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<title>The 10 Pokémon That Deserve Regional Forms The Most, Ranked</title><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Pokemon-Sun-and-Moon-feature.jpg"/><p>Each new generation of <em>Pokémon</em> brings with it an exciting twist, such as the baby Pokémon from Generation II or the Mega Evolutions from Generation VI, offering die-hard fans a delectable and refreshing treat to keep stagnation from creeping in. Generation VII, from the Pokémon Sun and Moon games and set on the tropical islands of the Alola Region, gave players one of the best twists yet: regional forms (sometimes also called regional variants). These regional forms took Pokémon from other regions and gave them a new spin, such as a different design and elemental attributes, that better allowed the Pokémon to fit in with the theme of the region where they debuted.</p> <p>In this way, old Pokémon were given a fresh new take, such as the original Fire Type Vulpix getting an Ice Type makeover or the adorable Ground Type Sandshrew likewise getting an icy new look. Yet some Pokémon who have yet to receive a regional form, such as the fan-favorite Rock Type Onix or the Normal and Flying Type Noctowl, desperately deserve one, with a regional form infusing a breath of fresh air into this classic Pokémon species.</p><h2>10                             Onix's Rocky Design Could Easily Morph into a new Element                    </h2><h3>            Pokédex #0095    </h3><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pokemon-indigo-league-onix-vs-pikachu.jpg"/><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Rock-Tomb-Climb.jpg"/><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Onix-In-Pokemon.jpg"/><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Onix.jpg"/><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pokemon-Onix-resisting-Water-Gun.jpg"/><p>Onix first debuted with the original one hundred and fifty-one Pokémon, coming in strong in the <em>Pokémon Red</em> and <em>Blue </em>games as a colossal Rock and Ground Type with a boulder serpentine body. Known for its massive size and intimidating presence,<strong> Onix served as an early-game obstacle for many trainers due to its high defensive stat and likewise joined Brock on his team in the original anime series</strong>. Over the years, it has remained an iconic and classic Pokémon, even gaining an evolution in Steelix when the second generation of Pokémon introduced the Johto Region.</p><p>Yet since then, Onix itself has never received much of an upgrade to its design, despite it being one of the best Rock Type Pokémon designs of all time. With its rock base, Onix could easily be adapted, with the endless possibilities given the simplicity and universality of its original design, allowing it to be changed into nearly any other type easily.</p> <h2>9                             Wailmer and Wailord Could Draw Inspiration from Other Whales                    </h2><h3>            Pokédex #0320 &amp; 0321    </h3><div><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Wailord-Jessie-James-And-Meowth-In-Pokemon.jpg"/></div><p> Introduced in Generation III’s Hoenn Region from <em>Pokémon Ruby</em> and <em>Sapphire</em>, <strong>Wailmer and its evolution, Wailord, are the massive whale-inspired, Water Type Pokémon</strong> famous for being some of the largest Pokémon in existence. With its huge size, it can supposedly knock out opponents with the shockwave created by it breaching and then crashing back down into the water. In fact, many humans enjoy Wailord watching, taking up the sightseeing activity in many different parts of the world.</p><p>Yet even with its behemoth bulk, the blue-whale-inspired Wailord’s battle compatibility leaves much to be desired, owing to its lackluster stats and surprising frailty. With many different types of whales that could easily offer inspiration for a new regional variant — such as the orca whale, the humpback whale or even a narwhal — Wailmer’s and Wailord’s possibilities feel endless, easily allowing this evolutionary line to be considered for a regional variant.</p> <h2>8                             A Regional Variant Could Infuse Some Competitive Power into Ekans and Arbok                    </h2><h3>            Pokédex #0023 &amp; 0024    </h3><div><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pokemon-Reds-Arbok.jpg"/></div><p> As one of the original one hundred and fifty Pokémon, <strong>Ekans and Arbok debuted in Generation I in the Kanto Region in Pokémon Red and Blue</strong>. Ekans has a long history in the anime as well, being one of the partner Pokémon used by Team Rocket’s Jessie. Its bright purple design, and the fearsome face on its patterned hood once it evolves into Arbok, gives it a menacing and intimidating feel. However, despite its daunting design — and the surprising size of this Pokémon — this evolutionary line has never been particularly useful in battles, and is often overshadowed by stronger Poison Type Pokémon.