THE BEST POKEMON
Game Notes
The best Pokemon in this Pokemon tier list aren't just raw BST. A Pokemon's typing, stat distribution, and role all factor in. Slaking has 670 BST — one of the highest in the game — but sits in B Tier because its ability forces it to skip every other turn. Meanwhile, some lower-BST Pokemon with great type coverage or speed punch well above their weight class.
Pokemon Spotlight
Dragapult
A competitive standout with 142 Speed and 120 Attack on Dragon/Ghost typing. Infiltrator reinforces its competitive role, and pseudo-legendary stats ensure viability across multiple team archetypes.
View page detailsDragapult — S Tier, 600 BST
A competitive standout with 142 Speed and 120 Attack on Dragon/Ghost typing. Infiltrator reinforces its competitive role, and pseudo-legendary stats ensure viability across multiple team archetypes.
Arceus
A competitive standout with 120 Attack and 120 Defense on Normal typing. Multitype reinforces its competitive role, and legendary-tier power makes it a defining presence in the metagame.
View page detailsArceus — S Tier, 720 BST
A competitive standout with 120 Attack and 120 Defense on Normal typing. Multitype reinforces its competitive role, and legendary-tier power makes it a defining presence in the metagame.
Gholdengo
A competitive standout reaching 133 Sp. Atk on a Steel/Ghost frame. Good As Gold reinforces its competitive role, and 550 BST backs a well-distributed stat spread.
View page detailsGholdengo — A Tier, 550 BST
A competitive standout reaching 133 Sp. Atk on a Steel/Ghost frame. Good As Gold reinforces its competitive role, and 550 BST backs a well-distributed stat spread.
- #1ArceusNormalMIXEDHP120Atk120Def120SpA120SpD120Spe120AbilityMultitypeNatureAdamantItemSilk ScarfExtreme Speed80Swords Dance–Shadow Claw70Recover–HP120Atk120Def120SpA120SpD120Spe120
- #2
EternatusPoisonDragonSPECIALHP140Atk85Def95SpA145SpD95Spe130AbilityPressureNatureTimidItemPower HerbDynamax Cannon100Recover–Sludge Bomb90Meteor Beam120HP140Atk85Def95SpA145SpD95Spe130 - #3
MewtwoPsychicSPECIALHP106Atk110Def90SpA154SpD90Spe130AbilityPressureNatureTimidItemLife OrbPsystrike100Aura Sphere80Nasty Plot–Ice Beam90HP106Atk110Def90SpA154SpD90Spe130 - #4
LugiaPsychicMIXEDHP106Atk90Def130SpA90SpD154Spe110AbilityMultiscaleNatureModestItemHeavy Duty BootsAeroblast100Recover–Calm Mind–Roost–HP106Atk90Def130SpA90SpD154Spe110 - #5
Ho ohFirePHYSICALHP106Atk130Def90SpA110SpD154Spe90AbilityRegeneratorNatureImpishItemHeavy Duty BootsSacred Fire100Brave Bird120Defog–Recover–HP106Atk130Def90SpA110SpD154Spe90 - #6
RayquazaDragonMIXEDHP105Atk150Def90SpA150SpD90Spe95AbilityAir LockNatureJollyItemLife OrbDragon Ascent120Extreme Speed80Dragon Dance–Earthquake100HP105Atk150Def90SpA150SpD90Spe95 - #7
DialgaSteelDragonSPECIALHP100Atk120Def120SpA150SpD100Spe90AbilityPressureNatureTimidItemAdamant OrbDraco Meteor130Flash Cannon80Stealth Rock–Earth Power90HP100Atk120Def120SpA150SpD100Spe90 - #8
