Since the global launch of Pokémon GO, the collection of legendary Pokémon have increased considerably. So much so that it is already a real mess to memorize all of them, as well as to know the way to capture each one of them. We understand you, that's why we are going to make a guide for you to capture each legendary Pokémon in the game.
The idea is to bring together in a list all legendary pokemon have and to have in this game, in addition to showing some characteristics of each one. Finally, it would not make sense to show them all without knowing how to get them, so we have taken that detail into account as well.
How to unlock Legendary Raids
Despite the fact that in each legendary Pokémon we explain how to get them, and that almost all are governed by raids, special investigations or Go Fighting League, there is one among them that is much more special. It is the first way, called Legendary Raids, which as a general rule is usually the main method to get these special creatures.
Therefore, you have to be very attentive so that do not miss the opportunity to get a Legendary when activated by Niantic. In the case of raids, to participate in them we need the following:
- First you have to get a raid pass, the item that serves as the entrance to the raid.
- Then you have to locate the legendary pokemon in the incursion in the map view (or looking at the Radar).
- Legendary raids are easy to spot; over the gyms appears a gray legendary egg and a counter that indicates how long the Pokémon is available.
- You just need get closer to the place and participate together with other players to weaken the Pokémon in question, something that is not easy.
- Remember it is also possible carry out remote forays to capture these specimens from a distance.
Once the Pokémon is weakened, we are Honor Ball will be awarded to try to catch it and the rest will be a matter of luck.
All Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO
Now, yes, we leave the prolegomena and go directly to the garlic. TAll Legendary Pokémon that have ever been in the game before. We will show you their types, the methods by which they have been obtained and their characteristics in a brief way.
Articuno
It is a legendary bird of type of type Ice / Flying that bases its attack on freezing movements. It is a generation 1 Pokémon and an icon of Team Wisdom. Normally being a legendary creature, it does not allow us to find it whenever we want, so it is only available on certain dates. These are the events to capture it:
- Raids
- Reward in field investigations
- Reward for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss
Zapdos
It is the second component of the trio of legendary birds, along with Articuno and Moltres. However, it is a Pokémon of type Electric and Flying, being the icon of the Instinct Team. As with Articuno, it can only be captured in special and time-limited events.
- Raids
- Reward in field investigations
- Reward for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss
Moltres
To complete this trio of birds, we have this Pokémon of type Fire and Flying, with magmatic and aerial movements. To find one of them in the wild, we must wait to meet one of these events:
- Raids
- Reward in field investigations
- Reward for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss
Mewtwo
It is much easier to capture the stage before Mewtwo, which is none other than Mew. This evolution implies that it is much more complex find it at any time, so we must wait for a specific date for Niantic to offer it again.
- EX Raids
- Normal raids
- Return Challenge 2020: Kanto. It's a special investigations championship
Battleship Mewtwo
This evolution makes it one of the Toughest Pokémon in this game, very difficult to defeat. He's a 5-star Psychic-type raid boss as well. To meet one of them, we can only do it in an event:
- 5-star raids
Raikou
We're continuing to level up with a roll of Pokemon that belong to Generation 2 Legendary, and this Raikou won't be easy to come by either. A creature of Electric type but very strong, since to catch it it will be necessary to use Honor Balls, there is nothing. The methods to achieve this are the following:
- Raids
- Achievement for special investigations with limited time
- Defeat the Team Go Rocket boss
Entei
A legendary Fire-type Pokémon that to achieve it, like Raikou, will have to be patient and wait for it to appear in some of the events proposed by Niantic. Predictably, the level of our Pokémon should be high, since we are talking about a level 5 raid.
