Underleveled Pokémon
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The subject of this article has no official name. The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information. |
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Underleveled Pokémon are Pokémon that are at a lower level than is usually available via Evolution.
Overview
Underleveled Pokémon first appeared as early as Pokémon Red and Green, with level 4-6 Kakuna and Metapod available in Viridian Forest; Kakuna and Metapod cannot be obtained by evolution until level 7. Additionally, some non-player character Trainers use underleveled Pokémon in battle.
From Generations I to IV, Pokémon obtained in in-game trades are always the same level as the one being traded away, so many underleveled Pokémon can be obtained through in-game trades. For example, in Red and Blue and FireRed and LeafGreen, it is possible to obtain an Electrode as low as level 3, even though the species evolves from Voltorb only at level 30 or above. This Electrode can be obtained by catching a Pikachu in Viridian Forest at level 3, evolving it with the Thunderstone, and trading it on Cinnabar Island.
In the Generation V games Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the introduction of Easy Mode lowers the strengths and levels of Trainer Pokémon by a few levels. As a result, the decrease in level would lead to many Trainers having underleveled Pokémon, due to some of their Pokémon who evolve by level up being at the minimum level of evolution in normal mode. Phenomena have a chance of triggering an encounter with the evolved form of a wild Pokémon native to the area, at around the same level as the other Pokémon in the area. This can cause underleveled Pokémon to be encountered, particularly in the earlier areas of the games, where the average levels of wild Pokémon are quite low.
In Generation VI, the introduction of the Friend Safari had also presented the opportunity to encounter many underleveled Pokémon, as all wild Pokémon that appear there will be level 30.
In Generation VII, the concept of SOS Battles makes it possible for an evolved form of a Pokémon to appear alongside the pre-evolution of the Pokémon. This new type of battling, along with all Pokémon that can appear within an area all sharing the same level range, means that SOS battling can bring forth many underleveled Pokémon. Totem Pokémon are also underleveled in the early to mid stages of the game due to the Totem commonly being an evolved Pokémon.
In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Pokémon found in the Hideaways of the Grand Underground have their levels based on the amount of Badges the player has acquired. As having only one places the range at levels 16-20, and two leaving the range at 25-29, it is possible to find underleveled Houndoom, Gastrodon, Skuntank (only in Brilliant Diamond) and Purugly (only in Shining Pearl).
Some NPC Trainers use underleveled Pokémon in battle. For example, Lance has three underleveled Dragonite in Generations II and IV, with one being at level 50 and two at level 49 in HeartGold and SoulSilver (Dragonite does not evolve naturally from Dragonair until level 55). Many other in-game Trainers, such as Mars and Jupiter, also possess underleveled Pokémon.
An application of the Pomeg glitch in Emerald makes it possible to evolve a Pokémon while it is still inside an Egg, allowing any such evolved forms to be obtained at level 5. In Generation IV, this particular exploit of the Pomeg glitch was fixed; the Pomeg glitch was removed entirely in Generation V.
Underleveled wild Pokémon
- The dagger symbol (†) next to the minimum level indicates that this Pokémon evolves through different means than reaching a specific level; therefore, its minimum level is inherited from its previous form.
- The asterisk symbol (*) next to the game abbreviation indicates that multiple games are required to obtain this Pokémon at that level.
Generation I
Games | Pokémon | Level | Min. Level | Location | Notes | |
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Metapod | 4 | 7 | Viridian Forest | |
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Kakuna | 4 | 7 | Viridian Forest | |
Y | ![]() |
Pidgeotto | 9 | 18 | Viridian Forest | |
Y | ![]() |
Raticate | 15 | 20 | Route 21 | |
Y | ![]() |
Fearow | 19 | 20 | Route 9 | |
Y | ![]() |
Venomoth | 30 | 31 | Routes 14 and 15 | |
Y | ![]() |
Golduck | 15 | 33 | Route 6 (Surf) | |
Y | ![]() |
Poliwhirl | 15 | 25 | Route 22 (Super Rod) | |
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Poliwrath | 15 | 25† | Evolve underleveled Poliwhirl | Catch a level 15 Poliwhirl on Route 22 and evolve it using a Water Stone. |
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Tentacruel | 20 | 30 | Route 20 (Super Rod) | |
Y | ![]() |
Slowbro | 15 | 37 | Route 12 (Surf) | |
Y | ![]() |
Dodrio | 29 | 31 | Route 17 | |
Y | ![]() |
Dewgong | 28 | 34 | Seafoam Islands (B3F) | |
Y | ![]() |
Muk | 33 | 38 | Power Plant | |
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Haunter | 20 | 25 | Pokémon Tower (3F, 4F) | |
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Gengar | 20 | 25† | Evolve underleveled Haunter | Catch a level 20 Haunter in Pokémon Tower and evolve it by trading. |
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Kingler | 15 | 28 | Route 25 (Super Rod) | |
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Marowak | 24 | 28 | Safari Zone (Areas 1 and 3) | |
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Seadra | 20 | 32 | Route 13 (Super Rod) | |
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Seaking | 23 | 33 | Route 23, Fuchsia City, Cerulean Cave (Super Rod) | |
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Gyarados | 15 | 20 | Fuchsia City (Super Rod) | |
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Dragonair | 15 | 30 | Safari Zone (Center Area; Super Rod) |
Generation II
This list includes trades involving both Generation I and Generation II games.
