The Ever-Growing Pokedex in Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO continues to evolve, frequently adding new Pokémon to its roster. With regional exclusives, time-limited encounters, and more, keeping track of the total number of Pokémon in the Pokedex can be a challenge, let alone completing it. The task of completing a Pokedex in Pokémon GO is influenced by various factors, including your start date, geographical location, and success in completing Special Research stories.
“A Complete Pokedex, With Regionals, Legendaries, Mythicals, and Currently Unobtainable Pokémon” in Pokémon GO is a monumental achievement. It involves acquiring every regional Pokémon, every Mythical and Legendary Pokémon, and those locked behind events, quests, or seasons. Presently, the number of Pokémon marked as “caught” in a fully completed Pokedex stands at 837.
New Additions to Pokémon GO
The game recently welcomed several new Pokémon, including:
- Annihilape #979 on January 19
- Wyrdeer #899 on December 23
- Cetitan #974 and Cetoddle #975 on December 18
- Tadbulb #938 and Bellibolt #939 on November 7
- Clodsire #980 on November 5
- Greavard #971 and Houndstone #972 on October 19
- Smoliv #928, Dolliv #929, and Arboliva #930 on October 12
Gaps in Your Pokémon GO Pokedex
Different players face varied gaps in their Pokedexes due to the game’s dynamic nature. Understanding which Pokémon from each generation are yet to be released in Pokémon GO is crucial. Here’s a snapshot:
| Region/Generation | Available | Not Released | |||||||
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| Kanto (Gen I) | 151/151 | None | |||||||
| Johto (Gen II) | 100/100 | None | |||||||
| Hoenn (Gen III) | 135/135 | None | |||||||
| Sinnoh (Gen IV) | 104/107 |
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| Unova (Gen V) | 156/156 | None | |||||||
| Kalos (Gen VI) | 68/72 |
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| Alola (Gen VII) | 68/86 |
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| Unknown (Meltan and Melmetal) | 2/2 | None | |||||||
| Galar (Gen VIII) | 15/89 |
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| Hisui | 5/7 |
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| Paldea (Gen IX) | 33/119 | We won’t list them all here, since only a handful are available. Instead, we’ll list which are available:
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| Total | 837/1,025 | Percentage available: ~81.66% | |||||||
The table above is a guide to which Pokémon are still pending release in the game, giving players a clearer idea of their Pokedex progress.
The Challenge of Regionals in Pokémon GO
One significant factor contributing to gaps in a player’s Pokedex is the region-lock mechanic. Initially, Pokémon GO featured only four regional Pokémon: Mr. Mime, Farfetch’d, Tauros, and Kangaskhan. However, this list has expanded over the years. Now, there are 36 regional Pokémon that can spawn in the wild or Raids, plus three evolutions, totaling 39 “true” regional Pokémon. This diversity in regional Pokémon, such as Kangaskhan in Australia and Mr. Mime in Europe, adds a unique challenge to the game.
- #115 – Kangaskhan (Australia)
- #122 – Mr. Mime (Europe)
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- #439 – Mime Jr. (Europe)
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- #128 – Tauros (Canada and the U.S.A.)
- #214 – Heracross (Central America, South America, Mexico)
- #222 – Corsola (tropical coastlines)
- #324 – Torkoal (West, Central, and South Asia)
- #357 – Tropius (Africa and the Middle East)
- #369 – Relicanth (Oceania, generally)
- #417 – Pachirisu (Alaska, Canada, and parts of Russia)
- #441 – Chatot (Southern Hemisphere)
- #455 – Carnivine (Southeast U.S.A. and parts of the Bahamas)
- #313 – Volbeat, #338 – Solrock, #335 – Zangoose, #539 – Sawk, and #631 – Heatmor (Asia-Pacific and Europe)
- #314 – Illumise, #337 – Lunatone, #336 – Seviper, #538 – Throh, and #632 – Durant (Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East)
- #511 – Pansage, #512 – Simisage, and #480 – Uxie (Asia-Pacific)
- #513 – Pansear, #514 – Simisear, and #481 – Mesprit (Africa, Europe, and the Middle East)
- #515 – Panpour, #516 – Simipour, and #482 – Azelf (The Americas and Greenland)
- #556 – Maractus (Southern U.S.A., Central America, the Caribbean, and South America)
- #561 – Sigilyph (Egypt, Greece, and Israel)
- #626 – Bouffalant (Northeast U.S.A.)
