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The first 150 Pokémon as they appear in Pokémon Stadium, starting with Bulbasaur in the top left corner and ending with Mewtwo in the bottom right corner

The Pokémon franchise revolves around over 1,000 fictional species of collectible monsters, each having unique designs, skills, and powers. Conceived by Satoshi Tajiri in early 1989, Pokémon (or Pocket Monsters) are fictional creatures that inhabit the fictional Pokémon World. The designs for the multitude of species can draw inspiration from anything such as animals, plants, and mythological creatures. Many Pokémon are capable of evolving into more powerful species, while others can undergo form changes and achieve similar results. Originally, only a handful of artists led by Ken Sugimori designed Pokémon. However, by 2013 a team of 20 artists worked together to create new species designs. Sugimori and Hironobu Yoshida lead the team and determine the final designs.

The vast array of creatures is commonly divided into "generations", with each division primarily encompassing new titles in the main video game series and often a change of handheld platform. Generation I refers to Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow; generation II refers to Gold, Silver, and Crystal; generation III refers to Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald; generation IV refers to Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver; generation V refers to Black, White, Black 2, and White 2; generation VI refers to X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire; generation VII refers to Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!; generation VIII refers to Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus; and generation IX refers to Scarlet and Violet. Each generation is also marked by the addition of new Pokémon: 151 in generation I in the Kanto region, 100 in generation II in the Johto region, 135 in generation III in the Hoenn region, 107 in generation IV in the Sinnoh region, 156 in generation V in the Unova region, 72 in generation VI in the Kalos region, 88 in generation VII in the Alola and Kanto regions, 96 in generation VIII in the Galar and Hisui regions, and 120 in generation IX in the Paldea region, Land of Kitakami, and the Blueberry Academy in Unova.

Due to the large number of Pokémon, listing of each species is divided into articles by generation. The 1025 Pokémon are organized by their number in the National Pokédex—an in-game electronic encyclopedia that provides various information on Pokémon. The National Pokédex is subdivided into regional Pokédex series, each revolving around species introduced at the time of their respective generations along with older generations. For example, the Johto Pokédex, generation II, covers the 100 species introduced in Gold and Silver in addition to the original 151 species. The encyclopedias follow a general ordering: starter Pokémon are listed first, followed by species obtainable early in the respective games, and are concluded with Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Generation V is the sole exception, as Victini is the first Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex.

Concept[edit]

Satoshi Tajiri—who later founded Game Freak—conceived the premise of Pokémon in general in 1989, when the Game Boy was released. The creatures that inhabit the world of Pokémon are also called Pokémon.[1] The word "Pokémon" is a romanized contraction of the Japanese brand Pocket Monsters (ポケットモンスター, Poketto Monsutā).[2] The concept of the Pokémon universe, in both the video games and the general fictional world of Pokémon, stems most notably from Tajiri's childhood hobby of insect collecting. Other influences on the concept include Ultraman, anime, and playing video games in general. Throughout his early life, Tajiri saw his rural, nature-filled hometown (Machida, Tokyo) transform into an urban center. The urbanization of his town drove away wildlife, and he and others living in the area were eventually unable to collect insects. Through Pokémon, Tajiri sought to bring back this outdoor pastime and share it with the world.[1] The first games in the franchise, Red and Green, were released on 27 February 1996 in Japan for the Game Boy.[3] The games were internationally released as Red and Blue in September 1998.[4] The ability to capture, battle, trade, and care for numerous creatures catapulted Pokémon to international popularity,[2] and it has become a multibillion-dollar franchise and the second-best selling video game series after the Mario franchise.[5]

At the start of a main series Pokémon game, the player character receives one of three "starter" Pokémon, with which they can battle and catch other Pokémon. Each Pokémon has one or two "types", such as Fire, Water, or Grass. In battle, certain types are strong against other types. For example, a Fire-type attack will do more damage to a Grass-type Pokémon—rather than a Water-type attack.[6] This form of gameplay is frequently compared to that of rock-paper-scissors, though players have to strategize which Pokémon and which of their attacks to use against various opponents.[7][8]

