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 areas of the games, in-game trades, and special distribution Event Pokémon. Occasionally NPCs will also battle with underleveled Pokémon.
Obtainable Underleveled Pokémon[]
The following tables are for Pokémon obtainable through normal gameplay, divided by generation. Listed are the name and National Dex number of the Pokémon, the level they normally evolve at, the lowest obtainable level (although some can be found at a level higher than this but still be underleveled), the game title found in, and the location in-game. Pokémon with significant differences in details can be listed more than once, and Pokémon without differences but found in more than one place have a "multiplication" in their location, for simplicity and sorting.
Pokémon obtained through in-game trades before Generation V were the same level as the Pokémon offered by the player. This makes some underleveled Pokémon possible, especially when obtaining the offered Pokémon from another generation or title (such as by breeding in Generation II then trading back to Generation I). These Pokémon have a "T" in their obtainable level column instead of a number.
Some information is marked with an asterisk(*), indicating additional information is available in the form of a tooltip. Tooltips are not visible when viewed in mobile mode.
Pokémon obtainable outside of normal gameplay a listed below the main table for that generation. Pokémon which breed with incense to produce Baby Pokémon are excluded from the tables, as the evolved form can be obtained at level 1 if bred without incense.
Generation I[]
When trading, Japanese titles are incompatible with other languages.
Generation II[]
When trading, Japanese titles are incompatible with other languages.
Generation III[]
Some special distribution Event Pokémon 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)
Generation IV[]
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum[]
Some special distribution Event Pokémon are underleveled. These are now unavailable through legitimate methods.
HeartGold and SoulSilver[]
Generation V[]
Underleveled Pokémon can be found in Hidden Grottos in Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2. These Pokémon drop with very low chance into an empty Grotto, meaning there is a possibility that they will never be seen by a player.
# | Sprite | Name | Level of Evolution | Obtainable Range | Grotto Location |
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089 | Muk | 38 | 35-40 | Route 9 (Unova) | |
508 | Herdier | 16 | 10-15 | Floccesy Ranch | |
542 | Leavanny | 21* | 20-25 | Lostlorn Forest | |
569 | Garbodor | 36 | 35-40 | Route 9 (Unova) | |
591 | Amoonguss | 39 | 35-40 | Abundant Shrine |
Some special distribution Event Pokémon 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 Pokémon Alpha Sapphire add new functionality to the White Flute item. When used in an area it can reduce the level of wild Pokémon by up to four levels, causing some Pokémon to become underleveled. Pokémon listed below that require the White Flute are marked with a tooltip and asterisk(*) in their obtainable level.
Some special distribution 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 Pokémon Y is an unusual location, in that Pokémon that appear are dependent 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.
# | Sprite | Name | Level of Evolution | Safari Slot |
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332 | Cacturne | 32 | Dark Slot 2 | |
611 | Fraxure | 38 | Dragon Slot 1 | |
705 | Sliggoo | 40 | Dragon Slot 3 | |
596 | Galvantula | 36 | Electric Slot 3 | |
668 | Pyroar | 35 | Fire Slot 2 | |
581 | Swanna | 35 | Slot 2 | |
356 | Dusclops | 37 | Ghost Slot 3 | |
623 | Golurk | 43 | Ghost Slot 3 | |
586 | Sawsbuck | 35 | Grass Slot 2 | |
673 | Gogoat | 32 | Grass Slot 3 | |
323 | Camerupt | 33 | Ground Slot 2 | |
614 | Beartic | 37 | Ice Slot 2 | |
087 | Dewgong | 34 | Ice Slot 3 | |
221 | Piloswine | 33 | Ice Slot 3 | |
049 | Venomoth | 31 | Poison Slot 2 | |
569 | Garbodor | 34 | Poison Slot 2 | |
089 | Muk | 38 | Poison Slot 3 | |
452 | Drapion | 40 | Poison Slot 3 | |
454 | Toxicroak | 37 | Poison Slot 3 | |
326 | Grumpig | 32 | Psychic Slot 1 | |
575 | Gothorita | 32 | Psychic Slot 3 | |
578 | Duosion | 32 | Psychic Slot 3 | |
219 | Magcargo | 38 | Rock Slot 2 | |
112 | Rhydon | 42 | Rock Slot 3 | |
689 | Barbaracle | 39 | Rock Slot 3 | |
205 | Forretress | 31 | Steel Slot 2 | |
600 | Klang | 38 | Steel Slot 2 | |
437 | Bronzong | 33 | Steel Slot 3 | |
530 | Excadrill | 31 | Steel Slot 3 |
Generation VII[]
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon[]
Underleveled Pokémon can be found in the Poké Pelago. However, the level and rarity of Pokémon obtained from the Poké Pelago increases as the player's Trainer Card is completed, meaning there is a limited time to obtain the following:
- Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon
- Kadabra - at level 11, until completing the Akala Island Grand Trial
- Drifblim - until completing the Ula'ula Island Grand Trial
- Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon
- Flaaffy - at level 11, until completing the Akala Island Grand Trial
- Jynx - until completing the Ula'ula Island Grand Trial
Some special distribution Event Pokémon are underleveled. These are now unavailable through legitimate methods.
