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Pokémon Go regional exclusives list for 2024 and their locations explained

Pokémon Go regional exclusives link specific Pokémon to particular locations around the world. Each new Generation introduces its own set of regional exclusives, which may spawn only in that region, continent, or hemisphere. This encourages players to travel and trade to catch them all.

Since their introduction, these Pokémon have mostly remained locked to their designated areas, with exceptions during special events or regional swaps. Unless you travel frequently or have friends willing to trade, patience is essential for obtaining these elusive creatures.

This article provides a comprehensive Pokémon Go regional exclusives list for 2024, detailing their locations, so you can venture out and find them.

Pokémon Go Regional Exclusives Map and How They Work

Each generation features several Pokémon that can only be found in specific regions. These may include individual countries (like Tauros in the USA), entire continents (Mr. Mime in Europe), or specific areas (Corsola in tropical regions). Some Pokémon are connected to postcards from certain locations, such as the various Vivillon patterns.

Regional exclusives can typically be found spawning in the wild, as opposed to gyms or nests. Starting in September 2019, some regional Pokémon have also been available from eggs, but only if they originate from their respective regions. This is particularly the only way to obtain Mime Jr., the Gen 4 pre-evolution of Mr. Mime.

In December 2022, Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon were introduced, with different Vivillon patterns linked to various global regions. To encounter Scatterbug, you must pin postcards from specific regions, and this bug can evolve into the corresponding Vivillon pattern.

If international travel is not an option, there’s no need to worry. As shown by Generation 3, regional exclusivity can shift over time, with certain Pokémon swapping places or even becoming globally available during special events.

Pokémon Go Regional Exclusives List for 2024

Regional Exclusive Pokémon in Africa

Corsola – Kenya, Ethiopia, Madagascar
Lunatone – East of Greenwich
Solrock – West of Greenwich
Tropius – Anywhere within the continent
Shellos – Anywhere within the continent
Pansear – Anywhere within the continent
Throh – Anywhere within the continent
Basculin – Anywhere within the continent
Sigilyph – Egypt
Durant – Anywhere within the continent
Various Vivillon Patterns – Postcards from different African regions
Kartana – Northern Hemisphere (in raids when available)
Celesteela – Southern Hemisphere (in raids when available)
Stakataka – Eastern Hemisphere (in raids when available)
Blacephalon – Western Hemisphere (in raids when available)

Regional Exclusive Pokémon in Asia

Farfetch’d – Japan and South Korea
Corsola – India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
Volbeat – Anywhere within the continent
Torkoal – South Asia
Zangoose – Anywhere within the continent
Lunatone – Anywhere within the continent
Shellos – Anywhere within the continent
Pachirisu – Russia
Chatot – India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
Pansage – Anywhere within the continent
Sawk – Anywhere within the continent
Heatmor – Anywhere within the continent
Various Vivillon Patterns – Postcards from different Asian regions
Kartana – Northern Hemisphere (in raids when available)
Celesteela – Southern Hemisphere (in raids when available)
Stakataka – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)

Regional Exclusive Pokémon in Australia

Kangaskhan – Anywhere within the continent
Corsola – Northern Australia
Volbeat – Anywhere within the continent
Zangoose – Anywhere within the continent
Lunatone – Anywhere within the continent
Shellos – Anywhere within the continent
Chatot – Northern Australia
Pansage – Anywhere within the continent
Sawk – Anywhere within the continent
Heatmor – Anywhere within the continent
Various Vivillon Patterns – Postcards from different Australian regions
Celesteela – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)
Stakataka – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)

Regional Exclusive Pokémon in New Zealand

Chatot – Northern Australia
Relicanth – Anywhere within the country, including surrounding islands (Fiji, Samoa, etc.)
Shellos – Anywhere within the country
Volbeat – Anywhere within the continent
Zangoose – Anywhere within the continent
Lunatone – Anywhere within the continent
Pansage – Anywhere within the continent
Sawk – Anywhere within the continent
Heatmor – Anywhere within the continent
Various Vivillon Patterns – Postcards from New Zealand
Celesteela – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)
Stakataka – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)