- #701 – Hawlucha (Mexico)
- #707 – Klefki (France)
- #764 – Comfey (Hawai’i)
- #797 – Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere)
- #798 – Kartana (Northern Hemisphere)
Exclusive Pokémon in Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO also features exclusive Pokémon that are only available through specific means like Raids, Eggs, events, Special Research rewards, and the GO Battle League. These include:
| # | Pokemon | Encounter Requirements |
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| 265 | Smeargle | Take snapshots until it photobombs (once per day) |
| 352 | Kecleon | Encounter an “invisible obstacle” at a PokeStop and tap on it repeatedly |
| 570 | Zorua | Zorua shows up on the map as the player’s Buddy Pokemon |
| 290 | Nincada (and evolution, #291 – Ninjask) | Field Research |
| 291 | Shedinja | Special Research |
| 327 | Spinda | Field Research (form changes each month) |
| 359 | Absol | Raids, 12km Eggs |
| 303 | Mawile | Raids |
| 403 | Shinx (plus evolutions, #404 – Luxio and #405 – Luxray) | |
| 599 | Klink (plus evolutions, #600 – Klang and #601 – Klinklang) | |
| 532 | Timburr (plus evolutions, #533 – Gurdurr and #534 – Conkeldurr) | |
| 621 | Druddigon | |
| 776 | Turtonator | |
| 900 | Kleavor | |
| 962 | Bombirdier | |
| 677 | Espurr (plus evolution, #678 – Meowstic) | Raids, Eggs |
| 744 | Rockruff (plus evolution, #745 – Lycanroc) | |
| 420 | Cherubi (evolution, #421 – Cherrim, spawns in the wild in its Sunshine form) | Mossy Lure Module |
| 442 | Spiritomb | Special Research |
| 559 | Scraggy (plus evolution, #560 – Scrafty) | GO Battle League, 12km Eggs |
| 619 | Mienfoo (plus evolution, #620 – Mienshao) | GO Battle League, Eggs |
| 627 | Rufflet (plus evolution, #628 – Braviary) | |
| 999 | Gimmighoul (plus evolution, #1,000 – Gholdengo) | Send a postcard to Scarlet or Violet and use the Coin Bag to spawn them |
| 551 | Sandile (plus evolutions, #552 – Krokorok and #553 – Krookodile) | 12km Eggs |
| 624 | Pawniard (plus evolution, #625 – Bisharp) | |
| 629 | Vullaby (plus evolution, #630 – Braviary) | |
| 674 | Pancham (plus evolution, #675 – Pangoro) | |
| 757 | Salandit (plus evolution, #758 – Salazzle) |
Baby Pokémon: A Special Case
Baby Pokémon, which can only be hatched from Eggs, form another exclusive category. This list includes Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, and others, each evolving into well-known Pokémon.
