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'''Game-exclusive Pokémon''', also known as '''version-exclusive Pokémon''', are 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.
'''Version-exclusive Pokémon''', officially referred to as '''game-exclusive Pokémon''', are Pokémon that are only found in one or two games within a particular set, to encourage trading between players. For example, in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{p|Seedot}} appears only in Ruby, while {{p|Lotad}} appears only in Sapphire. Therefore, a player with Ruby would not be able to obtain Lotad without trading with a player of Sapphire, and vice versa. Version-exclusive Pokémon usually complement each other in design, type, and location in the wild.


It is typical for several [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary families]] of Pokémon to be version exclusives in the first two games of a set, and then in the third game, some (but not all) version-exclusives from the first two games will be obtainable while some Pokémon that could originally be in both of the first two games will be unobtainable in the third game. For example, the {{p|Weedle}} and {{p|Koffing}} families were obtainable in both {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, but unobtainable in {{game|Yellow}}.
It is typical for several [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary families]] of Pokémon to be game exclusives in the first two games of a set, and then in the third game, some (but not all) game-exclusives from the first two games will be obtainable while some Pokémon that could originally be in both of the first two games will be unobtainable in the third game. For example, the {{p|Weedle}} and {{p|Koffing}} families were obtainable in both {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, but unobtainable in {{game|Yellow}}.


Below is a list of Pokémon exclusive to games. The games are separated by [[Generation]] as well as by [[regional Pokédex]], meaning that for example, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} are grouped together separately from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and from [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]], and {{v2|Yellow}}. Any Pokémon that appears in only some of the games in a group will be listed.
==In the core series games==
Below is a list of Pokémon exclusive to games. The games are separated by [[generation]] as well as by [[regional Pokédex]], meaning that for example, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} are grouped together separately from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and from [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]], and {{v2|Yellow}}. Any Pokémon that appears in only some of the games in a group will be listed.


In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, most of the version exclusives of the [[Generation III]] games can be caught in the wild by [[dual-slot mode|inserting its respective GBA cartridge into the DS]]. In Pokémon XD, the seven Pokémon that appear in {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby or Sapphire|s}} but not in Emerald are all obtainable; thus a player of Emerald can complete its regional Pokédex by trading with just one other game instead of two, which is not the case for any other "third version" game.
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, most of the game exclusives of the [[Generation III]] games can be caught in the wild by [[dual-slot mode|inserting its respective GBA cartridge into the DS]]. In Pokémon XD, the seven Pokémon that appear in {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby or Sapphire|s}} but not in Emerald are all obtainable; thus a player of Emerald can complete its regional Pokédex by trading with just one other game instead of two, which is not the case for any other "third version" game.


==In the core series games==
==={{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I}}===
==={{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I}}===
Listed below under the "Blue" header is the Pokémon distribution in the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue Version]]. This is not the same as the {{game3|Red and Blue|English Blue Version|s}}; the English Blue's distribution is the same as that of the {{game3|Red and Green|Japanese Green|s}}.
Listed below under the "Blue" header is the Pokémon distribution in the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue Version]]. This is not the same as the {{game3|Red and Blue|English Blue Version|s}}; the English Blue's distribution is the same as that of the {{game3|Red and Green|Japanese Green|s}}.
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==={{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II}}===
==={{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II}}===
{{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, and {{p|Ursaring}} are available in the opposite paired version in Japan that they are internationally, with the first two in the Japanese {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}} and the latter two in the Japanese {{game3|Gold and Silver|Silver|s}}. However, this change does not occur in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}'s international release.
{{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, and {{p|Ursaring}} are available in the opposite paired version in Japan that they are internationally, with the first two in the Japanese and Korean {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}} and the latter two in the Japanese and Korean {{game3|Gold and Silver|Silver|s}}. However, this change does not occur in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}'s international release.


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*Wild {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Arbok}} are exclusive to Gold, while wild {{p|Sandshrew}} and {{p|Sandslash}} are exclusive to Silver, but {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Sandshrew}} can be obtained in Silver and Gold respectively as prizes from [[Goldenrod Game Corner]].
*Wild {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Arbok}} are exclusive to Silver, while wild {{p|Sandshrew}} and {{p|Sandslash}} are exclusive to Gold, but {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Sandshrew}} can be obtained in Gold and Silver, respectively, as prizes from the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]].


==={{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}===
==={{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}===
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* After [[Record mixing|mixing records]] with a player from a different game, {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Seedot}} and {{p|Surskit}} can be found [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming]] somewhere in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} respectively. This event will not occur until it is announced on [[television|TV]].
* [[Record mixing|Mixing records]] with a player of a different game allows [[Pokémon outbreak]]s to be transferred between the two games. This allows for {{p|Surskit}} swarms to be transferred from Ruby or Sapphire into Emerald, and {{p|Seedot}} and {{p|Nuzleaf}} swarms to be transferred from Emerald into Sapphire.
* Wild {{p|Banette}} are exclusive to Sapphire, while wild {{p|Dusclops}} are exclusive to Ruby, but both {{p|Shuppet}} and {{p|Duskull}} can be found in either versions, and can evolve to Banette and Dusclops respectively.
* Wild {{p|Banette}} are exclusive to Sapphire, while wild {{p|Dusclops}} are exclusive to Ruby, but both {{p|Shuppet}} and {{p|Duskull}} can be found in either versions, and can evolve to Banette and Dusclops respectively.