Regional Exclusive Pokémon in Europe

Mr. Mime – Generally found across the continent (excluding far north Scandinavia)
Volbeat – Anywhere within the continent
Zangoose – Anywhere within the continent
Lunatone – East of Greenwich
Solrock – Spain and west of Greenwich
Tropius – Southern Spain and the Mediterranean (Malta, Cyprus, etc.)
Shellos – Anywhere within the continent
Mime Jr. – Hatched from Eggs sourced from across the continent
Pansear – Anywhere within the continent
Sawk – Anywhere within the continent
Sigilyph – Albania and Greece
Heatmor – Anywhere within the continent
Klefki – France
Various Vivillon Patterns – Postcards from different European regions
Kartana – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)
Stakataka – Eastern Hemisphere (in raids when available)
Blacephalon – Western Hemisphere (in raids when available)
Stonjourner – United Kingdom

Regional Exclusive Pokémon in the Middle East

Corsola – Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Tropius – The Levant (Israel, Lebanon, etc.)
Lunatone – Anywhere within the continent
Shellos – Anywhere within the continent
Pansear – Anywhere within the continent
Basculin – Anywhere within the continent
Sawk – Anywhere within the continent
Sigilyph – Israel
Durant – Anywhere within the continent
Various Vivillon Patterns – Postcards from the Middle East
Kartana – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)
Stakataka – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)

Regional Exclusive Pokémon in North America

Tauros – Anywhere within the continent
Heracross – Southern Florida and Southern Texas
Illumise – Anywhere within the continent
Seviper – Anywhere within the continent
Solrock – Anywhere within the continent
Pachirisu – Alaska and Northern Canada
Shellos – Anywhere within the continent
Carnivine – Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Panpour – Anywhere within the continent
Throh – Anywhere within the continent
Basculin – Anywhere within the continent
Maractus – Southern states including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, and others
Bouffalant – New York City and surrounding areas
Durant – East of the Meridian Line
Various Vivillon Patterns – Postcards from different North American regions
Kartana – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)
Blacephalon – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)

Regional Exclusive Pokémon in South America

Heracross – Anywhere within the continent
Corsola – Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
Illumise – Anywhere within the continent
Seviper – Anywhere within the continent
Solrock – Anywhere within the continent
Shellos – Anywhere within the continent
Chatot – Peru
Panpour – Anywhere within the continent
Throh – Anywhere within the continent
Basculin – Anywhere within the continent
Maractus – Anywhere within the continent, including the Caribbean
Durant – East of the Meridian Line
Various Vivillon Patterns – Postcards from different South American regions
Kartana – Southern Hemisphere (in raids when available)
Blacephalon – Anywhere within the continent (in raids when available)

How to Catch Regional Exclusives

Catching Gen 1 Regional Exclusives

To catch Tauros, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Farfetch’d, players should visit their respective regions where these Pokémon commonly spawn, especially in parks or areas with open space.

Catching Gen 2 Regional Exclusives

For Heracross and Corsola, players should check tropical areas near the coast for Corsola and focus on southern Florida and Texas for Heracross.

Catching Gen 3 Regional Exclusives

Regional exclusives like Relicanth, Illumise, Volbeat, Torkoal, Tropius, Zangoose, Seviper, Solrock, and Lunatone can be found across various continents, with specific locations for each Pokémon, such as coastal areas for Relicanth.

Catching Gen 4 Regional Exclusives

Pachirisu, Carnivine, Chatot, and Mime Jr. can be found in specific areas with Pachirisu appearing in Alaska and Canada, while Chatot is generally found in Brazil, Chile, and other southern countries.

Catching Gen 5 Regional Exclusives

Throh, Sawk, Basculin, Maractus, Sigilyph, and Bouffalant are available in different regions with specific locations for encounters, such as southern states in the U.S. for Maractus and various locations across North and South America for the others.

Catching Gen 6 Regional Exclusives

To capture regional exclusives like Klefki, Flabébé, Furfrou forms, and Hawlucha, players should explore specific countries such as France for Klefki and Mexico for Hawlucha.

Catching Gen 7 Regional Exclusives

Oricorio forms and Comfey can be found in specific regions, with different forms appearing in the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region, while Comfey is exclusively in Hawaii.