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* {{p|Ninetales}} should be part {{type|Psychic}} or, preferably, part {{t|Ghost}}.

* {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, and {{p|Crobat}} now have the abilities ''Nocturnal'' – which prevents {{status|sleep}} in most cases and grants a STAB-boost for using {{t|Ghost}} or {{type|Dark}} attacks (see ''Changes to Battle Mechanics & Abilities'' section below) – or {{a|Infiltrator}}.

* {{p|Venomoth}} is now {{t|Bug}}/{{t|Fairy}} and renamed ''Lunamoth, the Lunar Moth Pokémon'' (or have a regional variant to that effect).

** ''Lunamoth'' {{p|Venomoth}} should learn {{m|Misty Terrain}} at level 1 in lieu of {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Moonlight}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Leech Life}}, and {{m|Moonblast}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Psychic}}.

** {{p|Growlithe}} learns {{m|Dragon Rush}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Outrage}}.

* {{p|Golem}} (''non-Alolan'') learns {{m|Heat Crash}} at level 1 instead of {{m|Heavy Slam}} (at level 1).

** Rapidash learns {{m|Horn Attack}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Stomp}}. Rapidash no longer learns {{m|Megahorn}} at level 1 and instead picks up this move as its final level-up move.

** {{p|Ponyta}} can now learn {{m|Extreme Speed}} through breeding as an [[Egg Move]].

** Rapidash and Ponyta no longer learn {{m|Flame Wheel}} by level-up, only as an [[Egg Move]].

** Ponyta and Rapidash should both be taller, Ponyta reaching a [[List of Pokémon by height|height]] of 4'7" (1.4 m).

* A mean-spirited, even malicious Pokémon that seeks to harm (or at the very least play cruel pranks on) its targets and literally lurks in shadows, {{p|Gengar}} should be reclassified as {{t|Ghost}}/{{t|Dark}}. Gengar also picks up {{m|Dark Void}} as its final level-up move.

* {{p|Onix}} should swap its base Attack stat (45) for its base Speed stat (70). {{p|Steelix}} should trade 25 points from its base Special Attack stat to boost its base Speed stat (30) to 55.

* {{p|Rhyhorn}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, and {{p|Rhyperior}} can no longer learn {{m|Surf}}.

** {{p|Rhyhorn}} can now learn {{m|Heat Crash}} through breeding as an [[Egg Move]].

** {{p|Rhyperior}} (''non-Alolan'') learns {{m|Eruption}} at level 1 instead of {{m|Poison Jab}} (at level 1).

** Tangela can learn {{m|Sucker Punch}} and ''Thorn Whip'' as [[Egg Move]]s.

** Tangela no longer learns {{m|Ancient Power}} by level-up.

** {{p|Lickitung}} should learn {{m|Belly Drum}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Supersonic}}, {{m|Pluck}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Defense Curl}}, {{m|Amnesia}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Slam}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Rollout}}, {{m|Dragon Dance}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Me First}}, and {{m|Dragon Pulse}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Screech}}. Lickitung also picks up {{m|Draco Meteor}} as its final level-up move.

** {{p|Lickitung}} picks up {{m|Teeter Dance}}, {{m|Gastro Acid}}, and {{m|Baton Pass}} at level 1.

** Lickitung joins the [[Dragon Egg Group]] and can learn {{m|Dragon Tail}} as an [[Egg Move]].

** Lickilicky is no more!

* {{p|Gyarados}} should only be a {{t|Water}}. [[Mega]] {{p|Gyarados}} becomes a {{t|Water}}/{{t|Dragon}}.

* {{p|Dratini}} gains the second ability {{a|Cloud Nine}}. {{p|Dragonair}} now has the abilities {{a|Marvel Scale}} or {{a|Cloud Nine}}, rather than Shed Skin. {{p|Dragonite}} now has the abilities {{a|Marvel Scale}} or {{a|Cloud Nine}}, rather than Inner Focus.

* {{p|Dragonite}} learns {{m|Belly Drum}} by level-up instead of {{m|Agility}} but also learns {{m|Extreme Speed}} by level-up instead of {{m|Wrap}}.

