List of Pokémon with form differences
SomePokémon have majorvariations between individuals, known asforms. These variations all have differing appearances and are recognized by thePokédex. The process of form change allows some Pokémon to change between their different forms, such as withCastform, while other Pokémon have forms that they cannot change between, such asUnown. Other types of form differences includegender differences,regional forms,Mega Evolutions, andGigantamax forms.
Overview
Form differences were introduced inGeneration II, in which Unown was the only Pokémon to have them. All subsequentgenerations have introduced multiple Pokémon with form differences. Pokémon able to change between their forms were first introduced inGeneration III.
At times, these differences are purely cosmetic and have no bearing on the Pokémon's attributes besides its appearance; however, several Pokémon differ instats,type,Ability,moves they can learn, etc., depending on their form. Among these are severalLegendary andMythical Pokémon, whose alternate forms are usually named using the French word "Forme" instead.
Starting inPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, every official different form has a name given by thePokédex, thoughArceus,Genesect, andFurfrou's alternate forms were not recognized separately in the Pokédex untilPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. InGenerations II,III, andIV, whichever form is encountered first will be the sprite displayed in the Pokédex by default; for example, if West SeaShellos 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 II, the Pokédex has a separateUnown Mode to show the forms of Unown. In Generation IV, the "forms" section was added to the individual entries of each Pokémon, showing form differences that have been encountered, as well asgender differences. InGeneration V, the forms section returns and displaysShiny Pokémon as separate forms (if they have been encountered); additionally, the sprite displayed in the Pokédex can be changed using the forms section. InPokémon Black and White, the forms section is only available after interacting withCedric Juniper inMistralton City, while inPokémon Black 2 and White 2, it is available from the start. Starting inGeneration VII, the Pokédex does not have a separate forms section; instead, a Pokémon's forms (including Shiny forms and gender differences) that have been encountered can be switched between in the Pokémon's entry, and this changes the image shown in the Pokédex.
Additionally, there exist form-like transformations and technical forms that are not recognized by the Pokédex, but otherwise appear or behave like unique forms or are treated as such in game code.
Pokémon with multiple forms
Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu, Ph.D.
Pikachu Libre
Exclusive toPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a unique Pikachu known as Cosplay Pikachu can change forms by changing its costume at aContest Hall. Each outfit allows Cosplay Pikachu to learn an exclusivemove.
For more details, seePikachu → Form data.
Pikachu in a cap
Original Cap
Hoenn Cap
Sinnoh Cap
Unova Cap
Kalos Cap
Alola Cap
Partner Cap
World Cap
Pikachu in a cap cannot change forms. These Pikachu:
- Are able to use theZ-Move10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
- Have a differentcry than regular Pikachu.
For more details, seePikachu → Form data.
PaldeanTauros
Paldean Tauros
(Combat Breed)
InPaldea, Tauros has threeregional forms, all named Paldean Tauros, who are differentiated by a breed. They cannot change between these forms; however, their level-up moves and the type ofRaging Bull differ depending on the form.
For more details, seeTauros → Form data.
Pichu
Both forms of Pichu cannot change into other forms.
TheSpiky-Eared Pichu, exclusive toPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, has uniquePokéathlonperformance stats from those of regular Pichu. It cannot be traded, evolved, or transferred toGeneration V.
For more details, seePichu → Form data.
Unown
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
!
?
Unown cannot change forms. ThePokéathlonperformance stats of the punctuation forms (! and ?) differ from those of the alphabetical forms.
For more details, seeUnown → Form data.
Castform
Castform can change forms based on theweather inbattles due to itsAbilityForecast.
For more details, seeCastform → Form data.
Kyogre andGroudon
Kyogre can temporarily undergoPrimal Reversion if it is holding aBlue Orb in battle.
- Has differentbase stats,Ability, andcry from Kyogre's base form.
Groudon can temporarily undergo Primal Reversion if it is holding aRed Orb in battle.
- Has different base stats, Ability, cry, and type from Groudon's base form.
For more details, seeKyogre → Form data andGroudon → Form data.
Deoxys
Deoxys can change forms by interacting with certain meteorites.
