List of mutually exclusive Pokmon

Publish date: 2024-05-31

This is a list of mutually exclusive Pokémon in the games.

In some cases, there are multiple Pokémon potentially available in a single game, but the player must choose one of them or otherwise can't catch all of them in a single game. They include many trios of first partner Pokémon, some Fossil Pokémon, and in some cases Legendary Pokémon.

In the core series games

Generation I

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow

First partner Pokémon and their evolutions

In Pokémon Red and Blue, the first partner Pokémon and their evolutions form a group of nine mutually exclusive Pokémon. For instance, if the player chooses Bulbasaur, then Charmander and Squirtle will be unobtainable outside of trades. Once this Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur, it will not be possible to obtain any other Bulbasaur in the same game due to the lack of breeding.

In Pokémon Yellow, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle are available without trading. However, they still form three groups of mutually exclusive Pokémon, since it is once again not possible to own multiple evolutionary stages (such as Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard) at the same time outside of trades.

Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan

In Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, the player chooses to receive either Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan from the master of the Fighting Dojo. The other is available via trades from other Generation I or II games. It is not possible to own the other Pokémon outside of trades due to the lack of breeding in this generation.

Eevee and Eeveelutions

In this generation, Eevee and the Eeveelutions form a group of four mutually exclusive Pokémon.

There is a single Eevee available in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow. Therefore, outside of trades, Eevee itself becomes unavailable by any means once this one evolves, and it is not possible to own more than one Eeveelution in the same game. This is a result of the lack of breeding in this generation.

Omanyte, Kabuto, and their evolutions

In this generation, Omanyte, Kabuto, and their evolutions form a group of four mutually exclusive Pokémon.

The player chooses either the Helix Fossil or Dome Fossil at the Mt. Moon, from which Omanyte or Kabuto is revived, respectively. Pokémon from the other, not chosen fossil appears in Pokémon Zoo of Fuchsia City.

It is not possible to own multiple Pokémon stages from the same evolutionary line (such as both Omanyte and Omastar; or both Kabuto and Kabutops) at the same time outside of trades due to the lack of breeding in this generation.

Generation II

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the first partner Pokémon are mutually exclusive.

Pokémon Gold and Silver

Fire Stone evolutions

In Pokémon Gold, Arcanine and Flareon are mutually exclusive. In Pokémon Silver, Ninetales and Flareon are mutually exclusive. (Vulpix/Ninetales and Growlithe/Arcanine are version-exclusive Pokémon.)

There is a single Fire Stone received from Bill's grandfather at the Sea Cottage, which can be used to evolve a Vulpix, Growlithe, or Eevee. The other evolutions, or additional Fire Stones, can be traded from other games. Fire Stones can also be received via Mystery Gift.

In Pokémon Crystal, Fire Stones can also be received from Schoolboy Alan on Route 36.

Water Stone evolutions

In Pokémon Gold and Silver (but not in Pokémon Crystal), Poliwrath, Cloyster, Starmie, and Vaporeon are mutually exclusive. There is a single Water Stone received from Bill's grandfather at the Sea Cottage, which can be used to evolve a Poliwhirl, Shellder, Staryu, or Eevee. The other evolutions, or additional Water Stones, can be traded from other games. Water Stones can also be received via Mystery Gift.

In Pokémon Crystal, Water Stones can also be received from Fisherman Tully on Route 42.

Thunderstone evolutions

In Pokémon Gold and Silver (but not in Pokémon Crystal), Raichu and Jolteon are mutually exclusive. There is a single Thunderstone received from Bill's grandfather at the Sea Cottage, which can be used to evolve a Pikachu or Eevee. The other evolution, or additional Thunderstones, can be traded from other games. Thunderstones can also be received via Mystery Gift.

In Pokémon Crystal, Thunderstones can also be received from Lass Dana on Route 38.

Leaf Stone evolutions

In Pokémon Gold and Silver (but not in Pokémon Crystal), Vileplume, Victreebel, and Exeggutor are mutually exclusive. There is a single Leaf Stone received from Bill's grandfather at the Sea Cottage, which can be used to evolve a Gloom, Weepinbell, or Exeggcute. The other evolutions, or additional Leaf Stones, can be traded from other games. Leaf Stones can also be received via Mystery Gift.

In Pokémon Crystal, Leaf Stones can also be received from Picnicker Gina on Route 34.

Generation III

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the first partner Pokémon are mutually exclusive.

Clamperl evolutions

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Huntail and Gorebyss are mutually exclusive. The player is able to choose between the Deep Sea Tooth or Deep Sea Scale in Slateport City, each of which can be used to evolve Clamperl into one of its evolutions by making it hold the item while being traded.

