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A '''fusion''' (Japanese: '''合体''' ''united body'') is a special kind of transformation in which a Pokémon absorbs another one to [[List of Pokémon with form differences|become a new form]]. This process is done through the use of [[:Category:Form-changing items|certain special items]]. The mechanic was first introduced in [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. All fusible Pokémon and their materials are [[Legendary Pokémon]].
[[File:Ash Meltan Evolution.png|thumb|300px|Multiple {{p|Meltan}} in the process of fusing to become {{p|Melmetal}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Under rare circumstances, some {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have been known to combine with other Pokémon or even [[Human|people]]. This phenomenon, sometimes called '''fusion''', has appeared across various [[Pokémon]] media, including the {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, and {{pkmn|manga}}.  


The reversion of a fusion is a '''separation''' (Japanese: '''分離''' ''separation'').
A few Pokémon [[Evolution]]s are said to result from the merging of two or more Pokémon, with separation resulting in [[devolution]] in certain cases. Other Pokémon can combine as part of a [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form change]]. Furthermore, some Pokémon are actually themselves a combination of multiple Pokémon.


==Pokémon capable of Fusion==
Additionally, Pokémon fusion has been a popular subject in the Pokémon fandom and is the focus of some notable fan projects and websites.
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| rowspan=2 | {{p|Kyurem}}
| rowspan=2 |[[File:646Kyurem.png|100px|Kyurem]]
| rowspan=2 |{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| rowspan=2 |{{a|Pressure}}
| [[File:646Kyurem-White.png|100px|White Kyurem]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Turboblaze}}
| rowspan=2 |[[File:Key DNA Splicers Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[DNA Splicers]]
| [[File:643Reshiram.png|100px|Reshiram]]<br>{{p|Reshiram}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Turboblaze}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:646Kyurem-Black.png|100px|Black Kyurem]]
| {{a|Teravolt}}
| [[File:644Zekrom.png|100px|Zekrom]]<br>{{p|Zekrom}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Teravolt}}


|- style="background:#FFF"
{{spoilers}}
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Necrozma}}
| rowspan=2 |[[File:800Necrozma.png|100px|Necrozma]]
| rowspan=2 |{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| rowspan=2 |{{a|Prism Armor}}
| [[File:800Necrozma-Dusk Mane.png|100px|Dusk Mane Necrozma]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| rowspan=2 |{{a|Prism Armor}}
| [[File:Key N-Solarizer Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[N-Solarizer]]
| [[File:791Solgaleo.png|100px|Solgaleo]]<br>{{p|Solgaleo}}
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Full Metal Body}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:800Necrozma-Dawn Wings.png|100px|Dawn Wings Necrozma]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| [[File:Key N-Lunarizer Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[N-Lunarizer]]
| [[File:792Lunala.png|100px|Lunala]]<br>{{p|Lunala}}
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Shadow Shield}}


|- style="background:#FFF"
==List of Pokémon fusions==
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Calyrex}}
Pokémon fusion was first introduced in [[Generation I]], with several Pokémon that can [[Evolution|evolve]] through fusion (though not actually possible within the [[core series]] games, only being mentioned in the [[Pokédex]]), as well as a few Pokémon that are actually composed of multiple Pokémon combined into one. Starting in [[Generation V]], Pokémon that fuse via [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form change]] were introduced with the addition of {{p|Kyurem}}, a [[Legendary Pokémon]] capable of changing forms by fusing with {{p|Reshiram}} or {{p|Zekrom}}.
| rowspan=2 |[[File:898Calyrex.png|100px|Calyrex]]
| rowspan=2 |{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| rowspan=2 |{{a|Unnerve}}
| [[File:898Calyrex-Ice Rider.png|100px|Ice Rider Calyrex]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| rowspan=2 |{{a|As One}}
| rowspan=2 |[[File:Bag Reins of Unity Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Reins of Unity]]
| [[File:896Glastrier.png|100px|Glastrier]]<br>{{p|Glastrier}}
| {{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Chilling Neigh}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:898Calyrex-Shadow Rider.png|100px|Shadow Rider Calyrex]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| [[File:897Spectrier.png|100px|Spectrier]]<br>{{p|Spectrier}}
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Grim Neigh}}
|}


== Trivia ==
Some Pokémon's status as fusions may be inconsistent between official sources. Additionally, some Pokémon may be composed of entities that appear to be Pokémon themselves, but are not explicitly identified as such.
* Since the mechanic's introduction in [[Generation V]], [[Generation VI]] is the only one without a fusible Pokémon, although {{p|Zygarde}} utilizes a similar form-changing method.
 
