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(I think it's quite a stretch to call these patterns canonical, so it's better to say "in P:MJ, this is true" rather than "this is true, but not in the core series". If these patterns appear in the future in any other canons/games, fine, but not 'til then.)
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[[File:Double Pichu art.png|thumb|230px|Artwork of Pichu variants (a [[Spiky-eared Pichu|different form]] and a [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pikachu-colored Pichu|Shiny Pichu]])]]
[[File:Double Pichu art.png|thumb|230px|Artwork of Pichu variants (a [[Spiky-eared Pichu|different form]] and a [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pikachu-colored Pichu|Shiny Pichu]])]]
'''Variant Pokémon''' are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who vary in their appearance compared to other Pokémon of the same species. This is often due to [[gender]], special traits and {{Abilities}}, {{pkmn|food|diet}} or environmental factors such as climate. Certain symbiotic relationships may also play a role in this.
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'''Variant Pokémon''' are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who vary in their appearance compared to other Pokémon of the same species. This is often due to [[gender]], {{pkmn|food|diet}}, special genetic traits or environmental factors such as climate. Certain symbiotic relationships may also play a role in this. Depending on the species, the altered appearance may be purely cosmetic or it may affect how they perform in battles.


While many variances are caused by natural processes, they sometimes can be artificially invoked as well. This may be achieved through the use of physical modifications or behavioral conditioning, or contact with certain items and radiation.
While many variances are caused by natural processes, they sometimes can be artificially invoked as well. This may be achieved through the use of physical modifications or behavioral conditioning, or contact with certain items and radiation.
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===Regional variants===
===Regional variants===
{{main|Regional variant}}
{{main|Regional variant}}
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], [[regional variant]]s made their debut with [[Alola]] Form Pokémon. Regional variants are Pokémon that have adapted uniquely to a habitat different than their species normally occupies in the rest of the world. This results in many differences, such as different appearances, [[type]]s, and {{Abilities}}.
In [[Generation VII]], [[regional variant]]s made their debut with [[Alola]] Form Pokémon. Regional variants are Pokémon that have adapted uniquely to a habitat different than their species normally occupies in the rest of the world. This results in many differences, such as different appearances, [[type]]s, and {{Abilities}}.


===Giant Pokémon===
===Giant Pokémon===
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===Cloned Pokémon===
===Cloned Pokémon===
[[File:Mewtwo Clones.png|thumb|Mewtwo, Venusaurtwo, Blastoisetwo, Sandslash, Vaporeon, Golduck, Nidoqueen, Ninetales, Vulpix, Vileplume, Wigglytuff, Rapidash, Rhyhorn]]
{{main|Cloning}}
{{main|Cloning}}
Cloned Pokémon are Pokémon that have been artificially duplicated from another specimen. This process works on both living and fossilized specimens. Many of these clones are not identical to their original specimen: {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, {{p|Squirtle}}two, [[Pikachutwo]], {{p|Venusaur}}two, {{p|Charizard}}two, {{p|Blastoise}}two, and {{p|Meowth}}two all display this.
Cloned Pokémon are Pokémon that have been artificially duplicated from another specimen. This process works on both living and fossilized specimens. Many of these clones are not identical to their original specimen: {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, {{p|Squirtle}}two, [[Pikachutwo]], {{p|Venusaur}}two, {{p|Charizard}}two, {{p|Blastoise}}two, and {{p|Meowth}}two all display this.
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File:Mewtwo Clones.png|Mewtwo, Venusaurtwo, Blastoisetwo, Sandslash, Vaporeon, Golduck, Nidoqueen, Ninetales, Vulpix, Vileplume, Wigglytuff, Rapidash, Rhyhorn
File:Mewtwo M01.png|Mewtwo
File:Mewtwo M01.png|Mewtwo
File:Kanto Starter Clones.png|Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, Squirtletwo
File:Kanto Starter Clones.png|Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, Squirtletwo
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==Individual species==
==Individual species==
===Arbok===
===Arbok===
The [[Generation I]] {{DL|Arbok (Pokémon)|Pokédex entries}} for {{p|Arbok}} state that there are six variations of its face-like hood markings that differ between areas. Eight designs are known, but only four have appeared in the games, and only three of which appeared in main series games. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Arbok gains a special ability depending on its pattern.
Several of Arbok's {{DL|Arbok (Pokémon)|Pokédex entries}} state that there a number of variations of its face-like hood markings that differ between areas. Its {{game|Yellow}} Pokédex entry mentions that there are six known patterns, but by the events of {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, its Ultra Sun Pokédex entry mentions that there are known to be more than 20. Eight designs are known, but only four have appeared in the games, and only three of which appeared in main series games. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Arbok gains a special ability depending on its pattern.