Games | Pokémon | Level | Min. Level | Location | Notes | |
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Metapod | 4 | 7 | Route 30 (morning/day) | |
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Butterfree | 7 | 10 | Route 2 (morning) | |
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Kakuna | 4 | 7 | Route 30 (morning/day) | |
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Beedrill | 7 | 10 | Route 2 (morning) | |
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Pidgeotto | 7 | 18 | Route 2 | Morning/day in Gold, day only in Silver and Crystal. |
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Raticate | 6 | 20 | Route 1 (night) | |
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Fearow | 7 | 20 | Route 22 (morning/day) | |
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Arbok | 10 | 22 | Route 4 | Any time of day in Silver; morning/day only in Crystal. |
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Sandslash | 10 | 22 | Mt. Moon | |
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Golbat | 13 | 22 | Mt. Mortar (1F entrance) | |
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Gloom | 14 | 21 | Route 24 (night) | |
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Vileplume | 14 | 21† | Evolve underleveled Gloom | Catch a level 14 Gloom on Route 24 and evolve it using a Leaf Stone. |
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Venomoth | 10 | 31 | Routes 24 and 25 (night) | |
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Dugtrio | 16 | 26 | Diglett's Cave (day) | |
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Persian | 18 | 28 | Route 7 (night) | |
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Golduck | 10 | 33 | Route 6, Ilex Forest (Surf) | |
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Primeape | 15 | 28 | Route 9 | |
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Poliwhirl | 10 | 25 | Route 22 (Surf) | |
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Poliwrath | 10 | 25† | Evolve underleveled Poliwhirl | Catch a level 10 Poliwhirl on Route 22 and evolve it using a Water Stone. |
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Kadabra | 15 | 16 | Route 8 | |
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Alakazam | 15 | 16† | Evolve underleveled Kadabra | Catch a level 15 Kadabra on Route 8 and evolve it by trading. |
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Machoke | 14 | 28 | Rock Tunnel (1F) | |
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Machamp | 14 | 28† | Evolve underleveled Machoke | |
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Weepinbell | 12 | 21 | Route 24 (morning/day) | |
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Victreebel | 12 | 21† | Evolve underleveled Weepinbell | Catch a level 12 Weepinbell on Route 24 and evolve it using a Leaf Stone. |
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Tentacruel | 20 | 30 | Route 27 (Surf) | |
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Graveler | 23 | 25 | Route 45 | |
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Golem | 23 | 25† | Evolve underleveled Graveler | Catch a level 23 Graveler on Route 45 and evolve it by trading. |
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Slowbro | 20 | 37 | Slowpoke Well (B2F; Surf) | |
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Dodrio | 30 | 31 | Route 27 (morning/day) | |
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Muk | 15 | 38 | Celadon City (Surf) | |
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Haunter | 15 | 25 | Rock Tunnel (B1F; night) | |
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Gengar | 15 | 25† | Evolve underleveled Haunter | Catch a level 15 Haunter in Rock Tunnel and evolve it by trading. |
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Hypno | 16 | 26 | Route 11 | Any time of day in Gold or Silver; night only in Crystal. |
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Electrode | 23 | 30 | Team Rocket HQ (Transmitter Room, three encounters) | |
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Marowak | 12 | 28 | Rock Tunnel (1F; morning/day) | |
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Weezing | 16 | 35 | Burned Tower (B1F) | |
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Rhydon | 35 | 42 | Victory Road (morning/day) | |
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Seadra | 20 | 32 | Whirl Islands (B2F inner cave; Surf) | |
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Seaking | 10 | 33 | Routes 4, 24, and 25, Cerulean GymGS (Surf) | |
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Jynx | 20 | 30 | Ice Path (1F, B1F; day) | |
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Electabuzz | 15 | 30 | Route 10 | |
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Magmar | 14 | 30 | Burned Tower (B1F; morning/night) | |
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Gyarados | 15 | 20 | Lake of Rage (Surf) | |
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Dragonair | 10 | 30 | Route 45 (Super Rod) | |
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Furret | 6 | 15 | Route 1 (morning/day) | |
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Noctowl | 4 | 20 | Route 2 (night) | |
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Ledian | 7 | 18 | Route 2 (morning) | |
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Ariados | 7 | 18 | Route 2 (night) | |
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Crobat | 14 | 23† | Evolve underleveled Golbat | Catch a level 13 Golbat in Mt. Mortar and evolve it via friendship. |
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Bellossom | 14 | 21† | Evolve underleveled Gloom | Catch a level 14 Gloom on Route 24 and evolve it using a Sun Stone. |
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Politoed | 10 | 25† | Evolve underleveled Poliwhirl | Catch a level 10 Poliwhirl on Route 22 and trade it with a King's Rock. |
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Quagsire | 15 | 20 | Ruins of Alph (Surf), Union Cave (B1F, B2F; Surf) | |
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Granbull | 15 | 23 | Route 6 (morning/day) | |
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Ursaring | 25 | 30 | Dark Cave (Route 45 side; morning/day) | |
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Kingdra | 20 | 32† | Evolve underleveled Seadra | Catch a level 20 Seadra in the Whirl Islands and trade it with a Dragon Scale. |
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Pupitar | 20 | 30 | Mt. Silver Cave (Summit; morning/day) |
Generation III
Generation IV
Games | Pokémon | Level | Min. Level | Location | Notes | |
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Metapod | 3 | 7 | Viridian Forest (morning/day) | |
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Butterfree | 6 | 10 | Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees) | |
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Kakuna | 3 | 7 | Viridian Forest (morning/day) | |
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Beedrill | 6 | 10 | Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees) | |
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Pidgeotto | 7 | 18 | Route 2 | Morning/day in Gold, day only in Silver. |
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Raticate | 13 | 20 | Route 9 (night) | |
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Fearow | 7 | 20 | Route 22 (morning/day) | |
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Arbok | 10 | 22 | Route 3 | |
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Sandslash | 10 | 22 | Mt. Moon | |
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Nidorina | 15 | 16 | Safari Zone (Savannah; night) | |
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Nidoqueen | 15 | 16† | Evolve underleveled Nidorina | Catch a level 15 Nidorina in the Safari Zone and evolve it using a Moon Stone. |
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Nidorino | 15 | 16 | Safari Zone (Savannah; night) | |
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Nidoking | 15 | 16† | Evolve underleveled Nidorino | Catch a level 15 Nidorino in the Safari Zone and evolve it using a Moon Stone. |
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Golbat | 10 | 22 | Oreburgh Gate (B1F) | |
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Gloom | 14 | 21 | Pokéwalker (Treehouse) | |
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Vileplume | 14 | 21† | Evolve underleveled Gloom | Transfer a level 14 Gloom from the Pokéwalker and evolve it using a Leaf Stone. |
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Venomoth | 8 | 31 | Route 25 (night) | |
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Dugtrio | 19 | 26 | Diglett's Cave | |
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Persian | 19 | 28 | Route 7 | |
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Golduck | 10 | 33 | Route 6, Ilex Forest (Surf) | |
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Primeape | 15 | 28 | Route 9 | |
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Poliwhirl | 10 | 25 | Route 22 (Surf) | |
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Poliwrath | 10 | 25† | Evolve underleveled Poliwhirl | Catch a level 10 Poliwhirl on Route 22 and evolve it using a Water Stone. |
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Kadabra | 15 | 16 | Route 8 | |
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Alakazam | 15 | 16† | Evolve underleveled Kadabra | Catch a level 15 Kadabra on Route 8 and evolve it by trading. |
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Machoke | 14 | 28 | Rock Tunnel (1F) | |
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Machamp | 14 | 28† | Evolve underleveled Machoke | Catch a level 14 Machoke in Rock Tunnel and evolve it by trading. |
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Weepinbell | 10 | 21 | Route 25 (night) | |
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Victreebel | 10 | 21† | Evolve underleveled Weepinbell | Catch a level 10 Weepinbell on Route 25 and evolve it using a Leaf Stone. |
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Tentacruel | 15 | 30 | Route 41 (Surf) | |
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Graveler | 16 | 25 | Safari Zone (Peak) | |
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Golem | 16 | 25† | Evolve underleveled Graveler | Catch a level 16 Graveler in the Safari Zone and evolve it by trading. |
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Slowbro | 15 | 37 | Slowpoke Well (B2F; Surf) | |
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Magneton | 17 | 30 | Safari Zone (Peak) | |
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Dodrio | 30 | 31 | Route 27 (morning/day) | |
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Muk | 15 | 38 | Celadon City (Surf) | |
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Haunter | 16 | 25 | Old Chateau (Dual-slot mode) | |
