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Pokémon Tier List Maker
Rank popular Pokémon from every generation, from Pikachu, Charizard and Eevee to Lucario, Greninja and Garchomp.
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Meet every Pokémon (50)
These 50 Pokémon load into the maker above. Each write-up covers what the Pokémon is and what to weigh when you rank it. Facts were last checked on .
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Pikachu
The franchise mascot, National Dex #25. This Electric-type Mouse Pokémon stands 0.4 m tall and evolves from Pichu, with Static as its usual ability and Lightning Rod as a hidden one.
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Charizard
The Flame Pokémon, #6, a Fire and Flying type from Generation 1 that stands 1.7 m tall. It evolves from Charmeleon and has a base stat total of 534, with Solar Power as a hidden ability.
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Eevee
The Evolution Pokémon, #133, a Normal type with a base stat total of 325. Its abilities are Run Away and Adaptability, plus the hidden Anticipation, and it is the base of eight evolutions.
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Bulbasaur
The Seed Pokémon and #1 in the National Dex, a Grass and Poison type that stands 0.7 m tall. Overgrow is its main ability, and Chlorophyll is hidden.
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Squirtle
The Tiny Turtle Pokémon, #7, a pure Water type, 0.5 m tall and 9 kg. Torrent is its main ability and Rain Dish its hidden one, with a base stat total of 314.
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Mewtwo
The Genetic Pokémon, #150, a legendary Psychic type of 2.0 m and 122 kg. Its base stat total of 680 is among the highest of any single-form Pokémon, and Pressure is its ability.
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Mew
The New Species Pokémon, #151, a mythical Psychic type just 0.4 m tall and 4 kg. Its base stat total is 600, with Synchronize as its only ability.
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Gengar
The Shadow Pokémon, #94, a Ghost and Poison type that evolves from Haunter. It stands 1.5 m tall, has a base stat total of 500, and its ability is Cursed Body.
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Snorlax
The Sleeping Pokémon, #143, a Normal type of 2.1 m and a hefty 460 kg. It evolves from Munchlax, has 540 base stats and abilities Immunity and Thick Fat, with Gluttony hidden.
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Gyarados
The Atrocious Pokémon, #130, a Water and Flying type that evolves from Magikarp. It is 6.5 m long and 235 kg, with Intimidate as its ability and Moxie as a hidden ability.
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Dragonite
The Dragon Pokémon, #149, a Dragon and Flying type of 2.2 m that evolves from Dragonair. Its base stat total is 600, and its hidden ability is Multiscale.
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Lucario
The Aura Pokémon, #448, a Fighting and Steel type from Generation 4 that evolves from Riolu. It is 1.2 m tall, with 525 base stats and the hidden ability Justified.
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Greninja
The Ninja Pokémon, #658, a Water and Dark type from Generation 6 that evolves from Frogadier. Its hidden ability, Protean, changes its type to match the move it uses.
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Garchomp
The Mach Pokémon, #445, a Dragon and Ground type of 1.9 m that evolves from Gabite. Its base stat total is 600, and its abilities are Sand Veil and the hidden Rough Skin.
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Blaziken
The Blaze Pokémon, #257, a Fire and Fighting type from Generation 3 that evolves from Combusken. It stands 1.9 m tall, and its hidden ability, Speed Boost, raises its speed every turn.
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Gardevoir
The Embrace Pokémon, #282, a Psychic and Fairy type from Generation 3, 1.6 m tall. It evolves from Kirlia, with abilities Synchronize, Trace and the hidden Telepathy.
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Umbreon
The Moonlight Pokémon, #197, a Dark-type Eeveelution from Generation 2. It is 1.0 m tall, with 525 base stats, and abilities Synchronize and the hidden Inner Focus.
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Espeon
The Sun Pokémon, #196, a Psychic-type Eeveelution from Generation 2. It stands 0.9 m tall and its hidden ability, Magic Bounce, reflects status moves back at the user.
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Sylveon
The Intertwining Pokémon, #700, a Fairy-type Eeveelution from Generation 6. It is 1.0 m tall, and its hidden ability, Pixilate, turns Normal-type moves into Fairy-type moves.
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Rayquaza
The Sky High Pokémon, #384, a legendary Dragon and Flying type that is 7.0 m long. Its base stat total is 680, and its only ability is Air Lock.
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Lugia
The Diving Pokémon, #249, a legendary Psychic and Flying type of 5.2 m and 216 kg from Generation 2. Pressure is its ability, with Multiscale as a hidden ability.
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Arcanine
The Legendary Pokémon, as its category literally reads, #59, a Fire type of 1.9 m and 155 kg that evolves from Growlithe. Intimidate and Flash Fire are its abilities.
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Jigglypuff
The Balloon Pokémon, #39, a Normal and Fairy type that evolves from Igglybuff. At 0.5 m tall and 270 base stats, it is small, with Cute Charm and Competitive abilities.
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Psyduck
The Duck Pokémon, #54, a pure Water type of 0.8 m and 19.6 kg, with Damp and Cloud Nine as abilities. It has a base stat total of 320.
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Togepi
The Spike Ball Pokémon, #175, a baby Fairy type from Generation 2, only 0.3 m tall and 1.5 kg. Its abilities are Hustle and Serene Grace, with Super Luck hidden.
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Mimikyu
The Disguise Pokémon, #778, a Ghost and Fairy type from Generation 7 that is 0.2 m tall and 0.7 kg. Its only ability, Disguise, lets it ignore the first hit it takes.
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Cubone
The Lonely Pokémon, #104, a pure Ground type of 0.4 m and 6.5 kg. Its abilities include Rock Head and Lightning Rod, with Battle Armor as a hidden ability.
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Ditto
The Transform Pokémon, #132, a Normal type of 0.3 m and 4 kg with 288 base stats. Limber is its ability, and its hidden ability, Imposter, lets it copy the opposing Pokémon on entry.
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Magikarp
The Fish Pokémon, #129, a Water type of 0.9 m with the lowest stat total here, 200. Swift Swim is its ability, and it evolves into the far stronger Gyarados.
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Lapras
The Transport Pokémon, #131, a Water and Ice type of 2.5 m and 220 kg. Its base stat total is 535, with abilities Water Absorb and Shell Armor, and Hydration hidden.
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Machamp
The Superpower Pokémon, #68, a pure Fighting type of 1.6 m and 130 kg that evolves from Machoke. Its abilities are Guts and No Guard, with Steadfast hidden.
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Alakazam
The Psi Pokémon, #65, a Psychic type of 1.5 m that evolves from Kadabra. Its base stat total is 500, and its hidden ability is Magic Guard.
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Scizor
The Pincer Pokémon, #212, a Bug and Steel type from Generation 2 that evolves from Scyther. It is 1.8 m tall and 118 kg, with Technician as one of its abilities.
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Tyranitar
The Armor Pokémon, #248, a Rock and Dark type of 2.0 m and 202 kg. Its ability, Sand Stream, summons a sandstorm when it enters, and its base stat total is 600.
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Metagross
The Iron Leg Pokémon, #376, a Steel and Psychic type that is a very heavy 550 kg. Its base stat total is 600, and its abilities are Clear Body and the hidden Light Metal.
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Salamence
The Dragon Pokémon, #373, a Dragon and Flying type from Generation 3 that evolves from Shelgon. It has 600 base stats and Intimidate, with Moxie hidden.
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Infernape
The Flame Pokémon, #392, a Fire and Fighting type from Generation 4 that evolves from Monferno. Its hidden ability is Iron Fist, which boosts punching moves.
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Zoroark
The Illusion Fox Pokémon, #571, a Dark type from Generation 5 that evolves from Zorua. Its single ability, Illusion, makes it look like another Pokémon in the party.
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Hydreigon
The Brutal Pokémon, #635, a Dark and Dragon type of 1.8 m and 160 kg that evolves from Zweilous. Its ability is Levitate and its base stat total is 600.
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Chandelure
The Luring Pokémon, #609, a Ghost and Fire type from Generation 5 that evolves from Lampent. It stands 1.0 m tall, with Flash Fire and Flame Body, and Infiltrator hidden.
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Sceptile
The Forest Pokémon, #254, a pure Grass type from Generation 3 that evolves from Grovyle. It is 1.7 m tall and 52.2 kg, with Unburden as its hidden ability.
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Typhlosion
The Volcano Pokémon, #157, a pure Fire type from Generation 2 that is 1.7 m tall and weighs 79.5 kg. Blaze is its ability, and Flash Fire is hidden.
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Feraligatr
The Big Jaw Pokémon, #160, a pure Water type of 2.3 m and 88.8 kg that evolves from Croconaw. Its hidden ability, Sheer Force, powers up moves with side effects.
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Corviknight
The Raven Pokémon, #823, a Flying and Steel type from Generation 8 that stands 2.2 m tall and evolves from Corvisquire. Mirror Armor is its hidden ability.
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Dragapult
The Stealth Pokémon, #887, a Dragon and Ghost type of 3.0 m and only 50 kg that evolves from Drakloak. Its base stat total is 600, with Clear Body, Infiltrator and Cursed Body.
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Cinderace
The Striker Pokémon, #815, a pure Fire type from Generation 8 that evolves from Raboot. Its hidden ability, Libero, changes its type to match its moves.
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Rillaboom
The Drummer Pokémon, #812, a pure Grass type of 2.1 m and 90 kg that evolves from Thwackey. Its hidden ability, Grassy Surge, summons Grassy Terrain when it enters.
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Meowscarada
The Magician Pokémon, #908, a Grass and Dark type from Generation 9 that evolves from Floragato. It is 1.5 m tall, and its hidden ability is Protean.
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Skeledirge
The Singer Pokémon, #911, a Fire and Ghost type from Generation 9 that is 1.6 m tall and a heavy 326.5 kg. Its hidden ability, Unaware, ignores stat boosts of the opponent.
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Quaquaval
The Dancer Pokémon, #914, a Water and Fighting type from Generation 9 that is 1.8 m tall and evolves from Quaxwell. Its hidden ability, Moxie, raises Attack after a knockout.
About Pokémon
There are over a thousand Pokémon across the main series, introduced generation by generation. Some are fan favorites for their design, others for their strength in battle.
Tier lists for Pokémon vary a lot. Competitive ones follow battle formats, while casual ones rank by cuteness, design or nostalgia. Pick one approach before you start.
What to consider when you rank Pokémon
- Design
- Battle strength
- Nostalgia
- Anime and game presence
- Evolution line
Pokémon tier list questions
How are these popular Pokémon chosen?
The list mixes mascots, starters, fan favorites and competitive staples from all nine generations. If a favorite of yours is missing, you can add it as a text item in the tier list maker.
What do base stat totals mean?
A base stat total is the sum of a Pokémon's six base stats, as listed by PokéAPI. For example, Magikarp has 200 and Mewtwo has 680, so it is a rough way to compare raw strength.
How should I rank Pokémon?
Common criteria include design, battle strength, typing, nostalgia and anime moments. Many fans rank by design or favorite, while competitive players use stats, abilities and roles.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these references on .