- Have differentbase stats and level-up movesets from regular Deoxys.
For more details, seeDeoxys → Form data.
Burmy andWormadam
Plant Cloak
Sandy Cloak
Trash Cloak
Burmy can change forms depending on the environment in which it last participated in a battle.
Wormadam cannot change forms.
- Have differentbase stats and level-up movesets from regular Wormadam.
For more details, seeBurmy → Form data andWormadam → Form data.
Cherrim
Cherrim can change forms depending on the weather in battle.
For more details, seeCherrim → Form data.
Shellos andGastrodon
Shellos and Gastrodon cannot change forms, however in some games the form of the Pokémon is dependant on the location it was found in.
For more details, seeShellos → Form data andGastrodon → Form data.
Rotom
Rotom can change forms based on the appliance it is possessing.
For more details, seeRotom → Form data.
Dialga,Palkia, andGiratina
ThePokémon of myth each have two forms, with their secondary form being known as an Origin Forme. Giratina's base form is known as its Altered Forme.
Dialga and Palkia can change into their Origin Forme by being given anAdamant Crystal andLustrous Globe respectively.
- They have differentbase stats from their base forms.
Giratina can change forms by being given aGriseous Orb (beforePokémon Legends: Arceus), or by being given aGriseous Core (starting inGeneration IX).
- It has differentbase stats andAbility from Altered Forme Giratina.
For more details, seeDialga → Form data,Palkia → Form data, andGiratina → Form data.
Shaymin
Shaymin can change into its Sky Forme by being exposed to aGracidea.
- It has differentbase stats,Ability,cry, level-up moveset, andtype from Land Forme Shaymin.
For more details, seeShaymin → Form data.
Arceus
Arceus can change forms by being given aPlate.
For more details, seeArceus → Form data.
Basculin andBasculegion
Basculin cannot change forms.
- White-Stripe Form is sometimes considered aHisuianregional form.
Male and female Basculegion are two distinct, non-interchangeable forms.
For more details, seeBasculin → Form data andList of Pokémon with gender differences → Basculegion.
Darmanitan
Standard Mode
Galarian Form
(Standard Mode)
Darmanitan with theAbilityZen Mode can change forms inbattle after dropping to below half its maxHP.
For more details, seeDarmanitan → Form data.
Deerling andSawsbuck
Deerling and Sawsbuck can change forms inGeneration V based on the currentseason and inGeneration IX based on the location the game is loaded in. It is not possible for them to change forms in other games.
For more details, seeDeerling → Form data andSawsbuck → Form data.
Tornadus,Thundurus,Landorus, andEnamorus
Incarnate Forme
Therian Forme
Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, and Enamorus can change forms by being exposed to theReveal Glass.
For more details, seeTornadus → Form data,Thundurus → Form data,Landorus → Form data, andEnamorus → Form data.
Kyurem
Kyurem has two alternate forms, White Kyurem and Black Kyurem. These forms are a result of the Pokémon fusing withReshiram andZekrom respectively. By using theDNA Splicers, and through a process known asAbsofusion, the Pokémon to break the frozen ice on its wings and reveal its gray tendril-like appendages before fusing with either Reshiram or Zekrom.
For more details, seeKyurem → Form data.
Keldeo
Keldeo will change forms inPokémon Black 2 and White 2 onwards if it knows the moveSecret Sword.
For more details, seeKeldeo → Form data.
Meloetta
Meloetta can change forms in battle by using the moveRelic Song.
For more details, seeMeloetta → Form data.
Genesect
Genesect can change forms by being given aDrive.
- Changes the type of itssignature move,Techno Blast
For more details, seeGenesect → Form data.
Greninja
InGeneration VII, Greninja with theAbilityBattle Bond will transform into Ash-Greninja after it directly causes an opponent tofaint without ending the battle. The transformation itself is known as theBond Phenomenon.
For more details, seeGreninja → Form data.
Vivillon
Vivillon cannot change its pattern, which correlates to the real world location of the Nintendo 3DS system or Postcard.
For more details, seeVivillon → Form data.
