Welcome to our in-depth guide for catching Pokemon GO Pokemon, Pokemon GO Spawn Locations, Climates and Areas all play major factors in certain Pokemon spawn rates. For example bodies of water such as rivers and ponds have a very high spawn rate for Water Type Pokemon. Catching Pokemon GO Ghost Pokemon is easier at night time since Ghost Type Spawn Rate is much higher during the night. Before we get into catching Pokemon and the Pokemon GO Spawn Rates, we should understand some of the basic Pokemon GO Tips for catching Pokemon.

Catching Pokemon GO Pokemon

The 3 Basic Pokemon GO Catching Pokemon Tips Players Need To Know!

Where Is A Good Place To Start Catching Pokemon in Pokemon GO?

Niantic (The Pokemin GO Developers) suggest going to parks as a general starting point. Parks – Especially parks with Pokestops – are great places to catch them, and if the pokestop is lit with a Lure Modual, there will be plenty of Pokemon to catch there. This will also increase the Spawn rate of Pokemon related to the area.

Do Lure Modules and Incense Stack?

I don’t think they stack so much as they spawn their own Pokemon and work in tandem. Lured Pokemon at stops have a different colour beneath them, incense Pokemon are circled with the same pink clouds as the trainer. This would indicate they are both working at the same time.

Meaning they work together and you will see more Pokemon Spawning with both in use at the same time.

Side Note: (Incense spawns roughly 1 Pokemon every 5 minutes while standing still and every 1min/200 meters while moving)

Pokemon GO Spawn Locations

WATER POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Water Pokemon in Pokemon Go: Water Pokemon are fairly easy to catch if you live close to large bodies of water. If not then you will need to find key locations known for water-related landmarks or even small local ponds in your local park are areas you may be able to find water Pokemon.

How To Get Water Type Pokemon Tips:

• Vaporeon: Evolving Eevee into Vaporeon is another great way to get your hands on a strong water type Pokemon.
• Eggs: If you just can’t seem to find any water type Pokemon where you live, hatching eggs can be another way to obtain some water type.

Where Do I Find Water Pokemon? – ( Water Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Water Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Canal – Dock – Harbors – Lake – Ocean – Beach – River – Riverbank – Stream – Wetland – Ports – Reservoir – Basin

Unconfirmed Water Pokemon Go Spawn Locations:

There is a Total of 32 Pokemon Go Water Pokemon: Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Seel, Dewgong, Shellder, Cloyster, Krabby, Kingler, Horsea, Seadra, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Goldeen, Seaking, Staryu, Starmie, Magikarp, Gyarados, Lapras and Vaporeon.

FIRE POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Fire Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Fire Type Pokemon are common in residential areas like neighborhoods. Players are reporting higher spawn rate of fire type Pokemon in dry/arid and warmer type climates. Note: You will still find fire type Pokemon in any climate, they will just be less common.

How To Get Fire Type Pokemon Tips:

• Flareon: Evolving Eevee into Flareon is not a bad option if you are in need of a strong Fire Type Pokemon. Flareon is one of the strongest Fire Type in Pokemon, with a 37 CP Per Level gain.
• Charmander Spawns: Keep your out for Charmander Spawn Locations, some Parks have naturally high Charmander spawns. Reports have noted Olympic Stadiums having high chamander spawn rates.

Where Do I Find Fire Pokemon? – ( Fire Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Fire Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Residential – Cities – Neighborhoods – Dry/Arid Climate – Warmer Climate – Beach – Parks

Unconfirmed Fire Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Parking lots – Gas Stations.

There is a Total of 12 Pokemon Go Fire Pokemon: Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Vulpix, Ninetales, Growlithe, Arcanine, Ponyta, Rapidash, Magmar and Flareon. Moltres is a legendary Pokemon who currently you cannot catch in the wild.

GRASS POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Grass Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Grass Pokemon are very easy since they can be found in a lot of common locations, such as parks and golf courses. Some not so common areas, Pokemon Go players living in the city will find it difficult to access some of these areas.

How To Get Grass Type Pokemon Tips:

• Parks: Grass Pokemon appear to be the most abundant in parks, you can also get a good amount of grass type from egg hatching.

Where Do I Find Grass Pokemon? – ( Grass Pokemon Location )

Confirmed Grass Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Parks – Farmland – Forest – Hiking Trails – Gardens – Golf Courses – Woodland – Grassy Areas – Meadow – Nature Reserve

Unconfirmed Grass Pokemon Go Spawn Locations:

There is a Total of 14 Pokemon Go Grass Pokemon: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebell, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Tangela, Paras and Parasect.

ELECTRIC POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Electric Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Most electric pokemon are found near college campuses and universities. Some players have reported them in residential and largely concreted areas.

How To Get Electric Type Pokemon Tips:

• Jolteon: Evolving Eevee into Jolton is the least favorable of the Eevee evolutions. It does, however, make for a great Electric Type Pokemon.

