What Are Regional Forms?
Regional Forms are adapted versions of existing Pokémon associated with a particular region. They keep the original species' National Pokédex number but can have a different appearance, type combination, Ability profile or evolution path.
Regional adaptation
Climate, habitat and regional history are used to explain why these Pokémon differ from their better-known forms. The result can range from a small typing adjustment to a completely different defensive profile.
One species and Pokédex number
A Regional Form is still a form of its base species. Alolan Raichu, for example, shares National Pokédex number 0026 with Raichu even though its appearance and typing differ.
Forms and evolutions are different
Some regional forms remain within the same evolution family, while others evolve into a newly named species. Those new species are listed separately as Regional Evolutions and are not added to the Regional Forms total.
What this page excludes
Mega Evolution, Gigantamax, Primal Reversion, costume forms, gender differences, battle-only transformations, Shiny coloration and unrelated alternate formes are outside this list.
All Regional Forms
Search the complete form list or filter it by region, current regional typing and debut generation. Filters use the Regional Form itself, not the base Pokémon.
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Showing 4 of 58 regional forms
- Region
- Paldea
- Form debut
- Generation 9
Regional form of Tauros
Evolution difference
Neither form evolves
- Region
- Paldea
- Form debut
- Generation 9
Regional form of Tauros
Evolution difference
Neither form evolves
- Region
- Paldea
- Form debut
- Generation 9
Regional form of Tauros
Evolution difference
Neither form evolves
- Region
- Paldea
- Form debut
- Generation 9
Regional form of Wooper
Evolution difference
Regional path: Clodsire; base path: Quagsire
Base Form vs Regional Form
This representative table highlights notable type and evolution changes. The complete 58-form list remains in All Regional Forms above.
| Base Pokémon | Base Type | Regional Form | Regional Type | Region | Evolution Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raichu | Electric | Alolan Raichu | ElectricPsychic | Alola | Neither form evolves |
| Vulpix | Fire | Alolan Vulpix | Ice | Alola | Regional path: Alolan Ninetales; base path: Ninetales |
| Meowth | Normal | Galarian Meowth | Steel | Galar | Regional path: Perrserker; base path: Persian |
| Ponyta | Fire | Galarian Ponyta | Psychic | Galar | Regional path: Galarian Rapidash; base path: Rapidash |
| Voltorb | Electric | Hisuian Voltorb | ElectricGrass | Hisui | Regional path: Hisuian Electrode; base path: Electrode |
| Zorua | Dark | Hisuian Zorua | NormalGhost | Hisui | Regional path: Hisuian Zoroark; base path: Zoroark |
| Wooper | WaterGround | Paldean Wooper | PoisonGround | Paldea | Regional path: Clodsire; base path: Quagsire |
| Tauros | Normal | Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed) | FightingFire | Paldea | Neither form evolves |
Regional forms can replace every base type, retain one type while changing another, add a second type or keep the same typing while changing another part of the form.
Regional Forms by Region
Alolan Forms
18 regional formsAlola introduced Regional Forms as a recurring main-series concept. Its variants adapt familiar Pokémon to the islands' climate, habitats and culture.
Form debut: Generation VII in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.
Alolan families include complete regional evolution lines as well as single final-stage forms such as Alolan Raichu, Exeggutor and Marowak.
Alolan RattataDarkNormal
Alolan RaticateDarkNormal
Alolan RaichuElectricPsychic
Alolan SandshrewIceSteel
Alolan SandslashIceSteel
Alolan VulpixIceGalarian Forms
19 regional formsGalar expanded the concept with new type combinations and several forms that evolve into newly named species.
Form debut: Generation VIII in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Perrserker, Sirfetch'd, Mr. Rime, Cursola, Runerigus and Obstagoon are Regional Evolutions, so they are listed in a separate section rather than counted as Galarian Forms.
