Regions

Regions are organized areas of the Pokémon world known from previous games in the core series. In Pokémon GO, there are currently ten named regions, which are Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, Hisui, Paldea, and an additional Unknown region. Regions are used to categorize Pokémon species in the Pokédex. Some Pokémon species can have different forms due to being from different regions. Some Pokémon are called Cross-region Pokémon, because members of the same Pokémon family are from different regions.

There are medals for registering different Pokémon species for each region.

Kanto

Main article: List of Kanto-region Pokémon

Kanto Platinum medal

There are 151 Pokémon species from the Kanto region. They are the base Pokémon released in Pokémon GO, but not all Pokémon from this region were released when the game was launched:

• July 6^th, 2016 - Main release of Kanto-region along with the game's launch. Kanto Bronze , Silver and Gold medals became achievable for the first time.
• November 23^rd, 2016 – Ditto was released disguised as other Pokémon.
• July 22^nd, 2017 – Articuno was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2017 along with Raid Battles for the first time.
• July 31^st, 2017 – Moltres was released as a Raid Boss.
• August 7^th, 2017 – Zapdos was released as a Raid Boss.
• August 14^th, 2017 – Mewtwo was released as a Raid Boss at the start of Pokémon GO Stadium.
• March 30^th, 2018 - Mew was released through A Mythical Discovery Special Research. All Kanto-region Pokémon species were released, becoming the first region to be possible to complete the Pokédex.
• November 30^th, 2020 – Along with the GO Beyond update, Kanto Platinum medal became achievable for the first time.
• February 20^th, 2021 - All Shiny forms of Kanto-region Pokémon were released.

Johto

Main article: List of Johto-region Pokémon

Johto Platinum medal

There are 100 Pokémon species from the Johto region. It is the second region from which Pokémon are available in Pokémon GO.

• December 12^th, 2016 - Release of Baby Pokémon Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Togepi, Smoochum, Elekid, Magby. Togetic, as the evolution of Togepi, was also released. Johto Bronze medal became achievable for the first time.
• February 16^th, 2017 – Main release. 84 Pokémon species including 26 forms of Unown were released, one for each letter of the alphabet. Johto Silver and Gold medals became achievable for the first time.
• July 22^nd, 2017 – Lugia was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2017 along with Raid Battles for the first time.
• August 31^st, 2017 – Raikou, Entei and Suicune were released as Raid Bosses. They were exclusive to following regions in the first month: Raikou could be battled throughout the Americas. Entei could be battled throughout Europe and Africa. Suicune could be battled throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
• November 27^th, 2017 – Ho-Oh was released as a Raid Boss.
• December 21^st, 2017 – Delibird was released at the start of Holiday 2017.
• June 12^th, 2018 - Exclamation mark Unown was released at the start of E3 2018.
• Question mark Unown and Celebi were released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2018.
• February 25^th, 2019 – Smeargle was released along with GO Snapshot. All Johto-region Pokémon species were released, becoming the second region to be possible to complete the Pokédex.
• November 30^th, 2020 – Along with the GO Beyond update, Johto Platinum medal became achievable for the first time.
• February 26^th, 2022 - All Shiny forms of Johto-region Pokémon were released.

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Johto-region Baby Pokémon release banner

Johto-region Starter Pokémon banner

Released images from Niantic

The World of Pokémon GO has Expanded!

Johto-region Pokémon release trailer

Hoenn

Main article: List of Hoenn-region Pokémon

Hoenn Platinum medal

There are 135 Pokémon species from the Hoenn region. It is the third region from which Pokémon are available in Pokémon GO.

