All Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go & how to catch them

Ezequiel Leis
Ultra Beasts and ultra wormhole in Pokemon Go

Ultra Beasts are as strong and sought-after as Legendary Pokemon, so here’s everything you need to know about them, including the list of all available Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go and how to catch them.

Ultra Beasts, or UBs, are extradimensional Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Sun and Moon. In Pokemon Go, they usually headline challenging 5-Star Raids, just like Legendaries, and are considered just as powerful.

So, here’s the complete list of Ultra Beasts available in Pokemon Go and how to catch them.

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All Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go

Here is the full list of Ultra Beasts with their arrival dates in Pokemon Go:

Ultra BeastImageRelease dateCan it be shiny?
NihilegoNihilego in Pokemon GoJune 2022Yes
BuzzwoleBuzzwole sprite in Pokemon GoJuly 2022No
PheromosaPheromosa sprite in Pokemon GoJuly 2022No
XurkitreeXurkitree sprite in Pokemon GoAugust 2022No
CelesteelaCelesteela in Pokemon GoSeptember 2022Yes
KartanaKartana in Pokemon GoSeptember 2022Yes
GuzzlordGuzzlord sprite in Pokemon GoNovember 2022Yes
PoipolePoipole sprite in Pokemon GoMarch 2024No
NaganadelMay 2024No
BlacephalonMay 2024No
StakatakaMay 2024No

How to get Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go

You can get Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go by beating them in 5-Star Raids and catching them afterward. These are some of the toughest Raids in the game, and they require groups of 3 to 5 high-level trainers to be completed.

Catch rates for Ultra Beasts are very low, so it’s recommended players use Golden Razz Berries and make Excellent Throws to maximize their chances. Shiny Pokemon from Raids are a guaranteed catch, so you should use Pinap or Silver Pinap Berries to get more Candy.

On the other hand, Naganadel is the exception to the rule, as evolution from Poipole is the only way to get it.

Pokemon Go Season of Light promo image with Ultra Beasts
Most Ultra Beasts debuted in Pokemon Go in 2022 during the Season of Light.

Ultra Beasts available in May 2024 in Pokemon Go

In May 2024, players can face Blacephalon and Stakataka in 5-Star Raids, get Poipole from the World of Wonders Special Research and Wonder Ticket Timed Research quests if they haven’t already, and evolve it to Naganadel once the Ultra Space Wonders event kicks off on May 23, 2024, at 10 AM local time.

And there you have it! That’s everything you need to know about UBs in Pokemon Go. For more on the popular franchise, make sure to check other guides:

Pokemon Go Catching Wonders Masterwork Research: Tasks, rewards, date & time, more | Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule | How to get Necrozma in Pokemon Go: Fusions & can it be shiny? | What are Routes in Pokemon Go | How to get the Master Ball in Pokemon Go | What are Adventure Effects in Pokemon Go? | How to beat Giovanni in Pokemon Go

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About The Author

Ezequiel is a Games Writer at CharlieIntel. With a great knowledge of gaming, he's focused mostly on Pokemon, Fortnite, and HoYoverse titles such as Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact. With a journalism degree, Ezequiel has worked on La Cosa and Infobae, two of the most prestigious outlets in Latin America. He joined CharlieIntel in 2023. You can reach Ezequiel at [email protected]