Gen 1 — Kanto region
The original 151. Pokémon GO launched with these in July 2016. Many Gen 1 mons remain meta-relevant: Dragonite, Snorlax, Lapras, and Mewtwo still anchor raid + PvP rosters. 151 of 151 species in this generation are currently released in Pokémon GO.
How many Gen 1 Pokémon are in Pokémon GO?
151 out of 151 Generation 1 species are currently released in Pokémon GO. Niantic rolls out new species gradually — some are gated behind regional events, raid debuts, or Special Research lines.
When did Gen 1 (Kanto) come to Pokémon GO?
The first Kanto-region species joined Pokémon GO around 2016, roughly 20 years after the main-series release in 1996. Niantic typically rolls out a generation over 12-18 months rather than all at once.
Who are the Gen 1 starters in Pokémon GO?
The Gen 1 starter trio is Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle. Starters get Community Day events where their final evolutions learn an exclusive move at boosted shiny rates.
What are the strongest Gen 1 legendaries for raids?
The Gen 1 legendary roster includes Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mewtwo, and others. Hundo Hunter's tier list ranks each by raid attacker score (DPS × bulk × moveset) — check the dex entry on a specific legendary for the full breakdown.