* {{p|Feraligatr}} is now {{t|Water}}/{{t|Fighting}}. Feraligatr should learn {{m|Brine}} and {{m|Vital Throw}} at level 1 in lieu of {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Dive}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Ice Fang}}, {{m|Bulldoze}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Slash}}, {{m|Reversal}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Flail}}, and {{m|Bulk Up}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Screech}}. Feraligatr picks up {{m|Thrash}} as its final level-up move.

** Feraligatr also picks up {{m|Low Sweep}} as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move.

* {{p|Hoppip}}, {{p|Skiploom}}, and {{p|Jumpluff}} should only be {{type|Grass}} Pokémon. All three would have the ability {{a|Levitate}} to make up for the loss of the {{type|Flying}}.

* {{p|Ambipom}} now has the abilities {{a|Technician}} or {{a|Frisk}}.

* {{p|Yanma}} and {{p|Yanmega}} learn {{m|Vacuum Wave}} by level-up instead of {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Razor Wind}} by level-up instead of {{m|Air Slash}} (see ''Changes to Pokémon Moves'' section). Furthermore, Yanmega should learn {{m|Tailwind}} as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move.

** Yanmega should learn {{m|Feint Attack}} by level-up instead of {{m|Feint}}.

* {{p|Honchkrow}} should learn {{m|Sky Attack}} by level-up instead of {{m|Astonish}} and {{m|Dark Void}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Dark Pulse}}. {{p|Murkrow}} should learn {{m|Roost}} by level-up instead of {{m|Tailwind}}.

** Forretress' ability is now {{a|Rock Head}} to avoid recoil damage from {{m|Double-Edge}} or {{m|Head Smash}}.

** Forretress should trade 30 points from its base Special Attack stat to boost its base Special Defense stat (60) to 90 or Attack stat (90) to 120.

** {{p|Pineco}} learns {{m|Struggle Bug}} at level 1 in lieu of {{m|Tackle}}.

** Forretress and Pineco both learn {{m|Steamroller}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Bug Bite}} as well as {{m|Lunge}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Natural Gift}}.

** {{p|Granbull}} now has a choice between the abilities {{a|Intimidate}} or {{a|Sheer Force}} (see ''Changes to Battle Mechanics & Abilities'' section below).

* {{p|Ursaring}} now has the abilities {{a|Guts}} or {{a|Intimidate}} (see ''Changes to Battle Mechanics & Abilities'' section below). {{p|Teddiursa}} now has the abilities {{a|Frisk}} or {{a|Sap Sipper}} (''Herbivorous'').

* {{p|Houndour}} and {{p|Houndoom}} now have the abilities {{a|Flash Fire}} or {{a|Intimidate}}.

** {{p|Houndoom}} should learn ''Scorched Earth'' at level 1 (in lieu of {{m|Inferno}}) and {{m|Punishment}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Beat Up}}.

** {{p|Houndoom}} also learns {{m|Poison Fang}} as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move.

* Considering real-world elephants’ inherent strength and extensive use of their trunks as a powerful extra limb, and  {{p|Donphan}}'s own robust, heavily padded physique, both Donphan and {{p|Phanpy}} should be reclassified as a {{type|Fighting}}.

** {{p|Phanpy}} should learn {{m|Rock Smash}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Tackle}} and learn {{m|Echoed Voice}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Charm}}. {{p|Donphan}} learns {{m|Rock Smash}} at level 1 and no longer learns {{m|Fury Attack}} by level-up.

** Furthermore, {{p|Donphan}} should learn {{m|Bulk Up}} in lieu of {{m|Magnitude}}, {{m|Echoed Voice}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Scary Face}}, {{m|Bulldoze}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Earthquake}}, and {{m|Superpower}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Giga Impact}}.

** {{p|Donphan}} learns {{m|Vital Throw}} in lieu of {{m|Fury Attack}} as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move.

** {{p|Phanpy}} gains the second ability {{a|Sheer Force}}. {{p|Donphan}} has the abilities {{a|Stamina}} or {{a|Sheer Force}}. {{p|Phanpy}} and {{p|Donphan}} gain the hidden ability {{a|Thick Fat}} in lieu of Sand Veil.

