List of Pokémon by availability (GO)

This is a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO.

List of Pokémon by date

Every generation of Pokémon is represented in Pokémon GO. Counting by individual species, the following Pokémon are available:

  • All Pokémon from Generations I, II, III, and V (although some non-regional forms of certain Pokémon from Generation V have yet to be released).
  • 104 of 107 Pokémon from Generation IV (97.2%).
  • 68 of 72 Pokémon from Generation VI (94.44%).
  • 74 of 88 Pokémon from Generation VII (84.09%).
  • 21 of 96 Pokémon from Generation VIII (21.88%).
    • 15 of 89 from Galar (16.85%).
    • 6 of 7 from Hisui (85.71%).
  • 38 of 120 Pokémon from Generation IX (31.67%).

847 of 1025 Pokémon (82.63% of all individual Pokémon species) are currently in the game.

From the first seven generations, the following Pokémon species and forms have yet to become available:

Generation Pokémon
IV RotomPhioneManaphyArceus
V DarmanitanKyuremKyuremKeldeoMeloetta
VI Ash-GreninjaVivillonVivillonHonedgeDoubladeAegislashAegislashVolcanion
VII WishiwashiWishiwashiMudbrayMudsdalePyukumukuType: NullSilvallyMiniorMimikyuDhelmiseDusk Mane NecrozmaDawn Wings NecrozmaUltra NecrozmaMagearnaNaganadelStakatakaBlacephalonZeraora

Out of all the Pokémon that also have certain regional forms, the following have yet to be made available:

Generation Pokémon
I Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)
II Galarian Corsola
V Hisuian LilligantDarmanitanHisuian ZoruaHisuian Zoroark
VI Hisuian SliggooHisuian Goodra


Date Pokémon Notes
Jul 6, 2016 All Generation I Pokémon except Ditto, Legendary Pokémon and Mew Initial release.
Nov 23, 2016 Ditto Ditto became available, appearing disguised as Pidgey, Rattata, Zubat, or Magikarp. Ditto also became able to appear disguised as various other Pokémon since then.
Dec 12, 2016 PichuCleffaIgglybuffTogepiTogeticSmoochumElekidMagby Generation II baby Pokémon (besides Tyrogue) became available, exclusively from Eggs.
Feb 16, 2017 ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionTotodileCroconawFeraligatrSentretFurretHoothootNoctowlLedybaLedianSpinarakAriadosCrobatChinchouLanturnNatuXatuMareepFlaaffyAmpharosBellossomMarillAzumarillSudowoodoPolitoedHoppipSkiploomJumpluffAipomSunkernSunfloraYanmaWooperQuagsireEspeonUmbreonMurkrowSlowkingMisdreavusUnownWobbuffetGirafarigPinecoForretressDunsparceGligarSteelixSnubbullGranbullQwilfishScizorShuckleHeracrossSneaselTeddiursaUrsaringSlugmaMagcargoSwinubPiloswineCorsolaRemoraidOctilleryMantineSkarmoryHoundourHoundoomKingdraPhanpyDonphanPorygon2StantlerTyrogueHitmontopMiltankBlisseyLarvitarPupitarTyranitar Most remaining Generation II Pokémon became available, except Delibird and Smeargle. This included allowing Generation I Pokémon that have Generation II cross-generational evolutions to evolve into those Pokémon and Togetic now appearing in the wild.
Jul 22, 2017 ArticunoLugia Legendary Pokémon were first made available through Raid Battles. Articuno was first available in Raid Battles from July 22 to 31.
Jul 31, 2017 Moltres Moltres was first available in Raid Battles from July 31 to August 7.
Aug 7, 2017 Zapdos Zapdos was first available in Raid Battles from August 7 to 14.
Aug 14, 2017 Mewtwo The first Mewtwo Raid Battle occurred at the Pokémon GO Stadium event. Mewtwo was subsequently available in field tests and full EX Raid Battles. Mewtwo was made available through normal raids on September 20, 2018.
Aug 31, 2017 RaikouEnteiSuicune Raikou, Entei, and Suicune became available through Raid Battles in (respectively) the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region from August 31 to September 30. On September 30, they then migrated to the preceding region. On October 31, they migrated a final time, until their availability ended on November 30.
Oct 20, 2017 SableyeShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclops The Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon became available, in conjunction with the Halloween 2017 event.
Nov 28, 2017 Ho-Oh Ho-Oh became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.
Dec 8, 2017 TreeckoGrovyleSceptileTorchicCombuskenBlazikenMudkipMarshtompSwampertPoochyenaMightyenaZigzagoonLinooneWurmpleSilcoonBeautiflyCascoonDustoxSeedotNuzleafShiftryRaltsKirliaGardevoirShroomishBreloomSlakothVigorothSlakingMakuhitaHariyamaAzurillSkittyDelcattyMawileMedititeMedichamElectrikeManectricPlusleMinunRoseliaGulpinSwalotSpoinkGrumpigZangooseSeviperAbsolWynaut 50 Generation III Pokémon became available. Mawile and Absol were only available through Raid Battles.[1]
Dec 15, 2017 Groudon Groudon became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018.
Dec 21, 2017 DelibirdLotadLombreLudicoloCarvanhaSharpedoWailmerWailordBarboachWhiscashCorphishCrawdauntFeebasMiloticSnoruntGlalieSphealSealeoWalreinRelicanthLuvdisc 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.[2] Delibird became available exclusively during the Holiday 2017 event.
Jan 12, 2018 Kyogre Kyogre became available through Raid Battles, lasting until February 15, 2018.
Jan 23, 2018 WhismurLoudredExploudNosepassAronLaironAggronNumelCameruptTorkoalTrapinchVibravaFlygonCacneaCacturneLunatoneSolrockBaltoyClaydolLileepCradilyAnorithArmaldo 23 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.
Feb 9, 2018 TaillowSwellowWingullPelipperSurskitMasquerainVolbeatIllumiseSwabluAltariaCastformCastformCastformCastformTropiusChimechoBagonShelgonSalamenceBeldumMetangMetagrossRayquaza 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.
Mar 27, 2018 Mew Mew became available through the Special Research mode that was activated alongside Field Research on the same day.

At this point, all Generation I Pokémon have been released.

