History Main / MonMode

** Briefly in ''Anime/PokemonTheOriginalSeries'': In the episode "Hocus Pokémon", Ash and the gang help a young witch-in-training complete a spell that would allow the user to think like a Pokémon, and upon the episode's end, they use it on Ash, but rather than giving him {{telepathy}} as expected, [[MagicMisfire Ash gets turned into a Pikachu]] (she was missing a page of the spell's description, and evidently, [[ExactWords it did exactly what it says it would do as Ash could think like a Pokémon now]]). He reverts back to normal at the start of the following episode.
** ''Anime/PokemonTheRiseOfDarkrai'': [[spoiler:Baron Alberto's Licklilicky is attacked by Darkrai's Dark Void, which puts it to sleep. Palkia's spatial interference causes his dream to come true, which is Licklicky's dream of becoming his trainer, transforming the baron into his own Pokémon.]]
** Subverted in ''Anime/PokemonTheSeriesXY'': Ash-Greninja ''looks'' like it's a FusionDance combined with {{Synchronization}} between Ash and his Greninja, and the end result does look like Ash Ketchum as a Greninja, with black hair-like tufts on its sides and a forehead crest that resembles Ash's red cap. But in reality, it's just Greninja's SuperMode that happens to look like Ash (as a result of their strong bond) and Ash is still a human commanding his Pokémon to battle. However, he still does feel the same pain as Greninja and he can see through [[AnimalEyeSpy Greninja's eyes]]. Ash describes the experience as him becoming Greninja and Greninja becoming him.

** Briefly in ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'': In the episode "Hocus Pokémon", Ash and the gang help a young witch-in-training complete a spell that would allow the user to think like a Pokémon, and upon the episode's end, they use it on Ash, but rather than giving him {{telepathy}} as expected, [[MagicMisfire Ash gets turned into a Pikachu]] (she was missing a page of the spell's description, and evidently, [[ExactWords it did exactly what it says it would do as Ash could think like a Pokémon now]]). He reverts back to normal at the start of the following episode.

** Visiting a [[VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon Pokémon Majority Dimension]] such as PMD-A (the universe of the canon ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon'' games) [[FisherKingdom will transform humans into Pokémon upon entry]].

** ''Manga/PokemonReburst'': People called Burst Warriors can use the technique called Burst, using a Burst Heart containing a Pokémon to fuse with them, becoming a Pokemon-Human hybrid and gaining their attributes while increasing their physical and defensive strengths. Not everyone can perform Burst; [[RequiredSecondaryPowers they need]] [[TrainingFromHell rigorous training]], or their lives could be in danger if they attempt it.

Humans transform into {{Mons}} using MonTech, but this is only sometimes the case. The person may transform into such a creature on their own. Other times, we can have them [[FusionDance fuse with their partner Mon]], usually with the PowerOfFriendship or {{Synchronization}}. Sometimes, they may be a pure Mon or a [[HalfHumanHybrid Human-Mon Hybrid]], depending on the transformation method. [[ShapeDiesShifterSurvives The transformed person may not be damaged when they transform into a human]]. Most of the time, it's usually for combat, but for others, it could be the plot's focus for an episode.

* ''Manga/ChaosicRune'': In the sequel, ''[=ES=]'', Guran Douma has the Dragon Chaosic Rune Monster, Mad Hand Pylon, integrated into his body. Instead of summoning his Monster, he transforms into a humanoid version that increases his already fierce strength to fight other Monsters. [[spoiler:He was one of five test subjects who have also been fused with Dragon Monsters]].

** ''Anime/DigimonFrontier'': the Tamers use their D-Tectors with one of their Spirits to transform into one of the Legendary Warriors Digimon.

* ''[[Anime/MegaManNTWarrior2002 MegaMan NT Warrior Axess]]'' and its sequels: [=NetOps=] can perform Cross Fusion to become one being if they use a Synchro Chip and have a high sync rate with their Navi while in a [[PhantomZone Dimensional Area]]. The [=NetOp=] becomes a superhuman being along with gaining their Navi's abilities and can use Battle Chips while fused.

