Gen 9 — Paldea region
Paldea started in 2025 and is still rolling out species. Lechonk, Tinkatink, Tatsugiri, and the Treasures of Ruin are recent additions. 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 Pokémon GO.
How many Gen 9 Pokémon are in Pokémon GO?
111 out of 120 Generation 9 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 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 Pokémon GO?
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 Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, Chi-Yu, 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.