two [[form change|interchangeable form]]s: Disguised Form and Busted Form. It will always be in its Disguised Form outside of {{pkmn|battle}}. Mimikyu starts battles in its Disguised Form. When it is hit by a damaging [[move]] (or hits itself in {{status|confusion}}), its [[Ability]] {{a|Disguise}} reduces the damage it takes from it: in [[Generation VII]], it takes no damage from it at all, and in [[Generation VIII]] onward, it nullifies the attack's damage but then loses 1/8 of its maximum {{stat|HP}}. Afterwards, it changes into Busted Form. While in Busted Form, it can be damaged normally. Mimikyu will stay in Busted Form until either it [[fainted|faint]]s or the battle ends. Mimikyu has a unique form change animation that shows its disguise slumping to the side when it changes to Busted Form.

Although Mimikyu's Disguise Ability cannot be suppressed or replaced, Mimikyu can be damaged normally without changing its form by [[:Category:Moves that ignore Abilities|moves that ignore Abilities]] (namely {{m|Sunsteel Strike}}, {{m|Moongeist Beam}}, {{m|Photon Geyser}}, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}, {{m|Light That Burns the Sky}}, {{m|G-Max Drum Solo}}, {{m|G-Max Fireball}}, and {{m|G-Max Hydrosnipe}}) and by Pokémon with [[:Category:Abilities that ignore other Abilities|Abilities that ignore other Abilities]] (namely {{a|Mold Breaker}}, {{a|Turboblaze}}, and {{a|Teravolt}}).

Despite [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] not featuring Abilities, Mimikyu still takes reduced damage and changes form when first attacked in a battle.
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=Default form
|sprite1=HOME0778
|name1=Mimikyu
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Fairy
|forme1=Disguised Form
|loc2=Activate {{acolor|Disguise|000}}
|sprite2=HOME0778B
|forme2=Busted Form
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0778
|name1=Mimikyu
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Fairy}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=778|form1=B|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=778|form1=B}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0778|form1=B}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|778|Mimikyu}}

==In animation==
[[File:Jessie Mimikyu.png|thumb|left|250px|Mimikyu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Acerola Mimikins.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Mimikyu in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Jessie's Mimikyu]]=====
Mimikyu debuted in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]''. Though {{Ash}} tried to catch it, it decided to side with {{TRT}} instead after spotting {{AP|Pikachu}} and becoming enraged by his presence. Mimikyu was properly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Jessie]] in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''.

=====Other=====
A {{Shiny}} Mimikyu, [[nickname]]d '''Mimikins''' (Japanese '''ミミたん''' ''Mimi-tan''), debuted in ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', under the ownership of [[Acerola]]. Unlike regular Mimikyu, Mimikins is an actual [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]] of a deceased Mimikyu, and thus can float in the air and pass through solid objects. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}. Although Mimikins is Shiny, part of its disguise is colored like a common Mimikyu, having been patched up to it.

====Minor appearances====
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Mimikyu appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM003|Mimikyu|Rotom Pokédex|Mimikyu, the Disguise Pokémon. A {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. It wears a ragged head cover to look like a Pikachu, but little is known about this Pokémon. It's said that a scholar who once tried to look inside met his end.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Mimikyu POKÉTOON.png|thumb|left|250px|Mimikyu in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
[[File:Mimikyu Ghost Dive.png|thumb|250px|Mimikyu in {{so|Ghost Dive}}]]
A Mimikyu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Acerola]].

===POKÉTOON===
A Mimikyu appeared in ''[[PT01|Scraggy and Mimikyu]]''.

===Ghost Dive===
Mimikyu is the lead Pokémon in the music video for the song {{so|Ghost Dive}}, performed by [[Polkadot Stingray]]. Notably, it is the favorite Pokémon of vocalist Shizuku,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230920112732/https://twitter.com/HZshizuku/status/1704424544654831978</ref> and its cry is sampled in the arrangement of Lavender Town.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Sun Penny.png|thumb|200px|Mimikyu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Mimikyu debuted in ''[[PASM16|A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]''. {{adv|Sun}} was tasked with taking a picture of a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Mimikyu that lived at the abandoned {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} in order to complete his second [[island challenge|trial]]. After befriending the Totem, Sun {{pkmn2|caught}} him and [[nickname]]d him Penny.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Mimikyu (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
{{incomplete|section|Missing Detective Pikachu info}}
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
[[File:SSB Mimikyu.jpeg|thumb|250px|Mimikyu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
Mimikyu appears as a Pokémon summoned from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, where it uses its exclusive [[Z-Move]] {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/super-smash-bros-ultimate Super Smash Bros. Ultimate page on Pokémon.com]</ref> on any opponent who gets too close to it. Unlike its depiction in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}}, Mimikyu grabs its target instead of jumping on top of it. If the target is at 90% damage or more at the end of the attack, they will be {{sbw|instant KO|instantly KO'd}}, and Mimikyu will leave behind its disguise and presumably depart afterwards.

Mimikyu also appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}. If its Spirit is equipped, the fighter will start the match with Death's Scythe.

[[File:UNITE Mimikyu.png|150px|left|thumb|Mimikyu in Pokémon UNITE]]

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Mimikyu (UNITE)}}
Mimikyu is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder.

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Mimikyu is the only {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by shape#Pokémon with serpentine bodies|with a serpentine body]].
* Mimikyu was designed by [[Megumi Mizutani]].<ref>[https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?s=special/my151cam My151キャンペーン] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220423234524/https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?s=special%2Fmy151cam archived copy]; section: イラストレーター紹介はこちら)</ref>
* On October 20, 2016, [[The Pokémon Company]] posted a Mimikyu-themed music video onto their YouTube channel titled [[Mimikyu's Song]].
* According to an official piece of merchandise, Mimikyu's height does not count the head of the disguise, only the body.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911074512/https://twitter.com/PokeshopperVGC/status/956854089907924993 @PokeshopperVGC on Twitter (archived)]</ref>
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Mimikyu was voted the most popular [[Generation VII]] Pokémon, receiving 99,077 votes. It was also the third-most popular Pokémon overall.
* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, it is the only obtainable {{pkmn2|Totem}}-like Pokémon that is not [[version exclusive]].
** Mimikyu is also the only Pokémon with an internal "totem-like form" that can perform a [[form|form change]]. While Totem {{p|Wishiwashi}} can change form, it uses the same forms as other Wishiwashi.
* Due to a [[Rollout storage glitch|glitch]], if Mimikyu is hit by {{m|Rollout}} or {{m|Ice Ball}}, the [[damage]] multiplier for these moves can also be applied to other [[move]]s. Mimikyu shares this trait with {{p|Eiscue}}. This glitch was patched out in Version 1.3.1 of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* Despite Mimikyu having [[Battle-Only Form (GO)|disguise mechanic]] specifically designed for {{GO|Trainer Battle}}s, Mimikyu can't be used there except against [[Team GO Rocket]].
* In the game data of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Busted Form Mimikyu can learn {{m|Surf}} via [[TM]], despite Disguised Form Mimikyu being unable to. Since Disguised Form Mimikyu is the only form that exists outside of battle, there is no way to teach this move to Mimikyu. Busted Form Mimikyu can no longer learn Surf in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} and subsequent games.

===Origin===
Mimikyu's disguise is based on {{p|Pikachu}}, having its crudely drawn "face" resembling a children's drawing made using crayon. The execution of the disguise is similar to a {{wp|ghost}} portrayed using bedsheets as a type of costume, often having a face drawn or cut-out. In-universe, Mimikyu's disguise is due to the rising popularity of Pikachu-themed merchandise 20 years prior.<ref>"''The rising popularity of {{p|Pikachu}}-styled merchandise around 20 years ago is the reason that Mimikyu makes itself look like Pikachu.''" - [https://web.archive.org/web/20161118234022mp_/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/mimikyu/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon official website]</ref> This may indirectly reference the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]], as {{g|Sun and Moon}} were released in celebration of this event. Additionally, it references Pikachu's own status as the [[Pokémon]] franchise's mascot and the concept of "[[Pokémania]]", the rise of Pokémon's popularity during its global release. This would also suggest that, illustrated by its appearance at the [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]], that Mimikyu may also be based on [[Pokémon doll|Pikachu dolls]]. Mimikyu's fake tail appears to be made of wood, as shown by its use of {{m|Wood Hammer}}.

Mimikyu also shares similarities with the {{wp|Bugul Noz}}, a {{wp|Breton mythology|Breton myth}} about a kind and gentle fairy spirit whose horrifying ugliness causes it to be perpetually alone. The fact that Mimikyu's true appearance can kill may be a reference to {{wp|Lovecraftian horror|Lovecraftian}} or eldritch monsters; if any person were to see their true forms, they would either be driven insane or die.

====Name origin====

Mimikyu and Mimikkyu may be derived from ''mimic'' and きゅうきゅう ''kyūkyū'' (onomatopoeia for squeaking, similar to [[Pikachu (Pokémon)#Name_origin|Pikachu]]). It may also involve a corruption of 迷宮 ''meikyuu'' (mystery).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy
|ja=ミミッキュ ''Mimikkyu''|jameaning=From 迷宮 ''meikyuu'' (mystery), ''mimic'' and きゅうきゅう ''kyūkyū'' (onomatopoeia for squeaking)
|fr=Mimiqui|frmeaning=From ''mimique'' (mimic) and ''qui'' (who)
|es=Mimikyu|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Mimigma|demeaning=From ''Mimik'' (mimic) and ''enigma''
|it=Mimikyu|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=따라큐 ''Ttarakyu''|komeaning=From 따라하다 ''ttarahada'' (imitate; mimic) and 큐 ''kyu'' (adapted from the japanese ''kyūkyū'' or ''meikyuu'')
|zh_cmn=謎擬Ｑ / 谜拟Ｑ ''Mínǐ-Q''{{tt|*|Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Prior to March 23, 2020)}}<br>谜拟丘 ''Mínǐqiū''{{tt|*|Simplified Chinese (March 23, 2020 - present)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 謎 / 谜 ''mí'' (enigma), 模擬 / 模拟 ''mónǐ'' (imitate), and ''Q'' (adapted from the japanese ''kyūkyū'' or ''meikyuu'')
|zh_yue=謎擬Ｑ ''Màihyìh-Q''|zh_yuemeaning=From 謎 ''màih'' (enigma), 模擬 ''mòuhyíh'' (imitate), and ''Q'' (adapted from the japanese ''kyūkyū'' or ''meikyuu'')
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|hi=मिमिक्यू ''Mimikyu''|himeaning=Transcripton of English/Japanese name
|ru=Мимикью ''Mimik'yu''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=มิมิคคิว ''Mimikkhio''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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''Disguised Form''
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|ja=ばけたすがた ''Disguised Form''
|zh_yue=化形的樣子 ''{{tt|Fayìhng dīk Yeuhngjí|Disguised Form}}''
|zh_cmn=化形的樣子 / 化形的样子 ''{{tt|Huàxíng de Yàngzi|Disguised Form}}''
|fr=Forme Déguisée
|de=Verkleidete Form
|hi=डिस्गाइज़ फ़ॉर्म ''Disguise Form''
|it=Forma Mascherata
|ko=둔갑한 모습 ''Dun-gapan Moseup''
|pt_br=Forma Disfarçada (UNITE)<br>Forma Mascarada (GO)
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|th=ร่างปลอมตัว
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''Busted Form''
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|zh_yue=現形的樣子 ''{{tt|Yihnyìhng dīk Yeuhngjí|Exposed Form}}''
|zh_cmn=現形的樣子 / 现形的样子 ''{{tt|Xiànxíng de Yàngzi|Exposed Form}}''
|fr=Forme Démasquée
|de=Entlarvte Form
|hi=रिवील फ़ॉर्म ''Reveal Form''
|it=Forma Smascherata
|ko=들킨 모습 ''Deulkin Moseup''
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==Related articles==
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Jessie's Mimikyu]]
* [[Mimikyu (UNITE)]]
* [[Totem Pokémon]]
* [[Mimikyu's Song]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Mimikyu|Article on Wikipedia}}
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Porygon (Pokémon)

2026-06-11T07:42:37Z

TrainerSplash: /* In animation */ The Porygon episode never officially aired as a part of "The Beginning" the English collective of episodes. It would be more appropriate to say "Pocket Monsters" the Japanese name where it did debut. Removed shifted blame on Pikachu, mainly because you can ladder it down to other characters.

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'''Porygon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポリゴン''' ''Porygon'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Porygon2}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding an [[Upgrade]], which evolves into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when traded while holding a [[Dubious Disc]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for more details.)

==Biology==
[[File:Porygon Conversion.png|thumb|left|250px|Porygon changing its appearance using {{m|Conversion}}]]
Porygon is an {{pkmn2|artificial}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} made completely out of programming code. It has a pink, polyhedral head that ends in a blue beak and has hexagonal eyes, and it has a pink polyhedral body with a blue front, blue triangular prism feet, and a blue rectangular prism tail. In 3D games, such as [[Pokémon Stadium]], it can open its beak and can detach its limbs and head from its torso. According to its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], it has copy protection built into its code, preventing duplication through electronic means. It was created [[History of the Pokémon world#Recent history|in 1995]] by [[Silph Co.]],<ref>[[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]]</ref> but documents at Silph Co. claim it was created at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]] using the state-of-the-art technology of its time. Because it was created decades ago, many of its parts have since become obsolete. Porygon's programming includes only the most fundamental actions. It was the first artificial Pokémon to have ever been created through computer programming. In ancient [[Hisui]], people were confused about Porygon and its Evolutions due to them arriving through [[space-time distortion]]s and being the product of far more advanced technology than what was available at the time.

Due to its man-made origins, Porygon does not need to breathe or eat, though it can still accept food if given. It has the ability to convert its body into digital data, allowing it to travel through cyberspace. Recently, it has become more helpful inside cyberspace by searching for any suspicious data that exists. Some believed Porygon has the power to potentially travel in space despite the species not displaying that ability yet. Because it is man-made, it is generally found in computers or in labs and other {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|buildings}} where people work.

Prior to [[Generation IX]], Porygon and its evolved forms were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the moves {{m|Conversion}} and {{m|Conversion 2}}. Prior to [[Generation V]], {{m|Sharpen}} was also one of its signature moves. Additionally, prior to Generation V and in Generation IX, Porygon and its evolved forms are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Download}} as an [[Ability]]. It can use Conversion to change its appearance to mimic another Pokémon's and has also demonstrated the ability to change color for camouflage.
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===Evolution===
Porygon evolves into {{p|Porygon2}}, which evolves into {{p|Porygon-Z}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: [[In the Future of Darkness]], Porygon live past [[Spacial Cliffs]]. {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} goes to Spacial Cliffs to see them. Two Porygon appear at the end of the dungeon. They are allies of [[Primal Dialga]], and they transmit {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} and Dusknoir to [[Frozen Island]].

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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It has no discernible heartbeat and does not seem to draw breath, and yet it appears to function without issue. I cannot even begin to explain this utterly bizarre anomaly.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Porygon is an artificial Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely through cyberspace.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=218}}
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Objective: Rescue Porygon on floor 4 of [[Thunderwave Cave]].

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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|Japanese|PGL|10|May 18, 2011 to April 26, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|Korean|PGL|10|October 20, 2011 to April 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|English|PGL|10|July 12 to September 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|French|PGL|10|July 19 to September 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|German|PGL|10|July 19 to September 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|Italian|PGL|10|July 19 to September 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Porygon|Spanish|PGL|10|July 19 to September 27, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Porygon}}
|}

===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sky Tumblestone|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|HP=65
|Attack=60
|Defense=70
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=75
|Special=75
|Speed=40
|type=Normal}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=normal
|Normal=100
|Flying=100
|Fighting=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Poison=100
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
Porygon is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Conversion|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Conversion 2|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Lock-On|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Conversion|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Conversion 2|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Recover|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|55|58|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM048|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM097|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM147|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Porygon|Normal|Normal|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
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|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Peck}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Porygon (Aquapolis 103)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=137|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=137|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=137
|body=1
|rate=7.6
|area=Decrepit Lab
|P1=<sc>there is nothing that science cannot achieve.</sc>
|P2=<sc>hp down 50 percent.</sc>
|P3=<sc>system error. polygons are falling apart.</sc>
|PL=<sc>level elevation achieved. science is victorious.</sc>
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=137
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=137
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Watchog}}
|recruitment=Explore the last floor of a dungeon
|P1=I fly through cyberspace!
|P2=I feel like some of my programming's going strange...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=None
|field=None
|loop=3
|MinEXP=42
|MaxEXP=62
|num=103
|browser=Porygon makes itself invisible to confuse enemies and interfere with capture.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=137
|walk=2.08
|hp=52
|attack=74
|defense=54
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Normal|pokemon=Porygon
|skill=Rising Reveal
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It reveals squares vertically, centering around the activation square.
|uses=1
|activationsquare=Random
|size=1 square wide
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=137
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=137|num=398
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Barrier Bash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.
|swapper=Flash Mob
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=137
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Porygon
|evocandy=25{{tt|*|50 prior to December 09, 2018}} + {{bag/GO|Upgrade}}1
|stamina=163
|attack=153
|defense=136
|fast={{m|Charge Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Tackle}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}{{tt|×|Prior to August 19, 2016}}
|special={{m|Solar Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Zap Cannon}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Signal Beam}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Psybeam}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Discharge}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Porygon can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the {{OBP|Ticketed event|GO|Ticketed Special Research}}, ''Decoding Porygon''.

===Evolution data===
Porygon [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Porygon2}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding an [[Upgrade]], which evolves into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when traded while holding a [[Dubious Disc]]. Porygon cannot evolve into Porygon2 in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} until the player obtains the [[National Pokédex]], as its Evolution will be interrupted. Porygon also cannot evolve into Porygon2 in {{LGPE}}, as Porygon2 is not present in those games. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Porygon evolves into Porygon2 when exposed to an Upgrade, which evolves into Porygon-Z when exposed to a Dubious Disc.
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0137
|name1=Porygon
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] + {{Bag/s|Upgrade|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Trade}}<br>holding {{color2|000|Upgrade}}
|no2=0233
|name2=Porygon2
|type1-2=Normal
|evo2=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] + {{Bag/s|Dubious Disc|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Trade}}<br>holding {{color2|000|Dubious Disc}}
|no3=0474
|name3=Porygon-Z
|type1-3=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=137}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=137}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=137}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=137}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=137}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=137|crop=56}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=137|crop=59|PEcrop=104}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=137|LAcrop=104}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0137}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|137|Porygon}}

==In animation==
[[File:Porygon anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Porygon in [[original series|Pocket Monsters]]]]
[[File:Porygon Aim to Be a Pokémon Master.png|thumb|250px|Porygon in [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]]]
===Major appearances===
Porygon's only major animated series appearance was in [[EP038]]. [[Dr. Akihabara]] created two specimens, {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Porygon Zero|one}} of which was stolen by {{TRT}}, while the other one was borrowed by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Both remained with Dr. Akihabara at the end of the episode.

This episode caused a reported 685 viewers (primarily children) in Japan to be transferred to hospitals by ambulance after experiencing seizure-like symptoms, due to a flashing strobe effect present at several points of the episode. As a result, the episode was [[Banned episodes|banned]] and never aired again anywhere in the world, and Porygon has never played another main role in the animated series since then, with its evolved forms, {{p|Porygon2}} and {{p|Porygon-Z}}, not appearing in any episodes. This incident is referred to as the {{wp|Dennō Senshi Porygon|"'''Pokémon Shock'''"}} (ポケモンショック, ''Pokemon Shokku'') in Japan.

===Minor appearances===
Porygon made its English dub debut in a scene transition in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''. A similar transition appears in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]''.

Porygon appeared in the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment for the English dub of ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', and was featured with an English voice, making this the only time Porygon appeared with such a voice in the animated series.

In the opening sequence of both ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' (the former only in the case of the dub, since said intro sequence was originally made for the latter), a Porygon can be seen floating behind a wire fence in a city.

In a shot in a "World of Pokémon" opening at the beginning of ''[[The Journey to be a Pokémon Master Begins!!]]'', a Porygon was floating above a fence, similar to the aforementioned {{pkmn|movie}}s.

Porygon made a cameo appearance in the "World of Pokémon" opening of ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', which featured every Pokémon from the first five [[generation]]s except {{p|Genesect}}.

A Porygon appeared as an image in ''[[SM020|Partner Promises!]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Blue Porygon Conversion.png|200px|thumb|Porygon in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
{{main|Blue's Porygon}}
{{adv|Blue}} obtained a Porygon at the [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]] in ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', and it soon became a core member of his team. Prior to {{PAV|13}}, it evolved into a {{p|Porygon2}}.

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
A Porygon appeared at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}} in ''[[PS427|Uprooting Seedot]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
A Porygon appeared in ''[[PASM05|The Announcement and the Prize]]'', under the ownership of [[Gladion]]. It was used in a couple of battles during the [[Iki Town]] festival, helping Gladion to defeat [[Hau]] and {{adv|Moon}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS055|The Primeape Directive]]|A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Porygon appeared in ''[[GDZ06|The Challenge at Celadon University!]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Porygon appeared in ''[[PM011|Finish Off Team Rocket!!]]'', under the ownership of [[Erika]]'s father.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Porygon (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
Porygon pops out of a door on top of the [[Silph Co.]] building in the {{OBP|Saffron City|stage|Saffron City stage}}. It damages players that come into contact with it.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Multiple Porygon appear in balloon form on the [[Poké Floats]] stage. When the fighting is on {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, three will travel across the top of the screen. However, they move too quickly to land on and so are little more than decoration in practice.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Porygon retains its role as a stage element in {{OBP|Saffron City|stage}}, and appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} as well. Its Spirit Battle occurs on {{OBP|Pokémon Stadium|stage}} against {{sbw|Little Mac}} in his wireframe alt, who has the Assist Trophy {{sbw|Akira Yuki}} spawn in as an ally.

==Trivia==
* Porygon's evolutionary line has several unique attributes:
** They are the only three-stage evolutionary line whose members were all considered fully evolved during their respective debut generations. For this reason, they are the only Pokémon that are part of the same three-stage evolutionary line to all be capable of learning both {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.
** They are the only {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{egg3|Mineral}}.
* Porygon is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade twice: once holding the [[Upgrade]] into {{p|Porygon2}}, and a second time (as Porygon2) into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when holding a [[Dubious Disc]].
** It is also the only Pokémon in a [[:Category:Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line|three-stage evolutionary line]] that does not require leveling up to trigger any of its Evolutions (i.e. it is possible to acquire a Porygon-Z at level 1).
* Porygon is the only Pokémon to have its {{pkmn|category}} changed in Japanese. Its category in {{game|Red and Green|s}} is シージーポケモン ''CG Pokémon'', which was changed to バーチャルポケモン ''Virtual Pokémon'' from {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Pokémon Blue}} onwards.
*In its entry in [[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]], Porygon is said to have been created by Silph Co. in 1995.

===Origin===
Porygon seems to be based on a {{wp|bird}} or {{wp|Orizuru|paper crane}} that has been {{wp|rendering (computer graphics)|rendered}} using digital software. The head-tipping motion it displays in some games is reminiscent of a {{wp|drinking bird}} toy. The flat shapes comprising its body are similar to the {{wp|polygon mesh}} used to create {{wp|3D computer graphics}}. Its Pokédex entries imply a connection to {{wp|artificial intelligence}} and {{wp|robotic spacecraft}}.

In a 1997 interview with the magazine Famimaga 64, [[Satoshi Tajiri]] stated that Porygon was created out of irony. According to him, during the development of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, people kept telling him that he was too late on making a game for the [[Game Boy]], and that he should start making games with 3D polygonal graphics for next generation consoles. As a result, he included Porygon, a Pokémon made out of polygons, in the sprite-based Pokémon Red and Green, hence the irony.<ref>ファミマガ64 (Famimaga 64), November 1997 issue (Japanese)</ref>

====Name origin====
Porygon is derived from ポリゴン ''porigon'' ({{wp|polygon}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=normal|type2=normal
|ja=ポリゴン ''Porygon''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|polygon}}''
|fr=Porygon|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Porygon|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Porygon|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Porygon|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=폴리곤 ''Porygon''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=多邊獸 / 多边兽 ''Duōbiānshòu''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>3D龍 / 3D龙 ''3D Lóng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 多邊形 / 多边形 ''duōbiānxíng'' (polygon) and 獸 / 兽 ''shòu'' (beast)<br>From ''3D'' and 龍 / 龙 ''lóng'' (dragon)
|zh_yue=多邊獸 ''Dōbīnsau''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>立方獸 ''Laahpfōngsau''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 多邊形 ''dōbīnyìhng'' (polygon) and 獸 ''sau'' (beast)<br>From 立方 ''laahpfōng'' (cube) and 獸 ''sau'' (beast)
|pt_br=Porygon|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|gr=Πορυγων ''Porygon''|grmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=पोरिगॉन ''Porygon''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Поригон ''Porigon''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โพรีกอน ''Phorikon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Blue's Porygon]]
* [[Artificial Pokémon]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://lavacutcontent.com/satoshi-tajiri-1997-interview/ Translation: Satoshi Tajiri cuts loose (1997 interview) - Lava Cut Content] — Full translation of the Famimaga 64 interview, written by Jacob Newcomb and commissioned by Dr. Lava
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOkpD6uqsxI Did You Know Gaming: "7 Pokemon Facts You Never Knew"] — Features a part of the Famimaga 64 interview that confirmed Porygon's origin
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Original series

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{{split|Pokémon the Series: The Beginning and Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver|page}}
{{samename|series of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]|Pokémon Trading Card Game#Original Series|Pokémon Trading Card Game → Original Series}}
[[File:Pokémon logo English.png|thumb|English logo]]
[[File:Original series logo.png|thumb|Japanese logo]]
'''''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning''''' and '''''Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver''''', collectively referred to as '''''Pokémon''''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター''' ''Pocket Monsters''), as '''''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning''''' in Asia,<ref>[https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/tv-film/1/ Pokémon the Series: The Beginning at the Pokémon official site for Asia]</ref> as (Korean: '''오리지널 시리즈''' ''original series'') in {{pmin|South Korea}},<ref>[https://twitter.com/AnipokemonKorea/status/1768472195679019221 포켓몬 애니 공식 채널 on Twitter] (Korean)</ref><ref>[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/2024_M0/menu426 「포켓몬스터: 성도지방 이야기, 최종장」 특설 사이트] (Korean)</ref> and by fans as the '''original series''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|無印編|むじるしへん}}''' ''unnamed saga''), are the first [[series]] of the [[Pokémon animated series]] in Asia (including Japan) and the first and second series of {{aniseries|PTS}} in the West. The series is based on the events of the [[core series]] [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} [[Pokémon games]], respectively. It was succeeded by {{aniseries|RS}}. It ran from April 1, 1997 to November 14, 2002 in Japan and from September 7, 1998 to October 25, 2003 in {{pmin|the United States}}. They were not given English names until after the release of {{aniseries|XY}}.

During the original series, rookie {{pkmn|Trainer}} [[Ash Ketchum]] begins his {{pkmn|journey}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], leaving his [[hometown|home]] of [[Pallet Town]] with the only [[first partner Pokémon]] that {{an|Professor Oak}} had left to give: a reluctant and moody {{AP|Pikachu}}. Ash's quest begins in earnest to defeat all of the [[Gym Leader]]s and get to the [[Pokémon League]] as soon as he has gained Pikachu's trust, and he is joined by two mentors, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}.

After competing in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] and not performing as well as he had hoped, Ash journeys to the [[Orange Islands]] to receive the [[GS Ball]] from [[Professor Ivy]], as it cannot be transported to Professor Oak by [[PC]]. During his time there, Ash competes in another Pokémon League, the [[Orange League]], and meets a new {{ashfr|friend}} named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. When Oak cannot figure out how to open the GS Ball on Ash's return to Pallet, the Professor sends Ash to [[Johto]] to give the special [[Poké Ball]] to [[Kurt]]. While there, Ash again competes in a Pokémon League, the [[Silver Conference]].

Episodes in the original series are numbered with {{bp|Epicode|the prefix}} '''EP''' on [[Bulbapedia]]. For a complete episode listing, see the [[list of original series episodes]].

==Blurb==
<i>It’s Ash Ketchum’s tenth birthday, and he’s ready to do what many 10-year-olds in the Kanto region set out to do—become a Pokémon Trainer! Things don’t go exactly the way he planned when he ends up with a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokémon, and winning Gym Badges turns out to be much tougher than he thought. Luckily, he’s got former Gym Leaders Brock and Misty at his side, along with a bevy of new Pokémon friends, including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.</i>

==Arcs and seasons==
In Japan, the original series is officially divided into three chapters; their titles were officially rendered in English in [[Pocket Monsters Film Comic]]. These chapter titles are not used within the episodes themselves, but were retroactively titled as such in later releases, including [[List of Japanese language original series home video releases|VHS and DVD releases]]. The Japanese logos were subsequently used on the official site from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021201120439/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anima/series/index.html 2002] to [https://web.archive.org/web/20200817030338/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/tv/ 2020], though the color of the text underneath has changed over the course of several site redesigns. The 2020 site redesign replaced the individual ''Episode: Orange Islands'' and ''Episode: Gold & Silver'' logos with the generic logo.

The sale-only VHS ''Gym Battle Complete Pack: Masara Town Arc'', the rental-only VHS ''Pocket Monsters TV Special: Masara Town Arc Recap'', and [http://archive.is/2024.07.29-151903/https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s1085050214 promotional material] for the ''Episode: Gold & Silver'' VHS and DVD release retroactively titled the first chapter as ''Pocket Monsters: {{tt|Masara|Pallet}} Town Arc'' (ポケットモンスターマサラタウン{{ruby|編|へん}}). In reruns on [[Kids Station]] and on VOD services such as [[Prime Video]] and [[Hulu]], ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' is included as three special episodes between [[EP178]] and [[EP179]]. These special episodes were not made availible on any other streaming services like [[YouTube]], [[Netflix]], and {{wp|Tubi}}.

When the series was [[dub]]bed into English and other languages, it was divided between five [[season]]s. The titles for the first two seasons are not used within the episodes themselves, but were retroactively titled as such in later releases. On televised airings, Region 4 home video releases, and previously on [[Pokémon TV]], the last 12 episodes of [[S06|Pokémon: Master Quest]] are counted as part of [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]]. [[Prime Video]] additionally divides it instead into two distinct [[series]]: ''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning'', consisting of the [[Kanto]] and [[Orange Islands]] episodes; and ''Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver'', consisting of the [[Johto]] episodes.

The following table summarizes the Japanese titles, the English titles, and the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese]] and [[List of English opening themes|English opening themes]] used during the series. Seasons follow the digital release definition.

<div style="overflow-x: auto; white-space: nowrap">
{| class="roundy c" style="border:1px solid #{{yellow color}}; background:#{{yellow color}}; width:100%"
! class="roundytl" style="background:#{{red color light}}; width:50%" colspan="3" | Japan
! style="background:#{{yellow color}}" rowspan="11" |
! class="roundytr" style="background:#{{green color light}}; width:50%" colspan="3" | United States
|-
! style="background:#{{red color light}}" | Title
! style="background:#{{red color light}}" | Opening theme
! style="background:#{{red color light}}" | First episode
! style="background:#{{green color light}}" | Title
! style="background:#{{green color light}}" | Opening theme
! style="background:#{{green color light}}" | First episode
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Original series logo.png|150px|Pocket Monsters]]<br>[[List of original series episodes#Indigo League arc|Pocket Monsters]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:OPJ01.png|150px|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]<br>[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:EP001.png|150px|EP001]]<br>[[EP001]]
| [[File:Season1 logo.png|150px|Pokémon: Indigo League]]<br>[[S01|Pokémon:<br>Indigo League]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:OPE01.png|150px|Pokémon Theme]]<br>[[Pokémon Theme]]
| [[File:EP001.png|150px|EP001]]<br>[[EP001]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Season2 logo.png|150px|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]<br>[[S02|Pokémon:<br>Adventures in the Orange Islands]]
| [[File:EP052.png|150px|EP052]]<br>[[EP052]]
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Original series Orange Islands logo.png|150px|Pocket Monsters Episode: Orange Islands]]<br>[[List of original series episodes#Orange League arc|Pocket Monsters<br>Episode: Orange Islands]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:OPJ02.png|150px|The Rivals]]<br>[[The Rivals]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:EP081.png|150px|EP081]]<br>[[EP081]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:OPE02.png|150px|Pokémon World]]<br>{{so|Pokémon World}}
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:EP084.png|150px|EP084]]<br>[[EP084]]
|-
| rowspan="3" class="roundybl" style="background:#FFF;" | [[File:Original series GS logo.png|150px|Pocket Monsters Episode: Gold & Silver]]<br>[[List of original series episodes#Johto League arc|Pocket Monsters<br>Episode: Gold & Silver]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:OPJ03.png|150px|OK!]]<br>[[OK!]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:EP117.png|150px|EP117]]<br>[[EP117]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Season3 logo.png|150px|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]<br>[[S03|Pokémon:<br>The Johto Journeys]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:OPE03.png|150px|Pokémon Johto]]<br>[[Pokémon Johto]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:EP117.png|150px|EP117]]<br>[[EP117]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:OPJ04.png|150px|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]<br>[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master#Opening animation: TV OP 4|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master<br>(Whiteberry Version)]]
| [[File:EP192.png|150px|EP192]]<br>[[EP192]]
| [[File:Season4 logo.png|150px|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]<br>[[S04|Pokémon:<br>Johto League Champions]]
| [[File:OPE04.png|150px|Born to Be a Winner]]<br>[[Born to Be a Winner]]
| [[File:EP158.png|150px|EP158]]<br>[[EP158]]
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:OPJ05.png|150px|Ready Go!]]<br>[[Ready Go!]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:EP239.png|150px|EP239]]<br>[[EP239]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Season5 logo.png|150px|Pokémon: Master Quest]]<br>[[S05|Pokémon:<br>Master Quest]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:OPE05.png|150px|Believe in Me]]<br>[[Believe in Me]]
| class="roundybr" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:EP210.png|150px|EP210]]<br>[[EP210]]
|}
</div>

==Movies==
* ''[[M01|Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
* ''[[M02|Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One]]''
* ''[[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
* ''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''
* ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''

==Home video releases==
===North American home video releases===
* [[List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 1)]]
* [[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 1)]]
* [[List of English language The Johto Journeys home video releases (Region 1)]]
* [[List of English language Johto League Champions home video releases (Region 1)]]
* [[List of English language Master Quest home video releases (Region 1)]]

===Australian home video releases===
* [[List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 4)]]
* [[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 4)]]
* [[List of English language The Johto Journeys home video releases (Region 4)]]
* [[List of English language Johto League Champions home video releases (Region 4)]]
* [[List of English language Master Quest home video releases (Region 4)]]

===Japanese home video releases===
* [[List of Japanese language original series home video releases]]

==Gallery==
:''For more images, please see [[a:Category:Art from the original anime series|artwork from the original series]] on the [[Bulbagarden Archives]].''
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon the Series The Beginning logo.png|''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning'' logo
Pokémon the Series Gold and Silver logo.png|''Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver'' logo
</gallery>

===Posters===
<gallery>
Original series poster.png|Japanese teaser poster
Original series poster 2.jpg|Japanese teaser poster
Original series poster 3.jpg|Japanese poster
Original series poster Amazon.jpg|Japanese poster
Original series.png|thumb|''Episode: Gold & Silver'' poster
Original series poster Asia.png|Pokémon Asia poster
</gallery>

===Main characters===
<gallery>
Ash OS 1.png|[[Ash Ketchum]]
Pikacheeks.png|[[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]
Misty OS 2.png|{{an|Misty}}
Brock OS anime.png|{{an|Brock}}
TraceyEP.png|[[Tracey Sketchit]]
Team Rocket trio OS 4.png|{{TRT}}
</gallery>

===Rivals===
<gallery>
Gary OS anime.png|[[Gary Oak]]
Ritchie Artwork.png|[[Ritchie]]
</gallery>

===Supporting characters===
<gallery>
Professor Oak OS anime.png|{{an|Professor Oak}}
Nurse Joy OS.png|[[Nurse Joy]]
Officer Jenny OS.png|[[Officer Jenny]]
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Originally, this [[series]] was meant to last for a year and a half, approximately as long as the [[Kanto]] saga would have lasted, had the [[EP038]] incident not happened.
* This is the only series of {{aniseries|PTS}} in which {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|journey}} is based on two different [[generation]]s of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], being based on both [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}.
** This is also the only series of ''Pokémon the Series'' where Ash places in the Top 16 of a [[Pokémon League Conference]], his lowest placing to date.
* This is the only series in which:
** All of its [[dub]] seasons are dubbed by [[4Kids Entertainment]].
** Episodes are animated traditionally or by using cels.
** No CG animation is used outside of {{pkmn|movie}}s.
** No [[Mythical Pokémon]] appear outside of movies, although there were [[GS Ball#In animation|later-scrapped plans]] for a {{p|Celebi}} to appear during the [[Johto]] saga.
** At least one movie does not feature any Mythical Pokémon at all.
* At 274 episodes, this is the {{pkmn|animated series}}'s longest series.
** This series also features:
*** the most movies and dub seasons, with five each.
*** the most [[banned episodes]], with a total of seven.
*** the most {{cat|Pokémon that appeared in the animated series before their game debut|Pokémon from an upcoming generation}}.
*** the most [[characters of the day]], with ''Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver'' still at the top if counted separately.
* The first 40 episodes were originally aired in {{wp|Broadcast syndication|syndication}} in the United States in 1998 before moving to {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB}} in 1999 for the remaining 12 episodes of [[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]].
* Throughout the English dub version of ''Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver'', the [[narrator]] refers to the group as being "On the road to Johto". Though it would be more correct to say "On the road '''through''' Johto", he could have just been referring to the Johto League.
* The name of the Kanto [[region]] is never mentioned in this series.
* In the {{aniseries|DP}} episode ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', Ash and {{an|Brock}} mention having heard of [[Pokéathlon]] during their travels in Johto, despite the competition only being introduced in [[Generation IV]] and consequently never shown during ''Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver''.
* Excluding {{AP|Primeape}}, all the Pokémon Ash catches in ''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning'' would later go on to gain a [[Mega Evolution]], a [[regional form]], and/or a [[Gigantamax]] form for their current or later stages.

==In other languages==
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''Pocket Monsters''
{{Epilang|color={{colorschemelight|Kanto}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|Kanto}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢 ''Bóuhómuhng''{{tt|*|Since 2019}}<br>精靈寶可夢 ''Jīnglìhng Bóuhómuhng''{{tt|*|2018 to 2019}}<br>寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng''{{tt|*|Prior to 2018}}
|zh_cmn=寶可夢 / 宝可梦 ''Bǎokěmèng''{{tt|*|Taiwan (since 2019) and Mainland China (since 2019)}}<br>精靈寶可夢 / 精灵宝可梦 ''Jīnglíng Bǎokěmèng''{{tt|*|Taiwan (2018 to 2019) and Mainland China (2011 to 2019)}}<br>神奇寶貝 / 神奇宝贝 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi''{{tt|*|Taiwan (prior to 2018) and Mainland China (2002 to 2010)}}<br>宠物小精灵 ''Chǒngwù Xǐaojīnglíng''{{tt|*|Mainland China (prior to 2001)}}
|id=Pokémon the Series: The Beginning
|ko=포켓몬스터 ''Pocket Monsters''
|ms=Pokémon the Series: The Beginning
|th=โปเกมอน เดอะ ซีรี่ส์: จุดเริ่มต้น ''Pokémon the Series: Chut Roemton''
|vi=Pokémon the Series: The Beginning}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Pocket Monsters Episode: Orange Islands''
{{Epilang|color=FFDDAA|bordercolor=FFBB55
|ja=ポケットモンスターオレンジ{{ruby|諸島編|しょとうへん}} ''Pocket Monsters Episode: Orange Islands''
|zh_cmn=神奇寶貝橘子群島篇 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi Júzǐ Qúndǎo Piān''{{tt|*|Taiwan (Chingwin Publishing Group)}}<br>神奇宝贝柑橘群岛编 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi Gānjú Qúndǎo Biān''{{tt|*|Mainland China (21st Century Publishing House)}}
|ko=포켓몬스터 오렌지제도편 ''Pocket Monsters Orange Jedo Pyeon''<br>포켓몬스터 오렌지제도 ''Pocket Monsters Orange Jedo''}}
</div>
</div>
<div>
<div style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning''
{{Epilang|color={{colorschemelight|Kanto}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|Kanto}}
|da=Pokémon Serien: Begyndelsen
|nl=Pokémon de Serie: Het Begin<br>Pokémon-serie: Het begin
|fi=Pokémon-sarja: Alku
|fr=Pokémon, la série : Le commencement{{tt|*|Pokémon TV}}<br>Pokémon, la série : The Beginning{{tt|*|Pokémon Trainer Club stamps}}
|de=Pokémon – Die TV-Serie: Die Anfänge{{tt|*|Pokémon TV}}<br>Pokémon – Die TV-Serie: The Beginning{{tt|*|Pokémon Trainer Club stamps}}
|it=Serie Pokémon Gli albori
|no=Pokémon Serien: Begynnelsen{{tt|*|Pokémon TV}}<br>Pokémon-serien: Starten{{tt|*|Pokémon Trainer Club stamps}}
|pt_br=Pokémon, a série: O início{{tt|*|Pokémon TV (October 20, 2017-present)}}<br>Pokémon A Série: O Começo{{tt|*|Pokémon TV (June 16-October 19, 2017)}}<br>Pokémon, a Série: O Início{{tt|*|Pokémon Trainer Club stamps}}
|ru=Покемон сериал: Начало{{tt|*|Pokémon Trainer Club stamps}}
|es_eu=Serie Pokémon El comienzo
|sv=Pokémon Serien: Början}}
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''Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver''
{{Epilang|color={{colorschemelight|GS}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|GS}}
|ja=ポケットモンスター {{ruby|金銀編|きんぎんへん}} ''Pocket Monsters Episode: Gold & Silver''
|zh_cmn=神奇寶貝金銀篇 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi Jīnyín Piān''{{tt|*|Taiwan}}<br>神奇宝贝金銀编 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi Jīnyín Biān''{{tt|*|Mainland China}}
|da=Pokémon-serien: Guld og sølv
|nl=Pokémon de Serie: Gold and Silver<br>Pokémon-serie: Goud en zilver
|fi=Pokémon-sarja: Gold and Silver
|fr=Pokémon, la série : Or et Argent{{tt|*|Pokémon TV}}<br>Pokémon, la série : Gold and Silver{{tt|*|Pokémon Trainer Club stamps}}
|de=Pokémon – Die TV-Serie: Gold und Silber
|it=Serie Pokémon Oro e Argento
|ko=포켓몬스터 금은편 ''Pocket Monsters Geum & Eun Pyeon''<br>포켓몬스터 금은 ''Pocket Monsters Geum & Eun''
|no=Pokémon-serien: Gold og Silver
|pt_br=Pokémon, a série: Ouro e Prata{{tt|*|Pokémon TV (October 20, 2017-present)}}<br>Pokémon A Série: Ouro e Prata{{tt|*|Pokémon TV (June 16-October 19, 2017)}}<br>Pokémon, a Série: Ouro e Prata{{tt|*|Pokémon Trainer Club stamps}}
|ru=Покемон сериал: Золото и Серебро{{tt|*|Pokémon Trainer Club stamps}}
|es_eu=Serie Pokémon Oro y Plata
|es_la=La Serie Pokémon Oro y Plata
|sv=Pokémon Serien: Guld och Silver}}
</div>
</div>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCFReiyyGMw Pokémon the Series: The Beginning PV]
* [https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon/pokemon/ TV Tokyo] (Japanese)

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Mimikyu (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Mimikyu}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ghost|prevnum=0777|prev=Togedemaru|nextnum=0779|next=Bruxish|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Mimikyu}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Mimikyu
|jname=ミミッキュ
|tmname=Mimikkyu
|forme=2
|form1=Disguised Form
|form2=Busted Form
|image2=HOME0778B.png
|ndex=0778
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fairy
|category=Disguise
|height-ftin=0'08"
|height-m=0.2
|weight-lbs=1.5
|weight-kg=0.7
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Disguise
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Amorphous
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evsd=2
|expyield=167
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Yellow
|catchrate=45
|body=02
|pokefordex=mimikyu
|generation=7
|friendship=70
}}
'''Mimikyu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミミッキュ''' ''Mimikkyu'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VII]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Mimikyu changes [[#Form data|forms]], from '''Disguised Form''' into '''Busted Form''', when it is hit by an attack.

==Biology==
Mimikyu is a small {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} whose body is almost entirely hidden under an old rag. Its small size at 0.2 m makes it one of the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{t|Ghost}} types, though with its disguise it stands about 0.56 m tall.<ref>[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/701-03075/mimikyu-poke-plush-22-in Mimikyu Poké Plush - 22 ½ In.]

[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/72-10606-101/mimikyu-pokedex-size-poke-plush-21-in/ Mimikyu Pokédex-Size Poké Plush - 21 ¾ In.]</ref> Its eyes are beady black through the holes in the body of its disguise however, as seen in the animated series, its eyes are actually purple. They will glow yellow when angered. Fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body is visible under the hem as well. Occasionally, it will also extend a long, black claw-like appendage from under its rag. The veil itself resembles a {{p|Pikachu}}. The cloth is yellow with black-tipped ears. The Pikachu face appears to be drawn with crayons, consisting of black eyes, red cheeks, and a squiggly black mouth. The rag's head is hollow and can be used to store objects. Mimikyu also carries a small stick resembling a lightning bolt to create a tail for its costume. When its disguise is damaged, the costume's head droops limply backward, revealing Mimikyu's ruse. Larger rips in the costume are accompanied by shadowy vapors pouring out from whatever is hidden within.

Mimikyu is a lonely Pokémon who disguises itself as a Pikachu in the hopes of making friends because of the popularity of Pikachu-styled merchandise.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160917171041/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/mimikyu/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Mimikyu]</ref> Unfortunately, it only ends up making it look creepier. Its relationship with Pikachu can vary between individuals and [[canon]]s, with some being antagonistic, as seen in {{aniseries|SM}}, or friendly, as shown in the ''[[A Mimikyu Bedtime Story]]'' short. Mimikyu's [[Pokédex]] data records its height without its disguise. Its height in its Disguised Form is similar to Pikachu's. Mimikyu is always covered by its disguise, so its true appearance is unknown. However, glimpses of it have been seen, such as its claw, its underside, and its eyes. Since Mimikyu is weakened by sunlight, it is rumored that the veil is used for protection. It is believed that seeing its true form will cause a mysterious illness or even a painful death. Because of this, Mimikyu will become agitated and violently stop anyone from attempting to look underneath its rag. Until recent times, Mimikyu was initially thought by humans to be just a [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]] wearing a cloth. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Mimikyu mimics Pikachu to the point of even sleeping like it.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

A special Mimikyu in [[Alola]] acts as the [[Totem Pokémon]] for [[Acerola]]'s {{DL|Island challenge|trial}} in an [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)|abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]. This Mimikyu possesses [[Z-Power]], an energy that originates from [[Ultra Wormhole]]s and takes the form of a golden, flaring aura. The reward for defeating Totem Mimikyu and completing the trial is a [[Ghostium Z]].

Mimikyu is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Disguise}} as an [[Ability]].

<gallery widths="200">
Mimikyu SM concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art of Mimikyu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
778Mimikyu 2.png|Artwork of Mimikyu's claw and empty rag
Jessie Mimikyu uncovered.png|Silhouette of a Mimikyu's true form swimming in water
Jessie Mimikyu face.png|Mimikyu's eyes seen from under its rag
</gallery>

===Forms===
Mimikyu has two forms: Disguised Form and Busted Form.

Mimikyu changes into its Busted Form when it is hit by an attack and its neck breaks, causing it to slump over and no longer convincingly resemble a Pikachu. It is known to feel deep sadness when its true form is revealed, though it is likely that it is not actually in pain despite its broken neck. Ordinarily, the rag it wears allows Mimikyu to avoid attacks. Mimikyu will attempt to keep up its disguise, even if its rag is broken, but if it does get damaged, Mimikyu will spend all night patching it in front of a mirror as if its life depends on it. Repairing the rag correctly is often difficult for Mimikyu, so it cries a lot on the inside. It then seeks revenge on the one that damaged it, fearing that its true identity could have been exposed. Unforgiving, Mimikyu will take down the culprit even at the risk of costing its own life in the process. It will never forget the person who damaged its rag for as long as it is still alive.

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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=242|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=315|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
{{Dex/Form|Disguised Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Although it's a quiet, lonely Pokémon, if you try to look at what's under its rag, it will become agitated and resist violently.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=A gust of wind revealed what hides under this Pokémon's rag to a passing Trainer, who went home and died painfully that very night.}}
{{Dex/Form|Busted Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=After going to all the effort of disguising itself, its neck was broken. Whatever is inside is probably unharmed, but it's still feeling sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=If its neck is broken or its rag torn during an attack, it works through the night to patch it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It stands in front of a mirror, trying to fix its broken neck as if its life depended on it. It has a hard time getting it right, so it's crying inside.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Sad that its true identity may be exposed, Mimikyu will mercilessly seek revenge on any opponent that breaks its neck.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=301|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=046|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}}
{{Dex/Form|Disguised Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It wears a rag fashioned into a {{P|Pikachu}} costume in an effort to look less scary. Unfortunately, the costume only makes it creepier.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=There was a scientist who peeked under Mimikyu's old rag in the name of research. The scientist died of a mysterious disease.}}
{{Dex/Form|Busted Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=There will be no forgiveness for any who reveal that it was pretending to be {{P|Pikachu}}. It will bring the culprit down, even at the cost of its own life.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its disguise made from an old rag allowed it to avoid an attack, but the impact broke the neck of the disguise. Now everyone knows it's a Mimikyu.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=239|reg2=Kitakami|num2=189|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=068}}
{{Dex/Form|Disguised Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives in dark places untouched by sunlight. When it appears before humans, it hides itself under a cloth that resembles a {{P|Pikachu}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Mimikyu was only recently identified as a Pokémon. Previously, people thought it was just a ghost wearing a cloth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Form|Busted Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Even as it struggles beneath the cloth to repair the broken neck of its disguise, Mimikyu keeps up its impersonation of {{P|Pikachu}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It has taken damage and can no longer hold the head of its cloth disguise upright. For as long as it lives, Mimikyu will never forget its attacker.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Mimikyu is sad that it may be exposed for what it really is. It will take revenge on whoever broke the neck of its disguise-no forgiveness.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=141}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives in dark places untouched by sunlight. When it appears before humans, it hides itself under a cloth that resembles a {{P|Pikachu}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Mimikyu-Busted SM.png|x200px]]
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|Disguised Mimikyu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Busted Mimikyu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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|-
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{| style="background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{ghost color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
|style="border:2px solid #{{ghost color light}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Mimikyu SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{ghost color light}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Mimikyu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
|Mimikyu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|Mimikyu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br/>[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Received]] from [[Samson Oak]] at [[Heahea Beach]]{{tt|*|Requires 80 Totem Stickers}} ([[Totem Pokémon|Totem]]-sized)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Giant's Mirror]]<br>[[Bridge Field]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Old Cemetery]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea]], [[Three-Point Pass]], [[Ballimere Lake]]<br>[[Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Old Cemetery]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Slippery Slope/Dens|Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Old Cemetery/Dens|Old Cemetery]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]], [[Three-Point Pass]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])<br>[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[Tagtree Thicket]]<br>West Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]<br>North Province: [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] ({{t|Fairy}} {{Tera}} [[Type]])<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Mimikyu|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Mimikyu|6★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Oni Mountain]], [[Infernal Pass]], [[Chilling Waterhead]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 2.0.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]]}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Zygarde Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 2)<br>[[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Great 5)<br>[[Greengrass Isle]]<sup>Expert</sup> (from Great 3)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Mimikyu Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Acerola|Mimikyu|Fall 2020}} <small>('''Disguised Form''' → '''Busted Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 980 License Points<br>Purchase for 575 Aeos Gems}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Mimikyu|All|Japan|10|August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Mimikyu|All|Japan|10{{shinystar|VII}}|September 22 to November 16, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pokémon Center Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Autumn Korean League Mimikyu|All|South Korea|10{{shinystar|VII}}|October 7 and 8, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Autumn Korean League Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|Japanese region|Online|50{{shinystar|VII}}|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|American region|Online|50{{shinystar|VII}}|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|PAL region|Online|50{{shinystar|VII}}|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|Korean region|Online|50{{shinystar|VII}}|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Trixie's Mimikyu|All|Online|25|October 11, 2023 to January 1, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Trixie's Mimikyu}}
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=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Charizard the Unrivaled|Various|hide|45, 75|December 2 to 4, 2022<br>December 16 to 18, 2022|link=Poké Portal News#December 2 to 4 & 16 to 18, 2022}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Chesto Berry|5|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Scarlet|Violet|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Fairy
|HP=55
|Attack=90
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=105
|Speed=96
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=0
|Fighting=0
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Ghost=200
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=½
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
Mimikyu is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Splash|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|6|9|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|34|37|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|60|63|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM091|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM125|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}

===Side game data===
====Disguised Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=778|num=726
|min=60
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=15
|skill=Spookify+
|skilldesc=Sometimes leaves foe spooked for even longer when you make a match of four or more.
|amelia=2
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 6|Great Challenge (Week 6)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Ghost|ranks=5
|item=Spell Tag
|cost=400
|skill=Awards a little JP
|recoverytime=1 hour 30 minutes
|rank1desc=+0%
|rank2desc=+10%|rank2cost=1
|rank3desc=+40%|rank3cost=2
|rank4desc=+100%|rank4cost=5
|rank5desc=+770%|rank5cost=78
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=778
|walk=2.92
|hp=49
|attack=78
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=0778
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=146
|attack=177
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Hex}}
|special= {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0778
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Ghost
|dexentry=Mimikyu wears a rag fashioned into a Pikachu costume in an effort to grow closer to people and other Pokémon. It spends so much time acting like a Pikachu that sometimes it even sleeps like one.
|sleepstyle1=Wanna-Curl-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Busted Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Copycat Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Mimikyu
|candyNum=
|berry=Bluk
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Rousing Coffee
|ingredient3=Tasty Mushroom
|carrylimit=19
|skillname=Disguise (Berry Burst)
|skilldesc=Gets 8 Berries plus 1 of each of the Berries other Pokémon on your team collect.
}}
|}

====Busted Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=0778B
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=146
|attack=177
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Hex}}
|special= {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}

During Trainer Battles in {{g|GO}}, Mimikyu will change to Busted Form when hit with a charged attack, which it will be protected from taking any damage from. It will remain in its Busted Form for the rest of the battle. While in Busted Form, its Defense drops.

===Form data===
Mimikyu has two interchangeable forms: Disguised Form and Busted Form. It will always be in its Disguised Form outside of {{pkmn|battle}}. Mimikyu starts battles in its Disguised Form. When it is hit by a damaging [[move]] (or hits itself in {{status|confusion}}), its [[Ability]] {{a|Disguise}} reduces the damage it takes from it: in [[Generation VII]], it takes no damage from it at all, and in [[Generation VIII]] onward, it nullifies the attack's damage but then loses 1/8 of its maximum {{stat|HP}}. Afterwards, it changes into Busted Form. While in Busted Form, it can be damaged normally. Mimikyu will stay in Busted Form until either it [[fainted|faint]]s or the battle ends. Mimikyu has a unique form change animation that shows its disguise slumping to the side when it changes to Busted Form.

Although Mimikyu's Disguise Ability cannot be suppressed or replaced, Mimikyu can be damaged normally without changing its form by [[:Category:Moves that ignore Abilities|moves that ignore Abilities]] (namely {{m|Sunsteel Strike}}, {{m|Moongeist Beam}}, {{m|Photon Geyser}}, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}, {{m|Light That Burns the Sky}}, {{m|G-Max Drum Solo}}, {{m|G-Max Fireball}}, and {{m|G-Max Hydrosnipe}}) and by Pokémon with [[:Category:Abilities that ignore other Abilities|Abilities that ignore other Abilities]] (namely {{a|Mold Breaker}}, {{a|Turboblaze}}, and {{a|Teravolt}}).

Despite [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] not featuring Abilities, Mimikyu still takes reduced damage and changes form when first attacked in a battle.
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=Default form
|sprite1=HOME0778
|name1=Mimikyu
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Fairy
|forme1=Disguised Form
|loc2=Activate {{acolor|Disguise|000}}
|sprite2=HOME0778B
|forme2=Busted Form
}}

===Evolution data===
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|type2=Fairy
|pictype=art
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|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Fairy}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=778|form1=B|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=778|form1=B}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0778|form1=B}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|778|Mimikyu}}

==In animation==
[[File:Jessie Mimikyu.png|thumb|left|250px|Mimikyu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Acerola Mimikins.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Mimikyu in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Jessie's Mimikyu]]=====
Mimikyu debuted in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]''. Though {{Ash}} tried to catch it, it decided to side with {{TRT}} instead after spotting {{AP|Pikachu}} and becoming enraged by his presence. Mimikyu was properly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Jessie]] in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''.

=====Other=====
A {{Shiny}} Mimikyu, [[nickname]]d '''Mimikins''' (Japanese '''ミミたん''' ''Mimi-tan''), debuted in ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', under the ownership of [[Acerola]]. Unlike regular Mimikyu, Mimikins is an actual [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]] of a deceased Mimikyu, and thus can float in the air and pass through solid objects. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}. Although Mimikins is Shiny, part of its disguise is colored like a common Mimikyu, having been patched up to it.

====Minor appearances====
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Mimikyu appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM003|Mimikyu|Rotom Pokédex|Mimikyu, the Disguise Pokémon. A {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. It wears a ragged head cover to look like a Pikachu, but little is known about this Pokémon. It's said that a scholar who once tried to look inside met his end.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Mimikyu POKÉTOON.png|thumb|left|250px|Mimikyu in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
[[File:Mimikyu Ghost Dive.png|thumb|250px|Mimikyu in {{so|Ghost Dive}}]]
A Mimikyu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Acerola]].

===POKÉTOON===
A Mimikyu appeared in ''[[PT01|Scraggy and Mimikyu]]''.

===Ghost Dive===
Mimikyu is the lead Pokémon in the music video for the song {{so|Ghost Dive}}, performed by [[Polkadot Stingray]]. Notably, it is the favorite Pokémon of vocalist Shizuku,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230920112732/https://twitter.com/HZshizuku/status/1704424544654831978</ref> and its cry is sampled in the arrangement of Lavender Town.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Sun Penny.png|thumb|200px|Mimikyu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Mimikyu debuted in ''[[PASM16|A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]''. {{adv|Sun}} was tasked with taking a picture of a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Mimikyu that lived at the abandoned {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} in order to complete his second [[island challenge|trial]]. After befriending the Totem, Sun {{pkmn2|caught}} him and [[nickname]]d him Penny.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Mimikyu (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
{{incomplete|section|Missing Detective Pikachu info}}
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
[[File:SSB Mimikyu.jpeg|thumb|250px|Mimikyu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
Mimikyu appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, where it uses its ability {{a|Disguise}} and its exclusive [[Z-Move]] {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/super-smash-bros-ultimate Super Smash Bros. Ultimate page on Pokémon.com]</ref> on any opponent who gets too close to it. Unlike its depiction in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}}, Mimikyu grabs its target instead of jumping on top of it. If the target is at 90% damage or more at the end of the attack, they will be {{sbw|instant KO|instantly KO'd}}, and Mimikyu will leave behind its disguise and presumably depart afterwards.

Mimikyu also appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}. If its Spirit is equipped, the fighter will start the match with Death's Scythe.

[[File:UNITE Mimikyu.png|150px|left|thumb|Mimikyu in Pokémon UNITE]]

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Mimikyu (UNITE)}}
Mimikyu is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder.

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Mimikyu is the only {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by shape#Pokémon with serpentine bodies|with a serpentine body]].
* Mimikyu was designed by [[Megumi Mizutani]].<ref>[https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?s=special/my151cam My151キャンペーン] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220423234524/https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?s=special%2Fmy151cam archived copy]; section: イラストレーター紹介はこちら)</ref>
* On October 20, 2016, [[The Pokémon Company]] posted a Mimikyu-themed music video onto their YouTube channel titled [[Mimikyu's Song]].
* According to an official piece of merchandise, Mimikyu's height does not count the head of the disguise, only the body.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911074512/https://twitter.com/PokeshopperVGC/status/956854089907924993 @PokeshopperVGC on Twitter (archived)]</ref>
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Mimikyu was voted the most popular [[Generation VII]] Pokémon, receiving 99,077 votes. It was also the third-most popular Pokémon overall.
* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, it is the only obtainable {{pkmn2|Totem}}-like Pokémon that is not [[version exclusive]].
** Mimikyu is also the only Pokémon with an internal "totem-like form" that can perform a [[form|form change]]. While Totem {{p|Wishiwashi}} can change form, it uses the same forms as other Wishiwashi.
* Due to a [[Rollout storage glitch|glitch]], if Mimikyu is hit by {{m|Rollout}} or {{m|Ice Ball}}, the [[damage]] multiplier for these moves can also be applied to other [[move]]s. Mimikyu shares this trait with {{p|Eiscue}}. This glitch was patched out in Version 1.3.1 of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* Despite Mimikyu having [[Battle-Only Form (GO)|disguise mechanic]] specifically designed for {{GO|Trainer Battle}}s, Mimikyu can't be used there except against [[Team GO Rocket]].
* In the game data of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Busted Form Mimikyu can learn {{m|Surf}} via [[TM]], despite Disguised Form Mimikyu being unable to. Since Disguised Form Mimikyu is the only form that exists outside of battle, there is no way to teach this move to Mimikyu. Busted Form Mimikyu can no longer learn Surf in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} and subsequent games.

===Origin===
Mimikyu's disguise is based on {{p|Pikachu}}, having its crudely drawn "face" resembling a children's drawing made using crayon. The execution of the disguise is similar to a {{wp|ghost}} portrayed using bedsheets as a type of costume, often having a face drawn or cut out. In-universe, Mimikyu's disguise is due to the rising popularity of Pikachu-themed merchandise 20 years prior.<ref>"''The rising popularity of {{p|Pikachu}}-styled merchandise around 20 years ago is the reason that Mimikyu makes itself look like Pikachu.''" - [https://web.archive.org/web/20161118234022mp_/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/mimikyu/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon official website]</ref> This may indirectly reference [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary|Pokémon's 20th Anniversary]], as {{g|Sun and Moon}}'s release were in celebration of. Additionally, this would reference Pikachu's own status as the franchise's mascot, and the concept of "[[Pokémania]]", the rise Pokémon's popularity during its global release. This would also suggest that, illustrated by its appearance at the [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]], that Mimikyu may also be based on [[Pokémon doll#Generation_II|Pikachu dolls]]. Mimikyu's fake tail appears to be made of wood, as shown by its use of {{m|Wood Hammer}}.

Mimikyu also shares similarities with the {{wp|Bugul Noz}}, a {{wp|Breton mythology|Breton myth}} about a kind and gentle fairy spirit whose horrifying ugliness causes it to be perpetually alone. The fact that Mimikyu's true appearance can kill may be a reference to {{wp|Lovecraftian horror|Lovecraftian}} or eldritch monsters; if any person were to see their true forms, they would either be driven insane or die.

====Name origin====

Mimikyu and Mimikkyu may be derived from ''mimic'' and きゅうきゅう ''kyūkyū'' (onomatopoeia for squeaking, similar to [[Pikachu (Pokémon)#Name_origin|Pikachu]]). It may also involve a corruption of 迷宮 ''meikyuu'' (mystery).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy
|ja=ミミッキュ ''Mimikkyu''|jameaning=From 迷宮 ''meikyuu'' (mystery), ''mimic'' and きゅうきゅう ''kyūkyū'' (onomatopoeia for squeaking)
|fr=Mimiqui|frmeaning=From ''mimique'' (mimic) and ''qui'' (who)
|es=Mimikyu|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Mimigma|demeaning=From ''Mimik'' (mimic) and ''enigma''
|it=Mimikyu|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=따라큐 ''Ttarakyu''|komeaning=From 따라하다 ''ttarahada'' (imitate; mimic) and 큐 ''kyu'' (adapted from the japanese ''kyūkyū'' or ''meikyuu'')
|zh_cmn=謎擬Ｑ / 谜拟Ｑ ''Mínǐ-Q''{{tt|*|Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Prior to March 23, 2020)}}<br>谜拟丘 ''Mínǐqiū''{{tt|*|Simplified Chinese (March 23, 2020 - present)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 謎 / 谜 ''mí'' (enigma), 模擬 / 模拟 ''mónǐ'' (imitate), and ''Q'' (adapted from the japanese ''kyūkyū'' or ''meikyuu'')
|zh_yue=謎擬Ｑ ''Màihyìh-Q''|zh_yuemeaning=From 謎 ''màih'' (enigma), 模擬 ''mòuhyíh'' (imitate), and ''Q'' (adapted from the japanese ''kyūkyū'' or ''meikyuu'')
|pt_br=Mimikyu|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|da=Mimikuy{{tt|*|SM038}}|dameaning=Corruption of English name
|hi=मिमिक्यू ''Mimikyu''|himeaning=Transcripton of English/Japanese name
|ru=Мимикью ''Mimik'yu''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=มิมิคคิว ''Mimikkhio''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}{{-}}
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Disguised Form''
{{langtable|color={{Ghost color}}|bordercolor={{Fairy color dark}}
|ja=ばけたすがた ''Disguised Form''
|zh_yue=化形的樣子 ''{{tt|Fayìhng dīk Yeuhngjí|Disguised Form}}''
|zh_cmn=化形的樣子 / 化形的样子 ''{{tt|Huàxíng de Yàngzi|Disguised Form}}''
|fr=Forme Déguisée
|de=Verkleidete Form
|hi=डिस्गाइज़ फ़ॉर्म ''Disguise Form''
|it=Forma Mascherata
|ko=둔갑한 모습 ''Dun-gapan Moseup''
|pt_br=Forma Disfarçada (UNITE)<br>Forma Mascarada (GO)
|es=Forma Encubierta
|th=ร่างปลอมตัว
|tr=Kılık Değiştirmiş Formu
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Busted Form''
{{langtable|color={{Ghost color}}|bordercolor={{Fairy color dark}}
|ja=ばれたすがた ''Exposed Form''
|zh_yue=現形的樣子 ''{{tt|Yihnyìhng dīk Yeuhngjí|Exposed Form}}''
|zh_cmn=現形的樣子 / 现形的样子 ''{{tt|Xiànxíng de Yàngzi|Exposed Form}}''
|fr=Forme Démasquée
|de=Entlarvte Form
|hi=रिवील फ़ॉर्म ''Reveal Form''
|it=Forma Smascherata
|ko=들킨 모습 ''Deulkin Moseup''
|pt_br=Forma Descoberta (UNITE)<br>Forma Desmascarada (GO)
|es=Forma Descubierta
|tr=Yakalanmış Formu
}}
</div>

==Related articles==
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Jessie's Mimikyu]]
* [[Mimikyu (UNITE)]]
* [[Totem Pokémon]]
* [[Mimikyu's Song]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Mimikyu|Article on Wikipedia}}
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Super-ancient Pokémon

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[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Groudon and Kyogre battle as Rayquaza arrives]]
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon 2.png|thumb|250px|The super-ancient Pokémon in their alternative forms in the Rayquaza [[Mega Evolution Pokédex Short]]]]
The '''super-ancient Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|超|ちょう}}{{ruby|古|こ}}{{ruby|代|だい}}ポケモン''' ''Chō-kodai Pokemon'', "super-ancient Pokémon")<ref>"''This defies belief... A super-ancient POKéMON... Its power is unbelievable. It has upset the balance of nature...''" - [[Archie]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Maxie]]{{sup/3|S}} ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]])</ref><ref>"''GROUDON and KYOGRE, the two POKéMON wreaking havoc here, are considered to be super-ancient POKéMON. But there aren’t just two super-ancient POKéMON. There is one more somewhere. Somewhere, there is a super-ancient POKéMON named RAYQUAZA.''" - [[Wallace]] ([[Pokémon Emerald Version]])</ref><ref name=SuperMusicCollectionRS>''The Super-Ancient Pokémon Awaken!'' [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection]]</ref><ref name=MastersOST>''Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)'' [[Jukebox (Masters)]]</ref> are a [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|trio]] of [[Legendary Pokémon]] consisting of {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}. The trio has also been unofficially called the '''weather trio''' by fans. They were [[Pokémon discovery|first discovered]] in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], having impact on the location's history and mythology. Kyogre was sealed in the [[Seafloor Cavern]], and Groudon underneath [[Mt. Chimney]]{{Sup/3|E}}/Seafloor Cavern{{Sup/3|RS}}{{Sup/6|ORAS}}, while Rayquaza often rests atop the [[Sky Pillar]] until it is summoned.

The group has their own set of [[item]]s which provide different effects depending on title: the [[Red Orb]], [[Blue Orb]] and [[Jade Orb]]. Starting in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Groudon and Kyogre can undergo [[Primal Reversion]] to become Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre while using either the Red or Blue Orbs respectively. Rayquaza has a unique method of [[Mega Evolution]], allowing it to Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza without the use of an item.

Groudon and Kyogre are the game mascots of {{g|Ruby and Sapphire}}, with their primal forms being the game mascots of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|their remakes]]. Rayquaza is the game mascot of {{g|Emerald}}, being associated with Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire's [[Delta Episode]].

== Shared design ==
The three super-ancient Pokémon all have some physiological similarities, with similar symbols on their bodies as well as yellow eyes.

===Abilities===
Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza all have {{cat|Abilities with effects on weather conditions|weather-changing}} {{Abilities}}. In their debut appearance in the Generation III games, their Abilities were exclusive to them (although {{a|Cloud Nine}} has the same effect as Rayquaza's {{a|Air Lock}} Ability). Upon undergoing Primal Reversion or Mega Evolution, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza gain new exclusive Abilities, which are enhanced versions of their original Abilities.

Groudon and Kyogre have {{a|Drought}} and {{a|Drizzle}}, which create [[harsh sunlight]] and [[rain]], respectively. From Generation III to V, these Abilities created weather that lasted for the remainder of the battle—this contrasts with the moves {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}, which only create weather for 5 turns. This was changed in Generation VI, so that these Abilities also only create weather for 5 turns.

Rayquaza's Air Lock Ability removes the effects of any weather as long as Rayquaza remains in battle, allowing it to remove the effects of the Abilities of Groudon and Kyogre.

Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Rayquaza have the Abilities {{a|Desolate Land}}, {{a|Primordial Sea}}, and {{a|Delta Stream}}, which create the special weather conditions [[extremely harsh sunlight]], [[heavy rain]], and [[strong winds]], respectively. These weather conditions last as long as they remain in battle. Extremely harsh sunlight and heavy rain are enhanced versions of harsh sunlight and rain, having all the same effects as the base weather, but providing additional benefits and being harder to remove. All three weather conditions cannot be replaced by other weather conditions while a Pokémon with the corresponding Ability remains on the field, except each other.

===Origin===
The three Pokémon represent separate elemental spheres: Kyogre having dominion over the {{wp|hydrosphere}}, Groudon over the {{wp|lithosphere}}, and Rayquaza over the {{wp|atmosphere}}. These roles are reflected in their types. The three Pokémon could be references to creatures from Hebrew myth: {{wp|Leviathan}}, a sea monster; {{wp|Behemoth}}, a land beast; and {{wp|Ziz}}, a giant bird.

==History==
[[File:Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre artwork.png|thumb|250px|[[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} battle]]
===Core series games===
Thousands of years ago, [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}} were formed by the natural energy that existed in that time and then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. Meanwhile, {{p|Rayquaza}} resided in the ozone layer, where it resided in and fed on water, other particles, and [[Meteorite|meteorites]]. At some point later, a chance meeting turned Kyogre and Groudon into rivals, who then began a cataclysmic conflict for the dominance of the [[Pokémon world]]. This battle continues until Rayquaza eventually descends from the skies and quells it, forcing both of them to retreat and be sealed into underground caverns: Kyogre in [[Seafloor Cavern]] and Groudon in Seafloor Cavern{{Sup/3|RS}}{{Sup/6|ORAS}}/under [[Mt. Chimney]]{{Sup/3|E}}, where they slumbered in since then.<ref>[[Steven Stone]]: ''"The [[super-ancient Pokémon]] that has been sealed deep beneath [[Hoenn Route 128|Route 128]] since ancient times... It slept until now in the [[Seafloor Cavern]]. The entrance to that cavern was sealed by the power of a certain Pokémon, all in an effort to keep any human or Pokémon from ever breaching it."'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref>

2,000 years ago, in a time known as the primal age, the world was overflowing with natural energy, so Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre reawakened to fight for more of that energy in long clashes,<ref>[[Zinnia]]: ''"Thousands of years ago, in the primal age long lost, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fought over that energy in endless, furious clashes."'' ([[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref> creating natural disasters in the process. The [[Hoenn]] [[region]] was created from these same clashes. In the face of their great power, people could do nothing, but to their relief, Rayquaza intervened once again. Its power overwhelmed that of the two Primal Pokémon, ending their conflict, putting both to sleep once again, and returning peace to the world.

1,000 years ago, a meteoroid hit the earth, creating the crater in which [[Sootopolis City]] would be built in. This impact caused cracks in the ground that unleashed natural energy, causing Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre to awaken and battle each other once again for 20 days, threatening to destroy the world in the process.<ref>[http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary-pokemon/the-legends-of-hoenn-continue The Legends of Hoenn Continue | Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150209222143/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary-pokemon/the-legends-of-hoenn-continue archived])</ref> The [[Draconid people]] had a collective memory of how Rayquaza saved their race long ago, and their wish for this to happen again combined with the power of a [[Key Stone|meteorite]] allowed Rayquaza to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] for the first time and calm down the two Primal Pokémon once more. Stripped of their primal forms, Groudon and Kyogre entered a deep slumber in underground caverns while Rayquaza returned to the sky.

At some point, [[Sky Pillar]] was then created by the Draconids to honor of Rayquaza and to preserve the history of the three super-ancient Pokémon. They also prepared for the day when Rayquaza would be needed again in 1,000, when [[Grand Meteor Delta|another meteoroid]] would appear on a collision course with Hoenn. The [[Red Orb]] and [[Blue Orb]], were also created to control Groudon and Kyogre in case they reawakened.
<gallery widths="250px" heights="150px">
Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre storybook.png|Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fighting over the {{Pkmn|world}}'s natural energy
Rayquaza Storybook.png|The [[Draconid people|Draconids]] wishing Rayquaza to descend and save them from destruction
Super-ancient Pokémon storybook.png|Mega Rayquaza stopping Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre from causing any further destruction
</gallery>

==Moveset comparison==
The following are the super-ancient Pokémon's level-up movesets from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; margin:auto; width:auto; background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:382Kyogre.png|100px]][[File:382Kyogre-Primal.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Kyogre|47587e}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:383Groudon.png|100px]][[File:383Groudon-Primal.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Groudon|49422b}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>/<small>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:384Rayquaza.png|100px]][[File:384Rayquaza-Mega.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Rayquaza|322661}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
|-
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Origin Pulse|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Precipice Blades|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Ascent|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ancient Power|{{rock color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Pulse|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Mud Shot|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Twister|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Body Slam|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''''{{mcolor|Lava Plume|{{fire color dark}}}}'''''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|9}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Aqua Tail|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Earth Power|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|18}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Dragon Dance|{{dragon color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|27}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Muddy Water|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Earthquake|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Extreme Speed|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|36}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hammer Arm|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|45}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sheer Cold|{{ice color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fissure|{{ground color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Voice|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|54}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Aqua Ring|{{water color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rest|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|63}}
|
|
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fly|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|72}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hydro Pump|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''''{{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}'''''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hurricane|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|81}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{mcolor|Solar Beam|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|90}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Spout|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''''{{mcolor|Eruption|{{fire color dark}}}}'''''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|2ED42E|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage. Moves in '''''bold italics''''' are only STAB for Primal Groudon, which is not present in Scarlet and Violet.</small>
|}{{-}}

==Base stat comparison==
{{stats/h|hoenn}}
{{stats/r|0382|Kyogre|100|100|90|150|140|90}}
{{stats/r|0382|Kyogre|form=-Primal|display=Primal Kyogre|100|150|90|180|160|90}}
{{stats/r|0383|Groudon|100|150|140|100|90|90}}
{{stats/r|0383|Groudon|form=-Primal|display=Primal Groudon|100|180|160|150|90|90}}
{{stats/r|0384|Rayquaza|105|150|90|150|90|95}}
{{stats/r|0384|Rayquaza|form=-Mega|display=Mega Rayquaza|105|180|100|180|100|115}}
|}

==In the core series games==
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon cutscene.png|thumb|Rayquaza confronting Kyogre and Groudon in a cutscene in Emerald.]]
===Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire===
In these games, both Kyogre and Groudon appear in the [[Cave of Origin]] in their respective games, and after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], the {{player}} can encounter Rayquaza at rest on the topmost floor of the [[Sky Pillar]].


===Pokémon Emerald===
In the enhanced version of Ruby and Sapphire, Kyogre and Groudon both appear in alternating caves after entering the Hall of Fame: [[Marine Cave]] (on {{rt|105|Hoenn}}, {{rt|125|Hoenn}}, {{rt|127|Hoenn}}, or {{rt|129|Hoenn}}) for Kyogre and [[Terra Cave]] (on {{rt|114|Hoenn}}, {{rt|115|Hoenn}}, {{rt|116|Hoenn}}, or {{rt|118|Hoenn}}) for Groudon. Rayquaza appears atop the [[Sky Pillar]] after calming Kyogre and Groudon in [[Sootopolis City]], and is obtainable before entering the Hall of Fame.


===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
All three super-ancient Pokémon can be obtained in the [[Embedded Tower]] after {{ga|Red}} is defeated and {{player}} has the [[National Pokédex]], [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]], and respective [[Colored orbs|Orbs]]. Kyogre is obtainable in HeartGold, and Groudon is obtainable in SoulSilver. Once both a Kyogre from HeartGold and a Groudon from SoulSilver are in one game, the player gets an opportunity to catch Rayquaza.

<gallery>
File:Embedded Tower Kyogre HGSS.png|Kyogre
File:Embedded Tower Groudon HGSS.png|Groudon
File:Embedded Tower Rayquaza HGSS.png|Rayquaza
</gallery>

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
In the [[remake]]s, both Kyogre and Groudon appear in the [[Cave of Origin]] just like in the originals. However, when the player faces them, they are in their [[Primal Reversion|Primal Forms]]. Rayquaza is obtained during the Delta Episode atop [[Sky Pillar]], which occurs after the player become the Champion and is granted access to Sky Pillar by [[Wallace]]. Rayquaza must be caught when encountered; if the player runs away from it or defeats it, they will have to battle it again until it is caught.

===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
All three members of the super-ancient Pokémon can be encountered in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]] through [[Ultra Warp Ride]]. {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/7|US}} can be encountered in the Cave World through a yellow warp hole. {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/7|UM}} can be encountered in the Water World through a blue warp hole. {{p|Rayquaza}} can be encountered in the Cliff World through a red warp hole, as long as both Groudon and Kyogre are in the player's party.

===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
In [[The Crown Tundra]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]], the super-ancient Pokémon be found at [[Max Lair]] during [[Dynamax Adventure]]s. {{p|Groudon}} can be found in Sword, while {{p|Kyogre}} can be found in Shield; however, the player can get the other Legendary by participating in other players' Dynamax Adventures.

===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
The super-ancient Pokémon can all be encountered at [[Ramanas Park]] after capturing the [[legendary giants]], [[Legendary beasts]]{{sup/8|BD}}/[[Legendary birds]]{{sup/8|SP}} and [[Eon duo]]. The trio is located at Oceanic Room, Tectonic Room, and Stratospheric Room respectively. Each room needs either Oceanic Slate, Tectonic Slate, or Stratospheric Slate to unlock the encounter.

===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
A {{Shiny}} Rayquaza was made available in a limited [[Poké Portal News]] event called '''Shiny Rayquaza Appears'''. This event lasted from December 19, 2024 to January 5, 2025. During the [[Tera Raid]] Battle event, the Shiny Rayquaza can be caught once per save file.

====[[The Indigo Disk]]====
In the DLC, the super-ancient Pokémon can be obtained via [[treat]]s from [[Snacksworth]]. Groudon can be found in Scarlet via the [[Groudon Treat]], while Kyogre can be found in Violet via the [[Kyogre Treat]]. The player can get the other Legendary by participating in [[Blueberry Quest]]s through the [[Union Circle]] online. Rayquaza can be obtained through the exclusive online group quests via the [[Rayquaza Treat]].

===Pokémon Legends: Z-A===
In the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC, the super-ancient Pokémon can be obtained in [[Hyperspace Lumiose]]. Groudon can be found in [[Hyperspace Desolate Land]], being accessed by [[Ansha]]'s [[Ansha#Pokémon|Hoopa]] via the [[donut#Donut types|Omega Old-Fashioned Donut]]. Kyogre can be found in [[Hyperspace Primordial Sea]], being accessed by Ansha's Hoopa via the [[donut#Donut types|Alpha Old-Fashioned Donut]]. Rayquaza can be found in [[Hyperspace Sky Pillar]], being accessed by Ansha's Hoopa via the [[donut#Donut types|Delta Old-Fashioned Donut]]. Rayquaza is caught for Ansha, who dreams of meeting it so she can gift it to her [[Diantha|mother]].

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{spoilers}}
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], as well as their [[remake]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Rescue Team DX]], Groudon and Rayquaza serve notable roles in the story. Groudon awakens after the player has visited [[Mt. Freeze]] and spoken with {{p|Ninetales}}. After [[Team A.C.T.]] and another team have failed to defeat it, the player's team must travel to [[Magma Cavern]] to stop it. Rayquaza, meanwhile, serves as the final boss of the main game. The player and their partner must climb to the top of the [[Sky Tower]] in order to ask Rayquaza's help in destroying a giant meteor that's threatening the planet. While Rayquaza initially attacks them due to them intruding on his territory, it sees reason at the last second and uses {{m|Hyper Beam}} to destroy the meteor just before it can hit.

During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon can be recruited by defeating them on the final floor of a dungeon. Kyogre resides at the bottom of the [[Stormy Sea]], while Groudon and Rayquaza can be found in the same dungeons as during the main game. In the remake, Kyogre and Groudon will undergo [[Primal Reversion]] while being fought, while Rayquaza will [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky}}, the player and partner encounter a Groudon at the end of [[Steam Cave]], though after it is defeated, it turns out to have been just an illusion created by {{p|Uxie}} to protect the [[Time Gear]] of [[Fogbound Lake]]. During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon can be found in a dungeon, protecting one of the [[Seven Treasures]] and needing to be defeated in order to obtain them.

In {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, Rayquaza makes several brief appearances during the main game, fleeing the planet in fear of the [[Dark Matter]], though it eventually returns to prevent the Dark Matter from taking the [[Tree of Life]] away from the planet, teaming up with {{p|Deoxys}} to do so. Though the Dark Matter turns both of them to stone soon after, they're restored to normal following Dark Matter's defeat. During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon serves as the boss of a dungeon, appearing in their alternate forms.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokkén Tournament===
In [[Pokkén Tournament]], Mega Rayquaza appears as a Support Pokémon in the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] version of the game alongside {{p|Mimikyu}}.

===Pokémon Masters EX===
All three of the super-ancient Pokémon appear in both their regular and {{Shiny}} colorations in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], forming recruitable [[sync pair]]s with various Trainers associated with them in the [[core series]] games. A Shiny Rayquaza could also be battled during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|Shiny Rayquaza Appears}}.

{{PairDex/h|emerald}}
{{PairDex|080|Zinnia|trainerlink=Zinnia (Masters)#Rayquaza|trainerimg=Zinnia|0384|Rayquaza|mega=Key Stone|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Rayquaza]]|Dragon|Rock|Special Strike|exrole=Support|6|Legendary Adventures<br>''The Dragon That Rules the Sky''}}
{{PairDex|127|Maxie|trainerlink=Maxie (Masters)#Groudon|trainerimg=Maxie|0383|Groudon|master=yes|Ground|Ice|Physical Strike|exrole=Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|128|Archie|trainerlink=Archie (Masters)#Kyogre|trainerimg=Archie|0382|Kyogre|master=yes|Water|Grass|Special Strike|exrole=Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|081|Steven|trainerlink=Steven (Masters)#Rayquaza|trainerimg=Steven Anniversary 2021|sygna=Anniversary 2021|0384 s|Rayquaza|shiny=yes|mega=Key Stone|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Rayquaza]]|master=yes|Flying|Ice|Physical Strike|exrole=Field|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|113|May|trainerlink=May (Masters)#Kyogre|trainerimg=May Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|0382 s|Kyogre|form=[[Primal Reversion|Primal Kyogre]]|mega=Blue Orb|shiny=yes|master=yes|buddy=yes|Water|Grass|Field|exrole=Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|018|Brendan|trainerlink=Brendan (Masters)#Groudon|trainerimg=Brendan Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|0383 s|Groudon|form=[[Primal Reversion|Primal Groudon]]|mega=Red Orb|shiny=yes|master=yes|buddy=yes|Ground|Water|Field|exrole=Physical Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|A mural depicting Groudon and Kyogre in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
All three super-ancient Pokémon have appeared in {{aniseries|PTS}}.

====''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''====
{{main|Rayquaza (M07)}}
Rayquaza first appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it defended its territory from a {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}.

Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and a {{Shiny}} Mega Rayquaza all made a major appearance in ''[[M18|Hoopa and The Clash of Ages]]''. Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon were summoned by a dark entity of {{an|Hoopa}}'s {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Unbound}} form, along with the [[Pokémon of myth]] and {{p|Kyurem}}, and were controlled by the evil shadow in order to terrorize [[Dahara City]]. It was revealed that long ago, Kyogre and Groudon engaged in a battle with Hoopa in its Unbound form to entertain the citizens of Dahara City, but this ended when Hoopa's power was sealed by [[Ghris]]. Mega Rayquaza was summoned by Hoopa along with {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} in order to stop the entity of Hoopa's Unbound form from terrorizing Dahara City.

===={{aniseries|AG}}====
{{main|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)}}
Kyogre and Groudon both debuted in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]''. Kyogre had been captured by [[Team Magma]], who was also in possession of the [[Blue Orb]]. Groudon was in [[Team Aqua]]'s possession along with the [[Red Orb]]. The two teams were planning on swapping Groudon and Kyogre, but Kyogre was released by {{tc|Aqua Admin|Team Aqua commander}} [[Shelly]], who had infiltrated Team Magma. [[Archie]] then proceeded to take control of Kyogre using the Red Orb. In the [[AG098|following episode]], Archie threatened to use Kyogre's power to flood the island both teams had met at. At this time the now awakened Groudon came and began to battle with Kyogre. During this time, {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{an|Lance}} managed to snap Archie out of the Red Orb's possession. Now free from the Orbs' possession Kyogre and Groudon retreated into the ocean and a volcano, respectively.
[[File:Rayquaza M07.png|thumb|left|250px|Rayquaza in {{aniseries|RS}}]]

====[[Mega Evolution Specials]]====
{{main|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)}}
Kyogre and Groudon make prominent appearances in the [[Mega Evolution Specials]] of {{aniseries|XY}}.

In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', Rayquaza appeared after [[Alain]] and {{an|Steven Stone}} used their [[Mega Ring]] and [[Key Stone|Mega Stickpin]], respectively, to open one of Hoenn's ancient ruins and reveal the legendary [[Giant Rock]]. The energy emitted by the rock not only brought Rayquaza to the ruins, but it also awoke Groudon and Kyogre from their slumbers. Rayquaza, in a fit of rage, began attacking the people responsible for unlocking the Giant Rock. Seeing that, Alain and Steven sent out {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} and {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} to stop the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}}, but to no avail. Rayquaza destroyed the ruins by using {{m|Draco Meteor}}, disintegrating the Giant Rock in the process before returning to the ozone layer.

In ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', Alain and Steven were monitoring the area around [[Rustboro City]] when they noticed that Groudon had awakened and was seemingly moving towards the coastline. Steven wondered if Kyogre could also appear, and just at that moment, they received footage of the {{pkmn|category|Sea Basin Pokémon}}. Lysandre then commented on the possibility of the [[Pokémon world]] being destroyed, scaring Mairin. After that, Steven explained to her that there is a legend in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] that has been told since ancient times. According to Steven, the legend says that in the prehistoric era, Primal Groudon expanded the continents and Primal Kyogre expanded the seas. The two [[Legendary Pokémon]] were locked in a fierce struggle to obtain a source of enormous energy. That struggle shook the land and the skies, nearly destroying the world in the process. He also added that some people believe the energy source they were searching for was the Giant Rock.

Steven and Lysandre soon discovered that both Groudon and Kyogre were following an energy similar to that of the Giant Rock. Suspecting the rock would materialize in the place Groudon and Kyogre were headed, Lysandre ordered Alain to protect it from the super-ancient Pokémon. After that, Alain and Steven flew over the area on a plane and, when the two [[Primal Reversion|Primal Pokémon]] started fighting for the source of energy, they sent out their Charizard and Metagross to prevent them from consuming the rock's energy. However, Charizard and Metagross had trouble fighting against the Legendary Pokémon, but their combined efforts protected the Giant Rock long enough for Rayquaza to step in and put an end to the conflict between Groudon and Kyogre, causing them to return to their regular forms. After that, [[Team Flare|Lysandre's employees]] appeared to take away the Giant Rock, blocking its energy and placing it in a submarine. With the rock away, all three super-ancient Pokémon retreated.
[[File:Black Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Rayquaza in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
{{main|Black Rayquaza}}
A Shiny Rayquaza known as the Black Rayquaza plays a major role in the series. It was once owned by the Ancient Adventurer [[Lucius]], contained in an {{DL|Poké Ball|Ancient Poké Ball}} that eventually wound up in [[Roy]]'s possession. He initially thought the Poké Ball was empty, until ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', where it reacted with [[Liko]]'s pendant and opened to reveal Rayquaza, which subsequently flew away, setting up Roy's dream to follow and find it. Roy and [[Ult]] battled it in [[HZ129]] and won, resulting in it allowing Roy to catch it. It then flew away to reunite the [[Six Heroes]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)}}
All three super-ancient Pokémon have appeared in [[Pokémon Adventures]].
{{spoilers}}
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
Kyogre and Groudon were awakened by [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], respectively, causing massive devastation across [[Hoenn]] and necessitating [[Norman]] to awaken Rayquaza in order to help stop them.

===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
While the actual super-ancient Pokémon did not appear in this arc, [[Guile Hideout]] used {{adv|Jirachi}}'s wish-granting powers to summon a sentient mass of sea water in the shape of a Kyogre to sink the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} into the ocean, forcing all ten [[Pokédex holder]]s to join forces to stop it.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
The three super-ancient Pokémon were awakened once again, this time to help stop the world from being destroyed by [[Grand Meteor Delta|a giant meteoroid]], gaining the access to their ultimate forms for this purpose. Kyogre and Groudon expended all of their energy in stopping just a fragment of the meteoroid, leaving it up to Rayquaza and the [[human]]s of the world to stop the main body of the meteoroid.
{{endspoilers}}

==Artwork==
<gallery perrow="5">
Team Magma vs Team Aqua artwork.png|Promotional artwork for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
ORAS Delta Episode.png|Promotional artwork for the [[Delta Episode]]
ORAS Mega Rayquaza Deoxys artwork.png|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Deoxys}} battling in the Delta Episode
2020 Legendary Pokemon Gen III.jpg|Promotional art for [[The Crown Tundra]] by [[Tomokazu Komiya]],<ref>[https://archive.is/l5UJf Tweet by @poke_times]</ref> featuring {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}
Masters Villain Arc Hoenn Part 1 artwork.png|Super-ancient Pokémon artwork for {{g|Masters EX}} Hoenn [[villain arc]] (Part 1)
Masters Villain Arc Hoenn Part 2 artwork.png|Super-ancient Pokémon artwork for Pokémon Masters EX Hoenn villain arc (Part 2)
Masters Villain Arc Memories Hoenn.jpg|Artwork for Pokémon Masters EX Hoenn Villain Arc Memories
Masters Champion May and Brendan Debut.png|Artwork for [[Pokémon champion|Neo Champion]] {{mas|May}} and {{mas|Brendan}}
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The term "super-ancient Pokémon" has previously been attributed to [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]] in the Japanese version of the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* The [[List of Pokémon by color|colors]] of the three super-ancient Pokémon are the {{wp|RGB color model|additive primary colors of light}}.
** All three super-ancient Pokémon (while transformed) have {{Shiny}} variations that are black. However, only Shiny {{p|Rayquaza}} is black in its normal state, as a Shiny {{p|Kyogre}} is purple while a Shiny {{p|Groudon}} is yellow.
* The super-ancient Pokémon are the only [[Legendary trio]] in which all of its members live in different [[List of Pokémon by habitat|habitats]] — Kyogre lives in the Sea habitat, Groudon lives in the Rough-Terrain habitat, and Rayquaza lives in the Rare Habitat.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{hoenn color}}|bordercolor={{hoenn color dark}}|textcolor=fff
|ja=超古代ポケモン ''{{tt|Chō kodai Pokémon|Super ancient Pokémon}}''
|zh_cmn=超古代宝可梦 ''{{tt|Chāo gǔdài Pokémon|Super ancient Pokémon}}''
|cs=Superdávní Pokémoni
|fr=Pokémon ancestraux
|de=Wetter-Legenden
|it=Pokémon millenari
|ko=초 고대포켓몬 ''{{tt|Cho godae Pokémon|Super ancient Pokémon}}''
|pt_br=Pokémon de tempos imemoriais
|es=Pokémon ancestrales
|vi=Pokémon siêu cổ đại
}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{p|Kyogre}}
* {{p|Groudon}}
* {{p|Rayquaza}}

{{Legendary groups}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

[[de:Wetter-Legenden]]
[[es:Trío ancestral]]
[[fr:Pokémon ancestraux]]
[[it:Trio Meteo]]
[[ja:超古代ポケモン]]
[[zh:超古代宝可梦]]

Nintendo Music

2026-06-07T03:02:30Z

TrainerSplash: /* Character playlists */

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}}

'''Nintendo Music''' (Japanese: '''ニンテンドーミュージック''' ''Nintendo Music'') is a music streaming app published by [[Nintendo]] that is available as part of a [[Nintendo Switch Online]] subscription. It allows the user to listen to the soundtracks of select Nintendo games and software, including certain [[Pokémon games]].

The service was announced and launched for Android and iOS devices on October 30, 2024, with additional soundtracks being regularly added over time (usually weekly). In an update released on June 1, 2026, support for computers (via web app), tablets, {{wp|Android Auto}}, and {{wp|CarPlay|Apple CarPlay}} was added. The web version can be viewed even if the user does not have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, but playing tracks requires a subscription.

Though the app is available in numerous languages, most of its soundtracks (including all of the Pokémon soundtracks) only have Japanese and English track titles, with all other languages reusing the English names for the tracks.

==Availability==
Accessing the service requires linking to a Nintendo Account that has an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. As such, the app is only available in countries that have a Nintendo Switch eShop.<ref>[https://support.m.nintendo.com/hc/en-us/articles/10463992555535-In-which-regions-will-Nintendo-Music-be-available Nintendo.com | Availability of Nintendo Music]</ref>

==Features==
The app includes a selection of pre-made music playlists, with users having the ability to create and share their own playlists. By default, a "Favorites" playlist is made, and any track the user marks with a star will be added to the Favorites playlist.

A spoiler prevention category can be found in the user settings, which allows the user to toggle any game on or off to hide spoilers, preventing tracks from that game from being listened to. This feature does not remove any tracks from playlists, but does block the title and cover.

The "Extend to..." feature allows the length of certain tracks to be extended to either 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes; however, no tracks from Pokémon games support this feature. An update added a sleep timer option, which automatically stops any playlists or tracks from being played up to 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes of play time.

Users have the ability to download their playlists for offline listening. These downloads will be wiped after a while, regardless of use.

Most tracks on the app have an accompanying image to represent them, which is generally a screenshot from the game showing where the track would play. Some tracks lack a unique associated image, such as those that play in scenes containing major spoilers for the game; these instead display the game's cover artwork as the track image.

==Pokémon soundtracks==
Every game on the app has an "All tracks" playlist, which contains all of the game's tracks, and a "Top tracks" playlist, which contains a smaller selection. Most games also have other unique pre-made playlists. The "Find your favorites" section on the home page features "Top tracks" playlists from various games. In the Europe and Australia/New Zealand regions, the "All tracks" and "Top tracks" playlists are named "All Tracks" and "Top Tracks", respectively, and the "Find your favorites" section is named "Rediscover Classics".

Certain games have a "Related Games" section on their pages, which lists other games on the app that are in the same series. The Pokémon games on the app are all listed as related to each other.

By default, the app's "Search" screen groups games by the platform they released on.

===Game Boy Advance===
====Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version====
[[File:Nintendo Music FRLG.png|200px|right]]
The soundtrack for {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version}} was added on February 20, 2026,<ref name="Database"/> coinciding with the announcement of the games' re-releases on [[Nintendo Switch]]. The "All tracks" playlist contains all 64 tracks from the game and is 1 hour and 21 minutes long. The tracks are mostly the same as those in the [[Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection]], but eleven short jingles and four bonus tracks are omitted.

Upon the addition of Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version, the "Recent highlights" section on the home page had the following text: "Featuring tracks such as Pallet Town Theme, Battle! (Trainer Battle), and more."

On [[Pokémon Day#2026|February 27, 2026]], the soundtrack received a redirect in the Nintendo Switch section of the search menu, coinciding with the games' Nintendo Switch re-releases.

{| class="roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{firered color}}; border:3px solid #{{leafgreen color}}; text-align:center"
! style="background:#{{firered color light}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version}}
|-
! style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | Track
! style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | Length
|-
| Game Freak Logo || 0:12
|-
| Opening Movie || 0:17
|-
| Title Screen || 1:37
|-
| Game Tutorial || 0:43
|-
| Welcome to the World of Pokémon! || 1:06
|-
| Pallet Town Theme || 1:35
|-
| Professor Oak || 0:49
|-
| Professor Oak's Laboratory || 0:49
|-
| A Rival Appears || 0:49
|-
| Battle! (Trainer Battle) || 3:13
|-
| Victory! (Trainer Battle) || 0:43
|-
| Road to Viridian City: Leaving Pallet Town || 0:56
|-
| Pewter City Theme || 2:07
|-
| Teachy TV Menu || 0:18
|-
| Viridian Forest || 2:47
|-
| Battle! (Wild Pokémon) || 1:33
|-
| Victory! (Wild Pokémon) || 0:38
|-
| A Trainer Appears (Boy Version) || 0:31
|-
| Pokémon Center || 1:14
|-
| Jigglypuff's Song || 0:12
|-
| Pokémon Healed || 0:08
|-
| Guide || 0:34
|-
| Pokémon Gym || 1:16
|-
| Tense Battle! || 0:29
|-
| Battle! (Gym Leader Battle) || 2:06
|-
| Victory! (Gym Leader Battle) || 1:01
|-
| Fanfare: Badge Obtained || 0:10
|-
| Evolution || 0:35
|-
| Road to Cerulean City: Leaving Mt. Moon || 1:13
|-
| A Trainer Appears (Girl Version) || 0:27
|-
| Caves of Mt. Moon || 2:44
|-
| Vermilion City Theme || 1:21
|-
| The S.S. Anne || 2:13
|-
| Cycling || 1:19
|-
| Lavender Town Theme || 1:56
|-
| Pokémon Tower || 1:43
|-
| Celadon City Theme || 1:31
|-
| Rocket Game Corner || 1:34
|-
| Rocket Hideout || 2:06
|-
| A Trainer Appears (Bad Guy Version) || 0:27
|-
| Silph Co. || 2:01
|-
| Road to Fuchsia City: Leaving Lavender Town || 1:13
|-
| The Poké Flute || 0:12
|-
| Fuchsia City Theme || 1:19
|-
| The Sea || 1:13
|-
| Battle! (Legendary Pokémon) || 1:00
|-
| Cinnabar Island Theme || 1:21
|-
| Pokémon Mansion || 2:06
|-
| Pokémon Net Center || 0:47
|-
| Sevii Islands: Four & Five Islands || 1:46
|-
| Pokémon Jump || 0:59
|-
| Dodrio Berry Picking || 1:04
|-
| Sevii Islands || 1:48
|-
| Sevii Islands: Six & Seven Islands || 1:54
|-
| The Union Room || 1:00
|-
| Mystery Gift || 0:45
|-
| Battle! (Mewtwo) || 1:00
|-
| The Final Road || 1:16
|-
| Final Battle! (Rival) || 2:38
|-
| Epilogue || 1:09
|-
| Hall of Fame || 1:03
|-
| Ending Theme || 4:14
|-
| Deoxys Appears || 0:32
|-
| Battle! (Deoxys) || 2:44
|}

=====Other playlists=====
{| class="sortable roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{firered color}}; border:3px solid #{{leafgreen color}}; margin:auto;"
|-
! style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | Playlist
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | Tracks
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | Length
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music FRLG Top Tracks.png|150px]]<br>Top tracks
|
*Game Freak Logo
*Opening Movie
*Title Screen
*Welcome to the World of Pokémon!
*Pallet Town Theme
*Professor Oak
*Professor Oak's Laboratory
*A Rival Appears
*Battle! (Trainer Battle)
*Road to Viridian City: Leaving Pallet Town
*Pewter City Theme
*Viridian Forest
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon)
*Pokémon Center
*Pokémon Healed
*Pokémon Gym
*Battle! (Gym Leader Battle)
*Road to Cerulean City: Leaving Mt. Moon
*Caves of Mt. Moon
*Vermilion City Theme
*The S.S. Anne
*Cycling
*Lavender Town Theme
*Pokémon Tower
*Celadon City Theme
*Rocket Game Corner
*Rocket Hideout
*Silph Co.
*Road to Fuchsia City: Leaving Lavender Town
*Fuchsia City Theme
*The Sea
*Battle! (Legendary Pokémon)
*Cinnabar Island Theme
*Pokémon Mansion
*Sevii Islands: Four & Five Islands
*Sevii Islands
*Sevii Islands: Six & Seven Islands
*Battle! (Mewtwo)
*The Final Road
*Final Battle! (Rival)
*Epilogue
*Hall of Fame
*Ending Theme
|1 hour and 6 minutes (43 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music FRLG Field.png|150px]]<br>Field
|
*Pallet Town Theme
*Road to Viridian City: Leaving Pallet Town
*Pewter City Theme
*Viridian Forest
*Road to Cerulean City: Leaving Mt. Moon
*Caves of Mt. Moon
*Vermilion City Theme
*Cycling
*Lavender Town Theme
*Celadon City Theme
*Road to Fuchsia City: Leaving Lavender Town
*Fuchsia City Theme
*The Sea
*Cinnabar Island Theme
*Sevii Islands: Four & Five Islands
*Sevii Islands
*Sevii Islands: Six & Seven Islands
*The Final Road
|29 minutes (18 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music FRLG Pokémon Battles.png|150px]]<br>Pokémon Battles
|
*Battle! (Trainer Battle)
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon)
*Battle! (Gym Leader Battle)
*Battle! (Legendary Pokémon)
*Battle! (Mewtwo)
*Final Battle! (Rival)
*Battle! (Deoxys)
|14 minutes (7 tracks)
|}

===Nintendo Switch===
====Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield====
[[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px|right]]
The soundtrack for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]] was added on May 13, 2025.<ref name="Database">Polley001. [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kjn-BwrGzB1JCKdccSBmvoH3tGZiAlsz8wHC1vZJlQ4 Nintendo Music Information Database]. ''Google Sheets'' (English). Retrieved October 13, 2025.</ref> The "All tracks" playlist contains all 138 tracks from the game and is 4 hours and 43 minutes long. The tracks are mostly the same as those in the [[Pokémon Sword - Shield + Expansion Pass Super Music Collection]], but four short jingles are omitted.

