Monster Hunter Now monster list

Monsters in Monster Hunter Now are, as with every entry in the series, the main focus of the game, giving you new challenges to face and weapon and armor types to craft.

Starting with just a handful of large monsters to begin with, the further you progress through the main story quest, the more species you unlock.

For those who prefer to discover these at their own pace, the following page contains spoilers for the monster list in Monster Hunter Now — including whether there are original monsters coming to the series.

Latest update (March 6): Glavenus and Arzuros are added to the game with the arrival of Season 5.

How many monsters are there in Monster Hunter Now?

Monster Hunter Now monster roster displayed on a blank background

A total of 45 monsters have been released in Monster Hunter Now, some of which are temporary spawns, or require completing specific storylines or activity types such as Invasions or Elder Dragon Interceptions to unlock.

Complicating things further is the game’s seasonal model, meaning some monsters will only appear at some times of year, or require additional seasonal story complication to access.

Remember, if you come across a monster on the map you cannot fight there and then, using a paintball allows you to save that encounter for later.

Monster Hunter Now monster list

Here is every monster in Monster Hunter Now released to date, including their availability as of the latest season:

Monster First appearance Availability / unlock requirement
Great Jagras Launch Main story unlock
Kulu-Ya-Ku Launch Main story unlock
Pukei-Pukei Launch Main story unlock
Barroth Launch Main story unlock
Great Girros Launch Main story unlock
Tobi-Kadachi Launch Main story unlock
Paolumu Launch Main story unlock
Jyuratodus Launch Main story unlock
Anjanath Launch Main story unlock
Rathian Launch Main story unlock
Legiana Launch Main story unlock
Diablos Launch Main story unlock
Rathalos Launch Main story unlock
Black Diablos “Diablos Invasion” event in Sept. 2023 Hunt-a-thons and rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)
Pink Rathian “Rathian & Pink Rathian Week” event in Oct. 2023 Hunt-a-thons and rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)
Azure Rathalos “Descent of the Azure King” event in Jan. 2024 Hunt-a-thons and rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)
Radobaan “Fulminations in the Frost”” in Dec. 2023 Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events only
Banbaro “Fulminations in the Frost”” in Dec. 2023 Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events only
Barioth “Fulminations in the Frost”” in Dec. 2023 Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events only
Zinogre “Fulminations in the Frost”” in Dec. 2023 Hunt-a-thons and rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)
Odogaron Season 1 “”The Vernal Invader”” in March 2024 Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events only
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Season 1 “”The Vernal Invader”” in March 2024 Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events only
Devilijho Season 1 “”The Vernal Invader”” in March 2024 Hunt-a-thons and Invasions
Coral Pukei-Pukei “”Spring forward with Coral Pukei-Pukei”” event in March 2024 Hunt-a-thons and rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)
Khezu “Season 2 “”Dancing in the Tempest”” in June 2024 Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events only
Basarios “Season 2 “”Dancing in the Tempest”” in June 2024 Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events only
Kushala Daora “Season 2 “”Dancing in the Tempest”” in June 2024 Elder Dragon Interceptions
Mizutsune Summer Hunt 2024: Bubbling Festival in July 2024 Wild spawn after encountered in seasonal story
Nightshade Paolumu Summer Hunt 2024: Dark Daydreams (paid event) Rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)
Teostra “Howls of the Flaming King” event in Aug. 2024 Elder Dragon Interceptions
Aknosom Season 3 “Curse of the Wandering Flames” in Sept. 2024 Wild spawn
Magnamalo Season 3 “Curse of the Wandering Flames” in Sept. 2024 Wild spawn
Rajang Season 3 “Curse of the Wandering Flames” in Sept. 2024 Wild spawn after encountered in seasonal story
Silver Rathalos Nov. 2024’s Carnival 2024 (paid event) Event only
Gold Rathalos Nov. 2024’s Carnival 2024 (paid event) Event only
Nergigante Nov. 2024’s Carnival 2024 (paid event) Elder Dragon Interceptions
Tigrex Season 4 “Roars from the Winterland” in Dec. 2024 Wild spawn
Lagombi Season 4 “Roars from the Winterland” in Dec. 2024 Wild spawn
Volvidon Season 4 “Roars from the Winterland” in Dec. 2024 Wild spawn
Somnacanth Season 4 “Roars from the Winterland” in Dec. 2024 Wild spawn
Kirin “Winter Hunt” event in Feb. 2025 Elder Dragon Interceptions
Bazelgeuse “Bazelgeuse Blitz” event in Feb. 2025 Hunt-a-thons and Invasions
Chatacabra “MH Wilds Collab Event Part 2” event Wild spawn
Glavenus Season 5 “The Blossoming Blade” in March 2025 Wild spawn
Arzuros Season 5 “The Blossoming Blade” in March 2025 Wild spawn

When will new monsters release in Monster Hunter Now?

New monsters — alongside new story quests and weapon types — are introduced to the game as part of a seasonal model alongside a major update each quarter.

For example, the first seasonal update in Dec. 2023, “Fulminations in the Frost”, introduced Radobaan, Banbaro, Barioth, and Zinogre. From there, new seasons have been given three new monsters on their debut; we saw Odogaron, Tzitzi-Ya-Ku, and Devilijho in March 2024’s season 1, and Khezu, Basarios, and Elder Dragon Kushala Daora in season 2.

Monster Hunter Now Fulminations in the Frost teaser image, showing Hunters fighting Zinogre.

Outside of these major updates, there are monsters which debut in events, such as Black Diablos during September 2023’s “Diablos Invasion,” and Pink Rathian in October 2023’s “Rathian & Pink Rathian Week.”

These subspecies are more powerful versions of Diablos and Rathian, but since they come with their own armor and weapon sets, can be considered unique monsters in their own right. At first, these monsters only appeared for a limited time, but have since become wild spawns once defeated as part of a seasonal storyline.

We imagine future subspecies will follow a similar pattern — debuting for a limited time with a mid-season event, before appearing as spawns with the rollout of a new season months later.

Coral Pukei-Pukei attacks a hunter beneath a bridge in Monster Hunter Now.

For those expecting original monsters which debut first in Monster Hunter Now, so far the roster consists of creatures that have appeared elsewhere in the series. However, the developers have said they would “love to include unique monsters in the game in the future” — so perhaps we can expect something eventually.

This is not the first Niantic game to contribute to the canon of a wider series — Pokemon Go introduced Meltan and Melmetal, for example — and it’ll be interesting to see what impact Monster Hunter Now has on the main series over time.

Until then — looking for more advice? Our Monster Hunter Now tips and tricks page can give you some extra pointers.



source https://www.polygon.com/monster-hunter-now-guides/23871958/monster-list-all

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