Regional form

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A regional variantSMUSUM or regional formSwSh (Japanese: リージョンフォーム Region Form) is a species of Pokémon found in a specific region that takes on a different form than it does in most other regions. These Pokémon 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 and height and weight. This is analogous to peripatric speciation in regards to real world phenomena, where a population that is isolated from the rest of the species develop unique traits and eventually evolve into a new species.

Kantonian and Alolan Vulpix in the anime

Alola

In the Alola region, a species' regional variant is referred to as its Alola Form (Japanese: アローラのすがた Alola form). A Pokémon in its Alola Form is described as Alolan — for example, Exeggutor in its Alola Form is referred to as Alolan Exeggutor. Only Pokémon introduced in Generation I have Alola Forms.

In Alola, when breeding Pokémon whose offspring has a regional variant, the offspring's form depends on its parents. If the female parent is the species' normal form (including in a Ditto pairing) and holds an Everstone, and if the offspring is in the same family as that parent, then the offspring will hatch as the normal form. In all other cases, the offspring will always hatch in its Alola Form.

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, if a Pokémon evolves from a species that does not have an Alola Form to one that does, such as Cubone, it will always evolve into its Alola Form and cannot evolve into its normal form. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the Pokémon will evolve into its Alola Form while in Alola itself, but can also evolve into its normal form while in Ultra Space.

While Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! take place in Kanto, players can import Alola Forms from Pokémon GO or receive them in in-game trades.

