The time has come everyone, our analysis of all Alolan form Pokémon all in one place! This will be a comprehensive article about the stats and the unique typings of the Alolan forms as well as some deeper insight into a few of these forms and their place in the main series games. As such, this will not be so much of a meta relevant article as none of these Pokémon are prominent in the meta as it is. Sit back and relax, and let’s take a look at the stats of the Alolan Pokémon shall we?
Jump to the ones you care about!!
- Rattata and Raticate
- Raichu
- Sandshrew and Sandslash
- Vulpix and Ninetales
- Diglett and Dugtrio
- Meowth and Persian
- Geodude, Graveler and Golem
- Grimer and Muk
- Marowak
- Exeggutor
TLDR: Max CPs stay around the same, but some Pokémon are getting different meta roles.
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Rattata and Raticate
“Because urban areas are their main habitat, their diet is higher in calories than ordinary Raticate. As a result, they have become hefty.”
We do not need to focus much on Rattata at all, or any of the pre-evolutions, but they will be listed just for a feeling of completion.
Let us begin by looking at the stats of these two Alolan mons!
Pokémon | Type | Max CP | ATK | DEF | STA |
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Alolan Rattata | Dark Normal | 588 | 103 | 70 | 60 |
Rattata | Normal | 588 | 103 | 70 | 60 |
Alolan Raticate | Dark Normal | 1587 | 135 | 159 | 150 |
Raticate | Normal | 1549 | 161 | 144 | 110 |
Between Rattata and Alolan Rattata we can clearly that there is no difference between the two of them, that they have exactly the same stats, something that we will see a lot throughout this article. However, between Raticate and Alolan Raticate there is a difference in stats!
Alolan Raticate has the higher CP, as well as a higher defense and a much higher health stat, making it basically the fatter of the two Raticates (literally… look at those cheeks). It suffers in its attack power, where normal Raticate excels. Of course, there is no instance where you would use a Raticate in an offensive battle, as it has mainly Normal type moves, which are not super effective against anything. Nonetheless, Alolan Raticate would be a Pokémon to use for the fun of it upon release, then likely benched for a while, unless you truly love using it.
Alolan Raticate also takes on a new Dark typing, which we can take a look at in the chart below.
Takes increased DMG from | Takes decreased DMG from | Dark Type is good against |
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Fairy | x3 Ghost | Psychic |
Bug | Dark | Ghost |
x2 Fighting | X2 Psychic |
Raichu
“Even Pokémon researchers don’t know why Raichu’s form changed in the Alola region. The people of Alola seem unconcerned by the question. Their guess: maybe it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes!”
Pokémon | Type | Max CP | ATK | DEF | STA |
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Alolan Raichu | Electric Psychic | 2144 | 201 | 172 | 120 |
Raichu | Electric | 2025 | 193 | 165 | 120 |
Alolan Raichu definitely outclasses normal Raichu in every stat, though it is tied in the health department, both having a stamina of 120. With a higher CP, attack, and defense, if Alolan Raichu gets a good move set, it will one up Raichu in anything you may (for some reason) use it for already. It is by no means a great Electric or Psychic type, but the cute little pancake lover can find a use for something!
Takes increased DMG from | Takes decreased DMG from | Psychic Type is good against | Electric Type is good against |
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Bug | Electric | Fighting | Water |
Ghost | Fighting | Poison | |
Dark | |||
Ground | Steel | ||
Psychic |
One last note about Raichu is that its shiny will probably be available upon the release of Alolan forms, which can also mean shiny and regular, hat wearing, Alolan Raichu! Let your imagination go wild, I for one can firmly say, I want 20 of them.
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Sandshrew and Sandslash
“Sandshrew have historically lived in desert areas. But the frequent eruptions of nearby volcanoes drove the Sandshrew to abandon the desert and migrate to snowy mountains, where they took on this form.”
