Galarian Pokémon are Pokémon from earlier generations that can be found in the Sword and Shield Galar region. They are special because they have taken on a new form and can use Generation VIII powers. If a Galarian Pokémon evolves its evolution will also be a Galarian Pokémon. There are currently 25 Galarian Pokémon.
See Also: List of all Galarian Pokémon Cards
What is the Galar Region?
The Galar Region is a new Pokémon region introduced in 2019 with the launch of the Generation VIII Sword and Shield. The image shows the Wild Area of the Galar Region which is first seen fairly early in the game. The Wild Area is a vast area that is full of Pokémon of differing levels.
Some earlier generation Pokémon that can be found in the Galar Region have taken on a new regional form. These Pokémon are given the adjective Galarian to distinguish them from their original form. In the Trading Card game, these Pokémon have improved abilities as they take on Generation VIII abilities.
Galarian Pokémon – Complete List in Pokédex Order
Meowth Pokédex Number 052
Meowth is a Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. Meowth is a Normal type Pokémon but Galarian Meowth is a Steel type Pokémon. Its Galarian form takes on a more aggressive appearance and can evolve to Gigantamax form. In normal form Meowth evolves to Persian but in Galarian form it evolves to Galarian Perrserker.
Ponyta Pokédex Number 077
Ponyta is a Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. Ponyta is a Fire type Pokémon that evolves into Rapidash. In Galarian form it becomes a Psychic type and its flames are replaced by purple and green fur. It also develops a healing horn on its head. Galarian Ponyta evolves into Galarian Rapidash.
Rapidash Pokédex Number 078
Rapidash is a Generation I Pokémon that evolves from Ponyta. It first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan and is a Fire type Pokémon. The Galarian form evolves from Galarian Ponyta. In Galarian form Rapidash is a Psychic/Fairy type and the flames are replaced by a long flowing green/purple mane and tail. It also has a healing horn on its head.
Slowpoke Pokédex Number 079
Slowpoke is another Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It is a Psychic/Water type Pokémon. Slowpoke can evolve into Slowbro or Slowking. Slowpoke takes on Galarian form when it appears in the Sword and Shield series. It is no longer a Water type but retains its Psychic type. Galarian Slowpoke evolves into either Galarian Slowbro or Galarian Slowking.
Slowbro Pokédex Number 080
Slowbro is a Generation I Pokémon that evolves from Slowpoke. It first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It is a Psychic/Water type Pokémon. Slowbro takes on Galarian form when it appears in the Sword and Shield series and evolves from Galarian Slowpoke. In Galarian form Slowpoke is a Psychic/Poison type Pokémon.
Farfetch’d Pokédex Number 083
Farfetch’d is a Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon. As a Galarian Pokémon, Farfetch’d is more aggressive and becomes a Fighting type Pokémon. It evolves into Galarian Sirfetch’d by making three critical hits in one battle.
Weezing Pokédex Number 110
Weezing is another Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. In normal form it evolves from Koffing and is a Poison type. Weezing appears in Galarian form in the Sword and Shield series where it is a Poison/Fairy type Pokémon. Galarian Weezing takes in toxins and the hats/chimneys exude clean air. Weezing does not evolve.
Mr Mime Pokédex Number 122
Mr Mime is a Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It evolves from Mime Jr and is a Fairy/Psychic type Pokémon. Mr Mime appears in Galarian form in the Sword and Shield series where it takes on Ice/Psychic form and has the ability to form ice barriers.
Articuno Pokédex Number 144
Articuno is a Legendary Generation I Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It is an Ice/Flying type Pokémon. Articuno appears in Galarian form in the Sword and Shield series where it takes on Psychic/Flying form.
Zapdos Pokédex Number 145
Zapdos is a Generation I Legendary Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It is an Electric/Flying type Pokémon.
Zapdos appears in Galarian form in the Sword and Shield series where it takes on a more aggressive Fighting/Flying form.
Moltres Pokédex Number 146
Moltres is another Generation I Legendary Pokémon that first appeared in 1996 with the launch of Pokémon Red and Blue in Japan. It is an Fire/Flying type Pokémon.
Moltres appears in Galarian form in the Sword and Shield series where it takes on a Dark/Flying form.
Slowking Pokédex Number 199
Slowking is a Generation II Pokémon that evolves from Slowpoke. It first appeared in 1999 with the launch of Pokémon Gold and Silver in Japan. It is a Psychic/Water type Pokémon that evolves from Slowpoke. Slowking takes on Galarian form when it appears in the Sword and Shield series and is evolved from Galarian Slowpoke. In Galarian form Slowpoke is a Psychic/Poison type Pokémon.