Apr 2, 2018 LatiasLatios Latias and Latios became available through Raid Battles. Latias was available in Europe, Asia, and Australia while Latios could be found in North America, South America, and Africa. They switched locations on May 8 and were available until June 5.
May 30, 2018 Exeggutor (Alolan Form) Alolan Exeggutor became available.
Jun 12, 2018 Unown Unown ! became available in the wild.
Jun 21, 2018 Rattata (Alolan Form)Raticate (Alolan Form)Sandshrew (Alolan Form)Sandslash (Alolan Form)Vulpix (Alolan Form)Ninetales (Alolan Form)Meowth (Alolan Form)Persian (Alolan Form)Grimer (Alolan Form)Muk (Alolan Form)Registeel Alolan Rattata, Meowth, Grimer, Vulpix, and Sandshrew lines became available through special 7 km Eggs obtained via Gifts. Alolan Rattata and Raticate became catchable in the wild on June 23.[3]
Jul 14, 2018 Diglett (Alolan Form)Dugtrio (Alolan Form)Geodude (Alolan Form)Graveler (Alolan Form)Golem (Alolan Form)UnownCelebi Alolan Diglett and Geodude were made available temporarily to catch in the wild and were exclusive to 7 km Eggs from July 19. At Pokémon GO Fest 2018 Unown ? became available in the wild, while Celebi became available through Special Research and was added worldwide on August 20.
Jul 19, 2018 Raichu (Alolan Form)Marowak (Alolan Form)Regice Alolan Raichu and Marowak became available through Raid Battles.
Aug 1, 2018 Spinda Spinda became available through Field Research.
Sep 13, 2018 Regirock Regirock became available in Raid Battles until September 30.
Sep 21, 2018 Deoxys Normal Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.
Oct 16, 2018 TurtwigGrotleTorterraChimcharMonfernoInfernapePiplupPrinplupEmpoleonStarlyStaraviaStaraptorBidoofBibarelKricketotKricketuneShinxLuxioLuxrayPachirisuBunearyLopunnyChatotRioluLucarioCarnivine 26 Generation IV Pokémon became available.[4]
Oct 23, 2018 DrifloonDrifblimStunkySkuntankSpiritombGiratina 6 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. Spiritomb could be obtained in a Special Research while Altered Forme Giratina was made available in Raid Battles until November 20.
Nov 1, 2018 NincadaNinjaskShedinja Nincada is available exclusively through Field Research, and Shedinja through Research Breakthrough.
Nov 6, 2018 BudewBuizelFloatzel Budew became available in Eggs and Buizel in the wild.
Nov 14, 2018 RoseradeMismagiusHonchkrowWeavileRhyperiorElectivireMagmortarTogekissGliscorPorygon-ZDusknoirMeltanMelmetal 11 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available, all of which are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a Sinnoh Stone to evolve them. Meltan is also made available via the Mystery Box or through Special Research, and can evolve into Melmetal with Meltan Candy400.
Nov 20, 2018 Cresselia Cresselia became available in Raid Battles until December 18.
Dec 18, 2018 DeoxysChinglingBronzorBronzongMunchlaxSkorupiDrapionCroagunkToxicroakFinneonLumineonMantykeSnoverAbomasnowHeatran 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. Chingling, Munchlax, and Mantyke became available in 7 km Eggs, Heatran became available in Raid Battles until January 15, 2019, and Attack Forme Deoxys was added to EX Raid Battles.
Jan 30, 2019 Palkia Palkia became available in Raid Battles until February 28.
Feb 1, 2019 CranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodonCombeeVespiquenAmbipomGlameowPuruglyBonslyLickilickyTangrowthYanmegaGalladeFroslass 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. Ambipom, Lickilicky, Tangrowth, Yanmega, Gallade and Froslass are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a Sinnoh Stone to be obtained.
Feb 13, 2019 Happiny Happiny became available through 7 km Eggs, in conjunction with Valentine's Day 2019.
Feb 15, 2019 Mamoswine Mamoswine became available as part of the Swinub Community Day by evolving Piloswine with a Sinnoh Stone.
Feb 23, 2019 ClamperlHuntailGorebyss The Clamperl line became available through Limited Research and later in the wild.
Feb 25, 2019 Smeargle Smeargle became available through surprise encounters via the GO Snapshot feature.

At this point, all Generation II Pokémon have been released.