Pokémon | Type | Max CP | ATK | DEF | STA |
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Alolan Sandshrew | Ice Steel | 1219 | 125 | 154 | 100 |
Sandshrew | Ground | 1194 | 126 | 145 | 100 |
Alolan Sandslash | Ice Steel | 2366 | 177 | 221 | 150 |
Sandslash | Ground | 2328 | 182 | 202 | 150 |
Whoa there, Alolan Sandslash, no one said you could get buff all of the sudden. Okay, it’s not really that buff, but it does see a pretty large increase in defense when compared to the normal Sandslash, though having a slightly lower attack. In the main series, it pairs well with Alolan Ninetales, its ability Slush Rush making it faster while hail is active, which Alolan Ninetales can summon upon entry. It is still not an outstanding Pokémon in Go, and without speed to back it up, has a pretty complicated typing which we will go into more depth about below.
Takes increased DMG from | Takes decreased DMG from | Ice Type is good against | Steel Type is good against |
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Ground | Normal | Grass | Ice |
x2 Fire | Grass | Ground | Rock |
x2 Fighting | Fairy | ||
Psychic | Dragon | ||
Bug | |||
Dragon | |||
Fairy | |||
x2 Ice |
Have to admit that design is amazing, might just be enough to convince people to use it for just a little while, at least to show it off.
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Vulpix and Ninetales
“It is said that Vulpix came to the Alola region together with humans, but the Fox Pokémon moved to the snowy mountain peaks to avoid the normal habitats of other Pokémon, and thus it ended up taking on this form.”
Pokémon | Type | Max CP | ATK | DEF | STA |
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Alolan Vulpix | Ice | 774 | 96 | 122 | 76 |
Vulpix | Fire | 774 | 96 | 122 | 76 |
Alolan Ninetales | Ice Fairy | 2184 | 170 | 207 | 146 |
Ninetales | Fire | 2157 | 169 | 204 | 146 |
These batches of Pokémon are hardly different, Vulpix being the exact same between the two forms and Ninetales only differing by at most, 3 points, in its stats. It is just barely ‘better’ than Ninetales, if we want to call it ‘better’. Their typings are the only things that truly differ between them.
In the main series, Alolan Ninetales is amazing with its use of the ability Snow Warning, which summons hail upon entry, and a move called Aurora Veil, which halves all damage taken by all allies for a set amount of turns. It is especially useful in doubles battles.
Ice and Fairy is a pretty unique typing, and in turn giving it a few interesting weaknesses and resistances.Takes increased DMG from | Takes decreased DMG from | Ice Type is good against | Fairy Type is good against |
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Fire | Ice | Grass | Dark |
Poison | Bug | Ground | Fighting |
Rock | Dark | Dragon | |
x2 Steel | x2 Dragon | Dragon |
Basically, Alolan Ninetales is a dragon slayer in its finest form. Better start TMing Steel Wing onto your Dragonites (I’m kidding).
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Diglett and Dugtrio
“The hair like growths sprouting from Diglett’s head are metallic whiskers. It’s said they developed these stiff yet flexible whiskers in order to survive in the hostile volcanic environment. The whiskers provide a sensory function, enabling Alolan Diglett to scan the surrounding area without exposing their faces aboveground.” “Alolan Dugtrio’s whiskers shine with a brilliance akin to golden hair.”
Ah, the most forgotten of the Alolan forms. I mean what??
Pokémon | Type | Max CP | ATK | DEF | STA |
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Alolan Diglett | Ground Steel | 463 | 108 | 80 | 20 |
Diglett | Ground | 465 | 109 | 88 | 20 |
Alolan Dugtrio | Ground Steel | 1588 | 201 | 148 | 70 |
Dugtrio | Ground | 1333 | 167 | 147 | 70 |
That stamina though. Diglett does have one of the lowest base HP stats of every Pokémon, so it does make sense.
Alolan Dugtrio has a much higher attack stat than regular Dugtrio (Is that right? Hello, math? According to math, Dugtrio should have a higher attack stat, but we cannot argue with Niantic and their hand-made nerfs). Who knows if Alolan Dugtrio will receive a nerf post-release, only time will tell. Also, they share a previous typing, which not many of the Alolan forms do. Alolan Dugtrio is not a fan favorite, but some select people really love it, as always. Look at those fabulous locks. And while we look at that, let us look at its typing.
