Pokémon GO’s 10th Anniversary Push: Mimikyu and Zeraora Bring Arceus Closer
The pool of Pokémon still waiting to arrive in Pokémon Go keeps shrinking, and the game’s roster is getting closer to “complete” with each wave. The latest additions of Mimikyu and Zeraora mean there are now only a handful that haven’t debuted in the 2016 hit.
Key takeaways
- Mimikyu and Zeraora have recently joined Pokémon Go, leaving only a small set of Pokémon yet to appear.
- New anniversary artwork appears to show Arceus, suggesting the “God Pokémon” may be next.
- Arceus’ Multitype mechanic relies on Plates to change its type, which has historically made it harder to implement.
- With Arceus on the way, only five Pokémon from Generation 7 and earlier would still be missing.
Arceus teased in new anniversary artwork
Arceus is a Normal-type Mythical Pokémon. In the mainline entries where it’s been available, players can obtain special Plates that trigger Arceus’ Multitype ability, allowing it to shift into different types. That kind of system—where a single Pokémon can effectively behave like multiple typings—has been notoriously difficult to translate cleanly into Pokémon Go, and it looks like a workable approach may finally be in reach.
As Pokémon Go celebrated its tenth anniversary yesterday, the development team marked the milestone with a fresh piece of artwork packed with familiar favorites. The image includes Pokémon such as Charizard and Mewtwo, along with starters from Legends: Z-A—Chikorita, Totodile, and Tepig—plus Pikachu and Mimikyu.
However, if you take a closer look near the large Pikachu balloon, there’s a darker, more ominous silhouette. That shadow is widely read as Arceus, and if the hint holds, it suggests the Pokémon is preparing to enter the game. The artwork also reinforces the idea that the team is continuing to expand its roster through themed teases tied to major moments.
If Arceus does get added, it would join a group of Pokémon that have been particularly challenging to bring into Pokémon Go. Mimikyu was added most recently, and its Disguise ability likely required extra effort to implement faithfully. Other holdouts mentioned in the same context include Kecleon, Spinda, and Smeargle—along with Zygarde/Type: Null and Silvally, which are expected to face similar hurdles due to how their mechanics work in the source material.
What’s left after the Arceus tease
With Arceus seemingly poised to arrive soon, the remaining gap would narrow to five Pokémon from Generation 7 and earlier. Sinnoh’s Manaphy and Phione would be the only two remaining from Generation 4, Magearna would be the lone Generation 6 holdout, and Type: Null and Silvally would represent the final two from Generation 7.
As the game continues to move forward, the next stretch is expected to keep things rolling with additional releases over time—suggesting Pokémon will likely continue being introduced in a steady, “drip-fed” rhythm rather than all at once.
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With Arceus seemingly to be added soon, that leaves just five Pokemon from Generation 7 and earlier left to debut in the game. Sinnoh’s Manaphy and Phione are the only two from Gen 4, Magearna is the solo Gen 6 Pokemon remaining, and Type: Null and Silvally are the last two from Gen 7. With Winds and Waves on the Horizon, Pokemon will likely be drip-fed to keep things ticking over.