PalkiaWaterDragonSPECIALHP90Atk120Def100SpA150SpD120Spe100AbilityPressureNatureTimidItemLustrous OrbSpacial Rend100Hydro Pump110Surf90Earth Power90HP90Atk120Def100SpA150SpD120Spe100 - #9
GiratinaGhostDragonMIXEDHP150Atk100Def120SpA100SpD120Spe90AbilityPressureNatureImpishItemGriseous OrbDefog–Rest–Will-O-Wisp–Hex65HP150Atk100Def120SpA100SpD120Spe90 - #10
ReshiramDragonFireSPECIALHP100Atk120Def100SpA150SpD120Spe90AbilityTurboblazeNatureTimidItemHeavy Duty BootsBlue Flare130Draco Meteor130Earth Power90Fusion Flare100HP100Atk120Def100SpA150SpD120Spe90 - #11
ZekromDragonElectricPHYSICALHP100Atk150Def120SpA120SpD100Spe90AbilityTeravoltNatureAdamantItemLife OrbBolt Strike130Dragon Dance–Dragon Claw80Fusion Bolt100HP100Atk150Def120SpA120SpD100Spe90 - #12
XerneasFairyMIXEDHP126Atk131Def95SpA131SpD98Spe99HP126Atk131Def95SpA131SpD98Spe99
- #20
KyuremDragonIceMIXEDHP125Atk130Def90SpA130SpD90Spe95AbilityPressureNatureTimidItemLoaded DiceFreeze-Dry70Earth Power90Icicle Spear25Draco Meteor130HP125Atk130Def90SpA130SpD90Spe95 - #21
ZamazentaFightingPHYSICALHP92Atk120Def115SpA80SpD115Spe138AbilityDauntless ShieldNatureJollyItemHeavy Duty BootsCrunch80Body Press80Iron Defense–Close Combat120HP92Atk120Def115SpA80SpD115Spe138 - #22
DragoniteDragonPHYSICALHP91Atk134Def95SpA100SpD100Spe80AbilityMultiscaleNatureAdamantItemHeavy Duty BootsDragon Dance–Extreme Speed80Earthquake100Ice Spinner80HP91Atk134Def95SpA100SpD100Spe80 - #23
DeoxysPsychicMIXEDHP50Atk150Def50SpA150SpD50Spe150AbilityPressureNatureHastyItemFocus SashExtreme Speed80Psycho Boost140Dark Pulse80Stealth Rock–HP50Atk150Def50SpA150SpD50Spe150 - #24
DarkraiDarkSPECIALHP70Atk90Def90SpA135SpD90Spe125AbilityBad DreamsNatureTimidItemHeavy Duty BootsDark Pulse80Ice Beam90Sludge Bomb90Nasty Plot–HP70Atk90Def90SpA135SpD90Spe125 - #25
ZygardeDragonGroundMIXEDHP108Atk100Def121SpA81SpD95Spe95AbilityPower ConstructNatureImpishItemChesto BerryThousand Arrows90Coil–Rest–Glare–HP108Atk100Def121SpA81SpD95Spe95 - #26
MarshadowFightingGhostPHYSICALHP90Atk125Def80SpA90SpD90Spe125AbilityTechnicianNatureJollyItemFocus SashSpectral Thief90Shadow Sneak40Close Combat120Bulk Up–HP90Atk125Def80SpA90SpD90Spe125 - #27
Iron ValiantFairyFightingMIXEDHP74Atk130Def90SpA120SpD60Spe116AbilityQuark DriveNatureTimidItemBooster EnergyMoonblast95Close Combat120Knock Off65Encore–HP74Atk130Def90SpA120SpD60Spe116 - #28
Raging BoltElectricDragonSPECIALHP125Atk73Def91SpA137SpD89Spe75AbilityProtosynthesisNatureModestItemBooster EnergyThunderclap70Thunderbolt90Dragon Pulse85Calm Mind–HP125Atk73Def91SpA137SpD89Spe75 - #29
Iron TreadsGroundSteelPHYSICALHP90Atk112Def120SpA72SpD70Spe106AbilityQuark DriveNatureJollyItemBooster EnergyRapid Spin50Earthquake100Stealth Rock–Knock Off65HP90Atk112Def120SpA72SpD70Spe106 - #30
Ting LuDarkGroundPHYSICALHP155Atk110Def125SpA55SpD80Spe45AbilityVessel Of RuinNatureCarefulItemRocky HelmetEarthquake100Ruination–Whirlwind–Stealth Rock–HP155Atk110Def125SpA55SpD80Spe45 - #31
