Novelty Pokémon are a class of unique, non-canon Pokémon found on GPX+. Unlike regular Pokémon, most Novelty Pokémon cannot be captured during gameplay in the video games; the majority are derived from official Pokémon, conceived by the administrators of the website and implemented by contributions from sprite creators and artists. As a result, these Pokémon have taken on a special reputation on GPX+, and consequently are among the scarcest on the site.
Non-Canon Origins[]
Pokémon are classified into the Non-canon Generation if they cannot be encountered or registered as an independent Pokédex entry in any of the main series games (Red/Blue/Yellow/Green, Gold/Silver/Crystal, Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald, Diamond/Pearl/Platinum, Black/White, X/Y, and any remakes). As such, all Novelty Pokémon are Non-canon, and take their inspiration from a myriad of sources. The vast majority are derived from the "canon" Pokémon, often implemented with a particular theme or sprite alteration that separates them visually from their normal counterparts. Some are implementations of characters that CAN be found in certain games but either cannot be captured or do not add official data to the Pokédex. The remaining Novelty Pokémon are wholly staff created, designed from scratch and previously used by them as fan Pokémon and/or avatars on other forums.
Breeding Compatibility[]
Due to their rarity on the site, many Novelty Pokémon can be bred and distributed to other users through the Safari Zone and Egg Shelter. All but one of the breedable Novelty Pokémon have a "base" canon Pokémon that is used to determine the Novelty Pokémon's Egg Group and Rarity when breeding. For example, Crystal Onix, as a derivative of Onix, is in the Mineral Group and would be considered Uncommon, while Zergoose, based on Zangoose, is in the Ground Group and is considered Rare. This "secondary" Rarity is not located anywhere on the Pokémon's Pokédex entry, but is nevertheless used by the breeding script to determine how frequently eggs are produced in the Daycare Center.
Unique among the Pokémon on GPX+, breeding a Novelty Pokémon with any other compatible Pokémon will not guarantee the production of a Novelty egg; there is a far greater chance of only obtaining eggs of the Pokémon's "base" form, even if the partner Pokémon is Ditto. This ensures that the number of Novelty Pokémon available on the site is kept low. Nevertheless, users can guarantee that at least one Novelty Egg gets produced by using the Novelty Power between breeding cycles.
User-based Novelties[]
Four Novelty Pokémon are based on the head administrators and principle moderators of the former parent site of GPX+, the Global Trade Station Plus (GTS Plus or GTS+). Specifically, they are derived from fan Pokémon either created directly by the individuals or derived from their favorites.
Dracowymsy[]
Dracowymsy is a Dragon/Fire-type, female-only Novelty Pokémon based on the former administrator Commander Wymsy, and was the first one introduced on GPX+[citation needed]. It is styled as a bipedal, tan, winged dragon, with a tail that is covered or composed of magma. Dracowymsy appears to be wearing glasses and a grey suit, similar to the attire worn by Commander Wymsy's avatar on the forums. According to the Pokédex, the suit is actually a part of its body, its scales having taken the form of human clothing over the course of its evolution.
Dracowymsy is one of few Novelty Pokémon that can freely change form as opposed to evolving permanently. By using one of five Evolution Items, it can take on additional forms that alter its second typing, stats, and appearance; the Battlesuit Form in particular takes cues from another one of Commander Wymsy's avatars. Users can return Dracowymsy to its Regular Form by using a Magmarizer.
Unlike most other breedable Novelties, Dracowymsy is unique in that it does not have a "secondary" rarity used for breeding purposes, as it was not derived from a canon Pokémon. Additionally, it is the sole member of its own Egg Group, the Dracowymsy group, and thus can only breed with Ditto.
In May 2015, Dracowymsy became obtainable through The Vespertine Thief, an exploration which rewards a Dracowymsy egg to the user upon its completion. In order to keep this novelty relatively rare, the cooldown for this exploration is much longer than is typical.
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Zergoose[]
Zergoose is a Normal/Dark-type Pokémon derived from Zangoose. The mascot Pokémon of GPX+ administrator Zerxer, Zergoose is based on his fan Pokémon that frequently appears in his forum avatars. Zergoose has the physical structure of a normal Zangoose, with its white fur coloured dark gray, and the red scars and wrist fur coloured pale blue. The "M"-like shape on Zangoose's stomach is replaced with a blue "Z".
In 2010, Zergoose received a second, corrupted form called Zergoose Feral Form (informally Feral Zergoose[1]). It can only be obtained by corrupting a normal Zergoose egg using a Blue Stone, first rewarded to the winners of the August 2010 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. Feral Zergoose resembles a quadrupedal Zergoose, using colours that closely resemble those of Zergoose's Shiny form. It was originally intended by Pokii and Zerxer to be called Zergoose Attack Form though was later changed[2], and was originally designed as an homage to a piece of Zergoose fanart[3] [4].
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Bidofo[]
Bidofo is a Normal/Steel-type, male-only Pokémon and the on-again, off-again mascot of GPX+ administrator Big Bidoof. First released on Big Bidoof's birthday in 2009[5], Bidofo is derived from a normal Bidoof standing on his hind legs; it hatches into its Sword Form first, wielding a small sword in its right hand and a shield in its left. Every five days, Bidofo can change into one of ten total forms, each with different second types and weapons, which collectively are representative of the weapon classes from the Fire Emblem game series. In August 2012, it was made further available through the addition of the Bridging the Gap Exploration, which upon completion rewards a Bidofo egg.
In December 2009, users were introduced to the Corruption Orb[6], which could corrupt a Bidofo egg into Zombidofo, a Dark/Normal-type, male-only Pokémon. As the name implies, Zombidofo is a zombified version of Bidofo, and likely inspired by the July 2009 Event topic which depicts "Zombidoofs" attacking[7]. Zombidofo's sprite is altered from Bidofo Sword Form, with its fur tinted green, downturned eyes, and a missing left ear. It can breed to produce Bidoof and normal Bidofo eggs only; an additional Corruption Orb must be used in order to obtain another Zombidofo.
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Pokii[]
Pokii is a Dark-type genderless Novelty Pokémon, based on the avatar of the former GPX+ Moderator Pokii. Its egg was first given to random users on Pokii's 19th birthday.[8], and has been distributed on his other birthdays in later years. Eggs hatch into the Avatar Form, a completely custom sprite designed by Pokii[9] [10]. After five days, it can change into its True Form by using a Dusk Stone; the Avatar Form can be restored after an additional five days by using a Dawn Stone.
Although Pokii, like Dracowymsy, is a completely original creation, the GPX+ administrators jokingly made its "base" canon form a Pineco. Consequently, for breeding purposes it shares Pineco's Uncommon Rarity, and will create Pineco as its non-Novelty eggs in the Daycare. Due to the coding put in place for it, any Pineco bred from Pokii will hatch genderless, and hatching one awards the achievement "The Pokii Complex".
