Google Trends · 2004–2026
We tracked 107 Generation IV Pokémon across 23 years of Google search data (2004–2026). Lucario leads with an average normalized search score of 8.7, followed by Arceus (7.8) and Giratina (4.9). No single Pokémon dominates: 13 different Generation IV Pokémon have held the top spot month to month. Interest peaked in February 2022, 6.5× the category’s typical level, around Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
All 107 Pokémon · Ranked by average search score (2004–2026) · Tap any Pokémon for its history
What the data shows
Generation IV search interest hit 6.5× its typical level, coinciding with Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Lucario has led all Generation IV Pokémon in 55% of months on record, ahead of 12 other Pokémon that have reached #1.
Longest 5 of 12 distinct spells at #1.
Averaged 3.33 over the last 24 months, up from 1.42 in the 24 months before.
Averaged 0.93 over the last 24 months, down from 1.29 in the 24 months before.
After removing the long-term trend, Generation IV Pokémon run 7% above average in December and 15% below in January.
Lucario alone scores 10.4× the median Generation IV Pokémon (0.84).
Relative to how much each state searches for Pokémon overall, across 40 well-measured Generation IV Pokémon.
Figures are computed from monthly Google Trends data, 2004–2026, normalized against a fixed anchor topic. Movement and regional figures are only shown where enough Pokémon in this category carry a reliable signal — see the methodology.
Data through · How this is measured