Many species of Pokémon can evolve into a larger and more powerful creature. The change is accompanied by stat changes—generally a modest increase—and access to a wider variety of attacks. There are multiple ways to trigger an evolution, including reaching a particular level, using a special stone, or learning a specific attack. For example, at level 16, Bulbasaur can evolve into Ivysaur. Most notably, the Normal-type Eevee can evolve into eight different Pokémon: Jolteon (Electric), Flareon (Fire), Vaporeon (Water), Umbreon (Dark), Espeon (Psychic), Leafeon (Grass), Glaceon (Ice), and Sylveon (Fairy). In generation VI, the games introduced a new mechanic called Mega Evolution, as well as a subset of Mega Evolution called Primal Reversion. Unlike normal evolution, Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion last only for the duration of a battle, with the Pokémon reverting to its normal form at the end; as of the release of Sun and Moon, 48 Pokémon can undergo Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion. In contrast, some species such as Castform, Rotom, Unown, and Lycanroc undergo form changes, which may provide stat buffs or changes and type alterations but are not considered new species. Some Pokémon have differences in appearance due to gender. Pokémon can be male or female, male-only, female-only, or of an unknown gender.[9]

The Pokémon franchise is primarily intended for younger players. However, each Pokémon has various complex attributes such as natures, characteristic traits, Individual Values (IVs) and Effort Values (EVs). These are intended for people "who enjoy battling and want to go more in depth", according to Game Freak Board Director Junichi Masuda. These individual statistics were also included, because the basic concept of the franchise is to train one's Pokémon. Designer Takeshi Kawachimaru stated that IVs and EVs "help to make each Pokémon in the game individual", as it adds unique aspects to them.[10] Each Pokémon game introduces a few "Legendary" and "Mythical" Pokémon that are powerful, rare, and hard to catch.[11] Pokémon Sun and Moon introduced "Ultra Beasts", which are described as "beings from another dimension" that appeared in the Alola region, and are similarly powerful and rare.[12]

Design and development[edit]

The evolution mechanic is most prominently displayed through Eevee (center) and its eight evolutions. Each one requires a different method to evolve.[13]

Throughout development of Red and Green, all Pokémon were designed by Ken Sugimori who was a long-time friend of Tajiri, and a team of fewer than ten people,[14] including Atsuko Nishida who is credited as the designer of Pikachu.[15][16] By 2013, a team of 20 artists worked together to create new species designs. A committee of five people determine which designs are incorporated into the games, with Sugimori and Hironobu Yoshida finalizing the look of each creature.[14][17] Sugimori is also responsible for the "Box Art" Legendary Pokémon and all of the official artwork for the games.[14][18] According to Yoshida, the number of rejected Pokémon designs is five to ten times more than the number that are finalized in each game.[17] In rare cases, rejected designs are brought back and released in a later generation.[19] Shigeru Ohmori, director of Sun and Moon, admitted that creating new Pokémon has become a difficult task with the sheer number of creatures designed over the franchise's 20-year history.[20] Each iteration of the series has brought both praise and criticism over the numerous creatures.[21]

The designs for Pokémon are often highly analogous to real-life creatures but also encompass inanimate objects.[21] Director Junichi Masuda and graphic designer Takao Unno have stated that inspiration for Pokémon designs can come from anything. The variety of animals and culture around the world provide the basis for having countless ideas incorporated into the franchise.[22] The environment that a Pokémon would live in is taken into account when they are designed.[23] The lei-like Comfey fits appropriately in the Hawaii-inspired Alola region of Sun and Moon.[20] Masuda has stated that each element of a design has a functioning reason.[23] In some cases, the design team creates a footprint that a Pokémon could make and designs a creature around that.[24] Some designers look to game mechanics for inspiration and see where particular typing combinations could be interesting.[20] Typing assignment varies during the design process; sometimes a Pokémon receives a type after it is created and other times they are designed around a particular type.[25] Each Pokémon has a specific height and weight.[26]

The simpler roots of designs in generation I prompted greater complexity in later games.[21] Designs in general have become increasingly complex and thematic in newer games.[18] Sneasel, for example, draws inspiration from the Japanese yōkai kamaitachi, mythical creatures with fast, razor-sharp claws that hunt in packs. These elements are all found in Sneasel's design and characteristics.[27] New Pokémon introduced in generation VI, for example, are heavily influenced by the culture and fauna of Europe (namely France).[18] However, by the release of X and Y in 2013, Sugimori stated that he wishes for Pokémon design to return to the simpler roots of the franchise.[28]

