List of Pokémon by availability (GO)

This is a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO.

List of Pokémon by date

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

• All Pokémon from Generations I, II, III, and V (although some non-regional forms of certain Pokémon from Generation V have yet to be released)
• 104 of 107 Pokémon from Generation IV
• 64 of 72 Pokémon from Generation VI
• 67 of 88 Pokémon from Generation VII (including Meltan and Melmetal)
• 19 of 96 Pokémon from Generation VIII
  • 15 of 89 from Galar
  • 4 of 7 from Hisui
• 2 of 111 Pokémon from Generation IX

798 of 1016 Pokémon (78.54% of all individual Pokémon species) are currently in the game.

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

Generation	Pokémon
IV
V
VI	Ash-Greninja

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

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

Date	Pokémon	Notes
Jul 6, 2016	All Generation I Pokémon except Ditto, Legendary Pokémon and Mew	Initial release.
Nov 23, 2016		Ditto became available, appearing disguised as Pidgey, Rattata, Zubat, or Magikarp. Ditto also became able to appear disguised as various other Pokémon since then.
Dec 12, 2016		Generation II baby Pokémon (besides Tyrogue) became available, exclusively from Eggs.
Feb 16, 2017		Most remaining Generation II Pokémon became available, except Delibird and Smeargle. This included allowing Generation I Pokémon that have Generation II cross-generational evolutions to evolve into those Pokémon and Togetic now appearing in the wild.
Jul 22, 2017		Legendary Pokémon were first made available through Raid Battles. Articuno was first available in Raid Battles from July 22 to 31.
Jul 31, 2017		Moltres was first available in Raid Battles from July 31 to August 7.
Aug 7, 2017		Zapdos was first available in Raid Battles from August 7 to 14.
Aug 14, 2017		The first Mewtwo Raid Battle occurred at the Pokémon GO Stadium event. Mewtwo was subsequently available in field tests and full EX Raid Battles. Mewtwo was made available through normal raids on September 20, 2018.
Aug 31, 2017		Raikou, Entei, and Suicune became available through Raid Battles in (respectively) the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region from August 31 to September 30. On September 30, they then migrated to the preceding region. On October 31, they migrated a final time, until their availability ended on November 30.
Oct 20, 2017		The Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon became available, in conjunction with the Halloween 2017 event.
Nov 28, 2017		Ho-Oh became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.
Dec 8, 2017		50 Generation III Pokémon became available. Mawile and Absol were only available through Raid Battles.
Dec 15, 2017		Groudon became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018.
Dec 21, 2017		20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available. Delibird became available exclusively during the Holiday 2017 event.
Jan 12, 2018		Kyogre became available through Raid Battles, lasting until February 15, 2018.
Jan 23, 2018		23 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.
Feb 9, 2018		20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.
Mar 27, 2018		Mew became available through the Special Research mode that was activated alongside Field Research on the same day. At this point, all Generation I Pokémon have been released.
Apr 2, 2018		Latias and Latios became available through Raid Battles. Latias was available in Europe, Asia, and Australia while Latios could be found in North America, South America, and Africa. They switched locations on May 8 and were available until June 5.
May 30, 2018		Alolan Exeggutor became available.
Jun 21, 2018		Alolan Rattata, Meowth, Grimer, Vulpix, and Sandshrew lines became available through special 7 km Eggs obtained via Gifts. Alolan Rattata and Raticate became catchable in the wild on June 23.
Jul 14, 2018		Alolan Diglett and Geodude were made available temporarily to catch in the wild and were exclusive to 7 km Eggs from July 19. Celebi became available through Special Research at Pokémon GO Fest 2018 and was added worldwide on August 20.
Jul 19, 2018		Alolan Raichu and Marowak became available through Raid Battles.
Aug 1, 2018		Spinda became available through Field Research.
Sep 13, 2018		Regirock became available in Raid Battles until September 30.
Sep 21, 2018		Normal Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.
Oct 16, 2018		26 Generation IV Pokémon became available.
Oct 23, 2018		6 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. Spiritomb could be obtained in a Special Research while Altered Forme Giratina was made available in Raid Battles until November 20.
