Catching Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon games is known to be an immense challenge, often requiring great effort. Nevertheless, the process of acquiring them in Pokemon Go differs greatly. Hence, this guide aims to provide comprehensive information on Legendaries and offer tips on successfully capturing all of them in Pokemon Go.
Ever since the inception of the Pokemon franchise, players have found Legendary Pokemon to be a thrilling and formidable challenge. However, with the advent of Pokemon Go, the game altered this dynamic by granting players access to numerous Legendary Pokemon. Nevertheless, obtaining these elusive creatures remained just as difficult as before.
Despite the existence of numerous Legendary Pokemon yet to be introduced in the mobile game, here is a comprehensive compilation of the Legendaries currently accessible in Pokemon Go, along with instructions on obtaining them.
- The entirety of Legendary Pokémon available in the Pokémon Go game.
- Tips for Capturing Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Go
- Legendary Pokemon currently available
All Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Go
The following is the complete roster of Legendary Pokemon that have made their appearance in Pokemon Go:
| Legendary Pokemon | Image | Release date | Can it be shiny? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articuno |  |
July 2017 | Yes |
| Zapdos |  |
August 2017 | Yes |
| Moltres |  |
July 2017 | Yes |
| Mewtwo |  |
August 2017 | Yes |
| Raikou |  |
August 2017 | Yes |
| Entei |  |
August 2017 | Yes |
| Suicune |  |
September 2017 | Yes |
| Lugia |  |
July 2017 | Yes |
| Ho-Oh |  |
November 2017 | Yes |
| Regirock |  |
August 2018 | Yes |
| Regice |  |
June 2018 | Yes |
| Registeel |  |
July 2018 | Yes |
| Kyogre |  |
January 2018 | Yes |
| Groudon |  |
December 2017 | Yes |
| Rayquaza |  |
February 2018 | Yes |
| Latios |  |
April 2018 | Yes |
| Latias |  |
April 2018 | Yes |
| Uxie |  |
April 2019 | Yes |
| Mesprit |  |
April 2019 | Yes |
| Azelf |  |
April 2019 | Yes |
| Dialga |  |
March 2019 | Yes |
| Palkia |  |
January 2019 | Yes |
| Heatran |  |
December 2018 | Yes |
| Regigigas |  |
November 2019 | Yes |
| Giratina |  |
October 2018 | Yes |
| Cresselia |  |
November 2018 | Yes |
| Cobalion |  |
November 2019 | Yes |
| Terrakion |  |
November 2018 | Yes |
| Virizion |  |
December 2019 | Yes |
| Tornadus |  |
February 2020 | Yes |
| Thundurus |  |
March 2020 | Yes |
| Landorus |  |
March 2020 | Yes |
| Reshiram |  |
May 2020 | Yes |
| Zekrom |  |
June 2020 | Yes |
| Kyurem |  |
July 2020 | Yes |
| Xerneas |  |
May 2021 | Yes |
| Yveltal |  |
May 2021 | Yes |
| Tapu Koko |  |
March 2022 | No |
| Tapu Lele |  |
March 2022 | No |
| Tapu Bulu |  |
April 2022 | No |
| Tapu Fini |  |
May 2022 | No |
| Cosmog |  |
September 2022 | No |
| Cosmoem |  |
October 2022 | No |
| Solgaleo |  |
November 2022 | No |
| Lunala |  |
November 2022 | No |
| Zacian |  |
August 2021 | No |
| Zamazenta |  |
August 2021 | No |
| Galarian Articuno |  |
July 2022 | No |
| Galarian Zapdos |  |
July 2022 | No |
| Galarian Moltres |  |
July 2022 | No |
| Regidrago |  |
March 2023 | No |
| Regieleki |  |
April 2023 | No |
| Zygarde |  |
July 2023 | No |
Please be aware that the list does not cover Mythical Pokemon, which are typically obtained through Special or Ticketed Research, nor does it include Ultra Beasts, which are occasionally regarded as similar to Legendary Pokemon.
How to catch Legendaries in Pokemon Go
In Pokemon Go, the primary way to acquire Legendaries is through victorious battles in 5-Star Raids. These Raids pose as some of the most challenging encounters within the game, necessitating the collaboration of 3 to 5 skilled trainers of high levels to successfully conquer them.
After successfully defeating a Legendary Pokemon in a Raid, players are presented with a limited number of Premier Balls to attempt to catch it. Given the low catch rates for these Legendaries, it is advised for players to employ Razz berries and aim for Great or Excellent Throws in order to enhance their chances. It should be noted that shiny legendaries are guaranteed catches, thus utilizing Pinap or Silver Pinap Berries will yield more Candy.
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Encountering the Galarian Birds in the wild is only possible by utilizing the Daily Adventure Incense. Although the likelihood of coming across these Legendary creatures is quite rare, capturing them is even more challenging. Therefore, it is essential to be prepared with Golden Razz berries and Ultra Balls in order to increase your chances of successfully catching them.
Cosmog stands as a unique case among 5-Star Raids, as it cannot be obtained through this method. Instead, the only way to obtain a Cosmog is by completing various Special Research quests. By embarking on the Cosmic Companion Special Research journey, trainers can also evolve Cosmog into either Solgaleo or Lunala. However, during the Hidden Gems season, players were given the opportunity to encounter Cosmog through the Starry Skies Special Research quest.
Previously, Legendary Pokemon were included as rewards in the Research Breakthroughs. However, this altered due to the implementation of Raids within the game. It remains uncertain if there will be alternative methods to obtain them in forthcoming updates.
Legendary Pokemon currently available in Pokemon Go (September 2023)
In September 2023, Pokemon Go players have the opportunity to acquire Legendary Pokemon such as Entei, Suicune, Raikou, and Shadow Zapdos. Alongside them, players can also encounter Ultra Beasts Celesteela and Kartana. Make sure to stay updated on our Raid schedule for any revisions and upcoming releases. Moreover, Zygarde has made its grand entrance in Pokemon Go Routes, and players can embark on the From A to Zygarde Special Research to obtain it.
Typically, only one Legendary Pokemon is accessible at any given time. However, on special occasions, events may alter this norm, granting players additional opportunities to enrich their Pokedex with formidable creatures.
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