Regular Pokemon That Are Actually Rarer Than Legendaries
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Regular Pokemon That Are Actually Rarer Than Legendaries
Legendary Pokemon are known for their rarity, but these regular types are somehow more uncommon. At face value, Legendary Pokemon are assumed to be the rarest Pokemon around. This is definitely true for the most part, but given that many of them are handed out to the player as game mascots or through events (or the new Dynamax Adventures), there are actually a few Pokemon that are harder to get your hands on in some cases. These Pokemon aren't necessarily rarer in an in-universe canon sense, but they are often much harder to find or obtain than some Legendaries. Here are some regular, ordinary Pokemon that are harder to find than Legendaries. Updated February 3, 2022, by Jerrad Wyche: As the years go on, the Pokemon franchise provides new and interesting ways for players to obtain rare versions or forms of Pokemon. With multiple games seemingly releasing every year, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus arriving, there are always hard to find Pokemon entering the fray. If you really want to collect them all you'll have to jump through some hoops and work some magic in order to add them to your collection. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Meltan Melmetal
Meltan and Melmetal are part of a Steel-type Pokemon evolutionary line that was once solely exclusive to the mobile game Pokemon GO. In recent years its availability has changed, and it can be acquired in three distinct ways. The first is to catch it in Pokemon GO and transfer it to Pokemon Home, so it can then be moved to a newer Pokemon title. Those who purchased either of the Let's GO games on Nintendo Switch need only to link it to the mobile title, and they'll receive a Meltan as a reward. Lastly, the newest method needs you to transfer any Pokemon to Pokemon Home, and from that Pokemon Sword/Shield will give you a Gigantamax Melmetal for your efforts. Spiritomb
Spiritomb is a strange Pokemon, the bound spirit of 108 evil souls. It's extremely destructive and mischievous, and, it turns out, hard to get a hold of. In most games where it appears, Spiritomb is a huge task to catch. Its original appearance in the Gen 4 games requires you to utilize the Odd Keystone and then interact with 32 other players via the Underground online system. This method has been kept over the years, including in the recent Crown Tundra update of the Gen 8 games, requiring you to find and "speak to" a grave and then speak to 32 other players online. Porygon
Some people find it somewhat irritating that in Sword & Shield is to defeat Mustard and then ask Hyde for the Porygon in the Dojo, meaning you can basically only get one. However, it used to be much harder. Porygon was only available as a reward from the Game Corners in Generation 1 and 2. It was also typically the most expensive item to buy, meaning you'd have to grind away at gambling to afford it. Event Pokemon in Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO is a strange alternate reality where Legendaries are actually not that rare. Since many of them are available in rotating raids or given to the player through quests and monthly reward boxes, many people actually have dozens of each Legendary. What is rare, though, is the Pokemon that are literally unobtainable outside of certain events. Delibird is only available during the holiday season, Yamask is only found during Halloween, and is locked to specific events. Feebas
Oh, Feebas. This ugly fish might be one of the most notoriously difficult Pokemon to obtain. In its original appearance in the Generation 3 games, Feebas could only spawn on certain tiles on one route, and it wasn't even guaranteed on those tiles. It has , requiring similar methods in later generations. Luckily, in Gen VIII, it can just be caught in the same fishing spot no matter what. However, it only has a 1% chance to appear. Two of the Same Spinda
Spinda, a Normal-type from Generation 3, is a strange Pokemon that has different forms. It puts Pokemon like Alcremie (with its 60+ forms) to shame, though, as no two Spinda are likely to be the same. Spinda's forms are all different, with the patterns appearing differently for each one. There is a chance of of two Spinda ever having the same pattern. Throw in shinies and that number doubles. Distributions
There have been special event distributions since the first Pokemon games. However, it's rare that the same distributions are repeated, meaning there are definitely some Pokemon out there that are incredibly rare and currently not legally obtainable. Spiky-Eared Pichu, Fancy- and Poke Ball-Pattern Vivillon, and some distributed Pokemon with special movesets or held items are good examples of this. Even regular Mythical Pokemon that are distributed via event can be extremely difficult to find without the right resources. Starters
Some people believe it's entirely acceptable to say that are rarer than some Legendaries. This is definitely true in the case of some of the core series games, where the non-chosen Starters are impossible to obtain without trading a real-life friend, but both the game mascots can be caught in one game, like Lugia and Ho-oh in the Gen 2 games. Even in the in-game universe, Starters are considered rare by many characters, speaking perfectly to just how hard it is to find them and how they don't spawn in the wild (with some exceptions). SOS Salamence
In Sun & Moon, a new feature was introduced where wild Pokemon could call for help, referred to as "SOS" encounters. Each wild Pokemon has certain other Pokemon that may show up when it calls for help. Interestingly, a Bagon on Route 3 in Alola has the possibility to call a level-10 Salamence for help. However, the chances are incredibly low, and the chance of finding a Bagon in the first place is only one percent, making the "SOS Salamence" extremely rare. Munchlax
Just the thought of is enough to make some players throw their head back and scream in agony. This is one of the most difficult, if not the most difficult, regular wild spawn to make happen. In order to find a Munchlax in the Sinnoh region, you'll need to slather some honey on one of the eligible trees and wait six hours for a spawn. However, only four of the 21 trees can spawn one, and it's at a measly one percent spawn rate. Also, which four trees exactly is based on your trainer ID, meaning it won't be the same as your friend's (probably). It can take weeks to finally find a Munchlax, if you even do at all. Just breed a Snorlax that's holding a Full Incense - it's much easier. Shinies
have different rates of occurring in each game, but they have never been more common than Legendaries, even at the highest rates. At the worst rates, shinies have a 1/8192 chance of occurring. When adding in a search for a certain Pokemon that is already rare, like anything mentioned on this list that is shiny-eligible, this can become quite a frustrating search. Shiny Vespiqueen
The previous entry discussed how hard and time-consuming it can be to obtain a shiny Pokemon, but with Vespiqueen that challenge is taken to new heights. Only female Combee can evolve into Vespiqueen, which appears at a 12 percent rate in the wild. Stacking the low odds of finding a shiny Pokemon with this appearance rate showcases the amount of luck one needs in order to land a shiny Vespiqueen.