Game-exclusive Pokémon

Game-exclusive Pokémon, also known as version-exclusive Pokémon, are Pokémon that are only found in one or two games within a particular set, to encourage trading between players. For example, between, appears only in Ruby, while  appears only in Sapphire. Therefore, a player with Sapphire would not be able to obtain Mawile in-game and could trade with a player of Ruby to obtain one, and vice versa. Game-exclusive Pokémon usually complement each other in design, type, and location in the wild.

It is typical for several evolutionary families of Pokémon to be game exclusives in the first two games of a set, and then in the third game, some (but not all) game-exclusives from the first two games will be obtainable while some Pokémon that could originally be in both of the first two games will be unobtainable in the third game. For example, the and  families were obtainable in both, but unobtainable in.

In the core series games
Below is a list of Pokémon exclusive to games. The games are separated by generation as well as by regional Pokédex, meaning that for example, are grouped together separately from  and from. Any Pokémon that appears in only some of the games in a group will be listed.

In, most Pokémon which are game exclusives in the Generation III core series games can be caught using the with that game in the GBA slot. In, the seven Pokémon that appear in but not in Emerald are all obtainable, meaning that it is possible to complete the regional Pokédex in Pokémon Emerald trading with only one other game instead of two.

Listed below under the "Blue" header is the Pokémon distribution in the Japanese Pokémon Blue. This is not the same as the ; the Pokémon distribution in the Western Pokémon Blue is the same as that of the.

,, , and are available in the opposite paired version in Japan that they are internationally, with the first two in the Japanese and Korean  and the latter two in the Japanese and Korean.


 * Wild and  are exclusive to Pokémon Silver, while wild  and  are exclusive to Pokémon Gold; however,  and  can be obtained in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, respectively, as prizes from the Goldenrod Game Corner.
 * can only be obtained in normal gameplay in the Virtual Console release of Pokémon Crystal. In the original Game Boy Color release, Celebi can only be obtained if the player receives an event item, the GS Ball.


 * Mixing records with a player of a different game allows Pokémon outbreaks to be transferred between the two games. This allows for swarms to be transferred from Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire to Pokémon Emerald, and  and  swarms to be transferred from Pokémon Emerald to Pokémon Sapphire.
 * Wild are exclusive to Pokémon Emerald, but  can be encountered in the wild in all three versions, and can evolve into Mightyena.
 * Wild are exclusive to Pokémon Sapphire and Emerald, while wild  are exclusive to Pokémon Ruby, but both  and  can be encountered in the wild all three versions, and can evolve into Banette and Dusclops respectively.
 * If the player obtains an event item, the Eon Ticket, they can encounter whichever of and  they could not encounter in their game.
 * In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, is always in its Normal Forme; in Pokémon Emerald, Deoxys is always in its Speed Forme. However, Deoxys cannot be obtained in any of these games during normal gameplay.

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The following are only found in, once the National Pokédex is obtained:


 * Most of these Pokémon are found in the upgraded in Pokémon Emerald;, ,  and  are found in other locations exclusive to Pokémon Emerald.


 * Wild are exclusive to Pokémon LeafGreen, while wild  are exclusive to Pokémon FireRed, but both  and  can be encountered in the wild in both versions and can evolve into  and, respectively.
 * Wild are exclusive to Pokémon LeafGreen, while wild  are exclusive to Pokémon FireRed, but both  and  can be encountered in the wild in both versions and can evolve into  and, respectively.
 * In Pokémon FireRed, is always in its Attack Forme; in Pokémon LeafGreen, Deoxys is always in its Defense Forme. However, Deoxys cannot be obtained in either game during normal gameplay.


 * Wild are exclusive to Pokémon Diamond and Platinum, while wild  are exclusive to Pokémon Pearl and Platinum, but both  and  can be encountered in the wild in both Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and can evolve into  and  respectively.
 * Wild and  are exclusive to Pokémon Diamond and Platinum, while wild  and  are exclusive to Pokémon Pearl and Platinum, but Wurmple can be encountered in the wild in both Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and can evolve into either Silcoon or Cascoon, which can then evolve into Beautifly or Dustox respectively.
 * The Legendary titans, 's appliance forms, and Sky Forme are exclusive to Pokémon Platinum, but each requires an event item or Pokémon to be encountered.

Black and White

 * While is holding a Drive, the light on its cannon changes color. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to Pokémon White.
 * Wild and  are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while wild  and  are exclusive to Pokémon White. However, there is an in-game trade in Nacrene City where the player can trade whichever of Cottonee or Petilil they can encounter in the wild for the other, which can then be evolved into Whimsicott or Lilligant respectively.
 * Wild are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while wild  are exclusive to Pokémon White. However, Illumise can  with  or any male Pokémon in the  or  to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat, while Volbeat can breed with Ditto to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Illumise.
 * Wild are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while wild  are exclusive to Pokémon White, but  can be encountered in the wild in both games and can evolve into either Huntail or Gorebyss.
 * ,, and  are exclusive to Pokémon White, while  and  are exclusive to Pokémon Black; however, these Pokémon are all available in the Pokémon Dream World.