** {{p|Phanpy}} and {{p|Donphan}} also pick up {{m|Hyper Voice}} as their final level-up move.

* {{p|Hitmontop}} now has the abilities {{a|Quick Feet}} or {{a|Own Tempo}} (see ''Changes to Battle Mechanics & Abilities'' section below).

* {{p|Sneasel}} now evolves into {{p|Absol}}, which gains 25 points to its base Speed stat (75 + 25 = 100) in lieu of Weavile (Weavile is no more!). Absol is now {{t|Dark}}/{{type|Ice}}.

* {{p|Lugia}}'s ability is now {{a|Air Lock}}, rather than Pressure.

* {{p|Linoone}} the ''Rushing Pokémon'' should learn both {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Pursuit}} at level 1, then again as {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-moves. Linoone should also learn {{m|Follow Me}} by level-up instead of {{m|Bestow}}, {{m|Pluck}} instead of {{m|Double-Edge}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}} by level-up instead of {{m|Rest}}, and {{m|Spikes}} by level-up instead of {{m|Play Rough}}. Furthermore, Linoone learns {{m|Stockpile}}, {{m|Swallow}}, and {{m|Spit Up}} in lieu of {{m|Fling}}.

** {{p|Zigzagoon}} and Linoone should both learn {{m|Quick Attack}} by level-up instead of {{m|Mud Sport}}.

* {{p|Nuzleaf}} now learns {{m|Grass Whistle}} as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move. {{p|Nuzleaf}} also learns {{m|Sucker Punch}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Extrasensory}}.

* {{p|Shiftry}} also learns {{m|Punishment}} at level 1 and picks up {{m|Doom Desire}} as its final level-up move. (See ''Changes to Pokémon Moves'' section below.)

** {{p|Skitty}}'s [[Egg Move]]s include: {{m|Rototiller}}, {{m|Captivate}}, {{m|Grass Whistle}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and {{m|Play Rough}}.

** Boost ''Inari's'' Special Attack to 90 (+35) and Special Defense to 90 (+35) for a base stat total of 450.

* {{p|Gardevoir}} should be Female-only and {{p|Kirlia}} would have major gender differences.

* {{p|Roselia}} should learn {{m|Twineedle}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Absorb}}, {{m|Pin Missile}} by level-up instead of {{m|Mega Drain}}, and {{m|Draining Kiss}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Giga Drain}}.

** {{p|Roselia}} no longer learns {{m|Poison Sting}} or {{m|Petal Dance}} by level-up.

** ''Dynamus'' swaps Rotom's ability {{a|Levitate}} for {{a|Lightning Rod}}.

** This new evolutionary stage for Rotom means it can take advantage of [[Eviolite]]'s stat boosts.

** Banette also picks up {{m|Freeze-Dry}} or {{m|Sheer Cold}} at level 1.

* {{p|Chingling}} and {{p|Chimecho}} are both {{t|Ghost}}-type, retaining the ability {{a|Levitate}}. Both gain a second ability in {{a|Shadow Tag}}.

* {{p|Chingling}} and {{p|Chimecho}} should learn {{m|Supersonic}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Growl}}, {{m|Echoed Voice}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Roost}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Yawn}}, {{m|Disarming Voice}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Psywave}}, {{m|Air Cutter}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Ominous Wind}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Uproar}}, and {{m|Pain Split}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Double-Edge}}. Furthermore, Chimecho learns {{m|Tailwind}} as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move.

** {{p|Braviary}} now has the abilities {{a|Keen Eye}} or {{a|Defiant}} to better contrast its fighting style from Staraptor.

* {{p|Bidoof}} and {{p|Bibarel}} learn {{m|Cut}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Rock Smash}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Rollout}}, and {{m|Bulldoze}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Curse}}. {{p|Bibarel}} also learns learns {{m|Waterfall}} at level 1 and again as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move.

** Kricketot and Kricketune learn {{m|Belly Drum}} at level 1 instead of {{m|Growl}}.

** Kricketot should learn {{m|Steamroller}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Struggle Bug}}.

* {{p|Shieldon}} and {{p|Bastiodon}} should learn {{m|Rock Tomb}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Taunt}} (see ''Changes to Pokémon Moves'' section), {{m|Bulldoze}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Take Down}}, and {{m|Stealth Rock}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Endure}}.