Upon the addition of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the "Recent highlights" section on the home page had the following text: "Featuring tracks such as Battle! (Max Raid Battle), Battle! (Gym Leader){{tt|,|Comma not present in Europe and Australia/New Zealand regions}} and more."
{| class="roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{sword color}}; border:3px solid #{{shield color}}; text-align:center"
! style="background:#{{sword color light}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield}}
|-
! style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | Image
! style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | Track
! style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | Length
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Title Screen.png|200px]] || Title Screen || 1:25
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Exhibition Match.png|200px]] || Exhibition Match || 1:54
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Postwick.png|200px]] || Postwick || 3:25
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Hops Theme.png|200px]] || Hop's Theme || 2:36
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Route 1.png|200px]] || Route 1 || 1:17
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Wedgehurst.png|200px]] || Wedgehurst || 2:58
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Lets Have a Champion Time.png|200px]] || Let's Have a Champion Time! || 1:28
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Time for a Breather.png|200px]] || Time for a Breather || 0:07
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Hop.png|200px]] || Battle! (Hop) || 3:19
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Slumbering Weald.png|200px]] || Slumbering Weald || 4:04
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh In the Fog.png|200px]] || In the Fog || 1:46
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Pokémon Research Lab.png|200px]] || Pokémon Research Lab || 1:59
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Sonias Theme.png|200px]] || Sonia's Theme || 2:08
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Pokémon Center.png|200px]] || Pokémon Center || 2:17
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Pokémon Healed.png|200px]] || Pokémon Healed || 0:05
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Wild Pokémon.png|200px]] || Battle! (Wild Pokémon) || 2:23
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Victory Wild Pokémon.png|200px]] || Victory! (Wild Pokémon) || 0:32
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Guide.png|200px]] || Guide || 1:03
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh At the Train Station.png|200px]] || At the Train Station || 2:53
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Wild Area South.png|200px]] || Wild Area (South) || 3:58
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Max Raid Battle.png|200px]] || Battle! (Max Raid Battle) || 2:23
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Victory Dynamax Pokémon.png|200px]] || Victory! (Dynamax Pokémon) || 0:38
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Lets Make Curry.png|200px]] || Let's Make Curry! || 1:57
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Curry Koffing Class.png|200px]] || Curry (Koffing Class) || 0:06
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Curry Wobbuffet Class.png|200px]] || Curry (Wobbuffet Class) || 0:05
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Curry Milcery Class.png|200px]] || Curry (Milcery Class) || 0:06
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Curry Copperajah Class.png|200px]] || Curry (Copperajah Class) || 0:08
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Curry Charizard Class.png|200px]] || Curry (Charizard Class) || 0:09
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Curry Dex Keep Going.png|200px]] || Curry Dex—Keep Going! || 0:05
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Curry Dex Complete.png|200px]] || Curry Dex—Complete! || 0:07
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Motostoke.png|200px]] || Motostoke || 3:14
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Boutique.png|200px]] || Boutique || 2:10
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh At the Stadium.png|200px]] || At the Stadium || 1:47
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Budew Drop Inn.png|200px]] || Budew Drop Inn || 2:26
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh An Old Legend.png|200px]] || An Old Legend || 3:35
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Team Yell Appears.png|200px]] || Team Yell Appears! || 2:50
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Marnies Theme.png|200px]] || Marnie's Theme || 2:36
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Gym Challenge Opening Ceremony.png|200px]] || Gym Challenge Opening Ceremony || 1:05
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Chairman Rose.png|200px]] || Chairman Rose || 1:51
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Route 3.png|200px]] || Route 3 || 2:58
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Trainers Eyes Meet Trainer.png|200px]] || Trainers' Eyes Meet (Trainer) || 0:19
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Trainer.png|200px]] || Battle! (Trainer) || 3:08
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Victory Trainer.png|200px]] || Victory! (Trainer) || 0:34
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Trainers Eyes Meet Lass.png|200px]] || Trainers' Eyes Meet (Lass) || 0:21
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Evolution.png|200px]] || Evolution || 1:00
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Evolution Galar.png|200px]] || Evolution (Galar) || 0:59
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Galar Mine.png|200px]] || Galar Mine || 2:28
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Trainers Eyes Meet Worker.png|200px]] || Trainers' Eyes Meet (Worker) || 0:28
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Bedes Theme.png|200px]] || Bede's Theme || 1:41
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Bede.png|200px]] || Battle! (Bede) || 3:02
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Trainers Eyes Meet Pokémon Breeder.png|200px]] || Trainers' Eyes Meet (Pokémon Breeder) || 1:05
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Turffield.png|200px]] || Turffield || 2:57
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Gym Mission.png|200px]] || Gym Mission! || 1:40
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Trainers Eyes Meet Gym Trainer.png|200px]] || Trainers' Eyes Meet (Gym Trainer) || 0:20
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Victory Gym Trainer.png|200px]] || Victory! (Gym Trainer) || 0:38
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Gym Mission Cleared.png|200px]] || Gym Mission Cleared! || 0:05
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Gym Leader.png|200px]] || Battle! (Gym Leader) || 5:15
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Victory Gym Leader.png|200px]] || Victory! (Gym Leader) || 0:46
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Obtained a Gym Badge.png|200px]] || Obtained a Gym Badge! || 0:11
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Hulbury.png|200px]] || Hulbury || 2:32
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Poké Jobs.png|200px]] || Poké Jobs || 4:02
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Marnie.png|200px]] || Battle! (Marnie) || 2:44
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Wild Area North.png|200px]] || Wild Area (North) || 3:52
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Rotom Rally.png|200px]] || Rotom Rally || 2:27
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Hammerlocke.png|200px]] || Hammerlocke || 1:56
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Hair Salon.png|200px]] || Hair Salon || 1:55
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Route 6.png|200px]] || Route 6 || 2:48
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Trainers Eyes Meet Artist.png|200px]] || Trainers' Eyes Meet (Artist) || 0:32
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Stow-on-Side.png|200px]] || Stow-on-Side || 2:43
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh The Ancient Mural Crumbles.png|200px]] || The Ancient Mural Crumbles || 0:28
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh The Truth Behind the Mural.png|200px]] || The Truth Behind the Mural || 4:53
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Glimwood Tangle.png|200px]] || Glimwood Tangle || 3:14
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Ballonlea.png|200px]] || Ballonlea || 3:56
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Circhester.png|200px]] || Circhester || 3:07
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Spikemuth.png|200px]] || Spikemuth || 2:07
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Team Yell.png|200px]] || Battle! (Team Yell) || 2:40
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Gym Leader Piers.png|200px]] || Battle! (Gym Leader: Piers) || 3:12
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Route 10.png|200px]] || Route 10 || 1:39
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Wyndon.png|200px]] || Wyndon || 4:02
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Wyndon Stadium.png|200px]] || Wyndon Stadium || 2:12
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Decisive Battle Marnie.png|200px]] || Decisive Battle! (Marnie) || 3:25
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Decisive Battle Hop.png|200px]] || Decisive Battle! (Hop) || 3:16
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Rose Tower.png|200px]] || Rose Tower || 2:26
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Reaching the Top.png|200px]] || Reaching the Top || 2:25
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Oleana.png|200px]] || Battle! (Oleana) || 2:28
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh The Finals Begin.png|200px]] || The Finals Begin || 0:30
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Finals.png|200px]] || Battle! (Finals) || 4:34
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Victory Champion Cup.png|200px]] || Victory! (Champion Cup) || 0:37
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh The Darkest Day.png|200px]] || The Darkest Day || 0:33
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Deep in the Forest.png|200px]] || Deep in the Forest || 2:05
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh A Bizarre Situation.png|200px]] || A Bizarre Situation || 2:00
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px]] || Battle! (Rose) || 3:02
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px]] || Leon and Eternatus || 0:30
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px]] || Battle! (Eternatus) || 3:35
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px]] || Eternal Power || 2:43
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px]] || Decisive Battle! (Eternatus) || 4:30
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px]] || You Caught Eternatus! || 0:29
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px]] || Decisive Battle! (Champion Leon) || 5:08
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px]] || Victory! (Champion Leon) || 0:37
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px]] || For a Bright Future || 1:16
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Tower.png|200px]] || Battle Tower || 1:49
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Battle Tower.png|200px]] || Battle! (Battle Tower) || 5:17
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Zacian Zamazenta.png|200px]] || Battle! (Zacian/Zamazenta) || 4:19
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Isle of Armor.png|200px]] || Isle of Armor || 2:42
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Krazy for Klara.png|200px]] || Krazy for Klara || 1:37
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Klara.png|200px]] || Battle! (Klara) || 2:04
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh The Amazing Avery.png|200px]] || The Amazing Avery || 1:27
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Avery.png|200px]] || Battle! (Avery) || 1:43
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Master Dojo.png|200px]] || Master Dojo || 1:54
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Mustards Theme.png|200px]] || Mustard's Theme || 2:08
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Mustard.png|200px]] || Battle! (Mustard) || 2:21
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Obtained an Item.png|200px]] || Obtained an Item...? || 0:05
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Secret Armor.png|200px]] || Secret Armor || 0:41
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Tower of Waters.png|200px]] || Tower of Waters || 3:07
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Tower of Darkness.png|200px]] || Tower of Darkness || 3:08
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Serious Mustard.png|200px]] || Battle! (Serious Mustard) || 2:50
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Victory Mustard.png|200px]] || Victory! (Mustard) || 0:58
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Victory with Kubfu.png|200px]] || Victory with Kubfu || 0:26
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Crown Tundra.png|200px]] || Crown Tundra || 4:33
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Peonys Theme.png|200px]] || Peony's Theme || 1:54
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Peony.png|200px]] || Battle! (Peony) || 2:55
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Max Lair.png|200px]] || Max Lair || 1:30
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Dynamax Adventure.png|200px]] || Dynamax Adventure || 3:01
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Dynamax Adventure.png|200px]] || Battle! (Dynamax Adventure) || 3:06
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Freezington.png|200px]] || Freezington || 3:01
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Legends of Legendary Pokémon.png|200px]] || Legends of Legendary Pokémon || 0:10
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh The King of Bountiful Harvests.png|200px]] || The King of Bountiful Harvests || 1:37
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Calyrex.png|200px]] || Battle! (Calyrex) || 3:22
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh The Dance of Bountiful Harvests.png|200px]] || The Dance of Bountiful Harvests || 0:10
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle Glastrier Spectrier.png|200px]] || Battle! (Glastrier/Spectrier) || 2:13
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Crown Shrine.png|200px]] || Crown Shrine || 1:57
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh As One.png|200px]] || As One || 1:14
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle The King of Bountiful Harvests.png|200px]] || Battle! (The King of Bountiful Harvests) || 2:38
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh You Found a Clue.png|200px]] || You Found a Clue! || 0:05
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle The Giant of Legend.png|200px]] || Battle! (The Giant of Legend) || 2:31
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Gathering at the Tree.png|200px]] || Gathering at the Tree || 1:07
|-
| [[File:NM SwSh Battle The Bird Pokémon of Legend.png|200px]] || Battle! (The Bird Pokémon of Legend) || 4:20
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SwSh.png|200px]] || Staff Credits || 3:30
|}

=====Other playlists=====
{| class="sortable roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{sword color}}; border:3px solid #{{shield color}}; margin:auto;"
|-
! style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | Playlist
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | Tracks
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | Length
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SwSh top tracks new.png|150px]]<br>Top tracks
|
*Title Screen
*Exhibition Match
*Postwick
*Hop's Theme
*Route 1
*Wedgehurst
*Let's Have a Champion Time!
*Battle! (Hop)
*Slumbering Weald
*In the Fog
*Pokémon Research Lab
*Sonia's Theme
*Pokémon Center
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon)
*Wild Area (South)
*Battle! (Max Raid Battle)
*Let's Make Curry!
*Motostoke
*At the Stadium
*Budew Drop Inn
*An Old Legend
*Marnie's Theme
*Gym Challenge Opening Ceremony
*Chairman Rose
*Route 3
*Battle! (Trainer)
*Galar Mine
*Bede's Theme
*Battle! (Bede)
*Turffield
*Gym Mission!
*Battle! (Gym Leader)
*Hulbury
*Battle! (Marnie)
*Wild Area (North)
*Hammerlocke
*Route 6
*Stow-on-Side
*The Truth Behind the Mural
*Glimwood Tangle
*Ballonlea
*Circhester
*Spikemuth
*Battle! (Team Yell)
*Battle! (Gym Leader: Piers)
*Route 10
*Wyndon
*Decisive Battle! (Marnie)
*Decisive Battle! (Hop)
*Rose Tower
*Battle! (Oleana)
*The Finals Begin
*Battle! (Finals)
*The Darkest Day
*Battle! (Rose)
*Battle! (Eternatus)
*Eternal Power
*Decisive Battle! (Eternatus)
*Decisive Battle! (Champion Leon)
*For a Bright Future
*Staff Credits
*Battle! (Battle Tower)
*Battle! (Zacian/Zamazenta)
|2 hours and 56 minutes (63 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SwSh Field.png|150px]]<br>Field
|
*Postwick
*Route 1
*Wedgehurst
*Slumbering Weald
*Wild Area (South)
*Motostoke
*Route 3
*Galar Mine
*Turffield
*Hulbury
*Wild Area (North)
*Hammerlocke
*Route 6
*Stow-on-Side
*Glimwood Tangle
*Ballonlea
*Circhester
*Spikemuth
*Route 10
*Wyndon
*Deep in the Forest
*Isle of Armor
*Crown Tundra
*Freezington
*Crown Shrine
|1 hour and 13 minutes (25 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SwSh Pokémon Battles.png|150px]]<br>Pokémon Battles
|
*Battle! (Hop)
*In the Fog
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon)
*Battle! (Max Raid Battle)
*Battle! (Trainer)
*Battle! (Bede)
*Battle! (Gym Leader)
*Battle! (Marnie)
*Battle! (Team Yell)
*Battle! (Gym Leader: Piers)
*Decisive Battle! (Marnie)
*Decisive Battle! (Hop)
*Rose Tower
*Battle! (Oleana)
*Battle! (Finals)
*Battle! (Rose)
*Battle! (Eternatus)
*Eternal Power
*Decisive Battle! (Eternatus)
*Decisive Battle! (Champion Leon)
*Battle! (Battle Tower)
*Battle! (Zacian/Zamazenta)
*Battle! (Klara)
*Battle! (Avery)
*Battle! (Mustard)
*Tower of Waters
*Tower of Darkness
*Battle! (Serious Mustard)
*Battle! (Peony)
*Battle! (Dynamax Adventure)
*Battle! (Calyrex)
*Battle! (Glastrier/Spectrier)
*Battle! (The King of Bountiful Harvests)
*Battle! (The Giant of Legend)
*Battle! (The Bird Pokémon of Legend)
|1 hour and 50 minutes (35 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SwSh Gym Challenge.png|150px]]<br>Gym Challenge
|
*Exhibition Match
*At the Stadium
*Gym Challenge Opening Ceremony
*Chairman Rose
*Battle! (Bede)
*Gym Mission!
*Trainers' Eyes Meet (Gym Trainer)
*Battle! (Trainer)
*Victory! (Gym Trainer)
*Gym Mission Cleared!
*Battle! (Gym Leader)
*Victory! (Gym Leader)
*Obtained a Gym Badge!
*Spikemuth
*Team Yell Appears!
*Battle! (Team Yell)
*Battle! (Gym Leader: Piers)
*Wyndon Stadium
*Decisive Battle! (Marnie)
*Decisive Battle! (Hop)
*The Finals Begin
*Battle! (Finals)
*Victory! (Champion Cup)
*Decisive Battle! (Champion Leon)
*Victory! (Champion Leon)
*For a Bright Future
|53 minutes (26 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SwSh EP.png|150px]]<br>EXPANSION PASS
|
*Isle of Armor
*Krazy for Klara
*Battle! (Klara)
*The Amazing Avery
*Battle! (Avery)
*Master Dojo
*Mustard's Theme
*Battle! (Mustard)
*Obtained an Item...?
*Secret Armor
*Tower of Waters
*Tower of Darkness
*Battle! (Serious Mustard)
*Victory! (Mustard)
*Victory with Kubfu
*Crown Tundra
*Peony's Theme
*Battle! (Peony)
*Max Lair
*Dynamax Adventure
*Battle! (Dynamax Adventure)
*Freezington
*Legends of Legendary Pokémon
*The King of Bountiful Harvests
*Battle! (Calyrex)
*The Dance of Bountiful Harvests
*Battle! (Glastrier/Spectrier)
*Crown Shrine
*As One
*Battle! (The King of Bountiful Harvests)
*You Found a Clue!
*Battle! (The Giant of Legend)
*Gathering at the Tree
*Battle! (The Bird Pokémon of Legend)
|1 hour and 8 minutes (34 tracks)
|}
In the "Find your favorites" section on the app's home page, this game's "Top tracks" playlist is represented by the image for the "Battle! (Max Raid Battle)" track.

====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
[[File:Nintendo Music LA.jpg|200px|right]]
The soundtrack for [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] was added on January 28, 2025.<ref name="Database" /> The "All tracks" playlist contains all 102 tracks from the game and is 4 hours and 1 minute long. The tracks are mostly the same as those in the [[Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus Super Music Collection]], but eight short jingles are omitted.

Upon the addition of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the "Recent highlights" section on the home page had the following text: "Celebrating the third anniversary of the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Featuring 102 tracks, such as Jubilife Village and more."
{| class="roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{legends arceus color}}; border:3px solid #{{legends arceus color dark}}; text-align:center"
! style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
|-
! style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | Image
! style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | Track
! style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | Length
|-
| [[File:NM LA The Beginning.jpg|200px]] || The Beginning || 1:22
|-
| [[File:NM LA Transported.jpg|200px]] || Transported || 0:52
|-
| [[File:NM LA Professor Laventon.jpg|200px]] || Professor Laventon || 2:06
|-
| [[File:NM LA A Meeting in Hisui.jpg|200px]] || A Meeting in Hisui || 3:16
|-
| [[File:NM LA Jubilife Village.jpg|200px]] || Jubilife Village || 3:09
|-
| [[File:NM LA Thunder.jpg|200px]] || Thunder || 0:12
|-
| [[File:NM LA Galaxy Hall.jpg|200px]] || Galaxy Hall || 2:18
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battle People of Hisui.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (People of Hisui) || 4:20
|-
| [[File:NM LA To a New Land.jpg|200px]] || To a New Land || 0:14
|-
| [[File:NM LA Obsidian Fieldlands 1-1.jpg|200px]] || Obsidian Fieldlands 1–1 || 4:07
|-
| [[File:NM LA A Prelude to Battle.jpg|200px]] || A Prelude to Battle || 2:46
|-
| [[File:NM LA A Prelude to Battle 2.jpg|200px]] || A Prelude to Battle 2 || 1:36
|-
| [[File:NM LA A Prelude to Battle 3.jpg|200px]] || A Prelude to Battle 3 || 0:59
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battle Wild Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Wild Pokémon) || 2:46
|-
| [[File:NM LA Survey Report Day.jpg|200px]] || Survey Report (Day) || 1:58
|-
| [[File:NM LA Pokémon Healed.jpg|200px]] || Pokémon Healed || 0:07
|-
| [[File:NM LA Obsidian Fieldlands 2-1.jpg|200px]] || Obsidian Fieldlands 2–1 || 3:09
|-
| [[File:NM LA A Prelude to Battle Alpha Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || A Prelude to Battle (Alpha Pokémon) || 0:55
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battle Alpha Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Alpha Pokémon) || 2:46
|-
| [[File:NM LA Blacking Out.jpg|200px]] || Blacking Out || 0:09
|-
| [[File:NM LA An Audience.jpg|200px]] || An Audience || 1:04
|-
| [[File:NM LA A Tense Situation.jpg|200px]] || A Tense Situation || 0:35
|-
| [[File:NM LA Heartwood.jpg|200px]] || Heartwood || 5:57
|-
| [[File:NM LA Celestica Flute.jpg|200px]] || Celestica Flute || 0:11
|-
| [[File:NM LA Evolution.jpg|200px]] || Evolution || 0:57
|-
| [[File:NM LA The Seat of a Noble.jpg|200px]] || The Seat of a Noble || 1:59
|-
| [[File:NM LA Kleavor Lord of the Woods.jpg|200px]] || Kleavor, Lord of the Woods || 0:17
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battle Noble Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Noble Pokémon) || 3:13
|-
| [[File:NM LA Resolution.jpg|200px]] || Resolution || 0:20
|-
| [[File:NM LA Case Closed.jpg|200px]] || Case Closed || 1:47
|-
| [[File:NM LA New Rank.jpg|200px]] || New Rank || 0:11
|-
| [[File:NM LA Target Practice.jpg|200px]] || Target Practice || 1:05
|-
| [[File:NM LA Crimson Mirelands 1-1.jpg|200px]] || Crimson Mirelands 1–1 || 4:07
|-
| [[File:NM LA Distortion.jpg|200px]] || Distortion || 1:50
|-
| [[File:NM LA Settlement.jpg|200px]] || Settlement || 3:11
|-
| [[File:NM LA Crimson Mirelands 2-1.jpg|200px]] || Crimson Mirelands 2–1 || 3:04
|-
| [[File:NM LA Lilligant Lady of the Ridge.jpg|200px]] || Lilligant, Lady of the Ridge || 0:19
|-
| [[File:NM LA Jubilife Village 2.jpg|200px]] || Jubilife Village 2 || 5:46
|-
| [[File:NM LA Cobalt Coastlands 1-1.jpg|200px]] || Cobalt Coastlands 1–1 || 3:13
|-
| [[File:NM LA The Sound of the Flute.jpg|200px]] || The Sound of the Flute || 0:21
|-
| [[File:NM LA Feelings.jpg|200px]] || Feelings || 2:15
|-
| [[File:NM LA Night.jpg|200px]] || Night || 3:19
|-
| [[File:NM LA Survey Report Night.jpg|200px]] || Survey Report (Night) || 3:26
|-
| [[File:NM LA Cobalt Coastlands 2-1.jpg|200px]] || Cobalt Coastlands 2–1 || 3:22
|-
| [[File:NM LA Firespit Island.jpg|200px]] || Firespit Island || 3:33
|-
| [[File:NM LA Courage.jpg|200px]] || Courage || 3:16
|-
| [[File:NM LA Strength.jpg|200px]] || Strength || 0:39
|-
| [[File:NM LA Arcanine Lord of the Isles.jpg|200px]] || Arcanine, Lord of the Isles || 0:12
|-
| [[File:NM LA Coronet Highlands.jpg|200px]] || Coronet Highlands || 2:20
|-
| [[File:NM LA Wayward Cave.jpg|200px]] || Wayward Cave || 4:06
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battle People of Hisui 2.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (People of Hisui 2) || 3:01
|-
| [[File:NM LA Electrode Lord of the Hollow.jpg|200px]] || Electrode, Lord of the Hollow || 0:19
|-
| [[File:NM LA Ready to Go.jpg|200px]] || Ready to Go! || 0:16
|-
| [[File:NM LA Alabaster Icelands 1-1.jpg|200px]] || Alabaster Icelands 1–1 || 2:36
|-
| [[File:NM LA Deep in the Night.jpg|200px]] || Deep in the Night || 2:28
|-
| [[File:NM LA Dawn.jpg|200px]] || Dawn || 0:35
|-
| [[File:NM LA Alabaster Icelands 2-1.jpg|200px]] || Alabaster Icelands 2–1 || 2:10
|-
| [[File:NM LA Snowpoint Temple.jpg|200px]] || Snowpoint Temple || 3:54
|-
| [[File:NM LA Avalugg Lord of the Tundra.jpg|200px]] || Avalugg, Lord of the Tundra || 0:19
|-
| [[File:NM LA Suspicion.jpg|200px]] || Suspicion || 1:44
|-
| [[File:NM LA Exiled.jpg|200px]] || Exiled || 1:55
|-
| [[File:NM LA Disaster Looming.jpg|200px]] || Disaster Looming || 3:01
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battling during a Disaster Prelude.jpg|200px]] || Battling during a Disaster (Prelude) || 3:01
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battling during a Disaster Alpha Prelude.jpg|200px]] || Battling during a Disaster (Alpha Prelude) || 3:01
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battling during a Disaster Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battling during a Disaster (Pokémon) || 3:01
|-
| [[File:NM LA Ancient Retreat.jpg|200px]] || Ancient Retreat || 3:06
|-
| [[File:NM LA Cave in the Lake.jpg|200px]] || Cave in the Lake || 3:06
|-
| [[File:NM LA Stone Portal.jpg|200px]] || Stone Portal || 5:47
|-
| [[File:NM LA Temple of Sinnoh.jpg|200px]] || Temple of Sinnoh || 4:01
|-
| [[File:NM LA The Arrival of Dialga Palkia.jpg|200px]] || The Arrival of Dialga/Palkia || 0:43
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battle Dialga Palkia.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) || 6:29
|-
| [[File:NM LA The Other Almighty Sinnoh.jpg|200px]] || The Other Almighty Sinnoh || 0:30
|-
| [[File:NM LA Temporary Retreat.jpg|200px]] || Temporary Retreat || 2:02
|-
| [[File:NM LA Origin.jpg|200px]] || Origin || 0:54
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battle Origin Forme Dialga Palkia.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Origin Forme Dialga/Palkia) || 4:04
|-
| [[File:NM LA Finale.jpg|200px]] || Finale || 0:20
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music LA.jpg|200px]] || Ending Theme || 3:52
|-
| [[File:NM LA Jubilife Village 3.jpg|200px]] || Jubilife Village 3 || 9:10
|-
| [[File:NM LA Mystery Gift.jpg|200px]] || Mystery Gift || 1:03
|-
| [[File:NM LA Obsidian Fieldlands 1-2.jpg|200px]] || Obsidian Fieldlands 1–2 || 4:07
|-
| [[File:NM LA Obsidian Fieldlands 2-2.jpg|200px]] || Obsidian Fieldlands 2–2 || 3:08
|-
| [[File:NM LA Crimson Mirelands 1-2.jpg|200px]] || Crimson Mirelands 1–2 || 4:07
|-
| [[File:NM LA Crimson Mirelands 2-2.jpg|200px]] || Crimson Mirelands 2–2 || 3:04
|-
| [[File:NM LA Cobalt Coastlands 1-2.jpg|200px]] || Cobalt Coastlands 1–2 || 3:12
|-
| [[File:NM LA Cobalt Coastlands 2-2.jpg|200px]] || Cobalt Coastlands 2–2 || 3:22
|-
| [[File:NM LA Alabaster Icelands 1-2.jpg|200px]] || Alabaster Icelands 1–2 || 2:39
|-
| [[File:NM LA Alabaster Icelands 2-2.jpg|200px]] || Alabaster Icelands 2–2 || 2:50
|-
| [[File:NM LA The Clefairys Moonlit Dance.jpg|200px]] || The Clefairy's Moonlit Dance || 1:04
|-
| [[File:NM LA The Lakes.jpg|200px]] || The Lakes || 2:59
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battle Azelf Mesprit Uxie.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Azelf/Mesprit/Uxie) || 4:30
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battle Remarkable Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Remarkable Pokémon) || 2:56
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music LA.jpg|200px]] || Volo's Goal || 3:12
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music LA.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Volo) || 4:40
|-
| [[File:NM LA Giratina Appears.jpg|200px]] || Giratina Appears || 0:32
|-
| [[File:NM LA Battle Giratina.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Giratina) || 3:05
|-
| [[File:NM LA Azure Flute.jpg|200px]] || Azure Flute || 0:20
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music LA.jpg|200px]] || Hall of Origin || 2:09
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music LA.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Arceus) || 2:37
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music LA.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Arceus 2) || 2:13
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music LA.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Arceus 3) || 1:54
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music LA.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Arceus 4) || 1:03
|-
| [[File:NM LA Title Screen.jpg|200px]] || Title Screen || 1:35
|}

=====Other playlists=====
{| class="sortable roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{legends arceus color}}; border:3px solid #{{legends arceus color dark}}; margin:auto;"
|-
! style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | Playlist
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | Tracks
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | Length
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music LA top tracks.jpg|150px]]<br>Top tracks
|
*Transported
*Professor Laventon
*A Meeting in Hisui
*Jubilife Village
*Galaxy Hall
*Battle! (People of Hisui)
*Obsidian Fieldlands 1–1
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon)
*Survey Report (Day)
*A Prelude to Battle (Alpha Pokémon)
*Battle! (Alpha Pokémon)
*A Tense Situation
*Heartwood
*Celestica Flute
*Battle! (Noble Pokémon)
*Case Closed
*Crimson Mirelands 1–1
*Distortion
*Settlement
*Cobalt Coastlands 1–1
*Feelings
*Night
*Survey Report (Night)
*Firespit Island
*Courage
*Coronet Highlands
*Battle! (People of Hisui 2)
*Alabaster Icelands 1–1
*Snowpoint Temple
*Exiled
*Disaster Looming
*Battling during a Disaster (Pokémon)
*Ancient Retreat
*Stone Portal
*Battle! (Dialga/Palkia)
*Temporary Retreat
*Battle! (Origin Forme Dialga/Palkia)
*Finale
*Ending Theme
*Battle! (Azelf/Mesprit/Uxie)
*Battle! (Remarkable Pokémon)
*Volo's Goal
*Battle! (Volo)
*Battle! (Giratina)
*Azure Flute
*Battle! (Arceus)
*Title Screen
|2 hours and 16 minutes (47 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music LA Field.jpg|150px]]<br>Field
|
*To a New Land
*Obsidian Fieldlands 1–1
*Obsidian Fieldlands 1–2
*Obsidian Fieldlands 2–1
*Obsidian Fieldlands 2–2
*Heartwood
*The Seat of a Noble
*Crimson Mirelands 1–1
*Crimson Mirelands 1–2
*Crimson Mirelands 2–1
*Crimson Mirelands 2–2
*Distortion
*Settlement
*Cobalt Coastlands 1–1
*Cobalt Coastlands 1–2
*Cobalt Coastlands 2–1
*Cobalt Coastlands 2–2
*Firespit Island
*Coronet Highlands
*Wayward Cave
*Alabaster Icelands 1–1
*Alabaster Icelands 1–2
*Alabaster Icelands 2–1
*Alabaster Icelands 2–2
*Snowpoint Temple
*Night
*Deep in the Night
*Dawn
*Disaster Looming
*Cave in the Lake
*Stone Portal
*The Lakes
*Temple of Sinnoh
*Hall of Origin
|1 hour and 46 minutes (34 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music LA Pokémon Battles.jpg|150px]]<br>Pokémon Battles
|
*Battle! (People of Hisui)
*A Prelude to Battle
*A Prelude to Battle 2
*A Prelude to Battle 3
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon)
*A Prelude to Battle (Alpha Pokémon)
*Battle! (Alpha Pokémon)
*Battle! (Noble Pokémon)
*Battle! (People of Hisui 2)
*Battling during a Disaster (Prelude)
*Battling during a Disaster (Alpha Prelude)
*Battling during a Disaster (Pokémon)
*Battle! (Dialga/Palkia)
*Battle! (Origin Forme Dialga/Palkia)
*Battle! (Azelf/Mesprit/Uxie)
*Battle! (Remarkable Pokémon)
*Battle! (Volo)
*Battle! (Giratina)
*Battle! (Arceus)
*Battle! (Arceus 2)
*Battle! (Arceus 3)
*Battle! (Arceus 4)
|1 hour and 4 minutes (22 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music LA Galaxy Expedition Team.jpg|150px]]<br>Galaxy Expedition Team
|
*Professor Laventon
*Jubilife Village
*Galaxy Hall
*Battle! (People of Hisui)
*Survey Report (Day)
*New Rank
*Jubilife Village 2
*Survey Report (Night)
*Suspicion
*Exiled
*Battle! (People of Hisui 2)
*A Meeting in Hisui
*Jubilife Village 3
|42 minutes (13 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music LA Noble Pokémon.jpg|150px]]<br>Noble Pokémon
|
*Thunder
*An Audience
*The Seat of a Noble
*Kleavor, Lord of the Woods
*Battle! (Noble Pokémon)
*Lilligant, Lady of the Ridge
*Courage
*Strength
*Arcanine, Lord of the Isles
*Feelings
*Electrode, Lord of the Hollow
*Ready to Go!
*Avalugg, Lord of the Tundra
*Resolution
*Case Closed
|16 minutes (15 tracks)
|}
In the "Find your favorites" section on the app's home page, this game's "Top tracks" playlist is represented by the image for the "Obsidian Fieldlands 1–1" track.

====Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet====
[[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px|right]]
The soundtrack for [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]] has been available since the app's launch on October 30, 2024. The "All tracks" playlist contains all 199 tracks from the game and is 6 hours and 48 minutes long. The tracks are mostly the same as those in the [[Pokémon Scarlet - Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection]], but nine short jingles are omitted.
{| class="roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{scarlet color}}; border:3px solid #{{violet color}}; text-align:center"
! style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet}}
|-
! style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Image
! style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Track
! style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Length
|-
| [[File:NM SV Welcome to Paldea.jpg|200px]] || Welcome to Paldea || 2:13
|-
| [[File:NM SV Across the Skies of Paldea.jpg|200px]] || Across the Skies of Paldea || 1:16
|-
| [[File:NM SV Home.jpg|200px]] || Home || 2:12
|-
| [[File:NM SV Cabo Poco.jpg|200px]] || Cabo Poco || 1:57
|-
| [[File:NM SV First Meeting.jpg|200px]] || First Meeting || 1:06
|-
| [[File:NM SV Becoming Stronger.jpg|200px]] || Becoming Stronger || 1:25
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Nemona.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Nemona) || 2:13
|-
| [[File:NM SV Poco Path.jpg|200px]] || Poco Path || 2:20
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Wild Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Wild Pokémon) || 2:51
|-
| [[File:NM SV By the Shore.jpg|200px]] || By the Shore || 0:31
|-
| [[File:NM SV Going through the Inlet Grotto.jpg|200px]] || Going through the Inlet Grotto || 2:37
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle in the Grotto.jpg|200px]] || Battle in the Grotto || 2:37
|-
| [[File:NM SV Escape from the Cave.jpg|200px]] || Escape from the Cave || 1:27
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Test of Strength.jpg|200px]] || A Test of Strength || 1:21
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Arven.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Arven) || 3:23
|-
| [[File:NM SV South Province.jpg|200px]] || South Province || 3:14
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle South Province Wild Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (South Province Wild Pokémon) || 2:48
|-
| [[File:NM SV Pokémon Center.jpg|200px]] || Pokémon Center || 2:44
|-
| [[File:NM SV Pokémon Healed.jpg|200px]] || Pokémon Healed || 0:06
|-
| [[File:NM SV Happy Birthday.jpg|200px]] || Happy Birthday! || 0:12
|-
| [[File:NM SV Los Platos.jpg|200px]] || Los Platos || 2:54
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Stroll through the South Province.jpg|200px]] || A Stroll through the South Province || 2:54
|-
| [[File:NM SV Mesagoza.jpg|200px]] || Mesagoza || 2:31
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Tune at Mesagoza.jpg|200px]] || A Tune at Mesagoza || 2:31
|-
| [[File:NM SV Team Star.jpg|200px]] || Team Star || 1:48
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Team Star.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Team Star) || 3:56
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Academy.jpg|200px]] || The Academy || 2:31
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Call from Cassiopeia.jpg|200px]] || A Call from Cassiopeia || 1:29
|-
| [[File:NM SV Professor Sada Professor Turo.jpg|200px]] || Professor Sada / Professor Turo || 1:28
|-
| [[File:NM SV Your Dorm Room.jpg|200px]] || Your Dorm Room || 2:30
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Short Rest.jpg|200px]] || A Short Rest || 0:07
|-
| [[File:NM SV Starting the Treasure Hunt.jpg|200px]] || Starting the Treasure Hunt! || 0:09
|-
| [[File:NM SV Trainers Eyes Meet Trainer.jpg|200px]] || Trainers' Eyes Meet (Trainer) || 0:17
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Trainer.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Trainer) || 2:57
|-
| [[File:NM SV Victory Trainer.jpg|200px]] || Victory! (Trainer) || 0:32
|-
| [[File:NM SV Lets Make a Sandwich.jpg|200px]] || Let's Make a Sandwich! || 1:46
|-
| [[File:NM SV Time to Eat.jpg|200px]] || Time to Eat || 0:15
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Super Delicious Sandwich.jpg|200px]] || A Super Delicious Sandwich || 0:06
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Pretty Delicious Sandwich.jpg|200px]] || A Pretty Delicious Sandwich || 0:05
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Good Sandwich.jpg|200px]] || A Good Sandwich || 0:05
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Not-So-Good Sandwich.jpg|200px]] || A Not-So-Good Sandwich || 0:05
|-
| [[File:NM SV Evolution.jpg|200px]] || Evolution || 0:33
|-
| [[File:NM SV Gym Reception.jpg|200px]] || Gym Reception || 1:21
|-
| [[File:NM SV Gym Test.jpg|200px]] || Gym Test || 1:21
|-
| [[File:NM SV Passed the Gym Test.jpg|200px]] || Passed the Gym Test! || 0:07
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle and Victory Gym Leader.jpg|200px]] || Battle & Victory! (Gym Leader) || 4:29
|-
| [[File:NM SV Obtained a Badge.jpg|200px]] || Obtained a Badge! || 0:09
|-
| [[File:NM SV West Province.jpg|200px]] || West Province || 2:16
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle West Province Wild Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (West Province Wild Pokémon) || 2:01
|-
| [[File:NM SV Asado Desert.jpg|200px]] || Asado Desert || 2:01
|-
| [[File:NM SV Tera Raid Battle.jpg|200px]] || Tera Raid Battle || 4:06
|-
| [[File:NM SV Victory Tera Raid Battle.jpg|200px]] || Victory! (Tera Raid Battle) || 0:43
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Stroll through the Asado Desert.jpg|200px]] || A Stroll through the Asado Desert || 2:00
|-
| [[File:NM SV Cascarrafa.jpg|200px]] || Cascarrafa || 3:02
|-
| [[File:NM SV Still at the Gym Test.jpg|200px]] || Still at the Gym Test || 1:00
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Titan.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Titan) || 2:39
|-
| [[File:NM SV Second Battle against the Titan.jpg|200px]] || Second Battle against the Titan || 0:32
|-
| [[File:NM SV Victory Titan.jpg|200px]] || Victory! (Titan) || 0:09
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Brief Moment.jpg|200px]] || A Brief Moment || 1:55
|-
| [[File:NM SV A New Power for Your Ride.jpg|200px]] || A New Power for Your Ride || 0:06
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Stroll through the West Province.jpg|200px]] || A Stroll through the West Province || 2:00
|-
| [[File:NM SV Medali.jpg|200px]] || Medali || 2:01
|-
| [[File:NM SV Time to Relax.jpg|200px]] || Time to Relax || 1:05
|-
| [[File:NM SV East Province.jpg|200px]] || East Province || 2:59
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle East Province Wild Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (East Province Wild Pokémon) || 2:41
|-
| [[File:NM SV Artazon.jpg|200px]] || Artzaon || 2:41
|-
| [[File:NM SV Levincia.jpg|200px]] || Levincia || 2:56
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Iono Zone.jpg|200px]] || The Iono Zone || 0:07
|-
| [[File:NM SV Ello Ello Hola Ciao and Bonjour.jpg|200px]] || 'Ello, 'Ello, Hola! Ciao and Bonjour! || 1:20
|-
| [[File:NM SV East Province Area Three.jpg|200px]] || East Province (Area Three) || 2:41
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Stroll through the East Province.jpg|200px]] || A Stroll through the East Province || 2:41
|-
| [[File:NM SV Tagtree Thicket.jpg|200px]] || Tagtree Thicket || 2:41
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Names Clive.jpg|200px]] || The Name's Clive || 0:39
|-
| [[File:NM SV Raiding the Base.jpg|200px]] || Raiding the Base || 0:34
|-
| [[File:NM SV Star Barrage.jpg|200px]] || Star Barrage || 4:47
|-
| [[File:NM SV Star Barrage Finished.jpg|200px]] || Star Barrage Finished || 0:07
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Team Star Boss Appears.jpg|200px]] || A Team Star Boss Appears! || 0:53
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Team Star Boss.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Team Star Boss) || 5:58
|-
| [[File:NM SV Victory Team Star Boss.jpg|200px]] || Victory! (Team Star Boss) || 0:52
|-
| [[File:NM SV Treasure of the Stars.jpg|200px]] || Treasure of the Stars || 3:13
|-
| [[File:NM SV North Province.jpg|200px]] || North Province || 4:34
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle North Province Wild Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (North Province Wild Pokémon) || 4:33
|-
| [[File:NM SV Montenevera.jpg|200px]] || Montenevera || 4:34
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Opening Act.jpg|200px]] || The Opening Act! || 4:04
|-
| [[File:NM SV MC of RIP.jpg|200px]] || MC of RIP || 1:35
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Stroll through the North Province.jpg|200px]] || A Stroll through the North Province || 4:33
|-
| [[File:NM SV Casseroya Lake.jpg|200px]] || Casseroya Lake || 4:34
|-
| [[File:NM SV Snow Slope Run.jpg|200px]] || Snow Slope Run || 2:11
|-
| [[File:NM SV North Province Area Two.jpg|200px]] || North Province (Area Two) || 4:33
|-
| [[File:NM SV Alfornada.jpg|200px]] || Alfornada || 2:53
|-
| [[File:NM SV Emotional Spectrum Practice.jpg|200px]] || Emotional Spectrum Practice || 1:02
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Pokémon League Interview.jpg|200px]] || The Pokémon League Interview || 2:45
|-
| [[File:NM SV Passed the Interview.jpg|200px]] || Passed the Interview || 0:08
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Pokémon League.jpg|200px]] || The Pokémon League || 2:22
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Elite Four.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Elite Four) || 3:24
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Top Champion.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Top Champion) || 3:19
|-
| [[File:NM SV Victory Top Champion.jpg|200px]] || Victory! (Top Champion) || 1:10
|-
| [[File:NM SV Together with Nemona.jpg|200px]] || Together with Nemona || 2:00
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Champion Nemona.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Champion Nemona) || 3:08
|-
| [[File:NM SV My One and Only Rival.jpg|200px]] || My One and Only Rival || 1:07
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Director Clavell.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Director Clavell) || 3:26
|-
| [[File:NM SV Clives True Identity.jpg|200px]] || Clive's True Identity || 1:07
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Cassiopeia) || 5:34
|-
| [[File:NM SV Hasta la Vistar.jpg|200px]] || Hasta la Vistar! ☆ || 4:03
|-
| [[File:NM SV Heart.jpg|200px]] || Heart || 1:55
|-
| [[File:NM SV Arvens Treasure.jpg|200px]] || Arven's Treasure || 0:58
|-
| [[File:NM SV Finishing the Treasure Hunt.jpg|200px]] || Finishing the Treasure Hunt || 0:10
|-
| [[File:NM SV To the Great Crater of Paldea.jpg|200px]] || To the Great Crater of Paldea || 0:50
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Area Zero || 4:26
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Area Zero Pokémon) || 4:00
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || The Gate Opens || 0:47
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Area Zero Pokémon 2) || 4:00
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Activating Offensive Protocols || 0:39
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Zero Lab) || 5:58
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Victory! (Zero Lab) || 1:08
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Reunion || 1:23
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Paradise Protection Protocol Initialized || 2:05
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Battle Form || 0:21
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle.jpg|200px]] || Batʇlə! (■■■) || 3:37
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Earnest Feelings || 1:52
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || I Bid You Adieu! || 0:35
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || The Way Home || 2:23
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Get a Little More Fun Out of this Adventure! || 1:02
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || The Academy Ace Tournament || 4:54
|-
| [[File:NM SV Mystery Gift.jpg|200px]] || Mystery Gift || 0:40
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Battle Stadium.jpg|200px]] || The Battle Stadium || 0:53
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Calamity Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Calamity Pokémon) || 3:40
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Pokédex Evaluation... It's Perfect! || 0:07
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Title Screen || 1:37
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero The Teal Mask.jpg|200px]] || The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: The Teal Mask || 0:21
|-
| [[File:NM SV Carmine and Kieran.jpg|200px]] || Carmine & Kieran || 1:01
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Carmine.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Carmine) || 2:09
|-
| [[File:NM SV Mossui Town.jpg|200px]] || Mossui Town || 3:30
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Kieran.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Kieran) || 2:05
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Land of Kitakami.jpg|200px]] || The Land of Kitakami || 3:30
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Kitakami Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Kitakami Pokémon) || 3:33
|-
| [[File:NM SV Photo Pokémon March.jpg|200px]] || Photo (Pokémon March) || 0:53
|-
| [[File:NM SV Photo Battle.jpg|200px]] || Photo (Battle) || 1:44
|-
| [[File:NM SV Photo Pokémon Lullaby.jpg|200px]] || Photo (Pokémon Lullaby) || 1:12
|-
| [[File:NM SV Perrins Theme.jpg|200px]] || Perrin's Theme || 2:19
|-
| [[File:NM SV Historic Signboard.jpg|200px]] || Historic Signboard || 1:13
|-
| [[File:NM SV Together with Kieran.jpg|200px]] || Together with Kieran || 2:20
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Festival of Masks.jpg|200px]] || The Festival of Masks || 1:34
|-
| [[File:NM SV Ogre Oustin.jpg|200px]] || Ogre Oustin' || 2:25
|-
| [[File:NM SV Ogre Oustin Completed.jpg|200px]] || Ogre Oustin' Completed || 0:41
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Mysterious Child Who Dropped Their Mask.jpg|200px]] || The Mysterious Child Who Dropped Their Mask || 0:39
|-
| [[File:NM SV The True History.jpg|200px]] || The True History || 1:50
|-
| [[File:NM SV Crystal Pool.jpg|200px]] || Crystal Pool || 4:56
|-
| [[File:NM SV Twisted.jpg|200px]] || Twisted || 1:16
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Loyal Three Return.jpg|200px]] || The Loyal Three Return || 0:42
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Loyal Three Cause Trouble.jpg|200px]] || The Loyal Three Cause Trouble || 1:04
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Loyal Three.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Loyal Three) || 2:44
|-
| [[File:NM SV Decisive Battle Kieran.jpg|200px]] || Decisive Battle! (Kieran) || 2:54
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Ogerpon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Ogerpon) || 2:45
|-
| [[File:NM SV Caught Ogerpon.jpg|200px]] || Caught Ogerpon! || 0:37
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Moment of Honesty.jpg|200px]] || A Moment of Honesty || 2:22
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || I Need to Become Stronger || 0:54
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero The Indigo Disk.jpg|200px]] || The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: The Indigo Disk || 0:20
|-
| [[File:NM SV Blueberry Academy.jpg|200px]] || Blueberry Academy || 2:49
|-
| [[File:NM SV To the Terarium.jpg|200px]] || To the Terarium || 1:06
|-
| [[File:NM SV Welcome to the Terarium.jpg|200px]] || Welcome to the Terarium! || 2:19
|-
| [[File:NM SV Terarium Savanna Biome.jpg|200px]] || Terarium (Savanna Biome) || 4:43
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Terarium Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Terarium Pokémon) || 2:28
|-
| [[File:NM SV Terarium Coastal Biome.jpg|200px]] || Terarium (Coastal Biome) || 4:43
|-
| [[File:NM SV Trainers Eyes Meet Academy Trainer.jpg|200px]] || Trainers' Eyes Meet (Academy Trainer) || 0:12
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Academy Trainer.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Academy Trainer) || 3:35
|-
| [[File:NM SV Terarium Central Plaza.jpg|200px]] || Terarium (Central Plaza) || 4:43
|-
| [[File:NM SV Unsettling Atmosphere.jpg|200px]] || Unsettling Atmosphere || 1:14
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Regular Day at BB Academy.jpg|200px]] || A Regular Day at BB Academy || 2:10
|-
| [[File:NM SV Your BB Dorm Room.jpg|200px]] || Your BB Dorm Room || 2:49
|-
| [[File:NM SV Item Printer.jpg|200px]] || Item Printer || 0:05
|-
| [[File:NM SV Terarium Canyon Biome.jpg|200px]] || Terarium (Canyon Biome) || 4:43
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Terarium Tera Pokémon.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Terarium Tera Pokémon) || 2:24
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Flying Time Trial.jpg|200px]] || The Flying Time Trial || 1:18
|-
| [[File:NM SV Elite Trial Completed.jpg|200px]] || Elite Trial Completed || 0:41
|-
| [[File:NM SV Terarium Polar Biome.jpg|200px]] || Terarium (Polar Biome) || 4:43
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle BB League Elite Four.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (BB League Elite Four) || 2:55
|-
| [[File:NM SV Victory BB League Elite Four.jpg|200px]] || Victory! (BB League Elite Four) || 0:37
|-
| [[File:NM SV True Feelings.jpg|200px]] || True Feelings || 2:14
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || The Battle Begins || 0:38
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Champion Kieran) || 3:31
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Kieran Defeated || 0:47
|-
| [[File:NM SV Briars Theme.jpg|200px]] || Briar's Theme || 2:17
|-
| [[File:NM SV Area Zero Underdepths.jpg|200px]] || Area Zero Underdepths || 4:38
|-
| [[File:NM SV Terapagos Reawakened.jpg|200px]] || Terapagos Reawakened || 1:06
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Terapagos) || 2:47
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || What the Hidden Treasure Needs || 1:24
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Terapagos Goes Berserk || 1:02
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Terapagos, the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero) || 5:28
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Caught Terapagos! || 0:59
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Starting Over from Zero || 1:16
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Studying Together with Team Star || 2:19
|-
| [[File:NM SV Relic Song.jpg|200px]] || Relic Song || 2:01
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Epilogue.jpg|200px]] || The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: Epilogue || 0:11
|-
| [[File:NM SV The Curse of the Village.jpg|200px]] || The Curse of the Village...? || 0:42
|-
| [[File:NM SV Mochi Mayhem.jpg|200px]] || Mochi Mayhem || 1:16
|-
| [[File:NM SV A Drone A Pokémon Its Binding Mochi.jpg|200px]] || A Drone? A Pokémon? It's Binding Mochi! || 0:41
|-
| [[File:NM SV Battle Pecharunt.jpg|200px]] || Battle! (Pecharunt) || 3:10
|-
| [[File:Nintendo Music SV.jpg|200px]] || Title Screen || 2:08
|}

=====Other playlists=====
{| class="sortable roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{scarlet color}}; border:3px solid #{{violet color}}; margin:auto;"
|-
! style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Playlist
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Tracks
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Length
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SV top tracks new.png|150px]]<br>Top tracks
|
*Welcome to Paldea
*Across the Skies of Paldea
*Cabo Poco
*First Meeting
*Battle! (Nemona)
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon)
*By the Shore
*Escape from the Cave
*Battle! (Arven)
*South Province
*Battle! (South Province Wild Pokémon)
*Pokémon Center
*Los Platos
*Mesagoza
*Battle! (Team Star)
*The Academy
*Professor Sada / Professor Turo
*Battle! (Trainer)
*Let's Make a Sandwich!
*Gym Test
*Battle & Victory! (Gym Leader)
*West Province
*Battle! (West Province Wild Pokémon)
*Tera Raid Battle
*Cascarrafa
*Battle! (Titan)
*Medali
*East Province
*Battle! (East Province Wild Pokémon)
*Artazon
*Levincia
*Star Barrage
*Battle! (Team Star Boss)
*North Province
*Battle! (North Province Wild Pokémon)
*Montenevera
*Alfornada
*The Pokémon League Interview
*Battle! (Elite Four)
*Battle! (Top Champion)
*Battle! (Champion Nemona)
*My One and Only Rival
*Battle! (Director Clavell)
*Battle! (Cassiopeia)
*Hasta la Vistar! ☆
*Arven's Treasure
*To the Great Crater of Paldea
*Area Zero
*Battle! (Area Zero Pokémon)
*The Gate Opens
*Activating Offensive Protocols
*Battle! (Zero Lab)
*Paradise Protection Protocol Initialized
*Battle Form
*Batʇlə! (■■■)
*I Bid You Adieu!
*Get a Little More Fun Out of this Adventure!
*Title Screen<ref name="title" group="note">The first "Title Screen" theme from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet</ref>
|2 hours and 37 minutes (58 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SV Field.jpg|150px]]<br>Field
|
*Cabo Poco
*Poco Path
*Going through the Inlet Grotto
*South Province
*Pokémon Center
*Los Platos
*A Stroll through the South Province
*Mesagoza
*The Academy
*West Province
*Asado Desert
*A Stroll through the Asado Desert
*Cascarrafa
*A Stroll through the West Province
*Medali
*East Province
*Artazon
*Levincia
*East Province (Area Three)
*A Stroll through the East Province
*Tagtree Thicket
*North Province
*Montenevera
*A Stroll through the North Province
*Casseroya Lake
*North Province (Area Two)
*Alfornada
*Area Zero
*Mossui Town
*The Land of Kitakami
*The Festival of Masks
*Crystal Pool
*Blueberry Academy
*Terarium (Savanna Biome)
*Terarium (Coastal Biome)
*Terarium (Central Plaza)
*Terarium (Canyon Biome)
*Terarium (Polar Biome)
*Area Zero Underdepths
|2 hours and 7 minutes (39 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SV Pokémon Battles.jpg|150px]]<br>Pokémon Battles
|
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon)
*Battle in the Grotto
*Battle! (South Province Wild Pokémon)
*Battle! (West Province Wild Pokémon)
*Battle! (East Province Wild Pokémon)
*Battle! (North Province Wild Pokémon)
*Battle! (Area Zero Pokémon)
*Battle! (Area Zero Pokémon 2)
*Battle! (Titan)
*Battle! (Calamity Pokémon)
*Tera Raid Battle
*Battle! (Trainer)
*Battle! (Nemona)
*Battle! (Arven)
*Battle! (Team Star)
*Star Barrage
*Battle! (Team Star Boss)
*Battle & Victory! (Gym Leader)
*Battle! (Elite Four)
*Battle! (Top Champion)
*Battle! (Champion Nemona)
*Battle! (Director Clavell)
*Battle! (Cassiopeia)
*Battle! (Zero Lab)
*Batʇlə! (■■■)
*The Academy Ace Tournament
*Battle! (Kitakami Pokémon)
*Battle! (Carmine)
*Battle! (Kieran)
*Decisive Battle! (Kieran)
*Battle! (Loyal Three)
*Battle! (Ogerpon)
*Battle! (Terarium Pokémon)
*Battle! (Terarium Tera Pokémon)
*Battle! (Academy Trainer)
*Battle! (BB League Elite Four)
*Battle! (Champion Kieran)
*Battle! (Terapagos)
*Battle! (Terapagos, the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
*Battle! (Pecharunt)
|2 hours and 19 minutes (40 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SV Victory Road.jpg|150px]]<br>Victory Road
|
*Becoming Stronger
*Gym Reception
*Gym Test
*The Iono Zone
*'Ello, 'Ello, Hola! Ciao and Bonjour!
*The Opening Act!
*MC of RIP
*Snow Slope Run
*Emotional Spectrum Practice
*Passed the Gym Test!
*Battle & Victory! (Gym Leader)
*Battle! (Nemona)
*The Pokémon League Interview
*Passed the Interview
*The Pokémon League
*Battle! (Elite Four)
*Battle! (Top Champion)
*Victory! (Top Champion)
*Together with Nemona
*Battle! (Champion Nemona)
*My One and Only Rival
|40 minutes (21 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SV Starfall Street.jpg|150px]]<br>★ Starfall Street ★
|
*A Call from Cassiopeia
*The Name's Clive
*Team Star
*Battle! (Team Star)
*Raiding the Base
*Star Barrage
*Star Barrage Finished
*A Team Star Boss Appears!
*Battle! (Team Star Boss)
*Victory! (Team Star Boss)
*Treasure of the Stars
*Battle! (Director Clavell)
*Battle! (Cassiopeia)
*Clive's True Identity
*Hasta la Vistar! ☆
|38 minutes (15 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SV Path of Legends.jpg|150px]]<br>Path of Legends
|
*A Test of Strength
*Battle! (Titan)
*Second Battle against the Titan
*Victory! (Titan)
*Let's Make a Sandwich!
*A Brief Moment
*A New Power for Your Ride
*Heart
*Arven's Treasure
*Professor Sada / Professor Turo
*Battle! (Arven)
|16 minutes (11 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SV The Way Home.jpg|150px]]<br>The Way Home
|
*To the Great Crater of Paldea
*Area Zero
*Battle! (Area Zero Pokémon)
*The Gate Opens
*Battle! (Area Zero Pokémon 2)
*Activating Offensive Protocols
*Battle! (Zero Lab)
*Victory! (Zero Lab)
*Reunion
*Paradise Protection Protocol Initialized
*Battle Form
*Batʇlə! (■■■)
*Earnest Feelings
*I Bid You Adieu!
*The Way Home
*Get a Little More Fun Out of this Adventure!
|34 minutes (16 tracks)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music SV THToAZ.png|150px]]<br>The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
|
*The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: The Teal Mask
*Carmine & Kieran
*Battle! (Carmine)
*Mossui Town
*Battle! (Kieran)
*The Land of Kitakami
*Battle! (Kitakami Pokémon)
*Photo (Pokémon March)
*Photo (Battle)
*Photo (Pokémon Lullaby)
*Perrin's Theme
*Historic Signboard
*Together with Kieran
*The Festival of Masks
*Ogre Oustin'
*Ogre Oustin' Completed
*The Mysterious Child Who Dropped Their Mask
*The True History
*Crystal Pool
*Twisted
*The Loyal Three Return
*The Loyal Three Cause Trouble
*Battle! (Loyal Three)
*Decisive Battle! (Kieran)
*Battle! (Ogerpon)
*Caught Ogerpon!
*A Moment of Honesty
*I Need to Become Stronger
*The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: The Indigo Disk
*Blueberry Academy
*To the Terarium
*Welcome to the Terarium!
*Terarium (Savanna Biome)
*Battle! (Terarium Pokémon)
*Terarium (Coastal Biome)
*Trainers' Eyes Meet (Academy Trainer)
*Battle! (Academy Trainer)
*Terarium (Central Plaza)
*Unsettling Atmosphere
*A Regular Day at BB Academy
*Your BB Dorm Room
*Item Printer
*Terarium (Canyon Biome)
*Battle! (Terarium Tera Pokémon)
*The Flying Time Trial
*Elite Trial Completed
*Terarium (Polar Biome)
*Battle! (BB League Elite Four)
*Victory! (BB League Elite Four)
*True Feelings
*The Battle Begins
*Battle! (Champion Kieran)
*Kieran Defeated
*Briar's Theme
*Area Zero Underdepths
*Terapagos Reawakened
*Battle! (Terapagos)
*What the Hidden Treasure Needs
*Terapagos Goes Berserk
*Battle! (Terapagos, the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
*Caught Terapagos!
*Starting Over from Zero
*Studying Together with Team Star
*Relic Song
*The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: Epilogue
*The Curse of the Village...?
*Mochi Mayhem
*A Drone? A Pokémon? It's Binding Mochi!
*Battle! (Pecharunt)
*Title Screen<ref group="note">The second "Title Screen" theme from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet</ref>
|2 hours and 23 minutes (70 tracks)
|}
In the "Find your favorites" section on the app's home page, this game's "Top tracks" playlist is represented by the image for the "South Province" track.

==Character playlists==
The app features playlists themed around particular characters, which can be found in the "Characters" section on the home page. Each game's page also features all the character playlists that include tracks from that game.

The following playlists are themed around [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version]] characters:

{| class="roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{firered color}}; border:3px solid #{{leafgreen color}}; margin:auto;"
|-
! style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | Playlist
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | Tracks
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | Length
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | Date added
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Professor_Oak playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Professor Oak]]
|
*Welcome to the World of Pokémon!
*Pallet Town Theme
*Professor Oak
*Professor Oak's Laboratory
*Epilogue
|5 minutes (5 tracks)
|February 20, 2026
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Blue playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>{{ga|Blue}}
|
*Pallet Town Theme
*Professor Oak's Laboratory
*A Rival Appears
*Battle! (Trainer Battle
*Victory! (Trainer Battle)
*Final Battle! (Rival)
*Epilogue
|10 minutes (7 tracks)
|February 20, 2026
|}

The following playlists are themed around [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]] characters:

{| class="roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{sword color}}; border:3px solid #{{shield color}}; margin:auto;"
|-
! style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | Playlist
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | Tracks
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | Length
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | Date added
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Leon playlist.png|150px]]<br>[[Leon]]
|
*Exhibition Match
*Let's Have a Champion Time!
*The Finals Begin
*Leon and Eternatus
*Decisive Battle! (Champion Leon)
*Victory! (Champion Leon)
*For a Bright Future
|11 minutes (7 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Hop playlist.png|150px]]<br>[[Hop]]
|
*Postwick
*Hop's Theme
*Battle! (Hop)
*Guide
*Decisive Battle! (Hop)
*Rose Tower
*Decisive Battle! (Eternatus)
|20 minutes (7 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Zacian Zamazenta playlist.png|150px]]<br>{{p|Zacian}}/{{p|Zamazenta}}
|
*Slumbering Weald
*In the Fog
*The Ancient Mural Crumbles
*The Truth Behind the Mural
*Deep in the Forest
*Decisive Battle! (Eternatus)
*Battle! (Zacian/Zamazenta)
|22 minutes (7 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Marnie playlist.png|150px]]<br>[[Marnie]]
|
*Marnie's Theme
*Battle! (Marnie)
*Spikemuth
*Decisive Battle! (Marnie)
|10 minutes (4 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Rose playlist.png|150px]]<br>[[Rose]]
|
*Chairman Rose
*Rose Tower
*Battle! (Rose)
|7 minutes (3 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Bede playlist.png|150px]]<br>[[Bede]]
|
*Bede's Theme
*Battle! (Bede)
*The Ancient Mural Crumbles
*The Truth Behind the Mural
|10 minutes (4 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Eternatus playlist.png|150px]]<br>{{p|Eternatus}}
|
*The Darkest Day
*Leon and Eternatus
*Battle! (Eternatus)
*Eternal Power
*Decisive Battle! (Eternatus)
*You Caught Eternatus!
|12 minutes (6 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Mustard playlist.png|150px]]<br>[[Mustard]]
|
*Master Dojo
*Mustard's Theme
*Battle! (Mustard)
*Battle! (Serious Mustard)
*Victory! (Mustard)
|10 minutes (5 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Kubfu playlist.png|150px]]<br>{{p|Kubfu}}
|
*Secret Armor
*Tower of Waters
*Tower of Darkness
*Victory with Kubfu
|7 minutes (4 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Peony playlist.png|150px]]<br>[[Peony]]
|
*Peony's Theme
*Battle! (Peony)
*Legends of Legendary Pokémon
*The King of Bountiful Harvests
|6 minutes (4 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Calyrex playlist.png|150px]]<br>{{ga|Calyrex}}
|
*Legends of Legendary Pokémon
*The King of Bountiful Harvests
*Battle! (Calyrex)
*The Dance of Bountiful Harvests
*Crown Shrine
*As One
*Battle! (The King of Bountiful Harvests)
|11 minutes (7 tracks)
|May 13, 2025
|}

The following playlists are themed around [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] characters:

{| class="roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{legends arceus color}}; border:3px solid #{{legends arceus color dark}}; margin:auto;"
|-
! style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | Playlist
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | Tracks
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | Length
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | Date added
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Arceus playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>{{ga|Arceus}}
|
*The Beginning
*Transported
*Azure Flute
*Hall of Origin
*Battle! (Arceus)
*Battle! (Arceus 2)
*Battle! (Arceus 3)
*Battle! (Arceus 4)
|12 minutes (8 tracks)
|January 28, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Dialga Palkia playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>{{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}
|
*Temple of Sinnoh
*The Arrival of Dialga/Palkia
*Battle! (Dialga/Palkia)
*The Other Almighty Sinnoh
*Temporary Retreat
*Origin
*Battle! (Origin Forme Dialga/Palkia)
*Finale
|18 minutes (8 tracks)
|January 28, 2025
|}

The following playlists are themed around [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]] characters:

{| class="roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background:#{{scarlet color}}; border:3px solid #{{violet color}}; margin:auto;"
|-
! style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Playlist
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Tracks
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Length
! class="unsortable" style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Date added
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Clavell playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Clavell]]
|
*Welcome to Paldea
*The Academy
*The Name's Clive
*Battle! (Director Clavell)
*Clive's True Identity
*Hasta la Vistar! ☆
|13 minutes (6 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Koraidon Miraidon playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>{{ga|Koraidon}} / {{ga|Miraidon}}
|
*Across the Skies of Paldea
*By the Shore
*Escape from the Cave
*A Brief Moment
*A New Power for Your Ride
*To the Great Crater of Paldea
*Battle Form
*Batʇlə! (■■■)
*The Way Home
*Get a Little More Fun Out of this Adventure!
|13 minutes (10 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Nemona playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Nemona]]
|
*First Meeting
*Becoming Stronger
*Battle! (Nemona)
*Together with Nemona
*Battle! (Champion Nemona)
*My One and Only Rival
*The Way Home
*Get a Little More Fun Out of this Adventure!
|14 minutes (8 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Arven playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Arven]]
|
*A Test of Strength
*Battle! (Arven)
*Battle! (Titan)
*Second Battle against the Titan
*Victory! (Titan)
*Let's Make a Sandwich!
*A Brief Moment
*Heart
*Arven's Treasure
*Reunion
*Earnest Feelings
*I Bid You Adieu!
*The Way Home
*Get a Little More Fun Out of this Adventure!
|21 minutes (14 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Penny playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Penny]]
|
*A Call from Cassiopeia
*Clive's True Identity
*Battle! (Cassiopeia)
*Hasta la Vistar! ☆
*Heart
*The Way Home
*Get a Little More Fun Out of this Adventure!
|17 minutes (7 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Sada Turo playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Professor Sada]] / [[Professor Turo]]
|
*Professor Sada / Professor Turo
*Area Zero
*Activating Offensive Protocols
*Battle! (Zero Lab)
*Reunion
*Paradise Protection Protocol Initialized
*Earnest Feelings
*I Bid You Adieu!
|18 minutes (8 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Carmine playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Carmine]]
|
*Carmine & Kieran
*Battle! (Carmine)
*Mossui Town
*The Festival of Masks
*Battle! (Loyal Three)
*A Moment of Honesty
*Mochi Mayhem
|14 minutes (7 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Kieran playlist.png|150px]]<br>[[Kieran]]
|
*Mossui Town
*Battle! (Kieran)
*Together with Kieran
*The Festival of Masks
*Twisted
*Decisive Battle! (Kieran)
*I Need to Become Stronger
*Unsettling Atmosphere
*The Battle Begins
*Battle! (Champion Kieran)
*Kieran Defeated
*Terapagos Reawakened
*Battle! (Terapagos)
*Terapagos Goes Berserk
*Battle! (Terapagos, the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
*Starting Over from Zero
|32 minutes (16 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Ogerpon playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>{{ga|Ogerpon}}
|
*The Land of Kitakami
*Historic Signboard
*The Festival of Masks
*The Mysterious Child Who Dropped Their Mask
*The True History
*Battle! (Ogerpon)
*Caught Ogerpon!
|12 minutes (7 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Terapagos playlist.jpg|150px]]<br>{{ga|Terapagos}}
|
*Area Zero Underdepths
*Terapagos Reawakened
*Battle! (Terapagos)
*What the Hidden Treasure Needs
*Terapagos Goes Berserk
*Battle! (Terapagos, the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
*Caught Terapagos!
|17 minutes (7 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Pecharunt playlist.png|150px]]<br>{{ga|Pecharunt}}
|
*The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: Epilogue
*The Curse of the Village...?
*Mochi Mayhem
*A Drone? A Pokémon? It's Binding Mochi!
*Battle! (Pecharunt)
|5 minutes (5 tracks)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|}

==Other playlists==
The app features playlists in the "Match your mood", "Set the scene", and "Top recommendations" sections on the home page that include music from various games, with the order of the tracks in each playlist changing daily. The following playlists are featured in the "Match your mood" section:

{| class="sortable roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin:auto; background:#ddf; border:3px solid #aaf;"
! Playlist
! class="unsortable" | Description
! class="unsortable" | Pokémon tracks
! class="unsortable" | Date added
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Powering Up.jpg|150px]]<br>Powering Up
|A curated playlist of up-tempo tracks to fill you with energy.
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Title Screen
*Battle! (Trainer Battle)
*Battle! (Gym Leader Battle)
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Gym Challenge Opening Ceremony
*Decisive Battle! (Marnie)
*Decisive Battle! (Hop)
*Decisive Battle! (Champion Leon)
*Battle! (Battle Tower)
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Battle! (Nemona)
*The Academy
*Tera Raid Battle
*Batʇlə! (■■■)
*Battle! (Carmine)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Walking.jpg|150px]]<br>Walking
|A curated playlist of tracks with a good tempo for walking.
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Pewter City Theme
*Pokémon Gym
*Road to Cerulean City: Leaving Mt. Moon
*Road to Fuchsia City: Leaving Lavender Town
*The Union Room
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Route 1
*Guide
*At the Stadium
*Poké Jobs
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Survey Report (Day)
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Poco Path
*A Stroll through the South Province
*Gym Test
*Cascarrafa
*Blueberry Academy
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Running.jpg|150px]]<br>Running
|A curated playlist of tracks with a good tempo for running.
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Hall of Fame
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Rotom Rally
*Rose Tower
*Decisive Battle! (Eternatus)
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Ending Theme
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Becoming Stronger
*Tera Raid Battle
*Batʇlə! (■■■)
*Battle! (Carmine)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Break Time.jpg|150px]]<br>Break Time
|A curated playlist of easygoing tracks perfect for relaxation.
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Pallet Town Theme
*Pokémon Center
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Postwick
*Pokémon Research Lab
*Turffield
*Hammerlocke
*Ballonlea
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*A Meeting in Hisui
*Jubilife Village
*Case Closed
*Feelings
*Cobalt Coastlands 2–1
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*A Brief Moment
*Hasta la Vistar! ☆
*Heart
*The Way Home
*The Land of Kitakami
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Good Night.jpg|150px]]<br>Good Night
|A curated playlist of down-tempo tracks to help you drift into dreamland.
|
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Circhester
*Freezington
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Deep in the Night
*The Clefairy's Moonlit Dance
*The Lakes
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Photo (Pokémon Lullaby)
*Crystal Pool
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Party.jpg|150px]]<br>Party
|A curated playlist of lively tracks perfect for living it up with friends.
|
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Let's Make Curry!
*Gym Challenge Opening Ceremony
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*The Academy
*Let's Make a Sandwich!
*The Academy Ace Tournament
*Ogre Oustin'
*Blueberry Academy
|December 18, 2024
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Winter.jpg|150px]]<br>Winter
|A curated playlist of wintry tracks for the season.
|
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Circhester
*Crown Tundra
*Freezington
*Crown Shrine
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Alabaster Icelands 1–1
*Alabaster Icelands 2–1
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*North Province
*Montenevera
*A Stroll through the North Province
*Snow Slope Run
*Terarium (Polar Biome)
|December 18, 2024
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Spring.png|150px]]<br>Spring
|A curated playlist of spring-inspired tracks perfect for the season.
|
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Postwick
*Route 1
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Cabo Poco
*Poco Path
|March 20, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Nighttime.png|150px]]<br>Nighttime
|A curated playlist of calm tracks that you'll want to relax to at night.
|
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*The Clefairy's Moonlit Dance
|June 11, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Summer.png|150px]]<br>Summer
|A curated playlist of delightfully summery tracks for the season.
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*The S.S. Anne
*The Sea
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Isle of Armor
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Cobalt Coastlands 1–1
*Cobalt Coastlands 2–1
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Los Platos
*Terarium (Coastal Biome)
|July 10, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Autumn.png|150px]]<br>Autumn
|A curated playlist of cool, crisp tracks perfect for autumn.
|
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Case Closed
*Crimson Mirelands 1–1
*Crimson Mirelands 2–1
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Relic Song
|September 25, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Spooky.png|150px]]<br>Spooky!
|A curated playlist of ghoulish tracks that will make you feel like a ghost is near.
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Lavender Town Theme
*Pokémon Tower
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Slumbering Weald
*Glimwood Tangle
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Night
*Deep in the Night
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*The Curse of the Village...?
|October 15, 2025
|-
|align=center|Nature
|A curated playlist of quiet tracks perfect for enjoying nature.
|
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Deep in the Forest
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Crystal Pool
|June 4, 2026
|}
The Party, Winter, and Powering Up playlists were also featured in the "Happy Holidays!" section that was available from December 18, 2024, to January 6, 2025, and from December 18, 2025, to January 6, 2026. The Nighttime, Good Night, and Break Time playlists are also featured in the "Good Night with Sleep Timer" section that was added on June 11, 2025, intended for use with the sleep timer feature that was added to the app in an update several days prior. The Spooky! playlist was featured in the "Halloween Night" section (named "Halloween" in Europe and Australia/New Zealand) that was available from October 15, 2025, to November 3, 2025. The Nature and Break Time playlists are featured in the "When it's time to focus" section that was added on June 4, 2026. All of the "Match your mood" playlists had their images updated on December 18, 2025.

The following playlists containing Pokémon tracks are featured in the "Set the scene" section:
{| class="sortable roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin:auto; background:#ddf; border:3px solid #aaf;"
! Playlist
! class="unsortable" | Pokémon tracks
! class="unsortable" | Date added
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Title Themes.jpg|150px]]<br>Title Themes
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Title Screen
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Title Screen
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Title Screen<ref name="title" group="note"></ref>
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music New Adventures.jpg|150px]]<br>New Adventures
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Road to Viridian City: Leaving Pallet Town
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Route 1
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Obsidian Fieldlands 1–1
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*South Province
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Boss Battles.jpg|150px]]<br>Boss Battles
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Battle! (Gym Leader Battle)
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Battle! (Gym Leader)
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Battle! (Noble Pokémon)
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Battle & Victory! (Gym Leader)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Victory.jpg|150px]]<br>Victory!
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Victory! (Trainer Battle)
*Victory! (Wild Pokémon)
*Victory! (Gym Leader Battle)
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Victory! (Wild Pokémon)
*Victory! (Dynamax Pokémon)
*Victory! (Trainer)
*Victory! (Gym Trainer)
*Victory! (Gym Leader)
*Obtained a Gym Badge!
*Victory! (Champion Cup)
*Victory! (Champion Leon)
*Victory! (Mustard)
*Victory with Kubfu
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Resolution
*Finale
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Victory! (Trainer)
*Obtained a Badge!
*Victory! (Tera Raid Battle)
*Victory! (Titan)
*Victory! (Team Star Boss)
*Victory! (Top Champion)
*Victory! (Zero Lab)
*Victory! (BB League Elite Four)
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music The Final Battles.jpg|150px]]<br>The Final Battles
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Final Battle! (Rival)
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Decisive Battle! (Champion Leon)
*Battle! (Serious Mustard)
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Battle! (Origin Forme Dialga/Palkia)
*Battle! (Arceus)
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*Batʇlə! (■■■)
*Battle! (Terapagos, the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
|February 6, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Staff Credits.png|150px]]<br>Staff Credits
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Ending Theme
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Staff Credits
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Ending Theme
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*South Province
|March 13, 2025
|}

The following playlists containing Pokémon tracks are featured in the "Top recommendations" section:

{| class="sortable roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin:auto; background:#ddf; border:3px solid #aaf;"
! Playlist
! class="unsortable" | Description
! class="unsortable" | Pokémon tracks
! class="unsortable" | Date added
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Selects updated.png|150px]]<br>Nintendo Music Selects
|A curated playlist of the very best tracks from the Nintendo Music library.
|
'''Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version'''
*Title Screen
*Pallet Town Theme
*Battle! (Trainer Battle)
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Title Screen
*Battle! (Max Raid Battle)
*Battle! (Gym Leader)
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Jubilife Village
*Obsidian Fieldlands 1–1
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon)
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*South Province
*The Academy
*Title Screen<ref name="title" group="note"></ref>
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Nintendo Switch Selects.png|150px]]<br>Nintendo Switch Selects
|A curated playlist of the very best tracks spanning Nintendo Music's entire library of Nintendo Switch games.
|
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Title Screen
*Battle! (Max Raid Battle)
*Battle! (Gym Leader)
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Jubilife Village
*Obsidian Fieldlands 1–1
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon)
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*South Province
*The Academy
*Title Screen<ref name="title" group="note"></ref>
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music Top Tracks.jpg|150px]]<br>Nintendo Music Top Tracks
|A curated playlist of Top Tracks from the Nintendo Music library.
|Every track from the "Top tracks" playlists of most games on the service
|October 30, 2024 (launch)
|}

On December 11, 2025, alongside the addition of the app's "Year in Review" feature, playlists for "Yearly Selects" were added. These playlists feature one track from each of the soundtracks added to the app in a certain year, in the order they were added.

{| class="sortable roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin:auto; background:#ddf; border:3px solid #aaf;"
! Playlist
! class="unsortable" | Description
! class="unsortable" | Pokémon tracks
! class="unsortable" | Date added
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music 2024 Selects.png|150px]]<br>2024 Selects
|A curated playlist of tracks from games added in 2024.
|
'''Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet'''
*South Province
|December 11, 2025
|-
|align=center|[[File:Nintendo Music 2025 Selects.png|150px]]<br>2025 Selects
|A curated playlist of tracks from games added in 2025.
|
'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'''
*Obsidian Fieldlands 1–1
'''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'''
*Battle! (Max Raid Battle)
|December 11, 2025
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Nintendo Music icon.png|Icon
Nintendo Music key art.png|Initial key art
Nintendo Music updated key art.jpg|Updated key art
Nintendo Music Selects.jpg|Initial Nintendo Music Selects playlist image
</gallery>

===Banner images===
<gallery>
Nintendo Music FRLG banner.png|Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version
Nintendo Music SwSh banner.png|Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Nintendo Music LA banner.jpg|Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Nintendo Music SV banner.jpg|Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
</gallery>

===Other language images===
====Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version====
<gallery>
Nintendo Music FRLG JPN.png|Japanese
Nintendo Music FRLG JPN Top Tracks.png|Japanese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music FRLG JPN Pokémon Battles.png|Japanese (Pokémon Battles)
</gallery>
====Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield====
<gallery>
Nintendo Music SwSh JPN.png|Japanese
Nintendo Music SwSh JPN top tracks new.png|Japanese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh JPN Pokémon Battles.png|Japanese (Pokémon Battles)
Nintendo Music SwSh FRE.png|French
Nintendo Music SwSh FRE top tracks new.png|French (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh ITA.png|Italian
Nintendo Music SwSh ITA top tracks new.png|Italian (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh GER.png|German
Nintendo Music SwSh GER top tracks new.png|German (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh SPA.png|Spanish
Nintendo Music SwSh SPA top tracks new.png|Spanish (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh KOR.png|Korean
Nintendo Music SwSh KOR top tracks new.png|Korean (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh CHS.png|Simplified Chinese
Nintendo Music SwSh CHS top tracks new.png|Simplified Chinese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh CHT.png|Traditional Chinese
Nintendo Music SwSh CHT top tracks new.png|Traditional Chinese (Top tracks)
</gallery>

====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
<gallery>
Nintendo Music LA JPN.jpg|Japanese
Nintendo Music LA JPN top tracks.jpg|Japanese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music LA JPN Pokémon Battles.jpg|Japanese (Pokémon Battles)
Nintendo Music LA JPN Galaxy Expedition Team.jpg|Japanese (Galaxy Expedition Team)
Nintendo Music LA JPN Noble Pokémon.jpg|Japanese (Noble Pokémon)
NM LA Title Screen JPN.jpg|Japanese (Title Screen)
Nintendo Music LA FRE.jpg|French
Nintendo Music LA FRE top tracks.jpg|French (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music LA ITA.jpg|Italian
Nintendo Music LA ITA top tracks.jpg|Italian (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music LA GER.jpg|German
Nintendo Music LA GER top tracks.jpg|German (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music LA SPA.jpg|Spanish
Nintendo Music LA SPA top tracks.jpg|Spanish (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music LA KOR.jpg|Korean
Nintendo Music LA KOR top tracks.jpg|Korean (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music LA CHS.jpg|Simplified Chinese
Nintendo Music LA CHS top tracks.jpg|Simplified Chinese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music LA CHT.jpg|Traditional Chinese
Nintendo Music LA CHT top tracks.jpg|Traditional Chinese (Top tracks)
</gallery>

====Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet====
<gallery>
Nintendo Music SV JPN.jpg|Japanese
Nintendo Music SV JPN top tracks new.png|Japanese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV JPN Pokémon Battles.jpg|Japanese (Pokémon Battles)
Nintendo Music SV JPN Victory Road.jpg|Japanese (Victory Road)
Nintendo Music SV JPN Starfall Street.jpg|Japanese (★ Starfall Street ★)
Nintendo Music SV JPN Path of Legends.jpg|Japanese (Path of Legends)
Nintendo Music SV JPN The Way Home.jpg|Japanese (The Way Home)
Nintendo Music SV FRE.jpg|French
Nintendo Music SV FRE top tracks new.png|French (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV ITA.jpg|Italian
Nintendo Music SV ITA top tracks new.png|Italian (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV GER.jpg|German
Nintendo Music SV GER top tracks new.png|German (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV SPA.jpg|Spanish
Nintendo Music SV SPA top tracks new.png|Spanish (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV KOR.jpg|Korean
Nintendo Music SV KOR top tracks new.png|Korean (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV CHS.jpg|Simplified Chinese
Nintendo Music SV CHS top tracks new.png|Simplified Chinese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV CHT.jpg|Traditional Chinese
Nintendo Music SV CHT top tracks new.png|Traditional Chinese (Top tracks)
</gallery>

===Replaced images===
====Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield====
These images were replaced on February 20, 2026.<ref name="IMGDatabase">Polley001. [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1regvpHcAQtGpN2-U-CqwSDpWDYo_J-WreiYGGYvW6aw Nintendo Music Image Database]. ''Google Sheets'' (English). Retrieved February 20, 2026.</ref>
<gallery>
Nintendo Music SwSh top tracks.png|Top tracks
Nintendo Music SwSh JPN top tracks.png|Japanese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh FRE top tracks.png|French (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh ITA top tracks.png|Italian (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh GER top tracks.png|German (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh SPA top tracks.png|Spanish (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh KOR top tracks.png|Korean (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh CHS top tracks.png|Simplified Chinese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SwSh CHT top tracks.png|Traditional Chinese (Top tracks)
</gallery>

====Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet====
These images were replaced on February 20, 2026.<ref name="IMGDatabase"/>
<gallery>
Nintendo Music SV top tracks.jpg|Top tracks
Nintendo Music SV JPN top tracks.jpg|Japanese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV FRE top tracks.jpg|French (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV ITA top tracks.jpg|Italian (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV GER top tracks.jpg|German (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV SPA top tracks.jpg|Spanish (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV KOR top tracks.jpg|Korean (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV CHS top tracks.jpg|Simplified Chinese (Top tracks)
Nintendo Music SV CHT top tracks.jpg|Traditional Chinese (Top tracks)
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The screenshots used for the app's Pokémon soundtracks generally depict a consistent save file for each game.
** In the screenshots for the Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version soundtrack, the version used is FireRed rather than LeafGreen, and the player is {{ga|Red|male}} and chooses {{p|Charmander}} as their [[first partner Pokémon]].
*** The player's [[party]] in the screenshot for the "Hall of Fame" track is identical to Red's team from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
** In the screenshots for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield soundtrack, the player is {{ga|Gloria|female}}, chooses {{p|Scorbunny}} as their first partner Pokémon, chooses the [[Tower of Darkness]] over the [[Tower of Waters]] (except for the one track exclusive to the latter), chooses the [[Iceroot Carrot]] over the [[Shaderoot Carrot]], and chooses {{p|Regieleki}} over {{p|Regidrago}} at the [[Split-Decision Ruins]]. Additionally, the version used for most of the screenshots is Sword, with the exception of the two tracks associated with [[Avery]] (as these tracks are exclusive to Shield).
** In the screenshots for the Pokémon Legends: Arceus soundtrack, the player is {{ga|Rei|male}}, chooses {{p|Rowlet}} as their first partner Pokémon, and chooses [[Irida]] over [[Adaman]] to help with the trials of the lakes.
** In the screenshots for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet soundtrack, the version used is Scarlet rather than Violet, and the player is {{ga|Juliana|female}} and chooses {{p|Sprigatito}} as their first partner Pokémon.

==Notes==
<references group="note" />

==External links==
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nintendo-music/id6466376604 iOS App Store]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nintendo.znba Google Play]

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Pokémon of myth

2026-06-06T20:35:40Z

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[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.png|thumb|Palkia, Giratina, and Dialga at the [[Spear Pillar]] in artwork for {{game|Platinum}} by [[Ken Sugimori]]]]
{{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} are a [[Legendary trio|trio]]<ref>''"A trio of incredible Pokémon from the Sinnoh region are coming to your game! Get the Legendary Pokémon Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina at participating GameStop stores [...]"'' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20130802030115/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_blackwhite2_shiny_trio_distribution-2013-07-29/ Three Legendary Pokémon Approach!] (archived) in Pokémon.com</ref> of [[Legendary Pokémon]] noted in the [[Sinnoh myths|mythology]] of the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].

The term '''mythical Pokémon'''<ref>''"Dialga, the mythical Pokémon, and the master of time! ...And the other. Palkia, the mythical Pokémon, and the master of space and dimensions!"'' - [[Cyrus]] in [[Pokémon Platinum]]</ref> (Japanese: '''{{ruby|神|しん}}{{ruby|話|わ}}のポケモン''' ''Shinwa no Pokemon'', "mythical Pokémon"), also localized as '''Pokémon of myth''',<ref>''"Pokémon of Myth"'' (Japanese: 神話のポケモン ''mythical Pokémon'') - Title of [[Sinnoh]] {{OBP|Research Task|HOME}} #20 in [[Pokémon HOME]]</ref> has most commonly been used to describe these Pokémon; note that "mythical Pokémon" is distinct from [[Mythical Pokémon]], a separate classification of rare Pokémon obtained through special means. Both "mythical Pokémon" and "Pokémon of myth" have also been used to refer to {{p|Arceus}}.

The trio has been referred to by fans as the '''creation trio''', '''deity trio''', '''dragon trio''', and, among Japanese fans, the '''Sinnoh Three Dragons''' (Japanese: '''シンオウ{{ruby|三|さん}}{{ruby|龍|りゅう}}''' ''Shin'ou Sanryū'').

The three Pokémon represent {{wp|time}}, {{wp|space}}, and {{wp|antimatter}}, respectively. They each originate from another [[dimension]], but were first discovered in the [[Hisui]] region, before it was called [[Sinnoh]]. According to legends, Arceus had created the trio, while creating the [[Pokémon universe|universe]]. Statues and murals of the Pokémon were created in the [[Celestica Ruins]], [[Celestic Town]], and [[Eterna City]], illustrating worhsip. The group can be summoned atop the [[Spear Pillar]], the modern remains of the [[Temple of Sinnoh]].

Dialga and Palkia are sometimes referred to as a [[Legendary duo|duo]].<ref>''"The powerful duo Dialga and Palkia kick off this year of Legendary Pokémon!"'' - [https://x.com/Pokemon/status/959461540557594625 Pokémon (Feb 2, 2018)] on X</ref> The first in-game confirmation that they are part of a trio with Giratina was in {{game|Platinum}}.<ref>''"When this world was made, <sc>{{p|Dialga}}</sc> and <sc>{{p|Palkia}}</sc> appeared. Apparently, there was one more Pokémon that appeared at the same time. A Pokémon with as much power as <sc>Dialga</sc> and <sc>Palkia</sc>... But also one whose name was never to be spoken--<sc>{{p|Giratina}}</sc>!"'' - [[Cynthia]] in {{game|Platinum}}</ref><ref>''"Could this triangle of lights actually represent a different trio? Could they be <sc>Dialga</sc>, <sc>Palkia</sc>, and <sc>Giratina</sc> instead?"'' - [[Cynthia]] in {{game|Platinum}}</ref>

The [[lake guardians]] {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} can keep either Dialga or Palkia in balance, but they cannot do this against both at the same time.<ref>''"It takes the three of them, the three lake Pokémon that symbolize spirit, to balance either the Pokémon of time or space. But they can't maintain balance against the two. Not when both <sc>Dialga</sc> and <sc>Palkia</sc> are here."'' - [[Cyrus]] in {{game|Platinum}}</ref> It is also implied that the lake guardians cannot do the same with Giratina.<ref>''"I guess the Pokémon of the lakes must have gone home. I understand that they can keep balance against either <sc>Palkia</sc> or <sc>Dialga</sc>. Does it mean they can't do that with <sc>Giratina</sc>?"'' - [[Cynthia]] in {{game|Platinum}}</ref> According to [[Junichi Masuda]], Dialga and Palkia together represent substance while the lake guardians represent spirit.<ref>''"I wanted to express the relationship between substance (Dialga, the ruler of Time, and Palkia, the Ruler of Space) and spirit (Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf)."'' - [[Junichi Masuda]] in ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' #240, page 43</ref>

==Shared design==
The three members of this trio are all the [[game mascot]]s of the [[Sinnoh]] games. {{p|Dialga}} is the game mascot of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond]], {{p|Palkia}} is the game mascot of Pokémon Pearl and Shining Pearl, and {{p|Giratina}} is the game mascot of {{game|Platinum}}.

All three also have two distinct forms. Their primary form, which for Giratina is called its Altered Forme, is a form the trio assumes when outside their home dimension, so is the form that humans are most familiar with. The Origin Forme, on the other hand, is considered to be their true form at their full power, which they transform into through the use of a special item. Giratina also transforms into its Origin Forme when it is in the [[Distortion World]].

Additionally, the trio members are all {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon, with Dragon as their secondary type. They all have a [[base stats|base stat total]] of {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 680|680}}, divided among the stats as 150-120-120-100-100-90, in different orders. All three share the standard Ability {{a|Pressure}} and the Hidden Ability {{a|Telepathy}}—however, {{form|Giratina|Origin Forme}} Giratina exclusively has {{a|Levitate}}.

==Terminology==
These Pokémon are primarily referred to as '''mythical Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|神|しん}}{{ruby|話|わ}}のポケモン''' ''Shinwa no Pokemon'', "mythical Pokémon"), with a lowercase "m" in the English localization. In all languages other than English, this term is distinct from [[Mythical Pokémon]] (Japanese: {{ruby|幻|まぼろし}}のポケモン ''Maboroshi no Pokemon'', "Illusory Pokémon"), which uses an uppercase "M" in the English localization. Notably, "mythical Pokémon" was first used in [[Generation IV]], before the term "Mythical Pokémon" was introduced in Western languages in [[Generation V]]. In some contexts, presumably to prevent confusion with Mythical Pokémon, they are referred to as '''Pokémon of myth''' instead.

In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}, Dialga and Palkia are described as "mythical Pokémon" in all languages except Italian. In the Italian versions of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, this term is simply replaced with the Italian term for "Legendary Pokémon"; in the Italian versions of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the Italian version of this term ("Pokémon mitologico") was used, like in other languages. This term is also used to describe Giratina on the Japanese Pokémon Platinum website on Nintendo.co.jp.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/cpuj/story/index.html ポケットモンスタープラチナ：『プラチナ』での冒険がはじまる！]</ref>

In [[Pokémon HOME]] for [[Nintendo Switch]], the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl {{OBP|Research Task|HOME}} "Pokémon of Myth" uses the term for "mythical Pokémon" as its title in all languages other than English and French. In English, the term was presumably localized differently to prevent confusion with [[Mythical Pokémon]] (spelled with a capital "M"); the French title of the mission ("Pokémon des mythes") appears to be based on the English localization.

The term "mythical Pokémon" is also used to describe {{p|Kyogre}} in its {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} [[Pokédex entry]] in Japanese, English, and Korean. In Spanish, the term is replaced by "[[Legendary Pokémon]]"; in all other languages, the text is restructured to instead refer to legends in general. This term is also used to describe Kyogre and Groudon in the ''Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire: 12 Years Later'' series of videos on the official Japanese Nintendo YouTube channel.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltT7YL1rTjQ 海を広げた神話のポケモンカイオーガポケモンルビー・サファイアあれから12年 - YouTube]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l6laY_UR3s 陸地を広げた神話のポケモングラードンポケモンルビー・サファイアあれから12年 - YouTube]</ref>

In many language versions of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], "mythical Pokémon" is also used to refer to {{p|Arceus}}. In {{p|Type: Null}}'s Shield Pokédex entry, Arceus is referred to by this term in all languages except English, German, and Chinese—in English, it is instead referred to as the "Pokémon of myth"; in German, the sentence is restructured to refer to it as a Pokémon from an old legend. In the description of [[Task (Legends: Arceus)]] 27: "The Deified Pokémon" in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the term "mythical Pokémon" is used to refer to Arceus in Japanese, German, Italian, and Korean—in English and Spanish, the text is restructured to refer to it as a "Pokémon spoken of in ancient myths" or a Pokémon of legends; in French, it is referred to as a Legendary Pokémon instead.

===Other terms===
On the {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} website, they have been referred to generically as "Sinnoh legends".<ref>''"Get all three of these Sinnoh legends in this handy three-pack."'' - [https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/710-29087/dialga-palkia-and-giratina-pokemon-pins-3-pack Dialga, Palkia & Giratina Pokémon Pins (3-Pack)] - Pokémon Center</ref>

In [[Pokémon Platinum: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]], the three are described as the "legendary VIPs of the Pokémon world".<ref>''"(images and labels: Dialga; Giratina Origin Forme; Palkia) Your journey will expose you to unbelievable drama and the legendary VIPs of the Pokémon world."'' - ''[[Pokémon Platinum: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'', page 2</ref>

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus's [[Eternal Battle Reverie]], the challenge to battle against both forms of Dialga and Palkia is called "Space and time" (Japanese: 時空 ''Spacetime'') while the challenge to battle against Giratina is called "The banished Pokémon" (Japanese: 暴れ者 ''Aggressor''). The challenge to battle against the Origin Formes of all three of these Pokémon is called "Primordial chaos" (Japanese: 根源 ''Origin'').

The word "deity" (Japanese: {{ruby|神|かみ}} ''deity'') has been used to describe Dialga and Palkia in several of their [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]]. In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], Dialga and Palkia also refer to themselves as deities,<ref>''"I'm a deity in control of time. I manage and preserve the flow of time!"'' - Dialga in [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]</ref><ref>''"I'm Palkia! I am a deity in charge of space. Grrrrooaaaarr!"'' - Palkia in [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]</ref> while Giratina refers to itself as the "Dark Land Emissary" (Japanese: {{ruby|魔|マ}}ノ{{ruby|国|クニ}}ノ{{ruby|使者|シシャ}}).

==History==
According to the [[Sinnoh myths|legends]] of [[Hisui]]/[[Sinnoh]], Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina were simultaneously created by the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Arceus}} when the universe began at the peak of [[Mount Coronet]]. At the time they were born in their {{form|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Formes}}. Dialga and Palkia were given control over an element of reality, time and space respectively, while Giratina was given the control over antimatter. At some point, due to its violent nature, Giratina was banished to the [[Distortion World]], a [[dimension]] where time doesn't flow and space is unstable, while Dialga and Palkia left to their own worlds. Arceus later created the [[lake guardians]], [[Legendary Pokémon]] with the power to control and calm either Dialga or Palkia should they be enraged. The Lake Guardians are also in possession of materials ([[Azelf's Fang]], [[Uxie's Claw]], and [[Mesprit's Plume]]) that can be used to create the [[Red Chain]], a mythical chain that can also control Dialga or Palkia.

During the ancient times of Hisui, the ancient Sinnoh people worshiped {{ga|Arceus}}, then known as almighty Sinnoh. Years later, both Dialga and Palkia were seen by the respective leaders of both the [[Diamond Clan|Diamond]] and [[Pearl Clan]]s, believed to be the "almighty Sinnoh," starting to worship Dialga and Palkia respectively. However, both clans accused the other of worshiping a false god, which lead to a bitter quarrel until both sides lacked enough manpower, leading to an uneasy truce. Years later, Giratina sought vengeance against Arceus and alongside a human named [[Volo]] opened a giant [[Space-time distortion|space-time rift]] atop Mount Coronet. That rift drove Dialga and Palkia berserk and caused havoc across Hisui, causing the frenzy of the [[Noble Pokémon]] and the opening of several [[space-time distortion]]s, which pulled humans and Pokémon from other the [[Pokémon multiverse|worlds]], both [[time travel|past and future]], into Hisui. All this was in an attempt to force Arceus to "come out of hiding," which ultimately failed.

==Similar movesets==
The following are the three Pokémon of myth's level-up movesets from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. Notably, {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} learn moves at levels divisible by 8, while {{p|Giratina}} learns moves at levels divisible by 7.
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| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:484Palkia.png|100px]][[File:484Palkia-Origin.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Palkia|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
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| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Shadow Sneak|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Metal Claw|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Pulse|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Defog|{{flying color dark}}}}''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|8}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Breath|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|7}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Breath|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|16}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ancient Power|{{rock color dark}}}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|14}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ancient Power|{{rock color dark}}}}
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|24}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Slash|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|21}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hex|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|32}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Flash Cannon|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Aqua Ring|{{water color dark}}}}''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|28}}
|style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Slash|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|40}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Claw|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|-}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|35}}
|style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|48}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Aura Sphere|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|42}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Shadow Claw|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|56}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Power Gem|{{rock color dark}}}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|49}}
|style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Pain Split|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|64}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Metal Burst|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Aqua Tail|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|56}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Aura Sphere|{{fighting color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|72}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{mcolor|Earth Power|{{ground color dark}}}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|63}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Claw|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|80}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Iron Tail|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Spacial Rend|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|70}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{mcolor|Earth Power|{{ground color dark}}}}
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|88}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Roar of Time|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hydro Pump|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|77}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Shadow Force|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" |
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|84}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Destiny Bond|{{ghost color dark}}}}''
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| colspan="5" style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}; color: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{dragon color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>
|}{{-}}

==Base stat comparison==
{{stats/h|dragon}}
{{stats/r|0483|Dialga|100|120|120|150|100|90}}
{{stats/r|0483|Dialga|form=-Origin|display=Dialga<br>(Origin Forme)|100|100|120|150|120|90}}
{{stats/r|0484|Palkia|90|120|100|150|120|100}}
{{stats/r|0484|Palkia|form=-Origin|display=Palkia<br>(Origin Forme)|90|100|100|150|120|120}}
{{stats/r|0487|Giratina|display=Giratina<br>(Altered Forme)|150|100|120|100|120|90}}
{{stats/r|0487|Giratina|form=-Origin|display=Giratina<br>(Origin Forme)|150|120|100|120|100|90}}
|}

==In the core series games==
==={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}===
Dialga{{sup/4|D}}/Palkia{{sup/4|P}} is summoned atop [[Spear Pillar]] by [[Cyrus]], who uses the [[Red Chain]] to take control of it and use its power to destroy the {{Pkmn|universe}} and create a new one in his image. After the [[lake guardians]] free it by destroying the Red Chain, the {{Player}} defeats and catches it, foiling Cyrus's plans. After entering the [[Hall of Fame]], the player can find Giratina hidden at the end of a puzzle in [[Turnback Cave]].

