Gen 4 Pokémon are the 107 new Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, expanding the National Pokédex from 386 Pokémon to 493. Generation 4 introduced the Sinnoh region and popular Pokémon such as Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Lucario, Garchomp, Luxray, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, and Arceus.
This generation also brought major changes to Pokémon battles and evolution. The physical and special move split was redesigned so individual moves could determine whether they used Attack or Special Attack, rather than relying only on their type. New evolutions for older Pokémon, new Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, Pokémon Super Contests, the Pokétch, and the Underground gave the Sinnoh games their own identity.
On this page, you can explore the complete 107 Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 through the interactive Pokémon directory. Search for individual Pokémon, browse the full roster, filter Pokémon by type, and explore the available categories.
What Are Gen 4 Pokémon?
Gen 4 Pokémon refers to the fourth generation of Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, followed by Pokémon Platinum as an enhanced version. Generation 4 added 107 new Pokémon, bringing the National Pokédex total from 386 to 493.
The main games take place in the Sinnoh region, a land with mountains, snowy routes, lakes, caves, forests, cities, and coastal areas. Mount Coronet runs through much of Sinnoh and plays an important role in the geography and storyline of the games.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were originally released in Japan in September 2006 for the Nintendo DS. Pokémon Platinum followed in Japan in 2008 with an expanded storyline and additional gameplay changes.
The fourth generation introduced several Pokémon that quickly became fan favorites. These include the starter Pokémon Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup, as well as Shinx, Riolu, Gible, Garchomp, Lucario, Togekiss, and several new evolutions for Pokémon from earlier generations. Data for Sinnoh species is preserved in databases like PokéAPI.
Gen 4 was also notable for revisiting older Pokémon. Many species originally introduced in Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn received new evolutions or pre-evolutions. This made the expanded Pokédex feel more connected to the history of the series.
How Many Pokémon Are in Gen 4?
There are exactly 107 new Pokémon in Generation 4, beginning with Turtwig (#387) and ending with Arceus (#493) in the National Pokédex.
Before Generation 4, there were 386 Pokémon. The addition of 107 new species increased the National Pokédex to 493 Pokémon. The Generation 4 range starts with Turtwig at #387 and ends with Arceus at #493.
The new Pokémon include starter Pokémon, Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, baby Pokémon, new evolutions of older species, and completely new evolution families.
Several Pokémon introduced in previous generations also received new evolutions during this generation. Examples include Magneton evolving into Magnezone, Rhydon evolving into Rhyperior, Electabuzz evolving into Electivire, and Eevee gaining two additional evolutions (Leafeon and Glaceon). Rank all Eevee evolutions with our dedicated Eeveelution Picker!
📊 Sinnoh Pokédex Range Progression:
- • #387–#395: Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup and their final evolutions (Torterra, Infernape, Empoleon).
- • #396–#445: Staraptor (#398), Luxray (#405), Roserade (#407), Lucario (#448), and Garchomp (#445).
- • #460–#478: Evolution cross-gen additions: Weavile (#461), Magnezone (#462), Rhyperior (#464), Electivire (#466), Magmortar (#467), Togekiss (#468), Leafeon (#470), Glaceon (#471), Mamoswine (#473), Gallade (#475), Dusknoir (#477), and Froslass (#478).
- • #480–#488: Lake Guardians (Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf), Creation Trio (Dialga #483, Palkia #484, Giratina #487), Heatran (#485), Regigigas (#486), and Cresselia (#488).
- • #489–#493: Mythical Pokémon (Phione #489, Manaphy #490, Darkrai #491, Shaymin #492, and Arceus #493).
Explore This Gen 4 Pokémon List
The interactive directory on this page contains the Pokémon introduced during Generation 4, allowing you to browse the Sinnoh roster in one place. Instead of manually searching through different sources, you can use the available controls to find Pokémon by name, number, type, or category.
Browse the Complete Sinnoh Roster
The directory includes all 107 Gen 4 Pokémon, from Turtwig (#387) through Arceus (#493). Browsing the complete list can help you identify Pokémon from the Sinnoh Pokédex, check National Pokédex numbers, or simply revisit Pokémon from the Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum era.
Search for Specific Pokémon
If you are looking for a particular Pokémon, use the search function to locate it directly. You can search for Pokémon such as Lucario, Garchomp, Luxray, Staraptor, Roserade, Weavile, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, or Arceus.
Filter Pokémon by Type
The type filters allow you to narrow the list and focus on Pokémon belonging to specific types. You can use them to find Sinnoh Pokémon with types such as Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Dark, Steel, Dragon, Ground, and others. The type system in Gen 4 still used the 17 types introduced before this generation; Fairy was added later in Gen 6.
Explore Different Pokémon Categories
The interactive list can also help you explore specific groups of Pokémon, including starters, Legendary Pokémon, and Mythical Pokémon where those categories are available. You can use the directory to compare different Pokémon families and find species that match your interests.
Gen 4 Pokémon Starters
Generation 4 introduced three starter Pokémon: Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup.
- Turtwig (#387): Grass-type Pokémon that evolves into Grotle (#388) and then Torterra (#389). Its final evolution becomes a Grass/Ground-type Pokémon with a tree-like structure growing on its back.
- Chimchar (#390): Fire-type Pokémon that evolves into Monferno (#391) and then Infernape (#392). Infernape becomes a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon and is known for its speed and offensive abilities.
- Piplup (#393): Water-type Pokémon that evolves into Prinplup (#394) and then Empoleon (#395). Empoleon becomes a Water/Steel-type Pokémon and is the final member of the Piplup evolution family.
As with previous generations, the three starters represent Grass, Fire, and Water. Their final evolutions give players three very different options for building a Sinnoh team.
A Major Change to Pokémon Battles: Physical/Special Split
One of the most important changes introduced during Generation 4 was the physical and special split.
Before Gen 4, whether a move was physical or special was determined by its type. For example, all Fire-type moves were special and all Fighting-type moves were physical.
Generation 4 changed this system so that individual moves could be classified as physical or special regardless of their type. This was a major improvement for battle strategy on The Official Pokémon Website.
For example, physical and special attacks of the same type could now be used by different Pokémon according to their individual strengths. This allowed Pokémon with unusual combinations of stats and moves to become more effective.
New Evolutions for Older Pokémon
One of the defining characteristics of pokemon gen 4 is the large number of new evolutions and pre-evolutions connected to Pokémon from earlier generations:
- Leafeon (#470) & Glaceon (#471): Grass and Ice evolutions for Eevee.
- Magnezone (#462): Evolves from Magneton.
- Rhyperior (#464): Evolves from Rhydon.
- Electivire (#466): Evolves from Electabuzz.
- Magmortar (#467): Evolves from Magmar.
- Dusknoir (#477): Evolves from Dusclops.
- Mamoswine (#473): Evolves from Piloswine.
- Tangrowth (#465): Evolves from Tangela.
- Lickilicky (#463): Evolves from Lickitung.
- Baby Pokémon: Munchlax (#446 pre-evolution of Snorlax) and Bonsly (#438 pre-evolution of Sudowoodo).
Sinnoh Pokémon and New Evolution Methods
Generation 4 expanded the ways Pokémon could evolve. Some Pokémon required particular locations, moves, items, or trade conditions:
Magneton evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in special magnetic field areas. Eevee evolves into Leafeon or Glaceon near Mossy or Ice Rocks. Rhydon evolves into Rhyperior when traded holding a Protector, while Electabuzz and Magmar evolve via trade with Electirizer and Magmarizer respectively.
Legendary Pokémon in Gen 4
Generation 4 introduced some of the most important Legendary Pokémon in the Pokémon series:
- Dialga (#483): Steel/Dragon Legendary Pokémon associated with time and Pokémon Diamond.
- Palkia (#484): Water/Dragon Legendary Pokémon associated with space and Pokémon Pearl.
- Giratina (#487): Ghost/Dragon Legendary Pokémon associated with antimatter and Pokémon Platinum.
- Lake Guardians: Uxie (#480 Knowledge), Mesprit (#481 Emotion), and Azelf (#482 Willpower).
- Other Legendaries: Heatran (#485), Regigigas (#486), Cresselia (#488), and Phione (#489).
Mythical Pokémon in Generation 4
Generation 4 introduced several Mythical Pokémon central to the lore:
- Manaphy (#490): Water-type Mythical Pokémon associated with the sea.
- Darkrai (#491): Dark-type Mythical Pokémon known for nightmares.
- Shaymin (#492): Grass-type Mythical Pokémon with Land and Sky Formes.
- Arceus (#493): Normal-type Mythical Pokémon, central to creation mythology as the creator of the Pokémon universe.
Pokémon 4 Gen and the Sinnoh Region
Sinnoh features a colder climate with snowy routes surrounding Mount Coronet, the central mountain range dividing the region. Key cities include Jubilife City, Oreburgh City, Eterna City, Hearthome City, Veilstone City, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Snowpoint City, and Sunyshore City, alongside Lake Verity, Lake Valor, and Lake Acuity.
Pokémon Contests and the Underground
Generation 4 redesigned Contests into Pokémon Super Contests and introduced the vast Sinnoh Underground network for digging treasures, collecting spheres, and building Secret Bases.
Popular Gen 4 Pokémon
Popular Sinnoh species include Lucario (#448), Garchomp (#445), Luxray (#405), Staraptor (#398), Roserade (#407), Weavile (#461), Togekiss (#468), and Gallade (#475).
Explore the Complete Gen 4 Pokémon Roster
Generation 4 introduced 107 new Pokémon, increasing the National Pokédex from 386 to 493. The generation brought players to the Sinnoh region and introduced memorable Pokémon such as Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Lucario, Garchomp, Luxray, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, and Arceus.
It also introduced the physical and special move split, expanded evolution options for older Pokémon, and added features such as Pokémon Super Contests and the Underground.
Use the interactive directory above to browse all 107 Gen 4 Pokémon, search for individual species, filter Pokémon by type, and explore the available categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Pokémon are in Gen 4?
Generation 4 introduced 107 new Pokémon, from Turtwig (#387) through Arceus (#493). These additions increased the National Pokédex from 386 Pokémon to 493.
What are the Gen 4 starter Pokémon?
The three Gen 4 starter Pokémon are Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup. They represent Grass, Fire, and Water types respectively.
What region is Gen 4 Pokémon based in?
Generation 4 is primarily set in the Sinnoh region. Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum allow players to explore cities, mountains, lakes, caves, snowy routes, forests, and other areas across Sinnoh.
What Pokémon were introduced in Gen 4?
Generation 4 introduced 107 Pokémon, including Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Shinx, Lucario, Garchomp, Luxray, Gible, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Darkrai, Shaymin, and Arceus.
Did Gen 4 introduce any new Pokémon types?
No. Generation 4 did not introduce a new Pokémon type. It continued using the 17 types available since Generation 2. The Fairy type was introduced later in Generation 6.
What Legendary Pokémon are in Gen 4?
Generation 4 introduced Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Heatran, Regigigas, and Cresselia as Legendary Pokémon.