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A regional form (Japanese: リージョンフォーム Region Form), also known as a regional variant in Generation VII and Pokémon GO,[1] is an alternate form of a Pokémon species that is found in a specific region. These forms differ from those found in the region where the Pokémon was introduced — even, in most cases so far, to the point of having a different type.
As of Generation IX, Pokémon can have the following regional forms:
- Alolan Form (Japanese: アローラのすがた Alola Form) in Alola, known as an Alola Form in Generation VII;
- Galarian Form (Japanese: ガラルのすがた Galar Form) in Galar;
- Hisuian Form (Japanese: ヒスイのすがた Hisui Form) in Hisui;
- Paldean Form (Japanese: パルデアのすがた Paldea Form) in Paldea.
As of Generation IX, 55 Pokémon are known to have regional forms, and 58 regional forms are known in total. Apart from Meowth and Tauros, which have two and three respectively, each Pokémon with a regional form has only one.
Description
In the Alola, Galar, Hisui, and Paldea regions, certain Pokémon species have regional forms. A Pokémon in these forms are described as such; for example, Sandshrew in its Alolan Form is referred to as Alolan Sandshrew and Ponyta in its Galarian Form is referred to as Galarian Ponyta. Although the original forms of these Pokémon are not normally identified by a separate name, people from regions that do have regional forms will usually refer to the original form of a given Pokémon in the same format.[note 1][note 2] According to the Pokédex, Alolan Vulpix goes by an older name: Keokeo.
Pokémon with regional forms have uniquely adapted to habitats that are different than those where its species naturally live in other parts of the world. As such, many things may be different about them, from their appearance and way of living to even their type, moves, Abilities, base stats, height, and weight. This is analogous to a form of real-world evolution known as peripatric speciation, where a population that is isolated from the rest of the species develops unique traits and may eventually evolve into a new species.
When breeding Pokémon whose offspring have a regional form, the offspring will normally take on the form corresponding to the region in which it was bred, regardless of its parents' forms. However, if one of the parents of the same evolutionary family held an Everstone when the Egg was produced, the offspring will be the same form as that parent. If the parents are the same species but different forms and in different balls, then the offspring has a 50 percent chance of inheriting either parent's ball regardless of what form the offspring takes.
If a Kantonian Tauros is bred in Paldea and isn't holding an Everstone, then the resulting offspring will always be Combat Breed Paldean Tauros and never the Blaze Breed or Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros.
If a Pokémon without a regional form evolves into a Pokémon with a regional form, it will evolve into the form native to the region it is currently in.
From Generation VIII onward, regional forms may have an evolution that their regular form does not have, or evolve into a different species than the regular form, becoming something similar to a branched evolution.
Alolan Form
Generation VII
A total of eighteen Alolan Forms were introduced in Generation VII, all for Pokémon introduced in Generation I. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, if a Pokémon evolves from a species that does not have an Alolan Form to one that does, such as Cubone, it will always evolve into its Alolan Form and cannot evolve into its original form. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the Pokémon will evolve into its Alolan Form while in Alola itself, but can also evolve into its original form while in Ultra Space.
While Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! take place in Kanto, players can import Alolan Forms from Pokémon GO or receive them from in-game trades.
Generation VIII
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Alolan Forms of Pokémon present in the Galar Pokédex are unavailable by normal means and can be obtained by transferring them from other games. Alolan forms of Pokémon included in The Isle of Armor expansion are available as rewards for finding hidden Alolan Diglett on the Isle of Armor, and Alolan Exeggutor and Marowak can be obtained from in-game trades with Regina in exchange for their respective Kantonian forms. In The Crown Tundra, certain Alolan Forms can be obtained from Dynamax Adventures. An Alolan Meowth also makes a cameo appearance in the NPC Pokémon Camp on Route 7.
Alolan Pokémon are not present in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, an Alolan Vulpix can be obtained after completing Request 83.