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Kryduck[]
Kryduck is a Novelty Pokémon based upon the administrator Darth Krytie. Its base Pokémon is a Psyduck. It is the winning design of the Wanna Make Me?! design contest that took place in August 2018.[11] [12]
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Omastar (Orchid)[]
Omastar (Orchid) is a Novelty Pokémon that evolves from Omanyte at Level 40 using a Soul Heart, made in memory of Gryphaena, a long time community member.[13] It was released on August 1, 2020 along with the Soul Heart, as a prize for July 2020 SWSH.[14]
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Holiday Novelties[]
Some Novelty Pokémon were designed to commemorate a particular holiday. All of these evolutionary families were first made available during the holiday they represent, but to date only one group of them has been re-released through an Exploration; the others can only be obtained from the Shelter.
Easter Buneary[]
Easter Buneary is a Normal/Grass-type Pokémon released in commemoration of Easter 2009[15], released using the old Event system. It is derived from Buneary, using the second frame of their HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum sprites, but coloured in pastels evocative of Easter. After reaching maximum happiness, Easter Buneary can be evolved into Easter Lopunny, which shares the same typing, sprite source, and colouring pattern as Easter Buneary.
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Valentacool[]
Valentacool is a Water/Fairy-type Pokémon created to celebrate Valentine's Day 2010[16], released using the old Event distribution system. Valentacool was also made available in the lab on February 15th, 2010, with eggs appearing on a limited basis. Prior to October 22, 2013, Valentacool's type was a Water/Poison. Valentacool is a redesigned version of Tentacool, using the first frame of its HeartGold/SoulSilver sprite as it's base. The two orbs on the sides of its head are replaced with heart-shaped structures; its palette is meant to be evocative of Valentine's Day, with dark purple orbs, light purple tentacles, and pink skin dotted with small pale pink hearts. At level 30, Valentacool can evolve into Valentacruel, which uses the same design elements and palette as Valentacool.
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The Christmas Ghosts[]
Past Misdreavus, Present Drifloon, and Future Shuppet are a trio of Ghost/Ice-type Pokémon, which can be obtained one at a time by completing Secret of Christmas, a limited-time holiday-season Exploration first unveiled in Christmas 2010[17]. They are based off of the three ghosts Ebenezer Scrooge meets in Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol; all three Pokémon use the first frame of the Platinum sprites of Misdreavus, Drifloon, and Shuppet, respectively, as a base, and have palettes evocative of winter, including primarily white bodies with light-blue highlights.
At level 40, the Pokémon can evolve into Past Mismagius (if the weather is snow), Present Drifblim (if the weather is cloudy), and Future Bannette (if the weather is hail), respectively. The evolutions also use the first frame from the Platinum sprite as their base, and incorporate a similar palette of colours, but have additional modifications to help them stand out further from their base Pokémon (for example, Past Mismagius has noticeable arms and legs hanging off its body).
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Festive Makuhita[]
Festive Makuhita is a Fighting/Ice-type Pokémon released to celebrate Christmas 2011. Its release was not hinted at in any way; instead, participants in the 2011 Secret Santa Exchange had a chance at obtaining a Christmas 2011 Voucher when hatching their received eggs[18]. When used, the Voucher would place a Festive Makuhita egg in the user's Party. The Voucher was also made available in the Prize Shop between the 25th and 31st of December, 2011, for 50 Prize Points.
After obtaining maximum happiness, a level 25 or higher Festive Makuhita can evolve into one of two gender-dependent forms: Santa Hariyama if it is male, and Mrs. Hariyama if it is female. All three Pokémon share a Santa Claus/North Pole-inspired theme; Festive Makuhita is designed as a normal Makuhita dressed as one of Santa's elves, while Santa and Mrs. Hariyama are designed to homage Santa and Mrs. Claus, respectively, using Hariyama's hands and general body shape, but with different faces. The sprites were created by Jacin Tatt.
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Dreident[]
Representing the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, Dreident is a Steel/Fire-type Pokémon, first made available in December 2012. It is based on Lampent, though is in the form of a dreidel, noted as not made of clay, but rather of steel, as to support the flame on top of it. It is obtained by using a Dreidel on a Litwick, during the night. The Dreidel is only usable, however, on a Litwick that was born on or after December 17, 2012, the release date of the item. Dreident may then evolve into Menoralure at level 70, during the night. In a similar fashion to Dreident, Menoralure is based off a Chandelure, though is in the form of a Hanukkah menorah.
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Mistilil[]
Mistilil is a Grass/Ice-type female-only Pokémon, first made available in January 2013. It is obtainable from the Christmas 2012 Voucher, which in a similar fashion to the Festive Makuhita and Christmas 2011 Voucher could sometimes be obtained when hatching an egg traded in that year's Secret Santa Exchange.
It may evolve into Settigant at level 25, during the night, if the weather is snow.
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Harvest Farfetch'd[]
Harvest Farfetch'd is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon, awarded from the voucher given as the first place reward for finishing the November 2013 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. Like the earlier released novelty Roggenmorpha, Harvest Farfetch'd has different sprites that it assumes based on the affinity of its owner, as well as a "base" sprite that appears on everyone's Pokédex and in the Shelter. In its affinity sprites, Harvest Farfetch'd changes position, and the strand of feathers on its head coloured like the appropriate affinity sticks up. Additionally, its cornucopia changes shape and has more food coming out of it, also changing colour depending on the affinity. Like with Roggenmorpha, these changes are merely aesthetic and appear only when under the ownership of a user of the specific affinity; there is no way to change it into its other sprites without releasing it.
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Painted Torchic[]
Painted Torchic is a Fire-type Novelty Pokémon, released to celebrate Easter 2015. It is described as a rare variant of Torchic that actually existed prior to the common Torchic, and is drawn to festive decorations, such as Easter eggs and Fabergé eggs. Its design is based off a beta design of Torchic, from before to its official release in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, which featured large floppy ears and a flame marking on the back of its head, rather than the flame-shaped feathers featured in the final design.
It can be obtained from the Easter 2015 Voucher, which was given out for free to users who visited the site on April 5, 2015, as well purchasable from the Prize Shop between April 6, 2015, and April 12, 2015.
Unique among Novelty Pokémon, Painted Torchic has thee sprites that can be swapped by using the Sprite Changer item, which is normally used to swap a canon Pokémon between its different sprites from various canon Pokémon games.
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Lunar Larvitar[]
Lunar Larvitar is a Rock/Fairy-type Pokémon released as a reward for the January 2016 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. Born from lunar rocks, Lunar Larvitar takes on celestial notes for the Lunar New Year. It is a breedable Pokémon that evolves to Stellar Pupitar at level 30. Stellar Pupitar evolves again at level 50 to Astral Tyranitar when it is near a Starmie, Clefable, and a Lunatone.
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Chocolate Miltank[]
Chocolate Miltank is an Normal-type Pokémon, obtained by corrupting a Miltank egg with a Chocolate Bar. Chocolate Bars could be obtained via Easter Eggs, a miscellaneous item released on Easter 2016, which also contained Heart Sweets. Presently, Chocolate Bars are sometimes available in the Prize Shop, or rarely as a hatched item when hatching a Miltank egg.
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Jacnea[]
Jacnea is a Halloween version of Cacnea. It was awarded as a reward for completing the September 2019 SWSH.