Corsola Pokédex Number 222
Corsola is another Generation II Pokémon that first appeared in 1999 with the launch of Pokémon Gold and Silver in Japan. In Normal form Corsola is a Water/Rock type that resembles pink coral and has a smiley face. In Galarian form Corsola is a Ghost type. It has a sad expression and is coloured white, indicating the coral has been bleached and killed by global warming. In Galarian form Corsola evolves into Galarian Cursola.
Zigzagoon Pokédex Number 263
Zigzagoon is a Generation III Pokémon that first appeared in November 2002 with the launch of Ruby and Sapphire. It is a Normal type Pokémon. As a Galarian Pokémon its stripes change from brown and white to black and white and it becomes a Normal/Dark type. Galarian Zigzagoon evolves into Galarian Linoone.
Linoone Pokédex Number 264
Linoone evolves from Zigzagoon and is also a Generation III Pokémon that first appeared in November 2002 with the launch of Ruby and Sapphire. It is a Normal type Pokémon. In Galarian form its stripes change from brown and white to black and white and it becomes Dark/Normal type. Galarian Linoone evolves into Galarian Obstagoon.
Darumaka Pokédex Number 554
Darumaka is a 5th Generation Pokémon that evolves into Darmanitan. It first appeared in September 2010 with the launch of the Pokémon Black and White series. It adopts Galarian form when it appears in the Sword and Shield series and changes from a Fire type to an Ice type. Galarian Darumaka evolves into Galarian Darmanitan.
Darmanitan Pokédex Number 555
Darmanitan is a 5th Generation Pokémon that evolves from Daramuka. It first appeared in September 2010 with the launch of Pokémon Black and White.
As a Galarian Pokémon in Sword and Shield, it changes from a Fire type to an Ice type. Galarian Darmanitan evolves from Galarian Daramaka.
Yamask Pokédex Number 562
Yamask is a Generation V Pokémon that first appeared in Sepetmber 2010 with the launch of Pokémon Black and White. It is a Ghost type Pokémon.
In Galarian form its eye changes colour from red to purple and it becomes Ground/Ghost type. Its body also changes. Galarian Yamask evolves into Galarian Runerigus.
Stunfisk Pokédex Number 618
Stunfisk is another Generation V Pokémon that first appeared in September 2010 with the launch of Pokémon Black and White. It is a Ground/Electric Pokémon.
In Galarian form it is Ground/Steel type. Galarian Stunfisk has a slightly altered appearance and is coloured grey and green rather than brown and yellow.
Obstagoon Pokédex Number 862
Obstagoon evolves from Galarian Linoone. Obstagoon is a Generation VIII Pokémon that first appeared in November 2019 with the launch of Sword and Shield. It is a Normal/Dark type Pokémon.
Because Obstagoon did not appear in any earlier Generations, and only exists when it evolves from Galarian Linoone, it can only be Galarian form.
Perrserker Pokédex Number 863
Perrserker evolves from Galarian Meowth, a Generation I Pokémon that has Galarian form when found in the Sword and Shield series. Perrserker is a Generation VIII Steel type Pokémon that first appeared in November 2019 with the launch of the Sword and Shield series.
Perrserker automatically has Galarian form because it has not appeared in any earlier Generations and evolves from a Galarian form Pokémon.
Cursola Pokédex Number 864
Cursola evolves from Galarian Corsola, a Generation II Pokémon that has Galarian form in the Sword and Shield series. Cursola is a Generation VIII Pokémon that first appeared in November 2019 with the launch of Sword and Shield. It is a Ghost type Pokémon.
Cursola automatically has Galarian form because it has not appeared in any earlier Generations and evolves from a Galarian form Pokémon. The appearance of Galarian Cursola mimics the deterioration of coral reef.
Sirfetch’d Pokédex Number 865
Sirfetch’d evolves from Galarian Farfetch’d. Sirfetch’d is a Generation VIII Pokémon that first appeared in November 2019 with the launch of Sword and Shield. It is a Fighting type Pokémon that uses a leek as weapon of choice.
Sirfetch’d only has Galarian form because it did not appear in earlier generations and evolves from Galarian Farfetch’d.
Mr Rime Pokédex Number 866
Mr Rime evolves from Galarian Mr Mime. Mr Rime is a Generation VIII Pokémon that first appeared in November 2019 with the launch of Sword and Shield. It is a Psychic/Ice Pokémon
Mr Rime only has Galarian form because it did not appear in earlier generations and evolves from Galarian Mr Mime.
Runerigus Pokédex Number 867
Runerigus evolves from Galarian Yamask. Runerigus is a Generation VIII Pokémon that first appeared in November 2019 with the launch of Sword and Shield.
Runerigus only has Galarian form because it did not appear in earlier generations and evolves from a Galarian form Pokémon.
