List of Pokémon with form differences: Difference between revisions

Unlike other Pikachu, it cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. Additionally, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into [[Pokémon Bank]]; instead, it can only be traded between copies of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]. Cosplay Pikachu is not present in any other games and does not register as a separate form in the Pokémon Bank Pokédex despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

An eighth variant debuts in the Version 1.2.0 update of Pokémon Sword and Shield, wearing the World Cap, Ash's hat from [[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]. Currently, it has not been distributed through an event.

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In the Generation II games, Unown's form is determined by its {{IV}}s, which results in some strange phenomena; for example, in Generation II, only Unown I and V can be {{Shiny}} due to Shininess also being determined by IVs in these games. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown's form is determined by its [[personality value]]. From the Generation IV games onward, an independent value determines the Pokémon form.

Deoxys's Normal Forme is the default form it takes, as well as the form it appears in in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. In this form, its stats are more balanced, though it is notably far more offensive than it is defensive.

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.

Deoxys's Speed Forme has much higher {{stat|Speed}} than its other forms (being the Pokémon with the highest Speed) and learns many increased [[priority]] moves.

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

In Pokémon Black and White, blue-striped Basculin have the same two standard possible Abilities as red-striped Basculin—{{a|Reckless}} and {{a|Adaptability}} (and are listed as such in [[Pokédex 3D]]); however, the blue-striped Basculin that can be obtained via in-game trade in Pokémon White has the Ability {{a|Rock Head}}. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, wild blue-striped Basculin's two standard possible Abilities are {{a|Rock Head}} and {{a|Adaptability}}, while red-striped Basculin's stay the same (and are listed as such in [[Pokédex 3D Pro]]); however, blue-striped Basculin [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 have Reckless and Adaptability as their two standard Abilities. When a blue-striped Basculin with Reckless is transferred from [[Generation V]] to [[Generation VI]], its Ability is changed to Rock Head.

In the [[Generation V]] games, they cannot be traded while in their Therian Forme.

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]] or [[Pokémon HOME]], nor can they be [[trade]]d or released without unfusing first.

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{{p|Minior}} has two forms that it changes between with its Ability, {{a|Shields Down}}. It will change from Core Form to Meteor Form when it is sent out into battle or at the end of a turn if its {{stat|HP}} is above 50% of its maximum HP. If its HP falls below 50% of its maximum HP, its shell breaks and it changes back to Core Form at the end of that turn. Outside of battle, Minior is always in Core Form. However, wild Minior are always encountered in Meteor Form.

Meteor Form and Core Form have different stats. Due to its Ability Shields Down, Meteor Form Minior cannot be afflicted by [[status condition]]s.

{{p|Magearna}} has an alternate form called Original Color Magearna. The only difference between Magearna's forms is aesthetic: the Original Color form is red and gold. Prior to the launch of [[Pokémon HOME]], the Original Color form was not able to be legitimately obtained, and it only appeared in an official capacity in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. Since Pokémon HOME's release in February 2020, if a player completes the [[National Pokédex]] (including [[Mythical Pokémon]], but excluding multiple forms), they will receive a gift containing an Original Form Magearna.

If Cramorant uses {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Dive}} while it is at or below 50% of its maximum HP, it will change into Gorging Form, where it has a {{p|Pikachu}} in its throat. If Gorging Form Cramorant is hit with a damaging attack, the attacker will take damage equal to 25% of their maximum HP, and become {{status|Paralyzed}}.

{{p|Sinistea}} and {{p|Polteageist}} each have two forms, Phony Form and Antique Form<ref name="guide">[[Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy Guide]]</ref>. Phony Form Sinistea require a [[Cracked Pot]] to evolve into Polteageist, while Antique Form requires a [[Chipped Pot]]. The Antique Form of both species has a mark of authenticity hidden on its base. They also have distinct Pokédex entries. Otherwise, their stats, Abilities, and moves are identical. Unlike many other forms, the Antique Form is not passed down by [[breeding]]; any offspring of an Antique Form Sinistea or Polteageist will be a Phony Form.

{{p|Alcremie}}'s form depends on two different parameters: its cream and type of [[Sweet]]. Cream affects the color of Alcremie's body, while the Sweet affects its eye color and head ornaments. There are nine different types of cream colors and seven different types of Sweets. There can be any combination of creams with sweets, resulting in 63 different non-[[Gigantamax]] forms of Alcremie, not including its {{Shiny}} coloration. Each of Alcremie's creams have different menu sprites and Pokédex entries, while Sweets only affect the appearance of Alcremie's 3D model; all of Alcremie's menu sprites show it with a [[Strawberry Sweet]], regardless of its actual Sweet. Alcremie's forms are purely aesthetic, having no affect at all on its performance in {{pkmn|battle}}s.

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{{p|Zarude}} has an alternate form called Dada. It wears a long, pink, ripped cape, and it was reported to have left its pack to raise {{OBP|Koko|M23|a human child}}, as seen in [[M23]].

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Ice Rider form is the result of combining with Glastrier, and is Psychic/Ice-type. After combining, Calyrex will learn {{m|Glacial Lance}}.

Shadow Rider form is the result of combining with Spectrier, and is Psychic/Ghost-type. After combining, Calyrex will learn {{m|Astral Barrage}}.

Each player can have a maximum of one of Calyrex's Rider forms on a save file at a time, and must separate them before Calyrex can be combined with the other Pokémon. As long as Calyrex is combined with Glastrier or Spectrier, it cannot be traded, released, or moved into [[Pokémon HOME]].

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All forms in {{g|GO}} are determined at the time of capture and cannot be changed. Although every species has one [[Pokédex]] entry each, a Pokémon is considered different from any of its alternate forms; this means that even if a player has one form of the Pokémon species registered in the Pokédex, an alternate form will still appear as a silhouette in the Nearby screen, and receiving one in a [[trade]] will be considered a Special Trade.  

====Event Pokémon====

'''Event Pokémon''', originally known as '''Costume Pokémon''', are special forms that have appeared during various events for a limited time. These forms feature an otherwise-normal Pokémon with an event-relevant costume. Some Event Pokémon can potentially be {{pkmn2|Shiny}} as well or know event-exclusive [[move]]s. Event forms can evolve and retain the costume after doing so. Event forms do not appear in the [[Pokédex]] of Pokémon GO, but are still treated differently in terms of Pokédex registration. Since event Pokémon are unique to Pokémon GO, they cannot be transferred to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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