--- title: "Pokémon Guides - PokéPC" url: "https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon" --- [All guides](https://pokepc.net/articles?lang=en) [National Pokédex](https://pokepc.net/pokemon?lang=en) Article language: English [English](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon?lang=en) [Deutsch](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon?lang=de) [Français](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon?lang=fr) [Español](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon?lang=es) [Italiano](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon?lang=it) [日本語](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon?lang=ja) [한국어](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon?lang=ko) [繁體中文](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon?lang=cht) [简体中文](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon?lang=chs) [Português](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon?lang=pt) # Pokémon Guides Explore Pokémon groups, forms, evolution methods and collection guides. Pokémon groups and families Forms and transformations Form collections Evolution guides Availability and restrictions Origins and design themes Animal-inspired Pokémon ## Pokémon groups and families ### [Starter Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/starters?lang=en) Meet the first partners offered at the start of the main adventures. ### [Legendary and Mythical Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/legendary-and-mythical?lang=en) Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are distinct classifications. ### [Baby Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/baby?lang=en) Baby Pokémon are a defined group of pre-evolutions that cannot breed. ### [Fossil Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/fossil?lang=en) Fossils can be restored into Pokémon in games with a restoration service. ### [Powerhouse Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/pseudo-legendary?lang=en) Powerhouse Pokémon is a name used in official English material for the group often called pseudo-legendary Pokémon. ### [Convergent Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/convergent?lang=en) Some unrelated species closely resemble familiar Pokémon. ### [Ultra Beast Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/ultra-beasts?lang=en) Ultra Beasts are a specific group associated with Ultra Space. ### [Paradox Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/paradox?lang=en) Paradox Pokémon are distinct species associated with ancient or futuristic appearances in Scarlet and Violet. ## Forms and transformations ### [Pokémon with Gender Differences](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/with-gender-differences?lang=en) Some male and female Pokémon differ visibly, from a small marking to a different silhouette. ### [Mega Pokémon and Mega Evolution](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/mega-evolution?lang=en) Mega Evolution temporarily changes a Pokémon’s form. ### [Gigantamax Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/gigantamax?lang=en) Gigantamax changes both size and appearance, unlike ordinary Dynamax. ### [Primal Pokémon and Primal Reversion](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/primal-reversion?lang=en) Primal Reversion temporarily restores the ancient power of Kyogre or Groudon. ### [Regional Pokémon Forms](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/regional-forms?lang=en) Regional forms are variants of an existing species associated with a particular region. ### [Pokémon Fusions and Unions](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/fusions?lang=en) Certain forms combine two Pokémon through a game mechanic. ### [Alternate Pokémon Forms](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/alternate-forms?lang=en) Forms can be fixed, changeable outside battle, or temporary battle transformations. ### [Ultra Burst and Ultra Necrozma](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/ultra-burst?lang=en) In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, a fused Necrozma can become Ultra Necrozma through Ultra Burst. ## Form collections ### [Unown Dex](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/unown?lang=en) Unown has 28 permanent forms: 26 letters and two punctuation marks. ### [Vivillon Forms and Patterns](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/vivillon-patterns?lang=en) Each Vivillon keeps its pattern; the way that pattern is selected depends on the game. ### [Pikachu in a Cap](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/pikachu-in-a-cap?lang=en) These eight cap forms are fixed variants inspired by Ash’s hats. ### [Alcremie Forms](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/alcremie-forms?lang=en) Nine cream varieties combine with seven Sweets for 63 forms. ### [Furfrou Haircuts and Trims](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/furfrou-trims?lang=en) Furfrou has its Natural Form and nine cosmetic trims. ## Evolution guides ### [Pokémon That Evolve by Friendship](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/friendship-evolutions?lang=en) Raise friendship, then meet the evolution trigger for your game. ### [Pokémon That Evolve by Trading](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/trade-evolutions?lang=en) Trading can trigger evolution, sometimes with a held item or a particular partner. ### [Pokémon That Evolve with a Stone](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/stone-evolutions?lang=en) Use the matching Evolution Stone on a compatible Pokémon. ### [Pokémon That Evolve by Knowing a Move](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/move-based-evolutions?lang=en) These evolutions require a known move or a move of a particular type, plus the game’s evolution trigger. ### [Pokémon That Evolve by Time of Day](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/time-of-day-evolutions?lang=en) Day, night and dusk can select an evolution or one of its forms. ### [Pokémon That Evolve with Weather](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/weather-evolutions?lang=en) Weather-dependent evolution concerns conditions in the world outside battle. ### [Pokémon That Evolve with Items](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/item-evolutions?lang=en) An evolution item can be used directly, held, carried in the bag or held