Masuda considers the starter Pokémon among the most important in the franchise. Yoshida goes further and calls them "the face of that generation" and says that "they're the ones that should be on the packaging".[17] The three starter Pokémon of each generation are always Grass-, Water-, and Fire-types, a trio that Masuda considers the easiest to understand for new players.[25] Their designs are based on recognizable animals and made to stand out from pre-existing Pokémon. Each are also given distinct personalities to further define them.[29] In an interview with GamesRadar in 2009, Masuda stated that simple Pokémon take around six months to design and develop, and that Pokémon that play a more important part in the games (such as starter Pokémon) may take over a year. Masuda added, "We also want the designer to have as much freedom as possible; we don't want to narrow their imagination by saying, 'We want this kind of Pokemon.' When we talk to the designer we always stress that they shouldn't think of Pokemon necessarily, but should instead just be as creative as they can." After the Pokémon is designed, it is sent to the "Battle Producer", who decides which moves and stats the Pokémon should have.[10]

List of Pokémon[edit]

List of Pokémon generations
Generation Years Region Titles Platforms Number of Pokémon
New in games New in generation Total
I 1996–1999 Kanto Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS[a] 151
II 1999–2002 Johto, Kanto Gold, Silver, and Crystal Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS[a] 100 251
III 2002–2006 Hoenn Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Game Boy Advance 135 135 386
Kanto FireRed and LeafGreen None
IV 2006–2010 Sinnoh Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Nintendo DS 107 107 493
Johto, Kanto HeartGold and SoulSilver None
V 2010–2013 Unova Black and White 156 156 649
Black 2 and White 2 None
VI 2013–2016 Kalos X and Y Nintendo 3DS 72 72 721
Hoenn Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire None
VII 2016–2019 Alola Sun and Moon 81 88 809
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon 5
Kanto Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Nintendo Switch 2[b]
VIII 2019–2022 Galar Sword and Shield 81 96 905
The Isle of Armor expansion 3
The Crown Tundra expansion 5
Sinnoh Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl None
Hisui Legends: Arceus 7
IX 2022–present Paldea Scarlet and Violet 105[c] 120 1025
The Teal Mask expansion 7
The Indigo Disk expansion 8

List of species[edit]

