Ultra Beasts were first introduced in the Alola region, but have also made their way to the world of Pokemon Go. So, let’s breakdown every Ultra Beast present in the mobile game and how to catch each of them.
Pokemon Go first introduced Ultra Beasts to the mobile game during the 2022 Go Fest event, in which multiple different Ultra Beasts were added as part of Special Research quests or as 5-Star Raid encounters.
In the mainline series, these odd, alien-like Pokemon were introduced in Gen 7’s Alola region and have not really made a return in the core games since. While they are considered their own category of Pokemon, they are not all that different than standard Legendary Pokemon from other Generations.
So, here’s every Ultra Beast you can get in Pokemon Go, including some tips on how to catch them.
Contents
- All Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go
- How to catch Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go
- Which Ultra Beasts are currently available?
- Which Ultra Beasts are missing?
All Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go
Here are all of the Legendaries that have made their debut in Pokemon Go so far:
| Legendary Pokemon | Release Date | Shiny Availability | |
| Nihilego | June 2022 | Yes | |
| Pheromosa | July 2022 | No | |
| Buzzwole | July 2022 | No | |
| Xurkitree | August 2022 | No | |
| Celesteela | September 2022 | No | |
| Kartana | September 2022 | No | |
| Guzzlord | November 2022 | Yes | |
| Poipole | March 2024 | ||
How to catch Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go
Like Legendary Pokemon, Ultra Beasts cannot be found and caught in the wild or from hatching eggs. Ultra Beasts must be defeated during a Raid Battle and then caught during the Bonus Challenge portion.
Once you’ve defeated an Ultra Beast in a Raid, you’ll be given a limited amount of Premier Balls to attempt to catch it. During this period, you can use Razz Berries and throw Excellent Curve Balls to increase your chances of success here.
Like other Legendary Pokemon, Ultra Beasts have a very low catch rate, so trainers should go in expecting they may fail to catch these challenging targets.
It’s worth mentioning that when Ultra Beast debuted in Pokemon Go during the 2022 Go Fest event, Niantic added Beast Balls to the game, which drastically increased the catch rate of Ultra Beasts. Sadly, there is no easy way to obtain Beast Balls now that the Go Fest 2022 event has come and gone, so most trainers will have to rely on standard Poke Balls.
Which Ultra Beasts are currently available?
Buzzwole, Xurkitree, and Pheromosa were previously available in 5-star Raids which ran from January 1, 2024, to January 10, 2024. Certain Ultra Beast appeared for players depending on their region.
- Buzzwole: Americas and Greenland
- Xurkitree: Asia-Pacific region
- Pheromosa: Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India
Which Ultra Beasts are missing?
At the time of updating, the following Legendaries have not made their Pokemon Go debut yet:
- Poipole
- Naganadel
- Stakataka
- Blacephalon
Poipole will be available to encounter through the World of Wonders Special Research available in March 2024.
The remaining Ultra Beasts have finally been teased through promotional material for the World of Wonders season. It’s still unclear when exactly they will debut, but it seems trainers will finally be able to catch every Ultra Beast by the end of this season.