{{Pokémon transformation|water}}<br>
===Dugtrio===
In the {{pkmn|games}}, {{p|Dugtrio}} is often referred to as three {{p|Diglett}} triplets. However, the Pokédex also states that Dugtrio are actually three Diglett that emerged from one body. This is contradicted by the {{pkmn|anime}} episode ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]'', which instead refers to Dugtrio as being formed when three Diglett combine.
 
<gallery class="center">
0050Diglett.png|{{p|Diglett}}
0050Diglett-Alola.png|{{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}}
0051Dugtrio.png|{{p|Dugtrio}}
0051Dugtrio-Alola.png|{{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Dugtrio}}
</gallery>
 
===Slowbro and Slowking===
If a {{p|Shellder}} bites on to a particular part of {{p|Slowpoke}}'s body, Slowpoke may evolve, causing Slowpoke and Shellder to combine and change in appearance. If the two are separated, they will [[Devolution|devolve]] back into their components. Even after Evolution, Shellder is still considered a Shellder despite its changed appearance.
* If Shellder bites on to Slowpoke's tail, Slowpoke will evolve into {{p|Slowbro}}.
* If Slowbro [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]], the Shellder will take over most of Slowbro's body.
* If Shellder bites on to {{rf|Galarian}} Slowpoke's arm while Slowpoke wears a [[Galarica Cuff]], Slowpoke will evolve into Galarian Slowbro.
* If Shellder bites on to Slowpoke's head while Slowpoke wears a [[King's Rock]], Slowpoke will evolve into {{p|Slowking}}.
* If Shellder bites on to Galarian Slowpoke's head while Slowpoke wears a [[Galarica Wreath]], Slowpoke will evolve into Galarian Slowking.
 
This method of Evolution has only been shown outside of the [[core series]] games, though it is mentioned in the Pokédex.
 
<gallery class="center">
0079Slowpoke.png|{{p|Slowpoke}}
0090Shellder.png|{{p|Shellder}}
0080Slowbro.png|Shellder attached to {{p|Slowbro}}
0080Slowbro-Mega.png|Shellder attached to {{me|Slowbro}}
0080Slowbro-Galar.png|Shellder attached to {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowbro}}
0199Slowking.png|Shellder attached to {{p|Slowking}}
0199Slowking-Galar.png|Shellder attached to {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowking}}
</gallery>
 
===Magneton, Magnezone, and Sandy Shocks===
Three {{p|Magnemite}} link together to evolve into {{p|Magneton}}, and stay merged as {{p|Magnezone}}.
 
This method of Evolution is only shown in {{g|Snap}}. In the [[core series]] games, it is only mentioned in the Pokédex. Additionally, Pokémon Snap is one of the few times that two Magnemite have been shown bonding, similar to a Magneton. However, when a picture is taken, they are still called Magnemite. Two Magnemite are also seen linked together in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX}}, but it was stated to be a failed Evolution, due to the lack of a third Magnemite.
 
Relatedly, the [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Sandy Shocks}} appears to be an ancestor of Magneton composed of three units that resemble ancient versions of Magnemite.
 
<gallery class="center">
0081Magnemite.png|{{p|Magnemite}}
0082Magneton.png|{{p|Magneton}}
0462Magnezone.png|{{p|Magnezone}}
0989Sandy Shocks.png|{{p|Sandy Shocks}}
</gallery>
 
===Exeggcute and Exeggutor===
{{p|Exeggcute}} consists of a cluster of six Exeggcute. If separated, they use their telepathy to quickly gather again. Until the six are gathered, Exeggcute is not able to maintain balance. The Exeggcute combine after evolving into {{p|Exeggutor}}. Eventually, one of Exeggutor's heads will fall off and become a single Exeggcute, which will telepathically communicate with others in order to quickly join and form a new cluster of six.
 
