Pokemon Go: All Ultra Beasts & how to catch them
NIANTICUltra Beasts were first introduced in the Alola region but have also entered the world of Pokemon Go. So, let’s break down every Ultra Beast present in the mobile game and explain how to catch each one.
Pokemon Go first introduced Ultra Beasts to the mobile game during the 2022 Go Fest event, in which multiple different Ultra Beasts were added as part of Special Research quests or 5-Star Raid encounters.
In the mainline series, these odd, alien-like Pokemon were introduced in Gen 7’s Alola region and have not really returned in the core games since. While they are considered their own category of Pokemon, they are not all that different from standard Legendary Pokemon from other Generations.
So, here’s every Ultra Beast you can get in Pokemon Go, including some tips on how to catch them.
Contents
- All Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go
- How to catch Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go
- Which Ultra Beasts are currently available?
- Which Ultra Beasts are missing?
All Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go
Here are all of the Legendaries that have made their debut or are set to be introduced in Pokemon Go so far:
| ULTRA BEAST | SPRITE | RELEASE DATE | SHINY AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nihilego |  | June 2022 | Yes |
| Pheromosa |  | July 2022 | No |
| Buzzwole |  | July 2022 | No |
| Xurkitree |  | August 2022 | Yes |
| Celesteela |  | September 2022 | Yes |
| Kartana |  | September 2022 | Yes |
| Guzzlord |  | November 2022 | Yes |
| Poipole |  | March 2024 | No |
| Blacephalon |  | May 2024 | No |
| Stakataka |  | May 2024 | No |
| Naganadel |  | May 2024 | No |
How to catch Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go
Like Legendary Pokemon, Ultra Beasts cannot be found and caught in the wild or from hatching eggs. Ultra Beasts must be defeated during a Raid Battle and then caught during the Bonus Challenge portion.
Once you’ve defeated an Ultra Beast in a Raid, you’ll be given a limited number of Premier Balls to attempt to catch it. During this period, you can use Razz Berries and throw Excellent Curve Balls to increase your chances of success here.
Like other Legendary Pokemon, Ultra Beasts have a very low catch rate in the game, so trainers should go in expecting they may fail to catch these challenging targets.
It’s worth mentioning that when Ultra Beast debuted in Pokemon Go during the 2022 Go Fest event, Niantic added Beast Balls to the game, which drastically increased the catch rate of Ultra Beasts. Sadly, there is no easy way to obtain Beast Balls now that the Go Fest 2022 event has come and gone, so most trainers will have to rely on standard Poke Balls.
Which Ultra Beasts are currently available?
The current Raid schedule does not include any Ultra Beasts. However, Blacephalon and Stakataka will debut in 5-Star Raids from May 23, 2024, to June 1, 2024, during the Ultra Space Wonders event.
It’s worth noting players in the Western Hemisphere will only be able to encounter Blacephalon while trainers in the Eastern Hemisphere will get Stakataka.
As for Naganadel, which was also recently introduced, it can only be obtained through the evolution method, which will be unlocked during the same event.
Additionally, Xurkitree will debut its Shiny version during the celebrations of the Pokemon Go Fest 2024: Sendai from May 30, 2024, until June 2, 2024, and will be joined by fellow Kartana, Guzzlord, and Nihilego.
NIANTICWhich Ultra Beasts are missing?
Now that Naganadel’s debut has been announced, no Ultra Beasts are missing from Pokemon Go.
Poipole can be encountered through the World of Wonders Special Research, available in March 2024, and during the Ultra Space Wonders event players will be able to evolve it into Naganadel using 200 Candy (only after setting it as your buddy and catching 20 Dragon-type Pokemon).
Those are all the Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go. Remember to check out our guides for Xurkitree and Nihilego, as well as How to get Remote Raid Passes and some very useful catching tips for your encounters with these special creatures.