- Raids
- Achievement for special investigations with limited time
- Defeat the Team Go Rocket boss
Suicune
This third legendary Water-type dog of the Johto region He remained last year as the Raid Manager at all Pokémon Gyms, so it's no wonder that he will reappear in that role next time. Also, there are more methods to capture it:
- The level 5 raids already discussed
- Reward for special investigations
Lugia
Another Legendary Pokémon that has taken on the role of raid bosses in the repeated times it has appeared. We can't find this guy in the wild Psychic and Flying, so we have to wait for it to appear in the following situations:
- Raids
- Research achievements
Ho - oh
A Fire and Flying type Pokémon highly demanded by the users of this game. The moment we meet one of them, it is advisable to use electric, rock or water Pokémon, although preferably those of Rock they are the ones to use the most against this legendary. The chances are few to catch it, so you have to pay attention that it appears in:
- Raids
- Achievement by research
- Challenge 2020: Johto, although it is an event whose edition ended last May
regirock
This Pokémon fires off the third generation of legendaries, hailing from the Hoenn region. A Rock type that to catch it, it will be necessary to have creatures of the Plant, Water or Fighting type. The events to catch it are the following:
- 5-star raids
- Special Research Reward "A Colossal Discovery"
regice
Very robust and Ice-type Pokémon. To capture it the moment it appears, if it does, we need a Pokémon of type Fire, Steel or Fight, very effective against Ice. A Charizard or Flareon are two effective but affordable examples. The events to capture it are:
- 5-star raids
- Special Research Reward "A Colossal Discovery"
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We finished this trio of robust Pokémon with a Steel type. With any of them three, we will get the badge of "A colossal discovery", which unlike the previous ones, its weak points are the Pokémon of Earth and Flying, although those of Fire can also be effective.
- 5-star raids
- Special Research Reward "A Colossal Discovery"
Latias and Latios
Changing third, it is the dragons that claim step. This Psychic-type pair is one of the most legendary Pokémon and that has passed through more editions since the video game saga was created. Keep in mind that Latios is a little more powerful than Latias, although for both you will have to use dragons to capture them. It is true, they are of the same type, but it is that the attacks between dragons are reciprocally effective. The events to get them are:
- 5-star raids, available from June 12 to June 16, 2020
- Research achievements
Kyogre
It is a Water-type Pokémon with a maximum capture CP of 2328, that is, when it is at level 20 and without weather effects. Like all water Pokémon, it is more vulnerable to electric and Grass-type creatures. To achieve this, it will be necessary to wait for the following events:
- Level 5 raids
- Achievement by research
Groudon
The head of the continents, as it is called, is an Earth-type Pokémon. Its weaknesses are Pokémon of type Ice, Water and Plant, so we must include a few in our team. It is a creature with a very high percentage in defense, so we must arm ourselves with patience.
- Level 5 raids
- Achievement by research
- Return Challenge: Hoenn
Rayquaza
To finish off the third generation Legendary Pokémon, we include this gray-green dragon. It is one of the most loved by the community, so capturing it will be almost like an honor. To achieve this, we must focus on taking Ice-type Pokémon, since they are doubly effective against Rayquaza. It can only be achieved in an event:
- Level 5 raids
Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf
These three Level 4 Legendary Pokémon have almost everything in common. They are small, have high Combat Power, all three are Psychic-type, and are weak against Ghost, Bug, or Sinister-type Pokémon. Of course, the difference is in its appearance, and that is only Mesprit reaches Europe, while Uxie goes to Asia and Oceania, and Azelf to America and Greenland. To capture Mesprit, it will be necessary to wait for these events:
- Level 5 raids
- Wild encounters, though highly unlikely
Dialga
Dialga is a Legendary Steel-type dragon. Its special attack is Meteor Dragon, so to capture it it will be necessary to have Pokémon of type Earth, Fight or Fire, although to a lesser extent. The opportunities to catch him are reduced in this event:
- Raids
Palkia
This dragon and Water-type Pokémon is characterized by a tremendous resistance, since it only shows weaknesses against two types of creatures such as those of Fire and Plant, although if we have a Dragon type it can also be effective.
