Gen 9 — Paldea region
Paldea started in 2025 and is still rolling out species. Lechonk, Tinkatink, Tatsugiri are recent additions. The Treasures of Ruin (Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, Chi-Yu) and the box legendaries (Koraidon, Miraidon) are not yet released in-game. Expect this generation to shift the meta significantly as more species debut through 2026-2027. 111 of 120 species in this generation are currently released in-game.
How many Gen 9 Mons are in-game?
111 out of 120 Generation 9 species are currently released in-game. Niantic rolls out new species gradually — some are gated behind regional events, raid debuts, or Special Research lines.
When did Gen 9 (Paldea) come to Pokémon GO?
The first Paldea-region species joined Pokémon GO around 2025, roughly 3 years after the main-series release in 2022. Niantic typically rolls out a generation over 12-18 months rather than all at once.
Who are the Gen 9 starters in-game?
The Gen 9 starter trio is Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly. Starters get Community Day events where their final evolutions learn an exclusive move at boosted shiny rates.
What are the strongest Gen 9 legendaries for raids?
The Gen 9 legendary roster includes . 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.