{{Short description|none}} {{Redirect|Flittle|the Disney character|Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather#Maleficent}} {{Featured list}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} thumb|right|The international logo for the ''Pokémon'' franchise {{Sidebar List of generation Pokémon|List of Generation Pokémon=List of Generation Pokémon}} The ninth generation (Generation IX) of the ''Pokémon'' franchise features 120 titular species of creatures introduced to the core video game series in the Nintendo Switch games ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. The first Pokémon of the generation were revealed on 27 February 2022 in a ''Pokémon Presents'' livestream presentation.<ref name="Polygon">{{cite news |last1=Carpenter |first1=Nicole |date=27 February 2022 |title=Pokémon's next games are Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, new starters revealed |url=https://www.polygon.com/22950896/pokemon-gen-9-announcement-scarlet-violet-new-starters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803171129/https://www.polygon.com/22950896/pokemon-gen-9-announcement-scarlet-violet-new-starters |archive-date=3 August 2022 |access-date=27 February 2022 |work=Polygon}}</ref> ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' were released on 18 November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chandler |first=Sam |date=2023-02-07 |title=Pokemon Scarlet and Violet sold 20 million units since release |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/134055/pokemon-scarlet-violet-20-million-sold |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Shacknews |language=en}}</ref>
Pokémon are a species of fictional creatures created for the ''Pokémon'' media franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the Japanese franchise began in 1996 with the video games ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green'' for the Game Boy, which were later released in North America as ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'' in 1998.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Hilliard |first=Kyle |date=December 25, 2016 |title=''Pokémon Red'' & ''Blue'' – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch 'Em All |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001192920/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |magazine=Game Informer}}</ref> In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture and use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon. Some Pokémon can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution via various means, such as exposure to specific items.<ref name="millenial2">{{cite book |last=Allison |first=Anne |title=Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination |date=May 2006 |publisher=University of California Press |isbn=9780520938991 |pages=192–197}}</ref> Each Pokémon have one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon.<ref>{{cite book |title=Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook |date=July 28, 2015 |publisher=Scholastic Inc. |isbn=9780545795661 |page=5}}</ref> A major goal in each game is to complete the Pokédex, a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading with other Trainers to obtain individuals from all Pokémon species.<ref name="millenial2" />
''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' take place in Paldea, which is heavily based on Spain, as well as other areas in the Iberian Peninsula,<ref>{{cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=4 August 2022 |title=Everything we know about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Paldea region |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23291874/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-paldea-region-trailer |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818064730/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23291874/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-paldea-region-trailer |archive-date=18 August 2022 |access-date=18 August 2022 |website=Polygon}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Notis |first=Ari |date=3 August 2022 |title=Pokemon Scarlet, Violet's Legendaries Are Goddamn Motorcycles, Here's The Open World You'll Explore |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-legendaries-motorcycle-switch-1849362675 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925223400/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-legendaries-motorcycle-switch-1849362675 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |access-date=25 September 2022 |website=Kotaku |language=en-us}}</ref> with the game's DLC expansions ''The Teal Mask'' and ''The Indigo Disk'' taking place in the Kitakami region<ref name=":39" /> and the Blueberry Academy,<ref name=":48">{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Cody |date=2023-09-13 |title=Everything We Know About Blueberry Academy in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet |url=https://www.siliconera.com/everything-we-know-about-blueberry-academy-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> respectively. Kitakami is based on Japan,<ref name=":39" /> while the Blueberry Academy is a school environment set in the Unova region, the main location of the 2010 games ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White''.<ref name=":48" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jung |first=Lorenzo |date=2023-11-29 |title=Everything We Know About The Indigo Disk Pokémon DLC 13.5 |url=https://www.si.com/esports/pokemon/indigo-disk-release-date-dlc |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Esports Illustrated |language=en |archive-date=6 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706032427/https://www.si.com/esports/pokemon/indigo-disk-release-date-dlc |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Scarlet and Violet'' also feature a special mechanic known as "Terastallization" which allow the player's Pokémon to change their types in battle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wood |first=Austin |date=3 August 2022 |title=Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Terastallization mechanic makes Pokemon shiny and changes their type |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-terastallize-mechanic-makes-pokemon-shiny-and-changes-their-type/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013234729/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-terastallize-mechanic-makes-pokemon-shiny-and-changes-their-type/ |archive-date=13 October 2022 |access-date=13 October 2022 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> The game ''Pokémon Legends: Z-A'' is set in the Kalos region, the main location of 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y''. It also saw the return of the "Mega Evolution" mechanic which was first introduced in those games; Mega Evolutions are powerful forms of Pokémon that can be used during Pokémon battles.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Lewis |first1=Catherine |last2= Franey |first2=Joel |last3=West |first3=Josh |date=February 27, 2025 |title=Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolution – All the Pokemon who can Mega Evolve |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-legends-z-a-mega-evolution-mega-evolved-pokemon/ |access-date=October 30, 2025 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref>
==List of Pokémon== {{noprint|{{TOC top|title=Pokémon|primary=false}} * Sprigatito * Floragato * Meowscarada * Fuecoco * Crocalor * Skeledirge * Quaxly * Quaxwell * Quaquaval * Lechonk * Oinkologne * Tarountula * Spidops * Nymble * Lokix * Pawmi * Pawmo * Pawmot * Tandemaus * Maushold * Fidough * Dachsbun * Smoliv * Dolliv * Arboliva * Squawkabilly * Nacli * Naclstack * Garganacl * Charcadet * Armarouge * Ceruledge * Tadbulb * Bellibolt * Wattrel * Kilowattrel * Maschiff * Mabosstiff * Shroodle * Grafaiai * Bramblin * Brambleghast * Toedscool * Toedscruel * Klawf * Capsakid * Scovillain * Rellor * Rabsca * Flittle * Espathra * Tinkatink * Tinkatuff * Tinkaton * Wiglett * Wugtrio * Bombirdier * Finizen * Palafin * Varoom * Revavroom * Cyclizar * Orthworm * Glimmet * Glimmora * Greavard * Houndstone * Flamigo * Cetoddle * Cetitan * Veluza * Dondozo * Tatsugiri * Annihilape * Clodsire * Farigiraf * Dudunsparce * Kingambit * Great Tusk * Scream Tail * Brute Bonnet * Flutter Mane * Slither Wing * Sandy Shocks * Iron Treads * Iron Bundle * Iron Hands * Iron Jugulis * Iron Moth * Iron Thorns * Frigibax * Arctibax * Baxcalibur * Gimmighoul * Gholdengo * Wo-Chien * Chien-Pao * Ting-Lu * Chi-Yu * Roaring Moon * Iron Valiant * Koraidon * Miraidon * Walking Wake * Iron Leaves * Dipplin * Poltchageist * Sinistcha * Okidogi * Munkidori * Fezandipiti * Ogerpon * Archaludon * Hydrapple * Gouging Fire * Raging Bolt * Iron Boulder * Iron Crown * Terapagos * Pecharunt {{TOC bottom}}}}
{{Sticky header}} {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders sticky-header" |+ List of Pokémon species introduced in Generation IX (2022) !scope="col" | Name{{refn|group=nb|name=Name|English and Japanese name, as well as National Pokédex number}} !scope="col" colspan=2 | Type(s) !scope="col" class="unsortable" | Evolves from !scope="col" class="unsortable" | Evolves into !scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- id="Sprigatito" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Sprigatito'''<br/>{{nihongo||ニャオハ|Nyaoha}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0906 0906]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Grass | {{n/a}} |align=center|Floragato (#907) | rowspan="3" | Sprigatito is a cat-like Pokémon.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=2022-02-27 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''{{'}}s new starters are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/22953462/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-new-starters-details-sprigatito-fuecoco-quaxly |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922005025/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/22953462/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-new-starters-details-sprigatito-fuecoco-quaxly |archive-date=22 September 2022 |access-date=2022-09-13 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> Sprigatito has been a popular Pokémon since its debut,<ref name=":32">{{cite web |last=Doyle |first=Jack |date=November 18, 2022 |title=Which "''Scarlet'' & ''Violet''" Starter Pokémon Is the Best? And Why Is It So Hard To Choose?! |url=https://www.themarysue.com/which-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-starter-is-the-best-answered/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311214039/https://www.themarysue.com/which-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-starter-is-the-best-answered/ |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |work=The Mary Sue}}</ref><ref name="Polygon2">{{cite web |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=February 28, 2022 |title=Everyone loves Sprigatito, the new weed cat ''Pokémon'' starter |url=https://www.polygon.com/22954877/sprigatito-grass-starter-pokemon-scarlet-violet-evolution-fan-art-memes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219225247/https://www.polygon.com/22954877/sprigatito-grass-starter-pokemon-scarlet-violet-evolution-fan-art-memes |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |work=Polygon}}</ref> as well as being nicknamed "Weed Cat" by fans when it was first revealed to the public,<ref name="Polygon2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Reyes |first=Jess |date=March 2, 2022 |title=Pokémon's "weed cat" has enraged fans — but not for the reason you think |url=https://www.inverse.com/gaming/pokemon-scarlet-violet-starters-sprigatito-weed-cat-eye |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Inverse |language=en |archive-date=14 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214023537/https://www.inverse.com/gaming/pokemon-scarlet-violet-starters-sprigatito-weed-cat-eye |url-status=live }}</ref> and has attracted commentary in regards to its evolutionary line, primarily in regards to whether its evolutions would be bipedal or quadrupedal.<ref name="Polygon2" /><ref>{{cite web |author=Chappurin |date=March 24, 2022 |title=『ポケモンSV』のニャオハに「進化しても立たないで！」と願う声！二足で歩く、歴代猫ポケモンを調べてみた |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/03/24/137394.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311205404/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/03/24/137394.html |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |work=Inside Games}}</ref> Floragato is Sprigatito's evolution. It is a bipedal cat-like Pokémon.<ref name=":52">{{Cite web |date=2022-11-18 |script-title=ja:【ネタバレ注意】「ニャオハ立つな」論争ついに決着！ユーザーの反応は…？『ポケモンSV』 |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/11/18/141916.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311205412/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/11/18/141916.html |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Inside Games |language=ja}}</ref> Meowscarada is a bipedal, humanoid, lynx-like Pokémon and the evolution of Floragato.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coulson |first=Josh |date=2022-11-20 |title=Pokemon Fans Aren't Happy About Sprigatito's Final Evolution |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-fans-not-happy-sprigatito-final-evolution/ |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=2 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102091817/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-fans-not-happy-sprigatito-final-evolution/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Meowscarada has been a popular Pokémon since its debut,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Alejandro |date=2022-12-29 |title=Japan chooses its favorite Pokémon from ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' |url=https://en.as.com/meristation/2022/12/29/news/1672351422_826616.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311235943/https://en.as.com/meristation/2022/12/29/news/1672351422_826616.html |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Meristation |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Joshua |date=2023-12-29 |title=Meowscarada Has Been Voted ''Scarlet'' & ''Violet''{{'}}s Most Popular Pokemon In Japan |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-meowscarada-voted-most-popular-pokemon-japan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225044512/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-meowscarada-voted-most-popular-pokemon-japan/ |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> with critics noting that its design helped make it an appealing Pokémon despite initial concern over Sprigatito becoming bipedal by fans.<ref name=":6">{{cite web |last=Fujiwara |first=Hideaki |date=January 13, 2023 |title=『ポケモンSV』ついに"公式に"ニャオハが立つ。マスカーニャお披露目で、ニャオハ立つな論争に終止符 |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230113-233534/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311213949/https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230113-233534/ |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |work=Automaton Media}}</ref><ref name=":42">{{Cite web |last=Fujiwara |first=Hideaki |date=2023-01-13 |script-title=ja:『ポケモンSV』ついに"公式に"ニャオハが立つ。マスカーニャお披露目で、ニャオハ立つな論争に終止符 |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230113-233534/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311213949/https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230113-233534/ |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Automaton Media |language=ja}}</ref> |- id="Floragato" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Floragato'''<br/>{{nihongo||ニャローテ|Nyarōte}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0907 0907]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Grass |align=center|Sprigatito (#906) |align=center|Meowscarada (#908) |- id="Meowscarada" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Meowscarada'''<br/>{{nihongo||マスカーニャ|Masukānya}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0908 0908]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Dark |align=center|Floragato (#907) | {{n/a}} |- id="Fuecoco" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Fuecoco'''<br/>{{nihongo||ホゲータ|Hogēta}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0909 0909]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Fire | {{n/a}} |align=center|Crocalor (#910) | rowspan="3" | Fuecoco is a crocodile-like Pokémon.<ref name=":0" /> The name "Fuecoco" stems from the Spanish words {{lang|es|fuego}}, meaning "fire", and {{lang|es|cocodrilo}}, meaning "crocodile".<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Gray |first=Kate |date=2022-09-29 |title=All The New And Returning Pokémon In ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/all-the-new-and-returning-pokemon-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113073321/https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/all-the-new-and-returning-pokemon-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |archive-date=2022-11-13 |access-date=2022-09-30 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> Fuecoco has seen significant popularity and praise since its debut, primarily for its appealing design.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Imran |date=2022-08-02 |title=What Your ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' Starter Choice Says About You |url=https://www.fanbyte.com/pokemon/features/what-your-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-starter-choice-says-about-you |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219230441/https://www.fanbyte.com/pokemon/features/what-your-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-starter-choice-says-about-you |archive-date=19 December 2023 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Fanbyte |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Sherill |first1=Cameron |last2=Langmann |first2=Brady |last3=Rosenberg |first3=Josh |date=2022-11-22 |title=The 2022 Esquire Gaming Awards |url=https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a41969689/esquire-gaming-awards-2022/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105115910/https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a41969689/esquire-gaming-awards-2022/ |archive-date=5 January 2023 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Esquire |language=en-US}}</ref> Polls conducted by ''Inside Games'' found Fuecoco to be popular due to its vacant expression and cute appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-23 |script-title=ja:『ポケモン スカーレット・バイオレット』御三家はだれを選んだ？ニャオハ、ホゲータ、クワッスの人気が明らかに！【アンケート結果】 |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/11/23/142007.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311205405/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/11/23/142007.html |archive-date=11 March 2024 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Inside Games |language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-09 |script-title=ja:『ポケモン スカーレット・バイオレット』新御三家はだれを選ぶ？2,000人以上が投票したアンケート結果発表！ |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/03/09/137179.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240316181925/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/03/09/137179.html |archive-date=16 March 2024 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Inside Games |language=ja}}</ref> Crocalor is a larger, crocodile-like Pokémon that evolves from Fuecoco. It wears a burning nest with a large egg on its head, resembling a sombrero. Skeledirge is a crocodile-like Pokémon that evolves from Crocalor. Its appearance seems to draw influence from the holiday known as the Day of the Dead, and its name comes from the words "skeleton" and "dirge". The egg that it had as a Crocalor has now hatched into a small bird made of fire, which rests on its nose and morphs into a stand microphone when Skeledirge uses its signature move "Torch Song".<ref name=":50">{{Cite web |last=Fama |first=Daphne |date=2022-11-21 |title=All Pokemon in ''Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' Inspired by Spanish Culture, Food, and More |url=https://primagames.com/featured/all-pokemon-in-scarlet-violet-inspired-by-spanish-culture-food-and-more |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Crocalor" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Crocalor'''<br/>{{nihongo||アチゲータ|Achigēta}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0910 0910]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Fire |align=center|Fuecoco (#909) |align=center|Skeledirge (#911) |- id="Skeledirge" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Skeledirge'''<br/>{{nihongo||ラウドボーン|Raudobōn}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0911 0911]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Ghost |align=center|Crocalor (#910) | {{n/a}} |- id="Quaxly" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Quaxly'''<br/>{{nihongo||クワッス|Kuwassu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0912 0912]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water | {{n/a}} |align=center|Quaxwell (#913) | rowspan="3" | Quaxly is a duck-like Pokémon.<ref name=":0" /> It was described by ''Inside Games'' as having numerous sailor-motifs in its design.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-17 |script-title=ja:『ポケモンSV』クワッスの特徴から導き出される進化予想…"イケメン水上コック"を連想するファンも！？ |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/06/17/138764.html |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Inside Games |language=ja |archive-date=16 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240316181921/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/06/17/138764.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Quaxly's resemblance to Donald Duck became a brief internet meme.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Ana |date=2022-02-27 |title=''Pokémon'' fans joke Quaxly is actually Donald Duck |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/22953487/pokemon-gen-9-starters-donald-duck-quaxly |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Foster |first=George |date=2022-02-27 |title=Pokemon Fans Think New Water Starter Quaxly Looks Like Donald Duck |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-quaxly-donald-duck/ |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> The gel secreted by its feathers repels water and grime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoffer |first=Christian |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' Raises Serious Questions About Quaxly's Hair Care |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-scarlet-violet-quaxly-hair-care-coif-wild-pokemon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630210945/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-scarlet-violet-quaxly-hair-care-coif-wild-pokemon/ |archive-date=30 June 2024 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Comicbook.com |date=2 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Quaxwell is a duck-like Pokémon and an evolution of Quaxly''.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=George |date=2023-08-29 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet and Violet''" Starter Evolutions, Explained |url=https://www.inverse.com/gaming/pokemon-scarlet-violet-starter-evolutions-sprigatito-fuecoco-quaxly-moveset |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Inverse |language=en |archive-date=18 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718193038/https://www.inverse.com/gaming/pokemon-scarlet-violet-starter-evolutions-sprigatito-fuecoco-quaxly-moveset |url-status=live }}</ref> Quaxwell evolves into Quaquaval, which also resembles a duck, with some additional apparent influence from peacocks. Quaquaval is believed to take inspiration from Carnival. Quaquaval is constantly dancing, which appears to be inspired by both Carnival and various samba dances. Its Fighting-type is believed to take inspiration from capoeira.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carpou |first=Madeline |date=2022-11-21 |title=Everyone's New Favorite Pokémon Is a Fabulous Samba Duck |url=https://www.themarysue.com/everyones-new-favorite-pokemon-is-a-fabulous-samba-duck/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405133853/https://www.themarysue.com/everyones-new-favorite-pokemon-is-a-fabulous-samba-duck/ |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=The Mary Sue}}</ref> |- id="Quaxwell" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Quaxwell'''<br/>{{nihongo||ウェルカモ|Werukamo}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0913 0913]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water |align=center|Quaxly (#912) |align=center|Quaquaval (#914) |- id="Quaquaval" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Quaquaval'''<br/>{{nihongo||ウェーニバル|Wēnibaru}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0914 0914]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Water / Fighting |align=center|Quaxwell (#913) | {{n/a}} |- id="Lechonk" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Lechonk'''<br/>{{nihongo||グルトン|Guruton}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0915 0915]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal | {{n/a}} |align=center|Oinkologne (#914) | rowspan="2" | Lechonk is a pig-like Pokémon. Lechonk's English name is a combination of "''lechón''", a Spanish pork dish, "oink", an onomatopoeia for the sound of a pig, and "chonk", which itself is derived from "chunk(y)", slang for a fat animal.<ref name=":2" /> Oinkologne is a cologne-themed hog-like Pokémon that evolves from Lechonk,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leane |first=Rob |title=Lechonk evolution: When, how & what to expect in ''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/lechonk-evolution-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512144343/https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/lechonk-evolution-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |archive-date=12 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=Radio Times |language=en-GB}}</ref> and has different appearances based on its gender.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Koepp |first=Meg Bethany |date=2022-11-18 |title=How to Evolve Lechonk into Oinkologne in ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://primagames.com/tips/how-to-evolve-lechonk-into-oinkologne-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811220210/https://primagames.com/tips/how-to-evolve-lechonk-into-oinkologne-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |archive-date=11 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Oinkologne" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Oinkologne'''<br/>{{nihongo||パフュートン|Pafyūton}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0916 0916]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal |align=center|Lechonk (#915) | {{n/a}} |- id="Tarountula" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Tarountula'''<br/>{{nihongo||タマンチュラ|Tamanchura}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0917 0917]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}}} ||align=center| Bug | {{n/a}} |align=center|Spidops (#918) | rowspan="2" |Tarountula is a tarantula-like Pokémon. It carries a ball on its back resembling a ball of yarn.