Step into the dynamic world of Pokémon Go as the vibrant Galar region from Sword and Shield makes its thrilling debut! From the fiery Scorbunny to the mysterious Dragapult, discover which Galar Pokémon have already arrived and how to catch them all in this evolving mobile adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or just starting out, our guide reveals every Galar creature currently roaming Pokémon Go, plus tips on special events and evolutions that bring Generation 8 to life in your pocket. Get ready to explore, capture, and conquer with the latest Galar Pokémon available so far!
While we did already have some Pokémon like Falinks and regional variations like Galarian Mr. Mime in Pokémon Go, 2024’s “Max Out” season, which introduced Dynamaxing, started formally adding more of the region’s Pokémon, including the starters.
Keeping track of what’s available and what’s not can be hard, so we’re here to provide a list of all the available Galar region Pokémon that you can nab in Pokémon Go.
Update (April 9): Gossifleur and evolution Eldegoss are now available following the “Spring into Spring” event.
All Galar Pokémon in Pokémon Go so far
The Galar region Pokémon have been gradually introduced into Pokémon Go, expanding the game’s roster with many creatures from the Sword and Shield generation. So far, players can catch a variety of Galar Pokémon including the starter trio Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble along with their evolutions, as well as others like Skwovet, Greedent, Obstagoon, Wooloo, Dubwool, Perrserker, Sirfetch’d, Runerigus, Falinks, and legendary Pokémon such as Zacian, Zamazenta, and Zarude. Additionally, several Galarian regional forms like Galarian Mr. Mime, Galarian Articuno, and Galarian Farfetch’d are also available. These Pokémon have been introduced through special events and seasons like the ’Max Out’ season and the ’GO All Out’ event, with more Galar Pokémon expected to be added over time.
The following Galar-region Pokémon are available in Pokémon Go (as of Jan. 21):
- Grookey, Thwackey, and Rillaboom
- Scorbunny, Raboot, and Cinderace
- Sobble, Drizzile, and Inteleon
- Skwovet and Greedent
- Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight
- Nickit and Thievul
- Gossifleur and Eldegoss
- Wooloo and Dubwool
- Toxel and Toxtricity
- Sinistea and Polteageist
- Perrserker
- Sirfetch’d
- Runerigus
- Morpeko
- Falinks
- Obstagoon
- Cursola
- Mr. Rime
- Stonjourner (regional exclusive to the United Kingdom)
- Dreepy, Drakloak, and Dragapult
- Zacian
- Zamazenta
- Zarude
- Regieleki
- Regidrago
- Kleavor
- Ursaluna
- Enamorus
More Pokémon will make their appearances as more events roll out. We’ll update this post as more Pokémon get added.
All Galar forms in Pokémon so far
The Galar region in Pokémon Go features a diverse collection of Pokémon from Generation 8, including both the original Galar Pokémon and their unique regional forms. So far, 62 out of the 116 Galar Pokémon are available in the game, encompassing popular starters like Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble along with their evolutions. Additionally, many Galarian forms-regional variants of existing Pokémon with distinct typings and appearances-are accessible, such as Galarian Zigzagoon, Meowth, Farfetch’d, and the legendary Galarian birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. These Pokémon have been gradually introduced through various events and updates, with more expected to be added over time.
The following Galar-forms are available in Pokémon Go (as of Jan. 21):
- Galarian Zigzagoon and Galarian Linoone
- Galarian Meowth
- Galarian Farfetch’d
- Galarian Yamask
- Galarian Ponyta and Galarian Rapidash
- Galarian Mr. Mime
- Galarian Slowpoke, Galarian Slowbro, and Galarian Slowking
- Galarian Articuno
- Galarian Zapdos
- Galarian Moltres
Which Galar Pokémon are most likely to become rare in Pokémon Go
The Galar Pokémon most likely to become rare in Pokémon Go include the Galarian legendary birds-Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres-due to their extremely low catch rates (around 0.3%) and high flee rates (90%), as they only appear using Daily Adventure Incense while walking, making encounters both rare and challenging. Other notably rare Galar Pokémon are Larvesta and its evolution Volcarona, which are hard to obtain because Larvesta hatches from eggs very infrequently and requires 400 candies to evolve. Salazzle is also rare since only female Salandit (hatched from 12km eggs obtained by defeating Team Go Rocket Leaders) can evolve into it, making the evolution process difficult and time-consuming. Additionally, Wiglett and its evolution Wugtrio are rare spawns confined to beach biomes, further limiting their availability. Varoom and its evolution Revavroom are among the rarest in 12km eggs, requiring significant effort to hatch and evolve due to their high rarity tier and candy requirements. These factors combined make these Galar Pokémon some of the rarest and most sought-after in Pokémon Go.
Are Galarian Birds the rarest regional Pokémon in Pokémon Go
Yes, the Galarian Legendary Birds-Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres-are widely considered among the rarest regional Pokémon in Pokémon Go. Unlike typical regional forms, these Galarian birds cannot be found in raids or research tasks; instead, they only appear while using the Daily Adventure Incense, which requires players to be actively moving outdoors. Their encounter rates are extremely low, with a catch rate around 0.3% and a flee rate of 90%, making them notoriously difficult to catch without using a Master Ball. This combination of rarity, limited encounter method, and high flee chance places them at the top tier of rarity among regional Pokémon in the game.
