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?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 games 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 listHere is every monster in Monster Hunter Now released to date, including their availability as of the latest season:MonsterFirst appearanceAvailability / unlock requirementGreat JagrasLaunchMain story unlockKulu-Ya-KuLaunchMain story unlockPukei-PukeiLaunchMain story unlockBarrothLaunchMain story unlockGreat GirrosLaunchMain story unlockTobi-KadachiLaunchMain story unlockPaolumuLaunchMain story unlockJyuratodusLaunchMain story unlockAnjanathLaunchMain story unlockRathianLaunchMain story unlockLegianaLaunchMain story unlockDiablosLaunchMain story unlockRathalosLaunchMain story unlockBlack DiablosDiablos Invasion event in Sept. 2023Hunt-a-thons and rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)Pink RathianRathian & Pink Rathian Week event in Oct. 2023Hunt-a-thons and rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)Azure RathalosDescent of the Azure King event in Jan. 2024Hunt-a-thons and rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)RadobaanFulminations in the Frost in Dec. 2023Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events onlyBanbaroFulminations in the Frost in Dec. 2023Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events onlyBariothFulminations in the Frost in Dec. 2023Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events onlyZinogreFulminations in the Frost in Dec. 2023Hunt-a-thons and rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)OdogaronSeason 1 The Vernal Invader in March 2024Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events onlyTzitzi-Ya-KuSeason 1 The Vernal Invader in March 2024Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events onlyDevilijhoSeason 1 The Vernal Invader in March 2024Hunt-a-thons and InvasionsCoral Pukei-PukeiSpring forward with Coral Pukei-Pukei event in March 2024Hunt-a-thons and rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)KhezuSeason 2 Dancing in the Tempest in June 2024Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events onlyBasariosSeason 2 Dancing in the Tempest in June 2024Not in the wild in season 3, hunt-a-thons and events onlyKushala DaoraSeason 2 Dancing in the Tempest in June 2024Elder Dragon InterceptionsMizutsuneSummer Hunt 2024: Bubbling Festival in July 2024Wild spawn after encountered in seasonal storyNightshade PaolumuSummer Hunt 2024: Dark Daydreams (paid event)Rare wild spawn (after seasonal story encounter)TeostraHowls of the Flaming King event in Aug. 2024Elder Dragon InterceptionsAknosomSeason 3 Curse of the Wandering Flames in Sept. 2024Wild spawnMagnamaloSeason 3 Curse of the Wandering Flames in Sept. 2024Wild spawnRajangSeason 3 Curse of the Wandering Flames in Sept. 2024Wild spawn after encountered in seasonal storySilver RathalosNov. 2024s Carnival 2024 (paid event)Event onlyGold RathalosNov. 2024s Carnival 2024 (paid event)Event onlyNergiganteNov. 2024s Carnival 2024 (paid event)Elder Dragon InterceptionsTigrexSeason 4 Roars from the Winterland in Dec. 2024Wild spawnLagombiSeason 4 Roars from the Winterland in Dec. 2024Wild spawnVolvidonSeason 4 Roars from the Winterland in Dec. 2024Wild spawnSomnacanthSeason 4 Roars from the Winterland in Dec. 2024Wild spawnKirinWinter Hunt event in Feb. 2025Elder Dragon InterceptionsBazelgeuseBazelgeuse Blitz event in Feb. 2025Hunt-a-thons and InvasionsChatacabraMH Wilds Collab Event Part 2 eventWild spawnGlavenusSeason 5 The Blossoming Blade in March 2025Wild spawnArzurosSeason 5 The Blossoming Blade in March 2025Wild spawnWhen 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 2024s season 1, and Khezu, Basarios, and Elder Dragon Kushala Daora in season 2.Outside of these major updates, there are monsters which debut in events, such as Black Diablos during September 2023s Diablos Invasion, and Pink Rathian in October 2023s 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.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 itll 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.