Pokémon species glossary
Key
Color / symbol Meaning Description
Starter Pokémon The first Pokémon a player is able to obtain in the main-line games.
~ Fossil Pokémon[32] Ancient Pokémon only obtained by resurrecting fossils and their evolutions.
Baby Pokémon[33] Infant Pokémon primarily obtained by breeding their evolved forms.
Legendary Pokémon Powerful Pokémon associated with the legends and lore of the Pokémon world.
Mythical Pokémon Pokémon only obtainable through rare circumstances, such as distribution events.
Ultra Beast Certain Pokémon from another dimension.
§ Paradox Pokémon Pokémon resembling ancient or futuristic relatives of a modern-day Pokémon.
List of Pokémon species names by generation[34]
Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX
Dex # Name Dex # Name Dex # Name Dex # Name Dex # Name Dex # Name Dex # Name Dex # Name Dex # Name
001 Bulbasaur 152 Chikorita 252 Treecko 387 Turtwig 494 Victini 650 Chespin 722 Rowlet 810 Grookey 906 Sprigatito
002 Ivysaur 153 Bayleef 253 Grovyle 388 Grotle 495 Snivy 651 Quilladin 723 Dartrix 811 Thwackey 907 Floragato
003 Venusaur 154 Meganium 254 Sceptile 389 Torterra 496 Servine 652 Chesnaught 724 Decidueye 812 Rillaboom 908 Meowscarada
004 Charmander 155 Cyndaquil 255 Torchic 390 Chimchar 497 Serperior 653 Fennekin 725 Litten 813 Scorbunny 909 Fuecoco
005 Charmeleon 156 Quilava 256 Combusken 391 Monferno 498 Tepig 654 Braixen 726 Torracat 814 Raboot 910 Crocalor
006 Charizard 157 Typhlosion 257 Blaziken 392 Infernape 499 Pignite 655 Delphox 727 Incineroar 815 Cinderace 911 Skeledirge
007 Squirtle 158 Totodile 258 Mudkip 393 Piplup 500 Emboar 656 Froakie 728 Popplio 816 Sobble 912 Quaxly
008 Wartortle 159 Croconaw 259 Marshtomp 394 Prinplup 501 Oshawott 657 Frogadier 729 Brionne 817 Drizzile 913 Quaxwell
009 Blastoise 160 Feraligatr 260 Swampert 395 Empoleon 502 Dewott 658 Greninja 730 Primarina 818 Inteleon 914 Quaquaval
010 Caterpie 161 Sentret 261 Poochyena 396 Starly 503 Samurott 659 Bunnelby 731 Pikipek 819 Skwovet 915 Lechonk
011 Metapod 162 Furret 262 Mightyena 397 Staravia 504 Patrat 660 Diggersby 732 Trumbeak 820 Greedent 916 Oinkologne
012 Butterfree 163 Hoothoot 263 Zigzagoon 398 Staraptor 505 Watchog 661 Fletchling 733 Toucannon 821 Rookidee 917 Tarountula
013 Weedle 164 Noctowl 264 Linoone 399 Bidoof 506 Lillipup 662 Fletchinder 734 Yungoos 822 Corvisquire 918 Spidops
014 Kakuna 165 Ledyba 265 Wurmple 400 Bibarel 507 Herdier 663 Talonflame 735 Gumshoos 823 Corviknight 919 Nymble
015 Beedrill 166 Ledian 266 Silcoon 401 Kricketot 508 Stoutland 664 Scatterbug 736 Grubbin 824 Blipbug 920 Lokix
016 Pidgey 167 Spinarak 267 Beautifly 402 Kricketune 509 Purrloin 665 Spewpa 737 Charjabug 825 Dottler 921 Pawmi
017 Pidgeotto 168 Ariados 268 Cascoon 403 Shinx 510 Liepard 666 Vivillon 738 Vikavolt 826 Orbeetle 922 Pawmo
018 Pidgeot 169 Crobat 269 Dustox 404 Luxio 511 Pansage 667 Litleo 739 Crabrawler 827 Nickit 923 Pawmot
019 Rattata 170 Chinchou 270 Lotad 405 Luxray 512 Simisage 668 Pyroar 740 Crabominable 828 Thievul 924 Tandemaus
020 Raticate 171 Lanturn 271 Lombre 406 Budew 513 Pansear 669 Flabébé 741 Oricorio 829 Gossifleur 925 Maushold
021 Spearow 172 Pichu 272 Ludicolo 407 Roserade 514 Simisear 670 Floette 742 Cutiefly 830 Eldegoss 926 Fidough
022 Fearow 173 Cleffa 273 Seedot 408 Cranidos~[d] 515 Panpour 671 Florges 743 Ribombee 831 Wooloo 927 Dachsbun
023 Ekans 174 Igglybuff 274 Nuzleaf 409 Rampardos~[d] 516 Simipour 672 Skiddo 744 Rockruff 832 Dubwool 928 Smoliv
024 Arbok 175 Togepi 275 Shiftry 410 Shieldon~[d] 517 Munna 673 Gogoat 745 Lycanroc 833 Chewtle 929 Dolliv

