List of Pokémon forms by release date/2023

January
Shiny Chespin was released at the start of January 2023 Community Day, while Kecleon was released immediately following Community Day. Hoenn Platinum medal became achievable for the first time. All Hoenn-region Pokémon species were released, becoming the third region to be possible to complete the Pokédex.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (3) = PS Chespin PS Quilladin PS Chesnaught

January
Mega Salamence and shiny Dedenne were released at the start of Twinkling Fantasy.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (2) = PS Salamence PS Dedenne

January
Shiny Tapu Koko was released.

Shiny (1) = PS Tapu Koko

January
Shiny Helioptile was released at the start of Crackling Voltage.

Shiny (2) = PS Helioptile PS Heliolisk

February
Mega Gardevoir, shiny Frillish, Heart Trim Furfrou, and Tapu Lele were released at the start of Valentine's Day 2023.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (5) = PS Gardevoir PS Frillish PS Jellicent PS Furfrou PS Tapu Lele

February
Primal Kyogre and Groudon were added to the game files, rising up Hoenn-region Mega & Primal Pokédex to 22 forms.

February
Primal Kyogre and Groudon, shiny Unown H, Surskit, Gulpin, Torkoal, Cacnea, Kecleon, Tropius, Relicanth, and Jirachi were released at the start of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - Las Vegas. Since then, all Shiny forms of Hoenn-region Pokémon were released.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (14) = PS Unown PS Surskit PS Masquerain PS Gulpin PS Swalot PS Torkoal PS Cacnea PS Cacturne PS Kecleon PS Tropius PS Relicanth PS Kyogre PS Groudon PS Jirachi

February
Paldea-region Pokédex introduced 2 new Pokémon species and distinct forms (Gimmighoul and Gholdengo). Gimmighoul was released.

Regular (2) =

March
Hawlucha was released at the start of Season 10: Rising Heroes.

Regular (1) =

March
Mega Medicham and Bruxish were released at the start of Festival of Colors 2023.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (1) = PS Medicham

March
Regidrago was released as a Raid Boss.

Regular (1) =

March
Shiny Galarian Slowpoke was released at the start of March 2023 Community Day.

Shiny (3) = PS Slowpoke PS Slowbro PS Slowking

April
Cutiefly was released at the start of Spring into Spring 2023.

Regular (2) =

April
Regieleki was released as a Raid Boss.

Regular (1) =

April
Shiny Tapu Bulu was released.

Shiny (1) = PS Tapu Bulu

April
Bounsweet and Shiny Drilbur were released at the start of Sustainability Week 2023.

Regular (3) =

Shiny (2) = PS Drilbur PS Excadrill

April
Shiny Stunfisk was released at the start of the Stunfisk Limited Research.

Shiny (1) = PS Stunfisk

May
Larvesta, Shiny Mantyke and Shiny Shock Drive Genesect were released at the start of An Instinctive Hero. Unova Platinum medal became achievable for the first time. All Unova-region Pokémon species were released, becoming the fourth region to be possible to complete the Pokédex.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (2) = PS Mantyke PS Genesect

May
Kleavor was released at the start of the Kleavor Raid Day.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (1) = PS Kleavor

May
Shiny Tapu Fini was released.

Shiny (1) = PS Tapu Fini

May
Mega Pinsir was released at the start of A Valorous Hero.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (1) = PS Pinsir

May
Shiny Fennekin was released at the start of May 2023 Community Day.

Shiny (3) = PS Fennekin PS Braixen PS Delphox

June
Sandygast and Shiny Clauncher were released at the start of Water Festival: Beach Week.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (2) = PS Clauncher PS Clawitzer

June
Shiny Nihilego was released.

Shiny (1) = PS Nihilego

June
Shiny Fomantis was released at the start of Solstice Horizons.

