Gen 6 promises to bring a total of 72 new Pokémon for you to catch in Pokémon Go.

This is by far the smallest Pokémon generation added to Pokémon Go; Gen 2 brought 100 new Pokémon, Gen 3 introduced 130, Gen 4 offers 107 Pokémon and Gen 5 has the largest number of new Pokémon at 156.

Gen 6 was introduced alongside the release of Pokémon X and Y, which is the sixth instalment, excluding remakes and special editions, in the main Pokémon series. Like Gen 5, this generation is focused around original creatures, meaning there are no new baby Pokémon or new evolutions for previous generations.

On this page:

  • Which Gen 6 Pokémon are in the Pokémon Go so far
  • What we know about Gen 6 Pokémon
  • Pokémon Go Gen 6 Pokémon list

Which Gen 6 Pokémon are in the Pokémon Go so far

Gen 6 is following the tradition, set down down by Gen 3, Gen 4 and Gen 5 before it, of rolling its Pokémon out in stages. Here’s which Gen 6 Pokémon are currently available in Pokémon Go:

December 2022 (3 released):

June 2022 (4 released):

Below you can find the Gen 6 Pokémon released in June 2022:

February 2022 (3 released):

Here are the Gen 6 Pokémon released during February 2022:

January 2022 (2 released):

Here are the Gen 6 Pokémon released during January 2022:

December 2021 (2 released):

During December 2021, the following Gen 6 Pokémon were released:

November 2021 (1 released):

Here are the Gen 6 Pokémon which were released in November 2021:

October 2021 (4 released):

Below you can find the Gen 6 Pokémon which were released in October 2021:

September 2021 (4 released):

Here are the Gen 6 Pokémon which were released in September 2021:

May 2021 (8 released):

Below you can find the Gen 6 Pokémon which were released in May 2021:

April 2021 (6 released):

Here are all of the Gen 6 Pokémon which were released in April 2021:

December 2020 (21 released):

Below you can find all of the Gen 6 Pokémon that were released in December 2020. On their release, certain spawns were temporarily boosted as part of the Kalos Celebration event:

What we know about Gen 6 Pokémon

Originating from the Kalos region, which takes inspiration from northern France, Gen 6 introduces 72 new Pokémon. This includes a collection of new legendaries, the traditional three - grass, water and fire - starter Pokémon and Klefki, the sentient keys Pokémon because why not.

Here are some interesting facts about how Gen 6 makes itself unique among the multiple Pokémon generations:

  • Gen 6 saw the introduction of the fairy-type, which was the first new Pokémon type introduced since dark and steel-type Pokémon were introduced in Gold and Silver. Not only were pure fairy-type Pokémon, like Spritzee, were introduced, but older Pokémon, such as Marill and Jigglypuff, became dual types to increase the range of fairy-type Pokémon available.
  • Sylveon, the eighth Eevee evolution, was introduced as part of Gen 6. To obtain it in the main line series, Eevee must know at least one fairy-type move and have a high friendship level with you.
  • Mega Evolution and the various alternate forms for Absol, Mewtwo and other Pokémon, were introduced as part of this generation.
  • Gen 6 includes one of the most elaborate and unique evolution methods in the entire Pokémon series. If you want to evolve Inkay into Malamar, you must train Inkay to level 30 and then, when the evolution process begins, turn the console upside down. This is achieved thanks to the internal gyroscope of the Nintendo 3DS and, since this is the first Nintendo handheld console to include a gyroscope, this evolution method would be impossible in previous generations.
  • Gen 6 is the first Pokémon generation to not have a pure ground or electric-type Pokémon.
  • Thematically, Gen 6 focuses around the concepts of beauty, balance and harmony. This demonstrated by the legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal, which represent the balance between life (Xerneas) and destruction (Yveltal).

The Season of Mythical Wishes has seen Kecleon finally being released in Pokémon Go!

The Crackling Voltage event is currently running and it has brought as a new Team Go Rocket quest - Shadowy Skirmishes! The team lineups for Giovanni and the Team Go Rocket Leaders has also changed.

Don’t forget to partake in the new Go Battle League season.

Elsewhere, be sure to use Daily Adventure Incense for the chance of encountering Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos and Galarian Moltres. This incense may also give you encounters with other rare Pokémon in Pokémon Go.

Pokémon Go Gen 6 Pokémon list

Like the previous Pokémon generations, such as Gen 5, most evolutions will simply require you to collect a specific amount of Candy.

We can, however, expect to see a Gen 6 version of the Unova and Sinnoh Stone as, like Gen 4 and 5, this generation has a number of Pokémon that will only evolve if they are traded while holding a specific item.

A number of Pokémon may also be affected by the trading mechanic, which will make them easier to evolve once they’ve been traded with another player.

Here is the complete list of Gen 6 Pokémon:

Good luck completing the Kalos Pokédex!