025

Pikachu 176 Togetic 276 Taillow 411 Bastiodon~[d] 518 Musharna 674 Pancham 746 Wishiwashi 834 Drednaw 930 Arboliva
026 Raichu 177 Natu 277 Swellow 412 Burmy 519 Pidove 675 Pangoro 747 Mareanie 835 Yamper 931 Squawkabilly
027 Sandshrew 178 Xatu 278 Wingull 413 Wormadam 520 Tranquill 676 Furfrou 748 Toxapex 836 Boltund 932 Nacli
028 Sandslash 179 Mareep 279 Pelipper 414 Mothim 521 Unfezant 677 Espurr 749 Mudbray 837 Rolycoly 933 Naclstack
029 Nidoran♀ 180 Flaaffy 280 Ralts 415 Combee 522 Blitzle 678 Meowstic 750 Mudsdale 838 Carkol 934 Garganacl
030 Nidorina 181 Ampharos 281 Kirlia 416 Vespiquen 523 Zebstrika 679 Honedge 751 Dewpider 839 Coalossal 935 Charcadet
031 Nidoqueen 182 Bellossom 282 Gardevoir 417 Pachirisu 524 Roggenrola 680 Doublade 752 Araquanid 840 Applin 936 Armarouge
032 Nidoran♂ 183 Marill 283 Surskit 418 Buizel 525 Boldore 681 Aegislash 753 Fomantis 841 Flapple 937 Ceruledge
033 Nidorino 184 Azumarill 284 Masquerain 419 Floatzel 526 Gigalith 682 Spritzee 754 Lurantis 842 Appletun 938 Tadbulb
034 Nidoking 185 Sudowoodo 285 Shroomish 420 Cherubi 527 Woobat 683 Aromatisse 755 Morelull 843 Silicobra 939 Bellibolt
035 Clefairy 186 Politoed 286 Breloom 421 Cherrim 528 Swoobat 684 Swirlix 756 Shiinotic 844 Sandaconda 940 Wattrel
036 Clefable 187 Hoppip 287 Slakoth 422 Shellos 529 Drilbur 685 Slurpuff 757 Salandit 845 Cramorant 941 Kilowattrel
037 Vulpix 188 Skiploom 288 Vigoroth 423 Gastrodon 530 Excadrill 686 Inkay 758 Salazzle 846 Arrokuda 942 Maschiff
038 Ninetales 189 Jumpluff 289 Slaking 424 Ambipom 531 Audino 687 Malamar 759 Stufful 847 Barraskewda 943 Mabosstiff
039 Jigglypuff 190 Aipom 290 Nincada 425 Drifloon 532 Timburr 688 Binacle 760 Bewear 848 Toxel 944 Shroodle
040 Wigglytuff 191 Sunkern 291 Ninjask 426 Drifblim 533 Gurdurr 689 Barbaracle 761 Bounsweet 849 Toxtricity 945 Grafaiai
041 Zubat 192 Sunflora 292 Shedinja 427 Buneary 534 Conkeldurr 690 Skrelp 762 Steenee 850 Sizzlipede 946 Bramblin
042 Golbat 193 Yanma 293 Whismur 428 Lopunny 535 Tympole 691 Dragalge 763 Tsareena 851 Centiskorch 947 Brambleghast
043 Oddish 194 Wooper 294 Loudred 429 Mismagius 536 Palpitoad 692 Clauncher 764 Comfey 852 Clobbopus 948 Toedscool
044 Gloom 195 Quagsire 295 Exploud 430 Honchkrow 537 Seismitoad 693 Clawitzer 765 Oranguru 853 Grapploct 949 Toedscruel
045 Vileplume 196 Espeon 296 Makuhita 431 Glameow 538 Throh 694 Helioptile 766 Passimian 854 Sinistea 950 Klawf
046 Paras 197 Umbreon 297 Hariyama 432 Purugly 539 Sawk 695 Heliolisk 767 Wimpod 855 Polteageist 951 Capsakid
047 Parasect 198 Murkrow 298 Azurill 433 Chingling 540 Sewaddle 696 Tyrunt~ 768 Golisopod 856 Hatenna 952 Scovillain
048 Venonat 199 Slowking 299 Nosepass 434 Stunky 541 Swadloon 697 Tyrantrum~ 769 Sandygast 857 Hattrem 953 Rellor
049 Venomoth 200 Misdreavus 300 Skitty 435 Skuntank 542 Leavanny 698 Amaura~ 770 Palossand 858 Hatterene 954 Rabsca
050 Diglett 201 Unown 301 Delcatty 436 Bronzor 543 Venipede 699 Aurorus~ 771 Pyukumuku 859 Impidimp 955 Flittle
051 Dugtrio 202 Wobbuffet 302 Sableye 437 Bronzong 544 Whirlipede 700 Sylveon 772 Type: Null 860 Morgrem 956 Espathra
052 Meowth 203 Girafarig 303 Mawile 438 Bonsly 545 Scolipede 701 Hawlucha 773 Silvally 861 Grimmsnarl 957 Tinkatink
053 Persian 204 Pineco 304 Aron 439 Mime Jr. 546 Cottonee 702 Dedenne 774 Minior 862 Obstagoon 958 Tinkatuff