** {{p|Shieldon}} and {{p|Bastiodon}} now have the abilities {{a|Solid Rock}} or {{a|Sap Sipper}} (''Herbivorous'').

** Cherrim and {{p|Cherubi}} should both learn {{m|Moonlight}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Morning Sun}} and also pick up {{m|Charm}} at level 1. Whereas Cherubi picks up {{m|Solar Beam}} by level-up, Cherrim instead learns {{m|Moonblast}}. Cherrim also picks up {{m|Fairy Wind}} as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move.

** Cherrim now [[Evolution|evolves]] from Cherubi when leveled up with high [[friendship]] at [[Time#Time-based evolutions|night]].

** {{p|Cherrim}}'s ability is now {{a|Serene Grace}}.

* Possibly based on the Egyptian god of funerals and the afterlife, {{wp|Anubis}}, {{p|Lucario}} should be {{t|Ghost}}/{{t|Fighting}}.

* {{p|Lucario}} should learn {{m|Shadow Claw}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Spirit Shackle}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Phantom Force}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Extreme Speed}}. Lucario now learns {{m|Destiny Bond}} at level 1.

* {{p|Sandile}} and {{p|Krokorok}} are both {{type|Ground}} only, with the abilities {{a|Tinted Lens}} or {{a|Water Compaction}}. {{p|Krookodile}} now has the abilities {{a|Intimidate}} (see ''Changes to Battle Mechanics & Abilities'' section below) or {{a|Water Compaction}}.

** {{p|Sandile}}, {{p|Krokorok}}, and {{p|Krookodile}} learn {{m|Muddy Water}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Embargo}} (See ''Changes to Pokémon Moves'' section). {{p|Krookodile}} picks up {{m|Fake Tears}} at level 1.

** Furthermore, Cofagrigus learns {{m|Rock Tomb}} in lieu of {{m|Scary Face}} (See ''Changes to Pokémon Moves'' section).

** {{p|Yamask}} can learn {{m|Strength Sap}} as an [[Egg Move]] through the {{p|Litwick}} evolutionary line.

* {{p|Litwick}} and {{p|Lampent}} now learns {{m|Strength Sap}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Astonish}}. {{p|Chandelure}} also learns {{m|Strength Sap}} at level 1.

* {{p|Cresselia}} should be {{type|Fairy}}.

* {{p|Zweilous}} picks up {{m|Poison Fang}} as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move. {{p|Hydreigon}} picks up {{m|Venoshock}} as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move as well as {{m|Toxic Spikes}} or {{m|Toxic}} at level 1.

* {{p|Flabébé}}, {{p|Floette}}, and {{p|Florges}} all pick up {{m|Grass Whistle}} at level 1. {{p|Flabébé}} and {{p|Floette}} no longer learn {{m|Tackle}} or {{m|Solar Beam}} by level-up.

** {{p|Litleo}} and {{p|Pyroar}} should learn {{m|Snarl}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Headbutt}}. {{p|Litleo}} and {{p|Pyroar}} both learn {{m|Detect}} at level 1.

** {{p|Pyroar}} should learn {{m|Low Sweep}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Close Combat}} by level-up in lieu of {{m|Overheat}}. Furthermore, {{p|Pyroar}} should learn {{m|Submission}} as an {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}-move.

* {{m|Dream Eater}} and {{m|Aura Sphere}} should be {{t|Ghost}}-type.

* {{m|Muddy Water}} is now {{type|Ground}} and becomes a damage-dealing variation of {{m|Mud Sport}} – ie, in addition to inflicting damage on all adjacent opponents, this move reduces the base power of {{type|Electric}} moves by 50% on both sides in battle for five turns (even if the user switches out). Also, the accuracy of {{m|Muddy Water}} is increased to 90%.

* {{m|Wake-Up Slap}} is now {{type|Normal}}.