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fama |first=Daphne |date=2022-11-18 |title=How to Get Tarountula in ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://primagames.com/tips/how-to-get-tarountula-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813154626/https://primagames.com/tips/how-to-get-tarountula-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |archive-date=13 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}}</ref> Spidops is a spider-like Pokémon and the evolution of Tarountula. It has eight legs, though it stands bipedally.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last1=Whaling |first1=Jacob |last2=Bamsey |first2=Ryan Thomas |date=2022-12-31 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': 12 Best Bug-Types |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-bug-types/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603182616/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-bug-types/ |archive-date=3 June 2023 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Randell |first=Laura May |date=2023-02-03 |title=Every Spider Pokemon, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/spider-pokemon-ranked/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=11 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911003125/https://www.thegamer.com/spider-pokemon-ranked/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It traps other Pokémon inside of web traps for its own enjoyment.<ref name=":7" /> |- id="Spidops" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Spidops'''<br/>{{nihongo||ワナイダー|Wanaidā}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0918 0918]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}}} ||align=center| Bug |align=center|Tarountula (#917) | {{n/a}} |- id="Nymble" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Nymble'''<br/>{{nihongo||マメバッタ|Mamebatta}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0919 0919]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}}} ||align=center| Bug | {{n/a}} |align=center|Lokix (#920) | rowspan="2" |Nymble is a small, grasshopper-like Pokémon.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Hoffer |first=Christian |title=Yes, There's a Kamen Rider Pokemon |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-scarlet-violet-kamen-rider-lokix-nymble/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Comicbook.com |language=en |publication-date=November 18, 2022}}</ref> It evolves into Lokix, which more closely resembles locusts in particular. Both Pokémon have six legs, with their rear legs kept folded up. Nymble can unfold its rear legs to jump far distances; meanwhile, Lokix can unfurl and stand on its rear legs to enter a battle stance known as Showdown Mode, in which is can deliver exceptionally powerful attacks, but will quickly tire itself out if it remains in this stance for too long.<ref>{{Cite web |last=White |first=Lucas |date=2022-11-18 |title=How to Evolve Nymble into Lokix in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://primagames.com/tips/how-to-evolve-nymble-into-lokix-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}}</ref> Lokix appears to take inspiration from the titular heroes of the ''Kamen Rider'' franchise,<ref name=":18">{{Cite web |last=Seitz |first=Dod |date=2023-02-21 |title=10 Pokemon Designs Based On Kaiju |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-designs-based-on-kaiju/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=30 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930065454/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-designs-based-on-kaiju/ |url-status=live }}</ref> with its tendency to use kick-based attacks seemingly being in reference to the "Rider Kick" finishing move used by ''Kamen Rider'' protagonists.<ref name=":8" /> |- id="Lokix" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Lokix'''<br/>{{nihongo||エクスレッグ|Ekusureggu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0920 0920]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Bug / Dark |align=center|Nymble (#919) | {{n/a}} |- id="Pawmi" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Pawmi'''<br/>{{nihongo||パモ|Pamo}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0921 0921]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric | {{n/a}} |align=center|Pawmo (#922) | rowspan="3" | Pawmi, Pawmo, and Pawmot are marmot-like Pokémon.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Ana |date=2022-06-01 |title=All the new Pokémon shown in the ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' trailer |url=https://www.polygon.com/23149898/pokemon-scarlet-violet-new-pokemon-lechocnk-smoliv-pawmi |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> They highly resemble Pikachu in terms of design, which is part of a recurring series design tradition.<ref name=":51">{{Cite web |last=Donaldson |first=Alex |date=2022-11-18 |title=How to evolve Pawmi and Pawmo into Pawmot in ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-pawmo-into-pawmot |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=VG247 |language=en}}</ref> Pawmi's cheeks contain weak electrical sacs that transfer static electricity to its palms.<ref name=":9" /> Pawmi evolves into Pawmo, and then Pawmot.<ref name=":51" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Green |first=Jake |date=2022-11-20 |title=How to evolve Pawmo into Pawmot in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-pawmo-into-pawmot-9015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521215628/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-pawmo-into-pawmot-9015 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |work=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Pawmo" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Pawmo'''<br/>{{nihongo||パモット|Pamotto}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0922 0922]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Electric / Fighting | align=center|Pawmi (#921) | align=center|Pawmot (#923) |- id="Pawmot" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Pawmot'''<br/>{{nihongo||パーモット|Pāmotto}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0923 0923]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Electric / Fighting | align=center|Pawmo (#922) | {{n/a}} |- id="Tandemaus" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Tandemaus'''<br/>{{nihongo||ワッカネズミ|Wakkanezumi}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0924 0924]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal | {{n/a}} | align=center|Maushold (#925) | rowspan="2" | Tandemaus and Maushold are a pair of mouse-like Pokémon. Unlike most Pokémon, the pair are made up of multiple individuals, with Tandemaus consisting of a pair of Pokémon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Julia |date=2023-09-14 |title=What is a 'lovey-dovey' Pokémon in ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet: The Teal Mask''? |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/23873425/lovey-dovey-pokemon-teal-mask-reward |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |archive-date=18 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240818235931/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/23873425/lovey-dovey-pokemon-teal-mask-reward |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Velde |first=Issy van der |date=2022-11-24 |title=Maushold Raises A Lot Of Questions About Pokemon Breeding |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-breeding-questions/maushold/ |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=29 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129195016/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-breeding-questions/maushold/ |url-status=live }}</ref> When Tandemaus evolves into Maushold, Maushold gains either one or two children, nicknamed "Family of Three" and "Family of Four", respectively. Maushold's Family of Three form is more rare than its Family of Four form.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Matthew |date=2024-07-17 |title=How to get Tandemaus and evolution Maushold in ''Pokémon Go'' |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-go-guide/24199551/tandemaus-maushold-family-of-three |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815202809/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-go-guide/24199551/tandemaus-maushold-family-of-three |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> They have been noted for their battling power, with Maushold's "Population Bomb" attack causing high damage in comparison to other attacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Joshua |date=2022-11-25 |title=Maushold Is Secretly One Of ''Scarlet'' & ''Violet''{{'}}s Scariest Pokemon |url=https://www.thegamer.com/maushold-op-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731071155/https://www.thegamer.com/maushold-op-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author1=Anne-Marie Ostler |date=2022-11-25 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''{{'}}s Maushold will mess you up |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-maushold-will-mess-you-up/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509222108/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-maushold-will-mess-you-up/ |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jiang |first=Sisi |date=2022-12-13 |title=This New ''Scarlet'' And ''Violet'' Pokémon Is Unexpectedly OP |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-maushold-population-bomb-1849887860 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509222109/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-maushold-population-bomb-1849887860 |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Kotaku |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Maushold" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Maushold'''<br/>{{nihongo||イッカネズミ|Ikkanezumi}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0925 0925]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal | align=center|Tandemaus (#924) | {{n/a}} |- id="Fidough" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Fidough'''<br/>{{nihongo||パピモッチ|Papimotchi}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0926 0926]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Fairy | {{n/a}} |align=center|Dachsbun (#927) | rowspan="2" | Fidough is a dough-themed dog-like Pokémon. It is protected by chefs due to the valuable yeast it exhales.<ref name=":24">{{Cite web |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |date=2022-08-03 |title=Fidough is the cutest new Pokémon we want to eat |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23290381/pokemon-scarlet-violet-fidough-fan-art |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |archive-date=19 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219225250/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23290381/pokemon-scarlet-violet-fidough-fan-art |url-status=live }}</ref> Fidough can puff up their bodies to make themselves more intimidating to opponents.<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Hope Bellingham |date=2022-08-03 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' fans lose it over Fidough, a puppy made of bread |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-fans-lose-it-over-fidough-a-puppy-made-of-bread/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522182351/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-fans-lose-it-over-fidough-a-puppy-made-of-bread/ |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> Fidough was later made available in real life as a bread-based snack.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bueno |first=Daniel |date=2023-03-09 |title=Pokemon Pan Turns Fidough into a Real Baked Bread Snack |url=https://www.siliconera.com/pokemon-pan-turns-fidough-into-a-real-baked-bread-snack/ |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US |archive-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522202507/https://www.siliconera.com/pokemon-pan-turns-fidough-into-a-real-baked-bread-snack/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Dachsbun is a pastry-themed dog-like Pokémon. It evolves from Fidough.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shepard |first=Kenneth |date=2023-01-03 |title=The Best Way To Get ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet''{{'}}s Only Cinderace [Update] |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-cinderace-tera-raid-best-moveset-1849911055 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240812144037/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-cinderace-tera-raid-best-moveset-1849911055 |archive-date=12 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=Kotaku |language=en}}</ref> Its name comes from "dachshund" and "bun".<ref name=":35">{{Cite web |last=Seitz |first=Dod |date=2022-12-04 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': Best New Pokemon Names |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-new-pokemon-names/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329063356/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-new-pokemon-names/ |archive-date=29 March 2024 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> Fidough and Dachsbun were both designed by Mari Shimazaki, who is known for her work on the ''Bayonetta'' series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Liu |first=Stephanie |date=2024-06-29 |title=''Bayonetta'' Artist Designed Fidough and Raifort in Pokemon |url=https://www.siliconera.com/bayonetta-artist-designed-fidough-and-raifort-in-pokemon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815202750/https://www.siliconera.com/bayonetta-artist-designed-fidough-and-raifort-in-pokemon/ |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Dachsbun" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Dachsbun'''<br/>{{nihongo||バウッツェル|Bauttseru}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0927 0927]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Fairy | align=center|Fidough (#926) | {{n/a}} |- id="Smoliv" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Smoliv'''<br/>{{nihongo||ミニーブ|Minību}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0928 0928]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Normal | {{n/a}} |align=center|Dolliv (#929) | rowspan="3" | Smoliv is an olive-like Pokémon. The fruit on top of its head stores a bitter, yet nutritious oil, which Smoliv produces in its body. Its name comes from "small" and "olive".<ref name=":25">{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=2022-06-01 |title=''Pokémon'' fans are going wild for Smoliv, the darndest little guy |url=https://www.polygon.com/23150011/pokemon-violet-scarlet-smoliv-memes-fan-art-gen-9 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> Smoliv grew popular among fans due to its anxious personality and naming.<ref name=":25" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Warren |first=John |date=2022-08-03 |title=''Pokemon'' Has to Get Off the ''Madden'' and ''Call of Duty'' Treadmill |url=https://www.fanbyte.com/pokemon/news/pokemon-has-to-get-off-the-madden-and-call-of-duty-treadmill |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815202801/https://www.fanbyte.com/pokemon/news/pokemon-has-to-get-off-the-madden-and-call-of-duty-treadmill |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Fanbyte |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carey |first=Kirsten |date=2022-06-07 |title=''Pokémon'' Brazenly Makes Us Choose: Chonk or Smol? |url=https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-twitter-chonk-smol/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220044246/https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-twitter-chonk-smol/ |archive-date=20 December 2023 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=The Mary Sue}}</ref> Smoliv evolves into Dolliv, which then evolves into Arboliva. Arboliva, whose name comes from the Spanish {{lang|es|árbol}} (tree) and {{lang|es|oliva}} (olive), resembles an entire olive tree.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Madison |date=2022-11-20 |title=How to Evolve Smoliv into Dolliv and Arboliva in ''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' |url=https://primagames.com/tips/how-to-evolve-smoliv-into-dolliv-and-arboliva-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813155255/https://primagames.com/tips/how-to-evolve-smoliv-into-dolliv-and-arboliva-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet |archive-date=13 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}}</ref> A significantly larger Arboliva appeared in the ''Pokémon'' anime, where it was owned in the series' narrative by Lucius, a powerful trainer from the distant past.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Switzer |first=Eric |date=2023-10-03 |title=The ''Pokemon Horizons'' Heroes Are Already Catching Legendaries And I'm Here For It |url=https://www.thegamer.com/the-pokemon-horizons-heroes-are-already-catching-legendaries-and-im-here-for-it/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815202814/https://www.thegamer.com/the-pokemon-horizons-heroes-are-already-catching-legendaries-and-im-here-for-it/ |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Dolliv" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Dolliv'''<br/>{{nihongo||オリーニョ|Orīnyo}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0929 0929]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Normal | align=center|Smoliv (#928) | align=center|Arboliva (#930) |- id="Arboliva" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Arboliva'''<br/>{{nihongo||オリーヴァ|Orīva}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0930 0930]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Normal | align=center|Dolliv (#929) | {{n/a}} |- id="Squawkabilly" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Squawkabilly'''<br/>{{nihongo||イキリンコ|Ikirinko}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0931 0931]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Normal / Flying | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | Squawkabilly is a parrot-like Pokémon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anthony |first=Ashley |date=2023-06-30 |title=How to Get Squawkabilly in ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://primagames.com/tips/get-squawkabilly-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}}</ref> It comes with four different colors of plummage: green, yellow, blue, and white, with each color having their own individual personality. Each color also has different in-battle "abilities", passive skills that provide benefits in battle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laurel |first=Kyle |date=2021-06-03 |title=The 15 Best Non-Legendary Pokemon With Alternate Forms |url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-pokemon-alternate-forms-non-legendary/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603114717/https://www.thegamer.com/best-pokemon-alternate-forms-non-legendary/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Its name is a combination of the words "rockabilly" and "squawk".<ref name=":35" /> Flocks of Squawkabilly are used by the "Flying Taxi" service in-game, which allows players to fast travel to locations they have visited, replacing Corviknight, which took on the role in ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield''.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Cryer |first=Hirun |date=2022-11-23 |title=''Sword and Shield'''s taxi Pokemon was bullied out of a job in ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/sword-and-shields-taxi-pokemon-was-bullied-out-of-a-job-in-scarlet-and-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801223027/https://www.gamesradar.com/sword-and-shields-taxi-pokemon-was-bullied-out-of-a-job-in-scarlet-and-violet/ |archive-date=1 August 2023 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Nacli" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Nacli'''<br/>{{nihongo||コジオ|Kojio}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0932 0932]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}}} ||align=center| Rock | {{n/a}} | align=center|Naclstack (#933) | rowspan="3" | Nacli, Naclstack, and Garganacl are salt-like Pokémon. Their names are derived from "NaCl", the chemical formula for sodium chloride (table salt).<ref name=":53" /> Nacli evolves into Naclstack, and then into Garganacl.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cachila |first=J. B. |date=2023-01-07 |title=Best Rock Type Pokémon in ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/best-rock-type-pokemon-in-scarlet-and-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813155256/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/best-rock-type-pokemon-in-scarlet-and-violet/ |archive-date=13 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}}</ref> A salt shaker based on Nacli was later produced.<ref name=":53">{{Cite web |last=Liu |first=Stephanie |date=2023-11-15 |title=''Pokemon'' Nacli Salt Shaker is Ready to Season Your Food |url=https://www.siliconera.com/pokemon-nacli-salt-shaker-is-ready-to-season-your-food/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522193348/https://www.siliconera.com/pokemon-nacli-salt-shaker-is-ready-to-season-your-food/ |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Naclstack" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Naclstack'''<br/>{{nihongo||ジオヅム|Jiozumu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0933 0933]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}}} ||align=center| Rock | align=center|Nacli (#932) | align=center|Garganacl (#934) |- id="Garganacl" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Garganacl'''<br/>{{nihongo||キョジオーン|Kyojiōn}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0934 0934]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}}} ||align=center| Rock | align=center|Naclstack (#933) | {{n/a}} |- id="Charcadet" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Charcadet'''<br/>{{nihongo||カルボウ|Karubō}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0935 0935]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Fire | {{n/a}} | align=center|Armarouge (#936)<br />Ceruledge (#937) | rowspan="3" | Charcadet is a small, humanoid Pokémon which appears to be based on both charcoal and squires.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Connor |first=Quinton |date=2022-11-22 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': How To Get Armarouge And Ceruledge |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-charcadet-armarouge-ceruledge-evolution-guide/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> It can evolve into two other Pokémon, Armarouge and Ceruledge, which require special items only found in ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'', respectively - the Auspicious Armor (found in ''Scarlet'') will evolve it into Armarouge, which specializes in ranged projectile attacks, while the Malicious Armor (found in ''Violet'') will evolve it into Ceruledge, which specializes in close-range blade attacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowe |first=Seth |date=2024-04-11 |title=How to Evolve Charcadet in ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/how-to-evolve-charcadet-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Armarouge" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Armarouge'''<br/>{{nihongo||グレンアルマ|Guren'aruma}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0936 0936]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Psychic |align=center|Charcadet (#935) | {{n/a}} |- id="Ceruledge" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Ceruledge'''<br/>{{nihongo||ソウブレイズ|Sōbureizu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0937 0937]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Ghost |align=center|Charcadet (#935) | {{n/a}} |- id="Tadbulb" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Tadbulb'''<br/>{{nihongo||ズピカ|Zupika}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0938 0938]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric | {{n/a}} | align="center"|Bellibolt (#939) | rowspan="2" | Tadbulb is a tadpole-like Pokémon resembling a light bulb.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Cameron Roy |date=2022-01-10 |title=All Frog And Toad Pokemon, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-frog-pokemon-ranked/ |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=30 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930011742/https://www.thegamer.com/best-frog-pokemon-ranked/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It evolves into Bellibolt, a frog-like Pokémon.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Green |first=Jake |date=2022-11-20 |title=How to evolve Tadbulb into Bellibolt in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-tadbulb-into-bellibolt-9015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521215706/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-tadbulb-into-bellibolt-9015 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |work=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref> It is able to expand and contract its elastic body to generate electricity. It has two large round objects on the side of its head, which resemble eyes; its real eyes are located just above its mouth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Ali |date=2022-10-14 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''{{'}}s latest addition is Bellibolt |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-bellibolt/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724091827/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-bellibolt/ |archive-date=24 July 2024 |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> It was revealed prior to the release of ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' during a mock livestream for the fictional, in-universe streamer Iono.