BEST OMEGA RUBY & ALPHA SAPPHIRE POKEMON

Game NotesHoennGen 6~20s read

ORAS rebuilds Hoenn on the Gen 6 engine, and the additions change everything. Mega Swampert gets Swift Swim in rain and 150 Attack, making an already-strong starter even better. Fairy type means Dragon isn't unchecked anymore, and Mega Gardevoir with Pixilate turns Normal moves into boosted Fairy attacks. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre are available before the Elite Four with 770 BST. Everything here is ranked for ORAS's Hoenn specifically — the Gen 3 originals play differently.

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Meta-Defining 1 Pokemon
Mega forms and Primal Reversion push past anything the original Ruby & Sapphire had to offer.
  • Arceus
    Arceus
    Normal
    SweeperMIXED
    720BSTHP120Atk120Def120Spe120SpD120SpA120
    HP
    120
    Atk
    120
    Def
    120
    SpA
    120
    SpD
    120
    Spe
    120
    AbilityMultitype
    NatureJolly
    ItemLife Orb
    Extreme Speed80
    Swords Dance–
    Shadow Claw70
    Earthquake100
    HP
    120
    Atk
    120
    Def
    120
    SpA
    120
    SpD
    120
    Spe
    120
  • Mewtwo
    Mewtwo
    Psychic
    SweeperSPECIAL
    680BSTHP106Atk110Def90Spe130SpD90SpA154
    HP
    106
    Atk
    110
    Def
    90
    SpA
    154
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    130
    AbilityPressure
    NatureTimid
    ItemLife Orb
    Psystrike100
    Ice Beam90
    Calm Mind–
    Aura Sphere80
    HP
    106
    Atk
    110
    Def
    90
    SpA
    154
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    130
  • Lugia
    Lugia
    PsychicFlying
    PivotMIXED
    680BSTHP106Atk90Def130Spe110SpD154SpA90
    HP
    106
    Atk
    90
    Def
    130
    SpA
    90
    SpD
    154
    Spe
    110
    AbilityMultiscale
    NatureBold
    ItemFocus Sash
    Toxic–
    Roost–
    Whirlwind–
    Aeroblast100
    HP
    106
    Atk
    90
    Def
    130
    SpA
    90
    SpD
    154
    Spe
    110
  • Ho oh
    Ho oh
    FireFlying
    WallbreakerPHYSICAL
    680BSTHP106Atk130Def90Spe90SpD154SpA110
    HP
    106
    Atk
    130
    Def
    90
    SpA
    110
    SpD
    154
    Spe
    90
    AbilityRegenerator
    NatureAdamant
    ItemChoice Band
    Sacred Fire100
    Brave Bird120
    Earthquake100
    Sleep Talk–
    HP
    106
    Atk
    130
    Def
    90
    SpA
    110
    SpD
    154
    Spe
    90
  • #1
    Rayquaza
    Rayquaza
    DragonFlying
    WallbreakerMIXED
    680BSTHP105Atk150Def90Spe95SpD90SpA150
    HP
    105
    Atk
    150
    Def
    90
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    95
    AbilityAir Lock
    NatureHardy
    ItemLife Orb
    Dragon Ascent120
    Extreme Speed80
    Draco Meteor130
    Dragon Dance–
    HP
    105
    Atk
    150
    Def
    90
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    95
  • Dialga
    Dialga
    SteelDragon
    WallbreakerSPECIAL
    680BSTHP100Atk120Def120Spe90SpD100SpA150
    HP
    100
    Atk
    120
    Def
    120
