Pokémon variations and subspecies

In the Pokémon world, many Pokémon have changed appearance and sometimes types over time in history. This page lists all the variations and subspecies of the Pokémon that have managed to do so.
==Variations==
===Chivee and Eevee===
*Waterside: The waterside breed is an Eevee that was born to two Vaporeon parents. It is more common as a trainer's battling partner than as a pet due to its slightly oily coat, which can make petting it somewhat unpleasant. It has more whiskers than an average Eevee, due to Vaporeon's heavily whiskered muzzle it uses to feel objects underwater. Its body is longer than an average Eevee. The main reason this breed of Eevee is kept as a pet are its ears, which lean back at a dramatic angle, unlike other breeds, which some trainers find 'cute.' It will carry its 'ear lean' into any evolution. 
*Longstride: The longstride breed of Eevee is born from two Jolteon parents. This breed of Eevee are called "Leggies" by enthusiasts, as its Jolteon heritage has led to an Eevee with exceptionally long legs, which makes them faster than most. These Eevee also have very short tails and stiff, wiry hair. Its fur is often tipped lighter at the ends, especially around its flanks. Longstride Eevee have two dark marks beneath their eyes that run to their noses, which help them deal with harsh sunlight. This particular breed is energetic and vocal, and is not recommended as a pet to those who live in apartments or who otherwise are not able to provide sufficient exercise. 
*Fullmaned: The fullmaned breed of Eevee is the result of breeding two Flareon. It boasts a huge mane and tail. However, it lacks the fiery powers of its parents and can become overheated quite easily. Trainers who live in warmer regions are advised to have its fur clipped shorter during the hotter months. This breed is quite popular as a pet due to its full, plush coat. It is particularly known for its behavior of sitting with its forelegs tucked into its mane, which some find quite cute. Due to the problem of overheating, this particular breed is not common in battles, unless it is going to be evolved into a more appropriate form for its heavy coat. 
*Velvet: The velvet breed of Eevee is the result of breeding two Espeon and is the only variation that is fully shorthaired, including its mane and tail. This can put it at a disadvantage in battle, as this long fur usually protects an Eevee in combat. However, it is known for being incredibly intelligent among Eevee and can even be strategic, so it is still popularly used in battle. It is also a very popular pet, due to it being the most hypoallergenic of Eevee, and the velvet texture of its short coat. Those looking to keep it in a home should be warned that its intelligence can make it destructive, and it should not be kept at home alone all day, lest its owner comes home to it somehow on top of the refrigerator with a shredded pillow and all of its food. 
*Nocturnal: The nocturnal breed of Eevee is born from two Umbreon parents, and as the name suggests, is a nocturnal breed of Eevee. This can make it quite annoying to keep. Some residents of Alola who live on a similar sleep schedule prefer them for this particular habit, however, and this Eevee breed is therefore associated with the region. It also boasts a unique dark color pallet, including a dark mane. Its eyes are narrow and very light-sensitive, and some Trainers opt to purchase their Eevee special sunglasses, which has also notably helped its sleep schedule. Its color pallet has helped its popularity as a pet and its natural stealth has made it more popular in battle, but its sleep schedule deters many and it is somewhat of a rarity outside of Alola. 
*Brownpaw: The brownpaw breed of Eevee is born from two Leafeon parents. It is easy to identify due to its unique color blend, the kinks in its tail, and its somewhat wiry hair. It is not popular as a pet, as these traits have not made it popular. This breed has exceptionally long hooked claws and is known to scale trees and bookshelves in homes as well. However, these destructive claws have made it quite popular in battle, and it is the Eevee breed most commonly evolved to match its parents, as this seems to result in more vibrantly colored, and as its inbred tendency to climb makes this habit of Leafeon easier for it to master.
*Arctic: The arctic breed of Eevee is the result of breeding two Glaceon together. Its fur is not as long as the fullmaned variety, but it is much thicker and has an undercoat, unlike all other breeds. It is quite popular as a pet due to this. Despite its thick fur, it always seems to be seeking heat sources and loves to lay on laps and in front of heaters. It is quite a sturdy breed and is also used quite often in battle. It is a somewhat rare breed, unfortunately, as Glaceon are quite difficult to evolve in many regions and protected in the wild. Many trainers recommend the fullmaned variety as a substitute, but these two breeds are incredibly detailed and it should not be expected that the arctic breed is similar in temperament to the fullmaned variety, as one seeks heat and the other should be protected from it.
*Plush: The plush breed of Eevee is the result of breeding two Sylveon and is the least capable of taking care of itself in the wild. Sylveon is a Pokémon who evolved to adapt to its trainer's love, and plush Eevee bare many of the same traits such as huge eyes and thick, plush fur. This breed is the most common breed to find as a pet and the least common on the battlefield, as they can be temperamental and hard to train. That being said, it has been used with some degree of success, as it bonds quickly and firmly with its trainer and has been known to pull of surprising in-battle stunts to please its beloved trainer.
