Gen 9 Pokémon

Gen 9 Pokémon introduced the Paldea region and brought a major shift toward open-world exploration in the main Pokémon series in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet introduced 105 new Pokémon, starting with Sprigatito (#906) and ending with Pecharunt (#1025). The generation also introduced Terastalization, Paradox Pokémon, regional forms, new evolutions and the open-world Area Zero storyline.

The Pokémon Gen 9 roster includes the starter Pokémon Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly, Legendary Pokémon such as Koraidon and Miraidon and popular new species including Pawmi, Fidough, Tinkaton, Ceruledge and Baxcalibur. The interactive Pokédex above lets you browse the complete Gen 9 Pokémon list, search for individual species and use available filters to find Pokémon by different characteristics.

What Is Gen 9 Pokémon?

Gen 9 Pokémon refers to the Pokémon species introduced during the ninth generation of the Pokémon series. The generation began with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, released for Nintendo Switch in November 2022.

The base games introduced 103 new Pokémon, from Sprigatito (#906) through Gholdengo (#1000). The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet expansion, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, later added two additional species: Poltchageist (#1012) and Sinistcha (#1013), followed by Okidogi (#1014), Munkidori (#1015), Fezandipiti (#1016), Ogerpon (#1017), Archaludon (#1018), Hydrapple (#1019), Gouging Fire (#1020), Raging Bolt (#1021), Iron Boulder (#1022), Iron Crown (#1023), Terapagos (#1024) and Pecharunt (#1025). Data for Paldea species is cataloged on PokéAPI.

This gives the complete Generation 9 range from #906 to #1025, containing 120 National Pokédex entries associated with the generation's new species.

The generation is centered around the Paldea region, which is heavily inspired by the Iberian Peninsula. The open-world structure allows players to travel across different areas and tackle much of the adventure in a flexible order.

Gen 9 Pokémon List

The complete Gen 9 Pokémon list begins with #906 Sprigatito and ends with #1025 Pecharunt.

The roster includes Pokémon from the Paldea region as well as species introduced through The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion. This gives the generation a wide range of designs, from small early-game Pokémon to powerful Legendary Pokémon and mysterious Paradox Pokémon.

Some recognizable Gen 9 additions include Lechonk, Pawmi, Smoliv, Fidough, Nymble, Tinkatink, Charcadet, Greavard, Cetitan, Clodsire, Annihilape, Kingambit, Baxcalibur and Gholdengo.

The generation also introduced new evolutions for several Pokémon from earlier generations. Examples include Farigiraf, Dudunsparce, Clodsire, Annihilape and Kingambit.

The interactive directory makes it easier to move through the entire roster by National Pokédex number rather than searching for each Pokémon separately.

Pokémon Gen 9 Starters

The pokemon gen 9 starters are Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly. As with previous generations, players choose one of three starter Pokémon at the beginning of their adventure.

• Sprigatito (#906): Grass-type Pokémon based on a playful cat. It evolves into Floragato and eventually Meowscarada (#908), a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon with a magician-inspired design.
• Fuecoco (#909): Fire-type Pokémon with a small crocodile-like appearance. It evolves into Crocalor and eventually Skeledirge (#911). Skeledirge is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon with a design influenced by a crocodile and a singing performer.
• Quaxly (#912): Water-type Pokémon inspired by a duck. It evolves into Quaxwell and then Quaquaval (#914), a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon with a dancer-inspired design.

The three starter lines offer very different visual themes while continuing the traditional Grass, Fire and Water starter choice.

The Paldea Region

The main setting of Gen 9 is the Paldea region. Its design takes inspiration from the Iberian Peninsula and features a variety of landscapes.

Players can travel through cities, beaches, deserts, mountains, caves, grasslands and snowy areas while encountering Pokémon in the overworld.

One of the biggest changes in Gen 9 is that the adventure is structured as an open-world experience. Instead of following one fixed route through the story, players can travel between different areas and pursue several major objectives.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet feature three main story paths: Victory Road, which focuses on Gym Leaders and the Pokémon League; Path of Legends, which involves Titan Pokémon; and Starfall Street, which focuses on Team Star.

These storylines eventually connect through the final Area Zero storyline. Official details can be explored on The Official Pokémon Website.