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Seasonal Novelties[]
A number of Novelty Pokémon families were designed with elements that evoke particular seasons. Typically, their typing and their associated season are contradictory; this tends to be noted in their Pokédex entries.
Winter Vulpix[]
Winter Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokémon distributed using the old Event system on December 20, 2009[19]. It is based on Vulpix, described as a cold-climate variant of the canon Pokémon. Subsequently it is designed using the second frame of Vulpix's HeartGold/Soul Silver sprite with a palette of whites and pale blues, evoking snow and wintertime. After five days, Winter Vulpix can evolve into Winter Ninetales with a Shiny Stone during snowy weather. Winter Ninetales uses a similar palette as Winter Vulpix but with even paler blues. Its shiny form appears to be designed after the video game character Amaterasu, from the Ōkami game series.
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Summer Swinub[]
Summer Swinub is an Ice/Ground-type Pokémon, awarded from the Voucher given as the first prize reward for the June 2010 Site-wide Shiny Hunt[20]. It is based on a Swinub that has shed its fur to deal with the summer heat, designed with an original sprite that shows off the Swinub's wrinkly skin. During sunny weather, Summer Swinub can evolve into Summer Piloswine at level 33. After five days, and still in sunny weather, Summer Piloswine can evolve into Summer Mamoswine by using a Sun Stone. Both evolutions again use original sprites derived from Piloswine and Mamoswine, respectively; like Summer Swinub, they display the Pokémon with shed fur, and include additional details not found in the original sprites (for example, Summer Mamoswine has mud on its tusks and Summer Piloswine has its eyes open).
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Autumn Tropius[]
Autumn Tropius is a Grass/Ground-type Pokémon awarded from the Voucher given as first place for completing the September 2012 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. It is based on Tropius, but with alterations suggestive of the autumn season. The leaves that comprise its wings are dried out and filled with holes, and its overall colouration shows the changes that occur in deciduous tree leaves. Additionally, Autumn Tropius is one of the few Novelty Pokémon to have a gender difference, though the first one with a such a drastic enough change between them that is has separate PC icons, in a similar vein to Pokémon like Unfezant and Jellicent. The male Tropius has a more orange colouration and has a squash in place of bananas, while the female is redder and features cranberries.
Autumn Tropius' sprites were designed by Galahawk.
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Spring Cyndaquil[]
Spring Cyndaquil is a Grass/Fire-type Pokémon, awarded from the Voucher given as the first place reward for the May 2013 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. It is described as a special variant of Cyndaquil that has become acclimated to a calmer, less-volcanic habitat. During the day, Spring Cyndaquil may evolve into Spring Quilava once level 26. It may again evolve during the day into Spring Typhlosion through the use of a Gracidea Flower, once level 52. To date, it is the only Pokémon to evolve through use of a Summoning Item. All three Pokémon seem to be built from the Black/White sprites of their non-novelty counterparts, with custom additions and palettes evocative of the spring season. As of September 2015, Spring Cyndaquil can be obtained from completion of the Treasures of the Orange Island Exploration.
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The Starter Snowmen[]
The three Starter Snowmen are a trio of Pokémon derived from the Kalos Starter Snowmen Plush that were sold on the Pokémon Center website during the 2014 Holiday season. Snowman Fennekin is a Fire/Ice-type Pokémon, Snowman Chespin is a Grass/Ice-type Pokémon, and Snowman Froakie is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon. Each of them may evolve from their canon counterparts using a Snowball, at level 20, if the weather is snow. The Snowball can be purchased from the Prize Shop for 10 Prize Points.
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Pokémon Game Novelties[]
Several Novelty Pokémon have their origins in the official Pokémon video games, but in the games in which they appear, they are considered different from their standard counterparts in some respect, often not even obtainable by normal means. Their origins range from appearance in the main series to having been featured in exclusively in spin-off titles.
MissingNo.[]
MissingNo. is a Bird/Normal-type Pokémon based wholly on its video game counterpart, a glitch caused by the error handler used by Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. It can be obtained primarily by interacting with the Old Man, a small sprite that infrequently appears in the header portion of the notification area during normal browsing of GPX+. MissingNo. will hatch in its Glitch Form, but can freely change among its Kabutops Fossil Form, Aerodactyl Fossil Form, and Ghost Form after five days. Each sprite is taken directly from those found in Red and Blue. None of the MissingNo. forms can breed.
Its official release date on GPX+ is unknown; users reported seeing strange, glitchy eggs in Commander Wymsy's and Zerxer's signatures before GPX+ went live[21], and the Pokédex cites it as being added on May 3, 2009. However, by May 4, 2009, various users were known to have spotted the Old Man[22].
Like the video games, MissingNo. is classified as part Bird-type, unique among all Pokémon on GPX+. For purposes of battling, the Bird-type is treated as the Flying-type.
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Shadow Lugia[]
Shadow Lugia is a Psychic/Dark-type Pokémon based on the title character from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, in which a Lugia is captured and made into a Shadow Pokémon by the criminal organization Cipher. Shadow Lugia can be obtained by corrupting a normal Lugia egg, itself obtained by using a Silver Wing. Shadow Lugia's sprite is primarily custom-made; its palette and overall design are based off of the design from Pokémon XD, but it does not appear to be based on a particular canon sprite. Like its non-corrupted counterpart, Shadow Lugia cannot breed.
Shadow Lugia's release date is unknown; it had been spotted in parties (likely Commander Wymsy's and Zerxer's) as early as March 2009[23]. Beyond random egg drops in the shelter and random party insertions by Wymsy, Shadow Lugia was not known to be widely distributed until the introduction of Corruption Orbs.
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Primal Dialga[]
Primal Dialga is a Dark/Dragon-type Pokémon, based on the darkened, irrational Dialga created by the collapse of the Temporal Tower in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of the Sky. Primal Dialga can be obtained by obtaining a Dialga Egg (by using an Adamant Orb, for example) and corrupting it with a Corruption Orb. Its sprite uses the normal Dialga sprite as a base, using the same colour palette used to depict Primal Dialga from the Mystery Dungeon games. Like its non-corrupted counterpart, Primal Dialga cannot breed.
Like Shadow Lugia, the date Primal Dialga was first made available is not known. Its existence was known along with Shadow Lugia in March 2009[23] and was listed among the known Novelty eggs by May of that year[22]. Although it was distributed in a similar fashion to Shadow Lugia, it was given an Event release on September 13, 2009[24], and was later made more widely available with the distribution of Corruption Orbs.
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Spiky-Eared Pichu[]
The Spiky-Eared Pichu is an Electric-type Novelty Pokémon based on its video game counterpart, a special "event" Pokémon obtained in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver when the player brings a special event Pikachu-colored Pichu to Ilex Forest. Spiky-Eared Pichu was first made available as a reward for completing the Incident in Yellow Forest exploration; when hatched, it uses the exact same sprite it uses in the video games.
Spiky-Eared Pichu's characteristics are changed somewhat from the original. It retains its inability to breed or evolve, but can hatch Shiny and can hatch either female or male.
