Underleveled Pokémon: Difference between revisions

=== Generation I ===

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|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}} || {{ArtP|0011|Metapod|size=50px}} || {{p|Metapod}} || 4 || 7 || [[Viridian Forest]] ||

|{{gameabbrev1|Y}} || {{ArtP|0148|Dragonair|size=50px}} || {{p|Dragonair}} || 15 || 30 || [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] (Super Rod) ||

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=== Generation II ===

This list includes [[trade]]s involving both [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] games.

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|{{gameabbrev2|G}} || {{ArtP|0011|Metapod|size=50px}} || {{p|Metapod}} || 4 || 7 || {{rt|30|Johto}} ||

|{{gameabbrev2|C}} || {{ArtP|0247|Pupitar|size=50px}} || {{p|Pupitar}} || 20 || 30 || [[Mt. Silver]] (summit) ||

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=== Generation III ===

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|{{gameabbrev3|LG}} || {{ArtP|0011|Metapod|size=50px}} || {{p|Metapod}} || 4 || 7 || [[Viridian Forest]] ||

|{{gameabbrev3|LG}} || {{ArtP|0089|Muk|size=50px}} || {{p|Muk}} || 32 || 38 || [[Pokémon Mansion]] (1F, 2F, 3F) ||

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|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}} || {{ArtP|0094|Gengar|size=50px}} || {{p|Gengar}} || 20 || 25 || Evolve an underleveled {{p|Haunter}} || Catch an underleveled Haunter and evolve it by [[trade]].

|{{gameabbrev3|R}}{{gameabbrev3|S}}{{gameabbrev3|E}} || {{ArtP|0321|Wailord|size=50px}} || {{p|Wailord}} || 25{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}, 35{{sup/3|R}} || 40 || {{rt|129|Hoenn}} (Surf) ||

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=== Generation IV ===

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|{{gameabbrev4|HG}} || {{ArtP|0011|Metapod|size=50px}} || {{p|Metapod}} || 3 || 7 || [[Viridian Forest]] ||

|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}} || {{ArtP|0477|Dusknoir|size=50px}} || {{p|Dusknoir}} || 16 || 37† || Evolve underleveled {{p|Dusclops}} || Obtain a level 16 {{p|Dusclops}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold or SoulSilver}} and evolve it with a [[Reaper Cloth]].

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=== Generation V ===

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|{{gameabbrev5|BW}} || {{ArtP|0080|Slowbro|size=50px}} || {{p|Slowbro}} || 35 || 37 || [[Abundant Shrine]] ||

|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}} || {{ArtP|0637|Volcarona|size=50px}} || {{p|Volcarona}} || 35 || 59 || [[Relic Castle]] ||

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=== Generation VI ===

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|{{gameabbrev6|Y}} || {{ArtP|0011|Metapod|size=50px}} || {{p|Metapod}} || 4 || 7 || [[Santalune Forest]] ||

|{{gameabbrev6|XY}} || {{ArtP|0705|Sliggoo|size=50px}} || {{p|Sliggoo}} || 30 || 40 || [[Friend Safari]] ||

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=== Generation VII ===

==== Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon ====

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| {{gameabbrev7|SM}} || {{ArtP|0011|Metapod|size=50px}} || {{p|Metapod}} || 3 || 7 || {{rt|1|Alola}} ||

| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} || {{ArtP|0784|Kommo-o|size=50px}} || {{p|Kommo-o}} || 41{{sup/7|SM}}<br>43{{sup/7|USUM}} || 45 || [[Vast Poni Canyon]] ([[SOS Battle]]) ||

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==== Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! ====

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| {{gameabbrev7|PE}} || {{ArtP|0006|Charizard|size=50px}} || {{p|Charizard}} || 3 || 36 || In the sky || [[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Kanto}}, {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|3|Kanto}}, {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, {{rtn|16|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}} ([[Walking Pokémon#Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|while riding a flying Pokémon]] after becoming Champion).

| {{gameabbrev7|PE}} || {{ArtP|0149|Dragonite|size=50px}} || {{p|Dragonite}} || 3 || 55 || In the sky || [[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Kanto}}, {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|3|Kanto}}, {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, {{rtn|16|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}} ([[Walking Pokémon#Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|while riding a flying Pokémon]] after becoming Champion)

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=== Generation VIII ===

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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} || {{ArtP|0055|Golduck|size=50px}} || {{p|Golduck}} || 26 || 33 || [[Forest of Focus]] ||

| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} || {{ArtP|0834|Drednaw|size=50px}} || {{p|Drednaw}} || 20 || 22 || [[Fields of Honor]] ||

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==Unobtainable underleveled Pokémon==

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|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}} || {{ArtP|0112|Rhydon|size=50px}} || {{p|Rhydon}} || 5 || 42 || Debuggers Gift ||  

|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}} || {{ArtP|0593|Jellicent|size=50px}} || {{p|Jellicent}} || 33 || 40 || [[Thrifty Megamart]] ||  

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In addition, some in-game trade Pokémon in later generations with fixed levels are also underleveled.