Mar 1, 2019 Dialga Dialga became available in Raid Battles until March 28.
Mar 25, 2019 Deoxys Defense Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.
Apr 2, 2019 Giratina Origin Forme Giratina became available in Raid Battles until April 29.
Apr 29, 2019 ShellosShellosGastrodonGastrodonUxieMespritAzelf Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf became available in the wild, and later in Raid Battles. Shellos and Gastrodon were also accidentally made available in the wild for about 30 minutes.
May 17, 2019 BurmyBurmyBurmyWormadamWormadamWormadamMothimCherubiCherrimCherrimGibleGabiteGarchompHippopotasHippowdonMagnezoneLeafeonGlaceonProbopass 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. Magnezone, Leafeon, Glaceon and Probopass were new evolutions of old Pokémon, available through new types of Lure Module. Additionally, Shellos and Gastrodon were formally and permanently added, with their forms becoming region-exclusive several hours after initial release.
Jun 13, 2019 Jirachi Jirachi became available through Special Research at Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago and later Dortmund and Yokohama.
Jun 28, 2019 Deoxys Speed Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.
Sep 16, 2019 SnivyServineSerperiorTepigPigniteEmboarOshawottDewottSamurottPatratWatchogLillipupHerdierStoutlandPurrloinLiepardPansageSimisagePansearSimisearPanpourSimipourPidoveTranquillUnfezantBlitzleZebstrikaDrilburExcadrillFoongusAmoongussFerroseedFerrothornKlinkKlangKlinklangLitwickLampentChandelureGolettGolurkHeatmorDurantDeinoZweilousHydreigon 46 Generation V Pokémon became available.
Sep 26, 2019 Mime Jr. Mime Jr. became available to hatch from 5 km Eggs in Europe.
Oct 17, 2019 DarkraiYamaskCofagrigus Darkrai became available in Raid Battles until November 1. Yamask became available exclusively during Halloween 2019.
Nov 2, 2019 Regigigas Regigigas became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event and later in EX Raid Battles on November 18.
Nov 4, 2019 Cobalion Cobalion became available in Raid Battles until November 26.
Nov 16, 2019 Weezing (Galarian Form) Galarian Weezing became available in Raid Battles.
Nov 26, 2019 Terrakion Terrakion became available in Raid Battles until December 17.
Dec 17, 2019 Virizion Virizion became available in Raid Battles until January 7, 2020.
Dec 24, 2019 CubchooBearticCryogonal The families of Cubchoo and Cryogonal became available in the wild.
Jan 10, 2020 RoggenrolaBoldoreGigalithTimburrGurdurrConkeldurrTympolePalpitoadSeismitoadThrohSawkVenipedeWhirlipedeScolipedeBasculin (Red-Striped Form)Basculin (Blue-Striped Form)MaractusDwebbleCrustleSigilyphTirtougaCarracostaArchenArcheopsTrubbishGarbodorKarrablastEscavalierJoltikGalvantulaAxewFraxureHaxorusShelmetAccelgor 34 additional Generation V Pokémon became available.
Jan 24, 2020 DarumakaDarmanitan The Darumaka family became available in 7 km Eggs during the Lunar New Year 2020 event and became available in the wild and in 10 km Eggs afterwards.
Jan 29, 2020 ScraggyScrafty Scraggy became available as a GO Battle League reward.
Feb 1, 2020 WoobatSwoobat Woobat became available through Research Breakthroughs until March 1 and in the wild after the Buddy Up event.
Feb 2, 2020 MinccinoCinccino Minccino became available in 5 km Eggs and through Limited Research.
Feb 4, 2020 Tornadus Incarnate Forme Tornadus became available in Raid Battles until February 25.
Feb 14, 2020 AudinoAlomomola Audino and Alomomola became available in the wild.
Mar 2, 2020 Thundurus Incarnate Forme Thundurus became available in Raid Battles until March 31.
Mar 13, 2020 RuffletBraviary Rufflet became available as a GO Battle League reward.
Mar 20, 2020 Genesect Genesect became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event. It was later added to general Special Research and was available in Raid Battles from August 14 to 21.
Mar 27, 2020 GothitaGothoritaGothitelleSolosisDuosionReuniclus Gothita and Solosis became available in the wild.
Mar 31, 2020 Landorus Incarnate Forme Landorus became available in Raid Battles until April 28 and as a GO Battle League reward.
Apr 1, 2020 Stunfisk Stunfisk became available in the wild and as a Field Research reward.
May 26, 2020 Reshiram Reshiram became available in Raid Battles until June 16.
Jun 3, 2020 Meowth (Galarian Form)Zigzagoon (Galarian Form)Linoone (Galarian Form)Darumaka (Galarian Form)Darmanitan (Galarian Form)Stunfisk (Galarian Form)ObstagoonPerrserker Galarian Meowth, Zigzagoon, and Darumaka became available in 7 km Eggs, and Galarian Stunfisk became available in Raid Battles, in the wild and in Special Research.
Jun 16, 2020 Zekrom Zekrom became available in Raid Battles until July 7.
Jun 17, 2020 Farfetch'd (Galarian Form) Galarian Farfetch'd became available in the wild worldwide.
Jul 3, 2020 DucklettSwanna Ducklett became available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.
Jul 7, 2020 Kyurem Kyurem became available in Raid Battles until July 31.
Jul 17, 2020 PetililLilligant Petilil became available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.
Jul 25, 2020 Rotom Wash Rotom became available to paid Pokémon GO Fest 2020 players in GO Snapshot.
Jul 26, 2020 Victini Victini became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and became available publicly on September 30.
Aug 7, 2020 ElgyemBeheeyem Elgyem became available in the wild, in 7 km Eggs, and in Raid Battles.
Aug 14, 2020 SewaddleSwadloonLeavannyCottoneeWhimsicottEmolgaBouffalant Sewaddle, Cottonee, and Emolga became available in the wild and in 7 km Eggs. Bouffalant is a regional exclusive and became available in the wild and in 5 km Eggs.
Oct 9, 2020 DeerlingSawsbuck Autumn Form Deerling was added to the wild.
Oct 12, 2020 SandileKrokorokKrookodilePawniardBisharpVullabyMandibuzz Sandile, Pawniard, and Vullaby were added to new 12 km Eggs.
Oct 23, 2020 Ponyta (Galarian Form)Rapidash (Galarian Form)Sirfetch'd Galarian Ponyta was added to Raid Battles and 7 km Eggs and Galarian Farfetch'd was made able to evolve into Sirfetch'd.
Oct 24, 2020 Yamask (Galarian Form)Runerigus Galarian Yamask was made available in Special Research.
Nov 30, 2020 EspurrMeowsticMeowstic Espurr was made available in raids.
Dec 1, 2020 DeerlingDeerlingSawsbuckSawsbuck Summer and Winter Form Deerling were made available in the wild with the introduction of Seasons.
Dec 2, 2020 ChespinQuilladinChesnaughtFennekinBraixenDelphoxFroakieFrogadierGreninjaBunnelbyDiggersbyFletchlingFletchinderTalonflameLitleoPyroarPyroarKlefkiNoibatNoivern 19 Generation VI Pokémon became available - Klefki as a regional exclusive in France.
Dec 19, 2020 Mr. Mime (Galarian Form)Mr. Rime Galarian Mr. Mime was made available through paid Special Research and was made available publicly on December 23, 2021.
Dec 22, 2020 VanilliteVanillishVanilluxe Vanillite was made available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and Field Research.
Jan 11, 2021 FrillishJellicent Male Frillish became available as a GO Battle League reward.
Feb 14, 2021 MunnaMusharna Munna became available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and raids.
Mar 1, 2021 DeerlingSawsbuckFrillishJellicent Spring Form Deerling and female Frillish were added to the wild.
Mar 16, 2021 TynamoEelektrikEelektrossThundurus Tynamo became available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and raids and Therian Forme Thundurus became available in raids until March 30.
Mar 30, 2021 Tornadus Therian Forme Tornadus became available in Raid Battles until April 13.
Apr 13, 2021 LandorusSkrelpDragalgeClauncherClawitzer Therian Forme Landorus became available in raids until April 27 and Skrelp and Clauncher became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.
Apr 20, 2021 BinacleBarbaracle Binacle became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.
May 4, 2021 SpritzeeAromatisseSwirlixSlurpuffGoomySliggooGoodraXerneas Spritzee, Swirlix, and Goomy became available in the wild and Field Research, while Xerneas became available in raids until May 17.
May 11, 2021 PanchamPangoro Pancham became available in Raid Battles.
May 18, 2021 Yveltal Yveltal became available in Raid Battles until May 31.
May 25, 2021 Sylveon Sylveon became a possible evolution of Eevee.
May 31, 2021 MienfooMienshao Mienfoo became available as a GO Battle League reward.
Jun 8, 2021 Slowpoke (Galarian Form)Slowbro (Galarian Form) Galarian Slowpoke became available in raids and Field Research.
Jul 17, 2021 Meloetta Meloetta became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and was made available publicly on September 21.
Aug 20, 2021 SkwovetGreedentWoolooDubwoolFalinksZacian Skwovet, Wooloo, and Falinks became available in the wild and Field Research, while Zacian became available in raids until August 26.
Aug 26, 2021 Zamazenta Zamazenta became available in Raid Battles until September 1.
Sep 5, 2021 Hoopa Hoopa Confined became available through Special Research.
Sep 8, 2021 InkayMalamar Inkay became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.
Sep 21, 2021 FurfrouFurfrouFurfrouFurfrouFurfrouFurfrouFurfrouFurfrouFurfrou Furfrou became available in the wild. Its alternate forms (except Heart Trim) debuted alongside the form-changing mechanic, some as regional exclusives.
Oct 1, 2021 Zarude Zarude became available through Special Research.
Oct 15, 2021 Slowking (Galarian Form) Galarian Slowking became a possible evolution of Galarian Slowpoke.
Oct 22, 2021 PhantumpTrevenantPumpkabooGourgeist Phantump and all sizes of Pumpkaboo became available in the wild and raids.
Nov 5, 2021 Dedenne Dedenne became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.
Nov 26, 2021 Hoopa Hoopa Unbound became a possible form change of Hoopa Confined through Special Research.
Dec 7, 2021 Druddigon Druddigon became available in raids and Field Research.
Dec 23, 2021 BergmiteAvalugg Bergmite became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.
Jan 19, 2022 HelioptileHeliolisk Helioptile became available in the wild and Field Research.
Jan 30, 2022 Voltorb (Hisuian Form) Hisuian Voltorb became available in the wild and Special Research.
Feb 10, 2022 FlabébéFlabébéFlabébéFlabébéFlabébéFloetteFloetteFloetteFloetteFloetteFlorgesFlorgesFlorgesFlorgesFlorgesFurfrou Flabébé became available in the wild, with some forms as regional exclusives, while Heart Trim became a possible form change of Furfrou.
Feb 18, 2022 Electrode (Hisuian Form) Hisuian Electrode became a possible evolution of Hisuian Voltorb.
Mar 1, 2022 RowletDartrixDecidueyeLittenTorracatIncineroarPopplioBrionnePrimarinaPikipekTrumbeakToucannonYungoosGumshoosRockruffLycanrocLycanrocComfeyJangmo-oHakamo-oKommo-oTapu Koko 21 Generation VII Pokémon became available, with Rockruff in Raid Battles until March 22 and 10 km Eggs, Comfey as a regional exclusive in Hawaii, and Tapu Koko in Raid Battles until March 15.
Mar 15, 2022 Oricorio (Baile Style)Oricorio (Pom-Pom Style)Oricorio (Pa'u Style)Oricorio (Sensu Style) Oricorio became available in the wild and Field Research, with each form as a regional exclusive.
Mar 22, 2022 FomantisLurantisTapu Lele Fomantis became available in the wild and Field Research, while Tapu Lele became available in Raid Battles until April 5.
Apr 3, 2022 SalanditSalazzle Salandit became available in 12 km Eggs.
Apr 12, 2022 Tapu Bulu Tapu Bulu became available in Raid Battles until April 26.
Apr 20, 2022 Oranguru Oranguru became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.
Apr 23, 2022 StuffulBewear Stufful became available as part of the April 2022 Community Day.
May 10, 2022 Tapu Fini Tapu Fini became available in Raid Battles until June 1.
May 12, 2022 DewpiderAraquanid Dewpider became available in the wild.
Jun 4, 2022 Shaymin Land Forme Shaymin became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022. It was later released in free Special Research on April 20, 2023.
Jun 5, 2022 Nihilego Nihilego became available in Raid Battles for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Jun 7, 2022 TyruntTyrantrumAmauraAurorus Tyrunt and Amaura became available in 7 km Eggs and Field Research, and in the wild on June 12.
Jun 16, 2022 WimpodGolisopod Wimpod became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Jul 1, 2022 RotomShayminPheromosa Mow Rotom became available through GO Snapshot and Sky Forme Shaymin and Pheromosa became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Jul 22, 2022 Buzzwole Buzzwole became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Jul 25, 2022 ArticunoZapdosMoltres Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres became available through Daily Adventure Incense.
Jul 27, 2022 GrowlitheArcanineQwilfishSneaselSneaslerOverqwil Hisuian Growlithe and Sneasel became available in 7 km Eggs, while Hisuian Qwilfish became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.
Jul 31, 2022 Braviary Hisuian Braviary became available in Raid Battles for Hisuian Discoveries Raid Day.
Aug 5, 2022 Xurkitree Xurkitree became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Aug 10, 2022 GrubbinCharjabugVikavolt Grubbin became available in the wild and Field Research.
Sep 1, 2022 Cosmog Cosmog became available through Special Research.
Sep 13, 2022 CelesteelaKartana Celesteela and Kartana became available in Raid Battles until September 27.
Sep 16, 2022 Togedemaru Togedemaru became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Sep 27, 2022 MareanieToxapex Mareanie became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Oct 5, 2022 Cosmoem Cosmoem became a possible evolution of Cosmog.
Oct 14, 2022 MorelullShiinotic Morelull became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Oct 25, 2022 ZoruaZoroark Zorua became available, disguised as the player's Buddy Pokémon. Due to a glitch, the release was suspended for time zones west of GMT+13[5][6] until October 28.
Nov 8, 2022 Guzzlord Guzzlord became available in Raid Battles until November 23.
Nov 12, 2022 Ursaluna Ursaluna became a possible evolution of Ursaring.
Nov 23, 2022 SolgaleoLunala Solgaleo and Lunala became possible evolutions of Cosmoem.
Dec 6, 2022 CrabrawlerCrabominable Crabrawler became available in the wild and Field Research.
Dec 10, 2022 Keldeo Keldeo became available through paid Special Research.
Dec 15, 2022 ScatterbugSpewpaVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillonVivillon Scatterbug became available through the Vivillon Collector feature.
Dec 24, 2022 Avalugg Hisuian Avalugg became available in Raid Battles for Hisuian Avalugg Raid Day.
Jan 7, 2023 Kecleon Kecleon became available following Chespin Community Day, hiding on top of PokéStops.