Flabébé,Floette, andFlorges
Red Flower
Yellow Flower
Orange Flower
Blue Flower
White Flower
Red Flower
Yellow Flower
Orange Flower
Blue Flower
White Flower
Red Flower
Yellow Flower
Orange Flower
Blue Flower
White Flower
Flabébé, Floette, and Florges cannot change forms.
Eternal Flower
Eternal Flower Floette cannot evolve or change into other Floette forms, but canMega Evolve intoMega Floette.
For more details, see:Flabébé → Form data,Floette → Form data, andFlorges → Form data.
Furfrou
Natural Form
Heart Trim
Star Trim
Diamond Trim
Debutante Trim
Matron Trim
Dandy Trim
La Reine Trim
Kabuki Trim
Pharaoh Trim
Furfrou can change its trim by being groomed.
For more details, seeFurfrou → Form data.
Meowstic
Male and female Meowstic are two distinct, non-interchangeable forms.
For more details, seeList of Pokémon with gender differences → Meowstic.
Aegislash
Aegislash can change forms in battle due to itsAbilityStance Change.
For more details, seeAegislash → Form data.
Pumpkaboo andGourgeist
Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist cannot change forms.
For more details, seePumpkaboo → Form data andGourgeist → Form data.
Xerneas
Xerneas will change into its Active Mode duringbattles andPokémon Contest Spectaculars.
For more details, seeXerneas → Form data.
Zygarde
Zygarde with theAbilityAura Break cannot change forms. However, a Zygarde can be broken down and then reassembled using either theReassembly Unit or aZygarde Cube into another form, either with Aura Break orPower Construct.
- Internally, the 10% and 50% Formes of Zygarde with the AbilityAura Break are each treated as separate forms from the 10% and 50% Formes of Zygarde with the AbilityPower Construct.
- A Zygarde in 10% Forme or 50% Forme can transform into Complete Forme in battle by using itsPower ConstructAbility.
- Zygarde can onlyMega Evolve into Mega Zygarde while in Complete Forme.
For more details, seeZygarde → Form data.
Hoopa
Hoopa can change forms by being exposed to thePrison Bottle.
For more details, seeHoopa → Form data.
Oricorio
Oricorio can change forms by sippingNectar.
For more details, seeOricorio → Form data.
Lycanroc
Lycanroc cannot change forms.
For more details, seeLycanroc → Form data.
Wishiwashi
Wishiwashi can change forms due to itsAbilitySchooling if it is at leastlevel 20.
For more details, seeWishiwashi → Form data.
Silvally
Type: Normal
Type: Fighting
Type: Flying
Type: Poison
Type: Ground
Type: Rock
Type: Bug
Type: Ghost
Type: Steel
Type: Fire
Type: Water
Type: Grass
Type: Electric
Type: Psychic
Type: Ice
Type: Dragon
Type: Dark
Type: Fairy
Silvally can change forms by being given amemory.
For more details, seeSilvally → Form data.
Minior
Minior can change between its forms using itsAbilityShields Down.
The core's color cannot be changed.
For more details, seeMinior → Form data.
Mimikyu
Mimikyu can change forms due to itsAbilityDisguise.
For more details, seeMimikyu → Form data.
Necrozma
Necrozma
Necrozma can change forms through use of theN-Solarizer andN-Lunarizer and fuse with eitherSolgaleo orLunala. These forms canUltra Burst duringbattle to attain the Ultra Necrozma form.
For more details, seeNecrozma → Form data.
Magearna
Magearna cannot change forms. The two forms also have differentMega-Evolved forms.
For more details, seeMagearna → Form data.
Cramorant
Cramorant has three forms. It is always in its standard form outside ofbattle, while its other two forms are activated in battle by itsAbilityGulp Missile.
For more details, seeCramorant → Form data.
Toxtricity
Toxtricity has two non-interchangeable forms. The two forms share aGigantamax form.
For more details, seeToxtricity → Form data.
Sinistea andPolteageist
Sinistea
Phony Form
Antique Form
Polteageist
Phony Form
Antique Form
Sinistea and Polteageist cannot change forms.
