All Pokemon that can change forms during battle

The Pokemon franchise is filled to the brim with all sorts of creatures, each being unique in design. With the main draw of the series being the battles trainers can partake in, the game features Pocket Monsters with various different playstyles and abilities.

One of the more beloved features a Pokemon can possess is being able to change their forms. Some Pocket Monsters can even change their forms right in the middle of a fight through various means.

Here is some information on every Pokemon that can change its form during a fight.

Note: This article refers to form changes that can only occur in battle and cannot be set up beforehand with held or key items. This means Legendaries like Zamazenta, Zacian, Primal Groudon and Kyogre are not featured.

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Every Pokemon that can change forms in battle

Special Mentions: Gen 7 exclusives

Many alternate forms of creatures can no longer be obtained in the main series (Image via The Pokemon Company)

There are many form-changers that are not available anymore. Two of the most notable examples are Ultra Necrozma and Ash-Greninja.

Ultra Necrozma can no longer be obtainable as this form could only be reached using Z-Moves, a battle gimmick exclusive to the Alolan region.

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Ash-Greninja was only available in the seventh generation and was a special reward for players who completed the special demo release of Pokemon Sun and Moon. This was similar to how trainers who completed the demo for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire would receive a free Glalie that can Mega Evolve.

Special Mentions: Terapagos and Ogerpon

Terapagos and Ogerpon's forms are tied to the current generation's battle gimmick (Image via Game Freak)

Terapagos and Ogerpon are two of the newest Legenadries to come to the franchise. They have special forms tied to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Terastallization battle gimmick. As such, the future of these creatures is unknown.

This is especially true for Terapagos, whose entire kit revolves around the feature. It is even the only naturally-occuring Stellar-type critter upon achieving its final battle form.

Palafin

Palafin was one of the best Water-type Pokemon in the current generation before the return of Urshifu washed it away into the tides of abscurity.

Though Palafin is in a much weaker form upon entering battle for the first time, swapping out activates its Zero to Hero ability. This upgrades it into its Hero Forme the next time it enters combat.

Morpeko

Morpeko is a creature introduced in the eighth generation of the franchise and changes form using its signature ability, Hunger Switch.

At the end of each turn, Morpeko changes between its Full-Belly Forme and its Hangry Forme. The only diffrence between the two is whether Morpeko's signature move, Aura Wheel, will do Dark- or Electric-type damage.

Eiscue

Eiscue is another critter from the eighth generation with an alternate form locked behind a signature ability.

With its Ice Face ability, Eiscue can take one physical attack without losing any HP. Upon doing so, the Pocket Monster will change into its Noice Face appearance until the battle is over or snowy weather strikes the battlefield.

Cramorant

Cramorant's Gulp Missile signature ability gives it a very interesting synergy with Surf and Dive. Upon using one of these moves, Cramorant will either appear with a Arrokuda in its mouth or a Pikachu, depending on its remaining health.

Upon taking damage, Cramorant will eject its meal, dealing a quarter of the opponent's health and inflicting a secondary effect based on what was fired.

Mimikyu

Mimikyu was one of the best Pokemon upon its debut in the seventh generation due to its strong Disguise ability negating the first attack it was hit with. This was nerfed in subsequent generations.

Nevertheless, taking damage and activating this ability will change Mimikyu from its Disguise Forme to its Busted Forme.

Minior

Minior's Shields Down ability has two parts. The first is active while the creature still has over half of its HP. The first form cannot be inflicted with status effects like Sleep or Poison.

Upon reaching half of its health, the second part of the Shields Down ability activates, changing Minior into its Core Forme and removing its immunity to status. In exchange, Minior's offensive and defensive stats are swapped, and its base speed is doubled.

Wishiwashi

Wishiwashi is another Pokemon introduced in the seventh generation.

Upon entering a fight, Wishiwashi will activate its Schooling ability, changing into its School Forme. However, if its health drops below a certain margin, its form will revert to its much-weaker Solo Forme.

Wishiwashi also needs to be level 20 before being able to reach its School Forme.

Aegislash

Aegislash has two distinct forms specialzing in attack and defense. Much like Minior, the defense and attack stats are mirrored between forms.

Unlike Minior, Aegislash can change its form at will, with its Blade Forme being activated when it uses a move. The critter reverts to its Shield Forme when using the move King's Shield.

Meloetta

Meloetta is one of the Mythical Pokemon introduced in the fifth generation.

Unlike any other Pocket Monsters on this list, Meloetta changes into its alternate form after using its signature move, Relic Song. After using the move, Meloetta will change into its Pirouette Forme.

Darmanitan

Darmanitan and its Galarian variant both have Hidden Abilities that grant them alternate forms.

Zen Mode switches Darmantian to another appearance with enhanced stats upon reaching half of its maximum HP. Zen Mode Darmanitan takes the shape of a stone statue, while Galarian Zen Mode looks more similar to a snowman.

Cherrim

Cherrim's transformation is linked to the weather, thanks to its Flower Gift ability.

In addition to transforming Cherrim to its Sunshine Forme, Flower Gift also boosts the attack and special defense stats of the critter and its ally (if it is used in a double battle). This makes it a decent supporting option for sun teams in lower tiers of play.

Castform

The original form-changer, Castform was introduced as a way to incentivize players to try the new weather mechanic when it debuted in the third generation of the franchise.

Forecast, Castform's signature ability, changes its form to correspond with hail, rain, or sunny weather conditions, with a base form available as well.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh