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Welcome to Missing Links!
Game Freak has a habit of establishing relationships between 2 or more Pokémon, be it through similar stats, version exclusivity, or even evolution line, and then proceed to cut this link off by giving one component of the link something without giving it to the other Pokémon, leaving an incomplete chain. In this Pet Mod, we seek to forge the last link between these Pokémon by giving them the appropriate component that completes the chain to their counterpart.
What is a Missing Link?
A missing link can be anything that one part of a pair of counterparts received that the other part didn't. This includes Mega Evolutions, Evolutions, Split Evolutions, Alternate forms, Prevolutions, Regional forms, new abilities, and base stat total changes. Below are a few examples of what a Missing Link is:
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Butterfree was a counterpart to Beedrill in Gens 1-5, but didn't receive a Mega Evolution in Gen 6, so we will add a Mega Evolution
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Arcanine was a counterpart to Ninetales in Gens 1-6, but didn't receive a Regional form in Gen 7, so we will add a Regional form
Jynx was a counterpart to Magmar & Electabuzz in Gens 1-3 but didn't receive an evolution in Gen 4, so we will add an evolution
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The Bellsprout line was a counterpart to the Oddish line in Gen 1, but they didn't receive a split evolution in Gen 2, so we will add a split evolution
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Skarmory was a counterpart to Mantine in Gens 2-3, but didn't receive a prevolution in Gen 4, so we will add a prevolution. Mantine also received +20 BST in Gen 7, so Skarmory will also receive +20 to its BST
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Dustox is a counterpart to Beautifly via evolution line, but didn't receive a +10 stat boost in Gen 6, so we will add +10 to its BST
By my count, there are 30 Missing Links to complete, a full list of which is included at the end of this post
Rules
Since we have to add a variety of components to a variety of Pokemon, specific rules for each one vary. Consult the templates below for general rules
In general, follow the templates above, only submit for what's on the current slate, follow any specific rules given for that slate, and, even though this is a flavor-based mod first, don't make your submissions too broken. Custom elements are allowed, but only if they are clones of existing things or very simple or purely for flavor, like evolution items. You can make 1 submission per Pokemon.
This mod is focused on flavor first, but when it is playable, it will be a National Dex OU-based Pet Mod, so keep that in mind when making your submissions
Below is a list of all of the Missing Links we will complete. The list came partially from this list on Bulbapedia and partially from my own discretion. This list also addresses some of the Missing Links we will not be completing
After all of the slates conclude, we'll finish up some more flavor components like PokeDex entries and sprites and playtest the full metagame
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Welcome to Missing Links!
What is a Missing Link?
A missing link can be anything that one part of a pair of counterparts received that the other part didn't. This includes Mega Evolutions, Evolutions, Split Evolutions, Alternate forms, Prevolutions, Regional forms, new abilities, and base stat total changes. Below are a few examples of what a Missing Link is:
-> Butterfree was a counterpart to Beedrill in Gens 1-5, but didn't receive a Mega Evolution in Gen 6, so we will add a Mega Evolution -> Arcanine was a counterpart to Ninetales in Gens 1-6, but didn't receive a Regional form in Gen 7, so we will add a Regional formJynx was a counterpart to Magmar & Electabuzz in Gens 1-3 but didn't receive an evolution in Gen 4, so we will add an evolution
-> The Bellsprout line was a counterpart to the Oddish line in Gen 1, but they didn't receive a split evolution in Gen 2, so we will add a split evolution -> Skarmory was a counterpart to Mantine in Gens 2-3, but didn't receive a prevolution in Gen 4, so we will add a prevolution. Mantine also received +20 BST in Gen 7, so Skarmory will also receive +20 to its BST -> Dustox is a counterpart to Beautifly via evolution line, but didn't receive a +10 stat boost in Gen 6, so we will add +10 to its BSTBy my count, there are 30 Missing Links to complete, a full list of which is included at the end of this post
Rules
Since we have to add a variety of components to a variety of Pokemon, specific rules for each one vary. Consult the templates below for general rules
When using the templates, remove the italic text
Pokémon: Name of the Pokémon you're giving the evolution to
Link: Evolution
New Evolution Name: Name of the Evolution
Type: The type of the new Evolution. If you want to use images to show the typing, copy this link and replace "Type" with the type
Abilities: Abilities of the Evolution
Stats: Stats of the New Evolution arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. BST requirements vary by Pokémon
Added Moves: Moves that the new Evolution learns that the Pokémon doesn't learn
Weight: The weight of the new Evolution
Flavor/Design (Optional): Explain any flavor about the Evolution and the Pokémon's design
Competitive Overview (Optional): Explain how the Evolution would be used competitively
Link: Evolution
New Evolution Name: Name of the Evolution
Type: The type of the new Evolution. If you want to use images to show the typing, copy this link and replace "Type" with the type
https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.pngAbilities: Abilities of the Evolution
Stats: Stats of the New Evolution arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. BST requirements vary by Pokémon
Added Moves: Moves that the new Evolution learns that the Pokémon doesn't learn
Weight: The weight of the new Evolution
Flavor/Design (Optional): Explain any flavor about the Evolution and the Pokémon's design
Competitive Overview (Optional): Explain how the Evolution would be used competitively
Pokémon: Name of the Pokémon you're giving the regional form to
Link: Regional Form
New Regional Form Name: Name of the regional form. Always the original Pokémon's name followed by "-Alola" or "-Galar" depending on the Pokémon
Type: The type of the new form. If you want to use images to show the typing, copy this link and replace "Type" with the type
Abilities: Abilities of the regional form
Stats: Stats of the New Evolution arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. BST requirements vary by Pokémon
Added Moves: Moves that the new regional form learns that the original Pokémon doesn't learn
Removed Moves: Moves that the new regional form can't learn that the original Pokémon can. You generally want to remove around as many moves as you add
Weight: The weight of the new regional form
Flavor/Design (Optional): Explain any flavor about the form and its design
Competitive Overview (Optional): Explain how the Pokémon would be used competitively
Regional Evolutions follow the Evolution template
Link: Regional Form
New Regional Form Name: Name of the regional form. Always the original Pokémon's name followed by "-Alola" or "-Galar" depending on the Pokémon
Type: The type of the new form. If you want to use images to show the typing, copy this link and replace "Type" with the type
https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.pngAbilities: Abilities of the regional form
Stats: Stats of the New Evolution arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. BST requirements vary by Pokémon
Added Moves: Moves that the new regional form learns that the original Pokémon doesn't learn
Removed Moves: Moves that the new regional form can't learn that the original Pokémon can. You generally want to remove around as many moves as you add
Weight: The weight of the new regional form
Flavor/Design (Optional): Explain any flavor about the form and its design
Competitive Overview (Optional): Explain how the Pokémon would be used competitively
Regional Evolutions follow the Evolution template
Pokémon: Name of the Pokémon you're giving the Mega Evolution to
Link: Mega Evolution
Name of the Mega: Name of the Mega Evolution, which is always "Mega [Pokémon]." Add "X" or "Y" to the end if applicable for that slate
Name of the Mega Stone: Name of the Pokemon's new Mega Stone. Always ends in "ite." Add "X" or "Y" to the end if applicable for that slate
Type: The type of the Mega Evolution. If you want to use images to show the typing, copy this link and replace "Type" with the type
Ability: Ability of the Mega Evolution
Stats: Stats of the New Evolution arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. Megas must add exactly 100 BST
Added Moves: New moves for the base Pokémon that fit the Mega Evolution's design
Weight: The weight of the Mega Evolution
Flavor/Design (Optional): Explain any flavor about the Mega and the Mega's design
