Gen 7 — Alola region
Alola began rolling out in 2022 with 88 species + Ultra Beasts. Tapu Fini and Talonflame variants joined the PvP meta; Necrozma forms (Dawn Wings, Dusk Mane, Ultra) are top-tier Psychic raid attackers. 83 of 88 species in this generation are currently released in Pokémon GO.
How many Gen 7 Pokémon are in Pokémon GO?
83 out of 88 Generation 7 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 7 (Alola) come to Pokémon GO?
The first Alola-region species joined Pokémon GO around 2022, roughly 6 years after the main-series release in 2016. Niantic typically rolls out a generation over 12-18 months rather than all at once.
Who are the Gen 7 starters in Pokémon GO?
The Gen 7 starter trio is Rowlet, Litten, Popplio. Starters get Community Day events where their final evolutions learn an exclusive move at boosted shiny rates.
What are the strongest Gen 7 legendaries for raids?
The Gen 7 legendary roster includes Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, 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.