KingambitDarkSteelPHYSICALHP100Atk135Def120SpA60SpD85Spe50AbilitySupreme OverlordNatureAdamantItemBlack GlassesSucker Punch70Swords Dance–Kowtow Cleave85Iron Head80HP100Atk135Def120SpA60SpD85Spe50
- #40
SlakingNormalPHYSICALHP150Atk160Def100SpA95SpD65Spe100AbilityTruantNatureJollyItemChoice BandEarthquake100Giga Impact150Knock Off65Double-Edge120HP150Atk160Def100SpA95SpD65Spe100 - #41
KyogreWaterSPECIALHP100Atk100Def90SpA150SpD140Spe90AbilityDrizzleNatureTimidItemChoice ScarfIce Beam90Thunder110Origin Pulse110Water Spout150HP100Atk100Def90SpA150SpD140Spe90 - #42
GroudonGroundPHYSICALHP100Atk150Def140SpA100SpD90Spe90AbilityDroughtNatureAdamantItemHeat RockPrecipice Blades120Stealth Rock–Earthquake100Heat Crash–HP100Atk150Def140SpA100SpD90Spe90 - #43
RegigigasNormalPHYSICALHP110Atk160Def110SpA80SpD110Spe100AbilitySlow StartNatureAdamantItemAssault VestDrain Punch75Protect–Knock Off65Body Slam85HP110Atk160Def110SpA80SpD110Spe100 - #44
ZacianFairyPHYSICALHP92Atk120Def115SpA80SpD115Spe138AbilityIntrepid SwordNatureJollyItemChoice ScarfPlay Rough90Close Combat120Crunch80Swords Dance–HP92Atk120Def115SpA80SpD115Spe138 - #45
MewPsychicMIXEDHP100Atk100Def100SpA100SpD100Spe100AbilitySynchronizeNatureTimidItemChoice ScarfTransform–Imprison–Ice Beam90HP100Atk100Def100SpA100SpD100Spe100 - #46
TyranitarRockDarkPHYSICALHP100Atk134Def110SpA95SpD100Spe61AbilitySand StreamNatureAdamantItemChoice BandKnock Off65Stone Edge100Ice Punch75Low Kick–HP100Atk134Def110SpA95SpD100Spe61 - #47
CelebiPsychicGrassMIXEDHP100Atk100Def100SpA100SpD100Spe100AbilityNatural CureNatureTimidItemLife OrbPsychic90Giga Drain75Recover–Nasty Plot–HP100Atk100Def100SpA100SpD100Spe100 - #48
SalamenceDragonPHYSICALHP95Atk135Def80SpA110SpD80Spe100AbilityMoxieNatureAdamantItemHeavy Duty BootsDragon Dance–Earthquake100Dual Wingbeat40Dragon Claw80HP95Atk135Def80SpA110SpD80Spe100 - #49
MetagrossSteelPsychicPHYSICALHP80Atk135Def130SpA95SpD90Spe70AbilityClear BodyNatureAdamantItemAssault VestEarthquake100Bullet Punch40Psychic Fangs85Meteor Mash90HP80Atk135Def130SpA95SpD90Spe70 - #50
LatiasDragonPsychicSPECIALHP80Atk80Def90SpA110SpD130Spe110AbilityLevitateNatureTimidItemWeakness PolicyCalm Mind–Stored Power20Aura Sphere80Recover–HP80Atk80Def90SpA110SpD130Spe110 - #51
LatiosDragonPsychicSPECIALHP80Atk90Def80SpA130SpD110Spe110AbilityLevitateNatureTimidItemSoul DewDraco Meteor130Luster Purge95Calm Mind–Recover–HP80Atk90Def80SpA130SpD110Spe110
- #268
MespritPsychicMIXEDHP80Atk105Def105SpA105SpD105Spe80AbilityLevitateNatureBoldItemChoice SpecsIce Beam90Psychic90Stealth Rock–Thunderbolt90HP80Atk105Def105SpA105SpD105Spe80 - #269
SilvallyNormalMIXEDHP95Atk95Def95SpA95SpD95Spe95AbilityRks SystemNatureAdamantItemChoice ScarfMulti-Attack120U-turn70Parting Shot–Iron Head80HP95Atk95Def95SpA95SpD95Spe95 - #270
KingdraWaterDragonMIXEDHP75Atk95Def95SpA95SpD95Spe85AbilitySwift SwimNatureModestItemChoice SpecsDraco Meteor130Hurricane110Weather Ball50Ice Beam90HP75Atk95Def95SpA95SpD95Spe85 - #271
