Gen 5 — Unova region
Unova entered Pokémon GO in 2019-2020 with 156 species. Excadrill, Conkeldurr, Haxorus, and Hydreigon became raid + PvP picks; the Tao trio (Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem) headline Master League. 147 of 156 species in this generation are currently released in Pokémon GO.
How many Gen 5 Pokémon are in Pokémon GO?
147 out of 156 Generation 5 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 5 (Unova) come to Pokémon GO?
The first Unova-region species joined Pokémon GO around 2019, roughly 9 years after the main-series release in 2010. Niantic typically rolls out a generation over 12-18 months rather than all at once.
Who are the Gen 5 starters in Pokémon GO?
The Gen 5 starter trio is Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott. Starters get Community Day events where their final evolutions learn an exclusive move at boosted shiny rates.
What are the strongest Gen 5 legendaries for raids?
The Gen 5 legendary roster includes Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Tornadus, 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.