How can you get legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Go? (How to catch legendary Pokémon)
My thrill 🙋♂️to play Pokémon Go was accompanied by a great urge and desire to catch a legendary Pokémon.
It, therefore, made Pokémon a double-edged sword in that wining meant performing well in battles and also finding legendary Pokémon.
I consider myself lucky because I was successful in both, and most Pokémon enthusiasts asked me how they could catch a legendary Pokémon.
So, this guide will provide you with the most viable ways you can catch legendary Pokémon.
What’s the easiest legendary to get in Pokémon Go?
Although determining the easiest legendary to get in Pokémon Go is not straightforward, most trainers believe that the Legendary Birds, which include Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres; Swords of Justice, including Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion and Regi Trio which include Regirock, Regice, Registeel are the easiest to get.
They say that these are easier to get because they appear frequently, some have a lower raid tier of between 3 to 5, have a slightly higher decent catch rate of about 3% and some have a lower attack power.
Can you get Legendary Pokémon from Eggs in Pokémon Go?
Sadly, 😢 you cannot get a legendary Pokémon from eggs in Pokémon Go. In Pokémon Go, you can get a legendary Pokémon through methods like Raids, Research Breakthroughs, Special Research rewards, and event encounters.
However, this does not mean that eggs are useless in Pokémon Go, they can get you powerful and rare Pokémon.
How many legendary Pokémon can you catch in Pokémon Go?
Based on October 2023 📅 statistics, there are over 80 Legendary Pokémon you can catch in Pokémon Go. Due to constant updates and changes to the game, the number of Legendary Pokémon you can catch keeps changing.
Also, the difference in the number of Legendries you can catch is due to raid rotation, which keeps bringing up new legendries that you can catch.
You should also note that special events and research provide exclusive legendries that may cause a variation in the number of Legendary Pokémon that each person can get.
Is it possible to catch a Legendary Pokémon with a normal Pokeball?
It is not possible 🙅♂️ to catch a Legendary Pokémon with a normal Pokeball in Pokémon Go. Some of the reasons why this is so is because even the easiest legendary Pokémon has a base catch rate of about 3%, making it significantly difficult to catch even with an almost perfect throw of the Pokeball.
Additionally, in Pokémon Go, catching legendary is designed to use Premier Balls, which offer a relatively higher catch rate compared to a regular Pokeball.
Also, the game mechanics limit the chances and effectiveness of regular Pokeballs to catch a legendary Pokémon.
What are the odds of catching a legendary Pokémon?
Based on the base catch rate of most Pokémon Go legendries, there is a three out of a hundred odd of catching a legendary Pokémon.
This means that there is a 3% chance, which is significantly low even when using a premier ball.
However, you can increase the odds of catching one if you use modifiers. The table below shows how different modifiers can increase your odds of catching a legendary.
A table showing modifiers that can increase your odds of catching a legendary
Modifier |
Impact on Catch Rate |
Tips |
Base Rate |
Low (3%) |
Limited control |
Premier Ball |
Significant boost |
Use them every throw. |
Golden Razz Berry |
Further, boost |
Always use before throws. |
Throw Quality |
Nice: Small boost |
Great throw equals a bigger boost. |
Weather Boost |
Temporary increase |
Match weather to Legendary type. |
Can you catch a legendary Pokémon as a solo player?
You can catch a legendary Pokémon as a solo prayer. Tier 3 raids are the most common and relatively easy to catch a legendary Pokémon in a solo mission.
Although it is possible, you will find it challenging and will also need strong counters, with good timing and dodging skills.