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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 and White, 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 1 places the range at levels 16-20, and 2 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
Generation I
Generation II
This list includes trades involving both Generation I and Generation II games.
Generation III
Generation IV
Games
|
Pokémon
|
Level
|
Min. Level
|
Location
|
Notes
|
HG |
|
Metapod |
3 |
7 |
Viridian Forest |
|
HG |
|
Butterfree |
7 |
10 |
Route 2 |
|
SS |
|
Kakuna |
3 |
7 |
Viridian Forest |
|
SS |
|
Beedrill |
7 |
10 |
Route 2 |
|
HGSS |
|
Pidgeotto |
7 |
18 |
Route 2 |
|
HGSS |
|
Raticate |
13 |
20 |
Route 9 (night) |
|
HGSS |
|
Fearow |
7 |
20 |
Route 22 |
|
SS |
|
Arbok |
8 |
22 |
Route 3 |
|
HG |
|
Sandslash |
10 |
22 |
Mt. Moon |
|
HGSS |
|
Nidorina |
15 |
16 |
Johto Safari Zone |
|
HGSS |
|
Nidoqueen |
15 |
16† |
Evolve underleveled Nidorina |
Catch a level 15 Nidorina and evolve it using a Moon Stone.
|
HGSS |
|
Nidorino |
15 |
16 |
Johto Safari Zone |
|
HGSS |
|
Nidoking |
15 |
16† |
Evolve underleveled Nidorino |
Catch a level 15 Nidorino and evolve it using a Moon Stone.
|
Pt |
|
Golbat |
10 |
22 |
Oreburgh Gate |
|
HGSS |
|
Gloom |
15 |
21 |
Route 5 |
|
HGSS |
|
Vileplume |
15 |
21† |
Evolve underleveled Gloom |
Catch a level 15 Gloom and evolve it using a Leaf Stone.
|
HGSS |
|
Venomoth |
8 |
31 |
Route 25 (night) |
|
HGSS |
|
Dugtrio |
19 |
26 |
Diglett's Cave |
|
SS |
|
Persian |
19 |
28 |
Route 7 |
|
HGSS |
|
Golduck |
10 |
33 |
Route 6 (Surf) |
|
HG |
|
Primeape |
13 |
28 |
Route 9 |
|
HGSS |
|
Poliwhirl |
10 |
25 |
Route 22 (Surf) |
|
HGSS |
|
Poliwrath |
10 |
25† |
Evolve underleveled Poliwhirl |
Catch a level 10 Poliwhirl and evolve it using a Water Stone.
|
HGSS |
|
Kadabra |
15 |
16 |
Route 8 |
|
HGSS |
|
Alakazam |
15 |
16† |
Evolve underleveled Kadabra |
Catch a level 15 Kadabra and evolve it by trading.
|
HGSS |
|
Machoke |
14 |
28 |
Rock Tunnel (1F) |
|
HGSS |
|
Machamp |
14 |
28† |
Evolve underleveled Machoke |
Catch a level 14 Machoke and evolve it by trading.
|
HGSS |
|
Weepinbell |
10 |
21 |
Route 25 (night) |
|
HGSS |
|
Victreebel |
10 |
21† |
Evolve underleveled Weepinbell |
Catch a level 10 Weepinbell and evolve it using a Leaf Stone.
|
HGSS |
|
Tentacruel |
15 |
30 |
Route 41 |
|
DP |
|
Graveler |
21 |
25 |
Valor Lakefront |
|
DP |
|
Golem |
21 |
25† |
Evolve underleveled Graveler |
Catch a level 21 Graveler and evolve it by trading.
|
HGSS |
|
Slowbro |
15 |
37 |
Slowpoke Well (B2F) |
|
HGSS |
|
Magneton |
17 |
30 |
Johto Safari Zone |
|
HGSS |
|
Muk |
15 |
38 |
Celadon City (Surf) |
|
DP |
|
Haunter |
16 |
25 |
Old Chateau (Dual-slot mode) |
|
HGSS |
|
Haunter |
16 |
25 |
Johto Safari Zone |
|
DPHGSS |
|
Gengar |
16 |
25† |
Evolve underleveled Haunter |
Catch a level 16 Haunter and evolve it by trading.