• October 20^th, 2017 – Release of Hoenn-region Halloween-themed Pokémon at the start of Halloween 2017. Hoenn Bronze medal became achievable for the first time.
• December 8^th, 2017 – Main release of Hoenn-region. Hoenn Silver medal became achievable for the first time.
• December 15^th, 2017 – Groudon was released as a Raid Boss.
• December 21^st, 2017 – Release of Hoenn-region Aquatic-themed Pokémon at the start of Holiday 2017.
• January 12^th, 2018 – Kyogre was released as a Raid Boss.
• January 23^rd, 2018 – Release of Hoenn-region Desert-themed Pokémon. Hoenn Gold medal became achievable for the first time.
• February 9^th, 2018 – Release of Hoenn-region Sky-themed Pokémon including 4 forms of Castform at the start of Hoenn Celebration 2018. Rayquaza was released as a Raid Boss.
• April 2^nd, 2018 – Latias and Latios were released as Raid Bosses.
• June 21^st, 2018 – Regice was released as a Raid Boss.
• July 19^th, 2018 – Registeel was released as a Raid Boss.
• August 2^nd, 2018 – Spinda pattern 8 was released along with the change of Field Research.
  • September 1^st, 2018 – Spinda pattern 3 of was released along with the change of Field Research.
  • October 1^st, 2018 – Spinda pattern 1 was released along with the change of Field Research.
  • November 1^st, 2018 – Spinda pattern 7 was released along with the change of Field Research.
  • December 1^st, 2018 – Spinda pattern 6 was released along with the change of Field Research.
  • January 1^st, 2019 – Spinda pattern 5 was released along with the change of Field Research.
  • February 14^th, 2019 – Spinda pattern 9 was released at the start of Valentine's Day 2019.
  • March 1^st, 2019 – Spinda pattern 2 was released along with the change of Field Research.
  • May 1^st, 2019 – Spinda pattern 4 was released along with the change of Field Research.
• August 16^th, 2018 – Regirock was released as a Raid Boss.
• October 1^st, 2018 – Deoxys was released as a Raid Boss in EX Raid Battle.
  • December 28^th, 2018 – Deoxys Attack Forme was released as a Raid Boss in EX Raid Battle.
  • March 27^th, 2019 – Deoxys Defense Forme was released as a Raid Boss in EX Raid Battle.
  • July 1^st, 2019 – Deoxys Speed Forme was released as a Raid Boss on EX Raid Battle.
• November 1^st, 2018 – Nincada family was released in Field Research and Research Breakthrough.
• February 23^rd, 2019 – Clamperl was released at the start of the Clamperl Limited Research.
• June 13^th, 2019 – Jirachi was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago.
• January 7^th, 2023 – Kecleon was released after January 2023 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.
• February 18^th, 2023 - All Shiny forms of Hoenn-region Pokémon were released.

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Apple Watch Store banner with Hoenn Starter Pokémon

Banner with Hoenn Pokémon from Pokemon.com

Sinnoh

Main article: List of Sinnoh-region Pokémon

Sinnoh Gold medal

There are 107 Pokémon species from the Sinnoh region. It is the fourth region in Pokédex and the fifth region in release order available in Pokémon GO. Pokémon originally discovered in this region were released in waves. The release in waves was similar to Hoenn-region Pokémon release. However, there was no particular type-themes of these waves.

The unreleased Pokémon from this region currently are: Phione, Manaphy and Arceus.

• October 9^th, 2018 – Release of Sinnoh-region Pokémon was officially announced.
• October 16^th, 2018 – Main release of Sinnoh region. Sinnoh Bronze medal became achievable for the first time.
• October 23^rd, 2018 – Spiritomb was released through A Spooky Message Special Research. Altered Forme Giratina was released on Halloween 2018. Stunky were released. Sinnoh Silver medal became achievable for the first time.
• November 6^th, 2018 – Budew and Buizel were released.
• November 14^th, 2018 – Cross-generation release of Sinnoh region at the start of Hatchathon 2018.
• November 20^th, 2018 – Cresselia was released as a Raid Boss.
• December 18^th, 2018 – Heatran was released as a Raid Boss. Several Sinnoh-region Pokémon were released at the start of Holiday 2018.
• January 29^th, 2019 – Palkia was released as a Raid Boss.
• January 31^st, 2019 – More Sinnoh Region Pokémon became available, including:
  • Families of Combee, Glameow and Fossil Pokémon – Cranidos and Shieldon were released.
  • Bonsly was made available to be hatched from eggs and was the first Baby Pokémon in the game to require Buddy distance walked in order to evolve it.
  • 6 selected Pokémon, that are evolved forms of previously available in game Pokémon from other regions, were released to the game. These Pokémon were: Ambipom, Lickilicky, Tangrowth, Yanmega, Gallade and Froslass.
• February 13^th, 2019 – Happiny was released at the start of Valentine's Day 2019.
• February 16^th, 2019 – Mamoswine was released at the start of the fourteenth Community Day.
• March 1^st, 2019 – Dialga was released as a Raid Boss. Sinnoh Gold medal became achievable for the first time.
• April 2^nd, 2019 – Origin Forme Giratina was released as a Raid Boss.
• April 29^th, 2019 – The Lake Guardians Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf were released in wild.
• May 17^th, 2019 – Several Sinnoh-region Pokémon were released, along with new Lure Modules as an evolution method.
• September 26^th, 2019 – Mime Jr. was released at the start of World Tourism Day.
• October 17^th, 2019 – Darkrai was released at the start of Halloween 2019.
• November 2^nd, 2019 – Regigigas was released through A Colossal Discovery Special Research.
• July 25^th, 2020 – Wash Rotom was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
• June 4^th, 2022 – Land Forme Shaymin was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
• July 1^st, 2022 – Mow Rotom and Sky Forme Shaymin were released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Berlin.
• August 4^th, 2023 – Frost Rotom was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka.
• February 16^th, 2024 – Rotom, Origin Forme Dialga and Origin Forme Palkia were released at the start of Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles.
• May 30^th, 2024 – Heat Rotom was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Sendai.

Gallery

Promo banner of Sinnoh-region Pokémon release

Promo banner of more Sinnoh-region Pokémon release

Unova

Main article: List of Unova-region Pokémon

Unova Platinum medal

There are 156 Pokémon species from the Unova region. It is the fifth region in Pokédex and the sixth region in release order available in Pokémon GO. It was first mentioned in the blog post of Ultra Bonus Event 2019. Pokémon originally discovered in this region were released in waves.

• September 16^th, 2019 – Main release of Unova Region at the start of A Unova Unveiling. Unova Bronze medal became achievable for the first time.
• October 17^th, 2019 – Yamask was released at the start of Halloween 2019.
• November 4^th, 2019 – Cobalion was released as a Raid Boss.
• November 26^th, 2019 – Terrakion was released as a Raid Boss, Unova Silver medal became achievable for the first time.
• December 17^th, 2019 – Virizion was released as a Raid Boss.
• December 24^th, 2019 – Cubchoo and Cryogonal were released at the start of Holiday 2019.
• January 10^th, 2020 – Several Unova-region Pokémon were released along with the release of Trade Evolution. Including:
  • Roggenrola, Tympole, Venipede, Dwebble, Tirtouga, Archen, Trubbish, Karrablast, Joltik, Axew and Shelmet were released in wild and Eggs.
  • Timburr was released to Eggs and Raid Battles.
  • Throh, Sawk, Basculin, Maractus and Sigilyph were made to be region-exclusive.
• January 24^th, 2020 – Darumaka and Standard Mode Darmanitan were released at the start of Lunar New Year 2020.
• January 29^th, 2020 – Scraggy was released along with the release of GO Battle League.
• February 1^st, 2020 – Woobat was released along with the change of Research Breakthrough.
• February 2^nd, 2020 – Minccino was released at the start of Minccino Limited Research.
• February 4^th, 2020 – Incarnate Forme Tornadus was released as a Raid Boss.
• February 14^th, 2020 – Audino and Alomomola were released at the start of Valentine's Day 2020.
• March 2^nd, 2020 – Incarnate Forme Thundurus was released as a Raid Boss. Unova Gold medal became achievable for the first time.
• March 13^th, 2020 – Rufflet was released via GO Battle League Season 1.
• March 20^th, 2020 – Genesect was released through A Drive to Investigate.
  • January 4^th, 2021 – Genesect Burn Drive was released at the start of Unova Celebration Event.
  • October 1^st, 2021 – Genesect Douse Drive was released as a Raid Boss.
  • January 15^th, 2022 – Genesect Shock Drive was released as a Raid Boss.
  • August 10^th, 2022 - Genesect Chill Drive was released at the start of Bug Out 2022.
• March 27^th, 2020 – Gothita and Solosis were released at the start of Psychic Spectacular 2020.
• March 31^st, 2020 – Incarnate Forme Landorus was released as a Raid Boss.
• April 1^st, 2020 – Stunfisk was released at the start of Tricky Pokémon 2020.
• May 26^th, 2020 – Reshiram was released as a Raid Boss.
• June 16^th, 2020 – Zekrom was released as a Raid Boss.
• July 3^rd, 2020 – Ducklett was released at the start of 4th Anniversary.
• July 7^th, 2020 – Kyurem was released as a Raid Boss.
• July 17^th, 2020 – Petilil was released at the start of Summer Event.
• July 26^th, 2020 – Victini was released on the second day of Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
• August 7^th, 2020 – Elgyem was released at the start of Enigma Week.
• August 14^th, 2020 – Sewaddle, Cottonee, Emolga and Bouffalant were released at the start of Unova Week.
• October 9^th, 2020 – Autumn Deerling was released at the start of The Seasons Change.
• October 12^th, 2020 – Sandile, Pawniard and Vullaby were released at the start of The Seasons Change: Part 2.
• December 1^st, 2020 – Summer and Winter Deerling were released at the start of Season of Celebration.
• December 22^nd, 2020 – Vanillite was released at the start of Holiday 2020.
• January 11^th, 2021 – Male Frillish was released at the start of second half of GO Battle League Season 6
• February 14^th, 2021 – Munna was released at the start of Valentine's Day 2021.
• March 1^st, 2021 – Spring Deerling and female Frillish were released.
• March 16^th, 2021 – Therian Thundurus and Tynamo were released at the start of Charge Up.
• March 30^th, 2021 – Therian Tornadus was released as a Raid Boss.
• April 13^th, 2021 – Therian Landorus was released at the start of Rivals' Week
• May 31^st, 2021 – Mienfoo was released at the start of GO Battle League Season 8.
• July 17^th, 2021 – Meloetta was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2021.
• December 7^th, 2021 – Druddigon was released at the start of Dragonspiral Descent.
• October 28^th, 2022 – Zorua was released.
• December 10^th, 2022 – Keldeo was released through Something Extraordinary Special Research.
• May 2^nd, 2023 – Larvesta was 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.
• February 16^th, 2024 – White-Striped Basculin was released at the start of Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles.

