In Pokémon GO there are different types of exclusive Pokémon. Some can only be found in eggs, others only in raids, and for some, you even have to travel to foreign countries to find them. You can always refer to this overview of exclusive Pokémon in Pokémon GO when you’re looking for information about them.
You have probably all heard of exclusive Pokémon in Pokémon GO. But can you name each one? In this article, we provide you with an overview of the Pokémon that can only be found under certain conditions.
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Regional Pokémon
We already know these special Pokémon from the first generation. With the addition of Generation 2 and Generation 3, this list has been expanded.
You can usually find regional Pokémon only in specific places around the world. In Europe, for example, we have Pantimos, which other regions like America or Asia typically lack. To catch these Pokémon, you must travel to their native region to find them in the wild.
However, Niantic has already proven that there are exceptions in this category. These Pokémon can rotate during special events or can be found temporarily in other locations. For example, there was a regional catch contest where Porenta (which is originally from East Asia) became available worldwide for a short period.
These regional Pokémon are known:
- Tauros – North America
- Pantimos – Europe
- Kangama – Australia
- Porenta – East Asia (Japan, South Korea, etc.)
- Skaraborn – South America, southern Texas/Florida
- Corasonn – Spawns in the tropics between 31N and 26S
- Relicanth – New Zealand, Fiji
- Sengo – Europe, Asia, and Australasia
- Vipitis – North America, South America, Africa
- Lunastein – Europe, Asia, and Australasia
- Sonnfel – North America, South America, and Africa
- Illumise – North America, South America, and Africa
- Volbeat – Europe, Asia, and Australasia
- Tropius – Africa
- Qurtel – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, parts of Oman
Weather-Dependent Pokémon
So far, there is only one Pokémon (or rather different forms of it) that can only be caught under certain weather conditions. This Pokémon is called Formeo. Its different variations can only be found in the following weather:
- Sunny Form in sun
- Rain Form in rain
- Snow Form in snow and fog
- Normal Form in all other weather conditions
Pokémon That Hatch Exclusively from Eggs
“Baby” forms of various Pokémon can only be obtained when they hatch from specific eggs. These are divided into different categories.
- 2km: Pichu, Pii, Fluffeluff, Togepi
- 5km: Elekid, Magby, Kussilla, Azurill, Isso, Rabauz
Raid-Exclusive Pokémon in Pokémon GO
Many of the Pokémon in Pokémon GO are exclusive as raid bosses in the game. You will only find them as guardians of gyms, which you can challenge by activating raid passes. Legendary Pokémon are often found here as well.
Keep in mind that some legendary raid bosses are no longer in the game, but they were exclusive as legendary raid bosses in Pokémon GO.
- Normal Raids (Pink Egg): Flunkifer
- Rare Raids (Yellow Egg): Absol
- Legendary Raids (Purple Egg): Rayquaza, Mewtwo, Articuno, Moltres, Zapdos, Lugia, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre
Event Exclusive – These Pokémon are only available during Pokémon GO In-Game Events
The trainers of Pokémon GO often participate in in-game events that link real-world holidays with the AR game. Sometimes there are special Pokémon for these events that are of interest to collectors.
- The Pikachu family with Christmas hats was available during Christmas 2016 and 2017. In 2017 even with the special gift move that Botogel can learn.
- The Pikachu family with party hats visited on Pokémon Day.
- The Pikachu family with Ash’s hat came to the game during the Pokémon GO birthday in July 2017.
- The Pikachu family with witch hats was available in Pokémon GO during the Halloween event in October 2017.
- Botogel surprised trainers during Christmas 2017.
Community Days in Pokémon GO
Once a month, a Community Day event takes place in Pokémon GO. During the event, a Pokémon species appears more frequently in the game. This Pokémon (or its evolution) also knows an exclusive event move that makes these Pokémon special.
- Community Day 1 in January 2018 – Pikachu with Surf move
- Community Day 2 in February 2018 – Dratini, evolution Dragonite with Draco Meteor move
- Community Day 3 in March 2018 – The special Pokémon will be Bulbasaur
Other special Pokémon in Pokémon GO are Shinies. With their shimmering form, they are very popular among collectors. We will show you where to catch them. Pokémon GO Shiny List 2018