The most common hood pattern has red, teardrop-shaped eyes outlined in black with yellow, elongated hearts inside, a black mouth, and a black arrow over the eyes, with two red dots near the tip and an upward-extending tail. This design appeared in the Generation I games and all games outside of {{game|Emerald}} from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} onward, the anime, the manga (except [[Agatha]]'s Arbok in Pokémon Adventures), most TCG art, the FireRed and LeafGreen official art, Dream World art, and anime art. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, this is the "regenerative pattern" and is present on [[Koga]]'s Arbok. These Arbok have a forked tongue and many fangs.
The most common hood pattern has red, teardrop-shaped eyes outlined in black with yellow, elongated hearts inside, a black mouth, and a black arrow over the eyes, with two red dots near the tip and an upward-extending tail. This design appeared in the Generation I games and all games outside of {{game|Emerald}} from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} onward, the anime, the manga (except [[Agatha]]'s Arbok in Pokémon Adventures), most TCG art, the FireRed and LeafGreen official art, Dream World art, and anime art. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, this is the "regenerative pattern" and is present on [[Koga]]'s Arbok. These Arbok have a forked tongue and many fangs.
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Magikarp Jump Pattern 27.png|Black Forehead
Magikarp Jump Pattern 27.png|Black Forehead
Magikarp Jump Pattern 28.png|Black Mask
Magikarp Jump Pattern 28.png|Black Mask
Magikarp Jump Pattern 29.png|Saucy Blue
Magikarp Jump Pattern 30.png|Blue Raindrops
Magikarp Jump Pattern 31.png|Saucy Violet
Magikarp Jump Pattern 32.png|Violet Raindrops
Magikarp Jump Pattern 99.png|Gold
Magikarp Jump Pattern 99.png|Gold
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===Ditto===
===Ditto copies===
{{p|Ditto}} is known for its ability to {{m|transform}} into an exact replica of any other Pokémon. However, some Ditto are incapable of changing the face by memory, with the result being a deformed copy of the target Pokémon with a blank, beady-eyed expression.
When some {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}} into another Pokémon, they take on a mild variant form of that Pokémon instead of an exact replica. This happens when Ditto is incapable of changing the face by memory, with the result being a deformed copy of the target Pokémon with a blank, beady-eyed expression.


