The release of Generation 4 in Pokémon GO pushed the Pokémon from previous generations into the background. However, some Pokémon from Generation 3 are still missing. We will show you which ones are missing.
After the first monsters of Generation 4 were released in Pokémon GO, trainers are hunting for the new Pokémon. Many forget that they still have gaps in their Generation 3 Pokédex. These gaps cannot currently be filled because some Pokémon have yet to be released.
We will show you which Pokémon are still missing and explain why these Pokémon are not yet in the game.
Eight unreleased Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Gen 3)
So far, eight Pokémon from Generation 3 are still missing, which cannot be obtained in the game. All of them have special abilities and are therefore not yet in the game.
Nincada, Ninjask & Ninjatom
The three Pokémon are expected to be released alongside the field research in November in Pokémon GO. Only Ninjatom is confirmed, which Niantic has announced for the research so far.
Special evolution: These three Pokémon have a very special evolution method. Nincada evolves into Ninjask, and at the same time, Ninjatom is created. Thus, from one evolution, two new Pokémon are produced instead of just one. Ninjatom, as stated in the console games, emerges from the casing that Nincada sheds during its evolution.
Ninjatom has a special feature: Ninjatom itself has a unique characteristic. In the console games, it has only 1 HP. This means that normally any attack in the game can defeat Ninjatom. However, Ninjatom is also resistant to all attacks that are not very effective. This means that these attacks do not cause damage. It remains to be seen how Niantic intends to incorporate this ability into Pokémon GO.
Feature circumvented by research breakthrough: Ninjatom will be the research breakthrough in November in Pokémon GO. This means it can be obtained without evolution. The game cleverly bypasses the evolutionary feature here. It is likely that Ninjatom will not be available as an evolution but only through the research breakthrough. Thus, Nincada evolves only into Ninjask.
Kecleon
Similar to Ditto: Kecleon has a special ability. It can take on the color of its environment and disappear into it. Like a chameleon, it camouflages itself from enemies. Ditto can transform into other Pokémon and thus disguise itself, while Kecleon does the same with its surroundings.
Red stripe on the body: When a Kecleon camouflages itself in its surroundings, only a red stripe that it carries on its body is visible. Kecleon cannot change the color of the stripe, so it can be recognized upon closer inspection.
Kecleon disguises as Meltan? Some days ago, when the Pokémon Meltan was introduced to the game, many players thought it was a disguised Kecleon. Meltan had the Pokédex number 352 in the code, the number that actually belongs to Kecleon. Additionally, Meltan wore the same stripe on its body that also adorns Kecleon. This was intentional from Niantic. The story about Meltan has now been clarified.
Perlu, Aalabyss, Saganabyss
The three Water Pokémon are also not obtainable in Pokémon GO yet. They also have a unique feature when evolving, which makes it difficult to release these Pokémon.
Carrying an item for evolution: A Perlu cannot be easily evolved. In the console games, it had to be traded while carrying a special item to evolve. It had to carry an Abyss Plate during the trade to evolve into Saganabyss. If it carried an Abyss Tooth during the trade, it would evolve into Aalabyss.
Development through trading currently not possible: This feature makes it difficult for Niantic to release the three Pokémon. On one hand, the necessary items do not yet exist in the game, and on the other hand, it is currently not possible to evolve a Pokémon through trading. Therefore, both things would have to be introduced in Pokémon GO for the three Pokémon to be released.
Alternative possibility: An alternative would be to decide the evolution randomly. One could evolve a Perlu through candies, and it would randomly become Aalabyss or Saganabyss. However, this would not align with the console games.
Jirachi
Jirachi is a mysterious Pokémon. It has always been released through special research, such as Mew or Celebi, or through EX-Raids, such as Deoxys, in Pokémon GO.
Hard to find a time: Releasing a mysterious Pokémon in Pokémon GO is always difficult. An EX-Raid boss is rarely swapped out. For instance, Mewtwo was available for almost a whole year. Thus, it is difficult to release a new Pokémon there, especially since Deoxys is still not very long in EX-Raids.
Moreover, releasing a new special research is also challenging. Niantic must first ensure that most trainers have completed the previous special research. One does not want them to overlap with each other. Additionally, there is currently a special research involving Kryppuk and a new special research regarding Meltan that has already been announced.
Jirachi, the wish Pokémon: In the console games, Jirachi was a Pokémon that could grant wishes. It has two moves that are centered around wishes. They are called Wish Dream and Destiny Wish. If Jirachi is released, two new moves will likely be available in Pokémon GO as well.
Moves with special abilities: Wish Dream can heal a Pokémon from the team of the mysterious Pokémon, and Destiny Wish deals damage to the opponent only two turns after being used. Both moves have special abilities that are currently not applicable in Pokémon GO. This also makes it difficult for Niantic to release Jirachi.
This Pokémon from Generation 2 is also missing
There is another Pokémon that cannot yet be caught in Pokémon GO. The Pokémon is called Farbigo. This Pokémon also has a very special ability and is therefore not yet obtainable in Pokémon GO.
Move Mimic: Farbigo can learn the move Mimic. This move allows Farbigo to learn any move that its opponent uses. You could teach Farbigo this move to learn any other move that a Pokémon in Pokémon GO can learn. One just needs to battle against a Pokémon that knows the desired move.
Not possible in Pokémon GO: So far, it is not feasible for Farbigo to appear with the move Mimic in Pokémon GO. Programming such a move seems to be an enormous effort for Niantic. A solution needs to be found; otherwise, Pokédex slot number 235 will remain empty. However, this would contradict the motto “Gotta catch ’em all”.
What do you think? When will Niantic release all the missing Pokémon?
You can find a shorter overview of the missing Pokémon here.