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ngan |first=Liv |date=2022-10-14 |title=New Pokémon Bellibolt is an electric-type frog |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/new-pokemon-bellibolt-is-an-electric-type-frog |access-date=2024-07-04 |work=Eurogamer |language=en |archive-date=24 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724091827/https://www.eurogamer.net/new-pokemon-bellibolt-is-an-electric-type-frog |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=2022-10-14 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''{{'}}s newest Pokémon is an electric frog named Bellibolt |url=https://www.polygon.com/23404203/pokemon-scarlet-violet-electric-frog-bellibolt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022002056/https://www.polygon.com/23404203/pokemon-scarlet-violet-electric-frog-bellibolt |archive-date=22 October 2022 |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Bellibolt" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Bellibolt '''<br/>{{nihongo||ハラバリー|Harabarī}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0939 0939]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric |align=center|Tadbulb (#938) | {{n/a}} |- id="Wattrel" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Wattrel'''<br/>{{nihongo||カイデン|Kaiden}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0940 0940]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Electric / Flying | {{n/a}} | align=center|Kilowattrel (#941) | rowspan="2" | Wattrel is a bird-like Pokémon which resembles a storm petrel. It evolves into Kilowattrel, which resembles a frigatebird.<ref name=":50" /> |- id="Kilowattrel" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Kilowattrel'''<br/>{{nihongo||タイカイデン|Taikaiden}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0941 0941]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Electric / Flying | align=center|Wattrel (#940) | {{n/a}} |- id="Maschiff" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Maschiff'''<br/>{{nihongo||オラチフ|Orachifu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0942 0942]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Dark | {{n/a}} | align=center|Mabosstiff (#941) | rowspan="2" | Maschiff is a dog-like Pokémon<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saunders |first=Toby |title=All dog Pokémon: Every canine creature to collect |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/all-dog-pokemon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813160241/https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/all-dog-pokemon/ |archive-date=13 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Radio Times |language=en-GB}}</ref> greatly resembling a mastiff.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sawyer |first=Logan |date=2020-02-25 |title=18 Pokemon That Exist In Real Life |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-exist-in-real-life/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=14 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114162812/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-exist-in-real-life/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Maschiff evolves into Mabosstiff.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Resuli |first1=Leyla |last2=Chamaillard |first2=Kyle |date=2020-03-20 |title=The 28 Best Dark-Type Pokemon |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-dark-type-best/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=6 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406133204/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-dark-type-best/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Arven, one of the major characters in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'', has a Mabosstiff as his partner Pokémon. It was injured prior to the games' events, and is slowly healed as the player and Arven collect Herba Mystica, special herbs guarded by massive bosses known as Titan Pokémon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sledge |first=Ben |date=2022-11-21 |title=''Pokemon''{{'}}s Titan Storyline Is Surprisingly Beautiful |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-titan-storyline-surprisingly-beautiful/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104210855/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-titan-storyline-surprisingly-beautiful/ |archive-date=4 January 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Mabosstiff" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mabosstiff'''<br/>{{nihongo||マフィティフ|Mafitifu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0943 0943]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Dark | align=center|Maschiff (#942) | {{n/a}} |- id="Shroodle" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Shroodle'''<br/>{{nihongo||シルシュルー|Shirushurū}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0944 0944]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Poison / Normal | {{n/a}} | align=center|Grafaiai (#945) | rowspan="2" | Shroodle is a small, poisonous shrew-like Pokémon. It evolves into Grafaiai.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Madison |date=2022-11-24 |title=How to Evolve Shroodle into Grafaiai in ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://primagames.com/tips/how-to-evolve-shroodle-into-grafaiai-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}}</ref> Grafaiai is a graffiti-themed Pokémon based on an aye-aye with some elements of the slow loris; it was teased prior to the release of ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' through a series of cryptic photos resembling the Oma forest on August 30, 2022.<ref name=":26">{{Cite web |last=Carpou |first=Madeline |date=2022-09-02 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet''{{'}}s Newest Addition is a Graffiti Gremlin, and I'm Here for It |url=https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-scarlet-violets-newest-addition-is-a-graffiti-gremlin-and-im-here-for-it/ |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=The Mary Sue}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=2022-09-01 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''{{'}}s new Pokémon was inspired by a real painted forest |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23332539/new-pokemon-grafaiai-painted-forest-oma-real-life |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225103755/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23332539/new-pokemon-grafaiai-painted-forest-oma-real-life |archive-date=25 February 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Grafaiai" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Grafaiai'''<br/>{{nihongo||タギングル|Taginguru}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0945 0945]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Poison / Normal |align=center|Shroodle (#944) | {{n/a}} |- id="Bramblin" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Bramblin'''<br/>{{nihongo||アノクサ|Anokusa}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0946 0946]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Ghost | {{n/a}} | align=center|Brambleghast (#947) | rowspan="2" | Bramblin and Brambleghast are a pair of Pokémon based on tumbleweeds. Bramblin evolves into Brambleghast.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowe |first=Seth |date=2024-03-27 |title=How to Evolve Bramblin in ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/how-to-evolve-bramblin-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002732/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/how-to-evolve-bramblin-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Broadwell |first=Josh |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' And ''Violet'': Bramblin and Brambleghast Evolution |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-bramblin-and-brambleghast-evolution/1100-6509772/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726160227/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-bramblin-and-brambleghast-evolution/1100-6509772/ |archive-date=26 July 2024 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Brambleghast" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Brambleghast'''<br/>{{nihongo||アノホラグサ|Anohoragusa}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0947 0947]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Ghost | align=center|Bramblin (#946) | {{n/a}} |- id="Toedscool" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Toedscool'''<br/>{{nihongo||ノノクラゲ|Nonokurage}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0948 0948]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Ground / Grass | {{n/a}} |align=center|Toedscruel (#949) | rowspan="2" | Toedscool and Toedscruel are a pair of Pokémon which resemble mushrooms, particularly of the woodear variety. The pair greatly resemble the Pokémon Tentacool and Tentacruel,<ref name=":49">{{Cite web |last=Olivieri |first=Joshua |date=2022-12-10 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': All Regional Variants, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-regional-variants-ranked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101185014/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-regional-variants-ranked/ |archive-date=1 January 2023 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> which debuted in ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'''',''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyche |first=Jerrad |date=2020-12-15 |title=10 Pokemon No One Ever Catches |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-no-one-ever-catches/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=23 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823222721/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-no-one-ever-catches/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=pokemonofthedaychick |date=2003-01-08 |title=Pokemon of the Day: Tentacruel (#73) |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/08/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-tentacruel-73-381487 |access-date=2024-07-17 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> but are different species entirely; it is believed that their similar appearance is the result of convergent evolution.<ref name=":49" /> |- id="Toedscruel" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Toedscruel'''<br/>{{nihongo||リククラゲ|Rikukurage}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0949 0949]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Ground / Grass |align=center|Toedscool (#948) | {{n/a}} |- id="Klawf" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Klawf'''<br/>{{nihongo||ガケガニ|Gakegani}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0950 0950]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}}} ||align=center| Rock | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | Klawf is a crab-like Pokémon that resembles the horsehair crab.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Friscia |first=John |date=2022-09-07 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' Reveals 3 Story Adventures, Version-Exclusive Pokémon |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-story-version-exclusive-pokemon-armarouge-ceruledge-klawf/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913034410/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-story-version-exclusive-pokemon-armarouge-ceruledge-klawf/ |archive-date=13 September 2022 |access-date=2022-09-13 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}}</ref> It lives on cliffs, usually hanging upside down while waiting for prey, but it cannot hang for long before its blood begins to rush to its head. One particularly large Klawf acts as a "Titan Pokémon", a boss Pokémon in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=2022-09-07 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' adds 2 new version-exclusive Pokémon, 1 very cute crab |url=https://www.polygon.com/23340721/pokemon-scarlet-violet-new-pokemon-armarouge-ceruledge-klawf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601185907/https://www.polygon.com/23340721/pokemon-scarlet-violet-new-pokemon-armarouge-ceruledge-klawf |archive-date=1 June 2024 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> Klawf Sticks, made from ground up Klawf shells, are also food items in the game.<ref name=":27">{{Cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=2022-11-18 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' really lean into the whole people-eat-Pokémon thing |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23464260/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-paldea-eat-delicious-pokemon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601185910/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23464260/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-paldea-eat-delicious-pokemon |archive-date=1 June 2024 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Capsakid" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Capsakid'''<br/>{{nihongo||カプサイジ|Kapusaiji}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0951 0951]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Grass | {{n/a}} | align=center|Scovillain (#952) | rowspan="2" | Capsakid are small plant Pokémon that evolve into Scovillain,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Green |first=Jake |date=2022-11-20 |title=How to evolve Capsakid into Scovillain in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-capsakid-into-scovillain-9015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240705224231/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-capsakid-into-scovillain-9015 |archive-date=5 July 2024 |access-date=2024-07-05 |work=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref> a two-headed Pokémon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grey |first=Kate |date=2022-12-10 |title=30 More Things You Might Have Missed In ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/features/30-more-things-you-might-have-missed-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603151118/https://www.nintendolife.com/features/30-more-things-you-might-have-missed-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |archive-date=3 June 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> The two greatly resemble chili peppers.<ref name=":27" /> Scovillain's name references the scoville scale, a scale used to measure the spiciness of chili peppers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Brandon |date=2022-12-01 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': 12 Best Grass-Types |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-grass-types/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Scovillain" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Scovillain'''<br/>{{nihongo||スコヴィラン|Sukoviran}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0952 0952]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Fire | align="center"|Capsakid (#951) | align="center"|Mega Evolution |- id="Rellor" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Rellor'''<br/>{{nihongo||シガロコ|Shigaroko}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0953 0953]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}}} ||align=center| Bug | {{n/a}} |align=center|Rabsca (#954) | rowspan="2" |Rellor and Rabsca are beetle-like Pokémon, with Rellor resembling a dung beetle<ref name=":47">{{Cite web |last=Hagues |first=Alana |date=2022-12-21 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': How To Evolve Rellor Into Rabsca |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-how-to-evolve-rellor-into-rabsca |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240705224229/https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-how-to-evolve-rellor-into-rabsca |archive-date=5 July 2024 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> and Rabsca a scarab.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seitz |first=Dod |date=2023-02-18 |title=Pokemon Who Should Have Levitate But Don't |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-who-should-have-levitate-but-dont/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603114722/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-who-should-have-levitate-but-dont/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Rellor evolves into Rabsca.<ref name=":47" /> Rellor rolls a ball of mud, composed of dirt and psychic energy.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bunce |first=Nic |date=2022-11-23 |title=How to evolve Rellor into Rabsca in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-rellor-into-rabsca-9015 |access-date=2024-07-05 |work=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref> Rabsca's ball contains an infant.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaptan |first=Doruk |date=2022-11-25 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': 10 Cutest Pokedex Entries |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-cutest-pokedex-entries/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204152549/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-cutest-pokedex-entries/ |archive-date=4 December 2022 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Rabsca" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Rabsca'''<br/>{{nihongo||ベラカス|Berakasu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0954 0954]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Bug / Psychic |align=center|Rellor (#953) | {{n/a}} |- id="Flittle" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Flittle'''<br/>{{nihongo||ヒラヒナ|Hirahina}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0955 0955]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Psychic | {{n/a}} |align="center"|Espathra (#956) | rowspan="2" | Flittle is a small bird Pokémon that evolves into Espathra, an ostrich-like Pokémon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=2022-11-21 |title=How to catch Flittle and evolve Espathra in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' |url=https://www.destructoid.com/how-to-catch-flittle-and-evolve-espathra-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240705224229/https://www.destructoid.com/how-to-catch-flittle-and-evolve-espathra-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |archive-date=5 July 2024 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Destructoid |language=en-US}}</ref> Espathra's name references both Cleopatra and ESP.<ref name="HiddenNames">{{Cite web |last=Foot |first=Casey |date=2023-03-20 |title=8 Pokemon Names With Hidden Meanings |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-names-hidden-meanings/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=23 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423101012/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-names-hidden-meanings/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- id="Espathra" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Espathra'''<br/>{{nihongo||クエスパトラ|Kuesupatora}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0956 0956]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Psychic |align="center|Flittle (#955) | {{n/a}} |- id="Tinkatink" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Tinkatink'''<br/>{{nihongo||カヌチャン|Kanuchan}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0957 0957]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Fairy / Steel | {{n/a}} | align=center|Tinkatuff (#958) | rowspan="3" | Tinkatink is a small, pink Pokémon which wields a handmade metal hammer. It evolves into Tinkatuff, which later evolves into Tinkaton; as these Pokémon evolve, their hammers are reinforced to become stronger and larger.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=2022-11-29 |title=Where to find & catch Tinkatink in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' |url=https://www.destructoid.com/where-to-find-catch-tinkatink-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724091827/https://www.destructoid.com/where-to-find-catch-tinkatink-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |archive-date=24 July 2024 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Destructoid |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":58">{{Cite web |last=Lada |first=Jenni |date=2022-12-05 |title=Tinkaton is the Best New Pokemon in ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.siliconera.com/tinkaton-is-the-best-new-pokemon-in-scarlet-and-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115002011/https://www.siliconera.com/tinkaton-is-the-best-new-pokemon-in-scarlet-and-violet/ |archive-date=15 January 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> Tinkaton is said to have learned to upgrade its hammer with metals out of pure spite after being bullied by Steel-type Pokémon as Tinkatink and Tinkatuff,<ref name=":5">{{cite web |last=Jiang |first=Sisi |date=2022-11-30 |title=This ''Scarlet'' And ''Violet'' Pokémon Might Commit Murder And Fans Are Obsessed |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2022/11/this-scarlet-and-violet-pokmon-might-commit-murder-and-fans-are-obsessed/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731072809/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2022/11/this-scarlet-and-violet-pokmon-might-commit-murder-and-fans-are-obsessed/ |archive-date=July 31, 2023 |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=Kotaku}}</ref> and it is able to throw boulders with its hammer to knock Corviknight – a large, metallic bird-like Pokémon – out of the sky.<ref name=":10" /> It has received a positive response from the community since its debut.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{cite web |last=Robertson |first=Joshua |date=2022-11-28 |title=Tinkaton Emerges As One Of ''Scarlet'' & ''Violet''{{'}}s Most Popular Pokemon |url=https://www.thegamer.com/tinkaton-pokemon-scarlet-violet-fan-favorite/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731071155/https://www.thegamer.com/tinkaton-pokemon-scarlet-violet-fan-favorite/ |archive-date=July 31, 2023 |accessdate=2023-07-31 |website=TheGamer}}</ref><ref name=":58" /> A Tinkatink is owned by one of the main characters, Dot, in the anime series ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saksena |first=Sanchay |date=2024-02-16 |title=''Pokemon Horizons'' Series Introduces Popular Pocket Monster from ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://in.ign.com/pokemon/202238/news/pokemon-horizons-series-introduces-popular-pocket-monster-from-scarlet-and-violet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724091827/https://in.ign.com/pokemon/202238/news/pokemon-horizons-series-introduces-popular-pocket-monster-from-scarlet-and-violet |archive-date=24 July 2024 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=IGN India |language=en-in}}</ref> |- id="Tinkatuff" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Tinkatuff'''<br/>{{nihongo||ナカヌチャン|Nakanuchan}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0958 0958]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Fairy / Steel | align=center|Tinkatink (#957) | align=center|Tinkaton (#959) |- id="Tinkaton" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Tinkaton'''<br/>{{nihongo||デカヌチャン|Dekanuchan}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0959 0959]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Fairy / Steel | align=center|Tinkatuff (#958) | {{n/a}} |- id="Wiglett" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Wiglett'''<br/>{{nihongo||ウミディグダ|Umidiguda}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0960 0960]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water | {{n/a}} |align=center|Wugtrio (#961) | rowspan="2" | Wiglett is a garden eel-like Pokémon. It was revealed prior to the release of ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' via a mock seminar that showcased wild Pokémon interacting with the world of ''Pokémon'' ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |date=2022-09-28 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' adds a weird new Diglett called Wiglett |url=https://www.polygon.com/23376543/pokemon-scarlet-violet-paldean-diglett-wiglett |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506025746/https://www.polygon.com/23376543/pokemon-scarlet-violet-paldean-diglett-wiglett |archive-date=6 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> While bearing similarities to the Pokémon Diglett, it is a different species, with their similarities likely a result of convergent evolution.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoffer |first=Christian |title=Pokemon Reveals Poltchageist for ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' DLC |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-poltchageist-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-dlc/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Comicbook.com |date=22 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Wiglett has been commented on for its phallic appearance by both fans and critics.{{refn|group=nb|name=Wiglett|Supported by multiple sources:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=John |date=2022-09-28 |title=Nobody Knows How To React To ''Pokémon''{{'}}s New Flaccid Worm Monster |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-new-revealed-nintendo-wiglett-1849589853 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506025750/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-new-revealed-nintendo-wiglett-1849589853 |archive-date=6 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Kotaku |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Joshua |date=2022-10-01 |title=Wiglett Already Has Tons Of Adorable Fan Art |url=https://www.thegamer.com/wiglett-fan-art/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=10 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010164230/https://www.thegamer.com/wiglett-fan-art/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Plant |first=Logan |date=2023-08-09 |title=The Pokemon Company Really Went Ahead and Made a Plush for Its Most NSFW Pokemon |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-pokemon-company-really-went-ahead-and-made-a-plush-for-its-most-nsfw-pokemon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815202803/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-pokemon-company-really-went-ahead-and-made-a-plush-for-its-most-nsfw-pokemon |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bardhan |first=Ashley |date=2023-08-11 |title=New Wiglett Pokémon Plush Looks a Lot Like Something Else |url=https://gizmodo.com.au/2023/08/new-wiglett-pokemon-plush-looks-a-lot-like-something-else/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506025756/https://gizmodo.com.au/2023/08/new-wiglett-pokemon-plush-looks-a-lot-like-something-else/ |archive-date=6 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Gizmodo Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Norman |first=Jim |date=2023-08-10 |title=Random: The Pokémon Center's Official Wiglett Plush Looks A Lot More NSFW Than We'd Imagined |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/08/random-the-pokemon-centers-official-wiglett-plush-looks-a-lot-more-nsfw-than-wed-imagined |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref>}} Wugtrio is a garden eel-like Pokémon that evolves from Wiglett.