Google Trends · 2004–2026
We tracked 156 Generation V Pokémon across 23 years of Google search data (2004–2026). Kyurem leads with an average normalized search score of 2.4, followed by Zoroark (2.0) and Zekrom (1.9). No single Pokémon dominates: 39 different Generation V Pokémon have held the top spot month to month. Interest peaked in March 2011, 5.5× the category’s typical level, around Pokémon Black & White (NA release).
All 156 Pokémon · Ranked by average search score (2004–2026) · Tap any Pokémon for its history
What the data shows
Generation V search interest hit 5.5× its typical level, coinciding with Pokémon Black & White (NA release).
Virizion has led all Generation V Pokémon in 21% of months on record, ahead of 38 other Pokémon that have reached #1.
Longest 5 of 11 distinct spells at #1.
Averaged 5.99 over the last 24 months, up from 1.39 in the 24 months before.
Averaged 1.14 over the last 24 months, down from 2.04 in the 24 months before.
After removing the long-term trend, Generation V Pokémon run 8% above average in December and 16% below in May.
Kyurem alone scores 5.8× the median Generation V Pokémon (0.41).
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