Gen 3 — Hoenn region
Hoenn brought 135 species in late 2017, including the weather trio (Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza) — three top-tier raid attackers + Master League staples. Salamence, Metagross, and Slaking also debuted. 134 of 135 species in this generation are currently released in Pokémon GO.
How many Gen 3 Pokémon are in Pokémon GO?
134 out of 135 Generation 3 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 3 (Hoenn) come to Pokémon GO?
The first Hoenn-region species joined Pokémon GO around 2017, roughly 15 years after the main-series release in 2002. Niantic typically rolls out a generation over 12-18 months rather than all at once.
Who are the Gen 3 starters in Pokémon GO?
The Gen 3 starter trio is Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip. Starters get Community Day events where their final evolutions learn an exclusive move at boosted shiny rates.
What are the strongest Gen 3 legendaries for raids?
The Gen 3 legendary roster includes Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Latias, 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.