The Neon Evolution is one of the new features introduced in Pokémon Progress and Regress and is a cross of a regular Evolution and Mega Evolution; unlike Mega Evolution, the Neon Pokémon can hold a held item since it Neon Evolve from an item called the Neon Gem (Progression Quatz in Japanese) although have ranged between 50 for stronger one to beyond 100 for weaker one in order to balance the pre-Neon Pokémon, including those who had mediocre Mega Evolution such as Audino.
It revert to its normal form if used again. Neon Pokémon also had different name unlike Mega Pokémon who were simply called like Mega Swampert, for instance. A Pokémon that have both a Mega Evolution and a Neon Evolution can do the former one after doing the latter one; as such a Neon Pokémon can be called by fans a "Mega-Neon Pokémon".
The Pokémon selection is more emphased toward balance than popularity, as it emphasis Pokémon, weak or strong, that are easily overshadowed by more popular Pokémon in competitive scenes. Goodra and Hydreigon are no exceptions, despite the two being Pseudo-Legendary, are still overshadowed by even non-Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon presumely does to the former one's abysmal Stat distribution and the latter ones' problems with its typing.
The Neon Evolution allows player to try out and revert it back if he/she don't like it. Like Pokémon who got Mega Evolution, Pokémon with Neon Evolution do not receive the Eviolite's effects, as it might cause more balance issues. Like Mega Evolutions, it might also change some of the Abilities, but some Pokémon kept the same Abilities the same way it is.
The condition to make a Pokémon to Neon Evolve is to give it high affection in Pokémon-Amie (around 35% Affection), as lower than that would cause it to Neon Evolve but also to make it aggressive, only thinking of itself and will not take the trainer's order.
So far, there will be more Neon Evolutions debuted than the 25 first Mega Evolutions, but it is also revealed that more Neon Evolutions might comes via updates after Progress and Regress are released.
According to sources, such as in an interview with Samtendo09, it is said that Neon Evolution is what Mega Evolution should be; genuine Evolution that allow Pokémon, weak or strong, to get stronger, and is done in a more safer way, such as avoiding absurb stat distribution or an insanely high base stat.
Unlike Mega Evolution, Neon Evolution will only replace the Pokémon's current Ability by the new Ability but not the other Abilities, which means that if Gumshoos becomes Prosecgoos and had the Ability Strong Jaw, then that Ability will be replaced by Moxie, but the other Ability, Stakeout and the Hidden Ability, Adaptability, are still available via Ability Capsule and Hidden Capsule, respectively.
Neon Pokémon
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Supachu Electric/Light Ultrashock |
Raichu |
Supachu, the Power Spark Pokémon. After years of being overshadowed, Raichu become even more capable after being Neon-Evolved into Supachu. Their electric presence backfires Priorty attacks with the Ablility Ultrashock, and can use useful moves to overcome resistant opponents. |
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Nainness Fire/Fairy Burning Passion |
Ninetales |
Nainness, the Nine Sun Pokémon. Nainness are surrounded by a constant firey force field that burns any flammable object that comes close to it. Their tails can store sunlight and Nainness can harness the stored sunlight to move at speeds faster than sound. |
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Primirius Fighting/Dark Aggressive |
Primeape |
Primirius, the Primitive Pokémon. Primirius are always in a constant state of tranquil fury that makes them always be at their strongest. If they get angrier than normal, their power increases tenfold, but they are viable to literally exploding if they are too angry for long enough. |
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Machomach Fighting Hard Striker |
Machamp |
Machomach, the Super Strong Pokémon. Now having six arms, a Machomach heavily outclasses it's old rivals of Pinapbrawl and Hitmonchan. It can launch 6 light-speed punches at once that is capable of breaking through iron, although doing this punch quickly wears a Machomach out. |
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Mothoxin Bug/Poison Corrosion |
Venomoth |
Mothoxin, the Toxin Moth Pokémon. Mothoxin have a hundred kinds of poisonous scales that it can use for anything from paralyzing opponents and even to put prey into a deep trance. Their wings launch these scales with every flap, so Trainers are advised to use gas masks when Neon Evolving a Venomoth into a Mothoxin. |
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Canconci Water Tough Claws |
Kingler |
Canconci, the Power Claw Pokémon. Canconci, while almost immobilized due to its massive claw, are capable of launching massive blasts of water capable of ripping through steel. They can launch small bursts of water from both of their claws in order to move quickly if it needs to avoid a attack. |
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Neeveeon Normal (Varies depended by Ability below) Neon Power |
