Gen 2 — Johto region
The Johto release added 100 species in early 2017 — including Tyranitar, Blissey, Umbreon, and the legendary beasts Raikou/Entei/Suicune. Tyranitar in particular became a long-running raid pick. 99 of 100 species in this generation are currently released in Pokémon GO.
How many Gen 2 Pokémon are in Pokémon GO?
99 out of 100 Generation 2 species are currently released in Pokémon GO. Niantic rolls out new species gradually — some are gated behind regional events, raid debuts, or Special Research lines.
When did Gen 2 (Johto) come to Pokémon GO?
The first Johto-region species joined Pokémon GO around 2017, roughly 18 years after the main-series release in 1999. Niantic typically rolls out a generation over 12-18 months rather than all at once.
Who are the Gen 2 starters in Pokémon GO?
The Gen 2 starter trio is Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile. Starters get Community Day events where their final evolutions learn an exclusive move at boosted shiny rates.
What are the strongest Gen 2 legendaries for raids?
The Gen 2 legendary roster includes Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lugia, and others. Hundo Hunter's tier list ranks each by raid attacker score (DPS × bulk × moveset) — check the dex entry on a specific legendary for the full breakdown.