List of Pokémon forms by release date/2018

By the start of 2018, the number of released forms was:

By the end of 2018, the number of released forms was:

In 2018, 119 new Pokémon species, 147 distinct regular forms and 133 shiny forms were made available to be obtained. The following medals became achievable for the first time:
 * Hoenn Gold Hoenn Gold.png.
 * Sinnoh Bronze Sinnoh Bronze.png and Silver Sinnoh Silver.png.

The total number of Pokémon species and Pokémon distinct forms (regular and shiny) was updated according to the following events in 2018:

January
Kyogre was released as a Raid Boss.

Regular (1) =

January
Release of Hoenn-region Desert-themed Pokémon. Shiny Aron was released.

Regular (23) =

Shiny (3)=

February
20 Sky-themed Hoenn-region Pokémon species including 4 forms of Castform were released. Rayquaza was available to be defeated and caught in Raid Battle for the first time.

Regular (23) =

Shiny (2)=

February
Shiny Luvdisc was released on Valentine's Day 2018.

Shiny (1) =

February
Shiny Poochyena was released in Lunar New Year 2018.

Shiny (2) =

February
Shiny Dratini was released on the second Community Day.

Shiny (3) =

March
Shiny form of Lugia was released with the second release of it as a Raid Boss, making it the first Shiny Legendary Pokémon available in the game.

Shiny (1) =

March
Shiny Togepi, Magby, Wynaut and their families were released in Eggstravaganza 2018.

Shiny (6) =

March
Shiny Bulbasaur was released on the third Community Day.

Shiny (3) =

March
Mew became available as the reward for completing Special Research tasks. All Kanto-region Pokémon species were released, becoming the first region to be possible to complete the Pokédex.

Regular (1) =

March
Shiny Murkrow was released in April Fools' Day.

Shiny (1) =

April
Latios was able to be defeated and captured across the Americas and Africa for the first time while Latias was in Europe and Asia.

Regular (2) =

April
Shiny Mareep was released on the fourth Community Day.

Shiny (3) =

April
Shiny Wailmer was released in Earth Day 2018.

Shiny (2) =

May
Shiny Makuhita and Meditite were released in Battle Showdown 2018.

Shiny (4) =

May
Shiny Charmander was released on the fifth Community Day. Shiny Ho-Oh was released with the second release of it as a Raid Boss.

Shiny (4) =

May
Shiny Omanyte, Kabuto and Aerodactyl were released in Adventure Week 2018.

Shiny (5) =

May
Alolan Exeggutor was released. Alolan-region forms became available rising up Kanto-region Pokédex to 169 distinct forms.

Regular (1) =

June
Shiny Shellder and Kyogre were released in Water Festival 2018.

Shiny (3) =

June
Exclamation mark Unown was released in E3.

Regular (1) =

June
Shiny Larvitar was released on the sixth Community Day.

Shiny (3) =

June
Regice was available to be defeated and caught in Raid Battle for the first time. Alolan variants of Sandshrew, Vulpix, Meowth, Grimer were made available to hatch from 7-km Eggs.

Regular (9) =

June
Alolan Rattata became available to be caught in the wild.

Regular (2) =

June
Shiny Roselia was released in Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Dortmund.

Shiny (1) =

July
Shiny Articuno was released on Articuno Day.

Shiny (1) =

July
Shiny Squirtle was released on the seventh Community Day.

Shiny (3) =

July
Pokémon GO Fest 2018 introduced Alolan forms of Diglett and Geodude and also shiny Plusle and Minun. Question mark Unown and Celebi were released for attendees. All Unown forms were released.

Regular (7) =

Shiny (2) =

July
Registeel was available to be defeated and caught in Raid Battle for the first time. Alolan variants of Raichu and Marowak were also available in Raid Battle. All Alolan variants were released.

Regular (3) =

July
Shiny Zapdos was released on Zapdos Day.

Shiny (1) =

August
Pattern 8 of Spinda was available in field research. Shiny Snubbull and Houndour were released.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (4)=

August
Shiny Eevee was released on the eighth Community Day.

Shiny (6) =

August
Regirock was available to be defeated and caught in Raid Battle for the first time.

Regular (1) =

August
Shiny Natu, Sunkern and Pineco were released in Johto Festival.

Shiny (6) =

August
Shiny Wingull was released in Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Yokosuka.

Shiny (2) =

September
Pattern 3 of Spinda was available in field research. Shiny Growlithe was released.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (2)=

September
Shiny Moltres was released on Moltres Day.

Shiny (1) =

September
Shiny Geodude and Grimer were released in Ultra Bonus Event 2018.

Shiny (5)=

September
Shiny Chikorita was released on the ninth Community Day.

Shiny (3)=

October
Pattern 1 of Spinda was available in field research. Deoxys became available to be battled exclusively in EX Raid Battles. Shiny form of Krabby was released.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (2)=

October
Shiny Drowzee was released in Psychic Spectacular.

Shiny (2) =

October
Shiny Nidoran♀ was released on Female Day.

Shiny (3) =

October
Main release of Sinnoh-region. Sinnoh-region Pokédex introduced 107 new Pokémon species and 138 distinct forms. Sinnoh Bronze medal became achievable for the first time.

Regular (26) =

Shiny (3)=

October
Shiny Beldum was released on the tenth Community Day.

Shiny (3) =

October
Halloween 2018 event. Spiritomb was made available from event-exclusive Special Research task series. Giratina was released as Legendary Raid Boss for the first time. Sinnoh Silver medal became achievable for the first time.

Regular (6) =

Shiny (2)=

November
Pattern 7 of Spinda was available in field research. Nincada family became available in field research and research breakthrough. Shiny Pinsir and Caterpie were released.

Regular (4) =

Shiny (4)=

November
Shiny Gengar was released in Special Raid Challenge. Shiny Gastly was available in wild after the event.

Shiny (3) =

November
Shiny Ponyta and shiny Cubone were released with the Ingress Prime Celebration. With their release, there was first Shiny Alolan form released &mdash; Shiny Alolan Marowak.

Shiny (5)=

November
Budew and Buizel were released for the first time, including Shiny form of Budew.

Regular (3) =

Shiny (1)=

November
Shiny Cyndaquil was released on the eleventh Community Day.

Shiny (3)=

November
11 Sinnoh-region evolved forms from previous generations were released, including shiny forms. Shiny Elekid was made available.

Regular (11)=

Shiny (8)=

November
Meltan became available world-wide with the release of Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. It should be noted that some Trainers were able to acquire Meltan on November when the first wave of cross-generation Pokémon became available. Shiny Magnemite was released in Let's Go Celebration.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (2)=

November
Cresselia was released as the Legendary Raid Boss for the first time.

Regular (1) =

November
Shiny Alolan Raichu was released in Let's Go Celebration.

Shiny (1)=

December
Pattern 6 of Spinda was available in field research. Shiny Misdreavus was released.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (2)=

December
Shiny Sandshrew was released in Tottori Festival.

Shiny (2)=

December
Heatran became available as Raid Boss. Several Sinnoh-region Pokémon were released at start of Holiday 2018 event. Shiny Delibird and Azurill were released.

Regular (14)=

Shiny (4)=

December
Deoxys Attack Forme became available to be battled exclusively in EX Raid Battles.

Regular (1) =