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Spiral Shellder[]
Spiral Shellder is a Water-type Novelty Pokémon based on the spiraled cone form of Shellder featured prominently in the design of the canon Pokémon Slowbro. In many of Slowbro's Pokédex entries, as well as in the Pokémon Anime, it is explained that Shellder takes this form when biting on the tail of a Slowpoke, simultaneously evolving the host into a Slowbro. Though unobtainable on its own in the main series video games, Shellder may transform into Spiral Shellder on GPX+ when given the expensive SlowpokeTail item. Though the SlowpokeTail has existed as an item on GPX+ since mid 2012, the functionality to change Shellder into Spiral Shellder was made available on October 30, 2014, as one of the results of the September 2014 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. According to several site moderators and administrators, Spiral Shellder was originally going to have a "fun new way to obtain it", assumedly different from the typical way of evolving Pokémon on GPX+, but this was scrapped due to time constraints.[25]
Despite being typically referred to as a form change in most Pokémon media, as well as in its Pokédex entry on GPX+, it is functionally treated more akin to an evolution, and cannot return back to its standard bivalve appearance.
Unlike most fully-evolved Pokémon on GPX+, it only has a Base Stat Total of 450, as opposed to the usual 600. It is unknown if this means Spiral Shellder may have been intended to have a Spiral Cloyster evolution, or will obtain one in the future.
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Cosplay Pikachu[]
First added in March 2015, the Cosplay Pikachu are a set of Electric-type female-only Novelty Pokémon based on the Cosplay Pikachu obtained in the games Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Any female Pikachu can be permanently changed into one of its cosplay forms after five days from its last evolution, so long as the user owns a specific Cosplay Giftbox, which are obtainable from Weekly Pokémon Hunts. Other than their unique appearances, Cosplay Pikachu are otherwise identical to normal Pikachu, with the exception of being unable to evolve further into Raichu.
The Ph.D. form was added to the site on March 20, 2015, and was the first Cosplay Pikachu form made available. The remaining forms were all gradually released over the coming weeks, in the order displayed below, with each made available at the conclusion of that week's Weekly Pokémon Hunt.
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Flabebe Eternal Flower Form[]
The Eternal Flower Form of Flabebe (commonly referred to simply as Eternal Flabebe) is a Fairy-type female-only Novelty Pokémon based on the uniquely coloured Floette featured prominently in the main plot of Pokémon X and Y. Unlike its ingame counterpart, however, the Pokémon appears in all three stages of its evolutionary line—Flabebe, Floette and Florges—while only the Floette appears in the video game. Eternal Flabebe is obtainable from the Eternal Flower Voucher, released as a reward for the May 2015 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt.
An Eternal Flabebe may evolve into an Eternal Floette at level 19, similar to a standard Flabebe. It may then evolve further into an Eternal Florges using a Shiny Stone, but unlike its standard counterpart, it must also be at max happiness.
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Rotom Dex Form[]
Rotom Dex Form is an Electric/Ghost-type form change of Rotom, based on the Rotom Pokédex obtained by the player in Pokémon Sun and Moon. In its Dex Form, a Rotom has possessed an extremely rare intractable Pokédex that has been designed especially for it, which gives it several unique abilities including human speech.
It can be obtained by using a Rotom Dex on a Rotom, first released as a reward for the January 2017 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. Unlike most Novelty form changes, a Rotom that has changed into its Dex Form is not locked into this form, and may continue to transform into any of its other forms given the necessary requirements.
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Ash-Greninja[]
Ash-Greninja is an alternate form of Greninja that first appeared in the anime, where Ash's Pokémon would change appearance and gain strength in battles alongside him. In Pokémon Sun and Moon's Special Demo Version, the protagonist received a Greninja with the Ability Battle Bond, allowing it to change form into Ash-Greninja after defeating a Pokémon in battle, but only during that battle. The Greninja could then be transferred to the full games. Ash-Greninja can be obtained by using a Kalos Cap on any Greninja at any time. The Cap was first distributed as a prize for the March 2017 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt and made available in the Prize Shop, but a new NPC - Red - was added to the Battle Tower the same day, and will reward a Cap once defeated.
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Jump Magikarp[]
Jump Magikarp are a set of Water-type Pokémon based on the varieties of Magikarp that can be caught in the mobile game Magikarp Jump. They are obtainable from the Old Rod, which was the prize for the July 2017 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt[26]. Each color family has its own egg, and individual patterns that can be swapped between using the sprite changer. Also at this time, normal, non-novelty Magikarp received the Standard and Skelly patterns as alternate sprites. The sprites were created by PokeNOM NOM NOM.[27]
Patterned novelty Magikarp cannot evolve.
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Zygarde Forms[]
Zygarde Forms first appeared in Sun and Moon, where the player is able to collect Zygarde Cells into Zygarde Cube and use them to form Zygarde. Similarly at GPX+, after buying the Zygarde Cube account upgrade, the user can start hatching eggs of Zygarde Cells and charge the cube. After the Zygarde Cube has enough power, it can be exchanged for an egg of one of the Zygarde forms - 10 Cells for Zygarde [Core], 20 Cells for Zygarde 10%, 100 Cells for Zygarde 50%, and 200 Cells for Zygarde 100%. The egg spawns directly into the user's Party. Zygarde forms can breed with Ditto, having its own egg group Zygarde. Any of the forms always breeds Zygarde Cells.
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Cap Pikachu[]
Cap Pikachus appeared as an event distribution in Sun and Moon. They are available in 7 variants - Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap and Partner Cap. Pikachu can evolve into these forms using the appropriate Cap if male. Caps can be obtained from the Underground, the Cap Vouchers sometimes obtained when hatching Pichu eggs or in the Battle Tower by beating Red who awards the Kalos Cap.
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Heart Eevee[]
Heart Eevee is a special Eevee that was first introduced in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee.
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Halloween Kanto Starters[]
On Halloween 2019, Halloween Kanto Starters from Pokémon Go were introduced - Bulbasaur [Shedinja], Charmander [Cubone], Squirtle [Yamask] and Pikachu [Mimikyu]. These are obtained using special items - Creepy Cap, Spooky Skull, Terrifying Top Hat and Distressing Disguise, respectively - originally obtained in exchange for Halloween Candy. These forms are reversible.
Party Hat Wurmple[]
Party Hat Wurmple first appeared in Pokémon Go. It evolves from Wurmple using a Party Hat, which was first distributed on April 1st 2020.
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Nihilego (Parasite)[]
Nihilego (Parasite) first appeared in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Nihilego changes into this form after Lusamine allows herself to be absorbed by the Pokémon. On GPX+, Nihilego obtains this form using a Substitute Doll, which was first distributed as the reward for winners of the November 2021 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. The substitute host can be seen in Nihilego's bell, where Lusamine's head would be. This form change is reversible.
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Animé Novelties[]
The following Pokémon have appeared exclusively in the Pokémon animé, with no known representation in any of the video games to date. Because of their differences from normal Pokémon, they tend to be the focus of whatever episode or movie features them, making them memorable enough to be immortalized as Novelty Pokémon.
