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==Overview==
==Overview==
In all games, some Pokémon may be [[Caught Pokémon|caught]] and others are available via [[evolution]]. There are various [[methods of evolution]], including by reaching a certain [[level]], using an [[evolution stone]], or when the Pokémon is [[trade|traded]]. Some Pokémon may not be available in a certain game, but may be [[trade|traded]] from another game, or transferred from earlier [[generation]].
===Mutually exclusive Pokémon===
{{main|Mutually exclusive Pokémon}}
In some cases, there are multiple Pokémon potentially available in a single game, but the player must choose one of them or otherwise can't get them all in a single game. They include many trios of [[starter Pokémon]], some [[Fossil]] Pokémon and in some cases [[Legendary Pokémon]].
For instance, the player is able to choose between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} as their [[starter Pokémon|starter]] in [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red, Blue]], [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen]], or as a gift given by [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], or [[Professor Sycamore]] in [[Pokémon X and Y|X and Y]].
Several pairs of games have enough Pokémon to complete their [[regional Pokédex]] (such as {{game|Red and Green|s}}, {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, etc.), except for some event-exclusive Pokémon. However, some games still may need to be restarted at least once to acquire all starters or other mutually exclusive Pokémon.
===Version-exclusive Pokémon===
{{main|Game-exclusive Pokémon}}
Some Pokémon that are only found in one or two games within a particular set, to encourage [[Trade|trading]] between players. For example, between {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{p|Mawile}} appears only in Ruby, while {{p|Sableye}} appears only in Sapphire. Therefore, a player with Sapphire would not be able to obtain Mawile in-game and could trade with a player of Ruby to obtain one, and vice versa. Game-exclusive Pokémon usually complement each other in design, type, and location in the wild.
===Unobtainable Shiny Pokémon===
{{main|Shiny Pokémon#Unobtainable Shiny Pokémon|Unobtainable Shiny Pokémon}}
In some cases, a Pokémon cannot be legitimately obtained as [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]]. This can happen if the Pokémon cannot be Shiny in the wild or as an in-game gift (or cannot be obtained this way at all) and has never been distributed as Shiny.
==Availability by generation==
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===Generation I===
===Generation I===
In the [[Generation I]], there are 151 Pokémon. 150 Pokémon are available in-game and 1 Pokémon is event-only ({{p|Mew}}).
In the [[Generation I]], there are 151 Pokémon. 150 Pokémon are available in-game and 1 Pokémon is event-only ({{p|Mew}}).


In Japan, the original pair of releases was {{game|Red and Green|s}}, which were followed by [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]. International releases were called {{game|Red and Blue|s}} but followed the availability of the Japanese Red and Green.
In Japan, the original pair of releases was {{game|Red and Green|s}}, which were followed by [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]. International releases were called {{game|Red and Blue|s}} but followed the availability of the Japanese Red and Green. {{game|Red and Green|s}} together have all the available Pokémon in this generation. It is possible to trade freely with any [[Generation II]] game, which opens up {{pkmn|breeding}} as an option for obtaining Pokémon.
 
{{game|Red and Green|s}} together have all the available Pokémon in this generation, but not all can be obtained without restarting at least one game. It is possible to trade freely with any [[Generation II]] game, which opens up {{pkmn|breeding}} as an option for obtaining Pokémon.
 
The Pokémon below (and their evolutions) are mutually exclusive. Only one of them can be obtained per game, outside of trading. It is possible to obtain additional Pokémon of these species by breeding them on the Generation II games.
 
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} ([[starter Pokémon]], prior to Yellow)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}}
* {{p|Omanyte}} and {{p|Kabuto}} (from the mutually-exclusive [[Helix Fossil]] and [[Dome Fossil]])
* {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, and {{p|Flareon}} (there is a single {{p|Eevee}} per game)


In addition, in {{game|Yellow}}, the {{ga|Red's Pikachu|starter Pikachu}} is the only {{p|Pikachu}} available outside of trades and events, and it cannot be [[evolution|evolved]] in-game.
In {{game|Yellow}}, the {{ga|Red's Pikachu|starter Pikachu}} is the single {{p|Pikachu}} available outside of trades and events. This Pikachu cannot be [[evolution|evolved]] in-game, and no {{p|Raichu}} is available in-game. However, a Pikachu traded from other game can evolve normally in Pokémon Yellow.


If the player defeats or runs from any of these [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation I|in-game event Pokémon]], it will become permanently unavailable, and no other of the same species will appear in the current game: {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, and two {{p|Snorlax}}.
If the player defeats or runs from any of these [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation I|in-game event Pokémon]], it will become permanently unavailable, and no other of the same species will appear in the current game: {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, and two {{p|Snorlax}}.
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{{game|Gold and Silver|s}} together have all the available Pokémon from both Generations I and II, except for these Generation I Pokémon and their evolutions: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}}, as well as the event-only {{p|Mew}}. {{game|Crystal}} is missing some Pokémon that can be found in either Gold or Silver. Additionally, all the available Generation I Pokémon can be traded from the Generation I games.
{{game|Gold and Silver|s}} together have all the available Pokémon from both Generations I and II, except for these Generation I Pokémon and their evolutions: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}}, as well as the event-only {{p|Mew}}. {{game|Crystal}} is missing some Pokémon that can be found in either Gold or Silver. Additionally, all the available Generation I Pokémon can be traded from the Generation I games.
The player chooses {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} as their starter. They are the only mutually exclusive Pokémon in the Generation II games.
In this generation, only {{p|Unown}} I and V can be [[Shiny]], because both Shininess and the Unown letter are determined by [[IV]]s.