054 Psyduck 205 Forretress 305 Lairon 440 Happiny 547 Whimsicott 703 Carbink 775 Komala 863 Perrserker 959 Tinkaton
055 Golduck 206 Dunsparce 306 Aggron 441 Chatot 548 Petilil 704 Goomy 776 Turtonator 864 Cursola 960 Wiglett
056 Mankey 207 Gligar 307 Meditite 442 Spiritomb 549 Lilligant 705 Sliggoo 777 Togedemaru 865 Sirfetch'd 961 Wugtrio
057 Primeape 208 Steelix 308 Medicham 443 Gible 550 Basculin 706 Goodra 778 Mimikyu 866 Mr. Rime 962 Bombirdier
058 Growlithe 209 Snubbull 309 Electrike 444 Gabite 551 Sandile 707 Klefki 779 Bruxish 867 Runerigus 963 Finizen
059 Arcanine 210 Granbull 310 Manectric 445 Garchomp 552 Krokorok 708 Phantump 780 Drampa 868 Milcery 964 Palafin
060 Poliwag 211 Qwilfish 311 Plusle 446 Munchlax 553 Krookodile 709 Trevenant 781 Dhelmise 869 Alcremie 965 Varoom
061 Poliwhirl 212 Scizor 312 Minun 447 Riolu 554 Darumaka 710 Pumpkaboo 782 Jangmo-o 870 Falinks 966 Revavroom
062 Poliwrath 213 Shuckle 313 Volbeat 448 Lucario 555 Darmanitan 711 Gourgeist 783 Hakamo-o 871 Pincurchin 967 Cyclizar
063 Abra 214 Heracross 314 Illumise 449 Hippopotas 556 Maractus 712 Bergmite 784 Kommo-o 872 Snom 968 Orthworm
064 Kadabra 215 Sneasel 315 Roselia 450 Hippowdon 557 Dwebble 713 Avalugg 785 Tapu Koko 873 Frosmoth 969 Glimmet
065 Alakazam 216 Teddiursa 316 Gulpin 451 Skorupi 558 Crustle 714 Noibat 786 Tapu Lele 874 Stonjourner 970 Glimmora
066 Machop 217 Ursaring 317 Swalot 452 Drapion 559 Scraggy 715 Noivern 787 Tapu Bulu 875 Eiscue 971 Greavard
067 Machoke 218 Slugma 318 Carvanha 453 Croagunk 560 Scrafty 716 Xerneas 788 Tapu Fini 876 Indeedee 972 Houndstone
068 Machamp 219 Magcargo 319 Sharpedo 454 Toxicroak 561 Sigilyph 717 Yveltal 789 Cosmog 877 Morpeko 973 Flamigo
069 Bellsprout 220 Swinub 320 Wailmer 455 Carnivine 562 Yamask 718 Zygarde 790 Cosmoem 878 Cufant 974 Cetoddle
070 Weepinbell 221 Piloswine 321 Wailord 456 Finneon 563 Cofagrigus 719 Diancie 791 Solgaleo 879 Copperajah 975 Cetitan
071 Victreebel 222 Corsola 322 Numel 457 Lumineon 564 Tirtouga~ 720 Hoopa 792 Lunala 880 Dracozolt~ 976 Veluza
072 Tentacool 223 Remoraid 323 Camerupt 458 Mantyke 565 Carracosta~ 721 Volcanion 793 Nihilego 881 Arctozolt~ 977 Dondozo
073 Tentacruel 224 Octillery 324 Torkoal 459 Snover 566 Archen~ No additional Pokémon 794 Buzzwole 882 Dracovish~ 978 Tatsugiri
074 Geodude 225 Delibird 325 Spoink 460 Abomasnow 567 Archeops~ 795 Pheromosa 883 Arctovish~ 979 Annihilape
075 Graveler 226 Mantine 326 Grumpig 461 Weavile 568 Trubbish 796 Xurkitree 884 Duraludon 980 Clodsire
076 Golem 227 Skarmory 327 Spinda 462 Magnezone 569 Garbodor 797 Celesteela 885 Dreepy 981 Farigiraf
077 Ponyta 228 Houndour 328 Trapinch 463 Lickilicky 570 Zorua 798 Kartana 886 Drakloak 982 Dudunsparce
078 Rapidash 229 Houndoom 329 Vibrava 464 Rhyperior 571 Zoroark 799 Guzzlord 887 Dragapult 983 Kingambit
079 Slowpoke 230 Kingdra 330 Flygon 465 Tangrowth 572 Minccino 800 Necrozma 888 Zacian 984 Great Tusk§
080 Slowbro 231 Phanpy 331 Cacnea 466 Electivire 573 Cinccino 801 Magearna[e] 889 Zamazenta 985 Scream Tail§
081 Magnemite 232 Donphan 332 Cacturne 467 Magmortar 574 Gothita 802 Marshadow 890 Eternatus 986 Brute Bonnet§
082 Magneton 233 Porygon2 333 Swablu 468 Togekiss 575 Gothorita 803 Poipole 891 Kubfu 987 Flutter Mane§
083 Farfetch'd 234 Stantler 334 Altaria 469 Yanmega 576 Gothitelle 804 Naganadel 892 Urshifu 988 Slither Wing§