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=2022-11-22 |title=How to catch Wiglett in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' and evolve it into a Wugtrio |url=https://www.destructoid.com/how-to-catch-wiglett-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet-and-evolve-it-into-a-wugtrio/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815202821/https://www.destructoid.com/how-to-catch-wiglett-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet-and-evolve-it-into-a-wugtrio/ |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Destructoid |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Wugtrio" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Wugtrio'''<br/>{{nihongo||ウミトリオ|Umitorio}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0961 0961]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water | align=center|Wiglett (#960) | {{n/a}} |- id="Bombirdier" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Bombirdier'''<br/>{{nihongo||オトシドリ|Otoshidori}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0962 0962]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Flying / Dark | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |Bombirdier are stork-like Pokémon with apron-like appendages on their torsos, with which they carry rocks to drop from above.<ref name=":50" /> One particularly large Bombirdier acts as a "Titan Pokémon", a boss Pokémon in the game.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reynolds |first=Matthew |date=2022-11-18 |title=Open Sky Titan location, Bombirdier weaknesses in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-open-sky-titan-bombirdier-location-weaknesses-9015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601185907/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-open-sky-titan-bombirdier-location-weaknesses-9015 |archive-date=1 June 2024 |access-date=2024-06-01 |work=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Finizen" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Finizen'''<br/>{{nihongo||ナミイルカ|Namiiruka}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0963 0963]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water | {{n/a}} | align=center|Palafin (#964) | rowspan="2" |Finizen is a dolphin-like Pokémon that evolves into Palafin. Palafin has two forms. The first is identical to Finizen in appearance except for a heart shape on its stomach, called the "Zero Form". The second is the "Hero Form" which takes on a muscular, superhero-esque appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Julia |date=2022-11-18 |title=How to evolve Finizen into Palafin |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/23466365/evolve-finizen-palafin-hero-zero-form-multiplayer |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Palafin" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Palafin'''<br/>{{nihongo||イルカマン|Irukaman}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0964 0964]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water | align=center|Finizen (#963) | {{n/a}} |- id="Varoom" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Varoom'''<br/>{{nihongo||ブロロン|Buroron}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0965 0965]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}} ||align=center| Steel / Poison | {{n/a}} | align=center|Revavroom (#966) | rowspan="2" | Varoom and Revavroom are engine-like Pokémon. Varoom evolves into Revavroom.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scariati |first=Andrew |date=2022-11-25 |title=The 14 Best Steel-Types In ''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-steel-types/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120210418/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-steel-types/ |archive-date=20 January 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> Yūsuke Kozaki designed both Varoom and Revavroom.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Liu |first=Stephanie |date=2023-01-12 |title=''Fire Emblem'' Artist Designed ''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet''{{'}}s Cetoddle and Varoom |url=https://www.siliconera.com/fire-emblem-artist-designed-cetoddle-and-varoom-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526210512/https://www.siliconera.com/fire-emblem-artist-designed-cetoddle-and-varoom-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |archive-date=26 May 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Revavroom" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Revavroom'''<br/>{{nihongo||ブロロローム|Burororōmu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0966 0966]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}} ||align=center| Steel / Poison | align=center|Varoom (#965) | {{n/a}} |- id="Cyclizar" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Cyclizar'''<br/>{{nihongo||モトトカゲ|Mototokage}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0967 0967]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Dragon / Normal | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | Cyclizar is a bicycle-themed lizard-like Pokémon that was introduced in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. Cyclizar has allowed people in the ''Pokémon'' universe to ride on its back since ancient times and depictions of this have been found in 10,000-year-old murals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=2022-11-21 |title=Cyclizar cannot evolve in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': I know, it's confusing |url=https://www.destructoid.com/can-cyclizar-evolve-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002729/https://www.destructoid.com/can-cyclizar-evolve-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=Destructoid |language=en-US}}</ref> Koraidon and Miraidon, two Legendary Pokémon in the game, are relatives of the Pokémon which hail from the past and future, respectively.<ref name=":20" /> |- id="Orthworm" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Orthworm'''<br/>{{nihongo||ミミズズ|Mimizuzu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0968 0968]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Steel | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | Orthworm is a species of Pokémon resembling a metallic earthworm. One particularly large Orthworm acts as a "Titan Pokémon", a boss Pokémon in the game.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reynolds |first=Matthew |date=2022-11-18 |title=Lurking Steel Titan location, Orthworm weaknesses in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-lurking-steel-titan-orthworm-location-weaknesses-9015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002728/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-lurking-steel-titan-orthworm-location-weaknesses-9015 |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-13 |work=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Glimmet" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Glimmet'''<br/>{{nihongo||キラーメ|Kirāme}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0969 0969]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}} ||align=center| Rock / Poison | {{n/a}} | align=center|Glimmora (#970) | rowspan="2" | Glimmet and Glimmora are crystalline species of Pokémon. Their bodies are made of crystallized poisonous energy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-21 |title=何もかもかみ合わない…チャンピオン・オモダカも振り回された！？『ポケモンSV』キラフロルの"不可解な性能" |script-title=ja: 何もかもかみ合わない…チャンピオン・オモダカも振り回された！？『ポケモンSV』キラフロルの“不可解な性能” |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2023/01/21/143334.html |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=インサイド |language=ja |archive-date=1 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901164411/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2023/01/21/143334.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Glimmet evolves into Glimmora.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=2022-11-22 |title=How to catch Glimmet in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' and evolve it into Glimmora |url=https://www.destructoid.com/how-to-catch-glimmet-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet-and-evolve-it-into-glimmora/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814030112/https://www.destructoid.com/how-to-catch-glimmet-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet-and-evolve-it-into-glimmora/ |archive-date=14 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Destructoid |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Glimmora" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Glimmora'''<br/>{{nihongo||キラフロル|Kirafuroru}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0970 0970]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}} ||align=center| Rock / Poison | align=center|Glimmet (#969) | align=center|Mega Evolution |- id="Greavard" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Greavard '''<br/>{{nihongo||ボチ|Bochi}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0971 0971]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Ghost | {{n/a}} |align=center|Houndstone (#972) | rowspan="2" |Greavard is a small puppy-like Pokémon introduced in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. It inadvertently absorbs the life force of people around it. It was revealed during a found footage stream by a member of the Ghost-Type Pokémon Club from Naranja Academy, the school the player goes to in ''Pokémon Scarlet''.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Clark |first=Nicole |date=2022-10-25 |title=I'd pet ''Pokémon'''s newest dog Greavard, even if it cost me my life |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23422976/pokemon-scarlet-violet-greavard-emo |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219213850/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23422976/pokemon-scarlet-violet-greavard-emo |archive-date=19 December 2023 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> Houndstone is a Ghost-type Pokémon based on a hound, a type of dog. It is the evolved form of Greavard. It has a large tombstone on its head, replacing the candle in the head of Greavard.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=2022-11-18 |title=How to evolve Greavard into Houndstone |url=https://www.polygon.com/23460122/evolve-greavard-into-houndstone-level-requirements |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |archive-date=9 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509222106/https://www.polygon.com/23460122/evolve-greavard-into-houndstone-level-requirements |url-status=live }}</ref> |- id="Houndstone" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Houndstone'''<br/>{{nihongo||ハカドッグ|Hakadoggu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0972 0972]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Ghost |align=center|Greavard (#971) | {{n/a}} |- id="Flamigo" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Flamigo'''<br/>{{nihongo||カラミンゴ|Karamingo}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0973 0973]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Flying / Fighting | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | Flamigo is a Pokémon that resembles a flamingo. Flamigo was criticized by fans for its "bland" design, though it grew in <nowiki/><nowiki/>popularity in ''Pokémon''{{'}}s competitive scene due to its strength.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Ana |date=2022-12-05 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''{{'}}s secret weapon is this dumb flamingo named Flamigo |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23486299/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-flamigo-meta-competitive-strong |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219225248/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23486299/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-flamigo-meta-competitive-strong |archive-date=19 December 2023 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> Flamigo also proved popular in the speedrunning community for ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'', in part due to its high stats and early obtainability in-game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hagues |first=Alana |date=2022-12-16 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' Speedruns Are Already Clocking In At Around 5 Hours |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/12/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-speedruns-are-already-clocking-in-at-around-5-hours |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509222108/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/12/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-speedruns-are-already-clocking-in-at-around-5-hours |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Joshua |date=2022-12-16 |title=Flamigo Is Dominating ''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' Speedrunning |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-speedrunning-flamigo/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222094847/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-speedrunning-flamigo/ |archive-date=22 December 2022 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Narita |first=Sayoko |date=2022-12-16 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' speedruns are already hitting some impressive times |url=https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221216-17282/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509222107/https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221216-17282/ |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Automaton |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Cetoddle" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Cetoddle'''<br/>{{nihongo||アルクジラ|Arukujira}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0974 0974]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}}} ||align=center| Ice | {{n/a}} | align=center|Cetitan (#975) | rowspan="2" | Cetoddle is a terrestrial, whale-like Pokémon. Cetitan, its evolution,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Orr |first=Jessica |date=2022-11-28 |title=How to evolve Cetoddle into Cetitan in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-cetoddle-into-cetitan-9015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814024626/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-cetoddle-into-cetitan-9015 |archive-date=14 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |work=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref> is covered in a thick layer of blubber, with strong muscles to support its b<nowiki/><nowiki/>lubber-like body. It can gather ice energy to make the surrounding area very cold.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Ana |date=2022-08-03 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' get two new Pokémon |url=https://www.polygon.com/23290261/pokemon-scarlet-violet-fidough-cetitan-new-pokemon-trailer-wooper |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002730/https://www.polygon.com/23290261/pokemon-scarlet-violet-fidough-cetitan-new-pokemon-trailer-wooper |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> Yūsuke Kozaki designed both Cetoddle and Cetitan.<ref name=":14" /> |- id="Cetitan" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Cetitan'''<br/>{{nihongo||ハルクジラ|Harukujira}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0975 0975]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}}} ||align=center| Ice |align=center|Cetoddle (#974) | {{n/a}} |- id="Veluza" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Veluza'''<br/>{{nihongo||ミガルーサ|Migarūsa}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0976 0976]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Water / Psychic | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | Veluza is a fish Pokémon resembling a hake.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Bamsey |first1=Ryan |last2=O'Connor |first2=Quinton |date=2022-11-29 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': 15 Best Water-Types |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-water-types/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> Veluza sheds flesh off its body, which is eaten by humans in-universe.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Colby |date=2019-11-26 |title=20 Confirmed Pokemon That Humans Eat |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-humans-eat-confirmed/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=28 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128102031/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-humans-eat-confirmed/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- id="Dondozo" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Dondozo'''<br/>{{nihongo||ヘイラッシャ|Heirassha}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0977 0977]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | rowspan="2" | Dondozo and Tatsugiri are a pair of Pokémon biologically unassociated with each other, but have a symbiotic relationship.<ref name=":33">{{Cite web |last=Lada |first=Jenni |date=2023-03-13 |title=Artist James Turner Designed New ''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' Characters Tatsugiri and Dondozo |url=https://www.siliconera.com/artist-james-turner-designed-new-pokemon-scarlet-violet-characters-tatsugiri-and-dondozo/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002731/https://www.siliconera.com/artist-james-turner-designed-new-pokemon-scarlet-violet-characters-tatsugiri-and-dondozo/ |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> Tatsugiri resembles sushi, while Dondozo resembles a catfish.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shepard |first=Kenneth |date=2023-02-27 |title=New Patch Fixes One Of ''Pokémon Scarlet'' And ''Violet''{{'}}s Most Overpowered Monsters |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-patch-dondozo-order-up-tatsugiri-1850165617 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002729/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-patch-dondozo-order-up-tatsugiri-1850165617 |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=Kotaku |language=en}}</ref> Tatsugiri has three different forms, each with different color schemes.<ref name=":33" /> A pair of them acted as "Titan Pokémon", special boss opponents in the ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''{{'}}s story.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franey |first=Joel |date=2022-11-29 |title=Where to find the ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' False Dragon Titan |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-false-dragon-titan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002729/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-false-dragon-titan/ |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> Dondozo and Tatsugiri were both designed by James Turner, who had previously worked as a character designer for the ''Pokémon'' franchise.<ref name=":33" /> |- id="Tatsugiri" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Tatsugiri'''<br/>{{nihongo||シャリタツ|Sharitatsu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0978 0978]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Dragon / Water | {{n/a}} | align=center| Mega Evolution |- id="Annihilape" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Annihilape'''<br/>{{nihongo||コノヨザル|Konoyozaru}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0979 0979]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Fighting / Ghost | align=center|Primeape (#057) | {{n/a}} | Annihilape is the evolution of Primeape, a simian Pokémon which first appeared in ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''. Annihilape came to be when the anger built up by Primeape grew to a capacity that its body couldn't contain, causing a complete overflow of power and the consequent evolution into Annihilape.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowe |first=Seth |date=2024-03-27 |title=How to Evolve Primeape into Annihilape in ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/how-to-evolve-primeape-into-annihilape-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002730/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/how-to-evolve-primeape-into-annihilape-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Clodsire" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Clodsire'''<br/>{{nihongo||ドオー|Doō}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0980 0980]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Poison / Ground | align=center|Wooper (#194) | {{n/a}} | Clodsire is the evolution of Wooper's Paldean regional variant.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raynor |first=Kelsey |date=2022-11-24 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' Wooper Location: How to evolve Wooper into Clodsire |url=https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-wooper-clodsire |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815203326/https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-wooper-clodsire |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=VG247 |language=en}}</ref> It greatly resembles the Iberian ribbed newt, and mimics the newt's method of attack as it extends its ribs from its body.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoffer |first=Christian |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'': Wooper's New Evolution Was Inspired by a Seriously Messed Up Lizard |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-scarlet-violet-clodsire-iberian-ribbed-newt/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Comicbook.com |date=20 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Farigiraf" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Farigiraf'''<br/>{{nihongo||リキキリン|Rikikirin}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0981 0981]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Normal / Psychic | align="center" | Girafarig (#203) | {{n/a}} | Farigiraf is a giraffe-esque Pokémon introduced in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' that evolves from Girafarig,<ref name=":34">{{Cite web |author1=Bellingham |first=Hope |date=2022-10-06 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' will introduce Farigiraf, a new Girafarig evolution |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-will-introduce-farigiraf-a-new-girafarig-evolution/ |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> which was introduced in ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=pokemonofthedaychick |date=2002-10-24 |title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Girafarig (#203) |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/24/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-girafarig-203-375035 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002729/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/24/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-girafarig-203-375035 |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> Girafarig's tail synced with its mind as it evolved, and the two work in tandem to enhance its psychic power.<ref name=":34" /> Like Girafarig, Farigiraf's name is a palindrome, meaning it can be read the same backwards as it can forwards.<ref name="HiddenNames" /> |- id="Dudunsparce" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Dudunsparce'''<br/>{{nihongo||ノココッチ|Nokokotchi}} <br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0982 0982]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal |align=center|Dunsparce (#206) | {{n/a}} |Dudunsparce is an evolution of Dunsparce, a tsuchinoko-inspired Pokémon introduced in ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hagues |first=Alana |date=2022-12-21 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': How To Evolve Dunsparce Into Dudunsparce |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-how-to-evolve-dunsparce-into-dudunsparce |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002730/https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-how-to-evolve-dunsparce-into-dudunsparce |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fontes |first=Renan |date=2020-06-19 |title=''Pokémon'': The Best Gen II Pokémon With The Lowest Encounter Rate |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-gen-2-pokemon-with-lowest-encounter-rate/ |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> It gains an additional body segment, but other Dudunsparce, known as the "Three Segment Form", have an additional body segment that is more rare than standard Dudunsparce.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jiang |first=Sisi |date=2022-12-02 |title=You Only Have A 1 Percent Chance Of Getting This ''Scarlet'' And ''Violet'' Troll Pokémon |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-dudunsparce-three-segment-odds-1849844120 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002730/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-dudunsparce-three-segment-odds-1849844120 |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=Kotaku |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Kingambit" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Kingambit'''<br/>{{nihongo||ドドゲザン|Dodogezan}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0983 0983]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Steel | align=center|Bisharp (#625) | {{n/a}} |Kingambit is an evolution of the Pokémon Bisharp, resembling a shogun.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bunce |first=Nic |date=2022-11-23 |title=How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-bisharp-into-kingambit-9015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513002729/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-to-evolve-bisharp-into-kingambit-9015 |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-13 |work=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Great Tusk" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Great Tusk'''<br/>{{nihongo||イダイナキバ|Idainakiba}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0984 0984]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Ground / Fighting | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | rowspan="6" | Great Tusk, Scream Tail, Brute Bonnet, Flutter Mane, Slither Wing, and Sandy Shocks are Paradox Pokémon – Pokémon which hail from different time periods than normal Pokémon – which appear in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. They hail from the distant past, and are sometimes dubbed "Ancient Pokémon".<ref name=":19">{{Cite web |last=Hagues |first=Alana |date=2023-12-15 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': Paradox Pokémon - Full List, Where To Find Them Explained |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-paradox-pokemon-full-list-where-to-find-them-explained |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509232412/https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-paradox-pokemon-full-list-where-to-find-them-explained |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> They are first mentioned in-game in special magazines known as "Occulture" which give additional rumor-based information on the species.<ref name=":20">{{Cite web |last1=Whaling |first1=Jacob |last2=O'Connor |first2=Quinton |date=2022-12-07 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': What Are The Paradox Pokemon? |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-paradox-past-future-forms-lore-explained/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302212911/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-paradox-past-future-forms-lore-explained/ |archive-date=2 March 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> The Paradox Pokémon are stated to hail from alternative realities in the DLC expansion for the game, ''The Indigo Disk''.<ref name=":20" /> Great Tusk is an ancient Paradox Pokémon based on the Pokémon Donphan,<ref name=":20" /> an elephantine Pokémon.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |last=Foot |first=Casey |date=2022-12-07 |title=Every Elephant Pokemon, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/every-elephant-pokemon-ranked/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603062141/https://www.thegamer.com/every-elephant-pokemon-ranked/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It appears as a "Titan Pokémon", a special boss opponent in-game.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |last=Hagues |first=Alana |date=2022-12-21 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': The Quaking Earth Titan |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-the-quaking-earth-titan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509232413/https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-the-quaking-earth-titan |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Scream Tail is an ancient Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Jigglypuff,<ref name=":20" /> a balloon-like Pokémon known for its singing voice.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caruso |first=Michael |date=2021-04-16 |title=''Pokemon'': 10 Things You Didn't Know About Jigglypuff |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-jigglypuff-facts-trivia/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815203344/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-jigglypuff-facts-trivia/ |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref>
