18 Pokemon You Probably Forgot Exist
Thirty years and nine generations later, Pokemon has amassed over a thousand Pokemon, and yet most promotional material outside Japan still goes to the original 151.
Thirty years and nine generations later, Pokemon has amassed over a thousand Pokemon, and yet most promotional material outside Japan still goes to the original 151.
The launch of the US and UK Pokemon Centers have done a commendable job getting a variety of Pokemon more time in the spotlight through merchandise promotions, and Pokemon Go's community events keep lesser known Pokemon in game rotation. Castform, for example, has only been obtainable in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and no other Nintendo Switch Pokemon games. Even in Pokopia, Castform only appears as a cute and helpful habitat item. However, in Pokemon Go, the weather Pokemon can be easily found.
Celebrations and inclusions of the most popular Pokemon are expected to continue throughout Pokemon's 30th-anniversary events. To shed light on some lesser-known Pokemon, we've compiled a list of Pokemon that have been absent from recent mainline games or are under-promoted. These include Barraskewda, Durant, Terrakion, Stakataka, and Arctovish, each with unique characteristics and limited appearances in the Pokemon universe.
Barraskewda, a Water-type Pokemon, evolves from Arrokuda and has made appearances in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Scarlet, and Violet. Durant, a Bug/Steel-type Pokemon, is known for its massive mandibles and has been featured in Pokemon Black and White. Terrakion, a Rock/Fighting-type Legendary Pokemon, has battled against humans in Unovan legend and was introduced in Pokemon Black and White. Stakataka, a Rock/Steel-type Ultra Beast, appeared in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and has a mysterious life-form made up of stacked entities. Lastly, Arctovish, a Water/Ice-type Fossil Pokemon, captures prey by freezing its surroundings but struggles to eat due to its unique mouth placement.