084 Doduo 235 Smeargle 335 Zangoose 470 Leafeon 577 Solosis 805 Stakataka 893 Zarude 989 Sandy Shocks§
085 Dodrio 236 Tyrogue 336 Seviper 471 Glaceon 578 Duosion 806 Blacephalon 894 Regieleki 990 Iron Treads§
086 Seel 237 Hitmontop 337 Lunatone 472 Gliscor 579 Reuniclus 807 Zeraora 895 Regidrago 991 Iron Bundle§
087 Dewgong 238 Smoochum 338 Solrock 473 Mamoswine 580 Ducklett 808 Meltan 896 Glastrier 992 Iron Hands§
088 Grimer 239 Elekid 339 Barboach 474 Porygon-Z 581 Swanna 809 Melmetal 897 Spectrier 993 Iron Jugulis§
089 Muk 240 Magby 340 Whiscash 475 Gallade 582 Vanillite No additional Pokémon 898 Calyrex 994 Iron Moth§
090 Shellder 241 Miltank 341 Corphish 476 Probopass 583 Vanillish 899 Wyrdeer 995 Iron Thorns§
091 Cloyster 242 Blissey 342 Crawdaunt 477 Dusknoir 584 Vanilluxe 900 Kleavor 996 Frigibax
092 Gastly 243 Raikou 343 Baltoy 478 Froslass 585 Deerling 901 Ursaluna 997 Arctibax
093 Haunter 244 Entei 344 Claydol 479 Rotom 586 Sawsbuck 902 Basculegion 998 Baxcalibur
094 Gengar 245 Suicune 345 Lileep~ 480 Uxie 587 Emolga 903 Sneasler 999 Gimmighoul
095 Onix 246 Larvitar 346 Cradily~ 481 Mesprit 588 Karrablast 904 Overqwil 1000 Gholdengo
096 Drowzee 247 Pupitar 347 Anorith~ 482 Azelf 589 Escavalier 905 Enamorus 1001 Wo-Chien
097 Hypno 248 Tyranitar 348 Armaldo~ 483 Dialga 590 Foongus No additional Pokémon 1002 Chien-Pao
098 Krabby 249 Lugia 349 Feebas 484 Palkia 591 Amoonguss 1003 Ting-Lu
099 Kingler 250 Ho-oh 350 Milotic 485 Heatran 592 Frillish 1004 Chi-Yu
100 Voltorb 251 Celebi[e] 351 Castform 486 Regigigas 593 Jellicent 1005 Roaring Moon§
101 Electrode No additional Pokémon 352 Kecleon 487 Giratina 594 Alomomola 1006 Iron Valiant§
102 Exeggcute 353 Shuppet 488 Cresselia 595 Joltik 1007 Koraidon‡§
103 Exeggutor 354 Banette 489 Phione[e] 596 Galvantula 1008 Miraidon‡§
104 Cubone 355 Duskull 490 Manaphy[e] 597 Ferroseed 1009 Walking Wake§
105 Marowak 356 Dusclops 491 Darkrai[e] 598 Ferrothorn 1010 Iron Leaves§
106 Hitmonlee 357 Tropius 492 Shaymin[e] 599 Klink 1011 Dipplin
107 Hitmonchan 358 Chimecho 493 Arceus[e] 600 Klang 1012 Poltchageist
108 Lickitung 359 Absol No additional Pokémon 601 Klinklang 1013 Sinistcha
109 Koffing 360 Wynaut 602 Tynamo 1014 Okidogi
110 Weezing 361 Snorunt 603 Eelektrik 1015 Munkidori
111 Rhyhorn 362 Glalie 604 Eelektross 1016 Fezandipiti
112 Rhydon 363 Spheal 605 Elgyem 1017 Ogerpon
113 Chansey 364 Sealeo 606 Beheeyem 1018 Archaludon
114 Tangela 365 Walrein 607 Litwick 1019 Hydrapple
115 Kangaskhan 366 Clamperl 608 Lampent 1020 Gouging Fire§
116 Horsea 367 Huntail 609 Chandelure 1021 Raging Bolt§
117 Seadra 368 Gorebyss 610 Axew 1022 Iron Boulder§
118 Goldeen 369 Relicanth 611 Fraxure 1023 Iron Crown§
119 Seaking 370 Luvdisc 612 Haxorus 1024 Terapagos
120 Staryu 371 Bagon 613 Cubchoo 1025 Pecharunt
121 Starmie 372 Shelgon 614 Beartic No additional Pokémon (as of 14 December 2023)
122 Mr. Mime 373 Salamence 615 Cryogonal
123 Scyther 374 Beldum 616 Shelmet
124 Jynx 375 Metang 617 Accelgor
125 Electabuzz 376 Metagross 618 Stunfisk
126 Magmar 377 Regirock 619 Mienfoo
127 Pinsir 378 Regice 620 Mienshao
128 Tauros 379 Registeel 621 Druddigon
129 Magikarp 380 Latias 622 Golett
130 Gyarados 381 Latios 623 Golurk
131 Lapras 382 Kyogre 624 Pawniard
132 Ditto 383 Groudon 625 Bisharp