Crystal Onix[]
Crystal Onix is a Rock/Ice-type Pokémon based on the eponymous creature from the animé episode The Crystal Onix. It's first date of release is unknown; it was first mentioned along with other early Novelties such as Zergoose and Primal Dialga[22], and so like these, they may have been placed randomly in user's parties or dropped in the Shelter. Nearly every Crystal Onix to date can trace its heritage to the breeding pair owned by Commander Wymsy.
Crystal Onix is designed using the first frame of its Diamond and Pearl sprite, using a palette evocative of the Crystal Onix from the animé episode, replacing the various grays with light blues. After five days with the Metal Coat, users can evolve Crystal Onix into Crystal Steelix, a Steel/Ice Pokémon unique to GPX+. It, too, uses the first frame of the Diamond and Pearl sprite, and has a similar palette to Crystal Onix.
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The Starter Clones[]
The three Starter Clones are a trio of Pokémon derived from the cloned Kanto starting Pokémon from Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back. Bulbasaur Clone is a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon, Charmander Clone is a Fire/Dark-type Pokémon, and Squirtle Clone is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon. The three are derived from "Bulbasaurtwo", "Charmandertwo", and "Squirtletwo", respectively, the three original cloning attempts by Dr. Fuji. They appeared during a scene added to the upgraded re-release of the movie in Japan, however the scene was not included in the English dub of the film, despite the fact that the English release still used the enhanced version of the main movie. The scene was later released internationally on the DVD of Mewtwo Returns as an extra titled The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin.
The eggs of the Starter Clones were first reported in the parties of Commander Wymsy and Zerxer in June of 2009[28], likely for testing purposes. About a month later, they were officially released using the old Event System[29], making them available to the public. The Starter Clones saw wider release with the unveiling of the A Ripple in Time exploration, which rewards users with a choice of one of the three eggs upon its completion.
The three Pokémon use the first frame of the Diamond and Pearl sprites of their non-novelty counterparts as a base. Their overall colours are darkened, and small spots are added to their skin, similar to their appearances in the movie. The three Pokémon can evolve at level 16 into Clone Ivysaur, Clone Charmeleon, and Clone Wartortle, respectively, and can evolve further at level 32 (Clone Ivysaur) or level 36 (Clone Charmeleon and Clone Wartortle) into Clone Venusaur, Clone Charizard, and Clone Blastoise. The first evolutions were not present in the movie, and so their spot locations are largely made up, while the second evolutions are representations of "Venusaurtwo", "Charizardtwo", and "Blastoisetwo", respectively, who feature prominently in both the Japanese and English versions of the film. The designs of the Novelty Pokémon are based heavily on those of the film.
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Fake Groudon[]
Fake Groudon is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon, loosely based on the "fake" Groudon that appears in Jirachi: Wish Maker, a corrupted creature resurrected from a Groudon fossil by Butler using Jirachi and the power of the Millennium Comet. A Fake Groudon egg can be obtained by using a Corruption Orb on a regular Groudon egg. Like its canon counterpart, Fake Groudon cannot breed.
Fake Groudon first appeared in Zerxer's party in October 2009, likely to test the new Pokémon before its official release. It was later spotted in Commander Wymsy's party in November[30], and could subsequently be created by normal users with the release of the Corruption Orb a month later[citation needed].
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Pudgy Pidgey[]
Pudgy Pidgey is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon based on the creatures from the animé episode Fly Me to the Moon; hailing from an isolated island, these Pidgey had no natural predators and grew to become flightless and overweight. These Pokémon were first released as the prize for successful completion of the May 2012 Shiny Pokémon race; winners received a Sh. Race Prize Voucher that allows the user to summon a Pudgy Pidgey egg to their party. In June 2012, an Exploration titled The Passionate Duo was released, awarding a Twinkie upon completion. Users can corrupt a normal Pidgey egg into a Pudgy Pidgey egg at any time by using this item. Pudgy Pidgey is unable to breed, making the Voucher and Twinkie the only ways to obtain its egg.
Pudgy Pidgey and its evolutions were made by Galahawk, using the first frame of its HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite as a base. At level 26, it can evolve into Pudgy Pidgeotto, which can then evolve into Pudgy Pidgeot at level 60 during windy weather.
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Pinkan Rhyhorn[]
Pinkan Rhyhorn is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon based on the bizarre pink Pokémon seen in the animé episode In the Pink. The episode features the natural wildlife preserve known as Pinkan Island, upon which several species of Pokémon, including Rhyhorn, are found exhibiting a strange bright pink colouration due to their diet of the unusual Pinkan Berry found exclusively there.
Pinkan Rhyhorn can be obtained by Corrupting a Rhyhorn Egg with a Pinkan Berry, obtainable from the Items Exploration A Study in Pink, which was released on Jun 21, 2015. Like many other novelties obtained through corruption, Pinkan Rhyhorn is unable to breed.
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Purple Kecleon[]
Purple Kecleon is a Normal-type, male-only Pokémon based on the purplish Kecleon variant first seen in the animé episode The Kecleon Caper. It is also widely known from its later inclusion in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon franchise. It is described as just an odd variant, and seems to posses the same abilities and limitations as its standard counterpart. It was first made available from the Sh. Race Prize Voucher that was released as a reward for the July 2015 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt.
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Mismagius Master of Illusions Form[]
Mismagius Master of Illusions Form is a Ghost type Pokémon, obtained by using a Mismagius Grimoire on a Mismagius after waiting five days from the previous evolution. The Mismagius Grimoire was originally obtained as the prize for the September 2015 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt, and can be obtained in the same manner as other Rare Evolution Items. It is based on the Mismagius in the animé episode Malice In Wonderland!
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Misquaza[]
Misquaza is a Dragon/Ghost type Pokémon, obtained by corrupting a Rayquaza egg when it is next to a Mismagius Master of Illusions Form. Misquaza was released along side Mismagius Master of Illusions Form as a prize of the September 2015 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. Unlike most corrupted Pokémon, Misquaza does not require a new item each time an egg is corrupted, essentially giving a user an endless ability to corrupt Rayquaza. It is based on the Rayquaza/Mismagius fusion in the animé episode Malice In Wonderland!
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Golden Bonsly[]
Golden Bonsly is a Rock/Steel type Pokémon based on the Golden Sudowoodo first seen in the animé episode All That Glitters is Not Golden!. It was first made available during a Monthly Community Distribution on November 2, 2015. Golden Bonsly is capable of breeding and can evolve into Golden Sudowoodo through the use of a Shiny Stone.
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Valencian Oddish[]
Valencian Oddish is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon based on the Vileplume of Valencia Island first seen in the animé episode Poké Ball Peril. It was awarded as a prize for the November 2015 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. Valencian Oddish evolves to Valencian Gloom at level 21. It can further evolve into Valencian Vileplume using a Leaf Stone at level 40, or into Valencian Bellossom using a Sun Stone when the weather is Sunny. Valencian Oddish is capable of breeding.
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Ditto Book Form[]
Ditto Book Form is a Normal-type Pokémon based on a form taken by Duplica's Ditto in the animé episode Ditto's Mysterious Mansion. In the episode, after being kidnapped by Team Rocket, Ditto was shown a book with a picture of the rare Pokémon Dratini in it, and told it to transform into it. Humorously, rather than transforming into the Dratini, the Ditto instead transformed into the book itself. The Pokédex description for Ditto Book Form is taken from its Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire description, possibly implying that this instance of Ditto transforming into a book is a result of it getting details from its memory wrong.