Eevee | Neeveeon, the Special Evolution Pokémon. |
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Spirapax Water/Rock Solid Rock |
Omastar |
Spirapax, the Spiral Pokémon. Spirapax's shell is even more massive than normal Omastars, and they can roll their shells to move around. A single Spirapax shell is said to be able to crush a entire tank. |
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Frustops Water/Rock Durable |
Kabutops |
Frustops, the Slicer Pokémon. Frustops is thought to be one of the very first Neon Evolutions due to the recent discovery of entire Frustops Fossils found in cliffs. They train their claws every day by cutting down trees and by slicing boulders, which makes them sought after by the timber and mining industries. |
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Imperdactyl Flying/Rock Intimidate |
Aerodactyl | Imperdactyl, the Sky King Pokémon. | |
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Burrlet Normal/Fairy Fur Coat |
Furret |
Burrlet, the Trickster Pokémon. Burrlet have been known to be smarter than mankind since ancient times. They only use their knowledge to outsmart and trick trainers, however. They can use their smarts to camouflage themselves as any Pokémon. |
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Ordonem Normal/Flying Magic Guard |
Noctowl | Ordonem, the Full Night Pokémon. |
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Stellpunch Bug/Fighting Speed Boost |
Ledian |
Stellpunch, the Star Punch Pokémon. Stellpunch are capable of throwing rapid light-speed punches and while it's punches are weaker compared to a Machamp's punch or a Rigorpinap's kick, it can launch the light-speed punches for a very long time. It can fly at around Mach 3 speeds. |
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Webnocte Bug/Poison Acid Poison |
Ariados or Backurak |
Webnocte, the Arachne Pokémon. Very rarely, there have been cases of wild Webnocte have been known to tie up unprepared trainers who invade their webs in silk. Their acidic spit is strong enough to melt through solid steel. |
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Zenatu Flying/Psychic Magic Guard |
Xatu |
Zenatu, the Nirvana Pokémon. Zenatu are most of the time in a constant meditating state that enables them to see the future. They can predict upcoming events that happen in up to a hour in the span of seconds. |
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Brawldog Fairy/Fighting Guts |
Granbull |
Brawldog, the Bulldog Pokémon. Brawldogs are revered as minor deities in the South Futumia Region due to being able to protect the various towns by keeping harsh Tyranitars from attacking the towns of the southern part of the region. They can lift entire trucks and throw them like baseballs. |
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Tremphan Ground Sand Rush |
Donphan |
Tremphan, the Tremor Pokémon. A single Tremphan is capable of creating devastating earthquakes by stomping down viciously. The quakes it can emit can destroy multiple buildings at once at full power, and even if it can't charge up to full power, it's quakes can still cause massive damage to normal Pokémon. |
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Fideneya Dark Strong Jaw |
Mightyena | Fideneya, the Horde Loyalty Pokémon. |
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Eleguilt Bug/Flying Tinted Lens |
Beautifly | Eleguilt, the Aggressive Pokémon. |
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Injuriarum Bug/Poison Merciless |
Dustox |
Injuriarum, the Danger Pokémon. Injuriarum launch a mysterious acid at whatever they see as a enemy, which alerts other Pokemon to stay away from the opponent. Because of this, Injuriarum have been nicknamed "The Skuntank of the Skies". |
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Danciano Water/Grass Storm Drain |
Ludicolo |
Danciano, the Rain Dancer Pokémon. Danciano are revered to as water gods throughout the Futumia Region because of their abilities to summon immense storms by dancing. They can weaponize their storms by making the raindrops as sharp as bullets and by calling down lightning at their opponents. |
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Quickrogue Grass/Dark Unburden |
Shiftry |
Quickrogue, the Relentless Pokémon. Quickrouge in legend are seen as legendary thieves who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor. They can move at extremely fast speeds and can pickpocket items from their Trainers without them even noticing. |
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Aquolipper Water/Flying Water Absorb |
Pelipper |
Aquolipper the Water Bird Pokémon. Aquolippers in small groups are capable of draining entire lakes by gathering multiple gallons of water in their beaks to store for later. They can launch pressurized blasts of water that can tear through steel. |
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Splashque Bug/Water Bubble Shield |
Masquerain |
Splashque, the Splash Bug Pokémon. Splashque mostly hide themselves in giant spheres of water for protection, and can create limbs from the water sphere. If something were to evaporate the entire sphere, Splashque would be immediately helpless. |
