List of Pokémon with form differences: Difference between revisions

Pokémon with official major [[Variant Pokémon|variations]] between individuals are known as '''alternate forms'''. These variations all have differing sprites in the games and are recognized by the "forms" section of the [[Pokédex]].

Starting in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, every official different form has a name given by the [[Pokédex]]; however, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Genesect}} and {{p|Furfrou}}'s alternate forms were not registered in the Pokédex prior to [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]. From Generation II to IV, whichever sprite is seen first will be the one displayed in the Pokédex by default; e.g., if West Sea Shellos was encountered first its sprite will appear in the Pokédex by default, whereas if East Sea Shellos was encountered first its sprite will. In Generation V, the sprite displayed in the Pokédex can be changed upon reaching [[Mistralton City]], even to a {{Shiny}} sprite, if it has been encountered. In Generation VI, the sprite can be changed as long as the player has owned the Pokémon.

At times, these differences are purely cosmetic and have no bearing on the difference in the Pokémon's stats from another; however, several Pokémon differ in stats (other than HP), [[type]], and [[Ability]] depending on their form. Among these are several [[Legendary Pokémon]], whose unique forms can be changed between at will and are usually spelled as '''Formes''' (Japanese: '''フォルム''' ''form'').

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| Spiky-eared<br>[[File:Notchie-art.png|96px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>

{{p|Castform}} has four different forms, which its [[Ability]] {{a|Forecast}} causes it to change between in different [[weather conditions]]. It is the first Pokémon to have interchangeable forms in battle in the games.

In [[intense sunlight]], Forecast changes Castform to its Sunny Form, which is {{type|Fire}} and resembles the sun. In [[rain]], Forecast changes Castform to its Rainy Form, which is {{type|Water}} and resembles a raindrop. In {{weather|hail}}, Forecast changes Castform to its Snowy Form, which is {{type|Ice}} and resembles a snowy cloud. Castform reverts to its normal form when [[Recall|withdrawn]] from battle.

{{p|Deoxys}} has four different forms which it can switch between. It was the first Pokémon whose [[base stats]] and [[move]] compatibility differed depending on its form. Deoxys is also the first [[Legendary Pokémon]] to receive an alternate Forme.

Deoxys's Attack Forme has higher {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} than its other forms (being the non-Mega Evolved Pokémon with the highest Attack and Special Attack) and learns more offensive moves. Its {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} are abysmal, much lower than its Normal Form. Its {{stat|Speed}} remains the same as its Normal Forme. This is the form Deoxys appears in in the player's possession in {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed|s}}

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If a Burmy last battled in a building or urban area, it changes into its Trash Cloak. If female, Trash Cloak Burmy will evolve into Trash Cloak Wormadam, which is a {{2t|Bug|Steel}} Pokémon. This cloak is composed of pink {{wp|building insulation|insulation}}

{{p|Cherrim}} changes form depending on the [[Weather conditions|weather]]. During [[intense sunlight]], it changes into Sunshine Form; otherwise, it is in its Overcast Form. Due to its Ability {{a|Flower Gift}}, its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} will also increase in its Sunshine Form.

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Normally, Shaymin is in its Land Forme, which is {{type|Grass}} and resembles a hedgehog. When exposed to a [[Gracidea]], Shaymin transforms into its Sky Forme, which is {{2t|Grass|Flying}}-type and white in color; however, Shaymin cannot remain in Sky Forme at night, while {{status|frozen}}, or when deposited into the [[PC]]. The Sky Forme was introduced in {{game|Platinum}}.

In the [[Generation IV]] games, there is dummy data and a sprite programmed for a {{type|???}} {{p|Arceus}}, but it cannot be obtained as there is no ???-type Plate. This data no longer exists in [[Generation V]] due to the removal of the ??? type.

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{{p|Kyurem}}, in addition to its normal form, has two other forms: White Kyurem and Black Kyurem. They are the [[version mascot]]s of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], which they were introduced in.

In the games, Kyurem changes its form through the use of the [[DNA Splicers]], which fuses it with {{p|Reshiram}} or {{p|Zekrom}}. The combination retains Kyurem's Poké Ball and [[held item]]. This fusion is reversible, with Reshiram or Zekrom remaining unaltered from before being fused, including whatever item it may have been holding. The DNA Splicers can only fuse one Kyurem at a time. White Kyurem and Black Kyurem cannot be deposited into [[Pokémon Bank]].

| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:646Kyurem-White.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}|White Kyurem}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>

| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:646Kyurem-Black.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}|Black Kyurem}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>

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In the storyline of {{pkmn|X and Y}}, there is also a unique Floette who [[AZ]] befriended in ages past. The flower it wields has a different design than normal; it also has a blue, red, and white color instead of green, yellow, and white, reflecting the colors of the French national flag.

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{{p|Pumpkaboo}} and {{p|Gourgeist}} can be of Small, Average, Large and Super Size. Larger sizes of Pumpkaboo are more rare to encounter in the wild.

Normally, Hoopa Confined is the form taken by Hoopa, which is {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}}. When exposed to a [[Prison Bottle]], Hoopa transforms into Hoopa Unbound, which is {{2t|Psychic|Dark}}; however, Hoopa Unbound will change back into Hoopa Confined after three days or when deposited in the [[PC]]. Hoopa Unbound was introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.

 

Currently, the Prison Bottle as well as Hoopa Unbound has not been officially revealed nor obtainable in-game yet.

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| style="background:#{{dark color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Spr 6o 720U.png|96px]]<br>{{color|{{dark color dark}}|Hoopa Unbound}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Dark}}</small>