18 Pokemon You Probably Forgot Exist

Despite Pokémon amassing over a thousand creatures in 30 years, promotional material outside Japan largely focuses on the original 151. This summary highlights 18 lesser-known Pokémon, either absent from recent mainline games or so underpromoted that they are easily forgotten. These Pokémon also often lack official merchandise. Bariscuda, introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield and present in Scarlet and Violet, has zero products at the Pokémon Center and only five cards. Its fame primarily stems from being ingested by other Pokémon like Cramorant. Its last mainline appearance was in Scarlet and Violet. Durant, the terrifying iron ant Pokémon from Black and White, has appeared in only three other mainline games. It has one item at the Pokémon Center, 19 TCG cards, and a brief appearance in Pokémon Master Journeys episode 24. Its last mainline game was Sword and Shield. Terrakion, a legendary Pokémon introduced in Black and White, has only 15 cards and one item. Despite a paradox makeover in Pokémon Violet’s DLC, it feels forgotten, much like its fellow Swords of Justice, Cobalion and Virizion. Terrakion was last seen in Pokémon Legends ZA’s Mega Dimensions DLC. Stakataka, one of the Ultra Beasts added in Generation 7, is easily forgotten unless players experienced the Ultra versions or Sword and Shield’s Crown Tundra DLC. It has one plush, seven cards, and was last seen in the 2020 Sword and Shield DLC. Arctovish, a strange fossil Pokémon from Sword and Shield, combines a fish and a dino. It has been missing since its introduction, with one plush and four cards. Bruxish, a colorful Water/Psychic type from Alola, was introduced in Sun and Moon. It has eight cards and one plush, and is only available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet among Switch games. Palafin, the evolved form of Finizen from Gen 9, transforms into its Hero form only in battle via its "Zero to Hero" ability. It has five products, including three TCG features, and appeared in Pokémon Horizons episode 42. It’s only available in Scarlet and Violet. Ferrothorn, a cool Grass/Steel type from Black and White, has a memorable design. Its power was known in Gen 5 but has since declined. It has one plush, two TCG accessories, and 11 cards, last seen in Sword and Shield. Arctozolt, another strange fossil Pokémon from Sword and Shield, has been unavailable since its introduction. It has three cards and one plush. Blipbug, a charming bug Pokémon from Sword and Shield, has seven cards but only a pin available as merch. Its evolution line, especially Orbeetle’s Gigantamax, is notable. Rabsca, the evolution of Rellor from Scarlet and Violet, requires a complicated "Let’s Go" evolution method. It has zero Pokémon Center items, one anime appearance, and six cards. Bramblin, a Grass/Ghost type from Scarlet and Violet, also uses the "Let’s Go" evolution method. It has no merchandise and only five TCG cards. Runerigus, a regional variant introduced in Sword and Shield, has a non-intuitive evolution process. It has three cards, no merch, and was last available in Pokémon Legends ZA Mega Dimension DLC. Whismur, from Gen 3, has a surprising number of products despite its limited presence in recent games. It was last available in Sword and Shield’s Isle of Armor DLC and Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl. It has five products and 12 cards. Druddigon, a pure Dragon type from Black and White, was last seen in Sword and Shield’s DLC. It has one plush and 15 cards. Golett, a Ground/Ghost type introduced in Black and White, appeared in Sword and Shield and was featured in Pokémon Legends Arceus. It has one plush and 13 cards. Karrablast, a Bug type from Black and White, was last seen in Sword and Shield. It has one plush and 11 cards. Veluza, a new aquatic Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet, has no merchandise or anime appearances, but six TCG cards with neat artwork.