List of Pokémon forms by release date

This list includes:

This list doesn't include:
 * Pokémon gender differences. Both genders are made available when the Pokémon form is released. For reference go to List of Pokémon gender differences.
 * Pokémon wearing event-themed pieces of clothes, which are not recorded in Pokédex. For reference go to Events.

The total number of Pokémon species and Pokémon distinct forms (regular and shiny) was updated according to the following events:

Visit the following pages for detailed release information: