List of Pokémon by availability (GO)

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This is a list of Pokémon based on their availability in Pokémon GO.

List of Pokémon by date

Every generation of Pokémon is represented in Pokémon GO. By generation, the following Pokémon are available:

All 151 species from Generation I.
All 100 species from Generation II.
All 135 species from Generation III.
104 out of 107 species from Generation IV (97.2%).
All 156 species from Generation V.
All 72 species from Generation VI.
80 out of 88 species from Generation VII (90.91%).
- 78 out of 86 species from Alola (90.7%).
- Both species from an unidentified region, Meltan and Melmetal.
72 out of 96 species from Generation VIII (75%).
- 66 out of 89 species from Galar (74.16%).
- 6 out of 7 species from Hisui (85.71%).
70 out of 120 species from Generation IX (58.33%).

In total, 940 out of 1025 species (91.71%) are currently or are planned to be in the game.

The following table details when each Pokémon species and form has been made available in GO.

Date	Pokémon	Notes
Jul 6, 2016		Initial release. Debut of all Generation I Pokémon except Ditto, Legendary Pokémon, and Mew.
Nov 23, 2016		Ditto debuted disguised as Pidgey, Rattata, Zubat, or Magikarp. Ditto has since been able to appear disguised as other Pokémon.
Dec 12, 2016		Generation II baby Pokémon (besides Tyrogue) debuted in Eggs. Togepi could evolve into Togetic.
Feb 16, 2017		Debut of most remaining Generation II Pokémon, except Delibird, Smeargle, and two forms of Unown (! and ?). Generation I Pokémon with Generation II cross-generational Evolutions could now evolve into those Pokémon. Togetic could now appear in the wild.
Jul 22, 2017		Debut of Legendary Pokémon. Articuno appeared in Raid Battles until July 30. Lugia appeared in Raid Battles until August 31.
Jul 31, 2017		Moltres appeared in Raid Battles until August 7.
Aug 7, 2017		Zapdos appeared in Raid Battles until August 14.
Aug 14, 2017		Mewtwo appeared in Raid Battles at the Pokémon GO Stadium event. Mewtwo was subsequently available in field tests and full EX Raid Battles, then appeared in five-star raids on September 20, 2018.
Aug 31, 2017		Raikou, Entei, and Suicune appeared in Raid Battles in the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, respectively, until September 30. They then appeared in the preceding region until October 31, then in the final region until November 30.
Oct 20, 2017		Debut of Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon for the Halloween 2017 event.
Nov 28, 2017		Ho-Oh appeared in Raid Battles until December 14 after the successful Global Catch Challenge.
Dec 8, 2017		Debut of 50 Generation III Pokémon. Mawile and Absol were only available in Raid Battles.^[1]
Dec 15, 2017		Groudon appeared in Raid Battles until January 15, 2018.
Dec 21, 2017		Debut of 21 additional Generation III Pokémon.^[2] Delibird was available exclusively during the Holiday 2017 event.
Jan 12, 2018		Kyogre appeared in Raid Battles until February 15.
Jan 23, 2018		Debut of 23 additional Generation III Pokémon.
Feb 9, 2018		Debut of 20 additional Generation III Pokémon.
Mar 27, 2018		Mew debuted in Special Research, which was activated alongside Field Research. At this point, all Generation I Pokémon species had been released.
Apr 2, 2018		Latias and Latios appeared in Raid Battles. Latias was available in Europe, Asia, and Australia while Latios was available in North America, South America, and Africa. They switched locations on May 8 and were available until June 5.
May 30, 2018		Alolan Exeggutor debuted in the wild as the first regional form in GO.
Jun 12, 2018		Unown ! debuted in the wild.
Jun 21, 2018		Alolan Rattata, Meowth, Grimer, Vulpix, and Sandshrew debuted in 7 km Eggs from Gifts. Alolan Rattata debuted in the wild on June 23.^[3] Regice appeared in Raid Battles until July 19.
Jul 14, 2018		Alolan Diglett and Geodude appeared temporarily in the wild, then became exclusive to 7 km Eggs starting July 19. At Pokémon GO Fest 2018, Unown ? debuted in the wild. Celebi debuted in Special Research, then was available worldwide on August 20.
Jul 19, 2018		Alolan Raichu and Marowak appeared in three-star Raid Battles. Registeel appeared in five-star Raid Battles until August 16.
Aug 1, 2018		Spinda debuted in Field Research.
Aug 16, 2018		Regirock appeared in Raid Battles until September 20.
Sep 21, 2018		Normal Forme Deoxys appeared in EX Raid Battles.
Oct 16, 2018		Debut of 26 Generation IV Pokémon.^[4]
Oct 23, 2018		Debut of 6 additional Generation IV Pokémon. Spiritomb was available in Special Research. Altered Forme Giratina was available in Raid Battles until November 20.
Nov 1, 2018		Nincada debuted in Field Research with Ninjask as the only possible Evolution. Shedinja debuted as a Research Breakthrough.
Nov 6, 2018		Budew debuted in Eggs and Buizel debuted in the wild.
Nov 14, 2018		Debut of 11 additional Generation IV cross-generational Evolutions of previously released Pokémon, each requiring a Sinnoh Stone to evolve. Meltan officially debuted in the Mystery Box and Special Research after being teased in the September 2018 Chikorita Community Day.
Nov 20, 2018		Cresselia appeared in Raid Battles until December 18.
Dec 18, 2018		Debut of 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon. Chingling, Munchlax, and Mantyke debuted in 7 km Eggs. Heatran appeared in Raid Battles until January 15, 2019.
Dec 20, 2018		Attack Forme Deoxys appeared in EX Raid Battles.
Jan 30, 2019		Palkia appeared in Raid Battles until February 28.
Feb 1, 2019		Debut of 15 additional Generation IV Pokémon, including 6 cross-generational Evolutions (Ambipom, Lickilicky, Tangrowth, Yanmega, Gallade, and Froslass), each requiring a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.
Feb 13, 2019		Happiny debuted in 7 km Eggs for the Valentine's Day 2019 event.
Feb 16, 2019		Mamoswine could now evolve from Piloswine using a Sinnoh Stone during the Swinub Community Day.
Feb 23, 2019		Clamperl debuted in Limited Research and later in the wild.
Feb 25, 2019		Smeargle debuted in surprise encounters via the GO Snapshot feature. At this point, all Generation II Pokémon species had been released.
Mar 1, 2019		Dialga appeared in Raid Battles until March 28.
Mar 25, 2019		Defense Forme Deoxys appeared in EX Raid Battles.
Apr 2, 2019		Origin Forme Giratina appeared in Raid Battles until April 29.
Apr 29, 2019		Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf debuted in the wild and later in Raid Battles. Shellos and Gastrodon were accidentally made available in the wild for about 30 minutes.
May 17, 2019		Debut of 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon, including 4 cross-generational Evolutions (Magnezone, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Probopass), each requiring a new type of Lure Module to evolve. Shellos and Gastrodon officially debuted, their forms becoming region-exclusive several hours after initial release.
Jun 13, 2019		Jirachi debuted in Special Research at Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago, then later appeared in Dortmund and Yokohama.
Jun 28, 2019		Speed Forme Deoxys appeared in EX Raid Battles.
Jul 10, 2019		Armored Mewtwo appeared in Raid Battles until July 30.
Sep 16, 2019		Debut of 46 Generation V Pokémon.
Sep 26, 2019		Mime Jr. debuted in 5 km Eggs in Europe.
Oct 17, 2019		Darkrai appeared in Raid Battles until November 1. Yamask was available exclusively during Halloween 2019.
Nov 2, 2019		Regigigas debuted in a paid, limited-time Special Research event, then later appeared in EX Raid Battles on November 18.
Nov 4, 2019		Cobalion appeared in Raid Battles until November 26.
Nov 16, 2019		Galarian Weezing appeared in three-star Raid Battles.
Nov 26, 2019		Terrakion appeared in Raid Battles until December 17.
Dec 17, 2019		Virizion appeared in Raid Battles until January 7, 2020.
Dec 24, 2019		Cubchoo and Cryogonal debuted in the wild.
Jan 10, 2020		Debut of 34 additional Generation V Pokémon along with Trade Evolution.
Jan 24, 2020		Darumaka debuted in 7 km Eggs during the Lunar New Year 2020 event, then became available in the wild and in 10 km Eggs.
Jan 29, 2020		Scraggy debuted as a GO Battle League reward.
Feb 1, 2020		Woobat debuted in Research Breakthroughs until March 1, then became available in the wild after the Buddy Up event.
Feb 2, 2020		Minccino debuted in 5 km Eggs and in Limited Research.
Feb 4, 2020		Incarnate Forme Tornadus appeared in Raid Battles until February 25.
Feb 14, 2020		Audino and Alomomola debuted in the wild for Valentine’s Day 2020.
Mar 2, 2020		Incarnate Forme Thundurus appeared in Raid Battles until March 31.
Mar 13, 2020		Rufflet debuted as a GO Battle League reward.
Mar 20, 2020		Genesect debuted in 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		Gothita and Solosis debuted in the wild.
Mar 31, 2020		Incarnate Forme Landorus appeared in Raid Battles until April 28 and as a GO Battle League reward.
Apr 1, 2020		Stunfisk debuted in the wild and as a Field Research reward.
May 26, 2020		Reshiram appeared in Raid Battles until June 16.
Jun 3, 2020		Galarian Meowth, Zigzagoon, and Darumaka debuted in 7 km Eggs. Galarian Stunfisk debuted in the wild, in Raid Battles, and in Special Research.
Jun 16, 2020		Zekrom appeared in Raid Battles until July 7.
Jun 17, 2020		Galarian Farfetch'd debuted in the wild worldwide, though it could not yet evolve into Sirfetch'd.
Jul 3, 2020		Ducklett debuted in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.
Jul 7, 2020		Kyurem appeared in Raid Battles until July 31.
Jul 17, 2020		Petilil debuted in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.
Jul 25, 2020		Wash Rotom debuted for paid Pokémon GO Fest 2020 players in GO Snapshot.
Jul 26, 2020		Victini debuted in paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and became available publicly on September 30.
Aug 7, 2020		Elgyem debuted in the wild, in 7 km Eggs, and in Raid Battles.
Aug 14, 2020		Sewaddle, Cottonee, and Emolga debuted in the wild and in 7 km Eggs. Bouffalant debuted as a regional exclusive in the wild and in 5 km Eggs.
Oct 9, 2020		Autumn Form Deerling debuted in the wild.
Oct 12, 2020		Sandile, Pawniard, and Vullaby debuted in 12 km Eggs.
Oct 23, 2020		Galarian Ponyta debuted in 7 km Eggs and in Raid Battles. Sirfetch'd could now evolve from Galarian Farfetch'd.
Oct 24, 2020		Galarian Yamask debuted in Special Research.
Nov 30, 2020		Espurr appeared in Raid Battles.
Dec 1, 2020		Summer and Winter Form Deerling debuted in the wild along with the introduction of Seasons.
Dec 2, 2020		Debut of 19 Generation VI Pokémon. Klefki debuted as a regional exclusive (France).
Dec 19, 2020		Galarian Mr. Mime debuted in paid Special Research and was made available publicly on December 23, 2021.
Dec 22, 2020		Vanillite debuted in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and Field Research.
Jan 5, 2021		Burn Drive Genesect appeared in Raid Battles until January 12 and as a GO Battle League reward.
Jan 11, 2021		Male Frillish debuted as a GO Battle League reward.
Feb 14, 2021		Munna debuted in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and Raid Battles.
Mar 1, 2021		Spring Form Deerling and female Frillish debuted in the wild.
Mar 16, 2021		Tynamo debuted in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and Raid Battles. Therian Forme Thundurus appeared in Raid Battles until March 30.
Mar 30, 2021		Therian Forme Tornadus appeared in Raid Battles until April 13.
Apr 13, 2021		Therian Forme Landorus appeared in Raid Battles until April 27. Skrelp and Clauncher debuted in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Apr 20, 2021		Binacle debuted in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
May 4, 2021		Spritzee, Swirlix, and Goomy debuted in the wild and Field Research. Xerneas appeared in Raid Battles until May 17.
May 11, 2021		Pancham appeared in one-star Raid Battles.
May 18, 2021		Yveltal appeared in Raid Battles until May 31.
May 25, 2021		Sylveon could now evolve from Eevee.
May 31, 2021		Mienfoo debuted as a GO Battle League reward.
Jun 8, 2021		Galarian Slowpoke debuted in Field Research and in Raid Battles, though it could not yet evolve into Galarian Slowking.
Jul 17, 2021		Aria Forme Meloetta debuted in paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and was made available publicly on September 21.
Aug 20, 2021		Skwovet, Wooloo, and Falinks debuted in the wild and Field Research. Hero of Many Battles Zacian appeared in Raid Battles until August 26.
Aug 26, 2021		Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta appeared in Raid Battles until September 1.
Sep 5, 2021		Hoopa Confined debuted in Special Research.
Sep 8, 2021		Inkay debuted in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Sep 21, 2021		Natural Form Furfrou debuted in the wild. Its alternate trims (besides the Heart Trim) debuted alongside the form-changing mechanic, with some trims being regional exclusives.
Oct 1, 2021		Douse Drive Genesect appeared in Raid Battles until October 12 and as a GO Battle League reward. Zarude debuted in Special Research.
Oct 15, 2021		Galarian Slowking could now evolve from Galarian Slowpoke.
Oct 22, 2021		Phantump and all sizes of Pumpkaboo debuted in the wild and Raid Battles.
Nov 5, 2021		Dedenne debuted in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Nov 26, 2021		Hoopa Unbound debuted in Special Research. Hoopa could now change forms.
Dec 7, 2021		Druddigon debuted in Field Research and Raid Battles.
Dec 23, 2021		Bergmite debuted in the wild and 7 km Eggs.
Jan 15, 2022		Shock Drive Genesect appeared in Raid Battles until January 24 and as a GO Battle League reward.
Jan 19, 2022		Helioptile debuted in the wild and Field Research.
Jan 30, 2022		Hisuian Voltorb debuted in the wild and Special Research, though it could not yet evolve into Hisuian Electrode.
Feb 10, 2022		Flabébé debuted in the wild, with some forms being regional exclusives. Furfrou could now change form into the Heart Trim.
Feb 18, 2022		Hisuian Electrode could now evolve from Hisuian Voltorb.
Mar 1, 2022		Debut of 21 Generation VII Pokémon. Rockruff appeared in Raid Battles until March 22 and 10 km Eggs, though it could not yet evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc. Comfey debuted as a regional exclusive (Hawaiʻi). Tapu Koko appeared in Raid Battles until March 15.
Mar 15, 2022		Oricorio debuted in the wild and Field Research, with each form being a regional exclusive.
Mar 22, 2022		Fomantis debuted in the wild and Field Research. Tapu Lele appeared in Raid Battles until April 5.
Apr 3, 2022		Salandit debuted in 12 km Eggs.
Apr 12, 2022		Tapu Bulu appeared in Raid Battles until April 26.
Apr 20, 2022		Oranguru debuted in the wild and 7 km Eggs.
Apr 23, 2022		Stufful debuted in the April 2022 Community Day.
May 10, 2022		Tapu Fini appeared in Raid Battles until June 1.
May 12, 2022		Dewpider debuted in the wild.
Jun 4, 2022		Land Forme Shaymin debuted in paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022. It was later released in free Special Research on April 20, 2023.
Jun 5, 2022		Nihilego appeared in Raid Battles for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Jun 7, 2022		Tyrunt and Amaura debuted in 7 km Eggs and Field Research, then in the wild on June 12.
Jun 16, 2022		Wimpod debuted in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Jul 1, 2022		Mow Rotom debuted through GO Snapshot. Sky Forme Shaymin and Pheromosa debuted in paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Jul 22, 2022		Buzzwole debuted in paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Jul 25, 2022		Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres debuted with Daily Adventure Incense.
Jul 27, 2022		Hisuian Growlithe and Sneasel debuted in 7 km Eggs. Hisuian Qwilfish debuted in the wild and 7 km Eggs.
Jul 31, 2022		Hisuian Braviary appeared in Raid Battles for Hisuian Discoveries Raid Day.
Aug 5, 2022		Xurkitree debuted in paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Aug 10, 2022		Chill Drive Genesect appeared in Raid Battles until August 18 and as a GO Battle League reward. Grubbin debuted in the wild and Field Research.
Sep 1, 2022		Cosmog debuted in Special Research, though it could not yet evolve into Cosmoem.
Sep 13, 2022		Celesteela and Kartana appeared in Raid Battles until September 27.
Sep 16, 2022		Togedemaru debuted in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Sep 27, 2022		Mareanie debuted in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Oct 5, 2022		Cosmoem could now evolve from Cosmog, though it could not yet evolve into Solgaleo or Lunala.
Oct 14, 2022		Morelull debuted in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Oct 25, 2022		Zorua debuted 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 appeared in Raid Battles until November 23.
Nov 12, 2022		Ursaluna could now evolve from Ursaring during Teddiursa Community Day.
Nov 23, 2022		Solgaleo and Lunala could now evolve from Cosmoem.
Dec 6, 2022		Crabrawler debuted in the wild and Field Research.
Dec 10, 2022		Ordinary Form Keldeo debuted in paid Special Research.
Dec 15, 2022		Scatterbug debuted through the Vivillon Collector medal feature. All patterns of Vivillon were released except for the Fancy Pattern and Poké Ball Pattern.
Dec 24, 2022		Hisuian Avalugg appeared in Raid Battles for Hisuian Avalugg Raid Day.
Jan 7, 2023		Kecleon debuted following Chespin Community Day, hiding on top of PokéStops. At this point, all Generation III Pokémon species had been released.
Feb 27, 2023		Roaming Form Gimmighoul debuted by sending postcards to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Gholdengo could evolve from Gimmighoul with 999 Gimmighoul Coins.
Mar 1, 2023		Hawlucha debuted as a regional exclusive (Mexico).
Mar 8, 2023		Bruxish debuted in the wild and in Raid Battles.
Mar 11, 2023		Regidrago appeared in Elite Raids for the day.
Apr 4, 2023		Cutiefly debuted in the wild, Eggs, and in Raid Battles.
Apr 9, 2023		Regieleki appeared in Elite Raids for the day.
Apr 20, 2023		Bounsweet debuted in the wild, Eggs, and Timed Research.
May 2, 2023		Larvesta debuted in 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs. At this point, all Generation V Pokémon species had been released.
May 6, 2023		Kleavor appeared in Raid Battles for Kleavor Raid Day.
Jun 6, 2023		Sandygast debuted in Field Research and Raid Battles.
Jun 21, 2023		Carbink debuted in Timed Research for ticketholders of Pokémon GO Fest 2023.
Jun 29, 2023		Turtonator debuted in Field Research and Raid Battles.
Jul 15, 2023		Komala debuted in the wild.
Jul 20, 2023		10% Forme Zygarde debuted in Special Research and could change forms into 50% Forme and Complete Forme with Zygarde Cells collected via the Routes feature.
Aug 4, 2023		Frost Rotom debuted through GO Snapshot. Diancie debuted in paid special research for Pokémon GO Fest 2023.
Aug 11, 2023		Passimian debuted in Field Research and Raid Battles.
Sep 5, 2023		Debut of 11 additional Generation IX Pokémon.
Sep 10, 2023		Debut of 9 additional Generation IX Pokémon.
Oct 7, 2023		Skiddo debuted in the wild and in Special Research for Pokémon GO City Safari paid ticketholders.
Oct 12, 2023		Smoliv debuted in the wild and Field Research.
Oct 19, 2023		Greavard debuted in Timed Research and Raid Battles.
Nov 5, 2023		Paldean Wooper debuted as part of the November 2023 Community Day.
Nov 7, 2023		Tadbulb debuted in the wild and Field Research.
Dec 3, 2023		Hisuian Samurott appeared in Raid Battles for Hisuian Samurott Raid Day.
Dec 18, 2023		Cetoddle debuted in the wild and Raid Battles.
Dec 23, 2023		Wyrdeer appeared in Raid Battles for Wyrdeer Raid Day.
Jan 6, 2024		Dusk Form Lycanroc could now evolve from certain Rockruff.
Jan 14, 2024		Hisuian Typhlosion appeared in Raid Battles for Hisuian Typhlosion Raid Day.
Jan 19, 2024		Annihilape could now evolve from Primeape.
Jan 27, 2024		Varoom debuted in 12 km Eggs.
Feb 5, 2024		Drampa debuted in Field Research and Raid Battles.
Feb 11, 2024		Hisuian Decidueye appeared in Raid Battles for Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day.
Feb 14, 2024		Incarnate Forme Enamorus appeared in Elite Raids for the day.
Feb 16, 2024		Regular Rotom debuted in Timed Research. Origin Forme Dialga and Origin Forme Palkia appeared in Raid Battles for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh (both Los Angeles and Global). White-Striped Basculin debuted on Routes for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh (both Los Angeles and Global), though it could not yet evolve into Basculegion.
Mar 1, 2024		Poipole debuted in Special Research, though it could not yet evolve into Naganadel.
Mar 5, 2024		Charcadet debuted in 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs.
Apr 22, 2024		Wiglett debuted in the wild in the beach biome.
May 23, 2024		Stakataka and Blacephalon appeared in Raid Battles until June 1. Naganadel could now evolve from Poipole.
May 30, 2024		Heat Rotom debuted through GO Snapshot. Marshadow debuted in paid Special Research. Necrozma appeared in Raid Battles for Pokémon GO Fest 2024.
Jul 17, 2024		Tandemaus debuted in Field Research.
Sep 3, 2024		Debut of 13 additional Generation VIII Pokémon. Stonjourner debuted as a regional exclusive to the United Kingdom.
Sep 18, 2024		Hatenna debuted in the wild and Field Research.
Oct 22, 2024		Morpeko debuted in Field Research. It is capable of changing between its Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode during battles by using Charged Attacks.
Nov 16, 2024		Both forms of Toxtricity debuted during the Pokémon GO Wild Area. Toxel also debuted in 10 km Eggs.
Nov 27, 2024		Galarian Corsola debuted in 7 km Eggs.
Dec 3, 2024		Sinistea debuted in Raid Battles.
Jan 3, 2025		Fidough debuted in the wild.
Jan 15, 2025		Shroodle debuted in 12 km Eggs.
Jan 21, 2025		Rookidee debuted in 2 km Eggs, as a GO Battle League reward, and in the wild via Magnetic Lure Modules.
Feb 11, 2025		Dhelmise debuted in Raid Battles.
Mar 5, 2025		Kubfu debuted in Special Research, though it could not yet evolve into Urshifu.
Mar 19, 2025		Nickit debuted in the wild.
Mar 26, 2025		Sizzlipede debuted in Raids.
Mar 29, 2025		Mudbray debuted in the wild and in Eggs for Pokémon GO City Safari paid ticketholders.
Apr 3, 2025		Paldean Tauros debuted in Raids, with each form being a regional exclusive.
Apr 9, 2025		Gossifleur debuted in the wild.
Apr 16, 2025		Tinkatink debuted in 7 km and 10 km Eggs.
Apr 24, 2025		Applin debuted in the form of occasionally hiding in apples that appear near PokéStops. Apples may also reward Sweet Apples or Tart Apples, which are required to evolve Applin.
May 10, 2025		Kingambit could now evolve from Bisharp.
May 21, 2025		Both forms of Urshifu could now evolve from Kubfu.
May 29, 2025		Fan Rotom debuted through GO Snapshot. Volcanion debuted in paid Special Research. Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta debuted during Pokémon GO Fest 2025.
Jun 20, 2025		Yamper debuted in the wild.
Jul 8, 2025		Hisuian Zorua debuted in the wild.
Jul 12, 2025		Hisuian Lilligant appeared in Raid Battles for Hisuian Lilligant Raid Day.
Jul 15, 2025		Tatsugiri debuted in Raids, with each form being a regional exclusive.
Jul 22, 2025		Honedge debuted in Raid Battles and as a GO Battle League reward. At this point, all Generation VI Pokémon species had been released.
Jul 29, 2025		Toedscool debuted in the wild in the forest biome.
Aug 6, 2025		Snom debuted in 5 km and 7 km Eggs.
Aug 17, 2025		Eternatus debuted in Timed Research for in-person attendees of the 2025 Pokémon World Championships following the Closing Ceremonies, and was released globally during the Dark Skies as part of the GO Pass: Max Finale.
Aug 25, 2025		Dondozo debuted in Raids.
Sep 16, 2025		Indeedee debuted in 5 km Eggs.
Sep 23, 2025		Dudunsparce could now evolve from Dunsparce.
Sep 30, 2025		Duraludon debuted in Max Battles and Field Research.
Oct 10, 2025		Dipplin could now evolve from Applin, with Hydrapple being able to evolve from Dipplin.
Oct 21, 2025		Poltchageist debuted in Raid Battles.
Nov 4, 2025		Tarountula debuted in the wild.
Nov 7, 2025		Impidimp debuted during the Pokémon GO Wild Area 2025.
Nov 25, 2025		Resolute Form Keldeo debuted in Special Research. Keldeo could now change forms.
Dec 2, 2025		Nacli debuted in the wild.
Dec 13, 2025		Clobbopus debuted in the wild.
Dec 24, 2025		Rolycoly debuted in the wild.
Jan 6, 2026		Klawf debuted in Field Research and Timed Research.
Jan 14, 2026		Wattrel debuted in the wild.
Jan 27, 2026		Glimmet debuted on Routes and in Field Research and Timed Research.
Feb 3, 2026		Flamigo debuted in the wild.
Feb 14, 2026		Therian Forme Enamorus appeared in Raid Battles for Therian Forme Enamorus Raid Day.

Unreleased Pokémon

The following species have yet to become available:

Generation	Total	Pokémon
IV	3
VII	8
VIII	23
VIII	1
IX	50

Some Pokémon have additional forms in the core series games. Out of the Pokémon species introduced to GO that have multiple forms, the following forms have yet to be made available:

Generation	Total	Pokémon
V	3
VI	6
VII	1
VIII	1
IX	1

Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion

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, with Primal Energy needing to be collected.

The following Pokémon transformations are currently available:

Date	Transformation	Notes
Aug 27, 2020		Initial release.
Sep 18, 2020		Mega Pidgeot was released after the Mega Raid Challenge.
Sep 29, 2020		Mega Houndoom was released after the Mega Battle Challenge.
Oct 24, 2020		Mega Gengar was released for the Halloween 2020 event.
Dec 1, 2020		Mega Abomasnow was released at the beginning of the Season of Celebration.
Jan 18, 2021		Mega Ampharos was released ahead of Incense Day: Electric and Dragon Type.
Feb 9, 2021		Mega Gyarados was released for the Lunar New Year 2021 event.
Mar 16, 2021		Mega Manectric was released for the Charge Up event.
Apr 4, 2021		Mega Lopunny was released for the Spring into Spring event.
May 15, 2021		Mega Altaria was released following Swablu Community Day.
Jun 8, 2021		Mega Slowbro was released for the A Very Slow Discovery Event.
Oct 22, 2021		Mega Absol was released for the Halloween 2021 event.
Dec 1, 2021		Mega Steelix was released at the beginning of the Season of Heritage.
Jan 7, 2022		Mega Aerodactyl was released for the Mountains of Power event.
Apr 29, 2022		Mega Kangaskhan was released for the A Mega Moment event.
May 3, 2022		Mega Latias and Latios were released for the Pokémon Air Adventures event.
Aug 10, 2022		Mega Scizor was released for the Bug Out 2022 event.
Sep 6, 2022		Mega Alakazam was released for the Psychic Spectacular 2022 event.
Sep 16, 2022		Mega Aggron was released for the Test Your Mettle event.
Oct 20, 2022		Mega Banette was released for the Halloween 2022 - Part I event.
Dec 3, 2022		Mega Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert were released for Hoenn Mega Raid Day.^[7]
Dec 15, 2022		Mega Glalie was released for the Winter Holiday 2022 - Part I event.
Jan 10, 2023		Mega Salamence was released for the Twinkling Fantasy event.
Feb 8, 2023		Mega Gardevoir was released for the Valentine's Day 2023 event.
Feb 18, 2023		Primal Kyogre and Groudon were released for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn.
Mar 8, 2023		Mega Medicham was released for the Festival of Colors event.
May 11, 2023		Mega Pinsir was released for the A Valorous Hero event.
Jun 29, 2023		Mega Sableye was released for the Dark Flames event.
Jul 25, 2023		Mega Tyranitar was released for the Adventure Week 2023 event.
Aug 4, 2023		Mega Rayquaza and Diancie were released for Pokémon GO Fest 2023.
Nov 11, 2023		Mega Garchomp was released for Mega Garchomp Raid Day.
Apr 13, 2024		Mega Heracross was released for Mega Heracross Raid Day.
Jul 27, 2024		Mega Lucario was released for Mega Lucario Raid Day.
Oct 12, 2024		Mega Mawile was released for Mega Mawile Raid Day.
Jan 11, 2025		Mega Gallade was released for Mega Gallade Raid Day.
Apr 5, 2025		Mega Audino was released for Mega Audino Raid Day.
Sep 7, 2025		Mega Sharpedo was released for Mega Sharpedo Raid Day.
Sep 28, 2025		Mega Camerupt was released for Mega Camerupt Raid Day.
Oct 4, 2025		Mega Metagross was released for Mega Metagross Raid Day.
Feb 20, 2026		Mega Victreebel and Malamar will be released for Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos.

The following Mega Evolutions have yet to be released:

Generation	Total	Mega Evolution
I	7
II	3
III	2
IV	6
V	7
VI	10
VII	6
VIII	1
IX	6

Fusions

See also: Fusion (GO)

The ability to Fuse certain species of Pokémon through a form change was added on May 30, 2024, and is available by collecting that form's Fusion Energy.

The following Pokémon Fusions are currently available:

Date	Fusion	Notes
May 30, 2024		Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozma were released for Pokémon GO Fest 2024.
Feb 21, 2025		Black and White Kyurem were released for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova.

The following Fusions have yet to be released:

Generation	Total	Fusion
VIII	2

Gigantamax

See also: Gigantamax (GO)

The ability to Gigantamax certain species of Pokémon was added on October 26, 2024. Only Gigantamax Pokémon defeated during a Max Battle and caught afterward can Gigantamax.

The following Gigantamax Pokémon are currently available:

Date	Gigantamax	Notes
Oct 26, 2024		Initial release.
Oct 31, 2024		Gigantamax Gengar was released during the Halloween 2024 Part II event.
Nov 16, 2024		Gigantamax Toxtricity was released during the GO Wild Area event.
Dec 8, 2024		Gigantamax Lapras was released during Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day.
Feb 1, 2025		Gigantamax Kingler was released during Gigantamax Kingler Max Battle Day.
Apr 19, 2025		Gigantamax Snorlax was released during Gigantamax Snorlax Max Battle Day.
May 25, 2025		Gigantamax Machamp was released during Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day.
May 29, 2025		Gigantamax Rillaboom was released during Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka, and was released globally during the Serene Retreat event.
Jun 5, 2025		Gigantamax Cinderace was released during GO Fest 2025: Jersey City, and was released globally during the Instrumental Wonders event.
Jun 12, 2025		Gigantamax Inteleon was released during GO Fest 2025: Paris, and was released globally during the Phantom Ruins event.
Aug 3, 2025		Gigantamax Butterfree was released during Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day.
Nov 1, 2025		Gigantamax Garbodor was released during Gigantamax Garbodor Max Battle Day.
Nov 7, 2025		Gigantamax Grimmsnarl was released during the GO Wild Area event.
Feb 15, 2026		Gigantamax Meowth will be released during Gigantamax Meowth Max Battle Day.

The following Gigantamax forms have yet to be released:

Generation	Total	Gigantamax
I	2
VII	1
VIII	14

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		Between November 25 and 27, 2017, Farfetch'd appeared all over the world.
Australia and Papua New Guinea
Europe		Mime Jr. can only be hatched from Eggs obtained in Europe. During the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event held on November 16 to 21, 2021, Mime Jr. could be obtained worldwide from 7 km Eggs.
United States, southern Canada, and parts of northern Mexico*
Mexico, Central and South America*
West, Central, and South Asia
Africa and Middle East		Tropius also appeared in Raid Battles in Honolulu, Hawaii during the 2024 Pokémon World Championships.
Certain islands east of Australia*
Alaska, Canada, and Asian Russia*		Pachirisu appeared all over the world from August 26 to 27, 2023, and again from June 28 to 29, 2025, for the GO Fest.
Set 2
Europe and Asia-Pacific		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
Set 3
Western Hemisphere		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
Set 4
Asia-Pacific		Pansage appeared all over the world from August 10 to 16, 2022, and again from March 1 to 2, 2025, for the Unova GO Tour. Star Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change. Australia has Pa'u Style Oricorio. However, due to an error, for a few hours at release on March 14, 2022, Sensu Style Oricorio was also temporarily available in Australia as a Field Research reward. Sensu Style Oricorio can be found in the wild in Australia in certain locations, such as Avalon Beach, New South Wales, and Rottnest Island, Western Australia. Blue Flower Flabébé appeared all over the world from June 28 to 29, 2025, for the GO Fest.
Europe, Middle East, and Africa		Pansear appeared all over the world from July 6 to 12, 2022, and again from March 1 to 2, 2025, for the Unova GO Tour. 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. Red Flower Flabébé appeared all over the world from June 28 to 29, 2025, for the GO Fest.
Americas and Greenland		Panpour appeared all over the world from July 27 to August 2, 2022, and again from March 1 to 2, 2025, for the Unova GO Tour. Debutante Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change. Yellow Flower Flabébé appeared all over the world from June 28 to 29, 2025, for the GO Fest.
Set 5
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Special Regions
Iberian Peninsula
Tropics*
Southeastern United States and the northern Bahamas		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
Egypt, Greece, and Israel
Northeastern United States
France		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		Kabuki Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change.
Egypt		Pharaoh Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change.
Mexico
African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean islands, and Australia
Hawaii
United Kingdom

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 and Max Battles, or as Research Breakthrough encounters. Several have also been made rewards for reaching certain ranks in Adventure passes. Mewtwo, Deoxys, and Regigigas originally appeared in special EX Raid Battles. 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, Marshadow, 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 worldwide.

Pokémon		Raid dates
Articuno		Jul 22 - 31, 2017 Aug 12 - 31, 2017 Jul 7, 2018* Sep 13 - 20, 2018 Sep 18 - 25, 2020 Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 26, 2021 Jul 1 - 7, 2022 Jun 1 - Sep 1, 2023 Jul 6 - 13, 2023 Nov 4 - 25, 2023 Feb 3 - 24, 2024 Jul 15 - 23, 2024 Mar 4 - 13, 2025 Feb 23, 2026
Zapdos		Aug 7 - Sep 1, 2017 Jul 21, 2018 Sep 13 - 20, 2018 Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2020 Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 26, 2021 Jul 7 - 14, 2022 Sep 2 - 30, 2023 Dec 2 - 30, 2023 Jun 1 - 10, 2024 Mar 4 - 13, 2025 Feb 23, 2026
Moltres		Jul 31 - Aug 7, 2017 Aug 12 - 31, 2017 Sep 8, 2018 Sep 13 - 20, 2018 Oct 2 - 9, 2020 Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 26, 2021 Jul 14 - 22, 2022 Jul 6 - 13, 2023 Oct 1 - 22, 2023 Jan 1 - 21, 2024 Aug 3 - 12, 2024 Mar 4 - 13, 2025 Feb 23, 2026
Mewtwo		Sep 20 - Oct 23, 2018 Sep 16 - 23, 2019 Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021 Jul 16 - 23, 2021 Jun 16 - Jul 1, 2022 May 27 - 28, 2023 Mar 30 - 31, 2024
Armored Mewtwo		Jul 10 - 31, 2019 Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2020
Raikou		Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018* Jun 29, 2019 Sep 2 - 9, 2019 Jan 31 - Feb 4, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Feb 26, 2022 Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2023 Mar 2 - 24, 2024 Jun 1 - 29, 2024 Sep 1 - Oct 5, 2024 Nov 4 - 11, 2025 Jan 24, 2026
Entei		Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018* Jul 14, 2019 Sep 2 - 9, 2019 Jan 26 - 31, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Feb 26, 2022 Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2023 Apr 6 - 27, 2024 Jul 6 - 27, 2024 Oct 5 - Nov 2, 2024 Nov 4 - 11, 2025
Suicune		Sep 1 - Nov 30, 2017* Aug 17, 2019 Sep 2 - 9, 2019 Feb 4 - 9, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Feb 26, 2022 Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2023 May 4 - 25, 2024 Aug 3 - 24, 2024 Nov 2 - Dec 3, 2024 Nov 4 - 11, 2025
Lugia		Jul 22 - 24, 2017 Mar 16 - Apr 2, 2018 Jul 14 - 15, 2018 Dec 14 - 17, 2018 Dec 20 - 23, 2019 Nov 5 - 16, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Sep 1 - 14, 2021 Feb 26, 2022 Mar 28 - Apr 11, 2023 Oct 28 - 29, 2023 Aug 10 - 11, 2024 Nov 4 - 18, 2024 Aug 4 - 11, 2025 Nov 10, 2025 Feb 24, 2026
Ho-Oh		Nov 27 - Dec 14, 2017 May 19 - Jun 7, 2018 Aug 24 - 27, 2018 Dec 14 - 17, 2018 Dec 20 - 23, 2019 Jul 3 - 6, 2020 Jan 1 - 5, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Feb 26, 2022 Mar 8 - 21, 2023 Jun 28 - Jul 8, 2024 Jan 19, 2025 Aug 11 - 18, 2025 Nov 10, 2025 Feb 24, 2026
Regirock		Aug 16 - 20, 2018 Nov 1 - 4, 2019 Dec 12 - 13, 2020 Jun 1 - 17, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 28, 2021 Feb 1 - 9, 2022 Feb 15 - 22, 2023 May 16 - 23, 2024 Feb 3 - Mar 2, 2025 May 4 - Jun 1, 2025 Jun 23, 2025 Jun 27, 2025 Aug 3 - Sep 2, 2025
Regice		Jun 21 - Jul 19, 2018 Nov 1 - 4, 2019 Dec 28, 2019 Dec 26 - 27, 2020 Jun 1 - 17, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 28, 2021 Jan 24 - Feb 1, 2022 Jan 18 - 25, 2023 Mar 14 - 21, 2024 Dec 3, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025 Mar 4 - Apr 4, 2025 Jun 3 - Jul 5, 2025 Jun 23, 2025 Jun 27, 2025
Registeel		Jul 19 - Aug 16, 2018 Nov 1 - 4, 2019 Mar 10 - 12, 2020 Dec 19 - 20, 2020 Jun 1 - 17, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 28, 2021 Feb 9 - 16, 2022 Feb 1 - 8, 2023 Apr 25 - May 2, 2024 Jan 4 - Feb 2, 2025 Apr 4 - May 4, 2025 Jun 23, 2025 Jun 27, 2025 Jul 3 - Aug 3, 2025
Latias		Apr 2 - Jun 7, 2018 Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2019 Jan 24 - 27, 2020 Jun 12 - 15, 2020 Feb 9 - 20, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 May 3 - 10, 2022 Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2023 Jan 31 - Feb 15, 2024 Dec 19 - 26, 2024 Sep 16 - 23, 2025 Oct 2 - 31, 2025 Feb 28, 2026
Latios		Apr 2 - Jun 7, 2018 Apr 15 - 22, 2019 Jan 24 - 27, 2020 Jun 12 - 15, 2020 Feb 9 - 20, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 May 3 - 10, 2022 Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2023 Jan 31 - Feb 15, 2024 Dec 12 - 19, 2024 Sep 16 - 23, 2025 Nov 2 - Dec 2, 2025 Mar 1, 2026
Kyogre		Jan 12 - Feb 14, 2018 Feb 23 - Mar 5, 2018 Jun 7 - 22, 2018 Jan 15 - 29, 2019 Jun 18 - 27, 2019 Jul 25, 2019 Jan 19 - 26, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Jun 1 - 7, 2022 Jun 10, 2022 Feb 25 - 26, 2023 Aug 23 - 27, 2023 Mar 17, 2024 Sep 3 - 14, 2024 Nov 23 - 24, 2024 Jun 14 - 23, 2025 Aug 16 - 17, 2025 Feb 25, 2026
Groudon		Dec 15, 2017 - Jan 16, 2018 Feb 23 - Mar 5, 2018 Jan 15 - 29, 2019 Apr 29 - May 2, 2019 Jun 27 - Jul 10, 2019 Jul 25, 2020 Jan 19 - 26, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Jun 4, 2022 Jun 7 - 16, 2022 Feb 25 - 26, 2023 Aug 23 - 27, 2023 Mar 23, 2024 Sep 14 - 26, 2024 Nov 23 - 24, 2024 Jun 5 - 14, 2025 Sep 20 - 21, 2025 Feb 25, 2026
Rayquaza		Jan 12 - Mar 16, 2018 Mar 15 - 18, 2019 Jul 31 - Sep 2, 2019 Jul 31 - Aug 7, 2020 Mar 27 - 28, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2023 Aug 27, 2023 Aug 3, 2024 Oct 18, 2025
Deoxys (Normal Forme)		Sep 9 - 16, 2019 Aug 7 - 14, 2020 Feb 16 - 19, 2022 Sep 1 - 13, 2022 Oct 7 - 14, 2025
Deoxys (Attack Forme)		Sep 9 - 16, 2019 Feb 19 - 22, 2022 Sep 1 - 13, 2022 Jan 16 - 24, 2025 Oct 14 - 21, 2025
Deoxys (Defense Forme)		Sep 9 - 16, 2019 Jul 1 - 16, 2021 Feb 22 - 25, 2022 Sep 1 - 13, 2022 Jan 16 - 24, 2025 Oct 7 - 14, 2025
Deoxys (Speed Forme)		Sep 9 - 16, 2019 Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2022 Sep 1 - 13, 2022 Oct 14 - 21, 2025
Uxie*		May 2 - 27, 2019 Aug 28, 2019 Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021 Jun 1 - 15, 2023 Feb 21 - 22, 2024 May 12 - 25, 2025
Mesprit*		May 2 - 27, 2019 Aug 28, 2019 Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021 Jun 1 - 15, 2023 Feb 21 - 22, 2024 May 12 - 25, 2025
Azelf*		May 2 - 27, 2019 Aug 28, 2019 Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021 Jun 1 - 15, 2023 Feb 21 - 22, 2024 May 12 - 25, 2025
Dialga		Mar 1 - 28, 2019 Jul 26, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Jul 23 - Aug 6, 2021 Jul 22 - 31, 2022 Feb 24 - 25, 2024 Jan 24 - Feb 6, 2025 Sep 23 - Oct 7, 2025 Feb 4 - 16, 2026 Feb 26, 2026
Dialga (Origin Forme)		Feb 24 - 25, 2024 Nov 18 - 27, 2024 Aug 10, 2025 Sep 24, 2025 Oct 1, 2025 Feb 26, 2026
Palkia		Jan 29 - Feb 28, 2019 Jul 26, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Aug 6 - 20, 2021 Jul 31 - Aug 10, 2022 Feb 24 - 25, 2024 Jan 4 - 16, 2025 Sep 2 - 16, 2025 Feb 4 - 16, 2026 Feb 26, 2026
Palkia (Origin Forme)		Feb 24 - 25, 2024 Nov 18 - 27, 2024 Aug 10, 2025 Sep 3, 2025 Sep 10, 2025 Feb 26, 2026
Heatran		Dec 18, 2018 - Jan 15, 2019 Jan 7 - Feb 4, 2020 Aug 21 - Sep 10, 2020 Jan 12 - 19, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 27, 2021 Jan 7 - 15, 2022 Jun 29 - Jul 6, 2023 Feb 22 - 23, 2024 Feb 26 - Mar 1, 2024 Mar 22 - 31, 2025 Nov 18 - 25, 2025 Dec 2, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
Regigigas		Jun 17 - Jul 1, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 May 24 - Jun 1, 2023 Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 May 17, 2025 Jun 26 - 27, 2025 Sep 6 - 28, 2025 Feb 1 - Mar 3, 2026
Giratina (Altered Forme)		Oct 23 - Nov 20, 2018 Mar 28 - Apr 2, 2019 Sep 23 - Oct 17, 2019 Mar 13 - 16, 2020 May 5 - 12, 2020 Jul 26, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Oct 12 - 22, 2021 Oct 20 - 27, 2022 Feb 24 - 25, 2024 Dec 26, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025 Oct 28 - Nov 4, 2025
Giratina (Origin Forme)		Apr 2 - 29, 2019 Jul 26, 2020 Oct 9 - 23, 2020 Oct 27 - Nov 8, 2022 Feb 23 - 26, 2024 Oct 14 - 28, 2024
Cresselia		Nov 20 - Dec 18, 2018 May 27 - Jun 18, 2019 Mar 10 - 12, 2020 Sep 10 - 18, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 16 - Dec 1, 2021 Aug 4 - 16, 2023 Feb 20 - 21, 2024 Feb 26 - Mar 1, 2024 Apr 21 - May 1, 2025 Nov 15, 2025 Jan 2 - Feb 1, 2026
Darkrai		Oct 17 - Nov 1, 2019 Mar 6 - 9, 2020 Apr 28 - May 5, 2020 Oct 23 - Nov 3, 2020 Oct 22 - Nov 5, 2021 Oct 20 - Nov 3, 2023 Feb 15 - 20, 2024 Oct 28 - Nov 4, 2024 Nov 16, 2025
Cobalion		Nov 4 - 26, 2019 Mar 17 - 31, 2020 Nov 16 - 24, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 5 - 16, 2021 Nov 29, 2021 Dec 15 - 23, 2022 Nov 16 - 23, 2023 Feb 25, 2025 Jun 30 - Jul 8, 2025 Nov 25 - Dec 2, 2025
Terrakion		Nov 26 - Dec 17, 2019 May 19 - 26, 2020 Nov 16 - 24, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 5 - 16, 2021 Nov 29, 2021 Dec 8 - 15, 2022 Nov 23 - 30, 2023 Feb 25, 2025 Jul 14 - 22, 2025 Nov 25 - Dec 2, 2025
Virizion		Dec 17, 2019 - Jan 7, 2020 May 12 - 19, 2020 Nov 16 - 24, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Nov 5 - 16, 2021 Nov 29, 2021 Dec 1 - 8, 2022 Nov 9 - 16, 2023 Feb 25, 2025 Jul 28 - Aug 4, 2025 Nov 25 - Dec 2, 2025
Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)		Feb 4 - 25, 2020 Mar 6 - 11, 2021 Apr 27 - May 4, 2021 Mar 1 - 8, 2023 Jul 23 - Aug 3, 2024 Jan 25 - Feb 4, 2026
Tornadus (Therian Forme)		Mar 30 - Apr 13, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Mar 15 - 22, 2022 Jan 10 - 17, 2024 Feb 26, 2025
Thundurus (Incarnate Forme)		Mar 2 - 31, 2020 Mar 11 - 16, 2021 Apr 27 - May 4, 2021 Mar 21 - 28, 2023 Aug 12 - 21, 2024 Jan 16 - 25, 2026
Thundurus (Therian Forme)		Mar 16 - 30, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Apr 5 - 12, 2022 Jan 17 - 24, 2024 Feb 26, 2025
Reshiram		May 26 - Jun 16, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Dec 1 - 16, 2021 Jan 1 - 10, 2023 Dec 1 - 9, 2023 Feb 21 - 23, 2025 Feb 27, 2025 Mar 1 - 2, 2025 Dec 13 - 22, 2025 Jan 10, 2026 Feb 27, 2026
Zekrom		Jun 16 - Jul 7, 2020 Jul 18, 2021 Dec 1 - 16, 2021 Jan 10 - 18, 2023 Dec 9 - 16, 2023 Feb 21 - 23, 2025 Feb 28, 2025 Mar 1 - 2, 2025 Dec 22 - 31, 2025 Jan 10, 2026 Feb 27, 2026
Landorus (Incarnate Forme)		Mar 31 - Apr 28, 2020 Mar 1 - 6, 2021 Apr 27 - May 4, 2021 Apr 11 - 17, 2023 Jun 10 - 19, 2024
Landorus (Therian Forme)		Apr 13 - 27, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Apr 26 - May 3, 2022 Jan 24 - 31, 2024 Feb 26, 2025
Kyurem		Jul 7 - 31, 2020 Dec 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Dec 16, 2021 - Jan 7, 2022 Dec 23, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023 Dec 16 - 23, 2023 Feb 21 - 23, 2025 Mar 1 - 2, 2025 Dec 4 - 13, 2025 Jan 10, 2026 Feb 27, 2026
Genesect		Aug 14 - 21, 2020 Feb 24, 2025 Oct 21 - 28, 2025
Genesect (Burn Drive)		Jan 5 - 12, 2021 Sep 16 - 23, 2023 Feb 24, 2025 Jan 5 - 16, 2026
Genesect (Douse Drive)		Oct 1 - 12, 2021 Nov 3 - 9, 2023 Feb 24, 2025 Oct 21 - 28, 2025
Genesect (Shock Drive)		Jan 15 - 24, 2022 May 2 - 9, 2023 Feb 24, 2025 Oct 21 - 28, 2025
Genesect (Chill Drive)		Aug 10 - 18, 2022 Dec 3 - 12, 2024 Feb 24, 2025 Jan 5 - 16, 2026
Xerneas		May 4 - 17, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Oct 8 - 20, 2022 Aug 16 - 23, 2023 Aug 28 - Sep 1, 2023 Aug 21 - Sep 3, 2024 Feb 17 - 24, 2025 Mar 3 - 4, 2025 Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2026
Yveltal		May 18 - 31, 2021 Jul 18, 2021 Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2022 Aug 16 - 23, 2023 Aug 28 - Sep 1, 2023 Jun 19 - 28, 2024 Feb 17 - 24, 2025 Mar 3 - 4, 2025 Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2026
Hoopa (Hoopa Unbound)		Feb 15, 2025
Tapu Koko		Mar 1 - 15, 2022 May 25 - Jun 1, 2022 Jan 23 - Feb 1, 2023 Mar 1 - 14, 2024 Nov 20, 2024 Mar 13 - 22, 2025 Nov 11, 2025
Tapu Lele		Mar 22 - Apr 5, 2022 May 25 - Jun 1, 2022 Feb 8 - 15, 2023 Mar 21 - Apr 4, 2024 Mar 31 - Apr 9, 2025 Nov 11, 2025
Tapu Bulu		Apr 12 - 26, 2022 May 25 - Jun 1, 2022 Apr 17 - May 2, 2023 Apr 12 - 25, 2024 May 26 - Jun 3, 2025 Nov 13, 2025
Tapu Fini		May 10 - Jun 1, 2022 May 9 - 24, 2023 May 2 - 16, 2024 May 1 - 12, 2025 Nov 13, 2025
Solgaleo		Jul 8 - 14, 2025 Feb 16 - 21, 2026
Lunala		Jul 22 - 28, 2025 Feb 21 - 22, 2026 Mar 2 - 3, 2026
Nihilego		Jun 5, 2022 Aug 27, 2022 Nov 23 - Dec 1, 2022 Jun 15 - 29, 2023 Jul 9 - 10, 2024 Jul 13, 2024 Nov 19, 2024
Buzzwole		Aug 27, 2022 Jan 1 - 10, 2024* Jul 12, 2024* Jul 13, 2024
Pheromosa		Aug 27, 2022 Jan 1 - 10, 2024* Jul 12, 2024* Jul 13, 2024
Xurkitree		Aug 27, 2022 Jan 1 - 10, 2024* Jul 12, 2024* Jul 13, 2024
Celesteela*		Sep 13 - 27, 2022 Sep 1 - 16, 2023* Apr 4 - 12, 2024 Jul 10 - 11, 2024 Jul 13, 2024*
Kartana*		Sep 13 - 27, 2022 Sep 1 - 16, 2023* Apr 4 - 12, 2024 Jul 10 - 11, 2024 Jul 13, 2024*
Guzzlord		Nov 8 - 23, 2022 Oct 6 - 20, 2023 Jul 8 - 9, 2024 Jul 13, 2024
Necrozma		Jul 13, 2024 Jul 14, 2024 Dec 14, 2024 Aug 25 - Sep 2, 2025 Nov 12, 2025 Nov 14, 2025
Stakataka		May 23 - Jun 1, 2024* Jul 11 - 12, 2024* Jul 13, 2024* Apr 9 - 21, 2025*
Blacephalon		May 23 - Jun 1, 2024* Jul 11 - 12, 2024* Jul 13, 2024* Apr 9 - 21, 2025* Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
Zacian		Aug 20 - 26, 2021 Aug 18 - 31, 2022 Sep 26 - Oct 4, 2024 Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2024 Jun 29, 2025 Aug 18 - Aug 21, 2025 Aug 23 - 24, 2025
Zamazenta		Aug 26 - Sep 1, 2021 Aug 18 - 31, 2022 Oct 4 - 14, 2024 Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2024 Jun 28, 2025 Aug 18 - Aug 20, 2025 Aug 22, 2025 Aug 23 - 24, 2025
Regieleki		Jul 13 - 25, 2023 Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2024 Jun 24, 2025 Jun 27, 2025
Regidrago		Jul 25 - Aug 4, 2023 Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2024 Jun 25, 2025 Jun 27, 2025
Enamorus (Incarnate Forme)		Feb 6 - 17, 2025
Enamorus (Therian Forme)		Feb 14, 2026
EX Raids
Mewtwo		Aug 14, 2017 - Sep 20, 2018 Sep 25 - Nov 12, 2019
Deoxys (Normal Forme)		Oct 1, 2018 - Jan 4, 2019
Deoxys (Attack Forme)		Dec 18, 2018 - Mar 24, 2019
Deoxys (Defense Forme)		Mar 25 - Jun 23, 2019
Deoxys (Speed Forme)		Jun 28 - Sep 25, 2019
Regigigas		Nov 18, 2019 - Mar 13, 2020
Elite Raids
Mega Rayquaza		Jun 29, 2024
Hoopa Unbound		Oct 16, 2022 Nov 13, 2022 Dec 10, 2022
Regieleki		Apr 9, 2023
Regidrago		Mar 11, 2023
Enamorus (Incarnate Forme)		Feb 14, 2024