Takes increased DMG from | Takes decreased DMG from | Ground Type is good against | Steel Type is good against |
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Fire | Normal | Fire | Ice |
Water | Electric | Rock | |
Fighting | Psychic | Rock | Fairy |
Ground | Bug | Poison | |
Dragon | Steel | ||
Steel | |||
Fairy | |||
x2 Rock | |||
x2 Electric | |||
x2 Poison |
Overall, I’d say they are pretty good Pokémon. If only their stats were better, and maybe a little tankier, then they could make for a great gym defender.
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Meowth and Persian
“The round face of Alolan Persian is a symbol of the rich Alola region, and it is held to be a Pokémon of great beauty.”
Pokémon | Type | Max CP | ATK | DEF | STA |
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Alolan Meowth | Dark | 680 | 99 | 81 | 80 |
Meowth | Normal | 638 | 92 | 81 | 80 |
Alolan Persian | Dark | 1615 | 158 | 139 | 130 |
Persian | Normal | 1539 | 150 | 139 | 130 |
Both Persian and Alolan Persian are known for their speed, and Alolan Persian also for its bulkiness, with a great ability in Fur Coat (halving the damage taken from physical moves) and the use of a status move called Parting Shot, that will lower the opponent’s attack and special attack before promptly swapping Persian out.
Nonetheless, Alolan Persian is a fat faced cat that everyone… loves?? Well it is kind of cute at least and shares Dark typing like the fat rat! What is with these fat Dark types?
Takes increased DMG from | Takes decreased DMG from | Dark Type is good against |
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Fighting | Ghost | Psychic |
Bug | Dark | Ghost |
Fairy | X2 Psychic |
Not sure how many people will be showing this one off, though only time will tell.
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Geodude, Graveler and Golem
“It fires rocks charged with electricity. Even if the rock isn’t fired that accurately, just grazing an opponent will cause numbness and fainting.”
Pokémon | Type | Max CP | ATK | DEF | STA |
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Alolan Geodude | Rock Electric | 1193 | 132 | 163 | 80 |
Geodude | Rock Ground | 1193 | 132 | 163 | 80 |
Alolan Graveler | Rock Electric | 1815 | 164 | 196 | 110 |
Graveler | Rock Ground | 1815 | 164 | 196 | 110 |
Alolan Golem | Rock Electric | 2916 | 211 | 229 | 160 |
Golem | Rock Ground | 2916 | 211 | 229 | 160 |
Finally, a family of three, and it is like looking a mirror. A big, mustachio, mirror…. Their stats are the same across the different forms, that is what I am trying to get at!!
Despite having all the same stats, the typing does change across the Kantonian forms and the Alolan forms, giving the Alolan forms the Electric type instead of the Ground typing. What makes this Pokémon nearly amazing in the main series is its ability called Galvanize. This makes all Normal type moves used by this Pokémon Electric type, which is pretty useful, especially when using strong moves like Explosion or Return and getting a STAB boost on them.
Takes increased DMG from | Takes decreased DMG from | Rock Type is good against | Electric Type is good against |
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Water | Normal | Fire | Water |
Fighting | Fire | Ice | |
Grass | Electric | ||
x2 Ground | Poison | Bug | |
x2 |
Alolan Golem might actually be a pretty fun Pokemon to use, with few weaknesses and a good amount of resistances. If it gets a good move set, it would be pretty nice to play around with.
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Grimer and Muk
“Toxins have accumulated in Alolan Muk’s body from its steady diet of various waste products and manufactured materials. This accumulation has brought about a chemical change, producing a new kind of toxin.”
Pokémon | Type | Max CP | ATK | DEF | STA |
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Alolan Grimer | Poison Dark | 1269 | 135 | 90 | 160 |
Grimer | Poison | 1269 | 135 | 90 | 160 |
Alolan Muk | Poison Dark | 2709 | 190 | 184 | 210 |
Muk | Poison | 2709 | 190 | 184 | 210 |
Another mirror! The Alolan forms having the same stats as their Kantonian counterparts makes this easy. Although not many of these have meta relevance, they may be really fun to use.
Alolan Muk is amazing with its Gluttony ability, allowing it to consume berries at half health, where usually you can only consume them at one-fourth health. Poison Touch is also a useful ability for it, and with only one weakness, it is an absolute monster. In Go, it is much less useful, but that is okay too. With that one weakness, it might make for a colorful gym defender.