|
Pt |
|
Gengar |
17 |
25† |
Old Chateau (Dual-slot mode) |
|
HGSS |
|
Hypno |
16 |
26 |
Route 11 |
|
HGSS |
|
Electrode |
23 |
30 |
Team Rocket HQ (Transmitter Room, three encounters) |
|
HGSS |
|
Marowak |
14 |
28 |
Rock Tunnel (B1F) |
|
HGSS |
|
Weezing |
15 |
35 |
Johto Safari Zone |
|
DPPt |
|
Seadra |
30 |
32 |
Route 226 |
|
HGSS |
|
Seaking |
10 |
33 |
Route 4 |
|
HGSS |
|
Jynx |
22 |
30 |
Ice Path |
|
HGSS |
|
Electabuzz |
15 |
30 |
Route 10 |
|
HGSS |
|
Magmar |
16 |
30 |
Burned Tower |
|
HGSS |
|
Magmar |
17 |
30 |
Fuego Ironworks, Safari Zone Peak |
At the Safari Zone Peak, Magmar can also be encountered at level 41 after placing 10 peak blocks.
|
HGSS |
|
Gyarados |
10 |
20 |
Lake of Rage |
|
DP |
|
Dragonair |
15 |
30 |
Mt. Coronet (4F; Super Rod) |
|
HGSS |
|
Furret |
6 |
15 |
Route 1 |
|
HGSS |
|
Noctowl |
5 |
20 |
Viridian Forest |
|
SS |
|
Ledian |
5 |
18 |
Viridian Forest |
|
HG |
|
Ariados |
5 |
22 |
Viridian Forest |
|
Pt |
|
Crobat |
11 |
23† |
Evolve underleveled Golbat |
Catch a level 10 Golbat and evolve it via friendship.
|
DP |
|
Lanturn |
20 |
27 |
Route 220 |
|
HGSS |
|
Bellossom |
15 |
21† |
Evolve underleveled Gloom |
Catch a level 15 Gloom and evolve it using a Sun Stone.
|
HGSS |
|
Politoed |
10 |
25† |
Evolve underleveled Politoed |
Catch a level 10 Poliwhirl and trade it with a King's Rock.
|
D |
|
Skiploom |
12 |
18 |
Route 205 |
|
HGSS |
|
Quagsire |
16 |
20 |
Route 32 |
|
DP |
|
Wobbuffet |
4 |
15 |
Lake Verity |
|
DP |
|
Octillery |
20 |
25 |
Pastoria City, Sunyshore City (Super Rod) |
|
P |
|
Houndoom |
20 |
24 |
Route 215 |
|
HGSS |
|
Linoone |
3 |
20 |
Route 31 |
|
D |
|
Silcoon |
5 |
7 |
Honey Trees |
|
P |
|
Cascoon |
5 |
7 |
Honey Trees |
|
DP |
|
Swellow |
20 |
22 |
Route 213 |
|
DP |
|
Pelipper |
20 |
25 |
Route 213 |
|
DP |
|
Kirlia |
6 |
20 |
Route 203 |
|
DP |
|
Medicham |
35 |
37 |
Route 217, Acuity Lakefront |
|
DPPt |
|
Wailord |
35 |
40 |
Route 223, Route 230 (Super Rod) |
|
HGSS |
|
Whiscash |
10 |
30 |
Violet City (Old Rod) |
|
Pt |
|
Dusclops |
16 |
37 |
Turnback Cave |
|
DP |
|
Staravia |
4 |
14 |
Lake Verity |
|
DP |
|
Bibarel |
4 |
15 |
Lake Verity |
|
DP |
|
Floatzel |
22 |
26 |
Route 213 |
|
DPPt |
|
Gastrodon |
20 |
30 |
Route 205 (DP, West); Route 218 and Canalave City (Pt) |
|
DPPt |
|
Gastrodon |
20 |
30 |
Route 212 and Route 213 (Pt) |
|
D |
|
Skuntank |
29 |
34 |
Route 221 |
|
DP |
|
Drapion |
22 |
40 |
Great Marsh |
|
DP |
|
Toxicroak |
22 |
37 |
Great Marsh |
|
DPPt |
|
Lumineon |
20 |
31 |
Route 221 (DP) or Route 219 (Pt) with Super Rod |
|
Pt |
|
Abomasnow |
38 |
40 |
Mt. Coronet |
|
DPPtHGSS* |
|
Magnezone |
18 |
30† |
Evolve underleveled Magneton |
Obtain a level 17 Magneton in HeartGold or SoulSilver, trade it to Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum, and then evolve it in Mt. Coronet.