133

Eevee 384 Rayquaza 626 Bouffalant
134 Vaporeon 385 Jirachi[e] 627 Rufflet
135 Jolteon 386 Deoxys[e] 628 Braviary
136 Flareon No additional Pokémon 629 Vullaby
137 Porygon 630 Mandibuzz
138 Omanyte~ 631 Heatmor
139 Omastar~ 632 Durant
140 Kabuto~ 633 Deino
141 Kabutops~ 634 Zweilous
142 Aerodactyl~ 635 Hydreigon
143 Snorlax 636 Larvesta
144 Articuno 637 Volcarona
145 Zapdos 638 Cobalion
146 Moltres 639 Terrakion
147 Dratini 640 Virizion
148 Dragonair 641 Tornadus
149 Dragonite 642 Thundurus
150 Mewtwo 643 Reshiram
151 Mew[e] 644 Zekrom
No additional Pokémon 645 Landorus
646 Kyurem
647 Keldeo[e]
648 Meloetta
649 Genesect

Glitch species[edit]

In the Game Boy Pokémon games, Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow, players were able to access a set of 105 glitch Pokémon. These species were not designed by the games' designers but could be encountered via the use of several glitches. Among them is a glitch dubbed MissingNo., which became highly notorious.[42]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b The Generation I and II main series games were later re-released via the Nintendo 3DS eShop in 2016–2018, with the Generation I titles being in celebration of the franchise's 20th anniversary.
  2. ^ Two Pokémon, Meltan and Melmetal, were introduced in a 2018 update to the spin-off game Pokémon Go. Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! include Meltan and Melmetal as playable Pokémon only through being transferred over from Pokémon Go.[30]
  3. ^ Two Paradox Pokémon, Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, were added post-release in an online event starting 27 February 2023.[31]
  4. ^ a b c d Although Cranidos, Rampardos, Shieldon and Bastiodon are Fossil Pokémon, they are obtainable in the wild in Legends: Arceus.[35]
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Certain mythical Pokémon are permanently obtainable in-game, being Deoxys in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire,[36] Magearna in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon',[37] Celebi in the Virtual Console version of Crystal,[38] Keldeo in Sword and Shield's The Crown Tundra expansion,[39] Mew, Jirachi and Arceus in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl,[40][41] and Manaphy, Phione, Shaymin, Darkrai and Arceus in Legends: Arceus.[35]

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