Generation IX
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Alolan Forms of Pokémon present in the Paldea Pokédex can be obtained by transferring them from other games. In addition, Alolan Exeggutor have been seen in the wild in the Terarium as part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero's second expansion, The Indigo Disk, marking the first time Alolan Pokémon have been obtainable in the wild since Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
List of Alolan Forms
Galarian Form
While only Pokémon introduced in Kanto have Alolan Forms, Pokémon introduced both in and after Generation I can have Galarian Forms.
Generation VIII
A total of nineteen Galarian Forms were introduced in Generation VIII. Thirteen of these forms were introduced in the launch versions of Pokémon Sword and Shield, with the remaining six introduced through updates and downloadable content additions to the games. Pokémon Sword and Shield introduces regional Pokémon that can evolve into entirely new Pokémon, such as Perrserker and Sirfetch'd. The Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass would later introduce more Galarian Form Pokémon, including Galarian Forms of the Legendary birds.
Galarian Pokémon are not present in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, or Legends: Arceus.
Generation IX
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Galarian Forms of Pokémon present in the Paldea Pokédex can be obtained by transferring them from other games. In addition, the player can recieve a Galarian Meowth from Salvatore as a gift for completing his side story at Naranja AcademyS/Uva AcademyV.
List of Galarian Forms
Hisuian Form
Like in the Galar region, Pokémon introduced both in and after Generation I have Hisuian Forms. Notably, these forms were introduced after their region's debut, as Hisui is a version of the Sinnoh region from the distant past.
Generation VIII
A total of seventeen Hisuian Forms were introduced in Generation VIII.
Generation IX
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, all Hisuian Form Pokémon are transferrable to the game.
List of Hisuian Forms
Paldean Form
Generation IX
A total of four Paldean Forms were introduced in Generation IX. In addition, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduce the Wiglett and Toedscool lines, whose designs heavily resemble the Diglett and Tentacool lines, respectively. Despite their similar appearances, these Pokémon are not regional forms, as their Pokédex entries confirm them to be separate species. Their resemblance to pre-existing Pokémon may be inspired by the real-world phenomenon of convergent evolution.
List of Paldean Forms
| Ndex | Pokémon | Original form | Paldean form | Availability | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Type | Ability | Image | Type | Ability | New Evolution | |||
| #0128 | Tauros | 
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Normal | Intimidate Anger Point Sheer Force (Hidden) |
 Combat Breed |
Fighting | Intimidate Anger Point Cud Chew (Hidden) |
SV | |
 Blaze Breed |
Fighting Fire | Intimidate Anger Point Cud Chew (Hidden) | |||||||
 Aqua Breed |
Fighting Water | Intimidate Anger Point Cud Chew (Hidden) | |||||||
| #0194 | Wooper | 
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Water Ground | Damp Water Absorb Unaware (Hidden) |
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Poison Ground | Poison Point Water Absorb Unaware (Hidden) |
 Clodsire |
SV |
In spin-off games
Super Smash Bros. series
Alolan Raichu, Vulpix, and Exeggutor appear as Pokémon that can appear from Poké Balls in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Pokémon Shuffle
Regional forms appear in Pokémon Shuffle. They all have different Skills and types from their original version - with the exception of Alolan Exeggutor, who uses the same type as Exeggutor.