Nov 1, 2018		Nincada is available exclusively through Field Research, and Shedinja through Research Breakthrough.
Nov 6, 2018		Budew became available in Eggs and Buizel in the wild.
Nov 14, 2018		11 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available, all of which are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a Sinnoh Stone to evolve them. Meltan is also made available via the Mystery Box or through Special Research, and can evolve into Melmetal with 400.
Nov 20, 2018		Cresselia became available in Raid Battles until December 18.
Dec 18, 2018		14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. Chingling, Munchlax, and Mantyke became available in 7 km Eggs, Heatran became available in Raid Battles until January 15, 2019, and Attack Forme Deoxys was added to EX Raid Battles.
Jan 30, 2019		Palkia became available in Raid Battles until February 28.
Feb 1, 2019		14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. Ambipom, Lickilicky, Tangrowth, Yanmega, Gallade and Froslass are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a Sinnoh Stone to be obtained.
Feb 13, 2019		Happiny became available through 7 km Eggs, in conjunction with Valentine's Day 2019.
Feb 15, 2019		Mamoswine became available as part of the Swinub Community Day by evolving Piloswine with a Sinnoh Stone.
Feb 23, 2019		The Clamperl line became available through Limited Research and later in the wild.
Feb 25, 2019		Smeargle became available through surprise encounters via the GO Snapshot feature. At this point, all Generation II Pokémon have been released.
Mar 1, 2019		Dialga became available in Raid Battles until March 28.
Mar 25, 2019		Defense Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.
Apr 2, 2019		Origin Forme Giratina became available in Raid Battles until April 29.
Apr 29, 2019		Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf became available in the wild, and later in Raid Battles. Shellos and Gastrodon were also accidentally made available in the wild for about 30 minutes.
May 17, 2019		14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. Magnezone, Leafeon, Glaceon and Probopass were new evolutions of old Pokémon, available through new types of Lure Module. Additionally, Shellos and Gastrodon were formally and permanently added, with their forms becoming region-exclusive several hours after initial release.
Jun 13, 2019		Jirachi became available through Special Research at Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago and later Dortmund and Yokohama.
Jun 28, 2019		Speed Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.
Sep 16, 2019		46 Generation V Pokémon became available.
Sep 26, 2019		Mime Jr. became available to hatch from 5 km Eggs in Europe.
Oct 17, 2019		Darkrai became available in Raid Battles until November 1. Yamask became available exclusively during Halloween 2019.
Nov 2, 2019		Regigigas became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event and later in EX Raid Battles on November 18.
Nov 4, 2019		Cobalion became available in Raid Battles until November 26.
Nov 16, 2019		Galarian Weezing became available in Raid Battles.
Nov 26, 2019		Terrakion became available in Raid Battles until December 17.
Dec 17, 2019		Virizion became available in Raid Battles until January 7, 2020.
Dec 24, 2019		The families of Cubchoo and Cryogonal became available in the wild.
Jan 10, 2020		34 additional Generation V Pokémon became available.
Jan 24, 2020		The Darumaka family became available in 7 km Eggs during the Lunar New Year 2020 event and became available in the wild and in 10 km Eggs afterwards.
Jan 29, 2020		Scraggy became available as a GO Battle League reward.
Feb 1, 2020		Woobat became available through Research Breakthroughs until March 1 and in the wild after the Buddy Up event.
Feb 2, 2020		Minccino became available in 5 km Eggs and through Limited Research.
Feb 4, 2020		Incarnate Forme Tornadus became available in Raid Battles until February 25.
Feb 14, 2020		Audino and Alomomola became available in the wild.
Mar 2, 2020		Incarnate Forme Thundurus became available in Raid Battles until March 31.
Mar 13, 2020		Rufflet became available as a GO Battle League reward.
Mar 20, 2020		Genesect became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event. It was later added to general Special Research and was available in Raid Battles from August 14 to 21.
Mar 27, 2020		Gothita and Solosis became available in the wild.
Mar 31, 2020		Incarnate Forme Landorus became available in Raid Battles until April 28 and as a GO Battle League reward.