Shiny (2) = PS Fomantis PS Lurantis

June
Carbink and Shiny Pancham were released at the start of Solstice Horizons - Team GO Rocket takeover.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (2) = PS Pancham PS Pangoro

June
Mega Sableye and Turtonator were released at the start of Dark Flames. Mega Evolution Guru Gold medal became achievable for the first time.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (2) = PS Sableye PS Turtonator

July
Komala was released at the start of Catching Some Z's.

Regular (1) =

July
Zygarde was released through From A to Zygarde Special Research.

Regular (3) =

July
Mega Tyranitar was released.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (1) = PS Tyranitar

July
Shiny Tyrunt and Amaura were released at the start of Adventure Week 2023.

Shiny (4) = PS Tyrunt PS Tyrantrum PS Amaura PS Aurorus

August
Mega Rayquaza, Frost Rotom, Diancie, and shiny Unown M and !, Petilil, and Dewpider were released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka.

Regular (4) =

Shiny (7) = PS Unown PS Unown PS Rayquaza PS Petilil PS Lilligant PS Dewpider PS Araquanid

August
Passimian and shiny Scraggy were released at the start of 2023 Pokémon World Championships.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (2) = PS Scraggy PS Scrafty

August
Shiny Froakie was released at the start of August 2023 Community Day.

Shiny (3) = PS Froakie PS Frogadier PS Greninja

August
Shiny Golett and Skrelp were released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City. 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.

Shiny (4) = PS Golett PS Golurk PS Skrelp PS Dragalge

August
Shiny West and East Sea Shellos, Joltik, Goomy, and Oranguru were released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global.

Shiny (10) = PS Shellos PS Shellos PS Gastrodon PS Gastrodon PS Joltik PS Galvantula PS Goomy PS Sliggoo PS Goodra PS Oranguru

September
Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Lechonk were released at the start of A Paldean Adventure. Paldea Bronze medal became achievable for the first time.

Regular (11) =

Shiny (2) = PS Lechonk PS Oinkologne

September
Nymble, Pawmi, Bombirdier, and Frigibax were released at the start of Ultra Unlock: Paldea.

Regular (9) =

Shiny (1) = PS Bombirdier

September
Shiny Genesect Burn Drive was released.

Shiny (1) = PS Genesect

September
Shiny Solosis was released at the start of Psychic Spectacular 2023.

Shiny (3) = PS Solosis PS Duosion PS Reuniclus

September
Shiny Grubbin was released at the start of September 2023 Community Day.

Shiny (3) = PS Grubbin PS Charjabug PS Vikavolt

September
Shiny Hisuian Growlithe was released at the start of Out to Play.

Shiny (2) = PS Growlithe PS Arcanine

October
Shiny Guzzlord was released.

Shiny (1) = PS Guzzlord

October
Skiddo was released at the start of Pokémon GO City Safari Seoul.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (2) = PS Skiddo PS Gogoat

October
Smoliv was released at the start of Harvest Festival.

Regular (3) =

October
Greavard and shiny Phantump were released at the start of the first part of Halloween 2023.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (2) = PS Phantump PS Trevenant

October
Shiny Zorua was released at the start of the second part of Halloween 2023.

Shiny (2) = PS Zorua PS Zoroark

November
Shiny Genesect Douse Drive was released.

Shiny (1) = PS Genesect

November
Paldean Wooper was released at the start of November 2023 Community Day.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (2) = PS Wooper PS Clodsire

November
Tadbulb and shiny Morelull were released at the start of Festival of Lights 2023. Paldea Silver medal became achievable for the first time.

Regular (2) =

Shiny (2) = PS Morelull PS Shiinotic

November
Mega Garchomp was released at the start of Mega Garchomp Raid Day.

Regular (1) =

Shiny (1) = PS Garchomp

November
Shiny Gothita was released at the start of Fashion Week 2023.

Shiny (3) = PS Gothita PS Gothorita PS Gothitelle

December
Shiny Vanillite will be released at the start of Timeless Travels. Shiny (3) = PS Vanillite PS Vanillish PS Vanilluxe

December
Hisuian Samurott will be released at the start of Hisuian Samurott Raid Day. Regular (1) =

Shiny (1) = PS Samurott