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|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}} || {{ArtP|0047|Parasect|size=50px}} || {{p|Parasect}} || 5 || 24 || [[Cinnabar Island]] || Catch a level 13 {{p|Venonat}} on {{rt|24|Kanto}} in {{v2|Yellow}}, and then [[trade]] it to {{game|Red and Blue|s|Red or Blue}}. Use it for the [[in-game trade]] at [[Cinnabar Island]] to obtain a {{p|Tangela}}, and then trade the Tangela to Yellow for use in the in-game trade on {{rt|18|Kanto}}.

| {{gameabbrev9|SV}} || {{ArtP|0094|Gengar|size=50px}} || {{p|Gengar}} || 14 || 15 || [[Levincia]] ||

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==Trainers with underleveled Pokémon==

===Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow===

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| {{ArtP|0020|Raticate|size=50px}} || {{p|Raticate}} || 16 || 20 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Rocket}}{{sup/1|RGB}} || [[Mt. Moon]]

| {{ArtP|0119|Seaking|size=50px}} || {{p|Seaking}} || 28, 28, 28 || 33 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Fisherman}} || [[Kanto Route 21]]

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===Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal===

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| {{ArtP|0017|Pidgeotto|size=50px}} || {{p|Pidgeotto}} || 9 || 18 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Leader}} '''[[Falkner]]''' || [[Violet Gym]]

| {{ArtP|0078|Rapidash|size=50px}} || {{p|Rapidash}} || 38{{sup/2|GS}}<br>39{{sup/2|C}} || 40 || First rematch || {{Tc|Cooltrainer}}♀ Beth || [[Kanto Route 26]]

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===Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald===

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| {{ArtP|0289|Slaking|size=50px}} || {{p|Slaking}} || 28, 31 || 36 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Leader}} '''[[Norman]]'''{{sup/3|RS}} || [[Petalburg Gym]]

| {{ArtP|0219|Magcargo|size=50px}} || {{p|Magcargo}} || 34 || 38 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Cooltrainer}}♂ Warren{{sup/3|RS}} || [[Hoenn Route 133]]

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===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===

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| {{ArtP|0017|Pidgeotto|size=50px}} || {{p|Pidgeotto}} || 17 || 18 || Third battle || [[Rival]] [[Blue (game)|Blue]] || [[Cerulean City]]

| {{ArtP|0067|Machoke|size=50px}} || {{p|Machoke}} || 25 || 28 || First rematch || {{Tc|Hiker}} Franklin || [[Kanto Route 25]]

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===Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===

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| {{ArtP|0119|Seaking|size=50px}} || {{p|Seaking}} || 31 || 33 || First rematch || {{Tc|Fisherman}} Joseph || [[Sinnoh Route 205]]

| {{ArtP|0308|Medicham|size=50px}} || {{p|Medicham}} || 34 || 37 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Battle Girl}} Tyler || [[Iron Island]]

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===Pokémon Platinum===

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| {{ArtP|0432|Purugly|size=50px}} || {{p|Purugly}} || 17 || 38 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Commander}} '''[[Mars]]''' || [[Valley Windworks]]

| {{ArtP|0078|Rapidash|size=50px}} || {{p|Rapidash}} || 39 || 40 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Ace Trainer}}♀ Maria || [[Sinnoh Route 216]]

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===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===

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| {{ArtP|0017|Pidgeotto|size=50px}} || {{p|Pidgeotto}} || 13 || 18 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Leader}} '''[[Falkner]]''' || [[Violet Gym]]

| {{ArtP|0078|Rapidash|size=50px}} || {{p|Rapidash}} || 38 || 40 || First rematch || {{Tc|Ace Trainer}}♀ Jamie || [[Kanto Route 26]]

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===Pokémon Black and White===

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| {{ArtP|0544|Whirlipede|size=50px}} || {{p|Whirlipede}} || 21 || 22 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Leader}} '''[[Burgh]]''' || [[Castelia Gym]]

| {{ArtP|0373|Salamence|size=50px}} || {{p|Salamence}} || 40 || 50 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Socialite}} Grace || [[Black City]]

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===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===

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| {{ArtP|0544|Whirlipede|size=50px}} || {{p|Whirlipede}} || 18 || 22 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Leader}} '''[[Roxie]]''' || [[Virbank Gym]]

| {{ArtP|0635|Hydreigon|size=50px}} || {{p|Hydreigon}} || 57 || 64 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Champion}} '''[[Iris]]''' || [[Pokémon League]]