MagmortarFireSPECIALHP75Atk95Def67SpA125SpD95Spe83AbilityFlame BodyNatureTimidItemAssault VestThunderbolt90Flamethrower90Scorching Sands70Psychic90HP75Atk95Def67SpA125SpD95Spe83 - #272
LaprasWaterIceMIXEDHP130Atk85Def80SpA85SpD95Spe60AbilityWater AbsorbNatureModestItemAssault VestFreeze-Dry70Surf90Alluring Voice80Thunderbolt90HP130Atk85Def80SpA85SpD95Spe60 - #273
VanilluxeIceMIXEDHP71Atk95Def85SpA110SpD95Spe79AbilitySnow WarningNatureModestItemLight ClayAurora Veil–Blizzard110Flash Cannon80Freeze-Dry70HP71Atk95Def85SpA110SpD95Spe79 - #274
TyphlosionFireSPECIALHP78Atk84Def78SpA109SpD85Spe100AbilityFlash FireNatureTimidItemChoice ScarfEruption150Scorching Sands70Flamethrower90Focus Blast120HP78Atk84Def78SpA109SpD85Spe100 - #275
DelphoxFirePsychicSPECIALHP75Atk69Def72SpA114SpD100Spe104AbilityBlazeNatureTimidItemHeavy Duty BootsFlamethrower90Fire Blast110Nasty Plot–Psychic90HP75Atk69Def72SpA114SpD100Spe104 
Type: NullNormalMIXEDHP95Atk95Def95SpA95SpD95Spe59AbilityBattle ArmorNatureImpishItemSitrus BerrySwords Dance–Last Resort140Iron Defense–HP95Atk95Def95SpA95SpD95Spe59- #276
GogoatGrassMIXEDHP123Atk100Def62SpA97SpD81Spe68AbilitySap SipperNatureCarefulItemHeavy Duty BootsHorn Leech75Bulk Up–Earthquake100Milk Drink–HP123Atk100Def62SpA97SpD81Spe68 - #277
BlastoiseWaterMIXEDHP79Atk83Def100SpA85SpD105Spe78AbilityTorrentNatureModestItemWhite HerbShell Smash–Ice Beam90Surf90Rapid Spin50HP79Atk83Def100SpA85SpD105Spe78 - #278
ExeggutorGrassPsychicSPECIALHP95Atk95Def85SpA125SpD75Spe55AbilityHarvestNatureTimidItemCustap BerryPsychic Noise75Psychic90Stun Spore–Leaf Storm130HP95Atk95Def85SpA125SpD75Spe55
KlangSteelMIXEDHP60Atk80Def95SpA70SpD85Spe50HP60Atk80Def95SpA70SpD85Spe50
PoipolePoisonMIXEDHP67Atk73Def67SpA73SpD67Spe73HP67Atk73Def67SpA73SpD67Spe73
PonytaFirePHYSICALHP50Atk85Def55SpA65SpD65Spe90HP50Atk85Def55SpA65SpD65Spe90
CarkolRockFireUTILITYHP80Atk60Def90SpA60SpD70Spe50AbilityFlash FireNatureCarefulItemEvioliteRapid Spin50Stealth Rock–Will-O-Wisp–Body Press80HP80Atk60Def90SpA60SpD70Spe50
VanillishIceSPECIALHP51Atk65Def65SpA80SpD75Spe59HP51Atk65Def65SpA80SpD75Spe59
PalpitoadWaterGroundUTILITYHP75Atk65Def55SpA65SpD55Spe69AbilityWater AbsorbNatureModestItemEvioliteStealth Rock–Scald80Earth Power90Icy Wind55HP75Atk65Def55SpA65SpD55Spe69
HerdierNormalPHYSICALHP65Atk80Def65SpA35SpD65Spe60HP65Atk80Def65SpA35SpD65Spe60
VullabyDarkUTILITYHP70Atk55Def75SpA45SpD65Spe60AbilityOvercoatNatureBoldItemEvioliteDefog–Foul Play95Roost–Toxic–HP70Atk55Def75SpA45SpD65Spe60
MorgremDarkFairySPECIALHP65Atk60Def45SpA75SpD55Spe70AbilityPranksterNatureImpishItemEvioliteParting Shot–Taunt–Sucker Punch70Reflect–HP65Atk60Def45SpA75SpD55Spe70
NidorinaPoisonUTILITYHP70Atk62Def67SpA55SpD55Spe56HP70Atk62Def67SpA55SpD55Spe56
NidorinoPoisonPHYSICALHP61Atk72Def57SpA55SpD55Spe65AbilityHustleNatureRashItemYache BerryEchoed Voice40Sludge Bomb90Ice Beam90Shadow Claw70HP61Atk72Def57SpA55SpD55Spe65
FlaaffyElectricSPECIALHP70Atk55Def55SpA80SpD60Spe45Thunder110Wild Charge90Thunderbolt90Electroweb55HP70Atk55Def55SpA80SpD60Spe45
