Pokemon GO is all about catching ’em all, and while you are able to find most Pokemon out in the wild, Mythical Pokemon are very difficult to catch.
Every Pokemon trainers want to add Mythical Pokemon to their Pokedex, however, many of them can only be caught after completing specific Special Research Stories.
Here’s a complete list of every Mythical Pokemon in Pokemon GO right now, as well as how you can get them!

Every Mythical Pokemon in Pokemon GO & How to Catch Them
This is every Mythical Pokemon in Pokemon GO, as well as what you need to do to catch them and whether you can get the shiny version:
Pokemon | How to Catch | Shiny Available? |
Mew![]() | A Mythical Discovery Special Research | No longer available: Exclusive to All-in-One #151 Masterwork Research |
Celebi![]() | A Ripple in Time Special Research | No longer available: Exclusive to Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research |
Jirachi![]() | A Thousand-Year Slumber Special Research | Yes – From Masterwork Research: Wish Granted |
Deoxys (Normal)![]() | 5-Star Deoxys Raid Battles | Yes |
Deoxys (Attack)![]() | 5-Star Deoxys Raid Battles | Yes |
Deoxys (Defense)![]() | 5-Star Deoxys Raid Battles | Yes |
Deoxys (Speed)![]() | 5-Star Deoxys Raid Battles | Yes |
Darkrai![]() | 5-Star Raid Battles | Yes |
Shaymin (Land Forme)![]() | Grass and Gratitude Special Research Story Pokemon GO Fest 2022 Special Research | No |
Shaymin (Sky forme)![]() | Available during 2022 Pokemon GO Fest | No |
Victini![]() | Investigate a Mysterious Energy Special Research | No |
Meloetta (Aria)![]() | The Melody Pokemon Special Research | No |
Genesect![]() | 5-Star Raid Battles | Yes |
Hoopa (Confined)![]() | Misunderstood Mischief Special Research | No |
Hoopa (Unbound)![]() | Mischief Unbound Special Research Hoopa Unbound Elite Raids | No |
Meltan![]() | Let’s GO, Meltan Special Research Using a Mystery Box During Events | Only during specific events |
Melmetal![]() | Evolve Meltan using 400 Candy | Yes |
Zarude![]() | Search for Zarude! Special Research | No |
Keldeo![]() | Something Extraordinary Special Research | No |
Also, find out every Legendary Pokemon and Ultra Beast in Pokemon GO too!

Good luck catching all of these Mythical Pokemon. It might take a while to complete all of the Special Research Stories, but it’ll be worth it to get these rare Pokemon!
Also, if you’re looking to fill up your Pokedex with even rare Pokemon, check out the list of every region-exclusive Pokemon in Pokemon GO.