|
DP |
|
Gallade |
6 |
20† |
Evolve underleveled Kirlia |
Obtain a level 6 male Kirlia in Diamond or Pearl and evolve it with a Dawn Stone.
|
HGSS* |
|
Dusknoir |
16 |
37† |
Evolve underleveled Dusclops |
Obtain a level 16 Dusclops in HeartGold or SoulSilver and evolve it with a Reaper Cloth.
|
|
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Games
|
Pokémon
|
Level
|
Min. Level
|
Location
|
Notes
|
SM |
|
Metapod |
3 |
7 |
Route 1 |
|
SMUS |
|
Butterfree |
9 |
10 |
Melemele Meadow |
|
USUM |
|
Pidgeot |
29 |
36 |
Route 10 (Island Scan)Th |
|
USUM |
|
Raticate |
17 |
20 |
Route 8 (SOS Battle) |
|
USUM |
|
Golbat |
20 |
22 |
Diglett's Tunnel (SOS Battle) |
Level 21 at Memorial Hill (SOS Battle)
|
SM |
|
Poliwhirl |
22 |
25 |
Trade for a Zubat in Konikoni City |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Poliwhirl |
24 |
25 |
Malie Garden (SOS Battle in rain) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Poliwrath |
24 |
25 |
Malie Garden (SOS Battle in rain) |
|
SM |
|
Kadabra |
11 |
16 |
Poké Pelago Isle Abeens (before reaching Ula'ula Island) |
|
SM |
|
Alakazam |
11 |
16† |
Evolve underleveled Kadabra |
Obtain a level 11 Kadabra in Poké Pelago Isle Abeens and evolve it by trading.
|
SMUSUM |
|
Slowbro |
15 |
37 |
Kala'e Bay (SOS Battle) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Seaking |
10 |
33 |
Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden (SOS Battle, fishing) |
|
USUM |
|
Jynx |
11 21 |
30 |
Poké Pelago Isle Abeens (before reaching Ula'ula Island) Poké Pelago Isle Abeens (before reaching Poni Island) |
|
USUM |
|
Jynx |
9 |
30 |
Seaward Cave (SOS Battle) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Electabuzz |
25SM 27USUM |
30 |
Route 12SM (SOS Battle) Mount HokulaniUSUM (SOS Battle) |
Level 26 at Blush MountainM (SOS Battle) Level 27 at Blush MountainS (SOS Battle) Level 29 at Blush MountainUSUM (SOS Battle)
|
SMUSUM |
|
Magmar |
16 |
30 |
Wela Volcano Park (SOS Battle) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Gyarados |
10 |
20 |
Malie Garden (fishing) Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, Melemele Sea, Seaward Cave, Kala'e Bay, Paniola Town, Brooklet Hill, Akala Outskirts, Secluded ShoreSM, Seafolk Village, Poni WildsSM, Poni Breaker Coast, Vast Poni Canyon, Poni Meadow, Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle, fishing) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Dragonair |
10 |
30 |
Vast Poni CanyonSM, Poni Meadow, Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle, fishing) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Dragonite |
10 |
55 |
Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle, fishing) |
In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Dragonite can be encountered at levels 10-59 while fishing. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Dragonite can be encountered at levels 10-61 while fishing and 10-66 at the bubbling spot.