</p><p>A regional variant could reinvent Arbok while turning it into a true predator, drawing on inspiration from the various different biomes cobras tend to call their home, such as grasslands, forests, swamps or rocky hillsides. This would allow Arbok to take on different elemental attributes, such as Grass, Water or Ground, expanding its range and making it a truly viable choice for Pokémon battles.</p> <h2>7                             Remoraid &amp; Octillery Make an Unusual Pair in Need of a Makeover                    </h2><h3>            Pokédex #0223 &amp; 0224    </h3><div><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Octillery-In-Pokemon.jpg"/></div><p> Remoraid and Octillery joined the world of Pokémon in Generation II, debuting alongside the other Johto Region Pokémon in the <em>Pokémon Gold</em> and <em>Silver </em>video games. According to their Pokédex entries, Remoraids can shoot water from their mouths at moving targets more than three hundred feet away, while Octillery — in a clever play on its name — can shoot ink at its prey before swooping in. Despite their cool design concepts, especially around Octillery’s much-loved octopus inspiration, <strong>Octillery has largely been forgotten due to its humdrum features</strong>.</p><p>Already an unusual evolution chain as the fish-like Remoraid evolves into the octopus-like Octillery, a regional form could easily transform the duo into a more unique combination. Octillery could easily draw inspiration from deep-sea cephalopods or nautiloids, giving it a Ground or even a Poison type affinity instead. With the clever and cunning connotations surrounding octopuses, Octillery deserves a chance to shine with a new regional variant form.</p> <h2>6                             Staryu and Starmie Could Tap into Their Mystical Lore for a Regional Variant                    </h2><h3>            Pokédex #0120 &amp; 0121    </h3><div><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/5-Misty-Staryu.jpg"/></div><p> Fans of the original <em>Pokémon Indigo League</em> anime will recognize Staryu (and Starmie) as one of Misty’s original Pokémon when she traveled through the Kanto Region. Though Misty’s Staryu never evolved into Starmie, the starfish-inspired Pokémon remain an iconic duo from the original one hundred and fifty-one Generation I Pokémon. <strong> Originally, Staryu was a Water Type while Starmie sported a dual Water and Psychic dual Type</strong>, yet the potential for other elemental Types and new designs remains readily apparent.</p><p>Starmie’s enigmatic and otherworldly design hints at cosmic origins, which could be played up in a new regional variant if the design expanded on its alien-like qualities. Electric, Fairy or even Steel Type could easily come into play, tapping into Starmie’s ability to harness multicolored energy. Regardless of the direction taken, Staryu and Starmie could easily segue into a different type while breathing a fresh wave of uniqueness into a much-loved classic Pokémon.</p> <h2>5                             Lapras Could Help Travelers Through Different Biomes                    </h2><h3>            Pokédex #0131    </h3><div><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/pokemon-lapras.jpg"/></div><p> Known for its gentle temperament and its disposition to assist others, <strong>Lapras is the gentle Water and Ice Type giant introduced in Generation I of the Kanto Region</strong>. Thanks to the giant shell on its back, Lapras can ferry people across the sea, singing an enchanting cry that mirrors its good mood. Thanks to its high intelligence and ability to understand human speech, Lapras enjoys helping people navigate the ocean, making it one of the most loved Pokémon from the Pokémon Red and Blue games.</p><p>While Lapras did receive a Gigantamax form in <em>Pokémon Sword </em>and <em>Shield</em>, a regional variant would allow its enchanting design more opportunity to shine. A new ecological biome could easily see the Water and Ice dual typing shift into something matching its new region, one that plays on the symbiotic nature between Lapras and humans. Adding such depth to its lore while doubling down on the unique design from the original Pokédex would infuse a sense of excitement into future games, one born out of Lapras’ intense nostalgic staying power.