The truth is that getting all the Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO will never be as easy as it could be in other Nintendo titles. However, in the case of the Niantic title, things get more difficult. So that you have it less difficult or you can get out of doubts if you can manage to capture all of them, we will tell you the most important points, as well as all those that have been included in the mobile video game.
Although, it all started after the incorporation of raids in Pokémon GO. From there, we were able to see how the wide range of creatures was increasing with the long-awaited arrival of the first legendary Pokémon. In the Niantic title, these can only be achieved by following a series of specific techniques or methods. So the difficulty of running into them increases, as well as the fact of being able to capture them.
That is why we believe that these Pokémon GO tricks to capture legendary will come in handy in your adventures as trainers. In addition, it will be essential that you know which ones are available.
How can I get them?
Within the Niantic title, legendary Pokémon can be obtained in different ways, but the one that stands out above all methods is the famous raids. Although, there are several ways to capture them:
- By raids: we will find them in different geographical points, although they are enabled for a limited time. And, being legendary, it will always be at a 5-star level.
- For EX raids: they are more exclusive raids, since they can appear after participating in the maximum number of these events. In addition, you must have an exclusive pass of these to participate.
- For investigations: they are earned both in field tasks and in the different special investigations that are in Pokémon GO.
- For the GO Battle League: can be captured as a reward for reaching a certain rank in the season.
- Special events: Niantic has held different events in which they have been captured.
Legendaries in raids
The method that is repeated the most to get legendary Pokémon is very simple, participate in raids, or also known as raids, that Niantic activates in different parts of the world, and quite frequently. However, it should be noted that, to date, none of these have been available for us to capture at any time. Basically, they have been rotating as the new generations have been arriving and have appeared on a few specific days, in addition to the fact that they have only been for a limited time.
The most important thing will be to have a raid pass, the item that serves as the entrance to this type of combat. And, also, we cannot let ourselves know how to locate those in which a legendary Pokémon can appear, so we must pay attention to the map and the radar.
In addition, the raids are quickly identified, since a gray legendary egg appears on the gyms and a counter that indicates the time in which it will be available in Pokémon GO. Finally, once we have already defeated him in combat, we will be given a series of Honor Ball (depending on the damage we do during the fight) with which we can capture them.
As research rewards
This was not from the beginning, as it was in the case of raids, but they began to be given as rewards from the third Pokémon general. They were incorporated as a reward in the different research tasks, both field and special. Therefore, you will also have to pay close attention to these tasks, since, at any time, they can create one to capture a legendary .
All legendaries and how they are captured
To make it clearer to you all the legendary Pokémon that we find in Pokémon GO , we leave you a list of all that have already been in the game at some time. In addition, we will tell you which generation they belong to, as well as the different methods by which they have been obtained when they became available.
Generation 1, Kanto
- Articuno: raids, research achievement and for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss.
- Zapdos: raids, research achievement and for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss.
- Moltres: raids, research achievement and for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss.
- Mewtwo: EX Raids, Raids, Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto, and for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss.
- Armored Mewtwo: Raids.
Generation 2, Johto
- Raikou: raids, research achievement, and for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss.
- Entei: raids, research achievement and for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss.
- Suicune: raids, research achievement and for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss.
- Lugia: raids, research achievement and for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss.
- Ho-Oh: Raids, Research Achievement, Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto, and for defeating the Team Go Rocket boss.
- Apex Dark Lugia: Apex Master Research (Only available to those who purchase a Pokémon GO Tour: Johto ticket and complete the event’s Special Research.)
- Dark Apex Ho-Oh: Apex Master Research (Only available to those who purchase a Pokémon GO Tour: Johto ticket and complete the event’s Special Research.)
Generation 3, Hoenn
- Regirock: raids and research achievement.
- Regice: raids and research achievement.
- Registeel: raids and research achievement.
- Latias: raids and research achievement.
- Latios: raids and research achievement.
- Kyogre: raids and research achievement.
- Groudon: raids, research achievement and Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn.
- Rayquaza: Raids and Hoenn Celebration Research (January 2021).
Generation 4, Sinnoh
- Uxie: Only available in Asia and Oceania, Raids and Wild Encounter (Rare).
- Mesprit – Only available in Europe and Africa, Raids and Wild Encounter (Rare).
- Azelf: Only available in America and Greenland, raids and wild encounter (rare).
- Dialga: raids.
- Palkia: raids.
- Heatran: raids.
- Regigigas: Special Research (A Colossal Discovery), EX Raids, and Raids.
- Modified Giratina: raids.
- Giratina Origin: raids.
- Cresselia: raids and Retono Challenge 2020: Sinnoh.
Generation 5, Unova
- Cobalion: raids.
- Terrakion: raids.
- Virizion: raids.
- Tornadus Avatar: raids.
- Thundurus Avatar: raids.
- Landorus Avatar: raids.
- Tornadus form Totem: raids.
- Thundurus form Totem: raids.
- Landorus form Totem: raids.
- Reshiram: raids.
- Zekrom: raids.
- Kyurem: raids.
Generation 6, Kalos
- Xerneas: raids.
- Yveltal: raids.
Generation 7, Alola
- Tapu Koko: raids.
Generation 8, Galar
- Zacian Seasoned Warrior form: raids.
- Zamazenta Seasoned Warrior form: raids.
Which ones are available?
We must be very attentive to the news that appears to us in Pokémon GO itself. More than anything, because they will inform us about the different legendaries that are going to be integrated into the title, as well as the fact that they will notify us if they can be captured or not. Basically, because they rotate as the new generations arrive at the Niantic game.
For example, there are some unique Pokémon that can be obtained through special research. As is the case with the ‘A Singular Discovery’ investigation to get Mew. Although, the legendaries are usually only for a limited time . So, unless we make an exchange or Niantic launches a special event where they can be captured as happened with the ” Pokémon GO Fest 2021 ” event.
