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Lists of Pokémon forms by year 201620172018201920202021202220232024
These lists includes each different Pokémon form which is registered in the standard or Mega & Primal Pokédex. For each item, it includes information about both:

Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Regular form

Shiny Forms Shiny form

Species New Pokémon species, regular and shiny, that were made available to be obtained for the first time in the gameplay.
For reference see List of Pokémon and List of Shiny Pokémon, and for a release date list of only Shiny Pokémon, see List of Shiny Pokémon release dates.
Regular Forms New distinct regular and shiny Pokémon forms released.
For reference see List of Pokémon with different forms and List of Shiny Pokémon.
Mp-Icon Mega New Mega-Evolved forms and Primal Reversions released.
For reference see Mega Evolution → List of Mega-Evolved Pokémon and Primal Reversion → List of Primal Reversions.
For clarity purpose, these lists do not include:
Gender forms Pokémon gender differences. Both genders are made available when the Pokémon form is released with very few exceptions.
For reference see List of Pokémon gender differences.
  • The Pokémon obtained before January 2017 had no gender and a random gender was assigned to them. The gender assigned did not activated the corresponding gender switch in the Pokédex, though. The player had to obtain another Pokémon with the corresponding gender to activate the switch.
  • When Combee was released in January 2019, for two weeks, only the female version was obtainable and the Pokédex entry only had the female switch.
  • Male Frillish was released at the start of the second half of GO Battle League Season 6 in January 2021, and the female form was not released until the start of the Season of Legends in March.
Event forms Pokémon obtainable only during certain events, sometimes called Costumed Pokémon, which are recorded in the Event Pokédex.
For reference see List of Event Pokémon by release date.
Icon Shadow Pokémon Shadow and Purified Pokémon obtainable from Team GO Rocket, which are recorded in the Shadow and Purified Pokédex.
For reference see List of Shadow Pokémon by release date.
Ic height XXS and XXL Pokémon. Poochyena family and Mawile height differences were released in December 2022, and all other Pokémon were released in January 2023.
For reference see Weight and Height.
Statistics
The total number of Pokémon species and Pokémon distinct forms (regular and shiny) was raised accordingly to the following regions added to the game:
2016
On July 6th 2016, Kanto-region Pokédex introduced 151 new Pokémon species and distinct forms.
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 151
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 151
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 151

On December 12th 2016, Johto-region Pokédex introduced 100 new Pokémon species and 127 distinct forms.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 251
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 278
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 151
Johto Johto shadow 100 127
2017
On October 20th 2017, Hoenn-region Pokédex introduced 135 new Pokémon species, 148 distinct regular forms and 145 distinct shiny forms.
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 386
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected 426 Shiny Forms 423
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 151 151
Johto Johto shadow 100 127 127
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 148 145

The difference between distinct regular and shiny forms numbers occurred due to 3 Castform non-normal forms that did not have shiny variants.

2018
On May 29th 2018, Alola-region forms became available rising up Kanto-region Pokédex to 169 distinct forms.
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 386
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected 444 Shiny Forms 441
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 169 169
Johto Johto shadow 100 127 127
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 148 145

On October 16th 2018, Sinnoh-region Pokédex introduced 107 new Pokémon species and 138 distinct forms.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 493
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected 582 Shiny Forms 579
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 169 169
Johto Johto shadow 100 127 127
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 148 145
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 138

On November 14th 2018, Unknown-region Pokédex became available for Meltan and Melmetal.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 495
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected 584 Shiny Forms 581
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 169 169
Johto Johto shadow 100 127 127
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 148 145
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 138
Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2 2
2019
On March 8th 2019, 12 new Spinda forms were added to game files, rising up Hoenn-region Pokédex to 160 distinct forms.
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 495
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected 596 Shiny Forms 593
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 169 169
Johto Johto shadow 100 127 127
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 160 157
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 138
Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2 2

On September 16th 2019, Unova-region Pokédex introduced 156 new Pokémon species and 175 distinct forms.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 651
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected 771 Shiny Forms 768
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 169 169
Johto Johto shadow 100 127 127
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 160 157
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 138
Unova Unova shadow 156 175 175



Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2 2

On November 16th 2019, Galar-region forms (Weezing, Zigzagoon and Linoone) were added to game files, rising up Kanto-region Pokédex to 170 distinct forms and Hoenn-region Pokédex to 162 distinct forms.[1]

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 651
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected 774 Shiny Forms 771
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 170 170
Johto Johto shadow 100 127 127
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 159
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 138
Unova Unova shadow 156 175 175



Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2 2
2020
On June 3rd 2020, more Galar-region forms were added to game files (Meowth, Farfetch'd, Darumaka, Standard and Zen Darmanitan and Stunfisk), rising up Kanto-region Pokédex to 172 distinct forms and Unova-region Pokédex to 179 distinct forms. Also Galar-region introduced 3 new Pokémon species and distinct forms.[2]
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 654
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected 783 Shiny Forms 780
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 172 172
Johto Johto shadow 100 127 127
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 159
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 138
Unova Unova shadow 156 179 179


Galar Galar shadow 3 3 3


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2 2

On July 9th 2020, more Galar-region forms were added to game files (Ponyta, Rapidash, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Mr. Mime, Corsola and Yamask), rising up Kanto-region Pokédex to 177 distinct forms, Johto-region Pokédex to 128 distinct forms, and Unova-region Pokédex to 180 distinct forms.[3]

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 654
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected 790 Shiny Forms 787
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 177 177
Johto Johto shadow 100 128 128
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 159
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 138
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 180