|
USUM |
|
Noctowl |
19 |
20 |
Lush JungleNight (SOS Battle) |
|
USUM |
|
Crobat |
21 |
23† |
Evolve underleveled Golbat |
Catch a level 20 Golbat at Diglett's Tunnel and evolve it via friendship
|
USUM |
|
Lanturn |
10 |
27 |
Route 8, Akala Outskirts (SOS Battle, fishing) |
|
USUM |
|
Xatu |
21 |
25 |
Akala OutskirtsDay (SOS Battle) |
|
USUM |
|
Flaaffy |
11 |
15 |
Poké Pelago Isle Abeens (before reaching Ula'ula Island) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Politoed |
24 |
25 |
Malie Garden (SOS Battle in rain) |
|
USUM |
|
Octillery |
10 |
25 |
Route 8, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay (SOS Battle, fishing) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Sharpedo |
10 |
30 |
Poni Breaker CoastSM (fishing) Poni Breaker CoastUSUM (SOS Battle, fishing) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Wailord |
10 |
40 |
Seafolk Village, Poni WildsSM, Poni Breaker Coast (SOS Battle, fishing) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Whiscash |
10 |
30 |
Paniola Town, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon, Poni Meadow, Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle, fishing) |
|
USUM |
|
Crawdaunt |
10 |
30 |
Vast Poni Canyon (SOS Battle, fishing) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Shelgon |
15 |
30 |
Kala'e Bay (SOS Battle) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Salamence |
9 |
50 |
Route 3 (SOS Battle) |
|
SM |
|
Drifblim |
11 21 |
28 |
Poké Pelago Isle Abeens (before reaching Ula'ula Island) Poké Pelago Isle Abeens (before reaching Poni Island) |
|
SM |
|
Electivire |
25 SM 27USUM |
30† |
Evolve underleveled Electabuzz |
Catch a level 25 Electabuzz on Route 12SM and evolve it by trading. Catch a level 27 Electabuzz at Mount HokulaniUSUM and evolve it by trading while holding an Electirizer.
|
SM |
|
Magmortar |
16 |
30† |
Evolve underleveled Magmar |
Catch a level 16 Magmar in Wela Volcano ParkUSUM and evolve it by trading while holding a Magmarizer.
|
SM |
|
Garbodor |
24 |
36 |
Malie City (Outer Cape) (SOS Battle) |
|
USUM |
|
Bisharp |
33 |
52 |
Route 17 |
|
USUM |
|
Volcarona |
41 |
59 |
Lush Jungle (Cave) (SOS Battle) |
|
USUM |
|
Fletchinder |
16 |
17 |
Wela Volcano Park (SOS Battle) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Pangoro |
24SM 26USUM |
32 |
Routes 10 and 11 (SOS Battle) |
Level 31 on Route 17SM (SOS Battle)
|
UM |
|
Dragalge |
41 |
48 |
Poni Breaker Coast (Ambush encounter) |
|
USUM |
|
Toucannon |
26 |
28 |
Route 11 (SOS Battle) |
|
USUM |
|
Gumshoos |
17 |
20 |
Route 8 (SOS Battle) |
|
USUM |
|
Mudsdale |
29 |
30 |
Route 12, Blush Mountain (SOS Battle) |
|
USUM |
|
Salazzle |
16 |
33 |
Wela Volcano Park (SOS Battle) |
|
SMUSUM |
|
Kommo-o |
41SM 43USUM |
45 |
Vast Poni Canyon (SOS Battle) |
|
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Games
|
Pokémon
|
Level
|
Min. Level
|
Location
|
Notes
|
PE |
|
Charizard |
3 |
36 |
In the sky |
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 (while riding a flying Pokémon after becoming Champion).
|
PE |
|
Metapod |
3 |
7 |
Viridian Forest |
|
P |
|
Butterfree |
3 |
10 |
Viridian Forest |
|
PE |
|
Kakuna |
3 |
7 |
Viridian Forest |
|
E |
|
Beedrill |
3 |
10 |
Viridian Forest |
|
PE |
|
Pidgeotto |
3 |
18 |
In the sky |
Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, and 25 (while riding a flying Pokémon after becoming Champion). Level 11 on Routes 5 and 6; level 13 on Route 11.
