Alternate Species Variety

So, I created this Page since some people don't know how to differ Sub,- Rare Sub Species, variants and Deviants as also HC and Origin. I hope this page will help you out. Most of the data was obtained from the main MH wiki. If there are somethings to add please contact a Staff member.

Sub Species
A subspecies is an alternate form of a monster. These monsters usually feature an alternate color palette and often boast different anatomical features and abilities from the common species. Subspecies can inhabit similar environments as the common species, but they can also sometimes be found in completely different locales, depending on the species of monster. Though subspecies are strong and rare, Rare Species are far stronger and rarer.

Rare Sub Species
A Rare Species is an alternate form of a monster that is much rarer than a Subspecies. These monsters usually feature an alternate color palette and often boast different anatomical features and abilities from the common species and subspecies. Rare Species are much stronger than both common species and subspecies and usually are fought in higher ranks. Rare Species are also known to usually appear in secluded locations such as the Tower Summit but sometimes they can be found in general locations like the Old Swamp or Misty Peaks.

Variant
A variant is a rare individual or anomalous group of a given species of monster. They are often almost identical to a common individual, but possess one or more certain unique traits that set them apart. Variants are often more powerful and aggressive than a normal member of their species, and can sometimes be capable of augmented versions of certain attacks.

"Variant" is not an officially recognized term within the Monster Hunter universe, and, although the prefixes listed below are official, all variants are simply assigned the regular species name in-game. They do, however, feature alternate icons on quest pages to indicate their presence instead of a normal member of the species.

Notes:
 * Savage Deviljho is a Deviljho that has lived a very long time and has cannibalized other Deviljho.
 * Furious Rajang is a rare special Rajang individual that is constantly enraged for unknown reasons. Its theorized by the Guild that the Furious Rajang's power is unstable due to the lost of its tail and that its power potentially comes from its heart along with its nerves.
 * Chaotic Gore Magala is a Gore Magala which has failed to molt properly into a Shagaru Magala.
 * Rusted Kushala Daora is a Kushala Daora which has not shed its skin recently.
 * There were no variants in the first generation of Monster Hunter.
 * "One-Horned" Diablos and "One-Eared" Yian Garuga, which appeared in Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, do not count as legitimate variants, as they lack an official name prefix or icon.

Deviants
Deviants are special monster individuals that are rarely seen in nature. They are known to be similar to normal monster individuals though different and special in some way. Deviants are known to have a unique appearance, fighting style, and adaptions in battle. Deviants are also known to sometimes be larger than normal individuals. From these special individuals being far more dangerous and different, only hunters with special permits are allowed to hunt them.

Notes:
 * Deviants have an added part to their name such as Black Flame King or Incinerating Blade.
 * According to the Guild Master, this is to show respect to how rare these special individuals are.

HC
For those who don't know, Hardcore (or HC) monsters are just the same critters with an improved moveset and minor aesthetical differences. Traps only affect them for one or two seconds max, which makes them harder to capture, but status effects have the same duration as in normal species. They are thus far exclusive to Frontier.

Notes:
 * Fake HC = Real HC without HC Carve and super KO resistance.
 * Official HC Monster List

Origin
Origin Species are monsters that have inherited much more from their ancestors. These monsters are even closer related to their ancestors than other monsters they are related to such as Gravios. These monsters keep many primitive characteristics their ancestors had plus are considered to be quite an old species that may have even lived in ancient times. The Origin Species is an exclusive Species to Monster Hunter Frontier G.

Notes:
 * Origin Species can only be encountered at Gou and G Rank.