How to Catch All Mythical Pokémon in Pokémon Go (2024 Guide)

Mythical Pokémon rank among the most elusive creatures to capture in Pokémon Go, typically necessitating that players complete specific challenges beforehand. Below, you will find a comprehensive list of all the Mythicals featured in Niantic’s mobile game along with methods for acquiring them.

Though many trainers regard Legendary Pokémon as the ultimate goal in Pokémon Go due to their formidable abilities and high stats, they are generally not as challenging to obtain, provided you have an effective lineup of counters to take them down in Raid Battles.

Conversely, capturing Mythical Pokémon tends to be significantly more challenging, as you often need to finish a Special Research storyline that is only accessible during certain events. Additionally, most Mythicals cannot be traded, contributing to their rarity.

In the sections that follow, you will discover detailed information about each Mythical Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Go, strategies for catching them, and whether their Shiny forms are currently obtainable.

Complete List of Mythical Pokémon in Pokémon Go (2024)

Here is a rundown of all the Mythical Pokémon available in Pokémon Go to date:

MYTHICAL POKEMON	SPRITE	HOW TO OBTAIN
Mew	A Mythical Discovery Special Research	Yes
celebrities	Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research	Yes
Jirachi	A Thousand-Year Slumber Special Research	Only during special events
Deoxys	5-Star Raid Battle	Yes
Deoxys (Attack)	5-Star Raid Battle	No
Deoxys (Defense)	5-Star Raid Battle	No
Deoxys (Speed)	5-Star Raid Battle	No
Darkrai	5-Star Raid Battle	Yes
Victini	Investigate a Mysterious Energy Special Research	No
Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)	Something Extraordinary Special Research	No
Meloetta (Air Forms)	The Melody Pokémon Special Research	No
Genesect (All 5 Formes)	5-Star Raid Battle	Yes
Confined	Misunderstood Mischief Special Research	No
Unbound	Mischief Unbound Special Research	No
Meltan	Meltan Mystery Box	Only during special events
Melmetal	Evolved from Meltan	Only during special events
Shaymin (Land Forme)	Pokemon Go Fest 2022 Special Research ‘Grass and Gratitude’	No
Shaymin (Sky Forme)	Pokemon Go Fest 2022 Berlin Special Research
Diancie	Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research	No
Zarude	Search for Zarude! Special Research	No
Marshadow	Pokemon Go Fest 2024 Sendai Special Research	No

How to Capture Mythical Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Most Mythicals can only be captured in Pokémon Go by finishing time-limited Special Research tasks. A select few, like Darkrai, can also be caught after winning against them in 5-Star Raid Battles, just like Legendary Pokémon.

If you missed an earlier Special Research opportunity, it may be disappointing to learn that it cannot be repeated. However, the silver lining is that Mythicals frequently reappear in new Special Research stories, although this might take a long time.

For Mythicals that need to be defeated in Raid Battles, you will have to await their return in 5-Star Raids. This patience is often needed, so stay informed by checking our monthly updated Pokémon Go Raid Boss schedule.

One notable exception is Meltan, which can be captured by activating a Mystery Box (you can find a guide on how to unlock a Mystery Box right here). It takes a whopping 400 Candy to evolve it into Melmetal.

Which is the Best Mythical Pokémon in Pokémon Go?

If you’re considering which Mythical to level up, Melmetal stands out as an excellent option. While evolving it may be a lengthy process, it proves to be a top-tier pick for all three leagues within the Go Battle League, especially in the Master League.

Next up, Deoxys (Defense Form) is highly recommended for both the Great League and Ultra League. The remaining forms of Deoxys aren’t particularly useful and aren’t worth your investment in PvP or PvE scenarios.

Lastly, Darkrai is another valuable Mythical, best used for Raid Battles against strong Ghost, Psychic, and Dark-type opponents rather than in PvP.

Missing Mythical Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Phione
Manaphy
Arceus
Keldeo (Resolute Forme)
Meloetta (Pirouette Form)
Volcanion

This wraps up all you need to know regarding Mythical Pokémon in Pokémon Go. Don’t forget to explore the available Ultra Beasts in the game, as well as tips on acquiring Remote Raid Passes and catching techniques for your upcoming encounters.

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