- Original Cap Pikachu (2017)
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee![]
Almost all Pokémon are possible underleveled Pokémon if transferred across from Pokémon GO using GO Park. Underleveld Pokémon available in-game are listed below
# | Sprite | Name | Level of Evolution | Lowest Obtainable Level | Game | Where to obtain |
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006 | Charizard | 03 | In the Sky | |||
011 | Metapod | 03 | Viridian Forest | |||
012 | Butterfree | 03 | Viridian Forest | |||
014 | Kakuna | 03 | Viridian City | |||
015 | Beedrill | 03 | Viridian Forest | |||
017 | Pidgeotto | 03 | In the sky | |||
018 | Pidgeot | 03 | In the sky | |||
020 | Raticate | 20 | 13 | Route 11 (Kanto) | ||
022 | Fearow | 03 | In the sky | |||
042 | Golbat | 18 | Rock Tunnel | |||
051 | Dugtrio Persian | 26 | 13 | |||
061 | Poliwhirl | 03 | Route 22 (Kanto) | |||
073 | Tentacruel | 07 | x2 | |||
075 | Graveler | 25 | 18 | Rock Tunnel | ||
080 | Slowbro | 39 | Seafoam Islands | |||
082 | Magneton | 37 | Power Plant (Kanto) | |||
085 | Dodrio | 31 | Route 16 (Kanto) | |||
087 | Dewgong Muk | 39 | Seafoam Islands | |||
093 | Haunter | 27 | Pokémon Tower | |||
101 | Electrode Weezing | 37 | Power Plant (Kanto) | |||
112 | Rhydon | 41 | Victory Road | |||
117 | Seadra | 31 | x2 | |||
119 | Seaking | 11 | Route 6 (Kanto) | |||
148 | Dragonair | 18 | Route 10 (Kanto) | |||
149 | Dragonite | 03 | In the sky |
NPC Underleveled Pokemon[]
Trivia[]
- Using in-game trades, some first form Pokémon can be obtained at a level lower than possible in the wild.
- In Generation VII, some SOS allies of Totem Pokémon are underleveled Pokémon. These are Masquerain, Salazzle, Banette, Jellicent and Hakamo-o.
- When the Level 50 cap rule is applied in the Battle Spot some Pokémon become underleveled. These are Bisharp, Solgaleo, Lunala, Braviary, Mandibuzz, Dragonite, Tyranitar, Volcarona, and Hydreigon.
- Illegal underleveled Pokémon can be obtained through cheats and glitches, such as the Mew Glitch in Generation I or the Pomeg Glitch in Generation IV.
- Some underleveled Pokémon are used in the Battle Frontier in Pokémon Emerald Version.
- In the anime, Team Rocket attempt to evolve Ekans and Koffing while underleveled in TB031: Dig Those Diglett! with "induced evolution". However, they are both ready to evolve during that episode anyway.
- Underleveled evolution is also implied during GS119: Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution when Team Rocket uses "Project R" at the Lake of Rage to force Pokémon to evolve.
- Legitimate underlevelled Pokémon can be obtained through Pokémon GO if you transfer a Pokémon with a low enough CP to Pokémon HOME, which will allow the Pokémon to pass through.