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Haunter | 16 | 25 | Safari Zone (Forest; night) | |
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Gengar | 16 | 25† | Old Chateau (Dual-slot mode) | |
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Hypno | 16 | 26 | Route 11 | |
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Electrode | 23 | 30 | Team Rocket HQ (Transmitter Room, three encounters) | |
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Marowak | 14 | 28 | Rock Tunnel (B1F) | |
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Weezing | 15 | 35 | Safari Zone (Marshland; morning/day) | |
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Rhydon | 41 | 42 | Victory Road (1F) | |
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Seadra | 10 | 32 | Whirl Islands (B2F; Surf) | |
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Seaking | 10 | 33 | Routes 4, 24, and 25, Cerulean City (Surf) | |
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Jynx | 22 | 30 | Ice Path (1F, B1F) | |
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Electabuzz | 15 | 30 | Route 10 | |
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Magmar | 14 | 30 | Burned Tower (B1F; morning/night) | |
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Gyarados | 10 | 20 | Lake of Rage (Surf) | |
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Dragonair | 15 | 30 | Mt. Coronet (4F; Super Rod) | |
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Furret | 6 | 15 | Route 1 (morning/day) | |
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Noctowl | 5 | 20 | Viridian Forest (Headbutt trees) | |
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Ledian | 5 | 18 | Viridian Forest (Headbutt trees) | |
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Ariados | 5 | 22 | Viridian Forest (Headbutt trees) | |
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Crobat | 11 | 23† | Evolve underleveled Golbat | Catch a level 10 Golbat in Oreburgh Gate and evolve it via friendship. |
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Lanturn | 20 | 27 | Route 220 (Super Rod) | |
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Bellossom | 14 | 21† | Evolve underleveled Gloom | Transfer a level 14 Gloom from the Pokéwalker and evolve it using a Sun Stone. |
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Politoed | 10 | 25† | Evolve underleveled Politoed | Catch a level 10 Poliwhirl on Route 22 and trade it with a King's Rock. |
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Skiploom | 12 | 18 | Route 205 (Northern segment; Poké Radar) | |
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Quagsire | 10 | 20 | Ruins of Alph (Surf), Union Cave (B1F, B2F; Surf) | |
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Octillery | 19 | 25 | Pokéwalker (Beyond the Sea) | Inaccessible on new saves due to DS Wi-Fi shutdown |
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Houndoom | 20 | 24 | Route 215 (Poké Radar) | |
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Kingdra | 10 | 32† | Evolve underleveled Seadra | Catch a level 10 Seadra in the Whirl Islands and trade it with a Dragon Scale. |
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Linoone | 3 | 20 | Route 31 (Hoenn Sound) | |
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Silcoon | 5 | 7 | Honey Tree | |
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Cascoon | 5 | 7 | Honey Tree | |
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Swellow | 20 | 22 | Route 213 (Poké Radar) | |
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Pelipper | 15 | 25 | Pokéwalker (Sightseeing) | Japanese event |
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Kirlia | 6 | 20 | Routes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar) | |
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Medicham | 35 | 37 | Route 217, Acuity Lakefront | |
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Wailord | 35 | 40 | Routes 223 and 230 (Super Rod) | |
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Whiscash | 10 | 30 | Violet City (mass outbreak; Old Rod) | |
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Dusclops | 16 | 37 | Turnback Cave (rooms before encountering a pillar; night) | |
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Staravia | 4 | 14 | Lake Verity (Dual-slot mode) | |
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Bibarel | 4 | 15 | Lake Verity (Dual-slot mode) | |
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Floatzel | 22 | 26 | Route 213 | |
Pt | Gastrodon | Gastrodon | 20 | 30 | Routes 205 and 218, Canalave City (Surf) | |
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Gastrodon | 20 | 30 | Routes 212 and 213 (Surf) | |
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Skuntank | 29 | 34 | Route 221 | |
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Drapion | 22 | 40 | Great Marsh (Daily, after obtaining the National Pokédex) | |
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Toxicroak | 22 | 37 | Great Marsh (Daily, after obtaining the National Pokédex) | |
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Lumineon | 20 | 31 | Routes 205, 218, 219, and 221, Iron Island, Canalave City (Super Rod) | |
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Abomasnow | 38 | 40 | Mt. Coronet (mountainside) | |
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Rhyperior | 41 | 42† | Evolve underleveled Rhydon | |
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Electivire | 15 | 30† | Evolve underleveled Electabuzz | |
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Magmortar | 14 | 30† | Evolve underleveled Magmar | |
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Gallade | 6 | 20† | Evolve underleveled Kirlia | Obtain a level 6 male Kirlia and evolve it with a Dawn Stone. |
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Dusknoir | 16 | 37† | Evolve underleveled Dusclops | Catch a level 16 Dusclops and evolve it with a Reaper Cloth. |
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII
Games | Pokémon | Level | Min. Level | Location | Notes | |
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Golduck | 26 | 33 | Forest of Focus (Wanderer; rain) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Poliwhirl | 20 | 25 | Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Magneton | 26 | 30 | Challenge Road, Challenge Beach (Wanderer; thunderstorm) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Kingler | 20 | 28 | Fields of Honor (Wanderer) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Rhydon | 40 | 42 | Dusty Bowl (harsh sunlight) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Lanturn | 26 | 27 | Bridge Field (fishing) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Quagsire | 15 | 20 | West Lake Axewell (Wanderer; clear/cloudy/rain/thunderstorm) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Octillery | 13 | 25 | Fields of Honor (fishing) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Lombre | 13 | 14 | Dappled Grove (Symbol Encounter) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Nuzleaf | 7 | 14 | Rolling Fields (rain) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Ninjask | 15 | 20 | Rolling Fields (Wanderer) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Sharpedo | 16 | 30 | Training Lowlands (fishing) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Whiscash | 13 | 30 | Soothing Wetlands (fishing) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Crawdaunt | 26 | 30 | Forest of Focus (Wanderer) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Glalie | 40 | 42 | Watchtower Ruins (Wanderer; snow/blizzard) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Drifblim | 26 | 28 | Challenge Road, Challenge Beach (Wanderer) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Hippowdon | 26 | 34 | Giant's Mirror (sandstorm) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Drapion | 22 | 40 | Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Toxicroak | 26 | 37 | Challenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer; rain/thunderstorm) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Crustle | 26 | 34 | Challenge Road (Wanderer; sandstorm) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Scrafty | 26 | 39 | Challenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer; rain/thunderstorm) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Vanilluxe | 45 | 47 | Route 10 (Symbol Encounter) | |
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Amoonguss | 26 | 39 | Forest of Focus (Wanderer) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Mienshao | 28 | 50 | Challenge Road (Wanderer; clear) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Golurk | 40 | 43 | Watchtower Ruins (Wanderer; clear/harsh sunlight/sandstorm) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Bisharp | 36 | 52 | Challenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer; cloudy) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Braviary | 26 | 54 | Challenge Road (Wanderer; cloudy) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Mandibuzz | 26 | 54 | Challenge Road (Wanderer; cloudy) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Volcarona | 42 | 59 | Challenge Beach (Wanderer; harsh sunlight) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Diggersby | 14 | 20 | North Lake Miloch (clear) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Talonflame | 32 | 35 | Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer; harsh sunlight) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Malamar | 26 | 30 | Fields of Honor (Wanderer; cloudy/rain) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Dragalge | 40 | 48 | Workout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Sea, Honeycalm Island (Symbol Encounter) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Toxapex | 20 | 38 | Fields of Honor (Wanderer) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Lurantis | 27 | 34 | Forest of Focus (Wanderer; harsh sunlight) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Salazzle | 28 | 33 | Challenge Road (Wanderer; harsh sunlight) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Palossand | 32 | 42 | Loop Lagoon (Wanderer; cloudy) | Before the Darkest Day |
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Drednaw | 20 | 22 | Fields of Honor (Wanderer; harsh sunlight) | Before the Darkest Day |
Generation IX
In Generation IX Incenses are no longer needed for Baby Pokémon to hatch, therefore most evolved forms of incense-produced baby transfered from previous generations can be underleveled.
Unobtainable underleveled Pokémon
Underleveled Pokémon from in-game trades
Prior to Generation V, since the Pokémon received in an in-game trade is the same level as the Pokémon traded for it, it is sometimes possible to receive a Pokémon at a lower level than normally possible.
In addition, some in-game trade Pokémon in later generations with fixed levels are also underleveled.