<gallery>
File:Spear Pillar Dialga DP.png|Dialga
File:Spear Pillar Palkia DP.png|Palkia
File:Turnback Cave Giratina DP.png|Giratina
</gallery>

==={{game|Platinum}}===
{{missing image|section|needs=Images of Dialga and Palkia at Spear Pillar in Platinum}}
Dialga and Palkia are summoned atop Spear Pillar by Cyrus who uses two Red Chains to take control of both and use their power to destroy the universe and create a new one without any form of "spirit." The lake guardians fail to destroy two Red Chains, which forces Giratina to appear and drag Cyrus into the Distortion World, freeing its siblings and foiling Cyrus's plans as a result. The player and [[Cynthia]] follow them into the Distortion World through a dimensional rift, allowing the player to battle and catch Giratina in its Origin Forme. If it is defeated or fled from, it will appear in Turnback Cave in its Altered Forme, after entering the Hall of Fame. After entering the Hall of Fame, the player can battle and catch Dialga and Palkia in dimensional rifts atop Spear Pillar (blue for Dialga and pink for Palkia).

<gallery>
File:Giratina Platinum Origin.png|Giratina (Origin Forme)
File:Turnback Cave Giratina Pt.png|Giratina (Altered Forme)
</gallery>

==={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}===
One of the three Pokémon can be obtained if the player has a [[Fateful encounter]] or [[Hall of Origin]] {{p|Arceus}} as their [[walking Pokémon]]. The player must go to the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] and speak with [[Cynthia]], and, after some time, Arceus will create one of the three Pokémon of myth, which will be at level 1 and have a basic moveset.
<gallery>
File:Arceus creating Dialga.png|Dialga
File:Arceus creating Palkia.png|Palkia
File:Arceus creating Giratina.png|Giratina
</gallery>

===[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]===
Dialga{{sup/6|AS}} or Palkia{{sup/6|OR}} will appear in the [[Mirage spot#Dimensional Rifts|Dimensional Rift]] near [[Dewford Town]] depending on the version when the player has {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} in their party when soaring in the sky. Giratina will appear in the same Dimensional Rift if Dialga and Palkia are in the player's party.

===[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]===
All three Pokémon of myth can be encountered in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]] through [[Ultra Warp Ride]]. Dialga{{sup/7|US}} can be encountered in the Rocky World through a green warp hole. Palkia{{sup/7|UM}} can be encountered in the Cave World through a yellow warp hole. Giratina can be encountered in the Cave World through a yellow warp hole, as long as both Dialga and Palkia are in the player's party. In [[Episode RR]], a [[Cyrus]] from an {{pkmn|multiverse|alternate universe}} where he succeeded in his plans travels to the games' world with a Dialga{{sup/7|US}}/Palkia{{sup/7|UM}} as part of his team.

===[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]===
All three Pokémon of myth can be encountered in [[Dynamax Adventure]]s. Dialga is exclusive to Sword, Palkia is exclusive to Shield, and Giratina can be caught in both versions.

===[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]===
Dialga{{sup/8|BD}}/Palkia{{sup/8|SP}} will be encountered in [[Spear Pillar]]. Giratina can be encountered in the [[Turnback Cave]]. In [[Ramanas Park]], a Level 100 Shadow Giratina Origin Forme can be fought at the Distortion Room. The Distortion Room is unlocked after capturing the [[legendary giants]] and Giratina. One Distortion Slate is needed to unlock it; this Giratina cannot be captured, however. Defeating it gives the player access to the [[Griseous Orb]].

===[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]===
Dialga and Palkia are encountered in the [[Temple of Sinnoh]] during {{DL|Task (Legends: Arceus)|Missions|Missions}} 17: Atop Mount Coronet and 18: The Counterpart, depending upon which clan the player chooses. When the player, [[Adaman]], [[Irida]], and [[Kamado]], Dialga/Palkia emerges from a dimensional rift in a frenzied state, which forces the player to battle and catch it. Afterwards, the other Legendary appears, forcing the group to retreat. They later return with the newly crafted [[Origin Ball]], a [[Poké Ball]] made with pieces of the Red Chain and [[Origin Ore]]. After Palkia/Dialga transformed into its Origin Forme, the player battles it alongside Dialga/Palkia and successfully catches it, stopping the crisis in [[Hisui]]. During Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates, after the player defeats [[Volo]], Giratina appears out of a dimensional rift to aid him in battle, only to be defeated and flee back into the Distortion World, much to Volo's disappointment. During {{DL|Task (Legends: Arceus)|Requests|Request}} 91: On the Trail of Giratina, the player finds Giratina in Turnback Cave.
<gallery>
File:Dialga Pokémon Legends Arceus.png|Dialga
File:Palkia Pokémon Legends Arceus.png|Palkia
File:Giratina Pokémon Legends Arceus.png|Giratina
</gallery>

===[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]===
All three Pokémon of myth can be transferred into these games through [[Pokémon HOME]]. In addition, Dialga and Palkia were available in a limited [[Poké Portal News]] event. The event lasted from December 8 to 21, 2023. Dialga could be encountered in [[Tera Raid Battle]]s in Pokémon Scarlet, and Palkia could be encountered in Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Violet. The player could get the other Legendary Pokémon by joining a Tera Raid Battle hosted by a player with the other version. During this event, Dialga and Palkia could only be caught once per save file.

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{main|Primal Dialga}}
{{spoilers}}
Dialga notably serves as the main antagonist and final boss of {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky}}. Having become corrupted by the destruction of [[Temporal Tower]], Dialga's frenzied behavior threatens to plunge the planet into paralysis and eternal darkness. During the post-game of Explorers of Sky, Palkia also appears, initially attacking the player and partner before ultimately helping to stop the one responsible for manipulating Dialga; {{p|Darkrai}}.

In {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, Giratina appears at the bottom floor of the [[Ancient Barrow]], only to turn out to be an illusion created by a {{p|Solosis}} to help his {{p|Litwick}} friends in scaring the citizens of [[Serene Village]].
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
All three Pokémon of myth appear in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], forming [[sync pair]]s with the following Trainers:

{{PairDex/h|Dragon}}
{{PairDex|100|Cyrus|trainerlink=Cyrus (Masters)#Palkia|trainerimg=Cyrus|0484|Palkia|Dragon|Fairy|Special Strike|exrole=Support|6|Legendary Adventures<br>''New World Dilemma''}}
{{PairDex|078|Cynthia|trainerlink=Cynthia (Masters)#Giratina (Altered Forme)|trainerimg=Cynthia Sygna Renegade|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] (Renegade)|0487A|Giratina|form={{Form|Giratina|Altered Forme}}|master=yes|Ghost|Fairy|Tech|exrole=Physical Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|145|Lucas|trainerlink=Lucas (Masters)#Dialga|trainerimg=Lucas|0483|Dialga|Dragon|Fighting|Tech|exrole=Support|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|199|Volo|trainerlink=Volo (Masters)#Giratina (Origin Forme)|trainerimg=Volo Alt|sygna=Alt.|0487O|Giratina|form={{Form|Giratina|Origin Forme}}|buddy=yes|exmaster=yes|Ghost|Fairy|Field|exrole=Physical Strike|6|EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|DP|''Diamond and Pearl'' series}} movie trilogy====
[[File:Featured Pokémon M12.png|thumb|250px|Arceus and the three Pokémon of myth in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'']]
{{main|Dialga (movie)}}
{{main|Palkia (movie)}}
{{main|Giratina (movie)}}
Dialga and Palkia debuted in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. In this {{pkmn|movie}}, their two worlds, the Temporal World and the Spatial World, collided, leading the two to mistakenly believe that they were intentionally invading each other's territory. As such, the two began to violently clash, causing large distortions between time and space in [[Alamos Town]]. However, Palkia sustained an injury when one of the pearls on its arm was cracked. Palkia then took refuge in Alamos Town and wound up transferring the town to the Spatial World. Dialga then appeared before it once {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} forced Palkia to reveal itself. The two then violently continued fighting in the town. Darkrai also intervened in their fight to protect the town, and Dialga and Palkia continued to fight with Darkrai involved, causing massive destruction around Alamos Town. However, {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} soon activated the song [[Oración]] on the [[Space-Time Towers]], which calmed Dialga and Palkia, prompting them to end their fight. Palkia then restored Alamos Town to its original state and left right after Dialga.

The same Dialga appeared again in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', along with Giratina. In this movie, it was revealed that the fighting between Dialga and Palkia in the previous movie caused many toxic clouds to appear in Giratina's [[Reverse World]]. Giratina, furious at the two for defiling its home, sought revenge on Dialga, attacking it violently near a lake and drawing it into the Reverse World. As the two battled, Dialga attempted to escape, but Giratina constantly kept pulling it in. However, the vortex caused by Giratina abducting Dialga ended up pulling a fearful {{OBP|Shaymin|M11}} into the Reverse World on accident. In fear of the situation, Shaymin ended up using {{m|Seed Flare}}, which opened up a portal, and Dialga escaped by locking Giratina into a time loop.

Giratina, seeking to regain its ability to traverse between the [[Pokémon world]] and the Reverse World, went after Shaymin. However, Shaymin was under the impression that Giratina wanted to eat it and thus was terrified of it. When Zero appeared, Shaymin forcibly opened up a portal using Seed Flare, in which Giratina broke free from the time loop and regained the ability to traverse between the two worlds. Zero, in his goal to take control of the Reverse World, used a special machine to absorb Giratina's powers, which almost killed Giratina until [[Newton Graceland]] hacked the database. Giratina then struggled to stay alive until Shaymin used {{m|Aromatherapy}} to restore it to a healthy state. Giratina then helped Ash and Shaymin defeat Zero, and when Shaymin opened a portal to help everyone escape, Giratina restrained Zero's ship and caused it to malfunction. It then helped Ash out of the Reverse World, but then flew away, which Newton Graceland suspected must have meant that Dialga was nearby.

Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina all reappeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. When a harsh distortion appeared and almost got {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} abducted into the vortex, [[Sheena]] appeared on the scene and used her mysterious power to summon Dialga, who arrived and saved Pikachu and Piplup, then destroyed the vortex with {{m|Roar of Time}}. However, its presence drew in Giratina, who was still enraged at Dialga; it appeared from the lake and violently attacked Dialga. Sheena tried to communicate with it, but its rage ended up making the process difficult. However, Ash appeared and called out to Giratina; when it recognized Ash, it calmed down. Then, Sheena communicated with Giratina, telling it that it misunderstood Dialga and it should not battle it. Giratina then returned to the Reverse World in peace. However, another distortion appeared and Dialga ended up being trapped in the vortex. Luckily enough, Palkia appeared and used {{m|Spacial Rend}} to destroy this vortex, then bent space around Dialga to get it out of the vortex safely. Sheena then thanked Dialga and Palkia, and the two left in peace.

In this movie, it was revealed that the harsh distortions in time and space, and the subsequent conflict between the Pokémon of myth, were caused by the awakening of {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}. When Arceus awoke and prepared to {{m|Judgment|judge}} humanity as revenge for Damos' supposed betrayal eras ago, Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina all fought to protect humanity from Arceus, with Palkia bending space to restrain Arceus; and Dialga sending Ash, his friends, and Sheena [[Time travel|back into time]] to alter the chain of events that caused Arceus's wrath. After history was changed and Arceus had restored [[Michina Town]], the three Pokémon of myth parted ways with Ash and {{ashfr}}, and returned to their respective dimensions.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
[[File:DP152.png|thumb|250px|Dialga and Palkia in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
Dialga and Palkia reappeared briefly in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', where they were summoned by [[Cyrus]] using the power of the {{an|lake guardians}} and the Adamant and Lustrous Orbs. They were then controlled by the Red Chain to help Cyrus create his new universe. However, the {{an|lake guardians}}, along with their chosen three protectors, Ash, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}}, helped free them of the Red Chain's control. Dialga and Palkia then destroyed Cyrus's universe and went into a fit of rage. However, the trio and the lake guardians helped to quell their rage and the lake guardians sent the two back to their dimensions. It was unclear whether or not these are the same Dialga and Palkia that appeared in the movies.

In Japanese, members of [[Team Galactic]] refer to Dialga and Palkia collectively as {{j|[[Wiktionary:創世#Japanese|{{ruby|創世|そうせい}}]]の[[Wiktionary:創世#Japanese|{{ruby|神|かみ}}]]}} ''sōsei no kami'', literally "creation gods".

====''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''====
Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina all reappeared again in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', where they were summoned and hypnotized by the entity of the {{form|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}} {{an|Hoopa}}, along with [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}}, Primal {{p|Groudon}}, and {{p|Kyurem}} in order to terrorize [[Dahara City]]. They fought with {{me|Latias}}, Mega {{p|Latios}}, and a {{Shiny}} Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} in the process. Eventually, after they were freed from Hoopa's control, they helped in holding off a dimensional wall from consuming a large number of citizens in Dahara City. Afterwards, they left the scene and returned to their dimensions.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
[[File:JN089.png|thumb|right|250px|Dialga and Palkia in {{Aniseries|JN}}]]
In ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'', a [[Alternate World Team Rocket|Team Rocket]] from an [[Pokémon multiverse|alternate world]] was using a [[Red Chain]] to hold {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} in combat, which caused distortions that resulted in Pokémon [[Devolution|devolving]] back into {{pkmn|Egg}}s and dimensional gates that led to alternate worlds. In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', they reveal that they're using Dialga and Palkia's time-space powers to devolve every Pokémon so they can recreate them as a very powerful army big enough to take over worlds. They and their Pokémon also wore armor that prevented them from deaging. After they were forced out of that world, The battle was finally stopped when {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, [[Goh]], [[Chloe]], and [[Alternate World Ash|their]] [[Alternate World Dawn|alternate]] [[Alternate World Goh|world]] [[Alternate World Chloe|counterparts]] prayed for {{p|Arceus}} to do so. Freed from the Red Chain, Dialga and Palkia then undid all the devolutions their battle had caused, before leaving to their respective dimensions.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Pokémon of myth PG.png|thumb|left|250px|The three Pokémon of myth in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
The three Pokémon of myth appeared in ''[[PG11|The New World]]''. [[Cyrus]] first summoned Dialga and Palkia and controlled them with the [[Red Chain]]. After doing so, Giratina suddenly appeared from the [[Distortion World]]. Cyrus had Dialga and Palkia attack Giratina, but Giratina destroyed the Red Chains that were controlling them by using {{m|Shadow Ball}}. This freed them from Cyrus's control. Giratina then took Cyrus with it to the Distortion World and Cyrus ultimately decided to stay with Giratina.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Pokémon of myth and Arceus Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Arceus and the three Pokémon of myth in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Pokémon of myth (Adventures)}}
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
Chronologically, the first appearance of the trio was in ''[[PS455|All About Arceus IV]]'', where they are summoned by {{adv|Arceus}} at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] to destroy the {{pkmn|world}} after it lost faith in humanity. After Arceus was calmed down by {{adv|Gold}} and his {{p|Togekiss}}, [[Togebo]] in ''[[PS459|All About Arceus VIII]]'', the three regained control over themselves in ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'' and both Dialga and Palkia forced Giratina back into the [[Distortion World]] before leaving as well.

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS410|Creeping Away from Cradily]]'', both Dialga and Palkia are summoned by [[Cyrus]] at the [[Spear Pillar]] so that they're forced to fight each other and create Cyrus's new world as a result. After Cyrus's plans are thwarted in ''[[PS416|Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V]]'', Giratina's tentacles appear from a portal and drag Cyrus, Dialga, and Palkia into the [[Distortion World]] through it.

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
In ''[[PS430|Unplugging Rotom (Heat, Wash, Mow, Fan, Frost)]]'', Giratina appears from the Distortion World only to destroy the statue in [[Eterna City]].

===Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure!===
[[Hareta]]'s main goal for this manga was to meet Dialga. It was also the Pokémon summoned by Cyrus at the Spear Pillar, though Palkia also appeared after he had been stopped. Later, [[Charon]] sought to control Giratina, leading to Hareta having a battle with it in the Distortion World.

==Gallery==
<gallery perrow="4">
Image:Spear Pillar Giratina Pt.png|The Pokémon of myth at the [[Spear Pillar]] in {{v2|Platinum}}
File:HGSS Unown Arceus event.png|At the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] with {{p|Arceus}}
File:Arceus create HGSS.png|Arceus creating a member of the trio
File:Dragon hatch HGSS.png|A Pokémon of myth hatching
</gallery>

==Trivia==
[[File:Shiny Pokémon of myth.png|thumb|200px|Promotional artwork for an [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Shiny Pokémon of myth|event distribution]] of the {{Shiny}} versions of the trio]]
* Beginning in {{game|Platinum}}, Giratina has its own unique battle music, whereas Dialga and Palkia had always shared battle themes with one another.
* Giratina is the only member whose {{game3|Platinum|box art}} differs from its official art released with {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* No two members have the same number of immunities. Palkia has none, Dialga has one, Giratina's Altered Forme has two, and Origin Forme Giratina has three because of {{a|Levitate}}.
* The primary types of each of the trio are the specialty types of three different [[Gym]]s in Sinnoh, the only region that has Gyms of those types all together. Palkia shares its type with [[Pastoria Gym]], Dialga shares its type with [[Canalave Gym]] and Giratina shares its type with [[Hearthome Gym]].
* The three Pokémon of myth are the only Legendary trio:
** In which all members can be legitimately obtained at level 1.
** Composed of [[game mascot]]s which all have the same base stat total.
* Before {{wp|Circuit City}} shut down in 2009, they referred to the three Pokémon of myth as the "[https://web.archive.org/web/20090103193310/https://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Pokemon-Platinum-Nintendo-DS-045496740177/sem/rpsm/oid/232753/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do Legendary titans]". Legendary titans has since been used as the official name of the group comprising {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, {{p|Regieleki}}, and {{p|Regidrago}}, though they are more recently known as the [[legendary giants]].
* {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}'s base stats use the same values as the three Pokémon of myth, in different arrangements.
{{-}}

==In other languages==
''Pokémon of Myth''{{sup/ss|HOME}} / ''mythical Pokémon''{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}
{{Langtable|color={{dragon color light}}|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|zh_yue=神話的寶可夢 ''Sàhnwá dīk Pokémon''<br>神話中的寶可夢 ''Sàhnwájūng dīk Pokémon''
|zh_cmn=神話的寶可夢 / 神话的宝可梦 ''Shénhuà de Pokémon''<br>神話中的寶可夢 ''Shénhuàzhōng de Pokémon'' {{tt|*|Traditional}}<br>神话宝可梦 ''Shénhuà Pokémon'' {{tt|*|Simplified}}
|fr=Pokémon des mythes{{sup/ss|HOME}}<br>Pokémon mythique{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}
|de=Mythische Pokémon
|it=Pokémon mitologico{{sup/8|BDSP}}{{sup/ss|HOME}}
|ko=신화 속 포켓몬 ''Sinhwa sok Pokémon''{{sup/8|BDSP}}{{sup/ss|HOME}}<br>신화의 포켓몬 ''Sinhwa-ui Pokémon''{{sup/4|DPPt}}
|es=Pokémon mítico
}}

==Related articles==
* {{p|Dialga}}
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Giratina}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Legendary groups}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

[[de:Dimensions-Trio]]
[[es:Trío creador]]
[[fr:Pokémon des Mythes]]
[[it:Trio Drago]]
[[ja:伝説のドラゴン]]
[[zh:神话的宝可梦]]

Template talk:Pokémon Infobox

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== Parameters ==

Any parameters which are unused should be left out. Calling but leaving blank unused parameters can lead to errors.

*''name'' : English name. If unknown, leave out.
*''jname'' : Japanese name.
*''tmname'' : Romanisation of Japanese name. Trademarked version if available.
*''jtranslit'' : Transliteration of Japanese name.
*''category'' : Category name, from the Pokédex.
*''forme'' : Number of images to display. Only to be used if the Pokémon has more than one form.
*''form1'' : Name of form 1, if applicable. Not needed for Pokémon with no forms.
*''form2'' : Name of form 2, if applicable.
*''form3'' : Name of form 3, if applicable.
*''form4'' : Name of form 4, if applicable.
*''form5'' : Name of form 5, if applicable.
*''form6'' : Name of form 6, if applicable.
*''image'' : Filename of image, if not at the default location.
*''image2'' : Filename of form 2 (or Mega Evolution) image.
*''image3'' : Filename of form 3 (or Mega Evolution 2) image.
*''image4'' : Filename of form 4 image.
*''image5'' : Filename of form 5 image.
*''image6'' : Filename of form 6 image.
*''mega'' : Name of the Mega Stone (first Mega Stone where applicable). Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''mega2'' : Name of the second Mega Stone. Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''generation'' : Generation Pokémon was introduced
*''ndex'' : National Pokédex number
*''jdex'' : Johto Pokédex number. New number, where applicable.
*''oldjdex'' : Old Johto Pokédex number.
*''hdex'' : Hoenn Pokédex number
*''sdex'' : Sinnoh Pokédex number
*''udex'' : Unova (BW) Pokédex number
*''u2dex'' : Unova (B2W2) Pokédex number
*''karea'' : Kalos Pokédex area (Central, Coastal, or Mountain)
*''kdex'' : Kalos Pokédex number
*''adex'' : Alola Pokédex number
*''fbrow'' : Fiore Browser number
*''abrow'' : Almia Browser number
*''obrow'' : Oblivia (Present) Browser number
*''opbrow'' : Oblivia (Past) Browser number, including prefix
*''type1'' : Type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''type2'' : Second type, if applicable.
*''form2type1'' : Form 2 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form2type2'' : Form 2 second type, if applicable.
*''form3type1'' : Form 3 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form3type2'' : Form 3 second type, if applicable.
*''form4type1'' : Form 4 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form4type2'' : Form 4 second type, if applicable.
*''form5type1'' : Form 5 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form5type2'' : Form 5 second type, if applicable.
*''form6type1'' : Form 6 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form6type2'' : Form 6 second type, if applicable.
*''abilitylayout'' : The basic desired layout of the Abilities, in the form "''cells_in_first_row''+''cells_in_second_row''". (Each cell can contain one or two Abilities per form, or a Mega or Hidden Ability, mainly depending on which Ability parameters are set.)
*''abilitycold'' : If the Pokémon has a Hidden Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''abilitycolm'' : If the Pokémon has a Mega Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''ability1'' : First (or only) standard Ability
*''ability2'' : Second standard Ability
*''ability2-1'' : Form 2 first (or only) Ability
*''ability2-2'' : Form 2 second Ability
*''ability3-1'' : Form 3 first (or only) Ability
*''ability3-2'' : Form 3 second Ability
*''abilityd'' : Hidden Ability
*''abilitydcaption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd''
*''abilityd2'' : Second Hidden Ability (for an alternate form)
*''abilityd2caption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd2''
*''abilitym'' : First (only) Mega Evolution Ability
*''abilitym2'' : Second Mega Evolution Ability
*''gendercode'' : Byte setting for the species' gender ratios:
** 256 = unknown, 255 = genderless, 254 = all female, 223 = 1 male:7 female, 191 = 1 male:3 female, 127 = 1 male:1 female, 63 = 3 male:1 female, 31 = 7 male:1 female, 0 = male only.
*''catchrate'' : Catch rate
*''egggroupn'' : Number of Egg Groups. 0 if "Undiscovered group" (i.e., no Eggs)
*''egggroup1'' : Egg Group 1
*''egggroup2'' : Egg Group 2
*''eggcycles'' : How many Egg cycles it takes for an Egg to hatch.
*''height-ftin'' : Imperial height
*''height-m'' : Metric height
*''height-ftin2'' : Form 2 imperial height
*''height-m2'' : Form 2 metric height
*''height-ftin3'' : Form 3 imperial height
*''height-m3'' : Form 3 metric height
*''weight-lbs'' : Imperial weight
*''weight-kg'' : Metric weight
*''weight-lbs2'' : Form 2 imperial weight
*''weight-kg2'' : Form 2 metric weight
*''weight-lbs3'' : Form 3 imperial weight
*''weight-kg3'' : Form 3 metric weight
*''expyield'' : Experience yield
*''oldexp'' : Experience yield prior to Gen V
*''g4exp'' : Experience yield in Gen IV, if Pokémon is available ''and'' has a different yield prior to Gen IV.
*''lv100exp'' : Total experience required to reach level 100. Sets levelling rate.
*''evforms'' : Number of forms which have different EV yield.
*''evtotal'' : Total EV yield
*''evhp'' : HP EV yield
*''evat'' : Attack EV yield
*''evde'' : Defence EV yield
*''evsa'' : Special attack EV yield
*''evsd'' : Special defence EV yield
*''evsp'' : Speed EV yield
*''evhp2'' : Form 2 HP EV yield
*''evat2'' : Form 2 attack EV yield
*''evde2'' : Form 2 defence EV yield
*''evsa2'' : Form 2 special attack EV yield
*''evsd2'' : Form 2 special defence EV yield
*''evsp2'' : Form 2 speed EV yield
*''evhp3'' : Form 3 HP EV yield
*''evat3'' : Form 3 attack EV yield
*''evde3'' : Form 3 defence EV yield
*''evsa3'' : Form 3 special attack EV yield
*''evsd3'' : Form 3 special defence EV yield
*''evsp3'' : Form 3 speed EV yield
*''evhp4'' : Form 4 HP EV yield
*''evat4'' : Form 4 attack EV yield
*''evde4'' : Form 4 defence EV yield
*''evsa4'' : Form 4 special attack EV yield
*''evsd4'' : Form 4 special defence EV yield
*''evsp4'' : Form 4 speed EV yield
*''body'' : Body style (number)
*''body2'' : Form 2 body style (number)
*''foot2'' : Second footprint file name, not including the leading F or file extension.
*''color'' : Color listed in the Pokédex.
*''formcolors'' : Set to "yes" if any forms have different colors.
*''friendship'' : Base friendship value.
*''pokefordex'' : Name for external links which don't use the standard name or ndex number

Let me know if there are any issues. <span class="sc">[[User:Werdnae|<span style="color:#2D4B98;">Werdnae</span>]]</span> <small>[[User talk:Werdnae|<span style="color:#009000;">(talk)</span>]]</small> 08:09, 9 October 2013 (UTC)

== Tweaks ==

Just wondered if maybe the border should be made 3px, and also, that the border woudl be that if the Pokémon has a secondary type the border would be the same color as the second type. Just so the Pokémon articles keep cohesive with the templates etc. --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 15:07, 4 November 2013 (UTC)
:Also, when I edited Flabébé/Floette/Florges article, there is a mysterious 4 next to one of the images, despite there being no error in the code on the articles (or I seem to be missing) --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 19:17, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

== Hidden Abilities. ==

So Duskull line gained Frisk in G6 (despite being a G4 Ability), while Litwick family got Shadow Tag changed to Infiltrator. There should be something to note that. [[User:Uploader|Uploader]] ([[User talk:Uploader|talk]]) 14:08, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

== Footprint data for X/Y Pokémon ==

I'm not sure if this is technically possibly via MediaWiki, but if it is one could make the footprint area disappear, stretching the body style template if the national dex number is above 649. I propose this to remove all those broken file links. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:#87CEEB">Pikachu Bros.</span>]] <small>([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:red">talk</span>]])</small> 16:06, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
:Yeah, it's certainly possible, and needs to be done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 21:11, 3 May 2014 (UTC)
::It is possible, but may require some rearranging to implement. I'll speak with the other staff members to see about a solution. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 21:27, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

== Missing padding for main page text ==

On my end, at least, the infoboxes don't seem to have left-edge padding, causing text in a page to run up to the edge, which makes a bit of text hard to read. I would attempt to fix it, but I am neither very familiar with table formatting, nor do I have the permissions to do so. Can someone who is able to make sure there is enough padding? [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 04:23, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

== Hoopa's form changes ==

Would it be possible for someone to please edit the template to account for the names of {{p|Hoopa}}'s [[Form differences#Hoopa|alternate forms]] (similar to <span class="plainlinks">[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Template%3APok%C3%A9mon_Infobox&type=revision&diff=1978734&oldid=1954090 what was done]</span> for {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}'s dual [[Mega Evolution]]s)? The correct form names are "Hoopa Confined" and "Hoopa Unbound", though as it is now, the template displays them as "Confined Hoopa" and "Unbound Hoopa".

[[User:Xérnéas|Xérnéas]] ([[User talk:Xérnéas|talk]]) 22:46, 23 June 2015 (UTC)

== How do the heights of the boxes in this template work? ==

Hi, sorry for asking a question like this, but I wonder, how do you make it so that the boxes that display the stats are the same height no matter what, in every resolution, browser and zoom %? For example, in the [[Sylveon (Pokémon)]] page, the gender and the catch rate boxes [the white boxes that contain the actual information] are the exact same size--symmetrical--even though the "Gender" box is larger than the "Catch rate" box; I assume that the "Catch rate" box automatically adjusted to the same height as the "Gender" box. How do you do this? I can't seem to find a solution for this problem that's in another wiki I'm part of. Over on that wiki, whenever one box has more info than the one next to it, they don't automatically adjust, and the only solution would be to add exact pixel heights, which would be unbelievably cumbersome for over 2,000 pages. I hope you find the time to answer my question, and if you don't want to, I understand. Thanks! ♥ [[User:493Darkrai|493Darkrai]] ([[User talk:493Darkrai|talk]]) 01:11, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

== Some updates ==

I just want to leave this somewhere it will hopefully be easy to remember. There are a couple things that need updating in this template. Whenever an update becomes convenient (perhaps whenever Gen VII info like the Pokedex/region name is added), hopefully these can be incorporated.

;Form names
Some Pokemon like {{p|Hoopa}} should properly have "backwards" form names to how most other form names are constructed. The simple solution would be to just do something like replace
<pre>
<small>{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}</small>
</pre>
With:
<pre><small>{{{override4|{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}}}}</small></pre>
(Or what-have-you. And that for each forme1-5 parameter, and perhaps forme6 for good measure.)

;Hatch time
The hatch time has been wrong for a while (but then, so was [[Egg cycle]]). To fix this, these two pieces of code:
<pre>
{{#expr:{{{eggcycles|0}}}*255}}
{{#expr:({{{eggcycles|0}}}*255)+254}}
</pre>
Should be changed to:
<pre>
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}}}
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}+256}}
</pre>

[[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:53, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:As a couple of more trivial suggestions, I think it might be nice to change <code><nowiki>{{tt|*|Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg}}</nowiki></code> to <code><nowiki><br><small>Egg not obtainable</small></nowiki></code> just so that's not hidden (for smartphone users and such); and just for a sort of consistency, <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span></nowiki></code> could be changed to <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered</span></nowiki></code> (this is shown if ''egggroupn'' is set to 0, but without that, Egg Groups are just displayed like "Field" and "Undiscovered"). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:58, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::I am wondering if the parameters have been passed wrongly in some of the existing articles of legendary Pokemon? {{p|Hoopa}}, for example, passes
<pre>
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
</pre>
::while if <code>egggroupn</code> was 0 in the first place, <code>egggroup1</code> would not be necessary and would be automatically filled in by the template, along with the "not obtainable as egg" text. [[User:Chenzw|Chenzw]] ([[User talk:Chenzw|talk]]) 05:02, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:::They're not exactly wrong. But at any rate, I'd ask you to just leave those ''egggroup1'' parameters for now for the possibility of the changes below. =P (Hell, I should probably just make my own userpage for this template.)
:::Perhaps Ditto/Ditto's Egg Group could also receive a similar note when ''egggroupn'' is set to 0... <code><nowiki>|0=[[Undiscovered (Egg Group)|<span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span>]]</nowiki></code> could be removed (it'll fall through to call on ''egggroup1'') along with <code><nowiki>=[[Category:Undiscovered group Pokémon]]</nowiki></code> (the 0 case will then be grouped with 1, and work the same so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.
:::(Also, the Egg Group categories line could be shorter just by using <code><nowiki>
[[Category:{{{egggroup1}}} group Pokémon]] {{#ifeq: {{{egggroupn|0}}}|2|[[Category:{{{egggroup2}}} group Pokémon]]}}</nowiki></code> instead... Again, so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.) [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:22, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::::I've mocked up the changes above at [[User:Tiddlywinks/Pokémon Infobox]], excluding the form override (I'll set about just reworking that entirely later so we just need a parameter for each full form name). You can test it on any species pages by substituting my userspace template name and previewing (it might be quickest to just copy the template call to an empty/dummy page and preview there).
::::Removing the ''Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg'' note from hovertext kind of required an extra parser function to work (perhaps) best, so it may be preferred to leave out that extra #ifeq and the change to the note... [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:40, 28 April 2016 (UTC)

== Alola Dex==

Since the Alola Pokédex is split up into areas like the Kalos dex, should this template be updated to allow for specifying the dex region? [[User:N. Onymous|N. Onymous]] ([[User talk:N. Onymous|talk]]) 23:19, 1 December 2016 (UTC)
:Pokemon can be in multiple island dexes. That would just get too messy to be worth anything. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 00:17, 2 December 2016 (UTC)
::Besides the official numbering from the original Alola Pokédex list remains the same despite the how the Pokémon are listed in each of the different four variants such as Pikipek remaining listed as 010 despite being presented first for the other three variants and therefore unlike Kalos each area does not have it's own separate numbering, which unfortunately renders this unnecessary. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 07:19, 3 December 2016 (UTC)

== body style ==

zygarde has 3 body style due to its forme. can someone update the template so we can add the third forme in? the current template only support 2 body style. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 02:52, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

== Is the catch probability still accurate in Generation VI? ==

It is noted in the '[[Catch rate#Capture method (Generation VI)|Catch rate]]' page that the formula was changed to make the catch probability approximately the same as in Generation V, which only did three shake checks instead of four. Thus, wouldn't the probabilities be slightly higher than those indicated by this template?

For example, the probability of catching a fully healthy [[Pidgey]] with a [[Poké Ball|basic Poké Ball]] works out to 43.9%, not 33.3%.

- [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 09:56, 23 April 2017 (UTC)
:I haven't done the numbers, but I think that article says that basically, the lowered shake probability (exactly) makes up for an additional shake check, so that the overall catch probability remains largely unchanged. I imagine you've just made an error somewhere in your calculation!? [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 11:15, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

:: Generation V changed the system so that three shake checks were done instead of four. The success chance of each shake check is almost exactly the same ((a/256)^(1/4)). This means that the chance of catching a Pokémon actually increased a little ((a/256)^(3/4)), compared to Generation IV.
:: Generation VI does four shake checks again, but the success chance of each shake check was increased ((a/256)^(3/16)) so that the overall chance of catching the Pokémon didn't change ((a/256)^(3/4)).
:: - [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 14:06, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

== Catch rate formula error ==

Like Generation V, the catch probability for an ordinary Poké Ball at full HP in Generation VI–VII is very nearly (C / 765)^.75, where C is the species catch rate. However, the formula used in the infobox — C/255 * 1/3 — does not include the exponent. This means the probability given is lower than the actual probability; for instance, Pokémon with a catch rate of 30 are listed as having a 3.9% chance to be caught, when the correct value 8.8%.

To correct this, I'm pretty sure the line just needs to be changed from

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: ({{{catchrate|3}}}/255 * 1/3 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

to

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: (({{{catchrate|3}}}/765)^.75 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

[[User:Randomwaffle23|Randomwaffle23]] ([[User talk:Randomwaffle23|talk]]) 22:31, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

:Can someone ''please'' correct this? I get at least one person a month asking me why my catch rate calculators (which do the math correctly) don't agree with Bulbapedia. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] ([[User talk:Dragonfree|talk]]) 07:06, 16 May 2019 (UTC)
::I've updated this to use the code provided by Randomwaffle23 (which I checked against the formula on Dragonfree's site The Cave of the Dragonflies to confirm it was correct). I've also explicitly mentioned the generation for which it is applicable in the tooltip now, so that when it falls out of date again, at least it will state the generation for which it was true. It will still be wrong for Ultra Beasts, because standard Poké Balls do not have a 1× catch rate against them (and I'm not really sure whether it makes more sense to show the probability of using a Poké Ball or a Beast Ball on them).
::Furthermore, I think it's worth re-evaluating whether a full-health catch rate is actually helpful to readers. The assumptions made are not the conditions under which people normally catch Pokémon. The percentage seems rather pointless. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:26, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

== Why hasn't this template been updated for USUM yet? ==

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have been out for two months now. This template still hasn't been updated for those games. What gives? [[User:MasterBraixen96|MasterBraixen96]] ([[User talk:MasterBraixen96|talk]]) 21:34, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
:Bumping this. This and the held items template are still outdated, and should be relatively easy to update.[[User:Lanthanum|Lanthanum]] ([[User talk:Lanthanum|talk]]) 17:48, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
:7 months and still nothing. I think it's time for an update. [[User:Oneofthosedf|Oneofthosedf]] ([[User talk:Oneofthosedf|talk]]) 19:59, 11 June 2018 (UTC)
:: It hasn't been updated as we are working on moving the numbers to the Pokedex boxes. The technicalities of this are taking slightly longer then expected. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 08:16, 12 June 2018 (UTC)

== Kanto Pokedex expansion ==

I think that Kanto formula should be updated, as in LGPE Meltan and Melmetal are respectively #152 and #153. [[User:Asmod96|Asmod96]] ([[User talk:Asmod96|talk]]) 01:00, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

The problem is that there's no kanto variable in the template. Changing the <nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}} to {{{ndex|{{{kantodex|000}}}}}}</nowiki> in
<pre><nowiki>| style="{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152||display: none;}}" | <nowiki>#</nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}}<br/><small>[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|<span style="color:#000;">Kanto</span>]]</small></nowiki></pre>

And

<pre><nowiki>{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}</nowiki></pre>
to
<pre><nowiki>{{#if: {{{kantodex|}}}|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{kantodex|}}}]]|{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}}}</nowiki></pre>

...would basically do it, I think (kantodex since kdex is taken by Kalos). If a different category was wanted for the two Pokemon in question (ala Black 2/White 2 having separate categories from Black/White), it would even be simpler since you just add another line to the second part rather than messing with an extra #if. - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:33, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

PS: I can't remove the messed-up copy/paste error in the first line of my own post? Seriously? - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:35, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

:I fixed for you wrote, as mentioned in the comment above yours however the Number section won't be getting an update as we are planning to display them elsewhere on the page. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 05:13, 28 November 2018 (UTC)

::If we are going to update, we need to update the body style too. The template still only show two body style, but with zygarde complete, we need to update it to include three instead. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 09:21, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

== USUM Pokedex numbers and ability changes ==

The template needs an a2dex parameter for USUM Pokedex numbers and some way to say that Pelipper can't have drizzle before Generation 7. [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 18:21, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
:The numbers are now in the Pokedex entry templates (if you haven't noticed), the numbers in the infobox will eventually be taken out. We're still working on updating the templates.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#EBC600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#EBC600">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#D8B600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#D8B600">ire</span>]] 04:54, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
::The same discussion is happening [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Pokédex#Ability changes|here]], just so we keep most of it in one page. [[User:Suic12-|Suic12-]] ([[User talk:Suic12-|talk]]) 13:45, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
:::Is anyone still working on making the template say Pelipper can't have drizzle in gen 6? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 03:36, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

== Fix for Toxtricity ==

Due to the way that the infobox is set up, the form names are incorrect for abilities, types, heights, and weights if there are more than 2 forms, the first 2 forms are in one image, and the data listed are different between forms. This can be seen on Toxtricity's page, where Amped Form's abilities are listed as just "Toxtricity" and Low Key Form's ablities are listed as "Gigantamax Toxtricity", because those are the two images in the infobox.

I have made a fix that (hopefully) should not interfere with anything else, but would fix the above problem and also allow us to implement similar ideas on pages like Urshifu. It adds new parameters, "form1alt", "form2alt", etc, which will change the name of the forms except for the images at the top.

I have tested this with Toxtricity and it does work.

The updated template can be found [[User:Celadonkey/PokemonInfobox|here]]. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#00A1E9">cela</span><span style="color:#BF004F">donk</span>]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 17:44, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

== Update to hatch time calculation ==

As per [[Egg cycle]], an egg cycle is now 256 steps in Gen 7 (no word on Gen 8). This template's calculation currently uses 257 steps per cycle, which is from Gens 5 and 6. This should be a quick fix. ~ [[User:Serial Colour|Serial Colour]] ([[User talk:Serial Colour|talk]]) 13:57, 25 May 2020 (UTC)

== Not enough freedom to set experience yields for different gens ==

Some Pokémon (like Delcatty) had their exp yields change in gen 7, and others (like Gardevoir) had their exp yields change in gen 8. In the current template, there is no way to display these differences. [[User:TotalPotato|TotalPotato]] ([[User talk:TotalPotato|talk]]) 10:37, 29 May 2020 (UTC)
: We do have plans in the works for this infobox and I've noted down this issue as well as the previous ones. Increasing changes within the games and forms add an increasing amount of issues. We're trying to come up with a capable compromise. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 04:59, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

== An oversight ==

So I was looking at the page for Slowbro, and I noticed an oversight with this template. Since Galarian Slowbro now takes the place of the "form2" variable, the template says that Galarian Slowbro has the "Pokémon consisting of a head and arms" body shape instead of Mega Slowbro like it's supposed to since Mega Slowbro is now "form3" instead of the "form2" and the "body2" variable only accounts for the "form2" variable, so I think that a "body3" variable should be added to the template to fix this issue. [[User:Luigi1234|Luigi1234]] ([[User talk:Luigi1234|talk]]) 16:17, 4 July 2020 (UTC)

== ability1note and ability2note ==

Can someone add ability1note and ability2note parameters similar to egggroup1note? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 05:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 3 or more Body Shapes ==

As of right now, Slowbro's Galarian form is given the body form of the Mega, as the Mega has a different body form, but the Galarian form does not, which presents inaccurate information. Additionally, in many cases where Pokémon have three or more forms, such as Necrozma and Zygarde, those additional forms are not covered at all. A simple solution to both of these issues would be to add something similar to how Vivillon's different colors are handled:
<pre>{{#if: {{{formbody|}}}|<br><small>Other forms may have other shapes.</small>}}</pre>
[[User:WOLKsite|WOLKsite]] ([[User talk:WOLKsite|talk]]) 11:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 5+ forms height and weight ==

The template is currently able to display up to 6 different forms of a Pokémon, but height and weight fields can't take more than 4, because of this the article for [[Pikachu]] doesn't display height and weight data for it's Gigantamax form, which is set as a 5th form. Some of the other data fields also aren't set to go this high, but maybe they don't all need to. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 07:27, 28 March 2022 (UTC)
::Side note:At least 2 Pokémon have forms that are in different egg groups than the main form, but the template isn't set to handle this. Ash-Greninja, Cosplay Pikachu, and the Pikachu in a hat variations are in the Undiscovered group, while their primary forms are not. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 08:36, 28 March 2022 (UTC)

== Same link ==

Why is this infobox listing the same Bulbagarden Archive link in two separate locations? As far as I'm concerned, it should really be only one link to qualify for this job. -- [[User:PanchamBro|PanchamBro]] ([[User talk:PanchamBro|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/PanchamBro|contributions]]) 17:43, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

== Hatch steps update for SWSH, BDSP, and SV mechanics ==
Hatch cycles last 128 steps in SWSH and SV, but 255 in BDSP. [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096166179229703 Reference 1] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096170151125007 Reference 2] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640106938967924740 Reference 3]<br> Currently the wrong range of hatch steps are displayed for all Gen VIII and Gen IX compatible species, and it also doesn't really specify which length of steps occurs in which generation, and I'm not sure displaying a range like "2,560-5,140 steps" is helpful, since it doesn't tell you which games that occurs in, and Pokemon don't actually have a range of steps, it's an exact number of steps determined by the egg cycles and how many steps are in a cycle per game. [[User:Atrius97|Atrius97]] ([[User talk:Atrius97|talk]]) 05:31, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

== Fix for the Meowth Page ==

The Meowth page has limitations for the abilities listed in the infobox and has a disclaimer in the article text about the infobox's limitations. I was able to make a small change to the infobox template ([[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox|modified template]]) to fix it [[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox2|as seen here]]. This change won't effect any other page, because if the meowthfixstring field (you can rename this to something more elegant if you want) isn't filled, it continues forwards with the existing code. [[User:Nairbnroh|Nairbnroh]] ([[User talk:Nairbnroh|talk]]) 14:38, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

== Footprints ==

A long time ago, this template (or at least an earlier version of it) used to contain habitat information from FRLG, but it was removed because we got to a point where more Pokémon lacked habitat information than had it. We're rapidly approaching that same point with footprints, which haven't been seen since Generation V, so are there any plans for that eventuality? Making it so that there is a parameter that will only display footprint information if the Pokémon has one (this can be done with an #ifexist function I believe) is one way of solving it if you don't want to get rid of it entirely. [[User:Biblical Bambi|Biblical Bambi]] ([[User talk:Biblical Bambi|talk]]) 01:16, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
:Sounds like a good idea; seconding this. Waiting to hear what others think. '''<u><span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#4488FC,#7038F8,#A040A0);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">[[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]]</span></u>''' <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 03:41, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
::As a matter of fact, yes there is a plan! <small>(Well.. at least sort of.)</small> I am/we are currently analyzing the infobox, and in a more general scope than just footprints, too. (The footprint issue was one of the reasons why, actually.)
::There's not much more I can say at this point (mainly because it's only just started), but if you'll bear with me, you'll hopefully hear/see ''some''thing in the next weeks. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 16:26, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

== Pronunciation ==

Is it possible to include pronunciation in this template? Some Pokémon names are a bit ambiguous as to this, and the information doesn’t seem to exist on this wiki. I could be wrong though… [[User:CyberDragonM|CyberDragonM]] ([[User talk:CyberDragonM|talk]]) 17:57, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

== Black and White Experience Yields for the Unova First Partners==

[[Snivy_(Pokémon)|Snivy]], [[Tepig_(Pokémon)|Tepig]] and [[Oshawott_(Pokémon)|Oshawott]] have a base experience yield of 28 in ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions|Black and White]]'', and 62 from ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions_2|Black 2 and White 2]]'' onwards. This is to prevent the player from having a level advantage against [[Cheren]] if they defeat [[Bianca]]. I think a |bwexp parameter should be added to [[Template:Pokémon_Infobox|the template]]. [[User:BeyondTheHorizon|BeyondTheHorizon]] ([[User talk:BeyondTheHorizon|talk]]) 11:01, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

== Height and Weight for at least 3 more forms needs to be added ==

With the recent addition of Mega Floette, Floette now has 7 forms (the five colors, Eternal Flower, and Mega). Mega Floette has a different weight from all other forms. Trying to update Floette's page, I found that this template only supports differing height and weights for 4 forms. Support should then be added for 3 more forms for height and weight. [[User:DewGaming|DewGaming]] ([[User talk:DewGaming|talk]]) 02:46, 18 October 2025 (UTC)

== More form params or less form params? ==

Trying to bridge the discussion from the Discord server over here as well. Basically the other day I was asked about adding an extra Form param to the Infobox template so that we can display all of {{p|Minior}}'s core colors. When I brought it up on Discord some people spoke against the idea of adding more form params for minor color variations (eg. {{p|Flabébé}}) since it was thought to promote clutter and the info can instead be put on the Biology section.

What does everyone think? [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''<span style="color:#CF7A87;">an</span><span style="color:#2F2C2E;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">Z</span></span><span style="color:#297E55;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">A</span></span><span style="color:#CF7A87;">squiddles</span>''']] <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 07:56, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:I'll reiterate what I mentioned there, for the sake of cohesion. I think it might be beneficial to have two versions of the template, since discussion has implied that tabbing the infobox is a no-go for handling loadtimes. We can have one version with form height/weight splits, for forms where that does change (eg, [[Lycanroc (Pokémon)|Lycanroc]]), and one version without, for forms where it doesn't (like the aforementioned Flabébé). I'm pretty sure that infobox migration would take time and concerted effort from a small group of people, judging by what I've come to understand about infoboxes, but it seems the most reasonable approach to me. I personally see no reason to keep other colored forms out of the visuals for the infobox, but redundant numbers feels odd at best and like a formatting mistake at worst. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 08:15, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::Remove the Flabébé/Floette/Florges/Minior forms from the Infobox that are just recolors (meaning one form for Flabébé and Florges, three forms for Floette, two forms for Minior). These are only aesthetic changes, we don't have key art for them and they break the infobox. Abundantly clear choice in my eyes. The forms will still be there right next to the infobox, nobody will miss them. Doesn't have to be a hard rule or anything, seems pretty easy to address this in a case-by-case basis. I would personally remove the Genesect forms as well to make the infobox nicer. After all, the drives have no effect on anything we mention in the infobox, and the table with the forms grouped with the respective drives is more useful. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 16:59, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::Yeah I feel if the extra forms are breaking the current infobox, they should be removed. We can discuss if/how to include them when we get around to fixing/updating the template. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:11, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Worse case, we pick a form to represent all of the forms while keeping all of them under the forms section in bilgoy to make it eaiser. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 17:24, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I just want to be clear, a formal decision has not been made here, and unless the number of forms are causing issues with the infobox, we should not be removing functional forms at this time unless decided otherwise. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:49, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
I mean this infobox can get quite messy when there are a lot of forms with conflicting information, and to be honest it could use a little pruning. Infoboxes are at their best when theres only a single image, maybe in rare cases 2. Even then though it should be of the base form of the Pokémon in my opinion. I dont have a problem and would even support the pruning of alternative form images from this infobox (these can and should be documented in the article), but generally I think the base form of each species provides the best representation. I will also say that i think images of "temporary gimmick" forms that are unique to specific situations in generations (think like Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax, Spiky ear pichu etc.) should be cut first before alternative forms that can't be freely swapped around (such as the 3 tatsugiri as an example). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:15, 9 January 2026 (UTC)

:Right, my point being that these are details we should work out before carrying out any changes. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:17, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Why 4iam does have a nice point but as Land said we need to figure what details specifically before we use this solution and help save less clutter on top pages for each Pokémon. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:31, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:::4iamking is right to bring up what aspects need decided, whichever way we end up going with them. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:59, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::::We do have a lot of temporary forms than forms are permanent. We could that option or base form option to save room on top pages and keep the rest in biology and form data stuff. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 21:33, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:I think only including an infobox image for a single "base form" in every case would be a bit shortsighted when it comes to Pokémon like Wormadam, Toxtricity, Lycanroc, Urshifu etc. where the Pokémon having multiple forms is a major part of its identity and the forms are usually treated equally to each other in official material. I feel similarly about [[regional form]]s too, I think removing major forms like these from the infobox would be de-emphasising them too much and wouldn't really help anyone. But I'm not too bothered about forms being removed from the infobox for Pokémon like Genesect where they don't even have proper artwork anyway. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:42, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Yeah that is a very good point. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:34, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::I mean for most of those Pokémon they could probably be put on the same image, like we already do for something like {{p|Shellos}}. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:09, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Maybe, but I do think having form names in the infobox is helpful too. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:31, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::The images are gonna be tiny, in the case of three forms or more, tinier than what we have now. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 14:24, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean the whole thing gets incredibly subjective, which is why in my ideal world I think it should just be the base form in there. Even for something like Burmy, there is only one form of it when you search it on the official Pokédex [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex here]. To see the other forms you have to go to the species page and find what you are looking for in a dropdown menu. Ideally I'd prefer we just stick to 1 image of 1 form because that will be the most prominent, but I realize this is probably not something where there will be consensus developing. I will say though that info-boxes aren't galleries, they aren't supposed to be expansive in terms of giving visualizations every depiction, they are supposed to give the most important details of a subject matter at a glance. We already make (subjective) compromises by cutting out most Unown or Alcremie forms, even though if we took a strict Shellos style approach they should be in the picture as well. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 14:35, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::::I would argue that something like Toxtricity's two forms absolutely qualifies as one of the most important details about the subject that should be conveyed in an infobox (certainly more important than some of the other stuff we list in there). If we need an objective criterion, we could show forms only if they have proper official artwork (or images like [[:File:0555Darmanitan-Galar Zen.png|this]] that get used in place of artwork in official contexts). Of course, forms that only don't have it due to being new (like the Mega Evolutions from Legends ZA at the moment) would be an exception. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 17:03, 10 January 2026 (UTC)

== Adding Z-Crystals and Pokémon-specific items ==

I'd like to suggest an addition to the template. Since it's possible to see a Pokémon's Mega Stone in the infobox, I feel like it only makes sense to also include its exclusive Z-Crystal and any items that are specific to it (for example, the Pikanium Z, Pikashunium Z, and the Light Ball for Pikachu). How does this sound? [[User:Machampionship|Machampionship]] ([[User talk:Machampionship|talk]]) 16:55, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

:I would support this addition. I don't know if I'd put stat-boosting Pokémon specific held-items though. I would personally leave it to form-changing items & gimmick items. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 22:46, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

== Displaying forms ==

There's been an extensive discussion on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]] about which forms should be displayed in the infobox and how they should be displayed. The general rule of thumb we've agreed to is that Pokémon forms should be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex, with exceptions made for Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist (since their forms only differ in size, which is hard to depict in a context where the size of images varies) and Pokémon that have more than seven forms (because the infobox currently supports up to seven forms, which is enough to cover the use cases for the Pokémon forms we currently have). Questions that still remain to be answered:
* Most forms introduced in spin-off games are excluded on the basis of their games not having a Pokédex, with Pokopia and GO being the only ones with a Pokédex and unique forms. Pokopia's forms have been added to their respective infoboxes already, but should GO's?
* Some Pokémon's forms are displayed in a combined image, while others are displayed in separate images. How should we go about making this presentation more consistent?
[[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:18, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:The problem with GO's dex is it doesn't really function like most Pokedex's and considers things that would be gender differences or shiny alternatives to be "forms". Since the game really provides no additional infobox data, and the exclusive forms themselves aren't even named, i think its a pretty easy conclusion that we don't need to add them.
:As it relates to point two; I would say that i'm not a big fan of duplicating images, I think seperate images for different forms makes the most sense; though merging variations that arent form differences into one image makes sense imo. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:47, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
::i've made a proposal for how pokemon with combined images for two "default" forms could be handled , although it got buried
::it's on my [[User:Chaogotchi/Sandbox|sandbox]] page . i proposed having pokemon with combined images to instead have alternating images with captions for what form is being shown. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 23:39, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:::yeah this is what I was thinking (though the order would need to be swapped so the default forms are in the prominent position). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 03:39, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::well, the order does switch around. this is for forms that are seen as "equals" [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 03:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::oh I didnt even see that that was done; but we really shouldn't be doing randomized switches; really anywhere on the Wiki. Also this really isnt necessary because there is a default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:07, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::what's the reason against switches? [[Clavell]]'s page uses it [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 04:12, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::It moves information around in a way that isn't user controllable or intuitive (even if someone purges the page they cant realistically control the new one that loads); and if we do it without explanation it can cause confusion. This would also be reordering information which isn't happening on Clavell's page so even more of a reason not to do it, especially given that there is a clear default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::based off of the previous conversation on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]], i was under the assumption that this was also discussing how Pokémon with two hypothetical default forms would be handled but if it has already been established & agreed on by everyone that every form has a singular default, then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 07:33, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think the best solution for such cases would be to allow both forms to be displayed prominently at once (either side-by-side or with one on top of the other) but if we really don't want to edit the infobox to allow for that then I could settle for just having the default form in the prominent spot. I agree with 4iamking that random switches aren't the way to go. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 14:57, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::I think the main thing I would say is I kinda think another thing to consider is if we'd want to label the forms as they are labelled officially (i.e. '''Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)''' instead of ''Galarian Zigzagoon'') TPC has been kinda consistent with this notation across many mediums now (including stuff like legality lists outside the games), so I do think there is some value in paying recognition to it as the formal form name since we really don't do so anywhere. It might get awkward with some species, primarily Rotom where the base form is technically referred to as ''Rotom (Rotom)'' but I also think its good to relay it regardless since it is the official notation. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 15:26, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I also agree that we shouldn't use random switches for this. As for the suggestion of allowing both forms to be displayed prominently, I don't necessarily mind it, but it wouldn't help pages like Oricorio and Tatsugiri where the Pokémon has more than two forms and no clear default. What about the suggestion where the primary image is a combined image and the forms are displayed individually underneath?
:::::::::::As for the labels, we don't really need to be putting the species name in there (unless the species name is the name of the form) since it's already at the top of the box. The form name being appended to the species name is already implied. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:05, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::I'm fine with that but it still requires auditing each species to align the captions to the actual form names. Oricorio and Tatsugiri both have default forms (Baile and Curly), every species has a default form because the game requires it. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:32, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::I'd be willing to change all the form names to the official ones myself if that's a concern, this is also something I was trying to standardise recently on various Pokémon list pages.<br>I dislike the idea of having a combined image and then showing all the forms individually because it's unnecessarily repetitive and doesn't really solve the inconsistency problem. But it is a fair point that trying to decide which Pokémon do and don't have "default" forms for this purpose would end up being a bit arbitrary. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:02, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::i enjoy the pitch for having them appear side-by-side, my switch idea was just meant to accommodate the way it currently works. i agree with Hewer on the redundancy issue with having one combined image and individual images below it.
::::::::::::::as for the form names, there isn’t one true “official” name though, “Galarian Zigzagoon” (as it is right now) is just as official as “Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)”. i worry about how it’ll appear for something like Paldean Tauros, which would be “Tauros (Paldean Form) (Combat Breed))” following that format according to Champions.
::::::::::::::i wouldn’t mind omitting the species name, i feel it’d look cleaner. The Pokédex does this in some games, just referring to a form as “Galarian Form”
::::::::::::::We’d still end up with form names like “Rotom” but I think that’s still better than “Rotom (Rotom)” [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 19:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I mean the Pokédex form names are the closest you can get to "one true official name" for every form. Even if phrases like "Galarian Zigzagoon" are uttered officially, I think using the Pokédex form names across the board is better because it allows us to unify them all with a single, consistent set of official names rather than the current arbitrary ones. Also it allows us to convey things like Zigzagoon's regular form lacking a form name whereas Rotom's does have one, which is a distinction that we otherwise can't make (I also think omitting the species name is better here since it allows for more clarity and accuracy, and thankfully it can already be done with the current template). [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 20:53, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::I agree with this; and if we just use the form name the parameter in the infobox would be "Galarian Form" not "Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)"; for Tauros it would be "Paldean Form (Combat Breed)" but this still feels acceptable. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 12:44, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::Or alternatively "Paldean Form<nowiki><br></nowiki>Combat Breed", like how Mega {{p|Tatsugiri}} is currently handled. I'm fine with either. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 13:19, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::I think it should be in parentheses because thats how its handled officially. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 13:20, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::::Tauros is weird because they do it differently depending on source. We should be focusing on North American English which would have it in parentheses based on the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/tauros official English website]. The [https://zukan.pokemon.co.jp/#item0128-1 Japanese Zukan] instead has two different ways, with the actual [https://zukan.pokemon.co.jp/detail/0128-1 page for Combat breed] using an interpunct. Neither Scarlet and Violet or Pokemon HOME even recognize the breeds as their own name, opting to only mention them in the Pokedex entries. I prefer the in-game dialogue, but if the clarification needs to be made, I don't think anyone would mind the parenthesis. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:17, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::::Yeah a slash is used in Korean and an interpunct is used in Japanese but these are linguistic differences, and we should follow the English style. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 02:40, 5 June 2026 (UTC)

While we're on the subject, a while ago I tried to edit {{p|Darmanitan}}'s infobox to match the official order of its forms (which is Standard Mode, Zen Mode, Galarian Standard Mode, Galarian Zen Mode), but couldn't figure out a way to do so without breaking the Abilities section. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:13, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

:Oh my god everyone brought up all the issues that I also had, including Darmanitan. Organization for it feels like such a mess. {{p|Furfrou}} has a single stock image in its infobox, which is fine, since its form count goes above 7 (it has 8), but this is strange to me, because I had always assumed its other forms were not counted because of that and it's all cosmetic. Except Pokemon like {{p|Minior}} Show its core in the infobox but only the Red Core which is the only one with stock art, again it goes beyond the count we allow (7, which Minor also has 8). There's three pieces of stock art for Furfrou that go unused on main space, and they are the three basic trims that you get in the game without unlocking anything, and the first three beyond the base form. I feel like if a Pokemon has officially recognized stock art it should probably be in the info box, right? What makes Furfrou different from Minior? I personally think all three of those stock art should be used in the infobox, just to sort of illustrate that it can do that.
:As for actual layout, I can understand not having duplicate images like I had originally proposed (which I said it'd be redundant anyways from the get go). But I still prefer some sort of merged image for Pokemon with multiple default forms. If that's not something to benefit from, perhaps we can reorganize the actual layout to show multiple images more prominently? Maybe all four of {{p|Oricorio}}'s Styles should be the same size in a 2x2 pattern? Something like {{p|Lycanroc}} having a triangular shape, with Midday on the left and Midnight on the right same size, Dusk being on the bottom (perhaps a bit smaller, since I think we can all agree it's not really the default). Something like Meowstic would benefit from that too, the male and female on top, Mega on the bottom. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:17, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::I think the thing with Furfrou is that the "Natural Form" is the only form you find in the wild. Minior can be any form in the wild while you have to take a Furfrou at a hair salon to change forms. Same principal as Rotom really, no one really argues what the base form of that mon is while Minior is up for debate. [[User:CrownMyFries|CrownMyFries]] ([[User talk:CrownMyFries|talk]]) 20:35, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I'm not sure what being found in the wild has to do with anything. Most of Rotom's forms aren't found in the wild. nether is Cosplay Pikachu and all Mega Evolutions are not found in the wild either, yet they all go in the infobox. Why should Minior (who's in their own case, is actually a mid-battle form change and isn't initially found as its core) and Furfrou be any different? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:59, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Ok I'm gonna be real I though Minior had all its forms in the infobox but it doesn't haha. [[User:CrownMyFries|CrownMyFries]] ([[User talk:CrownMyFries|talk]]) 21:01, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I feel now may be a good time to bring up [[User:Hewer#Thing|this big table]] I made on my user page a few months ago, which documents every objective metric I could think of to determine the "notability" of all forms, mainly based on how they are presented in official sources. It demonstrates that Minior's core form is included in official sources much more consistently than Furfrou's trims. (Also there actually are some games where you can find Rotom's forms in the wild but I agree that that's not a relevant consideration.) [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 22:20, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::I had added Furfrou’s form art to the infobox myself, but reverted it as I was told it’d be implying there’s something special about those three to show only them and not all. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 22:18, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I would suggest anything standard core series stock art to be displayed in the infoboxes, exceptions could be made for Ash's Pikachu, Vivillon and Cosplay Pikachu, as those three would break infobox parameters. Furfrou, Minor and a couple others have stock art of certain forms, since they are limited I think we should include as the companies clearly wanted to display this mechanic for them (and unlike Vivillon, the images are consistent, Vivillon has typical species artwork, and artwork for of the forms for display, they're different). Certain Pokemon do not have series standard stock art, this would include Spikey-Eared Pichu, certain mid-battle transformations such as Zen Mode and Noice Face, Genesect's plug-ins, etc., HOME renders should be acceptable to use if they are recognized in the Pokedex (and again, things like Arceus being excluded due too many of them). If something still doesn't an accessible game image, then it's best to pull from the most recent game or alternative media artwork (in Pichu's case this would actually be Smash bros). If this can be decided, I think we can then go from how the images themselves should be displayed and arranged. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 01:52, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I would argue that the images currently used for forms such as Darmanitan's and Eiscue's do qualify as official art for this purpose, as they are images that have been used officially in the same contexts. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 09:34, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::I agree, and by extension, I think we should avoid using the Zen Mode artwork found on the Daisuke club in the infobox, mostly because they don't use that artwork at all, it's not even the reference they use for HOME. It's essentially considered Daisuke Club artwork, not video game stock artwork, despite being grouped with and resembling such. {{p|Castform}}'s forms are also not recognized by either Pokedex website, but it's daisuke club artwork is used as a basis for HOME's artwork, so maybe it's okay? I'm almost tempted to give Castform a pass, and Darmanitan using the art they use on the websites for consistency purposes.
:::::Squawkabilly, Noice Face, Mega Tatsugiri, Zen Mode (Galarian Form), Tandemaus (Family of Three) and Terapagos (Stellar Form) already all use the Zukan artwork, which means I think we should just swap Darmanitan Zen Mode over and Castform should remain untouched. All other Pokemon should arguably be using their HOME artwork or whatever their most recent appearance is. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:34, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::for consistency, i would much rather prefer having both Castform & Darmanitan Zen Mode's Daisuke Club artwork used since, while it's not used on [https://zukan.pokemon.co.jp/detail/0555-1 zukan.pokemon.co.jp] or referenced in the [[:File:HOME0555Z.png|HOME render]], i still believe it counts as proper artwork for the infobox just as much as the HOME/Pokedex images, as all of the other Pokemon artwork used on the [https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/zukan01/ Daisuke Club source] is video game stock art.
::::::The HOME and Pokedex images aren't even consistent with each other when it comes to Darmanitan's Zen Mode forms which i believe gives wiggle room. it'd feel very odd cherrypicking only Castform's and not Darmanitan's. This also wouldn't be the only case of an inconsistency between the two. Family of Three Maushold's [[:File:0925Maushold-Three.png|Zukan image]] and the [[:File:HOME0925T.png|HOME renders]] are identical in pose, while Three Segment Dudunsparce's [[:File:0982Dudunsparce-Three.png|don't]] [[:File:HOME0982Th.png|match]].
::::::the way i'd tier them is:
::::::daisuke club > zukan > HOME [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 02:56, 5 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::Darmanitan and Castform are only used on the Daisuke club though. If we don't want to cherrypick (validly so), then I think Castform should be using its HOME images instead while Darmanitan is using Zukan, as those would be their most recent renditions of those designs. The thing with Daisuke Club is that with those illustrations, came naked Burmy and Substitute Doll, it was a page on describing form changes and their other pages had fun custom artwork before, Darmanitan, Castform, Burmy and Subsitute Doll are no different, and it seems like they just used official artwork because they had access to it, so the new artwork was made to adjust to it, not making new artwork because old Pokemon were missing it (which is what Zukan is trying to supplement). [https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/zukan04/ It's also not using using some artwork we know exists] for Minior and Furfrou, while also using [https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/column/ other images like key art] for HGSS since Spikey-eared Pichu doesn't have one.
:::::::IMO, Daisuke Club is all over the place, and I don't think we should be using it. But that's kinda all I have left to say on this. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 05:04, 5 June 2026 (UTC)

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'''Types'''<ref group="lower-alpha">Formatted in {{wp|sentence case}} as "type". In the [[Pokémon Trivia Challenge]] minigame from [[Pokémon Masters Arena]], this was sometimes written in {{wp|title case}} as "Type". For instance: ''"Which of the following Pokémon is the same '''Type''' as {{p|Marshtomp}}?"''</ref> (Japanese: '''タイプ''' ''Type'') are properties applied to {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and their [[move]]s, which affect the power of moves in [[Pokémon battle|battle]]s. As of {{CURRENTGEN}}, there are 19 types, with 18 regular types and the special {{t|Stellar}} type. Most of the types were introduced during [[Generation I]], but the {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Steel}} types were introduced in [[Generation II]], the {{t|Fairy}} type was introduced in [[Generation VI]], and the Stellar type was introduced in [[Generation IX]]. A unique {{t|???}} type also existed from Generations II to {{gen|IV}}. The types are largely based on the concept of classical elements in popular culture.

In Generation I, types were occasionally referred to as '''elements'''.

==Summary==
A Pokémon may have either one or two types. For instance, {{p|Charmander}} is a {{t|Fire}} type, while {{p|Bulbasaur}} is both a {{t|Grass}} type and a {{t|Poison}} type. Pokémon with two types are known as dual-type Pokémon, while Pokémon with only one type are known as pure type Pokémon. With this system and there currently being 18 types, there is a total of 324 possible ways to assign types to Pokémon, with 171 unique [[List of type combinations by abundance|combinations]], 162 of which have been used as of {{CURRENTGEN}}. Similarly to Pokémon, [[Pokéstar Studios opponents]] also have types.

All moves have exactly one type each. The type of a damaging move typically determines which types of Pokémon it is super effective against, which types of Pokémon it is not very effective against, and which types of Pokémon it is completely ineffective against (with [[: Category:Moves that have special type effectiveness properties|very few exceptions]]). If the type of a move matches one of the types of the Pokémon using it, it gains a [[Same-type attack bonus|boost in power]].

Most [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members, [[Trial Captain]]s, and [[island kahuna]]s have a [[Type expert|type-specific theme]].

The {{t|Stellar}} type is a special case, as no Pokémon or moves naturally bear it. However, a Pokémon can {{Tera}}stallize into the Stellar type, which can also change {{m|Tera Blast}} and {{m|Tera Starstorm}} into the type as well.

==List of types==
Each type is assigned a particular [[index number]] used to identify it within a particular game, such as the data structures defining the types of a Pokémon or move.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], a type's index number is also used to determine whether a move of that type deals [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] damage, with all types from the {{t|Fire}} type onward dealing special damage. In the Generation III games, a damaging {{type|???}} move would be treated as dealing neither physical nor special damage, and deal 2 base damage.

Value 6 in Generations I and II is the unused {{t|Bird}} type, which was removed in subsequent games. Values 9–19 (in Generation I) or 10–18 (in Generation II) are placeholders that display as "Normal". Values beyond the last defined entry may be used as the types of [[glitch Pokémon]] or [[glitch move]]s, and are known as [[glitch type]]s. Value 19 in Generation IX is used as a {{wp|Magic number (programming)|magic number}} to indicate that a Pokémon's Tera Type has not been changed from its original value.<ref>https://github.com/kwsch/PKHeX/blob/a02e4db09859eedd360da5a39fa55d9d8f52ecd0/PKHeX.Core/PKM/Interfaces/ITeraType.cs#L28</ref>

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|-
! rowspan="2" | #
! colspan="6" | Generation
|-
! style="min-width: 50px" | I
! style="min-width: 50px" | II
! style="min-width: 50px" | III-IV
! style="min-width: 50px" | V
! style="min-width: 50px" | VI-VIII
! style="min-width: 50px" | IX
|-
| 0
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|-
| 1
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
| 2
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
| 3
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
| 4
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
| 5
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
| 6
{{typetable|Bird}}
{{typetable|Bird}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
| 7
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
| 8
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
| 9
| class="whitelinks" rowspan="11" style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | [[Glitch type|Normal]]
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|???}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
| 10
| class="whitelinks" rowspan="9" style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | [[Glitch type|Normal]]
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
| 11
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
| 12
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| 13
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
| 14
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
| 15
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
| 16
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
| 17
{{typetable|Dark}}
| rowspan="11" style="background: transparent" |
{{typetable|Fairy}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
| 18
| rowspan="10" style="background: transparent" |
| rowspan="10" style="background: transparent" |
|-
| 19
{{typetable|???}}
| <small>''(see above)''</small>
|-
| 20
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
| 21
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
| 22
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
| 23
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| 24
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
| 25
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
| 26
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
| 27
| style="background: transparent" |
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
| ...
| colspan="5" style="background: transparent" |
|-
| 99
| colspan="5" style="background: transparent" |
{{typetable|Stellar}}
|}

==Type effectiveness==
[[File:Sylveon vs Hydreigon.png|200px|thumb|{{p|Sylveon}} using a super effective move on {{p|Hydreigon}}]]
:''"Super effective" redirects here. For the webcomic, see [[Super Effective (webcomic)]].''
:''"It's super effective" redirects here. For the podcast, see [[It's Super Effective (podcast)]].''
:''"Weakness" and "Resistance" redirect here. For the TCG mechanics, see [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Weakness|Appendix:Glossary (TCG) → Weakness]]'' and ''[[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Resistance|Appendix:Glossary (TCG) → Resistance]].''

Damaging moves typically vary in '''effectiveness''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}''' ''effectiveness'') depending on the move's type and the type(s) of its target.

Type effectiveness greatly influences how much [[damage]] moves deal:
* If the type of a move is '''super effective''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}はバツグン''' ''super effective'') against a type of its target, the damage is doubled;
* If the type of a move is '''not very effective''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}は{{ruby|今一|いまひと}}つ''' ''not very effective'') against a type of its target, the damage is halved;
* If the type of a move '''has no effect''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}がない''' ''not effective'') against a type of its target, the target is completely immune to it, and the move will deal no damage.

For targets that have multiple types, the type effectiveness of a move is the product of its effectiveness against each of the types:
* If the type of a move is super effective against both of the opponent's types (such as a {{type|Ground}} move used against a {{2t|Steel|Rock}} Pokémon), then the move does 4 times the damage. In [[Pokémon Champions]], this is referred to as '''extremely effective''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}はちょうバツグン''' ''extremely effective'').
* If the type of a move is not very effective against both of the opponent's types (such as a {{type|Fighting}} move used against a {{2t|Psychic|Flying}} Pokémon), then the move only does ¼ of the damage. In Pokémon Champions, this is referred to as '''mostly ineffective''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}はかなり{{ruby|今一|いまひと}}つ''' ''quite ineffective'').
* If the type of a move is super effective against one of the opponent's types but not very effective against the other (such as a {{type|Grass}} move used against a {{2t|Water|Flying}} Pokémon), then the move deals regular damage.
* If the type of a move is completely ineffective against one of the opponent's types, then the move does no damage regardless of how the Pokémon’s other type would be affected (as in an {{type|Electric}} move used against a {{2t|Water|Ground}} Pokémon).
[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] uses a different calculation for type effectiveness against multiple types:
* If the type of a move is super effective against both of the opponent's types, then the move does 2.5 times the damage.
* If the type of a move is not very effective against both of the opponent's types, then the move does 0.4 times the damage.
* In all other cases, the type effectiveness is the same as in other games.

The moves {{m|Flying Press}}, {{m|Freeze-Dry}}, {{m|Thousand Arrows}}, and {{m|Nihil Light}} have custom interactions with defending types and do not strictly obey the type chart. {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, and {{m|Miracle Eye}} remove certain type immunities from their targets. {{type|Fire}} moves double in effectiveness against Pokémon affected by {{m|Tar Shot}}. {{cat|Moves that deal direct damage}} (including [[one-hit knockout move]]s) do not employ effectiveness, although starting in [[Generation II]], Pokémon are immune to them based on type interactions. Certain {{Abilities}}, [[held item]]s, or types of [[weather]] (such as {{a|Levitate}}, the [[Ring Target]], or [[strong winds]], respectively) may modify the effectiveness of specific types of moves.

[[Status move]]s typically do not employ type effectiveness. There are some exceptions; {{type|Ground}} Pokémon are immune to {{m|Thunder Wave}} based on type interactions, and {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon are immune to {{m|Glare}} based on type interactions in Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|III}} only. Furthermore, status moves may be unable to affect Pokémon based on type-related interactions other than effectiveness; for example, {{type|Poison}} Pokémon cannot be afflicted with {{status|poison}} and are thus unaffected by {{m|Poison Gas}}.

Different sounds are played depending on the effectiveness of a move, with super effective attacks having a different sound from the normal hit, and not very effective attacks also having a distinct sound. Moves with no effect do not play a sound at all.

===Type chart===
:''For type charts from previous generations, see [[Type/Type chart]]''
[[File:Type Chart ZA.png|300px|thumb|The type chart as shown in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.]]

A '''type chart''', also known as '''type matchup chart''', shows which modifiers are applied to [[move]] types when attacking {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of each type. If the defending Pokémon has two types, the two modifiers will be multiplied together: a {{type|Flying}} move would hit for 4× damage on a {{2t|Bug|Grass}} Pokémon, while a {{type|Ground}} move used against the same would do only a quarter of the regular damage. (A complete ineffectiveness against either type will make the move deal no damage, since 0 multiplied by any number is 0.)

The type chart differs depending on the [[generation]] of {{pkmn|games}} it is from. The type chart for [[Generation VI]] onward is shown below.

{| class="roundy" style="text-align: center; border: 2px solid #111; background:#555; font-size:90%"; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"
|-
! colspan="3" rowspan="2" style="background:#999; color:#FFF; font-size: 150%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | ⮣
! colspan="18" style="{{roundytr|5px}} background:#4C4BA4; height: 24px; color:#FFF" | Defending type
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color}}" | [[File:Normal icon.png|30px|link=Normal (type)]]
! style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | [[File:Fighting icon.png|30px|link=Fighting (type)]]
! style="background:#{{flying color}}" | [[File:Flying icon.png|30px|link=Flying (type)]]
! style="background:#{{poison color}}" | [[File:Poison icon.png|30px|link=Poison (type)]]
! style="background:#{{ground color}}" | [[File:Ground icon.png|30px|link=Ground (type)]]
! style="background:#{{rock color}}" | [[File:Rock icon.png|30px|link=Rock (type)]]
! style="background:#{{bug color}}" | [[File:Bug icon.png|30px|link=Bug (type)]]
! style="background:#{{ghost color}}" | [[File:Ghost icon.png|30px|link=Ghost (type)]]
! style="background:#{{steel color}}" | [[File:Steel icon.png|30px|link=Steel (type)]]
! style="background:#{{fire color}}" | [[File:Fire icon.png|30px|link=Fire (type)]]
! style="background:#{{water color}}" | [[File:Water icon.png|30px|link=Water (type)]]
! style="background:#{{grass color}}" | [[File:Grass icon.png|30px|link=Grass (type)]]
! style="background:#{{electric color}}" | [[File:Electric icon.png|30px|link=Electric (type)]]
! style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | [[File:Psychic icon.png|30px|link=Psychic (type)]]
! style="background:#{{ice color}}" | [[File:Ice icon.png|30px|link=Ice (type)]]
! style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | [[File:Dragon icon.png|30px|link=Dragon (type)]]
! style="background:#{{dark color}}" | [[File:Dark icon.png|30px|link=Dark (type)]]
! style="background:#{{fairy color}}" | [[File:Fairy icon.png|30px|link=Fairy (type)]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="18" style="background:#A44C4B; width:24px; color: #FFF;" | <div style="writing-mode:sideways-lr">Attacking type</div>
! style="background:#{{normal color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Normal (type)|Normal}}
! style="background:#{{normal color}}" | [[File:Normal icon.png|30px|link=Normal (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{fighting color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Fighting (type)|Fighting}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | [[File:Fighting icon.png|30px|link=Fighting (type)]]
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{flying color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Flying (type)|Flying}}
! style="background:#{{flying color}}" | [[File:Flying icon.png|30px|link=Flying (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{poison color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Poison (type)|Poison}}
! style="background:#{{poison color}}" | [[File:Poison icon.png|30px|link=Poison (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{ground color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Ground (type)|Ground}}
! style="background:#{{ground color}}" | [[File:Ground icon.png|30px|link=Ground (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Rock (type)|Rock}}
! style="background:#{{rock color}}" | [[File:Rock icon.png|30px|link=Rock (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{bug color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Bug (type)|Bug}}
! style="background:#{{bug color}}" | [[File:Bug icon.png|30px|link=Bug (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{ghost color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Ghost (type)|Ghost}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color}}" | [[File:Ghost icon.png|30px|link=Ghost (type)]]
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{steel color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Steel (type)|Steel}}
! style="background:#{{steel color}}" | [[File:Steel icon.png|30px|link=Steel (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{fire color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Fire (type)|Fire}}
! style="background:#{{fire color}}" | [[File:Fire icon.png|30px|link=Fire (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{water color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Water (type)|Water}}
! style="background:#{{water color}}" | [[File:Water icon.png|30px|link=Water (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{grass color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Grass (type)|Grass}}
! style="background:#{{grass color}}" | [[File:Grass icon.png|30px|link=Grass (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{electric color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Electric (type)|Electric}}
! style="background:#{{electric color}}" | [[File:Electric icon.png|30px|link=Electric (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{psychic color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | [[File:Psychic icon.png|30px|link=Psychic (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{ice color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Ice (type)|Ice}}
! style="background:#{{ice color}}" | [[File:Ice icon.png|30px|link=Ice (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{dragon color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
! style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | [[File:Dragon icon.png|30px|link=Dragon (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{dark color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Dark (type)|Dark}}
! style="background:#{{dark color}}" | [[File:Dark icon.png|30px|link=Dark (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{fairy color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Fairy (type)|Fairy}}
! style="background:#{{fairy color}}" | [[File:Fairy icon.png|30px|link=Fairy (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
|-
| colspan="21" style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#999; color:#FFF;" | <small>This matchup table is used in {{color2|FFF|Generation VI}} onward.</small>
|}

In [[Inverse Battle]]s, a different type chart is used that essentially inverts the regular type chart, turning immunities and resistances into weaknesses, and weaknesses into resistances.

The {{t|Stellar}} type is super effective against {{Tera}}stallized Pokémon, but is otherwise considered neutral against all types. It has no defensive properties at all, as a Stellar-type Pokémon will be treated as having its regular typing for defensive purposes.

===Dual-type damage misinformation glitch===
{{main|Dual-type damage misinformation}}
In [[Generation I]] only, if a damaging move is used on a Pokémon with two types such that one of its types is weak to the move and the other type resists the move, it will correctly receive neutral damage, but the incorrect message will be displayed on-screen. This does not occur in [[Pokémon Stadium]].

==Type-affected game mechanics==
Prior to [[Generation IV]], the [[damage category|category]] of damaging moves only depends on the move's type; for example, all {{type|Normal}} damaging moves are [[physical move]]s and all {{type|Water}} damaging moves are [[special move]]s. From [[Generation IV]] onward, each individual move has a [[damage category]] that is independent of its type.

When the type of a move matches one of the types of the Pokémon using it, the attack power will be increased by 50%. This is referred to as [[same-type attack bonus]], or STAB for short. As an example, an {{p|Aron}} that knows the {{type|Steel}} move {{m|Metal Claw}} will have the move's power increased by 50% because one of Aron's types is Steel; the power of {{m|Cut}} would not be increased as Normal is not one of Aron's types.

Some Pokémon types are immune to certain status moves or effects. For example, {{type|Grass}} Pokémon are immune to {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{type|Ice}} Pokémon are not damaged by {{weather|Hail}}.

Some moves, field effects, {{Abilities}}, and [[held item]]s affect moves of a certain type. {{m|Sunny Day}}, for example, causes {{type|Fire}} moves to increase in power, while {{a|Levitate}} causes {{type|Ground}} moves to not work on the Pokémon with this Ability. Likewise, each type has a [[Type-enhancing item|specific held item]] that can be given to a Pokémon that will power up one of the specific types by 20% (or 10%, prior to Generation IV), such as the [[Metal Coat]] for {{type|Steel}} moves.

Some moves and Abilities can temporarily [[type change|change a Pokémon's type]] in battle. For example, the move {{m|Camouflage}} changes the user's type to a type corresponding to the battlefield terrain. Some type-changing Abilities include {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, and {{a|Libero}}.

Additionally, the type of {{cat|moves that change type|some moves}} may depend on the circumstances they are used in; for example, {{m|Weather Ball}} may be Fire-, Water-, Ice-, Rock-, or Normal-type depending on the [[weather]] it is used in. Additionally, there are {{cat|Abilities that can modify move types}} as well as exactly three moves: ({{m|Electrify}}, {{m|Ion Deluge}}, and {{m|Plasma Fists}}).

When a Pokémon has two types, those two types are always listed in an [[Type order|order specific to the Pokémon]]. This order is mostly aesthetic, but it affects {{m|Present}} in [[Generation II]], {{m|Revelation Dance}}, and {{m|Judgment}} in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] when used by {{p|Arceus}} holding a [[Legend Plate]].

{{Tera}}stallizing can change a Pokémon's type to any single type, which will also change the type of the move {{m|Tera Blast}}.

===Typeless===
[[File:Struggle IV.png|frame|{{m|Struggle}}, a {{type|Normal}} move, dealing typeless damage to {{p|Gastly}}]]
There are situations where Pokémon or moves behave as if they were typeless, unable to receive {{STAB}} and boosts from [[type-enhancing item]]s or {{cat|type-enhancing Abilities|Abilities}}. This is most commonly possible through effects that make one lose a type, such as {{m|Burn Up}}, {{m|Roost}}, and {{m|Double Shock}}. Typeless Pokémon take regular damage from all moves, and typeless moves deal regular damage against all Pokémon.

{{m|Struggle}} acts typelessly from [[Generation II]] onward. The move {{m|Weather Ball}} acts typelessly under [[shadowy aura]], and the move {{m|Revelation Dance}} acts typelessly if used by a typeless user. {{m|Beat Up}}, {{m|Future Sight}}, and {{m|Doom Desire}} deal typeless damage before [[Generation V]].

In the first two generations of the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], the moves {{m|Vacuum-Cut}} and {{m|Wide Slash}} and the unused {{m|Excavate}} and {{m|Spin Slash}} moves act typelessly; such moves do not appear in later entries.

[[Shadow moves]] are displayed typelessly in menus; in {{g|Colosseum}}, {{m|Shadow Rush}}, the only Shadow move in such, acts fully typelessly, while in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, Shadow moves are super effective against all non-Shadow Pokémon and are not very effective on Shadow Pokémon.

Prior to [[Generation V]], typeless damage will ignore {{a|Wonder Guard}}. From Generation V onwards, typeless moves are blocked by Wonder Guard, with the exception of {{m|Struggle}}.

A typeless Pokémon has no types displayed on its battle summary.
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==Icons==
{{missing image|section|Icons from Ga-Olé, Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, and mobile version of HOME}}
In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}, the [[core series]] games simply wrote out the type names in black text, with color association and type icons only being present in [[Pokémon Stadium series]] games.

In {{g|GO}}, icons were introduced to represent each of the types during gameplay. Very similar icons were later adopted into the core series, starting with {{g|Sun and Moon}} on [[Z-Crystal]]s and then following up with the subsequent core series games and {{g|HOME}}.

Some alternate icons associated with types appeared before. In {{g|X and Y}}, the floor of the {{kal|Pokémon League}}'s Radiant Chamber features a set of type icons as decoration.

[[The Indigo Disk]] DLC for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} introduced a Pokémon named {{p|Terapagos}}, whose Terastal Form's shell displays icons for every type.

<gallery>
Diantha Champion Room.png|Type icons in the {{DL|Pokémon League (Kalos)|Radiant Chamber}}
File:1024Terapagos-Terastal.png|Type icons on {{p|Terapagos}}'s shell
File:SV type mural.png|The types as represented in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
</gallery>

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===Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
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<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Normalium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Fightinium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Flyinium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Poisonium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Groundium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Rockium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Buginium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Ghostium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Steelium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Normal|{{Normal color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fighting|{{Fighting color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Flying|{{Flying color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Poison|{{Poison color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ground|{{Ground color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Rock|{{Rock color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Bug|{{Bug color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ghost|{{Ghost color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Steel|{{Steel color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Firium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Waterium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Grassium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Electrium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Psychium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Icium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Dragonium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Darkinium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Fairium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fire|{{Fire color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Water|{{Water color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Grass|{{Grass color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Electric|{{Electric color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Psychic|{{Psychic color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ice|{{Ice color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dragon|{{Dragon color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dark|{{Dark color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fairy|{{Fairy color dark}}}}</div>
</div>

===Pokémon GO, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!, Sword, Shield and HOME (prior to 3.0.0)===
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<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Normal icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fighting icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Flying icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Poison icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ground icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Rock icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Bug icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ghost icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Steel icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Normal|{{Normal color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fighting|{{Fighting color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Flying|{{Flying color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Poison|{{Poison color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ground|{{Ground color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Rock|{{Rock color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Bug|{{Bug color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ghost|{{Ghost color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Steel|{{Steel color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fire icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Water icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Grass icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Electric icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Psychic icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ice icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dragon icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dark icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fairy icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fire|{{Fire color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Water|{{Water color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Grass|{{Grass color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Electric|{{Electric color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Psychic|{{Psychic color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ice|{{Ice color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dragon|{{Dragon color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dark|{{Dark color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fairy|{{Fairy color dark}}}}</div>
</div>

===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus===
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<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Normal icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fighting icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Flying icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Poison icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ground icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Rock icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Bug icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ghost icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Steel icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Normal|{{Normal color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fighting|{{Fighting color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Flying|{{Flying color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Poison|{{Poison color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ground|{{Ground color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Rock|{{Rock color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Bug|{{Bug color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ghost|{{Ghost color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Steel|{{Steel color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fire icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Water icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Grass icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Electric icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Psychic icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ice icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dragon icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dark icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fairy icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fire|{{Fire color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Water|{{Water color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Grass|{{Grass color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Electric|{{Electric color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Psychic|{{Psychic color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ice|{{Ice color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dragon|{{Dragon color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dark|{{Dark color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fairy|{{Fairy color dark}}}}</div>
</div>

===Pokémon Scarlet, Violet, Legends: Z-A, Champions and HOME (3.0.0 onward)===
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<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Normal icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Normal.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fighting icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Fighting.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Flying icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Flying.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Poison icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Poison.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ground icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Ground.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Rock icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Rock.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Bug icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Bug.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ghost icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Ghost.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Steel icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Steel.png|48px]]</div>
<div></div>
<div style="background: #{{Normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Normal|{{Normal color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fighting|{{Fighting color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Flying|{{Flying color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Poison|{{Poison color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ground|{{Ground color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Rock|{{Rock color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Bug|{{Bug color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ghost|{{Ghost color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Steel|{{Steel color dark}}}}</div>
<div></div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fire icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Fire.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Water icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Water.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Grass icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Grass.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Electric icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Electric.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Psychic icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Psychic.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ice icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Ice.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dragon icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Dragon.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dark icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Dark.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fairy icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Fairy.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Stellar icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Stellar.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fire|{{Fire color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Water|{{Water color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Grass|{{Grass color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Electric|{{Electric color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Psychic|{{Psychic color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ice|{{Ice color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dragon|{{Dragon color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dark|{{Dark color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fairy|{{Fairy color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Stellar color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Stellar|{{Stellar color dark}}}}</div>
</div>

===Name icons===
{{Incomplete|section|Documentation of abreviations in other languages}}

In [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]] and [[Pokémon Stadium]], wide icons with type's name are used in-battle when using move preview function (with international versions using a solid color instead of a gradient), although in the former the colors of these icons do not always resemble the colors used in out-of-battle previews. In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] these in-battle icons are replaced with just colored text (international versions) or black text in a colored field (Japanese version). Additionally, in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2, a one- or two-character abbreviation is used for each type in out-of-battle move previews.

From [[Generation III]] to {{gen|V}}, the full name is used for all types in Japanese and Korean, but an abbreviated name is still used for some types in Western languages. Starting in [[Generation VI]], the full name is used for all types in all languages, except for the {{t|Bug}} type in Italian.

In {{g|Emerald}}, the TM preview menu from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} is reused, including the different type icons (except for Bug-type and ???-type, due to lack of TMs of this type)

In [[Generation IV]] games, the smaller icons are used in the [[summary]] and in-battle, while the larger icons are used in the [[Pokédex]].

{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #DDF; border: 3px solid #AAF;" cellpadding="2px"
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{gameabbrevss|JStad}}
! style="background: #FFF;" colspan="2"| {{gameabbrevss|Stad}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|Box R&S}}'''
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Global Link|PGL}}'''
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev3|RS}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev3|E}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
! style="background: #FFF;" colspan="2" | {{Gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev7|PE}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{Gameabbrevss|HOME}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrevss|HOME}}<small>(3.0.0)</small>
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev8|LA}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev9|SV}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{Gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|-
| [[File:NormalIC JStad.png]] || [[File:NormalIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:NormalIC Stad.png]] || [[File:NormalIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:NormalIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:NormalIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:NormalIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:NormalIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:NormalIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:NormalIC RSE.png]] || [[File:NormalIC RSE.png]] || [[File:NormalIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:NormalIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:NormalIC Big.png]] || [[File:NormalIC BW.png]]
| [[File:NormalIC XY.png]] || [[File:NormalIC SM.png]] || [[File:NormalIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:NormalIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:FightingIC JStad.png]] || [[File:FightingIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:FightingIC Stad.png]] || [[File:FightingIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:FightingIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:FightingIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:FightingIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:FightingIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:FightingIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:FightingIC RS.png]] || [[File:FightingIC E.png]] || [[File:FightingIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:FightingIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:FightingIC Big.png]] || [[File:FightingIC BW.png]]
| [[File:FightingIC XY.png]] || [[File:FightingIC SM.png]] || [[File:FightingIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:FightingIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:FlyingIC JStad.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC Stad.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:FlyingIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:FlyingIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:FlyingIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:FlyingIC RS.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC E.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC Big.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC BW.png]]
| [[File:FlyingIC XY.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC SM.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:FlyingIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:PoisonIC JStad.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC Stad.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:PoisonIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:PoisonIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:PoisonIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:PoisonIC RS.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC E.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC Big.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC BW.png]]
| [[File:PoisonIC XY.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC SM.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:PoisonIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:GroundIC JStad.png]] || [[File:GroundIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:GroundIC Stad.png]] || [[File:GroundIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:GroundIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:GroundIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:GroundIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:GroundIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:GroundIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:GroundIC RS.png]] || [[File:GroundIC E.png]] || [[File:GroundIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:GroundIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:GroundIC Big.png]] || [[File:GroundIC BW.png]]
| [[File:GroundIC XY.png]] || [[File:GroundIC SM.png]] || [[File:GroundIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:GroundIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:RockIC JStad.png]] || [[File:RockIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:RockIC Stad.png]] || [[File:RockIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:RockIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:RockIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:RockIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:RockIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:RockIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:RockIC RS.png]] || [[File:RockIC E.png]] || [[File:RockIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:RockIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:RockIC Big.png]] || [[File:RockIC BW.png]]
| [[File:RockIC XY.png]] || [[File:RockIC SM.png]] || [[File:RockIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:RockIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:BugIC JStad.png]] || [[File:BugIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:BugIC Stad.png]] || [[File:BugIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:BugIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:BugIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:BugIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:BugIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:BugIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:BugIC RS.png]] || [[File:BugIC E.png]] || [[File:BugIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:BugIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:BugIC Big.png]] || [[File:BugIC BW.png]]
| [[File:BugIC XY.png]] || [[File:BugIC SM.png]] || [[File:BugIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:BugIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:GhostIC JStad.png]] || [[File:GhostIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:GhostIC Stad.png]] || [[File:GhostIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:GhostIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:GhostIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:GhostIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:GhostIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:GhostIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:GhostIC RS.png]] || [[File:GhostIC E.png]] || [[File:GhostIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:GhostIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:GhostIC Big.png]] || [[File:GhostIC BW.png]]
| [[File:GhostIC XY.png]] || [[File:GhostIC SM.png]] || [[File:GhostIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:GhostIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| —
| colspan="2" | —
| [[File:SteelIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:SteelIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:SteelIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:SteelIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:SteelIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:SteelIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:SteelIC RS.png]] || [[File:SteelIC E.png]] || [[File:SteelIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:SteelIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:SteelIC Big.png]] || [[File:SteelIC BW.png]]
| [[File:SteelIC XY.png]] || [[File:SteelIC SM.png]] || [[File:SteelIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:SteelIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:FireIC JStad.png]] || [[File:FireIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:FireIC Stad.png]] || [[File:FireIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:FireIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:FireIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:FireIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:FireIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:FireIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:FireIC RSE.png]] || [[File:FireIC RSE.png]] || [[File:FireIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:FireIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:FireIC Big.png]] || [[File:FireIC BW.png]]
| [[File:FireIC XY.png]] || [[File:FireIC SM.png]] || [[File:FireIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:FireIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:WaterIC JStad.png]] || [[File:WaterIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:WaterIC Stad.png]] || [[File:WaterIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:WaterIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:WaterIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:WaterIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:WaterIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:WaterIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:WaterIC RSE.png]] || [[File:WaterIC RSE.png]] || [[File:WaterIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:WaterIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:WaterIC Big.png]] || [[File:WaterIC BW.png]]
| [[File:WaterIC XY.png]] || [[File:WaterIC SM.png]] || [[File:WaterIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:WaterIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:GrassIC JStad.png]] || [[File:GrassIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:GrassIC Stad.png]] || [[File:GrassIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:GrassIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:GrassIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:GrassIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:GrassIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:GrassIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:GrassIC RS.png]] || [[File:GrassIC E.png]] || [[File:GrassIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:GrassIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:GrassIC Big.png]] || [[File:GrassIC BW.png]]
| [[File:GrassIC XY.png]] || [[File:GrassIC SM.png]] || [[File:GrassIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:GrassIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:ElectricIC JStad.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC Stad.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:ElectricIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:ElectricIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:ElectricIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:ElectricIC RS.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC E.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC Big.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC BW.png]]
| [[File:ElectricIC XY.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC SM.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:ElectricIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:PsychicIC JStad.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC Stad.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:PsychicIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:PsychicIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:PsychicIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:PsychicIC RS.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC E.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC Big.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC BW.png]]
| [[File:PsychicIC XY.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC SM.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:PsychicIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:IceIC JStad.png]] || [[File:IceIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:IceIC Stad.png]] || [[File:IceIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:IceIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:IceIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:IceIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:IceIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:IceIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:IceIC RS.png]] || [[File:IceIC E.png]] || [[File:IceIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:IceIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:IceIC Big.png]] || [[File:IceIC BW.png]]
| [[File:IceIC XY.png]] || [[File:IceIC SM.png]] || [[File:IceIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:IceIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:DragonIC JStad.png]] || [[File:DragonIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:DragonIC Stad.png]] || [[File:DragonIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:DragonIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:DragonIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:DragonIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:DragonIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:DragonIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:DragonIC RS.png]] || [[File:DragonIC E.png]] || [[File:DragonIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:DragonIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:DragonIC Big.png]] || [[File:DragonIC BW.png]]
| [[File:DragonIC XY.png]] || [[File:DragonIC SM.png]] || [[File:DragonIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:DragonIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| —
| colspan="2" | —
| [[File:DarkIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:DarkIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:DarkIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:DarkIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:DarkIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:DarkIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:DarkIC RSE.png]] || [[File:DarkIC RSE.png]] || [[File:DarkIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:DarkIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:DarkIC Big.png]] || [[File:DarkIC BW.png]]
| [[File:DarkIC XY.png]] || [[File:DarkIC SM.png]] || [[File:DarkIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:DarkIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| —
| colspan="2" | —
| — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| [[File:FairyIC XY.png]] || [[File:FairyIC SM.png]] || [[File:FairyIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:FairyIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| —
| colspan="2" | —
| — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| — || [[File:StellarIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:StellarIC Tera.png|70px]] || —
|-
| —
| colspan="2" | —
| [[File:UnknownIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:UnknownIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:UnknownIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:UnknownIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:UnknownIC PBR.png|50px]] || —
| [[File:UnknownIC RSE.png]] || [[File:UnknownIC RSE.png]] || [[File:UnknownIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:UnknownIC DPPt.png]] || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
|}

===Symbol icons===
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #DDF; border: 3px solid #AAF;" cellpadding="2px"
|- class="blacklinks"
! style="background: #FFF;" | Type
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Ranger: Shadows of Almia|Ranger:<br>SoA}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Ranger: Guardian Signs|Ranger:<br>GS}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Battrio}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Tretta}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Mezastar}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Frienda}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|GO}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Rumble Rush|RR}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon|SMD}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|MD: DX}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn3|New|Snap}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Sleep}}
|-
{{typetable|Normal}}
| [[File:Normal PA.png]] || [[File:Normal Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Normal type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Normal type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Normal type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Normal Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Normal.png|40px]] || [[File:NormalIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:NormalIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Normal Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:NormalIC SMD.png]] || [[File:NormalIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:NormalIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Normal icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| [[File:Fighting PA.png]] || [[File:Fighting Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Fighting type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Fighting type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Fighting type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Fighting Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Fighting.png|40px]] || [[File:FightingIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:FightingIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Fighting Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:FightingIC SMD.png]] || [[File:FightingIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:FightingIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Fighting icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Flying}}
| [[File:Flying PA.png]] || [[File:Flying Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Flying type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Flying type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Flying type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Flying Type.png|40px]] ||[[File:GO Flying.png|40px]] || [[File:FlyingIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:FlyingIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Flying Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:FlyingIC SMD.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:FlyingIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Flying icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Poison}}
| [[File:Poison PA.png]] || [[File:Poison Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Poison type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Poison type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Poison type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Poison Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Poison.png|40px]] || [[File:PoisonIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:PoisonIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Poison Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:PoisonIC SMD.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:PoisonIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Poison icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Ground}}
| [[File:Ground PA.png]] || [[File:Ground Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Ground type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Ground type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Ground type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Ground Type.png|40px]] ||[[File:GO Ground.png|40px]] || [[File:GroundIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:GroundIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Ground Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:GroundIC SMD.png]] || [[File:GroundIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:GroundIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Ground icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Rock}}
| [[File:Rock PA.png]] || [[File:Rock Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Rock type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Rock type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Rock type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Rock Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Rock.png|40px]] || [[File:RockIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:RockIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Rock Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:RockIC SMD.png]] || [[File:RockIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:RockIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Rock icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Bug}}
| [[File:Bug PA.png]] || [[File:Bug Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Bug type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Bug type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Bug type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Bug Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Bug.png|40px]] || [[File:BugIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:BugIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Bug Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:BugIC SMD.png]] || [[File:BugIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:BugIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Bug icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| [[File:Ghost PA.png]] || [[File:Ghost Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Ghost type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Ghost type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Ghost type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Ghost Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Ghost.png|40px]] || [[File:GhostIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:GhostIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Ghost Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:GhostIC SMD.png]] || [[File:GhostIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:GhostIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Ghost icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Steel}}
| [[File:Steel PA.png]] || [[File:Steel Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Steel type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Steel type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Steel type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Steel Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Steel.png|40px]] || [[File:SteelIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:SteelIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Steel Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:SteelIC SMD.png]] || [[File:SteelIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:SteelIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Steel icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Fire}}
| [[File:Fire PA.png]] || [[File:Fire Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Fire type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Fire type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Fire type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Fire Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Fire.png|40px]] || [[File:FireIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:FireIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Fire Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:FireIC SMD.png]] || [[File:FireIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:FireIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Fire icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Water}}
| [[File:Water PA.png]] || [[File:Water Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Water type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Water type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Water type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Water Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Water.png|40px]] || [[File:WaterIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:WaterIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Water Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:WaterIC SMD.png]] || [[File:WaterIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:WaterIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Water icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
| [[File:Grass PA.png]] || [[File:Grass Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Grass type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Grass type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Grass type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Grass Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Grass.png|40px]] || [[File:GrassIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:GrassIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Grass Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:GrassIC SMD.png]] || [[File:GrassIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:GrassIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Grass icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Electric}}
| [[File:Electric PA.png]] || [[File:Electric Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Electric type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Electric type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Electric type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Electric Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Electric.png|40px]] || [[File:ElectricIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Electric Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:ElectricIC SMD.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:ElectricIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Electric icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| [[File:Psychic PA.png]] || [[File:Psychic Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Psychic type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Psychic type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Psychic type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Psychic Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Psychic.png|40px]] || [[File:PsychicIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:PsychicIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Psychic Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:PsychicIC SMD.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:PsychicIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Psychic icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Ice}}
| [[File:Ice PA.png]] || [[File:Ice Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Ice type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Ice type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Ice type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Ice Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Ice.png|40px]] || [[File:IceIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:IceIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Ice Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:IceIC SMD.png]] || [[File:IceIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:IceIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Ice icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| [[File:Dragon PA.png]] || [[File:Dragon Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Dragon type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Dragon type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Dragon type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Dragon Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Dragon.png|40px]] || [[File:DragonIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Dragon Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:DragonIC SMD.png]] || [[File:DragonIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:DragonIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Dragon icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Dark}}
| [[File:Dark PA.png]] || [[File:Dark Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Dark type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Dark type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Dark type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Dark Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Dark.png|40px]] || [[File:DarkIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:DarkIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Dark Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:DarkIC SMD.png]] || [[File:DarkIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:DarkIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Dark icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Fairy}}
| — || — || — || [[File:Tretta Fairy type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Fairy type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Fairy Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Fairy.png|40px]] || [[File:FairyIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:FairyIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Fairy Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:FairyIC SMD.png]] || [[File:FairyIC MDRTDX.png|40px]]
| [[File:FairyIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Fairy icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Stellar}}
| — || — || — || — || — || [[File:Frienda Stellar Type.png|40px]] || — || — || [[File:StellarIC Masters.png|40px]] || — || — || — || —
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{main|Damage modification (Mystery Dungeon)}}
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], the matchup multipliers are 0.5×, 0.9×, 1× and 1.5×. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the multipliers have been changed to 0.5×, 0.7×, 1× and 1.4×; if either the attacker or the defender has Erratic Player IQ skill, they are 0.25×, 0.5×, 1× and 1.7×, instead. Immunities provided from Abilities or moves, such as {{a|Levitate}} or {{m|Magnet Rise}}, are still 0×. Type matchups that would usually be immunities are instead announced as “It had little effect…”

In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], moves that are ineffective in the core series are now ineffective as well (0× damage).

