Some Pokémon of the same species may appear in different forms due to weather conditions, being from different regions, or other reasons. The difference between forms of a Pokémon species may be only visual, but can also present different evolution options, availability, types, moves, base stats and height and weight. Different forms are recorded in the corresponding Pokédex entry under different Pokémon form switches.
Alolan forms
There are certain Kanto-region Pokémon that have different forms as they inhabit the Alola region. Alolan forms are different in availability, types, moves, stats, and Pokédex description.
Galarian forms
There are certain Pokémon that have different forms as they inhabit the Galar region. Galarian forms are different in availability, types, moves, stats, Pokédex description, and cries. Galarian Corsola has not been released yet.
Hisuian forms
There are certain Pokémon that have different forms as they inhabit the Hisui region. Hisuian forms are different in availability, types, moves, stats, and Pokédex description. Currently, Hisuian Voltorb and Electrode are the only ones available.
Unown
Unown has twenty eight different forms, being the difference only visual. Each of these forms resembles letter of Latin alphabet with addition of exclamation (!) and question (?) marks. A to Z forms are extremmely rare but can be found in wild. All forms are common during certain events. Unown Pokédex entry has custom form switches.
Spinda
Spinda has twenty different patterns, being the difference only visual. Spinda patterns differ in regular and shiny variants. 9 Spinda patterns have been released so far. Only one form is available at a time via Research tasks. Spinda Pokédex entry has custom form switches.
Castform
Castform has four different forms, varying in types and moves. Each of these forms spawns in specific weather conditions.
Deoxys
Deoxys has four different forms, varying in stats and moves.
Burmy and Wormadam
Burmy and Wormadam have three different forms named cloaks. While Wormadam forms differs for its type, Burmy forms differ only with appearance of its cloak. The cloak of Burmy depends on where it spawns.
Cherrim
Cherrim has two different forms, being the difference only visual. Sunshine form Cherrim spawns during sunny weather whilst Overcast form Cherrim spawns during every else weather condition.
Shellos and Gastrodon
Shellos and Gastrodon have two different forms, being the difference only visual. West Sea form is available on the West Hemisphere and East Sea form is available on the East Hemisphere.
Rotom
Rotom has six different forms, varying in types and moves. Rotom Pokédex entry has custom form switches. Only Wash form Rotom has been released.
Giratina
Giratina has two different forms, being the difference only in stats. Altered Forme is more defense-oriented while Origin Forme is more offense-oriented.
Shaymin
Shaymin has two different forms, varying in types and cries. It has not been released yet.
Arceus
Arceus has eighteen different forms depending on its type. It has not been released yet.
Basculin
Basculin has two different forms, being the difference only visual. Red-Striped form is available on the West Hemisphere and Blue-Striped form is available on the East Hemisphere.
Darmanitan
Besides its Galarian form, Darmanitan has two different forms, varying in types, and cries. Zen Mode one is not available currently.
Deerling and Sawsbuck
Deerling and Sawsbuck have four different forms, being the difference only visual, one for each season of the year. Availability depends on the current Season.
Forces of Nature
Each member of Forces of Nature has two distinct forms - Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme that differ in stats, and cries.
Kyurem
Kyurem has three different forms, varying in stats, moves, Pokédex description, and cries. White and Black forms have not been released.
Keldeo
Keldeo has two different forms namely Ordinary and Resolute formes. It has not been released yet.
Meloetta
Meloetta has two different forms, varying in stats, moves and types. Pirouette Meloetta has not been released yet.
Genesect
Genesect has five different forms depending on the drive it is using, varying in moves. Chill Drive Genesect has not been released yet. Genesect Pokédex entry has custom form switches.
Greninja
Greninja has two different forms varying in stats. Only one has been released yet. Only regular Greninja is recorded in the Pokédex.
Vivillon
Vivillon has twenty different patterns, being the difference only visual. It has not been released yet.
Flabébé, Floette, and Florges
Flabébé, Floette, and Florges have five different colors, being the difference only visual. Yelow, Blue and Red colors are region-exclusive, while Orange and White are available worldwide.
Furfrou
Furfrou has ten different forms, being the difference only visual. Only Natural Trim can be caught and can be changed through the Form-change Mechanic. Heart trim is available during events. Matron and Dandy trim are available worldwide, while other trims are region-exclusive. Furfrou different trims are not recorded in the Pokédex.
Aegislash
Aegislash has two different forms varying in stats. It has not been released yet.
Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist
Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist have four different sizes, each form having different stats. Super size have different cries.
Xerneas
Xerneas has two different forms namely Neutral and Active modes. While in bag, it stays at Neutral mode. When battling, it changes to active mode. Active mode is not recorded in the Pokédex.
Zygarde
Zygarde has three different forms varying in stats. It has not been released yet.
Hoopa
Hoopa has two different forms. They can be interchanged via Stardust and Hoopa Candy. The forms vary in availability, types, moves, stats, and cries.
Oricorio
Oricorio has four different styles, varying in types, Pokédex description, and cries. The styles are region-exclusive.
Lycanroc
Lycanroc has three different forms, varying in stats, moves, Pokédex description, and cries.
Wishiwashi
Wishiwashi has two different forms varying in stats and Pokédex description. It has not been released yet.
Silvally
Silvally has eighteen different forms varying in type and Pokédex description. It has not been released yet.
Minior
Minior has two different forms varying in stats and Pokédex description. It has not been released yet.
Mimikyu
Mimikyu has two different forms varying in Pokédex description. It has not been released yet.
Solgaleo and Lunala
Solgaleo and Lunala have two different forms varying in moves. It has not been released yet.
Necrozma
Necrozma has four different forms varying in type and stats. It has not been released yet.
Magearna
Magearna has two different forms. It has not been released yet.
Cramorant
Cramorant has three different forms varying in Pokédex description, and cries. It has not been released yet.
Toxtricity
Toxtricity has two different forms varying in stats, Pokédex description, and cries. It has not been released yet.
Sinistea and Polteageist
Sinistea and Polteageist have two different forms varying in Pokédex description, and cries. It has not been released yet.
Alcremie
Alcremie has nine different forms varying in Pokédex description, and cries. It has not been released yet.
Eiscue
Eiscue has two different forms varying in stats, Pokédex description, and cries. It has not been released yet.
Morpeko
Morpeko has two different forms varying in Pokédex description, and cries. It has not been released yet.
Zacian and Zamazenta
Zacian and Zamazenta have two different forms varying in stats, type, Pokédex description, and cries. Crowned forms have not been released yet.
Eternatus
Eternatus has two different forms varying in stats. It has not been released yet.
Urshifu
Urshifu has two different forms varying in stats, types, Pokédex description and moves. It has not been released yet.
Calyrex
Calyrex has three different forms varying in stats, types, Pokédex description and moves. It has not been released yet.
Trivia
- On May 22nd, 2018, Alolan forms of Pokémon, originally discovered in the Kanto region, were stated to begin to appear in-game.[1]
- Some Event Pokémon also count as different forms rather than costumed Pokémon in game, thus they count towards the Special Trades if one of Trainers don't have such Event Pokémon.
- Shadow Pokémon and Purified Pokémon are also treated as different forms in game.
References
- ↑ Alolan Forms of Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Kanto Region Are Coming to Pokémon GO!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2018-05-21.
External links
- List of Pokémon with form differences on Bulbapedia