Games | Pokémon | Level | Min. Level | Location | Notes | |
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Parasect | 13 | 24 | Kanto Route 18 | Catch a level 13 Venonat on Route 24 in Yellow, and then trade it to Red or Blue. Use it for the in-game trade at Cinnabar Lab to obtain a Tangela, and then trade the Tangela to Yellow for use in the in-game trade on Route 18. |
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Dugtrio | 15 | 26 | Kanto Route 11 | Catch a level 15 Slowbro on Route 12 in Yellow, and then trade it to Red or Blue. Use it for the in-game trade at Route 18 to obtain a Lickitung, and then trade the Lickitung to Yellow for use in the in-game trade on Route 11. |
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Machamp | 16 | 28† | Evolve Machoke from trade | Catch a level 16 Cubone in the Safari Zone to trade for Machoke in the Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6). |
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Dewgong | 15 | 34 | Cinnabar Lab | Catch a level 15 Growlithe on Route 8 in Red, trade it to Yellow, and use it for the in-game trade at Cinnabar Lab. |
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Electrode | 3 | 30 | Cinnabar Lab | Catch a level 3 Pikachu in Viridian Forest, evolve it into Raichu using a Thunder Stone, and use it for the in-game trade at Cinnabar Lab. |
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Rhydon | 15 | 42 | Cinnabar Lab | Catch a level 15 Golduck on Route 6 and use it for the in-game trade at Cinnabar Lab. |
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Parasect | 5 | 24 | Kanto Route 18 | Obtain a level 5 Tangela via breeding, trade it to Yellow, and use it for the in-game trade on Route 18. |
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Dugtrio | 5 | 26 | Kanto Route 11 | Obtain a level 5 Lickitung via breeding, trade it to Yellow, and use it for the in-game trade on Route 11. |
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Machamp | 5 | 28† | Evolve Machoke from trade | Obtain a level 5 Cubone via breeding, trade it to Yellow, and use it for the in-game trade on Route 5. |
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Golem | 15 | 25† | Cinnabar Lab | |
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Rapidash | 14 | 40 | Pewter City | Catch a level 14 Gloom on Route 24 in Crystal, trade it to Gold or Silver, and use it for the in-game trade in Pewter City. |
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Magneton | 5 | 30 | Power Plant | Obtain a level 5 Lickitung via breeding, trade it to Yellow, and use it for the in-game trade on Route 11 to obtain a Dugtrio, then trade the Dugtrio to Crystal and use it for the in-game trade at thePower Plant. |
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Magnezone | 5 | 30† | Evolve Magneton from trade | Obtain a level 5 Lickitung via breeding, trade it to Yellow, and use it for the in-game trade on Route 11 to obtain a Dugtrio, then trade the Dugtrio to Crystal and use it for the in-game trade at thePower Plant. |
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Dodrio | 10 | 31 | Blackthorn City | Catch a female level 10 Dragonair on Route 45 and use it for the in-game trade in Blackthorn City. |
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Dewgong | 5 | 34 | Cinnabar Lab | Obtain a level 5 Growlithe via breeding, trade it to Yellow, and use it for the in-game trade on Cinnabar Lab. |
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Muk | 5 | 38 | Cinnabar Lab | Obtain a level 5 Kangaskhan via breeding, trade it to Yellow, and use it for the in-game trade on Cinnabar Lab. |
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Gengar | 14 | 25† | Cerulean City | |
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Rhydon | 10 | 42 | Blackthorn City | Catch a female level 10 Dragonair on Route 45 and use it for the in-game trade in Blackthorn City. |
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Rhyperior | 10 | 42† | Evolve Rhydon from trade | Catch a female level 10 Dragonair on Route 45 and use it for the in-game trade in Blackthorn City. |
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Jynx | 10 | 30 | Cerulean City | Catch a level 10 Poliwhirl on Route 22, trade it to Red or Blue, and use it for the in-game trade in Cerulean City. |
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Xatu | 15 | 25 | Pewter City | Catch a level 15 Haunter and use it for the in-game trade in Pewter City. |
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Electrode | 3 | 30 | Cinnabar Lab | Catch a level 3 Pikachu in Viridian Forest, evolve it into Raichu using a Thunder Stone and use it for the in-game trade at Cinnabar Lab. |
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Jynx | 20 | 30 | Cerulean City | Catch a level 20 Poliwhirl and trade it for Jynx in Cerulean City. |
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Dodrio | 15 | 31 | Blackthorn City | Obtain a female level 15 Dragonair in Diamond or Pearl, trade it to HeartGold or SoulSilver, and use it for the in-game trade in Blackthorn City. |
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Magneton | 19 | 30 | Power Plant | Catch a level 19 Dugtrio in Diglett's Cave and use it for the in-game trade at thePower Plant. |
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Magnezone | 19 | 30† | Evolve Magneton from trade | Catch a level 19 Dugtrio in Diglett's Cave and use it for the in-game trade at thePower Plant. |
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Xatu | 16 | 25 | Pewter City | Catch a level 16 Haunter and use it for the in-game trade at Pewter City. |
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Bisharp | 50 | 52 | Snowbelle City | |
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Marowak | 15 | 28 | Isle of Armor (Multiple locations) | |
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Weezing | 15 | 35 | Isle of Armor (Multiple locations) |
Underleveled Pokémon from Pokémon GO
Due to the way levels and evolution work in Pokémon GO, most Pokémon in the game can be obtained at levels as low as level 1, which can then be transferred to Pokémon HOME. In Pokémon GO, a Pokémon's starting power up level is affected by how it is obtained, with some methods allowing extremely low levels. Pokémon can be evolved without ever powering them up, so if a Pokémon can be obtained at a particular level in GO, so can all of its evolved forms (that it can evolve into in Pokémon GO).
Any Pokémon that can be encountered in the wild can be encountered at levels between 1 and 35 (with the maximum depending on the player's Trainer level and the weather). While Legendary Pokémon usually cannot be encountered in the wild (usually being exclusive to Raids, Research rewards, or Team GO Rocket Boss Giovanni), some have been made available in the wild—in particular:
- Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf during 2019, as well as during Sinnoh Fest.
- Raikou, Entei, and Suicune during Pokémon GO Tour: Johto
- Latios and Latias during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn
- Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres after completing an Elite Raid during certain Elite Raid Days
- Galarian Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres via the Daily Adventure Incense
- Meltan by using the Mystery Box (and consequently, its evolved form Melmetal)
When a Pokémon is traded, its level is capped at its new Trainer's level + 2. Since trading is unlocked at Trainer level 10, this means that all tradeable Pokémon in GO can be as low as level 12 after trading. Most Pokémon can be traded, except Mythical Pokémon (other than Meltan and Melmetal) and Shadow Pokémon (which cannot be transferred to HOME until after being purified, which changes their level).
Pokémon hatched from Eggs match the player's Trainer level at the time its Egg was obtained, capped at level 20. As a result, Pokémon exclusive to Eggs (such as baby Pokémon) can only be obtained at low levels (i.e. below 20) by players with low Trainer levels.
Pokémon obtained in Raid Battles are level 20 (or level 25 with weather boost), so Pokémon exclusive to Raid Battles (which includes several Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon) cannot be lower than level 20 without trading.
Pokémon obtained as Research rewards (including Research Breakthroughs) are always level 15, so Pokémon obtainable this way can be as low as level 15. This includes several Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts.
Upon purification, a Purified Pokémon's level increases to be equal to the player's Trainer level (unless it was already higher than that level), capped at level 25. Since the player can first encounter Team GO Rocket at level 8, Pokémon that can obtained as Shadow Pokémon can be as low as level 8 if purified by a Trainer with a low Trainer level.