<gallery class="center">
Single Exeggcute.png|A single {{p|Exeggcute}}
0102Exeggcute.png|{{p|Exeggcute}}
0103Exeggutor.png|{{p|Exeggutor}}
0103Exeggutor-Alola.png|{{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Exeggutor}}
</gallery>
 
===Weezing===
Two {{p|Koffing}} fuse together to evolve into {{p|Weezing}}, which has been referred to as a "twinned Koffing".
 
This method of Evolution has never been shown in any Pokémon media, though it is mentioned in the Pokédex. The Pokédex similarly states that triplet Weezing have been found, but this has also never been shown.
 
<gallery class="center">
0109Koffing.png|{{p|Koffing}}
0110Weezing.png|{{p|Weezing}}
0110Weezing-Galar.png|{{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}}
</gallery>
 
===Kangaskhan===
{{p|Kangaskhan}} holds a baby in its pouch. The baby rarely leaves its pouch unless it is safe to do so, at least until it is three years old and has learned to find food and survive on its own. When Kangaskhan [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]], the baby leaves its pouch and temporarily transforms, seeming to have grown up slightly, now able to fight alongside its mother. When the mother sees the back of her Mega Evolved child, it makes her think of the day when her child will inevitably leave her.
 
<gallery class="center">
Baby Kangaskhan JN001.png|A baby Kangaskhan in the {{pkmn|anime}}
0115Kangaskhan.png|{{p|Kangaskhan}}
0115Kangaskhan-Mega.png|{{me|Kangaskhan}}
</gallery>
 
===Mantine===
{{p|Mantine}} is often seen with a {{p|Remoraid}} attached to its fin, treated as part of Mantine itself. Mantine evolves from {{p|Mantyke}} when leveled up with a Remoraid in the party, though the Remoraid is not removed from the player's [[party]] when this occurs. Since [[Generation IV]], Remoraid is no longer included in Mantine's sprites and models, except in {{g|HOME}}.
 
<gallery class="center">
0223Remoraid.png|{{p|Remoraid}}
0226Mantine.png|{{p|Mantine}}
226Mantine OS anime.png|{{p|Mantine}} without {{p|Remoraid}}
</gallery>
 
===Metang and Metagross===
Two {{p|Beldum}} fuse together to evolve into {{p|Metang}}, and two Metang fuse to evolve into {{p|Metagross}}. When Metagross [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]], it temporarily links up with two more Beldum and a Metang.
 
This method of Evolution has never been shown in any Pokémon media, though it is mentioned in the Pokédex. In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', the only {{pkmn|anime}} episode to date to show a Beldum Evolution, when [[Morrison]]'s Beldum evolves into Metang, it "creates" another Beldum and newly developed main body to evolve, instead of fusing with another Beldum. Despite this, in ''[[XY116|The Synchronicity Test!]]'', the Pokédex claims that "Metang is created from the union of two Beldum."
 
<gallery class="center">
0374Beldum.png|{{p|Beldum}}
0375Metang.png|{{p|Metang}}
0376Metagross.png|{{p|Metagross}}
0376Metagross-Mega.png|{{me|Metagross}}
</gallery>
 
===Combee and Vespiquen===
{{p|Combee}} is a trio of three Pokémon that joined together to become one. Additionally, many {{p|Combee}} can cluster together to form a beehive. The bodies of the three Pokémon comprising [[Gender|female]] Combee appear to merge after evolving into {{p|Vespiquen}}.
 
<gallery class="center">
0415Combee.png|{{p|Combee}}
Combee wall.png|A wall of {{p|Combee}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}
0416Vespiquen.png|{{p|Vespiquen}}
</gallery>
 
===Vanilluxe===
When two {{p|Vanillish}} get stuck together, they evolve into {{p|Vanilluxe}}.
 
This method of Evolution has never been shown in any Pokémon media, though it is mentioned in the Pokédex.
 
