The Pokémon series has a special place in many people’s hearts. It is a timeless classic that, with each iteration, seems to improve and expand in some way – even just the slightest. Of course, there are some of us who remember there being just 151 Pokémon in Red and Blue. Today, there are too many to count. Seriously, our fingers don’t go that high. In total🐟, there 💞are over 800 of these little monsters in the game world to capture.

The entire point of Pokémon is to be the very best and catch them all, as you probably know from the iconic theme song that players during the cartoons every morning. To accomplish such a momentous task, you’ll need to travel the world, acquire more powerful Poké Balls, and do battle with all manner👍 of pocket monsters. These monsters come in a variety of flavors and forms, from electricity (Electabuzz) to shadow (Gengar). We would love to say it’s a leisurely ride, especially considering the game is designed specifically for younger audiences, but it’s not. This is an incredibly difficult, lengthy series that has spanned over two decades now. Some have managed to capture every Pokémon in the game, while others, like myself, creep on slowly – year after year – hoping to catch just one Mewtwo. Some dreams just aren’t meant to happen and the following 20 Pokémon make that dream harder to achieve. These are the hardest to find Pokémon in the entire🍸 series. Good luck locating and capturing each!

20 Darkrai

Darkrai, a Dark-type Pokémon, was introduced in Generation IV. He has no known evolution and is a member of the Lunar duo alongside Cresselia. He appears to have a relatively small head wﷺhen compared to his body, especially his legs. Oh, those legs. When extended, his legs are quite long and somewhat spiky in apꦆpearance. Furthermore, this dark monster is known to inhabit the dream world, causing a target to experience terrifying, unending nightmares. We are aware of a monster like that.

If you’re hoping to find Darkrai, you’re going to have a tough time. Since Generation IV, you could only find one in the entire game. In recent iterations of thꦗe series, the onl♍y method to locate this Dark-type monster is to witness a special event.

19 Jirachi

Jirachi, a dual-type Steel/Psychic Pokémon, was introduced in Generation III, which makes him/her ancient at thisꦏ point. Like Darkrai, Jirachi has no know evolution at this stage, though we never know when that may change. Unlike Darkrai, Jirachi has short, stubby legs and longer arms. Its belly is adorned with a curved seam, which hides a third eye, known as its “true eye.” This is, assumedly, where its psychic powers hail from. Additionally, this little critter tends to hibernate for extended periods of time, making him difficult to find both in-game🙈 and in the lore.

To locate Jirachi, you’ll need to either experience an event in some of the games, trade for him in others or visit the Pokémon Bank in Generation VII (Sun and Moon). It’s quite easy to pass him up.

18 Genesect

Genesect is unique – even within the world of Pokémon. This dual-type Bug/Steel monster was introduced in Generation V and does not evolve into any other Pokémon. He does, however, alter in appearance based on the Drive inserted into his back-mounted cannon. Depending on the Drive, the sprites will change colors – from orange to red, blue to yellow, etc. Each Drive also cha🐠nges its attack type.

In the games, the only method to find Genesect is through an event. You’ll have to be ༒in the right place at the right time. Wit🔥h such a massive world, that’s a lot to ask. In the most recent Generation (Gen. VII) you can find him at the Pokémon Bank, which requires real money from the player to access regularly.

17 Torchic

You may remember Torchic as the quirky fire-type introduced in Generation III as a starter selection. This little cꦗhick, bursting with flames, evolves into Combusken at level 16, then ൲to Blaziken at level 36. You may be asking yourself, how is it difficult to find a starter Pokémon? Well, because he’s only a starter choice in certain games. In others, he’s been introduced to the game world for the player to capture at random. Doing so, however, is another story altogether.

If you’re on the hunt for Torchic, you’d best start searching now. Depending on your game, you can find Torchic through in-game events, trades, or, in rare occurrences, out in the field while sightseeing. Don’t hold your breath, though. He doesn’t pop up w🧸illy-nilly.

