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.
The paragraph below lists the contents of the document.
- All Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Go (2024)
- All Shadow Legendaries in Pokemon Go
- How to catch Legendaries in Pokemon Go
- As of now, which Legendaries can be found in Pokemon Go?
- Which Legendaries have not yet been added to Pokemon Go?
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.
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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