<gallery class="center">
0583Vanillish.png|{{p|Vanillish}}
0584Vanilluxe.png|{{p|Vanilluxe}}
</gallery>
 
===Klink, Klang, and Klinklang===
{{p|Klink}} consists of two twin minigears. {{p|Klang}} is composed of a minigear and big gear; if the minigear it launches at a foe doesn't return, it will [[Death in the Pokémon world|die]]. {{p|Klinklang}} is composed of a minigear and big gear; dialogue between the two faced gears in the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}} suggests that both gears are independently sentient from one another.<ref>''[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]''. '''Big Gear''': Crcch... They caught up with us... / '''Big Gear''': We're finished... / '''Minigear''': They are just way too strong. Sorry, Big Gear, it couldn't be helped...</ref> However, the spiked gear and red core it gains after evolving do not appear to be alive.
 
<gallery class="center">
0599Klink.png|{{p|Klink}}
0600Klang.png|{{p|Klang}}
0601Klinklang.png|{{p|Klinklang}}
</gallery>
 
===Kyurem===
Kyurem is a [[Legendary Pokémon]] that is stated to await a hero to fill its body with either truth or ideals. When using the [[DNA Splicers]], {{p|Kyurem}} can undergo a process called '''Absofusion''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|吸収合体|きゅうしゅうがったい}}''' ''Absorb Union'') to absorb either {{p|Reshiram}} or {{p|Zekrom}} into itself, fusing into either {{fd|Kyurem|White Kyurem}} or {{fd|Kyurem|Black Kyurem}}. The fusion is stated to be result of Kyurem's genes being similar to that of Reshiram or Zekrom. The fusion will end if Kyurem is defeated or the DNA Splicers are used again.
 
The '[[Disputed Pokémon|original dragon]]' of [[Unova]] [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|legend]] was a single Pokémon that eventually split into {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, and {{p|Kyurem}}.
 
In [[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]], Kyurem can swap between all three of its forms without need of Zekrom or Reshiram.
 
<gallery class="center">
0643Reshiram.png|{{p|Reshiram}}
0644Zekrom.png|{{p|Zekrom}}
0646Kyurem.png|{{p|Kyurem}}
0646Kyurem-White.png|{{fd|Kyurem|White Kyurem}}
0646Kyurem-Black.png|{{fd|Kyurem|Black Kyurem}}
</gallery>
 
===Doublade and Aegislash===
When {{p|Honedge}} evolves, it divides into two swords to become {{p|Doublade}}, which cooperate via telepathy to coordinate attacks and slash their enemies to ribbons. These swords appear to recombine into one large sword when Doublade evolves into {{p|Aegislash}}. It is not stated whether Doublade's two swords are themselves considered Pokémon.
 
<gallery class="center">
0679Honedge.png|{{p|Honedge}}
XY Prerelease Honedge unsheathed.png|Honedge's sword when unsheathed
0680Doublade.png|{{p|Doublade}}
XY Prerelease Doublade unsheathed.png|{{p|Doublade}}'s two swords when unsheathed
0681Aegislash-Shield.png|{{fd|Aegislash|Shield Forme}} {{p|Aegislash}}
0681Aegislash-Blade.png|{{fd|Aegislash|Blade Forme}} {{p|Aegislash}}
</gallery>
 
===Binacle and Barbaracle===
{{p|Binacle}} is frequently referred to as two Binacle that live together on one rock, and it is stated that when they fight, one of them will move to a different rock.
 
Some Pokédex entries state that {{p|Barbaracle}} is formed when two Binacle multiply into seven. However, Barbaracle's entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} states that Barbaracle is formed when seven Binacle come together.
 
<gallery class="center">
0688Binacle.png|{{p|Binacle}}
0689Barbaracle.png|{{p|Barbaracle}}
</gallery>
 
===Zygarde===
{{p|Zygarde}} and its various {{fd|Zygarde|forms}} are all composed of multiple [[Zygarde Core]]s and [[Zygarde Cell]]s. It is unclear if the Cores and Cells are themselves considered Pokémon, as they cannot use [[move]]s or {{pkmn|battle}} on their own. The composition of forms are called an '''assembly'''. Zygarde can be assembled either with usage of the [[Reassembly Unit]] found at the Aether Base on [[Alola]]'s {{rt|16|Alola}}{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} or with usage of a [[Zygarde Cube]]{{sup/8|SwSh}}.
 