Brute Bonnet is an ancient Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Amoonguss,<ref name=":20" /> a mushroom-like Pokémon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seitz |first=Dod |date=2023-02-26 |title=''Pokemon'': All Mushroom Pokemon, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-mushroom-best-designs/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref>
Flutter Mane is an ancient Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Misdreavus,<ref name=":20" /> a ghost-like Pokémon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Connor |first=Quinton |date=2021-11-24 |title=''Pokemon Brilliant Diamond'' & ''Shining Pearl'': Where To Find And Evolve Misdreavus |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-bdsp-misdreavus-location-evolve-guide/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410201317/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-bdsp-misdreavus-location-evolve-guide/ |archive-date=10 April 2022 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref>
Slither Wing is an ancient Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Volcarona,<ref name=":20" /> a moth-like Pokémon.<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |last=Scariati |first=Andrew |date=2022-12-30 |title=Every Butterfly And Moth Pokemon, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/every-butterfly-moth-pokemon-ranked/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref>
Sandy Shocks is an ancient Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Magneton,<ref name=":20" /> a trio of a Pokémon named Magnemite, which resemble magnets.<ref>{{cite web |last=Zwiezen |first=Zack |date=July 27, 2019 |title=Klefki Will Steal Your Keys And Never Give Them Back |url=https://kotaku.com/klefki-will-steal-your-keys-and-never-give-them-back-1836710679 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218182025/https://kotaku.com/klefki-will-steal-your-keys-and-never-give-them-back-1836710679 |archive-date=February 18, 2024 |accessdate=February 16, 2024 |work=Kotaku}}</ref> |- id="Scream Tail" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Scream Tail'''<br/>{{nihongo||サケブシッポ|Sakebushippo}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0985 0985]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Fairy / Psychic | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Brute Bonnet" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Brute Bonnet'''<br/>{{nihongo||アラブルタケ|Araburutake}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0986 0986]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Dark | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Flutter Mane" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Flutter Mane'''<br/>{{nihongo||ハバタクカミ|Habatakukami}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0987 0987]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Ghost / Fairy | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Slither Wing" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Slither Wing'''<br/>{{nihongo||チヲハウハネ|Chiohauhane}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0988 0988]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Bug / Fighting | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Sandy Shocks" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Sandy Shocks'''<br/>{{nihongo||スナノケガワ|Sunanokegawa}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0989 0989]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Electric / Ground | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Iron Treads" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Iron Treads'''<br/>{{nihongo||テツノワダチ|Tetsunowadachi}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0990 0990]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Ground / Steel | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | rowspan="6" | Iron Treads, Iron Bundle, Iron Hands, Iron Jugulis, Iron Moth, and Iron Thorns are Paradox Pokémon – Pokémon which hail from different time periods than normal Pokémon – which appear in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. They hail from the distant future, and are sometimes dubbed "Future Pokémon".<ref name=":19" /> They are first mentioned in-game in special magazines known as "Occulture" which give additional rumor-based information on the species.<ref name=":20" /> The Paradox Pokémon are stated to hail from alternative realities in the DLC expansion for the game, ''The Indigo Disk''.<ref name=":20" /> Iron Treads is a futuristic Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Donphan,<ref name=":20" /> an elephantine Pokémon.<ref name=":16" /> Iron Treads acts as a "Titan Pokémon", a special boss opponent in-game.<ref name=":22" />
Iron Bundle is a futuristic Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Delibird,<ref name=":20" /> a bird-like Pokémon which resembles Santa Claus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henley |first=Stacey |date=2023-12-25 |title=Delbird Is Still Not A Real Christmas Pokemon |url=https://www.thegamer.com/delbird-not-christmas-pokemon/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=14 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114162559/https://www.thegamer.com/delbird-not-christmas-pokemon/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Iron Hands is a futuristic Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Hariyama,<ref name=":20" /> a Pokémon resembling a sumo wrestler.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kiya |first=Andrew |date=2022-01-08 |title=''Pokemon'' Sumo Collab Features Gen 4 Starters and Legends |url=https://www.siliconera.com/pokemon-sumo-collab-features-gen-4-starters-and-legends/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509232421/https://www.siliconera.com/pokemon-sumo-collab-features-gen-4-starters-and-legends/ |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref>
Iron Jugulis is a futuristic Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Hydreigon,<ref name=":20" /> a Pokémon resembling a hydra.<ref name=":18" />
Iron Moth is a futuristic Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Volcarona,<ref name=":20" /> a moth-like Pokémon.<ref name=":23" />
Iron Thorns is a futuristic Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Tyranitar,<ref name=":20" /> a Godzilla-resembling Pokémon. Specifically, it may be a reference to Mechagodzilla,<ref name=":18" /> the robotic counterpart of Godzilla. |- id="Iron Bundle" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Iron Bundle'''<br/>{{nihongo||テツノツツミ|Tetsunotsutsumi}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0991 0991]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Ice / Water | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Iron Hands" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Iron Hands'''<br/>{{nihongo||テツノカイナ|Tetsunokaina}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0992 0992]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Fighting / Electric | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Iron Jugulis" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Iron Jugulis'''<br/>{{nihongo||テツノコウベ|Tetsunokōbe}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0993 0993]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Flying | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Iron Moth" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Iron Moth'''<br/>{{nihongo||テツノドクガ|Tetsunodokuga}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0994 0994]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Poison | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Iron Thorns" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Iron Thorns'''<br/>{{nihongo||テツノイバラ|Tetsunoibara}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0995 0995]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Rock / Electric | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Frigibax" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Frigibax'''<br/>{{nihongo||セビエ|Sebie}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0996 0996]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}}} ||align=center| Dragon / Ice | {{n/a}} | align=center|Arctibax (#997) | rowspan="3" | Frigibax is a small dragon-like Pokémon. It evolves into Arctibax, which evolves into Baxcalibur.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Orr |first=Jessica |date=2022-11-25 |title=Frigibax location in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' and how to evolve into Arctibax and Baxcalibur |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-frigibax-location-how-to-evolve-arctibax-baxcalibur-9015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521220102/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-frigibax-location-how-to-evolve-arctibax-baxcalibur-9015 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |work=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref> Baxcalibur is a large ice dragon Pokémon resembling a Spinosaurus and a kaiju, and belongs to the fanmade category known as "pseudo-legendary Pokémon",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaptan |first=Doruk |date=2022-11-26 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': Best Dragon-Types |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-dragon-types/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114162241/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-dragon-types/ |archive-date=14 January 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> characterizing typically Dragon-type Pokémon with a three-stage evolution line and a high base stat total.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kuiper |first=El |date=2023-05-01 |title=A Complete Guide to Pokémon Categories, From Mythical to Legendary and Everything in Between |url=https://www.themarysue.com/all-differences-between-mythical-legendary-and-pseudo-legendary-pokemon-explained/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240307213813/https://www.themarysue.com/all-differences-between-mythical-legendary-and-pseudo-legendary-pokemon-explained/ |archive-date=7 March 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=The Mary Sue}}</ref> |- id="Arctibax" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Arctibax'''<br/>{{nihongo||セゴール|Segōru}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0997 0997]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}}} ||align=center| Dragon / Ice | align=center|Frigibax (#996) | align=center|Baxcalibur (#998) |- id="Baxcalibur" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Baxcalibur'''<br/>{{nihongo||セグレイブ|Segureibu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0998 0998]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}}} ||align=center| Dragon / Ice | align=center|Arctibax (#997) | align=center|Mega Evolution |- id="Gimmighoul" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Gimmighoul '''<br/>{{nihongo||コレクレー|Korekurē}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0999 0999]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Ghost | {{n/a}} |align=center|Gholdengo (#1000) | rowspan="2" |Gimmighoul is a small Pokémon that hides in treasure chests. It has two forms: the chest form and a "Roaming Form" which leaves the chest and wanders by itself carrying a single coin. The Roaming Form can only be obtained via ''Pokémon Go''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fanelli |first=Jason |title=Gimmighoul Is ''Pokemon Scarlet'' And ''Violet''{{'}}s Latest New Pokemon, ''Pokemon Go'' Connection Coming In 2023 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gimmighoul-is-pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-latest-new-pokemon-pokemon-go-connection-coming-in-2023/1100-6508944/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815203355/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gimmighoul-is-pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-latest-new-pokemon-pokemon-go-connection-coming-in-2023/1100-6508944/ |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> Prior to its reveal, a special website was made, depicting Gimmighoul's chest, which eventually opened up following Gimmighoul's reveal, serving as an information hub for information related to the Pokémon. Gimmighoul also appeared in ''Go'' prior to its announcement, where, following an in-game event, it followed players around the map.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=John |date=2022-11-08 |title=Gimmighoul Is Among The Latest Pokémon Revealed For ''Scarlet'' And ''Violet'' |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-gimmighoul-nintendo-switch-1849757059 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726200725/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-gimmighoul-nintendo-switch-1849757059 |archive-date=26 July 2024 |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=Kotaku |language=en}}</ref> Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo when it is leveled up after a total of 999 Gimmighoul Coins are gathered by the player. Gholdengo is a golden-bodied Pokémon that often travels by summoning a golden board that it surfs on.<ref name=":36">{{Cite web |last=Sledge |first=Ben |date=2022-12-18 |title=Pokemon #1,000: A Review |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-1000-review-gholdengo/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=17 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317213158/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-1000-review-gholdengo/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- id="Gholdengo" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Gholdengo'''<br/>{{nihongo||サーフゴー|Sāfugō}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1000 1000]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Steel / Ghost |align=center|Gimmighoul (#999) | {{n/a}} |- id="Wo-Chien" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Wo-Chien'''<br/>{{nihongo||チオンジェン|Chionjen}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1001 1001]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Grass | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | rowspan="4" | Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Chi-Yu are a group of four Legendary Pokémon which appear in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet.'' The four were trapped in shrines due to their rampage and destruction,<ref name=":4" /> requiring the player to seek out "stakes" that keep the shrine sealed in order for the player to encounter the four.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franey |first=Joel |date=2022-11-29 |title=All ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' Ominous Black Stakes and Shrine locations |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-stakes-locations-ominous-black-shrines/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805193127/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-stakes-locations-ominous-black-shrines/ |archive-date=5 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> Wo-Chien is a snail-like Pokémon composed of a moss-like substance, with a "shell" of numerous wooden tablets on its back. In the game's lore, the tablets are said to contain the misdeeds of the Paldean King from a thousand years ago, with the writer's grudge causing Wo-Chien to be given life. It can drain the life force of plants, leading to areas surrounding it becoming barren of life.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last1=Adams |first1=Dexter Curtis |last2=O'Connor |first2=Quinton |date=2023-01-03 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': Who Are The Treasures Of Ruin? |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-treasures-of-ruin-legend-story-chien-pao-wo-chien-ting-lu-chi-yu/ |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref>
Chien-Pao is a snow leopard-like Pokémon composed of snow and ice which has the broken halves of a sword acting as fangs. In the game's lore, the hatred of those slain by the sword caused Chien-Pao to be given life. It can control snow and plays on top of avalanches it causes.<ref name=":4" />
Ting-Lu is a deer or moose-like Pokémon composed of rock, with a jade-like vessel adorned on top of its head. In the game's lore, it's said that the fear humanity harbored for millennia was what caused Ting-Lu to be given life. It is strong enough to create fissures 160-feet deep.<ref name=":4" />
Chi-Yu is a goldfish-like Pokémon composed of fire. It has beads adorned around its eyes. In the game's lore, the beads are said to be filled with the envy of those who wanted to have them. Chi-Yu's body is capable of producing flames hot enough to melt rock.<ref name=":4" /> |- id="Chien-Pao" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Chien-Pao'''<br/>{{nihongo||パオジアン|Paojian}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1002 1002]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Ice | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Ting-Lu" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Ting-Lu'''<br/>{{nihongo||ディンルー|Dinrū}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1003 1003]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Ground | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Chi-Yu" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Chi-Yu'''<br/>{{nihongo||イーユイ|Īyui}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1004 1004]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Fire | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Roaring Moon" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Roaring Moon'''<br/>{{nihongo||トドロクツキ|Todorokutsuki}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1005 1005]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Dragon / Dark | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | rowspan="2" | Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant are Paradox Pokémon – Pokémon which hail from different time periods than normal Pokémon – which appear in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. Roaring Moon hails from the distant past, while Iron Valiant hails from the distant future.<ref name=":19" /> They are stated to hail from alternative realities in the DLC expansion for the game, ''The Indigo Disk''.<ref name=":20" /> Roaring Moon is an ancient Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Salamence, a draconic Pokémon. It notably appears similar to Salamence's Mega Evolved form.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-11 |script-title=ja:"メガシンカ"に深い関わりがある可能性…『ポケモンSV』タイムトラベルしてきた謎のポケモンたち |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/12/11/142462.html |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Inside Games |language=ja |archive-date=20 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320015939/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/12/11/142462.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
Iron Valiant is a futuristic Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Gallade and Gardevoir, a pair of humanoid Pokémon.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-08 |script-title=ja:『ポケモンSV』テツノブジンはポンコツの産物！？"最強のエスパーポケモン"誕生秘話 |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2023/01/08/143015.html |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Inside Games |language=ja}}</ref> |- id="Iron Valiant" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Iron Valiant'''<br/>{{nihongo||テツノブジン|Tetsunobujin}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1006 1006]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Fairy / Fighting | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Koraidon" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Koraidon'''<br/>{{nihongo||コライドン|Koraidon}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1007 1007]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Fighting / Dragon | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | rowspan="2" | Koraidon and Miraidon are Legendary Pokémon that serve as the mascots of ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Pokémon Violet,'' respectively.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Hagues |first=Alana |date=2022-06-01 |title=Meet Koraidon and Miraidon, Your Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Legendaries |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/06/meet-koraidon-and-miraidon-your-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-legendaries |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB |archive-date=6 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006151557/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/06/meet-koraidon-and-miraidon-your-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-legendaries |url-status=live }}</ref> They are Paradox Pokémon, with Koraidon hailing from the past and Miraidon from the future. They both resemble Cyclizar.<ref name=":20" /> A specific Koraidon or Miraidon, depending on the player's version, serves as a major supporting character in-game. It is in a weakened state,<ref name=":28">{{Cite web |last=Leguiza |first=Santi |date=2022-11-28 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': How To Get Koraidon And Miraidon |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-koraidon-miraidon-location-guide/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324193724/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-koraidon-miraidon-location-guide/ |archive-date=24 March 2023 |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> and serves as the player's mount.<ref name=":29">{{Cite web |last=Carey |first=Kirsten |date=2022-08-05 |title=The Legendary Pokémon in ''"Scarlet"'' and ''"Violet"'' Are Literal Motorcycles and I Just Can't |url=https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-legendaries-koraidon-and-miraidon-forms-explained/ |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=The Mary Sue}}</ref> It regains power throughout the game, and after defeating the games' final boss, the player will gain the ability to use the respective Pokémon in battle.<ref name=":28" /> Koraidon and Miraidon have additional forms, which are used for riding, gliding, and swimming.<ref name=":29" /> Another specific Koraidon or Miraidon, depending on the version, serves as an antagonist. It is aggressive, having defeated the player's Koraidon or Miraidon in a territorial struggle before the events of the games. It is eventually used in the final battle by the Professor's AI duplicates,<ref name=":30">{{Cite web |last=Whaling |first=Jacob |date=2022-12-12 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': Who Are Miraidon And Koraidon? |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-legendary-miraidon-koraidon-name-origin-explained/ |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> and can be captured after defeating them.<ref name=":28" /> Their names hail from "Korai" and "Mirai", which mean past and future in Japanese, with the -don suffix being a reference to dinosaurs.<ref name=":29" /> Koraidon and Miraidon's character development and growth throughout the story of ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' has been praised.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-10 |title=RPGFan Games of the Year 2022: Best Animal or Mascot Character {{!}} RPGFan |url=https://www.rpgfan.com/feature/rpgfan-games-of-the-year-2022-best-animal-or-mascot-character/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301051504/https://www.rpgfan.com/feature/rpgfan-games-of-the-year-2022-best-animal-or-mascot-character/ |archive-date=1 March 2024 |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=RPGFan.