The following lists all Legendary Pokémon that have been made available in Research Breakthroughs.

Pokémon		Research dates
Articuno		Jun 2018 Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Nov - Dec 2019
Zapdos		May 2018 Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Nov - Dec 2019
Moltres		Apr 2018 Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Nov - Dec 2019
Raikou		Aug 2018 Dec 2018 - Apr 2019
Entei		Sep 2018 Dec 2018 - Apr 2019
Suicune		Oct 2018 Dec 2018 - Apr 2019
Lugia		Jan - Jun 2019
Ho-Oh		Jan - Jun 2019
Regirock		Mar - Apr 2019
Regice		Mar - Apr 2019
Registeel		Mar - Apr 2019
Latias		May - Aug 2019
Latios		May - Aug 2019
Kyogre		Jul - Aug 2019 Nov - Dec 2019
Groudon		Jul - Aug 2019 Nov - Dec 2019

The following lists all Legendary Pokémon that have been made available in Max Battles.

Pokémon		Max Battle dates
Articuno		Jan 20 - Jan 27, 2025 Aug 19 - Aug 20, 2025
Zapdos		Jan 27 - Feb 3, 2025 Aug 19 - Aug 20, 2025
Moltres		Feb 3 - Feb 9, 2025 Aug 19 - Aug 20, 2025
Raikou		Mar 15 - Mar 16, 2025 Aug 21 - Aug 22, 2025
Entei		Apr 26 - Apr 27, 2025 Aug 21 - Aug 22, 2025
Suicune		May 10 - May 11, 2025 Aug 21 - Aug 22, 2025
Lugia		Nov 29 - Nov 30, 2025
Ho-Oh		Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2026
Latias		Jul 26 - Jul 27, 2025 Aug 18, 2025
Latios		Jul 26 - Jul 27, 2025 Aug 18, 2025

The following lists all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that have been made available from Adventure Passes.

Pokémon	Pass dates	Pass Ranks
Articuno	Jun 3 – Jul 1, 2025	100 (Basic)
Zapdos	Jul 1 – Aug 5, 2025	100 (Basic)
Moltres	Aug 5 – Sep 2, 2025	100 (Basic)
Regirock	Jun 23 – 29, 2025*	100 (Basic)
Regice	Jun 23 – 29, 2025*	100 (Basic)
Registeel	Jun 23 – 29, 2025*	100 (Basic)
Dialga	Jan 6 – Feb 3, 2026	100 (Basic)
Palkia	Dec 2, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026	100 (Basic)
Giratina (Altered Forme)	Feb 3 - Mar 3, 2026	100 (Basic)
Cresselia	Nov 10 – 16, 2025	100 (Basic)
Darkrai	Nov 10 – 16, 2025	99 (Deluxe)
Victini	Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2025	1 (Deluxe)
Cobalion	Sep 2 – Oct 7, 2025	100 (Basic)
Terrakion	Oct 7 – Nov 4, 2025	100 (Basic)
Virizion	Nov 4 – Dec 2, 2025	100 (Basic)
Xerneas	Apr 1 – May 1, 2025	49 (Deluxe) 50 (Basic)
Yveltal	May 6 – Jun 3, 2025	99 (Deluxe) 100 (Basic)
Hoopa (Hoopa Unbound)	Feb 23 - Mar 1, 2026	TBA (Deluxe)
Eternatus	Aug 18 – 24, 2025	60 (Basic)
Regieleki	Jun 23 – 29, 2025*	100 (Basic)
Regidrago	Jun 23 – 29, 2025*	100 (Basic)

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, and all Legendary Pokémon (other than those included on the following list) have, outside of special events, always been exclusively obtained from Raid Battles.

Line	Pokémon		Encounter method
Line	Encounter	Evolution only	Encounter method
Alolan Raichu			Raid Battle Research Breakthrough
Alolan Marowak			Raid Battle Field Research Research Breakthrough (April 2022) Moongeist Beam Adventure Effect
Galarian Weezing			Raid Battle GO Fest 2022
Paldean Tauros			Raid Battle
Galarian Articuno			Daily Adventure Incense Ancients Recovered Timed Research: Fleeting Legends
Galarian Zapdos			Daily Adventure Incense Ancients Recovered Timed Research: Fleeting Legends
Galarian Moltres			Daily Adventure Incense Ancients Recovered Timed Research: Fleeting Legends
Mew			A Mythical Discovery All-in-One #151
Hisuian Typhlosion			Raid Battle
Unown			Level 50 Challenge (Random form)
Galarian Corsola			Egg
Smeargle			Surprise encounter via GO Snapshot
Celebi			A Ripple in Time Distracted by Something Shiny Pokémon GO Tour: Johto
Shedinja			Research Breakthrough (November 2018, October 2020) Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn Misunderstood Mischief
Spinda			Field Research Raid Battle (During the Hoenn Collection Challenge between January 19, 2021, and January 24, 2021)
Kecleon			Hiding on PokéStops
Jirachi			A Thousand-Year Slumber Masterwork Research: Wish Granted
Cherubi			Spawned via Mossy Lure Module Egg
Spiritomb			A Spooky Message A Spooky Message 2019 A Spooky Message Unmasked Field Research
Shaymin			Grass and Gratitude Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude
Hisuian Samurott			Raid Battle
Hisuian Lilligant			Raid Battle
White-Striped Basculin			Egg Masterwork Research: A Dazzling Aria
Druddigon			Egg Field Research Raid Battle Daily Adventure Incense Research Breakthrough
Hisuian Braviary			Raid Battle
Larvesta			Egg
Keldeo			Something Extraordinary Tales of Transformation Masterwork Research: Pony Tales Hooves of a Hero
Meloetta			The Melody Pokemon Finding Your Voice Masterwork Research: A Dazzling Aria
Scatterbug			Vivillon Collector feature
Pancham			Raid Battle Egg Daily Adventure Incense Research Breakthrough
Honedge			Raid Battle GO Battle League Field Research Research Breakthrough Egg
Hisuian Avalugg			Raid Battle Research Breakthrough
Zygarde			From A to Zygarde
Diancie			Glitz and Glam
Hisuian Decidueye			Raid Battle
Rockruff			Raid Battle Egg Daily Adventure Incense Sunsteel Strike Adventure Effect Moongeist Beam Adventure Effect
Salandit			Egg
Turtonator			Egg Field Research Raid Battle
Drampa			Egg Field Research Raid Battle Max Battle
Dhelmise			Field Research Raid Battle
Cosmog			A Cosmic Companion Starry Skies
Marshadow			A Striking Shadow
Poipole			World of Wonders
Meltan			Mystery Box
Applin			Hiding in apples near PokéStops.
Toxtricity			Max Battle
Sinistea			Raid Battle Field Research Research Breakthrough
Snom			Egg
Indeedee			Egg
Morpeko			Field Research GO Battle League Research Breakthrough
Duraludon			Max Battle Field Research
Kubfu			Might and Mastery Fuzzy Fighter
Zarude			Search for Zarude Rogue of the Jungle
Wyrdeer			Raid Battle
Kleavor			Raid Battle
Tandemaus			Party Play Weekly Challenge
Charcadet			Egg Research Breakthrough
Shroodle			Egg
Klawf			Field Research
Tinkatink			Egg
Bombirdier			Raid Battle
Varoom			Egg
Glimmet			Routes Field Research
Dondozo			Raid Battle Field Research
Tatsugiri			Raid Battle
Gimmighoul			Coin Bag Golden Lure Module active at PokéStops
Poltchageist			Raid Battle

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 Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon. 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 Pokémon the Series: The Beginning), "Sakura" for Espeon, "Tamao" for Umbreon (two of the Kimono Girls in Pokémon the Series and other animation), "Linnea" for Leafeon, "Rea" for Glaceon, and "Kira" for Sylveon (three of the Eevee users in Pokémon Sun and Moon and their upper versions). 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 in Pokémon 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 Pokémon the Series 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 the Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episode 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

External links

List of Pokémon forms by release date - Pokémon GO Wiki