Pokémon Normal form Alola Form
Image Type Ability Height Weight Image Type Ability Height Weight
Rattata    Normal  Run Away or Guts
Hustle (Hidden)
1'00"
(0.3 m)
7.7 lbs.
(3.5 kg)
   Dark  Normal  Gluttony or Hustle
Thick Fat (Hidden)
1'00"
(0.3 m)
8.4 lbs.
(3.8 kg)
Raticate    Normal  Run Away or Guts
Hustle (Hidden)
2'04"
(0.7 m)
40.8 lbs.
(18.5 kg)
   Dark  Normal  Gluttony or Hustle
Thick Fat (Hidden)
2'04"
(0.7 m)
56.2 lbs.
(25.5 kg)
Raichu    Electric  Static
Lightning Rod (Hidden)
2'07"
(0.8 m)
66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)    Electric  Psychic  Surge Surfer 2'04"
(0.7 m)
46.3 lbs.
(21.0 kg)
Sandshrew    Ground  Sand Veil
Sand Rush (Hidden)
2'00"
(0.6 m)
26.5 lbs.
(12.0 kg)
   Ice  Steel  Snow Cloak
Slush Rush (Hidden)
2'04"
(0.7 m)
88.2 lbs.
(40.0 kg)
Sandslash    Ground  Sand Veil
Sand Rush (Hidden)
3'03"
(1.0 m)
65.0 lbs.
(29.5 kg)
   Ice  Steel  Snow Cloak
Slush Rush (Hidden)
3'11"
(1.2 m)
121.3 lbs.
(55.0 kg)
Vulpix    Fire  Flash Fire
Drought (Hidden)
2'00"
(0.6 m)
21.8 lbs.
(9.9 kg)
   Ice  Snow Cloak
Snow Warning (Hidden)
2'00"
(0.6 m)
21.8 lbs.
(9.9 kg)
Ninetales    Fire  Flash Fire
Drought (Hidden)
3'07"
(1.1 m)
43.9 lbs.
(19.9 kg)
   Ice  Fairy  Snow Cloak
Snow Warning (Hidden)
3'07"
(1.1 m)
43.9 lbs.
(19.9 kg)
Diglett    Ground  Sand Veil or Arena Trap
Sand Force (Hidden)
0'08"
(0.2 m)
1.8 lbs.
(0.8 kg)
   Ground  Steel  Sand Veil or Tangling Hair
Sand Force (Hidden)
0'08"
(0.2 m)
2.2 lbs.
(1.0 kg)
Dugtrio    Ground  Sand Veil or Arena Trap
Sand Force (Hidden)
2'04"
(0.7 m)
73.4 lbs.
(33.3 kg)
   Ground  Steel  Sand Veil or Tangling Hair
Sand Force (Hidden)
2'04"
(0.7 m)
146.8 lbs.
(66.6 kg)
Meowth    Normal  Pickup or Technician
Unnerve (Hidden)
1'04"
(0.4 m)
9.3 lbs.
(4.2 kg)
   Dark  Pickup or Technician
Rattled (Hidden)
1'04"
(0.4 m)
9.3 lbs.
(4.2 kg)
Persian    Normal  Limber or Technician
Unnerve (Hidden)
3'03"
(1.0 m)
70.5 lbs.
(32.0 kg)
   Dark  Fur Coat or Technician
Rattled (Hidden)
3'07"
(1.1 m)
72.8 lbs.
(33.0 kg)
Geodude    Rock  Ground  Rock Head or Sturdy
Sand Veil (Hidden)
1'04"
(0.4 m)
44.1 lbs.
(20.0 kg)
   Rock  Electric  Magnet Pull or Sturdy
Galvanize (Hidden)
1'04"
(0.4 m)
44.8 lbs.
(20.3 kg)
Graveler    Rock  Ground  Rock Head or Sturdy
Sand Veil (Hidden)
3'03"
(1.0 m)
231.5 lbs.
(105.0 kg)
   Rock  Electric  Magnet Pull or Sturdy
Galvanize (Hidden)
3'03"
(1.0 m)
242.5 lbs.
(110.0 kg)
Golem    Rock  Ground  Rock Head or Sturdy
Sand Veil (Hidden)
4'07"
(1.4 m)
661.4 lbs.
(300.0 kg)
   Rock  Electric  Magnet Pull or Sturdy
Galvanize (Hidden)
5'07"
(1.7 m)
696.7 lbs.
(316.0 kg)
Grimer    Poison  Stench or Sticky Hold
Poison Touch (Hidden)
2'11"
(0.9 m)
66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)    Poison  Dark  Poison Touch or Gluttony
Power of Alchemy (Hidden)
2'04"
(0.7 m)
92.6 lbs.
(42.0 kg)
Muk    Poison  Stench or Sticky Hold
Poison Touch (Hidden)
3'11"
(1.2 m)
66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)    Poison  Dark  Poison Touch or Gluttony
Power of Alchemy (Hidden)
3'03"
(1.0 m)
114.6 lbs.
(52.0 kg)
Exeggutor    Grass  Psychic  Chlorophyll
Harvest (Hidden)
6'07"
(2.0 m)
264.6 lbs.
(120.0 kg)
   Grass  Dragon  Frisk
Harvest (Hidden)
35'09"
(10.9 m)
916.2 lbs.
(415.6 kg)
Marowak    Ground  Rock Head or Lightning Rod
Battle Armor (Hidden)
3'03"
(1.0 m)
99.2 lbs.
(45.0 kg)
   Fire  Ghost  Cursed Body or Lightning Rod
Rock Head (Hidden)
3'03"
(1.0 m)
75.0 lbs.
(34.0 kg)

Galar

In the Galar region, a species' regional form is referred to as its Galarian form (Japanese: ガラルのすがた Galar form). A Pokémon in its Galarian form is described as Galarian — for example, Weezing in its Galarian form is referred to as Galarian Weezing. Unlike in Alola, Pokémon from beyond Generation I have known Galarian forms, and several have an evolution exclusive to a Galarian form Pokémon.

