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[[File:DevolutionSprayDragonsExalted113.jpg|thumb|right|{{TCG ID|Base Set|Devolution Spray|72}}, one of the few methods of inducing devolution in the TCG]]

 

While devolution is not possible within the games, the notion is referred to by {{p|Slowbro}}'s numerous [[Pokédex]] entries. Said entries claim that if the {{p|Shellder}} falls off, the Slowbro turns back into a Slowpoke. A similar situation applies to {{p|Exeggutor}}, as it is stated in its Pokédex entries that if one of its heads fall off it becomes an {{p|Exeggcute}}. However, no Pokémon can devolve in any Pokémon game, with the exception of {{cat|TCG video games}}, which contain cards that can cause devolution.

In the Pokémon anime, there has never been an instance of devolution at all. Moreover, {{an|Brock}} explicitly states in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' that evolution cannot be reversed, effectively confirming the nonexistence of devolution within the anime.

===In [[Pokémon Adventures]]===

Before [[Vee]], {{adv|Red}}'s {{p|Eevee}}, evolved into {{p|Espeon}}, it had been the subject of an experiment by [[Team Rocket]], which allowed it to evolve into any of its three [[Eeveelutions|evolutions]] that were known at the time. It was also able to devolve back into an Eevee and evolve into a different Eeveelution. Although this does mean that devolution is possible in this series, the artificial means through which this was achieved and the lack of any other instances of devolution suggest that it may not be possible through natural means.

===In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]===

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga, unlike any other media, Pokémon are capable of devolving just as easily as they evolve. This became especially evident when [[Red's Clefairy]] and {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} evolve into {{p|Clefable}} and {{p|Raichu}} respectively, then revert to their original forms, as well as when {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}'s {{p|Charmander}} evolved into {{TP|Green|Charizard}} and then back into Charmander.

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