Apr 1, 2020		Stunfisk became available in the wild and as a Field Research reward.
May 26, 2020		Reshiram became available in Raid Battles until June 16.
Jun 3, 2020		Galarian Meowth, Zigzagoon, and Darumaka became available in 7 km Eggs, and Galarian Stunfisk became available in Raid Battles, in the wild and in Special Research.
Jun 16, 2020		Zekrom became available in Raid Battles until July 7.
Jun 17, 2020		Galarian Farfetch'd became available in the wild worldwide.
Jul 3, 2020		Ducklett became available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.
Jul 7, 2020		Kyurem became available in Raid Battles until July 31.
Jul 17, 2020		Petilil became available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.
Jul 25, 2020		Wash Rotom became available to paid Pokémon GO Fest 2020 players in GO Snapshot.
Jul 26, 2020		Victini became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and became available publicly on September 30.
Aug 7, 2020		Elgyem became available in the wild, in 7 km Eggs, and in Raid Battles.
Aug 14, 2020		Sewaddle, Cottonee, and Emolga became available in the wild and in 7 km Eggs. Bouffalant is a regional exclusive and became available in the wild and in 5 km Eggs.
Oct 9, 2020		Autumn Form Deerling was added to the wild.
Oct 12, 2020		Sandile, Pawniard, and Vullaby were added to new 12 km Eggs.
Oct 23, 2020		Galarian Ponyta was added to Raid Battles and 7 km Eggs and Galarian Farfetch'd was made able to evolve into Sirfetch'd.
Oct 24, 2020		Galarian Yamask was made available in Special Research.
Nov 30, 2020		Espurr was made available in raids.
Dec 1, 2020		Summer and Winter Form Deerling were made available in the wild with the introduction of Seasons.
Dec 2, 2020		19 Generation VI Pokémon became available - Klefki as a regional exclusive in France.
Dec 19, 2020		Galarian Mr. Mime was made available through paid Special Research and was made available publicly on December 23, 2021.
Dec 22, 2020		Vanillite was made available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and Field Research.
Jan 11, 2021		Male Frillish became available as a GO Battle League reward.
Feb 14, 2021		Munna became available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and raids.
Mar 1, 2021		Spring Form Deerling and female Frillish were added to the wild.
Mar 16, 2021		Tynamo became available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and raids and Therian Forme Thundurus became available in raids until March 30.
Mar 30, 2021		Therian Forme Tornadus became available in Raid Battles until April 13.
Apr 13, 2021		Therian Forme Landorus became available in raids until April 27 and Skrelp and Clauncher became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.
Apr 20, 2021		Binacle became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.
May 4, 2021		Spritzee, Swirlix, and Goomy became available in the wild and Field Research, while Xerneas became available in raids until May 17.
May 11, 2021		Pancham became available in Raid Battles.
May 18, 2021		Yveltal became available in Raid Battles until May 31.
May 25, 2021		Sylveon became a possible evolution of Eevee.
May 31, 2021		Mienfoo became available as a GO Battle League reward.
Jun 8, 2021		Galarian Slowpoke became available in raids and Field Research.
Jul 17, 2021		Meloetta became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and was made available publicly on September 21.
Aug 20, 2021		Skwovet, Wooloo, and Falinks became available in the wild and Field Research, while Zacian became available in raids until August 26.
Aug 26, 2021		Zamazenta became available in Raid Battles until September 1.
Sep 5, 2021		Hoopa Confined became available through Special Research.
Sep 8, 2021		Inkay became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.
Sep 21, 2021		Furfrou became available in the wild. Its alternate forms (except Heart Trim) debuted alongside the form-changing mechanic, some as regional exclusives.
Oct 1, 2021		Zarude became available through Special Research.
Oct 15, 2021		Galarian Slowking became a possible evolution of Galarian Slowpoke.
Oct 22, 2021		Phantump and all sizes of Pumpkaboo became available in the wild and raids.
Nov 5, 2021		Dedenne became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.
Nov 26, 2021		Hoopa Unbound became a possible form change of Hoopa Confined through Special Research.
Dec 7, 2021		Druddigon became available in raids and Field Research.
Dec 23, 2021		Bergmite became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.
Jan 19, 2022		Helioptile became available in the wild and Field Research.