Pokémon Normal form Galarian form
Image Type Ability Height Weight Image Type Ability Height Weight
Meowth    Normal  Pickup or Technician
Unnerve (Hidden)
1'04"
(0.4 m)
9.3 lbs.
(4.2 kg)
   Steel 
Ponyta    Fire  Run Away or
Flash Fire
Flame Body (Hidden)
3'03"
(1.0 m)
66.1 lbs.
(30.0 kg)
   Psychic  Run Away or
Pastel Veil
2'07"
(0.8 m)
52.9 lbs.
(24.0 kg)
Farfetch'd    Normal  Flying  Keen Eye or Inner Focus
Defiant (Hidden)
2'07"
(0.8 m)
33.1 lbs.
(15.0 kg)
   Fighting 
Weezing    Poison  Levitate 3'11"
(1.2 m)
20.9 lbs.
(9.5 kg)
   Poison  Fairy  Levitate or
Neutralizing Gas
9'10"
(3.0 m)
35.3 lbs.
(16.0 kg)
Mr. Mime    Psychic  Fairy  Soundproof or Filter
Technician (Hidden)
4.03"
(1.3 m)
121.1 lbs.
(54.5 kg)
   Ice  Psychic 
Corsola    Water  Rock  Hustle or Natural Cure
Regenerator (Hidden)
2'00"
(0.6 m)
11.0 lbs.
(5.0 kg)
   Ghost 
Zigzagoon    Normal  Pickup or Gluttony
Quick Feet (Hidden)
1'04" (0.4 m) 38.6 lbs.
(17.5 kg)
   Dark  Normal  Pickup or Gluttony 1'04" (0.4 m) 38.6 lbs.
(17.5 kg)
Linoone    Normal  Pickup or Gluttony
Quick Feet (Hidden)
1'08" (0.5 m) 71.6 lbs.
(32.5 kg)
   Dark  Normal  Pickup or Gluttony 1'08" (0.5 m) 71.7 lbs.
(32.5 kg)
Darumaka    Fire  Hustle
Inner Focus (Hidden)
2'00"
(0.6 m)
82.7 lbs.
(37.5 kg)
   Ice 
Darmanitan    Fire  Sheer Force
Zen Mode (Hidden)
4.03"
(1.3 m)
204.8 lbs.
(92.9kg)
   Ice 
Yamask    Ghost  Mummy 1'08"
(0.5 m)
3.3 lbs.
(1.5 kg)
   Ground  Ghost  Wandering Spirit
Stunfisk    Ground  Electric  Static or Limber
Sand Veil (Hidden)
2'04"
(0.7 m)
24.3 lbs.
(11.0 kg)
   Ground  Steel 

In spin-off games

In the Super Smash Bros. series

Alolan Raichu, Vulpix, and Exeggutor appear as Pokémon that can appear from Poké Balls in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

In Pokémon GO

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. However, Alolan Exeggutor has reappeared in the wild on occasion since its initial debut, and Alolan Rattata, Diglett, and Geodude have also infrequently appeared in the wild.

In the anime

Sun & Moon series

 
A group of Alolan Exeggutor in the anime

Alolan Pokémon have been present in the Sun & Moon series 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 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.

In the manga

 
An Alolan Meowth in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Sun's great-grandfather owned three Alolan Meowth prior to his death. One of them, nicknamed Cent, joined Sun's team. They first appeared in The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun.

Nanu's Alolan Persian appeared in Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui. It battled Olivia's Lycanroc.

Alolan Grimer, Meowth, Rattata, and Marowak appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.

Moon owns an Alolan Grimer which first appeared in The Party Crasher and Guzma the Destroyer.

Kiawe's Alolan Marowak appeared 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 chapter.

Molayne's Alolan Dugtrio appeared in PASM19.

An Alolan Raticate belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in PASM23.

Moon's Alolan Grimer evolved into an Alolan Muk in PASM29.

Multiple Alolan Exeggutor appeared in PASM30 on Exeggutor Island.

Alolan Vulpix, Ninetales, Sandshrew, and Sandslash appeared in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc on Mount Lanakila.

Alolan Graveler and Golem debuted in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc, under the ownership of Samson Oak.

Similar concepts

Main article: Variant Pokémon
 
A Valencia Island Butterfree

Prior to Generation VII, there were already certain Pokémon that had variations depending on their native geographical area, but, unlike regional variants, these Pokémon do not appear to have adapted to selective pressures; rather, their differences are purely aesthetic, with their type, moves, Abilities, height, and weight remaining the same.