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*Wild {{p|Kingler}} are exclusive to LeafGreen, while wild {{p|Seadra}} are exclusive to FireRed, but both {{p|Krabby}} and {{p|Horsea}} can be found in both versions and can evolve to {{p|Kingler}} and {{p|Seadra}} respectively.
*Wild {{p|Kingler}} are exclusive to LeafGreen, while wild {{p|Seadra}} are exclusive to FireRed, but both {{p|Krabby}} and {{p|Horsea}} can be found in both versions and can evolve to {{p|Kingler}} and {{p|Seadra}}, respectively.
*Similarly, wild {{p|Muk}} are exclusive to LeafGreen, while wild {{p|Weezing}} are exclusive to FireRed, but both {{p|Grimer}} and {{p|Koffing}} can be found in both versions and can evolve to {{p|Muk}} and {{p|Weezing}} respectively.
*Similarly, wild {{p|Muk}} are exclusive to LeafGreen, while wild {{p|Weezing}} are exclusive to FireRed, but both {{p|Grimer}} and {{p|Koffing}} can be found in both versions and can evolve to {{p|Muk}} and {{p|Weezing}}, respectively.


==={{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV}}===
==={{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV}}===
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* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its cannon [[Form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its cannon [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[List of in-game trades|in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
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* These Pokémon's fully evolved forms can be encountered and battled in [[Black City]], which is exclusive to {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon Black|s}}, but are uncatchable there. Also, each game has a limited number of Pokémon species and need to connect to other players in order to increase that number. Only the first forms are obtainable in [[White Forest]], and only at level five.
* These Pokémon's fully evolved forms can be encountered and battled in [[Black City]], which is exclusive to {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon Black|s}}, but are uncatchable there. Also, each game has a limited number of Pokémon species and need to connect to other players in order to increase that number. Only the first forms are obtainable in [[White Forest]].
* {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}}, {{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Elekid}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Bagon}}, {{p|Starly}}, and {{p|Shinx}} are also obtainable from the [[Pokémon Dream World]], therefore enabling them, their pre-evolutions, and evolutions to be acquired in Pokémon Black without [[trade|trading]].
* {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}}, {{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Elekid}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Bagon}}, {{p|Starly}}, and {{p|Shinx}} are also obtainable from the [[Pokémon Dream World]], therefore enabling them, their pre-evolutions, and evolutions to be acquired in Pokémon Black without [[trade|trading]].


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*While {{rt|12|Unova}} and [[Lostlorn Forest]] have wild {{p|Pinsir}} exclusively in White 2 and wild {{p|Heracross}} exclusively in Black 2, in the forest's [[Hidden Grotto]] (which isn't tracked by the [[Pokédex]]), both can appear in either version.
*While {{rt|12|Unova}} and [[Lostlorn Forest]] have wild {{p|Pinsir}} exclusively in White 2 and wild {{p|Heracross}} exclusively in Black 2, in the forest's [[Hidden Grotto]] (which isn't tracked by the [[Pokédex]]), both can appear in either version.
*As in previous games, wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black 2 while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White 2, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
*As in previous games, wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black 2 while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White 2, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its cannon [[Form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black 2, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White 2, like the original games.
* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its cannon [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black 2, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White 2, like the original games.
* White 2's counterpart to the {{Shiny}} {{p|Gible}} given away by [[Benga]] is a Shiny {{p|Dratini}}; however, Dratini's evolutionary line can be caught in the wild in both versions, whereas the Gible line cannot.
* White 2's counterpart to the {{Shiny}} {{p|Gible}} given away by [[Benga]] is a Shiny {{p|Dratini}}; however, Dratini's evolutionary line can be caught in the wild in both versions, whereas the Gible line cannot.
* Normally unavailable, Regice and Registeel can be caught in Black 2 and White 2, respectively, after trading the necessary [[Key_System#Mystery_Door|key]] from a game which has unlocked them. Initially, Regice's key is unlocked in White 2, and Registeel's in Black 2.
* Normally unavailable, Regice and Registeel can be caught in Black 2 and White 2, respectively, after trading the necessary [[Key System#Mystery Door|key]] from a game which has unlocked them. Initially, Regice's key is unlocked in White 2, and Registeel's in Black 2.


