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Cap Pikachu is one of Pikachu's forms.
List of Pokémon with multiple forms or form differences. Mega Evolutions, Regional forms and Gigantamax had separate pages.
Pikachu[]
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu is a unique female Pikachu who has a black heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail. It is able to be dressed up into different costumes corresponding to each of the five conditions (Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness, and Toughness) and learn a move associated with that condition that it otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any Contest Hall, forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). Pikachu Libre later returned in Pokkén Tournament and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Pokémon Sun and Moon introduces an event-exclusive Pikachu called Pikachu in a cap. These variants came from Ash Ketchum's hats that he wore in Pokémon the Series.
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Pichu[]
Spiky-eared Pichu is a unique female Pichu that has a tuft of hair on the end of its left ear. It only appears in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Spiky-eared Pichu cannot evolve, and its Pokéathlon performance stats differ from those of a normal Pichu. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Spiky-eared is Pichu's alternate costume.
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Unown[]
Unown has many forms, each of them corresponding to a typographical character. All Unown forms are known as One form, as seen in the Pokédex from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl onwards, as well as in Pokémon HOME.
It was the first Pokémon to have multiple forms in the games. From its debut in the Second Pokémon Generation there are 26 forms of Unown, each corresponding to each of the 26 letters of the Latin alphabet. Starting in the Third Pokémon generation games, Unown has two additional forms, corresponding to the question mark and exclamation mark. These forms are not interchangeable.
Castform[]
Castform has four different interchangeable forms, which it switches between based on the weather in battles due to its Ability Forecast. Each of its forms has a different type to match the weather. Castform was the first Pokémon to have interchangeable forms.
Kyogre[]
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Groudon[]
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Deoxys[]
Deoxys has four different forms which it can switch between. It was the first Pokémon whose base stats and the moves it could learn differed depending on its form. Deoxys's forms can be changed at will in Veilstone City, Kanto Route 3, Nacrene City, Ambrette Town, Fallarbor Town, or Hokulani Observatory.
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Burmy and Wormadam[]
Both Burmy and its female evolution, Wormadam, have three separate forms. Burmy can change form freely, changing its cloak depending on the environment in which it last participated in a battle (so Exp. Share alone will not change its form). Wormadam cannot change form; when a Burmy evolves into Wormadam, it retains its cloak.
Cherrim[]
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Shellos and Gastrodon[]
Shellos and Gastrodon each have two different forms: West Sea and East Sea. In most cases, where they are encountered in the wild determines their form. This is purely a cosmetic difference, and these Pokémon cannot change between forms.
Rotom[]
Rotom has five alternate forms it can change between, in addition to its normal form. To take on these alternate forms, Rotom possesses a different household appliance, and each has its own special move. In addition to the forms of Rotom that are directly obtainable by the player, there are more forms that it assumes when possessing other appliances such as the Rotom Pokédex, Rotom Phone, Rotomi, and Drone Rotom. These forms do not have battle abilities and are not obtainable as actual Pokémon, instead functioning as non-player characters. These Rotom enhance the functions of the devices they inhabit and usually have the ability to speak.
Pokémon of Myth (Dialga, Palkia, Giratina)[]
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Shaymin[]
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Arceus[]
Arceus can change form while holding a Plate or Z-Crystal.
Basculin[]
Basculin has three different forms: Red-Striped Form, Blue-Striped Form, and White-Striped Form. The Red-Striped Form has red stripes with wide, red eyes and spiky fins; the Blue-Striped Form has blue stripes with blue, squinted eyes and smooth fins; and the White-Striped Form has a combination of both fin styles with cyan stripes and wide, cyan eyes. These forms are non-interchangeable. White-Striped Basculin evolves into Basculegion.
Darmanitan[]
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Deerling and Sawsbuck[]
Deerling and Sawsbuck have four different forms, each corresponding to a season. These forms are interchangeable in the Fifth Pokémon generation and Ninth Pokémon generation but not in other games. They are purely cosmetic.
Forces of Nature (Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, Enamorus)[]
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Kyurem[]
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Keldeo[]
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Meloetta[]
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Genesect[]
Genesect has five interchangeable forms. Its form changes to match the Drive it holds, which also changes the type of its signature move, Techno Blast.
Greninja[]
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Vivillon[]
Vivillon has 18 different patterns that it can have on its wings.
Flabébé, Floette, and Florges[]
Flabébé, Floette, and Florges have one of five different flower colors: red, yellow, orange, blue, and white. The flower color is maintained through evolution and cannot be changed.
In the storyline of Pokémon X and Y, there is also a unique Floette who AZ befriended 3,000 years ago. The flower it wields has a different design than normal, resembling the structure of the ancient ultimate weapon constructed by AZ; the form also has a blue, red, and white color scheme instead of green, yellow, and white, reflecting the colors of the French tricolor.
Furfrou[]
Furfrou can be groomed into one of nine different trims. It can only remain with one of these trims for five days after being groomed.
