The main goal of Pokémon GO is to catch 'em all and complete your Pokédex, but some incredibly rare Pokémon often stand in the way of that goal. Aside from the fact that many Pokémon are only obtainable during special events, some elusive creatures only spawn in specific regions around the world, such as Klefki, which typically only appears in France.

Even if you've been playing Pokémon GO every day since it launched back in the golden days of 2016, there are likely still some Pokémon you haven't managed to catch yet. To help you determine which creatures might be missing from your collection, take a moment to learn about some of the rarest Pokémon in Pokémon GO as of 2025 .

15 Lucky Shadow Pokémon Can't Be Acquired Anymore

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