==={{color2|{{kalos color}}|Generation VI}}===
==={{color2|{{kalos color}}|Generation VI}}===
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* While single encounters for wild {{p|Plusle}}{{sup/6|X}} and {{p|Minun}}{{sup/6|Y}} on {{rt|5|Kalos}} are game-exclusive, they can still be found in a horde in both games.
* While single encounters for wild {{p|Plusle}}{{sup/6|X}} and {{p|Minun}}{{sup/6|Y}} on {{rt|5|Kalos}} are version-exclusive, they can still be found in a horde in both versions.
* While single encounters for wild {{p|Zangoose}}{{sup/6|X}} and {{p|Seviper}}{{sup/6|Y}} on {{rt|8|Kalos}} are game-exclusive, they can still be found in a horde in both games.
* While single encounters for wild {{p|Zangoose}}{{sup/6|X}} and {{p|Seviper}}{{sup/6|Y}} on {{rt|8|Kalos}} are version-exclusive, they can still be found in a horde in both versions.
* Similar to the Generation V games, wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to X, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to Y, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Similar to the Generation V games, wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to X, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to Y, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.


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* While single encounters for wild {{p|Minun}}{{sup/6|OR}} and {{p|Plusle}}{{sup/6|AS}} on {{rt|110|Hoenn}} are version-exclusive, they can still be found in a horde in both versions.
* While single encounters for wild {{p|Minun}}{{sup/6|OR}} and {{p|Plusle}}{{sup/6|AS}} on {{rt|110|Hoenn}} are game-exclusive, they can still be found in a horde in both games.
 
==={{color2|{{alola color}}|Generation VII}}===
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{{Vex7|028A|Sandslash|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|037A|Vulpix|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|038A|Ninetales|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|408|Cranidos|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|409|Rampardos|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|410|Shieldon|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|411|Bastiodon|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|546|Cottonee|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|547|Whimsicott|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|548|Petilil|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|549|Lilligant|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|564|Tirtouga|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|565|Carracosta|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|566|Archen|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|567|Archeops|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|627|Rufflet|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|628|Braviary|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|629|Vullaby|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|630|Mandibuzz|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|765|Oranguru|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|766|Passimian|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|776|Turtonator|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|780|Drampa|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|791|Solgaleo|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|792|Lunala|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|794|Buzzwole|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|795|Pheromosa|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|797|Celesteela|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|798|Kartana|yes|no}}
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* While {{p|Rockruff}}'s evolution into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Lycanroc|Midday Form]] {{p|Lycanroc}}{{sup/7|S}} or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Lycanroc|Midnight Form]] {{p|Lycanroc}}{{sup/7|M}} is game-exclusive, both forms of Lycanroc can be found in the {{pkmn2|wild}} in both games.


==In the spin-off games==
==In the spin-off games==
==={{color2|{{MD color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon}}===
==={{color2|{{MD color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series}}===
As trading is not possible between these games, the listed Pokémon will appear in the wild only when a rescue mission involving the Pokémon is completed. This requires a [[Wonder Mail]] Code from the alternate version, in which the Pokémon is normally found.
As trading is not possible between these games, the listed Pokémon will appear in the wild only when a rescue mission involving the Pokémon is completed. This requires a [[Wonder Mail]] Code from the alternate version, in which the Pokémon is normally found.


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* All version-exclusive Pokémon in these games can be unlocked in the other game through [[Wonder Mail]] except those exclusive to [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]]. Note that {{p|Riolu}} and {{p|Lucario}} will only appear after graduating from the [[Wigglytuff's Guild|guild]] in Explorers of Sky due to Riolu being a [[starter Pokémon]].
* All game-exclusive Pokémon in these games can be unlocked in the other game through [[Wonder Mail]] except those exclusive to [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]]. Note that {{p|Riolu}} and {{p|Lucario}} will only appear after graduating from the [[Wigglytuff's Guild|guild]] in Explorers of Sky due to Riolu being a [[starter Pokémon]].


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====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{fire color}}|Keep Going! Blazing}}{{color|000000|,}} {{color|{{water color}}|Let's Go! Stormy}}{{color|000000|, and}} {{color|{{electric color}}|Go For It! Light}} {{color|000000|Adventure Squad!}}]]====
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Due to a large number of wild Pokémon that can only be caught on [[White Forest]] which is an area that is exclusive only to [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], Pokémon White has the largest number of version-exclusive Pokémon of any Pokémon game to date.
* Due to a large number of wild Pokémon that can only be caught on [[White Forest]] which is an area that is exclusive only to [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], Pokémon White has the largest number of game-exclusive Pokémon of core series Pokémon game to date.
 
==In other languages==
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|fr=Pokémon exclusifs
|de=Editionsspezifische Pokémon
|it=Pokémon che appaiono solo
|pt_eu=Pokémon exclusivos das versões
|ru=Покемоны-эксклюзивы ''Pokémony-eksklyuzivy''
|es=Pokémon exclusivos
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of Pokémon by availability]]
* [[List of Pokémon by availability]]
* [[Version-exclusive moves]]
* [[Game-exclusive moves]]


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