Galarian form
Galarian form (Japanese: ガラルのすがた Galar's form) is a regional form found in Galar.
In the core series games
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
In the spin-off games
Pokémon GO
On November 16, 2019, in celebration of the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Galarian Weezing appeared in Pokémon GO as a level 4 Raid Boss as soon as Chimchar's Community Day ended, with Weezing being present as a Raid Boss in every Gym, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in every time zone. Since then, Galarian Weezing has been a potential level 3 Raid Boss.
On June 3, 2020, as part of Pokémon GO's Throwback Challenge 2020, Galarian Stunfisk had the potential to be found in the wild, as a level 1 Raid Boss, or through the Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 Special Research, while the Galarian forms of Zigzagoon, Darumaka, and Meowth could be found in 7 km Eggs. The event ran from June 3, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to June 8, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. local time. After the event, the Galarian forms of Meowth, Zigzagoon, Darumaka, and Stunfisk could still be found in 7 km Eggs alongside the Alolan forms of Sandshrew, Vulpix, DIglett, Meowth, Geodude, and Grimer.
On June 17, 2020, in celebration of the release of the Isle of Armor expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield, Galarian Farfetch'd made its debut in Pokémon GO and could also be found in the wild, but unlike Zigzagoon and Meowth, it could not be evolved into Sirfetch'd (though this has since been changed with the addition of Sirfetch'd). The event lasted from June 17, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to June 18, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT. After the event, Galarian Farfetch'd could still be found in 7 km Eggs.
Starting from July 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT, when Season 3 of the GO Battle League began, Galarian Zigzagoon became a potential reward encounter for Trainers that have at least reached rank 4, while Galarian Farfetch'd became a potential reward for Trainers that at least reached rank 7.
On October 22, 2020, in celebration of the release of the Crown Tundra expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield, Galarian Ponyta debuted in Pokémon GO as a level 1 Raid Boss and could be evolved into Galarian Rapidash, while Galarian Farfetch'd spawned more commonly in the wild, with the ability to evolve into Sirfetch'd, by being fed 
50 after the player made 10 Excellent Throws with Farfetch'd as their Buddy Pokémon. The event lasted from October 22, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to October 23, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. PDT. After the event, Galarian Ponyta could still be found in 7 km Eggs.
On October 23, 2020, as part of Pokémon GO's Halloween 2020 event, Galarian Yamask made its debut in Pokémon GO and could only be found through completing the Special Research mission, A Spooky Message Unmasked.[1] Galarian Yamask can evolve into Runerigus by being fed 
50 after the player has won 10 Raid Battles with Yamask as their Buddy Pokémon. The event lasted from October 23, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. PDT to November 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. PST. Galarian Yamask returns for the Halloween 2021 event held from October 15 to 31, 2021, as a Field Research reward, in 7 km Eggs, and as a level 1 Raid Boss.[2]
On December 19, 2020, as part of the game's holiday celebrations, Galarian Mr. Mime made its debut in Pokémon GO, only being obtainable through a Ticketed Special Research titled Tap... Tap... Tappity-Tap... Only two Galarian Mr. Mime could be obtainable, and by being fed 
50, it would evolve into Mr. Rime. A year later, Galarian Mr. Mime were made available for free during Part 2 of the 2021 Holidays event, running from December 23–31, 2021. A total of three Galarian Mr. Mime were rewarded for completing two Timed Researches and one Collection Challenge.
On June 8, 2021, Galarian Slowpoke was released, as part of the A Very Slow Discovery event. It could be caught by completing level 1 Raid Bosses, and by being fed 
50, and the Trainer having caught 30 Poison-type Pokémon with it as their Buddy, it would evolve into Galarian Slowbro. Galarian Slowking was released over three months later, on October 15, 2021, with the start of Pokémon GO's annual Halloween event. It evolves from Galarian Slowpoke after the Trainer has caught 30 Psychic-type Pokémon with it as their Buddy, in addition to feeding it 50.
| Galarian Pokémon in Pokémon GO | |||||
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| Ndex | Name | Pokémon | Evolution | Release date | Notes |
| 110 | Galarian Weezing | 
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— | 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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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 Masters EX
The following sync pairs use Galarian form Pokémon:
| Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
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| #107 | 
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New Year's 2023 Lisia |
#078G | 
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Rapidash♂ Galarian Form |
Fairy
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Ghost
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★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #119 | 
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Champion Marnie |
#146G | 
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Moltres   Galarian Form |
Dark
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Fairy
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★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout | |
| #141 | 
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Champion Hop |
#145G | 
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Zapdos Galarian Form |
Fighting
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Psychic
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★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout | |
| #149 | 
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Champion Bede |
#144G | 
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Articuno Galarian Form |
Psychic
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Ghost
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★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout | |
In the anime
Main series
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!.
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.
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 Galarian Slowking, a Galarian Slowbro, and a group of Galarian Slowpoke appeared in An Evolution in Taste! as visitors to Slowpoke Island.
A Galarian Darmanitan appeared in Chasing to the Finish!, under the ownership of Sterling.
An image of Galarian Mr. Mime appeared in JN119.
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
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.
In the TCG
Trivia
- In contrast to other regional forms, Galarian Zigzagoon is referred to as the original form of its respective species.[5]
- All fully evolved Galarian forms and/or their evolutions have a signature move or a signature Ability.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Legendary birds are the only Legendary Pokémon with regional forms.
- Galarian Darmanitan is the only regional form capable of changing forms, via Zen Mode.
- The smoke tower on the rooftop of the Galaxy Hall resembles Galarian Weezing, despite it not appearing in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
In other languages
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References
- ↑ Steel yourself for some spooky scary shenanigans during Pokémon GO Halloween 2020! | Pokémon GO Official Website
- ↑ Pokémon GO Halloween brings Creepy Companions, Ghoulish Pals, and double the tricks and treats! | Pokémon GO Official Website
- ↑ Steel yourself for some spooky scary shenanigans during Pokémon GO Halloween 2020! | Pokémon GO Official Website
- ↑ Niantic's Reddit account clarifies Yamask availability
- ↑ Pokémon Shield Pokédex entry for regular Zigzagoon: "Zigzagoon that adapted to regions outside Galar acquired this appearance.[...]"
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