** ''Manga/PokemonReburst'': People called Burst Warriors can use the technique called Burst, using a Burst Heart containing a Pokémon to fuse with them, becoming a Pokemon-Human hybrid and gaining their attributes while increasing their physical and defensive strengths. Not everyone can perform Burst; [[RequiredSecondaryPowers they]] need [[TrainingFromHell rigorous training]], or their lives could be in danger if they attempt it.

* Franchise/YokaiWatch:
** In "Yo-kai Watch the Movie: Lord Enma and the Five Tales, Nyan!" Fuu 2 is [[spoiler:the yokai version of Nate Adams after he fell into a manhole who later befriends a human named Yuto Arima, with his tale focusing on his bonding with him and getting used to being a yokai.]]
** A miniseries in the original anime taking place in an AlternateUniverse, "Kuroi Yo-Kai Watch", mixes this with ForcedTransformation, as Kuroi Jibanyan and Komasan use the titular watch to turn bad people into yokai.

* WesternAnimation/TheGuardiansOfTheLostCode: Brijes have human partners who can use Synchronicity to achieve Warrior Forms.
* Film/PokemonDetectivePikachu: [[spoiler: Howard Clifford merges his mind with Mewtwo through a neural link headband. He also uses Mewtwo's psychic powers in a plan with the chemical R to fuse people and their Pokemon together so that humanity can be 'cured' of their natural flaws.]]

** Visiting a [[VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon Pokémon Majority Dimension]] such as PMD-A (the universe of the canon ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon'' games) [[FisherKingdom will transform humans into Pokémon upon entry.]]
** In the backstory of PMD-B the Seven Jerk Dragons used reverse-engineered Alakagross technology to create bombs that they used to turn the vast majority of humanity into Pokémon in order to circumvent the Vow's rules on Pokémon/human conflict.

* ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'': Demi-Servants are humans cultivated to take on the Saint Graphs of Heroic Spirits to act much like Servants. The Demi-Servants are granted the abilities of the Heroic Spirit, though they are based on the person's mentality. This means that if they don't have a strong mentality, they may not access anything from their Hero, even the Noble Phantasm.

* ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsDreamDropDistance'': [[spoiler:Near the end of the game, Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, reveals that Riku became a Spirit Dream Eater who spent the Mark of Mastery exam inside Sora's dreams. This explains why he has the Spirit emblem on his back, and his Link Style, [[FusionDance Dual Style]], allows him to fuse with his Spirit Dream Eaters.]]
* ''VideoGame/MegamanStarForce'': [[FusionDance [=EM=] Wave Change]] occurs when a human merges with an [=EM=] being that they are compatible with, gaining access to their abilities and using Battle Cards as weapons. In 3, EM Wave Change has converted to Transcoding with the Hunter-[=VGs=] because EM beings are transformed into Wizards. This method uses data rather than just EM Waves from the Stellite Server for registered humans to change [[spoiler:as a part of Project-[=TC=]. This project aims to perfect synthetic Wave Change with artificial Wizards and their operators to minimize the risk to users' bodies.]]

** ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'': Thanks to an accident with the PC Storage System's teleportation, Bill, the PC Admin, was fused with a Pokémon, The player helps him transform back into a human.

** ''VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiI'': The Chaos Hero, after being beaten by Ozama's minion, Minakata, decides to gain strength by fusing with one of the Protagonist's Demons. This gives him enough strength to easily defeat Minakata and fight Ozama.