Aegislash[]
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Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist[]
Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist each have four different sizes: Small, Average, Large, or Super. Larger sizes of Pumpkaboo are rarer to encounter in the wild. These forms are non-interchangeable.
Xerneas[]
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Zygarde[]
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Hoopa[]
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Oricorio[]
Oricorio has four interchangeable forms. In Alola, each of the four main islands has a different form of Oricorio in the wild: Baile Style is found on Ula'ula Island, Pom-Pom Style on Melemele Island, Pa'u Style on Akala Island, and Sensu Style on Poni Island.
Lycanroc[]
In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Ultra Sun, Rockruff will only evolve into Midday Form Lycanroc and can only do so in the day, while in Pokémon Moon and Pokémon Ultra Moon, Rockruff will only evolve into Midnight Form Lycanroc and can only do so at night (though both Midday Form and Midnight Form can be caught in the wild in all versions). In the Eighth Pokémon generation onward, Rockruff's evolution depends solely on the time of day rather than what game it is in, with it evolving into Midday Form in the day and Midnight Form at night. Rockruff with the Ability Own Tempo can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc (and they are unable to evolve into the other two forms), and this evolution can only happen during the evening.
Wishiwashi[]
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Silvally[]
Silvally has multiple different forms that it switches between with its Ability RKS System, with each of its forms having a different type.
Minior[]
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Minior's Core Form can be one of seven different colors, each corresponding to one of the colors of a rainbow. These forms are purely cosmetic and are non-interchangeable. Bred Minior will always have the same color as their parent.
Mimikyu[]
Mimikyu has two interchangeable forms: Disguised Form and Busted Form. It is always in Disguised Form outside of battles.
Mimikyu starts battles in its Disguised Form. When it is hit by a damaging move, its Ability Disguise reduces the damage it takes from it: in the Seventh Pokémon generation, it takes no damage from it at all, and in the Eighth Pokémon generation onward, it nullifies the attack's damage but then loses 1/8 of its maximum HP. Afterwards, its disguise slumps to the side and it changes into Busted Form. While in Busted Form, it can be damaged normally. Mimikyu will stay in Busted Form until either it faints or the battle ends.
Necrozma[]
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Magearna[]
Magearna has an alternate form called Original Color Magearna. The two forms are non-interchangeable, and the difference between them is purely aesthetic: the Original Color form is red and gold. In Pokémon HOME, if a player completes the National Pokédex (up to Eternatus, including Mythical Pokémon), they will receive a Mystery Gift containing an Original Color Magearna.
Cramorant[]
Cramorant starts battle in its standard form. If it uses Surf or Dive in this form while it has over 50% of its maximum HP remaining, it will change into Gulping Form, which has an Arrokuda caught in its beak. If Gulping Form Cramorant is hit by a damaging move, then Cramorant will spit the Arrokuda out at the attacker, which deals damage equal to 25% of their maximum HP, lowers their Defense by one stage, and reverts Cramorant back to its standard form.
If Cramorant uses Surf or Dive in its standard form while it is at or below 50% of its maximum HP, it will change into Gorging Form, which has a male Pikachu caught in its beak. If Gorging Form Cramorant is hit by a damaging move, then Cramorant will spit the Pikachu out at the attacker, which deals damage equal to 25% of their maximum HP, paralyzes them, and reverts Cramorant back to its standard form.
Toxtricity[]
Toxtricity has two non-interchangeable forms: Amped Form and Low Key Form. When Toxel evolves into Toxtricity, the form it evolves into depends on its Nature (unaffected by mints):
- Toxel will evolve into Amped Form Toxtricity if its Nature is Hardy, Brave, Adamant, Naughty, Docile, Impish, Lax, Hasty, Jolly, Naive, Rash, Sassy, or Quirky.
- Toxel will evolve into Low Key Form Toxtricity if its Nature is Lonely, Bold, Relaxed, Timid, Serious, Modest, Mild, Quiet, Bashful, Calm, Gentle, or Careful.
Sinistea and Polteageist[]
Sinistea and Polteageist each have two non-interchangeable forms: Phony Form and Antique Form. The Antique Form is rarer and has a stamp of authenticity hidden on the underside of its base. The only functional difference between the two forms is the Evolution item used by Sinistea to evolve into Polteageist: Phony Form Sinistea require a Cracked Pot, while Antique Form Sinistea require a Chipped Pot. Bred Sinistea will always be in Phony Form.
Alcremie[]
Alcremie's form depends on two different parameters: its cream and type of Sweet. 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.
Eiscue[]
Eiscue starts battles in Ice Face form. When it is hit by a physical move, it does not take damage and instead transforms into Noice Face form. In this form, it has decreased Defense and Special Defense and increased Speed, and it can be damaged by normal means. When in Noice Face form, Eiscue will change back to Ice Face form if hail or snow begins while it is on the field, or if it is sent out into battle while it is hailing or snowing.