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    90
    AbilityPressure
    NatureModest
    ItemAdamant Orb
    Flash Cannon80
    Draco Meteor130
    Aura Sphere80
    Dragon Pulse85
    HP
    100
    Atk
    120
    Def
    120
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    90
  • Palkia
    Palkia
    WaterDragon
    SweeperSPECIAL
    680BSTHP90Atk120Def100Spe100SpD120SpA150
    HP
    90
    Atk
    120
    Def
    100
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    120
    Spe
    100
    AbilityPressure
    NatureHardy
    ItemLustrous Orb
    Spacial Rend100
    Hydro Pump110
    Surf90
    Aura Sphere80
    HP
    90
    Atk
    120
    Def
    100
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    120
    Spe
    100
  • Giratina
    Giratina
    GhostDragon
    TankMIXED
    680BSTHP150Atk100Def120Spe90SpD120SpA100
    HP
    150
    Atk
    100
    Def
    120
    SpA
    100
    SpD
    120
    Spe
    90
    AbilityPressure
    NatureTimid
    ItemRed Card
    Toxic–
    Rest–
    Will-O-Wisp–
    Dragon Tail60
    HP
    150
    Atk
    100
    Def
    120
    SpA
    100
    SpD
    120
    Spe
    90
  • Reshiram
    Reshiram
    DragonFire
    WallbreakerSPECIAL
    680BSTHP100Atk120Def100Spe90SpD120SpA150
    HP
    100
    Atk
    120
    Def
    100
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    120
    Spe
    90
    AbilityTurboblaze
    NatureHardy
    ItemLife Orb
    Blue Flare130
    Draco Meteor130
    Fusion Flare100
    Dragon Pulse85
    HP
    100
    Atk
    120
    Def
    100
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    120
    Spe
    90
  • Zekrom
    Zekrom
    DragonElectric
    WallbreakerPHYSICAL
    680BSTHP100Atk150Def120Spe90SpD100SpA120
    HP
    100
    Atk
    150
    Def
    120
    SpA
    120
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    90
    AbilityTeravolt
    NatureNaughty
    ItemChoice Scarf
    Bolt Strike130
    Draco Meteor130
    Outrage120
    Dragon Claw80
    HP
    100
    Atk
    150
    Def
    120
    SpA
    120
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    90
  • Xerneas
    Xerneas
    Fairy
    WallbreakerMIXED
    680BSTHP126Atk131Def95Spe99SpD98SpA131
    HP
    126
    Atk
    131
    Def
    95
    SpA
    131
    SpD
    98
    Spe
    99
    AbilityFairy Aura
    NatureModest
    ItemPower Herb
    Moonblast95
    Geomancy–
    Focus Blast120
    Aromatherapy–
    HP
    126
    Atk
    131
    Def
    95
    SpA
    131
    SpD
    98
    Spe
    99
  • Yveltal
    Yveltal
    DarkFlying
    WallbreakerMIXED
    680BSTHP126Atk131Def95Spe99SpD98SpA131
    HP
    126
    Atk
    131
    Def
    95
    SpA
    131
    SpD
    98
    Spe
    99
    AbilityDark Aura
    NatureRash
    ItemLife Orb
    Oblivion Wing80
    Dark Pulse80
    Sucker Punch70
    Knock Off65
    HP
    126
    Atk
    131
    Def
    95
    SpA
    131
    SpD
    98
    Spe
    99
A
Strong Picks 1 Pokemon
Hold their own through Hoenn's gyms with or without a Mega. Gen 6 engine helps across the board.
