Catch every Kanto region Pokemon to earn the prestigious Platinum Kanto Medal
The Platinum Kanto Medal is one of the most prestigious achievements in Pokemon Go. It signifies the completion of the greatest feat a trainer can achieve in the game: catching every single Pokemon from the original Kanto Pokedex.
To complete the Pokedex, trainers must catch all 151 Pokemon from the Kanto region, including the rare and elusive ones. This is no small feat, but we'll guide you through the steps to catch them all and earn your medal.
How to get the Platinum Kanto Medal in Pokemon Go
To start your journey towards the Platinum Kanto Medal, you'll need to catch every Kanto region Pokemon. The Kanto Pokedex includes all 151 Pokemon from the original games, including rare and elusive ones. Here's the complete Kanto Pokedex:
| Pokemon | Type |
|---|---|
| Bulbasaur | Grass/Poison |
| Charmander | Fire |
| Squirtle | Water |
| Pikachu | Electric |
To get started, familiarize yourself with the Kanto region Pokemon and their habitats. Use in-game trackers and maps to head to locations where specific Pokemon spawn. If there are Pokemon you still need to catch, drop a lure or incense to increase their chances of appearing. Participate in events and community days that feature Kanto region Pokemon to increase your encounters.
If you're having trouble locating specific Pokemon you're still hunting, there are a couple of in-game tools that can help. The most helpful is the Pokedex itself, which gives you details on a Pokemon's preferred habitats and where to find them.
The second tool is the in-game map, which shows you which areas are known to spawn specific Pokemon. For example, if you know Butterfree spawns at the Japanese Garden, head there and check the map to see if one is in the area.
If you're still struggling to find specific Pokemon, we highly recommend joining an active Pokemon Go community. There are countless social media groups and online communities dedicated to helping players track down rare spawns. At the very least, you'll be able to trade with other players to fill gaps in your collection.
Once you've filled all the Pokedex pages, take the time to level up your Pokemon, evolve them, power them up, and battle other players to become the strongest trainer in the world.
The Kanto region includes some of the earliest Pokemon from the series, so you may need to use the buddy system in Pokemon Go to earn candy for Pokemon that require it to evolve. Likewise, you can use the weather system in the game to your advantage to catch Pokemon that are more likely to appear during specific weather conditions. Finally, make use of the "Nearby" feature in the game to track down Pokemon that are in your vicinity.