<gallery class="center">
0718Zygarde-Core.png|[[Zygarde Core]]
0718Zygarde-Cell.png|[[Zygarde Cell]]
0718Zygarde-10Percent.png|{{p|Zygarde}}'s {{fd|Zygarde|10% Forme}}
0718Zygarde.png|{{p|Zygarde}}'s {{fd|Zygarde|50% Forme}}
0718Zygarde-Complete.png|{{p|Zygarde}}'s {{fd|Zygarde|Complete Forme}}
</gallery>
 
===Wishiwashi===
Multiple {{p|Wishiwashi}} can school together to {{fd|Wishiwashi|change forms}} into their {{fd|Wishiwashi|School Form}}.
 
<gallery class="center">
0746Wishiwashi.png|{{fd|Wishiwashi|Solo Form Wishiwashi}}
0746Wishiwashi-School.png|{{fd|Wishiwashi|School Form Wishiwashi}}
</gallery>
 
===Necrozma===
{{p|Necrozma}} can forcibly fuse itself with {{p|Solgaleo}} or {{p|Lunala}} as body armor to become {{fd|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}} or {{fd|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}, respectively, taking complete control of both the body and mind of the host. The fusion can be achieved by using the [[N-Solarizer]] for Solgaleo or [[N-Lunarizer]] for Lunala. Necrozma uses this fusion to help maintain and store the necessary light to become {{fd|Necrozma|Ultra Necrozma}}. The fusion will end if Necrozma is defeated or the respective items are used again.
 
<gallery class="center">
0791Solgaleo.png|{{p|Solgaleo}}
0792Lunala.png|{{p|Lunala}}
0800Necrozma.png|{{p|Necrozma}}
0800Necrozma-Dusk Mane.png|{{fd|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}
0800Necrozma-Dawn Wings.png|{{fd|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}
0800Necrozma-Ultra.png|{{fd|Necrozma|Ultra Necrozma}}
</gallery>
 
===Stakataka===
{{p|Stakataka}} appears to be made up of many life-forms stacked up on top of each other. It is not stated whether these life-forms are themselves considered Pokémon.
 
<gallery class="center">
0805Stakataka.png|{{p|Stakataka}}
</gallery>
 
===Melmetal===
Many {{p|Meltan}} combine to evolve into {{p|Melmetal}}.
 
This method of Evolution has been shown in a promotional video,<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ddxlXwEQ30 Meltan Research Update: Introducing Melmetal!]" The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> as well as in the {{pkmn|anime}}, and is referenced in the [[Pokédex]] in {{g|HOME}}. Meltan cannot evolve in the [[core series]] games, instead evolving in {{g|GO}} after using 400 Meltan {{GO|Candy}}.
 
<gallery class="center">
0808Meltan.png|{{p|Meltan}}
0809Melmetal.png|{{p|Melmetal}}
</gallery>
 
===Falinks===
{{p|Falinks}} consists of six units that work together as one Pokémon. Five of them are troopers, and the one that stands at the front is the brass. They constantly change formations as they battle, and are capable of being separated and reunited.
 
<gallery class="center">
0870Falinks.png|{{p|Falinks}}
</gallery>
 
===Dracozolt, Arctozolt, Dracovish, and Arctovish===
The [[fossil]] Pokémon of [[Galar]], {{p|Dracozolt}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, {{p|Dracovish}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}, each appear to be hybrids of two extinct Pokémon spliced together from two different fossils.
 
<gallery class="center">
0880Dracozolt.png|{{p|Dracozolt}}
0881Arctozolt.png|{{p|Arctozolt}}
0882Dracovish.png|{{p|Dracovish}}
0883Arctovish.png|{{p|Arctovish}}
</gallery>
 
===Dragapult and Drakloak===
{{p|Dragapult}} consists of Dragapult itself and a {{p|Dreepy}} that it carries on its head. It battles alongside Dreepy and dotes on them until they successfully grow up and evolve. If a Drakloak is defeated in a battle, its Dreepy will wander off without a second thought. Without a Dreepy to place on its head and care for, it gets so uneasy it'll try to substitute any Pokémon it finds for the missing Dreepy. Similarly, outside of {{pkmn|battle}}, {{p|Dragapult}} keeps Dreepy in the holes on its horns. Once a fight starts, it launches the Dreepy like supersonic missiles.
 