** ''VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiNocturne'': The Protagonist survives the [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt Conception]], turning the world into the [[AfterTheEnd Vortex World]]. He encounters a young blonde child with his nursemaid as the child drops a [[TheSymbiote Magatama]] that merges with the human and transforms him into the [[HalfHumanHybrid Demi-fiend]], a being with the body of a Demon and heart of a human to survive in the demon-ridden Vortex World.
** ''VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiV'': Nahobino are humans who regained Knowledge in the form of Demons by fusing with them, giving them godlike powers. The Protagonist fuses with Aogami to become a [[HalfHumanHybrid Nahobino]] when he's transported to [[AfterTheEnd Da'at]]. Other Nahobinos are shown throughout the story as the Protagonist explores Da'at while defending Tokyo.
* Franchise/YokaiWatch:
** ''VideoGame/YokaiWatch2'': When all three versions of the game are linked, depending on their gender, the player can battle and befriend [[spoiler:Moximous N or Moximous K, the undead versions of the protagonist's grandpa whose heroic nature follows them even in death.]]
** ''VideoGame/YokaiWatchBlasters'': In [[UpdatedReRelease Moon Rabbit Crew]], you can befriend Fuu 2, the yo-kai version of [[spoiler:Nate Adams, whose mission is based on the events of the second movie and Inspirits people to be extraordinarily average.]]
** ''VideoGame/YokaiWatch3'': In addition to the previous ones above, Yo-kai Watch 3 adds Mee 2 in the Sukiyaka version who has three side quests and is [[spoiler:the yokai version of Katie Forester from a parallel world where she is the canon protagonist over Nate. When transferring to the other's world, they change into their respective yokai forms.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/DiGataDefenders'': In season 2, thanks to an accident with the Dojo's power core, Seth, Mel, and Rion can fuse with their Guardians, giving the Defenders their abilities.

* ''WesternAnimation/LoveDeathAndRobots'': [[Recap/LoveDeathAndRobotsSonniesEdge Sonnie's Edge]]: [[spoiler:At the end of the short, it's revealed that Sonnie's mind was transferred to Khanivore after her body suffered critical injuries. The human body is being piloted by Sonnie, the monster, to give the illusion of her controlling the beast instead of vice versa.]]
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Invizimals}}'': Hiro is able to [[PowerCopying copy]] the forms of Invizimals he allies with the usage of his [[MonTech wrist device]]. This is the same in the {{Platform/PS3}} game, but not in any of the handhelds which is the traditional mon-catching game.

** Visiting a [[VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon Pokémon Majority Dimension]] such as PMD-A (the universe of the canon ''Pokemon Mystery Dungeon'' games) [[FisherKingdom will transform humans into Pokémon upon entry.]]

** People with human to Pokémon Armbands or other sorts of transformation devices can use them to transform into Pokémon.

** Visiting a [[VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon Pokémon Majority Dimension]] such as PMD-A (the universe of the canon ''Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games) [[FisherKingdom will transform humans into Pokémon upon entry.]]

** ''VideoGame/DigitalDevilSaga'': Humans infected with the Atma virus can transform into Demons, giving them supernatural abilities such as magic. Each person infected has a hunger for other Demons, [[CannibalismSuperpower which can help them gain more power]] but, if ignored, [[HorrorHunger can cause them to berserk with an uncorntrollabe gluttony]].

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Invizimals}}'': Hiro is able to [[PowerCopying copy]] the forms of Invizimals he allies with with the usage of his [[MonTech wrist device]]. This is the same in the {{Platform/PS3}} game, but not in any of the handhelds which is the traditional mon-catching game.

A human character that transforms into a [[{{Mon}} tameable monster]]. It often happens using MonTech, but this is only sometimes the case. The person may transform into such a creature on their own. Other times, we can have them [[FusionDance fuse with their partner Mon]], usually with the PowerOfFriendship or {{Synchronization}}. Sometimes, they may be a pure Mon or a [[HalfHumanHybrid Human-Mon Hybrid]], depending on the transformation method. [[ShapeDiesShifterSurvives The transformed person may not be damaged when they transform into a human]]. Most of the time, it's usually for combat, but for others, it could be the plot's focus for an episode.

