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Legendary Pokemon are the most sought-after creatures in any game and are usually difficult to get. Obtaining them in Pokemon Go is slightly different, so here’s everything you need to know about Legendaries and how to catch ’em all in the mobile game.

Since the beginning of the Pokemon franchise, Legendary Pokemon have been one of the most exciting challenges for players to tackle. The arrival of Pokemon Go changed that by allowing players to have many of the same Legendary Pokemon, but that didn’t make them easier to get.

Although there are still many Legendary Pokemon that haven’t made their way into the mobile game, here’s the full list of available Legendaries in Pokemon Go and how to get them.

All Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Go

Below is the full list of Legendary Pokemon that arrived in Pokemon Go:

Legendary Pokemon Image Release date Can it be shiny?
Articuno Articuno in Pokemon Go July 2017 Yes
Zapdos Zapdos in Pokemon Go August 2017 Yes
Moltres Moltres in Pokemon Go July 2017 Yes
Mewtwo Mewtwo in Pokemon Go August 2017 Yes
Raikou Raikou in Pokemon Go August 2017 Yes
Entei Entei in Pokemon Go August 2017 Yes
Suicune Suicune in Pokemon Go September 2017 Yes
Lugia Lugia in Pokemon Go July 2017 Yes
Ho-Oh Ho-Oh in Pokemon Go November 2017 Yes
Regirock Regirock on Pokemon Go August 2018 Yes
Regice Regice in Pokemon Go June 2018 Yes
Registeel Registeel on pokemon go July 2018 Yes
Kyogre Primal Kyogre in Pokemon Go January 2018 Yes
Groudon Primal Groudon in Pokemon Go December 2017 Yes
Rayquaza Rayquaza on Pokemon Go February 2018 Yes
Latios Latios in Pokemon Go April 2018 Yes
Latias Latias in Pokemon Go April 2018 Yes
Uxie Uxie in Pokemon Go April 2019 Yes
Mesprit Mesprit in Pokemon Go April 2019 Yes
Azelf Azelf in Pokemon Go April 2019 Yes
Dialga Dialga in Pokemon Go March 2019 Yes
Palkia Palkia in Pokemon Go January 2019 Yes
Heatran Heatran in Pokemon Go December 2018 Yes
Regigigas Regigigas in Pokemon Go November 2019 Yes
Giratina Giratina in Pokemon Go October 2018 Yes
Cresselia Cresselia in Pokemon Go November 2018 Yes
Cobalion Cbalion in Pokemon Go November 2019 Yes
Terrakion Terrakion in Pokemon Go November 2018 Yes
Virizion Virizion in Pokemon Go December 2019 Yes
Tornadus Incarnate Forme Tornadus in Pokemon Go February 2020 Yes
Thundurus Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon Go March 2020 Yes
Landorus Incarnate Forme Landorus in Pokemon Go March 2020 Yes
Reshiram Reshiram in Pokemon Go May 2020 Yes
Zekrom Zekrom in Pokemon Go June 2020 Yes
Kyurem Kyurem in Pokemon Go July 2020 Yes
Xerneas Xerneas in Pokemon Go May 2021 Yes
Yveltal Yveltal in Pokemon Go May 2021 Yes
Tapu Koko Tapu Koko in Pokemon Go March 2022 No
Tapu Lele Tapu Lele on Pokemon go March 2022 No
Tapu Bulu Tapu Bulu in Pokemon Go April 2022 No
Tapu Fini Tapu Fini in Pokemon Go May 2022 No
Cosmog Cosmog in Pokemon Go September 2022 No
Cosmoem Cosmoem in Pokemon Go October 2022 No
Solgaleo Solgaleo in Pokemon Go November 2022 No
Lunala Lunala in Pokemon Go November 2022 No
Zacian Zacian in Pokemon Go August 2021 No
Zamazenta Zamazenta in Pokemon Go August 2021 No
Galarian Articuno Galarian Articuno in Pokemon Go July 2022 No
Galarian Zapdos Galarian Zapdos in Pokemon Go July 2022 No
Galarian Moltres Galarian Moltres in Pokemon Go July 2022 No
Regidrago Regidrago in Pokemon Go March 2023 No
Regieleki Regieleki in Pokemon Go April 2023 No
Zygarde Zygarde sprite in Pokemon Go July 2023 No

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 in Pokemon Go

The main method to get Legendaries in Pokemon Go is by beating them in 5-Star Raids. These are some of the toughest Raids in the game and they require groups of 3 to 5 high-level trainers to be completed.

Once players defeat the Legendary Pokemon in a Raid, they have the chance to catch it with a limited number of Premier Balls. Catch rates for Legendaries are very low, so it’s recommended players use Razz berries and make Great or Excellent Throws to maximize their chances. Do note that shiny legendaries are a guaranteed catch, so you should use Pinap or Silver Pinap Berries to get more Candy.

The Galarian Birds, however, can only be encountered in the wild by using the Daily Adventure Incense. While the chance of encountering one of these Legendaries is very low, the chance of catching one is even lower, so you’ll need to have Golden Razz berries and Ultra Balls ready.

Cosmog is another exception to 5-Star Raids. The only way to get one is by completing different Special Research stories. The Cosmic Companion Special Research story is also how you’ll be able to evolve it into either Solgaleo or Lunala. On the other hand, the Starry Skies Special Research story will grant you Cosmog during the Hidden Gems season.

Legendary Pokemon were once part of the Research Breakthrough rewards, but that changed with the introduction of Raids into the game. It is unknown if there will be another way to get them in the future.

Legendary Pokemon currently available in Pokemon Go (July 2023)

During July 2023, players can get Legendary Pokemon Heatran, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Regidrago, Regieleki, and Zygarde. Be sure to check our Raid schedule for any changes and upcoming debuts. Zygarde also made its debut with Pokemon Go Routes, and players can get it 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.

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