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"Regional Pokémon GO: Catch Locations Revealed"

Author：Kristen Update：May 06,2025

In the world of Pokémon GO, regional Pokémon are unique creatures tied to specific locations around the globe. These exclusive Pokémon add an exciting layer to the game, encouraging players to travel and explore different regions. Initially, there was only one regional Pokémon, but now, there's a whole collection of them, each with its own distinct habitat. In this guide, we'll explore these regional Pokémon and provide you with all the details on where to find them, helping you to plan your next adventure.

What are regional Pokémon?
Generation One
Generation Two
Generation Three
Generation Four
Generation Five
Generation Six
Generation Seven
Generation Eight

What are regional Pokémon?

Regional Pokémon are special creatures that can only be found in specific parts of the world. To encounter these Pokémon, you might need to travel to different countries or continents, making Pokémon GO a fantastic way to connect with fellow trainers globally. While creating a comprehensive Pokémon GO regional map is challenging due to the diverse locations of these creatures, we've organized them by their chronological appearance in the series for your convenience.

Generation One

The first generation of regional Pokémon is widely distributed, making them relatively easy to find in bustling public spaces such as halls, cinemas, or shopping centers.

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Name	Region
Mr. Mime	Europe
Kangaskhan	Australia
Tauros	USA
Farfetch'd	Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong

Generation Two

The second generation features Pokémon in less common regions, with fewer creatures compared to the first or third generations. Heracross is relatively easy to catch, whereas Corsola requires specific conditions to encounter.

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Name	Region
Heracross	Central and South American regions
Corsola	Tropical areas near coastlines, specifically between 31° North latitude and 26° South latitude

Generation Three

The third generation's Pokémon are scattered across the globe, making a world tour essential for collectors. Most are found in North and South America and don't require special conditions to catch.

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Name	Region
Volbeat	Europe, Asia, Australia
Zangoose	Europe, Asia, Australia
Illumise	America and Africa
Lunatone	Western Hemisphere – West of Greenwich Meridian Line in Europe and Africa, North and South America
Solrock	Eastern Hemisphere – East of Greenwich Meridian Line in Europe and Africa, Asia, Australia, Middle East
Seviper	America and Africa
Relicanth	New Zealand, adjacent islands
Tropius	Africa, Middle East
Torkoal	Western Asia, Southeast Asia

Generation Four

This generation, while not as extensive, includes intriguing Pokémon, many of which are found in Europe. These pocket monsters often appear in crowded places, making them easier to locate.

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Name	Region
Carnivine	USA (Southeast)
Pachirisu	Alaska, Canada, Russia
Mime Jr.	Europe
Mesprit	Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East
Azelf	North and South America, Greenland
Uxie	Asia-Pacific
Chatot	Southern Hemisphere
Shellos	Pink: Western Hemisphere. Blue: Eastern Hemisphere

Generation Five

The fifth generation Pokémon choose unique habitats, venturing into places like Egypt and Greece. This generation includes a variety of Pokémon types, each with its own distinct location.

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Name	Region
Throh	North and South America, Africa
Pansear	Europe, Middle East, India, Africa
Maractus	Mexico, Central and South America
Panpour	North and South America, Greenland
Bouffalant	New York
Pansage	Asia-Pacific Region
Heatmor	Europe, Asia, Australia
Durant	North and South America, Africa
Basculin	Red: Eastern Hemisphere. Blue: Western Hemisphere
Sawk	Europe, Asia, Australia
Sigilyph	Egypt, Greece

Generation Six

The sixth generation features fewer Pokémon, with each requiring a journey to specific regions. They are scattered across the map, so choose your target and embark on an adventure.

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Name	Region
Furfrou (Debutante)	America
Furfrou (Diamond)	Europe, Middle East, Africa
Furfrou (Star)	Asia-Pacific
Furfrou (La Reine)	France
Furfrou (Kabuki)	Japan
Furfrou (Pharaoh)	Egypt
Flabebe	Europe, Middle East, Africa
Klefki	Everywhere, but most often spotted in: Brussels and Antwerp, Basel and Lausanne, Turin, Logroño, Kaiserslautern, Freiburg im Breisgau, and Karlsruhe
Hawlucha	Mexico
Vivillon	Everywhere

Generation Seven

The seventh generation Pokémon are true globetrotters, available in nearly every part of the world. Plan your next vacation around these locations to catch them all!

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Name	Region
Stakataka	Eastern Hemisphere
Blacephalon	Western Hemisphere
Comfey	Hawaii
Oricorio	Europe, Middle East, Africa, America, Pacific and Caribbean Islands
Celesteela	Southern Hemisphere
Kartana	Northern Hemisphere

Generation Eight

The eighth generation introduces Stonjourner, a regional Pokémon found in the United Kingdom. To catch this unique creature, explore landmarks outside the city.

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We hope this guide has been helpful in identifying the regional Pokémon and their specific locations. Have you caught these fascinating creatures? Share your experiences with us in the comments below!