Read this guide to learn about Pokemon's Galarian Forms in Pokemon Sword and Shield; including Galar Evolution, types, differences & more!!!
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What is Regional Form?
Species Variants Unique to Specific Regions
↑This special variant of Vulpix is found only in the Alola Region!!!
"Regional Form" refers to a special variant of Pokemon found only in a specific region. This often means the Pokemon will have adapted unique looks and traits compared to the original species.
Regional Forms Have Different Stats & Traits
Other than their unique appearance, Pokemon with Regional Forms may have different types, moves and even evolutionary forms when compared to their original variants.
New Galarian Regional Form Appears in Sword and Shield
Aside from the Kanto and Alolan Forms, select species of classic Pokemon can be found with a unique Galarian Form in the game.
Galarian Pokemon List
Pokemon with Galarian Regional Forms
| Pokemon | Type | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Galarian Ponyta | | [Location] Glimwood Tangle (*Shield Only) |
| Galarian Rapidash | | [Evolution] Evolves from Galarian Ponyta at Lv.40 |
| Galarian Weezing | | [Location] Slumbering Weald [Evolution] Evolves from Koffing at Lv.35 |
| Galarian Zigzagoon | | [Location] Route 2 Route 3 |
| Galarian Linoone | | [Location] Giant's Cap (Except Thunder., Clear, & Sand.) [Evolution] Evolve from Galarian Zigzagoon at Lv.20 |
| Galarian Farfetch'd | | [Location] Route 5 (*Sword Only) |
| Galarian Meowth | | [Location] Route 4 |
| Galarian Stunfisk | | [Location] Galar Mine No. 2 Slumbering Weald |
| Galarian Corsola | | [Location] Giant's Mirror (*Shield Only) |
| Galarian Yamask | | [Location] Route 6 |
| Galarian Mr. Mime | | [Location] Route 10 [Evolution] Level Up Mime Jr. with the move Mimic |
| Galarian Darumaka | | [Location] Route 10 Route 8 (*Sword Only) |
| Galarian Darmanitan | | [Evolution] Use Ice Stone on Galarian Darumaka |
Galarian Pokemon Evolution
Certain Pokemon Have A Unique Galarian Evolution
Certain Galarian Pokemon can evolve into a unique Galarian form, which is only be found in this region.
Galarian Pokemon With Regional Evolution
| Pokemon | Type | How to Get | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstagoon | | [Location] Route 2 [Evolution] Evolves only at night from a Lv. 35 Galarian Linoone | |
| Perrserker | | [Location] Route 7 Route 9 [Evolution] Evolves from Galarian Meowth at Lv. 28 | |
| Sirfetch’d | | [Evolution] Evolves from a Galarian Farfetch'd which lands 3 critical hits in one battle | |
| Cursola | | [Evolution] Evolves from Galarian Corsola at Lv. 38 | |
| Runerigus | | [Evolution] Evolves from Galarian Yamask under some very specific conditions | |
| Mr. Rime | | [Evolution] Evolves from Galarian Mr. Mime at Lv. 42 |
Can You Get Original Species Variants?
3 Original Pokemon Variants Are Available
In Pokemon Sword and Shield, you will be able to capture the original variants of Meowth, Yamask, and Mr. Mime by trading with an NPC.
Check Out Where The Trading NPCs Are Here!Original Species Available in Sword and Shield
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