The following Pokémon can only be found in White Forest, or can only be obtained by breeding or evolving a Pokémon caught in White Forest, which is exclusive to :


 * These Pokémon's fully evolved forms can be battled in Trainer battles in Black City, which is exclusive to, but as these are Trainer battles the Pokémon cannot be caught. Furthermore, each game needs to connect with other players in order to increase the number of Pokémon they have. Only the unevolved forms appear in White Forest.
 * ,, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and are also obtainable from the Pokémon Dream World, therefore enabling them, their pre-evolutions, and evolutions to be acquired in Pokémon Black without trading.

Black 2 and White 2

 * While is holding a Drive, the light on its cannon changes color. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to Pokémon White 2.
 * Wild and  are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while wild  and  are exclusive to Pokémon White 2. However, there is an in-game trade on  where the player can trade whichever of Cottonee or Petilil they can encounter in the wild for the other, which can then be evolved into Whimsicott or Lilligant respectively.
 * Wild are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while wild  are exclusive to Pokémon White 2. However, Illumise can  with  or any male Pokémon in the  or  to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat, while Volbeat can breed with Ditto to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Illumise.
 * In the grass on and in Lostlorn Forest, wild  only appear in Pokémon White 2 and wild  only appear in Pokémon Black 2; however, in Lostlorn Forest's Hidden Grotto (which is not tracked by the Pokédex), both can appear in either version.
 * Wild are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while wild  are exclusive to Pokémon White 2, but  can be encountered in the wild in both games and can evolve into either Huntail or Gorebyss.
 * In Pokémon Black 2, Benga gives the player a, which cannot otherwise be obtained in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (outside of Poké Transfer); in Pokémon White 2, he gives the player a Shiny Dratini, but Dratini can be encountered in the wild in both games.
 * Using the Key System, the player can encounter in Pokémon Black 2 by transferring the key from Pokémon White 2, and can encounter  in Pokémon White 2 by transferring the key from Pokémon Black 2. Regice and Registeel cannot otherwise be encountered in either game.

X and Y

 * While single encounters for wild and  on  are game-exclusive, they can still be found in a Horde Encounter in both games.
 * While single encounters for wild and  on  are game-exclusive, they can still be found in a Horde Encounter in both games.
 * Wild are exclusive to Pokémon X, while wild  are exclusive to Pokémon Y, but  can be encountered in the wild in both games and can evolve into either Huntail or Gorebyss.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

 * While single encounters for wild and  on  are game-exclusive, they can still be found in a Horde Encounter in both games. Consequently, they can also be encountered as single encounters by forcing them to appear as  using the DexNav's search function.
 * If the player obtains an event item, the Eon Ticket, they can encounter whichever of and  they could not encounter in their game.

Sun and Moon

 * While 's evolution into Midday Form or Midnight Form  is game-exclusive, both of these Lycanroc forms can be found in the  in both games.

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

 * While 's evolution into Midday Form or Midnight Form  is game-exclusive, both of these Lycanroc forms can be found in the  in both games.

Totem-sized Pokemon
The player can obtain unique Totem-sized Pokemon from Samson Oak at Heahea Beach by collecting Totem Stickers. With the exception of, these Pokémon are game-exclusive.

Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

 * The game-exclusive the player starts with cannot be traded to other games.
 * While the player can receive a single in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and a single  in Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! as a gift Pokémon, they cannot be encountered in the wild in those respective games.

As trading is not possible between these games, the listed Pokémon will appear in the wild only when a rescue mission involving the Pokémon is completed. This requires a Wonder Mail Code from the alternate version, in which the Pokémon is normally found.

Red and Blue Rescue Team

 * , while only available in wild in Blue Rescue Team (without Wonder Mail mission), is also available via evolving in Red Rescue Team.

====Explorers of, , and ====


 * All game-exclusive Pokémon in these games can be unlocked in the other game through Wonder Mail except those exclusive to Explorers of Sky. Note that and  will only appear after graduating from the guild in Explorers of Sky due to Riolu being a starter Pokémon.

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In the anime
For the first time in the anime's history, two different versions of a movie were released. Victini and Zekrom features the Victory Pokémon and the Deep Black Pokémon, while Victini and Reshiram features Victini and the Vast White Pokémon,. Much like the games, there are Pokémon that are exclusive to each movie.

Pokémon The Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram

 * Ash's Tranquill appears in both versions of M14; however, in Victini and Zekrom, wild Tranquill also appear in the intro.
 * appears in both versions of M14, but under different circumstances. In Victini and Reshiram, wild Blitzle appear in the intro, while in Victini and Zekrom, one appears under the ownership of Luisa.
 * appears in both versions of M14 under the ownership of Juanita. However, it is in Victini and Reshiram.
 * appears in both versions of M14 under the ownership of Carlita. However, it is in Victini and Zekrom.

Trivia

 * Due to a large number of wild Pokémon that can only be caught on White Forest which is an area that is exclusive only to Pokémon White, Pokémon White has the largest number of game-exclusive Pokémon of core series Pokémon game to date.