<gallery class="center">
0885Dreepy.png|{{p|Dreepy}}
0886Drakloak.png|{{p|Drakloak}}
0887Dragapult.png|{{p|Dragapult}}
</gallery>
 
===Calyrex===
{{p|Calyrex}} can use the [[Reins of Unity]] to unite with either {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}} to form {{fd|Calyrex|Ice Rider Calyrex}} or {{fd|Calyrex|Shadow Rider Calyrex}}. Unlike the fusions of {{p|Kyurem}} and {{p|Necrozma}}, this fusion appears to simply be Calyrex riding the [[Legendary Pokémon]], instead of involving the Pokémon's bodies physically merging. Calyrex gains a cape and crown-like bud that constantly glows with power. The fusion will end if Calyrex loses power or the Rein of Unity are used again.
 
<gallery class="center">
0896Glastrier.png|{{p|Glastrier}}
0897Spectrier.png|{{p|Spectrier}}
0898Calyrex.png|{{p|Calyrex}}
0898Calyrex-Ice Rider.png|{{fd|Calyrex|Ice Rider Calyrex}}
0898Calyrex-Shadow Rider.png|{{fd|Calyrex|Shadow Rider Calyrex}}
</gallery>
 
===Tandemaus and Maushold===
{{p|Tandemaus}} consists of a pair of Pokémon. When it evolves into {{p|Maushold}}, one or two babies appear.
 
<gallery class="center">
0924Tandemaus.png|{{p|Tandemaus}}
0925Maushold.png|{{fd|Maushold|Family of Four}} {{p|Maushold}}
HOME0925T.png|{{fd|Maushold|Family of Three}} {{p|Maushold}}
</gallery>
 
===Dipplin and Hydrapple===
{{p|Dipplin}} and {{p|Hydrapple}} consist of two wyrms and seven syrpents, respectively. It is not stated if these creatures are themselves considered Pokémon.
 
<gallery class="center">
1011Dipplin.png|{{p|Dipplin}}
Dipplin head.png|The head of {{p|Dipplin}}'s fore-wyrm
1019Hydrapple.png|{{p|Hydrapple}}
Hydrapple syrpents.png|Several of {{p|Hydrapple}}'s syrpent heads
</gallery>
 
===Similar examples===
* {{p|Spiritomb}} was formed by uniting 108 [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|spirits]], bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]].
* {{p|Probopass}} controls three small units called Mini-Noses that can detach and reattach from its body; they sometimes get lost and don't come back. However, these units do not appear to be sentient or autonomous, nor Pokémon in it of themselves.
* {{p|Type: Null}} and {{p|Silvally}} are made up of all 18 elemental [[type]]s.
** Furthermore, the Pokémon were created using research found on {{p|Arceus}} from the [[Canalave Library]].
* The eight feathers on [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Corviknight}}'s back are called blade birds, and they can launch off its body to attack foes independently. However, these are simply described as feathers and are not implied to be sentient nor actual Pokémon.
* {{p|Cramorant}} will temporarily hold an {{p|Arrokuda}} or {{p|Pikachu}} in its mouth as part of its [[signature Ability]], {{a|Gulp Missile}}, before spitting it out.
* {{p|Basculegion}} is cloaked in the souls of its fallen {{p|Basculin}} comrades.
* {{p|Dondozo}} and {{p|Tatsugiri}} team up in {{pkmn|battle}} via Dondozo's [[signature Ability]], {{a|Commander}}, and Tatsugiri's [[signature move]], {{m|Order Up}}; Tatsugiri lives inside the mouth of Dondozo to protect itself from enemies on the outside. However, this appears to merely be a temporary team up of two separate Pokémon, rather than two Pokémon combining into one Pokémon, such as through [[Evolution]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form change]].
* The [[Starmobile]]s are each powered by a {{p|Revavroom}} and two {{p|Varoom}} attached to a central vehicle.
 
==In the core series games==
A few unique Pokémon fusions debuted in the [[core series]] games, later appearing in various game adaptations such as the {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|manga}}.
 
