In Generation IV, the 'forms' section was added to the individual entries of each Pokémon, showing form differences that have been encountered, as well as gender differences. In Generation II, the Pokédex has a separate Unown Mode to show the forms of Unown. In Generations II, III, and IV, whichever form is encountered first will be the sprite displayed in the Pokédex by default for example, if West Sea Shellos was encountered first, its sprite will appear in the Pokédex by default, whereas if East Sea Shellos was encountered first, its sprite will. Starting in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, every official different form has a name given by the Pokédex, though Arceus, Genesect, and Furfrou's alternate forms were not recognized separately in the Pokédex until Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Among these are several Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, whose alternate forms are usually spelled as Formes (Japanese: フォルム Forme). Pokémon able to change between their forms were first introduced in Generation III.Īt times, these differences are purely cosmetic and have no bearing on the Pokémon's attributes besides its appearance however, several Pokémon differ in stats, type, Ability, moves they can learn, etc. All subsequent generations have introduced multiple Pokémon with form differences. Unown).įorm differences were introduced in Generation II, in which Unown was the only Pokémon to have them.

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These variations all have differing appearances and are recognized by the Pokédex. Some Pokémon have major variations between individuals, known as forms (Japanese: すがた form). Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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