Ditto Book Form was added to the site on December 25, 2015, as part of the 2015 Christmas update.[31] This update gave a second use to the Mismagius Grimoire, which was formerly only used to obtain a Mismagius Master of Illusions Form. A Ditto can indeed transform into its Book Form using a Mismagius Grimoire after five days from hatching or its last form change.
Unlike most other Novelties which transform from canon Pokémon, Ditto Book Form can transform back into a normal Ditto after five days. This is likely related to the fact that Ditto Book Form is NOT in the Ditto egg group like a normal Ditto. Ditto Book Form is actually unable to breed completely, meaning users will need to transform their Ditto Book Form back into a normal Ditto in order to use it in the Daycare.
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Snowman Munchlax[]
Snowman Muchlax is a Normal/Ice-type Pokémon based on the snowman Snorlax from the animé short Snowman Snorlax. It was released on the site January 7, 2015 as part of the Monthly Community Distribution. Snowman Munchlax is a breedable Pokémon and can evolve into Snowman Snorlax when using a Snowball once happiness is maxed out.
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Pink Caterpie[]
Pink Caterpie is a Bug/Fairy-type Pokémon released on Valentine's Day 2016 through the Love Voucher that users obtained from logging in on that day. The Pink Caterpie is based around the pink Butterfree seen in the animé episode Bye Bye Butterfree. Both Pink Caterpie and Pink Metapod take on notations of hearts in their respective sprites. Pink Caterpie is a breedable Pokémon and evolves to Pink Metapod at level 7 using a Heart Sweets. It further evolves at level 10 once happiness is maxed out.
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The Ancient Artifact Trio[]
The three Ancient Artifact Pokémon are a trio of gigantic Pokémon that appeared in the the animé episode The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis. Aside from their extreme size they are visually distinct from their normal counterparts through series of tattoo-like markings that cover their bodies. They can be individually obtained by summoning them using the proper Artifact. Ancient Jigglypuff can be summoned using an Old Bell, Ancient Gengar can be summoned using a Dark Device, and Ancient Alakazam can be summoned using an Unearthly Urn. All three Ancient Artifact Pokémon share their types with their normal counterparts, however all of them have a base stat total of 650, putting their strength on par with that of most Mega Evolutions.
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Carbink Servants[]
The Carbink Servants are a group of four Novelty Pokémon based on four specific Carbink from the movie Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. In the movie, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope are a trio of bodyguards who constantly follow around the Diancie who is the princess of the Diamond Domain in an attempt to protect her. Dace, however, is an elder who remains in the Diamond Domain and acts as an instructor to Diancie.
A selectable Carbink Servant may be obtained using a Carbink Servant Voucher, two of which could be obtained through opening a Jewel Goody Bag, the reward for the September 2016 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. All four of them are required in order for a Diancie to Mega Evolve into a Mega Diancie. All of the Carbink Servants are capable of breeding.
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Burmy Cloakless Form[]
Burmy Cloakless Form is a Bug-type form of Burmy that appeared, albeit very briefly, in the animé episode Two Degrees of Separation!. In this form, it is extremely vulnerable and will attempt to get its cloak back as soon as possible.
All three of the canon Burmy forms may change its form into a Burmy Cloakless Form when the weather is windy. Even though Burmy Cloakless Form may be obtained from any of the three types of Burmy, in the Pokédex its egg is considered to be shared with that of Burmy Grass Form, meaning a Burmy Grass Form egg must have been obtained in order to have a Burmy Cloakless Form's Pokédex data be marked complete.
Once changed into its Cloakless Form, Burmy will no longer evolve or be able to breed, and it is not able to be changed back to any of its original forms.
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Detective Pikachu[]
Detective Pikachu comes from the movie of the same name. Pikachu evolves into Detective Pikchu by using a Coffee Mug if it is near Loudred, Mr. Mime and Snubbull. Coffee Mug was first awarded as the July 2018 SWSH prize.
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Charjabug Cars[]
Charjabug Cars are based upon the Charjabug race, an animé-exclusive competition that is held annually on the Melemele Island in Alola. They are cars powered by Charjabug. Charjabug can evolve into any of these forms using the Car Key item. All forms can be reverted back to Charjabug after five days.
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Fossil Novelties[]
Derived from the canon "ancient" or prehistoric Pokémon, the Fossil Novelties are a group of twenty Novelty Pokémon resurrected from Fossil fragments. While resurrecting a fossil in the games produces a normal, healthy "ancient" Pokémon, they serve as a sort of Voucher-like item on GPX+; when used, an old, cracked egg similar to that of the Pokémon's canon counterpart is placed in the user's party; this hatches to reveal a Pokémon that has a petrified, almost zombified appearance, as if the Pokémon's resurrection was incomplete.
Each of the canon "Fossil Pokémon" is represented with a corresponding Novelty version, as well as Relicanth, itself referred to as a "living fossil" in the game canon. The fossils were first revealed alongside the Underground system in February 2010, but could not be used until fully implemented a few days later[32]. Currently, the Underground and the Prize Shop are the only ways to obtain the fossils directly; as with most other items, they can also be purchased in the Back Room. Additionally, these Pokémon cannot breed, and must be obtained using the Fossils.
The majority of these Pokémon are rendered using various frames of their Generation IV sprites as a base (with the exception of those introduced in later generations), but have a wide variety of modifications made to them for their Novelty sprites. In general, the palette used is a drab, desaturated version of the canon palette, and additional modifications to the sprites, such as cracks or holes in the body, emphasize the state of the Novelty Pokémon as an incomplete and more fossilized form of the canon Pokémon. Those that can evolve will do so at the same levels as their canon counterparts, with the exception of the Kalos Fossils.
Original Fossils[]
The first fourteen Fossil Novelty Pokémon—Fossil Omanyte, Fossil Omastar, Fossil Kabuto, Fossil Kabutops, Fossil Aerodactyl, Fossil Lileep, Fossil Cradily, Fossil Anorith, Fossil Armaldo, Fossil Relicanth, Fossil Cranidos, Fossil Rampardos, Fossil Shieldon, and Fossil Bastiodon—were made available with the introduction of the Underground in February 2010, celebrating the debut of the second version of GPX+.
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Unova Fossils[]
The fossils for the Unova-based Fossil Novelty Pokémon—Fossil Tirtouga, Fossil Carracosta, Fossil Archen, and Fossil Archeops—were first released on April 12, 2011, as the rewards for the March 2011 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. They were activated and made usable two weeks later, and were soon added to the list of items that could be recovered from the Underground.
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Kalos Fossils[]
The fossils for the Kalos-based Novelty Pokemon—Fossil Tyrunt, Fossil Tyrantrum, Fossil Amaura, and Fossil Aurorus—were released as rewards for the November 2014 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt, and soon made available through the underground thereafter. While the non-Novelty counterparts of Amaura and Tyrunt evolve at level 39 during the day and night respectively, Fossil Tyrunt and Fossil Amaura evolve at level 50, with no additional requirements. They are the only Fossil Novelties that do not have the same evolutionary method as their canon counterparts.