For more details, seeSinistea → Form data andPolteageist → Form data.
Alcremie
Strawberry Sweet
Vanilla Cream
Strawberry Sweet
Ruby Cream
Strawberry Sweet
Matcha Cream
Strawberry Sweet
Mint Cream
Strawberry Sweet
Lemon Cream
Strawberry Sweet
Salted Cream
Strawberry Sweet
Ruby Swirl
Strawberry Sweet
Caramel Swirl
Strawberry Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
Berry Sweet
Vanilla Cream
Berry Sweet
Ruby Cream
Berry Sweet
Matcha Cream
Berry Sweet
Mint Cream
Berry Sweet
Lemon Cream
Berry Sweet
Salted Cream
Berry Sweet
Ruby Swirl
Berry Sweet
Caramel Swirl
Berry Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
Love Sweet
Vanilla Cream
Love Sweet
Ruby Cream
Love Sweet
Matcha Cream
Love Sweet
Mint Cream
Love Sweet
Lemon Cream
Love Sweet
Salted Cream
Love Sweet
Ruby Swirl
Love Sweet
Caramel Swirl
Love Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
Star Sweet
Vanilla Cream
Star Sweet
Ruby Cream
Star Sweet
Matcha Cream
Star Sweet
Mint Cream
Star Sweet
Lemon Cream
Star Sweet
Salted Cream
Star Sweet
Ruby Swirl
Star Sweet
Caramel Swirl
Star Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
Clover Sweet
Vanilla Cream
Clover Sweet
Ruby Cream
Clover Sweet
Matcha Cream
Clover Sweet
Mint Cream
Clover Sweet
Lemon Cream
Clover Sweet
Salted Cream
Clover Sweet
Ruby Swirl
Clover Sweet
Caramel Swirl
Clover Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
Flower Sweet
Vanilla Cream
Flower Sweet
Ruby Cream
Flower Sweet
Matcha Cream
Flower Sweet
Mint Cream
Flower Sweet
Lemon Cream
Flower Sweet
Salted Cream
Flower Sweet
Ruby Swirl
Flower Sweet
Caramel Swirl
Flower Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
Ribbon Sweet
Vanilla Cream
Ribbon Sweet
Ruby Cream
Ribbon Sweet
Matcha Cream
Ribbon Sweet
Mint Cream
Ribbon Sweet
Lemon Cream
Ribbon Sweet
Salted Cream
Ribbon Sweet
Ruby Swirl
Ribbon Sweet
Caramel Swirl
Ribbon Sweet
Rainbow Swirl
Alcremie's form depends on two different parameters: its cream and type ofSweet. 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 and seven different types of Sweet. Any type of cream can be paired with any Sweet, resulting in 63 different non-Gigantamax forms of Alcremie.
Alcremie's cream and sweets are non-interchangeable.
Gigantamax
Alcremie
All Alcremie forms have access to the same Gigantamax form.
For more details, seeAlcremie → Form data.
Eiscue
Eiscue switches between its forms with itsAbilityIce Face.
For more details, seeEiscue → Form data.
Indeedee
Male and female Indeedee are two distinct, non-interchangeable forms.
For more details, seeList of Pokémon with gender differences → Indeedee.
Morpeko
Morpeko switches between its forms with itsAbilityHunger Switch.
For more details, seeMorpeko → Form data.
Zacian andZamazenta
Hero of Many Battles
Hero of Many Battles
Zacian can change forms upon entering battle while holding aRusted Sword.
Zamazenta can change forms upon entering battle while holding aRusted Shield.
For more details, seeZacian → Form data andZamazenta → Form data.
Eternatus
During the climax ofPokémon Sword and Shield, the player confronts a powered-up version of Eternatus known asEternamax Eternatus, which is fought in a semi-scriptedMax Raid Battle and usesMax Moves like aDynamaxed Pokémon. This form is unobtainable, but briefly appears in the move animation forEternabeam.
For more details, seeEternatus → Form data.
Urshifu
Urshifu has two non-interchangeable forms. The two forms also have separateGigantamax forms.
For more details, seeUrshifu → Form data.
Zarude
Zarude cannot change forms.
