How many Pokémon are out there?

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As of 2024, there are a total of 1,025 Pokémon in the overall National Pokédex, which includes only the base forms of each Pokémon. This number is expected to increase with future releases, such as Pokémon Legends ZA, which is slated for 2025. When considering regional variants, Mega Evolutions, and Gigantamax Pokémon, the total rises to 1,164 Pokémon[1].

Currently, there are 59 regional form Pokémon, 48 Mega Evolutions, and 32 Gigantamax Pokémon included in this count[1].

[1] radiotimes.com
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