===Pokémon Ranger series===
In the [[Pokémon Ranger series]], each Pokémon has a group, equivalent to a type in the core series. The effectiveness of [[Poké Assist]]s on [[wild Pokémon]] is dependent on the Pokémon's group.

===Pokémon Rumble series===
In the [[Pokémon Rumble series]], the type effectiveness chart differs from the equivalent type chart in contemporaneous core series games. Moves that are ineffective in the core series deal 0.6× damage instead, moves that would be not very effective against one or both of the target's types deal ~0.8× or ~0.7× damage, respectively, and moves that would be super effective against one or both of the target's types deal ~1.2× and ~1.4× damage, respectively. 

===Pokémon Battrio===
{{main|Type (Battrio)}}
Pokémon in [[Pokémon Battrio]] all have one type in line with one of their types in the core games. Battrio also includes two unique types exclusively for {{p|Arceus}}, the Full Plate and Eleven-Plate types.

Pokémon Battrio's type effectiveness chart is also unique, with different possible strengths for weaknesses or resistances. For example, while Grass-type Pokémon are weak to both Ice- and Fire-type moves, they are weaker to Fire-type moves than to Ice-type moves.

Players with a [[Pokémon Battrio#Memory Keys|Memory Key]] can also gain experience towards different types that will level up their {{DL|Type (Battrio)|Type Levels}}, granting Pokémon of that type a bonus in Attack or HP.

===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{main|Pokémon Shuffle#Type|Pokémon Shuffle → Type}}
Pokémon in [[Pokémon Shuffle]] each only have one type. Pokémon Shuffle's type effectiveness chart is also slightly different than the contemporaneous Generation VI chart, with 0× effectivenesses turned into ½× effectiveness.

Type is also used to determine immunity to certain [[status condition#Pokémon Shuffle|status conditions]].

===Pokémon Quest===
Pokémon have types (either one or two, as normal), and moves have types, but there are no type advantages in [[Pokémon Quest]]. Types still serve several roles, usually through matching a prompted type. When Pokémon use moves of the same type they are, the move deals additional damage. Certain [[Bingo Bonus|bingo bonuses]] increase the Attack of moves of a specified type that the Pokémon knows, or reduces the Wait of those moves. There are also bingo bonuses that reduce oncoming damage of a specific type.

Each of the game's [[Tumblecube Island|areas]] has a bonus Type. When playing a stage of that area, the player's Pokémon of that Type get a boost to their [[HP]] and [[Attack]].

Level-Up Training provides increased [[Exp]] to the Training Pokémon if the Training Pokémon and the Supporting Pokémon share a type. Similarly, Move Learning Training has a higher success rate for changing the Training Pokémon's moves when the Training Pokémon and the Supporting Pokémon share a type.

Most of the game's [[Cooking (Quest)|dishes]] attract Pokémon with a specific type to the {{OBP|base camp|Quest}}, allowing the player to [[Caught Pokémon|befriend]] them. The dish is themed to match the type in question. For example, the Honey Nectar à la Cube is the favorite food of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, and the Get Swole Syrup à la Cube is the favorite food of {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. While there are eighteen different dishes, equal to the number of types, six of them attract Pokémon based on qualities that are not type. This means that {{t|Dark}}, {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Fairy}}, {{t|Ghost}}, {{t|Dragon}}, and {{t|Ice}} all do not have an associated dish.

Some Challenge Quests relate to Pokémon types, tasking the player with defeating Pokémon of specific types and befriending Pokémon of specific types. One group of Quests is about going on expeditions with teams where all three Pokémon have a specific type.

===Pokémon GO===
In [[Pokémon GO]], type effectiveness multipliers differ from the core series games, but using the same type effectiveness chart.

The multiplier for Pokémon GO is 1.6<sup>n</sup> (1.4 prior to December 12, 2018 and 1.25 prior to June 21, 2017). The exponent ''n'' starts at 0, with weakness adding 1, resistance substracting 1, and an immunity being equal to a double resistance, subtracting 2.

As such, the following multipliers are possible:
{| class="roundy" style="background: #ddf; border: 5px solid #ccf"
|-
!Type effectiveness
!Multiplier
|- style="background: #fff"
| Doubly super effective
|×2.56
|- style="background: #fff"
| Super effective
|×1.6
|- style="background: #fff"
| Neutral
|×1
|- style="background: #fff"
| Resisted
|×0.625
|- style="background: #fff"
| Doubly resisted
|×0.390625
|- style="background: #fff"
| Triply resisted{{tt|*|Only possible if an attack is doubly resisted by dual-type's one type, and resisted by its other type - for example, a Poison-type attack on a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon}}
|×0.244140625
|}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
Each Pokémon in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] is assigned with a singular type and one type that Pokémon is weak against, regardless of how many weaknesses it has in the core series games. In addition, type immunities do not exist in this game. Mostly these types and weaknesses follow the core series; the only exceptions to these are {{mas|Pryce}}'s {{p|Seel}} (which is classified as an {{t|Ice}} type, despite being a pure {{t|Water}} type in the core series) and {{mas|Barry}}'s {{p|Empoleon}} (which is weak against {{t|Grass}}, despite not being weak to it in the core series games). Different Pokémon of the same species can have a different type or weakness, depending on which Trainer it belongs to.

===Pokémon UNITE===
There are no type advantages in [[Pokémon UNITE]]. However, events make use of Pokémon types. The Dragon Carnival event rewarded players for collecting and using the Dragon types on the roster. It included the event only Quick Battle {{DL|Mer Stadium|Full-Burst Battle! Dragon Dustup}}, which is themed entirely around {{t|Dragon}} types. Every [[wild Pokémon]] in this kind of battle is Dragon-type except for {{p|Swablu}}, the pre-Evolution of the Dragon-type {{p|Altaria}}. Further, players can only use Dragon-type Pokémon. The Fairy Festival event is similar but is focused on {{t|Fairy}}-type Pokémon. There is also a bonus for having any Fairy-type Pokémon in a battle, even if they are on the opposing team. Instead of having a original Quick Battle, [[Panic Parade]] was changed to grant players a 10% boost to their event points for each Fairy-type Pokémon on the players' team and allow the allied {{p|Tinkaton}} to use an extra move for each Fairy-type Pokémon on the player's team. Both benefits cap out at three Fairy-type Pokémon.

===Pokémon Sleep===
Pokémon in [[Pokémon Sleep]] each only have one type. Types in Pokémon Sleep are solely used to determine the {{Berries}} that the Pokémon may gather, as follows. Types should not be confused with [[sleep type]]s.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#{{night color}}; color:white"
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Type
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}" colspan=2" | Berry
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}" colspan="2" | Type
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}" colspan=2" | Berry
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}" colspan="2" | Type
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2" | Berry
|-
|[[File:Normal icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Normal}}
|[[File:Sleep Persim Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Persim Berry]]
|[[File:Fire icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Fire}}
|[[File:Sleep Leppa Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Leppa Berry]]
|[[File:Water icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Water}}
|[[File:Sleep Oran Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Oran Berry]]
|-
|[[File:Electric icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Electric}}
|[[File:Sleep Grepa Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Grepa Berry]]
|[[File:Grass icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Grass}}
|[[File:Sleep Durin Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Durin Berry]]
|[[File:Ice icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Ice}}
|[[File:Sleep Rawst Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Rawst Berry]]
|-
|[[File:Fighting icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|[[File:Sleep Cheri Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Cheri Berry]]
|[[File:Poison icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Poison}}
|[[File:Sleep Chesto Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Chesto Berry]]
|[[File:Ground icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Ground}}
|[[File:Sleep Figy Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Figy Berry]]
|-
|[[File:Flying icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Flying}}
|[[File:Sleep Pamtre Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Pamtre Berry]]
|[[File:Psychic icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|[[File:Sleep Mago Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Mago Berry]]
|[[File:Bug icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Bug}}
|[[File:Sleep Lum Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Lum Berry]]
|-
|[[File:Rock icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Rock}}
|[[File:Sleep Sitrus Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Sitrus Berry]]
|[[File:Ghost icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|[[File:Sleep Bluk Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Bluk Berry]]
|[[File:Dragon icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|[[File:Sleep Yache Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Yache Berry]]
|-
|[[File:Dark icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Dark}}
|[[File:Sleep Wiki Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Wiki Berry]]
|[[File:Steel icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Steel}}
|[[File:Sleep Belue Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Belue Berry]]
|[[File:Fairy icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|[[File:Sleep Pecha Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Pecha Berry]]
|-
|}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Type (TCG)}}
There are eleven types in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], significantly fewer than in other Pokémon media. Because of the smaller number of types, Pokémon often have different types in the TCG to other Pokémon media. Due to the fact that Pokémon in the TCG can usually only have one type, dual-type Pokémon often have different cards which correspond to the Pokémon's two different types, since type is a property of the individual card and not the species. In the TCG, moves do not have their own type. Instead, for {{TCG|Weakness}} and {{TCG|Resistance}}, the type of the Pokémon card is used instead.

<div class="roundy c" style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 120px); gap: 2px; width: min-content; margin: auto; padding: 2px; background: #DDF; border: 3px solid #AAF">
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Grass-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fire-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Water-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Grass (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Grass color dark}}|Grass}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Fire (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Fire color dark}}|Fire}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Water (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Water color dark}}|Water}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Lightning-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fighting-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Psychic-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Lightning color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Lightning (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Lightning color dark}}|Lightning}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Fighting (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Fighting color dark}}|Fighting}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Psychic (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Psychic color dark}}|Psychic}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Darkness-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Metal-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fairy-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Darkness color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Darkness (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Darkness color dark}}|Darkness}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Metal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Metal (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Metal color dark}}|Metal}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Fairy (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Fairy color dark}}|Fairy}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dragon-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}}; grid-column: 2 / 4">[[File:Colorless-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Dragon (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Dragon color dark}}|Dragon}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Colorless color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}; grid-column: 2 / 4">[[Colorless (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Colorless color dark}}|Colorless}}]]</div>
</div>

== Trivia ==

* {{T|Bug}} and {{T|Fighting}} are the only two types that are not very effective against each other both ways.
* {{T|Normal}} and {{T|Ghost}} are the only two types that are immune to each other both ways.
* Bug and {{T|Poison}} in [[Generation I]] are the only two types to ever have been super effective to each other both ways.
* {{T|Dragon}} and Ghost are the only two types that are super effective against themselves. They are also the types to have the least amount of types resisting them, although Ghost had two types resisting it prior to Generation [[VI]].
* Despite [[Type: Null]]’s name implying it has a type known as Null, it’s actually a Normal type.

==In other languages==
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|th=ประเภท ''Praphet''
|vi=Hệ
|tr=Tür<br>Tip
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==Related articles==
* [[Same-type attack bonus]]
* [[Type expert]]
* [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations]]
* [[List of type combinations by abundance]]
* [[Type order]]
* [[Type change]]
* [[Sleep type]]

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=lower-alpha}}

==References==
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{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}

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[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]

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Darmanitan (Pokémon)

2026-06-05T00:11:30Z

TrainerSplash: Undo revision 4566986 by TrainerSplash (talk) Realized I forgot to adjust the abilities, and I can't figure that out.

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Darmanitan}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|prevnum=0554|prev=Darumaka|nextnum=0556|next=Maractus|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Darmanitan}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Darmanitan
|jname=ヒヒダルマ
|tmname=Hihidaruma
|forme=4
|form1=Darmanitan<br>(Standard Mode)
|form2=Galarian Darmanitan<br>(Standard Mode)
|form3=Darmanitan<br>(Zen Mode)
|form4=Galarian Darmanitan<br>(Zen Mode)
|image2=0555Darmanitan-Galar.png
|image3=0555Darmanitan-Zen.png
|image4=0555Darmanitan-Galar-Zen.png
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|form2type1=Ice
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|form3type2=Psychic
|form4type1=Ice
|form4type2=Fire
|category={{tt|Blazing|Darmanitan (Standard Mode), Darmanitan (Zen Mode), Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)}} Pokémon<br/>{{tt|Zen Charm|Galarian Darmanitan (Standard Mode)}}
|height-ftin=4'03"
|height-m=1.3
|height-ftin2=5'07"
|height-m2=1.7
|height-ftin3=4'03"
|height-m3=1.3
|height-ftin4=5'07"
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|weight-lbs=204.8
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|weight-kg3=92.9
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|weight-kg4=120.0
|abilityn=2d
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycold=2
|ability1=Sheer Force
|ability2-1=Gorilla Tactics
|abilityd=Zen Mode
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=20
|expyield=168
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=Red
|formcolors=yes
|catchrate=60
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|body=08
|pokefordex=darmanitan
|generation=5
|friendship=70
}}
'''Darmanitan''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヒヒダルマ''' ''Hihidaruma'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Darumaka}} starting at [[level]] 35.

In [[Galar]], Darmanitan has an {{type|Ice}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan'''. It evolves from Galarian Darumaka when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]].

If Darmanitan's [[Ability]] is {{a|Zen Mode}} and its [[HP]] drops to half or below, it [[#Form data|changes]] from its '''Standard Mode''' into its '''Zen Mode''', changing into a dual-[[type]] {{2t|Fire|Psychic}}. Under the same conditions, a Galarian Darmanitan will change form into Zen Mode as a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Fire}}.

==Biology==
In its normal state, Darmanitan is a mainly red, squat ape-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has long, bushy flame eyebrows that curl at the base, and round, black-ringed eyes. The upper portion of its tan face is separated from the lower portion by a diagonal red stripe, and its large mouth sports spiked teeth. All these facial features give the impression of a manic or angered expression. Its head has no discernible neck to distinguish it from the rest of the body and its rounded back, which culminates in a stubby tail. It has long arms with spiky hair fringes on the wrists and large tan hands, with a similar arrangement for its hind limbs. Additionally, Darmanitan has three tan ovals on its underside and two wavy lines on its back.

In its normal state, it has {{a|Sheer Force|immense physical strength}}; a single punch can destroy a dump truck. Its power level is proportional to the temperature of its internal fire, which can be as hot as 2,500 °F (1,400 °C). Darmanitan has a long lifespan, as one specimen in its Zen Mode was recorded living for 2,500 years as it was sleeping in the [[Relic Castle]].

Darmanitan is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Zen Mode}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Both [[Unova]]n and {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan can change from their normal state, called Standard Mode, into Zen Mode.

====Zen Mode====
During Zen Mode, which is accessed by Darmanitan with the hidden Ability {{a|Zen Mode}}, its red fur and tan skin changes blue as it bears the resemblance of a Daruma doll. Its eyes turn blank, and its limbs fuse with its body, rendering them immobile. It also only has three toes, as opposed to normal Darmanitan having five.

In this state, it is hard as a rock. As it is rendered immobile, it enters a meditative trance to sharpen its mind, using it as strength emotionally and spiritually to battle and to perform everyday activities such as gather and eat food.

====Galarian Darmanitan====
Darmanitan has a [[regional form]]: Galarian Darmanitan.

Galarian Darmanitan has blue skin and a thicker coat than Unovan Darmanitan. Its fur is white, and is adorned with several ice gems; on its face, its fur makes the shape of a beard. Atop its head is a giant snowball that resembles an afro, which is also dotted with several ice crystals.

Galarian Darmanitan's biology is the result of it adapting to the cold of the [[Galar]] region. It develops an organ that produces cold air, while its flame sac becomes dormant. This also causes its nature to change, from a belligerent personality to a gentle and timid one. It becomes so timid that it will pretend to be a snowman when it senses humans nearby. It uses the snowball on its head to store food and other things it finds, preserving them for later. When in battle, it freezes its giant snowball in order to release powerful headbutts.<ref name=SwShsite/>

Galarian Darmanitan is the only known Pokémon that can have {{a|Gorilla Tactics}} as an Ability.

=====Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)=====
Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan resembles a snowman. Its false "head", located above its actual head, has glowing red-yellow eyes, a warped smile, and a flame sticking out at the center as its "carrot nose". Its face sports blank white eyes surrounded by a red mask-like pattern, and an angry grin showing razor-sharp teeth. Its hands become larger and orange, resembling mittens, and it has additional glowing red-yellow spots on its belly.

When Galarian Darmanitan enters Zen Mode, its dormant flame sac reignites back to life. This causes its disposition to change into a maddened rampaging state. It hops around in battle and unleashes fire everywhere without any care for its surroundings, nor if its body starts to melt, making it a threat to others and itself. It will continue rampaging indiscriminately until its rage is completely gone.<ref name=SwShsite>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/darmanitan/ Galarian Darmanitan | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

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| {{color|000|Galarian Form<br>Zen Mode}}
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===Evolution===
Darmanitan evolves from {{p|Darumaka}}.

{{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan evolves from Galarian Darumaka.
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'''Darmanitan'''
{{Evobox-2
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|no1=0554
|name1=Darumaka
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|no2=0555
|name2=Darmanitan
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'''Galarian Darmanitan'''
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0554Darumaka-Galar
|name1=Darumaka
|form1=Galarian Form
|type1-1=Ice
|evo1=
|no2=0555Darmanitan-Galar
|name2=Darmanitan
|form2=Galarian Form
|type1-2=Ice}}
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]: {{rf|Galarian}} {{OBP|Darmanitan|Detective Pikachu}} is one of the Pokémon that {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} can ride during the game to help him out during a case. He can use his great strength to smash through obstacles, such as boulders or crates.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=061|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=103|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=Its internal fire burns at {{tt|2,500° F|1,400° C}}, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its internal fire burns at {{tt|2,500 degrees Fahrenheit|1,400 degrees Celsius}}, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Its internal fire burns at {{tt|2,500 degrees Fahrenheit|1,400 degrees Celsius}}, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=368|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=104|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Form|Standard Mode}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=The thick arms of this hot-blooded Pokémon can deliver punches capable of obliterating a dump truck.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon's power level rises along with the temperature of its fire, which can reach {{tt|2,500 degrees Fahrenheit|1,400 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Form|Zen Mode}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Through meditation, it calms its raging spirit and hones its psychic powers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When wounded, it stops moving. It goes as still as stone to meditate, sharpening its mind and spirit.}}
{{Dex/Form|Galarian Darmanitan (Standard Mode)}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=On days when blizzards blow through, it comes down to where people live. It stashes food in the snowball on its head, taking it home for later.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Though it has a gentle disposition, it's also very strong. It will quickly freeze the snowball on its head before going for a headbutt.}}
{{Dex/Form|Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Anger has reignited its atrophied flame sac. This Pokémon spews fire everywhere as it rampages indiscriminately.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Darmanitan takes this form when enraged. It won't stop spewing flames until its rage has settled, even if its body starts to melt.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shield|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.2.0+</sup> <small>('''Unovan Form''')</small><br>[[Trade]] <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lava: [[Volcanic Slope]], [[World Axle - B1F]] <small>('''Standard Mode''')</small><br>Lava: [[Firebreathing Mountain]] <small>('''Zen Mode''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Crag Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Darumaka}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Toy Collection#Launch to Victory!|Toy Collection: Launch to Victory!]] <small>(Boss, '''Standard/Zen Modes''')}}</small>
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 3|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Ruby Volcano#Smoldering Caldera|Ruby Volcano: Smoldering Caldera]] <small>(Center Boss, Back, Special)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Castform Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Second release)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Candice|Darmanitan|Palentine's 2024}} <small>('''Galarian Form''', '''Standard Mode''' ↔ '''Zen Mode''')</small>}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N's Darmanitan|Japanese region|Online|35|September 6 to October 24, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#N's Darmanitan}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N's Darmanitan|American region|Online|35|September 6 to October 24, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#N's Darmanitan}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N's Darmanitan|PAL region|Online|35|September 6 to October 24, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#N's Darmanitan}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N's Darmanitan|Korean region|Online|35|September 6 to October 24, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#N's Darmanitan}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N's Darmanitan|Taiwanese region|Online|35|September 6 to October 24, 2016|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#N's Darmanitan}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|50}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Darmanitan (Standard Mode) and Galarian Darmanitan (Standard Mode)=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=105
|Attack=140
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=30
|SpDef=55
|Speed=95
}}

=====Darmanitan (Zen Mode)=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|type2=Psychic
|HP=105
|Attack=30
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=140
|SpDef=105
|Speed=55
}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)=====
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|type2=Fire
|HP=105
|Attack=160
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=30
|SpDef=55
|Speed=135
}}

===Type effectiveness===
=====Darmanitan (Standard Mode)=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
}}

=====Darmanitan (Zen Mode)=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=50
}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan (Standard Mode)=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|type2=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=400
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=25
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
}}

===Learnset===
Darmanitan is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|38|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|56|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5|form=yes}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Icicle Crash|Ice|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Icicle Crash|Ice|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|38|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|56|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8|form=yes}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
=====Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM43|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM60|Power Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Guard Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM92|Mystical Fire|Fire|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR21|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR30|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR36|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR43|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR48|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR52|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR55|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR64|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR74|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR75|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR99|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5|form=yes}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM43|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM64|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM67|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR21|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR30|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR36|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR43|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR48|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR52|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR55|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR64|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR74|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR75|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR99|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8|form=yes}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/8c|037A|Vulpix}}{{MSP/8c|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/8c|038A|Ninetales}}{{MSP/8c|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/8c|275|Shiftry}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/8c|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/8c|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP/8c|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/8c|324|Torkoal}}|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/8c|560|Scrafty}}|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/8c|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/8c|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|660|Diggersby}}{{MSP/8c|675|Pangoro}}{{MSP/8c|759|Stufful}}{{MSP/8c|760|Bewear}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/8c|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/8c|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP/8c|077G|Ponyta}}{{MSP/8c|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/8c|078G|Rapidash}}{{MSP/8c|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP/8c|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/8c|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/8c|128|Tauros}}{{MSP/8c|133|Eevee}}{{MSP/8c|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/8c|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/8c|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/8c|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/8c|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/8c|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/8c|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/8c|220|Swinub}}{{MSP/8c|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/8c|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/8c|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|263G|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|264|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/8c|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/8c|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/8c|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP/8c|507|Herdier}}{{MSP/8c|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP/8c|659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP/8c|660|Diggersby}}{{MSP/8c|759|Stufful}}{{MSP/8c|760|Bewear}}{{MSP/8c|766|Passimian}}{{MSP/8c|831|Wooloo}}{{MSP/8c|832|Dubwool}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|194|Wooper}}{{MSP/8c|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/8c|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/8c|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/8c|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/8c|517|Munna}}{{MSP/8c|518|Musharna}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5|form=yes}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/8c|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/8c|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP/8c|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/8c|324|Torkoal}}|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/8c|560|Scrafty}}|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/8c|875|Eiscue}}|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/8c|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/8c|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|660|Diggersby}}{{MSP/8c|675|Pangoro}}{{MSP/8c|759|Stufful}}{{MSP/8c|760|Bewear}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/8c|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/8c|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP/8c|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|631|Heatmor}}|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|448|Lucario}}|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/8c|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/8c|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP/8c|077G|Ponyta}}{{MSP/8c|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/8c|078G|Rapidash}}{{MSP/8c|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP/8c|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/8c|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/8c|128|Tauros}}{{MSP/8c|133|Eevee}}{{MSP/8c|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/8c|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/8c|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/8c|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/8c|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/8c|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/8c|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/8c|220|Swinub}}{{MSP/8c|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/8c|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/8c|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|263G|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|264|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/8c|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/8c|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/8c|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP/8c|507|Herdier}}{{MSP/8c|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP/8c|659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP/8c|660|Diggersby}}{{MSP/8c|759|Stufful}}{{MSP/8c|760|Bewear}}{{MSP/8c|766|Passimian}}{{MSP/8c|831|Wooloo}}{{MSP/8c|832|Dubwool}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|194|Wooper}}{{MSP/8c|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/8c|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/8c|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/8c|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/8c|517|Munna}}{{MSP/8c|518|Musharna}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8|form=yes}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
=====Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5|form=yes}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8|form=yes}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|20|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}

===Side game data===
====Darmanitan (Standard Mode)====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Slugma}}
|recruitment=Item delivery
|P1=One punch would make any foe scream!
|P2=One punch is making me scream…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=5
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|walk=1.25
|hp=60
|attack=80
|defense=49
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|strong=[[File:Oshawott icon.png|link=Oshawott (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|pad=The serious and the cheerful Darmanitan--the two of them watch the gate to the {{DL|Crag Area|Colosseum}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|HP=4
|atk=5
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Fire Blast
|ability1=Hero
|ability2=Spirit
|ability3=Conqueror
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Darumaka}} when its Attack is 110 or higher
|link=[[Harunaga]], '''{{OBP|Kai|Conquest}}''', and [[Nagayasu]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|power=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555|num=255
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Burn
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe burned.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=233
|attack=263
|defense=114
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Incinerate}}{{tt|*|From November 9, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

====Darmanitan (Zen Mode)====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555Z
|walk=1.25
|hp=60
|attack=82
|defense=60
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555Z
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=233
|attack=243
|defense=202
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}
}}
|}

====Galarian Darmanitan (Standard Mode)====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=555G
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=233
|attack=263
|defense=114
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Ice Fang}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Avalanche}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}
}}
|}

====Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice|type2=Fire}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=555GZ
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=233
|attack=323
|defense=123
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Ice Fang}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Avalanche}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
If Darmanitan has {{a|Zen Mode}} as its Ability, it changes from Standard Mode into Zen Mode when its {{stat|HP}} drops to or below half in {{pkmn|battle}}s. It will only be in Zen Mode while in battle.

Standard Mode Darmanitan is {{type|Fire}} and red in color, while Zen Mode Darmanitan is {{2t|Fire|Psychic}}-type and blue in color. Galarian Darmanitan's Standard Mode is {{type|Ice}} and white in color with blue accents, while Galarian Darmanitan's Zen Mode is {{2t|Ice|Fire}}-type and white in color with red accents.

The original two forms have different stats, such that Zen Mode Darmanitan swaps the Attack and Special Attack of Standard Mode, and has higher defenses but lower Speed. On the other hand, Galarian Darmanitan, in its Zen Mode, simply has increased Attack and Speed compared to its Standard Mode.
====Darmanitan====
{{Evobox/Formes
|type1=Fire
|forme=2
|sprite1=0555Darmanitan
|name1=Darmanitan
|type1-1=Fire
|forme1=Standard Mode
|loc1=>50% {{color2|000|Statistic#Hit Points|HP}}
|sprite2=0555Darmanitan-Zen
|forme2=Zen Mode
|type1-2=Fire
|type2-2=Psychic
|loc2=≤50% {{color2|000|Statistic#Hit Points|HP}}
}}
{| style="margin:auto"
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Standard Mode|size=x96|type=Fire|image=555Darmanitan|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=140|Defense=55|SpAtk=30|SpDef=55|Speed=95}}
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Zen Mode|size=96|type=Fire|type2=Psychic|image=555Darmanitan-Zen|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=30|Defense=105|SpAtk=140|SpDef=105|Speed=55}}
|}

====Galarian Darmanitan====
{{Evobox/Formes
|type1=Ice
|forme=2
|sprite1=0555Darmanitan-Galar
|name1=Darmanitan
|type1-1=Ice
|forme1=Galarian Form<br>Standard Mode

|loc1=>50% {{color2|000|Statistic#Hit Points|HP}}
|sprite2=0555Darmanitan-Galar-Zen
|forme2=Galarian Form<br>Zen Mode
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Fire
|loc2=≤50% {{color2|000|Statistic#Hit Points|HP}}
}}
{| style="margin:auto"
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Galarian Form (Standard Mode)|size=x96|type=Ice|image=555Darmanitan-Galar|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=140|Defense=55|SpAtk=30|SpDef=55|Speed=95}}
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Galarian Form (Zen Mode)|size=96|type=Ice|type2=Fire|image=0555Darmanitan-Galar-Zen|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=160|Defense=55|SpAtk=30|SpDef=55|Speed=135}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Darmanitan====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0554
|name1=Darumaka
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 35}}
|no2=0555
|name2=Darmanitan
|type1-2=Fire}}

====Galarian Darmanitan====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0554Darumaka-Galar
|name1=Darumaka
|form1=Galarian Form
|type1-1=Ice
|evo1={{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Ice Stone}}
|no2=0555Darmanitan-Galar
|name2=Darmanitan
|form2=Galarian Form
|type1-2=Ice}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5/2Forms|ndex=555|form1=Z}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=555|form1=Z|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=555|form1=Z|crop=98}}
{{Spritebox/8/4Forms|ndex=555|form1=Z|form2=G|form3=GZ}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/4Forms|ndex=0555|form1=Z|form2=G|form3=GZ}}
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==In animation==
[[File:Darmanitan anime.png|thumb|250px|Darmanitan and {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Darmanitan Zen Mode.png|thumb|250px|Darmanitan and {{rf|Galarian}} Zen Mode Darmanitan in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Darmanitan]]=====
In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', a Darmanitan was a guardian of the [[Colossus Ruins]] at the [[Desert Resort]]. [[Goh]] caught it after it was awakened. He later used Darmanitan in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}, which he also caught after it was defeated.

=====Other=====
Darmanitan debuted in ''[[BW008|Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!]]'' alongside two Darumaka. Darmanitan and the Darumaka lived in a [[clock tower]]. When the tower started to break, Darmanitan stopped the loose bell from collapsing. However, due to fatigue, it transformed into its {{a|Zen Mode}} and used {{m|Psychic}} to keep the bell in midair, while the Darumaka stole food to keep its energy up.

In ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', [[Bianca's father]] used a Darmanitan in a battle against {{Ash}}. It battled {{AP|Oshawott}} and came out victorious. It had the [[nickname]] of Red Flash Darmanitan, and both its Zen Mode and Standard Mode were featured.

In ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Darmanitan was recruited by [[Officer Jenny]] to deal with a {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} they believed had deliberately damaged a power plant.

In ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', [[Burgundy]]'s Darmanitan battled [[Trip's Serperior]] and lost.

In ''[[BW102|Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!]]'', [[Davy]] used a Darmanitan to free a {{p|Cryogonal}} that was trapped inside a building. It later teamed up with [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Flareon}} to melt the ice away from the frozen building.

{{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan debuted in ''[[JN113|Chasing to the Finish!]]'', where one appeared under the ownership of [[Sterling]].

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', a Unovan and a Galarian Darmanitan appeared under the ownership of [[Rubina]] and [[Indi]], respectively. In the [[HZ107|next episode]], they used each other's Darmanitan in their Zen Mode forms, marking the debut of Zen Mode Galarian Darmanitan.

In [[HZ126]], [[Rob]]'s Darumaka was shown to have evolve into Darmanitan.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', a Trainer's Darmanitan was used in an attempt to stop a swarm of {{p|Venipede}}.

In a flashback in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']], multiple Darmanitan once lived at the now-relocated [[Sword of the Vale]].

In ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]'', [[Scooter]]'s Darmanitan battled [[Luke]]'s {{p|Golett}} in the first round of the [[Club Battle]] and lost.

In a flashback in ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'', a wild {{p|Scrafty}} tried to recruit a Darmanitan in an effort to reclaim its den.

In ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]'', three Zen Mode Darmanitan participated in the [[Pokémon Performance Competition]].

A Darmanitan appeared in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW060|Part 2]]''.

A Trainer's Darmanitan appeared in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.

In ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', [[Dino]]'s Darumaka was revealed to have evolved into a Darmanitan. It was used in Dino's battle against [[Katharine]].

A Trainer's Darmanitan appeared in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]''.

A Darmanitan appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]''.

Two Trainers' Darmanitan appeared in ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', with one appearing in a flashback. They were among the Pokémon attending the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

Five Zen Mode Darmanitan appeared in ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]''.

A Galarian Darmanitan appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

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Rubina Darmanitan.png|Unovan Darmanitan in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
Rubina Darmanitan Zen Mode.png|Unovan Zen Mode Darmanitan in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
Indi Darmanitan.png|Galarian Darmanitan in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
Indi Darmanitan Zen Mode.png|Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW008|Darmanitan|Ash's Pokédex|Darmanitan, the Blazing Pokémon, and the evolved form of Darumaka. Darmanitan switches from Standard Mode to Zen Mode when it has little energy left.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN014|Darmanitan|Goh's Rotom Phone|Darmanitan, the Blazing Pokémon. A {{t|Fire}} type. It has an internal temperature of {{tt|2,500 degrees|1,400 degrees Celsius}}, which gives it enough power to break a dump truck apart.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
[[File:Darmanitan Zen Mode PG.png|thumb|250px|Darmanitan in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]

===Pokémon Generations===
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', six Zen Mode Darmanitan were near the [[Relic Castle]].
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===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Melony Darmanitan Frosmoth TW.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
A {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan appeared in its Standard Mode in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of [[Melony]].

A Trainer's Galarian Darmanitan appeared in its Zen Mode in ''The Gathering of Stars''.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Darmanitan briefly appeared in a flashback ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[N]] had befriended while living in a forest as a child.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Young N Adventures.png|thumb|150px|left|Darmanitan in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:N Darmanitan Zen Mode Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Zen Mode Darmanitan in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Two Darmanitan appeared in their Zen Mode in ''[[PS482|To Make a Musical]]''.

In ''[[PS468|Listening to Pokémon]]'', {{adv|N}} has a male Darmanitan, which participated in the awakening of {{p|Zekrom}}. Later, he had a {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Alder]] and lost to his {{p|Escavalier}} despite having the type advantage and using {{a|Zen Mode}}.

A {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan first appeared in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]'', under the ownership of [[Melony]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Goh's Darmanitan}}
[[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Darmanitan prior to ''[[JNM06|Kicking It from Here into Tomorrow!]]'', just like in the animated series.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Darmanitan appeared in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}}.

===Pokémon RéBURST===
[[File:Melony Darmanitan Adventures.png|thumb|100px|left|Galarian Darmanitan in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Darmanitan RB.png|thumb|200px|Standard Mode Darmanitan in [[Pokémon RéBURST]]]]
[[Ryouga]] and [[Miruto]] were pushed into the home of some Darmanitan by [[Yappy]] so he could get pictures of Ryouga's [[Burst]] form. After finding out the Darmanitan were protecting some sick {{p|Darumaka}}, they healed them and left.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Darmanitan (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* No other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} has the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as {{rf|Galarian}} Zen Mode Darmanitan.
* Galarian Darmanitan is the first [[regional form]] to have an [[#Form data|additional form]].
** This also makes Darmanitan the only Pokémon with an additional form to have a [[regional form]] that also has an additional form.
* Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* Unovan Zen Mode Darmanitan is the only alternate form revealed during [[Generation V]] that does not appear in {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}.
* Unovan Zen Mode Darmanitan is tied with {{p|Litwick}} for the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
** It is also the only {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|blue}} Fire-type Pokémon.
* Despite its {{stat|Special Attack}} stat being its lowest stat, Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan awards Special Attack EVs when defeated.
* Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan has the highest difference between its attacking stats of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega-Evolved]] Pokémon at 130.

===Origin===
Darmanitan is based on a {{wp|Daruma doll}}, and its {{t|Fire}} typing is inspired by the traditional {{wp|Daruma doll#Daruma burning|Daruma burning ceremony}}. The Daruma dolls burned at the ceremony that Darmanitan's designer attended happened to resemble {{wp|gorilla}}s, which inspired its gorilla-like appearance.<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-2/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> It may also be based on the adage of the {{wp|three wise monkeys}} — "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" — as Darmanitan in their Zen Mode have their eyes become blank, their mouths shut tightly and their ears covered, sitting patiently in contrast to their bold posture in their Standard Mode. Its Zen Mode may be based on {{wp|Bodhidharma}}, achieving enlightenment. The varying presence of pupils between its Standard and Zen Modes reflects the practice of painting in the {{wp|Daruma doll#Eyes|eyes of a Daruma doll}}, and their symbolic value in relation to goal fulfillment.

{{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan may be a mixture of a {{wp|snowman}}, known as 雪だるま ''yukidaruma'' in Japanese, and the {{wp|yeti}} (also known as the abominable snowman). In its Zen Mode, it resembles a traditional snowman with a {{wp|firecracker}} instead of the common carrot nose. Furthermore, where its original form draws its origin from {{wp|Buddhism}}, Galarian Darmanitan's design may be influenced by other {{wp|Dharmic religions}}, with its "beard" and "headpiece" bearing resemblance to those of {{wp|Hindu}} and {{wp|Sikh}} elders. Its {{type|Fire}} may be a reference to {{wp|atavism}}, the reappearance of an ancestral trait after having been lost through evolutionary change in previous generations.

====Name origin====
Darmanitan may be a combination of ''{{wp|Daruma doll|Dharma}}'' (alternate spelling of ''daruma'') and ''{{wp|orangutan}}''.

Hihidaruma may be a combination of 火 ''hi'' (fire), 緋 ''hi'' (scarlet), 狒々 ''hihi'' (baboon), ''Daruma'', and 火達磨 ''hidaruma'' (the state of being on fire).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=ヒヒダルマ ''Hihidaruma''|jameaning=From 火 ''hi'' (fire), 緋 ''hi'' (scarlet), 狒々 ''hihi'' (baboon), ''Daruma'', and 火達磨 ''hidaruma'' (the state of being on fire)
|fr=Darumacho|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Daruma doll|Daruma}}'' and ''macho''
|es=Darmanitan|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Flampivian|demeaning=From ''Flamme'' (flame), ''Lampion'' ({{wp|Paper lantern|paper lantern}}), and ''Pavian'' (baboon)
|it=Darmanitan|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=불비달마 ''Bulbidalma''|komeaning=From 불 ''bul'' (fire), 비비 (狒狒) ''bibi'' (baboon), 비 (緋) ''bi'' (scarlet), and ''Daruma''
|zh_cmn=達摩狒狒 / 达摩狒狒 ''Dámófèifèi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 達摩 / 达摩 ''Dámó'' ({{wp|Daruma doll}}) and 狒狒 ''fèifèi'' (baboon)
|zh_yue=達摩狒狒 ''Daahtmōfātfāt''|zh_yuemeaning=From 達摩 ''Daahtmō'' ({{wp|Daruma doll}}) and 狒狒 ''fātfāt'' (baboon)
|pt_br=Darmanitan|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=डारुमागून ''Darumagoon''|himeaning=From ''Daruma'' or {{p|Darumaka|{{tt|डारुमाग ''Darumaag''|Darumaka}}}} and ''baboon'' or ''goon''
|ru=Дарманитан ''Darmanitan''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฮิฮิดารุมะ ''Hihidaruma''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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''Standard Mode''
{{langtable
|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja=ノーマルモード ''Normal Mode''
|zh_yue=普通模式 ''{{tt|Póutūng Mòuhsīk|Normal Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>一般模式 ''{{tt|Yātbūn Mòuhsīk|Normal Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series, Manga}}
|zh_cmn=普通模式 ''{{tt|Pǔtōng Móshì|Normal Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>一般模式 ''{{tt|Yībān Móshì|Normal Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series, Manga}}
|fi=Perustila
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|de=Normalmodus
|hi=नॉर्मल मोड ''Normal Mode''
|id=Mode Normal{{tt|*|Internal data from Pokémon GO}}<br>Modus Standar
|it=Stato Normale
|ko=노말모드 ''Normal Mode''
|ms=Mod Biasa
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|pt_br=Modo Padrão
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|th=โหมดปกติ
|tr=Standart Mod
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''Zen Mode''
{{langtable
|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color}}
|ja=ダルマモード ''Daruma Mode''
|zh_yue=達摩模式 ''{{tt|Daahtmō Mòuhsīk|Daruma Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>不倒翁模式 ''{{tt|Bātdóuyūng Mòuhsīk|Tumbler Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series, Manga}}
|zh_cmn=達摩模式 / 达摩模式 ''{{tt|Dámó Móshì|Daruma Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>不倒翁模式 ''{{tt|Bùdǎowēng Móshì|Tumbler Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series, Manga}}
|fi=Zen-tila
|fr=Mode Transe
|de=Trance-Modus
|hi=ज़ेन मोड ''Zen Mode''
|id=Mode Daruma{{tt|*|Internal data from Pokémon GO}}<br>Modus Zen
|it=Stato Zen
|ko=달마모드 ''Daruma Mode''
|ms=Mod Zen
|pl=Stan Zen
|pt_br=Modo Zen
|es_la=Modo Zen
|es_eu=Modo Daruma
|th=โหมดดะรุมะ
|tr=Zen Modu
|vi=Trạng thái Daruma
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Goh's Darmanitan]]
* [[Darmanitan (Detective Pikachu)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]

==References==
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==External links==
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Darmanitan (Pokémon)

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TrainerSplash: /* Intro */ Wasn't a fan of how inconsistent the ordering was. It should be fixed now. Slight change of intro because I didn't like how it was worded.

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'''Darmanitan''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヒヒダルマ''' ''Hihidaruma'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Darumaka}} starting at [[level]] 35.

In [[Galar]], Darmanitan has an {{type|Ice}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan'''. It evolves from Galarian Darumaka when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]].

If Darmanitan's [[Ability]] is {{a|Zen Mode}} and its [[HP]] drops to half or below, it [[#Form data|changes]] from its '''Standard Mode''' into its '''Zen Mode''', changing into a dual-[[type]] {{2t|Fire|Psychic}}. Under the same conditions, a Galarian Darmanitan will change form into Zen Mode as a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Fire}}.

==Biology==
In its normal state, Darmanitan is a mainly red, squat ape-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has long, bushy flame eyebrows that curl at the base, and round, black-ringed eyes. The upper portion of its tan face is separated from the lower portion by a diagonal red stripe, and its large mouth sports spiked teeth. All these facial features give the impression of a manic or angered expression. Its head has no discernible neck to distinguish it from the rest of the body and its rounded back, which culminates in a stubby tail. It has long arms with spiky hair fringes on the wrists and large tan hands, with a similar arrangement for its hind limbs. Additionally, Darmanitan has three tan ovals on its underside and two wavy lines on its back.

In its normal state, it has {{a|Sheer Force|immense physical strength}}; a single punch can destroy a dump truck. Its power level is proportional to the temperature of its internal fire, which can be as hot as 2,500 °F (1,400 °C). Darmanitan has a long lifespan, as one specimen in its Zen Mode was recorded living for 2,500 years as it was sleeping in the [[Relic Castle]].

Darmanitan is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Zen Mode}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Both [[Unova]]n and {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan can change from their normal state, called Standard Mode, into Zen Mode.

====Zen Mode====
During Zen Mode, which is accessed by Darmanitan with the hidden Ability {{a|Zen Mode}}, its red fur and tan skin changes blue as it bears the resemblance of a Daruma doll. Its eyes turn blank, and its limbs fuse with its body, rendering them immobile. It also only has three toes, as opposed to normal Darmanitan having five.

In this state, it is hard as a rock. As it is rendered immobile, it enters a meditative trance to sharpen its mind, using it as strength emotionally and spiritually to battle and to perform everyday activities such as gather and eat food.

====Galarian Darmanitan====
Darmanitan has a [[regional form]]: Galarian Darmanitan.

Galarian Darmanitan has blue skin and a thicker coat than Unovan Darmanitan. Its fur is white, and is adorned with several ice gems; on its face, its fur makes the shape of a beard. Atop its head is a giant snowball that resembles an afro, which is also dotted with several ice crystals.

Galarian Darmanitan's biology is the result of it adapting to the cold of the [[Galar]] region. It develops an organ that produces cold air, while its flame sac becomes dormant. This also causes its nature to change, from a belligerent personality to a gentle and timid one. It becomes so timid that it will pretend to be a snowman when it senses humans nearby. It uses the snowball on its head to store food and other things it finds, preserving them for later. When in battle, it freezes its giant snowball in order to release powerful headbutts.<ref name=SwShsite/>

Galarian Darmanitan is the only known Pokémon that can have {{a|Gorilla Tactics}} as an Ability.

=====Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)=====
Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan resembles a snowman. Its false "head", located above its actual head, has glowing red-yellow eyes, a warped smile, and a flame sticking out at the center as its "carrot nose". Its face sports blank white eyes surrounded by a red mask-like pattern, and an angry grin showing razor-sharp teeth. Its hands become larger and orange, resembling mittens, and it has additional glowing red-yellow spots on its belly.

When Galarian Darmanitan enters Zen Mode, its dormant flame sac reignites back to life. This causes its disposition to change into a maddened rampaging state. It hops around in battle and unleashes fire everywhere without any care for its surroundings, nor if its body starts to melt, making it a threat to others and itself. It will continue rampaging indiscriminately until its rage is completely gone.<ref name=SwShsite>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/darmanitan/ Galarian Darmanitan | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

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===Evolution===
Darmanitan evolves from {{p|Darumaka}}.

{{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan evolves from Galarian Darumaka.
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'''Darmanitan'''
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'''Galarian Darmanitan'''
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]: {{rf|Galarian}} {{OBP|Darmanitan|Detective Pikachu}} is one of the Pokémon that {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} can ride during the game to help him out during a case. He can use his great strength to smash through obstacles, such as boulders or crates.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=061|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=103|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=Its internal fire burns at {{tt|2,500° F|1,400° C}}, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its internal fire burns at {{tt|2,500 degrees Fahrenheit|1,400 degrees Celsius}}, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Its internal fire burns at {{tt|2,500 degrees Fahrenheit|1,400 degrees Celsius}}, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=368|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=104|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Form|Standard Mode}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=The thick arms of this hot-blooded Pokémon can deliver punches capable of obliterating a dump truck.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon's power level rises along with the temperature of its fire, which can reach {{tt|2,500 degrees Fahrenheit|1,400 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Form|Zen Mode}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Through meditation, it calms its raging spirit and hones its psychic powers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When wounded, it stops moving. It goes as still as stone to meditate, sharpening its mind and spirit.}}
{{Dex/Form|Galarian Darmanitan (Standard Mode)}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=On days when blizzards blow through, it comes down to where people live. It stashes food in the snowball on its head, taking it home for later.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Though it has a gentle disposition, it's also very strong. It will quickly freeze the snowball on its head before going for a headbutt.}}
{{Dex/Form|Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Anger has reignited its atrophied flame sac. This Pokémon spews fire everywhere as it rampages indiscriminately.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Darmanitan takes this form when enraged. It won't stop spewing flames until its rage has settled, even if its body starts to melt.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|area=[[Desert Resort]] (Five){{tt|*|all have Zen Mode}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|area=[[Desert Resort]] ([[N's Pokémon]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Mirage Islands]] (west of {{rt|104|Hoenn}} and north of {{rt|113|Hoenn}}), [[Mirage Mountains|Mirage Mountain]] (east of {{rt|125|Hoenn}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.2.0+</sup> <small>('''Unovan Form''')</small><br>[[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shield|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.2.0+</sup> <small>('''Unovan Form''')</small><br>[[Trade]] <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword Expansion Pass|color={{sword color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Darumaka}} <small>('''Unovan Form''')</small><br>[[Snowslide Slope]] ([[Wanderer]]) <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small><br>[[Slippery Slope/Dens|Slippery Slope]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lava: [[Volcanic Slope]], [[World Axle - B1F]] <small>('''Standard Mode''')</small><br>Lava: [[Firebreathing Mountain]] <small>('''Zen Mode''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Crag Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Darumaka}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Toy Collection#Launch to Victory!|Toy Collection: Launch to Victory!]] <small>(Boss, '''Standard/Zen Modes''')}}</small>
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 3|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Ruby Volcano#Smoldering Caldera|Ruby Volcano: Smoldering Caldera]] <small>(Center Boss, Back, Special)</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Castform Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Second release)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Candice|Darmanitan|Palentine's 2024}} <small>('''Galarian Form''', '''Standard Mode''' ↔ '''Zen Mode''')</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N's Darmanitan|Japanese region|Online|35|September 6 to October 24, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#N's Darmanitan}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N's Darmanitan|American region|Online|35|September 6 to October 24, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#N's Darmanitan}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N's Darmanitan|PAL region|Online|35|September 6 to October 24, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#N's Darmanitan}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N's Darmanitan|Korean region|Online|35|September 6 to October 24, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#N's Darmanitan}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N's Darmanitan|Taiwanese region|Online|35|September 6 to October 24, 2016|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#N's Darmanitan}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rawst Berry|50}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Darmanitan (Standard Mode) and Galarian Darmanitan (Standard Mode)=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=105
|Attack=140
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=30
|SpDef=55
|Speed=95
}}

=====Darmanitan (Zen Mode)=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|type2=Psychic
|HP=105
|Attack=30
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=140
|SpDef=105
|Speed=55
}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)=====
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|type2=Fire
|HP=105
|Attack=160
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=30
|SpDef=55
|Speed=135
}}

===Type effectiveness===
=====Darmanitan (Standard Mode)=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
}}

=====Darmanitan (Zen Mode)=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=50
}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan (Standard Mode)=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|type2=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=400
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=25
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
}}

===Learnset===
Darmanitan is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|38|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|56|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5|form=yes}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Icicle Crash|Ice|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Icicle Crash|Ice|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|38|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|56|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8|form=yes}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
=====Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM43|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM60|Power Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Guard Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM92|Mystical Fire|Fire|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR21|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR30|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR36|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR43|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR48|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR52|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR55|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR64|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR74|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR75|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR99|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5|form=yes}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM43|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM64|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM67|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR21|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR30|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR36|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR43|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR48|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR52|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR55|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR64|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR74|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR75|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR99|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8|form=yes}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5|form=yes}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8|form=yes}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
=====Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5|form=yes}}

=====Galarian Darmanitan=====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|8|form=yes}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|20|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Darmanitan|5|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Darmanitan|Fire|Fire|5}}

===Side game data===
====Darmanitan (Standard Mode)====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Slugma}}
|recruitment=Item delivery
|P1=One punch would make any foe scream!
|P2=One punch is making me scream…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=5
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|walk=1.25
|hp=60
|attack=80
|defense=49
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|strong=[[File:Oshawott icon.png|link=Oshawott (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|pad=The serious and the cheerful Darmanitan--the two of them watch the gate to the {{DL|Crag Area|Colosseum}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|HP=4
|atk=5
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Fire Blast
|ability1=Hero
|ability2=Spirit
|ability3=Conqueror
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Darumaka}} when its Attack is 110 or higher
|link=[[Harunaga]], '''{{OBP|Kai|Conquest}}''', and [[Nagayasu]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|power=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555|num=255
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Burn
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe burned.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=233
|attack=263
|defense=114
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Incinerate}}{{tt|*|From November 9, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

====Darmanitan (Zen Mode)====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555Z
|walk=1.25
|hp=60
|attack=82
|defense=60
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=555Z
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=233
|attack=243
|defense=202
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}
}}
|}

====Galarian Darmanitan (Standard Mode)====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=555G
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=233
|attack=263
|defense=114
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Ice Fang}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Avalanche}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}
}}
|}

====Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice|type2=Fire}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=555GZ
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=233
|attack=323
|defense=123
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Ice Fang}}
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Avalanche}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
If Darmanitan has {{a|Zen Mode}} as its Ability, it changes from Standard Mode into Zen Mode when its {{stat|HP}} drops to or below half in {{pkmn|battle}}s. It will only be in Zen Mode while in battle.

Standard Mode Darmanitan is {{type|Fire}} and red in color, while Zen Mode Darmanitan is {{2t|Fire|Psychic}}-type and blue in color. Galarian Darmanitan's Standard Mode is {{type|Ice}} and white in color with blue accents, while Galarian Darmanitan's Zen Mode is {{2t|Ice|Fire}}-type and white in color with red accents.

The original two forms have different stats, such that Zen Mode Darmanitan swaps the Attack and Special Attack of Standard Mode, and has higher defenses but lower Speed. On the other hand, Galarian Darmanitan, in its Zen Mode, simply has increased Attack and Speed compared to its Standard Mode.
====Darmanitan====
{{Evobox/Formes
|type1=Fire
|forme=2
|sprite1=0555Darmanitan
|name1=Darmanitan
|type1-1=Fire
|forme1=Standard Mode
|loc1=>50% {{color2|000|Statistic#Hit Points|HP}}
|sprite2=0555Darmanitan-Zen
|forme2=Zen Mode
|type1-2=Fire
|type2-2=Psychic
|loc2=≤50% {{color2|000|Statistic#Hit Points|HP}}
}}
{| style="margin:auto"
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Standard Mode|size=x96|type=Fire|image=555Darmanitan|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=140|Defense=55|SpAtk=30|SpDef=55|Speed=95}}
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Zen Mode|size=96|type=Fire|type2=Psychic|image=555Darmanitan-Zen|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=30|Defense=105|SpAtk=140|SpDef=105|Speed=55}}
|}

====Galarian Darmanitan====
{{Evobox/Formes
|type1=Ice
|forme=2
|sprite1=0555Darmanitan-Galar
|name1=Darmanitan
|type1-1=Ice
|forme1=Galarian Form<br>Standard Mode

|loc1=>50% {{color2|000|Statistic#Hit Points|HP}}
|sprite2=0555Darmanitan-Galar-Zen
|forme2=Galarian Form<br>Zen Mode
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Fire
|loc2=≤50% {{color2|000|Statistic#Hit Points|HP}}
}}
{| style="margin:auto"
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Galarian Form (Standard Mode)|size=x96|type=Ice|image=555Darmanitan-Galar|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=140|Defense=55|SpAtk=30|SpDef=55|Speed=95}}
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Galarian Form (Zen Mode)|size=96|type=Ice|type2=Fire|image=0555Darmanitan-Galar-Zen|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=160|Defense=55|SpAtk=30|SpDef=55|Speed=135}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Darmanitan====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0554
|name1=Darumaka
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 35}}
|no2=0555
|name2=Darmanitan
|type1-2=Fire}}

====Galarian Darmanitan====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0554Darumaka-Galar
|name1=Darumaka
|form1=Galarian Form
|type1-1=Ice
|evo1={{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Ice Stone}}
|no2=0555Darmanitan-Galar
|name2=Darmanitan
|form2=Galarian Form
|type1-2=Ice}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5/2Forms|ndex=555|form1=Z}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=555|form1=Z|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=555|form1=Z|crop=98}}
{{Spritebox/8/4Forms|ndex=555|form1=Z|form2=G|form3=GZ}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/4Forms|ndex=0555|form1=Z|form2=G|form3=GZ}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|555|Darmanitan}}

==In animation==
[[File:Darmanitan anime.png|thumb|250px|Darmanitan and {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Darmanitan Zen Mode.png|thumb|250px|Darmanitan and {{rf|Galarian}} Zen Mode Darmanitan in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Darmanitan]]=====
In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', a Darmanitan was a guardian of the [[Colossus Ruins]] at the [[Desert Resort]]. [[Goh]] caught it after it was awakened. He later used Darmanitan in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}, which he also caught after it was defeated.

=====Other=====
Darmanitan debuted in ''[[BW008|Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!]]'' alongside two Darumaka. Darmanitan and the Darumaka lived in a [[clock tower]]. When the tower started to break, Darmanitan stopped the loose bell from collapsing. However, due to fatigue, it transformed into its {{a|Zen Mode}} and used {{m|Psychic}} to keep the bell in midair, while the Darumaka stole food to keep its energy up.

In ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', [[Bianca's father]] used a Darmanitan in a battle against {{Ash}}. It battled {{AP|Oshawott}} and came out victorious. It had the [[nickname]] of Red Flash Darmanitan, and both its Zen Mode and Standard Mode were featured.

In ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Darmanitan was recruited by [[Officer Jenny]] to deal with a {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} they believed had deliberately damaged a power plant.

In ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', [[Burgundy]]'s Darmanitan battled [[Trip's Serperior]] and lost.

In ''[[BW102|Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!]]'', [[Davy]] used a Darmanitan to free a {{p|Cryogonal}} that was trapped inside a building. It later teamed up with [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Flareon}} to melt the ice away from the frozen building.

{{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan debuted in ''[[JN113|Chasing to the Finish!]]'', where one appeared under the ownership of [[Sterling]].

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', a Unovan and a Galarian Darmanitan appeared under the ownership of [[Rubina]] and [[Indi]], respectively. In the [[HZ107|next episode]], they used each other's Darmanitan in their Zen Mode forms, marking the debut of Zen Mode Galarian Darmanitan.

In [[HZ126]], [[Rob]]'s Darumaka was shown to have evolve into Darmanitan.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', a Trainer's Darmanitan was used in an attempt to stop a swarm of {{p|Venipede}}.

In a flashback in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']], multiple Darmanitan once lived at the now-relocated [[Sword of the Vale]].

In ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]'', [[Scooter]]'s Darmanitan battled [[Luke]]'s {{p|Golett}} in the first round of the [[Club Battle]] and lost.

In a flashback in ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'', a wild {{p|Scrafty}} tried to recruit a Darmanitan in an effort to reclaim its den.

In ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]'', three Zen Mode Darmanitan participated in the [[Pokémon Performance Competition]].

A Darmanitan appeared in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW060|Part 2]]''.

A Trainer's Darmanitan appeared in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.

In ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', [[Dino]]'s Darumaka was revealed to have evolved into a Darmanitan. It was used in Dino's battle against [[Katharine]].

A Trainer's Darmanitan appeared in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]''.

A Darmanitan appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]''.

Two Trainers' Darmanitan appeared in ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', with one appearing in a flashback. They were among the Pokémon attending the [[Wela Fire Festival]].

Five Zen Mode Darmanitan appeared in ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]''.

A Galarian Darmanitan appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

<gallery widths=200>
Rubina Darmanitan.png|Unovan Darmanitan in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
Rubina Darmanitan Zen Mode.png|Unovan Zen Mode Darmanitan in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
Indi Darmanitan.png|Galarian Darmanitan in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
Indi Darmanitan Zen Mode.png|Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW008|Darmanitan|Ash's Pokédex|Darmanitan, the Blazing Pokémon, and the evolved form of Darumaka. Darmanitan switches from Standard Mode to Zen Mode when it has little energy left.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN014|Darmanitan|Goh's Rotom Phone|Darmanitan, the Blazing Pokémon. A {{t|Fire}} type. It has an internal temperature of {{tt|2,500 degrees|1,400 degrees Celsius}}, which gives it enough power to break a dump truck apart.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
[[File:Darmanitan Zen Mode PG.png|thumb|250px|Darmanitan in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]

===Pokémon Generations===
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', six Zen Mode Darmanitan were near the [[Relic Castle]].
{{-}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Melony Darmanitan Frosmoth TW.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
A {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan appeared in its Standard Mode in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of [[Melony]].

A Trainer's Galarian Darmanitan appeared in its Zen Mode in ''The Gathering of Stars''.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Darmanitan briefly appeared in a flashback ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[N]] had befriended while living in a forest as a child.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Young N Adventures.png|thumb|150px|left|Darmanitan in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:N Darmanitan Zen Mode Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Zen Mode Darmanitan in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Two Darmanitan appeared in their Zen Mode in ''[[PS482|To Make a Musical]]''.

In ''[[PS468|Listening to Pokémon]]'', {{adv|N}} has a male Darmanitan, which participated in the awakening of {{p|Zekrom}}. Later, he had a {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Alder]] and lost to his {{p|Escavalier}} despite having the type advantage and using {{a|Zen Mode}}.

A {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan first appeared in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]'', under the ownership of [[Melony]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Goh's Darmanitan}}
[[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Darmanitan prior to ''[[JNM06|Kicking It from Here into Tomorrow!]]'', just like in the animated series.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Darmanitan appeared in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}}.

===Pokémon RéBURST===
[[File:Melony Darmanitan Adventures.png|thumb|100px|left|Galarian Darmanitan in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Darmanitan RB.png|thumb|200px|Standard Mode Darmanitan in [[Pokémon RéBURST]]]]
[[Ryouga]] and [[Miruto]] were pushed into the home of some Darmanitan by [[Yappy]] so he could get pictures of Ryouga's [[Burst]] form. After finding out the Darmanitan were protecting some sick {{p|Darumaka}}, they healed them and left.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Darmanitan (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* No other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} has the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as {{rf|Galarian}} Zen Mode Darmanitan.
* Galarian Darmanitan is the first [[regional form]] to have an [[#Form data|additional form]].
** This also makes Darmanitan the only Pokémon with an additional form to have a [[regional form]] that also has an additional form.
* Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* Unovan Zen Mode Darmanitan is the only alternate form revealed during [[Generation V]] that does not appear in {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}.
* Unovan Zen Mode Darmanitan is tied with {{p|Litwick}} for the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
** It is also the only {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|blue}} Fire-type Pokémon.
* Despite its {{stat|Special Attack}} stat being its lowest stat, Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan awards Special Attack EVs when defeated.
* Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan has the highest difference between its attacking stats of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega-Evolved]] Pokémon at 130.

===Origin===
Darmanitan is based on a {{wp|Daruma doll}}, and its {{t|Fire}} typing is inspired by the traditional {{wp|Daruma doll#Daruma burning|Daruma burning ceremony}}. The Daruma dolls burned at the ceremony that Darmanitan's designer attended happened to resemble {{wp|gorilla}}s, which inspired its gorilla-like appearance.<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-2/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> It may also be based on the adage of the {{wp|three wise monkeys}} — "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" — as Darmanitan in their Zen Mode have their eyes become blank, their mouths shut tightly and their ears covered, sitting patiently in contrast to their bold posture in their Standard Mode. Its Zen Mode may be based on {{wp|Bodhidharma}}, achieving enlightenment. The varying presence of pupils between its Standard and Zen Modes reflects the practice of painting in the {{wp|Daruma doll#Eyes|eyes of a Daruma doll}}, and their symbolic value in relation to goal fulfillment.

{{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan may be a mixture of a {{wp|snowman}}, known as 雪だるま ''yukidaruma'' in Japanese, and the {{wp|yeti}} (also known as the abominable snowman). In its Zen Mode, it resembles a traditional snowman with a {{wp|firecracker}} instead of the common carrot nose. Furthermore, where its original form draws its origin from {{wp|Buddhism}}, Galarian Darmanitan's design may be influenced by other {{wp|Dharmic religions}}, with its "beard" and "headpiece" bearing resemblance to those of {{wp|Hindu}} and {{wp|Sikh}} elders. Its {{type|Fire}} may be a reference to {{wp|atavism}}, the reappearance of an ancestral trait after having been lost through evolutionary change in previous generations.

====Name origin====
Darmanitan may be a combination of ''{{wp|Daruma doll|Dharma}}'' (alternate spelling of ''daruma'') and ''{{wp|orangutan}}''.

Hihidaruma may be a combination of 火 ''hi'' (fire), 緋 ''hi'' (scarlet), 狒々 ''hihi'' (baboon), ''Daruma'', and 火達磨 ''hidaruma'' (the state of being on fire).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=ヒヒダルマ ''Hihidaruma''|jameaning=From 火 ''hi'' (fire), 緋 ''hi'' (scarlet), 狒々 ''hihi'' (baboon), ''Daruma'', and 火達磨 ''hidaruma'' (the state of being on fire)
|fr=Darumacho|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Daruma doll|Daruma}}'' and ''macho''
|es=Darmanitan|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Flampivian|demeaning=From ''Flamme'' (flame), ''Lampion'' ({{wp|Paper lantern|paper lantern}}), and ''Pavian'' (baboon)
|it=Darmanitan|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=불비달마 ''Bulbidalma''|komeaning=From 불 ''bul'' (fire), 비비 (狒狒) ''bibi'' (baboon), 비 (緋) ''bi'' (scarlet), and ''Daruma''
|zh_cmn=達摩狒狒 / 达摩狒狒 ''Dámófèifèi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 達摩 / 达摩 ''Dámó'' ({{wp|Daruma doll}}) and 狒狒 ''fèifèi'' (baboon)
|zh_yue=達摩狒狒 ''Daahtmōfātfāt''|zh_yuemeaning=From 達摩 ''Daahtmō'' ({{wp|Daruma doll}}) and 狒狒 ''fātfāt'' (baboon)
|pt_br=Darmanitan|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=डारुमागून ''Darumagoon''|himeaning=From ''Daruma'' or {{p|Darumaka|{{tt|डारुमाग ''Darumaag''|Darumaka}}}} and ''baboon'' or ''goon''
|ru=Дарманитан ''Darmanitan''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฮิฮิดารุมะ ''Hihidaruma''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Standard Mode''
{{langtable
|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja=ノーマルモード ''Normal Mode''
|zh_yue=普通模式 ''{{tt|Póutūng Mòuhsīk|Normal Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>一般模式 ''{{tt|Yātbūn Mòuhsīk|Normal Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series, Manga}}
|zh_cmn=普通模式 ''{{tt|Pǔtōng Móshì|Normal Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>一般模式 ''{{tt|Yībān Móshì|Normal Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series, Manga}}
|fi=Perustila
|fr=Mode Normal
|de=Normalmodus
|hi=नॉर्मल मोड ''Normal Mode''
|id=Mode Normal{{tt|*|Internal data from Pokémon GO}}<br>Modus Standar
|it=Stato Normale
|ko=노말모드 ''Normal Mode''
|ms=Mod Biasa
|pl=Stan Standardowy
|pt_br=Modo Padrão
|es=Modo Normal
|th=โหมดปกติ
|tr=Standart Mod
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Zen Mode''
{{langtable
|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color}}
|ja=ダルマモード ''Daruma Mode''
|zh_yue=達摩模式 ''{{tt|Daahtmō Mòuhsīk|Daruma Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>不倒翁模式 ''{{tt|Bātdóuyūng Mòuhsīk|Tumbler Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series, Manga}}
|zh_cmn=達摩模式 / 达摩模式 ''{{tt|Dámó Móshì|Daruma Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>不倒翁模式 ''{{tt|Bùdǎowēng Móshì|Tumbler Mode}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series, Manga}}
|fi=Zen-tila
|fr=Mode Transe
|de=Trance-Modus
|hi=ज़ेन मोड ''Zen Mode''
|id=Mode Daruma{{tt|*|Internal data from Pokémon GO}}<br>Modus Zen
|it=Stato Zen
|ko=달마모드 ''Daruma Mode''
|ms=Mod Zen
|pl=Stan Zen
|pt_br=Modo Zen
|es_la=Modo Zen
|es_eu=Modo Daruma
|th=โหมดดะรุมะ
|tr=Zen Modu
|vi=Trạng thái Daruma
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Goh's Darmanitan]]
* [[Darmanitan (Detective Pikachu)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
{{Galarian forms}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|prevnum=0554|prev=Darumaka|nextnum=0556|next=Maractus}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Blue-colored Pokémon]]
[[Category:White-colored Pokémon]]

[[de:Flampivian]]
[[es:Darmanitan]]
[[fr:Darumacho]]
[[it:Darmanitan]]
[[ja:ヒヒダルマ]]
[[zh:达摩狒狒]]

Template talk:Pokémon Infobox

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== Parameters ==

Any parameters which are unused should be left out. Calling but leaving blank unused parameters can lead to errors.

*''name'' : English name. If unknown, leave out.
*''jname'' : Japanese name.
*''tmname'' : Romanisation of Japanese name. Trademarked version if available.
*''jtranslit'' : Transliteration of Japanese name.
*''category'' : Category name, from the Pokédex.
*''forme'' : Number of images to display. Only to be used if the Pokémon has more than one form.
*''form1'' : Name of form 1, if applicable. Not needed for Pokémon with no forms.
*''form2'' : Name of form 2, if applicable.
*''form3'' : Name of form 3, if applicable.
*''form4'' : Name of form 4, if applicable.
*''form5'' : Name of form 5, if applicable.
*''form6'' : Name of form 6, if applicable.
*''image'' : Filename of image, if not at the default location.
*''image2'' : Filename of form 2 (or Mega Evolution) image.
*''image3'' : Filename of form 3 (or Mega Evolution 2) image.
*''image4'' : Filename of form 4 image.
*''image5'' : Filename of form 5 image.
*''image6'' : Filename of form 6 image.
*''mega'' : Name of the Mega Stone (first Mega Stone where applicable). Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''mega2'' : Name of the second Mega Stone. Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''generation'' : Generation Pokémon was introduced
*''ndex'' : National Pokédex number
*''jdex'' : Johto Pokédex number. New number, where applicable.
*''oldjdex'' : Old Johto Pokédex number.
*''hdex'' : Hoenn Pokédex number
*''sdex'' : Sinnoh Pokédex number
*''udex'' : Unova (BW) Pokédex number
*''u2dex'' : Unova (B2W2) Pokédex number
*''karea'' : Kalos Pokédex area (Central, Coastal, or Mountain)
*''kdex'' : Kalos Pokédex number
*''adex'' : Alola Pokédex number
*''fbrow'' : Fiore Browser number
*''abrow'' : Almia Browser number
*''obrow'' : Oblivia (Present) Browser number
*''opbrow'' : Oblivia (Past) Browser number, including prefix
*''type1'' : Type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''type2'' : Second type, if applicable.
*''form2type1'' : Form 2 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form2type2'' : Form 2 second type, if applicable.
*''form3type1'' : Form 3 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form3type2'' : Form 3 second type, if applicable.
*''form4type1'' : Form 4 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form4type2'' : Form 4 second type, if applicable.
*''form5type1'' : Form 5 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form5type2'' : Form 5 second type, if applicable.
*''form6type1'' : Form 6 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form6type2'' : Form 6 second type, if applicable.
*''abilitylayout'' : The basic desired layout of the Abilities, in the form "''cells_in_first_row''+''cells_in_second_row''". (Each cell can contain one or two Abilities per form, or a Mega or Hidden Ability, mainly depending on which Ability parameters are set.)
*''abilitycold'' : If the Pokémon has a Hidden Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''abilitycolm'' : If the Pokémon has a Mega Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''ability1'' : First (or only) standard Ability
*''ability2'' : Second standard Ability
*''ability2-1'' : Form 2 first (or only) Ability
*''ability2-2'' : Form 2 second Ability
*''ability3-1'' : Form 3 first (or only) Ability
*''ability3-2'' : Form 3 second Ability
*''abilityd'' : Hidden Ability
*''abilitydcaption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd''
*''abilityd2'' : Second Hidden Ability (for an alternate form)
*''abilityd2caption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd2''
*''abilitym'' : First (only) Mega Evolution Ability
*''abilitym2'' : Second Mega Evolution Ability
*''gendercode'' : Byte setting for the species' gender ratios:
** 256 = unknown, 255 = genderless, 254 = all female, 223 = 1 male:7 female, 191 = 1 male:3 female, 127 = 1 male:1 female, 63 = 3 male:1 female, 31 = 7 male:1 female, 0 = male only.
*''catchrate'' : Catch rate
*''egggroupn'' : Number of Egg Groups. 0 if "Undiscovered group" (i.e., no Eggs)
*''egggroup1'' : Egg Group 1
*''egggroup2'' : Egg Group 2
*''eggcycles'' : How many Egg cycles it takes for an Egg to hatch.
*''height-ftin'' : Imperial height
*''height-m'' : Metric height
*''height-ftin2'' : Form 2 imperial height
*''height-m2'' : Form 2 metric height
*''height-ftin3'' : Form 3 imperial height
*''height-m3'' : Form 3 metric height
*''weight-lbs'' : Imperial weight
*''weight-kg'' : Metric weight
*''weight-lbs2'' : Form 2 imperial weight
*''weight-kg2'' : Form 2 metric weight
*''weight-lbs3'' : Form 3 imperial weight
*''weight-kg3'' : Form 3 metric weight
*''expyield'' : Experience yield
*''oldexp'' : Experience yield prior to Gen V
*''g4exp'' : Experience yield in Gen IV, if Pokémon is available ''and'' has a different yield prior to Gen IV.
*''lv100exp'' : Total experience required to reach level 100. Sets levelling rate.
*''evforms'' : Number of forms which have different EV yield.
*''evtotal'' : Total EV yield
*''evhp'' : HP EV yield
*''evat'' : Attack EV yield
*''evde'' : Defence EV yield
*''evsa'' : Special attack EV yield
*''evsd'' : Special defence EV yield
*''evsp'' : Speed EV yield
*''evhp2'' : Form 2 HP EV yield
*''evat2'' : Form 2 attack EV yield
*''evde2'' : Form 2 defence EV yield
*''evsa2'' : Form 2 special attack EV yield
*''evsd2'' : Form 2 special defence EV yield
*''evsp2'' : Form 2 speed EV yield
*''evhp3'' : Form 3 HP EV yield
*''evat3'' : Form 3 attack EV yield
*''evde3'' : Form 3 defence EV yield
*''evsa3'' : Form 3 special attack EV yield
*''evsd3'' : Form 3 special defence EV yield
*''evsp3'' : Form 3 speed EV yield
*''evhp4'' : Form 4 HP EV yield
*''evat4'' : Form 4 attack EV yield
*''evde4'' : Form 4 defence EV yield
*''evsa4'' : Form 4 special attack EV yield
*''evsd4'' : Form 4 special defence EV yield
*''evsp4'' : Form 4 speed EV yield
*''body'' : Body style (number)
*''body2'' : Form 2 body style (number)
*''foot2'' : Second footprint file name, not including the leading F or file extension.
*''color'' : Color listed in the Pokédex.
*''formcolors'' : Set to "yes" if any forms have different colors.
*''friendship'' : Base friendship value.
*''pokefordex'' : Name for external links which don't use the standard name or ndex number

Let me know if there are any issues. <span class="sc">[[User:Werdnae|<span style="color:#2D4B98;">Werdnae</span>]]</span> <small>[[User talk:Werdnae|<span style="color:#009000;">(talk)</span>]]</small> 08:09, 9 October 2013 (UTC)

== Tweaks ==

Just wondered if maybe the border should be made 3px, and also, that the border woudl be that if the Pokémon has a secondary type the border would be the same color as the second type. Just so the Pokémon articles keep cohesive with the templates etc. --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 15:07, 4 November 2013 (UTC)
:Also, when I edited Flabébé/Floette/Florges article, there is a mysterious 4 next to one of the images, despite there being no error in the code on the articles (or I seem to be missing) --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 19:17, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

== Hidden Abilities. ==

So Duskull line gained Frisk in G6 (despite being a G4 Ability), while Litwick family got Shadow Tag changed to Infiltrator. There should be something to note that. [[User:Uploader|Uploader]] ([[User talk:Uploader|talk]]) 14:08, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

== Footprint data for X/Y Pokémon ==

I'm not sure if this is technically possibly via MediaWiki, but if it is one could make the footprint area disappear, stretching the body style template if the national dex number is above 649. I propose this to remove all those broken file links. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:#87CEEB">Pikachu Bros.</span>]] <small>([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:red">talk</span>]])</small> 16:06, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
:Yeah, it's certainly possible, and needs to be done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 21:11, 3 May 2014 (UTC)
::It is possible, but may require some rearranging to implement. I'll speak with the other staff members to see about a solution. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 21:27, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

== Missing padding for main page text ==

On my end, at least, the infoboxes don't seem to have left-edge padding, causing text in a page to run up to the edge, which makes a bit of text hard to read. I would attempt to fix it, but I am neither very familiar with table formatting, nor do I have the permissions to do so. Can someone who is able to make sure there is enough padding? [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 04:23, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

== Hoopa's form changes ==

Would it be possible for someone to please edit the template to account for the names of {{p|Hoopa}}'s [[Form differences#Hoopa|alternate forms]] (similar to <span class="plainlinks">[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Template%3APok%C3%A9mon_Infobox&type=revision&diff=1978734&oldid=1954090 what was done]</span> for {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}'s dual [[Mega Evolution]]s)? The correct form names are "Hoopa Confined" and "Hoopa Unbound", though as it is now, the template displays them as "Confined Hoopa" and "Unbound Hoopa".

[[User:Xérnéas|Xérnéas]] ([[User talk:Xérnéas|talk]]) 22:46, 23 June 2015 (UTC)

== How do the heights of the boxes in this template work? ==

Hi, sorry for asking a question like this, but I wonder, how do you make it so that the boxes that display the stats are the same height no matter what, in every resolution, browser and zoom %? For example, in the [[Sylveon (Pokémon)]] page, the gender and the catch rate boxes [the white boxes that contain the actual information] are the exact same size--symmetrical--even though the "Gender" box is larger than the "Catch rate" box; I assume that the "Catch rate" box automatically adjusted to the same height as the "Gender" box. How do you do this? I can't seem to find a solution for this problem that's in another wiki I'm part of. Over on that wiki, whenever one box has more info than the one next to it, they don't automatically adjust, and the only solution would be to add exact pixel heights, which would be unbelievably cumbersome for over 2,000 pages. I hope you find the time to answer my question, and if you don't want to, I understand. Thanks! ♥ [[User:493Darkrai|493Darkrai]] ([[User talk:493Darkrai|talk]]) 01:11, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

== Some updates ==

I just want to leave this somewhere it will hopefully be easy to remember. There are a couple things that need updating in this template. Whenever an update becomes convenient (perhaps whenever Gen VII info like the Pokedex/region name is added), hopefully these can be incorporated.

;Form names
Some Pokemon like {{p|Hoopa}} should properly have "backwards" form names to how most other form names are constructed. The simple solution would be to just do something like replace
<pre>
<small>{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}</small>
</pre>
With:
<pre><small>{{{override4|{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}}}}</small></pre>
(Or what-have-you. And that for each forme1-5 parameter, and perhaps forme6 for good measure.)

;Hatch time
The hatch time has been wrong for a while (but then, so was [[Egg cycle]]). To fix this, these two pieces of code:
<pre>
{{#expr:{{{eggcycles|0}}}*255}}
{{#expr:({{{eggcycles|0}}}*255)+254}}
</pre>
Should be changed to:
<pre>
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}}}
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}+256}}
</pre>

[[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:53, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:As a couple of more trivial suggestions, I think it might be nice to change <code><nowiki>{{tt|*|Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg}}</nowiki></code> to <code><nowiki><br><small>Egg not obtainable</small></nowiki></code> just so that's not hidden (for smartphone users and such); and just for a sort of consistency, <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span></nowiki></code> could be changed to <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered</span></nowiki></code> (this is shown if ''egggroupn'' is set to 0, but without that, Egg Groups are just displayed like "Field" and "Undiscovered"). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:58, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::I am wondering if the parameters have been passed wrongly in some of the existing articles of legendary Pokemon? {{p|Hoopa}}, for example, passes
<pre>
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
</pre>
::while if <code>egggroupn</code> was 0 in the first place, <code>egggroup1</code> would not be necessary and would be automatically filled in by the template, along with the "not obtainable as egg" text. [[User:Chenzw|Chenzw]] ([[User talk:Chenzw|talk]]) 05:02, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:::They're not exactly wrong. But at any rate, I'd ask you to just leave those ''egggroup1'' parameters for now for the possibility of the changes below. =P (Hell, I should probably just make my own userpage for this template.)
:::Perhaps Ditto/Ditto's Egg Group could also receive a similar note when ''egggroupn'' is set to 0... <code><nowiki>|0=[[Undiscovered (Egg Group)|<span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span>]]</nowiki></code> could be removed (it'll fall through to call on ''egggroup1'') along with <code><nowiki>=[[Category:Undiscovered group Pokémon]]</nowiki></code> (the 0 case will then be grouped with 1, and work the same so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.
:::(Also, the Egg Group categories line could be shorter just by using <code><nowiki>
[[Category:{{{egggroup1}}} group Pokémon]] {{#ifeq: {{{egggroupn|0}}}|2|[[Category:{{{egggroup2}}} group Pokémon]]}}</nowiki></code> instead... Again, so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.) [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:22, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::::I've mocked up the changes above at [[User:Tiddlywinks/Pokémon Infobox]], excluding the form override (I'll set about just reworking that entirely later so we just need a parameter for each full form name). You can test it on any species pages by substituting my userspace template name and previewing (it might be quickest to just copy the template call to an empty/dummy page and preview there).
::::Removing the ''Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg'' note from hovertext kind of required an extra parser function to work (perhaps) best, so it may be preferred to leave out that extra #ifeq and the change to the note... [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:40, 28 April 2016 (UTC)

== Alola Dex==

Since the Alola Pokédex is split up into areas like the Kalos dex, should this template be updated to allow for specifying the dex region? [[User:N. Onymous|N. Onymous]] ([[User talk:N. Onymous|talk]]) 23:19, 1 December 2016 (UTC)
:Pokemon can be in multiple island dexes. That would just get too messy to be worth anything. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 00:17, 2 December 2016 (UTC)
::Besides the official numbering from the original Alola Pokédex list remains the same despite the how the Pokémon are listed in each of the different four variants such as Pikipek remaining listed as 010 despite being presented first for the other three variants and therefore unlike Kalos each area does not have it's own separate numbering, which unfortunately renders this unnecessary. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 07:19, 3 December 2016 (UTC)

== body style ==

zygarde has 3 body style due to its forme. can someone update the template so we can add the third forme in? the current template only support 2 body style. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 02:52, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

== Is the catch probability still accurate in Generation VI? ==

It is noted in the '[[Catch rate#Capture method (Generation VI)|Catch rate]]' page that the formula was changed to make the catch probability approximately the same as in Generation V, which only did three shake checks instead of four. Thus, wouldn't the probabilities be slightly higher than those indicated by this template?

For example, the probability of catching a fully healthy [[Pidgey]] with a [[Poké Ball|basic Poké Ball]] works out to 43.9%, not 33.3%.

- [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 09:56, 23 April 2017 (UTC)
:I haven't done the numbers, but I think that article says that basically, the lowered shake probability (exactly) makes up for an additional shake check, so that the overall catch probability remains largely unchanged. I imagine you've just made an error somewhere in your calculation!? [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 11:15, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

:: Generation V changed the system so that three shake checks were done instead of four. The success chance of each shake check is almost exactly the same ((a/256)^(1/4)). This means that the chance of catching a Pokémon actually increased a little ((a/256)^(3/4)), compared to Generation IV.
:: Generation VI does four shake checks again, but the success chance of each shake check was increased ((a/256)^(3/16)) so that the overall chance of catching the Pokémon didn't change ((a/256)^(3/4)).
:: - [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 14:06, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

== Catch rate formula error ==

Like Generation V, the catch probability for an ordinary Poké Ball at full HP in Generation VI–VII is very nearly (C / 765)^.75, where C is the species catch rate. However, the formula used in the infobox — C/255 * 1/3 — does not include the exponent. This means the probability given is lower than the actual probability; for instance, Pokémon with a catch rate of 30 are listed as having a 3.9% chance to be caught, when the correct value 8.8%.

To correct this, I'm pretty sure the line just needs to be changed from

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: ({{{catchrate|3}}}/255 * 1/3 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

to

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: (({{{catchrate|3}}}/765)^.75 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

[[User:Randomwaffle23|Randomwaffle23]] ([[User talk:Randomwaffle23|talk]]) 22:31, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

:Can someone ''please'' correct this? I get at least one person a month asking me why my catch rate calculators (which do the math correctly) don't agree with Bulbapedia. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] ([[User talk:Dragonfree|talk]]) 07:06, 16 May 2019 (UTC)
::I've updated this to use the code provided by Randomwaffle23 (which I checked against the formula on Dragonfree's site The Cave of the Dragonflies to confirm it was correct). I've also explicitly mentioned the generation for which it is applicable in the tooltip now, so that when it falls out of date again, at least it will state the generation for which it was true. It will still be wrong for Ultra Beasts, because standard Poké Balls do not have a 1× catch rate against them (and I'm not really sure whether it makes more sense to show the probability of using a Poké Ball or a Beast Ball on them).
::Furthermore, I think it's worth re-evaluating whether a full-health catch rate is actually helpful to readers. The assumptions made are not the conditions under which people normally catch Pokémon. The percentage seems rather pointless. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:26, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

== Why hasn't this template been updated for USUM yet? ==

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have been out for two months now. This template still hasn't been updated for those games. What gives? [[User:MasterBraixen96|MasterBraixen96]] ([[User talk:MasterBraixen96|talk]]) 21:34, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
:Bumping this. This and the held items template are still outdated, and should be relatively easy to update.[[User:Lanthanum|Lanthanum]] ([[User talk:Lanthanum|talk]]) 17:48, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
:7 months and still nothing. I think it's time for an update. [[User:Oneofthosedf|Oneofthosedf]] ([[User talk:Oneofthosedf|talk]]) 19:59, 11 June 2018 (UTC)
:: It hasn't been updated as we are working on moving the numbers to the Pokedex boxes. The technicalities of this are taking slightly longer then expected. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 08:16, 12 June 2018 (UTC)

== Kanto Pokedex expansion ==

I think that Kanto formula should be updated, as in LGPE Meltan and Melmetal are respectively #152 and #153. [[User:Asmod96|Asmod96]] ([[User talk:Asmod96|talk]]) 01:00, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

The problem is that there's no kanto variable in the template. Changing the <nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}} to {{{ndex|{{{kantodex|000}}}}}}</nowiki> in
<pre><nowiki>| style="{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152||display: none;}}" | <nowiki>#</nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}}<br/><small>[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|<span style="color:#000;">Kanto</span>]]</small></nowiki></pre>

And

<pre><nowiki>{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}</nowiki></pre>
to
<pre><nowiki>{{#if: {{{kantodex|}}}|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{kantodex|}}}]]|{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}}}</nowiki></pre>

...would basically do it, I think (kantodex since kdex is taken by Kalos). If a different category was wanted for the two Pokemon in question (ala Black 2/White 2 having separate categories from Black/White), it would even be simpler since you just add another line to the second part rather than messing with an extra #if. - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:33, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

PS: I can't remove the messed-up copy/paste error in the first line of my own post? Seriously? - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:35, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

:I fixed for you wrote, as mentioned in the comment above yours however the Number section won't be getting an update as we are planning to display them elsewhere on the page. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 05:13, 28 November 2018 (UTC)

::If we are going to update, we need to update the body style too. The template still only show two body style, but with zygarde complete, we need to update it to include three instead. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 09:21, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

== USUM Pokedex numbers and ability changes ==

The template needs an a2dex parameter for USUM Pokedex numbers and some way to say that Pelipper can't have drizzle before Generation 7. [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 18:21, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
:The numbers are now in the Pokedex entry templates (if you haven't noticed), the numbers in the infobox will eventually be taken out. We're still working on updating the templates.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#EBC600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#EBC600">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#D8B600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#D8B600">ire</span>]] 04:54, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
::The same discussion is happening [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Pokédex#Ability changes|here]], just so we keep most of it in one page. [[User:Suic12-|Suic12-]] ([[User talk:Suic12-|talk]]) 13:45, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
:::Is anyone still working on making the template say Pelipper can't have drizzle in gen 6? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 03:36, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

== Fix for Toxtricity ==

Due to the way that the infobox is set up, the form names are incorrect for abilities, types, heights, and weights if there are more than 2 forms, the first 2 forms are in one image, and the data listed are different between forms. This can be seen on Toxtricity's page, where Amped Form's abilities are listed as just "Toxtricity" and Low Key Form's ablities are listed as "Gigantamax Toxtricity", because those are the two images in the infobox.

I have made a fix that (hopefully) should not interfere with anything else, but would fix the above problem and also allow us to implement similar ideas on pages like Urshifu. It adds new parameters, "form1alt", "form2alt", etc, which will change the name of the forms except for the images at the top.

I have tested this with Toxtricity and it does work.

The updated template can be found [[User:Celadonkey/PokemonInfobox|here]]. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#00A1E9">cela</span><span style="color:#BF004F">donk</span>]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 17:44, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

== Update to hatch time calculation ==

As per [[Egg cycle]], an egg cycle is now 256 steps in Gen 7 (no word on Gen 8). This template's calculation currently uses 257 steps per cycle, which is from Gens 5 and 6. This should be a quick fix. ~ [[User:Serial Colour|Serial Colour]] ([[User talk:Serial Colour|talk]]) 13:57, 25 May 2020 (UTC)

== Not enough freedom to set experience yields for different gens ==

Some Pokémon (like Delcatty) had their exp yields change in gen 7, and others (like Gardevoir) had their exp yields change in gen 8. In the current template, there is no way to display these differences. [[User:TotalPotato|TotalPotato]] ([[User talk:TotalPotato|talk]]) 10:37, 29 May 2020 (UTC)
: We do have plans in the works for this infobox and I've noted down this issue as well as the previous ones. Increasing changes within the games and forms add an increasing amount of issues. We're trying to come up with a capable compromise. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 04:59, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

== An oversight ==

So I was looking at the page for Slowbro, and I noticed an oversight with this template. Since Galarian Slowbro now takes the place of the "form2" variable, the template says that Galarian Slowbro has the "Pokémon consisting of a head and arms" body shape instead of Mega Slowbro like it's supposed to since Mega Slowbro is now "form3" instead of the "form2" and the "body2" variable only accounts for the "form2" variable, so I think that a "body3" variable should be added to the template to fix this issue. [[User:Luigi1234|Luigi1234]] ([[User talk:Luigi1234|talk]]) 16:17, 4 July 2020 (UTC)

== ability1note and ability2note ==

Can someone add ability1note and ability2note parameters similar to egggroup1note? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 05:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 3 or more Body Shapes ==

As of right now, Slowbro's Galarian form is given the body form of the Mega, as the Mega has a different body form, but the Galarian form does not, which presents inaccurate information. Additionally, in many cases where Pokémon have three or more forms, such as Necrozma and Zygarde, those additional forms are not covered at all. A simple solution to both of these issues would be to add something similar to how Vivillon's different colors are handled:
<pre>{{#if: {{{formbody|}}}|<br><small>Other forms may have other shapes.</small>}}</pre>
[[User:WOLKsite|WOLKsite]] ([[User talk:WOLKsite|talk]]) 11:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 5+ forms height and weight ==

The template is currently able to display up to 6 different forms of a Pokémon, but height and weight fields can't take more than 4, because of this the article for [[Pikachu]] doesn't display height and weight data for it's Gigantamax form, which is set as a 5th form. Some of the other data fields also aren't set to go this high, but maybe they don't all need to. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 07:27, 28 March 2022 (UTC)
::Side note:At least 2 Pokémon have forms that are in different egg groups than the main form, but the template isn't set to handle this. Ash-Greninja, Cosplay Pikachu, and the Pikachu in a hat variations are in the Undiscovered group, while their primary forms are not. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 08:36, 28 March 2022 (UTC)

== Same link ==

Why is this infobox listing the same Bulbagarden Archive link in two separate locations? As far as I'm concerned, it should really be only one link to qualify for this job. -- [[User:PanchamBro|PanchamBro]] ([[User talk:PanchamBro|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/PanchamBro|contributions]]) 17:43, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

== Hatch steps update for SWSH, BDSP, and SV mechanics ==
Hatch cycles last 128 steps in SWSH and SV, but 255 in BDSP. [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096166179229703 Reference 1] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096170151125007 Reference 2] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640106938967924740 Reference 3]<br> Currently the wrong range of hatch steps are displayed for all Gen VIII and Gen IX compatible species, and it also doesn't really specify which length of steps occurs in which generation, and I'm not sure displaying a range like "2,560-5,140 steps" is helpful, since it doesn't tell you which games that occurs in, and Pokemon don't actually have a range of steps, it's an exact number of steps determined by the egg cycles and how many steps are in a cycle per game. [[User:Atrius97|Atrius97]] ([[User talk:Atrius97|talk]]) 05:31, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

== Fix for the Meowth Page ==

The Meowth page has limitations for the abilities listed in the infobox and has a disclaimer in the article text about the infobox's limitations. I was able to make a small change to the infobox template ([[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox|modified template]]) to fix it [[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox2|as seen here]]. This change won't effect any other page, because if the meowthfixstring field (you can rename this to something more elegant if you want) isn't filled, it continues forwards with the existing code. [[User:Nairbnroh|Nairbnroh]] ([[User talk:Nairbnroh|talk]]) 14:38, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

== Footprints ==

A long time ago, this template (or at least an earlier version of it) used to contain habitat information from FRLG, but it was removed because we got to a point where more Pokémon lacked habitat information than had it. We're rapidly approaching that same point with footprints, which haven't been seen since Generation V, so are there any plans for that eventuality? Making it so that there is a parameter that will only display footprint information if the Pokémon has one (this can be done with an #ifexist function I believe) is one way of solving it if you don't want to get rid of it entirely. [[User:Biblical Bambi|Biblical Bambi]] ([[User talk:Biblical Bambi|talk]]) 01:16, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
:Sounds like a good idea; seconding this. Waiting to hear what others think. '''<u><span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#4488FC,#7038F8,#A040A0);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">[[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]]</span></u>''' <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 03:41, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
::As a matter of fact, yes there is a plan! <small>(Well.. at least sort of.)</small> I am/we are currently analyzing the infobox, and in a more general scope than just footprints, too. (The footprint issue was one of the reasons why, actually.)
::There's not much more I can say at this point (mainly because it's only just started), but if you'll bear with me, you'll hopefully hear/see ''some''thing in the next weeks. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 16:26, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

== Pronunciation ==

Is it possible to include pronunciation in this template? Some Pokémon names are a bit ambiguous as to this, and the information doesn’t seem to exist on this wiki. I could be wrong though… [[User:CyberDragonM|CyberDragonM]] ([[User talk:CyberDragonM|talk]]) 17:57, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

== Black and White Experience Yields for the Unova First Partners==

[[Snivy_(Pokémon)|Snivy]], [[Tepig_(Pokémon)|Tepig]] and [[Oshawott_(Pokémon)|Oshawott]] have a base experience yield of 28 in ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions|Black and White]]'', and 62 from ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions_2|Black 2 and White 2]]'' onwards. This is to prevent the player from having a level advantage against [[Cheren]] if they defeat [[Bianca]]. I think a |bwexp parameter should be added to [[Template:Pokémon_Infobox|the template]]. [[User:BeyondTheHorizon|BeyondTheHorizon]] ([[User talk:BeyondTheHorizon|talk]]) 11:01, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

== Height and Weight for at least 3 more forms needs to be added ==

With the recent addition of Mega Floette, Floette now has 7 forms (the five colors, Eternal Flower, and Mega). Mega Floette has a different weight from all other forms. Trying to update Floette's page, I found that this template only supports differing height and weights for 4 forms. Support should then be added for 3 more forms for height and weight. [[User:DewGaming|DewGaming]] ([[User talk:DewGaming|talk]]) 02:46, 18 October 2025 (UTC)

== More form params or less form params? ==

Trying to bridge the discussion from the Discord server over here as well. Basically the other day I was asked about adding an extra Form param to the Infobox template so that we can display all of {{p|Minior}}'s core colors. When I brought it up on Discord some people spoke against the idea of adding more form params for minor color variations (eg. {{p|Flabébé}}) since it was thought to promote clutter and the info can instead be put on the Biology section.

