Familiar yet different, Alolan Pokemon are regional counterparts of the Kanto cousins. Learn how to get them & which ones are available in this article.

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Get Alolan Pokemon Via Trading In Pokemon Centers

Some NPCs in Pokemon Centers will trade Alolan Pokemon for their Kanto counterpart. Make sure that you have the required Pokemon before talking to them for a trade.
List of Alolan Pokemon
Alolan Pokemon | Type | Trade Location / Requirement |
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![]() | ![]() ![]() | Cerulean City Pokemon Center Trade for Kanto Rattata |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Lv.20: Evolve from Alolan Rattata |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Saffron City Pokemon Center Trade for Kanto Raichu |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Celadon City Pokemon Center Trade for Kanto Sandshrew Let's Go Pikachu exclusive |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Use Ice Stone: Evolve from Alolan Sandshrew |
![]() | ![]() | Celadon City Pokemon Center Trade for Kanto Vulpix Let's Go Eevee exclusive |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Use Ice Stone: Evolve from Alolan Vulpix |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Lavender Town Pokemon Center Trade for Kanto Diglett |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Lv.26: Evolve from Alolan Diglett |
![]() | ![]() | Cinnabar Island Pokemon Center Trade for Kanto Meowth Let's Go Eevee exclusive |
![]() | ![]() | TBA |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Vermilion City Pokemon Center Trade for Kanto Geodude |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Lv.25: Evolve from Alolan Geodude |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | When Traded: Evolve from Alolan Graveler |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Cinnabar Island Pokemon Center Trade for Kanto Grimer Let's Go Pikachu exclusive |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Lv.38: Evolve from Alolan Grimer |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Indigo Plateau Lobby Trade for Kanto Exeggutor |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | Fuschia City Pokemon Center Trade for Kanto Marowak |
What Are Alolan Pokemon?

Alolan Pokemon are regional variations found in the Alola region. They've evolved to better adapt to the regional habitat which is different from the native habitat of their Kanto counterparts.
How Do Alolan Pokemon Differ From Kanto Pokemon?
Aside from physical appearance, the type and base stats of Alolan Pokemon will have differences from their Kanto counterparts. Let's use Exeggutor as an example.
Comparison of Alolan and Kanto Exeggutor
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Type | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
HP | 95 | 95 |
Attack | 105 | 95 |
Defense | 85 | 85 |
Sp.Attack | 125 | 125 |
Sp.Defense | 75 | 75 |
Speed | 45 | 55 |
Total | 530 | 530 |
In this example, the Alolan Exeggutor has a more powerful attack but a slower speed compared to the Kanto version, but the total of the points remains the same.
How To Get Alolan Pokemon
Trade With NPC For Kanto Version
Certain NPCs located in Pokemon Centers will offer Alolan Pokemon in exchange for their Kanto counterparts. Talk to them when you have the Pokemon they want to initiate a trade.
Transfer Alolan Pokemon From Pokemon Go

Aside from the regular Kanto Pokemon, Alolan variants can also be transferred from Pokemon Go to Let's Go PIkachu and Let's Go Eevee.
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