Trainers with underleveled Pokémon
Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow
Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal
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Pidgeotto | 9 | 18 | Initial battle | Leader Falkner | Violet Gym |
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Weepinbell | 15 | 21 | First rematch | Picnicker Liz | Johto Route 32 |
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Nidorina | 15 | 16 | First rematch | Picnicker Liz | Johto Route 32 |
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Weepinbell | 19 | 21 | Second rematch | Picnicker Liz | Johto Route 32 |
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Graveler | 23 | 25 | Initial battle | Hiker Phillip | Union Cave |
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Marowak | 24, 24 | 28 | Initial battle | PokéManiac Andrew | Union Cave |
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Machamp | 18 | 28† | First rematch | Hiker Anthony | Johto Route 33 |
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Croconaw | 16 | 18 | Second battle | Silver | Azalea Town |
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Magmar | 25 | 30 | Initial battle | Burglar Duncan | Goldenrod Tunnel |
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Muk | 24 | 38 | Initial battle | Rocket Grunt Grunt♂ | Goldenrod Tunnel |
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Weezing | 23 | 35 | Initial battle | Rocket Grunt Grunt♂ | Goldenrod Tunnel |
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Muk | 23 | 38 | Initial battle | Rocket Grunt Grunt♂ | Goldenrod Tunnel |
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Muk | 25 | 38 | Initial battle | Rocket Grunt Grunt♂ | Goldenrod Radio Tower |
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Weezing | 26 | 35 | Initial battle | Rocket Grunt Grunt♂ | Goldenrod Radio Tower |
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Weezing | 32 | 35 | First rematch | Rocket Executive♂ | Goldenrod Radio Tower |
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Haunter | 20, 20 | 25 | Initial battle | Medium Grace | Ecruteak Gym |
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Haunter | 20 | 25 | Initial battle | Medium Martha | Ecruteak Gym |
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Haunter | 22 | 25 | Initial battle | Sage Jeffrey | Ecruteak Gym |
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Haunter | 20 | 25 | Third battle | Silver | Burned Tower |
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Poliwhirl | 17 | 25 | Initial battle | Sailor Eugene | Johto Route 39 |
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Poliwhirl | 18 | 25 | Initial battle | Sailor Huey | Olivine Lighthouse |
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Poliwhirl | 20 | 25 | Initial battle | Sailor Terrel | Olivine Lighthouse |
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Poliwhirl | 18 | 25 | Initial battle | Sailor Ernest | Olivine Lighthouse |
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Seaking | 24 | 33 | Initial battle | Cooltrainer♀ Irene | Johto Route 34 |
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Pidgeot | 25 | 36 | Initial battle | Cooltrainer♂ Ryan | Johto Route 45 |
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Electabuzz | 27 | 30 | Initial battle | Cooltrainer♂ Ryan | Johto Route 45 |
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Dugtrio | 16 | 26 | Initial battle | Hiker Benjamin | Johto Route 42 |
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Dewgong | 25 | 34 | Initial battle | Boarder Ronald | Mahogany Gym |
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Dewgong | 28 | 34 | Initial battle | Skier Clarissa | Mahogany Gym |
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Jynx | 28 | 30 | Initial battle | Skier Roxanne | Mahogany Gym |
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Dewgong | 29 | 34 | Initial battle | Leader Pryce | Mahogany Gym |
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Piloswine | 31 | 33 | Initial battle | Leader Pryce | Mahogany Gym |
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Gloom | 18 | 21 | Initial battle | Rocket Grunt Grunt♀ | Team Rocket HQ |
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Golbat | 18 | 22 | Initial battle | Rocket Grunt Grunt♂ | Team Rocket HQ |
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Raticate | 19 | 20 | Initial battle | Rocket Grunt Grunt♂ | Team Rocket HQ |
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Pidgeotto | 14 | 18 | Initial battle | Bird Keeper Bryan | Johto Route 35 |
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Magmar | 11, 13 | 30 | Initial battle | Firebreather Walt | Johto Route 35 |
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Kadabra | 15 | 16 | Initial battle | Psychic Mark | Johto Route 36 |
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Skiploom | 17 | 18 | Initial battle | Beauty Valerie | Johto Route 38 |
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Ampharos | 29 | 30 | Second rematch | Lass Dana | Johto Route 38 |
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Tentacruel | 19 | 30 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Charlie | Johto Route 41 |
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Seaking | 20 | 33 | Initial battle | Swimmer♀ Kaylee | Johto Route 41 |
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Primeape | 25 | 28 | Initial battle | Blackbelt Lung | Cianwood Gym |
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Machoke | 25 | 28 | Initial battle | Blackbelt Nob | Cianwood Gym |
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Haunter | 23 | 25 | Initial battle | Mysticalman EusineC | Cianwood City |
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Electrode | 25 | 30 | Initial battle | Mysticalman EusineC | Cianwood City |
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Nidorina | 14 | 16 | Initial battle | PokéManiac Shane | Johto Route 42 |
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Slowbro | 19 | 37 | Initial battle | PokéManiac Ben | Johto Route 43 |
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Sandslash | 17 | 22 | Initial battle | Camper Spencer | Johto Route 43 |
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Gyarados | 10, 15 | 20 | Initial battle | Fisher Marvin | Johto Route 43 |
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Seaking | 25 | 33 | Initial battle | Fisher Wilton | Johto Route 44 |
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Seaking | 32 | 33 | First rematch | Fisher Wilton | Johto Route 44 |
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Dragonite | 47, 47, 50 | 55 | Initial battle | Champion Lance | Indigo Plateau |
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Magmar | 28 | 30 | Initial battle | Burglar Corey | S.S. Aqua |
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Magmar | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Juggler Fritz | S.S. Aqua |
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Muk | 33 | 38 | Initial battle | Super Nerd Shawn | S.S. Aqua |
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Magmar | 29, 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Firebreather Otis | Kanto Route 3 |
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Weezing | 32 | 35 | Initial battle | Firebreather Otis | Kanto Route 3 |
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Pidgeot | 34 | 36 | Initial battle | Bird Keeper Hank | Kanto Route 4 |
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Rapidash | 33 | 40 | Initial battle | Picnicker Sharon | Kanto Route 4 |
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Muk | 34 | 38 | Initial battle | Super Nerd Sam | Kanto Route 8 |
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Slowbro | 36 | 37 | Initial battle | Medium Doris | Saffron Gym |
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Seaking | 29 | 33 | Initial battle | Pokéfan♂ AlexINTL | Kanto Route 13 |
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Weezing | 32 | 35 | Initial battle | Biker Glenn | Kanto Route 17 |
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Weezing | 34 | 35 | Initial battle | Biker Riley | Kanto Route 17 |
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Weezing | 30 | 35 | Initial battle | Biker Charles | Kanto Route 18 |
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Seadra | 30 | 32 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Harold | Kanto Route 19 |
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Seadra | 26 | 32 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Jerome | Kanto Route 19 |
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Dewgong | 28 | 34 | Initial battle | Swimmer♀ Nikki | Kanto Route 21 |
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Seaking | 28, 31 | 33 | Initial battle | Fisher Kyle | Kanto Route 21 |
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Seaking | 28, 31 | 33 | Initial battle | Fisher Kyle | Kanto Route 21 |
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Blastoise | 32 | 36 | Initial battle | Cooltrainer♀ Joyce | Kanto Route 26 |
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Rapidash | 36 | 40 | Initial battle | Cooltrainer♀ Beth | Kanto Route 26 |
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Rapidash | 38GS 39C |
40 | First rematch | Cooltrainer♀ Beth | Kanto Route 26 |
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Pidgeotto | 17 | 18 | Third battle | Rival Blue | Cerulean City |
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Raticate | 16 | 20 | Initial battle | Camper Jeff | Kanto Route 6 |
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Raticate | 16 | 20 | Fourth battle | Rival Blue | S.S. Anne |