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Kyodaiyama Fighting King of Fighting |
Hariyama |
Kyodaiyama, the Royal Sumo Pokémon. Kyodaiyama are extremely durable and can shrug off most kinds of damage easily. They are even capable of storing up massive amounts of damage that they can use against their opponents in short bursts. |
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Teeterpin Normal Prankster |
Spinda |
Teeterpin, the Teeter Pokémon. Teeterpin, while constantly dizzy, are extremely fast whenever they start spinning. They can spin so fast that on rare ccasions, they can create tornadoes or even black holes by spinning. |
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Terraetle Grass/Ground Ice-Proof |
Torterra |
Terratle, the Ecosystem Pokémon. Terratles carry an entire ecosystem on their backs, which can support a wide variety of Pokémon. Their humongous heads are capable of blasting Solar Beams capable of destroying multiple buildings. |
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Bureiyan Fire/Fighting Moxie |
Infernape |
Bureiyan, the Monkey King Pokémon. Bureiyans have a competitive fighting spirit that allows them fight untill every bone in their body is broken. Their golden flames are capable of reaching 5000°C. |
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Emporius Water/Ice Filter |
Empoleon |
Emporius, the Royal Pokémon. Emporius are capable of swimming over the speed of sound, and their armor allows them to survive their amazing speeds. Their sight is also impressive, and they can spot creatures camouflaged into the wild. |
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Musricket Bug/Sound Loud Fighter |
Kricketune |
Musricket, the Maestro Pokémon. Musricket are capable of playing many kinds of music by scratching their arms, and are capable of memorizing entire operas as well. They can also use their knife-like arms to cut through wood like it was paper. |
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Pramando Electric/Dark Strong Jaw |
Luxray |
Musricket, the Predator Pokémon. Pramando are active day and night, and only sleeps when it become tired from battles or other activities. While their jaw are very powerful, they only use it as a last resort, and may display genuine regrets when it had injured a Pokémon or a human that only trespassed with its own bite. |
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Cerasolis Grass/Light Chlorophyll |
Cherrim |
Cerasolis, the Sunlight Pokémon. Unlike Cherrim's Sunshine form, Cerasolis's Sunshine form is more powerful and making it more dangerous to face in a battle. However, it is still as docile as its pre-evolutions and Cerasolis will also give warm energy to lost child and Pokémon. |
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Miaoutiful Normal Dazzling |
Purugly |
Miaoutifil, the Beauty Cat Pokémon. Miaoutfil can use their amazing cat ears to hear anything in a one kilometer radius, and their eyes have limited x-ray vision that can see through soft objects like clay. They can launch immensely powerful furballs that explode on contact with it's target. |
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Magnezap Electric/Steel Galvanize |
Magnezone |
Mangezap, the Giga Volt Pokémon. Magnezap has a very powerful magnetic field that naturally attracts Steel-type Pokemon torwards it. It can use this to it's advantage by reversing its magnetic field and launching Steel-types at it's opponents. |
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Lickalong Normal Strong Body |
Lickilicky |
Lickalong, the Long Tongue Pokémon. A Lickilong can stretch it's tounge across an entire city due to his entire body being made of a gum-like material that can stretch over extremely long distances. Because of this, while a Lickilong can feel attacks, it doesn't really affect him besides of the pain it can feel, and it can even counter by snapping back from the attack. |
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Shadremor Ghost Spirit Repellant |
Dusknoir |
Shadremor, the Shadow Master Pokémon. Shadremor, while appearing as a nightmarish being, is actually very mellow and kind for a Neon Evolution due to losing the antenna it had as a Dusknoir. It can borrow energy from the world of spirits to create weapons while fighting, and can also draw from the same energy to launch gigantic Shadow Balls. |
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Screebat Sound/Flying Loud Fighter |
Swoobat | Screebat, the Loud Singer Pokémon. |
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Medicute Light (Light/Fairy after Mega Evolution) Triage |
Audino | Medicute, the Medic Pokémon. | |
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Kultodile Dark/Ground Untrustworthy |
Krookodile | Kultodile, the Bad Boss Pokémon. |
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Vellusino Normal Thick Fur |
Cinccino | Vellusino, the Thick Fur Pokémon. |
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Ninjitate Bug/Dark Competitive |
Accelgor | Ninjitate, the Ninja Shadow Pokémon. |
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Nigladio Bug/Steel Regenerator |