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Elemental Novelties[]
The following Pokémon are linked together due to an additional and prominent elemental motif given to the Novelty forms. These Pokémon are also linked through the use of Weather Rocks to either create or evolve them into subsequent forms alongside a particular weather requirement.
Each of the sprites was designed by Jacin Tatt.
Cherrim "Extreme Weather" Forms[]
Lacking a particular group name, the Cherrim "Extreme Weather" Forms are a trio of additional forms that Cherrim can assume under particular conditions. Cherrim Damp Form is a Grass/Water-type Pokémon, Cherrim Frost Form is a Grass/Ice-type Pokémon, and Cherrim Heat Form is a Grass/Fire-type Pokémon. The three Pokémon seem to depict Cherrim - either in its Bud or Sunny Forms - after succumbing to extreme rain, cold, or heat, respectively.
Cherrim's "Extreme Weather" Forms can be obtained by using one of the three Weather Rocks on one of its canon Forms after it has reached level 38: when it is in its Bud Form, using the Icy Rock during hail will create its Icy Form, and when it is in its Sunny Form, using the Damp Rock during rain will produce its Damp Form, while using the Heat Rock during sunny weather will produce its Heat Form. The forms were made available shortly after the introduction of the Weather Rocks in July 2011; one of the three was awarded to the winners of that month's Site-wide Shiny Hunt, but they were not activated for some weeks following the prize distribution. Subsequently, the rocks could be found in the Underground or the Prize Shop.
Although the names of these Pokémon identify them as "Forms", a title usually reserved for reversible changes such as Deoxys Attack Form, Cherrim's "Extreme Weather" Forms are more akin to evolutions and cannot return to their canon forms.
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Flaming Zorua[]
Flaming Zorua is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon, the prize for successful completion of the September 2011 Shiny Zorua race. It is based on Zorua re-imagined with an additional fire motif, and may be representative of fall or Halloween. A Flaming Zorua may evolve into a Flaming Zoroark using a Heat Rock at level 50, if the weather is sunny.
Winners of the shiny race received a Sh. Race Prize Voucher, which summoned the egg to their party (provided an open slot was available). This contest was also the first shiny race to incorporate the prize system; a Sh. Race Prize Voucher was made available in the Prize Shop for 7 days after the conclusion of the race at a cost of 30 prize points.
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Icy Horsea[]
Icy Horsea is a Water/Ice Pokémon, the prize for successful completion of the November 2011 Shiny Pokémon race. It is a normal Horsea re-imagined with an Ice motif, and may be representative of winter. Icy Horsea may evolve into Icy Seadra at level 30, if the weather is snow, and then into Icy Kingdra using an Icy Rock at level 65, if the weather is hail.
Winners of the Shiny Race received one or more Shiny Race Prize Vouchers that could be used to summon an Icy Horsea egg to their party (provided an open slot was available). The awarding of multiple Vouchers was deemed an error, however, and numerous duplicates, or the eggs summoned from them, were removed from the user's inventory or Party.
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Rustor[]
Rustor is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon, the prize for successful completion of the March 2012 Shiny Pokémon race. It is a normal Bronzor that appears to have become severely rusted over time due to exposure to the elements. Unlike the other Elemental Novelties, it retains the typing of its canon counterpart. A Rustor may evolve into a Rustong using a Damp Rock at level 50, if the weather is thunderstorm.
Winners of the Shiny Race received a Shiny Race Prize Voucher that could be used to summon a Rustor egg to their party (provided an open slot was available).
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Other Novelties[]
The following Novelty Pokémon do not fall into the above categories neatly, nor do they share any specific motif among each other. Their origins are essentially as varied as they are as a group from the rest of the Novelty Pokémon.
Slime Slugma[]
Slime Slugma is a Poison-type Pokémon. It is based on the canon Pokémon Slugma, whose magma body is instead composed of toxic sludge. The date of its introduction to GPX+ is unknown; a pair of Slime Slugma were created for Commander Wymsy on July 19th, 2009[33], and like Crystal Onix, the vast majority of Slime Slugma are derived from her pair. They were later distributed during the February 2010 Event giveaway[34].
Slime Slugma's specific origins on GPX+ are unknown; it may have been inspired by various tongue-in-cheek drawings of Commander Wymsy alongside giant vats of acid whose "poison" labels are crudely crossed off and replaced with the word "pudding"[citation needed]. The association between "pudding" and Slime Slugma is later referenced at least twice: in the February 2010 Event topic, the term "Delicious Pudding" is used in place of the distributed Pokémon's name; subsequently, the Pudding Vat Achievement was created for users hatching 10 Slime Slugma.
Slime Slugma was first revealed using a sprite mostly designed from scratch by Kazyx, with finishing touches by Commander Wymsy[35]. On November 4, 2009, its sprite was replaced[36] with a modified version of the first frame of Slugma's HeartGold/SoulSilver version, retaining many of its original design elements and colouration. At level 38, it can evolve into Slime Magcargo.
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Remorage[]
Remorage is a Water-type Pokémon, based on the canon Pokémon Remoraid. Remorage is one of few Novelty Pokémon whose evolved form was conceived first. An angry Octillery appears at times on GPX+, prominently during a 403 error. This image was used to conceive of an incredibly rageful Octillery called Octillerage, whose eggs were distributed during the October 2009 Event[37][38]. Remorage evolves into Octillerage at level 25. When you breed a Remorage with a Luvdisc and hatch a Remoraid offspring, you'd get the Luv-HATE Relationship achievement.
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Shellderboy[]
Shellderboy is a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon, based on the canon Pokémon Shellder. It is the previous evolution of Cloysterman, which, like Octillerage, was conceived before its previous form. Cloysterman was based on Pokii's winning submission for the January 2010 Dress Up contest; the prize-winning design was streamlined and simplified to create the Pokémon. Pokii received a Shellderboy egg on January 19th; the eggs were made available in the Shelter for other GPX+ users on the 20th[39]. Shellderboy can evolve into Cloysterman at level 70 when using a Macho Brace.
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Porygon-T[]
Porygon-T is a Normal/Steel-type Pokémon, derived from the canon Pokémon Porygon. It takes visual cues from the Portal series of games, resembling the Turrets that the main character, Chell, encounters in various rooms on the way to her adversary GLaDOS. Porygon-T can be obtained by evolving a Porygon2 using a Potato Battery at level 84, after waiting 5 days. The Potato Battery was first released as the reward for completing the May 2011 Shiny Porygon race, and is another reference to the Portal series. Additional Potato Batteries can be obtained occasionally by hatching Porygon eggs, purchasing them in the Prize Shop, or in the Underground.