* {{m|Flame Wheel}} and {{m|Steamroller}} become the {{type|Fire}} and {{type|Bug}} variations, respectively, of {{m|Rollout}}/{{m|Ice Ball}}. {{m|Flame Wheel}} and {{m|Steamroller}} retain their individual secondary effects.

** turn 2, in-battle message: ''A wave comes crashing in! [user] used Surf.''

** Surf can be executed immediately if ''Tidal Surge'' [[terrain]] is in effect.

* "Razing the target with mystical multi-colored flames of great intensity", {{m|Sacred Fire}} now inflicts super-effective damage against {{type|Ghost}} and {{type|Dark}} targets as additional effects. Furthermore, this move can hit targets during the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable turn}} of {{m|Phantom Force}} or {{m|Shadow Force}} and if it does, it will have its power doubled against said target.

* "Slamming the target with a fire-proof tendrils to even snuff out fires", {{m|Frenzy Plant}} also inflicts super-effective damage against {{type|Fire}} targets as an additional effect. Furthermore, this move can hit targets during the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable turn}} of {{m|Dig}} and if it does, it will have its power doubled against said target.

* {{m|Razor Wind}} becomes a single-turn {{type|Flying}} move that inflicts damage and has a 30% chance of causing the target to {{status|flinch}}. More importantly, Razor Wind is also super-effective against {{type|Rock}} targets.

** {{m|Air Cutter}} is no more!

* {{m|Brine}} is also super-effective against {{type|Steel}} targets.

* {{m|Superpower}} is now super-effective against {{t|Steel}}-type targets (see ''Changes to Battle Mechanics & Abilities'' section).

* {{m|Eruption}} is now a ''Physical'' move.

* When a Pokémon with the ability {{a|Aftermath}} is knocked out by an opponent's attack – whether it makes contact or not – damage is dealt to that opponent equal to the amount of HP the fainted Pokémon had left before last being hit or equal to ⅓ of the opponent's maximum HP, whichever is greater. ({{a|Innards Out}} is no more!)

* The ability {{a|Intimidate}} lowers the Attack stat of all adjacent opponents ''by half''. Another new counterpart ability, ''Dazzle'', lowers the Special Attack stat of all adjacent opponents ''by half''.

** But as a ''secondary effect'', this improved ability also clears [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|entry hazards]] ''after coming into contact with and inflicting damage to a Pokémon with this Ability''. eg, in-battle message: ''{{m|Spikes}} got caught in {{p|Magcargo}}'s Flame Body!''

** In short, this improved Flame Body inflicts burn status to opponents upon contact (30% chance), prevents freezing for Pokémon with this Ability, AND clears entry hazards.

* The in-battle and overworld effects of {{a|Poison Point}} and {{a|Poison Touch}} are combined into a single ability, an ''improved'' Poison Point.

* Whereas {{a|Pure Power}} doubles the {{stat|Attack}} stat of the Pokémon with this Ability, {{a|Huge Power}} now doubles the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of the Pokémon with that Ability.

* NEW WEATHER TYPE: ''Thunderstorm'', a variation of [[rain]]. During a thunderstorm, each turn there is a 12.5% (⅛) chance that any Pokémon in battle may be struck by {{m|Thunderbolt}} from the environment; {{type|Steel}} Pokémon on the field will have a 25% (¼) chance of being struck. Pokémon on the field with ability {{a|Lightning Rod}} will attract {{m|Thunderbolt}} every time (multiple Pokémon on the field with this ability will share the probability of getting struck among themselves).

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{{rdex|058|420|Cherubi|1|Grass}}

{{rdex|101|193|Yanma|2|Bug|Flying}}

{{rdex|184|469|Yanmega|2|Bug|Flying}}

{{rdex|011Co|687|Malamar|2|Dark|Psychic}}

{{rdex|171|361|Snorunt|1|Ice}}

{{rdex|208|478|Froslass|2|Ice|Ghost}}

{{rdex|121|333|Swablu|2|Normal|Flying}}

{{rdex|076|570|Fennekin (Zorua)|1|Fire}}

{{rdex|005Ce|654|Delphox (Braixen)|1|Fire}}

{{rdex|007Ce|656|Froakie|1|Water}}

{{rdex|008Ce|657|Frogadier|1|Water}}

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