We bet you’re on the lookout for a definitive Pokemon Go Gen 5 list, which contains all of the new Unova Pokemon that are available in Niantic’s game. For a complete rundown of who is actually present in the game, you can read our Pokemon Go Gen 5 list guide for all of the latest information.
Pokemon Go Gen 5 List | Regional exclusives and release date
Let’s get down to business with our Pokemon Go Gen 5 list then. There’s not much that we know about it so far, but Niantic have given us a teaser for what we can expect.
The first major piece of news is that region-specific Pokemon will be no more. According to a Niantic spokesperson, all Unova Pokemon will be available to all players “from day one.” That means that you won’t have to venture to various corners of the world just to catch a critter that you can’t in your nearest park.
In terms of a release date, again we have no official confirmation on this. Gen 4 is still in full effect, so it’ll be a while before any Gen 5 Pokemon arrive in-game.
Pokemon Go Gen 5 List | Available Unova Pokemon
As you might have expected, there isn’t a Pokemon Go Gen 5 list to go on just yet. Niantic has only just revealed that the last of its Gen 4 Pokemon will be coming to the game in the near future. That means that any word on Unova Pokemon is still some way off.
What we can do, however, is speculate on who will be the first batch to arrive from Pokemon Black and White. We’ve provided a handy bullet point list below to show who we think will be part of the first new arrivals. Take a look for yourself, and see if you agree. Once we officially know who is coming to the game, we’ll be sure to update this page.
- Dewott
- Emboar
- Oshawott
- Patrat
- Pidove
- Pignite
- Samarott
- Serperior
- Servine
- Snivy
- Tepig
- Tranquill
- Unfezant
- Watchog
Features We Want to See Return in Pokemon Sword and Shield
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Features We Want to See Return in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Any series that has gone as long as Pokemon needs to adapt with the times. Ideas are thrown at the wall and new concepts force old ones out. However, there are certain changes that fans might welcome if they were to become more permanent additions. Here are just a few. -
Alternate Battle Types
While we still get the occasional Triple Battle here and there, this concept of different rules in some encounters really shakes up a mainline campaign. Especially when certain moves get additional benefits in new situations. Variety is the spice of life and we could use more spice in mainline Pokemon. -
Alternate Pokeballs
One of the best things about the second generation of Pokemon was the many different types of Pokeballs you could get. Each had specific boosts to catch rates, depending on the time of day or the type of monster you were hunting. Trainers are professionals in the world of Pokemon, and alternate Pokeballs are just the tools of the trade. -
A Final Boss
Speaking of Gold and Silver, No Pokemon fan from the old days will ever forget walking up Mount Silver and discovering Red and his high leveled Pokemon waiting for them. It was one of the best moments of the series, and future attempts at such haven't really recaptured that magic. -
Footprints in the Pokedex
A minor quibble in the grand scheme of things, but the Pokedex not having Pokemon specific footprints anymore is kind of a bummer. This is a nature guide, and having those footprint markers made it feel authentic. If anything, Pokedex entries need to go more in this direction and stop creeping people out. -
Pokemon Contests
One of the great successes of Generation 3 was showing a way forward for Pokemon that didn't involve battles. Sure, beating the Elite 4 should be a goal in a Pokemon game, but does it have to be the ultimate victory for everyone? Events like Contests hint at a future where different types of trainers and breeders can play in a fully expanded Pokemon world. -
Pokemon Companions
No list of missing Pokemon features is complete without a request to have your Pokemon follow you around wherever you go. Sure, this was a feature in the Let's Go games, but why not extend that out to the main series? It just feels right to be hanging out in the overworld with your favorite Ludicolo. -
Radio Stations
Having a set of 24/7 radio broadcasts (as well as the TV broadcasts in later games) made Gold and Silver feel like a lived-in world. It's one of the small things that immerse players in their adventure, and it's something that should come back in a major entry in the franchise. -
Safari Zone
Similar to Contests, the Safari Zone and Shinnoh's Swamplands are alternate ways to experience the Pokemon world. It gave you the chance to get rare encounters on a regular basis as well as capture some trading fodder with minimum fuss. Plus, who doesn't love capturing a horde of bull Pokemon to annoy the professor? -
The Underground
We spent an embarrassing amount of time exploring The Underground in Shinnoh. It was so fun to mine out fossils and evolution stones while building out a hidden base. A similar area where you can grind out resources would be a killer addition. -
Trainer Rematches
When you finally get all your badges and become the champion, the world of a Pokemon game can get a bit empty. All the trainers just stand forever on their routes silently. Whether it's with the VS Seeker or another method, let's let these trainers battle again with a more challenging set of creatures.