** [[Manga/PokemonReburst Burst Heart users]] can transform into human-Pokémon hybrids.

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* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'': This is a main ability of the Druid class in most editions: Wild Shape. Initially, a druid can only take the shape of a weak animal, like a wolf, but as they grow more powerful they can take the shapes of larger and stronger animals. In some editions, they will also eventually learn to transform into plant monsters and elementals, and some feats and prestige classes let them become other monsters such as dragons.
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** ''VideoGame/YokaiWatchBlasters'': In [[UpdatedReRelease Moon Rabbit Crew]], you can befriend Fuu 2, the yo-kai version of [[spoiler:Nate Adams, whose mission is based on the events of the second movie and inspires people to be extraordinarily average.]]

** ''Anime/DigimonTamers'': Tamers and their Digimon perform [[FusionDance Biomerge]] [[MonMetamorphosis Digivolution]] to Digivolve to their Mega Level. They are fully synchronized, but it's only possible in the Digital World or other means in the real world.

* ''[[Anime/MegaManNTWarrior2002 MegaMan NT Warrior Axess]]'' and its sequels: [=NetOps=] can perform Cross Fusion to become one being if they use slotting a Synchro Chip and have a high sync rate with their Navi while in a [[PhantomZone Dimensional Area]]. The [=NetOp=] becomes a more superhuman with along with their Navi abilities and use Battle Chips while fused.

** ''Manga/PokemonReburst'': People called Burst Warriors can use the technique called Burst, using a Burst Heart containing a Pokémon to fuse with Pokémon, becoming a Pokemon-Human hybrid and gaining their attributes while increasing their physical and defensive strengths. Not everyone can perform Burst; [[RequiredSecondaryPowers they]] need [[TrainingFromHell rigorous training]], or their lives could be in danger if they attempt it.

* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'': This is a main ability of the Druid class in most editions: Wild Shape. Initially, a druid can only take the shape of a weak animal, like a wolf, but as they get more powerful they can take the shapes of larger and stronger animals. In some editions, they will also eventually learn to transform into plant monsters and elementals, and some feats and prestige classes let them become other monsters such as dragons.

* ''VideoGame/{{Bugsnax}}'': Snakification is the process by which a Grumpus' body transforms into the same Bugsnax they consume. [[spoiler:If they eats enough Bugsnax, their body will break apart and turn into Bugsnax]].

* ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsDreamDropDistance'': [[spoiler:Near the end of the game, Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, reveals that Riku becomes a Spirit Dream Eater who spent the Mark of Master inside Sora's dreams. This explains why he has the Spirit emblem on his back, and his Link Style, [[FusionDance Dual Style]], allows him to fuse with his Spirit Dream Eaters.]]

** ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'': Thanks to an accident with the PC Storage Systems teleportation, Bill, the PC Admin, was fused with a Pokémon, The player helps him transform back into a human.

** ''VideoGame/YokaiWatchBlasters'': In [[UpdatedReRelease Moon Rabbit Crew]], you can befriend Fuu 2, the yo-kai version of [[spoiler:Nate Adams, whose mission is based on the events of the second movie and inspirits people to be extraordinarily average.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Kaijudo}}'': [[spoiler:After being shot with the Choten's evolution serum while Humonculon the Blaster is embedded in Saguru's eyethe two fuse together until they become a spider-like Human-Creature hybrid. However, Saguru is losing his humanity and succumbs to Creature instinct.]]

** ''Manga/PokemonReburst'': People called Burst Warriors can use the technique called Burst, using a Burst Heart containing a Pokémon to fuse with Pokémon, becoming a Pokemon-Human hybrid and gaining their attributes while increasing their physical and defensive strengths. Not everyone can perform Burst; [[RequiredSecondaryPowers they need]] [[TrainingFromHell rigorous training]], or their lives could be in danger if they attempt it.
** ''Anime/PokemonTheRiseOfDarkrai'': [[spoiler: Baron Alberto's Licklilicky is attacked by Darkrai's Dark Void, which puts it to sleep. Palkia's spatial interference causes his dream to come true, which is Licklicky's dream of becoming his trainer, transforming the baron into his own Pokémon.]]

