Where are Galar Starters?: Paldean Starters' Pokemon GO debut leaves question about previous Gen

Pokemon GO is set to introduce critters from the Paldea region (Generation IX) into the mobile title. This will happen in the brand-new in-game event called "A Paldean Adventure", which goes live on September 5, 2023, and will end on September 10, 2023. This event will add the regional starters, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, to the roster of the game.

While the arrival of the Paldean Starters in Pokemon GO is a moment of celebration, it also raises a huge question. Did Niantic forget about the Generation VIII starters from Galar: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble?

The three critters are still missing from the mobile game despite Sword and Shield Pocket Monsters being introduced for the first time in 2020.

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When will Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble come to Pokemon GO?

Cinderace, Rillaboom, Inteleon (Image via Sportskeeda)

There have been no official announcements regarding the arrival of the Galar Region starters in Pokemon GO. With the release of the Paldean starters happening soon, these three will be the only unreleased starter Pokemon as far as the mobile game is concerned.

Players can expect these critters to hopefully arrive during another Galar-themed event similar to GO Tour Kanto, Johto, or Hoenn. However, with multiple regions in between not having received a GO Tour yet, it will be surprising to get a Galar tour. That said, chronology doesn't appear to be on the top of Nianitc's priority list when releasing in-game content.

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All Galar Region Pocket Monsters available in Pokemon GO

Obstagoon, Zacian, and Dubwool are among the most popular Galar Pokemon (Image via Sportskeeda)

Only a fraction of all the new critters from Pokemon Sword and Shield are currently available in Niantic's mobile game. They are as follows:

1. Perserker
2. Obstagoon
3. Runerigus
4. Sirfetch'd
5. Mr. Rime
6. Zamazenta
7. Zacian
8. Falinks
9. Wooloo
10. Dubwool
11. Greedent
12. Skwovet
13. Zarude
14. Regidrago
15. Regieleki

Among these, Dubwool and Obstagoon are popular picks in the Great and Ultra Leagues, while Zacian is one of the best Fairy-types in the Master League of GO Battle League.

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All Galar Region Pocket Monsters missing from Pokemon GO

Corviknight, Dragapult, and Grimmsnarl are powerful Generation VII Pokemon missing in Pokemon GO (Image via Sportskeeda)

There are 74 critters from the main Generation VIII games that have not yet made their way into the AR-based title. They are:

1. Grookey
2. Thwackey
3. Rillaboom
4. Scorbunny
5. Raboot
6. Cinderace
7. Sobble
8. Drizzile
9. Inteleon
10. Rookidee
11. Corvisquire
12. Corviknight
13. Blipbug
14. Dottler
15. Orbeetle
16. Nickit
17. Thievul
18. Gossifleur
19. Eldegoss
20. Chewtle
21. Drednaw
22. Yamper
23. Boltund
24. Rolycoly
25. Carkol
26. Coalossal
27. Applin
28. Flapple
29. Appletun
30. Silicobra
31. Sandaconda
32. Cramorant
33. Arrokuda
34. Barraskewda
35. Toxel
36. Toxtricity
37. Sizzlipede
38. Centiskorch
39. Clobbopus
40. Grapploct
41. Sinistea
42. Polteageist
43. Hatenna
44. Hattrem
45. Hatterene
46. Impidimp
47. Morgrem
48. Grimmsnarl
49. Cursola
50. Milcery
51. Alcremie
52. Pincurchin
53. Snom
54. Frosmoth
55. Stonjourner
56. Eiscue
57. Indeedee
58. Morpeko
59. Cufant
60. Copperajah
61. Dracozolt
62. Arctozolt
63. Dracovish
64. Arctovish
65. Duraludon
66. Dreepy
67. Drakloak
68. Dragapult
69. Eternatus
70. Kubfu
71. Urshifu
72. Glastrier
73. Spectrier
74. Calyrex

The Legendary Pokemon aside, one of the most notable absences in the mobile game from this region include the Pseudo Legendary line involving Dreepy, Drakloak, and Dragapult.

With the Frigibax line arriving, starting with the Ultra Unlock: Paldea event, Dragapult will be the only missing Pseudo Legendary Dragon in the game.

Other spectacular Generation VIII creatures missing from Pokemon GO are Corviknight, Hatterene, Grimmsnarl, Barraskewda, and Toxtricity.