*Rex: Rex are Eeveelutions with smooth fur and long legs. It is the only variation that Chivee is able to access, as it's already lop-earred naturally, and the other variations only become clear once it evolves into Eevee.
*Lop: Lops are pretty much the same as a normal Eeveelution, but with floppy ears. They are most popular to use as pets as they tend to be poor fighters.
==Subspecies==
===Eeveelutions===
*Merle: Merle Eeveelutions are native to the colder regions of the world; where they developed thicker winter coats to help them cope with the colder temperatures. Though not any different in ability to the standard Eeveelutions, they do make popular herding Pokémon and loyal, beloved pets.
*Pillar: Pillar Eeveelutions are a Hisui/Sinnoh native subspecies that has its roots in the region's iconic mountain - Mt. Coronet - which is believed to have influenced their unusual patterning and their secondary Light typing (except for Sparkleon, which remains pure Light-type). They were often used in religious ceremonies and as sacrifices by the Celestica people.
*Turnback: Turnback Eeveelutions were first found by the Galaxy Expedition Team's Magi Galactia Magica corps when they were investigating Turnback Cave. It was unknown how they got there, but Professor Laventon believed they were an Eevee colony that made home in the cave long ago and morphed in form over time from the cave's odd energy that connects it to the Distortion World. They have taken on a secondary Ghost typing (except for Whispeon, which remains pure Ghost-type).
*Shrine: This subspecies, originating from Hisui/Sinnoh, is the result of breeding a Turnback vee with a Pillar vee. They have the Light/Ghost-typings in addition to their default types (with Whispeon being Ghost/Light, Sparkleon being Light/Ghost, and Azareon bring Spirit/Light/Ghost/Flying).
*Pixie: Pixie Eeveeltuions are a rare and elusive breed that are mostly likely to be found among well kept wild Pokémon gardens, especially those kept by the Florges line or Shaymin.
*Rainforest: A population of the Eevee line that developed and evolved in heavy rainforest areas. They’re smaller in size and harder to tame in captivity, making them unsuitable companion Pokémon for inexperienced Trainers. Hunted for their fur, they were once considered a Vulnerable Species but are now listed as Least Concern. Wild Rainforest Eevee can only evolve into Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Leafeon; those who are owned by Trainers can evolve into any Eeveelution except Glaceon, though evolving them tends to be very rare. This subspecies takes on a secondary Grass typing (except for Leafeon, which remains pure Grass-type).
*Rosevale: Rosevale Eeveelutions are native to the region of Alola. The Eevee are larger than those of the standard breed, usually 1 ½ feet tall - though the evolutions are bigger, and Chivee is the somehow the same size as its standard breed. Prior to evolving, their fur is thick and multiple shades of brown (or yellow if a Chivee), and their manes grow longer on the back, acting like a cape. They are persistent hunters, usually never coming home without a catch. Their sturdy body allows them to handle heavy blows.
*Icefall: Icefall Eeveelutions are large, strong and proud Pokémon ready to take on any challenge. They are honorable and celebrate in victory. They have shards of ice in their fur as Chivee and Eevee, and the two of them (being able to only evolve into Glaceon) have a secondary Ice typing because of their habitat. They hail from frigid, snowy mountains.
**The reason why Icefall Eevee can only evolve into Glaceon is because family, friendship and companionship are so important to them, the other evolutions were worked out of their systems as it became the most common evolution.
*Ghostwood: Once regular wild Eevee, this subspecies was created when they became tainted by a ghostly influence. Like the Turnbacks, they have taken on a secondary Ghost typing (once again barring Whispeon, which remains pure Ghost-type as usual).
*Primitive: As the name implies, they come from Kanto, and it's the second-oldest known breed of Eevee. It is believed all Eevee in Kanto once looked like this, but as their population dwindled they started interbreeding with other Pokémon and Eevee from other regions, resulting in the more known standard Eevee. Pure primitive Eevee are now very rare, usually owned by specialized trainers and most end up in Pokémon contests due to their special appearance. 
**For reasons breeders have yet to discover, this breed has a harder time evolving overall, most likely because they originated from the wild variant.
*Leo: Leo Eeveelutions are recognized by a large mane and shorter ears. Vaporeon is the exception to the small-ear-rule though, as its mane is actually connected to the ears.
*Elemental: A Chivee can evolve into an Elemental Eevee if you breed exclusively one Eeveelution for a certain number of generations. They are more attuned to their parents' elements, and can only evolve into the Eeveelution that matches their secondary type.
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