Jan 30, 2022		Hisuian Voltorb became available in the wild and Special Research.
Feb 10, 2022		Flabébé became available in the wild, with some forms as regional exclusives, while Heart Trim became a possible form change of Furfrou.
Feb 18, 2022		Hisuian Electrode became a possible evolution of Hisuian Voltorb.
Mar 1, 2022		21 Generation VII Pokémon became available, with Rockruff in Raid Battles until March 22 and 10 km Eggs, Comfey as a regional exclusive in Hawaii, and Tapu Koko in Raid Battles until March 15.
Mar 15, 2022		Oricorio became available in the wild and Field Research, with each form as a regional exclusive.
Mar 22, 2022		Fomantis became available in the wild and Field Research, while Tapu Lele became available in Raid Battles until April 5.
Apr 3, 2022		Salandit became available in 12 km Eggs.
Apr 12, 2022		Tapu Bulu became available in Raid Battles until April 26.
Apr 20, 2022		Oranguru became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.
Apr 23, 2022		Stufful debuted in the April 2022 Community Day.
May 10, 2022		Tapu Fini became available in Raid Battles until June 1.
May 12, 2022		Dewpider became available in the wild.
Jun 4, 2022		Land Forme Shaymin became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022. It was later released in free Special Research on April 20, 2023.
Jun 5, 2022		Nihilego became available in Raid Battles for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Jun 7, 2022		Tyrunt and Amaura became available in 7 km Eggs and Field Research, and in the wild on June 12.
Jun 16, 2022		Wimpod became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Jul 1, 2022		Mow Rotom became available through GO Snapshot and Sky Forme Shaymin and Pheromosa became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Jul 22, 2022		Buzzwole became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Jul 25, 2022		Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres became available through Daily Adventure Incense.
Jul 27, 2022		Hisuian Growlithe and Sneasel became available in 7 km Eggs, while Hisuian Qwilfish became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.
Jul 31, 2022		Hisuian Braviary became available in Raid Battles.
Aug 5, 2022		Xurkitree became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
Aug 10, 2022		Grubbin became available in the wild and Field Research.
Sep 1, 2022		Cosmog became available through Special Research.
Sep 13, 2022		Celesteela and Kartana became available in Raid Battles until September 27.
Sep 16, 2022		Togedemaru became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Sep 27, 2022		Mareanie became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Oct 5, 2022		Cosmoem became a possible evolution of Cosmog.
Oct 14, 2022		Morelull became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.
Oct 25, 2022		Zorua became available, disguised as the player's Buddy Pokémon. Due to a glitch, the release was suspended for time zones west of GMT+13 until October 28.
Nov 8, 2022		Guzzlord became available in Raid Battles until November 23.
Nov 12, 2022		Ursaluna became a possible evolution of Ursaring.
Nov 23, 2022		Solgaleo and Lunala became possible evolutions of Cosmoem.
Dec 6, 2022		Crabrawler became available in the wild and Field Research.
Dec 10, 2022		Keldeo became available through paid Special Research.
Dec 15, 2022		Scatterbug became available through the Vivillon Collector feature.
Dec 24, 2022		Hisuian Avalugg became available in Raid Battles.
Jan 7, 2023		Kecleon became available following Chespin Community Day, hiding on top of PokéStops. At this point, all Generation III Pokémon have been released.
Feb 27, 2023		Gimmighoul became available by sending postcards to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and can evolve into Gholdengo with 999 Gimmighoul Coins.
Mar 1, 2023		Hawlucha became available as a regional exclusive in Mexico.
Mar 8, 2023		Bruxish became available in the wild and in Raid Battles.
Mar 11, 2023		Regidrago became available in Elite Raids for the day.
Apr 4, 2023		Cutiefly became available in the wild, Eggs, and in Raid Battles.
Apr 9, 2023		Regieleki became available in Elite Raids for the day.
Apr 20, 2023		Bounsweet became available in the wild, Eggs, and Timed Research.
May 2, 2023		Larvesta became available in 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs. At this point, all Generation V Pokémon have been released.
May 6, 2023		Kleavor was released in Raid Battles for Kleavor Raid Day.
Jun 1, 2023		Carbink will be released at the start of Season 11: Hidden Gems.
Jun 6, 2023		Sandygast and Palossand will become available in Raids and Field Research.