by an opponent. ### [Pokémon That Evolve by Location or Game](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/location-evolutions?lang=en) A landmark, region or game version can determine an evolution route. ### [Pokémon with Gender-Based Evolutions](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/gender-based-evolutions?lang=en) Gender can restrict an evolution or determine a form with different battle properties. ### [Branched and Regional Evolutions](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/branched-and-regional-evolutions?lang=en) A branched evolution offers different results from one starting Pokémon. ## Availability and restrictions ### [Currently Unobtainable Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/currently-unobtainable?lang=en) As of 24 September 2026, these previously released catalogue forms have no verified new acquisition route. ### [Pokémon with Event-Only Acquisition](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/in-game-event-pokemon?lang=en) These Pokémon and forms rely on special gifts, event encounters or transformations unlocked through events. ### [Pokémon and Forms That Cannot Be Stored in HOME](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/not-storable-in-home?lang=en) Registering a form in HOME’s Pokédex is different from storing that exact form in a box. ### [Unreleased Shiny Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/unreleased-shinies?lang=en) This dated list covers catalogue species and forms with no legitimate shiny release through 24 September 2026 across core-series games, GO and transferable gifts. ## Origins and design themes ### [Artificial and Robotic Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/artificial?lang=en) This curated collection separates deliberate creations, objects brought to life and robotic designs. ### [Object-Based Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/object-based?lang=en) Explore Pokémon whose designs centre on recognizable objects, tools or machines. ### [Food-Based Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/food-based?lang=en) These Pokémon resemble food, inhabit it or produce it as a central part of their design. ### [Space and Extraterrestrial Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/space?lang=en) Space origins, celestial associations and other dimensions are different ideas. ### [Musical Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/musical?lang=en) Singing, instruments, rhythm and dance shape this collection. ## Animal-inspired Pokémon ### [Dog and Canine Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/dogs?lang=en) Dogs, wolves, foxes and jackals, plus guardian-lion motifs and clearly labeled mixed animal designs. ### [Cat Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/cats?lang=en) Domestic cats and larger wild felines inspire these Pokémon, whose designs mix familiar paws, ears and whiskers with fantasy. ### [Bird Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/birds?lang=en) This collection follows bird-like anatomy and design, including flightless birds. ### [Turtle and Tortoise Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/turtles?lang=en) Shells, sturdy limbs and reptilian faces connect these turtle and tortoise designs, whether their Pokémon live in water or on land. ### [Dinosaur Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/dinosaurs?lang=en) Dinosaur anatomy inspires fossil restorations, giant plant-eaters and fantastical monsters. ### [Spider Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/spiders?lang=en) Spider-like bodies, silk and web-building inspire this group. ### [Pig and Boar Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/pigs?lang=en) Snouts, tusks and rounded bodies give these Pokémon their pig and boar character, sometimes mixed with other animal traits. ### [Ape, Monkey and Primate Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/apes-and-monkeys?lang=en) This broad primate collection includes monkeys, apes and lemur-like designs. ### [Snake Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/snakes?lang=en) Long, serpentine bodies unite these designs, from recognizable snakes to fantastical creatures built around coils and slithering movement. ### [Crocodile Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/crocodiles?lang=en) Long jaws, powerful tails and armored reptilian bodies connect these crocodilian designs across very different habitats. ### [Gecko and Lizard Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/lizards?lang=en) Geckos, chameleons, iguanas and other lizards inspire these Pokémon. ### [Frog and Toad Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/frogs?lang=en) Frogs, toads and tadpoles connect these amphibian designs. ### [Rodent and Small Mammal Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/rodents-and-small-mammals?lang=en) This selected collection extends beyond rodents to weasels, badgers, mongooses, moles and other similar designs. ### [Bear Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/bears?lang=en) Bear cubs, polar bears and pandas inspire this collection, with cuddly outlines that can hide considerable strength. ### [Fish Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/fish?lang=en) Fish-like bodies define this collection, including rays, eels and seahorses. ### [Horse and Equine Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/horses?lang=en) Horses, ponies, zebras and donkeys form the equine core, alongside unicorn imagery. ### [Rabbit and Hare Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/rabbits?lang=en) Long ears, strong hind legs and hopping movement inspire these rabbit-like Pokémon. ### [Sheep and Goat Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/sheep-and-goats?lang=en) Wool, curled horns and sure-footed bodies connect these sheep and goat designs. ### [Crab Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/crabs?lang=en) Claws, armored bodies and crab-like silhouettes connect this collection, including hermit-crab designs and a few explicitly mixed motifs. ### [Bat Pokémon](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon/bats?lang=en) Membranous wings and bat-like bodies define this collection, from cave dwellers to the moon-themed Legendary Pokémon Lunala. --- Source: [Pokémon Guides - PokéPC](https://pokepc.net/articles/pokemon) on PokéPC, the Living Dex box organizer and Pokédex tracker.