- Raids
Heatran
To capture this legendary of Fire and Steel, it is advisable to equip ourselves with Pokémon of type Fight, Land or Water. It is true that it would be better to start the battle with one of the first two types, since they are slightly more effective than water. We can achieve it in the following way:
- Raids
Regigigas
More than with the characteristics of the Pokémon, we must record a number: 4246 CP. This is the Combat Power with which Regigigas is genetically perfect, that is, with an IV of 100%. To get one of them, so our bet must focus on a Fighting Pokémon, the only one really effective against Normal types.
- Special investigations
- EX Raids
Giratina Origin and Giratina Modified
They are two versions that share some elements with each other. They belong to the same type of Dragon and Ghost, as well as the same weaknesses, taking into account that dragons are again the best asset, although we can always opt for other type creatures Fairy, Ice or Sinister. Regarding statistics, Giratina Origen shows better CP both without time effects with the presence of them. To get any of them, you have to wait for the following events:
- Raids
- Go Fighting League, only for Modified Giratina
Cresselia
It is a purely Psychic legendary, so we will find its weaknesses in combat if we choose Pokémon that are Bug, Sinister and Ghost, like the Giratina we just mentioned. He's a raid boss, so we'll meet him at:
- Level 5 raids
- Return Challenge: Sinnoh
cobalion
We open the ban on the last legendary Pokémon released to date, which belong to generation 5. This one, in particular, is a Steel and Fight type, so you have to take care to have a team with Fire, Fight and Earth types. Have a 2% catch rate, a detail to take into account. The events to achieve it are:
- Raids
- Go Fighting League
Terracion
This Fighting and Rock-type Pokémon. If we want to find it with a 100% IV, it will have to be with a specimen that has level 40 and a CP of 3698. The most effective Pokémon to fight should be Psychic, Fighting, Earth, Water, Grass, and Fairy types, such as a Mewtwo or a Metagross. The events are as follows:
- Level 5 raids
virizion
Being Grass-type and Fighting-type, this cadupedal creature is weak against Fire, Poison, Psychic, Ice, and Fairy-type Pokémon. However, those of Flying type are doubly effective, so that is where we have to focus the composition of the team. A Moltres or a Yanmega are good examples.
- Level 5 raids
Tornadus Avatar
A flying and very charismatic Pokémon. We will only be able to weaken it for capture if we use our Electric, Ice and Rock type pets. Be very careful if you have wind as a favorable climate, a 46.044 CP raid boss, a figure that can be done uphill. We will get it as a reward in:
- Level 5 raids
Thundurus
A Flying Pokémon that is also Electric. Creature Attacks Ice or Water type They are the main ones to include in our team, since no other Pokémon will weaken it as much as these two types. To achieve this, you must take advantage of the following events:
- Level 5 raids
- Go Fighting League
Landorus Avatar
Complete the Unova Region Cloud Trio with a Flying and Ground-type Pokémon. This combination makes us look for opponents who weaken them like the Ice and Water type, like Thundurus. To capture it, we can also find it in:
- Level 5 raids
- Go Fighting League
Reshiram
Last batch of legendary Pokémon that have recently seen the light in Pokémon GO, and that we still find available for capture during the month of June and July. The first one is a Pokémon of type Dragon and Fire, although its appearance is white and blue. To weaken it, we will simply need fairies or dragons, since the damage between them is very effective. The events to find them are:
- Level 5 raids
Zekrom
Second Electric-type dragon that comes from the Unova region. Its weaknesses, like Reshiram, are the Dragon and Fairy-type Pokémon. Even Reshiram, if we have already achieved it, it may be an option to capture it.
- Level 5 raids
Kuyrem
This is the only legendary Pokémon on the list that has not yet come out in the game to search and catch. Unlike the previous two dragons, this one is Ice-type, so his opponents can be others like Fire, Fight or Steel, although preferably they are from the first two that we have mentioned. , the event to get it will be the same as his fellow dragons:
- Level 5 raids
Up to this point all legendary pokemon that we can find in Pokémon GO currently. We have taken care of checking that there is not a single creature missing from these 5 generations of legendaries, from different regions of the Pokémon world. As new Legendary Pokémon appear, don't doubt that this list will be updated. For now tell us, what is the next legendary you would like to see in Pokémon GO?