Pokémon Go Legendary Pokémon: List of all currently and previously available Legendary Pokémon

Pokémon Go Legendary Pokémon have been highly awaited since the game’s launch, making their debut a year later. Fans of the original games can recall the iconic flying trio: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, along with the elusive Mewtwo and Mew from Red, Blue, and Yellow versions, as well as the Legendary beasts Raikou, Entei, and Suicune from Gen 2’s Gold, Silver, and Crystal titles.

These Legendary Pokémon are among the rarest creatures in Pokémon Go and can be captured through various means, including Raids, as rewards from the Go Battle League, and occasionally through Field Research tasks.

Here you will find a comprehensive list of every Legendary Pokémon released in Pokémon Go to date.

Legendary Pokémon Released in Pokémon Go

This section provides an overview of every Legendary Pokémon that has been introduced in Pokémon Go, including their types and counters.

Legendary Pokémon List

Below is a detailed list of Legendary Pokémon, their types, and effective counters:

Articuno (Gen 1)

Type: Ice, Flying

Counters: Omastar (Rock moves), Golem, Tyranitar, Flareon, Arcanine

Zapdos (Gen 1)

Type: Electric, Flying

Counters: Golem, Piloswine (double Ice moves), Tyranitar, Dragonite, Jynx

Moltres (Gen 1)

Type: Fire, Flying

Counters: Omastar (Rock moves), Golem, Tyranitar, Vaporeon, Kabutops

Galarian Articuno (Gen 1)

Type: Psychic, Flying

Counters: Giratina, Gengar, Darkrai, Weavile, Raikou

Galarian Zapdos (Gen 1)

Type: Fighting, Flying

Counters: Togekiss, Gardevoir, Granbull, Raikou, Electivire

Galarian Moltres (Gen 1)

Type: Dark, Flying

Counters: Mewtwo, Hoopa (Unbound), Metagross, Togekiss, Raikou

Mewtwo (Gen 1)

Type: Psychic

Counters: Tyranitar, Mewtwo, Lugia, Houndoom, Gengar

Raikou (Gen 2)

Type: Electric

Counters: Rhydon, Golem, Donphan

Entei (Gen 2)

Type: Fire

Counters: Golem, Vaporeon, Omastar

Suicune (Gen 2)

Type: Ice

Counters: Zapdos, Venusaur, Jolteon

Lugia (Gen 2)

Type: Psychic, Flying

Counters: Articuno, Tyranitar, Gengar, Omastar, Houndoom

Ho-oh (Gen 2)

Type: Fire, Flying

Counters: Golem, Raikou, Tyranitar, Vaporeon

Regirock (Gen 3)

Type: Rock

Counters: Machamp, Kyogre, Groudon, Gyarados, Breloom

Regice (Gen 3)

Type: Ice

Counters: Moltres, Entei, Flareon, Machamp

Registeel (Gen 3)

Type: Steel

Counters: Moltres, Entei, Flareon, Rhydon, Donphan

Kyogre (Gen 3)

Type: Water

Counters: Jolteon, Raikou, Venusaur, Exeggutor

Groudon (Gen 3)

Type: Ground

Counters: Gyarados, Dragonite, Venusaur, Exeggutor

Rayquaza (Gen 3)

Type: Flying, Dragon

Counters: Articuno, Lapras, Dragonite, Piloswine, Golem, Tyranitar

Latias (Gen 3)

Type: Psychic, Dragon

Counters: Rayquaza, Dragonite, Salamence, Tyranitar, Gengar, Mewtwo

Latios (Gen 3)

Type: Psychic, Dragon

Counters: Rayquaza, Dragonite, Salamence, Tyranitar, Gengar, Mewtwo

Deoxys (Gen 3)

Type: Psychic

Counters: Tyranitar, Weavile, Absol, Houndoom, Mewtwo

Uxie (Gen 4)

Type: Psychic

Counters: Mewtwo, Tyranitar, Metagross, Latios, Dialga, Darkrai

Mesprit (Gen 4)

Type: Psychic

Counters: Mewtwo, Tyranitar, Metagross, Latios, Dialga, Darkrai

Azelf (Gen 4)

Type: Psychic

Counters: Mewtwo, Tyranitar, Metagross, Latios, Dialga, Darkrai

Dialga (Gen 4)

Type: Steel, Dragon

Counters: Machamp, Groudon, Breloom, Hariyama, Lucario, Mamoswine

Palkia (Gen 4)

Type: Water, Dragon

Counters: Salamence, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Togekiss, Garchomp

Heatran (Gen 4)

Type: Fire, Steel

Counters: Groudon, Rhyperior, Golem, Machamp, Kyogre

Regigigas (Gen 4)

Type: Normal

Counters: Machamp, Poliwarth, Mewtwo, Lucario, Blaziken, Hariyama, Gallade, Emboar, Toxicroak, Palkia, Dialga

Giratina – Altered Forme (Gen 4)

Type: Ghost, Dragon

Counters: Rayquaza, Dragonite, Latios, Salamence, Gengar

Cresselia (Gen 4)

Type: Psychic

Counters: Tyranitar, Gengar, Houndoom

Darkrai (Gen 4)

Type: Dark

Counters: Machamp, Hariyama, Blaziken, Togekiss, Gardevoir, Breloom

Cobalion (Gen 5)