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Promo banner of Unova-region Pokémon release

Promo banner of more Unova-region Pokémon release

Kalos

Main article: List of Kalos-region Pokémon

Kalos Gold medal

There are 72 Pokémon species from the Kalos region. It is the sixth region in Pokédex and the eighth region in release order available in Pokémon GO. It was first mentioned with GO Beyond on November 18^th, 2020. Pokémon originally discovered in this region were released in waves.

• November 30^th, 2020 – Espurr was released along with the GO Beyond update.
• December 2^nd, 2020 – Several Kalos-region Pokémon were released at the start of Kalos Launch Event. Kalos Bronze medal became achievable for the first time.. Including:
  • Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Bunnelby, Fletchling, Litleo and Noibat were made available in wild and Eggs.
  • Klefki was made to be region-exclusive to France.
• April 13^th, 2021 – Skrelp and Clauncher was released at the start of Rivals' Week. Kalos Silver medal became achievable for the first time.
• April 20^th, 2021 – Binacle was released at the start of Sustainability Week 2021.
• May 4^th, 2021 – Spritzee, Swirlix, Goomy and Xerneas were released at the start of Luminous Legends X Part 1.
• May 11^th, 2021 – Pancham was released at the start of Luminous Legends X Part 2.
• May 18^th, 2021 – Yveltal was released at the start of Luminous Legends Y Part 1.
• May 25^th, 2021 – Sylveon was released at the start of Luminous Legends Y Part 2.
• September 5^th, 2021 – Hoopa Confined was released at the start of Hoopa's Arrival.
• September 8^th, 2021 – Inkay was released at the start of Psychic Spectacular 2021.
• September 21^st, 2021 – Furfrou (all trims but Heart) was released at the start of Fashion Week 2021.
• October 22^nd, 2021 – Phantump and Pumpkaboo were released at the start of Halloween 2021 Part 2.
• November 5^th, 2021 – Dedenne was released at the start of Festival of Lights 2021.
• November 26^th, 2021 – Hoopa Unbound was released at the start of Mischief Unbound.
• December 23^rd, 2021 – Bergmite was released at the start of Holiday 2021 Part 2. Kalos Gold medal became achievable for the first time.
• January 19^th, 2022 – Helioptile was released at the start of Power Plant.
• February 10^th, 2022 – All forms of Flabébé and Heart Trim Furfrou were released at the start of Valentine's Day 2022.
• June 7^th, 2022 – Tyrunt and Amaura were released at the start of Adventure Week 2022.
• December 15^th, 2022 – Scatterbug, Spewpa and all forms of Vivillon except Fancy and Poké Ball patterns were released along with Postcard Book update.
• March 1^st, 2023 – Hawlucha was released at the start of Season 10: Rising Heroes.
• June 21^st, 2023 - Carbink was released through Timed Research: In the Rough.
• July 20^th, 2023 – Zygarde was released through From A to Zygarde Special Research.
• August 4^th, 2023 – Diancie was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka.
• October 7^th, 2023 – Skiddo was released at the start of Pokémon GO City Safari Seoul.

