The seventh generation (Generation VII) of the Pokémon franchise features 86 fictional species of collectible creatures called "Pokémon" introduced to the core video game series in the 2016 Nintendo 3DS games Pokémon Sun and Moon and the 2017 3DS games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Two further species were introduced in a 2018 update to the spin-off mobile game Pokémon Go, as well as the 2018 core series Nintendo Switch games Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, culminating in a total of 88 different species. Some Pokémon species in this generation were introduced in animated adaptations of the franchise before Sun and Moon.
Following Pokémon X and Y, all Pokémon have been designed by a team of roughly 20 artists, led by Ken Sugimori and Hironobu Yoshida. The events of Sun and Moon take place in the fictional region of Alola, composed entirely of tropical islands. Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are set in the Kanto region, the same setting as generation one. Pokémon Go is an augmented reality mobile game which uses the GPS and camera functions on the players' smartphones to display wild Pokémon in the player's surrounding environment.
The following list details the 88 Pokémon of Generation seven in order of their National Pokédex number. Pokémon number 722 Rowlet to number 802 Marshadow were introduced in Sun and Moon in 2016 and number 803 Poipole to number 807 Zeraora were released in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in 2017. Two mythical Pokémon, Meltan and Melmetal, debuted in Pokémon Go in 2018; Meltan appears in the wild in Pokémon Go when a Pokémon is transferred to Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!, while Melmetal is only obtainable by evolving Meltan in Pokémon Go when the player collects candies. In addition to the new species of Pokémon, two new forms of Zygarde appeared in Sun and Moon—having previously appeared in the Pokémon anime: the canine "Zygarde 10% Forme" and mech-like "Zygarde Complete (100%) Forme". Alternate forms that result in type changes and regional forms are included for convenience.
Design and development Pokémon are a species of fictional creatures created for the Pokémon media franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the Japanese franchise began in 1996 with the video games Pokémon Red and Green for the Game Boy, which were later released in North America as Pokémon Red and Blue in 1998. In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture and use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon. Some Pokémon can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution via various means, such as exposure to specific items. Each Pokémon have one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon. A major goal in each game is to complete the Pokédex, a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading with other Trainers to obtain individuals from all Pokémon species.
Pokémon Sun and Moon introduced "Alolan Forms" of various generation I Pokémon. These versions are to represent the different microclimates in the Alola region. The Alolan versions of Pokémon like Vulpix and Exeggutor have different appearances and types and were introduced alongside generation VII Pokémon. Alex Hern of The Guardian suggested that the developers likely decided to redesign various generation I Pokémon because, according to him, "fan connection with the original 150 Pokémon is as strong as it ever was, the number of people who can tell a Pancham from a Swirlix is much smaller".
List of Pokémon
Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Litten Torracat Incineroar Popplio Brionne Primarina Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Yungoos Gumshoos Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Crabrawler Crabominable Oricorio Cutiefly Ribombee Rockruff Lycanroc Wishiwashi Mareanie Toxapex Mudbray Mudsdale Dewpider Araquanid Fomantis Lurantis Morelull Shiinotic Salandit Salazzle Stufful Bewear Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Comfey Oranguru Passimian Wimpod Golisopod Sandygast Palossand Pyukumuku Type: Null Silvally Minior Komala Turtonator Togedemaru Mimikyu Bruxish Drampa Dhelmise Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Nihilego Buzzwole Pheromosa Xurkitree Celesteela Kartana Guzzlord Necrozma Magearna Marshadow Poipole Naganadel Stakataka Blacephalon Zeraora Meltan Melmetal
+ List of Pokémon species introduced in Generation VII (2016) Name Type(s) Evolves from Evolves into Notes Rowlet(0722) ||align=center| Grass / Flying Dartrix (#723) Rowlet are owl-like Pokémon that can twist their heads 180° and are capable of attacking silently with their sharp feathers and strong legs. Rowlet has been well received by fans and critics. Several gaming media outlets consider it to be the most popular of the three Alola Region starters. In an official Twitter poll in which 52,630 people voted between it, Litten, and Popplio, Rowlet received 41% of the vote. Dartrix(0723) ||align=center| Grass / Flying Rowlet (#722) Decidueye (#724)Dartrix puts significant care into its appearance, grooming its plumage whenever it has spare time. It has a snobby attitude, and its preoccupation with any dirt on its plumage may cause it to become distracted from battle. Decidueye(0724) ||align=center| Grass / Ghost Dartrix (#723) It nocks its arrow quills and shoots them at opponents. It is so fast, battles are decided in the blink of an eye. When it cannot afford to miss, it tugs the vine on its head to improve its focus. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it gained a Hisuian Form. Decidueye also appears as a playable fighter in the spin-off game Pokkén Tournament DX. It is based on a Stilt-owl and Robin Hood. Litten(0725) ||align=center| Fire Torracat (#726) Litten are kitten-like Pokémon that spit out flaming hairballs by licking themselves constantly. Similar to Rowlet, Litten has been well received by fans and critics. In a Twitter poll held by The Pokémon Company International, Litten received 38 percent of the vote. Litten does not warm up with people at all and you are lucky if you get one to. Litten regrows its fur twice a year. When the time comes, it will light itself on fire to burn the fur away. Torracat(0726) ||align=center| Fire Litten (#725) Incineroar (#727)Torracat is a red-orange and black cat-like Pokémon. According to the Pokédex, the bell at its throat "rings brightly whenever [it] spits fire", as well as producing stronger flames and burning hotter during battles. Torracat is also known to "act spoiled if it grows close to its trainer", and even "leave its [trainer's] whole body covered in scratches". Destructoid's Kevin McClusky called Torracat his favorite Pokémon from Sun and Moon, saying that it is interactions with the player character reminded him of Nintendogs. Incineroar(0727) ||align=center| Fire / Dark Torracat (#726) Incineroar's design is based on a tiger and heel fighters in professional wrestling. Their waists have flames in the shape of a championship belt. They have a cold persona but are said to love praise from young Pokémon and children. It also appears in Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. series, appearing as the last newcomer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate before DLC, Masahiro Sakurai, the game's director, said he chose Incineroar because he wanted a wrestling character for the game. In the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Incineroar is voiced by Unshō Ishizuka, who also voiced Professor Oak in the Pokémon anime. It marked one of his final voice acting appearances before his 2018 death a few months before the release of the game. Tyler Bunch provides the character voice in the English version. Popplio(0728) ||align=center| Water Brionne (#729) Popplio are sea lion Pokémon that can do tricks and form water bubbles from the snot from their "clown-like nose". It uses these bubbles to fight in acrobatic displays. Brionne(0729) ||align=center| Water Popplio (#728) Primarina (#730) Brionne is a skilled dancer that uses its graceful movements to evade enemy attacks, all the while forming explosive water balloons to fight back. If it sees a dance it does not know it gets excited and will practice it day and night to perfect it. Primarina(0730) ||align=center| Water / Fairy Brionne (#729) Primarina takes inspiration from mermaids, sirens, and selkies. Its singing voice is its chief weapon in battle. Its throat requires daily maintenance to keep it healthy. Pikipek(0731) ||align=center| Normal / Flying Trumbeak (#732) Pikipek are woodpecker Pokémon capable of pecking 16 times per second and with enough force to break stone. Trumbeak(0732) ||align=center| Normal / Flying Pikipek (#731) Toucannon (#733)It spits out seeds from the fruits it eats at foes. The scattered seeds give rise to new plants, making it an essential Pokémon in many environments. Toucannon(0733) ||align=center| Normal / Flying Trumbeak (#732) They are able to superheat their beaks, the temperature is indicated by the color of its beak. Known for forming harmonious couples, this Pokémon is brought to wedding ceremonies as a good luck charm. Its English name is a portmanteau of "toucan" and "cannon", as the previous one indicates that Toucannon is based on a giant toucan. Yungoos(0734) ||align=center| Normal Gumshoos (#735) Yungoos are an invasive species of Alolan Pokémon, brought to Alola to combat another invasive species, Alolan Rattata. Known for being voracious eaters, most of their elongated body is devoted to its stomach—they are almost constantly hungry and become angry when not eating. Gumshoos(0735) ||align=center| Normal Yungoos (#734) A quiet and patient Pokémon, Gumshoos hunts its prey by lying in wait for hours at a time. It can't help but pounce on its favorite food, Rattata, and it holds a fierce rivalry with Raticate. It is designed to resemble detectives. The fur on Gumshoos's head has been said to bear a striking similarity to that of U.S. President Donald Trump. However, in an interview with Game Informer, director Junichi Masuda stated that Gumshoos was designed "a long time back, and we didn't have any intention to make it look like Donald Trump". He did acknowledge the similarities, however. Gumshoos is also a Totem Pokémon on Ilima's Trial in Sun and Ultra Sun. Grubbin(0736) ||align=center| Bug Charjabug (#737) Grubbin are larva Pokémon with powerful jaws. They have an affinity for electricity and are often found near power plants. Charjabug(0737) ||align=center| Bug / Electric Grubbin (#736) Vikavolt (#738) Its digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use. Charjabug is based on a 9-volt battery. Vikavolt(0738) ||align=center| Bug / Electric Charjabug (#737) It concentrates electrical energy within its large jaws and uses it to zap its enemies. Vikavolt hold an intense rivalry with Pinsir and Heracross. The latter two often team up against it. Often it can be seen carrying Charjabug for extra electricity. It is based on a stag beetle as well as a railgun. Vikavolt is the totem Pokémon of Sophocles's Trial in Sun and Moon. Crabrawler(0739) ||align=center| Fighting Crabominable (#740) Its hard pincers shaped like boxing gloves are well suited to both offense and defense. Crabrawler love berries and can only be encountered in berry piles. It is based on coconut crabs and boxers. Crabominable(0740) ||align=center| Fighting / Ice Crabrawler (#739) Mega Evolution It trains in snowy conditions. It stores coldness in its pincers and pummels its foes, and can even smash thick walls to bits. It is based on the yeti crab. Oricorio(0741)