At this point, all Generation III Pokémon have been released.

Feb 27, 2023 GimmighoulGholdengo Gimmighoul became available by sending postcards to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and can evolve into Gholdengo with 999 Gimmighoul Coins.
Mar 1, 2023 Hawlucha Hawlucha became available as a regional exclusive in Mexico.
Mar 8, 2023 Bruxish Bruxish became available in the wild and in Raid Battles.
Mar 11, 2023 Regidrago Regidrago became available in Elite Raids for the day.
Apr 4, 2023 CutieflyRibombee Cutiefly became available in the wild, Eggs, and in Raid Battles.
Apr 9, 2023 Regieleki Regieleki became available in Elite Raids for the day.
Apr 20, 2023 BounsweetSteeneeTsareena Bounsweet became available in the wild, Eggs, and Timed Research.
May 2, 2023 LarvestaVolcarona Larvesta became available in 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs.

At this point, all Generation V Pokémon have been released.

May 6, 2023 Kleavor Kleavor became available in Raid Battles for Kleavor Raid Day.
Jun 6, 2023 Sandygast Palossand Sandygast became available in Raids and Field Research.
Jun 21, 2023 Carbink Carbink became available in Timed Research for ticket-holders of Pokémon GO Fest 2023.
Jun 29, 2023 Turtonator Turtonator became available in Raids and Field Research.
Jul 15, 2023 Komala Komala became available in the wild.
Jul 20, 2023 ZygardeZygardeZygarde Zygarde became available through Special Research, and can change forms into 50% Forme and Complete Forme with Zygarde Cells collected in the Routes feature.
Aug 4, 2023 RotomDiancie Frost Rotom became available through GO Snapshot and Diancie became available through paid special research for Pokémon GO Fest 2023.
Aug 11, 2023 Passimian Passimian became available in Raids and Field Research.
Sep 5, 2023 SprigatitoFloragatoMeowscaradaFuecocoCrocalorSkeledirgeQuaxlyQuaxwellQuaquavalLechonkOinkologneOinkologne 11 Generation IX Pokémon became available.
Sep 10, 2023 NymbleLokixPawmiPawmoPawmotBombirdierFrigibaxArctibaxBaxcalibur 9 more Generation IX Pokémon became available.
Oct 7, 2023 SkiddoGogoat Skiddo became available in the wild and in Special Research for Pokémon GO City Safari paid ticket holders.
Oct 12, 2023 SmolivDollivArboliva Smoliv became available in the wild and Field Research.
Oct 19, 2023 GreavardHoundstone Greavard became available in Raids and Timed Research.
Nov 5, 2023 WooperClodsire Paldean Wooper became available as part of the November 2023 Community Day.
Nov 7, 2023 TadbulbBellibolt Tadbulb became available in the wild and Field Research.
Dec 3, 2023 Samurott Hisuian Samurott became available in Raid Battles for Hisuian Samurott Raid Day.
Dec 18, 2023 CetoddleCetitan Cetoddle became available in the wild and in Raids.
Dec 23, 2023 Wyrdeer Wyrdeer became available in Raid Battles for Wyrdeer Raid Day.
Jan 6, 2024 Lycanroc Dusk Form Lycanroc became available as a possible evolution for Rockruff.
Jan 14, 2024 Typhlosion Hisuian Typhlosion became available in Raid Battles for Hisuian Typhlosion Raid Day.
Jan 19, 2024 Annihilape Annihilape became available as a possible evolution for Primeape.
Jan 27, 2024 VaroomRevavroom Varoom became available in 12 km Eggs.
Feb 5, 2024 Drampa Drampa became available in Raids and Field Research.
Feb 11, 2024 Decidueye Hisuian Decidueye became available in Raid Battles for Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day.
Feb 14, 2024 Enamorus Incarnate Forme Enamorus became available in Elite Raids for the day.
Feb 16, 2024 RotomDialgaPalkiaBasculin Normal Rotom became available as a special encounter, the Origin Formes of Dialga and Palkia became available in Raids, and White-Striped Basculin became available in Routes for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles.
Mar 1, 2024 Poipole Poipole became available through Special Research.
Mar 5, 2024 CharcadetArmarougeCeruledge Charcadet became available in 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs.
May 30, 2024 RotomNecrozmaMarshadow Heat Rotom will become available through GO Snapshot, Marshadow will become available through paid special research, and Necrozma will become available in raids for Pokémon GO Fest 2024.