| Dex# | NDex | Icon | Pokémon | Type | Level 1 Attack Power |
Max
|
Initial Skill |
 AlternateSkill(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #017 | #0026 | 
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Raichu Alola Form |
Psychic | 60 | 5 | Risk-Taker | N/A |
| #061 | #0037 | 
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Vulpix Alola Form |
Ice | 40 | 10 | Flash Mob | N/A |
| #062 | #0038 | 
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Ninetales Alola Form |
Ice | 70 | 5 | Freeze+ | N/A |
| #084 | #0052 | 
|
Meowth Alola Form |
Dark | 40 | 10 | Shot Out | N/A |
| #085 | #0053 | 
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Persian Alola Form |
Dark | 60 | 5 | Blindside | N/A |
| #116 | #0105 | 
|
Marowak Alola Form |
Ghost | 60 | 5 | Shadow Dance | N/A |
| #325 | #0088 | 
|
Grimer Alola Form |
Dark | 50 | 5 | Last-Ditch Effort | N/A |
| #326 | #0089 | 
|
Muk Alola Form |
Dark | 70 | 5 | Counterattack+ | N/A |
| #379 | #0019 | 
|
Rattata Alola Form |
Dark | 30 | 5 | Crowd Control | N/A |
| #380 | #0020 | 
|
Raticate Alola Form |
Dark | 60 | 5 | Barrier Bash+ | N/A |
| #429 | #0103 | 
|
Exeggutor Alola Form |
Grass | 70 | 5 | Full Power | N/A |
| #588 | #0074 | 
|
Geodude Alola Form |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Rockify | N/A |
| #589 | #0075 | 
|
Graveler Alola Form |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Blockify | N/A |
| #590 | #0076 | 
|
Golem Alola Form |
Electric | 70 | 5 | Non Stop+ | N/A |
| #680 | #0027 | 
|
Sandshrew Alola Form |
Ice | 50 | 5 | Rock Break+ | N/A |
| #681 | #0028 | 
|
Sandslash Alola Form |
Ice | 60 | 5 | Ice Dance | N/A |
| #704 | #0050 | 
|
Diglett Alola Form |
Steel | 30 | 5 | Rock Break+ | N/A |
| #705 | #0051 | 
|
Dugtrio Alola Form |
Steel | 60 | 5 | Three Force | N/A |
Pokémon GO
Regional forms are present in Pokémon GO. They often have special requirements to be obtained as opposed to simply encountering them in the wild.
Alolan Pokémon first appeared in Pokémon GO on May 30, 2018, with the appearance of Alolan Exeggutor. Initially, Alolan Pokémon were exclusive to 7 km Eggs and Raid Battles, but have occasionally reappeared in the wild since their debuts.
| Alolan Pokémon in Pokémon GO | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndex | Name | Pokémon | Evolution | Release date | Notes |
| 103 | Alolan Exeggutor | 
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— | May 30, 2018
|
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| 027 | Alolan Sandshrew | 
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June 21, 2018 |
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| 037 | Alolan Vulpix | 
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June 21, 2018 |
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| 052 | Alolan Meowth | 
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June 21, 2018 |
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| 088 | Alolan Grimer | 
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June 21, 2018 |
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| 019 | Alolan Rattata | 
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June 23, 2018
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| 050 | Alolan Diglett | 
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July 14, 2018
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| 074 | Alolan Geodude | 
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July 14, 2018
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| 026 | Alolan Raichu | 
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— | July 19, 2018
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| 105 | Alolan Marowak | 
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— | July 19, 2018
|
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Galarian Pokémon first appeared on November 16, 2019, with the appearance of Galarian Weezing.
| Galarian Pokémon in Pokémon GO | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndex | Name | Pokémon | Evolution | Release date | Notes |
| 110 | Galarian Weezing | 
|
— | November 16, 2019 (after Chimchar's Community Day)
|
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| 618 | Galarian Stunfisk | 
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— | June 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. - June 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. (local time)
|
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| 052 | Galarian Meowth | 
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June 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. (local time)
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| 263 | Galarian Zigzagoon | 
|
 
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June 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. (local time)
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| 554 | Galarian Darumaka | 
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June 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. (local time)
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| 083 | Galarian Farfetch'd | 
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June 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. - June 18, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
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| 077 | Galarian Ponyta | 
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October 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. - October 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (PDT)
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| 562 | Galarian Yamask | 
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October 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (PDT) - November 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (PST)
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| 122 | Galarian Mr. Mime | 
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December 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. - December 20, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. (local time)
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| 079 | Galarian Slowpoke | 
|
 
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June 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m - June 13, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. (local time)
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| 144 | Galarian Articuno | 
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— | July 25, 2022
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| 145 | Galarian Zapdos | 
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— | July 25, 2022
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| 146 | Galarian Moltres | 
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— | July 25, 2022
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Hisuian Pokémon first appeared on January 30, 2022, with the appearance of Hisuian Voltorb.