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Roggenmorpha[]
Roggenmorpha is a Rock/Psychic-type Pokémon, derived from Roggenrolla with implementations of colours associated with the three GPX+ Affinities. It was first made available as the reward for completing the July 2012 Site-wide Shiny Hunt. Roggenmorpha is unique among Novelty Pokémon in that it has distinct "modes" based on the Affinity of the user that hatches it; a "base mode" that appears on everyone's Pokédex and in the Shelter, and an "Affinity mode" that gives distinct Wulfenite, Malachite, or Azurite features that appear when the Pokémon is viewed in a user's party and in their PC. These are merely aesthetic changes, however; there is only one Pokédex entry for Roggenmorpha, and there is no way to change it into its other "modes".
Roggenmorpha can evolve into Morphore at level 35, and then into Gigamorph at level 70.
Its sprites were designed by Synx Itax.
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Snowy Girafarig[]
Snowy Girafarig is an Ice/Psychic-type Pokémon, awarded from the Voucher that was given as the first place prize from the November 2012 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. It appears to be a normal Girafarig described as having grown ice on its body due to the onset of the Winter season.
It is likely that Snowy Girafarig was conceived by the staff, in some part, as a nod to GPX+ Contributor Giraffe A Laugh, and its sprite was in fact created by her[40]. It is of note that Giraffe A Laugh's favorite Pokémon is Girafarig, and that her birthday was also the final day of the corresponding Site-Wide Shiny Hunt (which also included Girafarig).
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Splash Chikorita[]
Splash Chikorita is a Grass/Water-type Pokémon, awarded from the voucher given as the first place reward for finishing the July 2013 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. It is referred to as a subspecies of Chikorita that have successfully relocated from their grassy habitat to that of aquatic environments. Particularly, it can be seen that Splash Chikorita has lost the leaf upon its head, instead featuring a buoyant, raindrop-shaped feature. A Splash Chikorita may evolve into a Splash Bayleef at level 26, if the weather is rain. Splash Bayleef may again evolve during the rain into Splash Meganium at level 52, using a Damp Rock. As of September 2015, Splash Chikorita can be obtained from completion of the Treasures of the Orange Island Exploration.
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Magma Totodile[]
Magma Totodile is a Water/Fire-type Pokémon, awarded from the voucher given as the first place reward for finishing the September 2013 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. It is described as a variant of Totodile that has adapted particularly to underwater volcanic faults, and as such may even swim through magma. A Magma Totodile may evolve into a Magma Croconaw at level 26, if the weather is sunny. Magma Croconaw may again evolve during sunny weather into Magma Feraligatr at level 52, using a Heat Rock. As of September 2015, Magma Totodile can be obtained from completion of the Treasures of the Orange Island Exploration.
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Deibot[]
Deibot is a Dragon/Steel-type Pokémon, awarded from the voucher given as the first place reward for finishing the January 2014 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. It is described as a Deino that has been modified by humans with advanced technology, akin to the Pokémon Genesect. Though it has lost the use of its eyes, it is known to use echolocation to expertly detect its surroundings, and unlike the typically brash Deino, is very intelligent and adept at problem solving. It is possible that it is based on description of an early beta design of the Deino family, which according to designer Ken Sugimori in an interview in Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream were originally intended to be cyborg dragons with aspects of tanks, before they were reimagined.
Deibot may evolve into Zweilbot at level 60, and then into Hydreibot at level 80.
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Ekralyp[]
Ekralyp is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon, obtained by corrupting a Gible egg with a Saltwater Bucket, the prize for completing the July 2014 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt.
Ekralyp evolves into Ekranko at level 22. Ekranko may then evolve into Ekranord at level 44, if the weather is rain. The Ekralyp family is unable to breed.
The sprites of Ekralyp and its evolutions were created by StukAktuZ.
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Alpine Meowth[]
Alpine Meowth is a Normal/Ice-type Pokémon, awarded from the voucher given as the first place reward for finishing the January 2015 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. It is described as a Meowth subspecies that lives in frigid, mountainous climates, possessing a body more suited for digging through snow.
Alpine Meowth may evolve into Alpine Persian at level 38, if the weather is snow.
Its sprites were created by Synx Itax.[41]
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Mareep Sheared Form[]
Mareep Sheared Form is an alternate form of Mareep, obtained by using Shears on a hatched Mareep. Shears sometimes accompany the hatching of Mareep eggs. It was supposedly sheared as a part of the research preformed by Professor Cypress. It retains its pure Electric typing upon changing form.
Mareep Sheared Form can evolve into Flaaffy Sheared Form at level 15. Like its previous evolution, it is completely sheared and lacks any of its wool. Flaaffy Sheared Form can evolve into Ampharos Woolly Form at level 30. In complete contrast its earlier stages and a normal Ampharos which both lack any wool, Ampharos Wooly Form is completely overgrown with wool to the point that it resembles a normal Mareep. An Ampharos in its Wooly Form loses its ability to Mega Evolve with an Ampharosite.
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Vivillon (Love)[]
Vivillon (Love) is a form of Vivillon resembling the other Regional Forms of the Pokémon. It has a white and pink wing pattern with heart shapes, resembling typical Valentine's Day imagery. Unlike the Regional forms, this design is not inspired by a particular region of the world. It is obtained by finding the Love Flag in the Underground and having it in the user's inventory, then changing Vivillon's form after five days from its last form change.
Unlike other Novelty Pokémon, Vivillon [Love] has a rarity of Rare, matching the other forms of this Pokémon. However, it is also listed in the Pokédex as "Generation: Non-canon", confirming its status as a novelty.
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Floral Togepi[]
Floral Togepi is a Fairy/Grass type Novelty Pokémon introduced on August 15th, 2016 as a reward for participating in the 2016 Eggstravaganza Contest. Both the egg and the Pokemon are based off of Sleeppari's winning design. It is described as very rare, and seeing it is considered more lucky than finding a four-leaf clover.
Floral Togepi does not evolve.
Dark Ekans[]Dark Ekans is a Poison/Dark-type Novelty Pokémon that was the reward for winning the July 2016 Site-Wide Shiny Hunt. It and its evolution, Dark Arbok, are derived from the rare TCG card, Dark Arbok, which is notable for having a different belly pattern than other Arbok. Dark Ekans evolves into Dark Arbok at level 52, during the night.
Snowless Vanillite[]Snowless Vanillite is a Ice/Water-type Pokémon that is a form change of Vanillite using a Heat Rock, and can revert to its previous form using an Icy Rock. Like the name implies, it is a variant of Vanillite that has no snow on it. It is extremely embarrassed from the lack of snow on its head. Unlike other Novelty Pokémon, Snowless Vanillite has a rarity of Common, matching regular Vanillite. However, it is also listed in the Pokédex as "Generation: Non-canon", confirming its status as a novelty.
Melonait & Vanillishake[]Melonait and Vanillishake are evolutions of Vanilluxe. They are two of the finalists for the Wanna Make Me?! design contest that took place in August 2018.[42] [43] Malonait evolves from Vanilluxe using TwistedSpoon, while Vanillishake evolves from Vanilluxe using Empty Cup when it is near Miltank. Empty Cup, the item used to evolve Vanilluxe into Vanillishake, was first awarded as the November 2018 SWSH prize. Vanillishake, similarly to Roggenmorpha and Harvest Farfetch'd, has different sprites for each of the affinities, but only when shiny. The default shiny version in the Pokédex is Malachite.
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