What does everyone think? [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''<span style="color:#CF7A87;">an</span><span style="color:#2F2C2E;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">Z</span></span><span style="color:#297E55;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">A</span></span><span style="color:#CF7A87;">squiddles</span>''']] <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 07:56, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:I'll reiterate what I mentioned there, for the sake of cohesion. I think it might be beneficial to have two versions of the template, since discussion has implied that tabbing the infobox is a no-go for handling loadtimes. We can have one version with form height/weight splits, for forms where that does change (eg, [[Lycanroc (Pokémon)|Lycanroc]]), and one version without, for forms where it doesn't (like the aforementioned Flabébé). I'm pretty sure that infobox migration would take time and concerted effort from a small group of people, judging by what I've come to understand about infoboxes, but it seems the most reasonable approach to me. I personally see no reason to keep other colored forms out of the visuals for the infobox, but redundant numbers feels odd at best and like a formatting mistake at worst. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 08:15, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::Remove the Flabébé/Floette/Florges/Minior forms from the Infobox that are just recolors (meaning one form for Flabébé and Florges, three forms for Floette, two forms for Minior). These are only aesthetic changes, we don't have key art for them and they break the infobox. Abundantly clear choice in my eyes. The forms will still be there right next to the infobox, nobody will miss them. Doesn't have to be a hard rule or anything, seems pretty easy to address this in a case-by-case basis. I would personally remove the Genesect forms as well to make the infobox nicer. After all, the drives have no effect on anything we mention in the infobox, and the table with the forms grouped with the respective drives is more useful. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 16:59, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::Yeah I feel if the extra forms are breaking the current infobox, they should be removed. We can discuss if/how to include them when we get around to fixing/updating the template. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:11, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Worse case, we pick a form to represent all of the forms while keeping all of them under the forms section in bilgoy to make it eaiser. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 17:24, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I just want to be clear, a formal decision has not been made here, and unless the number of forms are causing issues with the infobox, we should not be removing functional forms at this time unless decided otherwise. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:49, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
I mean this infobox can get quite messy when there are a lot of forms with conflicting information, and to be honest it could use a little pruning. Infoboxes are at their best when theres only a single image, maybe in rare cases 2. Even then though it should be of the base form of the Pokémon in my opinion. I dont have a problem and would even support the pruning of alternative form images from this infobox (these can and should be documented in the article), but generally I think the base form of each species provides the best representation. I will also say that i think images of "temporary gimmick" forms that are unique to specific situations in generations (think like Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax, Spiky ear pichu etc.) should be cut first before alternative forms that can't be freely swapped around (such as the 3 tatsugiri as an example). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:15, 9 January 2026 (UTC)

:Right, my point being that these are details we should work out before carrying out any changes. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:17, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Why 4iam does have a nice point but as Land said we need to figure what details specifically before we use this solution and help save less clutter on top pages for each Pokémon. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:31, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:::4iamking is right to bring up what aspects need decided, whichever way we end up going with them. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:59, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::::We do have a lot of temporary forms than forms are permanent. We could that option or base form option to save room on top pages and keep the rest in biology and form data stuff. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 21:33, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:I think only including an infobox image for a single "base form" in every case would be a bit shortsighted when it comes to Pokémon like Wormadam, Toxtricity, Lycanroc, Urshifu etc. where the Pokémon having multiple forms is a major part of its identity and the forms are usually treated equally to each other in official material. I feel similarly about [[regional form]]s too, I think removing major forms like these from the infobox would be de-emphasising them too much and wouldn't really help anyone. But I'm not too bothered about forms being removed from the infobox for Pokémon like Genesect where they don't even have proper artwork anyway. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:42, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Yeah that is a very good point. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:34, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::I mean for most of those Pokémon they could probably be put on the same image, like we already do for something like {{p|Shellos}}. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:09, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Maybe, but I do think having form names in the infobox is helpful too. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:31, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::The images are gonna be tiny, in the case of three forms or more, tinier than what we have now. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 14:24, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean the whole thing gets incredibly subjective, which is why in my ideal world I think it should just be the base form in there. Even for something like Burmy, there is only one form of it when you search it on the official Pokédex [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex here]. To see the other forms you have to go to the species page and find what you are looking for in a dropdown menu. Ideally I'd prefer we just stick to 1 image of 1 form because that will be the most prominent, but I realize this is probably not something where there will be consensus developing. I will say though that info-boxes aren't galleries, they aren't supposed to be expansive in terms of giving visualizations every depiction, they are supposed to give the most important details of a subject matter at a glance. We already make (subjective) compromises by cutting out most Unown or Alcremie forms, even though if we took a strict Shellos style approach they should be in the picture as well. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 14:35, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::::I would argue that something like Toxtricity's two forms absolutely qualifies as one of the most important details about the subject that should be conveyed in an infobox (certainly more important than some of the other stuff we list in there). If we need an objective criterion, we could show forms only if they have proper official artwork (or images like [[:File:0555Darmanitan-Galar Zen.png|this]] that get used in place of artwork in official contexts). Of course, forms that only don't have it due to being new (like the Mega Evolutions from Legends ZA at the moment) would be an exception. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 17:03, 10 January 2026 (UTC)

== Adding Z-Crystals and Pokémon-specific items ==

I'd like to suggest an addition to the template. Since it's possible to see a Pokémon's Mega Stone in the infobox, I feel like it only makes sense to also include its exclusive Z-Crystal and any items that are specific to it (for example, the Pikanium Z, Pikashunium Z, and the Light Ball for Pikachu). How does this sound? [[User:Machampionship|Machampionship]] ([[User talk:Machampionship|talk]]) 16:55, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

:I would support this addition. I don't know if I'd put stat-boosting Pokémon specific held-items though. I would personally leave it to form-changing items & gimmick items. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 22:46, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

== Displaying forms ==

There's been an extensive discussion on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]] about which forms should be displayed in the infobox and how they should be displayed. The general rule of thumb we've agreed to is that Pokémon forms should be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex, with exceptions made for Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist (since their forms only differ in size, which is hard to depict in a context where the size of images varies) and Pokémon that have more than seven forms (because the infobox currently supports up to seven forms, which is enough to cover the use cases for the Pokémon forms we currently have). Questions that still remain to be answered:
* Most forms introduced in spin-off games are excluded on the basis of their games not having a Pokédex, with Pokopia and GO being the only ones with a Pokédex and unique forms. Pokopia's forms have been added to their respective infoboxes already, but should GO's?
* Some Pokémon's forms are displayed in a combined image, while others are displayed in separate images. How should we go about making this presentation more consistent?
[[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:18, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:The problem with GO's dex is it doesn't really function like most Pokedex's and considers things that would be gender differences or shiny alternatives to be "forms". Since the game really provides no additional infobox data, and the exclusive forms themselves aren't even named, i think its a pretty easy conclusion that we don't need to add them.
:As it relates to point two; I would say that i'm not a big fan of duplicating images, I think seperate images for different forms makes the most sense; though merging variations that arent form differences into one image makes sense imo. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:47, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
::i've made a proposal for how pokemon with combined images for two "default" forms could be handled , although it got buried
::it's on my [[User:Chaogotchi/Sandbox|sandbox]] page . i proposed having pokemon with combined images to instead have alternating images with captions for what form is being shown. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 23:39, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:::yeah this is what I was thinking (though the order would need to be swapped so the default forms are in the prominent position). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 03:39, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::well, the order does switch around. this is for forms that are seen as "equals" [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 03:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::oh I didnt even see that that was done; but we really shouldn't be doing randomized switches; really anywhere on the Wiki. Also this really isnt necessary because there is a default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:07, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::what's the reason against switches? [[Clavell]]'s page uses it [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 04:12, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::It moves information around in a way that isn't user controllable or intuitive (even if someone purges the page they cant realistically control the new one that loads); and if we do it without explanation it can cause confusion. This would also be reordering information which isn't happening on Clavell's page so even more of a reason not to do it, especially given that there is a clear default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::based off of the previous conversation on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]], i was under the assumption that this was also discussing how Pokémon with two hypothetical default forms would be handled but if it has already been established & agreed on by everyone that every form has a singular default, then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 07:33, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think the best solution for such cases would be to allow both forms to be displayed prominently at once (either side-by-side or with one on top of the other) but if we really don't want to edit the infobox to allow for that then I could settle for just having the default form in the prominent spot. I agree with 4iamking that random switches aren't the way to go. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 14:57, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::I think the main thing I would say is I kinda think another thing to consider is if we'd want to label the forms as they are labelled officially (i.e. '''Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)''' instead of ''Galarian Zigzagoon'') TPC has been kinda consistent with this notation across many mediums now (including stuff like legality lists outside the games), so I do think there is some value in paying recognition to it as the formal form name since we really don't do so anywhere. It might get awkward with some species, primarily Rotom where the base form is technically referred to as ''Rotom (Rotom)'' but I also think its good to relay it regardless since it is the official notation. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 15:26, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I also agree that we shouldn't use random switches for this. As for the suggestion of allowing both forms to be displayed prominently, I don't necessarily mind it, but it wouldn't help pages like Oricorio and Tatsugiri where the Pokémon has more than two forms and no clear default. What about the suggestion where the primary image is a combined image and the forms are displayed individually underneath?
:::::::::::As for the labels, we don't really need to be putting the species name in there (unless the species name is the name of the form) since it's already at the top of the box. The form name being appended to the species name is already implied. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:05, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::I'm fine with that but it still requires auditing each species to align the captions to the actual form names. Oricorio and Tatsugiri both have default forms (Baile and Curly), every species has a default form because the game requires it. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:32, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::I'd be willing to change all the form names to the official ones myself if that's a concern, this is also something I was trying to standardise recently on various Pokémon list pages.<br>I dislike the idea of having a combined image and then showing all the forms individually because it's unnecessarily repetitive and doesn't really solve the inconsistency problem. But it is a fair point that trying to decide which Pokémon do and don't have "default" forms for this purpose would end up being a bit arbitrary. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:02, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::i enjoy the pitch for having them appear side-by-side, my switch idea was just meant to accommodate the way it currently works. i agree with Hewer on the redundancy issue with having one combined image and individual images below it.
::::::::::::::as for the form names, there isn’t one true “official” name though, “Galarian Zigzagoon” (as it is right now) is just as official as “Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)”. i worry about how it’ll appear for something like Paldean Tauros, which would be “Tauros (Paldean Form) (Combat Breed))” following that format according to Champions.
::::::::::::::i wouldn’t mind omitting the species name, i feel it’d look cleaner. The Pokédex does this in some games, just referring to a form as “Galarian Form”
::::::::::::::We’d still end up with form names like “Rotom” but I think that’s still better than “Rotom (Rotom)” [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 19:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I mean the Pokédex form names are the closest you can get to "one true official name" for every form. Even if phrases like "Galarian Zigzagoon" are uttered officially, I think using the Pokédex form names across the board is better because it allows us to unify them all with a single, consistent set of official names rather than the current arbitrary ones. Also it allows us to convey things like Zigzagoon's regular form lacking a form name whereas Rotom's does have one, which is a distinction that we otherwise can't make (I also think omitting the species name is better here since it allows for more clarity and accuracy, and thankfully it can already be done with the current template). [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 20:53, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::I agree with this; and if we just use the form name the parameter in the infobox would be "Galarian Form" not "Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)"; for Tauros it would be "Paldean Form (Combat Breed)" but this still feels acceptable. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 12:44, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::Or alternatively "Paldean Form<nowiki><br></nowiki>Combat Breed", like how Mega {{p|Tatsugiri}} is currently handled. I'm fine with either. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 13:19, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::I think it should be in parentheses because thats how its handled officially. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 13:20, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::::Tauros is weird because they do it differently depending on source. We should be focusing on North American English which would have it in parentheses based on the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/tauros official English website]. The [https://zukan.pokemon.co.jp/#item0128-1 Japanese Zukan] instead has two different ways, with the actual [https://zukan.pokemon.co.jp/detail/0128-1 page for Combat breed] using an interpunct. Neither Scarlet and Violet or Pokemon HOME even recognize the breeds as their own name, opting to only mention them in the Pokedex entries. I prefer the in-game dialogue, but if the clarification needs to be made, I don't think anyone would mind the parenthesis. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:17, 4 June 2026 (UTC)

While we're on the subject, a while ago I tried to edit {{p|Darmanitan}}'s infobox to match the official order of its forms (which is Standard Mode, Zen Mode, Galarian Standard Mode, Galarian Zen Mode), but couldn't figure out a way to do so without breaking the Abilities section. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:13, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

:Oh my god everyone brought up all the issues that I also had, including Darmanitan. Organization for it feels like such a mess. {{p|Furfrou}} has a single stock image in its infobox, which is fine, since its form count goes above 7 (it has 8), but this is strange to me, because I had always assumed its other forms were not counted because of that and it's all cosmetic. Except Pokemon like {{p|Minior}} Show its core in the infobox but only the Red Core which is the only one with stock art, again it goes beyond the count we allow (7, which Minor also has 8). There's three pieces of stock art for Furfrou that go unused on main space, and they are the three basic trims that you get in the game without unlocking anything, and the first three beyond the base form. I feel like if a Pokemon has officially recognized stock art it should probably be in the info box, right? What makes Furfrou different from Minior? I personally think all three of those stock art should be used in the infobox, just to sort of illustrate that it can do that.
:As for actual layout, I can understand not having duplicate images like I had originally proposed (which I said it'd be redundant anyways from the get go). But I still prefer some sort of merged image for Pokemon with multiple default forms. If that's not something to benefit from, perhaps we can reorganize the actual layout to show multiple images more prominently? Maybe all four of {{p|Oricorio}}'s Styles should be the same size in a 2x2 pattern? Something like {{p|Lycanroc}} having a triangular shape, with Midday on the left and Midnight on the right same size, Dusk being on the bottom (perhaps a bit smaller, since I think we can all agree it's not really the default). Something like Meowstic would benefit from that too, the male and female on top, Mega on the bottom. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:17, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::I think the thing with Furfrou is that the "Natural Form" is the only form you find in the wild. Minior can be any form in the wild while you have to take a Furfrou at a hair salon to change forms. Same principal as Rotom really, no one really argues what the base form of that mon is while Minior is up for debate. [[User:CrownMyFries|CrownMyFries]] ([[User talk:CrownMyFries|talk]]) 20:35, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I'm not sure what being found in the wild has to do with anything. Most of Rotom's forms aren't found in the wild. nether is Cosplay Pikachu and all Mega Evolutions are not found in the wild either, yet they all go in the infobox. Why should Minior (who's in their own case, is actually a mid-battle form change and isn't initially found as its core) and Furfrou be any different? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:59, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Ok I'm gonna be real I though Minior had all its forms in the infobox but it doesn't haha. [[User:CrownMyFries|CrownMyFries]] ([[User talk:CrownMyFries|talk]]) 21:01, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I feel now may be a good time to bring up [[User:Hewer#Thing|this big table]] I made on my user page a few months ago, which documents every objective metric I could think of to determine the "notability" of all forms, mainly based on how they are presented in official sources. It demonstrates that Minior's core form is included in official sources much more consistently than Furfrou's trims. (Also there actually are some games where you can find Rotom's forms in the wild but I agree that that's not a relevant consideration.) [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 22:20, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::I had added Furfrou’s form art to the infobox myself, but reverted it as I was told it’d be implying there’s something special about those three to show only them and not all. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 22:18, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I would suggest anything standard core series stock art to be displayed in the infoboxes, exceptions could be made for Ash's Pikachu, Vivillon and Cosplay Pikachu, as those three would break infobox parameters. Furfrou, Minor and a couple others have stock art of certain forms, since they are limited I think we should include as the companies clearly wanted to display this mechanic for them (and unlike Vivillon, the images are consistent, Vivillon has typical species artwork, and artwork for of the forms for display, they're different). Certain Pokemon do not have series standard stock art, this would include Spikey-Eared Pichu, certain mid-battle transformations such as Zen Mode and Noice Face, Genesect's plug-ins, etc., HOME renders should be acceptable to use if they are recognized in the Pokedex (and again, things like Arceus being excluded due too many of them). If something still doesn't an accessible game image, then it's best to pull from the most recent game or alternative media artwork (in Pichu's case this would actually be Smash bros). If this can be decided, I think we can then go from how the images themselves should be displayed and arranged. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 01:52, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I would argue that the images currently used for forms such as Darmanitan's and Eiscue's do qualify as official art for this purpose, as they are images that have been used officially in the same contexts. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 09:34, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::I agree, and by extension, I think we should avoid using the Zen Mode artwork found on the Daisuke club in the infobox, mostly because they don't use that artwork at all, it's not even the reference they use for HOME. It's essentially considered Daisuke Club artwork, not video game stock artwork, despite being grouped with and resembling such. {{p|Castform}}'s forms are also not recognized by either Pokedex website, but it's daisuke club artwork is used as a basis for HOME's artwork, so maybe it's okay? I'm almost tempted to give Castform a pass, and Darmanitan using the art they use on the websites for consistency purposes.
:::::Squawkabilly, Noice Face, Mega Tatsugiri, Zen Mode (Galarian Form), Tandemaus (Family of Three) and Terapagos (Stellar Form) already all use the Zukan artwork, which means I think we should just swap Darmanitan Zen Mode over and Castform should remain untouched. All other Pokemon should arguably be using their HOME artwork or whatever their most recent appearance is. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:34, 4 June 2026 (UTC)

Template talk:Pokémon Infobox

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== Parameters ==

Any parameters which are unused should be left out. Calling but leaving blank unused parameters can lead to errors.

*''name'' : English name. If unknown, leave out.
*''jname'' : Japanese name.
*''tmname'' : Romanisation of Japanese name. Trademarked version if available.
*''jtranslit'' : Transliteration of Japanese name.
*''category'' : Category name, from the Pokédex.
*''forme'' : Number of images to display. Only to be used if the Pokémon has more than one form.
*''form1'' : Name of form 1, if applicable. Not needed for Pokémon with no forms.
*''form2'' : Name of form 2, if applicable.
*''form3'' : Name of form 3, if applicable.
*''form4'' : Name of form 4, if applicable.
*''form5'' : Name of form 5, if applicable.
*''form6'' : Name of form 6, if applicable.
*''image'' : Filename of image, if not at the default location.
*''image2'' : Filename of form 2 (or Mega Evolution) image.
*''image3'' : Filename of form 3 (or Mega Evolution 2) image.
*''image4'' : Filename of form 4 image.
*''image5'' : Filename of form 5 image.
*''image6'' : Filename of form 6 image.
*''mega'' : Name of the Mega Stone (first Mega Stone where applicable). Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''mega2'' : Name of the second Mega Stone. Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''generation'' : Generation Pokémon was introduced
*''ndex'' : National Pokédex number
*''jdex'' : Johto Pokédex number. New number, where applicable.
*''oldjdex'' : Old Johto Pokédex number.
*''hdex'' : Hoenn Pokédex number
*''sdex'' : Sinnoh Pokédex number
*''udex'' : Unova (BW) Pokédex number
*''u2dex'' : Unova (B2W2) Pokédex number
*''karea'' : Kalos Pokédex area (Central, Coastal, or Mountain)
*''kdex'' : Kalos Pokédex number
*''adex'' : Alola Pokédex number
*''fbrow'' : Fiore Browser number
*''abrow'' : Almia Browser number
*''obrow'' : Oblivia (Present) Browser number
*''opbrow'' : Oblivia (Past) Browser number, including prefix
*''type1'' : Type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''type2'' : Second type, if applicable.
*''form2type1'' : Form 2 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form2type2'' : Form 2 second type, if applicable.
*''form3type1'' : Form 3 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form3type2'' : Form 3 second type, if applicable.
*''form4type1'' : Form 4 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form4type2'' : Form 4 second type, if applicable.
*''form5type1'' : Form 5 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form5type2'' : Form 5 second type, if applicable.
*''form6type1'' : Form 6 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form6type2'' : Form 6 second type, if applicable.
*''abilitylayout'' : The basic desired layout of the Abilities, in the form "''cells_in_first_row''+''cells_in_second_row''". (Each cell can contain one or two Abilities per form, or a Mega or Hidden Ability, mainly depending on which Ability parameters are set.)
*''abilitycold'' : If the Pokémon has a Hidden Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''abilitycolm'' : If the Pokémon has a Mega Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''ability1'' : First (or only) standard Ability
*''ability2'' : Second standard Ability
*''ability2-1'' : Form 2 first (or only) Ability
*''ability2-2'' : Form 2 second Ability
*''ability3-1'' : Form 3 first (or only) Ability
*''ability3-2'' : Form 3 second Ability
*''abilityd'' : Hidden Ability
*''abilitydcaption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd''
*''abilityd2'' : Second Hidden Ability (for an alternate form)
*''abilityd2caption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd2''
*''abilitym'' : First (only) Mega Evolution Ability
*''abilitym2'' : Second Mega Evolution Ability
*''gendercode'' : Byte setting for the species' gender ratios:
** 256 = unknown, 255 = genderless, 254 = all female, 223 = 1 male:7 female, 191 = 1 male:3 female, 127 = 1 male:1 female, 63 = 3 male:1 female, 31 = 7 male:1 female, 0 = male only.
*''catchrate'' : Catch rate
*''egggroupn'' : Number of Egg Groups. 0 if "Undiscovered group" (i.e., no Eggs)
*''egggroup1'' : Egg Group 1
*''egggroup2'' : Egg Group 2
*''eggcycles'' : How many Egg cycles it takes for an Egg to hatch.
*''height-ftin'' : Imperial height
*''height-m'' : Metric height
*''height-ftin2'' : Form 2 imperial height
*''height-m2'' : Form 2 metric height
*''height-ftin3'' : Form 3 imperial height
*''height-m3'' : Form 3 metric height
*''weight-lbs'' : Imperial weight
*''weight-kg'' : Metric weight
*''weight-lbs2'' : Form 2 imperial weight
*''weight-kg2'' : Form 2 metric weight
*''weight-lbs3'' : Form 3 imperial weight
*''weight-kg3'' : Form 3 metric weight
*''expyield'' : Experience yield
*''oldexp'' : Experience yield prior to Gen V
*''g4exp'' : Experience yield in Gen IV, if Pokémon is available ''and'' has a different yield prior to Gen IV.
*''lv100exp'' : Total experience required to reach level 100. Sets levelling rate.
*''evforms'' : Number of forms which have different EV yield.
*''evtotal'' : Total EV yield
*''evhp'' : HP EV yield
*''evat'' : Attack EV yield
*''evde'' : Defence EV yield
*''evsa'' : Special attack EV yield
*''evsd'' : Special defence EV yield
*''evsp'' : Speed EV yield
*''evhp2'' : Form 2 HP EV yield
*''evat2'' : Form 2 attack EV yield
*''evde2'' : Form 2 defence EV yield
*''evsa2'' : Form 2 special attack EV yield
*''evsd2'' : Form 2 special defence EV yield
*''evsp2'' : Form 2 speed EV yield
*''evhp3'' : Form 3 HP EV yield
*''evat3'' : Form 3 attack EV yield
*''evde3'' : Form 3 defence EV yield
*''evsa3'' : Form 3 special attack EV yield
*''evsd3'' : Form 3 special defence EV yield
*''evsp3'' : Form 3 speed EV yield
*''evhp4'' : Form 4 HP EV yield
*''evat4'' : Form 4 attack EV yield
*''evde4'' : Form 4 defence EV yield
*''evsa4'' : Form 4 special attack EV yield
*''evsd4'' : Form 4 special defence EV yield
*''evsp4'' : Form 4 speed EV yield
*''body'' : Body style (number)
*''body2'' : Form 2 body style (number)
*''foot2'' : Second footprint file name, not including the leading F or file extension.
*''color'' : Color listed in the Pokédex.
*''formcolors'' : Set to "yes" if any forms have different colors.
*''friendship'' : Base friendship value.
*''pokefordex'' : Name for external links which don't use the standard name or ndex number

Let me know if there are any issues. <span class="sc">[[User:Werdnae|<span style="color:#2D4B98;">Werdnae</span>]]</span> <small>[[User talk:Werdnae|<span style="color:#009000;">(talk)</span>]]</small> 08:09, 9 October 2013 (UTC)

== Tweaks ==

Just wondered if maybe the border should be made 3px, and also, that the border woudl be that if the Pokémon has a secondary type the border would be the same color as the second type. Just so the Pokémon articles keep cohesive with the templates etc. --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 15:07, 4 November 2013 (UTC)
:Also, when I edited Flabébé/Floette/Florges article, there is a mysterious 4 next to one of the images, despite there being no error in the code on the articles (or I seem to be missing) --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 19:17, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

== Hidden Abilities. ==

So Duskull line gained Frisk in G6 (despite being a G4 Ability), while Litwick family got Shadow Tag changed to Infiltrator. There should be something to note that. [[User:Uploader|Uploader]] ([[User talk:Uploader|talk]]) 14:08, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

== Footprint data for X/Y Pokémon ==

I'm not sure if this is technically possibly via MediaWiki, but if it is one could make the footprint area disappear, stretching the body style template if the national dex number is above 649. I propose this to remove all those broken file links. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:#87CEEB">Pikachu Bros.</span>]] <small>([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:red">talk</span>]])</small> 16:06, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
:Yeah, it's certainly possible, and needs to be done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 21:11, 3 May 2014 (UTC)
::It is possible, but may require some rearranging to implement. I'll speak with the other staff members to see about a solution. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 21:27, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

== Missing padding for main page text ==

On my end, at least, the infoboxes don't seem to have left-edge padding, causing text in a page to run up to the edge, which makes a bit of text hard to read. I would attempt to fix it, but I am neither very familiar with table formatting, nor do I have the permissions to do so. Can someone who is able to make sure there is enough padding? [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 04:23, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

== Hoopa's form changes ==

Would it be possible for someone to please edit the template to account for the names of {{p|Hoopa}}'s [[Form differences#Hoopa|alternate forms]] (similar to <span class="plainlinks">[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Template%3APok%C3%A9mon_Infobox&type=revision&diff=1978734&oldid=1954090 what was done]</span> for {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}'s dual [[Mega Evolution]]s)? The correct form names are "Hoopa Confined" and "Hoopa Unbound", though as it is now, the template displays them as "Confined Hoopa" and "Unbound Hoopa".

[[User:Xérnéas|Xérnéas]] ([[User talk:Xérnéas|talk]]) 22:46, 23 June 2015 (UTC)

== How do the heights of the boxes in this template work? ==

Hi, sorry for asking a question like this, but I wonder, how do you make it so that the boxes that display the stats are the same height no matter what, in every resolution, browser and zoom %? For example, in the [[Sylveon (Pokémon)]] page, the gender and the catch rate boxes [the white boxes that contain the actual information] are the exact same size--symmetrical--even though the "Gender" box is larger than the "Catch rate" box; I assume that the "Catch rate" box automatically adjusted to the same height as the "Gender" box. How do you do this? I can't seem to find a solution for this problem that's in another wiki I'm part of. Over on that wiki, whenever one box has more info than the one next to it, they don't automatically adjust, and the only solution would be to add exact pixel heights, which would be unbelievably cumbersome for over 2,000 pages. I hope you find the time to answer my question, and if you don't want to, I understand. Thanks! ♥ [[User:493Darkrai|493Darkrai]] ([[User talk:493Darkrai|talk]]) 01:11, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

== Some updates ==

I just want to leave this somewhere it will hopefully be easy to remember. There are a couple things that need updating in this template. Whenever an update becomes convenient (perhaps whenever Gen VII info like the Pokedex/region name is added), hopefully these can be incorporated.

;Form names
Some Pokemon like {{p|Hoopa}} should properly have "backwards" form names to how most other form names are constructed. The simple solution would be to just do something like replace
<pre>
<small>{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}</small>
</pre>
With:
<pre><small>{{{override4|{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}}}}</small></pre>
(Or what-have-you. And that for each forme1-5 parameter, and perhaps forme6 for good measure.)

;Hatch time
The hatch time has been wrong for a while (but then, so was [[Egg cycle]]). To fix this, these two pieces of code:
<pre>
{{#expr:{{{eggcycles|0}}}*255}}
{{#expr:({{{eggcycles|0}}}*255)+254}}
</pre>
Should be changed to:
<pre>
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}}}
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}+256}}
</pre>

[[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:53, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:As a couple of more trivial suggestions, I think it might be nice to change <code><nowiki>{{tt|*|Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg}}</nowiki></code> to <code><nowiki><br><small>Egg not obtainable</small></nowiki></code> just so that's not hidden (for smartphone users and such); and just for a sort of consistency, <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span></nowiki></code> could be changed to <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered</span></nowiki></code> (this is shown if ''egggroupn'' is set to 0, but without that, Egg Groups are just displayed like "Field" and "Undiscovered"). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:58, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::I am wondering if the parameters have been passed wrongly in some of the existing articles of legendary Pokemon? {{p|Hoopa}}, for example, passes
<pre>
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
</pre>
::while if <code>egggroupn</code> was 0 in the first place, <code>egggroup1</code> would not be necessary and would be automatically filled in by the template, along with the "not obtainable as egg" text. [[User:Chenzw|Chenzw]] ([[User talk:Chenzw|talk]]) 05:02, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:::They're not exactly wrong. But at any rate, I'd ask you to just leave those ''egggroup1'' parameters for now for the possibility of the changes below. =P (Hell, I should probably just make my own userpage for this template.)
:::Perhaps Ditto/Ditto's Egg Group could also receive a similar note when ''egggroupn'' is set to 0... <code><nowiki>|0=[[Undiscovered (Egg Group)|<span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span>]]</nowiki></code> could be removed (it'll fall through to call on ''egggroup1'') along with <code><nowiki>=[[Category:Undiscovered group Pokémon]]</nowiki></code> (the 0 case will then be grouped with 1, and work the same so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.
:::(Also, the Egg Group categories line could be shorter just by using <code><nowiki>
[[Category:{{{egggroup1}}} group Pokémon]] {{#ifeq: {{{egggroupn|0}}}|2|[[Category:{{{egggroup2}}} group Pokémon]]}}</nowiki></code> instead... Again, so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.) [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:22, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::::I've mocked up the changes above at [[User:Tiddlywinks/Pokémon Infobox]], excluding the form override (I'll set about just reworking that entirely later so we just need a parameter for each full form name). You can test it on any species pages by substituting my userspace template name and previewing (it might be quickest to just copy the template call to an empty/dummy page and preview there).
::::Removing the ''Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg'' note from hovertext kind of required an extra parser function to work (perhaps) best, so it may be preferred to leave out that extra #ifeq and the change to the note... [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:40, 28 April 2016 (UTC)

== Alola Dex==

Since the Alola Pokédex is split up into areas like the Kalos dex, should this template be updated to allow for specifying the dex region? [[User:N. Onymous|N. Onymous]] ([[User talk:N. Onymous|talk]]) 23:19, 1 December 2016 (UTC)
:Pokemon can be in multiple island dexes. That would just get too messy to be worth anything. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 00:17, 2 December 2016 (UTC)
::Besides the official numbering from the original Alola Pokédex list remains the same despite the how the Pokémon are listed in each of the different four variants such as Pikipek remaining listed as 010 despite being presented first for the other three variants and therefore unlike Kalos each area does not have it's own separate numbering, which unfortunately renders this unnecessary. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 07:19, 3 December 2016 (UTC)

== body style ==

zygarde has 3 body style due to its forme. can someone update the template so we can add the third forme in? the current template only support 2 body style. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 02:52, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

== Is the catch probability still accurate in Generation VI? ==

It is noted in the '[[Catch rate#Capture method (Generation VI)|Catch rate]]' page that the formula was changed to make the catch probability approximately the same as in Generation V, which only did three shake checks instead of four. Thus, wouldn't the probabilities be slightly higher than those indicated by this template?

For example, the probability of catching a fully healthy [[Pidgey]] with a [[Poké Ball|basic Poké Ball]] works out to 43.9%, not 33.3%.

- [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 09:56, 23 April 2017 (UTC)
:I haven't done the numbers, but I think that article says that basically, the lowered shake probability (exactly) makes up for an additional shake check, so that the overall catch probability remains largely unchanged. I imagine you've just made an error somewhere in your calculation!? [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 11:15, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

:: Generation V changed the system so that three shake checks were done instead of four. The success chance of each shake check is almost exactly the same ((a/256)^(1/4)). This means that the chance of catching a Pokémon actually increased a little ((a/256)^(3/4)), compared to Generation IV.
:: Generation VI does four shake checks again, but the success chance of each shake check was increased ((a/256)^(3/16)) so that the overall chance of catching the Pokémon didn't change ((a/256)^(3/4)).
:: - [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 14:06, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

== Catch rate formula error ==

Like Generation V, the catch probability for an ordinary Poké Ball at full HP in Generation VI–VII is very nearly (C / 765)^.75, where C is the species catch rate. However, the formula used in the infobox — C/255 * 1/3 — does not include the exponent. This means the probability given is lower than the actual probability; for instance, Pokémon with a catch rate of 30 are listed as having a 3.9% chance to be caught, when the correct value 8.8%.

To correct this, I'm pretty sure the line just needs to be changed from

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: ({{{catchrate|3}}}/255 * 1/3 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

to

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: (({{{catchrate|3}}}/765)^.75 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

[[User:Randomwaffle23|Randomwaffle23]] ([[User talk:Randomwaffle23|talk]]) 22:31, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

:Can someone ''please'' correct this? I get at least one person a month asking me why my catch rate calculators (which do the math correctly) don't agree with Bulbapedia. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] ([[User talk:Dragonfree|talk]]) 07:06, 16 May 2019 (UTC)
::I've updated this to use the code provided by Randomwaffle23 (which I checked against the formula on Dragonfree's site The Cave of the Dragonflies to confirm it was correct). I've also explicitly mentioned the generation for which it is applicable in the tooltip now, so that when it falls out of date again, at least it will state the generation for which it was true. It will still be wrong for Ultra Beasts, because standard Poké Balls do not have a 1× catch rate against them (and I'm not really sure whether it makes more sense to show the probability of using a Poké Ball or a Beast Ball on them).
::Furthermore, I think it's worth re-evaluating whether a full-health catch rate is actually helpful to readers. The assumptions made are not the conditions under which people normally catch Pokémon. The percentage seems rather pointless. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:26, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

== Why hasn't this template been updated for USUM yet? ==

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have been out for two months now. This template still hasn't been updated for those games. What gives? [[User:MasterBraixen96|MasterBraixen96]] ([[User talk:MasterBraixen96|talk]]) 21:34, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
:Bumping this. This and the held items template are still outdated, and should be relatively easy to update.[[User:Lanthanum|Lanthanum]] ([[User talk:Lanthanum|talk]]) 17:48, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
:7 months and still nothing. I think it's time for an update. [[User:Oneofthosedf|Oneofthosedf]] ([[User talk:Oneofthosedf|talk]]) 19:59, 11 June 2018 (UTC)
:: It hasn't been updated as we are working on moving the numbers to the Pokedex boxes. The technicalities of this are taking slightly longer then expected. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 08:16, 12 June 2018 (UTC)

== Kanto Pokedex expansion ==

I think that Kanto formula should be updated, as in LGPE Meltan and Melmetal are respectively #152 and #153. [[User:Asmod96|Asmod96]] ([[User talk:Asmod96|talk]]) 01:00, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

The problem is that there's no kanto variable in the template. Changing the <nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}} to {{{ndex|{{{kantodex|000}}}}}}</nowiki> in
<pre><nowiki>| style="{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152||display: none;}}" | <nowiki>#</nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}}<br/><small>[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|<span style="color:#000;">Kanto</span>]]</small></nowiki></pre>

And

<pre><nowiki>{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}</nowiki></pre>
to
<pre><nowiki>{{#if: {{{kantodex|}}}|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{kantodex|}}}]]|{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}}}</nowiki></pre>

...would basically do it, I think (kantodex since kdex is taken by Kalos). If a different category was wanted for the two Pokemon in question (ala Black 2/White 2 having separate categories from Black/White), it would even be simpler since you just add another line to the second part rather than messing with an extra #if. - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:33, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

PS: I can't remove the messed-up copy/paste error in the first line of my own post? Seriously? - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:35, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

:I fixed for you wrote, as mentioned in the comment above yours however the Number section won't be getting an update as we are planning to display them elsewhere on the page. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 05:13, 28 November 2018 (UTC)

::If we are going to update, we need to update the body style too. The template still only show two body style, but with zygarde complete, we need to update it to include three instead. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 09:21, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

== USUM Pokedex numbers and ability changes ==

The template needs an a2dex parameter for USUM Pokedex numbers and some way to say that Pelipper can't have drizzle before Generation 7. [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 18:21, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
:The numbers are now in the Pokedex entry templates (if you haven't noticed), the numbers in the infobox will eventually be taken out. We're still working on updating the templates.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#EBC600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#EBC600">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#D8B600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#D8B600">ire</span>]] 04:54, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
::The same discussion is happening [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Pokédex#Ability changes|here]], just so we keep most of it in one page. [[User:Suic12-|Suic12-]] ([[User talk:Suic12-|talk]]) 13:45, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
:::Is anyone still working on making the template say Pelipper can't have drizzle in gen 6? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 03:36, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

== Fix for Toxtricity ==

Due to the way that the infobox is set up, the form names are incorrect for abilities, types, heights, and weights if there are more than 2 forms, the first 2 forms are in one image, and the data listed are different between forms. This can be seen on Toxtricity's page, where Amped Form's abilities are listed as just "Toxtricity" and Low Key Form's ablities are listed as "Gigantamax Toxtricity", because those are the two images in the infobox.

I have made a fix that (hopefully) should not interfere with anything else, but would fix the above problem and also allow us to implement similar ideas on pages like Urshifu. It adds new parameters, "form1alt", "form2alt", etc, which will change the name of the forms except for the images at the top.

I have tested this with Toxtricity and it does work.

The updated template can be found [[User:Celadonkey/PokemonInfobox|here]]. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#00A1E9">cela</span><span style="color:#BF004F">donk</span>]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 17:44, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

== Update to hatch time calculation ==

As per [[Egg cycle]], an egg cycle is now 256 steps in Gen 7 (no word on Gen 8). This template's calculation currently uses 257 steps per cycle, which is from Gens 5 and 6. This should be a quick fix. ~ [[User:Serial Colour|Serial Colour]] ([[User talk:Serial Colour|talk]]) 13:57, 25 May 2020 (UTC)

== Not enough freedom to set experience yields for different gens ==

Some Pokémon (like Delcatty) had their exp yields change in gen 7, and others (like Gardevoir) had their exp yields change in gen 8. In the current template, there is no way to display these differences. [[User:TotalPotato|TotalPotato]] ([[User talk:TotalPotato|talk]]) 10:37, 29 May 2020 (UTC)
: We do have plans in the works for this infobox and I've noted down this issue as well as the previous ones. Increasing changes within the games and forms add an increasing amount of issues. We're trying to come up with a capable compromise. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 04:59, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

== An oversight ==

So I was looking at the page for Slowbro, and I noticed an oversight with this template. Since Galarian Slowbro now takes the place of the "form2" variable, the template says that Galarian Slowbro has the "Pokémon consisting of a head and arms" body shape instead of Mega Slowbro like it's supposed to since Mega Slowbro is now "form3" instead of the "form2" and the "body2" variable only accounts for the "form2" variable, so I think that a "body3" variable should be added to the template to fix this issue. [[User:Luigi1234|Luigi1234]] ([[User talk:Luigi1234|talk]]) 16:17, 4 July 2020 (UTC)

== ability1note and ability2note ==

Can someone add ability1note and ability2note parameters similar to egggroup1note? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 05:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 3 or more Body Shapes ==

As of right now, Slowbro's Galarian form is given the body form of the Mega, as the Mega has a different body form, but the Galarian form does not, which presents inaccurate information. Additionally, in many cases where Pokémon have three or more forms, such as Necrozma and Zygarde, those additional forms are not covered at all. A simple solution to both of these issues would be to add something similar to how Vivillon's different colors are handled:
<pre>{{#if: {{{formbody|}}}|<br><small>Other forms may have other shapes.</small>}}</pre>
[[User:WOLKsite|WOLKsite]] ([[User talk:WOLKsite|talk]]) 11:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 5+ forms height and weight ==

The template is currently able to display up to 6 different forms of a Pokémon, but height and weight fields can't take more than 4, because of this the article for [[Pikachu]] doesn't display height and weight data for it's Gigantamax form, which is set as a 5th form. Some of the other data fields also aren't set to go this high, but maybe they don't all need to. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 07:27, 28 March 2022 (UTC)
::Side note:At least 2 Pokémon have forms that are in different egg groups than the main form, but the template isn't set to handle this. Ash-Greninja, Cosplay Pikachu, and the Pikachu in a hat variations are in the Undiscovered group, while their primary forms are not. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 08:36, 28 March 2022 (UTC)

== Same link ==

Why is this infobox listing the same Bulbagarden Archive link in two separate locations? As far as I'm concerned, it should really be only one link to qualify for this job. -- [[User:PanchamBro|PanchamBro]] ([[User talk:PanchamBro|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/PanchamBro|contributions]]) 17:43, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

== Hatch steps update for SWSH, BDSP, and SV mechanics ==
Hatch cycles last 128 steps in SWSH and SV, but 255 in BDSP. [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096166179229703 Reference 1] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096170151125007 Reference 2] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640106938967924740 Reference 3]<br> Currently the wrong range of hatch steps are displayed for all Gen VIII and Gen IX compatible species, and it also doesn't really specify which length of steps occurs in which generation, and I'm not sure displaying a range like "2,560-5,140 steps" is helpful, since it doesn't tell you which games that occurs in, and Pokemon don't actually have a range of steps, it's an exact number of steps determined by the egg cycles and how many steps are in a cycle per game. [[User:Atrius97|Atrius97]] ([[User talk:Atrius97|talk]]) 05:31, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

== Fix for the Meowth Page ==

The Meowth page has limitations for the abilities listed in the infobox and has a disclaimer in the article text about the infobox's limitations. I was able to make a small change to the infobox template ([[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox|modified template]]) to fix it [[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox2|as seen here]]. This change won't effect any other page, because if the meowthfixstring field (you can rename this to something more elegant if you want) isn't filled, it continues forwards with the existing code. [[User:Nairbnroh|Nairbnroh]] ([[User talk:Nairbnroh|talk]]) 14:38, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

== Footprints ==

A long time ago, this template (or at least an earlier version of it) used to contain habitat information from FRLG, but it was removed because we got to a point where more Pokémon lacked habitat information than had it. We're rapidly approaching that same point with footprints, which haven't been seen since Generation V, so are there any plans for that eventuality? Making it so that there is a parameter that will only display footprint information if the Pokémon has one (this can be done with an #ifexist function I believe) is one way of solving it if you don't want to get rid of it entirely. [[User:Biblical Bambi|Biblical Bambi]] ([[User talk:Biblical Bambi|talk]]) 01:16, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
:Sounds like a good idea; seconding this. Waiting to hear what others think. '''<u><span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#4488FC,#7038F8,#A040A0);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">[[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]]</span></u>''' <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 03:41, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
::As a matter of fact, yes there is a plan! <small>(Well.. at least sort of.)</small> I am/we are currently analyzing the infobox, and in a more general scope than just footprints, too. (The footprint issue was one of the reasons why, actually.)
::There's not much more I can say at this point (mainly because it's only just started), but if you'll bear with me, you'll hopefully hear/see ''some''thing in the next weeks. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 16:26, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

== Pronunciation ==

Is it possible to include pronunciation in this template? Some Pokémon names are a bit ambiguous as to this, and the information doesn’t seem to exist on this wiki. I could be wrong though… [[User:CyberDragonM|CyberDragonM]] ([[User talk:CyberDragonM|talk]]) 17:57, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

== Black and White Experience Yields for the Unova First Partners==

[[Snivy_(Pokémon)|Snivy]], [[Tepig_(Pokémon)|Tepig]] and [[Oshawott_(Pokémon)|Oshawott]] have a base experience yield of 28 in ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions|Black and White]]'', and 62 from ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions_2|Black 2 and White 2]]'' onwards. This is to prevent the player from having a level advantage against [[Cheren]] if they defeat [[Bianca]]. I think a |bwexp parameter should be added to [[Template:Pokémon_Infobox|the template]]. [[User:BeyondTheHorizon|BeyondTheHorizon]] ([[User talk:BeyondTheHorizon|talk]]) 11:01, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

== Height and Weight for at least 3 more forms needs to be added ==

With the recent addition of Mega Floette, Floette now has 7 forms (the five colors, Eternal Flower, and Mega). Mega Floette has a different weight from all other forms. Trying to update Floette's page, I found that this template only supports differing height and weights for 4 forms. Support should then be added for 3 more forms for height and weight. [[User:DewGaming|DewGaming]] ([[User talk:DewGaming|talk]]) 02:46, 18 October 2025 (UTC)

== More form params or less form params? ==

Trying to bridge the discussion from the Discord server over here as well. Basically the other day I was asked about adding an extra Form param to the Infobox template so that we can display all of {{p|Minior}}'s core colors. When I brought it up on Discord some people spoke against the idea of adding more form params for minor color variations (eg. {{p|Flabébé}}) since it was thought to promote clutter and the info can instead be put on the Biology section.

What does everyone think? [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''<span style="color:#CF7A87;">an</span><span style="color:#2F2C2E;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">Z</span></span><span style="color:#297E55;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">A</span></span><span style="color:#CF7A87;">squiddles</span>''']] <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 07:56, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:I'll reiterate what I mentioned there, for the sake of cohesion. I think it might be beneficial to have two versions of the template, since discussion has implied that tabbing the infobox is a no-go for handling loadtimes. We can have one version with form height/weight splits, for forms where that does change (eg, [[Lycanroc (Pokémon)|Lycanroc]]), and one version without, for forms where it doesn't (like the aforementioned Flabébé). I'm pretty sure that infobox migration would take time and concerted effort from a small group of people, judging by what I've come to understand about infoboxes, but it seems the most reasonable approach to me. I personally see no reason to keep other colored forms out of the visuals for the infobox, but redundant numbers feels odd at best and like a formatting mistake at worst. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 08:15, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::Remove the Flabébé/Floette/Florges/Minior forms from the Infobox that are just recolors (meaning one form for Flabébé and Florges, three forms for Floette, two forms for Minior). These are only aesthetic changes, we don't have key art for them and they break the infobox. Abundantly clear choice in my eyes. The forms will still be there right next to the infobox, nobody will miss them. Doesn't have to be a hard rule or anything, seems pretty easy to address this in a case-by-case basis. I would personally remove the Genesect forms as well to make the infobox nicer. After all, the drives have no effect on anything we mention in the infobox, and the table with the forms grouped with the respective drives is more useful. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 16:59, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::Yeah I feel if the extra forms are breaking the current infobox, they should be removed. We can discuss if/how to include them when we get around to fixing/updating the template. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:11, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Worse case, we pick a form to represent all of the forms while keeping all of them under the forms section in bilgoy to make it eaiser. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 17:24, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I just want to be clear, a formal decision has not been made here, and unless the number of forms are causing issues with the infobox, we should not be removing functional forms at this time unless decided otherwise. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:49, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
I mean this infobox can get quite messy when there are a lot of forms with conflicting information, and to be honest it could use a little pruning. Infoboxes are at their best when theres only a single image, maybe in rare cases 2. Even then though it should be of the base form of the Pokémon in my opinion. I dont have a problem and would even support the pruning of alternative form images from this infobox (these can and should be documented in the article), but generally I think the base form of each species provides the best representation. I will also say that i think images of "temporary gimmick" forms that are unique to specific situations in generations (think like Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax, Spiky ear pichu etc.) should be cut first before alternative forms that can't be freely swapped around (such as the 3 tatsugiri as an example). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:15, 9 January 2026 (UTC)

:Right, my point being that these are details we should work out before carrying out any changes. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:17, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Why 4iam does have a nice point but as Land said we need to figure what details specifically before we use this solution and help save less clutter on top pages for each Pokémon. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:31, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:::4iamking is right to bring up what aspects need decided, whichever way we end up going with them. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:59, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::::We do have a lot of temporary forms than forms are permanent. We could that option or base form option to save room on top pages and keep the rest in biology and form data stuff. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 21:33, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:I think only including an infobox image for a single "base form" in every case would be a bit shortsighted when it comes to Pokémon like Wormadam, Toxtricity, Lycanroc, Urshifu etc. where the Pokémon having multiple forms is a major part of its identity and the forms are usually treated equally to each other in official material. I feel similarly about [[regional form]]s too, I think removing major forms like these from the infobox would be de-emphasising them too much and wouldn't really help anyone. But I'm not too bothered about forms being removed from the infobox for Pokémon like Genesect where they don't even have proper artwork anyway. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:42, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Yeah that is a very good point. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:34, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::I mean for most of those Pokémon they could probably be put on the same image, like we already do for something like {{p|Shellos}}. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:09, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Maybe, but I do think having form names in the infobox is helpful too. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:31, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::The images are gonna be tiny, in the case of three forms or more, tinier than what we have now. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 14:24, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean the whole thing gets incredibly subjective, which is why in my ideal world I think it should just be the base form in there. Even for something like Burmy, there is only one form of it when you search it on the official Pokédex [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex here]. To see the other forms you have to go to the species page and find what you are looking for in a dropdown menu. Ideally I'd prefer we just stick to 1 image of 1 form because that will be the most prominent, but I realize this is probably not something where there will be consensus developing. I will say though that info-boxes aren't galleries, they aren't supposed to be expansive in terms of giving visualizations every depiction, they are supposed to give the most important details of a subject matter at a glance. We already make (subjective) compromises by cutting out most Unown or Alcremie forms, even though if we took a strict Shellos style approach they should be in the picture as well. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 14:35, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::::I would argue that something like Toxtricity's two forms absolutely qualifies as one of the most important details about the subject that should be conveyed in an infobox (certainly more important than some of the other stuff we list in there). If we need an objective criterion, we could show forms only if they have proper official artwork (or images like [[:File:0555Darmanitan-Galar Zen.png|this]] that get used in place of artwork in official contexts). Of course, forms that only don't have it due to being new (like the Mega Evolutions from Legends ZA at the moment) would be an exception. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 17:03, 10 January 2026 (UTC)

== Adding Z-Crystals and Pokémon-specific items ==

I'd like to suggest an addition to the template. Since it's possible to see a Pokémon's Mega Stone in the infobox, I feel like it only makes sense to also include its exclusive Z-Crystal and any items that are specific to it (for example, the Pikanium Z, Pikashunium Z, and the Light Ball for Pikachu). How does this sound? [[User:Machampionship|Machampionship]] ([[User talk:Machampionship|talk]]) 16:55, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

:I would support this addition. I don't know if I'd put stat-boosting Pokémon specific held-items though. I would personally leave it to form-changing items & gimmick items. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 22:46, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

== Displaying forms ==

There's been an extensive discussion on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]] about which forms should be displayed in the infobox and how they should be displayed. The general rule of thumb we've agreed to is that Pokémon forms should be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex, with exceptions made for Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist (since their forms only differ in size, which is hard to depict in a context where the size of images varies) and Pokémon that have more than seven forms (because the infobox currently supports up to seven forms, which is enough to cover the use cases for the Pokémon forms we currently have). Questions that still remain to be answered:
* Most forms introduced in spin-off games are excluded on the basis of their games not having a Pokédex, with Pokopia and GO being the only ones with a Pokédex and unique forms. Pokopia's forms have been added to their respective infoboxes already, but should GO's?
* Some Pokémon's forms are displayed in a combined image, while others are displayed in separate images. How should we go about making this presentation more consistent?
[[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:18, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:The problem with GO's dex is it doesn't really function like most Pokedex's and considers things that would be gender differences or shiny alternatives to be "forms". Since the game really provides no additional infobox data, and the exclusive forms themselves aren't even named, i think its a pretty easy conclusion that we don't need to add them.
:As it relates to point two; I would say that i'm not a big fan of duplicating images, I think seperate images for different forms makes the most sense; though merging variations that arent form differences into one image makes sense imo. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:47, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
::i've made a proposal for how pokemon with combined images for two "default" forms could be handled , although it got buried
::it's on my [[User:Chaogotchi/Sandbox|sandbox]] page . i proposed having pokemon with combined images to instead have alternating images with captions for what form is being shown. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 23:39, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:::yeah this is what I was thinking (though the order would need to be swapped so the default forms are in the prominent position). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 03:39, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::well, the order does switch around. this is for forms that are seen as "equals" [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 03:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::oh I didnt even see that that was done; but we really shouldn't be doing randomized switches; really anywhere on the Wiki. Also this really isnt necessary because there is a default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:07, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::what's the reason against switches? [[Clavell]]'s page uses it [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 04:12, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::It moves information around in a way that isn't user controllable or intuitive (even if someone purges the page they cant realistically control the new one that loads); and if we do it without explanation it can cause confusion. This would also be reordering information which isn't happening on Clavell's page so even more of a reason not to do it, especially given that there is a clear default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::based off of the previous conversation on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]], i was under the assumption that this was also discussing how Pokémon with two hypothetical default forms would be handled but if it has already been established & agreed on by everyone that every form has a singular default, then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 07:33, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think the best solution for such cases would be to allow both forms to be displayed prominently at once (either side-by-side or with one on top of the other) but if we really don't want to edit the infobox to allow for that then I could settle for just having the default form in the prominent spot. I agree with 4iamking that random switches aren't the way to go. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 14:57, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::I think the main thing I would say is I kinda think another thing to consider is if we'd want to label the forms as they are labelled officially (i.e. '''Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)''' instead of ''Galarian Zigzagoon'') TPC has been kinda consistent with this notation across many mediums now (including stuff like legality lists outside the games), so I do think there is some value in paying recognition to it as the formal form name since we really don't do so anywhere. It might get awkward with some species, primarily Rotom where the base form is technically referred to as ''Rotom (Rotom)'' but I also think its good to relay it regardless since it is the official notation. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 15:26, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I also agree that we shouldn't use random switches for this. As for the suggestion of allowing both forms to be displayed prominently, I don't necessarily mind it, but it wouldn't help pages like Oricorio and Tatsugiri where the Pokémon has more than two forms and no clear default. What about the suggestion where the primary image is a combined image and the forms are displayed individually underneath?
:::::::::::As for the labels, we don't really need to be putting the species name in there (unless the species name is the name of the form) since it's already at the top of the box. The form name being appended to the species name is already implied. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:05, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::I'm fine with that but it still requires auditing each species to align the captions to the actual form names. Oricorio and Tatsugiri both have default forms (Baile and Curly), every species has a default form because the game requires it. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:32, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::I'd be willing to change all the form names to the official ones myself if that's a concern, this is also something I was trying to standardise recently on various Pokémon list pages.<br>I dislike the idea of having a combined image and then showing all the forms individually because it's unnecessarily repetitive and doesn't really solve the inconsistency problem. But it is a fair point that trying to decide which Pokémon do and don't have "default" forms for this purpose would end up being a bit arbitrary. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:02, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::i enjoy the pitch for having them appear side-by-side, my switch idea was just meant to accommodate the way it currently works. i agree with Hewer on the redundancy issue with having one combined image and individual images below it.
::::::::::::::as for the form names, there isn’t one true “official” name though, “Galarian Zigzagoon” (as it is right now) is just as official as “Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)”. i worry about how it’ll appear for something like Paldean Tauros, which would be “Tauros (Paldean Form) (Combat Breed))” following that format according to Champions.
::::::::::::::i wouldn’t mind omitting the species name, i feel it’d look cleaner. The Pokédex does this in some games, just referring to a form as “Galarian Form”
::::::::::::::We’d still end up with form names like “Rotom” but I think that’s still better than “Rotom (Rotom)” [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 19:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I mean the Pokédex form names are the closest you can get to "one true official name" for every form. Even if phrases like "Galarian Zigzagoon" are uttered officially, I think using the Pokédex form names across the board is better because it allows us to unify them all with a single, consistent set of official names rather than the current arbitrary ones. Also it allows us to convey things like Zigzagoon's regular form lacking a form name whereas Rotom's does have one, which is a distinction that we otherwise can't make (I also think omitting the species name is better here since it allows for more clarity and accuracy, and thankfully it can already be done with the current template). [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 20:53, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::I agree with this; and if we just use the form name the parameter in the infobox would be "Galarian Form" not "Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)"; for Tauros it would be "Paldean Form (Combat Breed)" but this still feels acceptable. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 12:44, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::Or alternatively "Paldean Form<nowiki><br></nowiki>Combat Breed", like how Mega {{p|Tatsugiri}} is currently handled. I'm fine with either. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 13:19, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::I think it should be in parentheses because thats how its handled officially. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 13:20, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::::Tauros is weird because they do it differently depending on source. We should be focusing on North American English which would have it in parentheses based on the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/tauros official English website]. The [https://zukan.pokemon.co.jp/#item0128-1 Japanese Zukan] instead has two different ways, with the actual [https://zukan.pokemon.co.jp/detail/0128-1 page for Combat breed] using an interpunct. Neither Scarlet and Violet or Pokemon HOME even recognize the breeds as their own name, opting to only mention them in the Pokedex entries. I prefer the in-game dialogue, but if the clarification needs to be made, I don't think anyone would mind the parenthesis. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:17, 4 June 2026 (UTC)

While we're on the subject, a while ago I tried to edit {{p|Darmanitan}}'s infobox to match the official order of its forms (which is Standard Mode, Zen Mode, Galarian Standard Mode, Galarian Zen Mode), but couldn't figure out a way to do so without breaking the Abilities section. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:13, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

:Oh my god everyone brought up all the issues that I also had, including Darmanitan. Organization for it feels like such a mess. {{p|Furfrou}} has a single stock image in its infobox, which is fine, since its form count goes above 7 (it has 8), but this is strange to me, because I had always assumed its other forms were not counted because of that and it's all cosmetic. Except Pokemon like {{p|Minior}} Show its core in the infobox but only the Red Core which is the only one with stock art, again it goes beyond the count we allow (7, which Minor also has 8). There's three pieces of stock art for Furfrou that go unused on main space, and they are the three basic trims that you get in the game without unlocking anything, and the first three beyond the base form. I feel like if a Pokemon has officially recognized stock art it should probably be in the info box, right? What makes Furfrou different from Minior? I personally think all three of those stock art should be used in the infobox, just to sort of illustrate that it can do that.
:As for actual layout, I can understand not having duplicate images like I had originally proposed (which I said it'd be redundant anyways from the get go). But I still prefer some sort of merged image for Pokemon with multiple default forms. If that's not something to benefit from, perhaps we can reorganize the actual layout to show multiple images more prominently? Maybe all four of {{p|Oricorio}}'s Styles should be the same size in a 2x2 pattern? Something like {{p|Lycanroc}} having a triangular shape, with Midday on the left and Midnight on the right same size, Dusk being on the bottom (perhaps a bit smaller, since I think we can all agree it's not really the default). Something like Meowstic would benefit from that too, the male and female on top, Mega on the bottom. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:17, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::I think the thing with Furfrou is that the "Natural Form" is the only form you find in the wild. Minior can be any form in the wild while you have to take a Furfrou at a hair salon to change forms. Same principal as Rotom really, no one really argues what the base form of that mon is while Minior is up for debate. [[User:CrownMyFries|CrownMyFries]] ([[User talk:CrownMyFries|talk]]) 20:35, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I'm not sure what being found in the wild has to do with anything. Most of Rotom's forms aren't found in the wild. nether is Cosplay Pikachu and all Mega Evolutions are not found in the wild either, yet they all go in the infobox. Why should Minior (who's in their own case, is actually a mid-battle form change and isn't initially found as its core) and Furfrou be any different? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:59, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Ok I'm gonna be real I though Minior had all its forms in the infobox but it doesn't haha. [[User:CrownMyFries|CrownMyFries]] ([[User talk:CrownMyFries|talk]]) 21:01, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I feel now may be a good time to bring up [[User:Hewer#Thing|this big table]] I made on my user page a few months ago, which documents every objective metric I could think of to determine the "notability" of all forms, mainly based on how they are presented in official sources. It demonstrates that Minior's core form is included in official sources much more consistently than Furfrou's trims. (Also there actually are some games where you can find Rotom's forms in the wild but I agree that that's not a relevant consideration.) [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 22:20, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::I had added Furfrou’s form art to the infobox myself, but reverted it as I was told it’d be implying there’s something special about those three to show only them and not all. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 22:18, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I would suggest anything standard core series stock art to be displayed in the infoboxes, exceptions could be made for Ash's Pikachu, Vivillon and Cosplay Pikachu, as those three would break infobox parameters. Furfrou, Minor and a couple others have stock art of certain forms, since they are limited I think we should include as the companies clearly wanted to display this mechanic for them (and unlike Vivillon, the images are consistent, Vivillon has typical species artwork, and artwork for of the forms for display, they're different). Certain Pokemon do not have series standard stock art, this would include Spikey-Eared Pichu, certain mid-battle transformations such as Zen Mode and Noice Face, Genesect's plug-ins, etc., HOME renders should be acceptable to use if they are recognized in the Pokedex (and again, things like Arceus being excluded due too many of them). If something still doesn't an accessible game image, then it's best to pull from the most recent game or alternative media artwork (in Pichu's case this would actually be Smash bros). If this can be decided, I think we can then go from how the images themselves should be displayed and arranged. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 01:52, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I would argue that the images currently used for forms such as Darmanitan's and Eiscue's do qualify as official art for this purpose, as they are images that have been used officially in the same contexts. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 09:34, 4 June 2026 (UTC)

Template talk:Pokémon Infobox

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== Parameters ==

Any parameters which are unused should be left out. Calling but leaving blank unused parameters can lead to errors.

*''name'' : English name. If unknown, leave out.
*''jname'' : Japanese name.
*''tmname'' : Romanisation of Japanese name. Trademarked version if available.
*''jtranslit'' : Transliteration of Japanese name.
*''category'' : Category name, from the Pokédex.
*''forme'' : Number of images to display. Only to be used if the Pokémon has more than one form.
*''form1'' : Name of form 1, if applicable. Not needed for Pokémon with no forms.
*''form2'' : Name of form 2, if applicable.
*''form3'' : Name of form 3, if applicable.
*''form4'' : Name of form 4, if applicable.
*''form5'' : Name of form 5, if applicable.
*''form6'' : Name of form 6, if applicable.
*''image'' : Filename of image, if not at the default location.
*''image2'' : Filename of form 2 (or Mega Evolution) image.
*''image3'' : Filename of form 3 (or Mega Evolution 2) image.
*''image4'' : Filename of form 4 image.
*''image5'' : Filename of form 5 image.
*''image6'' : Filename of form 6 image.
*''mega'' : Name of the Mega Stone (first Mega Stone where applicable). Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''mega2'' : Name of the second Mega Stone. Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''generation'' : Generation Pokémon was introduced
*''ndex'' : National Pokédex number
*''jdex'' : Johto Pokédex number. New number, where applicable.
*''oldjdex'' : Old Johto Pokédex number.
*''hdex'' : Hoenn Pokédex number
*''sdex'' : Sinnoh Pokédex number
*''udex'' : Unova (BW) Pokédex number
*''u2dex'' : Unova (B2W2) Pokédex number
*''karea'' : Kalos Pokédex area (Central, Coastal, or Mountain)
*''kdex'' : Kalos Pokédex number
*''adex'' : Alola Pokédex number
*''fbrow'' : Fiore Browser number
*''abrow'' : Almia Browser number
*''obrow'' : Oblivia (Present) Browser number
*''opbrow'' : Oblivia (Past) Browser number, including prefix
*''type1'' : Type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''type2'' : Second type, if applicable.
*''form2type1'' : Form 2 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form2type2'' : Form 2 second type, if applicable.
*''form3type1'' : Form 3 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form3type2'' : Form 3 second type, if applicable.
*''form4type1'' : Form 4 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form4type2'' : Form 4 second type, if applicable.
*''form5type1'' : Form 5 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form5type2'' : Form 5 second type, if applicable.
*''form6type1'' : Form 6 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form6type2'' : Form 6 second type, if applicable.
*''abilitylayout'' : The basic desired layout of the Abilities, in the form "''cells_in_first_row''+''cells_in_second_row''". (Each cell can contain one or two Abilities per form, or a Mega or Hidden Ability, mainly depending on which Ability parameters are set.)
*''abilitycold'' : If the Pokémon has a Hidden Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''abilitycolm'' : If the Pokémon has a Mega Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''ability1'' : First (or only) standard Ability
*''ability2'' : Second standard Ability
*''ability2-1'' : Form 2 first (or only) Ability
*''ability2-2'' : Form 2 second Ability
*''ability3-1'' : Form 3 first (or only) Ability
*''ability3-2'' : Form 3 second Ability
*''abilityd'' : Hidden Ability
*''abilitydcaption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd''
*''abilityd2'' : Second Hidden Ability (for an alternate form)
*''abilityd2caption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd2''
*''abilitym'' : First (only) Mega Evolution Ability
*''abilitym2'' : Second Mega Evolution Ability
*''gendercode'' : Byte setting for the species' gender ratios:
** 256 = unknown, 255 = genderless, 254 = all female, 223 = 1 male:7 female, 191 = 1 male:3 female, 127 = 1 male:1 female, 63 = 3 male:1 female, 31 = 7 male:1 female, 0 = male only.
*''catchrate'' : Catch rate
*''egggroupn'' : Number of Egg Groups. 0 if "Undiscovered group" (i.e., no Eggs)
*''egggroup1'' : Egg Group 1
*''egggroup2'' : Egg Group 2
*''eggcycles'' : How many Egg cycles it takes for an Egg to hatch.
*''height-ftin'' : Imperial height
*''height-m'' : Metric height
*''height-ftin2'' : Form 2 imperial height
*''height-m2'' : Form 2 metric height
*''height-ftin3'' : Form 3 imperial height
*''height-m3'' : Form 3 metric height
*''weight-lbs'' : Imperial weight
*''weight-kg'' : Metric weight
*''weight-lbs2'' : Form 2 imperial weight
*''weight-kg2'' : Form 2 metric weight
*''weight-lbs3'' : Form 3 imperial weight
*''weight-kg3'' : Form 3 metric weight
*''expyield'' : Experience yield
*''oldexp'' : Experience yield prior to Gen V
*''g4exp'' : Experience yield in Gen IV, if Pokémon is available ''and'' has a different yield prior to Gen IV.
*''lv100exp'' : Total experience required to reach level 100. Sets levelling rate.
*''evforms'' : Number of forms which have different EV yield.
*''evtotal'' : Total EV yield
*''evhp'' : HP EV yield
*''evat'' : Attack EV yield
*''evde'' : Defence EV yield
*''evsa'' : Special attack EV yield
*''evsd'' : Special defence EV yield
*''evsp'' : Speed EV yield
*''evhp2'' : Form 2 HP EV yield
*''evat2'' : Form 2 attack EV yield
*''evde2'' : Form 2 defence EV yield
*''evsa2'' : Form 2 special attack EV yield
*''evsd2'' : Form 2 special defence EV yield
*''evsp2'' : Form 2 speed EV yield
*''evhp3'' : Form 3 HP EV yield
*''evat3'' : Form 3 attack EV yield
*''evde3'' : Form 3 defence EV yield
*''evsa3'' : Form 3 special attack EV yield
*''evsd3'' : Form 3 special defence EV yield
*''evsp3'' : Form 3 speed EV yield
*''evhp4'' : Form 4 HP EV yield
*''evat4'' : Form 4 attack EV yield
*''evde4'' : Form 4 defence EV yield
*''evsa4'' : Form 4 special attack EV yield
*''evsd4'' : Form 4 special defence EV yield
*''evsp4'' : Form 4 speed EV yield
*''body'' : Body style (number)
*''body2'' : Form 2 body style (number)
*''foot2'' : Second footprint file name, not including the leading F or file extension.
*''color'' : Color listed in the Pokédex.
*''formcolors'' : Set to "yes" if any forms have different colors.
*''friendship'' : Base friendship value.
*''pokefordex'' : Name for external links which don't use the standard name or ndex number

Let me know if there are any issues. <span class="sc">[[User:Werdnae|<span style="color:#2D4B98;">Werdnae</span>]]</span> <small>[[User talk:Werdnae|<span style="color:#009000;">(talk)</span>]]</small> 08:09, 9 October 2013 (UTC)

== Tweaks ==

Just wondered if maybe the border should be made 3px, and also, that the border woudl be that if the Pokémon has a secondary type the border would be the same color as the second type. Just so the Pokémon articles keep cohesive with the templates etc. --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 15:07, 4 November 2013 (UTC)
:Also, when I edited Flabébé/Floette/Florges article, there is a mysterious 4 next to one of the images, despite there being no error in the code on the articles (or I seem to be missing) --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 19:17, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

== Hidden Abilities. ==

So Duskull line gained Frisk in G6 (despite being a G4 Ability), while Litwick family got Shadow Tag changed to Infiltrator. There should be something to note that. [[User:Uploader|Uploader]] ([[User talk:Uploader|talk]]) 14:08, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

== Footprint data for X/Y Pokémon ==

I'm not sure if this is technically possibly via MediaWiki, but if it is one could make the footprint area disappear, stretching the body style template if the national dex number is above 649. I propose this to remove all those broken file links. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:#87CEEB">Pikachu Bros.</span>]] <small>([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:red">talk</span>]])</small> 16:06, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
:Yeah, it's certainly possible, and needs to be done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 21:11, 3 May 2014 (UTC)
::It is possible, but may require some rearranging to implement. I'll speak with the other staff members to see about a solution. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 21:27, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

== Missing padding for main page text ==

On my end, at least, the infoboxes don't seem to have left-edge padding, causing text in a page to run up to the edge, which makes a bit of text hard to read. I would attempt to fix it, but I am neither very familiar with table formatting, nor do I have the permissions to do so. Can someone who is able to make sure there is enough padding? [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 04:23, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

== Hoopa's form changes ==

Would it be possible for someone to please edit the template to account for the names of {{p|Hoopa}}'s [[Form differences#Hoopa|alternate forms]] (similar to <span class="plainlinks">[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Template%3APok%C3%A9mon_Infobox&type=revision&diff=1978734&oldid=1954090 what was done]</span> for {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}'s dual [[Mega Evolution]]s)? The correct form names are "Hoopa Confined" and "Hoopa Unbound", though as it is now, the template displays them as "Confined Hoopa" and "Unbound Hoopa".

[[User:Xérnéas|Xérnéas]] ([[User talk:Xérnéas|talk]]) 22:46, 23 June 2015 (UTC)

== How do the heights of the boxes in this template work? ==

Hi, sorry for asking a question like this, but I wonder, how do you make it so that the boxes that display the stats are the same height no matter what, in every resolution, browser and zoom %? For example, in the [[Sylveon (Pokémon)]] page, the gender and the catch rate boxes [the white boxes that contain the actual information] are the exact same size--symmetrical--even though the "Gender" box is larger than the "Catch rate" box; I assume that the "Catch rate" box automatically adjusted to the same height as the "Gender" box. How do you do this? I can't seem to find a solution for this problem that's in another wiki I'm part of. Over on that wiki, whenever one box has more info than the one next to it, they don't automatically adjust, and the only solution would be to add exact pixel heights, which would be unbelievably cumbersome for over 2,000 pages. I hope you find the time to answer my question, and if you don't want to, I understand. Thanks! ♥ [[User:493Darkrai|493Darkrai]] ([[User talk:493Darkrai|talk]]) 01:11, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

== Some updates ==

I just want to leave this somewhere it will hopefully be easy to remember. There are a couple things that need updating in this template. Whenever an update becomes convenient (perhaps whenever Gen VII info like the Pokedex/region name is added), hopefully these can be incorporated.

;Form names
Some Pokemon like {{p|Hoopa}} should properly have "backwards" form names to how most other form names are constructed. The simple solution would be to just do something like replace
<pre>
<small>{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}</small>
</pre>
With:
<pre><small>{{{override4|{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}}}}</small></pre>
(Or what-have-you. And that for each forme1-5 parameter, and perhaps forme6 for good measure.)

;Hatch time
The hatch time has been wrong for a while (but then, so was [[Egg cycle]]). To fix this, these two pieces of code:
<pre>
{{#expr:{{{eggcycles|0}}}*255}}
{{#expr:({{{eggcycles|0}}}*255)+254}}
</pre>
Should be changed to:
<pre>
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}}}
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}+256}}
</pre>

[[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:53, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:As a couple of more trivial suggestions, I think it might be nice to change <code><nowiki>{{tt|*|Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg}}</nowiki></code> to <code><nowiki><br><small>Egg not obtainable</small></nowiki></code> just so that's not hidden (for smartphone users and such); and just for a sort of consistency, <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span></nowiki></code> could be changed to <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered</span></nowiki></code> (this is shown if ''egggroupn'' is set to 0, but without that, Egg Groups are just displayed like "Field" and "Undiscovered"). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:58, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::I am wondering if the parameters have been passed wrongly in some of the existing articles of legendary Pokemon? {{p|Hoopa}}, for example, passes
<pre>
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
</pre>
::while if <code>egggroupn</code> was 0 in the first place, <code>egggroup1</code> would not be necessary and would be automatically filled in by the template, along with the "not obtainable as egg" text. [[User:Chenzw|Chenzw]] ([[User talk:Chenzw|talk]]) 05:02, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:::They're not exactly wrong. But at any rate, I'd ask you to just leave those ''egggroup1'' parameters for now for the possibility of the changes below. =P (Hell, I should probably just make my own userpage for this template.)
:::Perhaps Ditto/Ditto's Egg Group could also receive a similar note when ''egggroupn'' is set to 0... <code><nowiki>|0=[[Undiscovered (Egg Group)|<span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span>]]</nowiki></code> could be removed (it'll fall through to call on ''egggroup1'') along with <code><nowiki>=[[Category:Undiscovered group Pokémon]]</nowiki></code> (the 0 case will then be grouped with 1, and work the same so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.
:::(Also, the Egg Group categories line could be shorter just by using <code><nowiki>
[[Category:{{{egggroup1}}} group Pokémon]] {{#ifeq: {{{egggroupn|0}}}|2|[[Category:{{{egggroup2}}} group Pokémon]]}}</nowiki></code> instead... Again, so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.) [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:22, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::::I've mocked up the changes above at [[User:Tiddlywinks/Pokémon Infobox]], excluding the form override (I'll set about just reworking that entirely later so we just need a parameter for each full form name). You can test it on any species pages by substituting my userspace template name and previewing (it might be quickest to just copy the template call to an empty/dummy page and preview there).
::::Removing the ''Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg'' note from hovertext kind of required an extra parser function to work (perhaps) best, so it may be preferred to leave out that extra #ifeq and the change to the note... [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:40, 28 April 2016 (UTC)

== Alola Dex==

Since the Alola Pokédex is split up into areas like the Kalos dex, should this template be updated to allow for specifying the dex region? [[User:N. Onymous|N. Onymous]] ([[User talk:N. Onymous|talk]]) 23:19, 1 December 2016 (UTC)
:Pokemon can be in multiple island dexes. That would just get too messy to be worth anything. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 00:17, 2 December 2016 (UTC)
::Besides the official numbering from the original Alola Pokédex list remains the same despite the how the Pokémon are listed in each of the different four variants such as Pikipek remaining listed as 010 despite being presented first for the other three variants and therefore unlike Kalos each area does not have it's own separate numbering, which unfortunately renders this unnecessary. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 07:19, 3 December 2016 (UTC)

== body style ==

zygarde has 3 body style due to its forme. can someone update the template so we can add the third forme in? the current template only support 2 body style. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 02:52, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

== Is the catch probability still accurate in Generation VI? ==

It is noted in the '[[Catch rate#Capture method (Generation VI)|Catch rate]]' page that the formula was changed to make the catch probability approximately the same as in Generation V, which only did three shake checks instead of four. Thus, wouldn't the probabilities be slightly higher than those indicated by this template?

For example, the probability of catching a fully healthy [[Pidgey]] with a [[Poké Ball|basic Poké Ball]] works out to 43.9%, not 33.3%.

- [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 09:56, 23 April 2017 (UTC)
:I haven't done the numbers, but I think that article says that basically, the lowered shake probability (exactly) makes up for an additional shake check, so that the overall catch probability remains largely unchanged. I imagine you've just made an error somewhere in your calculation!? [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 11:15, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

:: Generation V changed the system so that three shake checks were done instead of four. The success chance of each shake check is almost exactly the same ((a/256)^(1/4)). This means that the chance of catching a Pokémon actually increased a little ((a/256)^(3/4)), compared to Generation IV.
:: Generation VI does four shake checks again, but the success chance of each shake check was increased ((a/256)^(3/16)) so that the overall chance of catching the Pokémon didn't change ((a/256)^(3/4)).
:: - [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 14:06, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

== Catch rate formula error ==

Like Generation V, the catch probability for an ordinary Poké Ball at full HP in Generation VI–VII is very nearly (C / 765)^.75, where C is the species catch rate. However, the formula used in the infobox — C/255 * 1/3 — does not include the exponent. This means the probability given is lower than the actual probability; for instance, Pokémon with a catch rate of 30 are listed as having a 3.9% chance to be caught, when the correct value 8.8%.

To correct this, I'm pretty sure the line just needs to be changed from

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: ({{{catchrate|3}}}/255 * 1/3 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

to

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: (({{{catchrate|3}}}/765)^.75 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

[[User:Randomwaffle23|Randomwaffle23]] ([[User talk:Randomwaffle23|talk]]) 22:31, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

:Can someone ''please'' correct this? I get at least one person a month asking me why my catch rate calculators (which do the math correctly) don't agree with Bulbapedia. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] ([[User talk:Dragonfree|talk]]) 07:06, 16 May 2019 (UTC)
::I've updated this to use the code provided by Randomwaffle23 (which I checked against the formula on Dragonfree's site The Cave of the Dragonflies to confirm it was correct). I've also explicitly mentioned the generation for which it is applicable in the tooltip now, so that when it falls out of date again, at least it will state the generation for which it was true. It will still be wrong for Ultra Beasts, because standard Poké Balls do not have a 1× catch rate against them (and I'm not really sure whether it makes more sense to show the probability of using a Poké Ball or a Beast Ball on them).
::Furthermore, I think it's worth re-evaluating whether a full-health catch rate is actually helpful to readers. The assumptions made are not the conditions under which people normally catch Pokémon. The percentage seems rather pointless. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:26, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

== Why hasn't this template been updated for USUM yet? ==

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have been out for two months now. This template still hasn't been updated for those games. What gives? [[User:MasterBraixen96|MasterBraixen96]] ([[User talk:MasterBraixen96|talk]]) 21:34, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
:Bumping this. This and the held items template are still outdated, and should be relatively easy to update.[[User:Lanthanum|Lanthanum]] ([[User talk:Lanthanum|talk]]) 17:48, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
:7 months and still nothing. I think it's time for an update. [[User:Oneofthosedf|Oneofthosedf]] ([[User talk:Oneofthosedf|talk]]) 19:59, 11 June 2018 (UTC)
:: It hasn't been updated as we are working on moving the numbers to the Pokedex boxes. The technicalities of this are taking slightly longer then expected. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 08:16, 12 June 2018 (UTC)

== Kanto Pokedex expansion ==

I think that Kanto formula should be updated, as in LGPE Meltan and Melmetal are respectively #152 and #153. [[User:Asmod96|Asmod96]] ([[User talk:Asmod96|talk]]) 01:00, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

The problem is that there's no kanto variable in the template. Changing the <nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}} to {{{ndex|{{{kantodex|000}}}}}}</nowiki> in
<pre><nowiki>| style="{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152||display: none;}}" | <nowiki>#</nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}}<br/><small>[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|<span style="color:#000;">Kanto</span>]]</small></nowiki></pre>

And

<pre><nowiki>{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}</nowiki></pre>
to
<pre><nowiki>{{#if: {{{kantodex|}}}|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{kantodex|}}}]]|{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}}}</nowiki></pre>

...would basically do it, I think (kantodex since kdex is taken by Kalos). If a different category was wanted for the two Pokemon in question (ala Black 2/White 2 having separate categories from Black/White), it would even be simpler since you just add another line to the second part rather than messing with an extra #if. - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:33, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

PS: I can't remove the messed-up copy/paste error in the first line of my own post? Seriously? - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:35, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

:I fixed for you wrote, as mentioned in the comment above yours however the Number section won't be getting an update as we are planning to display them elsewhere on the page. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 05:13, 28 November 2018 (UTC)

::If we are going to update, we need to update the body style too. The template still only show two body style, but with zygarde complete, we need to update it to include three instead. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 09:21, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

== USUM Pokedex numbers and ability changes ==

The template needs an a2dex parameter for USUM Pokedex numbers and some way to say that Pelipper can't have drizzle before Generation 7. [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 18:21, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
:The numbers are now in the Pokedex entry templates (if you haven't noticed), the numbers in the infobox will eventually be taken out. We're still working on updating the templates.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#EBC600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#EBC600">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#D8B600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#D8B600">ire</span>]] 04:54, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
::The same discussion is happening [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Pokédex#Ability changes|here]], just so we keep most of it in one page. [[User:Suic12-|Suic12-]] ([[User talk:Suic12-|talk]]) 13:45, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
:::Is anyone still working on making the template say Pelipper can't have drizzle in gen 6? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 03:36, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

== Fix for Toxtricity ==

Due to the way that the infobox is set up, the form names are incorrect for abilities, types, heights, and weights if there are more than 2 forms, the first 2 forms are in one image, and the data listed are different between forms. This can be seen on Toxtricity's page, where Amped Form's abilities are listed as just "Toxtricity" and Low Key Form's ablities are listed as "Gigantamax Toxtricity", because those are the two images in the infobox.

I have made a fix that (hopefully) should not interfere with anything else, but would fix the above problem and also allow us to implement similar ideas on pages like Urshifu. It adds new parameters, "form1alt", "form2alt", etc, which will change the name of the forms except for the images at the top.

I have tested this with Toxtricity and it does work.

The updated template can be found [[User:Celadonkey/PokemonInfobox|here]]. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#00A1E9">cela</span><span style="color:#BF004F">donk</span>]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 17:44, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

== Update to hatch time calculation ==

As per [[Egg cycle]], an egg cycle is now 256 steps in Gen 7 (no word on Gen 8). This template's calculation currently uses 257 steps per cycle, which is from Gens 5 and 6. This should be a quick fix. ~ [[User:Serial Colour|Serial Colour]] ([[User talk:Serial Colour|talk]]) 13:57, 25 May 2020 (UTC)

== Not enough freedom to set experience yields for different gens ==

Some Pokémon (like Delcatty) had their exp yields change in gen 7, and others (like Gardevoir) had their exp yields change in gen 8. In the current template, there is no way to display these differences. [[User:TotalPotato|TotalPotato]] ([[User talk:TotalPotato|talk]]) 10:37, 29 May 2020 (UTC)
: We do have plans in the works for this infobox and I've noted down this issue as well as the previous ones. Increasing changes within the games and forms add an increasing amount of issues. We're trying to come up with a capable compromise. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 04:59, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

== An oversight ==

So I was looking at the page for Slowbro, and I noticed an oversight with this template. Since Galarian Slowbro now takes the place of the "form2" variable, the template says that Galarian Slowbro has the "Pokémon consisting of a head and arms" body shape instead of Mega Slowbro like it's supposed to since Mega Slowbro is now "form3" instead of the "form2" and the "body2" variable only accounts for the "form2" variable, so I think that a "body3" variable should be added to the template to fix this issue. [[User:Luigi1234|Luigi1234]] ([[User talk:Luigi1234|talk]]) 16:17, 4 July 2020 (UTC)

== ability1note and ability2note ==

Can someone add ability1note and ability2note parameters similar to egggroup1note? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 05:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 3 or more Body Shapes ==

As of right now, Slowbro's Galarian form is given the body form of the Mega, as the Mega has a different body form, but the Galarian form does not, which presents inaccurate information. Additionally, in many cases where Pokémon have three or more forms, such as Necrozma and Zygarde, those additional forms are not covered at all. A simple solution to both of these issues would be to add something similar to how Vivillon's different colors are handled:
<pre>{{#if: {{{formbody|}}}|<br><small>Other forms may have other shapes.</small>}}</pre>
[[User:WOLKsite|WOLKsite]] ([[User talk:WOLKsite|talk]]) 11:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 5+ forms height and weight ==

The template is currently able to display up to 6 different forms of a Pokémon, but height and weight fields can't take more than 4, because of this the article for [[Pikachu]] doesn't display height and weight data for it's Gigantamax form, which is set as a 5th form. Some of the other data fields also aren't set to go this high, but maybe they don't all need to. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 07:27, 28 March 2022 (UTC)
::Side note:At least 2 Pokémon have forms that are in different egg groups than the main form, but the template isn't set to handle this. Ash-Greninja, Cosplay Pikachu, and the Pikachu in a hat variations are in the Undiscovered group, while their primary forms are not. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 08:36, 28 March 2022 (UTC)

== Same link ==

Why is this infobox listing the same Bulbagarden Archive link in two separate locations? As far as I'm concerned, it should really be only one link to qualify for this job. -- [[User:PanchamBro|PanchamBro]] ([[User talk:PanchamBro|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/PanchamBro|contributions]]) 17:43, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

== Hatch steps update for SWSH, BDSP, and SV mechanics ==
Hatch cycles last 128 steps in SWSH and SV, but 255 in BDSP. [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096166179229703 Reference 1] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096170151125007 Reference 2] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640106938967924740 Reference 3]<br> Currently the wrong range of hatch steps are displayed for all Gen VIII and Gen IX compatible species, and it also doesn't really specify which length of steps occurs in which generation, and I'm not sure displaying a range like "2,560-5,140 steps" is helpful, since it doesn't tell you which games that occurs in, and Pokemon don't actually have a range of steps, it's an exact number of steps determined by the egg cycles and how many steps are in a cycle per game. [[User:Atrius97|Atrius97]] ([[User talk:Atrius97|talk]]) 05:31, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

== Fix for the Meowth Page ==

The Meowth page has limitations for the abilities listed in the infobox and has a disclaimer in the article text about the infobox's limitations. I was able to make a small change to the infobox template ([[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox|modified template]]) to fix it [[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox2|as seen here]]. This change won't effect any other page, because if the meowthfixstring field (you can rename this to something more elegant if you want) isn't filled, it continues forwards with the existing code. [[User:Nairbnroh|Nairbnroh]] ([[User talk:Nairbnroh|talk]]) 14:38, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

== Footprints ==

A long time ago, this template (or at least an earlier version of it) used to contain habitat information from FRLG, but it was removed because we got to a point where more Pokémon lacked habitat information than had it. We're rapidly approaching that same point with footprints, which haven't been seen since Generation V, so are there any plans for that eventuality? Making it so that there is a parameter that will only display footprint information if the Pokémon has one (this can be done with an #ifexist function I believe) is one way of solving it if you don't want to get rid of it entirely. [[User:Biblical Bambi|Biblical Bambi]] ([[User talk:Biblical Bambi|talk]]) 01:16, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
:Sounds like a good idea; seconding this. Waiting to hear what others think. '''<u><span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#4488FC,#7038F8,#A040A0);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">[[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]]</span></u>''' <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 03:41, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
::As a matter of fact, yes there is a plan! <small>(Well.. at least sort of.)</small> I am/we are currently analyzing the infobox, and in a more general scope than just footprints, too. (The footprint issue was one of the reasons why, actually.)
::There's not much more I can say at this point (mainly because it's only just started), but if you'll bear with me, you'll hopefully hear/see ''some''thing in the next weeks. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 16:26, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

== Pronunciation ==

Is it possible to include pronunciation in this template? Some Pokémon names are a bit ambiguous as to this, and the information doesn’t seem to exist on this wiki. I could be wrong though… [[User:CyberDragonM|CyberDragonM]] ([[User talk:CyberDragonM|talk]]) 17:57, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

== Black and White Experience Yields for the Unova First Partners==

[[Snivy_(Pokémon)|Snivy]], [[Tepig_(Pokémon)|Tepig]] and [[Oshawott_(Pokémon)|Oshawott]] have a base experience yield of 28 in ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions|Black and White]]'', and 62 from ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions_2|Black 2 and White 2]]'' onwards. This is to prevent the player from having a level advantage against [[Cheren]] if they defeat [[Bianca]]. I think a |bwexp parameter should be added to [[Template:Pokémon_Infobox|the template]]. [[User:BeyondTheHorizon|BeyondTheHorizon]] ([[User talk:BeyondTheHorizon|talk]]) 11:01, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

== Height and Weight for at least 3 more forms needs to be added ==

With the recent addition of Mega Floette, Floette now has 7 forms (the five colors, Eternal Flower, and Mega). Mega Floette has a different weight from all other forms. Trying to update Floette's page, I found that this template only supports differing height and weights for 4 forms. Support should then be added for 3 more forms for height and weight. [[User:DewGaming|DewGaming]] ([[User talk:DewGaming|talk]]) 02:46, 18 October 2025 (UTC)

== More form params or less form params? ==

Trying to bridge the discussion from the Discord server over here as well. Basically the other day I was asked about adding an extra Form param to the Infobox template so that we can display all of {{p|Minior}}'s core colors. When I brought it up on Discord some people spoke against the idea of adding more form params for minor color variations (eg. {{p|Flabébé}}) since it was thought to promote clutter and the info can instead be put on the Biology section.

What does everyone think? [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''<span style="color:#CF7A87;">an</span><span style="color:#2F2C2E;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">Z</span></span><span style="color:#297E55;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">A</span></span><span style="color:#CF7A87;">squiddles</span>''']] <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 07:56, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:I'll reiterate what I mentioned there, for the sake of cohesion. I think it might be beneficial to have two versions of the template, since discussion has implied that tabbing the infobox is a no-go for handling loadtimes. We can have one version with form height/weight splits, for forms where that does change (eg, [[Lycanroc (Pokémon)|Lycanroc]]), and one version without, for forms where it doesn't (like the aforementioned Flabébé). I'm pretty sure that infobox migration would take time and concerted effort from a small group of people, judging by what I've come to understand about infoboxes, but it seems the most reasonable approach to me. I personally see no reason to keep other colored forms out of the visuals for the infobox, but redundant numbers feels odd at best and like a formatting mistake at worst. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 08:15, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::Remove the Flabébé/Floette/Florges/Minior forms from the Infobox that are just recolors (meaning one form for Flabébé and Florges, three forms for Floette, two forms for Minior). These are only aesthetic changes, we don't have key art for them and they break the infobox. Abundantly clear choice in my eyes. The forms will still be there right next to the infobox, nobody will miss them. Doesn't have to be a hard rule or anything, seems pretty easy to address this in a case-by-case basis. I would personally remove the Genesect forms as well to make the infobox nicer. After all, the drives have no effect on anything we mention in the infobox, and the table with the forms grouped with the respective drives is more useful. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 16:59, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::Yeah I feel if the extra forms are breaking the current infobox, they should be removed. We can discuss if/how to include them when we get around to fixing/updating the template. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:11, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Worse case, we pick a form to represent all of the forms while keeping all of them under the forms section in bilgoy to make it eaiser. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 17:24, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I just want to be clear, a formal decision has not been made here, and unless the number of forms are causing issues with the infobox, we should not be removing functional forms at this time unless decided otherwise. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:49, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
I mean this infobox can get quite messy when there are a lot of forms with conflicting information, and to be honest it could use a little pruning. Infoboxes are at their best when theres only a single image, maybe in rare cases 2. Even then though it should be of the base form of the Pokémon in my opinion. I dont have a problem and would even support the pruning of alternative form images from this infobox (these can and should be documented in the article), but generally I think the base form of each species provides the best representation. I will also say that i think images of "temporary gimmick" forms that are unique to specific situations in generations (think like Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax, Spiky ear pichu etc.) should be cut first before alternative forms that can't be freely swapped around (such as the 3 tatsugiri as an example). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:15, 9 January 2026 (UTC)

:Right, my point being that these are details we should work out before carrying out any changes. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:17, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Why 4iam does have a nice point but as Land said we need to figure what details specifically before we use this solution and help save less clutter on top pages for each Pokémon. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:31, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:::4iamking is right to bring up what aspects need decided, whichever way we end up going with them. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:59, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::::We do have a lot of temporary forms than forms are permanent. We could that option or base form option to save room on top pages and keep the rest in biology and form data stuff. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 21:33, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:I think only including an infobox image for a single "base form" in every case would be a bit shortsighted when it comes to Pokémon like Wormadam, Toxtricity, Lycanroc, Urshifu etc. where the Pokémon having multiple forms is a major part of its identity and the forms are usually treated equally to each other in official material. I feel similarly about [[regional form]]s too, I think removing major forms like these from the infobox would be de-emphasising them too much and wouldn't really help anyone. But I'm not too bothered about forms being removed from the infobox for Pokémon like Genesect where they don't even have proper artwork anyway. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:42, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Yeah that is a very good point. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:34, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::I mean for most of those Pokémon they could probably be put on the same image, like we already do for something like {{p|Shellos}}. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:09, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Maybe, but I do think having form names in the infobox is helpful too. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:31, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::The images are gonna be tiny, in the case of three forms or more, tinier than what we have now. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 14:24, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean the whole thing gets incredibly subjective, which is why in my ideal world I think it should just be the base form in there. Even for something like Burmy, there is only one form of it when you search it on the official Pokédex [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex here]. To see the other forms you have to go to the species page and find what you are looking for in a dropdown menu. Ideally I'd prefer we just stick to 1 image of 1 form because that will be the most prominent, but I realize this is probably not something where there will be consensus developing. I will say though that info-boxes aren't galleries, they aren't supposed to be expansive in terms of giving visualizations every depiction, they are supposed to give the most important details of a subject matter at a glance. We already make (subjective) compromises by cutting out most Unown or Alcremie forms, even though if we took a strict Shellos style approach they should be in the picture as well. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 14:35, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::::I would argue that something like Toxtricity's two forms absolutely qualifies as one of the most important details about the subject that should be conveyed in an infobox (certainly more important than some of the other stuff we list in there). If we need an objective criterion, we could show forms only if they have proper official artwork (or images like [[:File:0555Darmanitan-Galar Zen.png|this]] that get used in place of artwork in official contexts). Of course, forms that only don't have it due to being new (like the Mega Evolutions from Legends ZA at the moment) would be an exception. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 17:03, 10 January 2026 (UTC)

== Adding Z-Crystals and Pokémon-specific items ==

I'd like to suggest an addition to the template. Since it's possible to see a Pokémon's Mega Stone in the infobox, I feel like it only makes sense to also include its exclusive Z-Crystal and any items that are specific to it (for example, the Pikanium Z, Pikashunium Z, and the Light Ball for Pikachu). How does this sound? [[User:Machampionship|Machampionship]] ([[User talk:Machampionship|talk]]) 16:55, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

:I would support this addition. I don't know if I'd put stat-boosting Pokémon specific held-items though. I would personally leave it to form-changing items & gimmick items. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 22:46, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

== Displaying forms ==

There's been an extensive discussion on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]] about which forms should be displayed in the infobox and how they should be displayed. The general rule of thumb we've agreed to is that Pokémon forms should be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex, with exceptions made for Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist (since their forms only differ in size, which is hard to depict in a context where the size of images varies) and Pokémon that have more than seven forms (because the infobox currently supports up to seven forms, which is enough to cover the use cases for the Pokémon forms we currently have). Questions that still remain to be answered:
* Most forms introduced in spin-off games are excluded on the basis of their games not having a Pokédex, with Pokopia and GO being the only ones with a Pokédex and unique forms. Pokopia's forms have been added to their respective infoboxes already, but should GO's?
* Some Pokémon's forms are displayed in a combined image, while others are displayed in separate images. How should we go about making this presentation more consistent?
[[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:18, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:The problem with GO's dex is it doesn't really function like most Pokedex's and considers things that would be gender differences or shiny alternatives to be "forms". Since the game really provides no additional infobox data, and the exclusive forms themselves aren't even named, i think its a pretty easy conclusion that we don't need to add them.
:As it relates to point two; I would say that i'm not a big fan of duplicating images, I think seperate images for different forms makes the most sense; though merging variations that arent form differences into one image makes sense imo. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:47, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
::i've made a proposal for how pokemon with combined images for two "default" forms could be handled , although it got buried
::it's on my [[User:Chaogotchi/Sandbox|sandbox]] page . i proposed having pokemon with combined images to instead have alternating images with captions for what form is being shown. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 23:39, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:::yeah this is what I was thinking (though the order would need to be swapped so the default forms are in the prominent position). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 03:39, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::well, the order does switch around. this is for forms that are seen as "equals" [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 03:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::oh I didnt even see that that was done; but we really shouldn't be doing randomized switches; really anywhere on the Wiki. Also this really isnt necessary because there is a default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:07, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::what's the reason against switches? [[Clavell]]'s page uses it [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 04:12, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::It moves information around in a way that isn't user controllable or intuitive (even if someone purges the page they cant realistically control the new one that loads); and if we do it without explanation it can cause confusion. This would also be reordering information which isn't happening on Clavell's page so even more of a reason not to do it, especially given that there is a clear default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::based off of the previous conversation on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]], i was under the assumption that this was also discussing how Pokémon with two hypothetical default forms would be handled but if it has already been established & agreed on by everyone that every form has a singular default, then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 07:33, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think the best solution for such cases would be to allow both forms to be displayed prominently at once (either side-by-side or with one on top of the other) but if we really don't want to edit the infobox to allow for that then I could settle for just having the default form in the prominent spot. I agree with 4iamking that random switches aren't the way to go. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 14:57, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::I think the main thing I would say is I kinda think another thing to consider is if we'd want to label the forms as they are labelled officially (i.e. '''Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)''' instead of ''Galarian Zigzagoon'') TPC has been kinda consistent with this notation across many mediums now (including stuff like legality lists outside the games), so I do think there is some value in paying recognition to it as the formal form name since we really don't do so anywhere. It might get awkward with some species, primarily Rotom where the base form is technically referred to as ''Rotom (Rotom)'' but I also think its good to relay it regardless since it is the official notation. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 15:26, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I also agree that we shouldn't use random switches for this. As for the suggestion of allowing both forms to be displayed prominently, I don't necessarily mind it, but it wouldn't help pages like Oricorio and Tatsugiri where the Pokémon has more than two forms and no clear default. What about the suggestion where the primary image is a combined image and the forms are displayed individually underneath?
:::::::::::As for the labels, we don't really need to be putting the species name in there (unless the species name is the name of the form) since it's already at the top of the box. The form name being appended to the species name is already implied. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:05, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::I'm fine with that but it still requires auditing each species to align the captions to the actual form names. Oricorio and Tatsugiri both have default forms (Baile and Curly), every species has a default form because the game requires it. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:32, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::I'd be willing to change all the form names to the official ones myself if that's a concern, this is also something I was trying to standardise recently on various Pokémon list pages.<br>I dislike the idea of having a combined image and then showing all the forms individually because it's unnecessarily repetitive and doesn't really solve the inconsistency problem. But it is a fair point that trying to decide which Pokémon do and don't have "default" forms for this purpose would end up being a bit arbitrary. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:02, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::i enjoy the pitch for having them appear side-by-side, my switch idea was just meant to accommodate the way it currently works. i agree with Hewer on the redundancy issue with having one combined image and individual images below it.
::::::::::::::as for the form names, there isn’t one true “official” name though, “Galarian Zigzagoon” (as it is right now) is just as official as “Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)”. i worry about how it’ll appear for something like Paldean Tauros, which would be “Tauros (Paldean Form) (Combat Breed))” following that format according to Champions.
::::::::::::::i wouldn’t mind omitting the species name, i feel it’d look cleaner. The Pokédex does this in some games, just referring to a form as “Galarian Form”
::::::::::::::We’d still end up with form names like “Rotom” but I think that’s still better than “Rotom (Rotom)” [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 19:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I mean the Pokédex form names are the closest you can get to "one true official name" for every form. Even if phrases like "Galarian Zigzagoon" are uttered officially, I think using the Pokédex form names across the board is better because it allows us to unify them all with a single, consistent set of official names rather than the current arbitrary ones. Also it allows us to convey things like Zigzagoon's regular form lacking a form name whereas Rotom's does have one, which is a distinction that we otherwise can't make (I also think omitting the species name is better here since it allows for more clarity and accuracy, and thankfully it can already be done with the current template). [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 20:53, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

While we're on the subject, a while ago I tried to edit {{p|Darmanitan}}'s infobox to match the official order of its forms (which is Standard Mode, Zen Mode, Galarian Standard Mode, Galarian Zen Mode), but couldn't figure out a way to do so without breaking the Abilities section. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:13, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

:Oh my god everyone brought up all the issues that I also had, including Darmanitan. Organization for it feels like such a mess. {{p|Furfrou}} has a single stock image in its infobox, which is fine, since its form count goes above 7 (it has 8), but this is strange to me, because I had always assumed its other forms were not counted because of that and it's all cosmetic. Except Pokemon like {{p|Minior}} Show its core in the infobox but only the Red Core which is the only one with stock art, again it goes beyond the count we allow (7, which Minor also has 8). There's three pieces of stock art for Furfrou that go unused on main space, and they are the three basic trims that you get in the game without unlocking anything, and the first three beyond the base form. I feel like if a Pokemon has officially recognized stock art it should probably be in the info box, right? What makes Furfrou different from Minior? I personally think all three of those stock art should be used in the infobox, just to sort of illustrate that it can do that.
:As for actual layout, I can understand not having duplicate images like I had originally proposed (which I said it'd be redundant anyways from the get go). But I still prefer some sort of merged image for Pokemon with multiple default forms. If that's not something to benefit from, perhaps we can reorganize the actual layout to show multiple images more prominently? Maybe all four of {{p|Oricorio}}'s Styles should be the same size in a 2x2 pattern? Something like {{p|Lycanroc}} having a triangular shape, with Midday on the left and Midnight on the right same size, Dusk being on the bottom (perhaps a bit smaller, since I think we can all agree it's not really the default). Something like Meowstic would benefit from that too, the male and female on top, Mega on the bottom. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:17, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::I think the thing with Furfrou is that the "Natural Form" is the only form you find in the wild. Minior can be any form in the wild while you have to take a Furfrou at a hair salon to change forms. Same principal as Rotom really, no one really argues what the base form of that mon is while Minior is up for debate. [[User:CrownMyFries|CrownMyFries]] ([[User talk:CrownMyFries|talk]]) 20:35, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I'm not sure what being found in the wild has to do with anything. Most of Rotom's forms aren't found in the wild. nether is Cosplay Pikachu and all Mega Evolutions are not found in the wild either, yet they all go in the infobox. Why should Minior (who's in their own case, is actually a mid-battle form change and isn't initially found as its core) and Furfrou be any different? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:59, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Ok I'm gonna be real I though Minior had all its forms in the infobox but it doesn't haha. [[User:CrownMyFries|CrownMyFries]] ([[User talk:CrownMyFries|talk]]) 21:01, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I feel now may be a good time to bring up [[User:Hewer#Thing|this big table]] I made on my user page a few months ago, which documents every objective metric I could think of to determine the "notability" of all forms, mainly based on how they are presented in official sources. It demonstrates that Minior's core form is included in official sources much more consistently than Furfrou's trims. (Also there actually are some games where you can find Rotom's forms in the wild but I agree that that's not a relevant consideration.) [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 22:20, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::I had added Furfrou’s form art to the infobox myself, but reverted it as I was told it’d be implying there’s something special about those three to show only them and not all. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 22:18, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I would suggest anything standard core series stock art to be displayed in the infoboxes, exceptions could be made for Ash's Pikachu, Vivillon and Cosplay Pikachu, as those three would break infobox parameters. Furfrou, Minor and a couple others have stock art of certain forms, since they are limited I think we should include as the companies clearly wanted to display this mechanic for them (and unlike Vivillon, the images are consistent, Vivillon has typical species artwork, and artwork for of the forms for display, they're different). Certain Pokemon do not have series standard stock art, this would include Spikey-Eared Pichu, certain mid-battle transformations such as Zen Mode and Noice Face, Genesect's plug-ins, etc., HOME renders should be acceptable to use if they are recognized in the Pokedex (and again, things like Arceus being excluded due too many of them). If something still doesn't an accessible game image, then it's best to pull from the most recent game or alternative media artwork (in Pichu's case this would actually be Smash bros). If this can be decided, I think we can then go from how the images themselves should be displayed and arranged. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 01:52, 4 June 2026 (UTC)

Template talk:Pokémon Infobox

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== Parameters ==

Any parameters which are unused should be left out. Calling but leaving blank unused parameters can lead to errors.

