Google Trends · 2004–2026
We tracked 88 Generation VII Pokémon across 23 years of Google search data (2004–2026). Mimikyu leads with an average normalized search score of 1.4, followed by Necrozma (0.9) and Rockruff (0.9). No single Pokémon dominates: 27 different Generation VII Pokémon have held the top spot month to month. Interest peaked in November 2022, 5.0× the category’s typical level, around Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
All 88 Pokémon · Ranked by average search score (2004–2026) · Tap any Pokémon for its history
What the data shows
Generation VII search interest hit 5.0× its typical level, coinciding with Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Mimikyu has led all Generation VII Pokémon in 45% of months on record, ahead of 26 other Pokémon that have reached #1.
Averaged 1.83 over the last 24 months, up from 0.84 in the 24 months before.
Averaged 1.29 over the last 24 months, down from 2.21 in the 24 months before.
After removing the long-term trend, Generation VII Pokémon run 14% above average in December and 18% below in September.
Mimikyu alone scores 11.3× the median Generation VII Pokémon (0.12). 22% register almost no search interest at all.
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.
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