Pokemon Comparison
FAQ
By raw base stat total, legendaries like Arceus (720 BST) and Rayquaza (680 BST) sit at the top of S Tier. Pseudo-legendaries like Tyranitar, Salamence, and Metagross all hit 600 BST. "Strongest" changes depending on format though. Some S Tier picks are banned in competitive rulesets, which is why A Tier Pokemon often matter more in practice.
Dragons have some of the highest average BST in the game. Most pseudo-legendaries are Dragon-type, and their offensive stats tend to be loaded toward Attack or Special Attack. Before Fairy was added in Gen 6, Dragon was only weak to Ice and itself. Even with the Fairy weakness now, their raw power keeps them in the upper tiers.
A and B Tier Pokemon are your best bet. S Tier legendaries are strong but you usually can't catch them until late in the game. Pokemon in the A and B range are available earlier and still hit hard enough to carry a run. Blaziken and Swampert are good examples of starters that stay useful the whole way through.
It's a general-purpose ranking based on the full national dex. Not tied to any single competitive format like VGC or ranked singles. The tiers reflect overall strength across games, so you can use it whether you're teambuilding for ranked battles or just picking strong Pokemon for a playthrough.
Click any Pokemon on this list to open its individual page with the full stat spread, evolution chain, move list, and game availability. You can also browse all Pokemon in the Pokedex and sort by any stat.
It updates when new Pokemon enter the database, whether from a new generation or DLC. Rankings across the full national dex.
GAME AVAILABILITY
- Gen IY
Yellow151 Pokemon - Gen IRB
Red & Blue151 Pokemon - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver251 Pokemon - Gen IIC
Crystal251 Pokemon - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire202 Pokemon - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen151 Pokemon - Gen IIIE
Emerald202 Pokemon - Gen IVPt
Platinum210 Pokemon - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver256 Pokemon - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl151 Pokemon - Gen VBW
Black & White156 Pokemon - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2301 Pokemon - Gen VIXY
X & Y457 Pokemon - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire211 Pokemon - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon403 Pokemon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon302 Pokemon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee153 Pokemon - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield400 Pokemon - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus242 Pokemon - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl151 Pokemon - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet400 Pokemon - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A364 Pokemon - Gen XWW
Winds & Waves51 Pokemon