Transformations

See also: Mega Evolution (GO)

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

The following Pokémon transformations are currently available:

Date	Mega Evolution	Notes
Aug 27, 2020		Initial release.
Sep 18, 2020		Mega Pidgeot was released after the Mega Battle Challenge.
Sep 29, 2020		Mega Houndoom was also released after the Mega Battle Challenge.
Oct 24, 2020		Mega Gengar was released for the Halloween event.
Dec 1, 2020		Mega Abomasnow was released.
Jan 18, 2021		Mega Ampharos was released.
Feb 9, 2021		Mega Gyarados was released for the Lunar New Year event.
Mar 16, 2021		Mega Manectric was released for the Charge Up event.
April 4, 2021		Mega Lopunny was released for the Spring into Spring event.
May 15, 2021		Mega Altaria was released following Swablu Community Day.
Jun 8, 2021		Mega Slowbro was released.
Oct 22, 2021		Mega Absol was released for the Halloween event.
Dec 1, 2021		Mega Steelix was released at the beginning of the Season of Heritage.
Jan 7, 2022		Mega Aerodactyl was released for the Mountains of Power event.
Apr 29, 2022		Mega Kangaskhan was released for the A Mega Moment event.
May 3, 2022		Mega Latias and Latios were released for the Pokémon Air Adventures event.
Aug 10, 2022		Mega Scizor was released for the Bug Out! 2022 event.
Sept 6, 2022		Mega Alakazam was released for the Psychic Spectacular 2022 event.
Sept 16, 2022		Mega Aggron was released for the Test Your Mettle event.
Oct 20, 2022		Mega Banette was released for the first part of the Halloween 2022 event.
Dec 3, 2022		Mega Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert were released during the Hoenn Mega Raid Day.
Dec 15, 2022		Mega Glalie was released for the Winter Holiday Part 1 event.
Jan 10, 2023		Mega Salamence was released for the Twinkling Fantasy event.
Feb 8, 2023		Mega Gardevoir was released for the Valentine's Day event.
Feb 18, 2023		Primal Kyogre and Groudon were released for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn.
Mar 8, 2023		Mega Medicham was released for the Festival of Colors event.
May 11, 2023		Mega Pinsir was released for the A Valorous Hero event.
Jul 25, 2023		Mega Tyranitar will be released.

The following Mega Evolutions have yet to be released:

Mega Evolution

Region-exclusive Pokémon

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

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

Region	Pokémon	Notes
Set 1
East Asia		Between November 25 and 27, 2017, Farfetch'd appeared all over the world.
Australia and Papua New Guinea
Europe		Mime Jr. can only be hatched from Eggs obtained in Europe. During the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event held on November 16 to 21, 2021, Mime Jr. could be obtained worldwide from 7 km Eggs.
United States, southern Canada, and parts of northern Mexico*
Mexico, Central and South America*
West, Central, and South Asia
Africa and Middle East
Certain islands east of Australia*
Alaska, Canada, and Asian Russia*
Set 2
Europe and Asia-Pacific		Volbeat and Illumise appeared all over the world from April 21 to 27, 2020, from February 14 to 18, 2021, and from February 10 to 14, 2022. Zangoose and Seviper: Zangoose switched with Seviper on January 5, 2018. Zangoose and Seviper appeared all over the world from April 13 to 18, 2021. Heatmor switched with Durant on December 1, 2020.
Americas, Africa, and Middle East
Set 3
Western Hemisphere		Lunatone and Solrock: Lunatone and Solrock's locations differ prior to June 23, 2020. From January 23 to June 21, 2018, and from March 19, 2019, to June 23, 2020, Lunatone was exclusive to Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, while Solrock was exclusive to the Americas, Africa, and Middle East. Lunatone switched with Solrock on June 21, 2018, March 19, 2019, June 23, 2020, June 20, 2021, and June 30, 2022. Lunatone and Solrock appeared all over the world during the following events: Summer Solstice 2020: June 21 to 22, 2020 Enigma Week: August 7 to 14, 2020 Summer Solstice 2021: June 17 to 20, 2021 Pokémon TCG Crossover: June 16 to 30, 2022 Lunatone and Solrock Event: August 27 to September 1, 2022 (unannounced) Both forms of Basculin appeared all over the world from August 6 to 17, 2021.
Eastern Hemisphere
Set 4
Asia-Pacific		Pansage appeared all over the world from August 10 to 16, 2022. Star Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change. Australia has Pa'u Style Oricorio. However, due to an error, for a few hours at release on March 14, 2022, Sensu Style Oricorio was also temporarily available in Australia as a Field Research reward.
Europe, Middle East, and Africa		Pansear appeared all over the world from July 6 to 12, 2022. Diamond Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change.
Americas and Greenland		Panpour appeared all over the world from July 27 to August 2, 2022. Debutante Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change.
Set 5
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Special Regions
Tropics*
Southeastern United States and the northern Bahamas
Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America
Egypt, Greece, and Israel
Northeastern United States
France		La Reine Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change.
Japan		Kabuki Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change.
Egypt		Pharaoh Trim Furfrou is available as an exclusive form-change.
African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean islands, and Australia
Hawaii
Mexico

