Even though Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s DLC added a bunch of creatures to the games, there are still plenty of Pokemon that are not available. So, if you’re wondering whether you can find your favorite creatures roaming around Paldea, we’ve got you covered.
The Pokedex for Paldea for the Paldea region in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet contains over 400 Pokemon. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC added even more previously unavailable Pokemon. The Teal Mask alone brings back 96, and The Indigo Disk is added 118 more.
While this seems like quite a big number, there are in fact a lot of Pokemon missing from the game due to the lack of a National Pokedex.
If you’re wondering exactly what Pokemon are missing from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, we’ve provided a full list down below! While you’re here, why not check out our other guides for the game, including the version exclusive Pokemon for Gen 9, our Pokemon Scarlet & Violet type chart and the best gym order.
Updated on December 14, 2023, to reflect the release of The Indigo Disk DLC.
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What Pokemon are not in Scarlet & Violet?
Here is every Pokemon that didn’t make the cut for Gen 9, either because they were not included in the original national Pokedex, haven’t appeared in a Tera Raid event, or aren’t transferable through Pokemon Home.
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Gen 1
| Caterpie | Nidoking | Marowak |
| Metapod | Zubat | Lickitung |
| Butterfree | Golbat | Tangela |
| Weedle | Paras | Kangaskhan |
| Kakuna | Parasect | Goldeen |
| Beedrill | Abra | Seaking |
| Pidgey | Kadabra | Staryu |
| Pidgeotto | Alakazam | Starmie |
| Pidgeot | Machop | Mr. Mime |
| Rattata | Machoke | Jynx |
| Raticate | Machamp | Pinsir |
| Spearow | Ponyta | Omanyte |
| Fearow | Rapidash | Omastar |
| Nidoran♀ | Farfetch’d | Kabuto |
| Nidorina | Onix | Kabutops |
| Nidoqueen | Krabby | Aerodactyl |
| Nidoran♂ | Kingler | – |
| Nidorino | Cubone | – |
Gen 2
| Ledyba | Xatu | Remoraid |
| Ledian | Unown | Octillery |
| Crobat | Wobbuffet | Mantine |
| Togepi | Steelix | Smoochum |
| Togetic | Shuckle | Miltank |
| Natu | Corsola | Celebi |
Gen 3
| Zigzagoon | Delcatty | Claydol |
| Linoone | Mawile | Lileep |
| Wurmple | Aron | Cradily |
| Silcoon | Larion | Anorith |
| Beautifly | Aggron | Armaldo |
| Cascoon | Electrike | Castform |
| Dustox | Manectric | Kecleon |
| Taillow | Roselia | Absol |
| Swellow | Carvanha | Wynaut |
| Nincada | Sharpedo | Spheal |
| Ninjask | Wailmer | Sealeo |
| Shedinja | Wailord | Walrein |
| Whismur | Spinda | Clamperl |
| Loudred | Lunatone | Huntail |
| Exploud | Solrock | Gorebyss |
| Skitty | Baltoy | Relicanth |
Gen 4
| Bidoof | Cherrim | Drapion |
| Bibarel | Buneary | Carnivine |
| Budew | Lopunny | Mantyke |
| Roserade | Glameow | Lickilicky |
| Burmy | Purugly | Tangrowth |
| Wormadam | Mime Jr. | Togekiss |
| Mothim | Chatot | Regigigas |
| Cheruni | Skorupi |
Gen 5
| Victini | Audino | Vanillish |
| Patrat | Tympole | Vanilluxe |
| Watchog | Palpitoad | Emolga |
| Lillipup | Seismitoad | Karrablast |
| Herdier | Throh | Escavalier |
| Stoutland | Sawk | Frillish |
| Purrloin | Venipede | Jellicent |
| Liepard | Whirlipede | Ferroseed |
| Pansage | Scolipede | Ferrothorn |
| Simisage | Darumaka | Klink |
| Pansear | Darmanitan | Klang |
| Simisear | Maractus | Klinklang |
| Panpour | Dwebble | Elgyem |
| Simipour | Crustle | Beheeyem |
| Munna | Sigilyph | Shelmet |
| Musharna | Yamask | Accelgor |
| Pidove | Cofagrigus | Stunfisk |
| Tranquill | Tirtouga | Druddigon |
| Unfezant | Carracosta | Bouffalant |
| Roggenrole | Archen | Heatmor |
| Boldore | Archeops | Durant |
| Gigalith | Trubbish | Genesect |
| Woobat | Garbodor | – |
| Swoobat | Vanillite | – |
Gen 6
| Bunnelby | Aromatisse | Amaura |
| Diggersby | Swirlix | Aurorus |
| Pancham | Slurpuff | Pumpkaboo |
| Pangoro | Binacle | Gourgeist |
| Furfrou | Barbaracle | Xerneas |
| Honedge | Helioptile | Yveltal |
| Doublade | Heliolisk | Zygarde |
| Aegislash | Tyrunt | – |
| Spritzee | Tyrantrum | – |
Gen 7
| Wishiwashi | Togedemaru | Celesteela |
| Morelull | Drampa | Kartana |
| Shiinotic | Dhelmise | Guzzlord |
| Stufful | Tapu Koko | Marshadow |
| Bewear | Tapu Lele | Poipole |
| Wimpod | Tapu Bulu | Naganadel |
| Golisopod | Tapu Fini | Stakataka |
| Pyukumuku | NIhilego | Blacephalon |
| Type: Null | Buzzwole | Zeraora |
| Silvally | Pheromosa | Meltan |
| Turtonator | Xurkitree | Melmetal |
Gen 8
| Blipbug | Dubwool | Cursola |
| Dottler | Yamper | Sirfetch’d |
| Orbeetle | Boltund | Mr. Rime |
| Nickit | Sizzlipede | Runerigus |
| Thievul | Centiskorch | Dracozolt |
| Gossifleur | Clobbopus | Arctozolt |
| Eldegoss | Grapploct | Dracovish |
| Wooloo | Obstagoon | Arctovish |
How many Pokemon are not available in Scarlet & Violet?
According to this list, 292 Pokemon aren’t currently in Scarlet & Violet, which is about 28% of the entire National Pokedex.
It’s possible more Pokemon will be added through updates, though The Indigo Disk is likely the final major content drop for the games. Those whose favorites are on this list will just have to hope some of these Pokemon return in later games.
There you have it, that’s everything there is to know about what Pokemon are not in Scarlet & Violet. If you want to read more of our Gen 9 content check out the guides below:
How to get Marks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet | Are Pokemon Scarlet & Violet compatible with Pokemon Home? | Unlocking 5 & 6-star Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet | How to unlock Rotom Phone cases in Scarlet & Violet | How to get all starters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet | How to get Sprigatito, Floragato & Meowscarada | How to get Fuecoco, Crocalor & Skeledirge | How to get Quaxly, Quaxwell & Quaquaval | How to change clothes in Scarlet & Violet | How to co-op with friends in Scarlet & Violet | All Shiny forms in Scarlet & Violet | Sandwich recipes in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet | Pokemon Scarlet & Violet egg breeding guide | How to get Rare Candy in Scarlet & Violet