| # | Baby Pokemon | Evolution(s) |
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| 172 | Pichu | Pikachu and Raichu |
| 173 | Cleffa | Clefairy and Clefable |
| 174 | Igglybuff | Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff |
| 175 | Togepi | Togetic and Togekiss |
| 236 | Tyrogue | Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, or Hitmontop |
| 238 | Smoochum | Jynx |
| 239 | Elekid | Electabuzz and Electivire |
| 240 | Magby | Magmar and Magmortar |
| 298 | Azurill | Marill and Azumarill |
| 360 | Wynaut | Wobbuffet |
| 406 | Budew | Roselia and Roserade |
| 433 | Chingling | Chimecho |
| 438 | Bonsly | Sudowoodo |
| 439 | Mime Jr. (regional) | Mr. Mime (regional) |
| 440 | Happiny | Chansey and Blissey |
| 446 | Munchlax | Snorlax |
| 447 | Riolu | Lucario |
| 458 | Mantyke | Mantine |
Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO are generally exclusive to Raid battles, while Mythical Pokémon are typically encountered through Special Research stories. The game includes a vast array of Legendary Pokémon like Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and others, mostly found in Raids. Similarly, Mythical Pokémon like Mew, Celebi, and Jirachi are part of Special Research.
| # | Pokemon | # | Pokemon | # | Pokemon | # | Pokemon | # | Pokemon |
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| 144 | Articuno* | 380 | Latias | 487 | Giratina | 717 | Yveltal | 896 | Regieleki |
| 145 | Zapdos* | 381 | Latios | 488 | Cresselia | 785 | Tapu Koko | ||
| 146 | Moltres* | 382 | Kyogre | 638 | Cobalion | 786 | Tapu Lele | ||
| 150 | Mewtwo | 383 | Groudon | 639 | Terrakion | 787 | Tapu Bulu | ||
| 243 | Raikou | 384 | Rayquaza | 640 | Virizion | 788 | Tapu Fini | ||
| 244 | Entei | 480 | Uxie** | 641 | Tornadus | 789 | Cosmog | ||
| 245 | Suicune | 481 | Mesprit** | 642 | Thundurus | 790 | Cosmoem | ||
| 249 | Lugia | 482 | Azelf** | 643 | Reshiram | 791 | Solgaleo | ||
| 250 | Ho-oh | 483 | Dialga | 644 | Zekrom | 792 | Lunala | ||
| 377 | Regirock | 484 | Palkia | 645 | Landorus | 888 | Zacian | ||
| 378 | Regice | 485 | Heatran | 646 | Kyurem | 889 | Zamazenta | ||
| 379 | Registeel | 486 | Regigigas | 716 | Xerneas | 895 | Regidrago |
| # | Pokemon | Encounter Requirement |
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| 151 | Mew | Special Research |
| 251 | Celebi | Special Research |
| 385 | Jirachi | Special Research |
| 386 | Deoxys | Raids |
| 461 | Darkrai | Raids |
| 492 | Shaymin | Special Research |
| 494 | Victini | Special Research |
| 647 | Keldeo | Paid Special Research |
| 648 | Meloetta | Special Research |
| 649 | Genesect | Raids |
| 719 | Diancie | Special Research |
| 720 | Hoopa | Special Research (not currently available) |
| 893 | Zarude | Special Research (not currently available) |
| 808 | Meltan | Special Research, Mystery Box* |
| 809 | Melmetal | Evolve from Meltan |
Ultra Beasts in Pokémon GO
The game has also introduced Ultra Beasts, with seven released so far, including Nihilego, Pheromosa, Buzzwole, and others.
- #793 – Nihilego
- #795 – Pheromosa
- #794 – Buzzwole
- #796 – Xurkitree
- #797 – Celesteela
- #798 – Kartana
- #799 – Guzzlord
Tips for Completing Your Pokémon GO Pokedex
Achieving a complete Pokedex in Pokémon GO is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. Events, Adventure Sync rewards, battling Team GO Rocket, and completing Field Research tasks are excellent ways to find hard-to-find Pokémon. Joining community groups can also be a great strategy to collaborate with other trainers for Raids and trades.
In summary, Pokémon GO offers a dynamic and evolving world for trainers. With careful planning, participation in events, and a bit of luck, completing your Pokedex is an achievable goal. Keep an eye on game updates and community resources to stay informed about new Pokémon releases and event opportunities.
