Google Trends · 2004–2026
We tracked 72 Generation VI Pokémon across 23 years of Google search data (2004–2026). Greninja leads with an average normalized search score of 5.1, followed by Sylveon (4.7) and Zygarde (2.2). No single Pokémon dominates: 10 different Generation VI Pokémon have held the top spot month to month. Interest peaked in October 2013, 5.7× the category’s typical level, around Pokémon X & Y.
All 72 Pokémon · Ranked by average search score (2004–2026) · Tap any Pokémon for its history
What the data shows
Generation VI search interest hit 5.7× its typical level, coinciding with Pokémon X & Y.
Greninja has led all Generation VI Pokémon in 51% of months on record, ahead of 9 other Pokémon that have reached #1.
Longest 5 of 12 distinct spells at #1.
Averaged 2.8 over the last 24 months, up from 1.25 in the 24 months before.
Averaged 0.96 over the last 24 months, down from 1.5 in the 24 months before.
After removing the long-term trend, Generation VI Pokémon run 16% above average in December and 25% below in September.
Greninja alone scores 9.2× the median Generation VI Pokémon (0.55).
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