| Hisuian Pokémon in Pokémon GO | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndex | Name | Pokémon | Evolution | Release date | Notes |
| 100 | Hisuian Voltorb | 
|
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January 30, 2022
|
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| 058 | Hisuian Growlithe | 
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July 27, 2022
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| 211 | Hisuian Qwilfish | 
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July 27, 2022
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| 215 | Hisuian Sneasel | 
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July 27, 2022
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| 628 | Hisuian Braviary | 
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— | July 31, 2022
|
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| 713 | Hisuian Avalugg | 
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— | December 24, 2022
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Please note that the availability of Pokémon in GO, such as from wild encounters, eggs, and Raid Bosses, is frequently changed. Due to this, the data listed above may not always be up-to-date.
Pokémon Duel
Certain Alolan forms were included in Pokémon Duel. They follow the same evolution rules as in the core series games.
  Alolan Ninetales |
  Alolan Raichu |
 Alolan Grimer |
 Alolan Vulpix |
 Alolan Sandslash |
  Alolan Sandshrew |
Pokémon Masters EX
The following sync pairs use regional form Pokémon:
| Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #081 | 
|
Summer 2020 Steven |
#028A | 
|
Sandslash♂ Alolan |
Ice
|
Fighting
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #107 | 
|
New Year's 2023 Lisia |
#078G | 
|
Rapidash♂ Galarian |
Fairy
|
Ghost
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #054 | 
|
Hau | #026A | 
|
Raichu♂ Alolan |
Electric
|
Ground
|
|
★★★★☆☆EX | Story Chapter 11 | |
| #130 | 
|
Kiawe | #105A | 
|
Marowak♂ Alolan |
Fire
|
Water
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Sync Pair Scout | |
| #055 | 
|
Sophocles | #076A | 
|
Golem♂ Alolan |
Electric
|
Ground
|
|
★★★★☆☆EX | Battle Points | |
| #061 | 
|
Nanu | #053A | 
|
Persian♀ Alolan |
Dark
|
Bug
|
|
★★★★ | Story Chapter 15 | |
| #106 | 
|
Molayne | #051A | 
|
Dugtrio♂ Alolan |
Steel
|
Fire
|
|
★★★★ | Story Chapter 26 | |
| #141 | 
|
Champion Hop |
#145G | 
|
Zapdos   Galarian |
Fighting
|
Psychic
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout | |
| #119 | 
|
Champion Marnie |
#146G | 
|
Moltres Galarian |
Dark
|
Fairy
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout | |
| #149 | 
|
Champion Bede |
#144G | 
|
Articuno Galarian |
Psychic
|
Ghost
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout | |
New Pokémon Snap
Alolan Raichu, Sandslash, and Vulpix can be found and photographed in the Lental region.
Pokémon UNITE
Alolan Ninetales is a playable Pokémon in Pokémon UNITE. Alolan Meowth and Persian also appear as Wild Pokémon in the Shivre City stage.
In the anime
Main series
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Alolan Pokémon were present in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon since the first episode. Ash first learned about them in The Guardian's Challenge!, where his class discussed the difference between Alolan Exeggutor and Exeggutor from other regions.
An Alolan Persian nicknamed Pershie first appeared in That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!, where it was shown antagonizing a wild Litten. It reappeared in Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids! and We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
Multiple Alolan Rattata and Raticate appeared in To Top a Totem!, where they were harassing a farmer on Melemele Island, stealing his crops. Hala tasked Ash with finding a solution to this problem that doesn't involve battling the pests. Instead, Ash chose to battle the Verdant Cavern Totem Pokémon, Gumshoos, and enlisted its help to scare the Rattata and Raticate away.
Lillie received a Pokémon Egg in Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!. It hatched into an Alolan Vulpix she nicknamed Snowy in Racing to a Big Event!. After capturing it in the following episode, Lillie took her first steps towards overcoming her fear of touching Pokémon.
Racing to a Big Event! also featured the debut of Alolan Raichu and Muk. Raichu appeared under the ownership of Nina, while multiple Muk appeared to eat the pancakes dropped during the race.
