Pokemon Go: All Legendary Pokemon & how to catch them (2024)

Pokemon Go: All Legendary Pokemon & how to catch them (2024)

Legendary Pokemon are highly sought after by completionists and competitive trainers in Pokemon Go due to their difficulty to find and capture. Niantic’s game offers a full list of all available Legendary Pokemon, including their Shiny and Shadow variations, making them even more desirable.

Since the original release of the Pokemon games in the 1990s, Legendary Pokemon have remained the most highly coveted creatures for trainers to capture. Due to their extreme rarity, every trainer desires to have at least one on their team.

Many Legendary Pokemon, including newer additions such as Regidrago and Regieleki, as well as classic creatures like Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno, can be obtained in Pokemon Go. However, there are still a few Legendary Pokemon that have not yet been made available in the game.

Therefore, below is a list of all the Legendary Pokemon available in Pokemon Go, along with some helpful tips on how to capture them.

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Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Go (2024)

So far, all of the Legendaries that have been introduced in Pokemon Go are listed below:

Legendary Pokemon Release Date Shiny Availability
Articuno July 2017 Yes
Galarian Articuno July 2022 No
Moltres July 2017 Yes
Galarian Moltres July 2022 No
Zapdos August 2017 Yes
Galarian Zapdos July 2022 No
Mewtwo August 2017 Yes
Armored Mewtwo July 2019 No
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
Royal June 2018 Yes
Registeel July 2018 Yes
Broads April 2018 Yes
Latios April 2018 Yes
Kyogre January 2018 Yes
Groudon December 2017 Yes
Rayquaza February 2018 Yes
Uxie April 2019 Yes
Mesprit April 2019 Yes
Azelf April 2019 Yes
Dialga March 2019 Yes
Dialga (Origin) February 2024 Yes
Rewards January 2019 Yes
Palkia (Origin) February 2024 Yes
Giratina (Altered) October 2018 Yes
Giratina (Origin) April 2019 Yes
Heatran December 2018 Yes
Regulates November 2019 Yes
Cresselia November 2018 Yes
Cobalion November 2019 Yes
Terrakion November 2019 Yes
Virizion December 2019 Yes
Tornadus February 2020 Yes
Thundurus March 2020 Yes
Landorus March 2020 Yes
In love February 2024 No
Therian Forme Thundurus March 2021 Yes
Therian Forme Tornadus March 2021 Yes
Therian Forme Landorus April 2021 Yes
Reshiram May 2020 Yes
Zekrom June 2020 Yes
Kyurem July 2020 Yes
Xerneas May 2021 Yes
Yveltal May 2021 Yes
Zygarde July 2023 No
Sacred Heart March 2022 No
Holy Lele March 2022 Yes
Tapu Bulu April 2022 Yes
Kill Finn May 2022 Yes
Cosmog September 2022 No
Cosmoem October 2022 No
Solgaleo November 2022 No
Lunala November 2022 No
Zacian August 2021 No
Her husband August 2021 No
Regidrago March 2023 No
Regieleki March 2023 No

You may be wondering why some popular Pokemon, such as Darkrai and Deoxys, are not included on this list. This is because they are classified as Mythical creatures, rather than Legendaries.

Many of the Mythical Pokemon can only be obtained by completing time-limited Special Research quests, making it difficult to obtain them through other means.

All Shadow Legendaries in Pokemon Go

Shadow Pokemon are a unique type of Pokemon found in the game, believed to have been abandoned by Team GO Rocket. These creatures possess a distinct appearance with red eyes and purple auras, causing them to deal 20% more damage and also receive 20% more damage from opponents.

The following is a comprehensive list of all the Legendary Pokemon that also have a Shadow version available in Pokemon Go.

Articuno Ho-Oh
Zapdos Regirock
Moltres Royal
Mewtwo Registeel
Raikou Broads
Entei Latios
Suicune Kyogre
Lugia Regulates

How to catch Legendaries in Pokemon Go

The most common method of obtaining a Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Go is by defeating it in a 5-Star Raid Battle. These battles take place at Gyms and usually require the collaboration of at least five other Trainers to emerge victorious.

After defeating a Legendary, a set number of Premier Balls will be provided to attempt to capture it. Due to their low catch rates, there is no guarantee of successfully capturing a defeated Legendary.

The Legendary Zekrom appearing in Pokemon Go
Niantic

Catching a Legendary requires a mix of timing, patience, and luck.

By successfully executing Excellent Throws and Curve Balls, you can improve your odds. Additionally, participating in a battle or Gym that aligns with your team’s color can earn you more Premier Balls to use for throwing.

Don’t forget to stock up on Raid Passes before embarking on your Legendary hunting journey, as these valuable items are necessary for participation. Check out our guide for obtaining Remote Raid Passes below.

The Galarian versions of Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos operate under slightly different rules. These regional variants can only be found in the wild by using a Daily Adventure Incense, but they are extremely elusive.

In contrast to other Legendaries in the game, Cosmog operates in a unique manner. The sole method of obtaining a Cosmog is by completing the Cosmic Companion Special Research story. Furthermore, this story also enables the evolution of Cosmog into either Solgaleo or Lunala.

Which Legendary Pokemon are currently available to catch?

The Galarian forms of the Legendary Birds (Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres) can be found in the game at all times. However, they can only be encountered by using the Daily Adventure Incense and have a significantly high rate of fleeing.

The Lake Trio (Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf) can be encountered in the wild or through 5-star Raid battles, but they are restricted to a specific region.

In May, players will have the opportunity to encounter Shadow Suicune at Shadow Raids every weekend. Additionally, 5-Star Raids will feature Tapu Fini, Regirock, Blacephalon, and Stakataka throughout the month, with each of these Pokémon having their own dedicated Raid Hour.

To stay informed about the current Legendaries featured in 5-Star Raid Battles, it is recommended to refer to our monthly updated Raid Boss guide. Niantic frequently changes the Legendaries that appear in these battles, making the guide the most reliable source for the latest information on catchable Pokémon.

Typically, only one Legendary species will be obtainable at any given time, although this may vary during special occasions. For instance, during Pokemon Go Fest 2021, all Legendary Pokemon made an appearance!

What are the Legendaries that have not yet been introduced in Pokemon Go?

The following Legendary creatures have yet to make their first appearance in Pokemon Go:

  • Type: Null
  • Silvally
  • Necrosma
  • Eternal
  • Big
  • Urshifu
  • Glastrier
  • Spectrier
  • Calyrex
  • Enamorus (Therian Forme)
  • Wo-Dog
  • Chien-Pao
  • Ting-Lu
  • Chi-Yu
  • Koraidon
  • Miraidon
  • Okidogi
  • Munkidori
  • Let me go
  • Ogerpon
  • Terapagos

It is probable that all of these Pokemon will eventually make an appearance in Pokemon Go, but there may be a lengthy wait as Niantic typically introduces only a few new Legendaries per year.

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