** In "Yo-kai Watch the Movie: Lord Enma and the Five Tales, Nyan!" Fuu 2 is [[spoiler: the yokai version of Nate Adams after he fell into a manhole who later befriends a human named Yuto Arima, with his tale focusing on his bonding with him and getting used to being a yokai.]]

* ''VideoGame/{{Bugsnax}}'': Snakification is the process by which a Grumpus' body transforms into the same Bugsnax they consume. [[spoiler: If they eats enough Bugsnax, their body will break apart and turn into Bugsnax]].

* ''VideoGame/MegamanStarForce'': [[FusionDance [=EM=] Wave Change]] occurs when a human merges with an [=EM=] being that they are compatible with, gaining access to their abilities and using Battle Cards as weapons. In 3, EM Wave Change has converted to Transcoding with the Hunter-[=VGs=] because EM beings are transformed into Wizards. This method uses data rather than just EM Waves from the Stellite Server for registered humans to change [[spoiler: as a part of Project-[=TC=]. This project aims to perfect synthetic Wave Change with artificial Wizards and their operators to minimize the risk to users' bodies.]]

** ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'': Thanks to an accident with the PC Storage Systems teleportation, Bill, the PC Admin, was fused with a Pokémon, the PC admin. The player helps him transform back into a human.

** ''VideoGame/YokaiWatch2'': When all three versions of the game are linked, depending on their gender, the player can battle and befriend [[spoiler: Moximous N or Moximous K, the undead versions of the protagonist's grandpa whose heroic nature follows them even in death.]]
** ''VideoGame/YokaiWatchBlasters'': In [[UpdatedReRelease Moon Rabbit Crew]], you can befriend Fuu 2, the yo-kai version of [[spoiler: Nate Adams, whose mission is based on the events of the second movie and inspirits people to be extraordinarily average.]]
** ''VideoGame/YokaiWatch3'': In addition to the previous ones above, Yo-kai Watch 3 adds Mee 2 in the Sukiyaka version who has three side quests and is [[spoiler: the yokai version of Katie Forester from a parallel world where she is the canon protagonist over Nate. When transferring to the other's world, they change into their respective yokai forms.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/LoveDeathAndRobots'': [[Recap/LoveDeathAndRobotsSonniesEdge Sonnie's Edge]]: [[spoiler: At the end of the short, it's revealed that Sonnie's mind was transferred to Khanivore after her body suffered critical injuries. The human body is being piloted by Sonnie, the monster, to give the illusion of her controlling the beast instead of vice versa.]]

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* ''Anime/MegaManNTWarrior Axess'' and its sequels: [=NetOps=] can perform Cross Fusion to become one being if they use slotting a Synchro Chip and have a high sync rate with their Navi while in a [[PhantomZone Dimensional Area]]. The [=NetOp=] becomes a more superhuman with along with their Navi abilities and use Battle Chips while fused.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Invizimals}}'': Hiro is able to [[PowerCopying copy]] the forms of Invizimals he allies with with the usage of his [[MonTech wrist device]]. This is the same in the PS3 game, but not in any of the handhelds which is the traditional mon-catching game.

* ''VideoGame/CassetteBeasts'': People transported to [[PlaceBeyondTime New Wirral]] can transform into monsters using a tape recorder and a recorded cassette with monster data to change and fight them.[[CollectorOfForms By recording these Mons, they can transform into multiple ones with a limit of six]]. If their form is reduced to 0 HP, [[ShapeDiesShifterSurvives they will revert to human form with possible excess damage]]. The player can also fuse with a partner to create a stronger Mon with [[RelationshipValues their power based on their relationship]].

* ''WesternAnimation/Invizimals'': Hiro is able to [[PowerCopying copy]] the forms of Invizimals he allies with with the usage of his [[MonTech wrist device]]. This is the same in the PS3 game, but not in any of the handhelds which is the traditional mon-catching game.