Competitive Overview (Optional): Explain how the Mega Evolution would be used competitively
Link: Mega Evolution
Name of the Mega: Name of the Mega Evolution, which is always "Mega [Pokémon]." Add "X" or "Y" to the end if applicable for that slate
Name of the Mega Stone: Name of the Pokemon's new Mega Stone. Always ends in "ite." Add "X" or "Y" to the end if applicable for that slate
Type: The type of the Mega Evolution. If you want to use images to show the typing, copy this link and replace "Type" with the type
https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.pngAbility: Ability of the Mega Evolution
Stats: Stats of the New Evolution arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. Megas must add exactly 100 BST
Added Moves: New moves for the base Pokémon that fit the Mega Evolution's design
Weight: The weight of the Mega Evolution
Flavor/Design (Optional): Explain any flavor about the Mega and the Mega's design
Competitive Overview (Optional): Explain how the Mega Evolution would be used competitively
Pokémon: Name of the Pokémon you're giving the prevolution to
Link: Prevolution
New Prevolution Name: Name of the Prevolution
Type: The type of the new prevolution. If you want to use images to show the typing, copy this link and replace "Type" with the type
Abilities: Abilities of the Prevolution
Stats: Stats of the New Evolution arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. BST requirements vary by Pokémon
Removed Moves: Moves that the new Prevolution doesn't learn that its evolution does
Weight: The weight of the new prevolution
Flavor/Design (Optional): Explain any flavor about the prevolution and the prevolution's design
Competitive Overview (Optional): Explain how the prevolution would be used competitively
Link: Prevolution
New Prevolution Name: Name of the Prevolution
Type: The type of the new prevolution. If you want to use images to show the typing, copy this link and replace "Type" with the type
https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.pngAbilities: Abilities of the Prevolution
Stats: Stats of the New Evolution arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. BST requirements vary by Pokémon
Removed Moves: Moves that the new Prevolution doesn't learn that its evolution does
Weight: The weight of the new prevolution
Flavor/Design (Optional): Explain any flavor about the prevolution and the prevolution's design
Competitive Overview (Optional): Explain how the prevolution would be used competitively
The only Alternate Forms that have to be covered in Missing Links are Battle Bond forms, so this template will reflect that
Pokémon: Name of the Pokémon you're giving the Battle Bond form to
Link: Bond Phenomenon
Name of the Form: Name of the Battle Bond form, which is always "[Pokémon]-[A trainer]"
Type: The type of the Battle Bond form. If you want to use images to show the typing, copy this link and replace "Type" with the type
Abilities: Will always be the Pokémon's existing Abilities + Battle Bond
Stats: Stats of the New Evolution arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. Battle Bond forms must add exactly 110 BST
Battle Bonded Move: Move with a new effect when in Battle Bond form a la Greninja's Water Shuriken. May be a power boost and/or a change to its effect
Weight: The weight of the new form
Flavor/Design (Optional): Explain any flavor about the form and the form's design
Competitive Overview (Optional): Explain how the Battle Bond form would be used competitively
Pokémon: Name of the Pokémon you're giving the Battle Bond form to
Link: Bond Phenomenon
Name of the Form: Name of the Battle Bond form, which is always "[Pokémon]-[A trainer]"
Type: The type of the Battle Bond form. If you want to use images to show the typing, copy this link and replace "Type" with the type
https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.pngAbilities: Will always be the Pokémon's existing Abilities + Battle Bond
Stats: Stats of the New Evolution arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. Battle Bond forms must add exactly 110 BST
Battle Bonded Move: Move with a new effect when in Battle Bond form a la Greninja's Water Shuriken. May be a power boost and/or a change to its effect
Weight: The weight of the new form
Flavor/Design (Optional): Explain any flavor about the form and the form's design
Competitive Overview (Optional): Explain how the Battle Bond form would be used competitively
Pokémon: Name of the Pokémon you're changing the stats of
Link: Base Stat Total Change