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Promo banner of Kalos-region Pokémon release

Alola

Main article: List of Alola-region Pokémon

Alola Gold medal

There are 86 Pokémon species from the Alola region. It is the seventh region in Pokédex and the fourth region in release order available in Pokémon GO. Until the Season of Alola, only Alolan forms of Kanto-region Pokémon were available from this region.

• May 21^st, 2018 – The release of Alolan forms of Kanto-region Pokémon was announced to be released in game.
  • May 29^th, 2018 – Alolan Exeggutor was released at the start of the Alolan Exeggutor Event.
  • June 21^st, 2018 – Alolan forms of Sandshrew, Vulpix, Meowth, and Grimer were released along with the Friends mechanic.
  • June 23^rd, 2018 – Alolan Rattata was released in the wild.
  • July 14^th, 2018 – Alolan forms of Diglett and Geodude were released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2018.
  • July 19^th, 2018 – Alolan forms of Raichu and Marowak were released as Raid Bosses.
• March 1^st, 2022 – 21 selected Pokémon were released with the beginning of Welcome to Alola. Alola Bronze medal became achievable for the first time. Including:
  • Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Pikipek, Yungoos and Jangmo-o were released in wild and Eggs.
  • Rockruff and Tapu Koko were released in Raid Battles.
  • Comfey was made to be region-exclusive to Hawaii.
• March 15^th, 2022 – All forms of Oricorio were released at the start of Festival of Colors 2022.
• March 22^nd, 2022 – Fomantis and Tapu Lele were released at the start of Lush Jungle. Alola Silver medal became achievable for the first time.
• April 3^rd, 2022 – Salandit was released at the start of All-Hands Rocket Retreat.
• April 12^th, 2022 – Tapu Bulu was released at the start of Spring into Spring 2022.
• April 20^th, 2022 – Oranguru was released at the start of Sustainability Week 2022.
• April 23^rd, 2022 – Stufful was released at the start of April 2022 Community Day.
• May 10^th, 2022 – Tapu Fini was released as a Raid Boss.
• May 12^th, 2022 – Dewpider was released at the start of Water Festival 2022.
• June 5^th, 2022 – Nihilego was released at the start of the second day of Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
• June 16^th, 2022 – Wimpod was released at the start of Pokémon TCG Crossover Event.
• July 1^st, 2022 – Pheromosa was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Berlin.
• July 22^nd, 2022 – Buzzwole was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Seattle.
• August 5^th, 2022 – Xurkitree was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Sapporo.
• August 10^th, 2022 – Grubbin was released at the start of Bug Out 2022.
• September 1^st, 2022 – Cosmog was released at the start of Season of Light.
  • October 5^th, 2022 – Cosmoem was released at the start of Evolving Stars. Alola Gold medal became achievable for the first time.
  • November 23^rd, 2022 – Solgaleo and Lunala were released at the start of Astral Eclipse.
• September 13^th, 2022 – Celesteela and Kartana were released.
• September 16^th, 2022 – Togedemaru was released at the start of Test Your Mettle.
• September 27^th, 2022 – Mareanie was released at the start of Fashion Week 2022.
• October 14^th, 2022 – Morelull was released at the start of Festival of Lights 2022.
• November 8^th, 2022 – Guzzlord was released.
• December 6^th, 2022 – Crabrawler was released at the start of Mythic Blade.
• March 8^th, 2023 – Bruxish was released at the start of Festival of Colors 2023.
• April 4^th, 2023 – Cutiefly was released at the start of Spring into Spring 2023.
• April 20^th, 2023 – Bounsweet was released at the start of Sustainability Week 2023.
• June 6^th, 2023 – Sandygast was released at the start of Water Festival: Beach Week.
• June 29^th, 2023 – Turtonator was released at the start of Dark Flames.
• July 15^th, 2023 – Komala was released at the start of Catching Some Z's.
• August 11^th, 2023 – Passimian was released at the start of 2023 Pokémon World Championships.
• January 6^th, 2024 – Dusk Lycanroc was released at the start of Lustrous Odyssey.
• February 5^th, 2024 – Drampa was released at the start of Lunar New Year: Dragons Unleashed.
• March 1^st, 2024 – Poipole was released at the start of World of Wonders.
• May 23^rd, 2024 – Naganadel, Stakataka and Blacephalon were released at the start of Ultra Space Wonders.
• May 30^th, 2024 – Regular, Dusk Mane, Dawn Wings Necrozma and Marshadow were released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Sendai.