===Various Pokémon and Bill===
[[File:SeaBill.png|thumb|[[Bill]] fused with a {{p|Clefairy}} in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}]]
In the [[Kanto]]-based games, [[Bill]] is seen in his [[Sea Cottage]] fused with a Pokémon, temporarily taking on its appearance while retaining the ability to talk. He asks the player to help him use the Cell Separation System to turn back to normal.
 
The specific Pokémon that Bill fuses with differs across media. In [[Generation I]], he is fused with an unknown Pokémon. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, he is fused with a {{p|Clefairy}}. In {{LGPE}}, he is fused with a {{p|Nidorino}}. In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, he is fused with a {{p|Rattata}}. In the [[Pokémon Zensho]] manga, he is mixed with a {{p|Nidoran♂}}. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, he is simply trapped in a {{p|Kabuto}} costume.
 
==={{p|Nihilego}} and [[Lusamine]]===
[[File:Lusamine Nihilego fused.png|thumb|left|{{p|Nihilego}} fused with [[Lusamine]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
[[File:Daisuke Club Nihilego.jpg|thumb|right|Nihilego taking control of a host]]
{{p|Nihilego}} is an [[Ultra Beast]] who hails from the [[Ultra Deep Sea]]. Dubbed as UB-01 Symbiont, Nihilego possesses the ability to latch onto a host in order to protect itself. It can exaggerate the host's own capabilities and emotions by injecting them with a neurotoxin, stimulating their excitement and disabling their inhibition. As such, Nihilego can take control of its host, whether they are a person or Pokémon, and make them think improperly for themselves. [[Guzma]], a victim of being a Nihilego's host, claims that this is quite unpleasant for the host. He states it felt as if his mind and body were in control of their own as if he had become somebody else, leaving his own consciousness to feel nothing but fear.
 
During the climax of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, [[Aether Foundation|Aether]] President [[Lusamine]] had sent herself to [[Ultra Deep Sea|Ultra Space]], a location inhabited entirely by Nihilego. After confrontation with her [[Lillie|daughter]], Lusamine calls a Nihilego with a [[Beast Ball]], and willingly allowed Nihilego to latch onto her head and battle the {{player}}. While in most scenarios, Nihilego will simply latch onto their hosts' head, latching onto Lusamine had caused a sudden transformation in both her and the Nihilego, giving the two a black and purple color scheme. When fused, Nihilego grows much larger, enveloping its host inside its bell, and losing the star-like pattern. Nihilego's tentacles change shape with the four in the front gaining fingers, which Lusamine has control over, including being able to use [[Poké Ball]]s. Like normal Nihilego, this fused state has caused Lusamine to be violent and aggressive, lashing out towards Lillie and the player, who had been protected by [[Nebby]]. Nebby had split Nihilego from its host, returning the two to their normal states visually. This form and fusion has no official name; however, internally it is called '''MOTHERBEAST'''.
 
While no longer attached to the Ultra Beast, the neurotoxins remained in Lusamine's body, causing her to fall ill. She had fallen unconscious after the events that took place. The cause of this fate is unknown, however Lillie and [[Wicke]] had narrowed down three possibilities: the amount of toxins that Nihilego had injected into Lusamine, the overwhelming amounts of [[Z-Power]] surrounding her and her Pokémon, or the stress of the fusion with Nihilego itself. Worried for her mother's health and safety, Lillie had left [[Alola]] to go to [[Kanto]] with Lusamine and seek [[Bill]], who had previously fused with a Pokémon himself, to see if he could remove the remaining neurotoxins from her body.
 
Nihilego's parasitic behavior is also shown in multiple media. The fusion between Lusamine and Nihilego also appears in [[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]] and [[Pokémon Adventures]].
 
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0793Nihilego.png|{{p|Nihilego}}
Sun Moon Lusamine.png|[[Lusamine]]
Sun Moon Lusamine Nihilego fused.png|{{p|Nihilego}} fused with [[Lusamine]]
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==In the spin-off games==
===Detective Pikachu Returns===
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{{p|Deoxys}} and [[Charles Merloch]] fuse in [[Detective Pikachu Returns]].
 
==In the anime==
===Venustoise===
In ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', a {{p|Gastly}}, who had the ability to create illusions that were tangible enough to attack people, created a fusion of {{p|Venusaur}} and {{p|Blastoise}} to scare {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, calling it a "Venustoise" (Japanese: フシギックス ''Fushigix'').
 