Terastalization in Gen 9

Terastalization is the defining battle mechanic of Gen 9. It allows a Pokémon to temporarily transform during battle and gain a crystalline appearance.

When a Pokémon Terastallizes, it takes on a specific Tera Type. This can change the Pokémon's offensive options and sometimes its defensive matchups.

A Pokémon does not necessarily have the same Tera Type as its regular typing. For example, a Pokémon that is normally Fire-type might have a different Tera Type that changes how it interacts with certain moves.

Terastalization can be used strategically because changing a Pokémon's Tera Type may allow it to resist an attack, gain a new same-type attack bonus or surprise an opponent.

The mechanic is available throughout Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and became an important part of both casual and competitive battles.

Tera Types and Gen 9 Pokémon

Every Pokémon in the Gen 9 games has a Tera Type. There are 18 standard Pokémon types, and any of these can serve as a Tera Type.

When a Pokémon Terastallizes, its Tera Type determines its new type-based characteristics. This creates many possible combinations between a Pokémon's original typing and its Tera Type.

For example, a Pokémon can keep its original defensive characteristics while using Terastalization to strengthen attacks of a different type.

Tera Types therefore add another strategic layer to the Gen 9 Pokémon battle system. They are particularly important in competitive battles because opponents may not know which Tera Type a Pokémon is carrying.

Paradox Pokémon

One of the most distinctive additions in Gen 9 is the concept of Paradox Pokémon. These mysterious Pokémon are connected to unusual forms of the past and future.

Pokémon Scarlet primarily features Ancient Paradox Pokémon, while Pokémon Violet focuses on Future Paradox Pokémon.

Ancient Paradox Pokémon include Great Tusk, Scream Tail, Brute Bonnet, Flutter Mane, Slither Wing and Sandy Shocks.

Future Paradox Pokémon include Iron Treads, Iron Bundle, Iron Hands, Iron Jugulis, Iron Moth and Iron Thorns.

Other Paradox Pokémon were introduced later through The Indigo Disk, including Walking Wake, Gouging Fire and Raging Bolt on the Ancient side and Iron Leaves, Iron Boulder and Iron Crown on the Future side.

Paradox Pokémon often resemble familiar species while having different types, abilities, stats and designs. They are closely connected to the mysteries of Area Zero.

Gen 9 Pokémon and New Evolutions

Gen 9 introduced several new evolutions for Pokémon that originally appeared in earlier generations.

Girafarig can evolve into Farigiraf (#981), while Dunsparce can evolve into Dudunsparce (#982).

Primeape received a new evolution called Annihilape (#979). Primeape evolves into Annihilape after meeting a specific move-use requirement.

Bisharp can evolve into Kingambit (#983) after fulfilling a special condition involving other Bisharp and the Leader's Crest item.

Paldea also introduced regional evolutions such as Clodsire (#980), which evolves from Paldean Wooper.

These additions gave older Pokémon new relevance while expanding evolutionary families that had remained unchanged for multiple generations.

Gen 9 Regional Forms

Gen 9 continued the regional variant concept by introducing Paldean Forms.

One of the most notable examples is Paldean Wooper, which is Poison/Ground instead of the Water/Ground typing associated with the original Wooper.

Paldean Tauros also has regional variations. Its Paldean forms are Fighting-type and can have different secondary types depending on the form.

The generation also introduced Paldean variants of the three starter Pokémon from previous generations through special encounters and later content, while other regional species appeared through the game's expanded Pokédex.

Regional forms allow familiar Pokémon to fit the environment and culture of a new region while giving them different battle characteristics.

Gen 9 Legendary Pokémon

Generation 9 introduced several important Legendary Pokémon:

• Koraidon (#1007): Legendary Pokémon associated with Pokémon Scarlet. It is a Dragon/Fighting-type Pokémon and serves as the player's primary transportation partner throughout Paldea.
• Miraidon (#1008): Counterpart featured in Pokémon Violet. It is a Dragon/Electric-type Legendary Pokémon and can also be used to travel through the region.
• Ogerpon (#1017): Grass-type Legendary Pokémon connected to the Kitakami storyline in The Teal Mask. It has several masks that alter its appearance and typing.
• Terapagos (#1024): Major Legendary Pokémon connected to Terastalization and Area Zero. It has multiple forms and plays an important role in The Indigo Disk.