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


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


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Ditto Clefairy.png|Clefairy
Ditto Clefairy.png|Clefairy
Transform Ditto Vulpix.png|Vulpix
Transform Ditto Vulpix.png|Vulpix
Ditto Collection Alolan Vulpix.png|Alolan Vulpix
Transform Ditto Jigglypuff.png|Jigglypuff
Transform Ditto Gloom.png|Gloom
Duplica Ditto Meowth.png|Meowth
Duplica Ditto Meowth.png|Meowth
Transform Ditto Poliwag.png|Poliwag
Transform Ditto Poliwag.png|Poliwag
Duplica Ditto Machoke.png|Machoke
Duplica Ditto Machoke.png|Machoke
Ditto Geodude.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 62)|Geodude]]
Ditto Geodude.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 62)|Geodude]]
Transform Ditto Magnemite.png|Magnemite
Transform Ditto Gengar.png|Gengar
Transform Ditto Gengar.png|Gengar
Duplica Ditto Voltorb.png|Voltorb
Duplica Ditto Voltorb.png|Voltorb
Ditto Collection Electrode.png|Electrode
Transform Ditto Koffing.png|Koffing
Ditto Mr. Mime.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 38)|Mr. Mime]]
Ditto Mr. Mime.png|[[Ditto (EX Delta Species 38)|Mr. Mime]]
Ditto Collection Magikarp.png|Magikarp
Ditto Collection Lapras.png|Lapras
Transform Ditto Eevee.png|Eevee
Transform Ditto Eevee.png|Eevee
Transform Ditto Vaporeon.png|Vaporeon
Transform Ditto Jolteon.png|Jolteon
Transform Ditto Jolteon.png|Jolteon
Transform Ditto Flareon.png|Flareon
Transform Ditto Flareon.png|Flareon
Transform Ditto Vaporeon.png|Vaporeon
Ditto Collection Omanyte.png|Omanyte
Transform Ditto Snorlax.png|Snorlax
Ditto Collection Dragonite.png|Dragonite
Ditto Sentret.png|Sentret
Ditto Sentret.png|Sentret
Transform Ditto Pichu.png|Pichu
Transform Ditto Pichu.png|Pichu
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Transform Ditto Espeon.png|Espeon
Transform Ditto Espeon.png|Espeon
Transform Ditto Umbreon.png|Umbreon
Transform Ditto Umbreon.png|Umbreon
Ditto Collection Sableye.png|Sableye
Ditto Collection Absol.png|Absol
Ditto Collection Shaymin.png|Shaymin
Ditto Collection Whimsicott.png|Whimsicott
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===Porygon===
===Eevee===
{{p|Porygon}} is able to change its color, shape and type to match its target with {{m|Conversion}}. It is also capable of changing its shape by using {{m|Sharpen}}.
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], female {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} {{p|Eevee}} have cream-colored flower shape (heart shapes on side view) at the tip of its tail. This trait is unique and isn't found on other female Eevee.
 
Like its Pikachu counterpart, this Eevee doesn't evolve.


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File:Porygon anime.png|Unaltered Porygon
File:133Eevee LG.png|Male partner Eevee
File:Porygon Sharpen needle.png|Sword Porygon
File:133Eevee-Female LG.png|Female partner Eevee
File:Porygon Sharpen hammer.png|Shield Porygon and Hammer Porygon
Partner Eevee gender differences.png|Comparison of tail patterns
File:Porygon Conversion Revert.png|Porygon using Conversion to change its type to match Weezing's
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===Spinda===
===Spinda===
Like Unown, {{p|Spinda}} has many visual variations in its species, all involving the placement of its spots. Like Unown's letter, the spot placement is generated based on the individual's [[personality value]], and likewise, has no effect on the Pokémon's stats. Unlike Unown, however, these differences are rarely repeated, as the calculation uses the entirety of the personality value—a number that can [[Personality value#Spinda's spots|range]] from [[Spinda (Pokémon)#Trivia|zero to 4,294,967,295]] (2<sup>32</sup> - 1). Some personality values can, however, produce the same apparent pattern from differing values.
Like Unown, {{p|Spinda}} has many visual variations in its species, all involving the placement of its spots. Like Unown's letter, the spot placement is generated based on the individual's [[personality value]], and likewise, has no effect on the Pokémon's stats. Unlike Unown, however, these differences are rarely repeated, as the calculation uses the entirety of the personality value—a number that can [[Personality value#Spinda's spots|range]] from {{DL|Spinda (Pokémon)|Trivia|zero to 4,294,967,295}} (2<sup>32</sup> - 1). Some personality values can, however, produce the same apparent pattern from differing values. In [[Pokémon GO]], 9 different numbered patterns of Spinda can be found and are registered as distinct forms in the [[Pokédex]].