Galarian MeowthSteel
Galarian PonytaPsychic
Galarian RapidashPsychicFairy
Galarian SlowpokePsychic
Galarian SlowbroPoisonPsychic
Galarian Farfetch’dFightingHisuian Forms
17 regional formsHisui's regional forms represent Pokémon adapted to the region's older environment and history, often with substantial type and ecological differences.
Form debut: Generation VIII in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
White-Striped Form Basculin is grouped with Hisui because its Legends: Arceus Pokédex entry explicitly categorizes it as a regional form, even though its formal name is not “Hisuian Basculin.”
Hisuian GrowlitheFireRock
Hisuian ArcanineFireRock
Hisuian VoltorbElectricGrass
Hisuian ElectrodeElectricGrass
Hisuian TyphlosionFireGhost
Hisuian QwilfishDarkPoisonPaldean Forms
4 regional formsPaldea has a compact regional-form group centered on Paldean Wooper and the three distinct breeds of Paldean Tauros.
Form debut: Generation IX in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.
Combat Breed, Blaze Breed and Aqua Breed Tauros are separate regional form records with different type combinations; they are not collapsed into one generic Paldean Tauros entry.
Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)FightingWaterPaldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)FightingFirePaldean Tauros (Combat Breed)FightingPaldean WooperPoisonGroundRegional Evolutions
Regional Evolutions are newly named Pokémon species connected to a region-specific evolution path. Most below evolve from a Regional Form; a smaller Hisui group evolves from an existing standard form through a regional method.
These entries have their own National Pokédex numbers and are not included in the Regional Forms total.
Evolutions from Regional Forms
These species evolve directly from a Regional Form and receive their own National Pokédex number.
Evolves from a Regional Form
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Evolves from a Regional Form
Evolves from a Regional Form
Evolves from a Regional Form
Evolves from a Regional Form
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Evolves from a Regional Form
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Evolves from a Regional Form
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Evolves from a Regional Form
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Evolves from a Regional Form
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Evolves from a Regional Form
View Clodsire details
New Evolutions Introduced in Hisui
Wyrdeer, Kleavor and Ursaluna evolve from established standard forms through methods introduced in Hisui. They are regional-method evolutions, not Regional Forms.
Regional evolution of an existing form
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Regional evolution of an existing form
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Regional evolution of an existing form
View Ursaluna details
Regional Form Type Changes
The figures below are calculated from the current Regional Forms list by comparing each form's defensive typing with its base species.
Most common regional-form types
Types most often added
- Forms with completely different typing
- 20 forms
- Forms with the same typing
- 1 form
- Forms retaining and changing part of their typing
- 37 forms
A matching type combination does not mean the form is identical; appearance, evolution access or other species data can still differ.
Counts update automatically when the underlying form data changes.
Regional Forms FAQ
What are Regional Forms in Pokémon?
Regional Forms are alternate forms of existing Pokémon associated with a particular region. They can have different appearances, types, Abilities or evolution paths while remaining forms of the same base species.
How many regions have Regional Forms?
This page tracks Regional Forms from 4 regions: Alola, Galar, Hisui and Paldea.
Do Regional Forms share the same Pokédex number?
Yes. A Regional Form shares its National Pokédex number with the base species. Newly named Regional Evolutions receive their own numbers and are listed separately.
Are Regional Forms different Pokémon species?
They are forms of an existing species rather than newly numbered species. They can still have different types, appearances, moves, Abilities and evolution behavior.
Can Regional Forms have different evolutions?
Yes. Some follow a regional version of the familiar evolution line, while others evolve into a newly named species such as Perrserker, Sneasler or Clodsire.
What is the difference between a Regional Form and a Regional Evolution?
A Regional Form is a variant that shares the base species' National Pokédex number. A Regional Evolution is a distinct evolved species with its own name and Pokédex number.
Which region introduced Regional Forms first?
Alola introduced the Regional Form concept in Generation VII with Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.
Are Paldean Tauros breeds separate Regional Forms?
Yes. This list tracks 3 Paldean Tauros breeds separately: Combat Breed, Blaze Breed and Aqua Breed. Each has its own form record and typing.
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