Where Do I Find Electric Pokemon? – ( Electric Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Electric Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Universty – College Campus – Industrial Parks – Residential – School – Railway – Commercial (Shopping Districts)

Unconfirmed Electric Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Library

There is a Total of 9 Pokemon Go Electric Pokemon: Pikachu, Raichu, Magnemite, Magneton, Voltorb, Electrode, Electabuzz and Jolteon. Zapdos is a legendary pokemon who does not appear in the wild at the moment.

PSYCHIC POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Psychic Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Psychic pokemon tend to appear in residential areas mostly during night time. While others have reported finding psychic pokemon near hospitals.

How To Get Psychic Type Pokemon Tips:

• Residential (Night-Time): It would appear the Psychic Pokemon have a slightly higher spawn rate during night time.

Where Do I Find Psychic Pokemon? – ( Psychic Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Psychic Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Residential (Night Time) – Hospitals – Grassy Areas

Unconfirmed Psychic Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Beach – Library

There is a Total of 14 Pokemon Go Psychic Pokemon: Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Drowzee, Hypno, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Slowpoke, Slowbrow Jynx and Mr. Mime. Mewtwo and Mew do not appear in the wild, they will mostly likely be a special event held at a later date.

BUG POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Bug Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Bug pokemon have similar spawn locations to grass pokemon. Locations such as Farmland, Woods and even nature reserves.

How To Get Bug Type Pokemon Tips:

• Parks: Parks are the best place to look for bug type Pokemon, You will find plenty of bug pokemon in these areas.
• Grassy Areas: Golf Courses and even large open fields found near you can have lots of bug Pokemon available.

Where Do I Find Bug Pokemon? – ( Bug Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Bug Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Parks – Farmland – Forest – Gardens – Golf Courses – Woodland – Grassy Areas – Meadow – Nature Reserve

Unconfirmed Bug Pokemon Go Spawn Locations:

There is a Total of 12 Pokemon Go Bug Pokemon: Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree, Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Paras, Parasect, Venonat, Venomoth, Scyther and Pinsir.

GROUND POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Ground Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Ground pokemon have similar spawn locations to rock pokemon. Locations such as Farmland have some of the highest spawn rate of ground pokemon.

How To Get Ground Type Pokemon Tips:

Where Do I Find Ground Pokemon? – ( Ground Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Ground Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Parks – Farmland – Woodland – Quarry – Golf Course

Unconfirmed Ground Pokemon Go Spawn Locations:

There is a Total of 14 Pokemon Go Ground Pokemon: Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Dugtrio, Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Onyx, Cubone, Marowak, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Nidoqueen and Nidoking.

POISON POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Poison Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Poison pokemon spawn near wetland with marches and on occasion in large industrial areas.

How To Get Poison Type Pokemon Tips:

Shared Pokemon Types: Almost all Poison pokemon share another type. That means Grass Pokemon like Bellsprout and Oddish who are also poison type can be found in parks easily due to their shared grass type.

Where Do I Find Poison Pokemon? – ( Poison Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Poison Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Wetlands – Marches – Lakes – Industrial Areas 

Unconfirmed Poison Pokemon Go Spawn Locations:

There is a Total of 33 Pokemon Go Poison Pokemon: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Venonat, Venomoth, Bellsprout, Weepinbel, Victreebel, Ekans, Arbok, Nidoran (Female), Nidoran (Male), Nidorina, Nidoqueen, Nidorino, Nidoking, Zubat, Golbat, Grimer, Muk, Koffing, Weezing, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Gastly, Haunter and Gengar.

NORMAL POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Normal Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Normal pokemon spawn just about everywhere they are not hard to find. Some locations normal pokemon will spawn more often then others.

How To Get Normal Type Pokemon Tips:

• Rare Normal Type: The majority of rare normal type Pokemon will be easily found within eggs that you hatch. They will also tend to have a much higher IV rating (Individual Values) when hatched from eggs.

Where Do I Find Normal Pokemon? – ( Normal Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Normal Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Residential Areas – Universities – College Campuses – Parking Lots

Unconfirmed Normal Pokemon Go Spawn Locations:

There is a Total of 22 Pokemon Go Normal Pokemon: Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Rattata, Raticate, Spearow, Fearow, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Meowth, Persian, Farfetch’d, Doduo, Dodrio, Lickitung, Chansey, Kangaskhan, Tauros, Ditto, Eevee, Porygon and Snorlax.

DRAGON POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Dragon Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Dragon pokemon tend to spawn near landmarks or places of interest. Players are reporting dragon pokemon spawning around golf course areas.

How To Get DragonType Pokemon Tips:

• How To Get A Dragonite: Find a water spawn location, preferably one that is able to spawn Dratini since it is also a water type. Farming enough dratini is one way to obtain Dragonite, the other is to hope one will spawn near you some day.

Where Do I Find Dragon Pokemon? – ( Dragon Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Dragon Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Golf Course – Landmarks – Places of Interest

Unconfirmed Dragon Pokemon Go Spawn Locations:

There is a Total of 3 Pokemon Go Dragon Pokemon: Dratini, Dragonair and Dragonite.