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Raticate | 19, 19 | 20 | Initial battle | Team Rocket Grunt♂ | Team Rocket Hideout |
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Poliwhirl | 22 | 25 | Initial battle | Gamer Stan | Kanto Route 8 |
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Muk | 22 | 38 | Initial battle | Super Nerd Glenn | Kanto Route 8 |
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Muk | 28, 28, 28 | 38 | First rematch | Super Nerd Glenn | Kanto Route 8 |
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Slowbro | 29 | 37 | First rematch | PokéManiac Herman | Kanto Route 10 |
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Graveler | 19 | 25 | Initial battle | Hiker Trent | Kanto Route 10 |
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Graveler | 21 | 25 | Initial battle | Hiker Dudley | Rock Tunnel |
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Graveler | 21 | 25 | Initial battle | Hiker Lucas | Rock Tunnel |
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Haunter | 23 | 25 | Initial battle | Channeler Tammy | Pokémon Tower |
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Magneton | 18 | 30 | Initial battle | Engineer Bernie | Kanto Route 11 |
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Magneton | 28, 28, 28 | 30 | First rematch | Engineer Bernie | Kanto Route 11 |
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Raticate | 17 | 20 | Initial battle | Youngster Yasu | Kanto Route 11 |
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Electrode | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Rocker Luca | Kanto Route 12 |
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Muk | 29 | 38 | Initial battle | Biker Gerald | Kanto Route 14 |
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Weezing | 28 | 35 | Initial battle | Biker Alex | Kanto Route 15 |
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Weezing | 25 | 35 | Initial battle | Biker Ernest | Kanto Route 15 |
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Dodrio | 28 | 31 | Initial battle | Bird Keeper Chester | Kanto Route 15 |
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Weezing | 28, 28 | 35 | Initial battle | Biker Ruben | Kanto Route 16 |
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Weezing | 33 | 35 | Initial battle | Biker Hideo | Kanto Route 16 |
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Rapidash | 29 | 40 | Initial battle | Young Couple Lea & Jed | Kanto Route 16 |
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Slowbro | 33 | 37 | Initial battle | Psychic♂ Cameron | Saffron Gym |
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Weezing | 29 | 35 | Initial battle | Scientist Jose | Silph Co. |
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Weezing | 26, 26 | 35 | Initial battle | Scientist Connor | Silph Co. |
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Magneton | 26 | 30 | Initial battle | Scientist Beau | Silph Co. |
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Weezing | 26 | 35 | Initial battle | Scientist Beau | Silph Co. |
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Magneton | 28 | 30 | Initial battle | Scientist Jerry | Silph Co. |
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Magneton | 25 | 30 | Initial battle | Scientist Taylor | Silph Co. |
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Electrode | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Scientist Joshua | Silph Co. |
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Muk | 29 | 38 | Initial battle | Scientist Joshua | Silph Co. |
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Magneton | 28 | 30 | Initial battle | Scientist Ed | Silph Co. |
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Weezing | 28 | 35 | Initial battle | Team Rocket Grunt♂ | Silph Co. |
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Weezing | 25, 25 | 35 | Initial battle | Biker William | Kanto Route 17 |
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Weezing | 28, 28 | 35 | Initial battle | Biker Virgil | Kanto Route 17 |
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Weezing | 29 | 35 | Initial battle | Biker Jaxon | Kanto Route 17 |
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Muk | 29 | 38 | Initial battle | Biker Jaxon | Kanto Route 17 |
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Muk | 33 | 38 | Initial battle | Biker Billy | Kanto Route 17 |
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Machamp | 26 | 28† | Initial battle | Cue Ball Jamal | Kanto Route 17 |
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Tentacruel | 27 | 30 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Axle | Kanto Route 19 |
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Seaking | 27 | 33 | Initial battle | Swimmer♀ Anya | Kanto Route 19 |
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Seaking | 29 | 33 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ David | Kanto Route 19 |
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Seadra | 26 | 32 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Jerome | Kanto Route 19 |
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Seaking | 30 | 33 | Initial battle | Swimmer♀ Alice | Kanto Route 19 |
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Seaking | 30 | 33 | Initial battle | Sis and Bro Lia & Luc | Kanto Route 19 |
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Seadra | 30, 30 | 32 | Initial battle | Swimmer♀ Shirley | Kanto Route 20 |
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Seaking | 31 | 33 | Initial battle | Swimmer♀ Melissa | Kanto Route 20 |
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Seadra | 28 | 32 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Darrin | Kanto Route 20 |
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Seaking | 31 | 33 | Initial battle | Picnicker Missy | Kanto Route 20 |
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Electrode | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Scientist Jose | Pokémon Mansion |
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Electrode | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Scientist Ted | Pokémon Mansion |
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Weezing | 29 | 35 | Initial battle | Scientist Ted | Pokémon Mansion |
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Electrode | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Scientist Parker | Pokémon Mansion |
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Seaking | 28, 28, 28 | 33 | Initial battle | Fisherman Ronald | Kanto Route 21 |
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Seaking | 28 | 33 | First rematch | Fisherman Elliot | Kanto Route 21 |
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Seadra | 28 | 32 | First rematch | Fisherman Elliot | Kanto Route 21 |
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Raticate | 19 | 20 | First rematch | Youngster Timmy | Kanto Route 24 |
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Machoke | 25 | 28 | First rematch | Hiker Franklin | Kanto Route 25 |
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Pelipper | 23 | 25 | Initial battle | Cipher Peon♀ Ezin | Phenac Stadium |
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Lanturn | 26 | 27 | Initial battle | Cipher Admin Snattle | Phenac Stadium |
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Glalie | 41 | 42 | Initial battle | Cipher Peon♂ Kolax | Citadark Isle |
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Sealeo | 28 | 32 | Initial battle | Rider Atill | Mt. Battle Area 3 |
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Forretress | 28 | 31 | Initial battle | Cooltrainer♂ Mopar | Mt. Battle Area 3 |
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Machamp | 20 | 28† | Initial battle | Michael | Battle CD 07 |
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Vibrava | 30 | 35 | Initial battle | Bodybuilder♂ Sendil | Quick Battle |
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Sealeo | 30 | 32 | Initial battle | Bodybuilder♂ Sendil | Quick Battle |
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Seaking | 31 | 33 | First rematch | Fisher Joseph | Sinnoh Route 205 |
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Purugly | 16 | 38 | Initial battle | Commander Mars | Valley Windworks |
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Rapidash | 33 | 40 | Initial battle | Worker Conrad | Fuego Ironworks |
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Kadabra | 15 | 16 | Initial battle | Scientist Travon | Team Galactic Eterna Building |
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Skuntank | 20 | 34 | Initial battle | Commander Jupiter | Team Galactic Eterna Building |
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Machoke | 26 | 28 | Initial battle | Veteran Brian | Sinnoh Route 210 |
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Medicham | 28 | 37 | Initial battle | Swimmer♀ Katelyn | Sinnoh Route 220 |
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Seaking | 28 | 33 | Initial battle | Swimmer♀ Katelyn | Sinnoh Route 220 |
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Golduck | 30, 32 | 33 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Evan | Sinnoh Route 213 |
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Whiscash | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Vincent | Sinnoh Route 220 |
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Haunter | 23 | 25 | Initial battle | Psychic♂ Mitchell | Sinnoh Route 214 |
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Rapidash | 39 | 40 | First rematch | Jogger Craig | Sinnoh Route 215 |