|
PE |
|
Pidgeot |
3 |
36 |
In the sky |
Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, and 25 (while riding a flying Pokémon after becoming Champion).
|
PE |
|
Raticate |
13 |
20 |
Route 11 |
Level 17 on Route 9; level 18 on Route 10.
|
PE |
|
Fearow |
3 |
20 |
In the sky |
Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 22, and 23 (while riding a flying Pokémon after becoming Champion) Level 17 on Route 9; level 18 on Route 10.
|
PE |
|
Golbat |
18 |
22 |
Rock Tunnel |
|
PE |
|
Dugtrio |
13 |
26 |
Diglett's Cave |
|
P |
|
Persian |
16 |
28 |
Gift Pokémon in Vermilion City |
|
PE |
|
Poliwhirl |
3 |
25 |
Route 22 (Sea Skim) |
Level 9 on Route 25.
|
PE |
|
Poliwrath |
3 |
25† |
Evolve underleveled Poliwhirl |
Catch a level 3 Poliwhirl on Route 22 and evolve it using a Water Stone.
|
PE |
|
Tentacruel |
7 |
30 |
Routes 4 and 24 (Sea Skim) |
Level 18 on Route 10.
|
PE |
|
Graveler |
18 |
25 |
Rock Tunnel |
|
PE |
|
Golem |
18 |
25† |
Evolve underleveled Graveler |
Catch a level 18 Graveler on Rock Tunnel and evolve it by trading
|
PE |
|
Rapidash |
33 |
40 |
Route 17 |
|
P |
|
Muk |
37 |
38 |
Kanto Power Plant |
|
PE |
|
Rhydon |
41 |
42 |
Victory Road |
|
PE |
|
Seadra |
31 |
32 |
Routes 11 and 12 (Sea Skim) |
|
PE |
|
Seaking |
11 |
33 |
Route 6 (Sea Skim) |
|
PE |
|
Dragonair |
18 |
30 |
Route 10 (Sea Skim) |
|
PE |
|
Dragonite |
3 |
55 |
In the sky |
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 (while riding a flying Pokémon after becoming Champion)
|
|
Generation VIII
Underleveled Pokémon from in-game trade
Pokémon
|
Level
|
Min. level
|
Trainer
|
Location
|
Notes
|
RBY |
|
Parasect |
5 |
24 |
Cinnabar Island |
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 Island to obtain a Tangela, and then trade the Tangela to Yellow for use in the in-game trade on Route 18.
|
RBY |
|
Dugtrio |
5/15 |
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.
|
Y |
|
Machamp |
16 |
28† |
evolve underleveled Machoke |
|
B |
|
Golem |
15 |
23 |
Pokémon Lab |
|
RY |
|
Dewgong |
5 |
34 |
Cinnabar Island |
Catch a level 15 Growlithe at Route 8 in Red and trade it to Yellow for use in the in-game trade at Cinnabar Island.
|
RB |
|
Electrode |
3 |
30 |
Cinnabar Island |
Catch a level 3 Pikachu in Viridian Forest, evolve it into Raichu using a Thunder Stone, and use it for the in-game trade on Cinnabar Island.
|
Y |
|
Rhydon |
15 |
42 |
Cinnabar Island |
Catch a level 15 Golduck on Route 6, and use it for the in-game trade on Cinnabar Island.
|
YGSC* |
|
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.
|
YGSC* |
|
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.
|
YGSC* |
|
Machamp |
5 |
28† |
Kanto Route 5 |
In Yellow, catch a level 16 Cubone in the Safari Zone, and use it for the in-game trade on Route 5. In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, obtain a level 5 Cubone via breeding, trade it to Yellow, and use it for the in-game trade on Route 5.
|
GSC* |
|
Rapidash |
14 |
40 |
Pewter City |
Catch a level 14 Gloom on Route 24 in Crystal, trade it to Gold or Silver, and then use it for the in-game trade in Pewter City.
|
YCHGSS |
|
Magneton |
5 |
30 |
Kanto 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 the Power Plant.
