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'''Devolution''' (Japanese: '''退化''' ''degeneration'') is the process of an [[Evolution|evolved]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} reverting to its previous form. This is not nearly as well-known among the fandom as evolution is, due to devolution being impossible within the {{pkmn|games}} and {{pkmn|anime}}. In most media in which it exists, devolution is not nearly as commonplace as evolution, and is generally brought about mainly through artificial means, such as sprays or genetic engineering. | '''Devolution''' (Japanese: '''退化''' ''degeneration'') is the process of an [[Evolution|evolved]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} reverting to its previous form. This is not nearly as well-known among the fandom as evolution is, due to devolution being impossible within the {{pkmn|games}} and {{pkmn|anime}}. In most media in which it exists, devolution is not nearly as commonplace as evolution, and is generally brought about mainly through artificial means, such as sprays or genetic engineering. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
[[File:Slowking losing Shellder.png|left|thumb|250px|Slowking losing Shellder]] | [[File:Slowking losing Shellder.png|left|thumb|250px|Slowking losing Shellder]] | ||
While devolution is not possible within the [[core series]] 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. It is said that if {{p|Slowking}} loses its Shellder, it forgets everything it has learned.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.jp/special/yadon_paradise/illustrated/ 絵で見るヤドンずかん｜ ヤドンパラダイス｜ポケモンだいすきクラブ]</ref> | While devolution is not possible within the [[core series]] 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. It is said that if {{p|Slowking}} loses its Shellder, it forgets everything it has learned.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.jp/special/yadon_paradise/illustrated/ 絵で見るヤドンずかん｜ ヤドンパラダイス｜ポケモンだいすきクラブ]</ref> | ||
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A similar situation applies to {{p|Exeggutor}}, as it is stated in its Pokédex entries that if one of its heads were to fall off, it would become an {{p|Exeggcute}}. | A similar situation applies to {{p|Exeggutor}}, as it is stated in its Pokédex entries that if one of its heads were to fall off, it would become an {{p|Exeggcute}}. | ||
==In the spin-off games== | |||
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon=== | ===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon=== | ||