In Getting the Band Back Together!, an Alolan Dugtrio appeared under the ownership of Professor Kukui's old friend, DJ Leo. Their musical performance drew the adoration of a wild Alolan Diglett, who later joined as another member of their DJ group.
In A Team-on-Team Tussle!, Team Rocket fought a trio of Team Skull Grunts over a Darkinium Z protected by a Totem Alolan Raticate and Ally Alolan Rattata and Raticate. While Jessie and James are ultimately unsuccessful in defeating the Totem, Meowth is able to steal the Z-Crystal while it is distracted.
An Alolan Geodude debuted in Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!, where Ash attempted to catch it. After a short battle, the Alolan Geodude punched Ash's Poké Ball into his face with a Thunder Punch and then ran away.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, while Ash and his classmates were visiting Wela Volcano Park for the Wela Fire Festival, the festivities were interrupted by a wild Alolan Marowak, who stole the Wela Crown used in a ceremony. While Kiawe and his Turtonator were defeated by it during their first challenge, they were able to defeat it in a rematch thanks to Turtonator's newly learned Shell Smash. After being defeated, Marowak gave back the crown and asked to join Kiawe's party.
Alolan Sandshrew and Ninetales debuted in Getting a Jump on the Competition!. The Sandshrew appeared as wild Pokémon native to Mount Lanakila, while Ninetales appeared under the ownership of Cerah.
A wild Alolan Meowth appeared in Acting True to Form!, where it came to Team Rocket looking for a worthy master. It manipulated Jessie and James into turning against Meowth by showing off its abilities, and also earned their favor when they realized it could use their Darkinium Z. When Giovanni and Matori contacted the trio for a report on their activities, the Alolan Meowth became intrigued by them. To this end, it slipped away, stole Meowth's savings, and flew to Kanto to reach Team Rocket HQ, where Matori made it her assistant due to its craftiness.
An Alolan Grimer appeared in a flashback in Turning Heads and Training Hard!, under the ownership of Tupp.
More Alolan Sandshrew appeared in Not Caving Under Pressure! in the caverns underneath Mount Lanakila. Lillie befriended a particularly large Sandshrew, and helped it reclaim its territory from an aggressive Tyranitar. After the battle, Sophocles's Charjabug found an Ice Stone, which the Sandshrew promptly used to evolve into Sandslash. Sandslash rewarded Lillie with an Icium Z as a token of gratitude.
An Alolan Golem and Muk appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!, under the ownership of members of the Revengers, a heel wrestler group.
Alolan Geodude and Graveler appeared in Sparking Confusion! at Wela Volcano Park, having been driven out by rock hunters attempting to mine the caves in the area for the food the Pokémon eat. The hunters were attacked by their leader, an Alolan Golem, who began attacking indiscriminately. Thanks to the Ultra Guardians' Metang, however, Ash, Kiawe, and Sophocles were able to calm the group of Alolan Pokémon and stop the magnetic interference coming from the Park. The leader Golem later joined a trio of Hikers who volunteered to help with future patrols of Wela Volcano Park.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
A Galarian Farfetch'd appeared in Toughing It Out!, where it was caught by Ash. It evolved into Sirfetch'd in Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!.
An Alolan Exeggutor appeared in That New Old Gang of Mine!, where it was caught by Goh. An Alolan Dugtrio also appeared in the same episode.
A Galarian Ponyta and a Galarian Rapidash appeared in The Tale of You and Glimwood Tangle!. While within Glimwood Tangle, Chloe followed a Galarian Ponyta where it led her to an injured Galarian Rapidash. After finding the dew of a flower that could heal it, the Rapidash let Chloe ride it to Ballonlea.
An Alolan Ninetales apperared in Leaping Toward the Dream!. It had wound up on Mt. Coronet after being kidnapped and accidentally lost by Pokémon hunters. It was later caught by Goh after he calmed it down and gained its trust, after which Project Mew members took it back home.
A Galarian Stunfisk and a Galarian Slowpoke appeared in Grabbing the Brass Ring!, with the former being caught by Goh.
