How Many Pokémon Are There? National Dex Count
There are 1,025 officially recognized Pokémon species, from Bulbasaur, number 001, to Pecharunt, number 1,025. That count refers to species in the National Pokédex, not every form, costume, regional variant, or individual Pokémon seen in the games and shows.
What the Number 1,025 Counts
The figure is the total of distinct species introduced across the main Pokémon series and recognized in the National Pokédex. It includes Pokémon from every generation, including the most recently added species in the downloadable content for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The count is not the number available in any single game: individual titles include only a selection of the full roster, and not every species can be caught in every game.
A species is a numbered entry, such as Pikachu or Eevee. Each species has its own National Pokédex number. The numbering makes it possible to give a consistent answer even though games, regions, and storylines differ.
- National Pokédex species count: 1,025.
- First entry: Bulbasaur, #001.
- Last entry in the current count: Pecharunt, #1,025.
Why Counts Can Differ
People asking how many Pokémon there are may be counting different things. The straightforward answer, 1,025, counts species. A broader count could include alternate forms or other designs, while a narrower count might cover only Pokémon available in a particular game or generation.
For example, one species can have multiple forms that look or behave differently. Rotom has forms associated with household appliances, and regional variants such as Alolan Vulpix are different versions of familiar species. These are generally recorded as forms of an existing species rather than as new National Pokédex entries. Counting every form separately therefore produces a larger number, but not a different species total.
There are also gender differences, temporary transformations, regional evolutions, and special battle forms. Whether someone includes these depends on what they mean by “Pokémon.” For a clear, comparable figure, use the National Pokédex species count and state separately if forms are included.
How the Count Grew Across Generations
The roster began with 151 Pokémon in the original games, released in Japan in 1996. New groups arrived with later generations, each usually introducing a new region, games, characters, and species. The count passed 800 with Generation VII and continued to grow through subsequent releases.
Generation IX began with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which introduced the Paldea region and many new species. Additional Pokémon appeared in the games’ downloadable expansions, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Pecharunt, introduced in the epilogue released in 2024, became species #1,025.
Generation totals can be confusing because games sometimes bring back older Pokémon, and expansions add species that were not available at the original launch. Returning Pokémon increase a game’s roster but do not increase the overall species count. Only a newly recognized species adds a new National Pokédex number.
Species, Forms, and Individual Pokémon
It helps to separate three ideas:
- Species: A distinct National Pokédex entry, such as Charizard. This is what the 1,025 figure counts.
- Form: A variation within a species, such as a regional form or a different appearance. Forms may have different types or abilities, but do not automatically receive separate species numbers.
- Individual: One particular Pokémon belonging to a species. A game can contain many individual Pikachu, but they are still all members of the same species.
Some cases are not intuitive. A regional form can look substantially different and even have a different type, yet remain part of an existing species entry. Conversely, an evolved Pokémon is usually a separate species with its own entry. For example, Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu are three species, not three forms of one species.
Is There One Official Count for Every Pokémon Product?
The National Pokédex provides the most useful standard count for the main series, but Pokémon appears across games, animation, trading cards, and other media. Each product has its own roster or catalog. A spin-off game may feature a limited set, while an animated story may show Pokémon that are not catchable in the current main-series games.
Availability is also different from existence in the Pokédex. A species can be part of the overall roster without appearing in a particular game. Some titles support transferring selected Pokémon from other games or services; others restrict the available list. Thus, “How many Pokémon are in this game?” needs a specific game and, sometimes, its version or expansion content.
Another common source of disagreement is timing. The roster changes when new species are officially introduced, so an older article or reference may give a lower total. When checking a count, look for its publication date and whether it includes newly released content.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Pokémon are there in 2026?
The National Pokédex species count is 1,025, ending with Pecharunt at #1,025. The number can change if future releases introduce new species.
How many Pokémon were in the original games?
The original Pokémon games introduced 151 species, numbered from Bulbasaur to Mew in the original Pokédex.
Do regional forms count as new Pokémon?
Not as separate species in the National Pokédex count. A regional form, such as Alolan Vulpix, is a variation of an existing species, even when its appearance or type differs.
Is Pecharunt the 1,025th Pokémon?
Yes. Pecharunt is listed as National Pokédex #1,025 and is the final entry in the current species count.
Does every Pokémon appear in every game?
No. Each game has its own available roster, and some species may be absent or require compatible transfers or additional content.
How to State the Count Clearly
If you need a concise answer, say: “There are 1,025 Pokémon species in the National Pokédex.” That wording makes clear that you are counting species, not every form or every individual Pokémon. If you are discussing a particular game, name it and distinguish its available roster from the full National Pokédex. This avoids the most common source of confusion while giving readers a number they can compare consistently.
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