Regional forms are variants of familiar Pokémon adapted to a particular region. They can have different appearances, types, Abilities, evolutions, and movepools from the original form. They are treated as distinct forms for many game systems, so an original form and a regional form can have very different strengths and weaknesses. Availability depends on the game, transfers, events, and breeding rules. When asking about a regional form, state the exact form and game because advice for the original species may be incorrect. Regional forms are not simply cosmetic changes; their battle behavior can be substantially different.