For more details, seeZarude → Form data.
Calyrex
Calyrex can change forms through the use of theReins of Unity, which combines it withGlastrier orSpectrier.
For more details, seeCalyrex → Form data.
Ursaluna
Ursaluna cannot change forms.
- Ursaluna Bloodmoon is a unique form that has a unique movepool andbase stats from those of regular Ursaluna.
For more details, seeUrsaluna → Form data.
Oinkologne
Male and female Oinkologne are two distinct, non-interchangeable forms.
For more details, seeList of Pokémon with gender differences → Oinkologne.
Maushold
Maushold cannot change forms.
For more details, seeMaushold → Form data.
Squawkabilly
Squawkabilly cannot change forms.
- Green and Blue Plumage have differentHidden Abilities from Yellow and White Plumage.
For more details, seeSquawkabilly → Form data.
Palafin
Palafin can change forms during battle due to itsAbilityZero to Hero.
For more details, seePalafin → Form data.
Tatsugiri
Tatsugiri cannot change forms.
- Has different colors, fin shapes, and patterns on their bodies.
- Stat boost thatDondozo receives from Tatsugiri changes depending on its form.
The three forms also have differentMega-Evolved forms.
For more details, seeTatsugiri → Form data.
Dudunsparce
Dudunsparce cannot change forms.
For more details, seeDudunsparce → Form data.
Gimmighoul
Gimmighoul cannot change forms. Both forms evolve intoGholdengo.
For more details, seeGimmighoul → Form data.
Poltchageist andSinistcha
Poltchageist and Sinistcha cannot change forms.
For more details, seePoltchageist → Form data andSinistcha → Form data.
Ogerpon
Teal Mask
Terastallized
Terastallized
Terastallized
Terastallized
Ogerpon can change forms by being given either theWellspring Mask,Hearthflame Mask, orCornerstone Mask. Each form has its own uniqueTerastallized state that Ogerpon transforms into uponTerastallization.
For more details, seeOgerpon → Form data.
Terapagos
Terapagos can change from its Normal Form to its Terastal Form through its Ability,Tera Shift, and from its Terastal Form to its Stellar Form throughTerastallization, granting it theStellarTera Type.
For more details, seeTerapagos → Form data.
Form-like transformations
Several Pokémon have named transformations that are otherwise not recognized by thePokédex as distinct forms.
Rotom
Rotom Dex
Rotom Phone
Rotomi
Drone Rotom
Rotom Bike
In addition to theforms of Rotom that are directly obtainable by the player, Rotom has other appearances that it takes when assuming other appliances. These appearances do not have battle capabilities and are not obtainable by the player, instead they usually function asnon-player characters orKey Items.
Out of these appearances, only the Rotom Dex has been considered a form, being called as such in the Japanese version of thePokémon animated series. While the Rotom Bike is considered an extension of the Rotom PhoneSwSh.
For more details, seeRotom → Biology,Rotom Pokédex,Rotom Phone,Rotomi,Drone Rotom, andRotom Bike.
Reshiram,Zekrom, andKyurem
Reshiram, Zekrom, White Kyurem, and Black Kyurem enter Overdrive mode when their emotions surge, igniting parts of their bodies with flames or electricity in the process. Reshiram and Zekrom enter Overdrive mode when using theirsignature moves (Fusion Flare andBlue Flare for Reshiram,Fusion Bolt andBolt Strike for Zekrom) and are otherwise usually not in Overdrive mode. Black and White Kyurem, however, are always in Overdrive mode in battle.
For more details, seeReshiram → Biology,Zekrom → Biology, andKyurem → Biology.
Genesect
High-speed flight configuration
By folding up its limbs and connecting its head to the cannon on its back, Genesect assumes a disk-like form known as the "high-speed flight configuration", allowing it to fly at remarkable speeds.
For more details, seeGenesect → Biology.
Solgaleo andLunala
Solgaleo and Lunala enter special phases when using their powers, shining brighter than normal. They both enter this phase while inUltra Space (although not while in battle) or when using theirsignature moves. For Solgaleo, these moves areSunsteel Strike andSearing Sunraze Smash; for Lunala, these areMoongeist Beam andMenacing Moonraze Maelstrom.