Type: Steel, Fighting

Counters: Machamp, Flareon, Moltres, Entei, Blaziken, Hariyama, Chandelure

Terrakion (Gen 5)

Type: Rock, Fighting

Counters: Venusaur, Mewtwo, Sceptile, Breloom, Metagross, Latios, Roserade

Virizion (Gen 5)

Type: Grass, Fighting

Counters: Moltres, Mewtwo, Lugia, Honchkrow, Togekiss, Unfezant, Chandelure

Tornadus (Gen 5)

Type: Flying

Counters: Raikou, Rampardos, Mamoswine, Magnezone, Electivire, Terrakion

Thundurus (Gen 5)

Type: Electric, Flying

Counters: Tyranitar, Rampardos, Rhyperior, Mamoswine, Glaceon

Reshiram (Gen 5)

Type: Dragon, Fire

Counters: Salamence, Groudon, Rayquaza, Rampardos, Dialga

Zekrom (Gen 5)

Type: Dragon, Electric

Counters: Gardevoir, Groudon, Rayquaza, Palkia, Weavile

Kyurem (Gen 5)

Type: Dragon, Ice

Counters: Tyranitar, Gardevoir, Metagross, Lucario, Togekiss

Landorus (Gen 5)

Type: Ground, Flying

Counters: Gyarados, Lapras, Swampert, Kyogre, Mamoswine

Genesect (Gen 5)

Type: Bug, Steel

Counters: Darmanitan, Entei, Moltres, Chandelure, Charizard

Xerneas (Gen 6)

Type: Fairy

Counters: Metagross, Roserade, Dialga, Excadrill, Genesect

Yveltal (Gen 6)

Type: Dark, Flying

Counters: Raikou, Rhyperior, Mamoswine, Rampardos, Electivire

Tapu Koko (Gen 7)

Type: Electric, Fairy

Counters: Garchomp, Rhyperior, Roserade, Toxicroak, Victreebel

Tapu Lele (Gen 7)

Type: Psychic, Fairy

Counters: Chandelure, Giratina, Roserade, Toxicroak, Metagross

Tapu Bulu (Gen 7)

Type: Grass, Fairy

Counters: Roserade, Darmanitan, Rayquaza, Mamoswine, Toxicroak

Tapu Fini (Gen 7)

Type: Water, Fairy

Counters: Roserade, Zapdos, Raikou, Electivire, Victreebel

Necrozma (Gen 7)

Type: Psychic

Counters: Tyranitar, Chandelure, Gengar, Mewtwo, Hydreigon

Zacian (Gen 8)

Type: Fairy

Counters: Scizor, Metagross, Roserade, Dialga, Genesect

Zamazenta (Gen 8)

Type: Fighting

Counters: Mewtwo, Espeon, Gardevoir, Latios, Rayquaza

Regieleki (Gen 8)

Type: Electric

Counters: Rhyperior, Mamoswine, Landorus (Therian and Incarnate Forme), Rhydon, Garchomp

Regidrago (Gen 8)

Type: Dragon

Counters: Gardevoir, Sylveon, Mamoswine, Galarian Darmanitan, Rayquaza

Enamorus Incarnate Forme (Gen 8)

Type: Fairy, Flying

Counters: Xurkitree, Baxcalibur, Nihilego, Rampardos, Galarian Darmanitan

How to Catch Legendary Pokémon and Unlock Legendary Raids in Pokémon Go

Niantic unlocked Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Go following significant events, allowing players to access these powerful creatures through various means.

Legendary Pokémon can be found primarily in five-star raids, which represent the highest difficulty level in the game. While they can also be available as rewards for completing Field Research tasks, they occasionally appear in the wild during special events. Players can capture Shadow Legendaries by defeating Giovanni.

Unlocking Legendary Raids

The spotlighted Legendary Pokémon in five-star raids rotates regularly, which gives players another chance to capture previously released Legendaries. Players can earn encounters with the current Legendary Pokémon in five-star raids by reaching specific ranks in the Go Battle League.

Elite Raids showcase certain elusive Legendaries, such as Regidrago. These raids have specific time limits; players must be prepared to defeat the Legendary within the allotted time without needing a special pass.

Capturing Legendary Pokémon

After defeating a Legendary Pokémon in a raid, capturing it is the next challenge. The base catch rate for Legendary Pokémon is usually low, making it essential to use effective strategies to increase your chances. Using Golden Razz Berries and executing Curveball throws can significantly enhance capture rates.

Players should aim to land Excellent throws to maximize their chances when capturing Legendaries. Furthermore, the catch rate can improve with the right preparation and tactics, including the use of multiple Premier Balls earned during the raid.

The History of Legendaries in Pokémon Go

From the initial hints of Legendary Pokémon being included in the game through data mining to their eventual introduction, the journey has been exciting for fans. Their presence was hinted at through various interviews and events, leading to immense speculation and anticipation.

As players achieved Level 5 and engaged with gyms, they were introduced to three teams, each representing a Legendary Pokémon. The introduction of the Buddy System also enabled players to power up these rare creatures without capturing them repeatedly.

With the ongoing evolution of Pokémon Go and the introduction of features like Remote Raid Passes, capturing Legendary Pokémon continues to be an engaging experience for players worldwide. Good luck in your quest to catch these remarkable creatures!