The original type from Splatoon. Characterized by their goggles. Ink color is red. Tentacle color is also red.

The original elite type. Seaweed grows from the tentacles on their head. Ink color is purple. Tentacle color is black.

From Splatoon 2. The goggles have changed to sunglasses that glow red. They can use Shooters, Chargers, and Rollers. Ink and tentacle colors are the same as the original.

From Splatoon 2. The main change is the switch from goggles to sunglasses; otherwise, they are the same as the original elites. They can use Shooters, Chargers, and Sloshers skillfully.

From Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. An Octoling who has been sanitized by Kamabo Corp. They have lost their reason and are puppets who only follow orders. Ink color is Sanitized ( a mix of blue and cyan). They wear sunglasses. Their tentacles are also sanitized.

From Splatoon 3. An Octoling affected by Fuzzy Ink. Their tentacles are fluffy and brown. Their goggles are a different model. Ink color is a dull rainbow color.