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[[File:Orange Islands Butterfree.png|thumb|220px|A [[Valencia Island]] Butterfree]] | [[File:Orange Islands Butterfree.png|thumb|220px|A [[Valencia Island]] Butterfree]] | ||
Prior to [[Generation VII]], there were already certain Pokémon that had variations depending on their native geographical area, but, unlike regional forms, these Pokémon do not appear to have any functional difference from their original forms; rather, their differences are purely aesthetic, with their [[type]], [[move]]s, {{Abilities}}, [[List of Pokémon by height|height]], and [[List of Pokémon by weight|weight]] remaining the same. | Prior to [[Generation VII]], there were already certain Pokémon that had variations depending on their native geographical area, but, unlike regional forms, these Pokémon do not appear to have any functional difference from their original forms; rather, their differences are purely aesthetic, with their [[type]], [[move]]s, {{Abilities}}, [[List of Pokémon by height|height]], and [[List of Pokémon by weight|weight]] remaining the same. | ||
* The [[Generation I]] {{DL|Arbok (Pokémon)|Pokédex entries}} for {{p|Arbok}} state that there are six variations of its face-like hood markings that differ between areas. Eight designs are known, but only three have appeared in the [[core series]] games (with a fourth in {{ | * The [[Generation I]] {{DL|Arbok (Pokémon)|Pokédex entries}} for {{p|Arbok}} state that there are six variations of its face-like hood markings that differ between areas. Eight designs are known, but only three have appeared in the [[core series]] games (with a fourth in {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}). In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Arbok gains a special ability depending on its pattern. | ||
* In [[Sinnoh]], {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} have [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Shellos and Gastrodon|different appearances]] on each side of [[Mt. Coronet]]. East Sea Shellos and Gastrodon only appear east of Mt. Coronet, whereas West Sea Shellos and Gastrodon only appear on the west side. | * In [[Sinnoh]], {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} have [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Shellos and Gastrodon|different appearances]] on each side of [[Mt. Coronet]]. East Sea Shellos and Gastrodon only appear east of Mt. Coronet, whereas West Sea Shellos and Gastrodon only appear on the west side. | ||
* {{p|Mantyke}}'s Pokédex entry in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} says that the pattern on its back varies from region to region. While it has the same appearance in all [[Generation IV]] games (due to using the same sprites), the "face" from [[Generation V]] onward appears wider. | * {{p|Mantyke}}'s Pokédex entry in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} says that the pattern on its back varies from region to region. While it has the same appearance in all [[Generation IV]] games (due to using the same sprites), the "face" from [[Generation V]] onward appears wider. | ||