Legendary and Mythical Pokémon and Ultra Beasts

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

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

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

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

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

Special availability

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

Family	Pokémon		Encounter method
	Encounter	Evolution only
Alolan Raichu			Raid Battle Research Breakthrough (September 2020)
Galarian Ponyta			Raid Battle Egg Research Breakthrough (May 2021)
Alolan Marowak			Raid Battle GO Fest 2020 Research Breakthrough (April 2022)
Galarian Weezing			Raid Battle GO Fest 2022
Galarian Articuno			Daily Adventure Incense
Galarian Zapdos			Daily Adventure Incense
Galarian Moltres			Daily Adventure Incense
Smeargle			Surprise encounter via GO Snapshot
Shedinja			Research Breakthrough (November 2018, October 2020) Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn Misunderstood Mischief
Spinda			Field Research Raid Battle (During the Hoenn Collection Challenge between January 19, 2021, and January 24, 2021)
Kecleon			Hiding on PokéStops
Shinx			Raid Battle Research Breakthrough (May 2020) Shinx Community Day (November 21, 2021) Team GO Rocket grunts
Cherubi			Spawned via Mossy Lure Module Egg
Spiritomb			A Spooky Message A Spooky Message 2019 A Spooky Message Unmasked Field Research (October 23 - November 3, 2020; October 2021)
Timburr			Raid Battle Egg
Klink			Raid Battle Egg
Mienfoo			GO Battle League reward Egg
Druddigon			Raid Battle
Hisuian Braviary			Raid Battle
Scatterbug			Vivillon Collector feature
Pancham			Raid Battle Egg
Hisuian Avalugg			Raid Battle
Rockruff			Raid Battle Egg Daily Adventure Incense
Salandit			Egg

Event-induced availability

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

References

Lists of Pokémon by National Pokédex no. English • Japanese • German • French • Spanish • Italian • Korean • Chinese Brazilian Portuguese • Turkish • Russian • Thai • Hindi by regional Pokédex no. Kanto • New • Johto • Hoenn (Gen III • Gen VI) • Sinnoh • Unova (BW • B2W2 • Blueberry) Kalos • Alola (SM • USUM) • Galar (Isle of Armor • Crown Tundra) • Hisui • Paldea • Kitakami Unown Mode • in every regional Pokédex by regional Browser no. Fiore • Almia • Oblivia • in no regional Browser • in every regional Browser by index number Generation I • Generation II • Generation III • Generation IV • Generation V Generation VI • Generation VII • Generation VIII • Generation IX Pinball • Pinball RS by other numbering systems DPBP • PokéPark Pad • Ransei Gallery • Shuffle list • Picross list • Masters EX Sync Pairs Lental Photodex • Duel Library • Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge • UNITE • Sleep Style Dex by attributes Ability • Egg Group • category (abundance • other languages) • food preferences • habitat • IQ group • height • weight form differences (GO) • gender differences • shape • icon (Gen I–II) color • color palette (Gen I) • unique type combinations by Evolution evolutionary line (GO) • no evolutionary line • branched • cross-generation • levels by availability availability (GO • Sleep) • mutually exclusive • permanently missable by in-game stats base stats (Gen I • Gen II-V • Gen VI • Gen VII • Gen VIII • Gen IX • fully evolved • unique base stat totals • GO) performance stats • catch rate (GO) • EVs given in battle (Gen III • Gen IV • Gen V-VI • Gen VII • Gen VIII • Gen IX) • gender ratio steps to hatch • wild held item (Gen II) • experience type • base friendship • call rate miscellaneous alphabetically • field moves (Gen I • Gen II • Gen III • Gen IV • Gen V • Gen VI) Shadow Pokémon • unobtainable Shiny Pokémon • Pal Park area • Pokéwalker • debut episode • glitch released with a Hidden Ability (Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII • Gen VIII) • ST Energy Shot • petting