FAIRY POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Fairy Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Fairy pokemon spawn near landmarks or places of interest. Players are reporting they can also be found by churches and cemeteries.

How To Get Fairy Type Pokemon Tips:

Where Do I Find Fairy Pokemon? – ( Fairy Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Fairy Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Churches – Landmarks – Places of Interest – Cemeteries

Unconfirmed Fairy Pokemon Go Spawn Locations:

There is a Total of 5 Pokemon Go Fairy Pokemon: Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff and Mr. Mime.

FIGHTING POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Fighting Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Fighting pokemon spawn near Gyms in real life and even Stadiums. They can also be found near sports centers.

Where Do I Find Fighting Pokemon? – ( Fighting Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Fighting Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Gyms – Sport Centers – Stadiums – Recreation Areas

Unconfirmed Fighting Pokemon Go Spawn Locations:

There is a Total of 8 Pokemon Go Fighting Pokemon: Mankey, Primeape, Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan and Poliwrath.

GHOST POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Ghost Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Ghost pokemon spawn around churches on occasion. Players are reporting ghost pokemon spawning in residential areas and with higher spawn rate during night time/afternoon/early morning. (Note: Players are reporting the lack of ghost Pokemon in cemeteries and graveyards.)

Where Do I Find Ghost Pokemon? – ( Ghost Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Ghost Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Churches – Residential Areas ( Slightly Higher Spawn Rate During Night Time/After Noon/Early Morning )

Unconfirmed Ghost Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Cemeteries – Graveyards

There is a Total of 8 Pokemon Go Ghost Pokemon: Gastly, Haunter and Gengar.

ICE POKEMON GO SPAWN LOCATION

Where Do I Catch Ice Pokemon In Pokemon Go: Ice pokemon are spawning near large bodies of water and Large Grassy areas. Pokemon Go players in areas with snow currently will have a higher spawn rate for ice pokemon then those who are not.

How To Get Ice Type Pokemon Tips:

• Eggs: Its possible to obtain every Ice Type Pokemon threw eggs. Most importantly you can get one of the strongest Ice Type Pokemon, Lapras.

Where Do I Find Ice Pokemon? – ( Ice Pokemon Locations )

Confirmed Ice Pokemon Go Spawn Locations: Bodies of Water – Ski Resorts – Glacier – Grassy Areas

Unconfirmed Ice Pokemon Go Spawn Locations:

There is a Total of 5 Pokemon Go Ice Pokemon: Jynx, Dewgong, Cloyster, Lapras and Articuno. Articuno is a legendary pokemon not found in the wild. Legendary pokemon will most likely only be obtained in special events at a later date.

Spawn Data and Other Influences
Aside from spawn zones, there is speculation that other factors such as the time of day, the weather (especially humidity), and more can affect Pokémon spawn rates.

Biome List of Pokemon Go Spawn Zones:

View Our Pokemon Go Type Chart, Full of every Pokemon Go Type Weakness and Strengths. Certain pokemon are super effective against others, while some are less effective. See what Type you should use to fight your local gym leader with our Pokemon Go Weakness Chart.

What Pokemon Should I Be Catching?

You should catch every Pokemon you come across in the wild. However not all Pokemon are created equal, some are more valuable than others due many factors. below we will talk about the different types you should be catching in Pokemon Go and why.

Sometimes it’s easier to evolve a Pokemon instead hoping you will come across it in the wild. This is an Evolution Chart of every pokemon in Pokemon Go along with the amount of candies required to evolve them.

View The Best Pokemon Go Pokemon and see which ones gain the most CP Power Per Level!

Where Are Some Pokemon Go Spawn Locations?

There are certain areas that will have a much higher spawn rate for different types of Pokemon. Some Pokemon don’t have specific Pokemon go spawn locations; instead, they simply spawn during night time like ghost Pokemon. You can increase your chance rate of certain Pokemon spawning while in a specific location related to that Pokemon. Every pokemon has a chance rate to spawn anywhere, Below we list general spawn rate chance for each pokemon no matter where you are.

Where Do I Catch Legendary Pokemon Go Pokemon?

At the current moment there are no Pokemon Go Spawn locations for legendary Pokemon, so you can’t. Niantic will likely enable players to catch Legendary Pokemon in the future as the game continues to grow.

Region-Specific and Uncatchable Pokémon
Some Pokémon appear more often in the wild in specific continents or at least have a higher spawn rate is specific locations. These Pokémon, however, can be hatched out of 10km eggs in any region. The rarest Legendary Pokémon are not yet available.

Pokémon Occurs In
Farfetch’d – Asia | South Korea | Kyoto Japan
Kangaskhan – Australia
Mr. Mime – Europe | Netherlands, Dordrecht, Eindhoven | Germany | England, UK
Tauros – USA | North America, Utah, Maryland, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, Texas | Northern Mexico | Ontario, Canada |
Ditto – Unavailable
Articuno – Unavailable
Zapdos – Unavailable
Moltres – Unavailable
Mewtwo – Unavailable
Mew – Unavailable