*''name'' : English name. If unknown, leave out.
*''jname'' : Japanese name.
*''tmname'' : Romanisation of Japanese name. Trademarked version if available.
*''jtranslit'' : Transliteration of Japanese name.
*''category'' : Category name, from the Pokédex.
*''forme'' : Number of images to display. Only to be used if the Pokémon has more than one form.
*''form1'' : Name of form 1, if applicable. Not needed for Pokémon with no forms.
*''form2'' : Name of form 2, if applicable.
*''form3'' : Name of form 3, if applicable.
*''form4'' : Name of form 4, if applicable.
*''form5'' : Name of form 5, if applicable.
*''form6'' : Name of form 6, if applicable.
*''image'' : Filename of image, if not at the default location.
*''image2'' : Filename of form 2 (or Mega Evolution) image.
*''image3'' : Filename of form 3 (or Mega Evolution 2) image.
*''image4'' : Filename of form 4 image.
*''image5'' : Filename of form 5 image.
*''image6'' : Filename of form 6 image.
*''mega'' : Name of the Mega Stone (first Mega Stone where applicable). Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''mega2'' : Name of the second Mega Stone. Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''generation'' : Generation Pokémon was introduced
*''ndex'' : National Pokédex number
*''jdex'' : Johto Pokédex number. New number, where applicable.
*''oldjdex'' : Old Johto Pokédex number.
*''hdex'' : Hoenn Pokédex number
*''sdex'' : Sinnoh Pokédex number
*''udex'' : Unova (BW) Pokédex number
*''u2dex'' : Unova (B2W2) Pokédex number
*''karea'' : Kalos Pokédex area (Central, Coastal, or Mountain)
*''kdex'' : Kalos Pokédex number
*''adex'' : Alola Pokédex number
*''fbrow'' : Fiore Browser number
*''abrow'' : Almia Browser number
*''obrow'' : Oblivia (Present) Browser number
*''opbrow'' : Oblivia (Past) Browser number, including prefix
*''type1'' : Type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''type2'' : Second type, if applicable.
*''form2type1'' : Form 2 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form2type2'' : Form 2 second type, if applicable.
*''form3type1'' : Form 3 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form3type2'' : Form 3 second type, if applicable.
*''form4type1'' : Form 4 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form4type2'' : Form 4 second type, if applicable.
*''form5type1'' : Form 5 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form5type2'' : Form 5 second type, if applicable.
*''form6type1'' : Form 6 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form6type2'' : Form 6 second type, if applicable.
*''abilitylayout'' : The basic desired layout of the Abilities, in the form "''cells_in_first_row''+''cells_in_second_row''". (Each cell can contain one or two Abilities per form, or a Mega or Hidden Ability, mainly depending on which Ability parameters are set.)
*''abilitycold'' : If the Pokémon has a Hidden Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''abilitycolm'' : If the Pokémon has a Mega Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''ability1'' : First (or only) standard Ability
*''ability2'' : Second standard Ability
*''ability2-1'' : Form 2 first (or only) Ability
*''ability2-2'' : Form 2 second Ability
*''ability3-1'' : Form 3 first (or only) Ability
*''ability3-2'' : Form 3 second Ability
*''abilityd'' : Hidden Ability
*''abilitydcaption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd''
*''abilityd2'' : Second Hidden Ability (for an alternate form)
*''abilityd2caption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd2''
*''abilitym'' : First (only) Mega Evolution Ability
*''abilitym2'' : Second Mega Evolution Ability
*''gendercode'' : Byte setting for the species' gender ratios:
** 256 = unknown, 255 = genderless, 254 = all female, 223 = 1 male:7 female, 191 = 1 male:3 female, 127 = 1 male:1 female, 63 = 3 male:1 female, 31 = 7 male:1 female, 0 = male only.
*''catchrate'' : Catch rate
*''egggroupn'' : Number of Egg Groups. 0 if "Undiscovered group" (i.e., no Eggs)
*''egggroup1'' : Egg Group 1
*''egggroup2'' : Egg Group 2
*''eggcycles'' : How many Egg cycles it takes for an Egg to hatch.
*''height-ftin'' : Imperial height
*''height-m'' : Metric height
*''height-ftin2'' : Form 2 imperial height
*''height-m2'' : Form 2 metric height
*''height-ftin3'' : Form 3 imperial height
*''height-m3'' : Form 3 metric height
*''weight-lbs'' : Imperial weight
*''weight-kg'' : Metric weight
*''weight-lbs2'' : Form 2 imperial weight
*''weight-kg2'' : Form 2 metric weight
*''weight-lbs3'' : Form 3 imperial weight
*''weight-kg3'' : Form 3 metric weight
*''expyield'' : Experience yield
*''oldexp'' : Experience yield prior to Gen V
*''g4exp'' : Experience yield in Gen IV, if Pokémon is available ''and'' has a different yield prior to Gen IV.
*''lv100exp'' : Total experience required to reach level 100. Sets levelling rate.
*''evforms'' : Number of forms which have different EV yield.
*''evtotal'' : Total EV yield
*''evhp'' : HP EV yield
*''evat'' : Attack EV yield
*''evde'' : Defence EV yield
*''evsa'' : Special attack EV yield
*''evsd'' : Special defence EV yield
*''evsp'' : Speed EV yield
*''evhp2'' : Form 2 HP EV yield
*''evat2'' : Form 2 attack EV yield
*''evde2'' : Form 2 defence EV yield
*''evsa2'' : Form 2 special attack EV yield
*''evsd2'' : Form 2 special defence EV yield
*''evsp2'' : Form 2 speed EV yield
*''evhp3'' : Form 3 HP EV yield
*''evat3'' : Form 3 attack EV yield
*''evde3'' : Form 3 defence EV yield
*''evsa3'' : Form 3 special attack EV yield
*''evsd3'' : Form 3 special defence EV yield
*''evsp3'' : Form 3 speed EV yield
*''evhp4'' : Form 4 HP EV yield
*''evat4'' : Form 4 attack EV yield
*''evde4'' : Form 4 defence EV yield
*''evsa4'' : Form 4 special attack EV yield
*''evsd4'' : Form 4 special defence EV yield
*''evsp4'' : Form 4 speed EV yield
*''body'' : Body style (number)
*''body2'' : Form 2 body style (number)
*''foot2'' : Second footprint file name, not including the leading F or file extension.
*''color'' : Color listed in the Pokédex.
*''formcolors'' : Set to "yes" if any forms have different colors.
*''friendship'' : Base friendship value.
*''pokefordex'' : Name for external links which don't use the standard name or ndex number

Let me know if there are any issues. <span class="sc">[[User:Werdnae|<span style="color:#2D4B98;">Werdnae</span>]]</span> <small>[[User talk:Werdnae|<span style="color:#009000;">(talk)</span>]]</small> 08:09, 9 October 2013 (UTC)

== Tweaks ==

Just wondered if maybe the border should be made 3px, and also, that the border woudl be that if the Pokémon has a secondary type the border would be the same color as the second type. Just so the Pokémon articles keep cohesive with the templates etc. --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 15:07, 4 November 2013 (UTC)
:Also, when I edited Flabébé/Floette/Florges article, there is a mysterious 4 next to one of the images, despite there being no error in the code on the articles (or I seem to be missing) --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 19:17, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

== Hidden Abilities. ==

So Duskull line gained Frisk in G6 (despite being a G4 Ability), while Litwick family got Shadow Tag changed to Infiltrator. There should be something to note that. [[User:Uploader|Uploader]] ([[User talk:Uploader|talk]]) 14:08, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

== Footprint data for X/Y Pokémon ==

I'm not sure if this is technically possibly via MediaWiki, but if it is one could make the footprint area disappear, stretching the body style template if the national dex number is above 649. I propose this to remove all those broken file links. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:#87CEEB">Pikachu Bros.</span>]] <small>([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:red">talk</span>]])</small> 16:06, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
:Yeah, it's certainly possible, and needs to be done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 21:11, 3 May 2014 (UTC)
::It is possible, but may require some rearranging to implement. I'll speak with the other staff members to see about a solution. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 21:27, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

== Missing padding for main page text ==

On my end, at least, the infoboxes don't seem to have left-edge padding, causing text in a page to run up to the edge, which makes a bit of text hard to read. I would attempt to fix it, but I am neither very familiar with table formatting, nor do I have the permissions to do so. Can someone who is able to make sure there is enough padding? [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 04:23, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

== Hoopa's form changes ==

Would it be possible for someone to please edit the template to account for the names of {{p|Hoopa}}'s [[Form differences#Hoopa|alternate forms]] (similar to <span class="plainlinks">[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Template%3APok%C3%A9mon_Infobox&type=revision&diff=1978734&oldid=1954090 what was done]</span> for {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}'s dual [[Mega Evolution]]s)? The correct form names are "Hoopa Confined" and "Hoopa Unbound", though as it is now, the template displays them as "Confined Hoopa" and "Unbound Hoopa".

[[User:Xérnéas|Xérnéas]] ([[User talk:Xérnéas|talk]]) 22:46, 23 June 2015 (UTC)

== How do the heights of the boxes in this template work? ==

Hi, sorry for asking a question like this, but I wonder, how do you make it so that the boxes that display the stats are the same height no matter what, in every resolution, browser and zoom %? For example, in the [[Sylveon (Pokémon)]] page, the gender and the catch rate boxes [the white boxes that contain the actual information] are the exact same size--symmetrical--even though the "Gender" box is larger than the "Catch rate" box; I assume that the "Catch rate" box automatically adjusted to the same height as the "Gender" box. How do you do this? I can't seem to find a solution for this problem that's in another wiki I'm part of. Over on that wiki, whenever one box has more info than the one next to it, they don't automatically adjust, and the only solution would be to add exact pixel heights, which would be unbelievably cumbersome for over 2,000 pages. I hope you find the time to answer my question, and if you don't want to, I understand. Thanks! ♥ [[User:493Darkrai|493Darkrai]] ([[User talk:493Darkrai|talk]]) 01:11, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

== Some updates ==

I just want to leave this somewhere it will hopefully be easy to remember. There are a couple things that need updating in this template. Whenever an update becomes convenient (perhaps whenever Gen VII info like the Pokedex/region name is added), hopefully these can be incorporated.

;Form names
Some Pokemon like {{p|Hoopa}} should properly have "backwards" form names to how most other form names are constructed. The simple solution would be to just do something like replace
<pre>
<small>{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}</small>
</pre>
With:
<pre><small>{{{override4|{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}}}}</small></pre>
(Or what-have-you. And that for each forme1-5 parameter, and perhaps forme6 for good measure.)

;Hatch time
The hatch time has been wrong for a while (but then, so was [[Egg cycle]]). To fix this, these two pieces of code:
<pre>
{{#expr:{{{eggcycles|0}}}*255}}
{{#expr:({{{eggcycles|0}}}*255)+254}}
</pre>
Should be changed to:
<pre>
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}}}
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}+256}}
</pre>

[[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:53, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:As a couple of more trivial suggestions, I think it might be nice to change <code><nowiki>{{tt|*|Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg}}</nowiki></code> to <code><nowiki><br><small>Egg not obtainable</small></nowiki></code> just so that's not hidden (for smartphone users and such); and just for a sort of consistency, <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span></nowiki></code> could be changed to <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered</span></nowiki></code> (this is shown if ''egggroupn'' is set to 0, but without that, Egg Groups are just displayed like "Field" and "Undiscovered"). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:58, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::I am wondering if the parameters have been passed wrongly in some of the existing articles of legendary Pokemon? {{p|Hoopa}}, for example, passes
<pre>
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
</pre>
::while if <code>egggroupn</code> was 0 in the first place, <code>egggroup1</code> would not be necessary and would be automatically filled in by the template, along with the "not obtainable as egg" text. [[User:Chenzw|Chenzw]] ([[User talk:Chenzw|talk]]) 05:02, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:::They're not exactly wrong. But at any rate, I'd ask you to just leave those ''egggroup1'' parameters for now for the possibility of the changes below. =P (Hell, I should probably just make my own userpage for this template.)
:::Perhaps Ditto/Ditto's Egg Group could also receive a similar note when ''egggroupn'' is set to 0... <code><nowiki>|0=[[Undiscovered (Egg Group)|<span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span>]]</nowiki></code> could be removed (it'll fall through to call on ''egggroup1'') along with <code><nowiki>=[[Category:Undiscovered group Pokémon]]</nowiki></code> (the 0 case will then be grouped with 1, and work the same so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.
:::(Also, the Egg Group categories line could be shorter just by using <code><nowiki>
[[Category:{{{egggroup1}}} group Pokémon]] {{#ifeq: {{{egggroupn|0}}}|2|[[Category:{{{egggroup2}}} group Pokémon]]}}</nowiki></code> instead... Again, so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.) [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:22, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::::I've mocked up the changes above at [[User:Tiddlywinks/Pokémon Infobox]], excluding the form override (I'll set about just reworking that entirely later so we just need a parameter for each full form name). You can test it on any species pages by substituting my userspace template name and previewing (it might be quickest to just copy the template call to an empty/dummy page and preview there).
::::Removing the ''Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg'' note from hovertext kind of required an extra parser function to work (perhaps) best, so it may be preferred to leave out that extra #ifeq and the change to the note... [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:40, 28 April 2016 (UTC)

== Alola Dex==

Since the Alola Pokédex is split up into areas like the Kalos dex, should this template be updated to allow for specifying the dex region? [[User:N. Onymous|N. Onymous]] ([[User talk:N. Onymous|talk]]) 23:19, 1 December 2016 (UTC)
:Pokemon can be in multiple island dexes. That would just get too messy to be worth anything. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 00:17, 2 December 2016 (UTC)
::Besides the official numbering from the original Alola Pokédex list remains the same despite the how the Pokémon are listed in each of the different four variants such as Pikipek remaining listed as 010 despite being presented first for the other three variants and therefore unlike Kalos each area does not have it's own separate numbering, which unfortunately renders this unnecessary. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 07:19, 3 December 2016 (UTC)

== body style ==

zygarde has 3 body style due to its forme. can someone update the template so we can add the third forme in? the current template only support 2 body style. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 02:52, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

== Is the catch probability still accurate in Generation VI? ==

It is noted in the '[[Catch rate#Capture method (Generation VI)|Catch rate]]' page that the formula was changed to make the catch probability approximately the same as in Generation V, which only did three shake checks instead of four. Thus, wouldn't the probabilities be slightly higher than those indicated by this template?

For example, the probability of catching a fully healthy [[Pidgey]] with a [[Poké Ball|basic Poké Ball]] works out to 43.9%, not 33.3%.

- [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 09:56, 23 April 2017 (UTC)
:I haven't done the numbers, but I think that article says that basically, the lowered shake probability (exactly) makes up for an additional shake check, so that the overall catch probability remains largely unchanged. I imagine you've just made an error somewhere in your calculation!? [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 11:15, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

:: Generation V changed the system so that three shake checks were done instead of four. The success chance of each shake check is almost exactly the same ((a/256)^(1/4)). This means that the chance of catching a Pokémon actually increased a little ((a/256)^(3/4)), compared to Generation IV.
:: Generation VI does four shake checks again, but the success chance of each shake check was increased ((a/256)^(3/16)) so that the overall chance of catching the Pokémon didn't change ((a/256)^(3/4)).
:: - [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 14:06, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

== Catch rate formula error ==

Like Generation V, the catch probability for an ordinary Poké Ball at full HP in Generation VI–VII is very nearly (C / 765)^.75, where C is the species catch rate. However, the formula used in the infobox — C/255 * 1/3 — does not include the exponent. This means the probability given is lower than the actual probability; for instance, Pokémon with a catch rate of 30 are listed as having a 3.9% chance to be caught, when the correct value 8.8%.

To correct this, I'm pretty sure the line just needs to be changed from

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: ({{{catchrate|3}}}/255 * 1/3 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

to

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: (({{{catchrate|3}}}/765)^.75 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

[[User:Randomwaffle23|Randomwaffle23]] ([[User talk:Randomwaffle23|talk]]) 22:31, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

:Can someone ''please'' correct this? I get at least one person a month asking me why my catch rate calculators (which do the math correctly) don't agree with Bulbapedia. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] ([[User talk:Dragonfree|talk]]) 07:06, 16 May 2019 (UTC)
::I've updated this to use the code provided by Randomwaffle23 (which I checked against the formula on Dragonfree's site The Cave of the Dragonflies to confirm it was correct). I've also explicitly mentioned the generation for which it is applicable in the tooltip now, so that when it falls out of date again, at least it will state the generation for which it was true. It will still be wrong for Ultra Beasts, because standard Poké Balls do not have a 1× catch rate against them (and I'm not really sure whether it makes more sense to show the probability of using a Poké Ball or a Beast Ball on them).
::Furthermore, I think it's worth re-evaluating whether a full-health catch rate is actually helpful to readers. The assumptions made are not the conditions under which people normally catch Pokémon. The percentage seems rather pointless. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:26, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

== Why hasn't this template been updated for USUM yet? ==

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have been out for two months now. This template still hasn't been updated for those games. What gives? [[User:MasterBraixen96|MasterBraixen96]] ([[User talk:MasterBraixen96|talk]]) 21:34, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
:Bumping this. This and the held items template are still outdated, and should be relatively easy to update.[[User:Lanthanum|Lanthanum]] ([[User talk:Lanthanum|talk]]) 17:48, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
:7 months and still nothing. I think it's time for an update. [[User:Oneofthosedf|Oneofthosedf]] ([[User talk:Oneofthosedf|talk]]) 19:59, 11 June 2018 (UTC)
:: It hasn't been updated as we are working on moving the numbers to the Pokedex boxes. The technicalities of this are taking slightly longer then expected. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 08:16, 12 June 2018 (UTC)

== Kanto Pokedex expansion ==

I think that Kanto formula should be updated, as in LGPE Meltan and Melmetal are respectively #152 and #153. [[User:Asmod96|Asmod96]] ([[User talk:Asmod96|talk]]) 01:00, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

The problem is that there's no kanto variable in the template. Changing the <nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}} to {{{ndex|{{{kantodex|000}}}}}}</nowiki> in
<pre><nowiki>| style="{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152||display: none;}}" | <nowiki>#</nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}}<br/><small>[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|<span style="color:#000;">Kanto</span>]]</small></nowiki></pre>

And

<pre><nowiki>{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}</nowiki></pre>
to
<pre><nowiki>{{#if: {{{kantodex|}}}|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{kantodex|}}}]]|{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}}}</nowiki></pre>

...would basically do it, I think (kantodex since kdex is taken by Kalos). If a different category was wanted for the two Pokemon in question (ala Black 2/White 2 having separate categories from Black/White), it would even be simpler since you just add another line to the second part rather than messing with an extra #if. - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:33, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

PS: I can't remove the messed-up copy/paste error in the first line of my own post? Seriously? - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:35, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

:I fixed for you wrote, as mentioned in the comment above yours however the Number section won't be getting an update as we are planning to display them elsewhere on the page. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 05:13, 28 November 2018 (UTC)

::If we are going to update, we need to update the body style too. The template still only show two body style, but with zygarde complete, we need to update it to include three instead. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 09:21, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

== USUM Pokedex numbers and ability changes ==

The template needs an a2dex parameter for USUM Pokedex numbers and some way to say that Pelipper can't have drizzle before Generation 7. [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 18:21, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
:The numbers are now in the Pokedex entry templates (if you haven't noticed), the numbers in the infobox will eventually be taken out. We're still working on updating the templates.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#EBC600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#EBC600">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#D8B600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#D8B600">ire</span>]] 04:54, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
::The same discussion is happening [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Pokédex#Ability changes|here]], just so we keep most of it in one page. [[User:Suic12-|Suic12-]] ([[User talk:Suic12-|talk]]) 13:45, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
:::Is anyone still working on making the template say Pelipper can't have drizzle in gen 6? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 03:36, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

== Fix for Toxtricity ==

Due to the way that the infobox is set up, the form names are incorrect for abilities, types, heights, and weights if there are more than 2 forms, the first 2 forms are in one image, and the data listed are different between forms. This can be seen on Toxtricity's page, where Amped Form's abilities are listed as just "Toxtricity" and Low Key Form's ablities are listed as "Gigantamax Toxtricity", because those are the two images in the infobox.

I have made a fix that (hopefully) should not interfere with anything else, but would fix the above problem and also allow us to implement similar ideas on pages like Urshifu. It adds new parameters, "form1alt", "form2alt", etc, which will change the name of the forms except for the images at the top.

I have tested this with Toxtricity and it does work.

The updated template can be found [[User:Celadonkey/PokemonInfobox|here]]. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#00A1E9">cela</span><span style="color:#BF004F">donk</span>]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 17:44, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

== Update to hatch time calculation ==

As per [[Egg cycle]], an egg cycle is now 256 steps in Gen 7 (no word on Gen 8). This template's calculation currently uses 257 steps per cycle, which is from Gens 5 and 6. This should be a quick fix. ~ [[User:Serial Colour|Serial Colour]] ([[User talk:Serial Colour|talk]]) 13:57, 25 May 2020 (UTC)

== Not enough freedom to set experience yields for different gens ==

Some Pokémon (like Delcatty) had their exp yields change in gen 7, and others (like Gardevoir) had their exp yields change in gen 8. In the current template, there is no way to display these differences. [[User:TotalPotato|TotalPotato]] ([[User talk:TotalPotato|talk]]) 10:37, 29 May 2020 (UTC)
: We do have plans in the works for this infobox and I've noted down this issue as well as the previous ones. Increasing changes within the games and forms add an increasing amount of issues. We're trying to come up with a capable compromise. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 04:59, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

== An oversight ==

So I was looking at the page for Slowbro, and I noticed an oversight with this template. Since Galarian Slowbro now takes the place of the "form2" variable, the template says that Galarian Slowbro has the "Pokémon consisting of a head and arms" body shape instead of Mega Slowbro like it's supposed to since Mega Slowbro is now "form3" instead of the "form2" and the "body2" variable only accounts for the "form2" variable, so I think that a "body3" variable should be added to the template to fix this issue. [[User:Luigi1234|Luigi1234]] ([[User talk:Luigi1234|talk]]) 16:17, 4 July 2020 (UTC)

== ability1note and ability2note ==

Can someone add ability1note and ability2note parameters similar to egggroup1note? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 05:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 3 or more Body Shapes ==

As of right now, Slowbro's Galarian form is given the body form of the Mega, as the Mega has a different body form, but the Galarian form does not, which presents inaccurate information. Additionally, in many cases where Pokémon have three or more forms, such as Necrozma and Zygarde, those additional forms are not covered at all. A simple solution to both of these issues would be to add something similar to how Vivillon's different colors are handled:
<pre>{{#if: {{{formbody|}}}|<br><small>Other forms may have other shapes.</small>}}</pre>
[[User:WOLKsite|WOLKsite]] ([[User talk:WOLKsite|talk]]) 11:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 5+ forms height and weight ==

The template is currently able to display up to 6 different forms of a Pokémon, but height and weight fields can't take more than 4, because of this the article for [[Pikachu]] doesn't display height and weight data for it's Gigantamax form, which is set as a 5th form. Some of the other data fields also aren't set to go this high, but maybe they don't all need to. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 07:27, 28 March 2022 (UTC)
::Side note:At least 2 Pokémon have forms that are in different egg groups than the main form, but the template isn't set to handle this. Ash-Greninja, Cosplay Pikachu, and the Pikachu in a hat variations are in the Undiscovered group, while their primary forms are not. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 08:36, 28 March 2022 (UTC)

== Same link ==

Why is this infobox listing the same Bulbagarden Archive link in two separate locations? As far as I'm concerned, it should really be only one link to qualify for this job. -- [[User:PanchamBro|PanchamBro]] ([[User talk:PanchamBro|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/PanchamBro|contributions]]) 17:43, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

== Hatch steps update for SWSH, BDSP, and SV mechanics ==
Hatch cycles last 128 steps in SWSH and SV, but 255 in BDSP. [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096166179229703 Reference 1] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096170151125007 Reference 2] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640106938967924740 Reference 3]<br> Currently the wrong range of hatch steps are displayed for all Gen VIII and Gen IX compatible species, and it also doesn't really specify which length of steps occurs in which generation, and I'm not sure displaying a range like "2,560-5,140 steps" is helpful, since it doesn't tell you which games that occurs in, and Pokemon don't actually have a range of steps, it's an exact number of steps determined by the egg cycles and how many steps are in a cycle per game. [[User:Atrius97|Atrius97]] ([[User talk:Atrius97|talk]]) 05:31, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

== Fix for the Meowth Page ==

The Meowth page has limitations for the abilities listed in the infobox and has a disclaimer in the article text about the infobox's limitations. I was able to make a small change to the infobox template ([[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox|modified template]]) to fix it [[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox2|as seen here]]. This change won't effect any other page, because if the meowthfixstring field (you can rename this to something more elegant if you want) isn't filled, it continues forwards with the existing code. [[User:Nairbnroh|Nairbnroh]] ([[User talk:Nairbnroh|talk]]) 14:38, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

== Footprints ==

A long time ago, this template (or at least an earlier version of it) used to contain habitat information from FRLG, but it was removed because we got to a point where more Pokémon lacked habitat information than had it. We're rapidly approaching that same point with footprints, which haven't been seen since Generation V, so are there any plans for that eventuality? Making it so that there is a parameter that will only display footprint information if the Pokémon has one (this can be done with an #ifexist function I believe) is one way of solving it if you don't want to get rid of it entirely. [[User:Biblical Bambi|Biblical Bambi]] ([[User talk:Biblical Bambi|talk]]) 01:16, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
:Sounds like a good idea; seconding this. Waiting to hear what others think. '''<u><span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#4488FC,#7038F8,#A040A0);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">[[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]]</span></u>''' <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 03:41, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
::As a matter of fact, yes there is a plan! <small>(Well.. at least sort of.)</small> I am/we are currently analyzing the infobox, and in a more general scope than just footprints, too. (The footprint issue was one of the reasons why, actually.)
::There's not much more I can say at this point (mainly because it's only just started), but if you'll bear with me, you'll hopefully hear/see ''some''thing in the next weeks. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 16:26, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

== Pronunciation ==

Is it possible to include pronunciation in this template? Some Pokémon names are a bit ambiguous as to this, and the information doesn’t seem to exist on this wiki. I could be wrong though… [[User:CyberDragonM|CyberDragonM]] ([[User talk:CyberDragonM|talk]]) 17:57, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

== Black and White Experience Yields for the Unova First Partners==

[[Snivy_(Pokémon)|Snivy]], [[Tepig_(Pokémon)|Tepig]] and [[Oshawott_(Pokémon)|Oshawott]] have a base experience yield of 28 in ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions|Black and White]]'', and 62 from ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions_2|Black 2 and White 2]]'' onwards. This is to prevent the player from having a level advantage against [[Cheren]] if they defeat [[Bianca]]. I think a |bwexp parameter should be added to [[Template:Pokémon_Infobox|the template]]. [[User:BeyondTheHorizon|BeyondTheHorizon]] ([[User talk:BeyondTheHorizon|talk]]) 11:01, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

== Height and Weight for at least 3 more forms needs to be added ==

With the recent addition of Mega Floette, Floette now has 7 forms (the five colors, Eternal Flower, and Mega). Mega Floette has a different weight from all other forms. Trying to update Floette's page, I found that this template only supports differing height and weights for 4 forms. Support should then be added for 3 more forms for height and weight. [[User:DewGaming|DewGaming]] ([[User talk:DewGaming|talk]]) 02:46, 18 October 2025 (UTC)

== More form params or less form params? ==

Trying to bridge the discussion from the Discord server over here as well. Basically the other day I was asked about adding an extra Form param to the Infobox template so that we can display all of {{p|Minior}}'s core colors. When I brought it up on Discord some people spoke against the idea of adding more form params for minor color variations (eg. {{p|Flabébé}}) since it was thought to promote clutter and the info can instead be put on the Biology section.

What does everyone think? [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''<span style="color:#CF7A87;">an</span><span style="color:#2F2C2E;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">Z</span></span><span style="color:#297E55;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">A</span></span><span style="color:#CF7A87;">squiddles</span>''']] <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 07:56, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:I'll reiterate what I mentioned there, for the sake of cohesion. I think it might be beneficial to have two versions of the template, since discussion has implied that tabbing the infobox is a no-go for handling loadtimes. We can have one version with form height/weight splits, for forms where that does change (eg, [[Lycanroc (Pokémon)|Lycanroc]]), and one version without, for forms where it doesn't (like the aforementioned Flabébé). I'm pretty sure that infobox migration would take time and concerted effort from a small group of people, judging by what I've come to understand about infoboxes, but it seems the most reasonable approach to me. I personally see no reason to keep other colored forms out of the visuals for the infobox, but redundant numbers feels odd at best and like a formatting mistake at worst. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 08:15, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::Remove the Flabébé/Floette/Florges/Minior forms from the Infobox that are just recolors (meaning one form for Flabébé and Florges, three forms for Floette, two forms for Minior). These are only aesthetic changes, we don't have key art for them and they break the infobox. Abundantly clear choice in my eyes. The forms will still be there right next to the infobox, nobody will miss them. Doesn't have to be a hard rule or anything, seems pretty easy to address this in a case-by-case basis. I would personally remove the Genesect forms as well to make the infobox nicer. After all, the drives have no effect on anything we mention in the infobox, and the table with the forms grouped with the respective drives is more useful. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 16:59, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::Yeah I feel if the extra forms are breaking the current infobox, they should be removed. We can discuss if/how to include them when we get around to fixing/updating the template. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:11, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Worse case, we pick a form to represent all of the forms while keeping all of them under the forms section in bilgoy to make it eaiser. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 17:24, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I just want to be clear, a formal decision has not been made here, and unless the number of forms are causing issues with the infobox, we should not be removing functional forms at this time unless decided otherwise. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:49, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
I mean this infobox can get quite messy when there are a lot of forms with conflicting information, and to be honest it could use a little pruning. Infoboxes are at their best when theres only a single image, maybe in rare cases 2. Even then though it should be of the base form of the Pokémon in my opinion. I dont have a problem and would even support the pruning of alternative form images from this infobox (these can and should be documented in the article), but generally I think the base form of each species provides the best representation. I will also say that i think images of "temporary gimmick" forms that are unique to specific situations in generations (think like Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax, Spiky ear pichu etc.) should be cut first before alternative forms that can't be freely swapped around (such as the 3 tatsugiri as an example). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:15, 9 January 2026 (UTC)

:Right, my point being that these are details we should work out before carrying out any changes. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:17, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Why 4iam does have a nice point but as Land said we need to figure what details specifically before we use this solution and help save less clutter on top pages for each Pokémon. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:31, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:::4iamking is right to bring up what aspects need decided, whichever way we end up going with them. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:59, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::::We do have a lot of temporary forms than forms are permanent. We could that option or base form option to save room on top pages and keep the rest in biology and form data stuff. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 21:33, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:I think only including an infobox image for a single "base form" in every case would be a bit shortsighted when it comes to Pokémon like Wormadam, Toxtricity, Lycanroc, Urshifu etc. where the Pokémon having multiple forms is a major part of its identity and the forms are usually treated equally to each other in official material. I feel similarly about [[regional form]]s too, I think removing major forms like these from the infobox would be de-emphasising them too much and wouldn't really help anyone. But I'm not too bothered about forms being removed from the infobox for Pokémon like Genesect where they don't even have proper artwork anyway. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:42, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Yeah that is a very good point. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:34, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::I mean for most of those Pokémon they could probably be put on the same image, like we already do for something like {{p|Shellos}}. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:09, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Maybe, but I do think having form names in the infobox is helpful too. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:31, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::The images are gonna be tiny, in the case of three forms or more, tinier than what we have now. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 14:24, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean the whole thing gets incredibly subjective, which is why in my ideal world I think it should just be the base form in there. Even for something like Burmy, there is only one form of it when you search it on the official Pokédex [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex here]. To see the other forms you have to go to the species page and find what you are looking for in a dropdown menu. Ideally I'd prefer we just stick to 1 image of 1 form because that will be the most prominent, but I realize this is probably not something where there will be consensus developing. I will say though that info-boxes aren't galleries, they aren't supposed to be expansive in terms of giving visualizations every depiction, they are supposed to give the most important details of a subject matter at a glance. We already make (subjective) compromises by cutting out most Unown or Alcremie forms, even though if we took a strict Shellos style approach they should be in the picture as well. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 14:35, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::::I would argue that something like Toxtricity's two forms absolutely qualifies as one of the most important details about the subject that should be conveyed in an infobox (certainly more important than some of the other stuff we list in there). If we need an objective criterion, we could show forms only if they have proper official artwork (or images like [[:File:0555Darmanitan-Galar Zen.png|this]] that get used in place of artwork in official contexts). Of course, forms that only don't have it due to being new (like the Mega Evolutions from Legends ZA at the moment) would be an exception. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 17:03, 10 January 2026 (UTC)

== Adding Z-Crystals and Pokémon-specific items ==

I'd like to suggest an addition to the template. Since it's possible to see a Pokémon's Mega Stone in the infobox, I feel like it only makes sense to also include its exclusive Z-Crystal and any items that are specific to it (for example, the Pikanium Z, Pikashunium Z, and the Light Ball for Pikachu). How does this sound? [[User:Machampionship|Machampionship]] ([[User talk:Machampionship|talk]]) 16:55, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

:I would support this addition. I don't know if I'd put stat-boosting Pokémon specific held-items though. I would personally leave it to form-changing items & gimmick items. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 22:46, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

== Displaying forms ==

There's been an extensive discussion on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]] about which forms should be displayed in the infobox and how they should be displayed. The general rule of thumb we've agreed to is that Pokémon forms should be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex, with exceptions made for Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist (since their forms only differ in size, which is hard to depict in a context where the size of images varies) and Pokémon that have more than seven forms (because the infobox currently supports up to seven forms, which is enough to cover the use cases for the Pokémon forms we currently have). Questions that still remain to be answered:
* Most forms introduced in spin-off games are excluded on the basis of their games not having a Pokédex, with Pokopia and GO being the only ones with a Pokédex and unique forms. Pokopia's forms have been added to their respective infoboxes already, but should GO's?
* Some Pokémon's forms are displayed in a combined image, while others are displayed in separate images. How should we go about making this presentation more consistent?
[[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:18, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:The problem with GO's dex is it doesn't really function like most Pokedex's and considers things that would be gender differences or shiny alternatives to be "forms". Since the game really provides no additional infobox data, and the exclusive forms themselves aren't even named, i think its a pretty easy conclusion that we don't need to add them.
:As it relates to point two; I would say that i'm not a big fan of duplicating images, I think seperate images for different forms makes the most sense; though merging variations that arent form differences into one image makes sense imo. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:47, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
::i've made a proposal for how pokemon with combined images for two "default" forms could be handled , although it got buried
::it's on my [[User:Chaogotchi/Sandbox|sandbox]] page . i proposed having pokemon with combined images to instead have alternating images with captions for what form is being shown. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 23:39, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:::yeah this is what I was thinking (though the order would need to be swapped so the default forms are in the prominent position). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 03:39, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::well, the order does switch around. this is for forms that are seen as "equals" [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 03:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::oh I didnt even see that that was done; but we really shouldn't be doing randomized switches; really anywhere on the Wiki. Also this really isnt necessary because there is a default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:07, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::what's the reason against switches? [[Clavell]]'s page uses it [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 04:12, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::It moves information around in a way that isn't user controllable or intuitive (even if someone purges the page they cant realistically control the new one that loads); and if we do it without explanation it can cause confusion. This would also be reordering information which isn't happening on Clavell's page so even more of a reason not to do it, especially given that there is a clear default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::based off of the previous conversation on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]], i was under the assumption that this was also discussing how Pokémon with two hypothetical default forms would be handled but if it has already been established & agreed on by everyone that every form has a singular default, then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 07:33, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think the best solution for such cases would be to allow both forms to be displayed prominently at once (either side-by-side or with one on top of the other) but if we really don't want to edit the infobox to allow for that then I could settle for just having the default form in the prominent spot. I agree with 4iamking that random switches aren't the way to go. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 14:57, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::I think the main thing I would say is I kinda think another thing to consider is if we'd want to label the forms as they are labelled officially (i.e. '''Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)''' instead of ''Galarian Zigzagoon'') TPC has been kinda consistent with this notation across many mediums now (including stuff like legality lists outside the games), so I do think there is some value in paying recognition to it as the formal form name since we really don't do so anywhere. It might get awkward with some species, primarily Rotom where the base form is technically referred to as ''Rotom (Rotom)'' but I also think its good to relay it regardless since it is the official notation. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 15:26, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I also agree that we shouldn't use random switches for this. As for the suggestion of allowing both forms to be displayed prominently, I don't necessarily mind it, but it wouldn't help pages like Oricorio and Tatsugiri where the Pokémon has more than two forms and no clear default. What about the suggestion where the primary image is a combined image and the forms are displayed individually underneath?
:::::::::::As for the labels, we don't really need to be putting the species name in there (unless the species name is the name of the form) since it's already at the top of the box. The form name being appended to the species name is already implied. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:05, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::I'm fine with that but it still requires auditing each species to align the captions to the actual form names. Oricorio and Tatsugiri both have default forms (Baile and Curly), every species has a default form because the game requires it. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:32, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::I'd be willing to change all the form names to the official ones myself if that's a concern, this is also something I was trying to standardise recently on various Pokémon list pages.<br>I dislike the idea of having a combined image and then showing all the forms individually because it's unnecessarily repetitive and doesn't really solve the inconsistency problem. But it is a fair point that trying to decide which Pokémon do and don't have "default" forms for this purpose would end up being a bit arbitrary. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:02, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::i enjoy the pitch for having them appear side-by-side, my switch idea was just meant to accommodate the way it currently works. i agree with Hewer on the redundancy issue with having one combined image and individual images below it.
::::::::::::::as for the form names, there isn’t one true “official” name though, “Galarian Zigzagoon” (as it is right now) is just as official as “Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)”. i worry about how it’ll appear for something like Paldean Tauros, which would be “Tauros (Paldean Form) (Combat Breed))” following that format according to Champions.
::::::::::::::i wouldn’t mind omitting the species name, i feel it’d look cleaner. The Pokédex does this in some games, just referring to a form as “Galarian Form”
::::::::::::::We’d still end up with form names like “Rotom” but I think that’s still better than “Rotom (Rotom)” [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 19:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I mean the Pokédex form names are the closest you can get to "one true official name" for every form. Even if phrases like "Galarian Zigzagoon" are uttered officially, I think using the Pokédex form names across the board is better because it allows us to unify them all with a single, consistent set of official names rather than the current arbitrary ones. Also it allows us to convey things like Zigzagoon's regular form lacking a form name whereas Rotom's does have one, which is a distinction that we otherwise can't make (I also think omitting the species name is better here since it allows for more clarity and accuracy, and thankfully it can already be done with the current template). [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 20:53, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

While we're on the subject, a while ago I tried to edit {{p|Darmanitan}}'s infobox to match the official order of its forms (which is Standard Mode, Zen Mode, Galarian Standard Mode, Galarian Zen Mode), but couldn't figure out a way to do so without breaking the Abilities section. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:13, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

:Oh my god everyone brought up all the issues that I also had, including Darmanitan. Organization for it feels like such a mess. {{p|Furfrou}} has a single stock image in its infobox, which is fine, since its form count goes above 7 (it has 8), but this is strange to me, because I had always assumed its other forms were not counted because of that and it's all cosmetic. Except Pokemon like {{p|Minior}} Show its core in the infobox but only the Red Core which is the only one with stock art, again it goes beyond the count we allow (7, which Minor also has 8). There's three pieces of stock art for Furfrou that go unused on main space, and they are the three basic trims that you get in the game without unlocking anything, and the first three beyond the base form. I feel like if a Pokemon has officially recognized stock art it should probably be in the info box, right? What makes Furfrou different from Minior? I personally think all three of those stock art should be used in the infobox, just to sort of illustrate that it can do that.
:As for actual layout, I can understand not having duplicate images like I had originally proposed (which I said it'd be redundant anyways from the get go). But I still prefer some sort of merged image for Pokemon with multiple default forms. If that's not something to benefit from, perhaps we can reorganize the actual layout to show multiple images more prominently? Maybe all four of {{p|Oricorio}}'s Styles should be the same size in a 2x2 pattern? Something like {{p|Lycanroc}} having a triangular shape, with Midday on the left and Midnight on the right same size, Dusk being on the bottom (perhaps a bit smaller, since I think we can all agree it's not really the default). Something like Meowstic would benefit from that too, the male and female on top, Mega on the bottom. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:17, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::I think the thing with Furfrou is that the "Natural Form" is the only form you find in the wild. Minior can be any form in the wild while you have to take a Furfrou at a hair salon to change forms. Same principal as Rotom really, no one really argues what the base form of that mon is while Minior is up for debate. [[User:CrownMyFries|CrownMyFries]] ([[User talk:CrownMyFries|talk]]) 20:35, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I'm not sure what being found in the wild has to do with anything. Most of Rotom's forms aren't found in the wild. nether is Cosplay Pikachu and all Mega Evolutions are not found in the wild either, yet they all go in the infobox. Why should Minior (who's in their own case, is actually a mid-battle form change and isn't initially found as its core) and Furfrou be any different? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:59, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

Template talk:Pokémon Infobox

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== Parameters ==

Any parameters which are unused should be left out. Calling but leaving blank unused parameters can lead to errors.

*''name'' : English name. If unknown, leave out.
*''jname'' : Japanese name.
*''tmname'' : Romanisation of Japanese name. Trademarked version if available.
*''jtranslit'' : Transliteration of Japanese name.
*''category'' : Category name, from the Pokédex.
*''forme'' : Number of images to display. Only to be used if the Pokémon has more than one form.
*''form1'' : Name of form 1, if applicable. Not needed for Pokémon with no forms.
*''form2'' : Name of form 2, if applicable.
*''form3'' : Name of form 3, if applicable.
*''form4'' : Name of form 4, if applicable.
*''form5'' : Name of form 5, if applicable.
*''form6'' : Name of form 6, if applicable.
*''image'' : Filename of image, if not at the default location.
*''image2'' : Filename of form 2 (or Mega Evolution) image.
*''image3'' : Filename of form 3 (or Mega Evolution 2) image.
*''image4'' : Filename of form 4 image.
*''image5'' : Filename of form 5 image.
*''image6'' : Filename of form 6 image.
*''mega'' : Name of the Mega Stone (first Mega Stone where applicable). Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''mega2'' : Name of the second Mega Stone. Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
*''generation'' : Generation Pokémon was introduced
*''ndex'' : National Pokédex number
*''jdex'' : Johto Pokédex number. New number, where applicable.
*''oldjdex'' : Old Johto Pokédex number.
*''hdex'' : Hoenn Pokédex number
*''sdex'' : Sinnoh Pokédex number
*''udex'' : Unova (BW) Pokédex number
*''u2dex'' : Unova (B2W2) Pokédex number
*''karea'' : Kalos Pokédex area (Central, Coastal, or Mountain)
*''kdex'' : Kalos Pokédex number
*''adex'' : Alola Pokédex number
*''fbrow'' : Fiore Browser number
*''abrow'' : Almia Browser number
*''obrow'' : Oblivia (Present) Browser number
*''opbrow'' : Oblivia (Past) Browser number, including prefix
*''type1'' : Type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''type2'' : Second type, if applicable.
*''form2type1'' : Form 2 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form2type2'' : Form 2 second type, if applicable.
*''form3type1'' : Form 3 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form3type2'' : Form 3 second type, if applicable.
*''form4type1'' : Form 4 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form4type2'' : Form 4 second type, if applicable.
*''form5type1'' : Form 5 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form5type2'' : Form 5 second type, if applicable.
*''form6type1'' : Form 6 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form6type2'' : Form 6 second type, if applicable.
*''abilitylayout'' : The basic desired layout of the Abilities, in the form "''cells_in_first_row''+''cells_in_second_row''". (Each cell can contain one or two Abilities per form, or a Mega or Hidden Ability, mainly depending on which Ability parameters are set.)
*''abilitycold'' : If the Pokémon has a Hidden Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''abilitycolm'' : If the Pokémon has a Mega Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''ability1'' : First (or only) standard Ability
*''ability2'' : Second standard Ability
*''ability2-1'' : Form 2 first (or only) Ability
*''ability2-2'' : Form 2 second Ability
*''ability3-1'' : Form 3 first (or only) Ability
*''ability3-2'' : Form 3 second Ability
*''abilityd'' : Hidden Ability
*''abilitydcaption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd''
*''abilityd2'' : Second Hidden Ability (for an alternate form)
*''abilityd2caption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd2''
*''abilitym'' : First (only) Mega Evolution Ability
*''abilitym2'' : Second Mega Evolution Ability
*''gendercode'' : Byte setting for the species' gender ratios:
** 256 = unknown, 255 = genderless, 254 = all female, 223 = 1 male:7 female, 191 = 1 male:3 female, 127 = 1 male:1 female, 63 = 3 male:1 female, 31 = 7 male:1 female, 0 = male only.
*''catchrate'' : Catch rate
*''egggroupn'' : Number of Egg Groups. 0 if "Undiscovered group" (i.e., no Eggs)
*''egggroup1'' : Egg Group 1
*''egggroup2'' : Egg Group 2
*''eggcycles'' : How many Egg cycles it takes for an Egg to hatch.
*''height-ftin'' : Imperial height
*''height-m'' : Metric height
*''height-ftin2'' : Form 2 imperial height
*''height-m2'' : Form 2 metric height
*''height-ftin3'' : Form 3 imperial height
*''height-m3'' : Form 3 metric height
*''weight-lbs'' : Imperial weight
*''weight-kg'' : Metric weight
*''weight-lbs2'' : Form 2 imperial weight
*''weight-kg2'' : Form 2 metric weight
*''weight-lbs3'' : Form 3 imperial weight
*''weight-kg3'' : Form 3 metric weight
*''expyield'' : Experience yield
*''oldexp'' : Experience yield prior to Gen V
*''g4exp'' : Experience yield in Gen IV, if Pokémon is available ''and'' has a different yield prior to Gen IV.
*''lv100exp'' : Total experience required to reach level 100. Sets levelling rate.
*''evforms'' : Number of forms which have different EV yield.
*''evtotal'' : Total EV yield
*''evhp'' : HP EV yield
*''evat'' : Attack EV yield
*''evde'' : Defence EV yield
*''evsa'' : Special attack EV yield
*''evsd'' : Special defence EV yield
*''evsp'' : Speed EV yield
*''evhp2'' : Form 2 HP EV yield
*''evat2'' : Form 2 attack EV yield
*''evde2'' : Form 2 defence EV yield
*''evsa2'' : Form 2 special attack EV yield
*''evsd2'' : Form 2 special defence EV yield
*''evsp2'' : Form 2 speed EV yield
*''evhp3'' : Form 3 HP EV yield
*''evat3'' : Form 3 attack EV yield
*''evde3'' : Form 3 defence EV yield
*''evsa3'' : Form 3 special attack EV yield
*''evsd3'' : Form 3 special defence EV yield
*''evsp3'' : Form 3 speed EV yield
*''evhp4'' : Form 4 HP EV yield
*''evat4'' : Form 4 attack EV yield
*''evde4'' : Form 4 defence EV yield
*''evsa4'' : Form 4 special attack EV yield
*''evsd4'' : Form 4 special defence EV yield
*''evsp4'' : Form 4 speed EV yield
*''body'' : Body style (number)
*''body2'' : Form 2 body style (number)
*''foot2'' : Second footprint file name, not including the leading F or file extension.
*''color'' : Color listed in the Pokédex.
*''formcolors'' : Set to "yes" if any forms have different colors.
*''friendship'' : Base friendship value.
*''pokefordex'' : Name for external links which don't use the standard name or ndex number

Let me know if there are any issues. <span class="sc">[[User:Werdnae|<span style="color:#2D4B98;">Werdnae</span>]]</span> <small>[[User talk:Werdnae|<span style="color:#009000;">(talk)</span>]]</small> 08:09, 9 October 2013 (UTC)

== Tweaks ==

Just wondered if maybe the border should be made 3px, and also, that the border woudl be that if the Pokémon has a secondary type the border would be the same color as the second type. Just so the Pokémon articles keep cohesive with the templates etc. --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 15:07, 4 November 2013 (UTC)
:Also, when I edited Flabébé/Floette/Florges article, there is a mysterious 4 next to one of the images, despite there being no error in the code on the articles (or I seem to be missing) --<b>[[User:S2daam|<span style="color:#F85888">--s</span><span style="color:#F8D030">a</span><span style="color:#6890F0">m</span><span style="color:#98D8D8">m :D</span>]]</b> 19:17, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

== Hidden Abilities. ==

So Duskull line gained Frisk in G6 (despite being a G4 Ability), while Litwick family got Shadow Tag changed to Infiltrator. There should be something to note that. [[User:Uploader|Uploader]] ([[User talk:Uploader|talk]]) 14:08, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

== Footprint data for X/Y Pokémon ==

I'm not sure if this is technically possibly via MediaWiki, but if it is one could make the footprint area disappear, stretching the body style template if the national dex number is above 649. I propose this to remove all those broken file links. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:#87CEEB">Pikachu Bros.</span>]] <small>([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|<span style="color:red">talk</span>]])</small> 16:06, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
:Yeah, it's certainly possible, and needs to be done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 21:11, 3 May 2014 (UTC)
::It is possible, but may require some rearranging to implement. I'll speak with the other staff members to see about a solution. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 21:27, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

== Missing padding for main page text ==

On my end, at least, the infoboxes don't seem to have left-edge padding, causing text in a page to run up to the edge, which makes a bit of text hard to read. I would attempt to fix it, but I am neither very familiar with table formatting, nor do I have the permissions to do so. Can someone who is able to make sure there is enough padding? [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 04:23, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

== Hoopa's form changes ==

Would it be possible for someone to please edit the template to account for the names of {{p|Hoopa}}'s [[Form differences#Hoopa|alternate forms]] (similar to <span class="plainlinks">[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Template%3APok%C3%A9mon_Infobox&type=revision&diff=1978734&oldid=1954090 what was done]</span> for {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}'s dual [[Mega Evolution]]s)? The correct form names are "Hoopa Confined" and "Hoopa Unbound", though as it is now, the template displays them as "Confined Hoopa" and "Unbound Hoopa".

[[User:Xérnéas|Xérnéas]] ([[User talk:Xérnéas|talk]]) 22:46, 23 June 2015 (UTC)

== How do the heights of the boxes in this template work? ==

Hi, sorry for asking a question like this, but I wonder, how do you make it so that the boxes that display the stats are the same height no matter what, in every resolution, browser and zoom %? For example, in the [[Sylveon (Pokémon)]] page, the gender and the catch rate boxes [the white boxes that contain the actual information] are the exact same size--symmetrical--even though the "Gender" box is larger than the "Catch rate" box; I assume that the "Catch rate" box automatically adjusted to the same height as the "Gender" box. How do you do this? I can't seem to find a solution for this problem that's in another wiki I'm part of. Over on that wiki, whenever one box has more info than the one next to it, they don't automatically adjust, and the only solution would be to add exact pixel heights, which would be unbelievably cumbersome for over 2,000 pages. I hope you find the time to answer my question, and if you don't want to, I understand. Thanks! ♥ [[User:493Darkrai|493Darkrai]] ([[User talk:493Darkrai|talk]]) 01:11, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

== Some updates ==

I just want to leave this somewhere it will hopefully be easy to remember. There are a couple things that need updating in this template. Whenever an update becomes convenient (perhaps whenever Gen VII info like the Pokedex/region name is added), hopefully these can be incorporated.

;Form names
Some Pokemon like {{p|Hoopa}} should properly have "backwards" form names to how most other form names are constructed. The simple solution would be to just do something like replace
<pre>
<small>{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}</small>
</pre>
With:
<pre><small>{{{override4|{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}}}}</small></pre>
(Or what-have-you. And that for each forme1-5 parameter, and perhaps forme6 for good measure.)

;Hatch time
The hatch time has been wrong for a while (but then, so was [[Egg cycle]]). To fix this, these two pieces of code:
<pre>
{{#expr:{{{eggcycles|0}}}*255}}
{{#expr:({{{eggcycles|0}}}*255)+254}}
</pre>
Should be changed to:
<pre>
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}}}
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}+256}}
</pre>

[[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:53, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:As a couple of more trivial suggestions, I think it might be nice to change <code><nowiki>{{tt|*|Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg}}</nowiki></code> to <code><nowiki><br><small>Egg not obtainable</small></nowiki></code> just so that's not hidden (for smartphone users and such); and just for a sort of consistency, <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span></nowiki></code> could be changed to <code><nowiki><span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered</span></nowiki></code> (this is shown if ''egggroupn'' is set to 0, but without that, Egg Groups are just displayed like "Field" and "Undiscovered"). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:58, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::I am wondering if the parameters have been passed wrongly in some of the existing articles of legendary Pokemon? {{p|Hoopa}}, for example, passes
<pre>
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
</pre>
::while if <code>egggroupn</code> was 0 in the first place, <code>egggroup1</code> would not be necessary and would be automatically filled in by the template, along with the "not obtainable as egg" text. [[User:Chenzw|Chenzw]] ([[User talk:Chenzw|talk]]) 05:02, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:::They're not exactly wrong. But at any rate, I'd ask you to just leave those ''egggroup1'' parameters for now for the possibility of the changes below. =P (Hell, I should probably just make my own userpage for this template.)
:::Perhaps Ditto/Ditto's Egg Group could also receive a similar note when ''egggroupn'' is set to 0... <code><nowiki>|0=[[Undiscovered (Egg Group)|<span style="color:#000;">Undiscovered group</span>]]</nowiki></code> could be removed (it'll fall through to call on ''egggroup1'') along with <code><nowiki>=[[Category:Undiscovered group Pokémon]]</nowiki></code> (the 0 case will then be grouped with 1, and work the same so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.
:::(Also, the Egg Group categories line could be shorter just by using <code><nowiki>
[[Category:{{{egggroup1}}} group Pokémon]] {{#ifeq: {{{egggroupn|0}}}|2|[[Category:{{{egggroup2}}} group Pokémon]]}}</nowiki></code> instead... Again, so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.) [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:22, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::::I've mocked up the changes above at [[User:Tiddlywinks/Pokémon Infobox]], excluding the form override (I'll set about just reworking that entirely later so we just need a parameter for each full form name). You can test it on any species pages by substituting my userspace template name and previewing (it might be quickest to just copy the template call to an empty/dummy page and preview there).
::::Removing the ''Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg'' note from hovertext kind of required an extra parser function to work (perhaps) best, so it may be preferred to leave out that extra #ifeq and the change to the note... [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:40, 28 April 2016 (UTC)

== Alola Dex==

Since the Alola Pokédex is split up into areas like the Kalos dex, should this template be updated to allow for specifying the dex region? [[User:N. Onymous|N. Onymous]] ([[User talk:N. Onymous|talk]]) 23:19, 1 December 2016 (UTC)
:Pokemon can be in multiple island dexes. That would just get too messy to be worth anything. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 00:17, 2 December 2016 (UTC)
::Besides the official numbering from the original Alola Pokédex list remains the same despite the how the Pokémon are listed in each of the different four variants such as Pikipek remaining listed as 010 despite being presented first for the other three variants and therefore unlike Kalos each area does not have it's own separate numbering, which unfortunately renders this unnecessary. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 07:19, 3 December 2016 (UTC)

== body style ==

zygarde has 3 body style due to its forme. can someone update the template so we can add the third forme in? the current template only support 2 body style. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 02:52, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

== Is the catch probability still accurate in Generation VI? ==

It is noted in the '[[Catch rate#Capture method (Generation VI)|Catch rate]]' page that the formula was changed to make the catch probability approximately the same as in Generation V, which only did three shake checks instead of four. Thus, wouldn't the probabilities be slightly higher than those indicated by this template?

For example, the probability of catching a fully healthy [[Pidgey]] with a [[Poké Ball|basic Poké Ball]] works out to 43.9%, not 33.3%.

- [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 09:56, 23 April 2017 (UTC)
:I haven't done the numbers, but I think that article says that basically, the lowered shake probability (exactly) makes up for an additional shake check, so that the overall catch probability remains largely unchanged. I imagine you've just made an error somewhere in your calculation!? [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 11:15, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

:: Generation V changed the system so that three shake checks were done instead of four. The success chance of each shake check is almost exactly the same ((a/256)^(1/4)). This means that the chance of catching a Pokémon actually increased a little ((a/256)^(3/4)), compared to Generation IV.
:: Generation VI does four shake checks again, but the success chance of each shake check was increased ((a/256)^(3/16)) so that the overall chance of catching the Pokémon didn't change ((a/256)^(3/4)).
:: - [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 14:06, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

== Catch rate formula error ==

Like Generation V, the catch probability for an ordinary Poké Ball at full HP in Generation VI–VII is very nearly (C / 765)^.75, where C is the species catch rate. However, the formula used in the infobox — C/255 * 1/3 — does not include the exponent. This means the probability given is lower than the actual probability; for instance, Pokémon with a catch rate of 30 are listed as having a 3.9% chance to be caught, when the correct value 8.8%.

To correct this, I'm pretty sure the line just needs to be changed from

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: ({{{catchrate|3}}}/255 * 1/3 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

to

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} <small>({{tt|{{#expr: (({{{catchrate|3}}}/765)^.75 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})</small>}}</nowiki>

[[User:Randomwaffle23|Randomwaffle23]] ([[User talk:Randomwaffle23|talk]]) 22:31, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

:Can someone ''please'' correct this? I get at least one person a month asking me why my catch rate calculators (which do the math correctly) don't agree with Bulbapedia. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] ([[User talk:Dragonfree|talk]]) 07:06, 16 May 2019 (UTC)
::I've updated this to use the code provided by Randomwaffle23 (which I checked against the formula on Dragonfree's site The Cave of the Dragonflies to confirm it was correct). I've also explicitly mentioned the generation for which it is applicable in the tooltip now, so that when it falls out of date again, at least it will state the generation for which it was true. It will still be wrong for Ultra Beasts, because standard Poké Balls do not have a 1× catch rate against them (and I'm not really sure whether it makes more sense to show the probability of using a Poké Ball or a Beast Ball on them).
::Furthermore, I think it's worth re-evaluating whether a full-health catch rate is actually helpful to readers. The assumptions made are not the conditions under which people normally catch Pokémon. The percentage seems rather pointless. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:26, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

== Why hasn't this template been updated for USUM yet? ==

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have been out for two months now. This template still hasn't been updated for those games. What gives? [[User:MasterBraixen96|MasterBraixen96]] ([[User talk:MasterBraixen96|talk]]) 21:34, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
:Bumping this. This and the held items template are still outdated, and should be relatively easy to update.[[User:Lanthanum|Lanthanum]] ([[User talk:Lanthanum|talk]]) 17:48, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
:7 months and still nothing. I think it's time for an update. [[User:Oneofthosedf|Oneofthosedf]] ([[User talk:Oneofthosedf|talk]]) 19:59, 11 June 2018 (UTC)
:: It hasn't been updated as we are working on moving the numbers to the Pokedex boxes. The technicalities of this are taking slightly longer then expected. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 08:16, 12 June 2018 (UTC)

== Kanto Pokedex expansion ==

I think that Kanto formula should be updated, as in LGPE Meltan and Melmetal are respectively #152 and #153. [[User:Asmod96|Asmod96]] ([[User talk:Asmod96|talk]]) 01:00, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

The problem is that there's no kanto variable in the template. Changing the <nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}} to {{{ndex|{{{kantodex|000}}}}}}</nowiki> in
<pre><nowiki>| style="{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152||display: none;}}" | <nowiki>#</nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}}<br/><small>[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|<span style="color:#000;">Kanto</span>]]</small></nowiki></pre>

And

<pre><nowiki>{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}</nowiki></pre>
to
<pre><nowiki>{{#if: {{{kantodex|}}}|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{kantodex|}}}]]|{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}}}</nowiki></pre>

...would basically do it, I think (kantodex since kdex is taken by Kalos). If a different category was wanted for the two Pokemon in question (ala Black 2/White 2 having separate categories from Black/White), it would even be simpler since you just add another line to the second part rather than messing with an extra #if. - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:33, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

PS: I can't remove the messed-up copy/paste error in the first line of my own post? Seriously? - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:35, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

:I fixed for you wrote, as mentioned in the comment above yours however the Number section won't be getting an update as we are planning to display them elsewhere on the page. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 05:13, 28 November 2018 (UTC)

::If we are going to update, we need to update the body style too. The template still only show two body style, but with zygarde complete, we need to update it to include three instead. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 09:21, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

== USUM Pokedex numbers and ability changes ==

The template needs an a2dex parameter for USUM Pokedex numbers and some way to say that Pelipper can't have drizzle before Generation 7. [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 18:21, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
:The numbers are now in the Pokedex entry templates (if you haven't noticed), the numbers in the infobox will eventually be taken out. We're still working on updating the templates.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#EBC600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#EBC600">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#D8B600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#D8B600">ire</span>]] 04:54, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
::The same discussion is happening [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Pokédex#Ability changes|here]], just so we keep most of it in one page. [[User:Suic12-|Suic12-]] ([[User talk:Suic12-|talk]]) 13:45, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
:::Is anyone still working on making the template say Pelipper can't have drizzle in gen 6? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 03:36, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

== Fix for Toxtricity ==

Due to the way that the infobox is set up, the form names are incorrect for abilities, types, heights, and weights if there are more than 2 forms, the first 2 forms are in one image, and the data listed are different between forms. This can be seen on Toxtricity's page, where Amped Form's abilities are listed as just "Toxtricity" and Low Key Form's ablities are listed as "Gigantamax Toxtricity", because those are the two images in the infobox.

I have made a fix that (hopefully) should not interfere with anything else, but would fix the above problem and also allow us to implement similar ideas on pages like Urshifu. It adds new parameters, "form1alt", "form2alt", etc, which will change the name of the forms except for the images at the top.

I have tested this with Toxtricity and it does work.

The updated template can be found [[User:Celadonkey/PokemonInfobox|here]]. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#00A1E9">cela</span><span style="color:#BF004F">donk</span>]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 17:44, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

== Update to hatch time calculation ==

As per [[Egg cycle]], an egg cycle is now 256 steps in Gen 7 (no word on Gen 8). This template's calculation currently uses 257 steps per cycle, which is from Gens 5 and 6. This should be a quick fix. ~ [[User:Serial Colour|Serial Colour]] ([[User talk:Serial Colour|talk]]) 13:57, 25 May 2020 (UTC)

== Not enough freedom to set experience yields for different gens ==

Some Pokémon (like Delcatty) had their exp yields change in gen 7, and others (like Gardevoir) had their exp yields change in gen 8. In the current template, there is no way to display these differences. [[User:TotalPotato|TotalPotato]] ([[User talk:TotalPotato|talk]]) 10:37, 29 May 2020 (UTC)
: We do have plans in the works for this infobox and I've noted down this issue as well as the previous ones. Increasing changes within the games and forms add an increasing amount of issues. We're trying to come up with a capable compromise. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 04:59, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

== An oversight ==

So I was looking at the page for Slowbro, and I noticed an oversight with this template. Since Galarian Slowbro now takes the place of the "form2" variable, the template says that Galarian Slowbro has the "Pokémon consisting of a head and arms" body shape instead of Mega Slowbro like it's supposed to since Mega Slowbro is now "form3" instead of the "form2" and the "body2" variable only accounts for the "form2" variable, so I think that a "body3" variable should be added to the template to fix this issue. [[User:Luigi1234|Luigi1234]] ([[User talk:Luigi1234|talk]]) 16:17, 4 July 2020 (UTC)

== ability1note and ability2note ==

Can someone add ability1note and ability2note parameters similar to egggroup1note? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 05:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 3 or more Body Shapes ==

As of right now, Slowbro's Galarian form is given the body form of the Mega, as the Mega has a different body form, but the Galarian form does not, which presents inaccurate information. Additionally, in many cases where Pokémon have three or more forms, such as Necrozma and Zygarde, those additional forms are not covered at all. A simple solution to both of these issues would be to add something similar to how Vivillon's different colors are handled:
<pre>{{#if: {{{formbody|}}}|<br><small>Other forms may have other shapes.</small>}}</pre>
[[User:WOLKsite|WOLKsite]] ([[User talk:WOLKsite|talk]]) 11:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 5+ forms height and weight ==

The template is currently able to display up to 6 different forms of a Pokémon, but height and weight fields can't take more than 4, because of this the article for [[Pikachu]] doesn't display height and weight data for it's Gigantamax form, which is set as a 5th form. Some of the other data fields also aren't set to go this high, but maybe they don't all need to. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 07:27, 28 March 2022 (UTC)
::Side note:At least 2 Pokémon have forms that are in different egg groups than the main form, but the template isn't set to handle this. Ash-Greninja, Cosplay Pikachu, and the Pikachu in a hat variations are in the Undiscovered group, while their primary forms are not. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 08:36, 28 March 2022 (UTC)

== Same link ==

Why is this infobox listing the same Bulbagarden Archive link in two separate locations? As far as I'm concerned, it should really be only one link to qualify for this job. -- [[User:PanchamBro|PanchamBro]] ([[User talk:PanchamBro|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/PanchamBro|contributions]]) 17:43, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

== Hatch steps update for SWSH, BDSP, and SV mechanics ==
Hatch cycles last 128 steps in SWSH and SV, but 255 in BDSP. [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096166179229703 Reference 1] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096170151125007 Reference 2] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640106938967924740 Reference 3]<br> Currently the wrong range of hatch steps are displayed for all Gen VIII and Gen IX compatible species, and it also doesn't really specify which length of steps occurs in which generation, and I'm not sure displaying a range like "2,560-5,140 steps" is helpful, since it doesn't tell you which games that occurs in, and Pokemon don't actually have a range of steps, it's an exact number of steps determined by the egg cycles and how many steps are in a cycle per game. [[User:Atrius97|Atrius97]] ([[User talk:Atrius97|talk]]) 05:31, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

== Fix for the Meowth Page ==

The Meowth page has limitations for the abilities listed in the infobox and has a disclaimer in the article text about the infobox's limitations. I was able to make a small change to the infobox template ([[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox|modified template]]) to fix it [[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox2|as seen here]]. This change won't effect any other page, because if the meowthfixstring field (you can rename this to something more elegant if you want) isn't filled, it continues forwards with the existing code. [[User:Nairbnroh|Nairbnroh]] ([[User talk:Nairbnroh|talk]]) 14:38, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

== Footprints ==

A long time ago, this template (or at least an earlier version of it) used to contain habitat information from FRLG, but it was removed because we got to a point where more Pokémon lacked habitat information than had it. We're rapidly approaching that same point with footprints, which haven't been seen since Generation V, so are there any plans for that eventuality? Making it so that there is a parameter that will only display footprint information if the Pokémon has one (this can be done with an #ifexist function I believe) is one way of solving it if you don't want to get rid of it entirely. [[User:Biblical Bambi|Biblical Bambi]] ([[User talk:Biblical Bambi|talk]]) 01:16, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
:Sounds like a good idea; seconding this. Waiting to hear what others think. '''<u><span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#4488FC,#7038F8,#A040A0);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">[[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]]</span></u>''' <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 03:41, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
::As a matter of fact, yes there is a plan! <small>(Well.. at least sort of.)</small> I am/we are currently analyzing the infobox, and in a more general scope than just footprints, too. (The footprint issue was one of the reasons why, actually.)
::There's not much more I can say at this point (mainly because it's only just started), but if you'll bear with me, you'll hopefully hear/see ''some''thing in the next weeks. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 16:26, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

== Pronunciation ==

Is it possible to include pronunciation in this template? Some Pokémon names are a bit ambiguous as to this, and the information doesn’t seem to exist on this wiki. I could be wrong though… [[User:CyberDragonM|CyberDragonM]] ([[User talk:CyberDragonM|talk]]) 17:57, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

== Black and White Experience Yields for the Unova First Partners==

[[Snivy_(Pokémon)|Snivy]], [[Tepig_(Pokémon)|Tepig]] and [[Oshawott_(Pokémon)|Oshawott]] have a base experience yield of 28 in ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions|Black and White]]'', and 62 from ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions_2|Black 2 and White 2]]'' onwards. This is to prevent the player from having a level advantage against [[Cheren]] if they defeat [[Bianca]]. I think a |bwexp parameter should be added to [[Template:Pokémon_Infobox|the template]]. [[User:BeyondTheHorizon|BeyondTheHorizon]] ([[User talk:BeyondTheHorizon|talk]]) 11:01, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

== Height and Weight for at least 3 more forms needs to be added ==

With the recent addition of Mega Floette, Floette now has 7 forms (the five colors, Eternal Flower, and Mega). Mega Floette has a different weight from all other forms. Trying to update Floette's page, I found that this template only supports differing height and weights for 4 forms. Support should then be added for 3 more forms for height and weight. [[User:DewGaming|DewGaming]] ([[User talk:DewGaming|talk]]) 02:46, 18 October 2025 (UTC)

== More form params or less form params? ==

Trying to bridge the discussion from the Discord server over here as well. Basically the other day I was asked about adding an extra Form param to the Infobox template so that we can display all of {{p|Minior}}'s core colors. When I brought it up on Discord some people spoke against the idea of adding more form params for minor color variations (eg. {{p|Flabébé}}) since it was thought to promote clutter and the info can instead be put on the Biology section.

What does everyone think? [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''<span style="color:#CF7A87;">an</span><span style="color:#2F2C2E;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">Z</span></span><span style="color:#297E55;"><span lang="ja" style="margin: 0px;">A</span></span><span style="color:#CF7A87;">squiddles</span>''']] <small>2222(:D)SSSS</small> ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 07:56, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:I'll reiterate what I mentioned there, for the sake of cohesion. I think it might be beneficial to have two versions of the template, since discussion has implied that tabbing the infobox is a no-go for handling loadtimes. We can have one version with form height/weight splits, for forms where that does change (eg, [[Lycanroc (Pokémon)|Lycanroc]]), and one version without, for forms where it doesn't (like the aforementioned Flabébé). I'm pretty sure that infobox migration would take time and concerted effort from a small group of people, judging by what I've come to understand about infoboxes, but it seems the most reasonable approach to me. I personally see no reason to keep other colored forms out of the visuals for the infobox, but redundant numbers feels odd at best and like a formatting mistake at worst. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 08:15, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::Remove the Flabébé/Floette/Florges/Minior forms from the Infobox that are just recolors (meaning one form for Flabébé and Florges, three forms for Floette, two forms for Minior). These are only aesthetic changes, we don't have key art for them and they break the infobox. Abundantly clear choice in my eyes. The forms will still be there right next to the infobox, nobody will miss them. Doesn't have to be a hard rule or anything, seems pretty easy to address this in a case-by-case basis. I would personally remove the Genesect forms as well to make the infobox nicer. After all, the drives have no effect on anything we mention in the infobox, and the table with the forms grouped with the respective drives is more useful. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 16:59, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::Yeah I feel if the extra forms are breaking the current infobox, they should be removed. We can discuss if/how to include them when we get around to fixing/updating the template. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:11, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Worse case, we pick a form to represent all of the forms while keeping all of them under the forms section in bilgoy to make it eaiser. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 17:24, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I just want to be clear, a formal decision has not been made here, and unless the number of forms are causing issues with the infobox, we should not be removing functional forms at this time unless decided otherwise. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:49, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
I mean this infobox can get quite messy when there are a lot of forms with conflicting information, and to be honest it could use a little pruning. Infoboxes are at their best when theres only a single image, maybe in rare cases 2. Even then though it should be of the base form of the Pokémon in my opinion. I dont have a problem and would even support the pruning of alternative form images from this infobox (these can and should be documented in the article), but generally I think the base form of each species provides the best representation. I will also say that i think images of "temporary gimmick" forms that are unique to specific situations in generations (think like Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax, Spiky ear pichu etc.) should be cut first before alternative forms that can't be freely swapped around (such as the 3 tatsugiri as an example). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:15, 9 January 2026 (UTC)

:Right, my point being that these are details we should work out before carrying out any changes. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:17, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Why 4iam does have a nice point but as Land said we need to figure what details specifically before we use this solution and help save less clutter on top pages for each Pokémon. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:31, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:::4iamking is right to bring up what aspects need decided, whichever way we end up going with them. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:59, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::::We do have a lot of temporary forms than forms are permanent. We could that option or base form option to save room on top pages and keep the rest in biology and form data stuff. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 21:33, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
:I think only including an infobox image for a single "base form" in every case would be a bit shortsighted when it comes to Pokémon like Wormadam, Toxtricity, Lycanroc, Urshifu etc. where the Pokémon having multiple forms is a major part of its identity and the forms are usually treated equally to each other in official material. I feel similarly about [[regional form]]s too, I think removing major forms like these from the infobox would be de-emphasising them too much and wouldn't really help anyone. But I'm not too bothered about forms being removed from the infobox for Pokémon like Genesect where they don't even have proper artwork anyway. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:42, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
::Yeah that is a very good point. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:34, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::I mean for most of those Pokémon they could probably be put on the same image, like we already do for something like {{p|Shellos}}. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:09, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::Maybe, but I do think having form names in the infobox is helpful too. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:31, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::The images are gonna be tiny, in the case of three forms or more, tinier than what we have now. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 14:24, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean the whole thing gets incredibly subjective, which is why in my ideal world I think it should just be the base form in there. Even for something like Burmy, there is only one form of it when you search it on the official Pokédex [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex here]. To see the other forms you have to go to the species page and find what you are looking for in a dropdown menu. Ideally I'd prefer we just stick to 1 image of 1 form because that will be the most prominent, but I realize this is probably not something where there will be consensus developing. I will say though that info-boxes aren't galleries, they aren't supposed to be expansive in terms of giving visualizations every depiction, they are supposed to give the most important details of a subject matter at a glance. We already make (subjective) compromises by cutting out most Unown or Alcremie forms, even though if we took a strict Shellos style approach they should be in the picture as well. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 14:35, 10 January 2026 (UTC)
::::::I would argue that something like Toxtricity's two forms absolutely qualifies as one of the most important details about the subject that should be conveyed in an infobox (certainly more important than some of the other stuff we list in there). If we need an objective criterion, we could show forms only if they have proper official artwork (or images like [[:File:0555Darmanitan-Galar Zen.png|this]] that get used in place of artwork in official contexts). Of course, forms that only don't have it due to being new (like the Mega Evolutions from Legends ZA at the moment) would be an exception. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 17:03, 10 January 2026 (UTC)

== Adding Z-Crystals and Pokémon-specific items ==

I'd like to suggest an addition to the template. Since it's possible to see a Pokémon's Mega Stone in the infobox, I feel like it only makes sense to also include its exclusive Z-Crystal and any items that are specific to it (for example, the Pikanium Z, Pikashunium Z, and the Light Ball for Pikachu). How does this sound? [[User:Machampionship|Machampionship]] ([[User talk:Machampionship|talk]]) 16:55, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

:I would support this addition. I don't know if I'd put stat-boosting Pokémon specific held-items though. I would personally leave it to form-changing items & gimmick items. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 22:46, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

== Displaying forms ==

There's been an extensive discussion on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]] about which forms should be displayed in the infobox and how they should be displayed. The general rule of thumb we've agreed to is that Pokémon forms should be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex, with exceptions made for Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist (since their forms only differ in size, which is hard to depict in a context where the size of images varies) and Pokémon that have more than seven forms (because the infobox currently supports up to seven forms, which is enough to cover the use cases for the Pokémon forms we currently have). Questions that still remain to be answered:
* Most forms introduced in spin-off games are excluded on the basis of their games not having a Pokédex, with Pokopia and GO being the only ones with a Pokédex and unique forms. Pokopia's forms have been added to their respective infoboxes already, but should GO's?
* Some Pokémon's forms are displayed in a combined image, while others are displayed in separate images. How should we go about making this presentation more consistent?
[[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:18, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:The problem with GO's dex is it doesn't really function like most Pokedex's and considers things that would be gender differences or shiny alternatives to be "forms". Since the game really provides no additional infobox data, and the exclusive forms themselves aren't even named, i think its a pretty easy conclusion that we don't need to add them.
:As it relates to point two; I would say that i'm not a big fan of duplicating images, I think seperate images for different forms makes the most sense; though merging variations that arent form differences into one image makes sense imo. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 20:47, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
::i've made a proposal for how pokemon with combined images for two "default" forms could be handled , although it got buried
::it's on my [[User:Chaogotchi/Sandbox|sandbox]] page . i proposed having pokemon with combined images to instead have alternating images with captions for what form is being shown. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 23:39, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:::yeah this is what I was thinking (though the order would need to be swapped so the default forms are in the prominent position). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 03:39, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::well, the order does switch around. this is for forms that are seen as "equals" [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 03:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::oh I didnt even see that that was done; but we really shouldn't be doing randomized switches; really anywhere on the Wiki. Also this really isnt necessary because there is a default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:07, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::what's the reason against switches? [[Clavell]]'s page uses it [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 04:12, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::It moves information around in a way that isn't user controllable or intuitive (even if someone purges the page they cant realistically control the new one that loads); and if we do it without explanation it can cause confusion. This would also be reordering information which isn't happening on Clavell's page so even more of a reason not to do it, especially given that there is a clear default form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 04:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::based off of the previous conversation on [[Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)#Stereo Rotom|Rotom's talk page]], i was under the assumption that this was also discussing how Pokémon with two hypothetical default forms would be handled but if it has already been established & agreed on by everyone that every form has a singular default, then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 07:33, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think the best solution for such cases would be to allow both forms to be displayed prominently at once (either side-by-side or with one on top of the other) but if we really don't want to edit the infobox to allow for that then I could settle for just having the default form in the prominent spot. I agree with 4iamking that random switches aren't the way to go. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 14:57, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::I think the main thing I would say is I kinda think another thing to consider is if we'd want to label the forms as they are labelled officially (i.e. '''Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)''' instead of ''Galarian Zigzagoon'') TPC has been kinda consistent with this notation across many mediums now (including stuff like legality lists outside the games), so I do think there is some value in paying recognition to it as the formal form name since we really don't do so anywhere. It might get awkward with some species, primarily Rotom where the base form is technically referred to as ''Rotom (Rotom)'' but I also think its good to relay it regardless since it is the official notation. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 15:26, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I also agree that we shouldn't use random switches for this. As for the suggestion of allowing both forms to be displayed prominently, I don't necessarily mind it, but it wouldn't help pages like Oricorio and Tatsugiri where the Pokémon has more than two forms and no clear default. What about the suggestion where the primary image is a combined image and the forms are displayed individually underneath?
:::::::::::As for the labels, we don't really need to be putting the species name in there (unless the species name is the name of the form) since it's already at the top of the box. The form name being appended to the species name is already implied. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:05, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::I'm fine with that but it still requires auditing each species to align the captions to the actual form names. Oricorio and Tatsugiri both have default forms (Baile and Curly), every species has a default form because the game requires it. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:32, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::I'd be willing to change all the form names to the official ones myself if that's a concern, this is also something I was trying to standardise recently on various Pokémon list pages.<br>I dislike the idea of having a combined image and then showing all the forms individually because it's unnecessarily repetitive and doesn't really solve the inconsistency problem. But it is a fair point that trying to decide which Pokémon do and don't have "default" forms for this purpose would end up being a bit arbitrary. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:02, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::i enjoy the pitch for having them appear side-by-side, my switch idea was just meant to accommodate the way it currently works. i agree with Hewer on the redundancy issue with having one combined image and individual images below it.
::::::::::::::as for the form names, there isn’t one true “official” name though, “Galarian Zigzagoon” (as it is right now) is just as official as “Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)”. i worry about how it’ll appear for something like Paldean Tauros, which would be “Tauros (Paldean Form) (Combat Breed))” following that format according to Champions.
::::::::::::::i wouldn’t mind omitting the species name, i feel it’d look cleaner. The Pokédex does this in some games, just referring to a form as “Galarian Form”
::::::::::::::We’d still end up with form names like “Rotom” but I think that’s still better than “Rotom (Rotom)” [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 19:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

While we're on the subject, a while ago I tried to edit {{p|Darmanitan}}'s infobox to match the official order of its forms (which is Standard Mode, Zen Mode, Galarian Standard Mode, Galarian Zen Mode), but couldn't figure out a way to do so without breaking the Abilities section. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:13, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

:Oh my god everyone brought up all the issues that I also had, including Darmanitan. Organization for it feels like such a mess. {{p|Furfrou}} has a single stock image in its infobox, which is fine, since its form count goes above 7 (it has 8), but this is strange to me, because I had always assumed its other forms were not counted because of that and it's all cosmetic. Except Pokemon like {{p|Minior}} Show its core in the infobox but only the Red Core which is the only one with stock art, again it goes beyond the count we allow (7, which Minor also has 8). There's three pieces of stock art for Furfrou that go unused on main space, and they are the three basic trims that you get in the game without unlocking anything, and the first three beyond the base form. I feel like if a Pokemon has officially recognized stock art it should probably be in the info box, right? What makes Furfrou different from Minior? I personally think all three of those stock art should be used in the infobox, just to sort of illustrate that it can do that.
:As for actual layout, I can understand not having duplicate images like I had originally proposed (which I said it'd be redundant anyways from the get go). But I still prefer some sort of merged image for Pokemon with multiple default forms. If that's not something to benefit from, perhaps we can reorganize the actual layout to show multiple images more prominently? Maybe all four of {{p|Oricorio}}'s Styles should be the same size in a 2x2 pattern? Something like {{p|Lycanroc}} having a triangular shape, with Midday on the left and Midnight on the right same size, Dusk being on the bottom (perhaps a bit smaller, since I think we can all agree it's not really the default). Something like Meowstic would benefit from that too, the male and female on top, Mega on the bottom. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:17, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)

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== Stereo Rotom ==

I don't think we should put rotom in its stereo form has one of it main forms, it hasn't appeared in a main line game only in Pokétopia. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:46, 24 March 2026 (UTC)

:It's worth noting that the article is about the species; and is not limited to its appearance in any game or subset of games (though of course this information is covered). Pokopia is a game developed by Game Freak, but more importantly it has characteristics that are unique to it (specifically its typing), that is relevant to display in the infobox at a species level. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:13, 24 March 2026 (UTC)
::Then, with the reasoning that it has a type and that it is a form that appeared in games (albeit, in a not main tittle), then why not change the overall display of relevant forms to include the Rotom Phone, the Rotom Pokédex Form or even the Rotom Bike Form. All these forms are also relevant to display in the infobox at a species level too by that logic, and yet we keep them separated. If we go by the typing there was revealed in official media that its Pokédex form is a pure electric type, if we go by involvement in the plot and dialog it also participates in SM and in USUM. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:42, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
:::I think whether they appear in a Pokédex would be a good criterion. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 23:15, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Just like Bloodmoon Ursaluna. It’s a unique Pokémon form. Hence it counts plus adds fun lore and shows how unique it adapts and changes, epically with type change. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:18, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::Yes, but thats it, Bloodmoon Ursaluna is Catchable and usable in battle, the Stereo Form is different, is not usable. It's like we put a picture of XD001 in the man box at the top for Lugia's Bulbapedia page. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 23:18, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Except we never did for Shadow Lugia. It’s just on the forms page, like Primal Dialga for example. And the two new Pikachu duo from upcoming Winds and Waves. So just remove the stereo Rotom from top of Rotom page and that should solve problem? Plus Tinkataon has the same thing but no form section of Tinkmaster. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 23:23, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::Shadow Lugia's exclusion from the infobox is because it doesn't exist within the core series. The infobox is pretty much exclusively for core series game data, so spin-off exclusive forms are a little out of place there. Shadow Lugia is covered in the biology section, which is still near the top of the page and is meant to be media-agnostic, so it makes sense to include it there.
:::::::Since we don't know yet if Stereo Rotom (or any of the other Pokopia forms for that matter) is going to appear outside of this game, I think we should take the more conservative approach and not include it in the infobox unless it shows up in the core series. All of its unique data can fit comfortably in the biology section. Pokopia has a lot more connections to the core series than most spin-offs, but it is still a spin-off at the end of the day. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 00:16, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::That is fair compromise and any spin off forms will be placed in biology instead. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:09, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::Then, shall we take out Stereo Rotom from the infobox along side the other forms of Pokémon introduced in Poketopia? [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 07:48, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:''(reset ident)'' I disagree, I dont think Wave/Windchu would be relevant for the infobox regardless of their main series inclusion since at this point they are just merely a character, unless those characters are confirmed to be unique forms, which is something that at this point we don't know. This is kinda also true with Primal Dialga / Shadow Lugia. Pokopia has Stereo Rotom as a distinct form which is a seperate entity from DJ Rotom (the character). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 12:02, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::also I want to say, "Usable in battle" isn't a standard we have used in the past; if that were the case we'd have to remove Eternamax Eternatus from its infobox. Overall I still stand by that we should consider it a form when an in-game Pokédex does so (and this is not the case for either Lugia nor Dialga). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:01, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::Are the costumed Pokémon in Pokémon GO considered separate forms in GO's Pokédex? If so, we'd need to put them in the infobox, by your logic. Even if not, saying "it has to be in an in-game Pokédex" as the only criteria feels like a bit of an arbitrary line to draw. That would mean Pale Pikachu could be included because it has a Pokédex entry in Pokopia, but Halloween Pikachu would be excluded because it only has a "Sleep Style Dex" entry in Pokémon Sleep. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:37, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Oh, and we'd have to remove Partner Pikachu from the infobox too, since Pikachu's page directly states "The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex."
::::To be clear, I'm not saying this to bash Pokopia or anything; I love the game, and I think it's really interesting that it gives distinct form names different than what the characters are named. But I don't think that alone is a good enough reason to include them in the infobox. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:46, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean PGO shows it as a variant but it doesnt have them as a form with unique flavour text, I don't see it as the same thing. To be clear I feel that distinction matters because Pokopia gives unique data (height, weight, typing, flavour text) these are parameters that differentiate the species, are directly included in the infobox data and are not present in the other examples you had listed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:18, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Agree. The infobox is the place for most Pokédex data, whereas other kinds of
::::::data would get there own boxes in the Game data section. No need to arbitrarily split out Pokopia's data from the infobox just because it's a spin-off. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 18:28, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I doubt the exclusion of Shadow Lugia was specifically because it's not a core series thing. (I don't think it was a conscious decision/discussion in the first place.) I'd rather assume it's because the accompanied data that usually goes with it isn't/wasn't there, and maybe that's why people didn't put it.
:::::::I'd certainly support Stereo Rotom being included. (And I don't think we necessarily have to spell out a strict "rule" about it.) [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 14:09, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I would argue that including a form that has never appeared in the core series in the intro of the page is actively misleading and unhelpful when everything else in intros for Pokémon pages is very specifically focused on core series information (evolution methods, form change methods, EV yields, etc.), that's the information these sections are clearly for and is what people are expecting to see in them. It's also misleading to include in a list of forms prefaced by mentions of Rotom's Room and the Rotom Catalog when these things have never included the Stereo Rotom form. There's nothing "arbitrary" about separating spin-off information from core series information, it's established practice on the wiki (look at all the sections on the page under "Game data" being split between core series and spin-offs) and is helpful for conveying information clearly. I'd be fine with an extra paragraph at the end of the intro talking about Stereo Rotom and its type but we should absolutely remove it from the infobox and stop pretending like it's a part of the core series like the other forms. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 18:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I dont think it's good to equate the infobox as a "core series only place". The infobox should have key data from the subject of the article and in this case the article is about the species of Pokémon in general, it's not called "Rotom in the Core Series". Other game data is separated lower down in the article as it should be, but for high level infobox data, it shouldn't matter where it comes from. I have no problem however changing the wording in the lede to more clearly emphasize that Stereo Rotom is currently a Pokopia exclusive. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::So why does the infobox contain fairly trivial data applicable exclusively to the core series like Egg cycles and EV yields and levelling rates and Pokédex body shapes, while having a complete lack of non-core series data? Why is the catch rate the one from the core series and not the one from Pokémon GO? Why doesn't it list the Pokémon's anime debut or Pokémon Sleep sleep style? And why is the whole rest of the lead section written exclusively from the perspective of the core series (on every Pokémon article)? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:00, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
(Resetting indent) It's been about a month since this discussion has continued and I'd like to continue it.

I personally think it's rather awkward to put Stereo Rotom on the infobox, BUT I am rather content on the reasoning being because that it displays unique information on it. But we do not really do this with any other spin-off or unique forms. Pokopia DOES display it as a unique form, and maybe that's enough, where as Windychu and Waveychu are not. We do not display [[Zygarde Core]]s and [[Zygarde Cell|Cell]]s, and they are not listed as forms. Additionally an argument from the quick read is that we don't display *characters* on the info box (assuming they aren't treated as forms, as technically Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}, [[Cosplay Pikachu]] and {{p|Ursaluna}} (Bloodmoon) would fall under these), however [[DJ Rotom]] is the only Stereo Rotom we know of, and we don't have things like {{p|Pikachu}} (Pale) on there despite [[Peakychu]] having arguably all the same uniqueness as Rotom does other than she doesn't have a new type, and a new type doesn't need to be introduced to make it a unique form (Basculin White-Stripe anyone?). [[Rotom Pokédex]] can contain any Rotom just like Stereo Rotom, and it is not shown in the infobox, additional it has a type change like it, being pure Electric-Type. Is it not listed because it's a specific character in context to the main series? I feel like there is a lot of double standards here. I am PERSONALLY under the assumption that the info box should only hold core series information that is usable in most contexts, primarily anything in the core series (and by extension HOME and Bank) Pokedexes.

Part of the above discussions seems to have debate on it being only core series. But debatable, most of the information there is only for the core serie, it's already inconsistent (the first thing I can think of is Mega Stones are listed but not species-exclusive Z-Crystals). I don't think our spin-off readers will really read the info box for their content other than to know they're on the right species page. Every Pokemon already has a link on the top of the page telling them to go to the Pokémon GO section, and every other spin-off is listed there too with their mechanics and type and everything. Wouldit be hard to add a Pokopia section explaining what they do in that game? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 23:19, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

:Pikachu (Pale) is in its infobox though and also has unique form characteristics (namely a lower weight). Wind/Wavechu will likely also end up in the infobox, the way they have been referred to in japanese media is highly suggestive that they are likely to be considered forms as well as being characters, but we are also in no hurry to jump the gun until we have more concrete things to run off. Its also not inconsistent because Z-Crystals upgrade certain moves but they don't affect a Pokémons form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:24, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::Exactly, we should hold our guns, and I think that people got overexcited with the Pokopia forms, so they just treated them has main series forms when it hasn't been confirmed by main game series appearances, when it seems that they are just gonna stay in Pokopia has characters and not distinct forms. Particularly just adding the forms without people agreed on this seems like a rush, is like adding anime exclusive forms into the main infobox, is unnecessary and unhelpful and obscures important information on the page giving way more importance to a form that is '''NOT''' '''USABLE''' in core series gameplay or competitive gameplay has of now or comaptilbe with Pokémon GO or HOME. Also I notice that instead of pulling it from the infobox and wait until the to the end of the debate or pulling it up to a vote by putting a banner on the top of the page has other pages with structural topics have, instead the page was keep from reverting the infobox to the state prior to the it's inclusion and does not indicate of ongoing discussion. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 15:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
:::I will reiterate that the page is about the species '''as a whole''' and not just a "main series forms" box. Anime forms to the extent they can be called that, Pokémon GO costumes etc and whatever do not have any information that we could include that would be relevant to this infobox, whereas Pokopia, by virtue of being developed by Game Freak and having a complete Pokédex gives them distinct form names and characteristics that are directly relevant but I kinda feel like this is getting a bit circular at this point since these things have already been pointed out. As for the page itself it's generally better to include information/lean to the status quo unless a clear consensus develops that the information should be removed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:44, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::::I actually had no clue the other Pokopia forms were there, last I checked Pikachu's page it wasn't. so that's my mistake. But yes I was well aware they are labeled as forms, they are like this both in marketing and in the game itself. I'm not bothered by that.
::::But we have a spin-off section, and currently it doesn't mention *anything* about Rotom's purpose in the game (new form or not), and that would be where all the new information would go, wouldn't it? I don't necessarily mind spin-off content being in the infobox, but it is strange to me that we just didn't decide to put anything else in it other than main series stuff until Pokopia, and that on it's own is strange to me because even if spin-off content is there, why is stuff like EVs involved? Surely this is information not necessarily for people trying to look for this content. I'm less worried about what actually goes in the info box (this can be figured out), and more confused as to where the information on Stereo Rotom is supposed to go. You then go to the biology section for Stereo Rotom and it has another link to go to the form data...in where there is none and it talks about more main series content.
::::It seems to me that there's no where else to put the information so we just put it in the infobox.Neither the biology or NPC section even mention how the species works as a tool in the game or even its preferred habitat or anything. Why did we leave it up to the infobox for the most minimal information it? There forms do have the usual pokedex information (type, height, weight, even an entry) so that would be my reasoning as to why they should be listed, but pokedex entries are not listed in the info box. Again, Rotom Dex even has it's own type (but lacks the other contents, but CAN be used in battle, albeit temporarily). It's less confusion on main vs spin off content being in the info box, but rather what makes the reason for the pokopia ones in particular being put on the infobox. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 04:24, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::The lack of mentions in the spinoff data is more just that no one has gotten around to developing a template for it yet than any intentional omission tbh, stuff like specialties, preferences and habitats should definitely be added to there. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:41, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::Why do you keep conspicuously ignoring the argument that the current Pokémon infobox is very blatantly designed for specifically core series information? If it isn't supposed to be only for core series content, why aren't we adding that Pokopia information (habitats etc.) to the main infobox? Why is only some Pokopia information allowed there? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 13:34, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I'm not, my overarching point is that while some of the information might be geared towards certain core series games (particularly older games), its not ''limited'' to the core series; nor is it representative of all the things that would be relevant in core series games because then we'd probably include things like evolution mechanics, species strength spread and whatever else. Another thing is that infobox is quite old which lends itself to including information that isn't really a thing in modern games (like footprints). What gets included/not included tbh is better to discuss on a global infobox level, but we shouldn't be omitting type, hight and weight information if those are direct fields in the infobox. Likewise if a game doesn't produce any data that would be relevant for the infobox we shoudln't hunt for data that doesn't exist; but at the same time we shouldn't ignore data that does. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 16:37, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I don't think anyone's disagreeing with these. I think issue revolves around that there is Pokemon with known features like this that just aren't included, but the Pokopia ones are. I've mentioned Rotom Dex several times, not only does it have a listed type and a pokedex entry in the anime, but I believe in the anime they even strictly call it a form. It's sort of creating a "pick and choose" scenario that seems to be at the moment "usable forms in the games + whatever is in Pokopia." I know that's not what you're saying, but that, we should just cater to whatever information is available and what fits. But the infobox was definitely made for the core series in mind first. Certain Pokemon (such as Pikachu) is already getting cluttered. Pokopia makes this messier, and if we allow any and all spin-off content that fits, then it gets even more cluttered, which again, turns into a pick and choose scenario, why does Stereo Rotom get benefits of being up there and not something like Rotom Dex? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:22, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think that the best way to consistently determine which forms are eligible for being included in the infobox is by aligning it with the [[list of Pokémon with form differences]]. That page separates Pokémon with forms that are recognized by the Pokédex from all other forms, with non-core-series games receiving their own section. I double-checked and every single form in the "Pokémon with multiple forms" section is included in the infobox of its page except for Pokémon that have more than 7 forms (the current limit of the infobox), Pumpkaboo, and Gourgeist. Meanwhile, no form listed in the other sections is included in its page's infobox except partner Pikachu, partner Eevee, and the Pokopia forms. Thus, it should be pretty easy to implement a standard such that Pokémon with multiple forms recognized by the Pokédex are included in the infobox, and forms outside of that group are excluded. (Rotom Dex, for the record, is apparently only acknowledged as a "form" of Rotom in the Japanese version of the anime, so the page classifies it as a form-like transformation.)
:::::::::My only concern left is that removing unique height/weight data from the infobox for Pokopia forms will remove it from the page entirely, but we could probably fit it into an eventual <code>Spindata/Pokopia</code> template. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 23:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::Tbh that page is a bit wierd; the rest of the page is sorted by species and then all the Pokopia stuff just got awkwardly thrown on the bottom. I think it would make more sense to rejig that page to be a full species list, also just so it better lives up to its title. Given the page uses the definition of "recognized by the Pokédex" even more so. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 00:53, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I do think the list of form differences page should probably be cleaned up a bit, I feel like we tend to make up some weird categories. I do believe Rotom Dex's listing as a form actually was translated, but they called it "Pokedex Edition" or something, it was weird and I'm unaware of the specific Japanese terminology. I only used it as an example anyways, not super keen on it as an actual suggestion. If we want to set a standard of Pokedex recognized only forms, Pokopia being prioritized over the Partner Pokemon seems more acceptable, imo, because at least that's consistent. My only issue with the Pokopia stuff in the infobox is that it's kind of like treating them on the same level as main-series stuff (and I am NOT trying to say it isn't important, it absolutely is), Stereo Rotom doesn't give out EVs or breed, so why should information relating to it specifically be put on the same box of information that doesn't pertain to it. I personally think we should probably format Pokopia sections in the spin-off section after how the Pokopia Pokedex lists things rather than putting it in the info box, since there actually is a lot of it. There's still actual main series information that is just missing (I'm mostly thinking PLA preferred foods and such), and it feels odd to prioritize Pokopia over that stuff. That said, I'm not entirely against spin-off stuff in the infobox, but I do think we should have more consistency with it. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:57, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::For what it's worth I think the inclusion of partner Pokémon in the infobox is shaky at best, I support them being taken out in the same way that we don't put totem Pokémon in the infobox. The other thing what the infobox does is it applies the proper categories, it might not give out EVs and breed (so we dont have any new info to include there), but it does have a unique type, and its the infobox that accordingly applies the proper category (not saying this couldn't be done manually ofc but its just cleaner when its done through the infobox since it keep the category order consistent across pages). And tbh a similar argument can be made for something like Pikachu where certain forms (particularly Cap Pikachu) can't do so either, yet are still in the infox. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 06:51, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::Most Pokopia information will be put in the spin-off data section, yeah. But after thinking about it more, spin-off data sections omit information about the Pokémon when it's the same as it is in the core series. Since 99% of Pokémon in Pokopia are gonna have the same type/height/weight as they do in the core series, it doesn't make a lot of sense to have a dedicated area of the spindata template for that information. So keeping it in the main infobox isn't such a bad idea.
:::::::::::::So, to summarize what we'll do going forward:
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms will only be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex.
:::::::::::::** Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee are not recognized as separate forms in-game, so they will be removed.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are included in an in-game Pokédex should be included in the infobox unless the Pokémon has more than 7 forms.
:::::::::::::** Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist only have 4 forms, so their alternate forms should be added to their infoboxes.
:::::::::::::** 7 forms is the current maximum limit, but that number may be increased in the future as new Pokémon and forms are added.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are exclusive to spin-off games are allowed to be included in the infobox if they follow the above rules.
:::::::::::::** Additional research may be required to see if there are any other forms from spin-off games that fit these criteria.
:::::::::::::Is everyone in agreement on these points? [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 19:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::Sounds good to me, though I'd be interested to see how we end up actually handling the pumpkin mons. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:24, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I do think this is the best way to handle it; I think we can also add a point that in the case where there is a dispute over which form is the "default" form shown up top; it should be the one with the lowest internal index number (i.e. Regular variety not small variety) but I guess that might create problems with Unown so maybe not, up for debate. My only thing is with Pumpkaboo/Gourgeist its basically showing the same artwork 4 times but in different sizes; the comparison of which is a bit lost when the infobox doesn't display all artworks in the same image size. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:46, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::Yeah I think we can easily take some discretion there. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:52, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::For the pumpkins I was thinking that we'd do it like how {{p|Polteageist}} and its relatives are displayed - the Sugimori-style artwork up top with a generic label, and HOME art beneath showing the different forms. I haven't checked how that would work with listing the different heights/weights, though. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:09, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::There's a lot of forms that just aren't displayed in the infoboxes (I'm thinking of Ash's Pikachu and Furfrou). I'm wondering if we should do some combined images depending on the species, much like we do for the gendered species like Meowstic. Obviously things like Unown and Silvally could be omitted, but it might work a bit better with the pumpkins. Although, I don't think visual images are necessarily needed since they are visually all the same anyways. I do think HOME images should be used when necessary. Something like Furfrou doesn't do any of this despite all forms being recognized in the Pokedex and has official stock art for them. If the pumpkins need to show visual distinction, I do like it in the suggest way that the Polteageist is, I think you can just organize it by how they are internally.
::::::::::::::::::Pale Pikachu's height is listed independently from other Pikachu, despite being the exact same (the weight is not), and that information is usually by how they are internally. Regardless of order, the information should probably be in the same order as the visualized images. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:35, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::::Honestly I wouldn't mind removing those combined image things in most cases where they're used, I don't think it makes sense to display forms for Gastrodon differently to forms for Toxtricity. It works for purely visual gender differences like Pyroar (since those aren't technically considered forms) but I don't think it makes as much sense with Pokémon like Meowstic (where the gender difference is actually a form difference). [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 21:41, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::I'm not sure that Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist really need a change as their forms kinda already are represented in the infobox, as their height and weight data is included. The only sense in which they're not included is that there's only a single image of the Pokémon, but that's an image that represents all four of the forms anyway (and has been used as such in official media). I'm fully in support of removing Partner Pikachu/Eevee though. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 21:37, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
''(reset indent)''I think it also Makes sense to seperate the infobox by artwork for things like Gastrodon since combining it does kinda remove one piece of information; would also make it easier to maintain consistency. I.e. merge artworks where they are just gender differences (stuff like Pyroar) but seperate them where they are distinct forms that should probably be labeled as such (i.e. Meowstic). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 21:58, 29 May 2026 (UTC)

:I like keeping Shellos and Gastrodon's forms in a single image because otherwise it'd make it seem like one form is the "primary" form (same with the gender difference mons). The form names are clarified in the intro.
:Also, since they're identical in everything but size, I'm okay with Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist being an exception to the "show all forms in the infobox" rule. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 22:18, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::I mean TBH they still do have a "primary" form (West Sea) in Gastrodon's case and the Male one for gender forms; this is kinda reaffirmed on the TPCi Pokédex website and the way Zukan organizes them. Also wonder if its worth exploring an infobox that might put 2 artworks on an equally prominent "primary" space since I do think there is value having the form caption directly associated to the artwork in the infobox that you don't just get from prose. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:29, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::we could also allow shuffling for pages where there's two equal primary forms, like how [[Clavell]]'s page functions [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 02:49, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::From what I recall, the infoboxes actually used to work like that a long long time ago. I think it would be a poor decision to have Pokemon on a switch considering people probably want to know what species they are probably looking at when they look it up. I think merge images are probably the best way to handle it. I don't expect many of those Pokemon to have forms beyond those anyways, so it'd probably be easier to mark them as individuals, sort of like the Polteagiest infobox actually. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:46, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::oh, what i meant in my message is that both would appear at once, it's just whichever image is the main one would be the thing to alternate. the captions would also alternate as well so the reader knows what they're looking at [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 04:03, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::I like 4iamking's idea of having separated images with equal prominence in the infobox. The main advantage over combined images is that it allows the form names to be included, and that it's consistent with other Pokémon where we already do pick a "primary" form (e.g. {{p|Toxtricity}}, {{p|Urshifu}}). It would also be nice to make the distinction between Meowstic's gender differences (which are actually a form difference) and Pyroar's (which aren't) more obvious on their pages. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 11:17, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::Guys the infobox is already a mess of spaghetti code, can we please not make any major internal changes to it? 😭 We can split Gastrodon and Meowstic and any other form that's currently in a single image, I'd take that over editing the infobox template again... [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:00, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::Can't forms still be identified with merged images? [https://i.gyazo.com/70cb6534ab22c4e5aec871f716bdba7b.png As shown here]. Doesn't even have to be the same wording. [https://i.gyazo.com/d39fc68ad4a6cd7b54e0e7f8475316a7.png this is also an option], but the reason I suggested merged images is to save space, so having duplicates like this would also just feel redundant, we may as well split them if we're not to conserve space. In Which case the primary form (in the case of Gastrodon would be West Sea) as the main image. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:27, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::I think its also been pointed out that our approach to when we merge images or not is also a bit inconsistent between species, coming up with a rule that each form should be identified by a caption in the infobox also would just make enforcing a standard easier. I think whats done on {{p|Toxtricity}}'s page works so maybe I'm also leaning towards thats what our default should be. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:03, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I do kinda like Splash's second suggestion (combined image + individual forms identified separately) but having just the separate images would be less work. So I'm good with either. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:17, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::[https://i.gyazo.com/cb538dc2e6748d0dc24c32245c0e85a2.png Here's an example I did with Toxtricity]. I feel like this would solve a lot of issues with "default forms". Give {{p|Deerling}} and {{p|Sawsbuck}} a merged image, and it'd look pretty much like {{p|Genesect}}'s own. {{p|Furfrou}} could probably be updated to include the three other pieces of artwork in the infoboxes + the remainder in HOME's stock images. Furfrou, imo, is kind of the exception to the cosmetic forms that something like Vivillon and Silvally have, it doesn't have nearly as much as has (some) stock art for it. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 06:41, 31 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::While im partial to both, I personally prefer the current Toxtricity approach; mainly because of the image redundancy that gets introduced from that, also it does highlight the default form better. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 11:45, 31 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::I think the issue is that some Pokemon don't have a "default" in overall premise or concept. There's only a default in code because there has to be. A good example of this is {{p|Oricorio}}, who's Balie Style is actually the first one listed internally (and the first one revealed in Sun and Moon's reveal trailer for it), but Pom-pom Style is the first actually seen in game, I'd assume most people would probably think Pom-pom is the default. I do agree with the redundancy though, I just don't think we should be prioritizing what a default is if both the fandom and official don't really have one. {{p|Lycanroc}} has a similar issue too actually. But I am mostly questionable of this because Cosplay Pikachu was removed from code after ORAS and its form data was replaced with Ash's Pikachu in SM. I believe I edited the infobox awhile ago so that Cosplay Pikachu came first just because it was in the games earlier, but it's technically just not in the games anymore, to the point that HOME doesn't even recognize it (but does with Ash-Greninja) and if we go by internal priority it starts becoming a bit confusing. Cosplay Pikachu, as far as I am aware, is the only one like this, so maybe it'll just be the exception and stay where it's at. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:38, 31 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::Imo both of those are fine though because even if its not the first form encountered in a certain game; it's still the one the Pokédex refers to. Cosplay Pikachu and Spiky-eared Pichu are wierd exceptions because both of them only exist in one game and were removed immediately after but in both cases it really doesn't matter because the default form is just the base form, and I imagine that will generally be the case for forms that only appear once. Also with Pikachu we are selective in general since were only showing one form out of the "grouping" and even there technically the plain cosplay Pikachu comes after all the costumed ones (the default one would technically be "Rock Star Pikachu"). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 21:54, 31 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::Honestly if we've gone this long showing a "default" form even if there's not intuitively a default form, it's probably not something that really needs to be fixed. Also, as far as Cosplay Pikachu is concerned, I just checked my Pokédex in ORAS and only the version with no clothes on appears in the Pokédex at all, so I think it's safe to say that's the default form.
::::::::::::On a note more related to the original topic, I did some poking around to see if any other spin-off games (outside of Pokopia) introduced new forms and have a Pokédex, and the only game that fits that criteria is GO. GO's Pokédex allows you to view alternate forms you've caught, but it doesn't give them names or show any other info about them, so I don't think that really counts as being "recognized as separate forms in the Pokédex". That is to say, I don't think there are any other forms from spin-off games that we'd need to add to the infoboxes. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 01:15, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::Oh I just mentioned Cosplay Pikachu about where it should be placed in the infobox, I know the "naked" one is the default. It's weird case because it technically shares its form data with Ash's Pikachu, so I thought I'd mention it because it was kinda replaced and I'm unsure if we should even keep it there or in a different spot in the infobox. Ash-Greninja is no longer in the games, but it's form in-data wasn't replaced by Mega Greninja and is still recognized in HOME's own Pokedex. PSikey-Eared Pichu doesn't fall under this either because it doesn't have any forms after it. It's specifically about organization. Which will have similar issues with Spin-off content because they don't use the same internal form orders I'm pretty sure, and things like Stereo Rotom obviously can't be brought into HOME.
:::::::::::::As for GO, from my understanding the only original form, from what I've been told, is Armored Mewtwo, which actually originayes from the movie remake, even has its own stats. The outfits are usually categorized as such. I don't really see an issue with including it, but it might make people question why Shadow Mewtwo isn't there, or any of the actual outfits in GO. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 02:21, 1 June 2026 (UTC)

== Sprites section ==
Would it be better to group each of the forms together in separate boxes in the Sprites section, similar to Furfrou - and speaking of which, should they be on a subpage like [[Furfrou (Pokémon)/Sprites]]? Also, along with several other Gen 8/HOME sprites, there's a lot of empty space - would be good to find a solution there.[[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:58, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

:I agree that something should be done; but I think I'd prefer using tabber to hide the different forms between different tabs to me would be preferable over shipping them off to a subpage. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:03, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

Alpha Pokémon

2026-06-01T02:07:58Z

TrainerSplash: Moving things out of trivia, simplifying information and other stuff. Nothing's been removed directly. Added some bits.