A Galarian Corsola appeared in The Winding Path to Greatness!, where it was caught by Goh.
A Hisuian Growlithe and a Hisuian Braviary appeared in The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1) in a painting exhibited during the Sinnoh Festival.
A Galarian Slowking, a Galarian Slowbro, and a group of Galarian Slowpoke appeared in An Evolution in Taste! as visitors to Slowpoke Island.
A Trainer's Alolan Sandshrew appeared in Aim For The Eight!.
A Galarian Darmanitan appeared in Chasing to the Finish!, under the ownership of Sterling.
An image of Galarian Mr. Mime appeared in JN119.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
An Alolan Muk first appears in HZ002 as a Pokémon that is aboard the Brave Asagi and regularly appears in episodes afterwards. Its main job is garbage disposal.
Combat Breed Paldean Tauros made their debut in HZ009
A Paldean Wooper made its debut in HZ011 where Liko came across an injured one. She attempted to help it only to be confronted by wild Grass Pokémon.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Two Galarian Zigzagoon appeared in Training, where they were seen in the Wild Area.
A Galarian Ponyta from Glimwood Tangle was featured in Oleana's presentation in Assistant. An Office Worker's Galarian Mr. Mime, along with a wild Galarian Meowth, also appeared in the same episode.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc
Sun's great-grandfather owned three Alolan Meowth prior to his death. One of them, nicknamed Cent, joined Sun's team. They debuted in The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun.
Nanu's Alolan Persian debuted in Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui, where it battled Olivia's Lycanroc.
Alolan Grimer, Meowth, Rattata, and Marowak all debuted in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.
Moon owns an Alolan Grimer, which debuted in The Party Crasher and Guzma the Destroyer. It evolved into an Alolan Muk sometime before Darkness!! The Mysterious Claws of Necrozma!, thus marking this regional form's debut.
Kiawe's Alolan Marowak debuted in Going Ashore and Neighboring Akala Island, where it battled Cent.
An Alolan Grimer appeared in Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move.
Ilima's Alolan Rattata appeared in A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart. An Alolan Raticate belonging to a Team Skull Grunt appeared in a flashback in the same round, thus marking this regional form's debut.
Molayne's Alolan Dugtrio appeared in Truth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull, thus marking this regional form's debut.
An Alolan Raticate belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee debuted in Battle in Vast Poni Canyon.
Multiple Alolan Exeggutor appeared in Madness!! Mother Lusamine! on Exeggutor Island.
Alolan Vulpix, Ninetales, Sandshrew, and Sandslash all debuted in Shock!! Father in the Pendant!, where they were seen on Mount Lanakila.
Alolan Graveler and Golem both debuted in Tyrant!! The Fiendish Man!, under the ownership of Samson Oak.
Sword & Shield arc
Galarian Zigzagoon debuted in Wow!! That's One Big Pokémon.
Galarian Linoone debuted in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light, under the ownership of a Team Yell Grunt.
Henry's Lancelot was caught as a Galarian Farfetch'd, as seen during a flashback in Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment. Casey's Galarian Stunfisk, nicknamed Mega, was also seen during the flashback.
Bede's Galarian Ponyta debuted in Blazing!! Bede's Feelings. It evolved into a Galarian Rapidash sometime prior to PASS25.
Allister's Galarian Yamask debuted in Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault.
Opal's Galarian Weezing debuted in Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea.
A Galarian Mr. Mime debuted in a fantasy in Crunch!! Snowy Battle.
Multiple Galarian Mr. Mime appeared in PASS20.
Melony's Galarian Darmanitan appeared in PASS25.
Galarian Slowpoke appeared in this round. Three of them ran off with Klara and Avery's uniforms. Klara was also revealed to own one in the same round.
A Galarian Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres appeared in PASS36.
In the TCG
Regional forms are featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as Alolan, Galarian, Hisuian, and Paldean Pokémon. Evolutions exclusive to regional forms are referred to with the same descriptors used for their pre-evolutions (for example, Galarian is used as a descriptor for both Galarian Form Pokémon and their evolutions). Notably, Alolan form cards brought the return of Attacks that cost zero Energy to use, a mechanic that was previously only seen during the TCG's Generation IV sets and has since remained exclusive to cards featuring either Alolan forms or Hisuian forms.