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| {{ArtP|0544|Whirlipede|size=50px}} || {{p|Whirlipede}} || 17 || 22 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Leader}} '''[[Roxie]]''' || [[Virbank Gym]]

| {{ArtP|0635|Hydreigon|size=50px}} || {{p|Hydreigon}} || 53 || 64 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Champion '''[[Iris]]''' || [[Pokémon League]]

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| {{ArtP|0544|Whirlipede|size=50px}} || {{p|Whirlipede}} || 19 || 22 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Leader}} '''[[Roxie]]''' || [[Virbank Gym]]

| {{ArtP|0635|Hydreigon|size=50px}} || {{p|Hydreigon}} || 61 || 64 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Champion}} '''[[Iris]]''' || [[Pokémon League]]

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===Pokémon X and Y===

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| {{ArtP|0064|Kadabra|size=50px}} || {{p|Kadabra}} || 13 || 16 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Rising Star}}♂ Hamish || [[Kalos Route 5]]

| {{ArtP|0319|Sharpedo|size=50px}} || {{p|Sharpedo}} || 29 || 30 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Ace Trainer}}♀ Hilde || [[Kalos Route 22]]

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===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===

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| {{ArtP|0289|Slaking|size=50px}} || {{p|Slaking}} || 28, 30 || 36 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Leader}} '''[[Norman]]''' || [[Petalburg Gym]]

| {{ArtP|0628|Braviary|size=50px}} || {{p|Braviary}} || 51 || 54 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Gentleman}} Thomas || [[S.S. Tidal]]

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===Pokémon Sun and Moon===

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| {{ArtP|0735|Gumshoos|size=50px}} || {{p|Gumshoos}} || 12 || 20 || Initial battle || '''[[Totem Pokémon|Totem Gumshoos]]'''{{sup/7|S}} || [[Verdant Cavern]]

| {{ArtP|0705|Sliggoo|size=50px}} || {{p|Sliggoo}} || 37 || 40 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}♂ || [[Aether Paradise]]

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===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===

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| {{ArtP|0735|Gumshoos|size=50px}} || {{p|Gumshoos}} || 12 || 20 || Initial battle || '''[[Totem Pokémon|Totem Gumshoos]]'''{{sup/7|US}} || [[Verdant Cavern]]

| {{ArtP|0248|Tyranitar|size=50px}} || {{p|Tyranitar}} || 53 || 55 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Master & Apprentice}} Breon and Kaimana || [[Mount Lanakila]]

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===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===

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| {{ArtP|0020|Raticate|size=50px}} || {{p|Raticate}} || 15 || 20 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}♂ || [[Cerulean City]]

| {{ArtP|0089|Muk|size=50px}} || {{p|Muk}} || 34 || 38 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}♀ || [[Silph Co.]]

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===Pokémon Sword and Shield===

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| {{ArtP|0851|Centiskorch|size=50px}} || {{p|Centiskorch}} || 27 || 28 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Gym Leader}} '''[[Kabu]]''' || [[Motostoke Stadium]]

| {{ArtP|0715|Noivern|size=50px}} || {{p|Noivern}} || 46 || 49 || Second battle || {{Tc|Interviewers}} Gillian and Cam || [[Galar]]

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===Pokémon Legends: Arceus===

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| {{ArtP|0112|Rhydon|size=50px}} || {{p|Rhydon}} || 34 || 42 || Initial battle || {{Tc|The Bandit}} '''[[Charm (Hisui)|Charm]]''' || [[Firespit Island]]

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===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===

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| {{ArtP|0435|Skuntank|size=50px}} || {{p|Skuntank}} || 32 || 34 || Initial battle || '''[[Atticus]]''' {{Tc|Team Star|of Team Star}} || [[Navi Squad's Base]]

| {{ArtP|0340|Whiscash|size=50px}} || {{p|Whiscash}} || 29 || 30 || Initial battle || {{Tc|Swimmer}}♂ Robert || [[Glaseado Mountain]]

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==Underleveled event Pokémon==

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| III || {{ArtP|0126|Magmar|size=50px}} || {{p|Magmar}} || 10 || 30 || [[List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Magmar|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Magmar]]

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Before [[Generation IV]], Pokémon hatched at [[level]] 5. Despite this, some Pokémon could be encountered below level 5.

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|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}} || {{ArtP|0016|Pidgey|size=50px}} || {{p|Pidgey}} || 2 || Routes [[Kanto Route 1|1]], [[Kanto Route 2|2]] and [[Viridian Forest]]

|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}} || {{ArtP|0040|Wigglytuff|size=50px}} || {{p|Wigglytuff}} || 3 || Evolve {{p|Jigglypuff}}

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