Yamask and Runegrigus: Another new evolution, Runegrigus, might not make it to Pokémon Go yet.On top of an incredible type mix, the Zen Mode Darmanitan could have one of the highest potential TDO in the game. The original Darmanitan went from pure Fire to Fire and Psychic, but its Galarian counterpart becomes an as a yet unheard of Ice and Fire-type.
Darmanitan also has a separate forme obtained through Zen Mode that adds a secondary type. Still, if they do, Darmanitan has the potential to be the best Ice-type attacker in the game. Darumaka and Darmanitan: Regional variants of currently unreleased Gen V Pokémon, it's uncertain if either of these will make it into Pokémon Go yet.These three are just pretty new entries for your Pokédex.
Zigzagoon, Linoone, and Obstagoon: While Obstagoon isn't a guarantee to reach Pokémon Go, even if it is introduced, it's not particularly useful. Plus, it's new evolution, Cursola, has incredible Ghost DPS, putting it close behind Chandelure and Gengar. As a pure Ghost-type, Corsola's stats put it competitively in the Great League. Whether this same region-lock will apply to its Galar variant is not yet known but I, for one, certainly hope not. Corsola and Cursola: Another region-locked Pokémon, Corsola can only be caught around the equator. With their abysmal stats, even an impressive move pool won't save either. Rime: While these variants of already region-locked Pokémon are fun to watch, that's about all they'll ever be. However, in Sword and Shield, Weezing will have a lot more useful potential moves that, if implemented in Pokémon Go, could make it far more effective. Weezing: A Poison and Fairy-type, Weezing currently only has Tackle for a fast move, making it mostly useless. Its evolution, Sirfetch'd, might not make it to Pokémon Go at all for the same reasons as Perrserker, but even if it does, its move pool is somewhat disappointing. If it is available, the Galarian Farfetch'd will have Great League potential as a pure Fighting-type with excellent stats and a great potential move pool. Farfetch'd and Sirfetch'd: A variant of an already region-locked Pokémon, it's uncertain if players will be able to catch this new variant at all or if it will be restricted to Asia like its Kanto counterpart. In PVP, this rainbow unicorn could be extremely useful! Ponyta and Rapidash: As a Psychic and Fairy type, Galarian Rapidash keeps the same stats as its Kanto version but has access to some great moves. Perrserker's move pool is varied, and its defense against Steel types could make it quite useful in PVP. Meowth and Perrserker: We might not see this one at all given it is not a variant of Persian but rather a new evolution altogether. The potential move pool makes all the difference, and while we know the potential move pool for these Pokémon in Sword and Shield, Pokémon Go has always had more limited move pools so Niantic's choices on available moves will make or break most of these: 
In large part, any Pokémon's usefulness in Pokémon Go relies on more than just its stats. What potential do these regional variants have for Pokémon Go players?Īssuming that all of these Pokémon are brought into Pokémon Go, there are a few who could stand out as more than just new Pokédex entries. It is also uncertain if the new evolutions, like the Galarian Meowth's Perrseker, would be introduced given that they aren't variants at all but divergent evolutions. They may see a release alongside Pokémon Sword and Shield, making room for their Galarian variants to join Pokémon Go's Pokédex. While some have already shown up in datamining, Stunfisk, Darumaka, and Darumanitan are currently unreleased Gen V Pokémon. While not all of the regional variants for Sword and Shield have been officially announced, thanks to leaks and dataminers, we have a complete list:Įxpanding beyond Gen I and including brand new evolutions for these variants, this list isn't guaranteed to make it to Pokémon Go. Pokemon Sword and Shield Galar Variants Wheezing Ponyta Zigzagoon Linoone (Image credit: The Pokemon Company)
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