Escavalier | Nigladio, the Black Knight Pokémon. |
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Vanillion Ice Refrigerate |
Vanilluxe |
Vanillion, the Ice Age Pokémon. Vanillion is so cold, that if it stays in one place too long, the area around them reaches around -50° Fahrenheit. Their three heads are capable of rapid-firing snowballs that can pierce through iron. |
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Decagel Ice/Dark Untrustworthy |
Cryogonal | Decagel, the Counternature Pokémon. |
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Teneydra Dark/Dragon Aggressive |
Hydreigon | Teneydra, the Ferocius Pokémon. |
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Squidium Psychic/Dark Trick Realm |
Malamar | Squidium, the Neutral Pokémon. |
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Heliogaze Electric/Light Light Energy |
Heliolisk |
Heliogize, the Generator Pokémon. Heliogaze can draw in massive amounts sunlight to create a armor around itself. The armor is almost impossible to break and can regenerate from piercing attacks, though if a eclipse happens, then Heliogaze cannot create it's armor. |
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Energidore Fighting/Flying Speed Boost |
Hawlucha |
Energidore, the Luchadore Pokémon. Energidore are capable of flying at speeds far greater than the speed of sound. Enduring a attack from a Energidore flying at those speeds is considered almost impossible for a normal Pokémon. |
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Gooenax Dragon Mighty Body |
Goodra | Gooenax, the Guardian Pokémon. |
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Gourgeant Grass/Ghost Giant Size |
Gourgeist | Gourgeant, the Giant Pumpkin Pokémon. |
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Megalanche Ice Strong Body |
Avalugg |
Megalanche, the Avalanche Pokémon. Megalanche have been known to leave a trail of ice that never melts wherever it goes. It's icy body, while being easy to melt, is almost impossible to break due to it's icy spirit repairing any cracks that appear on it's body. |
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Monanda Fighting/Dark Defiant |
Pangoro | Monanda, the Tough Monk Pokémon. |
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Incendirex Fire/Light Drought |
Pyroar | Incendirex, the Royal Lion Pokémon. |
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Grandorate Ice/Rock Solid Rock |
Aurorus | Grandorate, the Elegance Pokémon. |
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Dominium Rock/Dragon Moxie |
Tyrantrum | Dominium, the Dominant Pokémon. |
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Prosecgoos Normal/Dark Moxie |
Gumshoos |
Prosecgoos, the Inspector Pokémon. Prosecgoose are constantly observing the landscape around itself to search for advantages and disadvantages. If a Prosecgoose goes up against a strong opponent, it looks for any weak spots before launching strong Crunches at the opponent. |
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Magnoucan Sound/Flying Loud Fighter |
Toucannon | Magnoucan, the Loud Toucan Pokémon. |
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Belezasta Grass/Light Defiant |
Lurantis |
Belezasta, the Narcassist Pokémon. Upon Neon Evolving, Belezasta has gained a long white dress made of grass that captivates all of its opponents. It's appearence has inspired various clothing designs, one of which has been worn by a ex-president of the Aether Foundation. |
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Periculux Grass/Fairy Deadly Light |
Shiinotic |
Periculux, the Dreaded Light Pokémon. Periculux are among the most dangerous Fairy-type Pokémon. Unlike their pre-Neon Evolution, Shiinotic, the Periculux will immediatly blind the victims and completely devour them without any trace. They become severely weakened shall they take just one bite on Poison-type Pokémon. |
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Ancorino Ghost/Grass Filter |
Dhelmise |
Ancorino, the Navigator Pokémon. Having turned it's seaweed body into a second anchor, a Ancorino can entangle its opponent with one anchor and hurt its opponent with the other one. If the second anchor is completely burnt away by a very hot Fire-Type attack, the Pokemon is automatically de-Neon Evolved back to Dhelmise. |
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Forcopod Bug/Water Sheer Force |
Golisopod |
Forcopod, the Ferocious Pokémon. After Neon Evolving, Forcepod gains a extremely powerful Aura surrounding itself that launches weaker opponents away. While Forcepod isn't as fast as most other Pokémon, it doesn't matter as Forcepod's Aura helps it aim attacks with great precision. |
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Ultimaurum Varied (Normal if not holding a Memory Disc.) None (RKS System is kept) |
Silvally | Ultimaurum, the Multi-Power Pokémon. |
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Kauammo-o Fighting/Dragon Draco Resistance |
Kommo-o | Kauammo-o, the Commander Pokémon. |
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Anteceris Normal/Dragon Unaware |
Drampa | Anteceris, the Old Wisdom Pokémon. |
