The Mahabharata lists 18 battle formations or vyuhas, some few i've mentioned:

Krauncha Vyuha ; Heron formation
(Pandava army was arranged in this vyuha on the second day of the Mahabharata war)
Mandala Vyuha (Galaxy formation)
Vajra Vyuha ( Diamond or Thunderbolt Formation)
Vajra Vyuha ( Diamond or Thunderbolt Formation)
Vajra Vyuha ( Diamond or Thunderbolt Formation)
Makara Vyuha (Crocodile formation)
Ardha Chandra Vyuha (Half crescent formation)
Ardha Chandra Vyuha (Half crescent formation)
Ardha Chandra Vyuha (Half crescent formation)
Shakata Vyuha (Box or Cart formation)
Sarvatomukhi Dand Vyuha
Suchimukha Vyuha (Needle formation)
Chakra Vyuha (Wheel or Discuss Formation)
Chakra Vyuha (Wheel or Discuss Formation)
Chakra Vyuha (Wheel or Discuss Formation)
Padma Vyuha (Blooming Lotus Formation)
edit: Sarvatomukhi Dand Vyuha is this
Suchipadam (A combination of Suchi and Padam. Made to protect Jaidrath)
credit for pictures: net (many websites have them)
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