Version-exclusive Pokémon: Difference between revisions

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

* {{p|Celebi}} can only be obtained in normal gameplay in the [[Virtual Console]] rerelease of Pokémon Crystal, and is exclusive to a Japanese [[event]] in the original [[Game Boy Color]] release.

* {{p|Cranidos}} and {{p|Shieldon}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in any game.

* Although wild Elekid and Magby appear in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl in [[Dual-slot mode]] with FireRed and LeafGreen respectively, they appear in Pokémon Platinum without a second cartridge.

* Wild {{p|Mr. Mime}} are exclusive to Pokémon Diamond and Platinum, while wild {{p|Sudowoodo}} are exclusive to Pokémon Pearl and Platinum, but both {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Bonsly}} can be encountered in the wild in both Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and can evolve into {{p|Mr. Mime}} and {{p|Sudowoodo}} respectively.

* Wild {{p|Seel}} and {{p|Spheal}} are exclusive to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl respectively, but they can be obtained in Pokémon Platinum by {{pkmn|breeding}} {{p|Dewgong}} and {{p|Sealeo}} respectively.

* Wild {{p|Silcoon}} and {{p|Beautifly}} are exclusive to Pokémon Diamond and Platinum, while wild {{p|Cascoon}} and {{p|Dustox}} are exclusive to Pokémon Pearl and Platinum, but Wurmple can be encountered in the wild in both Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and can evolve into either Silcoon or Cascoon, which can then evolve into Beautifly or Dustox respectively.

* The [[legendary giants]], {{p|Rotom}}'s {{fd|Rotom|appliance forms}}, and {{fd|Shaymin|Sky Forme}} {{p|Shaymin}} are exclusive to Pokémon Platinum, but each requires an [[event item]] or [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pokémon]] to be encountered.

* {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Lileep}}, and {{p|Anorith}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in either game.

* If the player obtains an event item, the [[Enigma Stone]], they can encounter whichever of {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} they could not encounter in their game.

* While wild {{p|Sableye}} are exclusive to HeartGold, either version could obtain it from the [[Pokéwalker]] via a Japanese-only event course, {{OBP|Rally|Pokéwalker}}.

* While {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its cannon {{form|Genesect|changes color}}. The [[Burn Drive|Burn]] and [[Shock Drive]]s are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while the [[Douse Drive|Douse]] and [[Chill Drive]]s are exclusive to Pokémon White.

* Wild {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Whimsicott}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while wild {{p|Petilil}} and {{p|Lilligant}} are exclusive to Pokémon White. However, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] where the player can trade whichever of Cottonee or Petilil they can encounter in the wild for the other, which can then be evolved into Whimsicott or Lilligant respectively.

* Wild {{p|Volbeat}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while wild {{p|Illumise}} are exclusive to Pokémon White. However, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with {{p|Ditto}} or any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}} or {{egg3|Human-Like}} to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat, while Volbeat can breed with Ditto to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Illumise.

* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to Pokémon White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be encountered in the wild in both games and can evolve into either Huntail or Gorebyss.

* {{p|Metapod}}, {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Misdreavus}} and {{p|Poochyena}} are exclusive to Pokémon White, while {{p|Kakuna}}, {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Murkrow}} and {{p|Houndour}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black; however, these Pokémon were also available in the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

* These Pokémon's fully-evolved forms can be battled in Trainer battles in [[Black City]], which is exclusive to {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon Black|s}}, but as these are Trainer battles the Pokémon cannot be caught. Furthermore, each game needs to connect with other players in order to increase the number of Pokémon they have. Only the unevolved forms appear 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}} were also obtainable from the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

* While {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its cannon {{form|Genesect|changes color}}. The [[Burn Drive|Burn]] and [[Shock Drive]]s are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while the [[Douse Drive|Douse]] and [[Chill Drive]]s are exclusive to Pokémon White 2.

* Wild {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Whimsicott}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while wild {{p|Petilil}} and {{p|Lilligant}} are exclusive to Pokémon White 2. However, there is an [[in-game trade]] on {{rt|4|Unova}} where the player can trade whichever of Cottonee or Petilil they can encounter in the wild for the other, which can then be evolved into Whimsicott or Lilligant respectively.

* Wild {{p|Volbeat}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while wild {{p|Illumise}} are exclusive to Pokémon White 2. However, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with {{p|Ditto}} or any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}} or {{egg3|Human-Like}} to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat, while Volbeat can breed with Ditto to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Illumise.