|
C |
|
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.
|
GSC |
|
Muk |
5 |
15 |
Celadon City |
|
GS |
|
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.
|
GSC |
|
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.
|
C |
|
Xatu |
15 |
25 |
Pewter City |
Catch a level 15 Haunter and use it for the in-game trade in Pewter City.
|
FRLG |
|
Electrode |
3 |
30 |
Cinnabar Island |
Catch a level 3 Pikachu in Viridian Forest, evolve it into Raichu using a Thunder Stone, and use it for the in-game trade on Cinnabar Island.
|
FRLG |
|
Jynx |
20 |
30 |
Cerulean City |
Catch a level 20 Poliwhirl and trade it for Jynx in Cerulean City.
|
HGSS |
|
Dodrio |
15 |
31 |
Blackthorn City |
Obtain a female level 15 Dragonair in Diamond or Pearl, and trade it to HeartGold or SoulSilver for use in the in-game trade in Blackthorn City.
|
HGSS |
|
Xatu |
16 |
25 |
Pewter City |
Catch a level 16 Haunter and use it for the in-game trade at Pewter City.
|
XY |
|
Bisharp |
50 |
52 |
Snowbelle City |
|
SwSh |
|
Marowak |
15 |
28 |
multiple locations |
|
SV |
|
Gengar |
14 |
15 |
Levincia |
|
|
Trainers with underleveled Pokémon
Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow
Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
Pokémon
|
Level
|
Min. level
|
Battle order
|
Trainer
|
Location
|
|
Pidgeotto |
17 |
18 |
Third battle |
Rival Blue |
Cerulean City
|
|
Slowbro |
29 |
37 |
First rematch |
PokéManiac Herman |
Kanto Route 10
|
|
Graveler |
19 |
25 |
Initial battle |
Hiker Trent |
Kanto Route 10
|
|
Magneton |
18 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Engineer Bernie |
Kanto Route 11
|
|
Magneton |
28, 28, 28 |
30 |
First rematch |
Engineer Bernie |
Kanto Route 11
|
|
Raticate |
17 |
20 |
Initial battle |
Youngster Yasu |
Kanto Route 11
|
|
Seaking |
28, 28, 28 |
33 |
Initial battle |
Fisherman Ronald |
Kanto Route 21
|
|
Seaking |
28 |
33 |
First rematch |
Fisherman Elliot |
Kanto Route 21
|
|
Seadra |
28 |
32 |
First rematch |
Fisherman Elliot |
Kanto Route 21
|
|
Electrode |
29 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Rocker Luca |
Kanto Route 12
|
|
Muk |
29 |
38 |
Initial battle |
Biker Gerald |
Kanto Route 14
|
|
Weezing |
28 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Biker Alex |
Kanto Route 15
|
|
Weezing |
25 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Biker Ernest |
Kanto Route 15
|
|
Dodrio |
28 |
31 |
Initial battle |
Bird Keeper Chester |
Kanto Route 15
|
|
Weezing |
28, 28 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Biker Ruben |
Kanto Route 16
|
|
Weezing |
33 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Biker Hideo |
Kanto Route 16
|
|
Rapidash |
29 |
40 |
Initial battle |
Young Couple Lea & Jed |
Kanto Route 16
|
|
Weezing |
25, 25 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Biker William |
Kanto Route 17
|
|
Weezing |
28, 28 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Biker Virgil |
Kanto Route 17
|
|
Weezing |
29 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Biker Jaxon |
Kanto Route 17
|
|
Muk |
29 |
38 |
Initial battle |
Biker Jaxon |
Kanto Route 17
|
|
Muk |
33 |
38 |
Initial battle |
Biker Billy |
Kanto Route 17
|
|
Machamp |
26 |
28 |
Initial battle |
Cue Ball Jamal |
Kanto Route 17
|
|
Tentacruel |
27 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Swimmer♂ Axle |
Kanto Route 19
|
|
Seaking |
27 |
33 |
Initial battle |
Swimmer♀ Anya |
Kanto Route 19
|
|
Seaking |
29 |
33 |
Initial battle |
Swimmer♂ David |
Kanto Route 19
|
|
Seadra |
26 |
32 |
Initial battle |
Swimmer♂ Jerome |
Kanto Route 19
|
|
Seaking |
30 |
33 |
Initial battle |
Swimmer♀ Alice |
Kanto Route 19
|
|
Seadra |
30, 30 |
32 |
Initial battle |