Lileep and Anorith

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the player is able to choose between the Root Fossil or Claw Fossil at the Route 111, from which Lileep or Anorith is revived, respectively. In Pokémon Emerald, both fossils are available: at first, the player chooses one of them in the Mirage Tower; once the player becomes the Champion, the second fossil becomes available in the Desert Underpass.

Moon Stone evolutions

In Ruby and Emerald (but not in Sapphire), Wigglytuff and Delcatty are mutually exclusive. There is a single Moon Stone available at the Meteor Falls, which can be used to evolve a Jigglypuff or Skitty. The other evolution, or an additional Moon Stone, may be traded from another game.

In Pokémon Sapphire, there are Moon Stones held by wild Lunatone as well.

Pokémon Emerald

Johto first partner Pokémon

If the player completes the Hoenn Pokédex in Pokémon Emerald, they may choose one of the three first partner Pokémon from Johto as a prize given by Professor Birch.

Additionally, the three Johto first partner Pokémon may be traded from Pokémon XD or their evolved forms from Pokémon Colosseum.

Eon duo

In Pokémon Emerald, a member of the Eon duo starts roaming Hoenn after the player enters the Hall of Fame, depending on the color of Pokémon that the player tells their Mom was on the TV at the start of the game. Red results in Latias roaming, while blue results in Latios roaming. The other Pokémon is available at the Southern Island if the player has the event-only Eon Ticket.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the first partner Pokémon are mutually exclusive.

Omanyte and Kabuto

The player chooses either the Helix Fossil or Dome Fossil at the Mt. Moon, from which Omanyte or Kabuto is revived, respectively. Pokémon from the other, not chosen fossil appears in Pokémon Zoo of Fuchsia City.

Legendary beasts

One of the three Legendary beasts starts roaming Kanto after the player defeats Team Rocket in the Rocket Warehouse on Five Island and delivers the Sapphire to Celio. The Legendary beast depends on the type weakness of the player's chosen first partner Pokémon: Raikou for Squirtle, Entei for Bulbasaur, or Suicune for Charmander.

Additionally, the three Legendary beasts may be traded from Pokémon Colosseum.

Generation IV

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the first partner Pokémon are mutually exclusive.

Pokémon Platinum

Cranidos and Shieldon

In Pokémon Platinum, if the player's ID is an odd number, the Skull Fossil is available; if the ID is an even number, the Armor Fossil is available. Cranidos and Shieldon are resurrected from these fossils, respectively.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the first partner Pokémon are mutually exclusive.

Kanto first partner Pokémon

One of the Kanto first partner Pokémon is given by Professor Oak after the player defeats Red.

Hoenn first partner Pokémon

One of the Hoenn first partner Pokémon is given by Steven Stone after the player defeats Red, after picking a Kanto first partner Pokémon.

Sinjoh Ruins

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player is able to receive an Egg with a level 1 Dialga, Palkia, or Giratina in the Sinjoh Ruins event. This place is only accessible if the player has an Arceus from Pokémon Diamond, Pearl or Pokémon Platinum.

If the player has an Arceus from the Hall of Origin (which is only obtainable through cheating or use of the Pal Park Retire glitch) and another Arceus from other event distributions, it's possible to receive 2 Eggs with Dialga, Palkia, or Giratina. It's not possible to receive 2 Eggs with the same Pokémon species in this way.

This is the only way to obtain a legitimate Griseous Orb in these games.

Generation V

Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, the first partner Pokémon are mutually exclusive.

Tirtouga and Archen

In Pokémon Black and White, the player chooses either Cover Fossil or the Plume Fossil at the Relic Castle, from which Tirtouga or Archen is revived, respectively; the other Fossil is unavailable outside of trades.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the player chooses between these Fossils in Nacrene City, and both Fossils are also available in the Join Avenue.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon traded by Yancy and Curtis

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the Pokémon traded by Yancy or Curtis are mutually exclusive. They depend on the player's gender.

The mutually exclusive pairs, where the former is traded by Yancy, and the latter by Curtis, are:

Generation VI

Pokémon X and Y

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon X and Y, the first partner Pokémon are mutually exclusive.

Additionally, Shauna trades the unevolved form of her first partner Pokémon (the first partner Pokémon whose type is weak against the player's first partner Pokémon) for any Pokémon chosen by the player, after the player becomes the Champion.

The middle stage of the first partner Pokémon can also be found in the Friend Safari.

Kanto first partner Pokémon

In Pokémon X and Y, one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon is given by Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City. The middle stage of the first partner Pokémon can also be found in the Friend Safari.

Tyrunt and Amaura

In Pokémon X and Y, the player chooses either the Jaw Fossil or Sail Fossil at the Glittering Cave, from which Tyrunt or Amaura is revived, respectively. The Jaw and Sail fossils and the Pokémon revived from them, or either of their evolutions, are unavailable aside from this one event.