Alolan Pokémon
Galarian Pokémon
Hisuian Pokémon
Paldean Pokémon
| Paldean Pokémon Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
| Paldean Tauros | 
|
Paldea Evolved | 
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028/193 | Triplet Beat | 
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011/073 |
| Paldean Tauros | 
|
Paldea Evolved |
|
041/193 | Triplet Beat |
|
021/073 |
| Paldean Tauros | 
|
Paldea Evolved |
|
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Similar concepts
Variant Pokémon
- Main article: Variant Pokémon
Prior to Generation VII, there were already certain Pokémon that had variations depending on their native geographical area, but, unlike regional forms, these Pokémon do not appear to have any functional difference from their original forms; rather, their differences are purely aesthetic, with their type, moves, Abilities, height, and weight remaining the same.
- The Generation I Pokédex entries for Arbok state that there are six variations of its face-like hood markings that differ between areas. Eight designs are known, but only three have appeared in the core series games (with a fourth in Pokémon Ranger). In Pokémon Adventures, Arbok gains a special ability depending on its pattern.
- In Sinnoh, Shellos and Gastrodon have different appearances on each side of Mt. Coronet. East Sea Shellos and Gastrodon only appear east of Mt. Coronet, whereas West Sea Shellos and Gastrodon only appear on the west side.
- Mantyke's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Pearl says that the pattern on its back varies from region to region. While it has the same appearance in all Generation IV games (due to using the same sprites), the "face" from Generation V onward appears wider.
- Vivillon, which was introduced in Generation VI, has a different appearance depending on where the game it was created in is from in the real world.
- In the anime episode Poké Ball Peril, a number of alternately colored Pokémon were seen on Valencia Island, including Butterfree, Raticate, Nidoran♂, Nidoran♀, Vileplume, Paras, and Weepinbell. Professor Ivy, the Pokémon Professor of the Orange Archipelago, studies these variations.
- The episode Fly Me to the Moon featured Pidgey native to Pudgy Pidgey Isle that were too heavy to fly due to an abundance of food and a lack of predators.
- In the Pikachu short Snorlax Snowman, several ice-blue Snorlax adapted to more frigid climates appeared.
- In the Pokémon Adventures round Off Course with Corsola, Bill mentioned that Kanto and Johto share many of the same Pokémon, but their colors and patterns are different between regions.
δ Delta Species
- Main article: δ Delta Species (TCG)
The Pokémon Trading Card Game introduced Delta Species Pokémon in Generation III. Like regional forms, these Pokémon would undergo a type change, but their appearance would stay generally the same. The backstory of EX Delta Species states that these changes were not due to natural adaptation but rather a mutation brought on by exposure to electromagnetic waves.
This seems to be an exclusive phenomenon on the island of Holon, the aforementioned waves a product of experiments by scientists in the area searching for the Mythical Pokémon Mew. Delta Species Pokémon appeared in the TCG from EX Delta Species to EX Dragon Frontiers.
Trivia
- According to an interview with Shigeru Ohmori, regional forms were inspired by cases of speciation induced by region isolation, specifically mentioning the Galápagos Islands as a direct inspiration. In addition, Ohmori mentioned that Alolan Exeggutor was the first regional form of a Pokémon to be designed, and inspired the creation of other Alolan Forms.[4]
- In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, when a Pokémon undergoes evolution into a regional form, the background in the evolution animation is green, as opposed to the blue background used for all other Pokémon. Conversely, when a Pokémon Egg hatches into a regional form, the background is blue instead of yellow. Additionally, a different arrangement of the evolution music is played in both of these situations.
- In contrast to other regional forms, Galarian Zigzagoon is referred to as the original form of its respective species.[5]
- As of Generation IX, the only type not represented in a regional form is Bug.
- Additionally, there are no Flying-type regional forms that weren't already that type in their original form.