Galar

Main article: List of Galar-region Pokémon

Galar Bronze medal

There are 89 Pokémon species from the Galar region. It is the eighth region in Pokédex and the seventh region in release order available in Pokémon GO. Along with Alola, there are also a few new Pokémon species added due to some regional forms having exclusive evolutions that the original forms do not have.

• November 16^th, 2019 – Galarian Weezing was released to celebrate the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield on Galarian Weezing Event.
• June 3^rd, 2020 – Galarian Meowth, Zigzagoon, Darumaka, and Stunfisk were released at the start of Throwback Challenge Champion 2020.
• June 17^th, 2020 – Galarian Farfetch'd was released at the start of Galarian Farfetch'd Event, but its evolution was not available.
• October 22^nd, 2020 – Galarian Ponyta and Sirfetch'd were released at the start of The Crown Tundra Event.
• October 23^rd, 2020 – Galarian form of Yamask and Runerigus were released at the start of Halloween 2020.
• December 19^th, 2020 – Galarian Mr. Mime was released through Tap... Tap... Tappity-Tap... Special Research.
• June 6^th, 2021 - Galarian Slowpoke and Slowbro were released at the start of A Very Slow Discovery.
• August 20^th, 2021 – Skwovet, Wooloo, Falinks, Zacian, were released at the start of Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield. Galar Bronze medal became achievable for the first time.
• August 26^th, 2021 – Zamazenta was released at the start of later part of Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield.
• October 1^st, 2021 – Zarude was released at the start of Secrets of the Jungle Event 2021.
• October 15^th, 2021 – Galarian Slowking was released at the start of Halloween 2021 Part 1.
• July 25^th, 2022 – Galarian Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres were released with the release of Daily Adventure Incense.
• March 11^th, 2023 – Regidrago was released as a Raid Boss.
• April 9^th, 2023 – Regieleki was released as a Raid Boss.

Hisui

Main article: List of Hisui-region Pokémon

Hisui Gold medal

There are 7 Pokémon species from the Hisui region. It is the ninth region from which Pokémon are available in Pokémon GO. It was first mentioned with Hisuian Voltorb Release on January 30^th, 2022. Both new Pokémon species and Hisuian forms of Pokémon from previous regions are currently released.

• January 30^th, 2022 – Hisuian Voltorb was released at the start of Hisuian Voltorb Release.
• February 18^th, 2022 – Hisuian Electrode was released at the start of GO Tour Poké Ball Prep Rally.
• July 27^th, 2022 – Hisuian Growlithe, Qwilfish, Sneasel, and the first Hisuian Pokémon Sneasler and Overqwil were released at the start of Hisuian Discoveries. Hisui Bronze medal became achievable for the first time.
• July 31^st, 2022 – Hisuian Braviary was released at the start of Hisuian Discoveries Raid Day.
• November 12^th, 2022 – Ursaluna was released at the start of November 2022 Community Day. Hisui Silver medal became achievable for the first time.
• December 24^th, 2022 – Hisuian Avalugg was released at the start of Hisuian Avalugg Raid Day.
• May 6^th, 2023 – Kleavor was released at the start of Kleavor Raid Day.
• December 3^rd, 2023 – Hisuian Samurott was released at the start of Hisuian Samurott Raid Day.
• December 23^rd, 2023 – Wyrdeer was released at the start of Winter Wonderland. Hisui Gold medal became achievable for the first time.
• January 14^th, 2024 – Hisuian Typhlosion was released at the start of Hisuian Typhlosion Raid Day.
• February 11^th, 2024 – Hisuian Decidueye was released at the start of Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day.
• February 14^th, 2024 – Incarnate Forme Enamorus was released at the start of Enamorus Elite Raid Day.