* In the grass on {{rt|12|Unova}} and in [[Lostlorn Forest]], wild {{p|Pinsir}} only appear in Pokémon White 2 and wild {{p|Heracross}} only appear in Pokémon Black 2; however, in Lostlorn Forest's [[Hidden Grotto]] (which is not tracked by the [[Pokédex]]), both can appear in either version.

* Wild {{p|Stunky}} and {{p|Glameow}} can only be found randomly in Hidden Grottos, and only while playing specific, version-exclusive [[Funfest Mission]]s. However, if one player starts such a mission, other nearby players regardless of version will be able to join the mission, whereupon they may find the Pokémon and catch it in their own game.

* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to Pokémon White 2, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be encountered in the wild in both games and can evolve into either Huntail or Gorebyss.

* In Pokémon Black 2, [[Benga]] [[gift Pokémon|gives]] the player a {{Shiny}} {{p|Gible}}, which cannot otherwise be obtained in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (outside of [[Poké Transfer]]); in Pokémon White 2, he gives the player a Shiny Dratini, but Dratini can be encountered in the wild in both games.

* Using the [[Key System]], the player can encounter {{p|Regice}} in Pokémon Black 2 by transferring the key from Pokémon White 2, and can encounter {{p|Registeel}} in Pokémon White 2 by transferring the key from Pokémon Black 2. Regice and Registeel cannot otherwise be encountered in either game.

* For the version-exclusive Pokémon in these games that have [[Mega Evolution]]s ({{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, and {{p|Aggron}}), each game can obtain the Mega Stones for the Pokémon that appear in the opposite game, but not the ones for Pokémon exclusive to that game.

* {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Lileep}}, and {{p|Anorith}}, cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in either game.

* 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 Encounter]] 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 Encounter in both games.

* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Pokémon X, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to Pokémon Y, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be encountered in the wild in both games and can evolve into either Huntail or Gorebyss.

* Some otherwise-exclusive Pokémon on this list - {{p|Cloyster}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Pinsir}}{{sup/6|X}}, {{p|Heracross}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Pupitar}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Mightyena}}{{sup/6|X}}, {{p|Manectric}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Liepard}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Throh}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Sawk}}{{sup/6|X}}, {{p|Spritzee}}{{sup/6|Y}}, and {{p|Swirlix}}{{sup/6|X}} - can be found in either game in the [[Friend Safari]] with certain [[3DS]] friend codes registered. Interestingly, this list includes more of Pokémon Y's exclusives than X's.

* {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Archen}}, and {{p|Tirtouga}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in either game.

* 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 Encounter]] in both games. Consequently, they can also be encountered as single encounters by forcing them to appear as {{DL|DexNav|hidden Pokémon}} using the [[DexNav]]'s search function.

* If the player obtains an [[event item]], the [[Eon Ticket]], they can encounter whichever of {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} they could not encounter in their game.

* {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Archen}}, and {{p|Tirtouga}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in either game.

* While {{p|Rockruff}}'s evolution into {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}}{{sup/7|S}} or {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}}{{sup/7|M}} is version-exclusive, both of these Lycanroc forms can be found in the {{pkmn2|wild}} in both games.

* While {{p|Rockruff}}'s evolution into {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}}{{sup/7|US}} or {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}}{{sup/7|UM}} is version-exclusive, both of these Lycanroc forms can be found in the {{pkmn2|wild}} in both games.

=====Totem-sized Pokémon=====

The player can obtain unique [[Totem Pokémon|Totem-sized Pokémon]] from [[Samson Oak]] at [[Heahea Beach]] by collecting Totem Stickers. With the exception of {{p|Mimikyu}}, these Pokémon are version-exclusive.

* The version-exclusive {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} the player starts with cannot be traded to other games.

* While the player can receive a single {{p|Persian}} in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and a single {{p|Arcanine}} in Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! as a [[gift Pokémon]], they cannot be encountered in the wild in those respective games.

* While other version-exclusive Pokémon aren't available during normal gameplay, they can be transferred through the [[GO Park]].

* Wild {{p|Ninetales}} and {{p|Hitmonlee}} are exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild {{p|Arcanine}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, in both games, they can be found in [[Max Raid Battle]]s, and {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Tyrogue}} can be caught and evolved.

* Wild male {{p|Indeedee}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild female Indeedee is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, both genders can be obtained in either game through {{pkmn|breeding}}.

* Wild male {{p|Meowstic}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild female Meowstic is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, both genders can be obtained by evolving {{p|Espurr}} of the appropriate gender.

* Wild {{p|Sawk}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild {{p|Throh}} is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, there is an [[in-game trade]] on [[Circhester]] where the player can trade a {{p|Vanillish}} to obtain Throh{{sup/8|Sw}}/Sawk{{sup/8|Sh}}.