- Dark is the most common type among regional forms, with 11, while Water, Dragon, and Fairy are tied for the least common type, with only 3 regional forms each.
- Out of the generations that introduced Pokémon that would later have regional forms, Generation I introduced the most, at 33, while Generation VII introduced the fewest, at one.
- Out of the generations that introduced regional forms, Generation VIII introduced the most, with 36, while Generation IX introduced the fewest, with four (or only two if all three Paldean Tauros breeds are counted as a single regional form).
- All fully evolved Galarian Forms and/or their evolutions have a signature move or a signature Ability.
- Several Pokémon with regional forms have unique distinctions:
- Alolan Raichu is the only regional form of a Pokémon to have access to an exclusive Z-Move.
- Meowth is the only Pokémon to have:
- More than one regional form with them being for different regions, as it has both an Alolan and Galarian regional form.
- Both a regional form and a Gigantamax form.
- Alolan Geodude's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line in which all members have a regional form.
- Galarian Slowpoke is the only regional form:
- With a branched evolution.
- To lose a type from its original form (namely Water) rather than gaining or replacing one.
- Slowbro is the only Pokémon to have both a regional form and a Mega Evolution. In Pokémon GO, which features both, Galarian Slowbro cannot Mega Evolve.
- Alolan Marowak is the only regional form to not share at least one of its types with its pre-evolved form.
- Tauros has the most regional forms of all Pokémon, with three.
- The Legendary birds are the only Legendary Pokémon with regional forms.
- Hisuian Sneasel is the only regional form to have gender differences.
- Galarian Darmanitan is the only regional form capable of changing forms, via Zen Mode.
- Goodra is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a regional form.
- Decidueye is the only Pokémon with a regional form:
- Introduced after Generation VI.
- Whose original and regional forms have different evolution levels.
- White-Striped Basculin is the only regional form of a Pokémon that evolves into a Pokémon with gender differences.
- Basculin's White-Striped Form is treated as a Hisuian Form in Pokémon HOME. Furthermore, Professor Laventon refers to it as a regional form in its Pokédex entry in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Basculin cards featuring the White-Striped form use the name "Hisuian Basculin". However, it is not treated as a regional form for breeding purposes.
- White-Striped Basculin is the only regional form of a Pokémon:
- Whose type is exactly the same as its original form.
- Whose name does not follow the standard convention of being named after the region the form corresponds to.
- White-Striped Basculin is the only regional form of a Pokémon:
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is the only core series game following the introduction of regional forms to not feature them.
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the only core series game in which the original forms of regional form Pokémon are unobtainable, with Sneasel being the only exception to this.
- The smoke tower on the rooftop of the Galaxy Hall resembles Galarian Weezing, despite it not appearing in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
- Paldean Wooper is the only Paldean Form to be revealed prior to the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- According to the Pokédex, researchers initially believed Wiglett and Wugtrio to be regional forms of Diglett and Dugtrio, respectively, before concluding they were separate species entirely.
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Notes
- ↑ Hau refers to the Meowth the player's mom owns as a "Kantonian Meowth" in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
- ↑ In Pokémon Sword and Shield, a Team Yell Grunt in Spikemuth will offer to trade the player a Mr. Mime, which he refers to as a "Kantonian Mr. Mime".
References
- ↑ Professor Willow: "Is it still a regional variant if it only existed in the past?"
- ↑ Steel yourself for some spooky scary shenanigans during Pokémon GO Halloween 2020! | Pokémon GO Official Website
- ↑ Niantic's Reddit account clarifies Yamask availability
- ↑ Interview with Game Freak in Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: The Official Alola Region Pokédex & Postgame Adventure Guide, p. v
- ↑ Pokémon Shield Pokédex entry for regular Zigzagoon: "Zigzagoon that adapted to regions outside Galar acquired this appearance.[...]"
See also
- List of Pokémon with form differences
- List of Pokémon with gender differences
- Variant Pokémon
- Mega Evolution
- Primal Reversion
- Bond Phenomenon
- Ultra Burst
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax
- Terastal phenomenon
- Paradox Pokémon
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