Galar Galar shadow 3 3 3


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2 2

On August 27th 2020, Mega Evolution was released with the new Mega Pokédex.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 654
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected 790 Shiny Forms 787
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 47
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 177 177 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 128 128 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 159 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 180 1


Galar Galar shadow 3 3 3


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2 2

On September 18th 2020, sprite assets for shiny variants of Sunny, Rainy and Snowy Castform forms were added to the game. These shiny variants are also absent in the main core game series, until Pokémon HOME which was released back in February, 2020. The total count of distinct shiny forms rose up to 182 on Hoenn-region Pokédex.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 654
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 790
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 47
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 177 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 128 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 1


Galar Galar shadow 3 3


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2

On October 23rd 2020, Galar-region introduced 1 new Pokémon species (Runerigus) and distinct form.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 655
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 791
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 47
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 177 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 128 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 1


Galar Galar shadow 4 4


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2

On November 30th 2020, Kalos-region Pokédex introduced 72 new Pokémon species, 124 distinct forms and 1 Mega Form.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 727
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 915
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 48
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 177 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 128 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 124 1
Galar Galar shadow 4 4


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2

On December 19th 2020, Galar-region introduced 1 new Pokémon species (Mr. Rime) and distinct form.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 728
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 916
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 48
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 177 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 128 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 124 1
Galar Galar shadow 5 5


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2
2021
On June 4th 2021, Galarian Slowking was added to game files, rising up Johto-region Pokédex to 129 distinct forms.[4]
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 728
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 917
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 48
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 177 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 129 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 124 1
Galar Galar shadow 5 5


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2

On August 20th 2021, all Galar-region Pokémon were made available rising up Galar-region Pokédex to 89 Pokémon species and 95 distinct forms.[5]

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 812
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1007
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 48
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 177 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 129 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 124 1
Galar Galar shadow 89 95


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2
2022
On January 29th 2022, Hisuian Voltorb was added to game files, rising up Kanto-region Pokédex to 178 distinct forms.
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 812
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1008
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 48
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 178 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 129 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 124 1
Galar Galar shadow 89 95


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2

On February 17th 2022, Hisuian Electrode was added to game files, rising up Kanto-region Pokédex to 179 distinct forms.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 812
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1009
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 48
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 179 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 129 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 124 1
Galar Galar shadow 89 95


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2

On March 1st 2022, Alola-region Pokédex introduced 86 new Pokémon species and 120 distinct forms.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 898
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1129
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 48
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 179 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 129 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 180 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 124 1
Alola Alola shadow 86 120
Galar Galar shadow 89 95


Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2

On May 25th 2022, missing Galarian and Hisuian forms were added to game files, along with missing Galarian Pokémons, rising up Kanto-region Pokédex to 184 distinct forms, Johto-region Pokédex to 132 distinct forms, Unova-region Pokédex to 186 distinct forms, Kalos-region Pokédex to 127 distinct forms, Alola-region Pokédex to 121 distinct forms, and Galar-region Pokédex to 110 distinct forms. Also Hisui-region introduced 7 new Pokémon species and 8 distinct forms.

Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 905
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1170
Mp-Icon Mega Mega
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 48
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 184 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 132 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 20
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 186 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 127 1
Alola Alola shadow 86 121
Galar Galar shadow 89 110
Hisui Hisui shadow 7 8
Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2
2023
On February 9th 2023, Primal Kyogre and Groudon were added to the game files, rising up Hoenn-region Mega & Primal Pokédex to 22 forms.
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 905
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1170
Mp-Icon Mega Mega & Primal
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 50
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 184 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 132 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 22
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 186 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 127 1
Alola Alola shadow 86 121
Galar Galar shadow 89 110
Hisui Hisui shadow 7 8
Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2
On February 27th 2023, Paldea-region Pokédex introduced 2 new Pokémon species and distinct forms (Gimmighoul and Gholdengo).
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 907
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1172
Mp-Icon Mega Mega & Primal
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 50
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 184 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 132 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 22
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 186 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 127 1
Alola Alola shadow 86 121
Galar Galar shadow 89 110
Hisui Hisui shadow 7 8
Paldea Paldea shadow 2 2
Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2
On August 18th 2023, Paldean forms were added to game files, along with missing Paldean Pokémons, rising up Kanto-region Pokédex to 187 distinct forms, Johto-region Pokédex to 133 distinct forms, and Paldea-region Pokédex to 103 new Pokémon species and 112 distinct forms.
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1009
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1286
Mp-Icon Mega Mega & Primal
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 50
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 187 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 133 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 22
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 138 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 186 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 127 1
Alola Alola shadow 86 121
Galar Galar shadow 89 110
Hisui Hisui shadow 7 8
Paldea Paldea shadow 104 112
Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2
On November 17th 2023, Origin Forme Dialga and Origin Forme Palkia was added to game files, rising up Sinnoh-region Pokédex to 140 distinct forms.
Total count Species Species
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1008
Regular Forms Forms
Pokédex Genderless Caught Selected Shiny Forms 1288
Mp-Icon Mega Mega & Primal
Pokédex Genderless Caught SelectedShiny Forms 50
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Kanto Kanto shadow 151 187 15
Johto Johto shadow 100 133 6
Hoenn Hoenn shadow 135 162 22
Sinnoh Sinnoh shadow 107 140 5
Unova Unova shadow 156 186 1
KalosKalos shadow 72 127 1
Alola Alola shadow 86 121
Galar Galar shadow 89 110
Hisui Hisui shadow 7 8
Paldea Paldea shadow 103 112
Unknown Scientist shadow 2 2

For a completed list of different form in each region, see List of Pokémon with different forms.

Visit the following pages for detailed release information:

Lists of Pokémon forms by year 201620172018201920202021202220232024

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