Some Pokémon have variations between individuals, whether it be due to their gender or some other factor. These are known as form differences. These variations all have differing sprites in the games and are recognized by the "forms" section of the Pokédex.
Pokémon with alternate forms[]
Alternate forms are variations between individuals that depend on some factor other than gender.
Musburry[]
Musburry has different appearances depending on which berry it's holding, which can change if the berry is eaten or removed. This difference is entirely cosmetic, and has no effect on anything other than appearance.
Musburry's berry forms | |||
No berry | |||
Flowger and Bullotus[]
Flowger and Bullotus have different appearances depending on whether it is encountered on land or on the water. This difference is entirely cosmetic, and has no effect on anything other than appearance.
Neither form can change into the other. The appearance of the mother is passed on to the hatched Pokémon during breeding.
The body color of Flowger and Bullotus change. Their flowers also change color and have different patterns.
Green Grass Water Grass Water |
Blue Grass Water Grass Water |
Noxial[]
Noxial has different appearances depending on the item it was holding as a Phlask when it evolved. A Phlask holding a Burn Heal will become an Endothermic Form Noxial, while a Phlask holding an Ice Heal will become an Exothermic Form Noxial.
Neither form can change into the other.
As well as having different appearances, the alternate forms of Noxial can also learn some different moves by leveling up.
Lv. | Endothermic Form Poison Ghost |
Exothermic Form Poison Ghost |
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Start | Poison Gas | |
Scary Face | ||
Rapid Spin | ||
5 | Smog | |
8 | Astonish | |
11 | Powder Snow | Ember |
14 | Confuse Ray | |
18 | Acid Rain | |
22 | Aurora Beam | Flame Burst |
25 | Toxic Spikes | |
28 | Acid Spray | |
31 | Ice Beam | Flamethrower |
35 | Self-Destruct | |
39 | Disable | |
42 | Blizzard | Fire Blast |
45 | Acid Armor | |
48 | Destiny Bond | |
52 | Explosion | |
Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage. |
Quetzar[]
Quetzar has different appearances depending on something. It can change its Forme through an unknown method.
Aside from appearance, the alternate forms of Quetzar have different secondary types, different stat distributions and can learn some different moves by leveling up. They also have different heights, weights and EV yields.
Quetzar's appearance differs significantly between its two forms.
Lv. | Statue Forme Dragon Rock |
Space Forme Dragon Psychic |
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Start | Scary Face | |
Twister | ||
8 | Nature Power | Secret Power |
14 | Dragon Breath | |
23 | Slash | Air Slash |
30 | Ancient Power | |
38 | Rock Tomb | Power Gem |
44 | Rock Polish | Cosmic Power |
51 | Stone Edge | |
59 | Signature Move | |
64 | Dragon Dance | |
71 | Hyper Voice | |
79 | Dragon Pulse | |
87 | Outrage | |
Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage. |
Pokémon | Statue Forme |
Space Forme | ||
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Total | 670 | 670 |
Pokémon with gender differences[]
Some species of Pokémon have differences in appearance due to gender, with noticeable differences between the males and females.
These differences are a reference to sexual dimorphism, which is commonly seen in many real lifeforms and may offer some clues to their biology and behavior.
Pokémon that have gender differences are:
# | Name of Pokémon | ||
Description of difference | |||
#001 | Foliat | ||
Males have red cheeks, while females do not. | |||
#002 | Florabri | ||
Males have red cheeks, while females do not. | |||
#003 | Floressum | ||
Males have red cheeks, while females do not. Female Floressum have a more prominent chest. | |||
#018 | Llamarsh | ||
Males have larger antlers. | |||
#019 | Buckston | ||
Males have larger antlers. | |||
#032 | Snogre | ||
Males have bushier eyebrows. | |||
#151 | Pompagoon | ||
Males have straight hair; females have slightly curly hair. | |||
#152 | Hyekuza | ||
Males have straight hair; females have slightly curly hair. | |||
#160 | Viipii | ||
Females have a larger skirt that covers more of their body. | |||
#175 | Silkinder | ||
Males have blue wings and antennae. Males' antennae are spaced apart and the curved edges point upwards. Females have pink wings and antennae. Females' antennae are close together and the curved edges point away from each other. Females have eyelashes. | |||
#176 | Paramoth | ||
Males have blue wings and antennae. Males' antennae are spaced apart and the curved edges point upwards. Females have pink wings and antennae. Females' antennae are close together and the curved edges point away from each other. Females have stubby claws on their legs; males have sharp claws. Females have eyelashes. | |||
#214 | Diamat | ||
Male has a point under its chin. Female has a smooth chin. |
Unofficial alternate forms[]
Some Pokémon have differing sprites in the game, but they are not recognised as official alternate forms. They are:
- Musburry - Its tail berry changes depending on the berry it is holding. The color of its snout changes to match the berry.
- Doppole and Artifish - Both have a variety of possible lures.
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