Pokémon Counterparts

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Pokémon counterparts are specially themed versions of Pokémon that can be encountered in the wild during special events. The only exception are Pink Forms which can be encountered on Pinkan Island during the entire year.

Exactly like Chromas, these counterparts do not improve the stats of the Pokemon; the differences are purely aesthetic.

Shiny Pokémon are the only special counterparts available for every Pokémon. Event-specific counterparts are limited to certain Pokémon that are listed below.


Shiny Pokémon

Golem's shiny-counterpart sprite in the Pokémon-card overlay.

Shiny Pokémon, also known by the shiny/shinies shortening, are the most prevalent counterpart in PRO. They are identifiable by their distinctive coloration in addition to the golden S emblem; see the image to the right for a pictorial illustration.

Wild Encounters

For wild-Pokémon encounters, their odds are fractionally identical to those in the handheld games at 1/8192 (0.01220703125%).

When hotlinked in the chat, their link is purple-colored to differentiate it from their regular counterparts; for example, a shiny Pikachu would appear as <Pikachu> when hotlinked.

Any wild-Pokémon battle initiated by an NPC script will not have a shiny chance; this includes even catchable Pokémon encountered via Headbutt Trees, Diggable Patches, Excavation Sites(with the exception of the Shiny rock), and overworld-interactable Pokémon (such as the occlusive Snorlax on Route 12).

NPC-Given Pokémon

While the wild-battle-initiator used by NPC scripts has no shininess chance, Pokémon that are directly given by NPCs can still have chances if the RNGs are configured within the scripts for it; examples include fossilized Pokémon regenerated by the fossil-reanimators, some boss-prize Pokémon, and abandoned Pokémon.

Because these Pokémon are given much more infrequently than wild Pokémon are encountered, they tend to have varyingly lower shiny-chance odds than the standard 1/8192 rate of wild Pokémon.

Legendary Pokémon

Contemporaneously, all of the obtainable legendary Pokémon are shiny locked. Thus, legendary Pokémon would not be viewable in their shiny forms.

Pink Pokémon

Main article: Pinkan Island

With the advent of Pinkan Island—one of the Orange Islands that was released as a standalone content addition—a bevy of Pokémon were pinkified new counterparts as a nod to those who inhabited the aforementioned area in the anime.

Every Pokémon inhabitant on the island and evolutions thereof has a pink counterpart; there is a 1/1,500 chance of encountering them in the wild. All of such inhabitants are assorted in the collage below, among a few others that have not yet been made huntable.

Event-Temporary Pokémon

Occasionally, specially themed counterparts have been made available for Pokémon to help saturate event-exclusive Pokémon—typically for a select assortment of Pokémon that tally to the nature of the event. While they have never been made encounterable outside of the event, all Pokémon obtained during them were retainable by the players and thus those that remained in circulation were considered collectible commodities among traders.

Do note that these versions have no shiny-counterpart versions; shininess is a discrete chance from these versions in the RNG calculations and thus they are mutually exclusive.


Starter Clones

In August of 2016, starter-clone counterparts were introduced for each Pokémon in the evolutionary line of Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle as an anniversary-commemoratory event—approximately one year removed from its release into the Beta stage on August 14, 2016. While the event was abruptly discontinued later that month due to various technical difficulties, it was reintroduced on November 14, 2016, as a consolatory event due to the Halloween event's cancellation that year.

Clone Pokémon are colorated in accordance to those that were created and deployed in the Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back.

There was a 1/20 (5%) chance of encountering these counterparts of wild starter Pokémon. Do note that this is not applicable to starter Pokémon given to regional newcomers in the lab; they have no special-counterpart chances altogether. Nowadays, Clone Pokémon are bundled into the Halloween event.

Valentine's Day-themed Pokémon

Valentine's Day Event 2018

For the 2018 Valentine's Day event, specially accessorized and/or colorated Pokémon versions were released for Nidoran Male, Nidoran Female, Illumise and Volbeat. There was a 1/550 chance of encountering these counterparts in the wild.

Valentine's Day Event 2019

For the 2019 Valentine's Day Event, specially accessorized and/or colorated Pokémon versions were released for Alomomola, Frillish, Jellicent, Luvdisc, Minun, Plusle, Sawk, Throh, Budew, Roselia and Roserade. There was a 1/550 chance of encountering these counterparts in the wild.