Transformations

See also: Mega Evolution (GO)

The ability to Mega Evolve certain species of Pokémon was added on August 27, 2020, and is available by collecting that Pokémon's Mega Energy. Primal Reversion was added on February 18, 2023, and is activated similarly to Mega Evolution, in which Primal Energy must be collected.

The following Pokémon transformations are currently available:

Date Mega Evolution Notes
Aug 27, 2020 VenusaurCharizardCharizardBlastoiseBeedrill Initial release.
Sep 18, 2020 Pidgeot Mega Pidgeot was released after the Mega Raid Challenge.
Sep 29, 2020 Houndoom Mega Houndoom was released after the Mega Battle Challenge.
Oct 24, 2020 Gengar Mega Gengar was released for the Halloween 2020 event.
Dec 1, 2020 Abomasnow Mega Abomasnow was released at the beginning of the Season of Celebration.
Jan 18, 2021 Ampharos Mega Ampharos was released ahead of Incense Day: Electric and Dragon Type.
Feb 9, 2021 Gyarados Mega Gyarados was released for the Lunar New Year 2021 event.
Mar 16, 2021 Manectric Mega Manectric was released for the Charge Up event.
April 4, 2021 Lopunny Mega Lopunny was released for the Spring into Spring event.
May 15, 2021 Altaria Mega Altaria was released following Swablu Community Day.
Jun 8, 2021 Slowbro Mega Slowbro was released for the A Very Slow Discovery Event.
Oct 22, 2021 Absol Mega Absol was released for the Halloween 2021 event.
Dec 1, 2021 Steelix Mega Steelix was released at the beginning of the Season of Heritage.
Jan 7, 2022 Aerodactyl Mega Aerodactyl was released for the Mountains of Power event.
Apr 29, 2022 Kangaskhan Mega Kangaskhan was released for the A Mega Moment event.
May 3, 2022 LatiasLatios Mega Latias and Latios were released for the Pokémon Air Adventures event.
Aug 10, 2022 Scizor Mega Scizor was released for the Bug Out 2022 event.
Sept 6, 2022 Alakazam Mega Alakazam was released for the Psychic Spectacular 2022 event.
Sept 16, 2022 Aggron Mega Aggron was released for the Test Your Mettle event.
Oct 20, 2022 Banette Mega Banette was released for the Halloween 2022 - Part I event.
Dec 3, 2022 SceptileBlazikenSwampert Mega Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert were released for Hoenn Mega Raid Day.[7]
Dec 15, 2022 Glalie Mega Glalie was released for the Winter Holiday 2022 - Part I event.
Jan 10, 2023 Salamence Mega Salamence was released for the Twinkling Fantasy event.
Feb 8, 2023 Gardevoir Mega Gardevoir was released for the Valentine's Day 2023 event.
Feb 18, 2023 KyogreGroudon Primal Kyogre and Groudon were released for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn.
Mar 8, 2023 Medicham Mega Medicham was released for the Festival of Colors event.
May 11, 2023 Pinsir Mega Pinsir was released for the A Valorous Hero event.
Jun 29, 2023 Sableye Mega Sableye was released for the Dark Flames event.
Jul 25, 2023 Tyranitar Mega Tyranitar was released for the Adventure Week 2023 event.
Aug 4, 2023 RayquazaDiancie Mega Rayquaza and Diancie were released for Pokémon GO Fest 2023.
Nov 11, 2023 Garchomp Mega Garchomp was released for Mega Garchomp Raid Day.
April 13, 2024 Heracross Mega Heracross was released for Mega Heracross Raid Day.

The following Mega Evolutions have yet to be released:

Mega Evolution
MewtwoMewtwoMawileSharpedoCameruptMetagrossLucarioGalladeAudino

Region-exclusive Pokémon

Certain Pokémon are exclusive to certain regions in the world. These Pokémon may hatch from 5 km Eggs obtained in their respective regions since September 2019. Some of these Pokémon have been made available in other regions during special events. The territories described below are generally limited to broad descriptions, sacrificing precise accuracy. Many community-sourced maps can be found that show these boundaries in much greater detail, such as this.

The following list has been divided based on the type of regional exclusivity. Plusle and Minun were originally region-exclusive Pokémon prior to February 10, 2018.