Other Legendary Pokémon introduced during the Gen 9 era include Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu and Chi-Yu, collectively known as the Treasures of Ruin.

Gen 9 Mythical Pokémon

The Generation 9 era also introduced a new Mythical Pokémon.

Pecharunt (#1025) is a Poison/Ghost-type Mythical Pokémon introduced through the Mochi Mayhem epilogue associated with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.

Pecharunt is connected to the story surrounding the Loyal Three and the events of Kitakami. Its ability and moves are built around a distinctive theme involving toxic mochi and status effects.

As #1025, Pecharunt is currently the final Pokémon in the National Pokédex numbering.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are the main games that introduced Generation 9.

The games were released for Nintendo Switch in November 2022 and introduced the Paldea region, open-world exploration, Terastalization, Paradox Pokémon and new Pokémon species.

The two versions feature different Legendary Pokémon and several version-exclusive Pokémon. Scarlet is associated with Koraidon and Ancient Paradox Pokémon, while Violet is associated with Miraidon and Future Paradox Pokémon.

The story is divided into three main paths, allowing players to experience different objectives before reaching the final storyline connected to Area Zero. This structure gives Gen 9 a more flexible progression system than previous main-series Pokémon games.

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is the major expansion for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It is divided into two parts: The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk.

The Teal Mask takes players to Kitakami, a new area outside Paldea. It introduces Pokémon such as Ogerpon and the Loyal Three: Okidogi, Munkidori and Fezandipiti.

The Indigo Disk takes place primarily at the Blueberry Academy and introduces additional Pokémon, new forms and Paradox Pokémon.

The DLC expanded the Gen 9 Pokémon roster considerably and added new story content beyond the original Scarlet and Violet adventure.

Popular Pokémon 9 Gen Introductions

The pokemon 9 gen roster contains many Pokémon that quickly became recognizable because of their designs, abilities and roles in the games:

• Pawmi (#921): Small Electric-type Pokémon that belongs to an evolutionary family featuring Pawmo and Pawmot. Its cute appearance made it one of the most recognizable early Paldea Pokémon.
• Tinkaton (#959): Fairy/Steel-type Pokémon known for its oversized hammer. Its design and unusual personality helped make it one of the most popular Gen 9 additions.
• Clodsire (#980): Poison/Ground-type Pokémon and the Paldean evolution of Paldean Wooper. Its relaxed appearance contrasts with its useful defensive typing.
• Annihilape (#979): Gives Primeape a new evolution and adds the Ghost type to its original Fighting typing.
• Baxcalibur (#998): Final evolution of Frigibax and Arctibax. It is a Dragon/Ice-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Other memorable Gen 9 introductions include Fidough, Dachsbun, Ceruledge, Armarouge, Greavard, Houndstone, Bellibolt, Cetitan, Kingambit, Gholdengo and Lokix.

Gen 9 Pokémon Types

Gen 9 did not introduce a new Pokémon type. The type system continued to use the existing 18 types, including the Fairy type that was introduced in Gen 6.

However, the generation added many interesting type combinations. Examples include Tinkaton's Fairy/Steel typing, Ceruledge's Fire/Ghost typing, Armarouge's Fire/Psychic typing, Clodsire's Poison/Ground typing and Baxcalibur's Dragon/Ice typing.

Terastalization also makes typing especially important in Gen 9 because a Pokémon can temporarily gain a different Tera Type during battle. This creates opportunities for unexpected defensive switches and offensive strategies.

Browse the Complete Gen 9 Pokémon List

The interactive Gen 9 Pokémon directory lets you browse the generation from #906 Sprigatito through #1025 Pecharunt.

You can search for individual Pokémon, move through the National Pokédex numbers and use the available filters to narrow down the roster. This makes it easier to find starters, Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, Paradox Pokémon and other Gen 9 species.

Whether you are looking for a specific Pokémon such as Tinkaton or Baxcalibur or simply want to browse the complete Paldea-era roster, the directory keeps the information organized in one place.

For anyone searching for Gen 9 Pokémon, this page provides a convenient way to browse the Pokémon introduced throughout the Paldea and Kitakami era while checking each species individually.

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