Valentine's Day Event 2020

For the 2020 Valentine's Day event, specially accessorized and/or colorated Pokémon versions were released for Cleffa, Clefairy and Clefable and the other Valentine's Day sprites from previous years were also hunable. The chance of encountering these counterparts in the wild was not revealed.


Valentine's Day Event 2021

For the 2021 Valentine's Day event, specially accessorized and/or colorated Pokémon versions were released for 25 different Pokémon and the other Valentine's Day sprites from previous years were also huntable. The chance of encountering these counterparts in the wild was not revealed.

Valentine's Day Event 2022

2022's batch of new Valentine's-themed Pokémon included 26 new forms of the Ralts family (including Kirlia, Gallade, Gardevoir, and Mega Evolutions thereof), which were altered by what Pokéballs the trainer used to capture it.

Valentine’s Day 2023

2023’s iteration of the Valentine’s Day event included new forms for Starly, Shroomish, Goomy and their evolutions.

Valentine’s Day 2024

During Valentine 2024, a total of 96 Pokémon were given a Valentine counterpart and 3 Pokémon family's sprites were reworked. Those being: Bagon, Goomy, Magnemite, and all their evolutions.

April Fools event 2023

In 2023, a new subset of event forms were added. These were the April Fools forms. As the name implies, it is themed around fooling and pranks.

  • April Fools Articuno (Fearow)
    April Fools Articuno (Fearow)
  • April Fools Zapdos(Fearow)
    April Fools Zapdos(Fearow)
  • April Fools Moltres(Fearow)
    April Fools Moltres(Fearow)
  • April Fools Suicune (Bidoof)
    April Fools Suicune (Bidoof)
  • April Fools Entei (Bidoof)
    April Fools Entei (Bidoof)
  • April Fools Raikou (Bidoof)
    April Fools Raikou (Bidoof)

April Fools event 2024

  • April Fools Yveltal (Pidgeotto)
    April Fools Yveltal (Pidgeotto)
  • April Fools Zygarde 50% (Arbok)
    April Fools Zygarde 50% (Arbok)
  • April Fools Xerneas (Stantler)
    April Fools Xerneas (Stantler)

Easter-themed Pokémon

Easter Event 2018

For the 2018 Easter Event, specially accessorized and/or colorated forms of Togepi, Togetic, and Togekiss were pioneered. There was a 1/550 chance of encountering these counterparts in the wild.

Easter Event 2019

For the 2019 Easter Event, specially accessorized and/or colorated Pokémon versions were released for Exeggcute, Kangaskhan, Azurill, Feebas, Munchlax, Larvesta and their evolutions. There was a 1/550 chance of encountering these counterparts in the wild, as well as the Togepi Easter forms released in 2018.

Easter Event 2020

For the 2020 Easter event, Happiny, Bunnelby, and their evolutions were given specially accessorized and/or colorized forms. Additionally, any Pokémon which had an Easter form in previous years was also made available to hunt. Furthermore, Shaymin and its Sky-form were given event forms. This was obtainable via completing the Easter Quest that year.

Easter Event 2021

For the 2021 Easter event, Bellsprout, Wooper, Mantyke, and their evolutions were given specially accessorized and/or colorized forms. Additionally, Diancie received several Easter forms. Any Pokémon which had an Easter form in previous years was also made available to hunt.

  • Easter Bellsprout
    Easter Bellsprout
  • Easter Weepinbell
    Easter Weepinbell
  • Easter Victreebel
    Easter Victreebel
  • Easter Wooper
    Easter Wooper
  • Easter Quagsire
    Easter Quagsire
  • Easter Mantine
    Easter Mantine
  • Easter Mantyke
    Easter Mantyke
  • Easter Diancie Amber
    Easter Diancie Amber
  • Easter Diancie Aquamarine
    Easter Diancie Aquamarine
  • Easter Diancie Emerald
    Easter Diancie Emerald
  • Easter Diancie Ruby
    Easter Diancie Ruby
  • Easter Diancie Quartz
    Easter Diancie Quartz
  • Easter Mega Diancie Amber
    Easter Mega Diancie Amber
  • Easter Mega Diancie Aquamarine
    Easter Mega Diancie Aquamarine
  • Easter Diancie Emerald
    Easter Diancie Emerald
  • Easter Mega Diancie Ruby
    Easter Mega Diancie Ruby
  • Easter Mega Diancie Quartz
    Easter Mega Diancie Quartz

Easter Event 2022

For the 2022 Easter event, the Generation 4 starters Piplup, Turtwig, Chimchar, and their evolutions were given specially accessorized and/or colorized forms.
Any Pokémon which had an Easter form in previous years was also made available to hunt.