Paldea

Main article: List of Paldea-region Pokémon

Paldea Silver medal

There are 120 Pokémon species from the Paldea region. It is the tenth region from which Pokémon are available in Pokémon GO. It was first mentioned by Jacq after Community Day Classic: Dreaming of Dratini in a call to Professor Willow. Some PokéStops turned golden and Gimmighoul Coins could be obtained from them. A mysterious Pokémon, Gimmighoul, started to follow the Trainer after they started to collect Gimmighoul Coins.

• February 27^th, 2023 – Roaming Form Gimmighoul and Gholdengo were released.
• September 5^th, 2023 – Sprigatito, Floragato, Meowscarada, Fuecoco. Crocalor, Skeledirge, Quaxly, Quaxwell, Quaquaval, Lechonk and Oinkologne were released at the start of A Paldean Adventure.
• September 10^th, 2023 – Nymble, Lokix, Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot, Bombirdier, Frigibax, Arctibax and Baxcalibur were released at the start of Ultra Unlock: Paldea.
• October 12^th, 2023 – Smoliv was released at the start of Harvest Festival.
• October 19^th, 2023 – Greavard was released at the start of Halloween 2023 Part 1.
• November 5^th, 2023 – Paldean Wooper was released at the start of November 2023 Community Day.
• November 7^th, 2023 – Tadbulb was released at the start of Festival of Lights 2023.
• December 18^th, 2023 – Cetoddle was released at the start of Holiday 2023 Part 1.
• January 19^th, 2024 – Annihilape was released at the start of Raging Battles.
• January 27^th, 2024 – Varoom was released at the start of Taken Treasures.
• March 5^th, 2024 – Charcadet was released at the start of Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event.
• April 22^nd, 2024 – Wiglett was released at the start of Rediscover Kanto.
• July 17^th, 2024 – Tandemaus was released at the start of Ultra Unlock: Better Together.

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Where are these mysterious coins coming from? 🤔 - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

Unknown

Main article: List of Unknown-region Pokémon

The Meltan family is currently categorized as being from an Unknown region at the end of the Pokédex. Since it first appeared outside of the core series in Pokémon GO, its meta-location would be the real world emulated by Pokémon GO.

• September 22^nd, 2018 - Meltan was released along with Mystery Box in preparation for the release of Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee.

Trivia

• Another term used by the Pokémon GO community to describe Pokémon groups from each region is Generations, same as in the core series. This term was adopted by the community, but due to Pokémon GOʼs continuous development and updates, the game itself does not belong to a specific generation.
  • For example, Kanto is Generation I, Johto is Generation II, Hoenn is Generation III and so on.
    • Galar and Hisui are both considered to be a part of Generation VIII.
  • This term is not officially used in the game nor by its publishers on official social-media and information channels.
    • However, in Pokémon GOʼs game data, some features such as the Pokédex and correlated medals are referred to with the GEN prefix (short for generation).
• A common attribute for Pokémon that were not available with main release of the Kanto and Johto regions is that they were either Legendary or Mythical or have special moves like Ditto, Delibird or Smeargle.
• Pokémon species from the Hoenn region were added to the game's data with game update 0.71.0.
• On December 5^th, 2017, the Apple Watch Store had a Pokémon GO banner with Starter Pokémon from the Hoenn region. This spoiled the official announcement about the release of Hoenn-region Pokémon that happened next day.
• The release of fifty Pokémon from the Hoenn region and the Weather feature had a cinematic trailer with a similar style as the trailer used for the release of Legendary Pokémon in raid battles, the new Gym system, and the trailer of the game itself.
  • The teaser trailer and release trailer of Sinnoh-region Pokémon also had similar cinematic style.

External links

• Article about Regions on Bulbapedia