Trivia

  • When a Pokémon undergoes evolution into a regional variant, the background in the evolution animation is green, as opposed to the blue background for all other Pokémon. Conversely, when a Pokémon Egg hatches into a regional variant, the background is blue instead of yellow. Additionally, a different arrangement of the evolution music is played in both of these situations.
  • All non-Alolan Pokémon that can evolve into an Alola Form have a signature move.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 地區形態 Deihkēui Yìhngtaai
Mandarin 地區形態 / 地區形态 Dìqū Xíngtài
  Czech Regionální varianta
  Danish Regional variation*
Alola-variant*
  Dutch Regionale variantSMUSUM
Regionale vormSwSh
  Finnish Alueellinen muunnos
  French Forme régionaleSMUSUM
Variante régionaleSwSh
  German Regionalform
  Hungarian Regionális változat
  Italian Forma regionale
  Korean 리전폼 Region Forme
  Norwegian Regional variasjon
  Polish Regionalny wariant
Portuguese   Brazil Forma regional*
Variante regional*
  Portugal Variante regionalSMUSUM
Forma regionalSwSh
  Russian Региональный вариант Regional'nyy variantSMUSUMSwSh
Региональный форм Regional'nyy formSwSh
  Spanish Forma regional
  Swedish Regional variant
  Turkish Bölgesel çeşitlilik
  Vietnamese Hình thái địa phương

Alola Form

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 阿羅拉的樣子 Alòhlāai-dīk Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 阿羅拉的樣子 / 阿罗拉的样子 Āluólā-de Yàngzi
  Danish Alola Form
  Dutch Alola Form*
Alola-vorm*
  Finnish Alola-muoto
  French Forme d'Alola
  German Alola-Form
  Indonesian Bentuk Alola
  Italian Forma di Alola
  Korean 알로라의 모습 Allora-ui Moseup
  Malaysian Bentuk Alola
  Norwegian Alola Form
  Polish Forma Aloli*
Forma Alolańska*
Portuguese   Brazil Forma Alola*
Forma de Alola *
  Portugal Forma Alola
  Russian Форма региона Алола Forma regiona Alola
  Spanish Forma de Alola
  Swedish Alola Form
  Thai ร่างอโลลา Rang Alola
  Turkish Alola Formu
  Vietnamese Dạng Alola
Hình thái Alola

Alolan <Pokémon>

Language Title
  Danish Alolan <Pokémon>
  Dutch Alolan <Pokémon>
  Finnish Alolalainen <Pokémon>
  French <Pokémon> d'Alola
  German Alola-<Pokémon>
  Hungarian Alola <Pokémon>
  Italian <Pokémon> di Alola
  Norwegian Alolan <Pokémon>
  Polish <Pokémon> Alolański
  Brazilian Portuguese <Pokémon> de Alola
  Russian <Pokémon> региона Алола <Pokémon> regiona Alola
  Spanish <Pokémon> de Alola
  Swedish Alolan <Pokémon>
  Vietnamese <Pokémon> hình thái Alola

Galarian form

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 伽勒爾的樣子 Gālahkyíh-dīk Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 伽勒爾的樣子 / 伽勒尔的样子 Jiālè'ěr-de Yàngzi
  Dutch Galarian-vorm
  French Forme de Galar
  German Galar-Form
  Italian Forma di Galar
  Korean 가라르의 모습 Galar-ui Moseup
  European Portuguese Forma Galarian
  Russian Галарский форма Galarskiy forma
  Spanish Forma de Galar

Galarian <Pokémon>

Language Title
  Dutch Galarian <Pokémon>
  French <Pokémon> de Galar
  German Galar-<Pokémon>
  Italian <Pokémon> di Galar
  European Portuguese <Pokémon> Galarian
  Russian Галарский <Pokémon> Galarskiy <Pokémon>
  Spanish <Pokémon> de Galar

See also


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