</p> <h2>4                             A Regional Variant Could Play with Different Owl Species in Hoothoot and Noctowl                    </h2><h3>            Pokédex #0163 &amp; 0164    </h3><div><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Pokemon-Noctowl-e1611691508670.jpg"/></div><p> Noctowl and its prior evolutionary form, Hoothoot, swooped in and stole the show during Generation II, serving as a nocturnal counterbalance to the fan-favorite Pidgey and Pidgeotto. Despite <strong>Ash working alongside Noctowl at the Ecruteak Gym in the Johto Region</strong> — and Noctowl being the only shiny Pokémon Ash ever owned — the night-owl inspired Pokémon is often overshadowed by other bird Pokémon, making it a prime candidate for a new regional form.</p><p>Given the vast world of real life owls, Noctowl could easily draw inspiration from them for a new regional form, such as the elegant snowy owl or the charming burrowing owl. These different breeds could easily translate into new elemental typing possibilities, such as Ice or Ground, while giving Noctowl the power and presence it deserves.</p> <h2>3                             Togepi's Egg Design Easily Offers a Blank Canvas for a Regional Form                    </h2><h3>            Pokédex #0175    </h3><div><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Togepi.jpg"/></div><p> Long considered a symbol of happiness and good fortune and a Pokémon sporting one of the biggest personalities, <strong>Togepi easily charmed early Pokémon anime viewers with its baby features and adorable allure as it traveled with Misty, Pikachu and Ash</strong> across the vast Johto Region. As a Fairy Type Pokémon, Togepi lacks much offensive combat ability, but makes up for it with future evolutions in Togetic and Togekiss. Togepi’s design draws inspiration from an egg, with the red-and-blue triangles almost giving the Pokémon a Flintstones-like feel.</p><p>A regional form could see Togepi take on a new elemental role, with the blank canvas of Togepi’s egg allowing it to easily convey that new type in visual sense. A Fairy and Fire Togepi could evoke flames, while a Rock Type Togepi could resemble a cracked geode, which easily showcases the unlimited potential of the egg-based Pokémon. Such changes would easily add a fresh lens to its lore while making it all the more excellent in the Pokémon lineup.</p> <h2>2                             Seel and Dewgong Require a Much-Needed Regional Update                    </h2><h3>            Pokédex #0086 &amp; 0087    </h3><div><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dewgong.png"/></div><p> Sporting a stunningly simple yet elegant design, Dewgong and its prior evolutionary form, Seel, debuted in Generation I of the Kanto Region. Both resemble real-life seals, with the stark white coloring standing out without any other embellishments on their blank fur. <strong>While Dewgong and Seel have been around for decades, they’ve largely been outclassed by other Ice Type Pokémon</strong>, remaining an underutilized duo in battles for years.</p><p>A regional form could breathe new life in Dewgong and Seel, one that emphasizes their nature as predators but in a less arctic setting. This much-needed change could play around with the real life species of seals, such as the elephant seals or the Hawaiian monk seal, allowing them to showcase the different biomes where seals live. Regardless of the direction, a new regional variant could elevate this classic Pokémon, giving it a new chance to shine and excite fans both old and new.</p> <h2>1                             Snorlax Has the Potential for Many Fun Regional Forms                    </h2><h3>            Pokédex #0143    </h3><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/snorlax.jpg"/><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Snorlax.jpg"/><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Snorlax-Pokemon.jpg"/><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Snorlax-vs-Feraligator-Cropped.jpg"/><img class="contentimg" src="https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snorlax-In-Pokemon.jpg"/><p>Snorlax hardly needs an introduction, having clinched a spot as one of the most widely-recognizable Pokémon out there. Debuting in Generation I, Snorlax possesses an all-consuming laziness and an insatiable appetite, which has helped it remain a fan-favorite Pokémon for years. While Snorlax did receive a Gigantamax form in <em>Pokémon Sword </em>and <em>Shield</em>, a regional variant could offer so many fun avenues to explore, elevating this Normal Type juggernaut to new heights.</p><p><strong>Given its Normal Type affinity, Snorlax could easily shift into one of the other eighteen types</strong>, such as a Psychic type which plays into its sleeping and dreaming aesthetic, or even a Poison type thanks to its unhealthy food consumption. These variations would help Snorlax stay one of the most interesting Pokémon while also staying true to its core concept of lounging around on roads and blocking Pokémon trainers from reaching their destinations.</p>