Pokémon

**Pokémon**, also known as **Pocket Monsters**, are fictional creatures that are central to the *Pokémon* franchise. Currently, *Pokémon‎ GO* contains 239 Pokémon, all of the Kanto Pokédex **Pokémon‎** plus 88 Pokémon from Johto. They can be obtained by either catching them with a Poké Ball, by hatching an Egg, through Evolution or Raid Battles.

Some of the Pokémon are region-exclusive, which means they can only be caught or hatched in a certain region of the world. These Pokémon are: Farfetch'd (Japan), Kangaskhan (Australia), Mr. Mime (Europe), Tauros (USA), Heracross (South America), and Corsola (equator).

The update on the July 20, 2017, gave players the chance to find the legendary Pokémon Articuno and Lugia in Raid Battles. On August 1, Moltres replaced Articuno in raids.

## Pokémon Generations

### Generation I - The Kanto Region

*For a list of Pokémon from this generation, view Generation I*.
Generation I Pokémon consist of the first 151 Pokémon from the main-series games. These Pokémon were originally found in the Kanto Region, and were first featured in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. All 151 Pokémon have been available to catch in Pokémon GO.

### Generation-II - The Johto Region

*For a list of Pokémon from this generation, view Generation II*.
Generation II Pokémon consist of 100 Pokémon originally found in the Johto Region, and were first featured in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver. All 100 Pokémon have been available to catch in Pokémon GO.

### Generation-III - The Hoenn Region

*For a list of Pokémon from this generation, view Generation III*.
Generation III Pokémon consist of 135 Pokémon introduced in the Hoenn Region, and were first featured in Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire. All 135 Pokémon have been available to catch in Pokémon GO.

### Generation IV - The Sinnoh Region

*For a list of Pokémon from this generation, view Generation IV*.
Generation IV Pokémon consist of 107 Pokémon introduced in the Sinnoh Region, and were first featured in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl. Most Pokémon have been released, with a few legendary and mythical Pokémon remaining unavailable.

### Generation V - The Unova Region

*For a list of Pokémon from this generation, view Generation V*.
Generation V Pokémon will consist of 156 Pokémon introduced in the Unova Region, and were first featured in Pokémon Black and Pokémon White. This generation has a few obtainable Pokémon, but the majority are sitll unreleased or unobtainable.

## Pokémon Forms

### Shiny Pokémon

*See also: Shiny Pokémon.*
Shiny Pokémon are extremely rare variants of Pokémon that differ in coloration from their normal appearance. These color variations may range from minor color adjustments to completely altered palettes. From the map, Shiny Pokémon will appear with their normal coloring until tapping on the Pokémon, meaning players will only discover if a Pokémon is shiny or not from the encounter screen.

### Shadow & Purified Pokémon

*See also: Shadow Pokémon.*
All Team GO Rocket members battle the player with Shadow Pokémon, Pokémon corrupted and boosted to a CP beyond it's normal counterpart. Once a Shadow Pokémon is captured, it can be Purified with a low candy and stardust cost.