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| A '''novelty Pokémon''', also referred to as a '''gimmick Pokémon''', is a term for a Pokémon species without evolutions, little use in battle, and/or a limited movepool. Such Pokémon usually possess some novel quality about them that makes them unique or interesting but lack the ability to be readily shaped up for battle, causing them to be underused or overlooked. Although nearly all Pokémon can be used in a battle effectively, novelty Pokémon appear to be more added to flesh out the Pokémon world than to be actually used or as fodder for potential evolutions later.
| | #REDIRECT[[Appendix:Fan terminology#Novelty Pokémon]] |
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| Many of these Pokémon became viable participants in [[Pokémon Contest]]s after they were introduced in [[Generation III]], and some fans believe that the introduction of contests were to give players a reason to use these weaker Pokémon.
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| ==List of novelty Pokémon==
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| * '''{{p|Farfetch'd}}''' was a novelty Pokémon in the [[Generation I|first generation]] due to the fact it was only acquired by in-game [[trade]]. Post Generation I, Farfetch'd has been relegated to being simply a novelty namely due to its common typing and dismal stats (none being over 65), however Farfetch'd was given its own unique item, the [[Stat-enhancing_item#Stick|Stick]].
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| * '''{{p|Ditto}}''' only has one move — {{m|Transform}} — which lets it copy the appearance, types, moves, and stats (excluding HP) of its opponents. Ditto is not very useful in battle, but invaluable in {{pkmn|breeding}}.
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| * '''{{p|Unown}}''''s main purpose in the games is to be collected, a sidequest that consists of finding its {{tt|28|26 in Generation II}} [[Form differences|forms]]. Capable of learning only {{m|Hidden Power|one move}}, it is nearly useless in battle and contests.
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| * '''{{p|Shuckle}}''' has very high {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}, making it extremely tough. But it has very low {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}, and it is tied with {{p|Munchlax}} for the lowest {{stat|Speed}} of any other Pokémon. However, it is capable of creating valuable [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]] if one has it hold an [[Oran Berry]].
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| * '''{{p|Delibird}}''' is capable of naturally learning only {{m|Present|a single move}} and is the only Pokémon who can [[signature moves|learn it naturally]]. However, unlike Unown, it can learn other moves via TMs and breeding. But, it is largely still considered a novelty Pokémon because of its poor typing and low stats.
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| * '''{{p|Smeargle}}''' learns only {{m|Sketch|one move repeatedly}}, but this move has the ability to permanently duplicate the moves of other Pokémon. Its stats and rarity may look dismal, but with the capability of learning every move, it is very useful in breeding egg moves to Pokémon, as well as using {{m|Baton Pass}} well.
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| * '''{{p|Sableye}}''' was the only Pokémon with no weaknesses until {{p|Spiritomb}} was introduced in [[Generation IV]]. In Generation IV, it still is a novelty Pokémon due to its bizarre, but unique ability; {{a|Stall}}.
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| * '''{{p|Plusle}}''' and '''{{p|Minun}}''' were simply created to showcase the [[double battle]] addition to the series in Generation III. As such, they are difficult to use separately.
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| * '''{{p|Spinda}}''''s main gimmick is the variable designs on its body, in a bit of an expansion of the Unown concept. However, having extremely low stats, and being of the ever common {{type2|Normal}}, it is not considered to be very useful in battle.
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| * '''{{p|Castform}}''' has a {{a|Forecast|unique ability}} to change [[form differences|form]] and type depending on the weather. It was also the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Weather Ball}} until Generation IV. However, the same things that make it unique, also make it extremely difficult to use in battle.
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| * '''{{p|Kecleon}}''' has a {{a|Color Change|unique ability}} unto itself where it changes types whenever it is hit by an attack; however, like Castform, this ability makes it notoriously difficult to use in battles, as the ability can be taken advantage of for super-effective hits every time.
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| * '''{{p|Luvdisc}}''' are known to be weak and have a poor moveset, but can be caught holding [[Heart Scale]]s which can be used to teach old moves.
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| * '''{{p|Burmy}}''' and its various cloaks are considered just to be an example of the new location based evolutions.
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| * '''{{p|Pachirisu}}''' have very low offensive stats and none of its abilities have any effect in battle, however is one of the few Pokémon able to learn {{m|Super Fang}}.
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| * '''{{p|Chatot}}''' is comparatively weak to others of its type, and it also has a low catch rate, but it can use {{m|Chatter}} to repeat back messages recorded on the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] microphone.
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| {{Project Fandom notice}}
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| [[Category:Fanon terminology]]
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