Region Pokémon Notes
Set 1
East Asia Farfetch'd
  • Between November 25 and 27, 2017, Farfetch'd appeared all over the world.
Australia and Papua New Guinea Kangaskhan
Europe Mr. MimeMime Jr.
United States, southern Canada, and parts of northern Mexico* Tauros
Mexico, Central and South America* Heracross
West, Central, and South Asia Torkoal
Africa and Middle East Tropius
Certain islands east of Australia* Relicanth
Alaska, Canada, and Asian Russia* Pachirisu
  • Pachirisu appeared all over the world from August 26 to 27, 2023 for the GO Fest.
Set 2
Europe and Asia-Pacific VolbeatZangooseSawkHeatmor
  • Volbeat and Illumise appeared all over the world from April 21 to 27, 2020, from February 14 to 18, 2021, and from February 10 to 14, 2022.
  • Zangoose and Seviper:
    • Zangoose switched with Seviper on January 5, 2018.
    • Zangoose and Seviper appeared all over the world from April 13 to 18, 2021.
  • Heatmor switched with Durant on December 1, 2020.
Americas, Africa, and Middle East IllumiseSeviperThrohDurant
Set 3
Western Hemisphere LunatoneShellos (West Sea)Basculin (Blue-Striped Form)
  • Lunatone and Solrock:
    • Lunatone and Solrock's locations differ prior to June 23, 2020. From January 23 to June 21, 2018, and from March 19, 2019, to June 23, 2020, Lunatone was exclusive to Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, while Solrock was exclusive to the Americas, Africa, and Middle East.
    • Lunatone switched with Solrock on June 21, 2018, March 19, 2019, June 23, 2020, June 20, 2021, and June 30, 2022.
    • Lunatone and Solrock appeared all over the world during the following events:
      • Summer Solstice 2020: June 21 to 22, 2020
      • Enigma Week: August 7 to 14, 2020
      • Summer Solstice 2021: June 17 to 20, 2021
      • Pokémon TCG Crossover: June 16 to 30, 2022
      • Lunatone and Solrock Event: August 27 to September 1, 2022 (unannounced)
  • Both forms of Basculin appeared all over the world from August 6 to 17, 2021.
  • Both forms of Shellos appeared all over the world from August 26 to 27, 2023, and again from February 24 to 25, 2024.
Eastern Hemisphere SolrockShellos (East Sea)Basculin (Red-Striped Form)
Set 4
Asia-Pacific UxiePansageFlabébéFurfrouOricorio (Sensu Style)
Europe, Middle East, and Africa MespritPansearFlabébéFurfrouOricorio (Baile Style)
  • Pansear appeared all over the world from July 6 to 12, 2022.
  • Diamond Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change.
    • For several hours on February 13, 2024, Australia and the Philippines had access to Diamond Trim Furfrou as a result of an error.
Americas and Greenland AzelfPanpourFlabébéFurfrouOricorio (Pom-Pom Style)
Set 5
Northern Hemisphere Kartana
Southern Hemisphere ChatotCelesteela
Special Regions
Tropics* Corsola
Southeastern United States and the northern Bahamas Carnivine
  • Carnivine appeared all over the world from August 26 to 27, 2023 for the GO Fest.
Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America Maractus
Egypt, Greece, and Israel Sigilyph
Northeastern United States Bouffalant
France FurfrouKlefki
  • La Reine Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change.
    • For several hours on February 13, 2024, Australia and the Philippines had access to La Reine Trim Furfrou as a result of an error.
Japan Furfrou
Egypt Furfrou
Mexico Hawlucha
African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean islands, and Australia Oricorio (Pa'u Style)
Hawaii Comfey

Legendary and Mythical Pokémon and Ultra Beasts

Most Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts have only been released for strictly limited periods in Raid Battles. Several have had repeat appearances in later raids or as Research Breakthrough encounters. Mewtwo, Deoxys, and Regigigas originally appeared in special EX Raids. EX Raid Passes grant players the ability to participate in an EX Raid and are distributed on a semi-random basis to players who have recently completed a Raid at the Gym where the EX Raid would take place.

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf have been available in the wild, in their respective regions, as a very rare spawn since April 30, 2019.

The Mythical Pokémon Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Shaymin, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Diancie, Hoopa, and Zarude have been made available as rewards for completing their respective Special Research tasks. Meltan, which can be evolved into Melmetal, can be spawned using the Mystery Box.

The following lists all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon and Ultra Beasts that have been made available in Raid Battles.