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Machoke | 25, 25, 25 | 28 | Initial battle | Black Belt Colby | Veilstone Gym |
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Machoke | 25, 25 | 28 | Initial battle | Black Belt Darren | Veilstone Gym |
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Machoke | 26 | 28 | Initial battle | Black Belt Jeffery | Veilstone Gym |
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Medicham | 34 | 37 | Initial battle | Battle Girl Tyler | Iron Island |
Pokémon Platinum
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Purugly | 17 | 38 | Initial battle | Commander Mars | Valley Windworks |
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Skuntank | 23 | 34 | Initial battle | Commander Jupiter | Team Galactic Eterna Building |
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Cherrim | 20 | 25 | Initial battle | Leader Gardenia | Eterna Gym |
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Haunter | 24 | 25 | Initial battle | Ace Trainer♂ Allen | Hearthome Gym |
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Haunter | 23 | 25 | Initial battle | Ace Trainer♀ Catherine | Hearthome Gym |
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Rapidash | 24 | 40 | Initial battle | Belle & Pa Ava & Matt | Sinnoh Route 210 |
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Golduck | 32 | 33 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Evan | Sinnoh Route 213 |
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Seaking | 31 | 33 | Initial battle | Fisherman Erick | Pastoria Gym |
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Drifblim | 25 | 28 | Initial battle | Ace Trainer♂ Dennis | Sinnoh Route 215 |
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Medicham | 32 | 37 | Initial battle | Swimmer♀ Katelyn | Sinnoh Route 220 |
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Seaking | 32 | 33 | Initial battle | Swimmer♀ Katelyn | Sinnoh Route 220 |
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Machoke | 23, 25, 27 | 28 | Initial battle | Black Belt Colby | Veilstone Gym |
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Machoke | 25 | 28 | Initial battle | Black Belt Darren | Veilstone Gym |
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Machoke | 26 | 28 | Initial battle | Black Belt Rafael | Veilstone Gym |
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Medicham | 35 | 37 | Initial battle | Ace Trainer♀ Brenda | Iron Island |
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Purugly | 27 | 38 | Initial battle | Socialite Rebecca | Seven Stars Restaurant |
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Rapidash | 39 | 40 | Initial battle | Ace Trainer♀ Maria | Sinnoh Route 216 |
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Pokémon Black and White
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Whirlipede | 21 | 22 | Initial battle | Leader Burgh | Castelia Gym |
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Watchog | 18 | 20 | Initial battle | Team Plasma Grunt♂ | Nimbasa City |
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Palpitoad | 23 | 25 | Initial battle | Backpacker♂ Michael | Unova Route 5 |
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Scolipede | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Youngster Parker | Unova Route 7 |
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Klang | 35 | 38 | Initial battle | Ace Trainer♂ Jordan | Twist Mountain |
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Fraxure | 35 | 38 | Initial battle | PKMN Ranger♂ Harry | Moor of Icirrus |
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Duosion | 31 | 32 | Initial battle | Psychic♂ Bryce | Celestial Tower |
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Lampent | 36 | 41 | Initial battle | Waiter Bert | Shopping Mall Nine |
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Haxorus | 43 | 48 | Initial battle | Leader DraydenB | Opelucid Gym |
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Haxorus | 43 | 48 | Initial battle | Leader IrisW | Opelucid Gym |
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Bisharp | 50 | 52 | Initial battle | Elite Four Grimsley | Pokémon League |
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Hydreigon | 54 | 64 | Initial battle | Team Plasma Ghetsis | N's Castle |
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Klang | 34 | 38 | Initial battle | Scientist♂ Dudley | P2 Laboratory |
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Garbodor | 35 | 36 | Initial battle | Scientist♂ Nathan | P2 Laboratory |
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Aggron | 40 | 42 | Initial battle | Hiker Gene | Black City |
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Staraptor | 30 | 34 | Initial battle | Backpacker♂ Carlos | Black City |
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Salamence | 40 | 50 | Initial battle | Socialite Grace | Black City |
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Pokémon X and Y
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Kadabra | 13 | 16 | Initial battle | Rising Star♂ Hamish | Kalos Route 5 |
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Machoke | 27 | 28 | Initial battle | Roller Skater♂ Shun | Shalour Gym |
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Shelgon | 25 | 30 | Initial battle | Countess Adele | Battle Chateau |
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Magcargo | 25 | 38 | Initial battle | Countess Adele | Battle Chateau |
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Lairon | 25 | 32 | Initial battle | Countess Elaine | Battle Chateau |
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Doublade | 25 | 35 | Initial battle | Countess Patricia | Battle Chateau |
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Pupitar | 25 | 30 | Initial battle | Earl Nassak | Battle Chateau |
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Rhydon | 25 | 42 | Initial battle | Earl Niziam | Battle Chateau |
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Vanillish | 25 | 35 | Initial battle | Earl Royan | Battle Chateau |
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Dragonair | 25 | 30 | Initial battle | Earl Sancy | Battle Chateau |
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Krokorok | 25 | 29 | Initial battle | Earl Sancy | Battle Chateau |
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Fraxure | 25 | 38 | Initial battle | Earl Lesotho | Battle Chateau |
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Avalugg | 35 | 47 | Initial battle | Marchioness Adele | Battle Chateau |
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Wailord | 35 | 40 | Initial battle | Marchioness Amelie | Battle Chateau |
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Goodra | 45 | 50 | Initial battle | Duchess Robin | Battle Chateau |
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Pidgeot | 31 | 36 | Initial battle | Garçon Georges | Restaurant Le Yeah |
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Fraxure | 36 | 38 | Initial battle | Pokémon Ranger♂ Reed | Kalos Route 14 |
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Bisharp | 48 | 52 | First rematch | Team Flare Bryony | Poké Ball Factory |
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Mienshao | 44 | 50 | Initial battle | Battle Girl Kinsey | Frost Cavern |
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Mienshao | 47 | 50 | First rematch | Team Flare Lysandre | Lysandre Labs |
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Sharpedo | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Ace Trainer♀ Hilde | Kalos Route 22 |
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Machoke | 20 | 28 | Pre–Hall of Fame battle | Proprietor Inver | Mauville City Inverse Battle Stop |
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Vibrava | 20 | 36 | Pre–Hall of Fame battle | Proprietor Inver | Mauville City Inverse Battle Stop |
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Sealeo | 20 | 32 | Pre–Hall of Fame battle | Proprietor Inver | Mauville City Inverse Battle Stop |
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Slaking | 28, 30 | 36 | Initial battle | Leader Norman | Petalburg Gym |
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Bisharp | 46 | 52 | Fourth rematch | Schoolkid♂ Jerry | Hoenn Route 116 |
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Mienshao | 46 | 50 | Initial battle | Battle Girl Tess | Dewford Gym |
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Magcargo | 28 | 38 | Initial battle | Ace Trainer♀ Portia | Hoenn Route 109 |
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Magcargo | 35 | 38 | First rematch | Ace Trainer♀ Portia | Hoenn Route 109 |
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Magneton | 29 | 30 | First rematch | Interviewers Gabby & Ty | Hoenn |
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Magneton | 21 | 30 | Initial battle | Leader Wattson | Mauville Gym |
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Camerupt | 25 | 33 | Initial battle | Magma Leader MaxieOR | Mt. Chimney |
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Camerupt | 32 | 33 | Second battle | Magma Admin TabithaOR | Weather Institute |
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Sharpedo | 27 | 30 | Initial battle | Aqua Leader ArchieAS | Mt. Chimney |
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Slaking | 35 | 36 | Initial battle | Teammates Kate & Joy | Hoenn Route 121 |
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Flygon | 23 | 45 | Initial battle | Secret Base Expert Aarune | Fortree City |
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Rhydon | 39 | 42 | Initial battle | Ace Trainer♂ Leopold | Hoenn Route 126 |