Easter Event 2023

For the 2023 Easter event, Klefki and the Rotom appliances were given specially accessorized and/or colorized forms.

  • Easter Klefki
    Easter Klefki
  • Easter Rotom
    Easter Rotom
  • Easter Rotom Fan
    Easter Rotom Fan
  • Easter Rotom Frost
    Easter Rotom Frost
  • Easter Rotom Heat
    Easter Rotom Heat
  • Easter Rotom Mow
    Easter Rotom Mow
  • Easter Rotom Wash
    Easter Rotom Wash

Easter Event 2024

May 4th/Star Wars Event

May 4th 2019

During May 2019, Darth Vader-looking versions of Pawniard and Bisharp were released. They were released on May 4th as a commemoration to the famous Star Wars quote "May the force be with you." They were released for a limited amount of time.

May 4th 2021

This iteration saw the addition of Machop, Machoke, and Machamp wielding their own lightsabers, with Machamp resembling General Grievous. Meditite and Medicham, along with its mega, also saw their own sprite added, looking like Yoda. The last family added was Grimer and Muk, who look like Jabba the Hutt. These forms were released for a limited time.

May 4th 2022

Though late, 2022 did feature a new addition to the Star Wars skins: Alolan-Marowak. In the midst of the 2022 Summer Event, May 4th version of Alolan-Marowak was released.

May 4th 2023

In 2023’s version of the Star Wars event, new releases included Voltorb, Munchlax, Mimikyu, Abra, and their evolutions.

  • Grevious Abra
    Grevious Abra
  • Grevious Kadabra
    Grevious Kadabra
  • Grevious Alakazam
    Grevious Alakazam
  • Grevious Mega Alakazam
    Grevious Mega Alakazam
  • BB-8 Voltorb
    BB-8 Voltorb
  • BB-8 Electrode
    BB-8 Electrode
  • Mandalorian Munchlax
    Mandalorian Munchlax
  • Mandalorian Snorlax
    Mandalorian Snorlax
  • Jawa Mimikyu
    Jawa Mimikyu

May 4th 2024

Summer-themed Pokémon

Summer Event 2020

During 2020's summer event, specially accessorized and/or colorated Pokémon versions were released for the Unova Starters, along with a few other Pokémon. The chance for these Pokémon were not revealed. Additionally, a summer form for Volcanion was released and obtainable by completing the quest that year.

Summer Event 2021

During 2021's summer event, specially accessorized and/or colorated Pokémon versions were released for Squirtle, Darumaka, and their evolutions. Along with these counterparts, summer themed versions were released for Latios and Latias as a reward for having completed the Summer 2021 Quest in Alto Mare. The chances for these Pokémon were not revealed.

Summer Event 2022

During 2022's summer event, specially accessorized and/or colorated Pokémon versions were released for several popular pokemon, including the likes of the Scyther family, along with our not so friendly looking rodents. Along with these variations, a summer rendition of Victini was also added in. The chances of encountering one of these variants is not open to the public.

Summer Event 2023

For the 2023 edition of the summer event, several families were given new forms, including some fan-favorites such as Gardevoir, Snorlax, and Bisharp.

Summer Event 2024

In 2024, a Summer Event was held where the reward was a SHINY Summer Froakie. This form is not obtainable in the wild and can only be obtained by winning the event.

Halloween-themed Pokémon

Halloween Event 2017

On October 18th, 2017, Halloween-themed counterparts of Pikachu and Raichu were ushered in for the contemporaneous Halloween event , randomized at a 1/20 (5%) rate of huntability. Darkrai was also first made available this year.

Halloween Event 2018

During 2018's Halloween, all three Kanto starters were also given an Halloween counterpart.

Halloween Event 2019

On October 22nd, 2019 new Halloween sprites were released mainly focusing on the Kalos starters, as well as a few other Pokémon. Additionally, we were able to catch previous Halloween themed counterparts. The rate to catch the forms this year was 1/50 (2%). Darkrai returned this year, with an unprecedented two forms. The original form was given to those who completed the quest, however, those who had previously caught Darkrai in 2017 were given the choice for the Pumpkin Form.

Halloween Event 2020

More Halloween-themed Pokémon were released in 2020, mainly focusing on the Johto starters. Additionally, forms from previous years could be hunted again.