Pokémon Raid dates Research dates
Articuno Articuno Jul 22 - 31, 2017
Jul 7, 2018*Shiny release
Sep 13 - 20, 2018
Sep 18 - 25, 2020
Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021
Jul 1 - 7, 2022
Jul 6 - 13, 2023
Jun 2018
Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
Nov - Dec 2019
Zapdos Zapdos Aug 7 - Sep 1, 2017
Jul 21, 2018Shiny release
Sep 13 - 20, 2018
Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2020
Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021
Jul 7 - 14, 2022
Jul 6 - 13, 2023
May 2018
Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
Nov - Dec 2019
Moltres Moltres Jul 31, 2017 - Aug 7, 2017
Sep 8, 2018Shiny release
Sep 13 - 20, 2018
Oct 2 - 9, 2020
Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021
Jul 14 - 22, 2022
Jul 6 - 13, 2023
Apr 2018
Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
Nov - Dec 2019
Mewtwo Mewtwo Sep 20 - Oct 23, 2018
Sep 16 - 23, 2019Shiny release
Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021
Jul 16 - 23, 2021
Jun 16 - Jul 1, 2022
Armored Mewtwo Mewtwo Jul 10 - 31, 2019
Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2020
Raikou Raikou Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018*
Jun 29, 2019Shiny release
Sep 2 - 9, 2019
Jan 31 - Feb 4, 2021
Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2023
Aug 2018
Dec 2018 - Apr 2019
Entei Entei Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018*
Jul 14, 2019Shiny release
Sep 2 - 9, 2019
Jan 26 - 31, 2021
Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2023
Sep 2018
Dec 2018 - Apr 2019
Suicune Suicune Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018*
Aug 17, 2019Shiny release
Sep 2 - 9, 2019
Feb 4 - 9, 2021
Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2023
Oct 2018
Dec 2018 - Apr 2019
Lugia Lugia Jul 22 - 24, 2017
Mar 16 - Apr 2, 2018Shiny release
Jul 14 - 15, 2018
Dec 14 - 17, 2018
Dec 20 - 23, 2019
Nov 5 - 16, 2020
Sep 1 - 14, 2021
Mar 28 - Apr 11, 2023
Jan - Jun 2019
Ho-Oh Ho-Oh Nov 27 - Dec 14, 2017
May 19 - Jun 7, 2018Shiny release
Aug 24 - 27, 2018
Dec 14 - 17, 2018
Dec 20 - 23, 2019
Jul 3 - 6, 2020
Jan 1 - 5, 2021
Mar 8 - 21, 2023
Jan - Jun 2019
Regirock Regirock Sep 13 - 30, 2018
Nov 1 - 4, 2019Shiny release
Dec 12 - 13, 2020
Jun 1 - 17, 2021
Feb 1 - 9, 2022
Feb 15 - 22, 2023
Mar - Apr 2019
Regice Regice Jul 19 - Aug 16, 2018
Nov 1 - 4, 2019Shiny release
Dec 26 - 27, 2020
Jun 1 - 17, 2021
Jan 24 - Feb 1, 2022
Jan 18 - 25, 2023
Mar 14 -21, 2024
Mar - Apr 2019
Registeel Registeel Jun 21 - Jul 19, 2018
Nov 1 - 4, 2019Shiny release
Mar 10 - 12, 2020
Dec 19 - 20, 2020
Jun 1 - 17, 2021
Feb 9 - 16, 2022
Feb 1 - 8, 2023
Apr 25 - May 2, 2024
Mar - Apr 2019
Latias Latias Apr 2 - Jun 7, 2018
Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2019Shiny release
Jan 24 - 27, 2020
Jun 12 - 15, 2020
Feb 9 - 20, 2021
May - Aug 2019
Latios Latios Apr 2 - Jun 7, 2018
Apr 15 - 22, 2019Shiny release
Jan 24 - 27, 2020
Jun 12 - 15, 2020
Feb 9 - 20, 2021
May - Aug 2019
Kyogre Kyogre Jan 12 - Feb 9, 2018
Feb 23 - Mar 5, 2018
Jun 7 - 22, 2018Shiny release
Jan 15 - 29, 2019
Jun 18 - 27, 2019
Jan 19 - 26, 2021
Jun 1 - 7, 2022
Jul - Aug 2019
Nov - Dec 2019
Groudon Groudon Dec 15, 2017 - Jan 16, 2018
Feb 23 - Mar 5, 2018
Jan 15 - 29, 2019Shiny release
Apr 29 - May 2, 2019
Jun 27 - Jul 10, 2019
Jan 19 - 26, 2021
Jun 7 - 16, 2022
Jul - Aug 2019
Nov - Dec 2019
Rayquaza Rayquaza Jan 12 - Mar 16, 2018
Mar 15 - 18, 2019
Jul 31 - Sep 2, 2019Shiny release
Jul 31 - Aug 7, 2020
Mar 27 - 28, 2021
Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2023
Deoxys
(Normal Forme)
Deoxys Sep 9 - 16, 2019
Aug 7 - 14, 2020Shiny release
Feb 16 - 19, 2022
Sep 1 - 13, 2022
Deoxys
(Attack Forme)
Deoxys Sep 9 - 16, 2019
Feb 19 - 22, 2022Shiny release
Sep 1 - 13, 2022
Deoxys
(Defense Forme)
Deoxys Sep 9 - 16, 2019
Jul 1 - 16, 2021
Feb 22 - 25, 2022Shiny release
Sep 1 - 13, 2022
Deoxys
(Speed Forme)
Deoxys Sep 9 - 16, 2019
Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2022Shiny release
Sep 1 - 13, 2022
Uxie* Uxie May 2–27, 2019
Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020
Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021Shiny release
Jun 1 - 15, 2023
Mesprit* Mesprit May 2–27, 2019
Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020
Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021Shiny release
Jun 1 - 15, 2023
Azelf* Azelf May 2–27, 2019
Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020
Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021Shiny release
Jun 1 - 15, 2023
Dialga Dialga Mar 1 - 28, 2019
Jul 23 - Aug 6, 2021Shiny release
Jul 22 - 31, 2022
Dialga
(Origin Forme)
Dialga Feb 24 - 25, 2024Shiny release
Palkia Palkia Jan 29 - Feb 28, 2019
Aug 6 - 20, 2021Shiny release
Jul 31 - Aug 10, 2022
Palkia
(Origin Forme)
Palkia Feb 24 - 25, 2024Shiny release
Heatran Heatran Dec 18, 2018 - Jan 15, 2019
Jan 7 - Feb 4, 2020Shiny release
Aug 21 - Sep 10, 2020
Jan 12 - 19, 2021
Jan 7 - 15, 2022
Jun 29 - Jul 6, 2023
Regigigas Regigigas Jun 17 - Jul 1, 2021Shiny release
May 24 - June 1, 2023
Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024
Giratina
(Altered Forme)
Giratina Oct 23 - Nov 20, 2018
Mar 28 - Apr 2, 2019
Sep 23 - Oct 17, 2019Shiny release
Mar 13 - 16, 2020
May 5–12, 2020
Oct 12 - 22, 2021
Oct 20 - 27, 2022
Giratina
(Origin Forme)
Giratina Apr 2 - 29, 2019
Oct 9 - 23, 2020Shiny release
Oct 27 - Nov 8, 2022
Cresselia Cresselia Nov 20 - Dec 18, 2018
May 27 - Jun 18, 2019Shiny release
Mar 10 - 12, 2020
Sep 10 - 18, 2020
Nov 16 - Dec 1, 2021
Aug 4 - 16, 2023
Darkrai Darkrai Oct 17 - Nov 1, 2019
Mar 6 - 9, 2020Shiny release
Apr 28 - May 5, 2020
Oct 23 - Nov 3, 2020
Oct 22 - Nov 5, 2021
Oct 20 - Nov 3, 2023
Cobalion Cobalion Nov 4 - 26, 2019
Mar 17 - 31, 2020Shiny release
Nov 16 - 24, 2020
Nov 5 - 16, 2021
Dec 15 - 23, 2022
Nov 16 - 23, 2023
Terrakion Terrakion Nov 26 - Dec 17, 2019
May 19–26, 2020Shiny release
Nov 16 - 24, 2020
Nov 5 - 16, 2021
Dec 8 - 15, 2022
Nov 23 - 30, 2023
Virizion Virizion Dec 17, 2019 - Jan 7, 2020
May 12–19, 2020Shiny release
Nov 16 - 24, 2020
Nov 5 - 16, 2021
Dec 1 - 8, 2022
Nov 9 - 16, 2023
Tornadus
(Incarnate Forme)
Tornadus Feb 4 - 25, 2020
Mar 6 - 11, 2021Shiny release
Apr 27 - May 4, 2021
Mar 1 - 8, 2023
Tornadus
(Therian Forme)
Tornadus Mar 30 - Apr 13, 2021
Mar 15 - 22, 2022Shiny release
Jan 10 - 17, 2024
Thundurus
(Incarnate Forme)
Thundurus Mar 2 - 31, 2020
Mar 11 - 16, 2021Shiny release
Apr 27 - May 4, 2021
Mar 21 - 28, 2023
Thundurus
(Therian Forme)
Thundurus Mar 16 - 30, 2021
Apr 5 - 12, 2022Shiny release
Jan 17 - 24, 2024
Reshiram Reshiram May 26 - Jun 16, 2020
Dec 1 - 16, 2021Shiny release
Jan 1 - 10, 2023
Dec 1 - 9, 2023
Zekrom Zekrom Jun 16 - Jul 7, 2020
Dec 1 - 16, 2021Shiny release
Jan 10 - 18, 2023
Dec 9 - 16, 2023
Landorus
(Incarnate Forme)
Landorus Mar 31 - Apr 28, 2020
Mar 1 - 6, 2021Shiny release
Apr 27 - May 4, 2021
Apr 11 - 17, 2023
Landorus
(Therian Forme)
Landorus Apr 13 - 27, 2021
Apr 26 - May 3, 2022Shiny release
Jan 24 - 31, 2024
Kyurem Kyurem Jul 7 - 31, 2020
Dec 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021
Dec 16, 2021 - Jan 7, 2022Shiny release
Dec 23, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023
Dec 16 - 23, 2023
Genesect Genesect Aug 14 - 21, 2020Shiny release
Jan 5 - 12, 2021 (Burn Drive)
Sep 16 - 23, 2023Shiny release
Oct 1 - 12, 2021 (Douse Drive)
Nov 3 - 9, 2023Shiny release
Jan 15 - 24, 2022 (Shock Drive)
May 2–9, 2023Shiny release
Aug 10 - 18, 2022 (Chill Drive)
Xerneas Xerneas May 4–17, 2021
Oct 8 - 20, 2022Shiny release
Aug 16 - Sept 1, 2023*
Yveltal Yveltal May 18–31, 2021
Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2022Shiny release
Aug 16 - Sept 1, 2023*
Tapu Koko Tapu Koko Mar 1 - 15, 2022
May 25 - Jun 1, 2022
Jan 23 - Feb 1, 2023Shiny release
Mar 1 - 14, 2024
Tapu Lele Tapu Lele Mar 22 - Apr 5, 2022
May 25 - Jun 1, 2022
Feb 8 - 15, 2023Shiny release
Mar 21 - Apr 4, 2024
Tapu Bulu Tapu Bulu Apr 12 - 26, 2022
May 25 - Jun 1, 2022
Apr 17 - May 2, 2023Shiny release
Apr 12 - 25, 2024
Tapu Fini Tapu Fini May 10 - Jun 1, 2022
May 9–24, 2023Shiny release
Nihilego Nihilego Jun 5, 2022
Aug 27, 2022
Nov 23 - Dec 1, 2022
Jun 15 - 29, 2023Shiny release
Buzzwole Buzzwole Aug 27, 2022
Jan 1 - 10, 2024*
Pheromosa Pheromosa Aug 27, 2022
Jan 1 - 10, 2024*
Xurkitree Xurkitree Aug 27, 2022
Jan 1 - 10, 2024*
Celesteela* Celesteela Sep 13 - 27, 2022
Sep 1 - 16, 2023*
Apr 4 - 12, 2024Shiny release
Kartana* Kartana Sep 13 - 27, 2022
Sep 1 - 16, 2023*
Apr 4 - 12, 2024Shiny release
Guzzlord Guzzlord Nov 8 - 23, 2022
Oct 6 - 20, 2023Shiny release
Zacian Zacian Aug 20 - 26, 2021
Aug 18 - 31, 2022
Zamazenta Zamazenta Aug 26 - Sep 1, 2021
Aug 18 - 31, 2022
Regieleki Regieleki Jul 13 - 25, 2023
Regidrago Regidrago Jul 25 - Aug 4, 2023
EX Raids
Mewtwo Mewtwo Aug 14, 2017 - Sep 20, 2018
Sep 25 - Nov 12, 2019
Deoxys
(Normal Forme)
Deoxys Oct 1, 2018 - Jan 4, 2019
Deoxys
(Attack Forme)
Deoxys Dec 18, 2018 - Mar 24, 2019
Deoxys
(Defense Forme)
Deoxys Mar 25 - Jun 23, 2019
Deoxys
(Speed Forme)
Deoxys Jun 28 - Sep 25, 2019
Regigigas Regigigas Nov 18, 2019 - Mar 13, 2020
Elite Raids
Hoopa Unbound Hoopa Oct 16, 2022
Nov 13, 2022
Dec 10, 2022
Regieleki Regieleki Apr 9, 2023
Regidrago Regidrago Mar 11, 2023
Enamorus
(Incarnate Forme)
Enamorus Feb 14, 2024