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Miraidon" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Miraidon'''<br/>{{nihongo||ミライドン|Miraidon}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1008 1008]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Electric / Dragon | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Walking Wake" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Walking Wake'''<br/>{{nihongo||ウネルミナモ|Uneruminamo}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1009 1009]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Water / Dragon | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | rowspan="2" | Walking Wake and Iron Leaves are Paradox Pokémon – Pokémon which hail from different time periods than normal Pokémon – which appear in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. Walking Wake hails from the distant past, while Iron Leaves hails from the distant future.<ref name=":19" /> They are stated to hail from alternative realities in the DLC expansion for the game, ''The Indigo Disk''.<ref name=":20" /> The pair were first announced as part of an event where players could battle one of the pair in special Tera raid battles depending on their version of the game. The event was later rerun multiple times.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hagues |first=Alana |date=2024-05-20 |title=Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: All Tera Raid Battle Events |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-all-tera-raid-battle-events |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB |archive-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522234426/https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-all-tera-raid-battle-events |url-status=live }}</ref> Walking Wake is an ancient Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Suicune,<ref name=":37">{{Cite web |last=Monbleau |first=Timothy |date=2023-09-12 |title=All Paradox Pokémon in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'' |url=https://www.destructoid.com/all-paradox-pokemon-in-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Destructoid |language=en-US}}</ref> a Legendary Pokémon which first appeared in ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver''.<ref name=":21">{{Cite news |last=Lynn |first=Lottie |date=2022-02-26 |title=How to get Raikou, Entei and Suicune in Photo Safari in ''Pokémon Go'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/raikou-entei-and-suicune-photo-safari-pokemon-go-get-9004 |access-date=2024-08-14 |work=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref> Iron Leaves is a futuristic Paradox Pokémon which resembles Virizion,<ref name=":37" /> a Legendary Pokémon which first appeared in ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White''.<ref name=":44">{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Johnny |date=2020-10-07 |title=Pokémon: Ranking Every ''Black'' & ''White'' Legendary |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-black-white-legendaries-ranked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815203359/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-black-white-legendaries-ranked/ |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Iron Leaves" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Iron Leaves'''<br/>{{nihongo||テツノイサハ|Tetsunoisaha}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1010 1010]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Psychic | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Dipplin" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Dipplin'''<br/>{{nihongo||カミッチュ|Kamitchu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1011 1011]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Dragon | align=center|Applin (#840) | align=center|Hydrapple (#1019) | Dipplin consists of two worm-like Pokémon inhabiting a large syrupy apple resembling a candy apple, which debuted in "The Teal Mask" DLC in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''.<ref name=":38">{{Cite web |last=Sledge |first=Ben |date=2023-10-18 |title=Is ''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet''{{'}}s Dipplin Bug A Tease For The Indigo Disk? |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violets-dipplin-bug-tease-for-the-indigo-disk/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018172130/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violets-dipplin-bug-tease-for-the-indigo-disk/ |archive-date=18 October 2023 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> It evolves from Applin, a worm-like Pokémon that inhabits an apple, which debuted in ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cowdry |first=Calve |date=2024-01-11 |title=''Pokemon'': Every Applin Evolution, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-every-applin-evolution-ranked/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author1=Heather Wald |date=2023-08-08 |title=I don't care about the ''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' DLC - I just want Dipplin |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/i-dont-care-about-the-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-dlc-i-just-want-dipplin/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522234426/https://www.gamesradar.com/i-dont-care-about-the-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-dlc-i-just-want-dipplin/ |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> Dipplin evolves into Hydrapple.<ref name=":38" /> |- id="Poltchageist" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Poltchageist'''<br/>{{nihongo||チャデス|Chadesu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1012 1012]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Ghost | {{n/a}} | align=center|Sinistcha (#1013) | rowspan="2" | Poltchageist is a matcha-like Pokémon that debuted in "The Teal Mask" DLC in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. It was announced on August 22, 2023, through a trailer entailing a ghost story. According to Poltchageist's tale, it was created by a shunned tea master due to the master's strict lessons, with Poltchageist being created shortly after his death. Poltchageist uses its matcha to suck the life force of its victims.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Joshua |date=2023-08-26 |title=Poltchageist Has One Of ''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet''{{'}}s Creepiest Backstories |url=https://www.thegamer.com/poltchageist-pokemon-scarlet-violets-creepy-backstory-lore/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815203401/https://www.thegamer.com/poltchageist-pokemon-scarlet-violets-creepy-backstory-lore/ |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shepard |first=Kenneth |date=2023-08-22 |title=This New Pokémon From ''Scarlet'' And ''Violet''{{'}}s DLC Has A Messed-Up Backstory |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-teal-mask-poltchageist-dlc-new-1850761666 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522234426/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-teal-mask-poltchageist-dlc-new-1850761666 |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Kotaku |language=en}}</ref> It bears similarities to Sinistea, which debuted in ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield'''','' but is a different species without biological association to Sinistea, their similarities likely a result of convergent evolution. It evolves into Sinistcha, which bears similarities to Polteageist, Sinistea's evolution.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Julia |date=2023-09-13 |title=How to evolve Poltchageist into Sinistcha in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet: The Teal Mask'' |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/23870167/poltchageist-sinistcha-forms-evolve-location-find |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522234426/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/23870167/poltchageist-sinistcha-forms-evolve-location-find |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Sinistcha" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Sinistcha'''<br/>{{nihongo||ヤバソチャ|Yabasocha}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1013 1013]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Ghost | align=center|Poltchageist (#1012) | {{n/a}} |- id="Okidogi" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Okidogi'''<br/>{{nihongo||イイネイヌ|Iineinu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1014 1014]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Poison / Fighting | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | rowspan="3" | Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti are a trio of Legendary Pokémon. The three appear to reference the legend of Momotarō, as the three resemble the animals in the tale: Okidogi is a dog, Munkidori a monkey, and Fezandipiti a pheasant. In the region of Kitakami, the three are worshipped as "defenders" and dubbed the "Loyal Three" which protected them from the "ogre" Ogerpon. It is later revealed via a plot twist that the three were the attackers, and not Ogerpon. Pecharunt is stated to have bound them via a spell to obey it, and it ordered the three to steal Ogerpon's masks to satiate the desires of its foster parents. Ogerpon retaliated, killing the three.<ref name=":39">{{Cite web |last=Webster |first=Hilton |date=2023-09-22 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet: The Teal Mask'' - Ogerpon And The Loyal Three, Explained |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-the-teal-mask-ogerpon-loyal-three-lore-explained/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124065558/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-the-teal-mask-ogerpon-loyal-three-lore-explained/ |archive-date=24 January 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> During the plot of ''The Teal Mask'' DLC for ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'', they must be defeated by the player to get Ogerpon's masks back.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hagues |first=Alana |date=2023-09-18 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet: The Teal Mask'' DLC Walkthrough - Where To Find The Loyal Three |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-the-teal-mask-dlc-walkthrough-where-to-find-the-loyal-three |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522234423/https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-the-teal-mask-dlc-walkthrough-where-to-find-the-loyal-three |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> |- id="Munkidori" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Munkidori'''<br/>{{nihongo||マシマシラ|Mashimashira}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1015 1015]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Poison / Psychic | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Fezandipiti" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Fezandipiti'''<br/>{{nihongo||キチキギス|Kichikigisu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1016 1016]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Poison / Fairy | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Ogerpon" !scope="row" rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"| '''Ogerpon'''<br/>{{Nihongo||オーガポン|Ōgapon}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1017 1017]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Grass | colspan="2" rowspan="4" {{N/A|No evolution}} | Ogerpon is a mask-wearing Legendary Pokémon that debuted in "The Teal Mask" DLC in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. It appears to be based on the oni in the legend of Momotarō. Ogerpon has multiple masks, which were made for it and its human friend by a kind mask maker in the distant past in order to disguise their appearances from the hostile people of Kitakami. The Loyal Three and Pecharunt sought to obtain the masks, but after they killed Ogerpon's friend while he was defending Ogerpon, Ogerpon killed them in retaliation. The battle led to Ogerpon being shunned as an evil being by the people of Kitakami.<ref name=":39" /> Ogerpon is idolized by the young boy Kieran, and the player's capture of Ogerpon angers Kieran to a point that he grows distant from them and his sister, Carmine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Lowell |date=2023-12-21 |title=Soapbox: Kieran's Hatred Of You In ''Pokémon Scarlet'' & ''Violet''{{'}}s DLC Almost Makes It Good |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/features/soapbox-kieranrs-hatred-of-you-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-dlc-almost-makes-it-good |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122202413/https://www.nintendolife.com/features/soapbox-kieranrs-hatred-of-you-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-dlc-almost-makes-it-good |archive-date=22 January 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> When Terastallized, Ogerpon can adopt a unique form depending on the Mask it holds.<ref name=":40">{{Cite web |last=Scariati |first=Andrew |date=2023-09-23 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet: The Teal Mask'' - Every Ogerpon Form, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-teal-mask-best-ogerpon-mask-tier-list/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> |- {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Water |Wellspring Ogerpon is the form Ogerpon takes while holding one of its masks, the Wellspring Mask. This changes Ogerpon's typing, and further changes its form when Terastallized.<ref name=":40" /> |- {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Fire |Hearthflame Ogerpon is the form Ogerpon takes while holding one of its masks, the Hearthflame Mask. This changes Ogerpon's typing, and further changes its form when Terastallized.<ref name=":40" /> |- {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Rock |Cornerstone Ogerpon is the form Ogerpon takes while holding one of its masks, the Cornerstone Mask. This changes Ogerpon's typing, and further changes its form when Terastallized.<ref name=":40" /> |- id="Archaludon" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''Archaludon'''<br/>{{nihongo||ブリジュラス|Burijurasu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1018 1018]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Steel / Dragon | align="center" |Duraludon (#884) | {{n/a}} | Archaludon is a bridge-like dragon Pokémon that debuted in ''The Indigo Disk'' DLC expansion in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leguiza |first=Santi |date=2023-12-16 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet: The Indigo Disk'' - How To Get Archaludon |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-the-indigo-disk-archaludon-metal-alloy-evolution-guide/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815203904/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-the-indigo-disk-archaludon-metal-alloy-evolution-guide/ |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Koepp |first=Brent |date=2023-12-14 |title=How to Evolve Duraludon into Archaludon in ''Pokemon Indigo Disk'' |url=https://www.siliconera.com/how-to-evolve-duraludon-into-archaludon-in-pokemon-indigo-disk/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601184257/https://www.siliconera.com/how-to-evolve-duraludon-into-archaludon-in-pokemon-indigo-disk/ |archive-date=1 June 2024 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> It is the evolution of Duraludon, a Pokémon introduced in ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Julia |date=2023-12-15 |title=How to evolve Duraludon into Archaludon in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet: The Indigo Disk'' |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/24002832/evolve-duraludon-into-archaludon-metal-alloy-location |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407174004/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/24002832/evolve-duraludon-into-archaludon-metal-alloy-location |archive-date=7 April 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Hydrapple" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''Hydrapple'''<br/>{{nihongo||カミツオロチ|Kamitsuorochi}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1019 1019]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Dragon | align="center" |Dipplin (#1011) | {{n/a}} | Hydrapple is the evolution of Dipplin, which was released as part of ''The Indigo Disk'' DLC expansion in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. It is composed of seven individual serpentine Pokémon called "syrpents" inhabiting a large syrupy apple.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shepard |first1=Kenneth |date=2023-12-14 |title=How To Get Dipplin's New Evolved Form In ''Pokémon Scarlet'' And ''Violet'' |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-indigo-disk-hydrapple-dipplin-1851099066 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Kotaku |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carr |first=James |title=How To Evolve Dipplin Into Hydrapple In ''Pokemon Scarlet'' And ''Violet'' ''Indigo Disk'' DLC |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-evolve-dipplin-into-hydrapple-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-indigo-disk-dlc/1100-6520017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601184300/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-evolve-dipplin-into-hydrapple-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-indigo-disk-dlc/1100-6520017/ |archive-date=1 June 2024 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Gouging Fire" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''Gouging Fire'''<br/>{{nihongo||ウガツホムラ|Ugatsuhomura}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1020 1020]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Dragon | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | rowspan="4" | Gouging Fire, Raging Bolt, Iron Boulder, and Iron Crown are Paradox Pokémon – Pokémon which hail from different time periods than normal Pokémon – which appear in ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. Gouging Fire and Raging Bolt hail from the distant past, while Iron Boulder and Iron Crown hail from the distant future.<ref name=":19" /> They are stated to hail from alternative realities in the DLC expansion for the game, ''The Indigo Disk.''<ref name=":20" /> Gouging Fire and Raging Bolt are ancient Paradox Pokémon resembling the Pokémon Entei and Raikou,<ref name=":37" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Souza |first=Patrick |date=2023-12-18 |title=''Pokemon Indigo Disk'': How to Get Gouging Fire in Scarlet & Violet |url=https://primagames.com/tips/pokemon-indigo-disk-how-to-get-gouging-fire-in-scarlet-violet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814022342/https://primagames.com/tips/pokemon-indigo-disk-how-to-get-gouging-fire-in-scarlet-violet |archive-date=14 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}}</ref> Legendary Pokémon which first appeared in ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver''.<ref name=":21" /> Iron Boulder and Iron Crown are futuristic Paradox Pokémon which resemble Terrakion and Cobalion,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaptan |first=Doruk |date=2022-11-27 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet'': 20 Best Rock-Types |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-rock-types/ |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908233225/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-best-rock-types/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":37" /> Legendary Pokémon which first appeared in ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White''.<ref name=":44" /> |- id="Raging Bolt" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Raging Bolt'''<br/>{{nihongo||タケルライコ|Takeruraiko}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1021 1021]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Electric / Dragon | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Iron Boulder" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Iron Boulder'''<br/>{{nihongo||テツノイワオ|Tetsunoiwao}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1022 1022]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Rock / Psychic | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Iron Crown" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Iron Crown'''<br/>{{nihongo||テツノカシラ|Tetsunokashira}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1023 1023]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Steel / Psychic | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |- id="Terapagos" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Terapagos'''<br/>{{Nihongo||テラパゴス|Terapagosu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1024 1024]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | Terapagos is a turtle-like Legendary Pokémon that debuted in "The Indigo Disk" DLC in ''Pokémon Scarlet and Violet''. It is believed in-universe to have a special tie to the Terastal phenomenon, and can manipulate Terastal energy in-battle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Webster |first=Hilton |date=2023-12-18 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' & ''Violet: The Indigo Disk'' - Who Is Terapagos? |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-the-indigo-disk-who-is-terapagos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114162824/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-the-indigo-disk-who-is-terapagos/ |archive-date=14 January 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> It appears in three forms: a smaller "Normal Form", an in-battle "Terastal Form",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palmer |first=Lauren |date=2023-12-12 |title=Terapagos Plush Debuts at The Pokemon Center |url=https://www.siliconera.com/terapagos-plush-debuts-at-the-pokemon-center/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> and a more powerful form it uses when Terastallized known as the "Stellar Form". When encountered and caught, it unlocks a new Tera Type called "Stellar".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowe |first=Seth |date=2024-04-26 |title=''Pokemon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''{{'}}s New Stellar Tera Type, Explained |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-new-stellar-tera-type-explained/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815203916/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-new-stellar-tera-type-explained/ |archive-date=15 August 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}}</ref> A Terapagos appears in the anime series ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'', where it plays a major role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valdez |first=Nick |title=''Pokemon Horizons'' Hypes New Game DLC With Short Arc |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/pokemon-horizons-terapagos-anime-dlc-arc/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717054144/https://comicbook.com/anime/news/pokemon-horizons-terapagos-anime-dlc-arc/ |archive-date=17 July 2024 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Comicbook.com |date=27 November 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Pecharunt" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Pecharunt'''<br/>{{Nihongo||モモワロウ|Momowarō}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/1025 1025]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Poison / Ghost | colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} | Pecharunt is a peach-like Mythical Pokémon that debuted in a special, timed exclusive event ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''.<ref name=":41">{{Cite web |last=Shepard |first=Kenneth |date=2024-01-12 |title=''Pokémon Scarlet'' And ''Violet'' Ends Like It Began, With Unmet Potential |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-epilogue-mochi-mayhem-area-zero-1851162559 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522234427/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-epilogue-mochi-mayhem-area-zero-1851162559 |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Kotaku |language=en}}</ref> Pecharunt is based on the legend of Momotarō, with Pecharunt's purple peach-like appearance being based on the titular character. Pecharunt, like Momotarō, was raised from a peach by two elderly people. Pecharunt highly enjoyed their praise, and it fed them some of its mochi, which corrupted the elderly people and made them greedy. They had Pecharunt retrieve things for their desires, eventually leading to Pecharunt being told to steal Ogerpon's masks. Pecharunt went on a journey, recruiting Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti in the process, eventually arriving in Kitakami. While stealing the masks, they accidentally killed Ogerpon's friend, leading to Ogerpon attacking in retaliation. While its companions were killed, Pecharunt was sent into dormancy by the attack.<ref name=":39" /> It reawakens during the events of the story, using its mochi to mind control the people of Kitakami to do its bidding before being captured by the player.<ref name=":41" /> |}
===Paldean Forms=== {{TOC top|title=Paldean Pokémon forms|primary=false}} * Tauros * Wooper {{TOC bottom}}