;Generation III core series
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File:Spr 3r 327Miles.png|Personality value 001C00F0<br>in Ruby and Sapphire
File:Spr 3r 327Junji3.png|Personality value 88888888<br>in Ruby and Sapphire
File:Spr 3r 327Junji2.png|Personality value E3FDF3FD<br>in Ruby and Sapphire
File:Spr 3r 327Junji1.png|Personality value FDE42A53<br>in Ruby and Sapphire
File:Spr 3e 327Norman1.png|Personality value 00094289<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Maiko.png|Personality value 001C008A<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Norman4.png|Personality value 0029A280<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Norman5.png|Personality value 10232080<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Norman2.png|Personality value 102C3290<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Norman3.png|Personality value 102992A0<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Francisco.png|Personality value E2880098<br>in Emerald
File:Spr 3e 327Kimberly.png|Personality value 88FE9800<br>in Emerald
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;Pokémon GO
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File:GO327.png|Pattern 1<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327B.png|Pattern 2<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327C.png|Pattern 3<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327D.png|Pattern 4<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327E.png|Pattern 5<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327F.png|Pattern 6<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327G.png|Pattern 7<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327H.png|Pattern 8<br>in Pokémon GO
File:GO327I.png|Pattern 9<br>in Pokémon GO
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;Other
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File:AG057.png|Examples of Spinda in<br>the anime
File:AG057.png|Examples of Spinda in<br>the anime
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===Kecleon===
===Kecleon===
A purple Kecleon is one of the two Kecleon Brothers in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]. He also appeared in the special episodes ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'' and ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''.
A purple Kecleon is one of the two Kecleon Brothers in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]. He also appeared in the special episodes ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''.


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


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


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


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File:483Dialga PMD Explorers.png|Dialga
File:483Dialga PMD Explorers.png|Dialga
File:Primal Dialga art.png|Primal Dialga
File:Primal Dialga art.png|Primal Dialga
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===Ash-Greninja===
{{main|Ash's Greninja}}
A {{p|Greninja}} belonging to {{Ash}} can change into a unique form called ''Ash-Greninja''. It will only be activated when Greninja's bond with its Trainer is raised to the limit. In ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', this is identified as the [[Bond Phenomenon]]. A Greninja based on this Greninja was eventually given to players of the [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]].
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File:658Greninja.png|Greninja
File:658Greninja-Ash.png|Ash-Greninja
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===Eternal Flower Floette===
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], a {{p|Floette}} appears that is different in color from a normal Floette and holds a unique flower known as the Eternal Flower. This Floette was befriended by [[AZ]] prior to being sent to fight in a war that broke out in the [[Kalos]] region.
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File:670Floette.png|Floette
File:AZ's Floette.png|Eternal Flower Floette
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File:Mismagius anime.png|Mismagius
File:Mismagius anime.png|Mismagius
File:Rayquaza M07.png|Rayquaza
File:Rayquaza M07.png|Rayquaza
File:Magquaza.png|Mismagius and Rayquaza fusion
File:Mismagius Rayquaza.png|Mismagius and Rayquaza fusion
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{{main|List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|List of Pokémon with form differences → Kyurem}}
{{main|List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|List of Pokémon with form differences → Kyurem}}


Using the [[DNA Splicers]], {{p|Kyurem}} has the ability to be fused with {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}.
Using the [[DNA Splicers]], {{p|Kyurem}} has the ability to fuse with {{p|Reshiram}} or {{p|Zekrom}}, becoming White Kyurem or Black Kyurem, respectively.


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| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #F5AC78;" | White Kyurem<br>[[File:646Kyurem-White.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #F5AC78;" | White Kyurem<br>[[File:646Kyurem-White.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #FAE078;" | Black Kyurem<br>[[File:646Kyurem-Black.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background: #FAE078;" | Black Kyurem<br>[[File:646Kyurem-Black.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
|}
===Necrozma===
{{main|List of Pokémon with form differences#Necrozma|List of Pokémon with form differences → Necrozma}}
Using the [[N-Solarizer]] or [[N-Lunarizer]], {{p|Necrozma}} has the ability to fuse with {{p|Solgaleo}} or {{p|Lunala}}, becoming Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma, respectively.
{| class="roundy" style="background: #FFFFFF; margin:auto; text-align:center" width="225px"
|-
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Necrozma<br>[[File:800Necrozma.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | Dusk Mane Necrozma<br>[[File:800Necrozma-Dusk Mane.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Steel}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | Dawn Wings Necrozma<br>[[File:800Necrozma-Dawn Wings.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}</small>
|}
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* [[Primal Reversion]]
* [[Primal Reversion]]
* [[Bond Phenomenon]]
* [[Bond Phenomenon]]
* [[Regional variant]]
* [[Ultra Burst]]
* [[Dynamax]]
* [[Gigantamax]]


[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
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