16 Feebas

Feebas is ugly, let’s just get that out of the way now. This Water-type w♏as introduced in Generation III and evolves to♕ Milotic once you raise its Beauty high enough. Alternatively, you may trade this ugly fish while it holds a Prism Scale in Generation V onwards. You’ll probably notice this trout is light brown, with dull, irregular spots adorning its scaly body. It is generally ignored by most players.

When it comes to actually catching a Feebas, though, don’t expect another Magikarp. You’ll have to fish extensively or trade to get your hands on one. It’s not simple, though. There is one spot per game where you c๊an fish and catch a✤ Feebas, but you’ll have to contend with a few other Water-type Pokémon first.

15 Shiny🌺 Spinda

Spinda, a Normal-type, was introduced in Generation III. Like many other this list, it does not evolve into any other Pokémon. What we do know, however, is this panda-like creature has dead eyes, which poin♕t in opposite directions and a small body with stumpy appendages. It loves to dance, hence its signature move, Teeter Dance, which is dizzying and confusing to witness.

Today, many trainers consider Spinda, especially a shiny, to be an incredibly rare catch. There are seven million possible spot patterns, and shiny is one of the most extraordinary to acquire of them all. As ඣa Pokémon, Spinda isn’t great. As a rare commodity to collect, though, good luck𝄹 finding the right one. These trade for legendary Pokémon on the regular.

14 Mew

You may remember Mew from Generation I. He was t🔴he most elusive legendary Poꦦkémon in the game at the time and he shocked the entire world upon first appearance. Like most legendary monsters, Mew does not evolve, nor does he change. He is capable of learning every single Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, and Move Tutor in the series, though. This makes him a formidable opponent if you can acquire him for your team.

If you want to find Mew in-game, you’ll need to be lucky. There are a few in-game events where he makes an appearance and even one public domain (Faraway Island – Emerald) where players may find the leඣgendary being. Mew has a reputation for being difficult to catch, ⛦but more so for being difficult to find.

13 Arceus

Arceus, another Normal-type, was introduced in Generation IV. While he does not evolve into any other form, Arceus will change depending on whether you're holding a Plate or Z-Crystal. Nintendo did not officially recognize Arceus as a Pokémon until February 14th, 2009, the year of the debut movie. It was officially unveiled⛄ to the world on August 3rd, 2009.

What makes Arceus so rare? Simple: He’s known as “The Original One.” The being who is said to have created Sinnoh and Ransei, and perhaps the whole universe. Before Generation IV, Arceus was unavailable to the player, despite Nintendo have every intention to include him in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. In recent iterations, you’ll need to witness an event to lay eyes on th🍬is legendary monster si﷽mply.

12 Nosepass

Nosepass doesn’t give the impression of being overly rare or diffi🅺cult to locate, but this rock-type from Generation III is a troublesome one. The bipedal Pokémon resembles the Easter Island Heads, which is, we assume, where the inspiration hails from. According to the lore, Nosepass is incapable of being too close to others, as his nose would repel everyone around him. Due to this, the monster lives a solitary, lonely life.

If you’d like to become his companion, though, prepare for a long, arduous journey. You see, Nosepass has just one spawn location in each game. You cannot find 🍬him elsewhere unless you trade with another player. In the most recent games, you can find the Pokémon in the Akala Outskirts. In older titles, various caves and safari zones are his home.

11 Volcanion

In our world, Volcanion is only about two-years-old. This dual-type Fire/Water (what a combination!) Pokémon was introduced in Generation VI. Again, he does not evolve nor transform into ꦓanything else. Volcanion is a maroon, quadruped Pokémon with💜 blue and yellow markings adorning his body. He is armed with two great cannons on his back, both of which deal damage to another Pokémon.

There is only one known method to locate Volcanion within the g🍸ame: an event. More specifically, the Helen Volcanion event, which is no lon💙ger available. Nintendo ceased the promotion on January 31st, 2017. Right now, your only option of acquiring one is through a trade. Good luck finding another trainer who will willingly give up theirs. You’ll need something far more substantial, most likely.