Paldean form

Generation IX

A total of four Paldean forms were introduced in Generation IX.

Unlike previous games, the player can breed Pokémon anywhere in Picnics and are not limited to specific areas of the region. Should the player have The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, they are able to obtain the regular non-Paldean forms of Paldean Pokémon by breeding the Paldean forms without an Everstone outside of Paldea. In addition to this, Johtonian Wooper is available in the wild in Kitakami and Kantonian Tauros is available in the wild in the Terarium.

In addition, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced the ecologically similar Pokémon lines: the Wiglett, Toedscool, and Poltchageist lines, whose designs heavily resemble the Diglett, Tentacool, and Sinistea lines, respectively. Despite their similar appearances, these Pokémon are not regional forms, as their Pokédex entries confirm them to be separate species. Their resemblance to pre-existing Pokémon may be inspired by the real-world phenomenon of convergent evolution.

Generation IX also introduced the Paradox Pokémon, which are also considered to be a separate species of Pokémon despite resembling existing species, though they are theorized to be related to those species in some way.

Pokémon GO

On November 5, 2023, Paldean Wooper and Clodsire debuted in Pokémon GO as part of Wooper's Community Day, with Paldean Wooper having the potential to be found in the wild during and after the event. After the Community Day, it could also be found in 7 km Eggs.

Pokémon UNITE

Combat Breed Paldean Tauros appear as Wild Pokémon in the Panic Parade mode.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Two Combat Breed Paldean Tauros made their debut in Welcome to Paldea!.

A Paldean Wooper made its debut in Arboliva's Forest, where Liko came across an injured one. She attempted to help it, only to be confronted by wild Grass Pokémon trying to protect it.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

A Combat Breed Paldean Tauros appeared in Breathe In, under the ownership of Nemona. She used it during her battle against Aliquis and his Meowscarada.

Pokémon Adventures

Scarlet & Violet arc

A Paldean Wooper made its debut in PASV03, under the ownership of Violet. It later evolved into Clodsire.

The following is a list of Pokémon with "Paldean" in their names.

• Tauros has the most regional forms of all Pokémon, with three. It is also the only Pokémon to have had multiple regional forms introduced in the same generation.
• Paldean Wooper is the only Paldean form to be revealed prior to the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
• Clodsire is the only regional form exclusive evolution to be introduced in Generation IX.
• There are fewer Paldean regional forms than in any other region, with a total of 4.