Morpeko[]
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Zacian[]
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Zamazenta[]
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Eternatus[]
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Urshifu[]
Urshifu has two non-interchangeable forms: Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style. In the Eighth Pokémon generation, the form of Urshifu that Kubfu evolves into is dependent on which of the Towers of Two Fists it evolved at, with it evolving into Single Strike Style at the Tower of Darkness or Rapid Strike Style at the Tower of Waters. In Ninth Pokémon generation, Kubfu evolves into Single Strike Style when exposed to a Scroll of Darkness or Rapid Strike Style when exposed to a Scroll of Waters.
Zarude[]
Zarude has an alternate form called Dada Zarude. It wears a pink, ripped cape bearing Celebi's National Pokédex number, and it was reported to have left its pack to raise a human child. Zarude's forms are purely cosmetic and are non-interchangeable.
Calyrex[]
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Ursaluna[]
Ursaluna has an alternate form called Bloodmoon Ursaluna. Its appearance is similar to a regular Ursaluna but it now walks on two legs, it's fur keeps it's brown coloration, the full moon-like circle on it's head is bright red instead, now resembling a blood moon. It's left eye is black with a green pupil, allowing it to see in the dark. It's hands, legs, chest, back and the right half of it's face is covered in it's now grey mud that is as hard as iron. Bloodmoon Ursaluna is always male.
Maushold[]
Maushold has two non-interchangeable forms: Family of Four and Family of Three. Aside from a weight difference, the difference between the two forms is purely aesthetic (though they also have different cries). The form Tandemaus evolves into is determined based on its encryption constant, with a 99% chance of it evolving into the Family of Four form and a 1% chance of it evolving into the Family of Three form. This is not the case for wild Maushold encountered in Tera Raid Battles, as these will have a predetermined form (Family of Three in 4★ raids or Family of Four in 6★ raids) regardless of their encryption constant value.
Squawkabilly[]
Squawkabilly has four different non-interchangeable forms, each with differently colored plumage. The only functional difference between the forms is their Hidden Abilities, with the Green Plumage and Blue Plumage forms having Guts and the Yellow Plumage and White Plumage forms having Sheer Force.
Palafin[]
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Cyclizar[]
According to Jacq, Cyclizar has three forms: a basic form, a battle form, and a ride form.
Tatsugiri[]
Tatsugiri has three different non-interchangeable forms: Curly Form (which is orange), Droopy Form (which is magenta), and Stretchy Form (which is yellow), each with different colors and patterns on their bodies. When Dondozo uses the move Order Up! after Tatsugiri has entered its mouth using its Ability Commander, the stat boost that Dondozo gains is based on the Tatsugiri form in its mouth, with Curly Form increasing Attack, Droopy Form increasing Defense, and Stretchy Form increasing Speed.
Dudunsparce[]
Dudunsparce has two non-interchangeable forms: Two-Segment Form and Three-Segment Form. Aside from a weight difference, the difference between the two forms is purely aesthetic. The form Dunsparce evolves into is determined based on its encryption constant, with a 99% chance of it evolving into the Two-Segment Form and a 1% chance of it evolving into the Three-Segment Form.
Gimmighoul[]
Gimmighoul has two non-interchangeable forms, Chest Form and Roaming Form. Roaming Form is only obtainable in the core series by transferring it from Pokémon GO with the GO Transporter.
Koraidon and Miraidon[]
Koraidon and Miraidon can enter one of three different forms when they travel the Paldea 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.
Poltchageist and Sinistcha[]
Poltchageist and Sinistcha each have two non-interchangeable forms: Counterfeit Form and Artisan Form for Poltchageist, and Unremarkable Form and Masterpiece Form for Sinistcha. The Artisan Form and the Masterpiece Form are rarer and have a stamp of authenticity hidden on the underside of their base. The only functional difference between the two forms is the Evolution item used by Poltchageist to evolve into Sinistcha: Counterfeit Form Poltchageist require a Unremarkable Teacup into Unremarkable Form Sinistcha, while Artisan Form Poltchageist require a Masterpiece Teacup into Masterpiece Form Sinistcha. Bred Poltchageist will always be in Counterfeit Form.
Ogerpon[]
Ogerpon has four forms, each with a unique Terastallized form. Its forms are Teal, Wellspring, Hearthflame and Cornerstone.
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 through Terastallization.
See also[]
Lists of Pokémon | |
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Regional Pokédex | National • Kanto • Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh • Unova • Kalos • Alola • Galar • Hisui • Paldea |
Generations | Gen I • Gen II • Gen III • Gen IV • Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII • Gen VIII • Gen IX |
Spin-offs | Pokémon Ranger • New Pokémon Snap • Pokémon Shuffle • Pokémon Masters |
Other | Form differences |
Anime | Pokémon anime episodes (Original series • Ruby and Sapphire • Diamond and Pearl • Black and White • XY • Sun and Moon • Journeys • Horizons • banned episodes • specials) |