The Ultimate 2025 Pokémon Go Regional Exclusives Guide – Where to Find Them All!

If you’re playing Pokémon Go in 2025 and aiming to catch them all, you’ll need to know about the regional exclusive Pokémon. These special Pokémon only appear in certain parts of the world, so either pack your bags for a real-world adventure or find friends across the globe to trade with! Here’s a straightforward guide on where to find these elusive creatures and what new additions to expect this year.

What regional exclusive Pokémon are and why they matter
Detailed list of regional Pokémon by game region
New Paldean Tauros breeds added in 2025
Migratory Pokémon and how they switch locations
Special forms and appearance-based Pokémon variations

What Are Regional Exclusive Pokémon?

Regional exclusive Pokémon are those you can only catch in specific geographic locations. This means you need to physically visit those places or trade with someone who has. For example, Tropius is found only in tropical regions, while Kangaskhan is exclusive to Australia. The list keeps growing, so staying updated is key to completing your Pokédex.

Regional Pokémon List for 2025

Here’s where you can find the regional Pokémon, grouped by their original in-game regions. This also roughly follows their generation order.

Kanto

Farfetch’d: Eastern Asia
Kangaskhan: Australia
Mr. Mime: Europe
Tauros: North America (Southern Canada, most of the United States, parts of Mexico)

Johto

Heracross: South America, Central America, Mexico, southern Florida and Texas
Corsola: Near the Equator

Hoenn

Volbeat: Europe, Asia, Australia
Illumise: North America, South America, Africa
Torkoal: Western/Southeast Asia
Tropius: Africa, Middle East, Mediterranean
Relicanth: New Zealand, Fiji, New Caledonia

Sinnoh

Pachirisu: Canada, Russia, Alaska
Mime Jr.: Eggs from spinning PokéStops and gyms in Europe
Chatot: Southern Hemisphere
Carnivine: Southeast United States (Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida)
Uxie: Asia-Pacific
Mesprit: Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
Azelf: North America, Central America, South America, Greenland

Unova

Pansage, Simisage: Asia-Pacific
Pansear, Simisear: Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
Panpour, Simipour: Americas and Greenland
Throh: North America, South America, Africa
Sawk: Europe, Asia, Australia
Maractus: Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America
Sigilyph: Egypt, Greece
Bouffalant: New York

Kalos

Hawlucha: Mexico
Klefki: France

Alola

Comfey: Hawaii
Celesteela: Southern Hemisphere
Kartana: Northern Hemisphere
Stakataka: Eastern Hemisphere
Blacephalon: Western Hemisphere

Galar

Stonjourner: United Kingdom

New in 2025: Paldean Tauros Breeds

Exciting news for Pokémon Go trainers: the Paldean Tauros and its three breeds have been added to the regional list. Here’s where to find each:

Combat Breed: Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal)
Blaze Breed: Eastern Hemisphere
Aqua Breed: Western Hemisphere

Migratory Pokémon

Some Pokémon migrate, meaning they swap their usual regions with a counterpart from another area. As of September 3, 2025, here’s where you can find these migratory Pokémon:

Seviper: North America, South America, Africa
Zangoose: Europe, Asia, Australia
Solrock: Eastern Hemisphere
Lunatone: Western Hemisphere
Heatmor: Europe, Asia, Australia
Durant: North America, South America, Africa

Special Forms and Appearance Variations

Besides regional exclusives, some Pokémon have different forms depending on where you catch them. For instance, Furfrou isn’t regional but its trims depend on your location. Vivillon’s forms vary by region but can be collected through gifts from other players worldwide.

Other Pokémon with appearance variations include:

Shellos: West Sea (pink) east of the Prime Meridian, East Sea (blue) west of it
Basculin: Red-striped in the Eastern hemisphere, Blue-striped in the Western hemisphere
Oricorio: Different styles depending on region (Pa’u, Pom-Pom, Sensu, Baile)
Tatsugiri: Curly in Europe, Middle East, Africa; Droopy in the Americas; Stretchy in Asia-Pacific

Note: The White-striped form of Basculin is not regional and can be obtained by walking specific routes. It’s available in shiny form, unlike other Basculin regional variants.

Travel or Trade to Complete Your Pokédex

Ultimately, to catch every regional Pokémon in Pokémon Go, you’ll need to either travel or trade with players worldwide. Niantic sometimes holds events allowing you to catch regional Pokémon outside their usual zones, so don’t lose hope if a trip to Australia or New Zealand isn’t in your plans just yet.