Pokemon Legends Z-A Makes Only One 'Mon Catchable In Every Game

"Magikarp is, as of this writing, the only Pokémon you can obtain normally in every RPG. This means without trades, hacks, or anything outside the scope of the game. The floundering fish that evolves into one of the most fearsome monsters in the franchise has kept this streak for almost 30 years, thanks to a salesman in Pokémon Black and who would give you the water Pokémon."

"Now, however, Psyduck and Magnemite are nowhere to be found in . This might change with the Mega Dimension DLC, as they were both reinstated to the ranks of Magikarp through and 's DLC, but for now, there's no sign of the headache-ridden duck or the sentient magnets, making Magikarp the reigning champ. For now, at least. Things might change in the Gen X games that are reportedly coming next year ."

Many Pokémon no longer appear in every new main-series RPG, leaving favorites absent across releases. Historically three Pokémon were catchable in every RPG, but the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A removed two of them. Magikarp remains obtainable normally across all RPGs, maintaining a nearly 30-year streak through in-game giveaways and appearances. Psyduck and Magnemite had previously appeared via roundabout methods or specific releases, but they are absent from the latest release for now. DLCs have previously reinstated missing Pokémon, and upcoming Gen X games could again alter which species appear in every title.

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