If the player defeats or runs from any of these [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II|in-game event Pokémon]], it will become permanently unavailable, and no other of the same species will appear in the current game: {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Sudowoodo}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Lugia}}, as well as the {{p|Celebi}} summoned from the [[GS Ball]].
If the player defeats or runs from any of these [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II|in-game event Pokémon]], it will become permanently unavailable, and no other of the same species will appear in the current game: {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Sudowoodo}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Lugia}}, as well as the {{p|Celebi}} summoned from the [[GS Ball]].
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Ruby and Sapphire have no Pokémon available outside the Hoenn Pokedex, unless they trade with other games. Most of the Pokémon outside the Kanto and Hoenn Pokédexes (which are all Generation II Pokémon in these games) are available either in the [[Sevii Islands]] from FireRed and LeafGreen or in the {{ho|Safari Zone}} from Emerald.
Ruby and Sapphire have no Pokémon available outside the Hoenn Pokedex, unless they trade with other games. Most of the Pokémon outside the Kanto and Hoenn Pokédexes (which are all Generation II Pokémon in these games) are available either in the [[Sevii Islands]] from FireRed and LeafGreen or in the {{ho|Safari Zone}} from Emerald.
The Pokémon below (and their evolutions) are mutually exclusive.
In FireRed and LeafGreen:
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} (the other can be acquired via breeding)
* {{p|Omanyte}} and {{p|Kabuto}} (from the mutually-exclusive [[Helix Fossil]] and [[Dome Fossil]])
* {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} (only one is available, depending on the chosen starter Pokémon)
** Additionally, the [[Legendary beasts]] can be caught in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and traded to the core series games.
In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald:
* {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}} (from the mutually-exclusive [[Root Fossil]] and [[Claw Fossil]], prior to Emerald)
* {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} (in Emerald, the player chooses one, and the other is available via the event-only [[Eon Ticket]])
* {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}} (one is chosen by the player as the prize for completing the Hoenn Pokédex, only in Emerald)
** Additionally, the Johto starters can be caught in [[Pokémon XD]] and traded to the core series games.


Each of the four Formes of {{p|Deoxys}} is available, depending on which game cartridge it is on. It cannot be changed without trading.
Each of the four Formes of {{p|Deoxys}} is available, depending on which game cartridge it is on. It cannot be changed without trading.
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Origin Forme {{p|Giratina}}, Sky Forme {{p|Shaymin}}, and all appliance forms of {{p|Rotom}} were introduced in Platinum and are also compatible with HeartGold and SoulSilver, but they are incompatible with Diamond and Pearl.  {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu}} and [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] were event-only. The Pikachu-colored Pichu was only distributed for Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, but it can be traded with HeartGold and SoulSilver. The Spiky-eared Pichu is available in HeartGold and SoulSilver if the player has a Pikachu-colored Pichu. However, the Spiky-eared Pichu is unable to be traded or transferred to any games. Only one Spiky-eared is available per game in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Origin Forme {{p|Giratina}}, Sky Forme {{p|Shaymin}}, and all appliance forms of {{p|Rotom}} were introduced in Platinum and are also compatible with HeartGold and SoulSilver, but they are incompatible with Diamond and Pearl.  {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu}} and [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] were event-only. The Pikachu-colored Pichu was only distributed for Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, but it can be traded with HeartGold and SoulSilver. The Spiky-eared Pichu is available in HeartGold and SoulSilver if the player has a Pikachu-colored Pichu. However, the Spiky-eared Pichu is unable to be traded or transferred to any games. Only one Spiky-eared is available per game in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
The Pokémon below (and their evolutions) are mutually exclusive.
In Diamond and Pearl:
* {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
In Platinum:
* {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Cranidos}} and {{p|Shieldon}} (if the player's [[Trainer ID number|ID]] is an odd number, the [[Skull Fossil]] is available; if the ID is an even number, the [[Armor Fossil]] is available)
In HeartGold and SoulSilver:
* {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}} (starter Pokémon)
* {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} ([[Sinjoh Ruins]] event)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} (given by [[Professor Oak]] after the player defeats {{ga|Red}})
* {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} (given by [[Steven Stone]] after the player defeats {{ga|Red}})