Special availability

Some species, outside of special events, neither appear in the wild nor evolve from Pokémon that do. Instead, these Pokémon can only be encountered through other methods. In addition to the following list, all baby Pokémon have always been exclusively obtained from hatching Eggs. Alolan Sandshrew, Vulpix, Meowth, and Grimer; Galarian Meowth, Zigzagoon, and Darumaka; and Hisuian Growlithe and Sneasel can normally only be obtained from hatching Eggs, but some have had expanded availability during special events.

Family Pokémon Encounter method
Encounter Evolution only
Alolan Raichu Raichu (Alolan Form)
Galarian Ponyta Ponyta (Galarian Form) Rapidash (Galarian Form)
Alolan Marowak Marowak (Alolan Form)
Galarian Weezing Weezing (Galarian Form)
Galarian Articuno Articuno (Galarian Form)
Galarian Zapdos Zapdos (Galarian Form)
Galarian Moltres Moltres (Galarian Form)
Hisuian Typhlosion Typhlosion (Hisuian Form)
Smeargle Smeargle
Shedinja Shedinja
Spinda Spinda
Kecleon Kecleon
Shinx Shinx LuxioLuxray
Cherubi Cherubi
Spiritomb Spiritomb
Hisuian Samurott Samurott (Hisuian Form)
Timburr Timburr GurdurrConkeldurr
Mienfoo Mienfoo Mienshao
Druddigon Druddigon
Hisuian Braviary Braviary (Hisuian Form)
Larvesta Larvesta Volcarona
Scatterbug Scatterbug SpewpaVivillon
  • Vivillon Collector feature
Pancham Pancham Pangoro
Carbink Carbink
Hisuian Avalugg Avalugg (Hisuian Form)
Hisuian Decidueye Decidueye (Hisuian Form)
Rockruff Rockruff LycanrocLycanrocLycanroc
Salandit Salandit Salazzle
Turtonator Turtonator
Drampa Drampa
Meltan Meltan Melmetal
Wyrdeer Wyrdeer
Kleavor Kleavor
Charcadet Charcadet ArmarougeCeruledge
Bombirdier Bombirdier
Varoom Varoom Revavroom
Gimmighoul Gimmighoul Gholdengo

Event-induced availability

The player may choose from the three Kanto first partner Pokémon at the beginning of the game: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle. If the player walks away from the first partner Pokémon four times, Pikachu will also appear as a possible first partner Pokémon. These Pokémon may also be found in the wild later on.

It is normally random whether Eevee will evolve into Flareon, Vaporeon, or Jolteon. However, if Eevee walks at least 10 km as the Buddy Pokémon and is then evolved while it is still the Buddy Pokémon, it will evolve into Espeon during the day or Umbreon during the night. Additionally, the Mossy Lure Module and Glacial Lure Module can be used to cause Eevee to evolve into Leafeon or Glaceon, respectively. Finally, gaining seventy hearts as the Buddy Pokémon causes its evolution into Sylveon. It is also possible to force Eevee's evolution into a specific Pokémon if it is given a certain nickname:[8] "Sparky" for Jolteon, "Rainer" for Vaporeon, "Pyro" for Flareon (the names of the Eevee brothers in the Pokémon anime), "Sakura" for Espeon, "Tamao" for Umbreon (two of the Kimono Girls in the anime), "Linnea" for Leafeon, "Rea" for Glaceon, and "Kira" for Sylveon (three of the Eevee users). These nicknames override all other factors in determining evolution; however, each nickname can only influence evolution once per player.

Certain real-world events will occasionally cause Pokémon to appear in the wild that are usually locked to a specific method, such as having region- or Raid-exclusive Pokémon appearing regularly in the wild.

During certain conventions or other events, specific letters of Unown may be made available at a greatly increased rate in the vicinity of the event. The letters made available spell out something related to the event, such as C, H, I, A, G, and O for Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.

See also: List of Pokémon with form differences (GO), Event Pokémon (GO)

During some special events, featured Pokémon may be caught wearing a commemorative costume. For example, Pikachu and Pichu may be caught or hatched wearing a special hat, and Raichu will retain the hat upon evolution. During the Squirtle Community Day on July 8, 2018, Sunglasses Squirtle based on the Squirtle Squad from the anime was made available through Field Research; Wartortle and Blastoise will both retain the glasses on evolution. During the Valentine's Day 2019 event, a Spinda based on the heart-spotted one from Going for a Spinda could be obtained from Field Research. For Pokémon Day 2019, an Eevee with a hat was added, similarly to Pikachu; it retains the hat upon evolution.

Since September 2018, certain Pokémon have been made available in 7 km Eggs as part of an event, including regional- and Raid-exclusive Pokémon such as Tauros and Absol, respectively.

References


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steps to hatchwild held item (Gen II) • experience typebase friendshipcall rate
miscellaneous alphabetically • field moves (Gen IGen IIGen IIIGen IVGen VGen VI)
Shadow Pokémonunobtainable Shiny PokémonPal Park areaPokéwalkerdebut episodeglitch
released with a Hidden Ability (Gen VGen VIGen VIIGen VIII) • ST Energy Shotpetting
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