For more details, seeSolgaleo → Biology andLunala → Biology.
Marshadow
When Marshadow attacks or becomes worked up, the flames on its body flare green. This transformation is called Zenith Marshadow.[1]
For more details, seeMarshadow → Biology.
Lokix
According to itsPokédex entries, Lokix can form a stance known as Showdown Mode, where it uses the third pair of legs on its back.
For more details, seeLokix → Biology.
Revavroom
Segin Starmobile
Schedar Starmobile
Navi Starmobile
Ruchbah Starmobile
Caph Starmobile
Revavroom has six forms in total, consisting of its standard form and five Starmobile forms, one for each of theTeam Star bosses. These forms are non-interchangeable.
For more details, seeRevavroom → Form data andStarmobile.
Cyclizar
According toJacq, Cyclizar has three forms: a basic form, a battle form, and a ride form.
For more details, seeCyclizar → Biology.
Koraidon andMiraidon
Koraidon and Miraidon can enter one of three different forms when they travel thePaldea region and two forms based on how much power they have. They can change their forms to better suit what they are doing or what terrain they are traveling over.
Uniquely, the Pokédex displays the names for Koraidon and Miraidon's battle forms (Apex Build and Ultimate Mode, respectively), despite none of their other forms being included in the Pokédex.
For more details, seeKoraidon → Biology andMiraidon → Biology.
Pokémon with technical forms
Some Pokémon have forms which are only distinguished internally within the game's programming. Most of these forms are not visually distinct from one another, but may still have an impact on gameplay. These forms are not included in the Pokédex (with the exception ofGreninja andRockruff's forms in the mobile version ofPokémon HOME).
Pikachu andEevee
Thepartner Pikachu and partner Eevee given to the player inPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are each considered separate forms internally. They use higher quality models, have higher base stats, and are unable to evolve, along with many other minor differences.
For more details, seePikachu → Form data andEevee → Form data.
Mothim
Mothim has three forms internally, each corresponding to the three forms of Burmy it can evolve from.
For more details, seeMothim → Form data.
Greninja
Greninja with theAbilityBattle Bond are treated as a separate form to other Greninja, and cannot breed.
For more details, seeGreninja → Form data.
Zygarde
The 10% and 50% Formes of Zygarde with theAbilityAura Break are each treated as separate forms from the 10% and 50% Formes of Zygarde with the AbilityPower Construct. This explains why theAbility Capsule can't be used to change Zygarde's Ability, as only aZygarde Cube can.
For more details, seeZygarde → Form data.
Scatterbug andSpewpa
Vivillon patterns are each treated as separate forms. Because Vivillon's pattern is determined by the location the Scatterbug is generated in, each of Vivillon's 20 patterns has a corresponding form for both Scatterbug and Spewpa.
For more details, seeScatterbug → Form data andSpewpa → Form data.
Rockruff
Rockruff with theAbilityOwn Tempo are treated as a separate form to other Rockruff, and will always evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc.
For more details, seeRockruff → Form data.
Totem Pokémon
Gumshoos
Lurantis
Totem Pokémon are a group of Pokémon found inAlola. While visually indistinct from their usual species, theirheight andweight is often much larger. Eleven of the twelve of these larger-sized variants, known as Totem-like Pokémon, can be obtained by the player. With exception ofWishiwashi, these Pokémon are programmed internally as unique forms. Totem-like Pokémon transferred toPokémon HOME will be reverted to their usual size.
For more details, seeTotem Pokémon → Totem-like Pokémon.
Unidentified properties
Many Pokémon have transformations and changes to them that appear similar to those of a form change or form-like transformation. However, these "forms" often go unnamed, and may just be a result of a Pokémon's normal biological properties.
Xerneas andYveltal
As a tree
Neutral Mode
As a cocoon
Yveltal
When Xerneas has exhausted too much life energy, it transforms into a tree and enters a deep slumber. Similarly, when Yveltal reaches the end of its lifespan, it steals the life energy of everything around it, then encases itself in a cocoon and falls into a slumber.