Halloween Event 2021

With the advent of 2021's event, new Halloween counterparts featured Growlithe, Arcanine, Koffing, Weezing, and Absol.

Halloween Event 2022

2022's iteration of the Halloween event introduced new Halloween counterparts featuring Larvesta, Magikarp, Komala, Diglett, Smeargle, Gligar, Hawlucha, Vivillon, and their evolutions. Though, Scatterbug and Spewpa did not receive a form. Later on during the event, a second wave of Halloween-themed Pokémon were released. Those being Eevee Ekans, Drilbur, Mimikyu, Buneary, and their evolutions. Part 1

Part 2

  • Halloween Ekans
    Halloween Ekans
  • Halloween Arbok
    Halloween Arbok
  • Halloween Eevee
    Halloween Eevee
  • Halloween Vaporeon
    Halloween Vaporeon
  • Halloween Jolteon
    Halloween Jolteon
  • Halloween Flareon
    Halloween Flareon
  • Halloween Espeon
    Halloween Espeon
  • Halloween Umbreon
    Halloween Umbreon
  • Halloween Buneary
    Halloween Buneary
  • Halloween Lopunny
    Halloween Lopunny
  • Halloween Mega Lopunny
    Halloween Mega Lopunny
  • Halloween Leafeon
    Halloween Leafeon
  • Halloween Glaceon
    Halloween Glaceon
  • Halloween Drilbur
    Halloween Drilbur
  • Halloween Excadrill
    Halloween Excadrill
  • Halloween Sylveon
    Halloween Sylveon
  • Halloween Mimikyu
    Halloween Mimikyu

Halloween Event 2023

For the 2023 edition of the Halloween event, an unprecedented amount of forms were added. The most so far from any single event. Some of them include Scyther, Riolu, Solosis, and Noibat. Notably, the Lake Trio(Azelf, Uxie, Mesprit) also received forms during this event.

Halloween Event 2024

Christmas-themed Pokémon

For the 2016 Christmas Event, specially accessorized and/or colorated Pokémon versions were released for a select bevy of Pokémon. There was a 1/750 chance of encountering these counterparts in the wild. In addition to the gamut of previous-year counterparts, a new batch of them was added to the spriteset for the 2017 Christmas Event.

All of the these Pokémon and their Christmas-themed sprites are shown in the alphabetized collage below.

Pre-2018 Christmas

Christmas Event 2018

During Christmas 2018, a total of 9 Pokémon families were given a Christmas counterpart while certain other Pokémon were not made available as Christmas Pokémon again. The chances to find one were 1/1000. Additionally, Christmas themed Manaphy was a reward from the main quest that year.

Christmas Event 2019

During Christmas 2019, a total of 7 Pokémon families were given a Christmas counterpart and 5 Pokémon family's sprites were reworked. Those being: Riolu, Munchlax, Buneary, Snover, Teddiursa, and all their evolutions. The Christmas form chance was 1/750. Additionally, a Christmas themed version of Kyurem was obtainable by completing the main quest that year.

Christmas Event 2020

During Christmas 2020, 2 new Pokémon families were given a Christmas counterpart Ferroseed, Numel, and their evolutions. The Christmas form chance was not revealed.

Christmas Event 2021

During Christmas 2021, several Pokémon families were given a Christmas counterparts, along with the rework of Christmas Sableye. The Christmas form chance was not revealed.

Christmas Event 2022

For the 2022 edition of the Christmas event, many Pokémon were given a form, including: Dunsparce, Delibird, Wailmer, Beldum, Espurr, and their evolutions.

Christmas Event 2023


Christmas Event 2024

Pikachu World Quest event form

During the 2020 Christmas event, 2 World Quests were held which required the user to hunt Pikachu. During this sub-event Pikachu received 12 new huntable forms.
During the 2021 Christmas event, the same 12 Pikachu forms were released for a pair of World Quests.

Mega Pokémon

Main article: Mega Pokémon

Mega Evolutions are temporary in-battle metamorphoses available to some Pokémon. In addition to greater base stats and a reassigned Ability, Mega Evolutions transform the Pokémon's appearance, typically into a bigger, maturer form.

Following their implementation in 2020, Mega Pokémon were retroactively added to event-themed spritesets where applicable. For example, the Mega Evolutions of Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise were given clone counterparts to coalesce with the rest of their respective evolutionary trees.

For a comprehensive showcase of all Mega Pokémon sprites, refer to the such-named article aforelinked.

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