Pokémon Debuts yet to happen in Pokémon GO

Pokémon debuts happen in Pokémon GO once in a while, especially during events. Currently, we are in the 9th generation of Pokémon. The 9th generation features Pokémon from the Paldea region. This region is relatively new, and we will get to that. However, there are still some Pokémon from the older generation yet to make their Pokémon debut in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO debuts expected

The Pokémon yet to be released are from the following generations.

Generation IV: Sinnoh Region

Phione and its evolution, Manaphy, are yet to be released in Pokémon GO. Likewise, Arceus from the Sinnoh region is yet to make its debut in Pokémon GO. As a custom, these Pokémon could be released during the next generation event – Kanto Tour, Johto Tour, and Hoenn Tour.

Phione has the PokéDex number 489, Manaphy 490, and Arceus 493.

Fun fact about some Pokémon from the Sinnoh Region.

• Shellos and Gastrodon have two forms. This depends on which side of Sinnoh you find them on. The Western versions are pink while the Eastern versions are blue.
• Lucario is the most loved Pokémon in Diamond & Pearl.
• In Pokémon mythology, Arceus is the Pokémon world’s version of god and perhaps the creator of the Pokémon universe.

Generation VII: Alola Region

Just like the Kalos region, the Alola region is pretty new in Pokémon GO. Likewise, it has a small population of Pokémon. 78 of the 86 Pokémon have been released in Pokémon GO. This leaves out the following 8:

• Wishiwashi (PokéDex number 746).
• Pyukumuku (PokéDex number 771).
• Typenull (PokéDex number 772) and its evolution, Silvally (PokéDex number 773).
• Minior (PokéDex number 774).
• Mimikyu (PokéDex number 778).
• Magearna (PokéDex number 801).
• Zeraora (PokéDex number 807).

Fun fact about the Alola Region.

• Meltan (PokéDex number 808) and its evolution, Melmetal (PokéDex number 809), are from this region even though they are classified under the “Unknown” in Pokémon GO.
• Salandit, whose female can only evolve into Salazzle, could be a nod to the Hawaiian mythic creature Mo’o, depicted as female lizards with black scales.
• Speaking of Hawaii, this region is Hawaii-inspired. Think Alolan Exeggutor, Comfey (which can only be found in Hawaii).

Generation VIII: Galar and Hisui Region

This generation features 96 Pokémon, but only 64 have made their Pokémon GO debut (as of October 2025). The remaining 32 Pokémon will probably be randomly released during upcoming events in Pokémon GO. In another sense, they might be delayed so that the missing Pokémon from the previous generation are released in Pokémon GO first. Whichever way, we will get them when they debut in Pokémon GO. Therefore, we do not need to really worry about them and their names if we only play Pokémon GO (out of all other Pokémon games) like I do.

These unreleased Pokémon are with the PokéDex numbers 824 – 826, 833, 834, 837 – 839, 843 – 847, 852, 853, 859 – 861, 868, 869, 871, 875, 878 – 883, 890, 896 – 898, and 902.

Generation IX: Paldea Region

The relatively new generation began in 2022. It is an Iberian-inspired (Southern Europe-inspired) region that features lots of new Pokémon species to discover. The starter Pokémon are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. They are part of the 120 Pokémon that make up the 9th generation with PokéDex numbers 906 – 1025. 59 Pokémon from this region have made their debut in Pokémon GO. There are 61 new Pokémon from this region yet to be discovered in Pokémon GO.

There is still a long way to go before we come to the fun realization of this region in Pokémon GO. In the meantime, we can enjoy the pocket monsters we already have in Pokémon GO.

We are all looking for many Pokémon debuts in Pokémon GO, but we can only wait expectantly. If you want to know which Pokémon have recently made their Pokémon debuts in Pokémon GO, you can check through the 2025 Pokémon GO Debuts.