Underleveled Pokémon

In the games, underleveled Pokémon are evolved forms at a level less than the required level to evolve. This is often a result of game balancing in the early games, in-game trades, and special events. Occasionally NPCs will also battle with underleveled Pokémon.

Generation III

 * Some Special Event Pokemon are underleveled. These are now unavailable through legitimate methods.
 * Gotta Catch 'Em All Event Magmar (2006 Japan)
 * Gotta Catch 'Em All Event Electabuzz (2006 Japan)
 * Toys 'R' Us Trade and Battle Day Haunter (2004 USA)

Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

 * Special Event Pokemon that are underleveled. These are now unavailable through legitimate methods.
 * Toys 'R' Us Dragonite (2008 USA)
 * Strongest Pokémon Distribution Dragonite (2008 Japan)

Generation V

 * Hidden Grottos
 * Herdier - Floccesy Ranch
 * Amoonguss - Abundant Shrine (Lv 35)
 * Leavanny - Lostlorn Forest
 * Muk - Unova Route 9
 * Garbodor - Unova Route 9


 * Some Special Event Pokemon are underleveled. These are now unavailable through legitimate methods.
 * Pokémon Game Show - Lance's Dragonite (2013 Japan)
 * "Find Pokemon" Funfest Mission Magneton (2013 Japan)
 * "Find Pokemon" Funfest Mission Dragonair (2013 Japan)
 * "Find Pokemon" Funfest Mission Shelgon (2013 Japan)

Generation VI
The releases of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire add new functionality to the White Flute item. When used in an area, it can reduce the level of wild Pokémon by one to four levels, causing some Pokémon to be underleveled. Pokémon listed below that require the White Flute are marked with an asterisk(*) in their obtainable level.


 * Some Special Event Pokémon are underleveled. These are now unavailable through legitimate methods.
 * Ghetsis' Hydreigon (2016 Japan)
 * Mega Evolution Distribution Tyranitar (2014 Japan)
 * Pokémon World Championship Qualifier Gift Tyranitar (2014 Korea)

Friend Safari
The Friend Safari in Pokémon X and Y is an unusual location, in that Pokémon that appear are dependant on registered friend codes within the memory of the Nintendo 3DS console. As a result, not all Pokémon are obtainable to all players without a suitable friend code. All Pokémon found in the Safari are level 30.

Generation VII

 * Underleveled Pokémon can be found in the Poké Pelago:
 * Kadabra and Drifblim are obtainable in Pokémon Sun and Moon
 * Flaaffy and Jynx are obtainable in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon


 * Some special distribution Event Pokémon are underleveled. These are now unavailable through legitimate methods.
 * Original Cap Pikachu (2017)