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Camerupt | 31 | 33 | Initial battle | Magma Admin CourtneyOR | Southern Island |
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Braviary | 51 | 54 | Initial battle | Gentleman Thomas | S.S. Tidal |
Pokémon Sun and Moon
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Charjabug | 13 | 20 | Initial battle | Youngster Kai | Battle Buffet |
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Gumshoos | 15 | 20 | Second battle | Captain Ilima | Trainers' School |
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Magmar | 19 | 30 | Initial battle | Hiker David | Wela Volcano Park |
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Hariyama | 23 | 24 | Initial battle | Black Belt Greg | Diglett's Tunnel |
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Magneton | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Scientist Jayson | Alola Route 12 |
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Persian | 27 | 28 | Initial battle | Sightseer♂ Mitch | Malie Garden |
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Marowak | 26 | 28 | Initial battle | Sightseer♂ Mitch | Malie Garden |
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Muk | 27 | 38 | Initial battle | Janitor Shawn | Malie City |
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Whiscash | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Robert | Ula'ula Beach |
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Slowbro | 33 | 37 | Initial battle | Swimmers Yumi and Jake | Alola Route 15 |
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Muk | 33 | 38 | Initial battle | Scientist Reid | Alola Route 16 |
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Muk | 37 | 38 | Initial battle | Aether Foundation Employee | Aether Paradise |
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Sliggoo | 37 | 40 | Initial battle | Aether Foundation Employee♂ | Aether Paradise |
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Dartrix | 16 | 17 | Fourth battle | Pokémon Trainer Hau | Paniola Town |
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Torracat | 16 | 17 | Fourth battle | Pokémon Trainer Hau | Paniola Town |
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Brionne | 16 | 17 | Fourth battle | Pokémon Trainer Hau | Paniola Town |
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Magmar | 19 | 30 | Initial battle | Hiker David | Wela Volcano Park |
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Muk | 28 | 38 | Initial battle | Janitor Shawn | Malie City |
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Muk | 35 | 38 | Initial battle | Scientist Reid | Alola Route 16 |
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Sliggoo | 36 | 40 | Initial battle | Veteran♂ Angus | Tapu Village |
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Dragalge | 44 | 48 | Initial battle | Swimmer♂ Derek | Poni Breaker Coast |
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Tyranitar | 53 | 55 | Initial battle | Master & Apprentice Breon and Kaimana | Mount Lanakila |
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Raticate | 15 | 20 | Initial battle | Team Rocket Grunt♂ | Cerulean City |
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Pidgeotto | 15 | 18 | Initial battle | Bird Keeper Joey | Kanto Route 25 |
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Graveler | 23 | 25 | Initial battle | Hiker Allen | Rock Tunnel |
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Poliwhirl | 24 | 25 | Initial battle | Black Belt Eric | Rock Tunnel |
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Primeape | 26 | 28 | Initial battle | Coach Trainer♀ Tasha | Kanto Route 10 |
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Dragonite | 54 | 55 | Initial battle | Coach Trainer♂ Morimoto | Celadon Condominiums |
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Weezing | 33 | 35 | Initial battle | Team Rocket Admin Archer | Team Rocket Hideout |
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Seaking | 27 | 33 | Initial battle | Fisherman Hank | Kanto Route 12 |
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Muk | 29 | 38 | Initial battle | Punk Guy Gerald | Kanto Route 14 |
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Muk | 36 | 38 | Initial battle | Punk Guy Lao | Kanto Route 15 |
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Muk | 36 | 38 | Initial battle | Punk Guy Lao | Kanto Route 15 |
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Muk | 35 | 38 | Initial battle | Scientist Beau | Silph Co. |
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Muk | 35 | 38 | Initial battle | Scientist Travis | Silph Co. |
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Muk | 34 | 38 | Initial battle | Team Rocket Grunt♀ | Silph Co. |
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Centiskorch | 27 | 28 | Initial battle | Gym Leader Kabu | Motostoke Stadium |
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Cursola | 35 | 38 | Initial battle | Gym Leader AllisterSh | Stow-on-Side Stadium |
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Klinklang | 35 | 38 | Second battle | Interviewers Gillian and Cam | Galar |
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Noivern | 46 | 49 | Second battle | Interviewers Gillian and Cam | Galar |
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Rhydon | 34 | 42 | Initial battle | The Bandit Charm | Firespit Island |
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Rhydon | 37 | 42 | First rematch | The Bandit Charm | Hisui |
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Rhydon | 40 | 42 | First rematch | The Bandit Charm | Hisui |
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Abomasnow | 35 | 40 | Initial battle | The Bandit Clover | Firespit Island |
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Abomasnow | 38 | 40 | First rematch | The Bandit Clover | Hisui |
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Toxicroak | 23 | 37 | Initial battle | The Bandit Coin | Golden Lowlands |
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Toxicroak | 34 | 37 | Second battle | The Bandit Coin | Firespit Island |
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Pokémon | Level | Min. level | Battle order | Trainer | Location | |
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Skuntank | 32 | 34 | Initial battle | Atticus of Team Star | Navi Squad's Base |
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Muk | 32 | 38 | Initial battle | Atticus of Team Star | Navi Squad's Base |
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Revavroom | 33 | 40 | Initial battle | Atticus of Team Star | Navi Squad's Base |
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Navi Starmobile | 32 | 40 | Initial battle | Atticus of Team Star | Navi Squad's Base |
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Segin Starmobile | 20 | 40 | Initial battle | Giacomo of Team Star | Segin Squad's Base |
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Schedar Starmobile | 25 | 40 | Initial battle | Mela of Team Star | Schedar Squad's Base |
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Haxorus | 40 | 48 | Initial battle | Tamara the Dragon Tamer | Alfornada Cavern |
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Medicham | 35 | 37 | Initial battle | Sayid the Black Belt | Dalizapa Passage |
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Whiscash | 29 | 30 | Initial battle | Robert the Swimmer♂ | Glaseado Mountain |
Underleveled event Pokémon
Gen | Pokémon | Level | Min. Level | Event | |
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Electabuzz | 10 | 30 | Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Electabuzz |
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Electivire | 10 | 30† | Evolve underleveled Electabuzz |
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Magmar | 10 | 30 | Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Magmar |
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Magmortar | 10 | 30† | Evolve underleveled Magmar |
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Dragonite | 50 | 55 | Pokémon Center Strongest Pokémon Distribution Event |
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Dragonite | 50 | 55 | Toys "R" US Dragonite |
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Dragonite | 50 | 55 | Pokémon Game Show Pokémon |
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Tyranitar | 50 | 55 | 2014 Korean World Championship Series Pokémon |
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Tyranitar | 50 | 55 | Pokémon Center Battle Championship Pokémon |
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Hydreigon | 52 | 64 | Pokémon Center Occupation Plan Pokémon |
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Pikachu | 1 | 2† | Cap Pikachu M20 Promotion |
Pokémon under hatching level
Before Generation IV, Pokémon hatched at level 5. Despite this, some Pokémon could be encountered below level 5.
Trivia
- The most underleveled Trainer Pokémon is Mars's Purugly, which is 22DP or 21Pt levels lower than its required evolution level.
- The level 5 Ralts that Wally encounters in Generation III and Generation VI is overleveled, as only level 4 and 3 Ralts appear on Hoenn Route 102 in Generation III and Generation VI respectively. Due to this, Wally's first Pokémon had the same level as the first Pokémon the player obtains.
- In the TCG, the cards Pichu (Wizards Promo 35), Magby (Chikorita Side Deck), and Pichu (Totodile Side Deck) were underleveled at the time of their release, as Pokémon hatched from Eggs at level 5 prior to Generation IV.
See also
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