* Wild {{p|Escavalier}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild {{p|Accelgor}} is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, {{p|Shelmet}} and {{p|Karrablast}} can be obtained in both versions, enabling players to collect both if they trade with another player in order to evolve them. Alternatively, if the Expansion Pass is purchased, then wild Escavalier and Accelgor can be found in both versions.

* {{p|Passimian}} and {{p|Oranguru}} are exclusive to Sword and Shield, respectively, in the base game. However, the opposite version can be obtained if the Expansion Pass is purchased.

* Players can obtain legendaries that cannot be found in their game by joining other players' Dynamax Adventures. Once encountered, the player unlocks its path.

* Although the appearance of [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Alcremie}} doesn't change with its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Alcremie|form}}, wild Gigantamax Alcremie have been made exclusive to specific games through the [[Wild Area News]] with Salted Cream and Ruby Swirl Alcremie originally exclusive to Pokémon Sword and Caramel Swirl and Rainbow Swirl Alcremie originally exclusive to Pokémon Shield. Later events released {{p|Milcery}} with the Gigantamax Factor in this way, allowing players to evolve them into Alcremie of any form.

* Although the appearance of [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Toxtricity}} doesn't change with its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Toxtricity|form}}, wild Gigantamax Toxtricity have been made exclusive to specific games through the [[Wild Area News]] with Amped Form Toxtricity exclusive to raids in Pokémon Sword while Low Key Form Toxtricity exclusive to raids in Pokémon Shield.

* {{p|Cranidos}} and {{p|Shieldon}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in either game.

* While {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Aron}}, and {{p|Spheal}} families are not version-exclusive like in Diamond and Pearl because they are all available in [[Grand Underground]] on both versions, they retain the version-exclusive encounter locations from the original games on surface [[Sinnoh]].

* Wild {{p|Mr. Mime}} are exclusive to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, while wild {{p|Sudowoodo}} are exclusive to Pokémon Shining Pearl, but both {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Bonsly}} can be encountered in the wild in both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and can evolve into {{p|Mr. Mime}} and {{p|Sudowoodo}} respectively.

* Wild {{p|Silcoon}} and {{p|Beautifly}} are exclusive to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, while wild {{p|Cascoon}} and {{p|Dustox}} are exclusive to Pokémon Shining Pearl, but Wurmple can be encountered in the wild in both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and can evolve into either Silcoon or Cascoon, which can then evolve into Beautifly or Dustox respectively.

* Every [[Legendary Pokémon]] can be encountered in both versions, though being able to find the opposite-version ones requires doing [[Blueberry Quest]]s with other players.

 

* {{p|Porygon2}}, while only available in Blue Rescue Team (without a [[Wonder Mail]] mission), is also available via evolving {{p|Porygon}} in Red Rescue Team.

* All version-exclusive Pokémon in Time or Darkness can be unlocked in the other game through [[Wonder Mail]], except {{p|Mewtwo}} and {{p|Celebi}}. The only way to obtain Mewtwo and Celebi in the opposite version was through a Wi-fi exclusive downloadable mission. This mission is unique in that it does not have a Wonder Mail code, meaning it cannot be reproduced by legitimate means.

* Pokémon exclusive to Sky cannot be unlocked in Time and Darkness.

* {{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 [[List of the player's first Pokémon#Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|first Pokémon]] in that game.

The fourteenth movie released in two different versions: ''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram''. Much like the games, there are Pokémon that are exclusive to each movie.

* [[Ash's Tranquill]] appears in both [[M14|''White'' and ''Black'']]; however, in ''White'', wild Tranquill also appear in the intro.

* {{p|Blitzle}} appears in both ''White'' and ''Black'', but under different circumstances. In ''Black'', wild Blitzle appear in the intro; while in ''White'', one appears under the ownership of [[Luisa]].

* {{p|Golurk}} appears in both ''White'' and ''Black'', under the ownership of [[Juanita]]. However, it is {{Shiny}} in ''Black''.

* {{p|Hydreigon}} appears in both ''White'' and ''Black'', under the ownership of [[Carlita]]. However, it is Shiny in ''White''.

* Due to the large number of wild Pokémon that can only be caught in [[White Forest]], which is an area that is exclusive to [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], Pokémon White has the largest number of version-exclusive Pokémon in the [[core series]] to date.

* All seven Pokémon in the [[Hdex|Hoenn Pokédex]] that are missing in {{game|Emerald}} are obtainable in {{Pokémon XD}}, allowing it to be completed in Emerald by trading with only one other game instead of with both {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.