Legendary birds

In Pokémon X and Y, one of the legendary birds is found at the Sea Spirit's Den, depending on the Kalos first partner Pokémon that was chosen by the player.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the first partner Pokémon are mutually exclusive.

Lileep and Anorith

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player chooses either the Root Fossil or Claw Fossil at the Route 111, from which Lileep or Anorith is revived, respectively.

Johto first partner Pokémon

After the player enters the Hall of Fame in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, they choose a Johto first partner Pokémon given by Professor Birch.

Unova first partner Pokémon

After the player clears the Delta Episode in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, they choose an Unova first partner Pokémon given by Professor Birch.

Sinnoh first partner Pokémon

After the player enters the Hall of Fame for the second time in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, they choose a Sinnoh first partner Pokémon given by Professor Birch.

Generation VII

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the only mutually exclusive Pokémon are the first partner Pokémon.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, the first partner Pokémon are mutually exclusive.

The Isle of Armor

Urshifu

In The Isle of Armor, the player must choose either the Tower of Darkness or the Tower of Waters to evolve Kubfu into one of Urshifu's two forms. Upon choosing to enter one tower, the other one becomes permanently locked to the player. If a player wants to obtain Urshifu of the other form, it must be first be evolved from Kubfu by another player that selected the opposite tower.

Alola first partner Pokémon

As a reward for finding 100 of his Alolan Diglett, the Diglett Trainer in the Fields of Honor will give the player one of the Alola first partner Pokémon. The Pokémon received matches the type of the Galar first partner Pokémon chosen at the start of the game.

The Crown Tundra

Glastrier, Spectrier, and Calyrex's forms

In The Crown Tundra, while helping Calyrex find its steed, the player has the choice of growing either an Iceroot Carrot or a Shaderoot Carrot to lure it out. This choice determines the identity of Calyrex's steed, either Glastrier or Spectrier, and the form Calyrex takes when the player ultimately battles it. When Calyrex is caught in its Ice Rider form, they will also catch Glastrier, while they will catch Spectrier with Calyrex if it is in its Shadow Rider form.

Regieleki and Regidrago

After catching Regirock, Regice, and Registeel, the player may enter the Split-Decision Ruins in the Crown Tundra, where, depending on how they light the pattern in the center, they will have the chance to battle either Regieleki or Regidrago.

Once the chosen Regi is caught or defeated, the lights will be locked to the chosen Regi's pattern, and therefore the other Regi will have to be traded in from another game, and as Regigigas requires Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regieleki, and Regidrago, it cannot be caught without using multiple save files.

Pokémon HOME

Kanto first partner Pokémon
Main article: Mobile Version Kanto first partner Pokémon

When the player starts the mobile version of Pokémon HOME for the first time, they will be given their choice of Kanto first partner Pokémon from Grand Oak. While it is not mentioned by Grand Oak, the first partner Pokémon have their Hidden Abilities. They may be freely transferred to a compatible game.

Generation IX

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

First partner Pokémon

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the first partner Pokémon are mutually exclusive.

In the side series games

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Eevee and Eeveelutions

In this game, Eevee and the Eeveelutions form a group of six mutually exclusive Pokémon.

There is a single Eevee available as the player's first Pokémon in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Once it evolves, Eevee itself becomes unavailable and it is not possible to own more than one Eeveelution outside of trades. This is a result of the lack of breeding in this game.

Fire Stone evolutions

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, there are at most two Fire Stones available in the game (excluding any that may be traded in), but three Pokémon that can evolve via Fire Stone: Vulpix, Growlithe, and Eevee. This restricts the player to obtaining at most two of Ninetales, Arcanine and Flareon.

One Fire Stone is located on the S.S. Libra. The other is available at Gateon Port, where the player has to choose one of the following mutually-exclusive items: Fire Stone, Water Stone, Thunder Stone, Sun Shard, Moon Shard. Selecting the Fire Stone at Gateon Port limits the player's access to the other Evolution items, making one of the Fire Stone evolutions also mutually exclusive with other evolutions that require these Evolution items if there are not a sufficient number of those items available for the number of Pokémon that can use them to evolve in the game; in particular, Gateon Port is the only way to obtain the Sun Shard and Moon Shard.

Leaf Stone evolutions

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, there is only one Leaf Stone available in the game (excluding any that may be traded in), but two Pokémon that can evolve via Leaf Stone: Seedot and Weepinbell. This makes their evolved forms, Victreebel and Shiftry, mutually exclusive. The single Leaf Stone is available at the Cipher Lab.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Ranger

Plusle and Minun

In Pokémon Ranger, the Partner Pokémon is either Plusle and Minun, depending on the player's gender. These two Pokémon are not available anywhere else.

The player character not chosen appears on the game as a friendly NPC, with their respective Partner Pokémon.

See also

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