Pokemon Go Gen 5 List: Gen 5 Release Date, Unova Region Detailed

Here are all of the Pokemon that will make their way to Pokemon Go as part of the Gen 5 update.

Guide by Jake Green, Guides Writer

Updated on 22 August 2019

Every now and then, Niantic adds a whole new set of Pokemon into Pokemon Go. This allows trainers to get back out into the world, in the hopes of filling up their Pokedex with new creatures. Currently, we’re awaiting the arrival of Gen 5 in Pokemon Go, and have just seen official confirmation from Niantic as to when Gen 5 will drop. Here's what you need to know.

When Will Pokemon Go Gen 5 Release?
Pokemon Go Gen 5 List
Pokemon Go Gen 5 Legendaries
Pokemon Go Gen 5 Mythical Pokemon
What Else Do You Need to Know About Pokemon Go Gen 5

When Will Pokemon Go Gen 5 Release?

The big question on everyone’s mind right now in Pokemon Go is when Gen 5 will release. Well, Niantic just revealed that the very first Gen 5 Pokemon will arrive in Pokemon Go on September 16. The three Pokemon that will arrive first are Klink, Lillipup and Patrat. There will also be shiny versions of the three, and they will appear in Raids and in the wild.

Pokemon Go Gen 5 List

Gen 5 will launch in Pokemon Go soon, at least if Niantic’s recent teases are anything to go by. Until then, let’s take a look at all of the Pokemon that are included in Gen 5, so that you can start planning out your new teams. Here are all of the gen 5 Pokemon that could be added to Pokemon Go.

Victini
Snivy
Servine
Serperior
Tepig
Pignite
Emboar
Oshawott
Dewott
Samurott
Patrat
Watchog
Lillipup
Herdier
Stoutland
Purrloin
Liepard
Pansage
Simisage
Pansear
Simisear
Panpour
Simipour
Munna
Musharna
Pidove
Tranquill
Unfezant
Blitzle
Zebstrika
Roggenrola
Boldore
Gigalith
Woobat
Swoobat
Drilbur
Excadrill
Audino
Timburr
Gurdurr
Conkeldurr
Tympole
Palpitoad
Seismitoad
Throh
Sawk
Sewaddle
Swadloon
Leavanny
Venipede
Whirlipede
Scolipede
Cottonee
Whimsicott
Petilil
Lilligant
Basculin
Sandile
Krokorok
Krookodile
Darumaka
Darmanitan
Maractus
Dwebble
Crustle
Scraggy
Scrafty
Sigilyph
Yamask
Cofagrigus
Tirtouga
Carracosta
Archen
Archeops
Trubbish
Garbodor
Zorua
Zoroark
Minccino
Cinccino
Gothita
Gothorita
Gothitelle
Solosis
Duosion
Reuniclus
Ducklett
Swanna
Vanillite
Vanillish
Vanilluxe
Deerling
Sawsbuck
Emolga
Karrablast
Escavalier
Foongus
Amoonguss
Frillish
Jellicent
Alomomola
Joltik
Galvantula
Ferroseed
Ferrothorn
Klink
Klang
Klinklang
Tynamo
Eelektrik
Eelektross
Elgyem
Beheeyem
Litwick
Lampent
Chandelure
Axew
Fraxure
Haxorus
Cubchoo
Beartic
Cryogonal
Shelmet
Accelgor
Stunfisk
Mienfoo
Mienshao
Druddigon
Golett
Golurk
Pawniard
Bisharp
Bouffalant
Rufflet
Braviary
Vullaby
Mandibuzz
Heatmor
Durant
Deino
Zweilous
Hydreigon
Larvesta
Volcarona
Cobalion
Terrakion
Virizion
Tornadus
Thundurus
Thundurus
Reshiram
Zekrom
Landorus
Kyurem
Kyurem
Keldeo
Keldeo
Meloetta
Genesect

Pokemon Go Gen 5 Legendaries

In terms of legendaries, Gen 5 really takes the cake. There are nine new Legendary Pokemon, which we’ve listed below:

Cobalion (Swords of Justice)
Terrakion (Swords of Justice)
Virizion (Swords of Justice)
Tornadus (Forces of Nature)
Thundurus (Forces of Nature)
Landorus (Forces of Nature)
Zekrom (Tao Trio)
Reshiram (Tao Trio)
Kyurem (Tao Trio)

Pokemon Go Gen 5 Mythical Pokemon

It’s not just Legendary Pokemon that are on the cards for Gen 5 in Pokemon Go, as there are also four new Mythical Pokemon. These are listed below:

Victina - Mythical Pokemon of Victory
Keldeo - Fourth member of the Swords of Justice
Meloetta - Two forms based on musical notes
Genesect - Ancient Insect Pokemon

What Else Do You Need to Know About Pokemon Go Gen 5

Gen 5 of Pokemon is distinctly different to that of Gen 4. For a start, there are 40 more Pokemon in the roster, and many of them require special situations in order to evolve. Because of this, Gen 5 in Pokemon Go is likely to introduce new mechanics and items. There are no baby Pokemon this time around though, and no new evolutions for previous Pokemon. It’s also worth noting that many Legendary Pokemon have alternate forms, like Tornadus for example.

If you're playing Pokemon GO and want some help, we've got plenty of Pokemon Go Guides. Check out that hub or head straight to our individual guide pages. You'll find tips on Pokémon GO Eevee Evolutions , Pokemon GO Trading, and Pokémon GO Ditto List - How To Catch Ditto. There's also a look at the Pokemon GO Celebi Quest Guide. and the latest info on this month's Pokemon GO Community Day. Finally, Smeargle was just added to Pokemon Go, so check out our Pokemon Go Smeargle Guide.

Jake Green

Guides Writer

Jake is a former freelance writer who is still very much new to all of this. He spends his days dreaming of an X-Files dating-sim and playing wonderfully silly VR games. He has an unhealthy obsession with Mega Man, and would pretty much trade a kidney for Skate 4 at this point.