{{Sticky header}} {| class="wikitable collapsible sortable plainrowheaders sticky-header" |+ List of Paldean Pokémon forms introduced in Generation IX (2022) !scope="col" width="20%"| Name{{refn|group=nb|name=Name|English and Japanese name, as well as National Pokédex number}} !scope="col" colspan=2 width="10%"| Type(s) !scope="col" class="unsortable" width="8%"| Evolves from !scope="col" class="unsortable" width="8%"| Evolves into !scope="col" class="unsortable" width="53%"| Notes |- id="Tauros" !scope="row" rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''Tauros'''<br/>{{nihongo||ケンタロス|Kentarosu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0128 0128]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Fighting | rowspan="3" colspan="2" {{N/A|No evolution}} |This form of Tauros is known as "Combat Breed" Paldean Tauros.<ref name=":17">{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Alexis Renae |date=2022-12-13 |title=Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Blaze Breed And Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-blaze-aqua-breed-paldean-tauros-guide/ |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=14 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114162233/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-blaze-aqua-breed-paldean-tauros-guide/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It and its other forms are believed to be inspired by bullfighting and the Osborne bull, a popular form of iconography depicting a bull.<ref name=":50" /> James Turner designed all three forms of Paldean Tauros.<ref>{{cite twitter|last=Turner|first=James|user=JamesTurn_42|date=2023-03-26|number=1639923490957545472|title=Paldean Tauros I designed these three regional forms for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.|url=https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1639923490957545472}}</ref> |- {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Fighting / Fire |This form of Tauros is known as "Blaze Breed" Paldean Tauros, and is only able to be captured in ''Pokémon Scarlet''. It gains an additional "Fire" typing.<ref name=":17" /> |- {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Fighting / Water |This form of Tauros is known as "Aqua Breed" Paldean Tauros, and is only able to be captured in ''Pokémon Violet''. It gains an additional "Water" typing.<ref name=":17" /> |- id="Wooper" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Wooper'''<br/>{{nihongo||ウパー|Upā}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0194 0194]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Poison / Ground | {{n/a}} |align=center|Clodsire (#980) |Wooper is based on an axolotl.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Renard |first=Jean-Bruno |date=2010 |title=L'axolotl. De la controverse scientifique au mythe littéraire |url=https://www.cairn.info/revue-societes-2010-2-page-19.htm |journal=Sociétés |language=fr |volume=108 |issue=2 |pages=19–32 |doi=10.3917/soc.108.0019 |issn=0765-3697 |access-date=9 May 2024 |archive-date=15 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315145821/https://www.cairn.info/revue-societes-2010-2-page-19.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Unlike its counterpart from Johto, it is a Poison and Ground-type.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bellingham |first=Hope |date=2022-08-04 |title=Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Paldean Wooper is the first Poison Ground Pokemon since Gen 1 |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-paldean-wooper-is-the-first-poison-ground-pokemon-since-gen-1/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310194707/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-paldean-wooper-is-the-first-poison-ground-pokemon-since-gen-1/ |archive-date=10 March 2024 |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> Paldean Wooper was praised for its cute design,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-10 |script-title=ja:【週間PVランキング】『ワンピース』コミックス90巻分が無料開放スタート。『エルデンリング』がまさかのギャグ漫画に!? 【9/2～9/8】 {{!}} ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com |url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/202209/10275329.html |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=ファミ通.com |language=ja |archive-date=10 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310194711/https://www.famitsu.com/news/202209/10275329.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":03">{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=2022-08-03 |title=Everybody loves 'Pooper,' Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's new Wooper |url=https://www.polygon.com/23290359/pokemon-scarlet-violet-wooper-paldea-variant-fan-art-memes |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |archive-date=19 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219213348/https://www.polygon.com/23290359/pokemon-scarlet-violet-wooper-paldea-variant-fan-art-memes |url-status=live }}</ref> being affectionately nicknamed "Pooper" by fans.<ref name=":03" /> |- |}
===Mega-Evolved Forms=== {{TOC top|title=Mega-Evolved Pokémon|primary=false}} * Raichu * Raichu X * Raichu Y * Clefable * Victreebel * Starmie * Dragonite * Meganium * Feraligatr * Skarmory * Chimecho * Absol Z * Staraptor * Garchomp Z * Lucario Z * Froslass * Heatran * Darkrai * Emboar * Excadrill * Scolipede * Scrafty * Eelektross * Chandelure * Golurk * Chesnaught * Delphox * Greninja * Pyroar * Floette * Meowstic * Malamar * Barbaracle * Dragalge * Hawlucha * Zygarde * Crabominable * Golisopod * Drampa * Magearna * Zeraora * Falinks * Scovillain * Glimmora * Tatsugiri * Baxcalibur {{TOC bottom}}
{{Sticky header}} {| class="wikitable collapsible sortable plainrowheaders sticky-header" |+ List of Mega-Evolved Forms introduced in Generation IX (2025) |- ! scope="col" width="20%" | Name{{refn|group=nb|name=Name|English and Japanese name, as well as National Pokédex number}} ! colspan="2" scope="col" width="10%" | Type(s) ! scope="col" class="unsortable" width="8%" | Evolves from ! scope="col" class="unsortable" width="8%" | Evolves into ! scope="col" class="unsortable" width="53%" | Notes |- id="Mega Raichu" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Raichu}} Mega Raichu'''<br />{{nihongo||ライチュウ|Raichū}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0026 0026]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric | align="center"| Raichu (#026) | {{n/a}} | Mega Raichu X and Y are the Mega Evolved forms of Raichu, a Pokémon who first appeared in the 1996 games ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''''.<ref name="shep1">{{cite web |last=Shepard |first=Kenneth |date=2023-11-13 |title=An Ode To Raichu, The Best Pokémon Who Can't Get Any Respect |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-raichu-alolan-pikachu-anime-1851011570 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115184633/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-raichu-alolan-pikachu-anime-1851011570 |archivedate=15 January 2024 |accessdate=2023-12-13 |website=Kotaku}}</ref>''Similar to Charizard and Mewtwo, Raichu received two Mega Evolutions in the form of Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/the-closest-thing-well-ever-get-to-the-mysterious-long-forgotten-gorochu-is-coming-to-pokemon-legends-z-a-but-youll-need-the-paid-dlc|title=The closest thing we'll ever get to the mysterious, long-forgotten Gorochu is coming to Pokémon Legends Z-A, but you'll need the paid DLC|last=Tapsell|first=Chris|date=12 September 2025|website=Eurogamer|access-date=12 September 2025}}</ref> Both forms resemble their respective letter. Mega Raichu X gains a second tail, and the electromagnetism of both allows it to float in the air. Mega Raichu Y has gained additional electrical power, which it uses to unleash instantaneous power. It has gained a combative temperament as a result.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Tom |date=2025-08-28 |title=Every New Mega Pokémon Announced for Pokémon Legends: Z-A |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/every-new-mega-pokmon-announced-for-pokmon-legends-z-a |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Mega Clefable" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Clefable}} Mega Clefable'''<br />{{nihongo||ピクシー|Pikushī}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0036 0036]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Fairy / Flying | align="center" | Clefable (#036) | {{n/a}} |Mega Clefable is the Mega Evolved form of Clefable, a Pokémon that debuted in the 1996 games ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''. Mega Clefable gains large pink wings made of moonlight, though it does not use them to fly, instead levitating.<ref name=":31">{{Cite web |last=Colantonio |first=Giovanni |date=2025-10-23 |title=We ranked all of Pokémon Legends: Z-A's new mega evolutions |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-z-a-mega-evolutions-ranked/ |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Polygon |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Mega Victreebel" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Victreebel}} Mega Victreebel'''<br />{{nihongo||ウツボット|Utsubotto}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0071 0071]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Poison | align="center" | Victreebel (#071) | {{n/a}} | Mega Victreebel is the Mega Evolved form of Victreebel, a Pokémon that debuted in the 1996 games ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''. Mega Victreebel has so much acid within its body that it uses its vine to constrict its throat and stop the acid from overflowing from its mouth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manchester |first=Austin |date=2025-08-21 |title=Pokémon Legends: Z-A reveals newest Mega Evolution through found footage horror |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-legends-z-a-victreebel-mega-evolution/ |access-date=2025-08-23 |website=Polygon |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Mega Starmie" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Starmie}} Mega Starmie'''<br />{{nihongo||スターミー|Sutāmī}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0121 0121]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Water / Psychic | align="center" | Starmie (#121) | {{n/a}} |Mega Starmie is the Mega Evolved form of Starmie,<ref name="PolyStar">{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Patricia |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Pokémon fans are absolutely losing it at mega Starmie's goofy legs |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-legends-za-leak-mega-starmie-legs-stats/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251013191933/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-legends-za-leak-mega-starmie-legs-stats/ |archive-date=October 13, 2025 |access-date=October 19, 2025 |website=Polygon}}</ref> a Pokémon that debuted in the 1996 games ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pokémon Details #121 Starmie |url=https://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/starmie.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007095132/https://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/starmie.html |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |access-date=October 20, 2025 |website=IGN Guides}}</ref> Mega Starmie looks identical to base Starmie, but gains two human-like legs which it can use to run around.<ref name="Starman">{{Cite web |author1=三ツ矢(Mitsuya) |author2=八羽汰わちは (Yabata Wachiha) |date=October 21, 2025 |title=『ポケモンレジェンズZ-A』メガシンカで"美脚"を披露する衝撃的な姿…既視感は『MOTHER』のあのキャラ |trans-title="Pokemon Legends ZA" Mega Evolution Shows Off "Beautiful Legs" – Shocking Appearance... Feels Like That Character from "MOTHER" |url=https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2025/10/21/158608.html |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Game*Spark |language=ja}}</ref> |- id="Mega Dragonite" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Dragonite}} Mega Dragonite'''<br />{{nihongo||カイリュー|Kairyū}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0149 0149]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Dragon / Flying | align="center" | Dragonite (#149) | {{n/a}} |Mega Dragonite is the Mega Evolved form of Dragonite, a Pokémon that debuted in the 1996 games ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''. Unlike regular Dragonite, Mega Dragonite incorporates several design aspects similar to Dragonair, a Pokémon which evolves into Dragonite. These aspects include wings on Dragonite's head and a pearl on its tail.<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Dustin Bailey |date=2025-07-22 |title=Pokemon Legends Z-A's Mega Dragonite leak finally confirmed, and it's either "so good" or the "worst design for a Mega Evolution Pokemon ever" depending on who you ask |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-legends-z-as-mega-dragonite-leak-finally-confirmed-and-its-either-so-good-or-the-worst-design-for-a-mega-evolution-pokemon-ever-depending-on-who-you-ask/ |access-date=2025-07-23 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Mega Meganium" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Meganium}} Mega Meganium'''<br />{{nihongo||メガニウム|Meganium}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0154 0154]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Fairy | align="center" | Meganium (#154) | {{n/a}} |Mega Meganium is the Mega Evolved form of Meganium, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 1999 games ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver.'' Several more flowers sprout from Mega Meganium's neck.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Feraligatr" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Feraligatr}} Mega Feraligatr'''<br />{{nihongo||オーダイル|Ōdairu}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0160 0160]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Water / Dragon | align="center" | Feraligatr (#160) | {{n/a}} |Mega Feraligatr is the Mega Evolved form of Feraligatr, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 1999 games ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver.'' Mega Feraligatr gains a large red helmet that closes down on its spiked arms.<ref name=":43">{{Cite web |last=Koepp |first=Brent |date=2025-10-14 |title=Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Starters Leaked: Stats and New Mega Evolutions Revealed |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/pokemon-legends-z-a-mega-starters-leaked-stats-and-new-mega-evolutions-revealed/ |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=VICE |language=en-US}}</ref> These combine to form a more powerful set of jaws and it is similar to Totodile.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Skarmory" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Skarmory}} Mega Skarmory'''<br />{{nihongo||エアームド|Eāmudo}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0227 0227]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Steel / Flying | align="center" | Skarmory (#227) | {{n/a}} |Mega Skarmory is the Mega Evolved form of Skarmory, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 1999 games ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver.'' Mega Skarmory becomes gold and gains a more "fierce demeanor".<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Chimecho" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Chimeco}} Mega Chimecho'''<br />{{nihongo||チリーン|Chirīn}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0358 0358]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Psychic / Steel | align="center" | Chimecho (#358) | {{n/a}} |Mega Chimecho is the Mega Evolved form of Chimecho, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2002 games ''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''. Mega Chimecho six smaller copies of itself appear, and when it makes sound, the copies resonate with Mega Chimecho and power up its attacks.<ref name=":55">{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Gavin Sheehan {{!}} |date=2025-11-06 |title=Pokémon Legends: Z-A Announces New Mega Dimension DLC |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/pokemon-legends-z-a-announces-new-mega-dimension-dlc/ |access-date=2025-11-06 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Mega Absol Z" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Absol Z'''<br />{{nihongo||アブソル|Abusoru}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us.pokedex/0359 0359]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Ghost | align="center" | Absol (#359) | {{n/a}} |Mega Absol Z is the Mega Evolved form of Absol, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2002 games ''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''. It is the second form of Mega Absol, which debuted in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' Mega Absol Z has a more ghostly appearance compared to Mega Absol.<ref name=":57">{{Cite web |last=Oaks |first=Amanda Kay |date=2025-12-12 |title=Every New Mega Evolution In Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC, Ranked Worst to Best |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/list/every-new-mega-evolution-in-pokemon-legends-z-as-mega-dimension-dlc-ranked-worst-to-best/ |access-date=2026-01-13 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Mega Staraptor" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''Mega Staraptor'''<br/>{{nihongo||ムクホーク|Mukuhōku}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us.pokedex/0398 0398]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Fighting / Flying | align="center" | Staraptor (#398) | {{n/a}} |Mega Staraptor is the Mega Evolved form of Staraptor, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2006 games ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. Mega Staraptor gains a lighter coloration and its design changes to more greatly resemble a raptor.<ref name=":57" /> They are known for being top-class fliers with increased strength to effortlessly lift heavy Pokémon up to and including Steelix off the ground. |- id="Mega Garchomp Z" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Garchomp Z'''<br/>{{nihongo||ガブリアス|Gaburiasu}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0445 0445]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Dragon |align="center" | Garchomp (#445) | {{n/a}} |Mega Garchomp Z is the Mega Evolved form of Garchomp, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2006 games ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. It is the second form of Mega Garchomp, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' Mega Garchomp Z's blades on its body get substantially larger and more intimidating.<ref name=":57" /> |- id="Mega Lucario Z" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Lucario Z'''<br/>{{nihongo||ルカリオ|Rukario}}<br /> ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0448 0448]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Fighting / Steel |align="center" | Lucario (#448) | {{n/a}} |Mega Lucario Z is the Mega Evolved form of Lucario, a Pokemon which first appeared in the 2005 film ''Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew''. Mega Lucario Z is Lucario's second Mega Evolved form, following the original Mega Lucario that debuted in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shepard |first=Kenneth |date=2025-12-02 |title=Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC Gives Lucario A New Mega Evolution |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-legends-za-mega-dimension-evolution-lucario-z-2000649602 |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=Kotaku |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":56">{{Cite web |title=Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Adds Another Mega Evolution For Lucario |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-legends-z-as-mega-dimension-dlc-adds-another-mega-evolution-for-lucario/1100-6536641/ |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> Unlike Mega Lucario, Mega Lucario Z uses its aura to create a defensive barrier around itself that increases its durability and flexibility.<ref name=":56" /> |- id="Mega Froslass" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Froslass}} Mega Froslass'''<br />{{nihongo||ユキメノコ|Yukimenoko}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0478 0478]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Ice / Ghost | align="center" | Froslass (#478) | {{n/a}} |Mega Froslass is the Mega Evolved form of Froslass, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2006 games ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl.'' Mega Froslass grows significantly taller, resembling an ice maiden wearing a kimono.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Heatran" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Heatran'''<br/>{{nihongo||ヒードラン|Hīdoran}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0485 0485]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Steel | align="center" | Heatran (#485) | {{n/a}} |Mega Heatran is the Mega Evolved form of Heatran, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2006 games ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. Lava spills over Mega Heatran's body as its mouth hangs wide open, resembling a volcano.<ref name=":57" /> |- id="Mega Darkrai" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Darkrai'''<br/>{{nihongo||ダークライ|Dākurai}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0491 0491]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Dark | align="center" | Darkrai (#491) | {{n/a}} |Mega Darkrai is the Mega Evolved form of Darkrai, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2006 games ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. Mega Darkrai is more blimp-like in appearance than Darkrai, gaining a large eye that Darkrai's head can emerge from.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Koepp |first=Brent |date=2025-12-10 |title=Mega Darkrai Is Absolute Nightmare Fuel in Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/mega-darkrai-is-absolute-nightmare-fuel-in-pokemon-legends-z-a-dlc/ |access-date=2026-01-13 |website=VICE |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Mega Emboar" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Emboar}} Mega Emboar'''<br />{{nihongo||エンブオー|Enbuō}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0500 0500]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Fighting | align="center" | Emboar (#500) | {{n/a}} |Mega Emboar is the Mega Evolved form of Emboar, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2010 games ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White''''.'' Mega Emboar's hair is now in the shape of a crown, and it wields a spear made of fire.<ref name=":43" /> Its appearance is inspired by Zhang Fei and overall resembles a warrior of the Three Kingdoms.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Excadrill" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Excadrill}} Mega Excadrill'''<br />{{nihongo||ドリュウズ|Doryūzu}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0530 0530]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Ground / Steel | align="center" | Excadrill (#530) | {{n/a}} |Mega Excadrill is the Mega Evolved form of Excadrill, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2010 games ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White.'' Mega Excadrill's drill-like appendages grow significantly larger, and can combine to form a much larger drill.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Scolipede" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Scolipede}} Mega Scolipede'''<br />{{nihongo||ペンドラー|Pendorā}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0545 0545]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}} ||align=center| Bug / Poison | align="center" | Scolipede (#545) | {{n/a}} |Mega Scolipede is the Mega Evolved form of Scolipede, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2010 games ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White.'' Mega Scolipede gains a layer of armor, with its antennae becoming larger and more venomous.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Scrafty" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Scrafty}} Mega Scrafty'''<br />{{nihongo||ズルズキン|Zuruzukin}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0560 0560]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Fighting | align="center" | Scrafty (#560) | {{n/a}} |Mega Scrafty is the Mega Evolved form of Scrafty,<ref name=":31" /> a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2010 games ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White.''<ref>{{Cite web |author1=GamesRadarCarolynGudmundson |date=2011-03-01 |title=Pokemon Black and White Pokedex - Scraggy, Scrafty |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-black-and-white-pokedex-scraggy-scrafty/ |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}</ref> Scrafty gains white cloth around its body, which is stated to be its own shed skin.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Eelektross" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Eelektross}} Mega Eelektross'''<br />{{nihongo||シビルドン|Shibirudon}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0604 0604]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric | align="center" | Eelektross (#604) | {{n/a}} |Mega Eelektross is the Mega Evolved form of Eelektross, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2010 games ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White.'' Mega Eelektross gains two new fish-like appendages called "false Eelektrik" made out of mucus.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Chandelure" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Chandelure}} Mega Chandelure'''<br />{{nihongo||シャンデラ|Shandera}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0609 0609]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Ghost / Fire | align="center" | Chandelure (#609) | {{n/a}} |Mega Chandelure is the Mega Evolved form of Chandelure, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2010 games ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White.'' Mega Chandelure resembles a more extravagant chandelier. One of its two eyes links directly to the afterlife, and Mega Chandelure can draw in hatred to convert into power.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Golurk" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Golurk'''<br/>{{nihongo||ゴルーグ|Gorūgu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0623 0623]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Ground / Ghost | align="center" | Golurk (#623) | {{n/a}} |Mega Golurk is the Mega Evolved form of Golurk, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2010 games ''Pokémon Black'' and ''Whit''e. Energy flows around Mega Golurk's body, with Golurk gaining two ghostly wing-like constructs on its back.<ref name=":57" /> |- id="Mega Chesnaught" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Chesnaught}} Mega Chesnaught'''<br />{{nihongo||ブリガロン|Burigaron}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0652 0652]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Fighting | align="center" | Chesnaught (#652) | {{n/a}} |Mega Chesnaught is the Mega Evolved form of Chesnaught, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y''''.'' Mega Chesnaught gains a more regal look, including gaining a cape. It has large shoulder pauldrons it can detach and attack enemies with.<ref name=":46">{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Patricia |date=2025-09-12 |title=Pokémon X and Y's starters are finally getting mega evolutions after 12 years |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-legends-za-mega-evolution-greninja-delphox-chesnaught-raichu/ |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Polygon |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Mega Delphox" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Delphox}} Mega Delphox'''<br />{{nihongo||マフォクシー|Mafokushī}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0655 0655]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Psychic | align="center" | Delphox (#655) | {{n/a}} |Mega Delphox is the Mega Evolved form of Delphox, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' Mega Delphox gains three flaming broomsticks it uses as weapons,<ref name=":46" /> including one that it rides around on.