<gallery class="center" heights=150 widths=200>
File:Ash Bulbasaur illusion Venusaur.png|Gastly's illusory Venusaur
File:Ash Squirtle illusion Blastoise.png|Gastly's illusory Blastoise
File:Venustoise.png|Venustoise
</gallery>
 
===Mismagius and Rayquaza===
In ''[[DP043|Malice in Wonderland!]]'', a real {{p|Mismagius}} merged with a {{p|Rayquaza}} illusion it created, giving Rayquaza the color palette and some features of Mismagius. It then attacked {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.
 
<gallery class="center" heights=150 widths=200>
File:Mismagius anime.png|Mismagius
File:Rayquaza M07.png|Rayquaza
File:Mismagius Rayquaza.png|Mismagius and Rayquaza fusion
</gallery>
 
==In the manga==
===[[Pokémon Adventures]]===
====Thu-Fi-Zer====
{{main|Legendary birds (Adventures)#Thu-Fi-Zer|Thu-Fi-Zer}}
A combination of {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} made by [[Team Rocket]] in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. The [[Legendary birds]] were later freed.
 
<gallery class="center" heights=150 widths=200>
File:Koga Articuno Adventures.png|Articuno
File:Lt Surge Zapdos Adventures.png|Zapdos
File:Sabrina Moltres Adventures.png|Moltres
File:Thu-Fi-Zer.png|Thu-Fi-Zer
</gallery>
 
===[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]===
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[[Red's Clefairy]] and [[Blue's Mewtwo]] swap DNA in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga.
 
===Pokémon RéBURST===
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[[File:Ryouga Burst.png|thumb|right|150px|[[Ryouga]] after combining with {{p|Zekrom}}]]
Burst is a special technique in the [[Pokémon RéBURST]] manga that allows a human to combine with a Pokémon, gaining its powers and immunities while increasing the user's physical and defensive strengths.
 
In order for one to perform Burst, they will need a special item known as a Burst Heart, a small, pocket sized jewel that actually holds a Pokémon inside of it, sealed so that its power can be used by anyone wishing to fuse with it. Once Burst is activated, the user will have their physical traits increased greatly. Whatever abilities the user will get depends on the type of Pokémon used to combine. Additionally, a person can be sent inside of their Burst Heart in order to better connect with the Pokémon inside.
 
''For a list of known Burst Warriors, see '''[[Burst#Known Burst Warriors|here]]'''''.
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==In {{DetPikMov}}==
During the climax of {{DetPikMov}}, [[Howard Clifford]] merges his mind into the body of {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}}. He then uses Mewtwo's powers to fuse the bodies of the people of [[Ryme City]] with their partner Pokémon, including fusing [[Lucy Stevens]] with her {{p|Psyduck}} and [[Lieutenant Hide Yoshida]] with his {{p|Snubbull}}. Eventually, the neural link headband is removed from Howard Clifford's head, causing his mind to return to his body. Mewtwo, now free, separates the people and Pokémon. At the end of the film, it is revealed that {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} is a fusion of [[Harry Goodman]] and his {{p|Pikachu}}, created by {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}} to save Harry's life.
 
==In the fandom==
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===Splicing===
'''Splicing''' is the process of taking existing Pokémon sprites and combining them to create new and unique sprites. These sprites may represent literal fusions of the component Pokémon, or other ideas, such as entirely [[Fake Pokémon|original Pokémon]] or altered versions of existing Pokémon. These sprites may be created as fan art or to be added to fan games, as well as to be shared in online communities and forums.
 
===Fan sites===
* https://pokemon.alexonsager.net/ - Pokémon Fusion
* https://japeal.com/pkm/ - Pokémon Fusion Generator
 
===Fan games===
* Pokémon Infinite Fusion - [https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/new-update-40-new-pokemon-pokémon-infinite-fusion.347883/ forum thread]
 
==Trivia==
* {{p|Iron Valiant}} resembles a fusion of {{p|Gardevoir}} and {{p|Gallade}} with traits of their [[Mega Evolution]]s.
 
==References==
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