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Alternate Pokémon Forms
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Forms can be fixed, changeable outside battle, or temporary battle transformations. Requirements vary by game. Regional forms have their own guide and are excluded from these lists.
Cosplay Pikachu changes outfits in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, while Spiky-eared Pichu is a fixed HeartGold/SoulSilver variant. Pokopia also has named character forms: Pale Pikachu, Mossy Snorlax, Decorator Smeargle, Professor Tangrowth, Stereo Rotom and Cook Greedent.
Fixed forms
Pokémon: 202Fixed forms are determined by encounter or evolution and cannot normally be switched. Minior’s core colour stays fixed even though its shell changes in battle.










































































































































































































Forms changeable outside battle
Pokémon: 112Items, appliances, grooming or locations can change these forms. Open the exact entry for the required item and game-specific change or reversion conditions.
Seasonal appearances can also be game-dependent: Deerling and Sawsbuck change with seasons in some games and with location in others. Check the active game rather than treating every seasonal appearance as permanently fixed.
















































































































Battle transformations
Pokémon: 156These appearances depend on battle conditions such as weather, HP, moves or items. Reversion rules differ; crowned Zacian and Zamazenta activate when entering battle with their required item.
Technical states such as ride modes, noble encounters or Totem size are not automatically separate collectible forms. A special animation or internal state can exist without a separately transferable Pokémon identity.



























































































































