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Explotle Fire/Dragon Earth Hijacker |
Turtonator | Explotle, the Dynamite Pokémon. |
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Venerapium Bug/Fairy Competitive |
Ribombee | Venerapium, the Honey Fly Pokémon. |
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Wasperitas Bug/Flying Intimidate |
Aeriasp | Wasperitas, the Supersonic Pokémon. |
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Lapisendra Rock/Bug Solid Rock |
Milliopede | Lapisendra, the Rock Solid Pokémon. |
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Sensustrua Psychic/Electric Lightingrod |
Psytel | Sensustrua, the Technician Pokémon. |
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Antiquetuam Fire/Rock Earth Hijacker |
Burstone | Antiquetuam, the Ancient Statue Pokémon. |
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Bamblast Grass/Fire Drought |
Bamboom |
Bamblast, the Explosive Pokémon. Bamblast, Bamboom's Neon Evolution, had its claw-like brenches into hands and is constantly burning. It can deliver an extreme overheat without being harmed as an attack, but it is also way heavier and the Trainer could not carry it like they could when it was Bamboom. |
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Chomperish Grass/Dragon Grass Pelt |
Glugon | Chomperish, the Berry Devourer Pokemon. |
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Ferminus Ghost/Dark Stakeout |
Mindimmor | Ferminus, the Thief Master Pokémon. |
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Bengalrado Steel/Cyber Sharpshooter |
Hissense | Bengalrado, the Hacker Cat Pokémon. |
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Sundaemos Ice/Rock Slush Rush |
Chocoprime |
Sundaemos, the Sundae Pokémon. Sundaemos lay sweet chocolate traps to lure prey before freezing them and eating them. Because chocolate syrup naturally generates from their two heads, many chefs Neon Evolve Chocoprime while cooking deserts, to use the chocolate syrup as a topping. |
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Magnutilma Electric/Steel Sturdy |
Magnultra (Ironeo Pokémon) |
Magnultima, the Discharge Pokémon. |
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Peristatem |
Beetlxperim |
Peristatem, the Plague Pokemon. A long time ago in a region neighboring the Kalos region, there was a Champion who used a Peristatem to keep the region in order. It was before Team Flare leader had stole it and misused it, causing an area of a region into a wasteland. |
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| Prisbulbem | Butterbulb |
Prisbulbem, the Rainbow Butterfly Pokémon. Prisbulbem creates many different colors of light from the prism on it's head, which makes it a natural at Contests. A combination of it's Magic Guard and echolocation allows it to fly in sandstorms easily so it can help guide it's trainer to safety |
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| Uniwryrm | Galaxdrake |
Uniwyrm, the Universe Pokémon. Uniwyrms carry miniature universes on their tails, from which they draw their power. They are capable of making wormholes which they can use to bring people and Pokémon alike into their miniature universes. |
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| Zaportress | Plugower |
Zaportress, the Fortress Pokémon. Zaportress generate three gigavolts of energy every second, which they burn of by moving at very fast speeds so they don't explode. They have multiple gigantic cannons on their body, which they can use to launch a nigh-unstoppable blast of electricity. |
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Gallery
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Trivia
- Imperdactyl and Medicute are the only Pokémon who are capable of Mega Evolution. This is because their counterpart prior to Neon Evolution, Aerodactyl and Audino, are also capable to do Mega Evolution, while the rest of compatible Pokémon cannot.
- If Mega Evolution does not count, then Teneydra, Gooenax, Uniwryrm and Zaportress have the highest BST among the Neon Evolution with 650 BST each.
- If Mega Evolution does count, then Mega Imperdactyl have the highest BST so far, with 665 BST, following by Mega Medicute with 655 BST.
- Not surprisingly, Supachu have the most regional forms with three (Kanto/Classic, Alola and Ironeo) so far. This is because Raichu, the Pokémon prior to this Neon Evolution, have also three of those forms. Take notice that it is not exclusive to this Pokémon as some other Pokémon such as Avalugg also have a regional form.
- Possibly because the Neon Gem is the only way to trigger a Neon Evolution, it is not possible for a Pokémon to have two or more different Neon Evolutions.
- Samtendo09 actually said that because giving a Pokémon two Neon Evolutions would potentially caused distractors to scream favoritism and also not safe for balance, as Charizard and Mewtwo, the only two who got two different Mega Evolutions so far, had been noted for being in favor of nostalgia or popularity than logical reasons.
- There was an intended male design for male Gourgeant, but the design itself wasn't appealing and stuck in practice, so it was abandoned in favor of sharing the female design.