{{search|wild Pokémon variant|other uses|Alpha (disambiguation)}} ''For the Pokémon whose {{pkmn|category}} is "Alpha Pokémon", see {{p|Arceus}}.''
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[[File:Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Alpha Pokémon.png|250px|thumb|The alpha Pokémon wallpaper in [[Pokémon HOME]], featuring an alpha {{p|Ursaring}}]]
An '''alpha Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''オヤブン''' ''boss'') is a [[variant Pokémon|variety of Pokémon]] appearing in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. They are {{pkmn2|giant|larger-than-normal}} Pokémon that appear in the {{pkmn2|wild}} with increased combat capabilities. Alpha Pokémon can be identified with the [[File:Alpha icon.png|24px]] icon in the Pokémon's [[summary]] screen and on their health bar in the wild. Additionally, wild alpha Pokémon have glowing red eyes (except those that do not have eyes, such as {{p|Zubat}} or {{p|Greavard}}); this trait is not retained upon [[Caught Pokémon|capture]].

Pokémon [[transfer]]red from Pokémon Legends: Arceus or Legends: Z-A that were identified as alpha Pokémon will instead gain the [[Mark|Alpha Mark]] [[File:Alpha Mark.png|24px]], which provides the [[title]] "Former Alpha" when put into a game without alpha Pokémon mechanics. Alpha Pokémon are guaranteed to have 31 in at least 3 of their {{IV}} stats, a trait that {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, [[Mythical Pokémon]], and certain species in the [[No Eggs Discovered (Egg Group)|No eggs Discovered]] [[Egg Group]] have also had since [[Generation VI]].

==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Legends: Arceus===
Shortly after the {{player}} joins the {{DL|Galaxy Team|Survey Corps}}, an alpha {{p|Kricketune}} intrudes [[Deertrack Heights]]. [[Mai]], the [[warden]] who oversees {{p|Wyrdeer}}, enlists {{ga|Akari}}/{{ga|Rei}} to help defeat the Kricketune, who in turn asks the player to aid Mai due to their skill in [[Pokémon battle]]s.

While [[Ingo]] is leading the player through [[Wayward Cave]], an alpha {{p|Crobat}} appears along the route. Ingo insists that the player not battle it due to the reduced visibility caused by the absence of the cave's torches, and leads them on a detour to avoid it. The player is unable to battle or catch this particular alpha Pokémon until Ingo reinstalls the torches in the cave.

During the three [[Task (Legends: Arceus)#Missions|Trials]] of the [[Lake guardians]], the player has to face an alpha Pokémon at each lake; {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Goodra}} at [[Lake Verity]], {{p|Overqwil}} at [[Lake Valor]], and Hisuian {{p|Zoroark}} at [[Lake Acuity]].

During the post-game, when the player goes to meet [[Volo]] at [[Grueling Grove]], the two are ambushed by an alpha {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating the Pokémon, the player receives a [[Stone Plate]] from it.

====Gameplay====
In the wild, alpha Pokémon will be at a higher [[level]] than other species of the same kind that can be found in that area, will have at least three stats with [[individual values]] of 31 (expressed in this game as initial [[effort levels]] of 3) and will know and have mastered a move that cannot be learned by leveling up, selected at random from among the species' list of Move Tutor moves. Alpha Pokémon cannot be caught outside of battle if they are significantly higher level than the player's current [[obedience]] level. They can, however, be caught regardless of level during a battle with them. If caught, alpha Pokémon will count as heavy specimens and large specimens for [[Research task (Legends: Arceus)|research task]]s. Regardless of the species' normal behavior, alpha Pokémon (except for {{p|Mantyke}} and {{p|Mantine}}) are always aggressive towards the player and will never run away, unless a [[space-time distortion]] appears around it or it is a species which only appears in the wild at certain times of day. If an alpha Pokémon spots the player, it will roar out a shockwave which, if close enough, will cause the player to be knocked to the ground; they are also forcibly dismounted from their {{hi|Ride Pokémon}} if riding {{p|Wyrdeer}}, {{p|Ursaluna}}, or {{p|Sneasler}}.

Upon entering battle, wild alpha Pokémon are filled with '''Wild Might''' (Japanese: '''野性の力''' ''Wild Strength''), as indicated by their glowing red eyes. This increases all of a Pokémon's [[stat]]s, independently of in-battle stat boosts, and reduces damage from [[status condition]]s. Alpha Pokémon can also use [[Move mastery|agile style and strong style]] moves in battle.

There are three types of ways alpha Pokémon may spawn:
* Fixed alpha Pokémon spawns will always be generated upon entering a given area of the Hisui region, and will be at a fixed level; for instance, the alpha {{p|Rapidash}} in the [[Obsidian Fieldlands]] is always Lv. 40. These alpha Pokémon will also automatically respawn after two full in-game days.
* Random alpha Pokémon spawns may occur after the player has quelled the area's [[noble Pokémon]]. Alpha Pokémon, of the same species as the location's standard spawns, each have a small chance of appearing (between a 0.2% and 2% chance). Each location has its own rates for how likely each alpha Pokémon may spawn, including space-time distortions. Prior to the Daybreak update, during [[mass outbreak]]s, at most one alpha Pokémon could appear, however this limit was later lifted to account for the "exclusively alpha" bonus waves of [[Mass outbreak|massive mass outbreak]]s.
* During a massive mass outbreak, clearing all Pokémon in a location may cause a second wave of Pokémon to appear in the same location; if this occurs, the second wave may be composed entirely of alpha Pokémon.

Due to being exclusively obtained as either [[gift Pokémon]] or [[transfer]]red from a previous title, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}} and Alolan {{p|Ninetales}} are the only non-Legendayr Mythical Pokémon in Legends: Arceus that cannot be obtained as alpha Pokémon.

During the battle against {{p|Giratina}} at the [[Temple of Sinnoh]], it will be filled with '''Terrible Might''' (Japanese: '''すさまじい力''' ''Tremendous Strength''), which has an identical effect to Wild Might. There is a two unused variants of the Wild Might effect in game data, called '''Terrific Might''' (Japanese: '''偉大な力'''), which is a version of Wild Might without the stat boosts, and '''Frenzied Might''' (Japanese: '''荒ぶる力'''). Their usage within the game is unknown, however both [[Palina]] and [[Lian]] mention frenzied might when rematching battles with thier [[noble Pokémon]].

===Pokémon Legends: Z-A===
Alpha Pokémon recently began appearing in [[Lumiose City]], but the reason was never confirmed. Like in Legends: Arceus, alpha Pokémon are larger than is typical of their species, have red glowing eyes, and will chase and attack the player. Alpha Pokémon are always classified as XL-[[Size and weight variation#Generation IX|sized]], though they are noticeably larger than non-alpha XL specimens. Alpha Pokémon will start to appear throughout [[Lumiose City]] after completing [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Main missions|Main Mission]] 05: "The City in the Shadow of Prism Tower".

Alpha Pokémon all have the following benefits:
* At least three random {{IV}}s at the maximum value of 31
* Already have the maximum 252 {{EV}}s in HP
* Know a mastered move not normally learn by level up; each species always gets the [[List of alpha Pokémon in Legends: Z-A by exclusive move|same mastered TM move]]

Wild alpha Pokémon tend to prioritize directly attacking the {{player}} over attacking their Pokémon. Unlike in Legends: Arceus, the player is not stunned if they are within range of an alpha's shockwave, instead receiving a minor amount of damage, which can cause blacking out if the player is at critical health. When in battle, wild alpha Pokémon have
* ×2 applied to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def stats; this is analogous to their Wild Might buff from Legends: Arceus, but is never stated in-game
* ×0.5 applied to their catch rate; this penalty is negated if the alpha Pokémon is knocked out, applying ×3 during the catch window (effectively ×1.5)

The real-time battle system gives the size of alpha Pokémon an impact on battles. Larger Pokémon are easier to hit, especially by indirect attacks in [[Z-A Battle Club]]. They also can get stuck more easily. Ranged attacks coming from a certain part of the body may come out at less accurate angles. However, direct attacks can benefit from larger hitboxes.

===Transfer===
Alpha Pokémon can be [[transfer]]red outside of both Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A via [[Pokémon HOME]]. Like with other properties, such as [[move]]s and [[EV]]s, a Pokémon's alpha status is saved within HOME and will be restored when brought back into either Legends: Arceus or Legends: Z-A. Alpha Pokémon from Legends: Arceus can be sent backwards into {{g|Sword and Shield}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, acting as regular Pokémon due to the lack of [[size]] difference. When sent forward into {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, alpha Pokémon from Legends: Arceus will gain the Alpha [[Mark]] [[File:Alpha Mark.png|24px]], allowing them to have the "Former Alpha" [[title]]. They will not retain their unique sizes in these games, instead, they will be at the largest non-alpha height value that the species can have.

Similarly to Scarlet and Violet, alpha Pokémon originating from either Legends: Arceus or Legends: Z-A will gain the Alpha Mark and the Former Alpha title in {{g|Champions}}. Pokémon Champions however lacks any size differention.

==Fixed alpha Pokémon==
===Pokémon Legends: Arceus===
Also known as "static" alpha Pokémon, fixed alpha Pokémon are specimens that always appear in their alpha form in a specific location. Some of these specimens do not spawn until after parts of the main story are completed, usually needing the region's frenzied Noble to be tamed before appearing in the overworld.

Species marked with an * can only be found as that single fixed alpha specimen, in rare or massive mass outbreaks, or a space-time distortion, but not anywhere else in the overworld.

====[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]====

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! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Level
! Sub-Location
! Time of Day
! Weather
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0042 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 042.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Golbat}} || 35 || Near [[Oreburrow Tunnel]] || Nighttime
|| All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0047 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 047.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Parasect}} || 30 || [[Nature's Pantry]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0065 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 065.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Alakazam}}* || 60 || [[Sandgem Flats]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0075 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 075.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Graveler}} || 30 || Near [[Obsidian Falls]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0078 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 078.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Rapidash}}* || 40 || [[Horseshoe Plains]] || All || Sunny
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0123 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 123.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Scyther}} || 42 || Near [[Grandtree Arena]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0129 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 129.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Magikarp}} || 55 || Near [[Oreburrow Tunnel]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0130 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 130.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Gyarados}} || 60 || [[Lake Verity]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0143 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 143.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Snorlax}} || 45 || Near [[Sandgem Flats]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0214 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 214.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Heracross}} || 45 || [[Grueling Grove]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0234 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 234.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Stantler}} || 42 || [[Deertrack Heights]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0242 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 242.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Blissey}} || 62 || Near [[Obsidian Falls]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0392 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 392.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Infernape}}* || 65 || [[Ramanas Island]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0397 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 397.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Staravia}} || 32 || [[Windswept Run]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0400 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 400.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Bibarel}} || 16 || [[Tidewater Dam]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0402 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 402.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Kricketune}} || 30 || Near [[Tidewater Dam]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0404 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 404.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Luxio}} || 40 || [[Floaro Gardens]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0419 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 419.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Floatzel}} || 31 || Near [[Worn Bridge]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0428 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 428.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Lopunny}} || 40 || Near [[The Heartwood]] || All || All
|}
{{-}}

====[[Crimson Mirelands]]====

{| class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{locationcolor/light|mirelands}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|mirelands}}"
! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Level
! Sub-Location
! Time of Day
! Weather
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0026 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 026.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Raichu}}* || 52 || Near [[Golden Lowlands]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0095 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 095.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Onix}} || 50 || Near [[Diamond Settlement]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0111 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 111.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Rhyhorn}} || 45 || [[Diamond Heath]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0217 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 217.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Ursaring}} || 55 || Near [[Gapejaw Bog]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0217 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 217.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Ursaring}} || 41 || [[Ursa's Ring]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0340 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 340.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Whiscash}} || 64 || [[Lake Valor]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0389 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 389.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Torterra}}* || 65 || [[Holm of Trials]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0407 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 407.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Roserade}}* || 50 || [[Cloudpool Ridge]] || Daytime || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0416 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 416.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Vespiquen}} || 61 || Near [[Cottonsedge Prairie]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0417 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 417.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Pachirisu}} || 40 || Near [[Gapejaw Bog]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0430 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 430.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Honchkrow}} || 55 || [[Cloudpool Ridge]] || Nighttime || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0435 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 435.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Skuntank}} || 45 || [[Scarlet Bog]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0450 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 450.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Hippowdon}} || 46 || [[Gapejaw Bog]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0454 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 454.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Toxicroak}} || 47 || [[Holm of Trials]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0455 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 455.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Carnivine}} || 43 || Near [[Cottonsedge Prairie]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0463 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 463.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Lickilicky}} || 52 || [[Shrouded Ruins]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0465 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 465.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Tangrowth}}* || 45 || [[Gapejaw Bog]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0469 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 469.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Yanmega}} || 58 || [[Droning Meadow]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0705 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 705H.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Sliggoo}}<br><small>[[Hisuian Form]]</small> || 50 || [[Holm of Trials]] || All || All
|}
{{-}}

====[[Cobalt Coastlands]]====

{| class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{locationcolor/light|coastlands}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|coastlands}}"
! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Level
! Sub-Location
! Time of Day
! Weather
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0038 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 038.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Ninetales}}* || 61 || [[Firespit Island]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0055 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 055.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Golduck}} || 50 || [[Bathers' Lagoon]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0067 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 067.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Machoke}} || 40 || [[Ginkgo Landing]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0073 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 073.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Tentacruel}} || 50 || Near [[Lunker's Lair]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0113 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 113.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Chansey}} || 51 || [[Tombolo Walk]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0130 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 130.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Gyarados}} || 58 || Near [[Sand's Reach]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0211 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 211H.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Qwilfish}}<br><small>[[Hisuian Form]]</small> || 55 || Near [[Islespy Shore ]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0224 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 224.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Octillery}} || 46 || [[Castaway Shore]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0226 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 226.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Mantine}} || 50 || [[Tranquility Cove]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0365 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 365.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Walrein}} || 50 || [[Ginkgo Landing]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0395 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 395.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Empoleon}}* || 69 || [[Islespy Shore]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0414 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 414.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Mothim}} || 56 || [[Spring Path]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0423 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 423E.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Gastrodon}} || 61 || [[Seagrass Haven]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0424 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 424.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Ambipom}} || 50 || Near [[Hideaway Bay]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0432 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 432.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Purugly}} || 45 || [[Veilstone Cape]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0452 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 452.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Drapion}}* || 45 || Near [[Ginkgo Landing]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0457 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 457.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Lumineon}} || 60 || [[Seagrass Haven]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0477 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ghost color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 477.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Dusknoir}}* || 65 || [[Deadwood Haunt]] || Nighttime || All
|}
{{-}}

====[[Coronet Highlands]]====

{| class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{locationcolor/light|highlands}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|highlands}}"
! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Level
! Sub-Location
! Time of Day
! Weather
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0036 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 036.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Clefable}}* || 62 || [[Fabled Spring]] || Nighttime || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0076 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 076.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Golem}}* || 60 || [[Bolderoll Ravine]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0169 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 169.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Crobat}} || 60 || [[Wayward Cave]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0207 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 207.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Gligar}} || 52 || Near [[Celestica Ruins]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0208 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 208.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Steelix}}* || 60 || [[Celestica Trail]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0405 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 405.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Luxray}} || 55 || [[Sacred Plaza]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0414 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 414.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Mothim}} || 55 || [[Wayward Wood]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0429 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ghost color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 429.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Mismagius}}* || 61 || [[Stonetooth Rows]] || Nighttime || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0437 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 437.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Bronzong}} || 55 || Near [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0444 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 444.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Gabite}} || 56 || Near [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0455 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 455.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Carnivine}} || 52 || [[Lonely Spring]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0464 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 464.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Rhyperior}}* || 74 || Near [[Sacred Plaza]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0466 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 466.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Electivire}}* || 69 || [[Cloudcap Pass]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0472 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 472.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Gliscor}}* || 77 || Near [[Primeval Grotto]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0476 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 476.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Probopass}}* || 73 || Near [[Primeval Grotto]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0706 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 706H.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Goodra}}*<br><small>[[Hisuian Form]]</small> || 70 || Near [[Ancient Quarry]] || All || All
|}
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====[[Alabaster Icelands]]====

{| class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{locationcolor/light|icelands}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|icelands}}"
! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Level
! Sub-Location
! Time of Day
! Weather
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0068 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 068.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Machamp}}* || 70 || [[Arena's Approach]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0125 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 125.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Electabuzz}} || 65 || [[Icebound Falls]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0215 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 215H.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Sneasel}} || 61 || Near [[Avalugg's Legacy]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0220 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 220.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Swinub}} || 62 || Near [[Bonechill Wastes]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0221 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 221.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Piloswine}} || 65 || [[Arena's Approach]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0282 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 282.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Gardevoir}}* || 70 || [[Heart's Crag]] || Daytime || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0358 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 358.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Chimecho}} || 65 || Near [[Lake Acuity]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0362 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 362.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Glalie}} || 62 || [[Bonechill Wastes]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0445 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 445.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Garchomp}}* || 85 || [[Avalanche Slopes]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0448 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 448.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Lucario}} || 70 || [[Icebound Falls]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0460 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 460.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Abomasnow}} || 68 || [[Bonechill Wastes]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0473 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 473.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Mamoswine}}* || 68 || [[Avalugg's Legacy]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0475 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 475.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Gallade}}* || 70 || [[Snowpoint Temple]] || All || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0478 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 478.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Froslass}} || 72 || [[Ice Column Chamber]] || All || All
|}
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====[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Alpha Pokémon|Unique alpha Pokémon]]====
These unique alpha Pokémon can only be found once during the storyline. With the exception of Vespiquen, they do not have the usual guarantee of any stats with individual values of 31 (starting effort levels of 3). The alpha Pokémon found in Acuity, Verity, and Valor Caverns are prevented from being {{Shiny}}, and have Scale values of 128 instead of 255. Hisuian Zoroark and Overqwil do not have other fixed alpha spawns on the map.
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Legends: Arceus color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Legends: Arceus color dark}}"
! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Level
! Location
! Sub-Location
! Mission/Request
! Tutor move
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0362 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 362.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Glalie}} || 64 || [[Alabaster Icelands]] || [[Arena's Approach]] || Request 86: "[[Task (Legends: Arceus)#Requests|Gone Astray...in the Icelands]]" || {{m|Iron Head}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0402 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 402.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Kricketune}} || 12 || [[Obsidian Fieldlands]] || [[Deertrack Heights]] || Mission 5: "[[Task (Legends: Arceus)#Missions|A Request from Mai]]" || {{m|False Swipe}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0416 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 416.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Vespiquen}} || 60 || [[Obsidian Fieldlands]] || [[Grueling Grove]] || Mission 20: "[[Task (Legends: Arceus)#Missions|The Researcher of Myths]]" || {{m|Sludge Bomb}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0571 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 571H.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Zoroark}}<br><small>[[Hisuian Form]]</small> || 58 || [[Alabaster Icelands]] || [[Lake Acuity|Acuity Cavern]] || Mission 16: "[[Task (Legends: Arceus)#Missions|The Trial of Lake Acuity]]" || None
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0706 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 706H.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Goodra}}<br><small>[[Hisuian Form]]</small> || 58 || [[Obsidian Fieldlands]] || [[Lake Verity|Verity Cavern]] || Mission 14: "[[Task (Legends: Arceus)#Missions|The Trial of Lake Verity]]" || {{m|Iron Tail}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0904 || <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr><div style="{{roundy|32px}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}"><div class="overflow-ms">[[File:Menu LA 904.png|56px]]</div></div> || {{p|Overqwil}} || 58 || [[Crimson Mirelands]] || [[Lake Valor|Valor Cavern]] || Mission 15: "[[Task (Legends: Arceus)#Missions|The Trial of Lake Valor]]" || {{m|Ice Ball}}
|}
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===Pokémon Legends: Z-A===
Similar to Legends: Arceus, fixed alpha Pokémon in Legends: Z-A always appear in their alpha form in a specific location.

Species marked with * cannot be found anywhere in the wild except as alpha Pokémon, outside of [[Mega Dimension]].

{| class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{lumiose color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{lumiose color dark}}"
! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Levels
! Location
! Time of Day
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0014 || [[File:Menu ZA 0014.png|56px]] || {{p|Kakuna}} || 19-21 || [[Magenta District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0015 || [[File:Menu ZA 0015.png|56px]] || {{p|Beedrill}} || 51-52 || [[Wild Zone 15]] || Daytime
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0016 || [[File:Menu ZA 0016.png|56px]] || {{p|Pidgey}} || 24-26 || [[Wild Zone 1]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0018 || [[File:Menu ZA 0018.png|56px]] || {{p|Pidgeot}} || 40-42 || [[Jaune District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0024 || [[File:Menu ZA 0024.png|56px]] || {{p|Arbok}} || 50-52 || [[Wild Zone 10]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0024 || [[File:Menu ZA 0024.png|56px]] || {{p|Arbok}} || 59-60 || [[Lysandre Labs]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0025 || [[File:Menu ZA 0025.png|56px]] || {{p|Pikachu}} || 40-42 || [[Wild Zone 6]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0035 || [[File:Menu ZA 0035.png|56px]] || {{p|Clefairy}} || 58-60 || [[Wild Zone 19]] || Nighttime
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0069 || [[File:Menu ZA 0069.png|56px]] || {{p|Bellsprout}} || 24-25 || [[Wild Zone 5]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0070 || [[File:Menu ZA 0070.png|56px]] || {{p|Weepinbell}} || 46-47 || [[Wild Zone 13]] || Daytime
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0080 || [[File:Menu ZA 0080.png|56px]] || {{p|Slowbro}}* || 42-44 || [[Wild Zone 11]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0120 || [[File:Menu ZA 0120.png|56px]] || {{p|Staryu}} || 30-32 || [[Wild Zone 2]] || Nighttime
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0129 || [[File:Menu ZA 0129.png|56px]] || {{p|Magikarp}} || 30-32 || [[Wild Zone 2]] || Daytime
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0167 || [[File:Menu ZA 0167.png|56px]] || {{p|Spinarak}} || 20-21 || [[Wild Zone 4]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0181 || [[File:Menu ZA 0181.png|56px]] || {{p|Ampharos}}* || 52-53 || [[Wild Zone 16]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0229 || [[File:Menu ZA 0229.png|56px]] || {{p|Houndoom}} || 32-33 || [[Wild Zone 6]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0303 || [[File:Menu ZA 0303.png|56px]] || {{p|Mawile}} || 56-57 || [[Wild Zone 17]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0310 || [[File:Menu ZA 0310.png|56px]] || {{p|Manectric}} || 40-41 || [[Wild Zone 9]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0319 || [[File:Menu ZA 0319.png|56px]] || {{p|Sharpedo}} || 41-43 || [[Wild Zone 10]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0323 || [[File:Menu ZA 0323.png|56px]] || {{p|Camerupt}}* || 39-40 || [[Wild Zone 8]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0354 || [[File:Menu ZA 0354.png|56px]] || {{p|Banette}} || 52-53 || [[Wild Zone 15]] || Nighttime
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0373 || [[File:Menu ZA 0373.png|56px]] || {{p|Salamence}}* || 61-62 || [[Wild Zone 18]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0428 || [[File:Menu ZA 0428.png|56px]] || {{p|Lopunny}}* || 55-56 || [[Wild Zone 18]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0460 || [[File:Menu ZA 0460.png|56px]] || {{p|Abomasnow}}* || 43-45 || [[Wild Zone 12]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0504 || [[File:Menu ZA 0504.png|56px]] || {{p|Patrat}} || 21-24 || [[Vert District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0505 || [[File:Menu ZA 0505.png|56px]] || {{p|Watchog}} || 41-43 || [[Wild Zone 10]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0511 || [[File:Menu ZA 0511.png|56px]] || {{p|Pansage}} || 23-26 || [[Rouge District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0511 || [[File:Menu ZA 0511.png|56px]] || {{p|Pansage}} || 24-27 || [[Bleu District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0513 || [[File:Menu ZA 0513.png|56px]] || {{p|Pansear}} || 23-26 || [[Rouge District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0513 || [[File:Menu ZA 0513.png|56px]] || {{p|Pansear}} || 24-27 || [[Bleu District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0515 || [[File:Menu ZA 0515.png|56px]] || {{p|Panpour}} || 23-26 || [[Rouge District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0515 || [[File:Menu ZA 0515.png|56px]] || {{p|Panpour}} || 24-27 || [[Bleu District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0530 || [[File:Menu ZA 0530.png|56px]] || {{p|Excadrill}} || 48-49 || [[Wild Zone 14]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0544 || [[File:Menu ZA 0544.png|56px]] || {{p|Whirlipede}} || 27-28 || [[Wild Zone 5]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0552 || [[File:Menu ZA 0552.png|56px]] || {{p|Krokorok}} || 37-38 || [[Wild Zone 8]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0568 || [[File:Menu ZA 0568.png|56px]] || {{p|Trubbish}} || 21-23 || [[Vert District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0569 || [[File:Menu ZA 0569.png|56px]] || {{p|Garbodor}} || 38-40 || [[Jaune District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0661 || [[File:Menu ZA 0661.png|56px]] || {{p|Fletchling}} || 30-31 || [[Wild Zone 3]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0662 || [[File:Menu ZA 0662.png|56px]] || {{p|Fletchinder}} || 32-33 || [[Wild Zone 7]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0667 || [[File:Menu ZA 0667.png|56px]] || {{p|Litleo}} || 23-24 || [[Wild Zone 3]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0668 || [[File:Menu ZA 0668.png|56px]] || {{p|Pyroar}}<br><small>Male</small> || 56-57 || [[Wild Zone 15]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0669 || [[File:Menu ZA 0669.png|56px]] || {{p|Flabébé}}<br><small>Red Flower</small> || 20-23 || [[Jaune District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0669 || [[File:Menu ZA 0669-Orange.png|56px]] || {{p|Flabébé}}<br><small>Orange Flower</small> || 21-23 || [[Jaune District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0669 || [[File:Menu ZA 0669-Yellow.png|56px]] || {{p|Flabébé}}<br><small>Yellow Flower</small> || 21-23 || [[Jaune District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0669 || [[File:Menu ZA 0669-Blue.png|56px]] || {{p|Flabébé}}<br><small>Blue Flower</small> || 21-23 || [[Jaune District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0669 || [[File:Menu ZA 0669-White.png|56px]] || {{p|Flabébé}}<br><small>White Flower</small> || 20-23 || [[Jaune District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0676 || [[File:Menu ZA 0676.png|56px]] || {{p|Furfrou}} || 58-61 || [[Wild Zone 19]] || Daytime<br>(except mornings)
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0678 || [[File:Menu ZA 0678.png|56px]] || {{p|Meowstic}}<br><small>Male</small> || 41-42 || [[Wild Zone 9]] || Nighttime
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0678 || [[File:Menu ZA 0678-Female.png|56px]] || {{p|Meowstic}}<br><small>Female</small> || 41-42 || [[Wild Zone 9]] || Daytime
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0682 || [[File:Menu ZA 0682.png|56px]] || {{p|Spritzee}} || 26-29 || [[Rouge District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0684 || [[File:Menu ZA 0684.png|56px]] || {{p|Swirlix}} || 28-31 || [[Magenta District]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0688 || [[File:Menu ZA 0688.png|56px]] || {{p|Binacle}} || 32-34 || [[Wild Zone 6]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0693 || [[File:Menu ZA 0693.png|56px]] || {{p|Clawitzer}}* || 42-44 || [[Wild Zone 11]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0709 || [[File:Menu ZA 0709.png|56px]] || {{p|Trevenant}} || 47-48 || [[Wild Zone 13]] || Nighttime
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0711 || [[File:Menu ZA 0711.png|56px]] || {{p|Gourgeist}}<br><small>Medium Variety</small> || 52-53 || [[Wild Zone 15]] || All
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0713 || [[File:Menu ZA 0713.png|56px]] || {{p|Avalugg}}* || 54-56 || [[Wild Zone 12]] || All
|}
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====[[Wild Zone 20]]====
Each time the player enters Wild Zone 20, two random spawns are chosen to appear at the center of the zone, each of which can be any of the following alpha Pokémon.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{lumiose color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{lumiose color dark}}"
! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Levels
! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Levels
! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Levels
! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Levels
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0026 || [[File:Menu ZA 0026.png|56px]] || {{p|Raichu}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0036 || [[File:Menu ZA 0036.png|56px]] || {{p|Clefable}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0065 || [[File:Menu ZA 0065.png|56px]] || {{p|Alakazam}}* || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0068 || [[File:Menu ZA 0068.png|56px]] || {{p|Machamp}}* || 64-65
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0071 || [[File:Menu ZA 0071.png|56px]] || {{p|Victreebel}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0094 || [[File:Menu ZA 0094.png|56px]] || {{p|Gengar}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0115 || [[File:Menu ZA 0115.png|56px]] || {{p|Kangaskhan}} || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0121 || [[File:Menu ZA 0121.png|56px]] || {{p|Starmie}} || 63-64
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0127 || [[File:Menu ZA 0127.png|56px]] || {{p|Pinsir}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0130 || [[File:Menu ZA 0130.png|56px]] || {{p|Gyarados}} || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0134 || [[File:Menu ZA 0134.png|56px]] || {{p|Vaporeon}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0135 || [[File:Menu ZA 0135.png|56px]] || {{p|Jolteon}}* || 63-64
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0136 || [[File:Menu ZA 0136.png|56px]] || {{p|Flareon}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0149 || [[File:Menu ZA 0149.png|56px]] || {{p|Dragonite}}* || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0168 || [[File:Menu ZA 0168.png|56px]] || {{p|Ariados}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0214 || [[File:Menu ZA 0214.png|56px]] || {{p|Heracross}} || 63-64
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0225 || [[File:Menu ZA 0225.png|56px]] || {{p|Delibird}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0227 || [[File:Menu ZA 0227.png|56px]] || {{p|Skarmory}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0248 || [[File:Menu ZA 0248.png|56px]] || {{p|Tyranitar}}* || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0282 || [[File:Menu ZA 0282.png|56px]] || {{p|Gardevoir}} || 64-65
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0302 || [[File:Menu ZA 0302.png|56px]] || {{p|Sableye}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0306 || [[File:Menu ZA 0306.png|56px]] || {{p|Aggron}} || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0308 || [[File:Menu ZA 0308.png|56px]] || {{p|Medicham}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0334 || [[File:Menu ZA 0334.png|56px]] || {{p|Altaria}} || 64-65
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0359 || [[File:Menu ZA 0359.png|56px]] || {{p|Absol}} || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0376 || [[File:Menu ZA 0376.png|56px]] || {{p|Metagross}}* || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0407 || [[File:Menu ZA 0407.png|56px]] || {{p|Roserade}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0445 || [[File:Menu ZA 0445.png|56px]] || {{p|Garchomp}}* || 64-65
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0448 || [[File:Menu ZA 0448.png|56px]] || {{p|Lucario}} || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0450 || [[File:Menu ZA 0450.png|56px]] || {{p|Hippowdon}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0470 || [[File:Menu ZA 0470.png|56px]] || {{p|Leafeon}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0471 || [[File:Menu ZA 0471.png|56px]] || {{p|Glaceon}}* || 63-64
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0475 || [[File:Menu ZA 0475.png|56px]] || {{p|Gallade}}* || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0478 || [[File:Menu ZA 0478.png|56px]] || {{p|Froslass}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0512 || [[File:Menu ZA 0512.png|56px]] || {{p|Simisage}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0514 || [[File:Menu ZA 0514.png|56px]] || {{p|Simisear}}* || 63-64
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0516 || [[File:Menu ZA 0516.png|56px]] || {{p|Simipour}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0545 || [[File:Menu ZA 0545.png|56px]] || {{p|Scolipede}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0553 || [[File:Menu ZA 0553.png|56px]] || {{p|Krookodile}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0560 || [[File:Menu ZA 0560.png|56px]] || {{p|Scrafty}} || 63-64
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0569 || [[File:Menu ZA 0569.png|56px]] || {{p|Garbodor}} || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0584 || [[File:Menu ZA 0584.png|56px]] || {{p|Vanilluxe}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0604 || [[File:Menu ZA 0604.png|56px]] || {{p|Eelektross}}* || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0609 || [[File:Menu ZA 0609.png|56px]] || {{p|Chandelure}}* || 64-65
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0618 || [[File:Menu ZA 0618.png|56px]] || {{p|Stunfisk}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0660 || [[File:Menu ZA 0660.png|56px]] || {{p|Diggersby}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0663 || [[File:Menu ZA 0663.png|56px]] || {{p|Talonflame}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0666 || [[File:Menu ZA 0666.png|56px]] || {{p|Vivillon}}<br><small>Meadow Pattern</small> || 63-64
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0671 || [[File:Menu ZA 0671.png|56px]] || {{p|Florges}}<br><small>Red Flower</small> || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0673 || [[File:Menu ZA 0673.png|56px]] || {{p|Gogoat}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0675 || [[File:Menu ZA 0675.png|56px]] || {{p|Pangoro}}* || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0676 || [[File:Menu ZA 0676.png|56px]] || {{p|Furfrou}} || 63-64
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0681 || [[File:Menu ZA 0681.png|56px]] || {{p|Aegislash}} || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0687 || [[File:Menu ZA 0687.png|56px]] || {{p|Malamar}} || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0689 || [[File:Menu ZA 0689.png|56px]] || {{p|Barbaracle}} || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0691 || [[File:Menu ZA 0691.png|56px]] || {{p|Dragalge}} || 64-65
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0695 || [[File:Menu ZA 0695.png|56px]] || {{p|Heliolisk}}* || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0700 || [[File:Menu ZA 0700.png|56px]] || {{p|Sylveon}}* || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0701 || [[File:Menu ZA 0701.png|56px]] || {{p|Hawlucha}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0702 || [[File:Menu ZA 0702.png|56px]] || {{p|Dedenne}} || 63-64
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0703 || [[File:Menu ZA 0703.png|56px]] || {{p|Carbink}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0706 || [[File:Menu ZA 0706.png|56px]] || {{p|Goodra}}* || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0707 || [[File:Menu ZA 0707.png|56px]] || {{p|Klefki}} || 63-64
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|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0715 || [[File:Menu ZA 0715.png|56px]] || {{p|Noivern}} || 63-64
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0780 || [[File:Menu ZA 0780.png|56px]] || {{p|Drampa}} || 64-65
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0870 || [[File:Menu ZA 0870.png|56px]] || {{p|Falinks}} || 64-65
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====Unique alpha Pokémon====
During Main Mission 40: "The One That Gives", three unique Alpha Pokémon spawn, and each of them must be caught or defeated to progress the mission. If they are defeated without being caught, they will be permanently missed, and can never respawn again. They are referred to as "Anomalous Alphas" by [[Mable]] and in her [[Mable's research|Pokédex Research]], specifically ''Investigating Anomalous Alphas''.
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! #
! colspan="2" |Pokémon
! Level
! Location
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0208 || [[File:Menu ZA 0208.png|56px]] || {{p|Steelix}}* || 70 || [[Wild Zone 3]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0475 || [[File:Menu ZA 0475.png|56px]] || {{p|Gallade}}* || 70 || [[Wild Zone 5]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="font-family:monospace" | 0675 || [[File:Menu ZA 0675.png|56px]] || {{p|Pangoro}}* || 70 || [[Wild Zone 9]]
|}
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==In animation==
[[File:Alpha Garchomp HS.png|thumb|250px|An alpha {{p|Garchomp}} in [[Pokémon: Hisuian Snow]]]]
===Pokémon: Hisuian Snow===
In ''[[HIS03|Two Hues]]'', an alpha {{p|Garchomp}} attacked [[Alec]] and the [[Galaxy Team]], but it was driven away by a {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Zoroark}} that Alec had befriended in his youth as a {{p|Zorua}}.
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==Trivia==
* When alpha {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} appear in the wild, only two of their eyes glow red.
* When alpha {{p|Spiritomb}} appears in the wild, the lines in its [[Odd Keystone]] also glow red.
* Alpha Pokémon have a slightly different music track in battle. If the player starts a battle with an alpha Pokémon and one or more non-alpha Pokémon at the same time, then catches or defeats the alpha Pokémon, the music will transition back into the standard wild battle track.

===Origin===
Alpha Pokémon might be based on the concept of {{wp|dominance hierarchy}} in biology. Amongst animal groups, an alpha is a member of the species that has a higher rank in the group's hierarchy, contrary to the beta members who are the more submissive ones. Alpha animals often employ aggression tactics to assert dominance and leadership over their specific groups. This concept may be seen in gameplay, where alpha Pokémon display an aggressive disposition even when members of said species typically would not. They also serve as leaders of the pack, as alpha Pokémon are regularly found in places where unevolved members of their species gather, and even show signs of territorialism, as some alpha Pokémon tend to come to the aid of the lesser members when alerted. Their Japanese name "boss" seems to reinforce this idea of hierarchical leadership.

Alpha Pokémon share their name with {{p|Arceus}}'s {{pkmn|category}} in English. This similarity is not present in Japanese or any other localization.

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block">
''Alpha Pokémon''
{{Langtable|color={{Legends Arceus color}}|bordercolor={{Legends Arceus color dark}}|textcolor=fff
|zh_yue=頭目 ''{{tt|Tàuhmuhk|Head}}''
|zh_cmn=頭目 / 头目 ''{{tt|Tóumù|Head}}''
|fr=Pokémon Barons
|de=Elite-Pokémon
|it=Pokémon alfa
|ko=우두머리 ''{{tt|Udumeori|Boss}}''
|es=Espécimenes alfa
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block">
''Wild Might''
{{Langtable|color={{Legends Arceus color}}|bordercolor={{Legends Arceus color dark}}|textcolor=fff
|zh_yue=野性之力 ''{{tt|Yéhsing jī Lihk|Wild Strength}}''
|zh_cmn=野性之力 ''{{tt|Yěxìng zhī Lì|Wild Strength}}''
|fr=Force sauvage
|de=Kraft der Wildnis
|it=Potenza selvatica
|ko=야성의힘이 ''{{tt|Yaseong-ui Himi|Wild Strength}}''
|es=Poder salvaje
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block">
''Terrible Might''
{{Langtable|color={{Legends Arceus color}}|bordercolor={{Legends Arceus color dark}}|textcolor=fff
|zh_yue=驚駭之力 ''{{tt|Gīngháaih jī Lihk|Frightening Strength}}''
|zh_cmn=驚駭之力 / 惊骇之力 ''{{tt|Jīnghài zhī Lì|Frightening Strength}}''
|fr=Force effroyable
|de=Unheilvolle Kraft
|it=Potenza spaventosa
|ko=무시무시한힘 ''{{tt|Musimusihan Himi|Frightening Strength}}''
|es=Poder tremebundo
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon of myth]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Giant Pokémon]]

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{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]
[[Category:Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]
[[Category:Variant Pokémon]]
[[Category:Giant Pokémon]]

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[[fr:Pokémon Baron]]
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Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)

2026-05-31T21:38:06Z

TrainerSplash: /* Stereo Rotom */ Reply

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== Stereo Rotom ==

I don't think we should put rotom in its stereo form has one of it main forms, it hasn't appeared in a main line game only in Pokétopia. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:46, 24 March 2026 (UTC)

:It's worth noting that the article is about the species; and is not limited to its appearance in any game or subset of games (though of course this information is covered). Pokopia is a game developed by Game Freak, but more importantly it has characteristics that are unique to it (specifically its typing), that is relevant to display in the infobox at a species level. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:13, 24 March 2026 (UTC)
::Then, with the reasoning that it has a type and that it is a form that appeared in games (albeit, in a not main tittle), then why not change the overall display of relevant forms to include the Rotom Phone, the Rotom Pokédex Form or even the Rotom Bike Form. All these forms are also relevant to display in the infobox at a species level too by that logic, and yet we keep them separated. If we go by the typing there was revealed in official media that its Pokédex form is a pure electric type, if we go by involvement in the plot and dialog it also participates in SM and in USUM. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:42, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
:::I think whether they appear in a Pokédex would be a good criterion. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 23:15, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Just like Bloodmoon Ursaluna. It’s a unique Pokémon form. Hence it counts plus adds fun lore and shows how unique it adapts and changes, epically with type change. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:18, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::Yes, but thats it, Bloodmoon Ursaluna is Catchable and usable in battle, the Stereo Form is different, is not usable. It's like we put a picture of XD001 in the man box at the top for Lugia's Bulbapedia page. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 23:18, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Except we never did for Shadow Lugia. It’s just on the forms page, like Primal Dialga for example. And the two new Pikachu duo from upcoming Winds and Waves. So just remove the stereo Rotom from top of Rotom page and that should solve problem? Plus Tinkataon has the same thing but no form section of Tinkmaster. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 23:23, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::Shadow Lugia's exclusion from the infobox is because it doesn't exist within the core series. The infobox is pretty much exclusively for core series game data, so spin-off exclusive forms are a little out of place there. Shadow Lugia is covered in the biology section, which is still near the top of the page and is meant to be media-agnostic, so it makes sense to include it there.
:::::::Since we don't know yet if Stereo Rotom (or any of the other Pokopia forms for that matter) is going to appear outside of this game, I think we should take the more conservative approach and not include it in the infobox unless it shows up in the core series. All of its unique data can fit comfortably in the biology section. Pokopia has a lot more connections to the core series than most spin-offs, but it is still a spin-off at the end of the day. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 00:16, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::That is fair compromise and any spin off forms will be placed in biology instead. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:09, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::Then, shall we take out Stereo Rotom from the infobox along side the other forms of Pokémon introduced in Poketopia? [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 07:48, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:''(reset ident)'' I disagree, I dont think Wave/Windchu would be relevant for the infobox regardless of their main series inclusion since at this point they are just merely a character, unless those characters are confirmed to be unique forms, which is something that at this point we don't know. This is kinda also true with Primal Dialga / Shadow Lugia. Pokopia has Stereo Rotom as a distinct form which is a seperate entity from DJ Rotom (the character). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 12:02, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::also I want to say, "Usable in battle" isn't a standard we have used in the past; if that were the case we'd have to remove Eternamax Eternatus from its infobox. Overall I still stand by that we should consider it a form when an in-game Pokédex does so (and this is not the case for either Lugia nor Dialga). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:01, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::Are the costumed Pokémon in Pokémon GO considered separate forms in GO's Pokédex? If so, we'd need to put them in the infobox, by your logic. Even if not, saying "it has to be in an in-game Pokédex" as the only criteria feels like a bit of an arbitrary line to draw. That would mean Pale Pikachu could be included because it has a Pokédex entry in Pokopia, but Halloween Pikachu would be excluded because it only has a "Sleep Style Dex" entry in Pokémon Sleep. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:37, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Oh, and we'd have to remove Partner Pikachu from the infobox too, since Pikachu's page directly states "The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex."
::::To be clear, I'm not saying this to bash Pokopia or anything; I love the game, and I think it's really interesting that it gives distinct form names different than what the characters are named. But I don't think that alone is a good enough reason to include them in the infobox. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:46, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean PGO shows it as a variant but it doesnt have them as a form with unique flavour text, I don't see it as the same thing. To be clear I feel that distinction matters because Pokopia gives unique data (height, weight, typing, flavour text) these are parameters that differentiate the species, are directly included in the infobox data and are not present in the other examples you had listed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:18, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Agree. The infobox is the place for most Pokédex data, whereas other kinds of
::::::data would get there own boxes in the Game data section. No need to arbitrarily split out Pokopia's data from the infobox just because it's a spin-off. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 18:28, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I doubt the exclusion of Shadow Lugia was specifically because it's not a core series thing. (I don't think it was a conscious decision/discussion in the first place.) I'd rather assume it's because the accompanied data that usually goes with it isn't/wasn't there, and maybe that's why people didn't put it.
:::::::I'd certainly support Stereo Rotom being included. (And I don't think we necessarily have to spell out a strict "rule" about it.) [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 14:09, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I would argue that including a form that has never appeared in the core series in the intro of the page is actively misleading and unhelpful when everything else in intros for Pokémon pages is very specifically focused on core series information (evolution methods, form change methods, EV yields, etc.), that's the information these sections are clearly for and is what people are expecting to see in them. It's also misleading to include in a list of forms prefaced by mentions of Rotom's Room and the Rotom Catalog when these things have never included the Stereo Rotom form. There's nothing "arbitrary" about separating spin-off information from core series information, it's established practice on the wiki (look at all the sections on the page under "Game data" being split between core series and spin-offs) and is helpful for conveying information clearly. I'd be fine with an extra paragraph at the end of the intro talking about Stereo Rotom and its type but we should absolutely remove it from the infobox and stop pretending like it's a part of the core series like the other forms. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 18:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I dont think it's good to equate the infobox as a "core series only place". The infobox should have key data from the subject of the article and in this case the article is about the species of Pokémon in general, it's not called "Rotom in the Core Series". Other game data is separated lower down in the article as it should be, but for high level infobox data, it shouldn't matter where it comes from. I have no problem however changing the wording in the lede to more clearly emphasize that Stereo Rotom is currently a Pokopia exclusive. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::So why does the infobox contain fairly trivial data applicable exclusively to the core series like Egg cycles and EV yields and levelling rates and Pokédex body shapes, while having a complete lack of non-core series data? Why is the catch rate the one from the core series and not the one from Pokémon GO? Why doesn't it list the Pokémon's anime debut or Pokémon Sleep sleep style? And why is the whole rest of the lead section written exclusively from the perspective of the core series (on every Pokémon article)? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:00, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
(Resetting indent) It's been about a month since this discussion has continued and I'd like to continue it.

I personally think it's rather awkward to put Stereo Rotom on the infobox, BUT I am rather content on the reasoning being because that it displays unique information on it. But we do not really do this with any other spin-off or unique forms. Pokopia DOES display it as a unique form, and maybe that's enough, where as Windychu and Waveychu are not. We do not display [[Zygarde Core]]s and [[Zygarde Cell|Cell]]s, and they are not listed as forms. Additionally an argument from the quick read is that we don't display *characters* on the info box (assuming they aren't treated as forms, as technically Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}, [[Cosplay Pikachu]] and {{p|Ursaluna}} (Bloodmoon) would fall under these), however [[DJ Rotom]] is the only Stereo Rotom we know of, and we don't have things like {{p|Pikachu}} (Pale) on there despite [[Peakychu]] having arguably all the same uniqueness as Rotom does other than she doesn't have a new type, and a new type doesn't need to be introduced to make it a unique form (Basculin White-Stripe anyone?). [[Rotom Pokédex]] can contain any Rotom just like Stereo Rotom, and it is not shown in the infobox, additional it has a type change like it, being pure Electric-Type. Is it not listed because it's a specific character in context to the main series? I feel like there is a lot of double standards here. I am PERSONALLY under the assumption that the info box should only hold core series information that is usable in most contexts, primarily anything in the core series (and by extension HOME and Bank) Pokedexes.

Part of the above discussions seems to have debate on it being only core series. But debatable, most of the information there is only for the core serie, it's already inconsistent (the first thing I can think of is Mega Stones are listed but not species-exclusive Z-Crystals). I don't think our spin-off readers will really read the info box for their content other than to know they're on the right species page. Every Pokemon already has a link on the top of the page telling them to go to the Pokémon GO section, and every other spin-off is listed there too with their mechanics and type and everything. Wouldit be hard to add a Pokopia section explaining what they do in that game? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 23:19, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

:Pikachu (Pale) is in its infobox though and also has unique form characteristics (namely a lower weight). Wind/Wavechu will likely also end up in the infobox, the way they have been referred to in japanese media is highly suggestive that they are likely to be considered forms as well as being characters, but we are also in no hurry to jump the gun until we have more concrete things to run off. Its also not inconsistent because Z-Crystals upgrade certain moves but they don't affect a Pokémons form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:24, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::Exactly, we should hold our guns, and I think that people got overexcited with the Pokopia forms, so they just treated them has main series forms when it hasn't been confirmed by main game series appearances, when it seems that they are just gonna stay in Pokopia has characters and not distinct forms. Particularly just adding the forms without people agreed on this seems like a rush, is like adding anime exclusive forms into the main infobox, is unnecessary and unhelpful and obscures important information on the page giving way more importance to a form that is '''NOT''' '''USABLE''' in core series gameplay or competitive gameplay has of now or comaptilbe with Pokémon GO or HOME. Also I notice that instead of pulling it from the infobox and wait until the to the end of the debate or pulling it up to a vote by putting a banner on the top of the page has other pages with structural topics have, instead the page was keep from reverting the infobox to the state prior to the it's inclusion and does not indicate of ongoing discussion. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 15:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
:::I will reiterate that the page is about the species '''as a whole''' and not just a "main series forms" box. Anime forms to the extent they can be called that, Pokémon GO costumes etc and whatever do not have any information that we could include that would be relevant to this infobox, whereas Pokopia, by virtue of being developed by Game Freak and having a complete Pokédex gives them distinct form names and characteristics that are directly relevant but I kinda feel like this is getting a bit circular at this point since these things have already been pointed out. As for the page itself it's generally better to include information/lean to the status quo unless a clear consensus develops that the information should be removed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:44, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::::I actually had no clue the other Pokopia forms were there, last I checked Pikachu's page it wasn't. so that's my mistake. But yes I was well aware they are labeled as forms, they are like this both in marketing and in the game itself. I'm not bothered by that.
::::But we have a spin-off section, and currently it doesn't mention *anything* about Rotom's purpose in the game (new form or not), and that would be where all the new information would go, wouldn't it? I don't necessarily mind spin-off content being in the infobox, but it is strange to me that we just didn't decide to put anything else in it other than main series stuff until Pokopia, and that on it's own is strange to me because even if spin-off content is there, why is stuff like EVs involved? Surely this is information not necessarily for people trying to look for this content. I'm less worried about what actually goes in the info box (this can be figured out), and more confused as to where the information on Stereo Rotom is supposed to go. You then go to the biology section for Stereo Rotom and it has another link to go to the form data...in where there is none and it talks about more main series content.
::::It seems to me that there's no where else to put the information so we just put it in the infobox.Neither the biology or NPC section even mention how the species works as a tool in the game or even its preferred habitat or anything. Why did we leave it up to the infobox for the most minimal information it? There forms do have the usual pokedex information (type, height, weight, even an entry) so that would be my reasoning as to why they should be listed, but pokedex entries are not listed in the info box. Again, Rotom Dex even has it's own type (but lacks the other contents, but CAN be used in battle, albeit temporarily). It's less confusion on main vs spin off content being in the info box, but rather what makes the reason for the pokopia ones in particular being put on the infobox. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 04:24, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::The lack of mentions in the spinoff data is more just that no one has gotten around to developing a template for it yet than any intentional omission tbh, stuff like specialties, preferences and habitats should definitely be added to there. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:41, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::Why do you keep conspicuously ignoring the argument that the current Pokémon infobox is very blatantly designed for specifically core series information? If it isn't supposed to be only for core series content, why aren't we adding that Pokopia information (habitats etc.) to the main infobox? Why is only some Pokopia information allowed there? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 13:34, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I'm not, my overarching point is that while some of the information might be geared towards certain core series games (particularly older games), its not ''limited'' to the core series; nor is it representative of all the things that would be relevant in core series games because then we'd probably include things like evolution mechanics, species strength spread and whatever else. Another thing is that infobox is quite old which lends itself to including information that isn't really a thing in modern games (like footprints). What gets included/not included tbh is better to discuss on a global infobox level, but we shouldn't be omitting type, hight and weight information if those are direct fields in the infobox. Likewise if a game doesn't produce any data that would be relevant for the infobox we shoudln't hunt for data that doesn't exist; but at the same time we shouldn't ignore data that does. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 16:37, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I don't think anyone's disagreeing with these. I think issue revolves around that there is Pokemon with known features like this that just aren't included, but the Pokopia ones are. I've mentioned Rotom Dex several times, not only does it have a listed type and a pokedex entry in the anime, but I believe in the anime they even strictly call it a form. It's sort of creating a "pick and choose" scenario that seems to be at the moment "usable forms in the games + whatever is in Pokopia." I know that's not what you're saying, but that, we should just cater to whatever information is available and what fits. But the infobox was definitely made for the core series in mind first. Certain Pokemon (such as Pikachu) is already getting cluttered. Pokopia makes this messier, and if we allow any and all spin-off content that fits, then it gets even more cluttered, which again, turns into a pick and choose scenario, why does Stereo Rotom get benefits of being up there and not something like Rotom Dex? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:22, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think that the best way to consistently determine which forms are eligible for being included in the infobox is by aligning it with the [[list of Pokémon with form differences]]. That page separates Pokémon with forms that are recognized by the Pokédex from all other forms, with non-core-series games receiving their own section. I double-checked and every single form in the "Pokémon with multiple forms" section is included in the infobox of its page except for Pokémon that have more than 7 forms (the current limit of the infobox), Pumpkaboo, and Gourgeist. Meanwhile, no form listed in the other sections is included in its page's infobox except partner Pikachu, partner Eevee, and the Pokopia forms. Thus, it should be pretty easy to implement a standard such that Pokémon with multiple forms recognized by the Pokédex are included in the infobox, and forms outside of that group are excluded. (Rotom Dex, for the record, is apparently only acknowledged as a "form" of Rotom in the Japanese version of the anime, so the page classifies it as a form-like transformation.)
:::::::::My only concern left is that removing unique height/weight data from the infobox for Pokopia forms will remove it from the page entirely, but we could probably fit it into an eventual <code>Spindata/Pokopia</code> template. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 23:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::Tbh that page is a bit wierd; the rest of the page is sorted by species and then all the Pokopia stuff just got awkwardly thrown on the bottom. I think it would make more sense to rejig that page to be a full species list, also just so it better lives up to its title. Given the page uses the definition of "recognized by the Pokédex" even more so. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 00:53, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I do think the list of form differences page should probably be cleaned up a bit, I feel like we tend to make up some weird categories. I do believe Rotom Dex's listing as a form actually was translated, but they called it "Pokedex Edition" or something, it was weird and I'm unaware of the specific Japanese terminology. I only used it as an example anyways, not super keen on it as an actual suggestion. If we want to set a standard of Pokedex recognized only forms, Pokopia being prioritized over the Partner Pokemon seems more acceptable, imo, because at least that's consistent. My only issue with the Pokopia stuff in the infobox is that it's kind of like treating them on the same level as main-series stuff (and I am NOT trying to say it isn't important, it absolutely is), Stereo Rotom doesn't give out EVs or breed, so why should information relating to it specifically be put on the same box of information that doesn't pertain to it. I personally think we should probably format Pokopia sections in the spin-off section after how the Pokopia Pokedex lists things rather than putting it in the info box, since there actually is a lot of it. There's still actual main series information that is just missing (I'm mostly thinking PLA preferred foods and such), and it feels odd to prioritize Pokopia over that stuff. That said, I'm not entirely against spin-off stuff in the infobox, but I do think we should have more consistency with it. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:57, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::For what it's worth I think the inclusion of partner Pokémon in the infobox is shaky at best, I support them being taken out in the same way that we don't put totem Pokémon in the infobox. The other thing what the infobox does is it applies the proper categories, it might not give out EVs and breed (so we dont have any new info to include there), but it does have a unique type, and its the infobox that accordingly applies the proper category (not saying this couldn't be done manually ofc but its just cleaner when its done through the infobox since it keep the category order consistent across pages). And tbh a similar argument can be made for something like Pikachu where certain forms (particularly Cap Pikachu) can't do so either, yet are still in the infox. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 06:51, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::Most Pokopia information will be put in the spin-off data section, yeah. But after thinking about it more, spin-off data sections omit information about the Pokémon when it's the same as it is in the core series. Since 99% of Pokémon in Pokopia are gonna have the same type/height/weight as they do in the core series, it doesn't make a lot of sense to have a dedicated area of the spindata template for that information. So keeping it in the main infobox isn't such a bad idea.
:::::::::::::So, to summarize what we'll do going forward:
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms will only be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex.
:::::::::::::** Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee are not recognized as separate forms in-game, so they will be removed.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are included in an in-game Pokédex should be included in the infobox unless the Pokémon has more than 7 forms.
:::::::::::::** Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist only have 4 forms, so their alternate forms should be added to their infoboxes.
:::::::::::::** 7 forms is the current maximum limit, but that number may be increased in the future as new Pokémon and forms are added.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are exclusive to spin-off games are allowed to be included in the infobox if they follow the above rules.
:::::::::::::** Additional research may be required to see if there are any other forms from spin-off games that fit these criteria.
:::::::::::::Is everyone in agreement on these points? [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 19:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::Sounds good to me, though I'd be interested to see how we end up actually handling the pumpkin mons. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:24, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I do think this is the best way to handle it; I think we can also add a point that in the case where there is a dispute over which form is the "default" form shown up top; it should be the one with the lowest internal index number (i.e. Regular variety not small variety) but I guess that might create problems with Unown so maybe not, up for debate. My only thing is with Pumpkaboo/Gourgeist its basically showing the same artwork 4 times but in different sizes; the comparison of which is a bit lost when the infobox doesn't display all artworks in the same image size. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:46, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::Yeah I think we can easily take some discretion there. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:52, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::For the pumpkins I was thinking that we'd do it like how {{p|Polteageist}} and its relatives are displayed - the Sugimori-style artwork up top with a generic label, and HOME art beneath showing the different forms. I haven't checked how that would work with listing the different heights/weights, though. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:09, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::There's a lot of forms that just aren't displayed in the infoboxes (I'm thinking of Ash's Pikachu and Furfrou). I'm wondering if we should do some combined images depending on the species, much like we do for the gendered species like Meowstic. Obviously things like Unown and Silvally could be omitted, but it might work a bit better with the pumpkins. Although, I don't think visual images are necessarily needed since they are visually all the same anyways. I do think HOME images should be used when necessary. Something like Furfrou doesn't do any of this despite all forms being recognized in the Pokedex and has official stock art for them. If the pumpkins need to show visual distinction, I do like it in the suggest way that the Polteageist is, I think you can just organize it by how they are internally.
::::::::::::::::::Pale Pikachu's height is listed independently from other Pikachu, despite being the exact same (the weight is not), and that information is usually by how they are internally. Regardless of order, the information should probably be in the same order as the visualized images. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:35, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::::Honestly I wouldn't mind removing those combined image things in most cases where they're used, I don't think it makes sense to display forms for Gastrodon differently to forms for Toxtricity. It works for purely visual gender differences like Pyroar (since those aren't technically considered forms) but I don't think it makes as much sense with Pokémon like Meowstic (where the gender difference is actually a form difference). [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 21:41, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::I'm not sure that Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist really need a change as their forms kinda already are represented in the infobox, as their height and weight data is included. The only sense in which they're not included is that there's only a single image of the Pokémon, but that's an image that represents all four of the forms anyway (and has been used as such in official media). I'm fully in support of removing Partner Pikachu/Eevee though. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 21:37, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
''(reset indent)''I think it also Makes sense to seperate the infobox by artwork for things like Gastrodon since combining it does kinda remove one piece of information; would also make it easier to maintain consistency. I.e. merge artworks where they are just gender differences (stuff like Pyroar) but seperate them where they are distinct forms that should probably be labeled as such (i.e. Meowstic). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 21:58, 29 May 2026 (UTC)

:I like keeping Shellos and Gastrodon's forms in a single image because otherwise it'd make it seem like one form is the "primary" form (same with the gender difference mons). The form names are clarified in the intro.
:Also, since they're identical in everything but size, I'm okay with Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist being an exception to the "show all forms in the infobox" rule. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 22:18, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::I mean TBH they still do have a "primary" form (West Sea) in Gastrodon's case and the Male one for gender forms; this is kinda reaffirmed on the TPCi Pokédex website and the way Zukan organizes them. Also wonder if its worth exploring an infobox that might put 2 artworks on an equally prominent "primary" space since I do think there is value having the form caption directly associated to the artwork in the infobox that you don't just get from prose. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:29, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::we could also allow shuffling for pages where there's two equal primary forms, like how [[Clavell]]'s page functions [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 02:49, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::From what I recall, the infoboxes actually used to work like that a long long time ago. I think it would be a poor decision to have Pokemon on a switch considering people probably want to know what species they are probably looking at when they look it up. I think merge images are probably the best way to handle it. I don't expect many of those Pokemon to have forms beyond those anyways, so it'd probably be easier to mark them as individuals, sort of like the Polteagiest infobox actually. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:46, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::oh, what i meant in my message is that both would appear at once, it's just whichever image is the main one would be the thing to alternate. the captions would also alternate as well so the reader knows what they're looking at [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 04:03, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::I like 4iamking's idea of having separated images with equal prominence in the infobox. The main advantage over combined images is that it allows the form names to be included, and that it's consistent with other Pokémon where we already do pick a "primary" form (e.g. {{p|Toxtricity}}, {{p|Urshifu}}). It would also be nice to make the distinction between Meowstic's gender differences (which are actually a form difference) and Pyroar's (which aren't) more obvious on their pages. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 11:17, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::Guys the infobox is already a mess of spaghetti code, can we please not make any major internal changes to it? 😭 We can split Gastrodon and Meowstic and any other form that's currently in a single image, I'd take that over editing the infobox template again... [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:00, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::Can't forms still be identified with merged images? [https://i.gyazo.com/70cb6534ab22c4e5aec871f716bdba7b.png As shown here]. Doesn't even have to be the same wording. [https://i.gyazo.com/d39fc68ad4a6cd7b54e0e7f8475316a7.png this is also an option], but the reason I suggested merged images is to save space, so having duplicates like this would also just feel redundant, we may as well split them if we're not to conserve space. In Which case the primary form (in the case of Gastrodon would be West Sea) as the main image. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:27, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::I think its also been pointed out that our approach to when we merge images or not is also a bit inconsistent between species, coming up with a rule that each form should be identified by a caption in the infobox also would just make enforcing a standard easier. I think whats done on {{p|Toxtricity}}'s page works so maybe I'm also leaning towards thats what our default should be. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:03, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I do kinda like Splash's second suggestion (combined image + individual forms identified separately) but having just the separate images would be less work. So I'm good with either. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:17, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::[https://i.gyazo.com/cb538dc2e6748d0dc24c32245c0e85a2.png Here's an example I did with Toxtricity]. I feel like this would solve a lot of issues with "default forms". Give {{p|Deerling}} and {{p|Sawsbuck}} a merged image, and it'd look pretty much like {{p|Genesect}}'s own. {{p|Furfrou}} could probably be updated to include the three other pieces of artwork in the infoboxes + the remainder in HOME's stock images. Furfrou, imo, is kind of the exception to the cosmetic forms that something like Vivillon and Silvally have, it doesn't have nearly as much as has (some) stock art for it. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 06:41, 31 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::While im partial to both, I personally prefer the current Toxtricity approach; mainly because of the image redundancy that gets introduced from that, also it does highlight the default form better. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 11:45, 31 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::I think the issue is that some Pokemon don't have a "default" in overall premise or concept. There's only a default in code because there has to be. A good example of this is {{p|Oricorio}}, who's Balie Style is actually the first one listed internally (and the first one revealed in Sun and Moon's reveal trailer for it), but Pom-pom Style is the first actually seen in game, I'd assume most people would probably think Pom-pom is the default. I do agree with the redundancy though, I just don't think we should be prioritizing what a default is if both the fandom and official don't really have one. {{p|Lycanroc}} has a similar issue too actually. But I am mostly questionable of this because Cosplay Pikachu was removed from code after ORAS and its form data was replaced with Ash's Pikachu in SM. I believe I edited the infobox awhile ago so that Cosplay Pikachu came first just because it was in the games earlier, but it's technically just not in the games anymore, to the point that HOME doesn't even recognize it (but does with Ash-Greninja) and if we go by internal priority it starts becoming a bit confusing. Cosplay Pikachu, as far as I am aware, is the only one like this, so maybe it'll just be the exception and stay where it's at. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:38, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

== Sprites section ==
Would it be better to group each of the forms together in separate boxes in the Sprites section, similar to Furfrou - and speaking of which, should they be on a subpage like [[Furfrou (Pokémon)/Sprites]]? Also, along with several other Gen 8/HOME sprites, there's a lot of empty space - would be good to find a solution there.[[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:58, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

:I agree that something should be done; but I think I'd prefer using tabber to hide the different forms between different tabs to me would be preferable over shipping them off to a subpage. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:03, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)

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== Stereo Rotom ==

I don't think we should put rotom in its stereo form has one of it main forms, it hasn't appeared in a main line game only in Pokétopia. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:46, 24 March 2026 (UTC)

:It's worth noting that the article is about the species; and is not limited to its appearance in any game or subset of games (though of course this information is covered). Pokopia is a game developed by Game Freak, but more importantly it has characteristics that are unique to it (specifically its typing), that is relevant to display in the infobox at a species level. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:13, 24 March 2026 (UTC)
::Then, with the reasoning that it has a type and that it is a form that appeared in games (albeit, in a not main tittle), then why not change the overall display of relevant forms to include the Rotom Phone, the Rotom Pokédex Form or even the Rotom Bike Form. All these forms are also relevant to display in the infobox at a species level too by that logic, and yet we keep them separated. If we go by the typing there was revealed in official media that its Pokédex form is a pure electric type, if we go by involvement in the plot and dialog it also participates in SM and in USUM. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:42, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
:::I think whether they appear in a Pokédex would be a good criterion. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 23:15, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Just like Bloodmoon Ursaluna. It’s a unique Pokémon form. Hence it counts plus adds fun lore and shows how unique it adapts and changes, epically with type change. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:18, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::Yes, but thats it, Bloodmoon Ursaluna is Catchable and usable in battle, the Stereo Form is different, is not usable. It's like we put a picture of XD001 in the man box at the top for Lugia's Bulbapedia page. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 23:18, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Except we never did for Shadow Lugia. It’s just on the forms page, like Primal Dialga for example. And the two new Pikachu duo from upcoming Winds and Waves. So just remove the stereo Rotom from top of Rotom page and that should solve problem? Plus Tinkataon has the same thing but no form section of Tinkmaster. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 23:23, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::Shadow Lugia's exclusion from the infobox is because it doesn't exist within the core series. The infobox is pretty much exclusively for core series game data, so spin-off exclusive forms are a little out of place there. Shadow Lugia is covered in the biology section, which is still near the top of the page and is meant to be media-agnostic, so it makes sense to include it there.
:::::::Since we don't know yet if Stereo Rotom (or any of the other Pokopia forms for that matter) is going to appear outside of this game, I think we should take the more conservative approach and not include it in the infobox unless it shows up in the core series. All of its unique data can fit comfortably in the biology section. Pokopia has a lot more connections to the core series than most spin-offs, but it is still a spin-off at the end of the day. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 00:16, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::That is fair compromise and any spin off forms will be placed in biology instead. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:09, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::Then, shall we take out Stereo Rotom from the infobox along side the other forms of Pokémon introduced in Poketopia? [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 07:48, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:''(reset ident)'' I disagree, I dont think Wave/Windchu would be relevant for the infobox regardless of their main series inclusion since at this point they are just merely a character, unless those characters are confirmed to be unique forms, which is something that at this point we don't know. This is kinda also true with Primal Dialga / Shadow Lugia. Pokopia has Stereo Rotom as a distinct form which is a seperate entity from DJ Rotom (the character). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 12:02, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::also I want to say, "Usable in battle" isn't a standard we have used in the past; if that were the case we'd have to remove Eternamax Eternatus from its infobox. Overall I still stand by that we should consider it a form when an in-game Pokédex does so (and this is not the case for either Lugia nor Dialga). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:01, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::Are the costumed Pokémon in Pokémon GO considered separate forms in GO's Pokédex? If so, we'd need to put them in the infobox, by your logic. Even if not, saying "it has to be in an in-game Pokédex" as the only criteria feels like a bit of an arbitrary line to draw. That would mean Pale Pikachu could be included because it has a Pokédex entry in Pokopia, but Halloween Pikachu would be excluded because it only has a "Sleep Style Dex" entry in Pokémon Sleep. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:37, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Oh, and we'd have to remove Partner Pikachu from the infobox too, since Pikachu's page directly states "The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex."
::::To be clear, I'm not saying this to bash Pokopia or anything; I love the game, and I think it's really interesting that it gives distinct form names different than what the characters are named. But I don't think that alone is a good enough reason to include them in the infobox. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:46, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean PGO shows it as a variant but it doesnt have them as a form with unique flavour text, I don't see it as the same thing. To be clear I feel that distinction matters because Pokopia gives unique data (height, weight, typing, flavour text) these are parameters that differentiate the species, are directly included in the infobox data and are not present in the other examples you had listed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:18, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Agree. The infobox is the place for most Pokédex data, whereas other kinds of
::::::data would get there own boxes in the Game data section. No need to arbitrarily split out Pokopia's data from the infobox just because it's a spin-off. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 18:28, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I doubt the exclusion of Shadow Lugia was specifically because it's not a core series thing. (I don't think it was a conscious decision/discussion in the first place.) I'd rather assume it's because the accompanied data that usually goes with it isn't/wasn't there, and maybe that's why people didn't put it.
:::::::I'd certainly support Stereo Rotom being included. (And I don't think we necessarily have to spell out a strict "rule" about it.) [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 14:09, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I would argue that including a form that has never appeared in the core series in the intro of the page is actively misleading and unhelpful when everything else in intros for Pokémon pages is very specifically focused on core series information (evolution methods, form change methods, EV yields, etc.), that's the information these sections are clearly for and is what people are expecting to see in them. It's also misleading to include in a list of forms prefaced by mentions of Rotom's Room and the Rotom Catalog when these things have never included the Stereo Rotom form. There's nothing "arbitrary" about separating spin-off information from core series information, it's established practice on the wiki (look at all the sections on the page under "Game data" being split between core series and spin-offs) and is helpful for conveying information clearly. I'd be fine with an extra paragraph at the end of the intro talking about Stereo Rotom and its type but we should absolutely remove it from the infobox and stop pretending like it's a part of the core series like the other forms. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 18:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I dont think it's good to equate the infobox as a "core series only place". The infobox should have key data from the subject of the article and in this case the article is about the species of Pokémon in general, it's not called "Rotom in the Core Series". Other game data is separated lower down in the article as it should be, but for high level infobox data, it shouldn't matter where it comes from. I have no problem however changing the wording in the lede to more clearly emphasize that Stereo Rotom is currently a Pokopia exclusive. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::So why does the infobox contain fairly trivial data applicable exclusively to the core series like Egg cycles and EV yields and levelling rates and Pokédex body shapes, while having a complete lack of non-core series data? Why is the catch rate the one from the core series and not the one from Pokémon GO? Why doesn't it list the Pokémon's anime debut or Pokémon Sleep sleep style? And why is the whole rest of the lead section written exclusively from the perspective of the core series (on every Pokémon article)? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:00, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
(Resetting indent) It's been about a month since this discussion has continued and I'd like to continue it.

I personally think it's rather awkward to put Stereo Rotom on the infobox, BUT I am rather content on the reasoning being because that it displays unique information on it. But we do not really do this with any other spin-off or unique forms. Pokopia DOES display it as a unique form, and maybe that's enough, where as Windychu and Waveychu are not. We do not display [[Zygarde Core]]s and [[Zygarde Cell|Cell]]s, and they are not listed as forms. Additionally an argument from the quick read is that we don't display *characters* on the info box (assuming they aren't treated as forms, as technically Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}, [[Cosplay Pikachu]] and {{p|Ursaluna}} (Bloodmoon) would fall under these), however [[DJ Rotom]] is the only Stereo Rotom we know of, and we don't have things like {{p|Pikachu}} (Pale) on there despite [[Peakychu]] having arguably all the same uniqueness as Rotom does other than she doesn't have a new type, and a new type doesn't need to be introduced to make it a unique form (Basculin White-Stripe anyone?). [[Rotom Pokédex]] can contain any Rotom just like Stereo Rotom, and it is not shown in the infobox, additional it has a type change like it, being pure Electric-Type. Is it not listed because it's a specific character in context to the main series? I feel like there is a lot of double standards here. I am PERSONALLY under the assumption that the info box should only hold core series information that is usable in most contexts, primarily anything in the core series (and by extension HOME and Bank) Pokedexes.

Part of the above discussions seems to have debate on it being only core series. But debatable, most of the information there is only for the core serie, it's already inconsistent (the first thing I can think of is Mega Stones are listed but not species-exclusive Z-Crystals). I don't think our spin-off readers will really read the info box for their content other than to know they're on the right species page. Every Pokemon already has a link on the top of the page telling them to go to the Pokémon GO section, and every other spin-off is listed there too with their mechanics and type and everything. Wouldit be hard to add a Pokopia section explaining what they do in that game? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 23:19, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

:Pikachu (Pale) is in its infobox though and also has unique form characteristics (namely a lower weight). Wind/Wavechu will likely also end up in the infobox, the way they have been referred to in japanese media is highly suggestive that they are likely to be considered forms as well as being characters, but we are also in no hurry to jump the gun until we have more concrete things to run off. Its also not inconsistent because Z-Crystals upgrade certain moves but they don't affect a Pokémons form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:24, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::Exactly, we should hold our guns, and I think that people got overexcited with the Pokopia forms, so they just treated them has main series forms when it hasn't been confirmed by main game series appearances, when it seems that they are just gonna stay in Pokopia has characters and not distinct forms. Particularly just adding the forms without people agreed on this seems like a rush, is like adding anime exclusive forms into the main infobox, is unnecessary and unhelpful and obscures important information on the page giving way more importance to a form that is '''NOT''' '''USABLE''' in core series gameplay or competitive gameplay has of now or comaptilbe with Pokémon GO or HOME. Also I notice that instead of pulling it from the infobox and wait until the to the end of the debate or pulling it up to a vote by putting a banner on the top of the page has other pages with structural topics have, instead the page was keep from reverting the infobox to the state prior to the it's inclusion and does not indicate of ongoing discussion. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 15:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
:::I will reiterate that the page is about the species '''as a whole''' and not just a "main series forms" box. Anime forms to the extent they can be called that, Pokémon GO costumes etc and whatever do not have any information that we could include that would be relevant to this infobox, whereas Pokopia, by virtue of being developed by Game Freak and having a complete Pokédex gives them distinct form names and characteristics that are directly relevant but I kinda feel like this is getting a bit circular at this point since these things have already been pointed out. As for the page itself it's generally better to include information/lean to the status quo unless a clear consensus develops that the information should be removed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:44, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::::I actually had no clue the other Pokopia forms were there, last I checked Pikachu's page it wasn't. so that's my mistake. But yes I was well aware they are labeled as forms, they are like this both in marketing and in the game itself. I'm not bothered by that.
::::But we have a spin-off section, and currently it doesn't mention *anything* about Rotom's purpose in the game (new form or not), and that would be where all the new information would go, wouldn't it? I don't necessarily mind spin-off content being in the infobox, but it is strange to me that we just didn't decide to put anything else in it other than main series stuff until Pokopia, and that on it's own is strange to me because even if spin-off content is there, why is stuff like EVs involved? Surely this is information not necessarily for people trying to look for this content. I'm less worried about what actually goes in the info box (this can be figured out), and more confused as to where the information on Stereo Rotom is supposed to go. You then go to the biology section for Stereo Rotom and it has another link to go to the form data...in where there is none and it talks about more main series content.
::::It seems to me that there's no where else to put the information so we just put it in the infobox.Neither the biology or NPC section even mention how the species works as a tool in the game or even its preferred habitat or anything. Why did we leave it up to the infobox for the most minimal information it? There forms do have the usual pokedex information (type, height, weight, even an entry) so that would be my reasoning as to why they should be listed, but pokedex entries are not listed in the info box. Again, Rotom Dex even has it's own type (but lacks the other contents, but CAN be used in battle, albeit temporarily). It's less confusion on main vs spin off content being in the info box, but rather what makes the reason for the pokopia ones in particular being put on the infobox. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 04:24, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::The lack of mentions in the spinoff data is more just that no one has gotten around to developing a template for it yet than any intentional omission tbh, stuff like specialties, preferences and habitats should definitely be added to there. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:41, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::Why do you keep conspicuously ignoring the argument that the current Pokémon infobox is very blatantly designed for specifically core series information? If it isn't supposed to be only for core series content, why aren't we adding that Pokopia information (habitats etc.) to the main infobox? Why is only some Pokopia information allowed there? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 13:34, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I'm not, my overarching point is that while some of the information might be geared towards certain core series games (particularly older games), its not ''limited'' to the core series; nor is it representative of all the things that would be relevant in core series games because then we'd probably include things like evolution mechanics, species strength spread and whatever else. Another thing is that infobox is quite old which lends itself to including information that isn't really a thing in modern games (like footprints). What gets included/not included tbh is better to discuss on a global infobox level, but we shouldn't be omitting type, hight and weight information if those are direct fields in the infobox. Likewise if a game doesn't produce any data that would be relevant for the infobox we shoudln't hunt for data that doesn't exist; but at the same time we shouldn't ignore data that does. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 16:37, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I don't think anyone's disagreeing with these. I think issue revolves around that there is Pokemon with known features like this that just aren't included, but the Pokopia ones are. I've mentioned Rotom Dex several times, not only does it have a listed type and a pokedex entry in the anime, but I believe in the anime they even strictly call it a form. It's sort of creating a "pick and choose" scenario that seems to be at the moment "usable forms in the games + whatever is in Pokopia." I know that's not what you're saying, but that, we should just cater to whatever information is available and what fits. But the infobox was definitely made for the core series in mind first. Certain Pokemon (such as Pikachu) is already getting cluttered. Pokopia makes this messier, and if we allow any and all spin-off content that fits, then it gets even more cluttered, which again, turns into a pick and choose scenario, why does Stereo Rotom get benefits of being up there and not something like Rotom Dex? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:22, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think that the best way to consistently determine which forms are eligible for being included in the infobox is by aligning it with the [[list of Pokémon with form differences]]. That page separates Pokémon with forms that are recognized by the Pokédex from all other forms, with non-core-series games receiving their own section. I double-checked and every single form in the "Pokémon with multiple forms" section is included in the infobox of its page except for Pokémon that have more than 7 forms (the current limit of the infobox), Pumpkaboo, and Gourgeist. Meanwhile, no form listed in the other sections is included in its page's infobox except partner Pikachu, partner Eevee, and the Pokopia forms. Thus, it should be pretty easy to implement a standard such that Pokémon with multiple forms recognized by the Pokédex are included in the infobox, and forms outside of that group are excluded. (Rotom Dex, for the record, is apparently only acknowledged as a "form" of Rotom in the Japanese version of the anime, so the page classifies it as a form-like transformation.)
:::::::::My only concern left is that removing unique height/weight data from the infobox for Pokopia forms will remove it from the page entirely, but we could probably fit it into an eventual <code>Spindata/Pokopia</code> template. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 23:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::Tbh that page is a bit wierd; the rest of the page is sorted by species and then all the Pokopia stuff just got awkwardly thrown on the bottom. I think it would make more sense to rejig that page to be a full species list, also just so it better lives up to its title. Given the page uses the definition of "recognized by the Pokédex" even more so. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 00:53, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I do think the list of form differences page should probably be cleaned up a bit, I feel like we tend to make up some weird categories. I do believe Rotom Dex's listing as a form actually was translated, but they called it "Pokedex Edition" or something, it was weird and I'm unaware of the specific Japanese terminology. I only used it as an example anyways, not super keen on it as an actual suggestion. If we want to set a standard of Pokedex recognized only forms, Pokopia being prioritized over the Partner Pokemon seems more acceptable, imo, because at least that's consistent. My only issue with the Pokopia stuff in the infobox is that it's kind of like treating them on the same level as main-series stuff (and I am NOT trying to say it isn't important, it absolutely is), Stereo Rotom doesn't give out EVs or breed, so why should information relating to it specifically be put on the same box of information that doesn't pertain to it. I personally think we should probably format Pokopia sections in the spin-off section after how the Pokopia Pokedex lists things rather than putting it in the info box, since there actually is a lot of it. There's still actual main series information that is just missing (I'm mostly thinking PLA preferred foods and such), and it feels odd to prioritize Pokopia over that stuff. That said, I'm not entirely against spin-off stuff in the infobox, but I do think we should have more consistency with it. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:57, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::For what it's worth I think the inclusion of partner Pokémon in the infobox is shaky at best, I support them being taken out in the same way that we don't put totem Pokémon in the infobox. The other thing what the infobox does is it applies the proper categories, it might not give out EVs and breed (so we dont have any new info to include there), but it does have a unique type, and its the infobox that accordingly applies the proper category (not saying this couldn't be done manually ofc but its just cleaner when its done through the infobox since it keep the category order consistent across pages). And tbh a similar argument can be made for something like Pikachu where certain forms (particularly Cap Pikachu) can't do so either, yet are still in the infox. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 06:51, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::Most Pokopia information will be put in the spin-off data section, yeah. But after thinking about it more, spin-off data sections omit information about the Pokémon when it's the same as it is in the core series. Since 99% of Pokémon in Pokopia are gonna have the same type/height/weight as they do in the core series, it doesn't make a lot of sense to have a dedicated area of the spindata template for that information. So keeping it in the main infobox isn't such a bad idea.
:::::::::::::So, to summarize what we'll do going forward:
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms will only be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex.
:::::::::::::** Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee are not recognized as separate forms in-game, so they will be removed.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are included in an in-game Pokédex should be included in the infobox unless the Pokémon has more than 7 forms.
:::::::::::::** Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist only have 4 forms, so their alternate forms should be added to their infoboxes.
:::::::::::::** 7 forms is the current maximum limit, but that number may be increased in the future as new Pokémon and forms are added.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are exclusive to spin-off games are allowed to be included in the infobox if they follow the above rules.
:::::::::::::** Additional research may be required to see if there are any other forms from spin-off games that fit these criteria.
:::::::::::::Is everyone in agreement on these points? [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 19:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::Sounds good to me, though I'd be interested to see how we end up actually handling the pumpkin mons. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:24, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I do think this is the best way to handle it; I think we can also add a point that in the case where there is a dispute over which form is the "default" form shown up top; it should be the one with the lowest internal index number (i.e. Regular variety not small variety) but I guess that might create problems with Unown so maybe not, up for debate. My only thing is with Pumpkaboo/Gourgeist its basically showing the same artwork 4 times but in different sizes; the comparison of which is a bit lost when the infobox doesn't display all artworks in the same image size. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:46, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::Yeah I think we can easily take some discretion there. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:52, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::For the pumpkins I was thinking that we'd do it like how {{p|Polteageist}} and its relatives are displayed - the Sugimori-style artwork up top with a generic label, and HOME art beneath showing the different forms. I haven't checked how that would work with listing the different heights/weights, though. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:09, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::There's a lot of forms that just aren't displayed in the infoboxes (I'm thinking of Ash's Pikachu and Furfrou). I'm wondering if we should do some combined images depending on the species, much like we do for the gendered species like Meowstic. Obviously things like Unown and Silvally could be omitted, but it might work a bit better with the pumpkins. Although, I don't think visual images are necessarily needed since they are visually all the same anyways. I do think HOME images should be used when necessary. Something like Furfrou doesn't do any of this despite all forms being recognized in the Pokedex and has official stock art for them. If the pumpkins need to show visual distinction, I do like it in the suggest way that the Polteageist is, I think you can just organize it by how they are internally.
::::::::::::::::::Pale Pikachu's height is listed independently from other Pikachu, despite being the exact same (the weight is not), and that information is usually by how they are internally. Regardless of order, the information should probably be in the same order as the visualized images. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:35, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::::Honestly I wouldn't mind removing those combined image things in most cases where they're used, I don't think it makes sense to display forms for Gastrodon differently to forms for Toxtricity. It works for purely visual gender differences like Pyroar (since those aren't technically considered forms) but I don't think it makes as much sense with Pokémon like Meowstic (where the gender difference is actually a form difference). [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 21:41, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::I'm not sure that Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist really need a change as their forms kinda already are represented in the infobox, as their height and weight data is included. The only sense in which they're not included is that there's only a single image of the Pokémon, but that's an image that represents all four of the forms anyway (and has been used as such in official media). I'm fully in support of removing Partner Pikachu/Eevee though. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 21:37, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
''(reset indent)''I think it also Makes sense to seperate the infobox by artwork for things like Gastrodon since combining it does kinda remove one piece of information; would also make it easier to maintain consistency. I.e. merge artworks where they are just gender differences (stuff like Pyroar) but seperate them where they are distinct forms that should probably be labeled as such (i.e. Meowstic). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 21:58, 29 May 2026 (UTC)

:I like keeping Shellos and Gastrodon's forms in a single image because otherwise it'd make it seem like one form is the "primary" form (same with the gender difference mons). The form names are clarified in the intro.
:Also, since they're identical in everything but size, I'm okay with Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist being an exception to the "show all forms in the infobox" rule. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 22:18, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::I mean TBH they still do have a "primary" form (West Sea) in Gastrodon's case and the Male one for gender forms; this is kinda reaffirmed on the TPCi Pokédex website and the way Zukan organizes them. Also wonder if its worth exploring an infobox that might put 2 artworks on an equally prominent "primary" space since I do think there is value having the form caption directly associated to the artwork in the infobox that you don't just get from prose. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:29, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::we could also allow shuffling for pages where there's two equal primary forms, like how [[Clavell]]'s page functions [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 02:49, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::From what I recall, the infoboxes actually used to work like that a long long time ago. I think it would be a poor decision to have Pokemon on a switch considering people probably want to know what species they are probably looking at when they look it up. I think merge images are probably the best way to handle it. I don't expect many of those Pokemon to have forms beyond those anyways, so it'd probably be easier to mark them as individuals, sort of like the Polteagiest infobox actually. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:46, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::oh, what i meant in my message is that both would appear at once, it's just whichever image is the main one would be the thing to alternate. the captions would also alternate as well so the reader knows what they're looking at [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 04:03, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::I like 4iamking's idea of having separated images with equal prominence in the infobox. The main advantage over combined images is that it allows the form names to be included, and that it's consistent with other Pokémon where we already do pick a "primary" form (e.g. {{p|Toxtricity}}, {{p|Urshifu}}). It would also be nice to make the distinction between Meowstic's gender differences (which are actually a form difference) and Pyroar's (which aren't) more obvious on their pages. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 11:17, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::Guys the infobox is already a mess of spaghetti code, can we please not make any major internal changes to it? 😭 We can split Gastrodon and Meowstic and any other form that's currently in a single image, I'd take that over editing the infobox template again... [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:00, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::Can't forms still be identified with merged images? [https://i.gyazo.com/70cb6534ab22c4e5aec871f716bdba7b.png As shown here]. Doesn't even have to be the same wording. [https://i.gyazo.com/d39fc68ad4a6cd7b54e0e7f8475316a7.png this is also an option], but the reason I suggested merged images is to save space, so having duplicates like this would also just feel redundant, we may as well split them if we're not to conserve space. In Which case the primary form (in the case of Gastrodon would be West Sea) as the main image. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:27, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::I think its also been pointed out that our approach to when we merge images or not is also a bit inconsistent between species, coming up with a rule that each form should be identified by a caption in the infobox also would just make enforcing a standard easier. I think whats done on {{p|Toxtricity}}'s page works so maybe I'm also leaning towards thats what our default should be. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:03, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I do kinda like Splash's second suggestion (combined image + individual forms identified separately) but having just the separate images would be less work. So I'm good with either. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:17, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::[https://i.gyazo.com/cb538dc2e6748d0dc24c32245c0e85a2.png Here's an example I did with Toxtricity]. I feel like this would solve a lot of issues with "default forms". Give {{p|Deerling}} and {{p|Sawsbuck}} a merged image, and it'd look pretty much like {{p|Genesect}}'s own. {{p|Furfrou}} could probably be updated to include the three other pieces of artwork in the infoboxes + the remainder in HOME's stock images. Furfrou, imo, is kind of the exception to the cosmetic forms that something like Vivillon and Silvally have, it doesn't have nearly as much as has (some) stock art for it. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 06:41, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

== Sprites section ==
Would it be better to group each of the forms together in separate boxes in the Sprites section, similar to Furfrou - and speaking of which, should they be on a subpage like [[Furfrou (Pokémon)/Sprites]]? Also, along with several other Gen 8/HOME sprites, there's a lot of empty space - would be good to find a solution there.[[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:58, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

:I agree that something should be done; but I think I'd prefer using tabber to hide the different forms between different tabs to me would be preferable over shipping them off to a subpage. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:03, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)

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== Stereo Rotom ==

I don't think we should put rotom in its stereo form has one of it main forms, it hasn't appeared in a main line game only in Pokétopia. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:46, 24 March 2026 (UTC)

:It's worth noting that the article is about the species; and is not limited to its appearance in any game or subset of games (though of course this information is covered). Pokopia is a game developed by Game Freak, but more importantly it has characteristics that are unique to it (specifically its typing), that is relevant to display in the infobox at a species level. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:13, 24 March 2026 (UTC)
::Then, with the reasoning that it has a type and that it is a form that appeared in games (albeit, in a not main tittle), then why not change the overall display of relevant forms to include the Rotom Phone, the Rotom Pokédex Form or even the Rotom Bike Form. All these forms are also relevant to display in the infobox at a species level too by that logic, and yet we keep them separated. If we go by the typing there was revealed in official media that its Pokédex form is a pure electric type, if we go by involvement in the plot and dialog it also participates in SM and in USUM. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:42, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
:::I think whether they appear in a Pokédex would be a good criterion. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 23:15, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Just like Bloodmoon Ursaluna. It’s a unique Pokémon form. Hence it counts plus adds fun lore and shows how unique it adapts and changes, epically with type change. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:18, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::Yes, but thats it, Bloodmoon Ursaluna is Catchable and usable in battle, the Stereo Form is different, is not usable. It's like we put a picture of XD001 in the man box at the top for Lugia's Bulbapedia page. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 23:18, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Except we never did for Shadow Lugia. It’s just on the forms page, like Primal Dialga for example. And the two new Pikachu duo from upcoming Winds and Waves. So just remove the stereo Rotom from top of Rotom page and that should solve problem? Plus Tinkataon has the same thing but no form section of Tinkmaster. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 23:23, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::Shadow Lugia's exclusion from the infobox is because it doesn't exist within the core series. The infobox is pretty much exclusively for core series game data, so spin-off exclusive forms are a little out of place there. Shadow Lugia is covered in the biology section, which is still near the top of the page and is meant to be media-agnostic, so it makes sense to include it there.
:::::::Since we don't know yet if Stereo Rotom (or any of the other Pokopia forms for that matter) is going to appear outside of this game, I think we should take the more conservative approach and not include it in the infobox unless it shows up in the core series. All of its unique data can fit comfortably in the biology section. Pokopia has a lot more connections to the core series than most spin-offs, but it is still a spin-off at the end of the day. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 00:16, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::That is fair compromise and any spin off forms will be placed in biology instead. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:09, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::Then, shall we take out Stereo Rotom from the infobox along side the other forms of Pokémon introduced in Poketopia? [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 07:48, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:''(reset ident)'' I disagree, I dont think Wave/Windchu would be relevant for the infobox regardless of their main series inclusion since at this point they are just merely a character, unless those characters are confirmed to be unique forms, which is something that at this point we don't know. This is kinda also true with Primal Dialga / Shadow Lugia. Pokopia has Stereo Rotom as a distinct form which is a seperate entity from DJ Rotom (the character). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 12:02, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::also I want to say, "Usable in battle" isn't a standard we have used in the past; if that were the case we'd have to remove Eternamax Eternatus from its infobox. Overall I still stand by that we should consider it a form when an in-game Pokédex does so (and this is not the case for either Lugia nor Dialga). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:01, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::Are the costumed Pokémon in Pokémon GO considered separate forms in GO's Pokédex? If so, we'd need to put them in the infobox, by your logic. Even if not, saying "it has to be in an in-game Pokédex" as the only criteria feels like a bit of an arbitrary line to draw. That would mean Pale Pikachu could be included because it has a Pokédex entry in Pokopia, but Halloween Pikachu would be excluded because it only has a "Sleep Style Dex" entry in Pokémon Sleep. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:37, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Oh, and we'd have to remove Partner Pikachu from the infobox too, since Pikachu's page directly states "The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex."
::::To be clear, I'm not saying this to bash Pokopia or anything; I love the game, and I think it's really interesting that it gives distinct form names different than what the characters are named. But I don't think that alone is a good enough reason to include them in the infobox. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:46, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean PGO shows it as a variant but it doesnt have them as a form with unique flavour text, I don't see it as the same thing. To be clear I feel that distinction matters because Pokopia gives unique data (height, weight, typing, flavour text) these are parameters that differentiate the species, are directly included in the infobox data and are not present in the other examples you had listed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:18, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Agree. The infobox is the place for most Pokédex data, whereas other kinds of
::::::data would get there own boxes in the Game data section. No need to arbitrarily split out Pokopia's data from the infobox just because it's a spin-off. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 18:28, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I doubt the exclusion of Shadow Lugia was specifically because it's not a core series thing. (I don't think it was a conscious decision/discussion in the first place.) I'd rather assume it's because the accompanied data that usually goes with it isn't/wasn't there, and maybe that's why people didn't put it.
:::::::I'd certainly support Stereo Rotom being included. (And I don't think we necessarily have to spell out a strict "rule" about it.) [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 14:09, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I would argue that including a form that has never appeared in the core series in the intro of the page is actively misleading and unhelpful when everything else in intros for Pokémon pages is very specifically focused on core series information (evolution methods, form change methods, EV yields, etc.), that's the information these sections are clearly for and is what people are expecting to see in them. It's also misleading to include in a list of forms prefaced by mentions of Rotom's Room and the Rotom Catalog when these things have never included the Stereo Rotom form. There's nothing "arbitrary" about separating spin-off information from core series information, it's established practice on the wiki (look at all the sections on the page under "Game data" being split between core series and spin-offs) and is helpful for conveying information clearly. I'd be fine with an extra paragraph at the end of the intro talking about Stereo Rotom and its type but we should absolutely remove it from the infobox and stop pretending like it's a part of the core series like the other forms. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 18:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I dont think it's good to equate the infobox as a "core series only place". The infobox should have key data from the subject of the article and in this case the article is about the species of Pokémon in general, it's not called "Rotom in the Core Series". Other game data is separated lower down in the article as it should be, but for high level infobox data, it shouldn't matter where it comes from. I have no problem however changing the wording in the lede to more clearly emphasize that Stereo Rotom is currently a Pokopia exclusive. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::So why does the infobox contain fairly trivial data applicable exclusively to the core series like Egg cycles and EV yields and levelling rates and Pokédex body shapes, while having a complete lack of non-core series data? Why is the catch rate the one from the core series and not the one from Pokémon GO? Why doesn't it list the Pokémon's anime debut or Pokémon Sleep sleep style? And why is the whole rest of the lead section written exclusively from the perspective of the core series (on every Pokémon article)? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:00, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
(Resetting indent) It's been about a month since this discussion has continued and I'd like to continue it.

