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What are Alolan Pokémon? Info & Complete List

There are currently 18 Alolan Pokémon.

Alolan Pokémon are Pokémon that take on a different form when they appear in the Alola region. Alola is the setting for the Generation VII Sun and Moon series. These Pokémon are special because they have adapted to the Alola region and can use powers typically associated with Alola. Alolan Pokémon that appear in later regions retain their Alolan form and powers.

See also: Complete List of Alolan Pokémon Cards

 

What is the Alola Region?

Alola Region

The Alola Region is the setting for the Generation VII Sun and Moon series and is based on Hawaii. It is made up of five separate islands. Melemele Island, Akala Island, Ula’ula Island, and Poni Island are natural islands while Aether Paradise is an artificial island. 

 

Alolan Pokémon – Complete List in Pokédex Order

 

Rattata Pokédex Number 0019

Rattata and Alolan Rattata

Rattata is a Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. Rattata is a Normal type Pokémon but Alolan Rattata is a Dark / Normal type Pokémon. Its Alolan form uses its whiskers to whiskers to pick up the scent of hidden food and locate it instantly. Alolan Rattata evolve to Alolan Raticate.

 

Raticate Pokédex Number 0020

Raticate and Alolan Raticate

Raticate is a Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It is a Normal type Pokémon that evolves from Rattata. In Alolan form it becomes a Dark / Normal type and it is much darker in colour. It makes its Rattata underlings gather food for it, dining solely on the most nutritious and delicious fare. 

 

Raichu Pokédex Number 0026

Raichu and Alolan Raichu

Raichu is a Generation I Electric type Pokémon that evolves from Pikachu. It first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. The Alolan form is Electric / Psychic type and has more rounded features. It’s believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.

 

Sandshrew Pokédex Number 0027

Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew

Generation I Sandshrew evolves to Sandslash and is a Ground type Pokémon. It first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. The Alolan form is an Ice / Steel type and predominantly white in colour. Life on mountains covered with deep snow has granted this Pokémon a body of ice that’s as hard as steel.

 

Sandslash Pokédex Number 0028

Sandslash and Alolan Sandslash

Sandslash is a Generation I Pokémon that evolves from Sandshrew. It first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. The Alolan form is an Ice / Steel type and blueish white in colour. It uses large, hooked claws to cut a path through deep snow as it runs. On snowy mountains, this Sandslash is faster than any other Pokémon.

 

Vulpix Pokédex Number 0037

Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix

Vulpix is a Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It is a Fire type Pokémon and orange in colour. As an Alolan Pokémon, Vulpix is an Ice type and is white in colour. It evolves into Ninetales. After long years in the ever-snowcapped mountains of Alola, this Vulpix has gained power over ice.

 

Ninetales Pokédex Number 0038

Ninetales and Alolan Ninetales

Ninetales is another Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. Ninetales is a Fire type Pokémon that evolves from Vulpix. In Alolan form it is an Ice / Fairy type and white in colour. A deity resides in the snowy mountains where this Pokémon lives. In ancient times, it was worshiped as that deity’s incarnation.

 

Diglett Pokédex Number 0050

Diglett and Alolan Diglett

Diglett is a Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It is a Ground type that evolves to Dugtrio. In Alolan form, Diglett is a Ground / Steel type and darker in colour. The metal-rich geology of this Pokémon’s habitat caused it to develop steel whiskers on its head.

 

Dugtrio Pokédex Number 0051

Dugtrio and Alolan Dugtrio

Generation I Pokémon, Dugtrio, first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It is a Ground type that evolves from Diglett. In Alolan form, Dugtrio is a Ground / Steel type and darker in colour. Their beautiful, metallic whiskers create a sort of protective helmet on their heads, and they also function as highly precise sensors.

 

Meowth Pokédex Number 0052

Meowth and Alolan Meowth

Meowth is another Generation I character. It is a normal type Pokémon and is cream in colour. In Alolan form it is a Dark type and is lilac in colour. It’s accustomed to luxury because it used to live with Alolan royalty. As a result, it’s very picky about food. Meowth evolves to Persian.

Persian Pokédex Number 0053

Persian and Alolan Persian

Persian evolves from Meowth and is a Generation I Pokémon. It is a Normal type cat and is cream in colour. In Alolan form it is a Dark type and is lilac in colour. The round face of Alolan Persian is considered to be a symbol of prosperity in the Alola region, so these Pokémon are very well cared for.

 

Geodude Pokédex Number 0074

Geodude and Alolan Geodude

Geodude first appeared in 1996 in the games Pokémon Red and Blue. It is a Rock / Ground type Pokémon and brown in colour. It evolves to Graveler and is the first evolution of Golem. In Alolan form it is grey and a Rock / Electric type. Its stone head is imbued with electricity and magnetism. If you carelessly step on one, you’ll be in for a painful shock.

 

Graveler Pokédex Number 0075

Graveler and Alolan Graveler

Graveler is a Rock / Ground type Pokémon that evolves from Geodude. It is light brown in colour and evolves to Golem. In Alolan form it is a Rock / Electric type. When it comes rolling down a mountain path, anything in its way gets zapped by electricity and sent flying.

 

Golem Pokédex Number 0076

Golem and Alolan Golem

Golem is a Rock / Ground type Pokémon that is the final evolution of Geodude. It is light and dark brown in colour. In Alolan form it is a Rock / Electric type. It uses magnetism to accelerate and fire off rocks tinged with electricity. Even if it doesn’t score a direct hit, the jolt of electricity will do the job.

 

Grimer Pokédex Number 0088

Grimer and Alolan Grimer

Grimer is a purple Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the release of Pokémon Red and Blue. It is a Poison type that evolves to Muk. In Alolan form it is Green and a Poison / Dark type. It has a passion for trash above all else, speedily digesting it and creating brilliant crystals of sparkling poison.

 

Muk Pokédex Number 0089

Muk and Alolan Muk

Muk is a Generation I Pokémon that evolves from Grimer. It is a Poison type and purple in colour. In Alolan form it is multi coloured and a Poison / Dark type. Muk’s coloration becomes increasingly vivid the more it feasts on its favorite dish—trash.

 

Exeggutor Pokédex Number 0103

Exeggutor and Alolan Exeggutor

Exeggutor is a Generation I Pokémon that is based on a coconut. It is brown with two heads and a sprout of green leaves. It is a Grass / Psychic type. In Alolan form it is very tall and a Grass / Dragon type. Blazing sunlight has brought out the true form and powers of this Pokémon.

 

Marowak Pokédex Number 0105

Marowak and Alolan Marowak

Marowak is a  Generation I Pokémon that that is brown with a cream belly and a grey head. It is a Ground type. In Alolan form it is darker in colour and a Fire / Dragon type. This Pokémon sets the bone it holds on fire and dances through the night as a way to mourn its fallen allies.

 

 

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