Stats: Stats of the Pokémon arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed, including the stat change you gave it
Justification: Give a brief explanation of why you gave the Pokémon that ability. Can either be a competitive or flavor reason
Link: Base Stat Total Change
Stats: Stats of the Pokémon arranged in order of HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed, including the stat change you gave it
Justification: Give a brief explanation of why you gave the Pokémon that ability. Can either be a competitive or flavor reason
Pokémon: Name of the Pokémon you're giving the new ability to
Link: New Ability
Abilities: The Pokémon's set of abilities, including the new ability you added
Justification: Give a brief explanation of why you gave the Pokémon that ability. Can either be a competitive or flavor reason
Link: New Ability
Abilities: The Pokémon's set of abilities, including the new ability you added
Justification: Give a brief explanation of why you gave the Pokémon that ability. Can either be a competitive or flavor reason
This mod is focused on flavor first, but when it is playable, it will be a National Dex OU-based Pet Mod, so keep that in mind when making your submissions
Voting will follow a weighted-points system, where you vote for up to 3 submissions in each category. Each sub you vote for earns a certain number of points depending on their position. The submission with the most points wins that category. You can vote yourself, but never as your most preferred option
Example -
If you vote for 3 things -
Weepinbell: Most preferred option (gets 3 points), Second most preferred option (gets 2 points), 3rd most preferred option (gets 1 point)
If you vote for 2 things -
Weepinbell: Most preferred option (gets 2 points), Second most preferred option (gets 1 points)
If you vote for 1 thing -
Weepinbell: Most preferred option (gets 1 point)
Example -
If you vote for 3 things -
Weepinbell: Most preferred option (gets 3 points), Second most preferred option (gets 2 points), 3rd most preferred option (gets 1 point)
If you vote for 2 things -
Weepinbell: Most preferred option (gets 2 points), Second most preferred option (gets 1 points)
If you vote for 1 thing -
Weepinbell: Most preferred option (gets 1 point)
Below is a list of all of the Missing Links we will complete. The list came partially from this list on Bulbapedia and partially from my own discretion. This list also addresses some of the Missing Links we will not be completing
*This is NOT in the order that the slate will be in
Venusaur & Blastoise to Charizard - Another Mega Evolution - Completed
Butterfree to Beedrill - Mega Evolution - Completed
Ekans line to Sandshrew line - Alola form - Completed
Growlithe line to Vulpix line - Alola form - Completed
Machamp to Alakazam - Mega Evolution - Completed
Weepinbell to Gloom - Split Evolution - Completed
Mankey line to Meowth line - Alola form- Completed
Mankey line to Meowth line - Galar form & Regional Evolution - Completed
Electrode to Magneton - Evolution - Completed
Magneton to Electrode - +10 BST - Completed
Magby line & Elekid line to Smoochum line - Secondary Ability - Completed
Jynx to Magmar & Electabuzz - Evolution (+ Evolution item) - Completed
Milotic to Gyarados - Mega Evolution - Completed
Ledian to Ariados - +10 BST - Completed
Politoed to Poliwrath - +10 BST - Completed
Misdreavus line to Murkrow line - Secondary Ability & Hidden Ability - Completed
Slowking to Slowbro - Mega Evolution - Completed
Skarmory to Mantine - Prevolution - Completed
Skarmory to Mantine - +20 BST - Completed
Poochyena to Zigzagoon - Galar form & Regional Evolution - Completed
Taillow to Wingull - Secondary Ability - Completed
Pelipper to Swellow - +15 BST (explanation linked since it's a little convoluted) - Completed
Dustox to Beautifly - +10 BST - Completed
Froslass to Glalie - Mega Evolution - Completed
Chesnaught & Delphox to Greninja - Battle Bond form - Completed
Following are more loose links, but they'll still be covered in Missing Links
Roggenrola line to Geodude line - Alola form - Completed
Trubbish line to Grimer & Koffing lines - Alola or Galar form (One or the other) - Completed (Alola form)
Sudowoodo to Mr. Mime - Galar form and Regional Evolution - Completed
Dragonite to Tyranitar - Mega Evolution - Completed
Zoroark to Lucario - Mega Evolution - Completed
The following are weird cases of missing links that this mod will NOT cover since they are either too much of a stretch or too weird
If you have any questions or objections to whatever's on or not on the list, then please let me know