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Greninja" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Greninja}} Mega Greninja'''<br />{{nihongo||ゲッコウガ|Gekkōga}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0658 0658]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Water / Dark | align="center" | Greninja (#658) | {{n/a}} |Mega Greninja is the Mega Evolved form of Greninja, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' Mega Greninja hangs upside down on a shuriken made of its own mucus, and uses its tongue to trap opponents.<ref name=":46" /> |- id="Mega Pyroar" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Pyroar}} Mega Pyroar'''<br />{{nihongo||カエンジシ|Kaenjishi}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0668 0668]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Normal | align="center" | Pyroar (#668) | {{n/a}} |Mega Pyroar is the Mega Evolved form of Pyroar, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' Mega Pyroar's mane grows significantly larger when it Mega Evolves.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Floette" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Floette}} Mega Floette'''<br />{{nihongo||フラエッテ|Furaette}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0670 0670]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Fairy | align="center" | Floette (#670) | {{n/a}} | Mega Floette is the Mega Evolved form of Floette, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' Regular Floette cannot Mega Evolve, with only a special Floette owned by the character AZ being capable of Mega Evolution.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Middler |first=Jordan |date=2025-10-20 |title=How to get Mega Floette in Pokemon Legends Z-A |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/how-to-get-mega-floette-in-pokemon-legends-z-a/ |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=VGC |language=en-US}}</ref> |- id="Mega Meowstic" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Meowstic'''<br/>{{nihongo||ニャオニクス|Nyaonikusu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0678 0678]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Psychic | align="center" | Meowstic (#678) | {{n/a}} |Mega Meowstic is the Mega Evolved form of Meowstic, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y''. Mega Meowstic blends the color scheme and design aspects of both the male and female forms of the original Meowstic.<ref name=":57" /> |- id="Mega Malamar" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Malamar}} Mega Malamar'''<br />{{nihongo||カラマネロ|Karamanero}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0687 0687]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Psychic | align="center" | Malamar (#687) | {{n/a}} |Mega Malamar is the Mega Evolved form of Malamar, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' Mega Malamar has a significantly larger brain, which grants it stronger hypnotic abilities.<ref name=":54">{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2025 |title=Mega Malamar makes its debut in Pokemon Legends: Z-A |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/145886/pokemon-legends-z-a-mega-malamar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916111722/https://www.shacknews.com/article/145886/pokemon-legends-z-a-mega-malamar |archive-date=September 16, 2025 |access-date=October 13, 2025 |website=Shacknews}}</ref> These abilities let Malamar rewrite people's personalities and memories, changing them into completely different people if it wishes.<ref name=":45">{{Cite web |last=Lynn |first=Lottie |date=September 10, 2025 |title=Reports of mind control exaggerated as Pokemon Legends: Z-A debuts new Mega Evolution |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/reports-of-mind-control-exaggerated-as-pokemon-legends-z-a-debuts-new-mega-evolution |access-date=October 13, 2025 |website=Eurogamer}}</ref> |- id="Mega Barbaracle" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Barbaracle}} Mega Barbaracle'''<br />{{nihongo||ガメノデス|Gamenodesu}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0689 0689]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Rock / Fighting | align="center" | Barbaracle (#689) | {{n/a}} |Mega Barbaracle is the Mega Evolved form of Barbaracle, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' It gains substantially more arms and becomes more visually intimidating.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Dragalge" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Dragalge}} Mega Dragalge'''<br />{{nihongo||ドラミドロ|Doramidoro}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0691 0691]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Poison / Dragon | align="center" | Dragalge (#691) | {{n/a}} |Mega Dragalge is the Mega Evolved form of Dragalge, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' Mega Dragalge's head protrusions grow much longer, and it gains bulbs on its head resembling antlers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Rebecca |date=2025-10-16 |title=The Best New Mega Evolution Designs In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legends-z-a-best-new-mega-evolution-designs-ranked/ |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Mega Hawlucha" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Hawlucha}} Mega Hawlucha'''<br />{{nihongo||ルチャブル|Ruchaburu}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0701 0701]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Fighting / Flying | align="center" | Hawlucha (#701) | {{n/a}} |Mega Hawlucha is the Mega Evolved form of Hawlucha, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' Mega Hawlucha has a golden cape and chest piece. It uses its muscles to tank hits from its opponents. The Mega Evolution was revealed in a short film on August 28, 2025, showing of a matchup between it and a Machamp.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Norman |first1=Jim |title=Pokémon Legends Z-A's Latest Mega Evolution Looks Particularly Snazzy |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/08/pokemon-legends-z-as-latest-mega-evolution-looks-particularly-snazzy |website=Nintendo Life |publisher=Hookshot Media |access-date=28 August 2025 |date=28 August 2025}}</ref> |- id="Mega Zygarde" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Zygarde}} Mega Zygarde'''<br />{{nihongo||ジガルデ|Jigarude}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0718 0718]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Dragon / Ground | align="center" | Zygarde (#718) | {{n/a}} |Mega Zygarde is the Mega Evolved form of Zygarde, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2013 games ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y.'' Zygarde can only Mega Evolve in its "Complete Forme". Mega Zygarde's body changes, gaining a massive cannon above its head. When it Mega Evolves, it gains the special move Nihil Light, an upgraded version of Core Enforcer which it can only use while Mega Evolved.<ref name=":31" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-10-28 |title=Pokémon Legends Z-A Zygarde Formes explained |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-zygarde-formes |access-date=2025-10-30 |work=Eurogamer.net |language=en}}</ref> |- id="Mega Crabominable" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Crabominable'''<br/>{{nihongo||ケケンカニ|Kekenkani}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0740 0740]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}}} ||align=center| Fighting / Ice | align="center" | Crabominable (#740) | {{n/a}} |Mega Crabominable is the Mega Evolved form of Crabominable, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2016 games ''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon''. Mega Crabominable gains long feet covered in ice.<ref name=":57" /> |- id="Mega Golisopod" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Golisopod'''<br/>{{nihongo||グソクムシャ|Gusokumusha}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0768 0768]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Bug / Steel | align="center" | Golisopod (#768) | {{n/a}} |Mega Golisopod is the Mega Evolved form of Golisopod, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2016 games ''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon''.<ref name=":57" /> |- id="Mega Drampa" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Drampa}} Mega Drampa'''<br />{{nihongo||ジジーロン|Jijīron}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0780 0780]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Normal / Dragon | align="center" | Drampa (#780) | {{n/a}} |Mega Drampa is the Mega Evolved form of Drampa, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2016 games ''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon''. Mega Drampa's body changes to resemble a thundercloud, and gains the ability to manipulate the atmosphere. The Mega Evolution allows Mega Drampa to regain its youth, granting it more power.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Magearna" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Magearna'''<br/>{{nihongo||マギアナ|Magiana}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0801 0801]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Steel / Fairy | align="center" | Magearna (#801) | {{n/a}} |Mega Magearna is the Mega Evolved form of Magearna, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2016 film ''Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel''. Mega Magearna's skirt changes design and it gains two large gears around its body. Depending on Magearna's form, the color scheme of the Mega Evolution changes.<ref name=":57" /> |- id="Mega Zeraora" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Zeraora}} Mega Zeraora'''<br />{{nihongo||ゼラオラ|Zeraora}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0807 0807]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric | align="center" | Zeraora (#807) | {{n/a}} |Mega Zeraora is the Mega Evolved form of Zeraora, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2017 games ''Pokémon Ultra Sun'' and ''Ultra'' ''Moon''. Its color scheme changes from primarily yellow to primarily black,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mega-zeraora-revealed-in-new-trailer-for-pokemon-legends-z-a-mega-dimension/|title=Mega Zeraora revealed in new trailer for Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension|last=Middler|first=Jordan|date=November 19, 2025|website=Video Games Chronicle|access-date=November 19, 2025}}</ref> with protrusions on its body that concentrate electric energy and emit a blue light. The electric energy in its body is the equivalent of ten bolts of lightning.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-legends-za-mega-zeraora-dimension-dlc-how-to-get-stone/|title=Pokémon Legends: Z-A's new mega evolution might be the toughest one to get|last=Hernandez|first=Patricia|date=November 19, 2025|website=Polygon|access-date=November 19, 2025}}</ref> |- id="Mega Falinks" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Falinks}} Mega Falinks'''<br />{{nihongo||タイレーツ|Tairētsu}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0870 0870]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Fighting | align="center" | Falinks (#870) | {{n/a}} |Mega Falinks is the Mega Evolved form of Falinks, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2019 games ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield''''.'' The six members of Mega Falinks work together to attain a form resembling a bipedal swordsman.<ref name=":31" /> |- id="Mega Scovillain" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Scovillain'''<br/>{{nihongo||スコヴィラン|Sukoviran}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0952 0952]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Fire | align="center" | Scovillain (#952) | {{n/a}} |Mega Scovillain is the Mega Evolved form of Scovillain, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2022 games ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. Scovillain's twin heads change to resemble dinosaurs, and also incorporates elements of Scovillain's prior evolutionary stage, Capsakid.<ref name=":57" /> |- id="Mega Glimmora" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Glimmora'''<br/>{{nihongo||キラフロル|Kirafuroru}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0970 0970]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}} ||align=center| Rock / Poison | align="center" | Glimmora (#970) | {{n/a}} |Mega Glimmora is the Mega Evolved form of Glimmora, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2022 games ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. Mega Glimmora's greatly resembles an open flower, with its cone-shaped head becoming significantly longer and pointier.<ref name=":57" /> |- id="Mega Tatsugiri" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| '''Mega Tatsugiri'''<br/>{{nihongo||シャリタツ|Sharitatsu}}<br/>([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0978 0978]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Dragon / Water | align="center" | Tatsugiri (#978) | {{n/a}} |Mega Tatsugiri is the Mega Evolved form of Tatsugiri, a Pokémon which debuted in the 2022 games ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. Mega Tatsugiri resembles a plate of sushi, with all three forms of Tatsugiri placed on a rainbow-colored object. The design of Mega Tatsugiri changes depending on which form of Tatsugiri undergoes Mega Evolution.<ref name=":57" /> |- id="Mega Baxcalibur" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | '''{{anchor|Baxcalibur}} Mega Baxcalibur'''<br />{{nihongo||セグレイブ|Segureibu}}<br />([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0998 0998]) {{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}}} ||align=center| Dragon / Ice | align="center" | Baxcalibur (#998) | {{n/a}} |Mega Baxcalibur is the Mega Evolved form of Baxcalibur, a Pokémon which first appeared in the 2022 games ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet''. The blade on Baxcalibur's back has grown substantially larger, allowing it to cleave through nearly anything in its path.<ref name=":55" /> |}
== Reception == The designs of many of the Pokémon have received criticism since ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet''{{'}}s release. Some fans of the series responded negatively to many designs from the games when the games were leaked prior to release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bellingham |first=Hope |date=2022-11-10 |title=Pokemon Scarlet and Violet leak has fans questioning the new additions |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-leak-has-fans-questioning-the-new-additions/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en |archive-date=6 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706042305/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-leak-has-fans-questioning-the-new-additions/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Stacey Henley, writing for ''TheGamer'', criticized the designs of the Pokémon in the game. Though she found several of the designs to be of a high standard, such as Skeledirge, Dachsbun, Pawmot, and Finizen, she felt that the majority of the designs in the game were not up to the standard of other entries in the series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henley |first=Stacey |date=2022-11-27 |title=These New Pokemon Are Bad, Right? |url=https://www.thegamer.com/new-pokemon-bad-scarlet-violet/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=15 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815203913/https://www.thegamer.com/new-pokemon-bad-scarlet-violet/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Ben Sledge, also writing for ''TheGamer,'' additionally criticized the generation's Legendary Pokémon designs as being uninspired or unappealing, stating that "They're barely even creatures, they're just animals with weird colour palettes."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sledge |first=Ben |date=2024-02-12 |title=Scarlet & Violet Made Legendary Pokemon Boring |url=https://www.thegamer.com/scarlet-violet-legendary-pokemon-boring/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=14 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214200805/https://www.thegamer.com/scarlet-violet-legendary-pokemon-boring/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Joe Parlock of ''TheGamer'' praised the sleek designs of the starters and the designs of several other Pokémon, including Smoliv, Fidough, Koraidon, and Miraidon. He described the individuality of the designs and how each of the designs helped build Paldea's culture, stating that it was "the most holistic approach to Pokémon design we've seen in decades."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parlock |first=Joe |date=2022-10-18 |title=Gen 9 Has Been Nothing But Banger Pokemon Designs So Far |url=https://www.thegamer.com/gen-9-has-been-nothing-but-banger-pokemon-designs-so-far/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=28 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028152504/https://www.thegamer.com/gen-9-has-been-nothing-but-banger-pokemon-designs-so-far/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In a discussion among ''Nintendo Life'' staff about the best designs in the generation, the group highlighted many Pokémon, including Glimmora, Tandemaus, and Charcadet. Writer Kate Gray praised the "weirder" designs of generation IX, including Tandemaus and several species based around the concept of convergent evolution, while writer Alan Hagues thought that many of the middle and final evolutions had appealing designs, and that the generation overall had simple yet strong art design.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gray |first=Kate |date=2022-11-24 |title=What's The Best New Pokémon Design In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet? |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/features/talking-point-whats-the-best-new-pokemon-design-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB |archive-date=6 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706042305/https://www.nintendolife.com/features/talking-point-whats-the-best-new-pokemon-design-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |url-status=live }}</ref> Numerous individual designs have had their designs positively highlighted by critics, such as Grafaiai,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carpou |first=Madeline |date=2022-09-02 |title=Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Newest Addition is a Graffiti Gremlin, and I'm Here for It |url=https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-scarlet-violets-newest-addition-is-a-graffiti-gremlin-and-im-here-for-it/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=The Mary Sue |archive-date=20 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520062844/https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-scarlet-violets-newest-addition-is-a-graffiti-gremlin-and-im-here-for-it/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Greavard,<ref name=":12" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carpou |first=Madeline |date=2022-10-25 |title=The New Ghost Dog Pokémon Is Adorable But Also Has an Absolutely Terrifying Ability |url=https://www.themarysue.com/who-is-greavard-the-ghost-dog-pokemon-greavard-the-ghost-dog-pokemon-explained/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=The Mary Sue}}</ref> Quaquaval,<ref name=":59">{{Cite web |last=Winslow |first=Levi |date=2022-11-11 |title=Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Fans Are Obsessed With A Yassified Water Starter Evolution |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-leak-quaquaval-quaxly-evolution-1849772523 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Kotaku |language=en |archive-date=3 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703173216/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-leak-quaquaval-quaxly-evolution-1849772523 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bellingham |first=Hope |date=2022-11-11 |title=Quaxly's evolution has no right being this thicc in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/quaxlys-evolution-has-no-right-being-this-thicc-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en |archive-date=30 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630220433/https://www.gamesradar.com/quaxlys-evolution-has-no-right-being-this-thicc-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Fidough,<ref name=":24" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderton |first=Joe |date=2022-08-06 |title=Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's adorable bread Pokémon Fidough is new fan fave |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/a40824204/pokemon-scarlet-violet-fidough-memes/ |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Digital Spy |language=en-GB |archive-date=8 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308001920/https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/a40824204/pokemon-scarlet-violet-fidough-memes/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Valentine |first=Rebekah |date=2022-08-03 |title=Once Again, the Pokémon Community Is Memeing the Heck out of the Last Pokémon Presents |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/once-again-the-pokmon-community-is-memeing-the-heck-out-of-the-last-pokmon-presents |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=30 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231230114449/https://www.ign.com/articles/once-again-the-pokmon-community-is-memeing-the-heck-out-of-the-last-pokmon-presents |url-status=live }}</ref> and Lechonk.<ref name="memes" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Henley |first=Stacey |date=2022-06-01 |title=If Anything Happens To Lechonk I Will Hurt You All |url=https://www.thegamer.com/lechonk-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=18 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018135357/https://www.thegamer.com/lechonk-pokemon-scarlet-violet/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Doolan |first=Liam |date=2022-06-02 |title=Random: The New Hog Pokémon Lechonk Has Already Become An Internet Superstar |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/06/random-the-new-hog-pokemon-lechonk-has-already-become-an-internet-superstar |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB |archive-date=3 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603151706/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/06/random-the-new-hog-pokemon-lechonk-has-already-become-an-internet-superstar |url-status=live }}</ref> Several designs have also been described as being popular with the LGBTQ+ community, such as Quaquaval.<ref name=":59" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Richman |first=Olivia |date=2022-11-13 |title=LGBTQ+ Pokémon fans are flocking to Team Quaxly after seeing final evolution leak |url=https://dotesports.com/pokemon/news/lgbtq-pokemon-fans-are-flocking-to-team-quaxly-after-seeing-final-evolution-leak |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US |archive-date=15 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815203928/https://dotesports.com/pokemon/news/lgbtq-pokemon-fans-are-flocking-to-team-quaxly-after-seeing-final-evolution-leak |url-status=live }}</ref> Dod Seitz of ''TheGamer'' additionally described the queer positivity of designs such as Quaquaval and Maushold, also expressing how Iron Valiant served as a positive example of an androgynous or non-binary character design.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seitz |first=Dod |date=2023-02-08 |title=Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Are The Most Queer Pokemon Games Yet |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-are-a-step-forwards-for-the-series-queer-representation/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=10 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210045023/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-are-a-step-forwards-for-the-series-queer-representation/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Ana Diaz, writing for ''Polygon'', believed that many species, most notably Flamigo, Palafin, and Maushold, had unique and powerful traits in gameplay. She hoped that they would allow for a more fun competitive environment for players.<ref name=":15" /> Several Pokémon, such as Annihilape,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sturgeon |first=Samuel |date=2023-01-22 |title=Why Pokémon Showdown Just Banned Three Pokémon |url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-showdown-bans-scarlet-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927063514/https://screenrant.com/pokemon-showdown-bans-scarlet-violet/ |archive-date=27 September 2023 |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> Palafin, Flutter Mane, Iron Bundle, and Houndstone,<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last1=Carpenter |first1=Nicole |last2=Plagge |first2=Kallie |date=2022-11-28 |title=Competitive Pokémon community bans 4 powerful Pokémon |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23482117/competitive-pokemon-ban-smogon-palafin-flutter-mane-houndstone |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222012439/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23482117/competitive-pokemon-ban-smogon-palafin-flutter-mane-houndstone |archive-date=22 February 2024 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Sean |date=2022-11-24 |title=Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Competitive Scene Has Already Banned Houndstone And Flutter Mane |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violets-competitive-banned-houndstone-flutter-mane/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127102426/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violets-competitive-banned-houndstone-flutter-mane/ |archive-date=27 November 2022 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> ended up being particularly powerful in popular fan-run competitive formats. This led to them being banned from standard competitive formats, with their use only being allowed in more restricted ones.<ref name=":11" />
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==References== <references>
<ref name="memes">{{cite web|last=Clark|first=Nicole|title=All Hail Lechonk, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's New Round King|work=Polygon|date=1 June 2022|url=https://www.polygon.com/23149951/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-lechonk-memes|access-date=12 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803171123/https://www.polygon.com/23149951/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-lechonk-memes|archive-date=3 August 2022|language=en|url-status=live}}</ref>
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==External links== * [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Main_Page Bulbapedia] {{Pokémon Generation 9|state=expanded}} {{Pokémon directory}}
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