I personally think it's rather awkward to put Stereo Rotom on the infobox, BUT I am rather content on the reasoning being because that it displays unique information on it. But we do not really do this with any other spin-off or unique forms. Pokopia DOES display it as a unique form, and maybe that's enough, where as Windychu and Waveychu are not. We do not display [[Zygarde Core]]s and [[Zygarde Cell|Cell]]s, and they are not listed as forms. Additionally an argument from the quick read is that we don't display *characters* on the info box (assuming they aren't treated as forms, as technically Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}, [[Cosplay Pikachu]] and {{p|Ursaluna}} (Bloodmoon) would fall under these), however [[DJ Rotom]] is the only Stereo Rotom we know of, and we don't have things like {{p|Pikachu}} (Pale) on there despite [[Peakychu]] having arguably all the same uniqueness as Rotom does other than she doesn't have a new type, and a new type doesn't need to be introduced to make it a unique form (Basculin White-Stripe anyone?). [[Rotom Pokédex]] can contain any Rotom just like Stereo Rotom, and it is not shown in the infobox, additional it has a type change like it, being pure Electric-Type. Is it not listed because it's a specific character in context to the main series? I feel like there is a lot of double standards here. I am PERSONALLY under the assumption that the info box should only hold core series information that is usable in most contexts, primarily anything in the core series (and by extension HOME and Bank) Pokedexes.

Part of the above discussions seems to have debate on it being only core series. But debatable, most of the information there is only for the core serie, it's already inconsistent (the first thing I can think of is Mega Stones are listed but not species-exclusive Z-Crystals). I don't think our spin-off readers will really read the info box for their content other than to know they're on the right species page. Every Pokemon already has a link on the top of the page telling them to go to the Pokémon GO section, and every other spin-off is listed there too with their mechanics and type and everything. Wouldit be hard to add a Pokopia section explaining what they do in that game? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 23:19, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

:Pikachu (Pale) is in its infobox though and also has unique form characteristics (namely a lower weight). Wind/Wavechu will likely also end up in the infobox, the way they have been referred to in japanese media is highly suggestive that they are likely to be considered forms as well as being characters, but we are also in no hurry to jump the gun until we have more concrete things to run off. Its also not inconsistent because Z-Crystals upgrade certain moves but they don't affect a Pokémons form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:24, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::Exactly, we should hold our guns, and I think that people got overexcited with the Pokopia forms, so they just treated them has main series forms when it hasn't been confirmed by main game series appearances, when it seems that they are just gonna stay in Pokopia has characters and not distinct forms. Particularly just adding the forms without people agreed on this seems like a rush, is like adding anime exclusive forms into the main infobox, is unnecessary and unhelpful and obscures important information on the page giving way more importance to a form that is '''NOT''' '''USABLE''' in core series gameplay or competitive gameplay has of now or comaptilbe with Pokémon GO or HOME. Also I notice that instead of pulling it from the infobox and wait until the to the end of the debate or pulling it up to a vote by putting a banner on the top of the page has other pages with structural topics have, instead the page was keep from reverting the infobox to the state prior to the it's inclusion and does not indicate of ongoing discussion. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 15:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
:::I will reiterate that the page is about the species '''as a whole''' and not just a "main series forms" box. Anime forms to the extent they can be called that, Pokémon GO costumes etc and whatever do not have any information that we could include that would be relevant to this infobox, whereas Pokopia, by virtue of being developed by Game Freak and having a complete Pokédex gives them distinct form names and characteristics that are directly relevant but I kinda feel like this is getting a bit circular at this point since these things have already been pointed out. As for the page itself it's generally better to include information/lean to the status quo unless a clear consensus develops that the information should be removed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:44, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::::I actually had no clue the other Pokopia forms were there, last I checked Pikachu's page it wasn't. so that's my mistake. But yes I was well aware they are labeled as forms, they are like this both in marketing and in the game itself. I'm not bothered by that.
::::But we have a spin-off section, and currently it doesn't mention *anything* about Rotom's purpose in the game (new form or not), and that would be where all the new information would go, wouldn't it? I don't necessarily mind spin-off content being in the infobox, but it is strange to me that we just didn't decide to put anything else in it other than main series stuff until Pokopia, and that on it's own is strange to me because even if spin-off content is there, why is stuff like EVs involved? Surely this is information not necessarily for people trying to look for this content. I'm less worried about what actually goes in the info box (this can be figured out), and more confused as to where the information on Stereo Rotom is supposed to go. You then go to the biology section for Stereo Rotom and it has another link to go to the form data...in where there is none and it talks about more main series content.
::::It seems to me that there's no where else to put the information so we just put it in the infobox.Neither the biology or NPC section even mention how the species works as a tool in the game or even its preferred habitat or anything. Why did we leave it up to the infobox for the most minimal information it? There forms do have the usual pokedex information (type, height, weight, even an entry) so that would be my reasoning as to why they should be listed, but pokedex entries are not listed in the info box. Again, Rotom Dex even has it's own type (but lacks the other contents, but CAN be used in battle, albeit temporarily). It's less confusion on main vs spin off content being in the info box, but rather what makes the reason for the pokopia ones in particular being put on the infobox. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 04:24, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::The lack of mentions in the spinoff data is more just that no one has gotten around to developing a template for it yet than any intentional omission tbh, stuff like specialties, preferences and habitats should definitely be added to there. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:41, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::Why do you keep conspicuously ignoring the argument that the current Pokémon infobox is very blatantly designed for specifically core series information? If it isn't supposed to be only for core series content, why aren't we adding that Pokopia information (habitats etc.) to the main infobox? Why is only some Pokopia information allowed there? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 13:34, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I'm not, my overarching point is that while some of the information might be geared towards certain core series games (particularly older games), its not ''limited'' to the core series; nor is it representative of all the things that would be relevant in core series games because then we'd probably include things like evolution mechanics, species strength spread and whatever else. Another thing is that infobox is quite old which lends itself to including information that isn't really a thing in modern games (like footprints). What gets included/not included tbh is better to discuss on a global infobox level, but we shouldn't be omitting type, hight and weight information if those are direct fields in the infobox. Likewise if a game doesn't produce any data that would be relevant for the infobox we shoudln't hunt for data that doesn't exist; but at the same time we shouldn't ignore data that does. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 16:37, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I don't think anyone's disagreeing with these. I think issue revolves around that there is Pokemon with known features like this that just aren't included, but the Pokopia ones are. I've mentioned Rotom Dex several times, not only does it have a listed type and a pokedex entry in the anime, but I believe in the anime they even strictly call it a form. It's sort of creating a "pick and choose" scenario that seems to be at the moment "usable forms in the games + whatever is in Pokopia." I know that's not what you're saying, but that, we should just cater to whatever information is available and what fits. But the infobox was definitely made for the core series in mind first. Certain Pokemon (such as Pikachu) is already getting cluttered. Pokopia makes this messier, and if we allow any and all spin-off content that fits, then it gets even more cluttered, which again, turns into a pick and choose scenario, why does Stereo Rotom get benefits of being up there and not something like Rotom Dex? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:22, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think that the best way to consistently determine which forms are eligible for being included in the infobox is by aligning it with the [[list of Pokémon with form differences]]. That page separates Pokémon with forms that are recognized by the Pokédex from all other forms, with non-core-series games receiving their own section. I double-checked and every single form in the "Pokémon with multiple forms" section is included in the infobox of its page except for Pokémon that have more than 7 forms (the current limit of the infobox), Pumpkaboo, and Gourgeist. Meanwhile, no form listed in the other sections is included in its page's infobox except partner Pikachu, partner Eevee, and the Pokopia forms. Thus, it should be pretty easy to implement a standard such that Pokémon with multiple forms recognized by the Pokédex are included in the infobox, and forms outside of that group are excluded. (Rotom Dex, for the record, is apparently only acknowledged as a "form" of Rotom in the Japanese version of the anime, so the page classifies it as a form-like transformation.)
:::::::::My only concern left is that removing unique height/weight data from the infobox for Pokopia forms will remove it from the page entirely, but we could probably fit it into an eventual <code>Spindata/Pokopia</code> template. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 23:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::Tbh that page is a bit wierd; the rest of the page is sorted by species and then all the Pokopia stuff just got awkwardly thrown on the bottom. I think it would make more sense to rejig that page to be a full species list, also just so it better lives up to its title. Given the page uses the definition of "recognized by the Pokédex" even more so. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 00:53, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I do think the list of form differences page should probably be cleaned up a bit, I feel like we tend to make up some weird categories. I do believe Rotom Dex's listing as a form actually was translated, but they called it "Pokedex Edition" or something, it was weird and I'm unaware of the specific Japanese terminology. I only used it as an example anyways, not super keen on it as an actual suggestion. If we want to set a standard of Pokedex recognized only forms, Pokopia being prioritized over the Partner Pokemon seems more acceptable, imo, because at least that's consistent. My only issue with the Pokopia stuff in the infobox is that it's kind of like treating them on the same level as main-series stuff (and I am NOT trying to say it isn't important, it absolutely is), Stereo Rotom doesn't give out EVs or breed, so why should information relating to it specifically be put on the same box of information that doesn't pertain to it. I personally think we should probably format Pokopia sections in the spin-off section after how the Pokopia Pokedex lists things rather than putting it in the info box, since there actually is a lot of it. There's still actual main series information that is just missing (I'm mostly thinking PLA preferred foods and such), and it feels odd to prioritize Pokopia over that stuff. That said, I'm not entirely against spin-off stuff in the infobox, but I do think we should have more consistency with it. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:57, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::For what it's worth I think the inclusion of partner Pokémon in the infobox is shaky at best, I support them being taken out in the same way that we don't put totem Pokémon in the infobox. The other thing what the infobox does is it applies the proper categories, it might not give out EVs and breed (so we dont have any new info to include there), but it does have a unique type, and its the infobox that accordingly applies the proper category (not saying this couldn't be done manually ofc but its just cleaner when its done through the infobox since it keep the category order consistent across pages). And tbh a similar argument can be made for something like Pikachu where certain forms (particularly Cap Pikachu) can't do so either, yet are still in the infox. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 06:51, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::Most Pokopia information will be put in the spin-off data section, yeah. But after thinking about it more, spin-off data sections omit information about the Pokémon when it's the same as it is in the core series. Since 99% of Pokémon in Pokopia are gonna have the same type/height/weight as they do in the core series, it doesn't make a lot of sense to have a dedicated area of the spindata template for that information. So keeping it in the main infobox isn't such a bad idea.
:::::::::::::So, to summarize what we'll do going forward:
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms will only be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex.
:::::::::::::** Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee are not recognized as separate forms in-game, so they will be removed.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are included in an in-game Pokédex should be included in the infobox unless the Pokémon has more than 7 forms.
:::::::::::::** Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist only have 4 forms, so their alternate forms should be added to their infoboxes.
:::::::::::::** 7 forms is the current maximum limit, but that number may be increased in the future as new Pokémon and forms are added.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are exclusive to spin-off games are allowed to be included in the infobox if they follow the above rules.
:::::::::::::** Additional research may be required to see if there are any other forms from spin-off games that fit these criteria.
:::::::::::::Is everyone in agreement on these points? [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 19:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::Sounds good to me, though I'd be interested to see how we end up actually handling the pumpkin mons. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:24, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I do think this is the best way to handle it; I think we can also add a point that in the case where there is a dispute over which form is the "default" form shown up top; it should be the one with the lowest internal index number (i.e. Regular variety not small variety) but I guess that might create problems with Unown so maybe not, up for debate. My only thing is with Pumpkaboo/Gourgeist its basically showing the same artwork 4 times but in different sizes; the comparison of which is a bit lost when the infobox doesn't display all artworks in the same image size. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:46, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::Yeah I think we can easily take some discretion there. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:52, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::For the pumpkins I was thinking that we'd do it like how {{p|Polteageist}} and its relatives are displayed - the Sugimori-style artwork up top with a generic label, and HOME art beneath showing the different forms. I haven't checked how that would work with listing the different heights/weights, though. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:09, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::There's a lot of forms that just aren't displayed in the infoboxes (I'm thinking of Ash's Pikachu and Furfrou). I'm wondering if we should do some combined images depending on the species, much like we do for the gendered species like Meowstic. Obviously things like Unown and Silvally could be omitted, but it might work a bit better with the pumpkins. Although, I don't think visual images are necessarily needed since they are visually all the same anyways. I do think HOME images should be used when necessary. Something like Furfrou doesn't do any of this despite all forms being recognized in the Pokedex and has official stock art for them. If the pumpkins need to show visual distinction, I do like it in the suggest way that the Polteageist is, I think you can just organize it by how they are internally.
::::::::::::::::::Pale Pikachu's height is listed independently from other Pikachu, despite being the exact same (the weight is not), and that information is usually by how they are internally. Regardless of order, the information should probably be in the same order as the visualized images. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:35, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::::Honestly I wouldn't mind removing those combined image things in most cases where they're used, I don't think it makes sense to display forms for Gastrodon differently to forms for Toxtricity. It works for purely visual gender differences like Pyroar (since those aren't technically considered forms) but I don't think it makes as much sense with Pokémon like Meowstic (where the gender difference is actually a form difference). [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 21:41, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::I'm not sure that Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist really need a change as their forms kinda already are represented in the infobox, as their height and weight data is included. The only sense in which they're not included is that there's only a single image of the Pokémon, but that's an image that represents all four of the forms anyway (and has been used as such in official media). I'm fully in support of removing Partner Pikachu/Eevee though. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 21:37, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
''(reset indent)''I think it also Makes sense to seperate the infobox by artwork for things like Gastrodon since combining it does kinda remove one piece of information; would also make it easier to maintain consistency. I.e. merge artworks where they are just gender differences (stuff like Pyroar) but seperate them where they are distinct forms that should probably be labeled as such (i.e. Meowstic). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 21:58, 29 May 2026 (UTC)

:I like keeping Shellos and Gastrodon's forms in a single image because otherwise it'd make it seem like one form is the "primary" form (same with the gender difference mons). The form names are clarified in the intro.
:Also, since they're identical in everything but size, I'm okay with Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist being an exception to the "show all forms in the infobox" rule. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 22:18, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::I mean TBH they still do have a "primary" form (West Sea) in Gastrodon's case and the Male one for gender forms; this is kinda reaffirmed on the TPCi Pokédex website and the way Zukan organizes them. Also wonder if its worth exploring an infobox that might put 2 artworks on an equally prominent "primary" space since I do think there is value having the form caption directly associated to the artwork in the infobox that you don't just get from prose. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:29, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::we could also allow shuffling for pages where there's two equal primary forms, like how [[Clavell]]'s page functions [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 02:49, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::From what I recall, the infoboxes actually used to work like that a long long time ago. I think it would be a poor decision to have Pokemon on a switch considering people probably want to know what species they are probably looking at when they look it up. I think merge images are probably the best way to handle it. I don't expect many of those Pokemon to have forms beyond those anyways, so it'd probably be easier to mark them as individuals, sort of like the Polteagiest infobox actually. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:46, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::oh, what i meant in my message is that both would appear at once, it's just whichever image is the main one would be the thing to alternate. the captions would also alternate as well so the reader knows what they're looking at [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 04:03, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::I like 4iamking's idea of having separated images with equal prominence in the infobox. The main advantage over combined images is that it allows the form names to be included, and that it's consistent with other Pokémon where we already do pick a "primary" form (e.g. {{p|Toxtricity}}, {{p|Urshifu}}). It would also be nice to make the distinction between Meowstic's gender differences (which are actually a form difference) and Pyroar's (which aren't) more obvious on their pages. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 11:17, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::Guys the infobox is already a mess of spaghetti code, can we please not make any major internal changes to it? 😭 We can split Gastrodon and Meowstic and any other form that's currently in a single image, I'd take that over editing the infobox template again... [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:00, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::Can't forms still be identified with merged images? [https://i.gyazo.com/70cb6534ab22c4e5aec871f716bdba7b.png As shown here]. Doesn't even have to be the same wording. [https://i.gyazo.com/d39fc68ad4a6cd7b54e0e7f8475316a7.png this is also an option], but the reason I suggested merged images is to save space, so having duplicates like this would also just feel redundant, we may as well split them if we're not to conserve space. In Which case the primary form (in the case of Gastrodon would be West Sea) as the main image. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:27, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

== Sprites section ==
Would it be better to group each of the forms together in separate boxes in the Sprites section, similar to Furfrou - and speaking of which, should they be on a subpage like [[Furfrou (Pokémon)/Sprites]]? Also, along with several other Gen 8/HOME sprites, there's a lot of empty space - would be good to find a solution there.[[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:58, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

:I agree that something should be done; but I think I'd prefer using tabber to hide the different forms between different tabs to me would be preferable over shipping them off to a subpage. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:03, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)

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== Stereo Rotom ==

I don't think we should put rotom in its stereo form has one of it main forms, it hasn't appeared in a main line game only in Pokétopia. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:46, 24 March 2026 (UTC)

:It's worth noting that the article is about the species; and is not limited to its appearance in any game or subset of games (though of course this information is covered). Pokopia is a game developed by Game Freak, but more importantly it has characteristics that are unique to it (specifically its typing), that is relevant to display in the infobox at a species level. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:13, 24 March 2026 (UTC)
::Then, with the reasoning that it has a type and that it is a form that appeared in games (albeit, in a not main tittle), then why not change the overall display of relevant forms to include the Rotom Phone, the Rotom Pokédex Form or even the Rotom Bike Form. All these forms are also relevant to display in the infobox at a species level too by that logic, and yet we keep them separated. If we go by the typing there was revealed in official media that its Pokédex form is a pure electric type, if we go by involvement in the plot and dialog it also participates in SM and in USUM. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:42, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
:::I think whether they appear in a Pokédex would be a good criterion. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 23:15, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Just like Bloodmoon Ursaluna. It’s a unique Pokémon form. Hence it counts plus adds fun lore and shows how unique it adapts and changes, epically with type change. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:18, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::Yes, but thats it, Bloodmoon Ursaluna is Catchable and usable in battle, the Stereo Form is different, is not usable. It's like we put a picture of XD001 in the man box at the top for Lugia's Bulbapedia page. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 23:18, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Except we never did for Shadow Lugia. It’s just on the forms page, like Primal Dialga for example. And the two new Pikachu duo from upcoming Winds and Waves. So just remove the stereo Rotom from top of Rotom page and that should solve problem? Plus Tinkataon has the same thing but no form section of Tinkmaster. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 23:23, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::Shadow Lugia's exclusion from the infobox is because it doesn't exist within the core series. The infobox is pretty much exclusively for core series game data, so spin-off exclusive forms are a little out of place there. Shadow Lugia is covered in the biology section, which is still near the top of the page and is meant to be media-agnostic, so it makes sense to include it there.
:::::::Since we don't know yet if Stereo Rotom (or any of the other Pokopia forms for that matter) is going to appear outside of this game, I think we should take the more conservative approach and not include it in the infobox unless it shows up in the core series. All of its unique data can fit comfortably in the biology section. Pokopia has a lot more connections to the core series than most spin-offs, but it is still a spin-off at the end of the day. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 00:16, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::That is fair compromise and any spin off forms will be placed in biology instead. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:09, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::Then, shall we take out Stereo Rotom from the infobox along side the other forms of Pokémon introduced in Poketopia? [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 07:48, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:''(reset ident)'' I disagree, I dont think Wave/Windchu would be relevant for the infobox regardless of their main series inclusion since at this point they are just merely a character, unless those characters are confirmed to be unique forms, which is something that at this point we don't know. This is kinda also true with Primal Dialga / Shadow Lugia. Pokopia has Stereo Rotom as a distinct form which is a seperate entity from DJ Rotom (the character). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 12:02, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::also I want to say, "Usable in battle" isn't a standard we have used in the past; if that were the case we'd have to remove Eternamax Eternatus from its infobox. Overall I still stand by that we should consider it a form when an in-game Pokédex does so (and this is not the case for either Lugia nor Dialga). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:01, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::Are the costumed Pokémon in Pokémon GO considered separate forms in GO's Pokédex? If so, we'd need to put them in the infobox, by your logic. Even if not, saying "it has to be in an in-game Pokédex" as the only criteria feels like a bit of an arbitrary line to draw. That would mean Pale Pikachu could be included because it has a Pokédex entry in Pokopia, but Halloween Pikachu would be excluded because it only has a "Sleep Style Dex" entry in Pokémon Sleep. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:37, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Oh, and we'd have to remove Partner Pikachu from the infobox too, since Pikachu's page directly states "The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex."
::::To be clear, I'm not saying this to bash Pokopia or anything; I love the game, and I think it's really interesting that it gives distinct form names different than what the characters are named. But I don't think that alone is a good enough reason to include them in the infobox. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:46, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean PGO shows it as a variant but it doesnt have them as a form with unique flavour text, I don't see it as the same thing. To be clear I feel that distinction matters because Pokopia gives unique data (height, weight, typing, flavour text) these are parameters that differentiate the species, are directly included in the infobox data and are not present in the other examples you had listed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:18, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Agree. The infobox is the place for most Pokédex data, whereas other kinds of
::::::data would get there own boxes in the Game data section. No need to arbitrarily split out Pokopia's data from the infobox just because it's a spin-off. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 18:28, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I doubt the exclusion of Shadow Lugia was specifically because it's not a core series thing. (I don't think it was a conscious decision/discussion in the first place.) I'd rather assume it's because the accompanied data that usually goes with it isn't/wasn't there, and maybe that's why people didn't put it.
:::::::I'd certainly support Stereo Rotom being included. (And I don't think we necessarily have to spell out a strict "rule" about it.) [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 14:09, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I would argue that including a form that has never appeared in the core series in the intro of the page is actively misleading and unhelpful when everything else in intros for Pokémon pages is very specifically focused on core series information (evolution methods, form change methods, EV yields, etc.), that's the information these sections are clearly for and is what people are expecting to see in them. It's also misleading to include in a list of forms prefaced by mentions of Rotom's Room and the Rotom Catalog when these things have never included the Stereo Rotom form. There's nothing "arbitrary" about separating spin-off information from core series information, it's established practice on the wiki (look at all the sections on the page under "Game data" being split between core series and spin-offs) and is helpful for conveying information clearly. I'd be fine with an extra paragraph at the end of the intro talking about Stereo Rotom and its type but we should absolutely remove it from the infobox and stop pretending like it's a part of the core series like the other forms. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 18:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I dont think it's good to equate the infobox as a "core series only place". The infobox should have key data from the subject of the article and in this case the article is about the species of Pokémon in general, it's not called "Rotom in the Core Series". Other game data is separated lower down in the article as it should be, but for high level infobox data, it shouldn't matter where it comes from. I have no problem however changing the wording in the lede to more clearly emphasize that Stereo Rotom is currently a Pokopia exclusive. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::So why does the infobox contain fairly trivial data applicable exclusively to the core series like Egg cycles and EV yields and levelling rates and Pokédex body shapes, while having a complete lack of non-core series data? Why is the catch rate the one from the core series and not the one from Pokémon GO? Why doesn't it list the Pokémon's anime debut or Pokémon Sleep sleep style? And why is the whole rest of the lead section written exclusively from the perspective of the core series (on every Pokémon article)? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:00, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
(Resetting indent) It's been about a month since this discussion has continued and I'd like to continue it.

I personally think it's rather awkward to put Stereo Rotom on the infobox, BUT I am rather content on the reasoning being because that it displays unique information on it. But we do not really do this with any other spin-off or unique forms. Pokopia DOES display it as a unique form, and maybe that's enough, where as Windychu and Waveychu are not. We do not display [[Zygarde Core]]s and [[Zygarde Cell|Cell]]s, and they are not listed as forms. Additionally an argument from the quick read is that we don't display *characters* on the info box (assuming they aren't treated as forms, as technically Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}, [[Cosplay Pikachu]] and {{p|Ursaluna}} (Bloodmoon) would fall under these), however [[DJ Rotom]] is the only Stereo Rotom we know of, and we don't have things like {{p|Pikachu}} (Pale) on there despite [[Peakychu]] having arguably all the same uniqueness as Rotom does other than she doesn't have a new type, and a new type doesn't need to be introduced to make it a unique form (Basculin White-Stripe anyone?). [[Rotom Pokédex]] can contain any Rotom just like Stereo Rotom, and it is not shown in the infobox, additional it has a type change like it, being pure Electric-Type. Is it not listed because it's a specific character in context to the main series? I feel like there is a lot of double standards here. I am PERSONALLY under the assumption that the info box should only hold core series information that is usable in most contexts, primarily anything in the core series (and by extension HOME and Bank) Pokedexes.

Part of the above discussions seems to have debate on it being only core series. But debatable, most of the information there is only for the core serie, it's already inconsistent (the first thing I can think of is Mega Stones are listed but not species-exclusive Z-Crystals). I don't think our spin-off readers will really read the info box for their content other than to know they're on the right species page. Every Pokemon already has a link on the top of the page telling them to go to the Pokémon GO section, and every other spin-off is listed there too with their mechanics and type and everything. Wouldit be hard to add a Pokopia section explaining what they do in that game? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 23:19, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

:Pikachu (Pale) is in its infobox though and also has unique form characteristics (namely a lower weight). Wind/Wavechu will likely also end up in the infobox, the way they have been referred to in japanese media is highly suggestive that they are likely to be considered forms as well as being characters, but we are also in no hurry to jump the gun until we have more concrete things to run off. Its also not inconsistent because Z-Crystals upgrade certain moves but they don't affect a Pokémons form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:24, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::Exactly, we should hold our guns, and I think that people got overexcited with the Pokopia forms, so they just treated them has main series forms when it hasn't been confirmed by main game series appearances, when it seems that they are just gonna stay in Pokopia has characters and not distinct forms. Particularly just adding the forms without people agreed on this seems like a rush, is like adding anime exclusive forms into the main infobox, is unnecessary and unhelpful and obscures important information on the page giving way more importance to a form that is '''NOT''' '''USABLE''' in core series gameplay or competitive gameplay has of now or comaptilbe with Pokémon GO or HOME. Also I notice that instead of pulling it from the infobox and wait until the to the end of the debate or pulling it up to a vote by putting a banner on the top of the page has other pages with structural topics have, instead the page was keep from reverting the infobox to the state prior to the it's inclusion and does not indicate of ongoing discussion. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 15:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
:::I will reiterate that the page is about the species '''as a whole''' and not just a "main series forms" box. Anime forms to the extent they can be called that, Pokémon GO costumes etc and whatever do not have any information that we could include that would be relevant to this infobox, whereas Pokopia, by virtue of being developed by Game Freak and having a complete Pokédex gives them distinct form names and characteristics that are directly relevant but I kinda feel like this is getting a bit circular at this point since these things have already been pointed out. As for the page itself it's generally better to include information/lean to the status quo unless a clear consensus develops that the information should be removed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:44, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::::I actually had no clue the other Pokopia forms were there, last I checked Pikachu's page it wasn't. so that's my mistake. But yes I was well aware they are labeled as forms, they are like this both in marketing and in the game itself. I'm not bothered by that.
::::But we have a spin-off section, and currently it doesn't mention *anything* about Rotom's purpose in the game (new form or not), and that would be where all the new information would go, wouldn't it? I don't necessarily mind spin-off content being in the infobox, but it is strange to me that we just didn't decide to put anything else in it other than main series stuff until Pokopia, and that on it's own is strange to me because even if spin-off content is there, why is stuff like EVs involved? Surely this is information not necessarily for people trying to look for this content. I'm less worried about what actually goes in the info box (this can be figured out), and more confused as to where the information on Stereo Rotom is supposed to go. You then go to the biology section for Stereo Rotom and it has another link to go to the form data...in where there is none and it talks about more main series content.
::::It seems to me that there's no where else to put the information so we just put it in the infobox.Neither the biology or NPC section even mention how the species works as a tool in the game or even its preferred habitat or anything. Why did we leave it up to the infobox for the most minimal information it? There forms do have the usual pokedex information (type, height, weight, even an entry) so that would be my reasoning as to why they should be listed, but pokedex entries are not listed in the info box. Again, Rotom Dex even has it's own type (but lacks the other contents, but CAN be used in battle, albeit temporarily). It's less confusion on main vs spin off content being in the info box, but rather what makes the reason for the pokopia ones in particular being put on the infobox. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 04:24, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::The lack of mentions in the spinoff data is more just that no one has gotten around to developing a template for it yet than any intentional omission tbh, stuff like specialties, preferences and habitats should definitely be added to there. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:41, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::Why do you keep conspicuously ignoring the argument that the current Pokémon infobox is very blatantly designed for specifically core series information? If it isn't supposed to be only for core series content, why aren't we adding that Pokopia information (habitats etc.) to the main infobox? Why is only some Pokopia information allowed there? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 13:34, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I'm not, my overarching point is that while some of the information might be geared towards certain core series games (particularly older games), its not ''limited'' to the core series; nor is it representative of all the things that would be relevant in core series games because then we'd probably include things like evolution mechanics, species strength spread and whatever else. Another thing is that infobox is quite old which lends itself to including information that isn't really a thing in modern games (like footprints). What gets included/not included tbh is better to discuss on a global infobox level, but we shouldn't be omitting type, hight and weight information if those are direct fields in the infobox. Likewise if a game doesn't produce any data that would be relevant for the infobox we shoudln't hunt for data that doesn't exist; but at the same time we shouldn't ignore data that does. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 16:37, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I don't think anyone's disagreeing with these. I think issue revolves around that there is Pokemon with known features like this that just aren't included, but the Pokopia ones are. I've mentioned Rotom Dex several times, not only does it have a listed type and a pokedex entry in the anime, but I believe in the anime they even strictly call it a form. It's sort of creating a "pick and choose" scenario that seems to be at the moment "usable forms in the games + whatever is in Pokopia." I know that's not what you're saying, but that, we should just cater to whatever information is available and what fits. But the infobox was definitely made for the core series in mind first. Certain Pokemon (such as Pikachu) is already getting cluttered. Pokopia makes this messier, and if we allow any and all spin-off content that fits, then it gets even more cluttered, which again, turns into a pick and choose scenario, why does Stereo Rotom get benefits of being up there and not something like Rotom Dex? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:22, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think that the best way to consistently determine which forms are eligible for being included in the infobox is by aligning it with the [[list of Pokémon with form differences]]. That page separates Pokémon with forms that are recognized by the Pokédex from all other forms, with non-core-series games receiving their own section. I double-checked and every single form in the "Pokémon with multiple forms" section is included in the infobox of its page except for Pokémon that have more than 7 forms (the current limit of the infobox), Pumpkaboo, and Gourgeist. Meanwhile, no form listed in the other sections is included in its page's infobox except partner Pikachu, partner Eevee, and the Pokopia forms. Thus, it should be pretty easy to implement a standard such that Pokémon with multiple forms recognized by the Pokédex are included in the infobox, and forms outside of that group are excluded. (Rotom Dex, for the record, is apparently only acknowledged as a "form" of Rotom in the Japanese version of the anime, so the page classifies it as a form-like transformation.)
:::::::::My only concern left is that removing unique height/weight data from the infobox for Pokopia forms will remove it from the page entirely, but we could probably fit it into an eventual <code>Spindata/Pokopia</code> template. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 23:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::Tbh that page is a bit wierd; the rest of the page is sorted by species and then all the Pokopia stuff just got awkwardly thrown on the bottom. I think it would make more sense to rejig that page to be a full species list, also just so it better lives up to its title. Given the page uses the definition of "recognized by the Pokédex" even more so. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 00:53, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I do think the list of form differences page should probably be cleaned up a bit, I feel like we tend to make up some weird categories. I do believe Rotom Dex's listing as a form actually was translated, but they called it "Pokedex Edition" or something, it was weird and I'm unaware of the specific Japanese terminology. I only used it as an example anyways, not super keen on it as an actual suggestion. If we want to set a standard of Pokedex recognized only forms, Pokopia being prioritized over the Partner Pokemon seems more acceptable, imo, because at least that's consistent. My only issue with the Pokopia stuff in the infobox is that it's kind of like treating them on the same level as main-series stuff (and I am NOT trying to say it isn't important, it absolutely is), Stereo Rotom doesn't give out EVs or breed, so why should information relating to it specifically be put on the same box of information that doesn't pertain to it. I personally think we should probably format Pokopia sections in the spin-off section after how the Pokopia Pokedex lists things rather than putting it in the info box, since there actually is a lot of it. There's still actual main series information that is just missing (I'm mostly thinking PLA preferred foods and such), and it feels odd to prioritize Pokopia over that stuff. That said, I'm not entirely against spin-off stuff in the infobox, but I do think we should have more consistency with it. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:57, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::For what it's worth I think the inclusion of partner Pokémon in the infobox is shaky at best, I support them being taken out in the same way that we don't put totem Pokémon in the infobox. The other thing what the infobox does is it applies the proper categories, it might not give out EVs and breed (so we dont have any new info to include there), but it does have a unique type, and its the infobox that accordingly applies the proper category (not saying this couldn't be done manually ofc but its just cleaner when its done through the infobox since it keep the category order consistent across pages). And tbh a similar argument can be made for something like Pikachu where certain forms (particularly Cap Pikachu) can't do so either, yet are still in the infox. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 06:51, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::Most Pokopia information will be put in the spin-off data section, yeah. But after thinking about it more, spin-off data sections omit information about the Pokémon when it's the same as it is in the core series. Since 99% of Pokémon in Pokopia are gonna have the same type/height/weight as they do in the core series, it doesn't make a lot of sense to have a dedicated area of the spindata template for that information. So keeping it in the main infobox isn't such a bad idea.
:::::::::::::So, to summarize what we'll do going forward:
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms will only be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex.
:::::::::::::** Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee are not recognized as separate forms in-game, so they will be removed.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are included in an in-game Pokédex should be included in the infobox unless the Pokémon has more than 7 forms.
:::::::::::::** Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist only have 4 forms, so their alternate forms should be added to their infoboxes.
:::::::::::::** 7 forms is the current maximum limit, but that number may be increased in the future as new Pokémon and forms are added.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are exclusive to spin-off games are allowed to be included in the infobox if they follow the above rules.
:::::::::::::** Additional research may be required to see if there are any other forms from spin-off games that fit these criteria.
:::::::::::::Is everyone in agreement on these points? [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 19:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::Sounds good to me, though I'd be interested to see how we end up actually handling the pumpkin mons. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:24, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I do think this is the best way to handle it; I think we can also add a point that in the case where there is a dispute over which form is the "default" form shown up top; it should be the one with the lowest internal index number (i.e. Regular variety not small variety) but I guess that might create problems with Unown so maybe not, up for debate. My only thing is with Pumpkaboo/Gourgeist its basically showing the same artwork 4 times but in different sizes; the comparison of which is a bit lost when the infobox doesn't display all artworks in the same image size. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:46, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::Yeah I think we can easily take some discretion there. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:52, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::For the pumpkins I was thinking that we'd do it like how {{p|Polteageist}} and its relatives are displayed - the Sugimori-style artwork up top with a generic label, and HOME art beneath showing the different forms. I haven't checked how that would work with listing the different heights/weights, though. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:09, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::There's a lot of forms that just aren't displayed in the infoboxes (I'm thinking of Ash's Pikachu and Furfrou). I'm wondering if we should do some combined images depending on the species, much like we do for the gendered species like Meowstic. Obviously things like Unown and Silvally could be omitted, but it might work a bit better with the pumpkins. Although, I don't think visual images are necessarily needed since they are visually all the same anyways. I do think HOME images should be used when necessary. Something like Furfrou doesn't do any of this despite all forms being recognized in the Pokedex and has official stock art for them. If the pumpkins need to show visual distinction, I do like it in the suggest way that the Polteageist is, I think you can just organize it by how they are internally.
::::::::::::::::::Pale Pikachu's height is listed independently from other Pikachu, despite being the exact same (the weight is not), and that information is usually by how they are internally. Regardless of order, the information should probably be in the same order as the visualized images. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:35, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::::Honestly I wouldn't mind removing those combined image things in most cases where they're used, I don't think it makes sense to display forms for Gastrodon differently to forms for Toxtricity. It works for purely visual gender differences like Pyroar (since those aren't technically considered forms) but I don't think it makes as much sense with Pokémon like Meowstic (where the gender difference is actually a form difference). [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 21:41, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::I'm not sure that Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist really need a change as their forms kinda already are represented in the infobox, as their height and weight data is included. The only sense in which they're not included is that there's only a single image of the Pokémon, but that's an image that represents all four of the forms anyway (and has been used as such in official media). I'm fully in support of removing Partner Pikachu/Eevee though. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 21:37, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
''(reset indent)''I think it also Makes sense to seperate the infobox by artwork for things like Gastrodon since combining it does kinda remove one piece of information; would also make it easier to maintain consistency. I.e. merge artworks where they are just gender differences (stuff like Pyroar) but seperate them where they are distinct forms that should probably be labeled as such (i.e. Meowstic). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 21:58, 29 May 2026 (UTC)

:I like keeping Shellos and Gastrodon's forms in a single image because otherwise it'd make it seem like one form is the "primary" form (same with the gender difference mons). The form names are clarified in the intro.
:Also, since they're identical in everything but size, I'm okay with Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist being an exception to the "show all forms in the infobox" rule. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 22:18, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::I mean TBH they still do have a "primary" form (West Sea) in Gastrodon's case and the Male one for gender forms; this is kinda reaffirmed on the TPCi Pokédex website and the way Zukan organizes them. Also wonder if its worth exploring an infobox that might put 2 artworks on an equally prominent "primary" space since I do think there is value having the form caption directly associated to the artwork in the infobox that you don't just get from prose. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:29, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::we could also allow shuffling for pages where there's two equal primary forms, like how [[Clavell]]'s page functions [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 02:49, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
::::From what I recall, the infoboxes actually used to work like that a long long time ago. I think it would be a poor decision to have Pokemon on a switch considering people probably want to know what species they are probably looking at when they look it up. I think merge images are probably the best way to handle it. I don't expect many of those Pokemon to have forms beyond those anyways, so it'd probably be easier to mark them as individuals, sort of like the Polteagiest infobox actually. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:46, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

== Sprites section ==
Would it be better to group each of the forms together in separate boxes in the Sprites section, similar to Furfrou - and speaking of which, should they be on a subpage like [[Furfrou (Pokémon)/Sprites]]? Also, along with several other Gen 8/HOME sprites, there's a lot of empty space - would be good to find a solution there.[[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:58, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

:I agree that something should be done; but I think I'd prefer using tabber to hide the different forms between different tabs to me would be preferable over shipping them off to a subpage. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:03, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Rotom (Pokémon)

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== Stereo Rotom ==

I don't think we should put rotom in its stereo form has one of it main forms, it hasn't appeared in a main line game only in Pokétopia. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:46, 24 March 2026 (UTC)

:It's worth noting that the article is about the species; and is not limited to its appearance in any game or subset of games (though of course this information is covered). Pokopia is a game developed by Game Freak, but more importantly it has characteristics that are unique to it (specifically its typing), that is relevant to display in the infobox at a species level. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 22:13, 24 March 2026 (UTC)
::Then, with the reasoning that it has a type and that it is a form that appeared in games (albeit, in a not main tittle), then why not change the overall display of relevant forms to include the Rotom Phone, the Rotom Pokédex Form or even the Rotom Bike Form. All these forms are also relevant to display in the infobox at a species level too by that logic, and yet we keep them separated. If we go by the typing there was revealed in official media that its Pokédex form is a pure electric type, if we go by involvement in the plot and dialog it also participates in SM and in USUM. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 21:42, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
:::I think whether they appear in a Pokédex would be a good criterion. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 23:15, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Just like Bloodmoon Ursaluna. It’s a unique Pokémon form. Hence it counts plus adds fun lore and shows how unique it adapts and changes, epically with type change. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 00:18, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::Yes, but thats it, Bloodmoon Ursaluna is Catchable and usable in battle, the Stereo Form is different, is not usable. It's like we put a picture of XD001 in the man box at the top for Lugia's Bulbapedia page. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 23:18, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Except we never did for Shadow Lugia. It’s just on the forms page, like Primal Dialga for example. And the two new Pikachu duo from upcoming Winds and Waves. So just remove the stereo Rotom from top of Rotom page and that should solve problem? Plus Tinkataon has the same thing but no form section of Tinkmaster. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 23:23, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::Shadow Lugia's exclusion from the infobox is because it doesn't exist within the core series. The infobox is pretty much exclusively for core series game data, so spin-off exclusive forms are a little out of place there. Shadow Lugia is covered in the biology section, which is still near the top of the page and is meant to be media-agnostic, so it makes sense to include it there.
:::::::Since we don't know yet if Stereo Rotom (or any of the other Pokopia forms for that matter) is going to appear outside of this game, I think we should take the more conservative approach and not include it in the infobox unless it shows up in the core series. All of its unique data can fit comfortably in the biology section. Pokopia has a lot more connections to the core series than most spin-offs, but it is still a spin-off at the end of the day. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 00:16, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::That is fair compromise and any spin off forms will be placed in biology instead. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:09, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::Then, shall we take out Stereo Rotom from the infobox along side the other forms of Pokémon introduced in Poketopia? [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 07:48, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:''(reset ident)'' I disagree, I dont think Wave/Windchu would be relevant for the infobox regardless of their main series inclusion since at this point they are just merely a character, unless those characters are confirmed to be unique forms, which is something that at this point we don't know. This is kinda also true with Primal Dialga / Shadow Lugia. Pokopia has Stereo Rotom as a distinct form which is a seperate entity from DJ Rotom (the character). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 12:02, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::also I want to say, "Usable in battle" isn't a standard we have used in the past; if that were the case we'd have to remove Eternamax Eternatus from its infobox. Overall I still stand by that we should consider it a form when an in-game Pokédex does so (and this is not the case for either Lugia nor Dialga). '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 17:01, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::Are the costumed Pokémon in Pokémon GO considered separate forms in GO's Pokédex? If so, we'd need to put them in the infobox, by your logic. Even if not, saying "it has to be in an in-game Pokédex" as the only criteria feels like a bit of an arbitrary line to draw. That would mean Pale Pikachu could be included because it has a Pokédex entry in Pokopia, but Halloween Pikachu would be excluded because it only has a "Sleep Style Dex" entry in Pokémon Sleep. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:37, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Oh, and we'd have to remove Partner Pikachu from the infobox too, since Pikachu's page directly states "The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex."
::::To be clear, I'm not saying this to bash Pokopia or anything; I love the game, and I think it's really interesting that it gives distinct form names different than what the characters are named. But I don't think that alone is a good enough reason to include them in the infobox. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 17:46, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::I mean PGO shows it as a variant but it doesnt have them as a form with unique flavour text, I don't see it as the same thing. To be clear I feel that distinction matters because Pokopia gives unique data (height, weight, typing, flavour text) these are parameters that differentiate the species, are directly included in the infobox data and are not present in the other examples you had listed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:18, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::Agree. The infobox is the place for most Pokédex data, whereas other kinds of
::::::data would get there own boxes in the Game data section. No need to arbitrarily split out Pokopia's data from the infobox just because it's a spin-off. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 18:28, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I doubt the exclusion of Shadow Lugia was specifically because it's not a core series thing. (I don't think it was a conscious decision/discussion in the first place.) I'd rather assume it's because the accompanied data that usually goes with it isn't/wasn't there, and maybe that's why people didn't put it.
:::::::I'd certainly support Stereo Rotom being included. (And I don't think we necessarily have to spell out a strict "rule" about it.) [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 14:09, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I would argue that including a form that has never appeared in the core series in the intro of the page is actively misleading and unhelpful when everything else in intros for Pokémon pages is very specifically focused on core series information (evolution methods, form change methods, EV yields, etc.), that's the information these sections are clearly for and is what people are expecting to see in them. It's also misleading to include in a list of forms prefaced by mentions of Rotom's Room and the Rotom Catalog when these things have never included the Stereo Rotom form. There's nothing "arbitrary" about separating spin-off information from core series information, it's established practice on the wiki (look at all the sections on the page under "Game data" being split between core series and spin-offs) and is helpful for conveying information clearly. I'd be fine with an extra paragraph at the end of the intro talking about Stereo Rotom and its type but we should absolutely remove it from the infobox and stop pretending like it's a part of the core series like the other forms. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 18:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I dont think it's good to equate the infobox as a "core series only place". The infobox should have key data from the subject of the article and in this case the article is about the species of Pokémon in general, it's not called "Rotom in the Core Series". Other game data is separated lower down in the article as it should be, but for high level infobox data, it shouldn't matter where it comes from. I have no problem however changing the wording in the lede to more clearly emphasize that Stereo Rotom is currently a Pokopia exclusive. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::So why does the infobox contain fairly trivial data applicable exclusively to the core series like Egg cycles and EV yields and levelling rates and Pokédex body shapes, while having a complete lack of non-core series data? Why is the catch rate the one from the core series and not the one from Pokémon GO? Why doesn't it list the Pokémon's anime debut or Pokémon Sleep sleep style? And why is the whole rest of the lead section written exclusively from the perspective of the core series (on every Pokémon article)? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 23:00, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
(Resetting indent) It's been about a month since this discussion has continued and I'd like to continue it.

I personally think it's rather awkward to put Stereo Rotom on the infobox, BUT I am rather content on the reasoning being because that it displays unique information on it. But we do not really do this with any other spin-off or unique forms. Pokopia DOES display it as a unique form, and maybe that's enough, where as Windychu and Waveychu are not. We do not display [[Zygarde Core]]s and [[Zygarde Cell|Cell]]s, and they are not listed as forms. Additionally an argument from the quick read is that we don't display *characters* on the info box (assuming they aren't treated as forms, as technically Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}, [[Cosplay Pikachu]] and {{p|Ursaluna}} (Bloodmoon) would fall under these), however [[DJ Rotom]] is the only Stereo Rotom we know of, and we don't have things like {{p|Pikachu}} (Pale) on there despite [[Peakychu]] having arguably all the same uniqueness as Rotom does other than she doesn't have a new type, and a new type doesn't need to be introduced to make it a unique form (Basculin White-Stripe anyone?). [[Rotom Pokédex]] can contain any Rotom just like Stereo Rotom, and it is not shown in the infobox, additional it has a type change like it, being pure Electric-Type. Is it not listed because it's a specific character in context to the main series? I feel like there is a lot of double standards here. I am PERSONALLY under the assumption that the info box should only hold core series information that is usable in most contexts, primarily anything in the core series (and by extension HOME and Bank) Pokedexes.

Part of the above discussions seems to have debate on it being only core series. But debatable, most of the information there is only for the core serie, it's already inconsistent (the first thing I can think of is Mega Stones are listed but not species-exclusive Z-Crystals). I don't think our spin-off readers will really read the info box for their content other than to know they're on the right species page. Every Pokemon already has a link on the top of the page telling them to go to the Pokémon GO section, and every other spin-off is listed there too with their mechanics and type and everything. Wouldit be hard to add a Pokopia section explaining what they do in that game? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 23:19, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

:Pikachu (Pale) is in its infobox though and also has unique form characteristics (namely a lower weight). Wind/Wavechu will likely also end up in the infobox, the way they have been referred to in japanese media is highly suggestive that they are likely to be considered forms as well as being characters, but we are also in no hurry to jump the gun until we have more concrete things to run off. Its also not inconsistent because Z-Crystals upgrade certain moves but they don't affect a Pokémons form. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:24, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::Exactly, we should hold our guns, and I think that people got overexcited with the Pokopia forms, so they just treated them has main series forms when it hasn't been confirmed by main game series appearances, when it seems that they are just gonna stay in Pokopia has characters and not distinct forms. Particularly just adding the forms without people agreed on this seems like a rush, is like adding anime exclusive forms into the main infobox, is unnecessary and unhelpful and obscures important information on the page giving way more importance to a form that is '''NOT''' '''USABLE''' in core series gameplay or competitive gameplay has of now or comaptilbe with Pokémon GO or HOME. Also I notice that instead of pulling it from the infobox and wait until the to the end of the debate or pulling it up to a vote by putting a banner on the top of the page has other pages with structural topics have, instead the page was keep from reverting the infobox to the state prior to the it's inclusion and does not indicate of ongoing discussion. [[User:Neos|Neos]] ([[User talk:Neos|talk]]) 15:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
:::I will reiterate that the page is about the species '''as a whole''' and not just a "main series forms" box. Anime forms to the extent they can be called that, Pokémon GO costumes etc and whatever do not have any information that we could include that would be relevant to this infobox, whereas Pokopia, by virtue of being developed by Game Freak and having a complete Pokédex gives them distinct form names and characteristics that are directly relevant but I kinda feel like this is getting a bit circular at this point since these things have already been pointed out. As for the page itself it's generally better to include information/lean to the status quo unless a clear consensus develops that the information should be removed. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 18:44, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
::::I actually had no clue the other Pokopia forms were there, last I checked Pikachu's page it wasn't. so that's my mistake. But yes I was well aware they are labeled as forms, they are like this both in marketing and in the game itself. I'm not bothered by that.
::::But we have a spin-off section, and currently it doesn't mention *anything* about Rotom's purpose in the game (new form or not), and that would be where all the new information would go, wouldn't it? I don't necessarily mind spin-off content being in the infobox, but it is strange to me that we just didn't decide to put anything else in it other than main series stuff until Pokopia, and that on it's own is strange to me because even if spin-off content is there, why is stuff like EVs involved? Surely this is information not necessarily for people trying to look for this content. I'm less worried about what actually goes in the info box (this can be figured out), and more confused as to where the information on Stereo Rotom is supposed to go. You then go to the biology section for Stereo Rotom and it has another link to go to the form data...in where there is none and it talks about more main series content.
::::It seems to me that there's no where else to put the information so we just put it in the infobox.Neither the biology or NPC section even mention how the species works as a tool in the game or even its preferred habitat or anything. Why did we leave it up to the infobox for the most minimal information it? There forms do have the usual pokedex information (type, height, weight, even an entry) so that would be my reasoning as to why they should be listed, but pokedex entries are not listed in the info box. Again, Rotom Dex even has it's own type (but lacks the other contents, but CAN be used in battle, albeit temporarily). It's less confusion on main vs spin off content being in the info box, but rather what makes the reason for the pokopia ones in particular being put on the infobox. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 04:24, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::The lack of mentions in the spinoff data is more just that no one has gotten around to developing a template for it yet than any intentional omission tbh, stuff like specialties, preferences and habitats should definitely be added to there. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 08:41, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::Why do you keep conspicuously ignoring the argument that the current Pokémon infobox is very blatantly designed for specifically core series information? If it isn't supposed to be only for core series content, why aren't we adding that Pokopia information (habitats etc.) to the main infobox? Why is only some Pokopia information allowed there? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 13:34, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I'm not, my overarching point is that while some of the information might be geared towards certain core series games (particularly older games), its not ''limited'' to the core series; nor is it representative of all the things that would be relevant in core series games because then we'd probably include things like evolution mechanics, species strength spread and whatever else. Another thing is that infobox is quite old which lends itself to including information that isn't really a thing in modern games (like footprints). What gets included/not included tbh is better to discuss on a global infobox level, but we shouldn't be omitting type, hight and weight information if those are direct fields in the infobox. Likewise if a game doesn't produce any data that would be relevant for the infobox we shoudln't hunt for data that doesn't exist; but at the same time we shouldn't ignore data that does. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 16:37, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I don't think anyone's disagreeing with these. I think issue revolves around that there is Pokemon with known features like this that just aren't included, but the Pokopia ones are. I've mentioned Rotom Dex several times, not only does it have a listed type and a pokedex entry in the anime, but I believe in the anime they even strictly call it a form. It's sort of creating a "pick and choose" scenario that seems to be at the moment "usable forms in the games + whatever is in Pokopia." I know that's not what you're saying, but that, we should just cater to whatever information is available and what fits. But the infobox was definitely made for the core series in mind first. Certain Pokemon (such as Pikachu) is already getting cluttered. Pokopia makes this messier, and if we allow any and all spin-off content that fits, then it gets even more cluttered, which again, turns into a pick and choose scenario, why does Stereo Rotom get benefits of being up there and not something like Rotom Dex? [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:22, 23 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I think that the best way to consistently determine which forms are eligible for being included in the infobox is by aligning it with the [[list of Pokémon with form differences]]. That page separates Pokémon with forms that are recognized by the Pokédex from all other forms, with non-core-series games receiving their own section. I double-checked and every single form in the "Pokémon with multiple forms" section is included in the infobox of its page except for Pokémon that have more than 7 forms (the current limit of the infobox), Pumpkaboo, and Gourgeist. Meanwhile, no form listed in the other sections is included in its page's infobox except partner Pikachu, partner Eevee, and the Pokopia forms. Thus, it should be pretty easy to implement a standard such that Pokémon with multiple forms recognized by the Pokédex are included in the infobox, and forms outside of that group are excluded. (Rotom Dex, for the record, is apparently only acknowledged as a "form" of Rotom in the Japanese version of the anime, so the page classifies it as a form-like transformation.)
:::::::::My only concern left is that removing unique height/weight data from the infobox for Pokopia forms will remove it from the page entirely, but we could probably fit it into an eventual <code>Spindata/Pokopia</code> template. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 23:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::Tbh that page is a bit wierd; the rest of the page is sorted by species and then all the Pokopia stuff just got awkwardly thrown on the bottom. I think it would make more sense to rejig that page to be a full species list, also just so it better lives up to its title. Given the page uses the definition of "recognized by the Pokédex" even more so. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 00:53, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::I do think the list of form differences page should probably be cleaned up a bit, I feel like we tend to make up some weird categories. I do believe Rotom Dex's listing as a form actually was translated, but they called it "Pokedex Edition" or something, it was weird and I'm unaware of the specific Japanese terminology. I only used it as an example anyways, not super keen on it as an actual suggestion. If we want to set a standard of Pokedex recognized only forms, Pokopia being prioritized over the Partner Pokemon seems more acceptable, imo, because at least that's consistent. My only issue with the Pokopia stuff in the infobox is that it's kind of like treating them on the same level as main-series stuff (and I am NOT trying to say it isn't important, it absolutely is), Stereo Rotom doesn't give out EVs or breed, so why should information relating to it specifically be put on the same box of information that doesn't pertain to it. I personally think we should probably format Pokopia sections in the spin-off section after how the Pokopia Pokedex lists things rather than putting it in the info box, since there actually is a lot of it. There's still actual main series information that is just missing (I'm mostly thinking PLA preferred foods and such), and it feels odd to prioritize Pokopia over that stuff. That said, I'm not entirely against spin-off stuff in the infobox, but I do think we should have more consistency with it. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:57, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::For what it's worth I think the inclusion of partner Pokémon in the infobox is shaky at best, I support them being taken out in the same way that we don't put totem Pokémon in the infobox. The other thing what the infobox does is it applies the proper categories, it might not give out EVs and breed (so we dont have any new info to include there), but it does have a unique type, and its the infobox that accordingly applies the proper category (not saying this couldn't be done manually ofc but its just cleaner when its done through the infobox since it keep the category order consistent across pages). And tbh a similar argument can be made for something like Pikachu where certain forms (particularly Cap Pikachu) can't do so either, yet are still in the infox. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 06:51, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::Most Pokopia information will be put in the spin-off data section, yeah. But after thinking about it more, spin-off data sections omit information about the Pokémon when it's the same as it is in the core series. Since 99% of Pokémon in Pokopia are gonna have the same type/height/weight as they do in the core series, it doesn't make a lot of sense to have a dedicated area of the spindata template for that information. So keeping it in the main infobox isn't such a bad idea.
:::::::::::::So, to summarize what we'll do going forward:
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms will only be included in the infobox if they're recognized as separate forms by an in-game Pokédex.
:::::::::::::** Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee are not recognized as separate forms in-game, so they will be removed.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are included in an in-game Pokédex should be included in the infobox unless the Pokémon has more than 7 forms.
:::::::::::::** Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist only have 4 forms, so their alternate forms should be added to their infoboxes.
:::::::::::::** 7 forms is the current maximum limit, but that number may be increased in the future as new Pokémon and forms are added.
:::::::::::::* Pokémon forms that are exclusive to spin-off games are allowed to be included in the infobox if they follow the above rules.
:::::::::::::** Additional research may be required to see if there are any other forms from spin-off games that fit these criteria.
:::::::::::::Is everyone in agreement on these points? [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 19:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::Sounds good to me, though I'd be interested to see how we end up actually handling the pumpkin mons. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:24, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I do think this is the best way to handle it; I think we can also add a point that in the case where there is a dispute over which form is the "default" form shown up top; it should be the one with the lowest internal index number (i.e. Regular variety not small variety) but I guess that might create problems with Unown so maybe not, up for debate. My only thing is with Pumpkaboo/Gourgeist its basically showing the same artwork 4 times but in different sizes; the comparison of which is a bit lost when the infobox doesn't display all artworks in the same image size. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:46, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::Yeah I think we can easily take some discretion there. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:52, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::For the pumpkins I was thinking that we'd do it like how {{p|Polteageist}} and its relatives are displayed - the Sugimori-style artwork up top with a generic label, and HOME art beneath showing the different forms. I haven't checked how that would work with listing the different heights/weights, though. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:09, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::There's a lot of forms that just aren't displayed in the infoboxes (I'm thinking of Ash's Pikachu and Furfrou). I'm wondering if we should do some combined images depending on the species, much like we do for the gendered species like Meowstic. Obviously things like Unown and Silvally could be omitted, but it might work a bit better with the pumpkins. Although, I don't think visual images are necessarily needed since they are visually all the same anyways. I do think HOME images should be used when necessary. Something like Furfrou doesn't do any of this despite all forms being recognized in the Pokedex and has official stock art for them. If the pumpkins need to show visual distinction, I do like it in the suggest way that the Polteageist is, I think you can just organize it by how they are internally.
::::::::::::::::::Pale Pikachu's height is listed independently from other Pikachu, despite being the exact same (the weight is not), and that information is usually by how they are internally. Regardless of order, the information should probably be in the same order as the visualized images. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:35, 29 May 2026 (UTC)

== Sprites section ==
Would it be better to group each of the forms together in separate boxes in the Sprites section, similar to Furfrou - and speaking of which, should they be on a subpage like [[Furfrou (Pokémon)/Sprites]]? Also, along with several other Gen 8/HOME sprites, there's a lot of empty space - would be good to find a solution there.[[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:58, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

:I agree that something should be done; but I think I'd prefer using tabber to hide the different forms between different tabs to me would be preferable over shipping them off to a subpage. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 19:03, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

User:TrainerSplash/Rotom transformations

2026-05-29T20:24:19Z

TrainerSplash: /* In the core series games */

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[[File:Rotom Form Change Deck Case.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Rotom can possess several objects, both usable in an dout of battle]]
{{p|Rotom}} is a species of [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] who is known to inhibit appliances, allowing to [[form|change form]]. These devices may often misbehave, but in some instances, may actually improve with a Rotom is possessing the device.

In the [[core series]], Rotom is able to take form of five different devices (six, if it's base form, also called Rotom, is counted) when interacting with certain objects in either [[Rotom's Room]] or through the [[Rotom Catalog]]. During Rotom's initial debut in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}, it can be encountered through a TV in the [[Old Chateau]], having no distinguishing forms or transformations. Beginning in {{g|Platinum}}, Diamond and Pearl's upper title, Rotom is able to take on the form of certain devices. Form this point onward, Rotom has been able to take on the appearances of these devices in various media including spin-off titles, the animated series, or even as tools and items in the core series.

==In the core series games==
{{main|Rotom (Pokémon)}}
In the core series, Rotom has six forms that it can swap between through various methods depending on the game.
===Usable forms===
====Rotom====
[[File:RotomMystery Playmat.png|thumb|250px|A Rotom possessing an old television]]
Rotom's base form, simply called "Rotom" is how it appears without assuming any appliance. Rotom can enter a device and take on its appearance, some of which will alter to adjust to Rotom's own, while others, such as a TV, do not acclimate any of Rotom's features. According to the [[Rotom Catalog]], a Rotom would need to possess a {{wp|lightbulb}} in order to return to its original form. These Rotom are {{t|Electric}}- and {{t|Ghost}}-[[type]].

====Appliances====
Starting in {{g|Platinum}}, Rotom can [[form|change form]] into one of six different forms by possessing certain appliances found within [[Rotom's Room]] and later the [[Rotom Catalog]]. Each appliance (titled using word followed by "Rotom") gain a new stat distribution as well as a new [[type]] and is able to learn a new [[move]] of the corresponding type. Prior to {{g|Black and White}}, all forms of Rotom were Electric/Ghost type, similar to its base form. If Rotom's only known move is its special move and it changes to its default form, then the Rotom will learn {{m|Thunder Shock}}.

{| style="margin:auto"
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{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Ghost|ndex=0479|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=50|Defense=77|SpAtk=95|SpDef=77|Speed=91}}
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{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Heat Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Fire|image=479Rotom-Heat|ab=Levitate|how={{m|Overheat}}|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|image=479Rotom-Wash|ab=Levitate|how={{m|Hydro Pump}}|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|image=479Rotom-Frost|ab=Levitate|how={{m|Blizzard}}|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|image=479Rotom-Fan|ab=Levitate|how={{m|Air Slash}}|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|image=479Rotom-Mow|ab=Levitate|how={{m|Leaf Storm}}||HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|}

===Other appearances===
Among its six forms used in battle, Rotom has also been seen to take possession other objects in the [[core series]]. While they cannot be used to battle, they can be used as items or world building.
====[[Rotom Pokédex]]====
[[File:0479Rotom-Pokédex.png|thumb|right|250px|A Rotom Dex]]
Making its debut in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Rotom Pokédex, commonly referred to simply as "Rotom Dex" starting in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, has the ability to [[talking Pokémon|speak to the player]] as if it were a human, allowing it offer advice and direction. Rotom Dex has a variety of functions and tools such as the [[Pokédex]], a [[photography|camera]] known as the [[Poké Finder]], and a [[Town Map]]. While it's unable to be used in battle proper, it can grant [[Z-Power|Z-Rotom Power]], allowing the player to use [[Z-Move]]s a second time in battle.

The Rotom Dex device is considered to be rare, even within the [[Alola]] [[region]], where it was built by [[Clemont]], only making its appearances in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Although references have been made outside these titles.
<gallery heights=100 class="c">
File:479Rotom-Pokédex 2.png|[[Pokédex]]
File:Key Rotom Pokédex Sprite.png|Empty
File:Sun Moon Rotom Pokédex artwork.png|[[Town Map]]
File:Sun Moon Poké Finder artwork.png|[[Poké Finder]]
</gallery>
{{main|Rotom Pokédex}}

====[[Rotom Phone]]====
{{main|Rotom Phone}}
[[File:479Rotom-Phone 2.png|thumb|right|200px|Rotom Phone]]
Since {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the Rotom Phone has made numerous appearances in the core series, acting similar to that of the Rotom Dex. These Rotom are seldomly seen speaking however, and usually only appear in Trainer-related activities. They differ slightly, often adding an additional camera as the franchise has progressed. They can be customized with phone cases, changing the phone's appearance in color and sometimes shape. The player can hold onto a Rotom to prevent falling, and in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} Roto Glide can be enabled to jump between roof tops.

A much wider variant is seen being owned by [[Mable]], resembling that of a smart tablet. The device is not known by name in any media.

<gallery heights=100 class="c">
File:0479Rotom-Phone.png|{{g|Sword and Shield}}
File:0479Rotom-Phone SV.png|{{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
File:0479Rotom-Phone ZA.png|{{g|Legends: Z-A}}
File:ZA Mable.png|Mable's Rotom assuming a smart tablet
</gallery>
;[[Rotom Bike]]
In Sword and Shield, the Rotom Phone can be placed on top of another item known as a [[Rotom Bike]], allowing Rotom to power the bike similar to a {{wp|motor bike}}. The bike has two forms, one to be used on land like an ordinary bike, and Water Mode, which turns some of the pegs into flotation devices allowing for water traversal.
<gallery heights=100 class="c">
File:Rotom Bike SWSH Model.png|Land mode
File:Rotom Bike Water Mode SWSH Model.png|Water Mode
</gallery>

====Non-playable====
In {{g|Sword and Shield}} there are two Rotom they player may spot throughout the game. [[Rotomi]] is a Rotom possessing the [[PC]]s inside [[Pokémon Center]]s throughout the [[Galar]] [[region]]. Similar to an AI assistant, it helps users navigate the PC and use certain functions. The [[Drone Rotom]] appear almost exclusively in Galar's [[Rose Stadium|Rose]] and [[Gym]] Stadiums, acting as cameras for televised viewing.
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File:Rotomi PC Galar.png|Rotomi
File:Drone Rotom Galar.png|Drone Rotom
</gallery>
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==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Tretta===
[[File:Rotom P PokémonTrettaFanBook.png|thumb|150px|right]]
A [[Rotom (Pokémon Tretta Fan Book)|Rotom possessing an Tretta arcade cabinet]] was distributed as a [[Promotional Tretta (Tretta)|Promotional Tretta]] for [[Pokémon Tretta]] as part of promotion for the Pokémon Tretta Fan Book. As most Tretta contain only a single type, this Rotom is a pure {{t|Ghost}}-type, lacking the {{t|Electric}}-type that Rotom would have in other media.
{{-}}
===Pokémon Pokopia===
{{main|DJ Rotom}}
[[File:Pokopia DJ Rotom.png|thumb|right|200px|DJ Rotom is a Stereo Rotom]]
[[Pokémon Pokopia]] marks the debut of the [[DJ Rotom]] character. DJ Rotom is in a form unique to Pokopia known as Stereo Rotom. Due to all characters being Pokémon, DJ Rotom is able to talk to other characters as if it were using human language.

In this form, Stereo Rotom can play music and hold up to five music CDs. According to the Pokédex, Stereo Rotom are Electric/Normal type.
{{-}}
===Pokémon Champions===
The {{player}}'s headset in [[Pokémon Champions]] is possessed by a Rotom [[nickname]]d '''Rotie'''. Sporting a similar appearance to a [[Rotom Phone]], this head set can float and goes around the player's left ear, allowing them to speak to and hear other people.
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==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM057|The Dex Can't Help It!]]'', the Rotom Dex can be seen traversing through several different appliances, struggling to understand their functions. By the end of an episode, Rotom actually possesses an entire [[Pokémon Center]] building as an after credits gag.
===''{{aniseries|HZ}}''===
Rotom Phones are seen present throughout the series in a design similar to the one in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. These Rotom Phones can expand and be enlarged to provide more space, resembling that of a smart tablet. Styli can be used on their touch screens, and not exclusively a person's fingers, allowing one to draw on the surface.
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File:0479Rotom-Phone HZ.png
File:0479Rotom-Pad HZ.png
</gallery>

==Related articles==
* {{p|Rotom}}
* [[Variant Pokémon]]
{{forms}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Variant Pokémon]]

Floette (Pokémon)

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'''Floette''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フラエッテ''' ''Floette'') is a {{type|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Flabébé}} starting at [[level]] 19 and evolves into {{p|Florges}} when exposed to a [[Shiny Stone]].

Floette has five [[#Form data|forms]], each named for the color of its flower: '''Red Flower''', '''Yellow Flower''', '''Orange Flower''', '''Blue Flower''', and '''White Flower'''. It also has a unique sixth form named '''Eternal Flower''', which first appeared in {{g|X and Y}} but was not legitimately obtainable until {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Unlike regular Floette, Eternal Flower is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, but can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Floette''' using the [[Floettite]]. Mega Floette was introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Regular Floette cannot Mega Evolve.

An [[AZ's Floette|Eternal Flower Floette]] serves as an important character during the events of {{g|X and Y}} and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Floette Forms TCG.png|thumb|250px|left|Floette's regular forms as seen in the [[Floette (Flashfire 65)|TCG]]]]
Floette is a small, {{wp|fairy}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its head, upper torso, arms, and mitten-like hands are white, and its lower body is green, ending in a spade-shaped tail. It has beady eyes, each with a leaf-like, green extension sprouting from the top, resembling a long eyelash. Its ears are long, slightly droopy, and heart-shaped at the end, with a yellow ring around each base. Two thin, black lines run across the top of its head. Floette is a female-only species with no male counterpart.

Notably, Floette floats around while holding a flower like a parasol. The flower has a long, light green {{wp|Peduncle (botany)|peduncle}} with a single leaf, three {{wp|stamen}}s with rounded, yellow anthers, and five rounded petals, which can be red, yellow, orange, blue, or white, depending on the color of the flower it held as a {{p|Flabébé}}.<ref>[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/other_pokemon/#Floette Floette | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160403204716/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/other_pokemon/#Floette archived])</ref> Floette can be often found near flowerbeds, tending for the flowers that begun wilting, restoring the health of withered ones, and celebrating new blossomings. It is said to mercilessly attack and never forgive anyone who messes up a flower bed. Floette cannot use [[move]]s by its own; instead, it first needs to synchronize with the flower it holds through wavelengths of visible light, exchanging powers with the flower in order to draw out the power it hides. Thanks to this, it can draw forth the latent capabilities of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon in addition to becoming able to use Grass-type moves itself. Floette can more effectively synchronize with a flower if its color matches the one produced by the wavelength it uses, with White Flower Floette being said to easily sync with differently-colored flowers. Additionally, the more gorgeous the flower, the more power that it contains for Floette to use.

Prior to [[Generation VII]], Floette and its [[Evolution|evolutionary]] relatives were the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that could have {{a|Flower Veil}} and {{a|Symbiosis}} as {{Abilities}}.
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===Forms===
Floette has five regular forms: Red Flower, Yellow Flower, Orange Flower, Blue Flower, and White Flower.

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| Red Flower
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{| style="background: #{{fairy color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"
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{{spoilers}}

====Eternal Flower====
[[File:AZ's Floette Resurrected.png|left|250px|thumb|[[AZ]]'s Floette being resurrected]]
A [[AZ's Floette|particular Floette]] has a sixth, unique form called Eternal Flower. Differing from regular Floette, it has a blue lower body and eyelashes and red rings surrounding the bases of its ears.

Eternal Flower Floette holds a completely different flower known as the "Eternal Flower", which is said to no longer bloom anywhere in the world, having gone extinct in ancient times. Despite that, a flower of the same kind can still be found in [[Sootopolis City]] in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], under a great tree [[AZ]] planted 1,000 years ago. It has three black petals with a red and black pattern on the top, three red sepals, a red, leafless stem, and a black, conical pistil, and seems to have been the inspiration for the appearance of the [[ultimate weapon]]. The Eternal Flower is said to harbor terrifying power, though Floette swings it about innocently. Eternal Flower Floette is over 3,000 years old as a result of being resurrected and inadvertently granted eternal life by AZ's machine, which would soon become the ultimate weapon; possibly due to this, it is unable to [[Evolution|evolve]].<ref>[[AZ]]: ''"My Floette cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]... Perhaps because she is such a special {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, having received the lives of so many others... Though that is only my conjecture."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> It is also intimately related to [[Ange]], a machine built by AZ to use the eternal life he had bestowed on Floette.

Eternal Flower Floette is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Light of Ruin}}.
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====Mega Floette====
[[File:Mega Floette Rainbow Orb.jpg|259px|thumb|right|Mega Floette forming a rainbow orb around [[Taunie]] to carry her]]
Eternal Flower Floette can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Floette.

As a result of Mega Evolution, the Eternal Flower has doubled in size and its anatomy has become more complex: it no longer has sepals, and the petals are now surrounded by the rims of a larger petal. The inner petals are mostly red, while the outer petals are mostly black, with a thin, black structure connecting these parts and ending in a pointed tip. Near the tips of the outer petals, a blue pattern runs along the rims. It has three jagged stigmata ending in blue tips. The stem has grown much longer and still connects to the central part of the corolla, but it now has three smaller branches supporting the inner petals. Prior to this branching point, the stem becomes more braided in appearance and wraps itself to Mega Floette's lower body.

AZ's Floette is the only one of its kind capable of Mega Evolving, possibly due to being unable to evolve as a result of being revived by his machine. The Eternal Flower has absorbed all of the Mega Evolution energy; as a result, it developed a will separate from that of Mega Floette, becoming capable of attacking on its own. According to AZ, Mega Floette is the only one who can control Ange and, by harnessing its power, assist it in assuming its true form: Ange Floette.<ref>[[AZ]]: ''"Once Floette has [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]], she can take on the power of the tower—the power of [[Ange]]. Then the tower can assume the form it was always intended to take: Ange Floette."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> However, it can lose control of the device should there be an excess of [[Mega Power]], resulting in Ange entering a state similar to [[Rogue Mega Evolution]], named {{DL|Ange|Hyperrogue Ange Floette}}, and causing an explosion of such events. Moreover, Mega Floette can transport [[human]]s by enveloping both them and itself within a rainbow orb. It has been referred to as "The Eternal Flower".<ref>[[Research Task (HOME)|Kalos Region Tasks]]</ref>

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{{Endspoilers}}

===Evolution===
Floette [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Flabébé}} and evolves into {{p|Florges}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
[[File:AZ's Floette.png|thumb|150px|[[AZ's Floette]]]]
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
{{main|AZ's Floette}}
* An Eternal Flower Floette is an important character in {{g|X and Y}}. 3,000 years prior, [[AZ]]'s Floette died during a great war in [[Kalos]]. Overcome by grief, he created a [[Ultimate weapon|machine]] that resurrected Floette, inadvertently making both of them immortal in the process. Upon learning that the machine was fueled by the lives of many other Pokémon, she left him. Floette returned to AZ after 3,000 years, once he had finally let go of his sorrow.
** Floette returns in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, helping AZ run [[Hotel Z]] and establish a relationship with [[Team MZ]]. With the threat of [[Ange]] entering a [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega-Evolved state]], the {{player}} and [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] climb the ranks of the [[Z-A Royale]] in order to be recognized as the strongest [[Mega Evolution]] user, capable of unleashing the true power of Mega Floette. Floette is able to be obtained by the player after the main story.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=069|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It flutters around fields of flowers and cares for flowers that are starting to wilt. It draws out the hidden power of flowers to battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=When the flowers of a well-tended flower bed bloom, it appears and celebrates with an elegant dance.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It flutters around fields of flowers and cares for flowers that are starting to wilt. It draws out the hidden power of flowers to battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=When the flowers of a well-tended flower bed bloom, it appears and celebrates with an elegant dance.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=101|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It raises flowers and uses them as weapons. The more gorgeous the blossom, the more power it contains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It gives its own power to flowers, pouring its heart into caring for them. Floette never forgives anyone who messes up a flower bed.}}
{{Dex/Form|Eternal Flower}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The flower it's holding can no longer be found blooming anywhere. It's also thought to contain terrifying power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Terrifying energy is concealed within its ominous flower, but Floette still swings it about innocently.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=146|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=039|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Form|Red Flower}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=This Pokémon draws forth what power is left in withered flowers to make them healthy again. It holds a red flower.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon uses red wavelengths of light to pour its own energy into flowers and draw forth their latent potential.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon uses red wavelengths of light to pour its own energy into flowers and draw forth their latent potential.}}
{{Dex/Form|Yellow Flower}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=This Pokémon can draw forth the power hidden within yellow flowers. This power then becomes the moves Floette uses to protect itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Floette can draw forth the latent capabilities of Grass-type Pokémon. It syncs with yellow flowers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon can draw forth the power hidden within yellow flowers. This power then becomes the moves Floette uses to protect itself.}}
{{Dex/Form|Orange Flower}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=This Pokémon can draw forth the most power when in sync with orange flowers, compared to flowers of other colors.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon cannot use moves on its own. When it syncs with flowers, it becomes able to use Grass-type moves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon can draw forth the most power when in sync with orange flowers, compared to flowers of other colors.}}
{{Dex/Form|Blue Flower}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Whenever this Pokémon finds flowering plants that are withering, it will bring them back to its territory and care for them until they are healthy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It exchanges power with flowers via wavelengths of visible light. This form of Floette can sync with the wavelength that produces the color blue.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Whenever this Pokémon finds flowering plants that are withering, it will bring them back to its territory and care for them until they are healthy.}}
{{Dex/Form|White Flower}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Floette that are fond of white flowers can also easily sync with flowers of other colors.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=If it finds someone messing up a flower bed, it will attack them without mercy. This Floette takes particularly good care of white flowers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=If it finds someone messing up a flower bed, it will attack them without mercy. This Floette takes particularly good care of white flowers.}}
{{Dex/Form|Eternal Flower}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This rare Floette holds a plant that died out in ancient times. The Pokémon is said to harbor an incredible power.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Floette}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The Eternal Flower has absorbed all the energy from Mega Evolution. The flower now attacks enemies on its own.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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{| style="background: #{{fairy color}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{fairy color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Floette USUM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Floette-Yellow USUM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Floette-Orange USUM.png|x200px]]
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| Red Flower Floette in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Yellow Flower Floette in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Orange Flower Floette in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Floette-Blue USUM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Floette-White USUM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Floette-Eternal USUM.png|x200px]]
|-
| Blue Flower Floette in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| White Flower Floette in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Eternal Flower Floette in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
|-
|}
|-
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{| style="background: #{{fairy color}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{fairy color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
|style="border:2px solid #{{fairy color light}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Floette SV.png|x200px]]
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| Floette in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Fairy-type Safari|Fairy]]) <small>('''Blue/Red/Yellow Flowers''')</small><br>[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Flabébé}} <small>('''Orange/White Flowers''')</small><br>Unreleased <small>('''Eternal Flower''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]] <small>('''Colored Flowers''')</small><br>Unreleased <small>('''Eternal Flower''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]] <small>('''Colored Flowers''')</small><br>Unreleased <small>('''Eternal Flower''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Ula'ula Meadow]] <small>('''Red Flower''')</small><br>[[Ula'ula Meadow]] ([[SOS Battle]]) <small>('''Red/White/Orange Flowers''')</small><br>[[Poni Meadow]] <small>('''Blue Flower''')</small><br>[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Flabébé}} <small>('''Yellow Flower''')</small><br>Unreleased <small>('''Eternal Flower''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=fff|t2=fff|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]], [[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]] <small>('''Colored Flowers''')</small><br>East Province: [[East Paldean Sea]] <small>('''Colored Flowers''')</small><br>East Province: [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]] ({{t|Grass}} {{Tera}} [[Type]]) <small>('''Red Flower''')</small><br>West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]] <small>('''Colored Flowers''')</small><br>North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[North Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] <small>('''Colored Flowers''')</small><br>[[Area Zero]] <small>('''White Flower''')</small><br>Unobtainable <small>('''Eternal Flower''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Vert District]]:''' [[Vert Sector 5]] <small>('''Colored Flowers''')</small>, [[Vert Sector 8]] <small>('''Blue Flower''')</small>, [[Vert Sector 3]] <small>('''White Flower''')</small><br>'''[[Bleu District]]:''' [[Bleu Sector 4]] <small>('''White Flower''')</small><br>'''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[Magenta Sector 6]] <small>('''Red Flower''')</small>, 02 [[Wild Zone 7]] <small>('''Red Flower''' & '''Orange Flower''')</small><br>'''[[Rouge District]]:''' [[Rouge Sector 8]] <small>('''Red Flower''')</small><br>'''[[Jaune District]]:''' [[Jaune Sector 2]] <small>('''Red Flower''')</small>, [[Jaune Sector 8]] <small>('''Yellow Flower''')</small><br>Received from [[Taunie]]/[[Urbain]] upon completing [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Main missions|Main Mission]] 39 ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Eternal Flower Floette|Only one]]) <small>('''Eternal Flower''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (3★ & 4★ [[List of Fairy-type hyperspace wild zones|Fairy-type wild zones]]) <small>('''Colored Flowers''')</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 4|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Leafy Expanse#Royal Garden|Leafy Expanse: Royal Garden]] <small>(all Areas, Entrance Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 04|Area 04: Stage 04]] <small>('''Red Flower''')</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zygarde Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 273]]<br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#24th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(24th release; Winking)</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Red Flower, Yellow Flower, Orange Flower, Blue Flower, and White Flower Floette=====
{{Stats
|type=Fairy
|HP=54
|Attack=45
|Defense=47
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=98
|Speed=52
}}

=====Eternal Flower Floette=====
{{Stats
|type=Fairy
|HP=74
|Attack=65
|Defense=67
|SpAtk=125
|SpDef=128
|Speed=92}}

=====Mega Floette=====
{{Stats
|type=Fairy
|HP=74
|Attack=85
|Defense=87
|SpAtk=155
|SpDef=148
|Speed=102
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
The regular forms of Floette are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}. Eternal Flower Floette is available in Legends: Z-A.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====All regular forms=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|51|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|58|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|22|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|18|21|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Wish|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|26|29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

=====Eternal Flower Floette=====
{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|22|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|18|21|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Wish|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|26|29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Light of Ruin|Fairy|Special|140|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====All regular forms=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM131|Pollen Puff|Bug|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM206|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM117|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM119|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM151|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|40|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM152|Solar Blade|Grass|Physical|125|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

=====Eternal Flower Floette=====
{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM117|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM119|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM151|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|40|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM152|Solar Blade|Grass|Physical|125|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0546|Cottonee}}{{MSP/H|0547|Whimsicott}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}|Tearful Look|Normal|Status|—|—|20|*|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0669|Flabébé|e||||Celebrate|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]<sup>Lv. 22</sup>|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10|}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area One)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]<sup>Lv. 22</sup>|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20|}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Floette|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=670
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Swellow}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Talonflame}}
|P1=Taking care of flowers is my duty. It can be hectic, but it's always fun! ♪
|P2=Oh no! My flower's going to wither… I need to do something!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=670
|walk=2.08
|hp=49
|attack=72
|defense=54
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fairy|pokemon=Floette Red Flower
|formname=Red Flower
|skill=Diamond Reveal
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It reveals squares in a diamond shape, centering around the activation square.
|uses=2
|activationsquare=Random
|size=3 × 3 diamond
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=670
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fairy|ndex=670|num=384
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Clear
|skilldesc=Clears away one black-cloud disruption without fail.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fairy|ndex=670Winking|num=384
|form=Winking
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky++
|skilldesc=Rarely erases five extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=670
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Flabébé
|evolution={{Candy|Flabébé}}100 + [[File:GO Heart Double.png|24px]]20
|stamina=144
|attack=136
|defense=151
|fast= {{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special= {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Petal Blizzard}}, {{m|Psychic}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Floette has five non-interchangeable forms, each with one of five different flower colors: Red Flower, Yellow Flower, Orange Flower, Blue Flower, and White Flower. The flower color is maintained through [[Evolution]] from {{p|Flabébé}} and into {{p|Florges}}, and cannot be changed.

In certain games, certain forms can only be obtained by evolving the correct Flabébé:
* In {{g|X and Y}}, Orange and White Flower Floette can only be obtained by evolving an Orange and White Flower Flabébé, respectively. The other forms appear in the wild, but only as options in specific [[Friend Safari]]s. Additionally, this means that Orange and White Flower Flabébé, Floette, and Florges cannot legally have their [[Hidden Ability]], {{a|Symbiosis}}, in [[Generation VI]].
* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Yellow Flower Floette can only be obtained by evolving a Yellow Flower Flabébé. The other forms appear in the wild, with Orange and White Flower Floette only appearing as allies during [[SOS Battle]]s. Blue Flower Floette is the only one to not appear as an ally during battle, meaning it is the only one that cannot be caught with its Hidden Ability, Symbiosis, in [[Generation VII]].

In {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, only Red Flower Floette is available.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="225px"
|-
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{red color light}}" | Red Flower<br>[[File:HOME670.png|100px]]<br>{{color|000|Floette}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Yellow Flower<br>[[File:HOME670Y.png|100px]]<br>{{color|000|Floette}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Orange Flower<br>[[File:HOME670O.png|100px]]<br>{{color|000|Floette}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Blue Flower<br>[[File:HOME670B.png|100px]]<br>{{color|000|Floette}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{white color light}}" | White Flower<br>[[File:HOME670W.png|100px]]<br>{{color|000|Floette}}
|}

;Eternal Flower
Floette has a sixth form called Eternal Flower. Despite being present in the data in the [[Generation VI]] and {{gen|VII}} games, it was unobtainable until [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]. This form does not exist at all in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].

Unlike Floette's other forms, Eternal Flower Floette cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or [[Pokémon breeding|breed]], does not have the [[Hidden Ability]] {{a|Symbiosis}}, and can learn the move {{m|Light of Ruin}} at [[level]] 50. Additionally, all of its [[base stats]] are greater than those of a regular Floette, and it has a different [[cry]] from Floette's other forms. Eternal Flower Floette is the only form of Floette that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]; its Mega Evolution was introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Floette|type=Fairy|ndex=670|image=670Floette|ab=Flower Veil|abd=Symbiosis|how=Default form|HP=54|Attack=45|Defense=47|SpAtk=75|SpDef=98|Speed=52}}
|
{{Compare|name=Floette|forme=Eternal Flower|image=0670Floette-Eternal|type=Fairy|ab=Flower Veil|how={{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends Z-A}}|HP=74|Attack=65|Defense=67|SpAtk=125|SpDef=128|Speed=92}}
|
{{Compare|name=Floette|forme=Mega Floette|image=0670Floette-Mega|type=Fairy|ab=Unknown|how={{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve}}|HP=74|Attack=85|Defense=87|SpAtk=155|SpDef=148|Speed=102}}
|}

====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0670Floette-Eternal
|name1=Floette
|type1-1=Fairy
|forme1=Eternal Flower Floette
|loc1=Default
|item1=Floettite
|itemfile1=Bag Floettite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0670Floette-Mega
|forme2=Mega Floette
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Floettite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0669
|name1=Flabébé
|type1-1=Fairy
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 19}}
|no2=0670
|name2=Floette
|type1-2=Fairy
|evo2={{Bag/s|Shiny Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Shiny Stone}}
|no3=0671
|name3=Florges
|type1-3=Fairy
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6/6Forms|ndex=670|form1=Y|form2=O|form3=B|form4=W|form5=E|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/7/6Forms|ndex=670|form1=Y|form2=O|form3=B|form4=W|form5=E|crop=90}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII|is=yes}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/7Forms|ndex=0670|form1=Y|form2=O|form3=B|form4=W|form5=E|form6=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|670|Floette}}

==In animation==
[[File:Goh Floette.png|thumb|250px|Floette in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:White Flower Floette anime.png|thumb|250px|White Flower Floette in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Blue Flower Floette debuted in ''[[XY069|Defending the Homeland!]]'', where she was the daughter of a {{an|Florges}} that conquered {{rt|14|Kalos|the wetlands}} [[Ash's Goodra]] lived in. She reappeared in ''[[XY070|Beyond the Rainbow!]]'', ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]'', ''[[XY113|Performing a Pathway to the Future!]]'', ''[[XY139|Facing the Needs of the Many!]]'', and ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.

Multiple Orange, Red, Blue, and Yellow Flower Floette appeared in ''[[XY104|A Windswept Encounter!]]'', with the Orange Flower Floette making its debut, and the Red Flower and Yellow Flower Floette making their animated series debut. The Orange Flower Floette was the object of affection for both {{AP|Noibat}} and a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Breloom}}, sparking a rivalry between the two.

[[Goh]]'s five {{p|Flabébé}} evolved into {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Floette}} in ''[[JN066|Under Color of Darkness!]]'', with the Blue, Orange, Yellow, and Red Flower ones evolving at the start of the episode and the {{DL|Goh|Floette|White Flower one}} evolving near the end, marking the last color's animated series debut. The White Flower Floette was afterwards {{pkmn2|released}} by Goh to grow more white flowers.

====Minor appearances====
Multiple Red Flower and Yellow Flower Floette debuted in the opening sequence of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Red Flower Floette appeared during a flashback in ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]''.

Multiple White Flower Floette appeared in ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]''.

Two White Flower Floette appeared in ''[[HZ080|Total-lie Awesome Pokémon in Area Zero?!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY070|Floette|Ash's Pokédex|Floette, the Single Bloom Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Flabébé}}. Floette appear in flower gardens to welcome new blooms with a graceful dance.}}
{{Animedexbody|XY104|Floette|Serena's Pokédex|Floette, the Single Bloom Pokémon. Floette takes care of wilting flowers as it flutters through the fields. It uses the energy of flowers during battle.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN066|Floette|Goh's Rotom Phone|Floette, the Single Bloom Pokémon. A {{t|Fairy}} type. Floette flies around fields of flowers, caring for the ones that aren't getting enough water. It battles by using the innate power of flowers.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:AZ Floette PG.png|thumb|250px|Eternal Flower Floette in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
{{main|AZ's Floette}}
[[AZ]]'s Floette appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]''. She was initially seen in a flashback of the great war of Kalos, being sent into battle and eventually dying, leading AZ to create the [[ultimate weapon]] with which to revive her. It worked, but after using the weapon to destroy both sides of the army and bring the war to an end, Floette realized how many lives were taken for hers, and left him. She finally returned to him after AZ's battle with {{ga|Calem}} in [[Lumiose City]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:AZ Floette Adventures.png|thumb|180px|Eternal Flower Floette in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Trevor Floette Adventures.png|thumb|left|100px|A Blue Flower Floette in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|AZ's Floette}}
[[AZ]]'s Eternal Flower Floette first appeared in a flashback as he told the story about the [[ultimate weapon]] and how he used it to revive her in ''[[PS580|Flabébé Blooms]]''. She returned to him in ''[[PS594|Floette Returns]]''.

{{adv|Trevor}}'s Blue Flower Flabébé evolved into a Floette after defeating [[Aliana]]'s {{p|Diggersby}} at the [[Pokémon Village]] in ''[[PS591|Mewtwo Angered]]''.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Floette (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* All forms of Floette have [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|unique base stat totals]]:
** Floette is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 371.
** Eternal Flower Floette is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 551.
** Mega Floette is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 651.
* Mega Floette is the [[List of Pokémon by height|smallest]] [[Mega Evolution|Mega-Evolved]] Pokémon, being only 0'08" (0.2 m) tall.
* Floette is the only non-fully evolved Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving, though only in its Eternal Flower form, which is incapable of evolving into or from any Pokémon.
* Despite only Eternal Flower Floette being able to Mega Evolve, Mega Floette's [[cry]] is based on that of regular Floette.
* Excluding Mega Evolutions, Floette and its evolutionary relatives are the only {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation VIII]] that cannot be obtained in any Generation VIII game.
* Mega Floette is the Mega Evolution that proportionately increases the most in weight, growing over 110 times heavier.
* Although the Eternal Flower is said to have died out, one can be seen growing near [[Sootopolis City]]'s [[Cave of Origin]], next to a tree [[AZ]] planted in the past.
* Despite being present in the data of all [[Generation VI]] and {{gen|VII}} games, as well as {{g|HOME}}, the form name "Eternal Flower" was not officially revealed until [[Pokémon Day#2025|Pokémon Day 2025]], 4,156 days (over 11 years) after the release of {{g|X and Y}}.<ref>[https://x.com/Pokemon/status/1895129369539969220 Post by the official Pokémon account on X], "Eternal Flower Floette is said to have lived for 3,000 years."</ref>
* Even though it was unobtainable in the games at the time, Eternal Flower Floette appears on the cover of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: The Official National Pokédex]].
* In the [[Battle Chateau]], {{tc|Baroness}} Francine's Flabébé uses Floette's cry.
* In [[Pokémon HOME]], Floette's Eternal Flower form only has a [[Pokédex entry]] for [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], lacking entries for the Generation VI and VII games in which it was present but unobtainable (including its unique entries from [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]). This is despite the fact that {{p|Magearna}}'s Original Color form, which was also present but unobtainable in the Generation VII games, does have its entries for those games featured in Pokémon HOME.
* Eternal Flower Floette and Mega Floette both lack distinct {{Shiny}} color palettes in Pokémon HOME, despite both forms having a distinct Shiny color palette in both the core series and {{g|Champions}}. This trait is not shared with other [[List of unobtainable Shiny Pokémon|unobtainable Shiny Pokémon]], which do have unique Shiny colors in Pokémon HOME.

===Origin===
Floette appears to be based on {{wp|fairy|fairies}} and {{wp|nymph}}s, such as {{wp|Chloris (nymph)|Chloris}} and {{wp|Antheia}}, and how fairies are sometimes depicted flying by holding on to the stems of plants. Its flower is held like a {{wp|parasol}}.

The flower of Eternal Flower Floette resembles a {{wp|Lilium|lily}} or a {{wp|Trillium}}, especially the {{wp|Trillium erectum|red trillium}}. Because of AZ's Floette's connection to death and resurrection in the story of [[Pokémon X and Y]], it may also be inspired by the {{wp|Lycoris radiata|red spider lily}}, also known as resurrection lily, which, particularly in Japanese culture, symbolizes death. Eternal Flower Floette's blue, red, and white body matches the colors of the {{wp|Flag of France|French tricolor}}. Blue and red are also reminiscent of not only iconography of [[Kalos]] and its three divisions, but also colors reflective of {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, Kalos' Legendary Pokémon that were not only used to power the [[ultimate weapon]], but also represent life and death.

The shape of Mega Floette's flower resembles a {{wp|triquetra}}, a symbol commonly associated with Celtic and Nordic culture. The way the flower is directly connected to its body is reminiscent of an {{wp|Umbilical cord|umbilical cord}}, a possible reference to birth or life, while its Eternal Flower is representative of death. It may also relate to Mega Floette's inability to evolve further.

Eternal Flower Floette's flower and the ultimate weapon may be designed after one another, as the flower resembles the "petals" of the ultimate weapon. This is more apparent as it Mega Evolves. Both the eternal flower and the core of the ultimate weapon (in Pokémon Y) is met with a sharp, cone-shaped center. Floette's use of {{m|Light of Ruin}} may reflect the powerful "laser" released from the ultimate weapon, both being released from the core. In-universe, this may suggest that AZ had designed the weapon based on his own Floette.

====Name origin====
Floette may be a combination of ''flower'' and ''floret'', as well as the French {{wp|diminutive}} suffix ''-ette'', implying femininity.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=fairy|type2=fairy
|ja=フラエッテ ''Floette''|jameaning=From ''flower'' and ''floret''
|fr=Floette|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Floette|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Floette|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Floette|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=플라엣테 ''Fla'ette''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=花葉蒂 / 花叶蒂 ''Huāyèdì''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 花 ''huā'' (flower), 葉 / 叶 ''yè'' (leaf), 蒂 ''dì'' (stem), and similar to the Japanese name
|zh_yue=花葉蒂 ''Fāyihpdai''|zh_yuemeaning=From 花 ''fā'' (flower), 葉 ''yihp'' (leaf), 蒂 ''dai'' (stem), and similar to the Japanese name
|pt_br=Floette|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|hi=फ़्लोएट ''Floette''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|ru=Флоэтт ''Floett''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟลาเอตเต ''Flaette''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

<div style="display:inline-block">
''Red Flower''
{{langtable
|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{red color}}
|ja=あかいはな ''{{tt|Akai Hana|Red Flower}}''
|zh_yue=紅花 ''{{tt|Hùhng Fā|Red Flower}}''
|zh_cmn=紅花 / 红花 ''{{tt|Hóng Huā|Red Flower}}''
|fr=Fleur Rouge
|de=Rotblütler
|hi=रेड फ़्लावर ''Red Flower''
|id=Bunga Merah
|it=Fiore Rosso
|ko=빨간 꽃 ''{{tt|Ppalgan Kkot|Red Flower}}''
|pt_br=Flor Vermelha
|es=Flor Roja
|tr=Kırmızı Çiçek
|vi=Bông hoa màu đỏ
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Yellow Flower''
{{langtable
|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{yellow color}}
|ja=きいろのはな ''{{tt|Ki-iro no Hana|Yellow Flower}}''
|zh_yue=黃花 ''{{tt|Wòhng Fā|Yellow Flower}}''
|zh_cmn=黃花 / 黄花 ''{{tt|Huáng Huā|Yellow Flower}}''
|fr=Fleur Jaune
|de=Gelbblütler
|hi=येलो फ़्लावर ''Yellow Flower''
|id=Bunga Kuning
|it=Fiore Giallo
|ko=노란 꽃 ''{{tt|Noran Kkot|Yellow Flower}}''
|pt_br=Flor Amarela
|es=Flor Amarilla
|tr=Sarı Çiçek
|vi=Bông hoa màu vàng
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Orange Flower''
{{langtable
|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{orange color}}
|ja=オレンジいろのはな ''{{tt|Orenji-iro no Hana|Orange Flower}}''
|zh_yue=橙花 ''{{tt|Cháang Fā|Orange Flower}}''
|zh_cmn=橙花 ''{{tt|Chéng Huā|Orange Flower}}''
|fr=Fleur Orange
|de=Orangeblütler
|hi=ऑरेंज फ़्लावर ''Orange Flower''
|id=Bunga Oranye
|it=Fiore Arancione
|ko=오렌지색 꽃 ''{{tt|Orenji-saek Kkot|Orange Flower}}''
|pt_br=Flor Laranja
|es=Flor Naranja
|tr=Turuncu Çiçek
|vi=Bông hoa màu cam
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Blue Flower''
{{langtable
|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{blue color}}
|ja=あおいはな ''{{tt|Aoi Hana|Blue Flower}}''
|zh_yue=藍花 ''{{tt|Làahm Fā|Blue Flower}}''
|zh_cmn=藍花 / 蓝花 ''{{tt|Lán Huā|Blue Flower}}''
|fr=Fleur Bleue
|de=Blaublütler
|hi=ब्लू फ़्लावर ''Blue Flower''
|id=Bunga Biru
|it=Fiore Blu
|ko=파란 꽃 ''{{tt|Paran Kkot|Blue Flower}}''
|pt_br=Flor Azul
|es=Flor Azul
|tr=Mavi Çiçek
|vi=Bông hoa màu xanh
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''White Flower''
{{langtable
|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{white color}}
|ja=しろいはな ''{{tt|Shiroi Hana|White Flower}}''
|zh_yue=白花 ''{{tt|Baahk Fā|White Flower}}''
|zh_cmn=白花 ''{{tt|Bái Huā|White Flower}}''
|fr=Fleur Blanche
|de=Weißblütler
|hi=व्हाइट फ़्लावर ''White Flower''
|id=Bunga Putih
|it=Fiore Bianco
|ko=하얀 꽃 ''{{tt|Hayan Kkot|White Flower}}''
|pt_br=Flor Branca
|es=Flor Blanca
|tr=Beyaz Çiçek
|vi=Bông hoa màu trắng
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Eternal Flower''
{{langtable
|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{kalos color}}
|ja=えいえんのはな ''{{tt|Eien no Hana|Eternal Flower}}''
|zh_yue=永恆之花 ''{{tt|Wíhnghàhng jī Fā|Eternal Flower}}''
|zh_cmn=永恆之花 / 永恒之花 ''{{tt|Yǒnghéng zhī Huā|Eternal Flower}}''
|fr=Fleur Éternelle
|de=Ewigblütler
|it=Fiore Eterno
|ko=영원의 꽃 ''{{tt|Yeong'won-ui Kkot|Eternal Flower}}''
|pt_eu=Eterna flor
|es=Flor Eterna
}}
</div>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[AZ's Floette]]
* [[Ultimate weapon]]
* [[Ange]]
* [[Mega Power]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]

==External links==
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