Venusaur & Blastoise to Charizard - Another Mega Evolution - Completed
Butterfree to Beedrill - Mega Evolution - Completed
Ekans line to Sandshrew line - Alola form - Completed
Growlithe line to Vulpix line - Alola form - Completed
Machamp to Alakazam - Mega Evolution - Completed
Weepinbell to Gloom - Split Evolution - Completed
Mankey line to Meowth line - Alola form- Completed
Mankey line to Meowth line - Galar form & Regional Evolution - Completed
Electrode to Magneton - Evolution - Completed
Magneton to Electrode - +10 BST - Completed
Magby line & Elekid line to Smoochum line - Secondary Ability - Completed
Jynx to Magmar & Electabuzz - Evolution (+ Evolution item) - Completed
Milotic to Gyarados - Mega Evolution - Completed
Ledian to Ariados - +10 BST - Completed
Politoed to Poliwrath - +10 BST - Completed
Misdreavus line to Murkrow line - Secondary Ability & Hidden Ability - Completed
Slowking to Slowbro - Mega Evolution - Completed
Skarmory to Mantine - Prevolution - Completed
Skarmory to Mantine - +20 BST - Completed
Poochyena to Zigzagoon - Galar form & Regional Evolution - Completed
Taillow to Wingull - Secondary Ability - Completed
Pelipper to Swellow - +15 BST (explanation linked since it's a little convoluted) - Completed
Dustox to Beautifly - +10 BST - Completed
Froslass to Glalie - Mega Evolution - Completed
Chesnaught & Delphox to Greninja - Battle Bond form - Completed
Following are more loose links, but they'll still be covered in Missing Links
Roggenrola line to Geodude line - Alola form - Completed
Trubbish line to Grimer & Koffing lines - Alola or Galar form (One or the other) - Completed (Alola form)
Sudowoodo to Mr. Mime - Galar form and Regional Evolution - Completed
Dragonite to Tyranitar - Mega Evolution - Completed
Zoroark to Lucario - Mega Evolution - Completed
The following are weird cases of missing links that this mod will NOT cover since they are either too much of a stretch or too weird
Scyther to Pinsir - Mega Evolution - NFE Pokémon can't have Mega Evolutions
Pinsir to Scyther - Evolution - NFE Pokemon can't have Mega Evolutions and Pinsir would become NFE
Heracross to Pinsir - Evolution, if Pinsir is given one - NFE Pokemon can't have Mega Evolutions and Heracross would become NFE
Banette to Dusclops - NFE Pokemon can't have Mega Evolutions and Banettewould become NFE
Dusclops to Banette - NFE Pokemon can't have Mega Evolutions
Petilil to Cottonee - Added typing - Adding the Fairy-typing doesn't make them not consistent counterparts anymore
Remoraid to Qwilfish - +10 BST - Both Remoraid and Qwilfish's Bulbapedia trivia sections say that they're counterparts but, like, what???
Throh & Sawk to Hitmonlee & Hitmonchan - Prevolution & Split Evolution - Tyrogue & Hitmontop already existed before Sawk & Throh, which suggests that Game Freak consciously decided to not give Sawk & Throh a Tyrogue or Hitmontop equivalent, thus never establishing them as true counterparts
Any Missing Links created by GMax forms - Dynamax is banned, so there's no point; The flavor aspect of them may be covered after all of the normal slates are done, however
Pinsir to Scyther - Evolution - NFE Pokemon can't have Mega Evolutions and Pinsir would become NFE
Heracross to Pinsir - Evolution, if Pinsir is given one - NFE Pokemon can't have Mega Evolutions and Heracross would become NFE
Banette to Dusclops - NFE Pokemon can't have Mega Evolutions and Banettewould become NFE
Dusclops to Banette - NFE Pokemon can't have Mega Evolutions
Petilil to Cottonee - Added typing - Adding the Fairy-typing doesn't make them not consistent counterparts anymore
Remoraid to Qwilfish - +10 BST - Both Remoraid and Qwilfish's Bulbapedia trivia sections say that they're counterparts but, like, what???
Throh & Sawk to Hitmonlee & Hitmonchan - Prevolution & Split Evolution - Tyrogue & Hitmontop already existed before Sawk & Throh, which suggests that Game Freak consciously decided to not give Sawk & Throh a Tyrogue or Hitmontop equivalent, thus never establishing them as true counterparts
Any Missing Links created by GMax forms - Dynamax is banned, so there's no point; The flavor aspect of them may be covered after all of the normal slates are done, however
If you have any questions or objections to whatever's on or not on the list, then please let me know
After all of the slates conclude, we'll finish up some more flavor components like PokeDex entries and sprites and playtest the full metagame
Council
YoshiblazeResources
Archive
Viability Rankings (Pending)
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