Takes increased DMG from | Takes decreased DMG from | Poison Type is good against | Dark Type is good against |
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Ground | Grass | Grass | Psychic |
Poison | Fairy | Ghost | |
Ghost | |||
Dark | |||
x2 Psychic |
Marowak
“There are many Grass-type Pokémon—Marowak’s natural enemies—in the Alola region. This makes Alola a harsh environment for Cubone and Marowak. As a result, they live in close union with their partners. It’s said that their great care for their partners allowed them to gain something like a sixth sense and resulted in their changed form.”
Pokémon | Type | Max CP | ATK | DEF | STA |
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Alolan Marowak | Fire Ghost | 1691 | 144 | 200 | 120 |
Marowak | Ground | 1691 | 144 | 200 | 120 |
Marowak’s stats are overall, and very sadly, trash. This is definitely sad, because Alolan Marowak has an amazing design and typing. In the main series, many people run it holding an item called a Thick Club, which doubles its attack stat. It is very predictable, but very fun to use. If only it could get a Thick Club in Go, to boost that poor attack stat.
Takes increased DMG from | Takes decreased DMG from | Fire Type is good against | Ghost Type is good against |
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Water | Fire | Grass | Psychic |
Rock | Grass | Ice | Ghost |
Ground | Ice | Steel | |
Ghost | Poison | Bug | |
Dark | Steel | ||
Fairy | |||
x2 Bug | |||
x2 Fighting | |||
x2 Normal |
Pairing its many resistances with a good amount of weaknesses makes it hard to use Alolan Marowak as a gym defender, but like Alolan Sandslash, its design might be enough for people to show it off in gyms for a while, at least shortly after release.
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Exeggutor
“The environment of the Alola region, where strong sunlight pours down all year round, brought about this change in Exeggutor’s form. The people of Alola boast that the Alolan Exeggutor is the true form of Exeggutor.”
Pokémon | Type | Max CP | ATK | DEF | STA |
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Alolan Exeggutor | Grass Dragon | 2882 | 230 | 158 | 190 |
Exeggutor | Grass Psychic | 2916 | 233 | 158 | 190 |
Although not quite the 3000 CP we had wanted, the meme, the legend, Alolan Exeggutor is still not a terrible Pokémon as a Grass or Dragon type. Though probably better as a Grass type, we all know that Alolan Exeggutor will be used for the fun, and the memes. If anything, I know I will be putting it in gyms, and I am sure a lot of other people will be as well.
Alolan Exeggutor finds its place in the main games, surprisingly, in shiny hunting. With a combination of the Harvest ability, which allows you to recycle eaten berries, and two moves called skill swap and trick, it can cause opposing Pokémon to never run out of PP (which is the number of times a move can be used) and can live infinitely. This allows the player to allow the never-dying Pokémon to call for help and knock out the help until it eventually calls in a shiny Pokémon. There are many in depth guides for this on the internet if you are interested in the ‘SOS Method’ of shiny hunting.
Since there is no method hunting in Go, we can look at other things. How does its typing fare in Pokémon Go?
Takes increased DMG from | Takes decreased DMG from | Grass Type is good against | Dragon Type is good against |
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Poison | Ground | Water | Dragon |
x2 Electric | Ground | ||
Bug | x2 Water | Rock | |
Dragon | x2 Grass | ||
Fairy | |||
x2 Ice |
Prepare your Ice types (aka your Alolan Sandslash and Ninetales 😉 ), because you can bet these will be in gyms all over the world soon after Alolan forms are released.
Being the first form to be released in Go, Alolan Exeggutor has surprisingly found itself a powerful home in Kyogre raids. That double Electric and Water resistance helps. We hope all the Alolan forms can find a use like this one has!
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Final Words
And there we have it, a complete comparison and typing breakdown of all the Alolan forms that will be soon added to Pokémon Go! What do you think? Do they fall short of expectation? Will you still use them for fun? What form are you most excited for? Join us on our Discord server to contribute to the discussion!
All quotes are from the Pokémon Website for Alolan forms and all sprites are from PokemonDB.