Starting in Platinum, the [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV|in-game event Pokémon]], which includes many [[Legendary Pokémon]], respawn if they are defeated or if the Trainer runs from battle. In this and next generations, many of these Pokémon respawn the next time the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]].
Starting in Platinum, the [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV|in-game event Pokémon]], which includes many [[Legendary Pokémon]], respawn if they are defeated or if the Trainer runs from battle. In this and next generations, many of these Pokémon respawn the next time the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]].
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{{game|Black and White|s}} together, as well as {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} together, have all the non-event Pokémon from the Unova Pokédex (which has [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number (Black and White)|155 Pokémon]] in the first pair of games, and was expanded to [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number (Black 2 and White 2)|300 Pokémon]] in the second pair of games).
{{game|Black and White|s}} together, as well as {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} together, have all the non-event Pokémon from the Unova Pokédex (which has [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number (Black and White)|155 Pokémon]] in the first pair of games, and was expanded to [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number (Black 2 and White 2)|300 Pokémon]] in the second pair of games).
The Pokémon below (and their evolutions) are mutually exclusive:
* {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Tirtouga}} and {{p|Archen}} (from the mutually-exclusive [[Cover Fossil]] and [[Plume Fossil]], prior to Black 2 and White 2)


{{p|Kyurem|White Kyurem, Black Kyurem}}, the Therian Forms of the [[Forces of Nature]] ({{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}), and Resolute Form {{p|Keldeo}} were introduced in Black 2 and White 2, and are incompatible with Black and White. It's impossible to own both White Kyurem and Black Kyurem at the same time legitimately.
{{p|Kyurem|White Kyurem, Black Kyurem}}, the Therian Forms of the [[Forces of Nature]] ({{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}), and Resolute Form {{p|Keldeo}} were introduced in Black 2 and White 2, and are incompatible with Black and White. It's impossible to own both White Kyurem and Black Kyurem at the same time legitimately.
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* {{p|Cofagrigus}}
* {{p|Cofagrigus}}
* {{p|Tynamo}}
* {{p|Tynamo}}
The Pokémon below (and their evolutions) are mutually exclusive.
In Pokémon X and Y:
* {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Tyrunt}} and {{p|Amaura}} (from the mutually-exclusive [[Jaw Fossil]] and [[Sail Fossil]])
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} (only one is available, depending on the chosen starter Pokémon)
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire:
* {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} (starter Pokémon)
* {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}} (from the mutually-exclusive [[Root Fossil]] and [[Claw Fossil]])
* {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}}
* {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}


Some [[Mega Evolution]]s, the [[Primal Reversion]], the [[Cosplay Pikachu]], and {{p|Hoopa}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]] were introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and are incompatible with Pokémon X and Y. The Cosplay Pikachu is unable to be traded or transferred to any games. Only one Cosplay Pikachu is available per game in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Some [[Mega Evolution]]s, the [[Primal Reversion]], the [[Cosplay Pikachu]], and {{p|Hoopa}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]] were introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and are incompatible with Pokémon X and Y. The Cosplay Pikachu is unable to be traded or transferred to any games. Only one Cosplay Pikachu is available per game in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
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Sun and Moon together, as well as Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon together, have all the non-event Pokémon from the Alola Pokédex (which has [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Sun and Moon)|302 Pokémon]] in the first pair of games, and was expanded to [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)|403 Pokémon]] in the second pair of games).
Sun and Moon together, as well as Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon together, have all the non-event Pokémon from the Alola Pokédex (which has [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Sun and Moon)|302 Pokémon]] in the first pair of games, and was expanded to [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)|403 Pokémon]] in the second pair of games).
The Pokémon below (and their evolutions) are mutually exclusive:
* {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Litten}}, and {{p|Popplio}} ([[starter Pokémon]]){{sup/7|SMUSUM}}


All Pokémon introduced in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are incompatible with Sun and Moon. Meltan and Melmetal are incompatible with Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. The {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dusk Mane, Dawn Wings and Ultra forms}} of {{p|Necrozma}}, as well as the event-only {{DL|Pikachu in a cap|Partner Cap Pikachu}} and {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}} were introduced in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and are not compatible with Sun and Moon.
All Pokémon introduced in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are incompatible with Sun and Moon. Meltan and Melmetal are incompatible with Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. The {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dusk Mane, Dawn Wings and Ultra forms}} of {{p|Necrozma}}, as well as the event-only {{DL|Pikachu in a cap|Partner Cap Pikachu}} and {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}} were introduced in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and are not compatible with Sun and Moon.
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Pokémon from earlier generations can be transferred to [[Pokémon Bank]], and then transferred to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Once in HOME, they can be withdrawn to Sword and Shield, except those Pokémon that are unobtainable in Sword and Shield. Some Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex can be transferred via HOME. The upcoming expansions [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]] are expected to unlock more Pokémon from earlier generations, as well as to introduce the new Pokémon and new Galarian forms.
Pokémon from earlier generations can be transferred to [[Pokémon Bank]], and then transferred to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Once in HOME, they can be withdrawn to Sword and Shield, except those Pokémon that are unobtainable in Sword and Shield. Some Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex can be transferred via HOME. The upcoming expansions [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]] are expected to unlock more Pokémon from earlier generations, as well as to introduce the new Pokémon and new Galarian forms.
{{p|Grookey}}, {{p|Scorbunny}}, and {{p|Sobble}} (the [[starter Pokémon]]) are mutually exclusive.


==List of Pokémon==
==List of Pokémon==
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