For more details, seeXerneas → Biology andYveltal → Biology.
Tapu Koko,Tapu Lele,Tapu Bulu, andTapu Fini
Tapu Koko
Tapu Lele
Tapu Bulu
Tapu Fini
Theguardian deities have a uniqueZ-Move that no other species can use. During this Move, the tapu will make use ofAlola's own energy in the form ofZ-Power, allowing their tiki-like shell to be used as a head of a yellow giant, complete with arms and legs.
For more details, seeTapu Koko → Biology,Tapu Lele → Biology,Tapu Bulu → Biology, andTapu Fini → Biology.
Nihilego
Nihilego
Nihilego is anUltra Beast who is capable of physically merging with its host. It usually grasps onto the host's head, draining their energy and making them hostile. Due to unknown circumstances,Aether PresidentLusamine had been able to undergo a fusion with the UB, causing Nihilego to take on a drastically unique appearance. Lusamine's body had also changed with her body visible within Nihilego's bell and her legs dangling beneath it. This form has no known name, howeverThe Alola Region Artworks directs it under Lusamine's concept art, simply labeling it asルザミーネ (ウツロイド)Lusamine (Uturoid) or translated as:Lusamine (Nihilego). The internal name is known asMOTHERBEAST, using a combination of Lusamine's internal nameMOTHER, and the Ultra Beast internal name,BEAST.
For more details, seeNihilego → Biology.
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In other games
Pokémon Shuffle
- Main article:List of Pokémon by Pokémon Shuffle list number
InPokémon Shuffle, Pokémon with different forms have differentSkills and can have different Attack Powers and max levels.
Most Pokémon with forms in the core series games also have those forms in Pokémon Shuffle. Many Pokémon have a "Winking" form, notably including most of thefirst partner Pokémon. There are also a few Pokémon with a "Spooky" or "Holiday" form. Pikachu has a large variety of forms, mostly unique to Pokémon Shuffle.
Pokémon GO
- Main article:List of Pokémon with form differences in Pokémon GO
The majority of Pokémon inPokémon GO have their forms determined at the time of capture and impossible to change, with the exceptions ofShaymin,Kyurem,Furfrou,Hoopa,Zygarde,Necrozma,Morpeko,Zacian, andZamazenta. Although every species has onePokédex 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 atrade will be considered a Special Trade.
Trivia
- As ofGeneration IX, three Pokémon have form differences that remain unobtainable. These are:
- ???-typeArceus, which only existed in the code for theGeneration IV games and is unavailable without hacking.
- EternamaxEternatus, which is only seen in the climax ofPokémon Sword and Shield and when Eternatus usesEternabeam.
- Revavroom'sStarmobile forms, which are only seen being used by the bosses ofTeam Star.
- Some of the Pokémon with form differences have unique distinctions:
- Darmanitan andTauros are the only Pokémon whoseregional forms have further form differences.
- Hoopa is the only Mythical Pokémon whose form change outright increases base stats, rather than re-distributing them.
- Urshifu is the only Pokémon whoseGigantamax form has form differences.
- AlthoughToxtricity andAlcremie have multiple alternate forms, they each have only one Gigantamax form.
- Gimmighoul is the only Pokemon with multiple forms that have no bearing on the Pokémon/form of the Pokemon they evolve into.
- As a technicality, male Burmy may also fall under this unique distinction. As regardless of form, male Burmy will always evolve into Mothim. Burmy's form only dictates the outcome of Wormadam, exclusive to the Burmy who are female.
- Koraidon andMiraidon have the highest number of forms that are obtainable in some capacity yet unusable in battle, as they each use three forms solely for travel and are obtained in their fourth "low-power" forms, yet can only battle in their "high-power" forms.
- InPokémon Emerald, most Pokémon sprite animations have two frames. However, the three Pokémon in the game with form differences (Unown,Castform, andDeoxys) have only one frame for each of their forms, relying solely on rotation and bouncing effects for their animations, possibly due to space limitations. The same applies toSpinda, a Pokémon with differing appearances that are not classified as forms.
