All Legendaries in Pokemon Go & how to catch them
Niantic/The Pokemon CompanyLegendaries have been among the most exciting challenges for players since the beginning of the Pokemon franchise. Pokemon Go changed that by letting players have many of the same Legendary Pokemon, but that didn’t make them easier to get.
Having Legendaries in your teams can help you easily defeat opponents in PvP and PvE activities. They’re usually among the strongest species, sometimes surpassed only by Mega Evolutions.
Every Legendary in Pokemon Go
| Legendary Pokemon | Image | Release date | Can it be shiny? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articuno |  | July 2017 | Yes |
| Zapdos |  | August 2017 | Yes |
| Moltres |  | July 2017 | Yes |
| Mewtwo |  | August 2017 | Yes |
| Raikou |  | August 2017 | Yes |
| Entei |  | August 2017 | Yes |
| Suicune |  | September 2017 | Yes |
| Lugia |  | July 2017 | Yes |
| Ho-Oh |  | November 2017 | Yes |
| Regirock |  | August 2018 | Yes |
| Regice |  | June 2018 | Yes |
| Registeel |  | July 2018 | Yes |
| Kyogre |  | January 2018 | Yes |
| Groudon |  | December 2017 | Yes |
| Rayquaza |  | February 2018 | Yes |
| Latios |  | April 2018 | Yes |
| Latias |  | April 2018 | Yes |
| Uxie |  | April 2019 | Yes |
| Mesprit |  | April 2019 | Yes |
| Azelf |  | April 2019 | Yes |
| Dialga |  | March 2019 | Yes |
| Palkia |  | January 2019 | Yes |
| Heatran |  | December 2018 | Yes |
| Regigigas |  | November 2019 | Yes |
| Giratina |  | October 2018 | Yes |
| Cresselia |  | November 2018 | Yes |
| Cobalion |  | November 2019 | Yes |
| Terrakion |  | November 2018 | Yes |
| Virizion |  | December 2019 | Yes |
| Tornadus |  | February 2020 | Yes |
| Thundurus |  | March 2020 | Yes |
| Landorus |  | March 2020 | Yes |
| Reshiram |  | May 2020 | Yes |
| Zekrom |  | June 2020 | Yes |
| Kyurem |  | July 2020 | Yes |
| Xerneas |  | May 2021 | Yes |
| Yveltal |  | May 2021 | Yes |
| Tapu Koko |  | March 2022 | Yes |
| Tapu Lele |  | March 2022 | Yes |
| Tapu Bulu |  | April 2022 | Yes |
| Tapu Fini |  | May 2022 | Yes |
| Cosmog |  | September 2022 | No |
| Cosmoem |  | October 2022 | No |
| Solgaleo |  | November 2022 | No |
| Lunala |  | November 2022 | No |
| Zacian |  | August 2021 | No |
| Zamazenta |  | August 2021 | No |
| Galarian Articuno |  | July 2022 | No |
| Galarian Zapdos |  | July 2022 | No |
| Galarian Moltres |  | July 2022 | No |
| Regidrago |  | March 2023 | No |
| Regieleki |  | April 2023 | No |
| Zygarde |  | July 2023 | No |
| Enamorus |  | February 2024 | No |
| Necrozma |  | July 2024 | Yes |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma |  | July 2024 | Yes |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma |  | July 2024 | Yes |
Keep in mind that the list doesn’t include Mythical Pokemon, usually obtained through Special or Ticketed Research, or Ultra Beasts, sometimes considered similar to Legendary Pokemon.
How to catch Legendaries
The main method to get Legendaries is by beating them in 5-Star Raids. These are some of the toughest Raids in the game and require groups of 3 to 5 high-level trainers to be completed.
Once players defeat the Legendary Pokemon in a Raid, they can catch it with a limited number of Premier Balls. Catch rates for Legendaries are low, so we recommend using Golden Razz berries and aiming for Excellent Throws to maximize your chances.
Shiny Legendaries from Raids are a guaranteed catch, so you should use Pinap or Silver Pinap Berries to get more Candy.
The Galarian Birds are an exception, as they can only be encountered in the wild using the Daily Adventure Incense. Encountering one of these Legendaries is unusual and the chance of catching one is even lower, so you’ll need to have Golden Razz berries and Ultra Balls ready.
The Pokemon CompanyCosmog is another exception to 5-Star Raids. The only way to get one is by completing different Special Research stories. The Lake Trio of Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, on the other hand, can also spawn in the wild during special events, but they’re a very rare sight.
Legendary Pokemon available in August 2024
In August 2024, you can catch Legendary Pokemon Tornadus Incarnate, Thundurus Incarnate, Moltres, Xerneas, Shadow Suicune, and Shadow Lugia.
Be sure to check out our Raid schedule for any changes and upcoming debuts. Zygarde is still available through the From A to Zygarde Special Research.
There’s usually one Legendary Pokemon available at a time, but special events might change that to give players more chances to fill their Pokedex with powerful creatures. Also, keep in mind that Shadow Legendary Raids are only available on weekends.
You should also check out the Spotlight Hour schedule to get lots of bonuses, alongside how to beat Giovanni in Pokemon Go to get the most powerful Shadow Pokemon.