Swimmer♀ Shirley |
Kanto Route 20
|
|
Seaking |
31 |
33 |
Initial battle |
Swimmer♀ Melissa |
Kanto Route 20
|
|
Seadra |
28 |
32 |
Initial battle |
Swimmer♂ Darrin |
Kanto Route 20
|
|
Seaking |
30 |
33 |
Initial battle |
Sis and Bro Lia & Luc |
Kanto Route 19
|
|
Seaking |
31 |
33 |
Initial battle |
Picnicker Missy |
Kanto Route 20
|
|
Raticate |
19 |
20 |
First rematch |
Youngster Timmy |
Kanto Route 24
|
|
Machoke |
25 |
28 |
First rematch |
Hiker Franklin |
Kanto Route 25
|
|
Graveler |
21 |
25 |
Initial battle |
Hiker Dudley |
Rock Tunnel
|
|
Raticate |
16 |
20 |
Initial battle |
Camper Jeff |
Kanto Route 6
|
|
Poliwhirl |
22 |
25 |
Initial battle |
Gamer Stan |
Kanto Route 8
|
|
Muk |
22 |
38 |
Initial battle |
Super Nerd Glenn |
Kanto Route 8
|
|
Muk |
28, 28, 28 |
38 |
First rematch |
Super Nerd Glenn |
Kanto Route 8
|
|
Electrode |
29 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Jose |
Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)
|
|
Weezing |
29 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Jose |
Silph Co.
|
|
Electrode |
29 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Ted |
Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)
|
|
Weezing |
29 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Ted |
Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)
|
|
Electrode |
29 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Parker |
Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)
|
|
Slowbro |
33 |
37 |
Initial battle |
Psychic♂ Cameron |
Saffron Gym
|
|
Weezing |
26, 26 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Connor |
Silph Co.
|
|
Magneton |
26 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Beau |
Silph Co.
|
|
Weezing |
26 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Beau |
Silph Co.
|
|
Magneton |
28 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Jerry |
Silph Co.
|
|
Magneton |
25 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Taylor |
Silph Co.
|
|
Electrode |
29 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Joshua |
Silph Co.
|
|
Muk |
29 |
38 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Joshua |
Silph Co.
|
|
Magneton |
28 |
30 |
Initial battle |
Scientist Ed |
Silph Co.
|
|
Raticate |
16 |
20 |
Fourth battle |
Rival Blue |
S.S. Anne
|
|
Haunter |
23 |
25 |
Initial battle |
Channeler Tammy |
Pokémon Tower
|
|
Weezing |
28 |
35 |
Initial battle |
Team Rocket Grunt♂ |
Silph Co.
|
|
Raticate |
19, 19 |
20 |
Initial battle |
Team Rocket Grunt♂ |
Team Rocket Hideout
|
|
Graveler |
21 |
25 |
Initial battle |
Hiker Lucas |
Rock Tunnel
|
|
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Pokémon Platinum
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Pokémon Black and White
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Pokémon X and Y
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Pokémon Sun and Moon
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Underleveled event Pokémon
Pokémon under hatching level
Before Generation IV, Pokémon hatched at level 5. Despite this, some Pokémon could be encountered below level 5.
See also
Trivia
- The most underleveled 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 is overleveled, as only level 4 Ralts appear on Hoenn Route 102. 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.
- In Pokémon XD, Bodybuilder Sendil has Sealeo and Vibrava at level 30, despite evolving from their previous forms at level 32 and 35, respectively.
- Due to the way levels and evolution work in Pokémon GO, almost any Pokémon that can be found in the wild of that game can be underleveled, as low as level 1. These Pokémon can then be transferred to Pokémon HOME.