About the Unova region
Unova is the fifth region and the one that broke the mould. It is based on the New York City area, the first main-series region set outside Japan, and it goes for a big-city, melting-pot feel with Castelia's skyscrapers and the Skyarrow Bridge. The story is unusually heavy, built around Team Plasma and the question of whether it is right to keep Pokémon at all.
Generation 5 introduced 156 new Pokémon, more than any other generation, and famously locked the whole main story to brand-new species: you do not see a single older Pokémon until the post-game. It also added seasons, rotation and triple battles, and animated sprites. This generator rolls only those 156 Gen 5 species.
- 156 Pokémon#494 Victini to #649 Genesect
- StartersSnivy, Tepig, Oshawott
- Tao TrioReshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem
Unova starters and iconic Pokémon
The Unova starters are Snivy (Grass), Tepig (Fire) and Oshawott (Water). Oshawott into Samurott is the steady all-rounder, Tepig into Emboar is another Fire and Fighting heavyweight, and Snivy into Serperior is the sleek speedster that becomes terrifying with the Contrary ability and Leaf Storm.
Unova's roster is criminally underrated: Zoroark the illusionist, Volcarona the sun-moth sweeper, Hydreigon the pseudo-legendary, Haxorus, Chandelure, Excadrill, Krookodile and Bisharp. Roll six for a team that punches way above its nostalgia.
Unova legendary Pokémon
Unova's legendaries come in themed squads: the Swords of Justice (Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion and Keldeo), the Forces of Nature (Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus), and the Tao Trio, Reshiram (Dragon/Fire), Zekrom (Dragon/Electric) and Kyurem (Dragon/Ice), who can fuse. The mythicals are Victini, Meloetta and Genesect.
By default the generator rolls regular Pokémon only. Flip on Legendaries to add the Swords of Justice, the Forces of Nature, the Tao trio and the mythicals, or set a shiny mode in Advanced filters to hunt a shiny Victini.
How to use the Unova Pokémon generator
The pool is already locked to the 156 Unova Pokémon, so you can dive straight in:
- Pick a quantity. One for a single pick, or six for a full Unova team (the default).
- Filter if you want. Choose a single type, or turn on Legendaries and Fully Evolved. Advanced filters add evolution stage, shiny odds, special forms and a unique-types spread.
- Press Generate. Your Unova Pokémon appear with artwork, types, stats and abilities. Re-roll any single slot you want to swap.
- Share or save. "Share team" copies a link that reopens with the exact same team, and any shiny you roll saves to your collection.
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Learn more about Unova
Want the deep lore, full Pokédex data and game details? These trusted Pokémon references cover the Unova region inside out:
- Bulbapedia: the Unova region, the community wiki's full write-up of Unova, its towns, Gyms and story.
- Bulbapedia: Generation V, every Pokémon, game and mechanic introduced in Gen 5.
- Serebii.net Pokédex, detailed stats, locations and movesets for every Pokémon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Pokémon are in the Unova region?
Unova introduced 156 new Pokémon in Generation 5, #494 Victini through #649 Genesect, in Pokémon Black and White. That is the largest single-generation batch, and this generator rolls only those 156 Gen 5 species.
Who are the Unova starter Pokémon?
The three Unova starters are Snivy (Grass), Tepig (Fire) and Oshawott (Water), given out by Professor Juniper. They evolve into Serperior, Emboar and Samurott.
What are the Unova legendary Pokémon?
Unova's legendaries include the Swords of Justice, the Forces of Nature, and the Tao Trio Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem. Victini, Meloetta and Genesect are the mythicals. Turn on Legendaries to include them.
What is the strongest Unova Pokémon?
The Tao Trio leads: Reshiram and Zekrom sit at a base stat total of 680 and fused Kyurem reaches 700. The strongest regular Pokémon is the pseudo-legendary Hydreigon at 600.
Which Unova starter is the best?
Oshawott into Samurott is the balanced choice. Tepig into Emboar is the strongest attacker, and Snivy into Serperior is the fastest and becomes a sweeper with Contrary in later games.
What games take place in the Unova region?
Unova is the setting of Pokémon Black and White (2010) and their direct sequels Black 2 and White 2 (2012). There are no remakes yet.
Can I generate a full Unova team of 6?
Yes. Six is the default and no duplicates is on. Turn on unique types in Advanced filters for coverage, then press Generate or re-roll a single slot.
How do I use the Unova Pokémon generator?
The pool is locked to the 156 Unova Pokémon. Choose a quantity, optionally filter by type or turn on Legendaries and Fully Evolved, then press Generate. Open any result for full stats or Share team to send it to a friend.