Paldea region pokedex
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 mons from this region are currently released in-game.
The Paldea starters — pick one at the start of the main-series adventure. In-game, their final evolutions usually become Community Day picks with exclusive moves at boosted shiny rates.
No Generation 9 legendaries are released in-game yet. Expect Niantic to roll them out across 2025-2027 as the generation matures.
Pseudo-legendaries are three-stage 600-base-stat lines — the closest you get to a legendary you can actually evolve. Most are top raid attackers, Master League picks, or both.
How many Paldea region mons are in-game?
111 out of 120 Paldea-region species are currently released in-game (Pokédex 906-1025). Niantic rolls out species gradually — some are gated behind regional events, raid debuts, or Special Research lines.
What games is the Paldea region from?
Paldea is the Generation 9 region, first introduced in Scarlet, Violet (2022). It started rolling out in-game around 2025.
Who are the Paldea starters?
The Paldea starter trio is Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly. In-game, the final evolutions of each starter typically get Community Day events where they learn an exclusive move at boosted shiny rates.
What are the strongest Paldea legendaries?
No Paldea legendaries are released in-game yet. Expect Niantic to roll them out across 2025-2027.
Are there any Paldea pseudo-legendaries in-game?
The Paldea pseudo-legendaries are Baxcalibur — three-stage 600-base-stat lines. Most are top raid attackers, Master League picks, or both.