  • Tyranitar
    Tyranitar
    RockDark
    WallbreakerPHYSICAL
    600BSTHP100Atk134Def110Spe61SpD100SpA95
    HP
    100
    Atk
    134
    Def
    110
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    61
    AbilitySand Stream
    NatureRelaxed
    ItemChoice Band
    Stone Edge100
    Pursuit40
    Crunch80
    Superpower120
    HP
    100
    Atk
    134
    Def
    110
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    61
  • #2
    Deoxys
    Deoxys
    Psychic
    SweeperMIXED
    600BSTHP50Atk150Def50Spe150SpD50SpA150
    HP
    50
    Atk
    150
    Def
    50
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    50
    Spe
    150
    AbilityPressure
    NatureHasty
    ItemFocus Sash
    Psycho Boost140
    Stealth Rock–
    Taunt–
    HP
    50
    Atk
    150
    Def
    50
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    50
    Spe
    150
  • Heatran
    Heatran
    FireSteel
    WallbreakerSPECIAL
    600BSTHP91Atk90Def106Spe77SpD106SpA130
    HP
    91
    Atk
    90
    Def
    106
    SpA
    130
    SpD
    106
    Spe
    77
    AbilityFlash Fire
    NatureCalm
    ItemAir Balloon
    Stealth Rock–
    Lava Plume80
    Earth Power90
    Taunt–
    HP
    91
    Atk
    90
    Def
    106
    SpA
    130
    SpD
    106
    Spe
    77
  • Darkrai
    Darkrai
    Dark
    SweeperSPECIAL
    600BSTHP70Atk90Def90Spe125SpD90SpA135
    HP
    70
    Atk
    90
    Def
    90
    SpA
    135
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    125
    AbilityBad Dreams
    NatureTimid
    ItemLife Orb
    Dark Void–
    Dark Pulse80
    Nasty Plot–
    Sludge Bomb90
    HP
    70
    Atk
    90
    Def
    90
    SpA
    135
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    125
  • Volcanion
    Volcanion
    FireWater
    WallbreakerSPECIAL
    600BSTHP80Atk110Def120Spe70SpD90SpA130
    HP
    80
    Atk
    110
    Def
    120
    SpA
    130
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    70
    AbilityWater Absorb
    NatureTimid
    ItemChoice Scarf
    Steam Eruption110
    Flamethrower90
    Sludge Bomb90
    Hidden Power Grass60
    HP
    80
    Atk
    110
    Def
    120
    SpA
    130
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    70
  • Zapdos
    Zapdos
    ElectricFlying
    SweeperSPECIAL
    580BSTHP90Atk90Def85Spe100SpD90SpA125
    HP
    90
    Atk
    90
    Def
    85
    SpA
    125
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    100
    AbilityStatic
    NatureBold
    ItemRocky Helmet
    Roost–
    Heat Wave95
    Volt Switch70
    Hidden Power Ice60
    HP
    90
    Atk
    90
    Def
    85
    SpA
    125
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    100
  • Keldeo
    Keldeo
    WaterFighting
    SweeperSPECIAL
    580BSTHP91Atk72Def90Spe108SpD90SpA129
    HP
    91
    Atk
    72
    Def
    90
    SpA
    129
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    108
    AbilityJustified
    NatureTimid
    ItemChoice Specs
    Secret Sword85
    Scald80
    Hydro Pump110
    Calm Mind–
    HP
    91
    Atk
    72
    Def
    90
    SpA
    129
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    108
  • Greninja
    Greninja
    WaterDark
    SweeperMIXED
    530BSTHP72Atk95Def67Spe122SpD71SpA103
    HP
    72
    Atk
    95
    Def
    67
    SpA
    103
    SpD
    71
    Spe
    122
    AbilityProtean
    NatureTimid
    ItemLife Orb
    Dark Pulse80
    Ice Beam90
    Hydro Pump110
    Water Shuriken15
    HP
    72
    Atk
    95
    Def
    67
    SpA
    103
    SpD
    71
    Spe
    122
  • Serperior
    Serperior
    Grass
    PivotMIXED
    528BSTHP75Atk75Def95Spe113SpD95SpA75
    HP
    75
    Atk
    75
    Def
    95
    SpA
    75
    SpD
    95
    Spe
    113
    AbilityContrary
    NatureTimid
    ItemRocky Helmet
    Leaf Storm130
    Glare–
    Hidden Power Fire60
    Hidden Power Rock60
    HP
    75
    Atk
    75
    Def
    95
    SpA
    75
    SpD
    95
    Spe
    113
  • Weavile
    Weavile
    DarkIce
    SweeperPHYSICAL
    510BSTHP70Atk120Def65Spe125SpD85SpA45
    HP
    70
    Atk
    120
    Def
    65
    SpA
    45
    SpD
    85
    Spe
    125
    AbilityPressure
    NatureJolly
    ItemChoice Band
    Knock Off65
    Icicle Crash85
    Ice Shard40
    Pursuit40
    HP
    70
    Atk
    120
    Def
    65
    SpA
    45
    SpD
    85
    Spe
    125
  • Aegislash
    Aegislash
    SteelGhost
    BalancedUTILITY
    500BSTHP60Atk50Def140Spe60SpD140SpA50
    HP
    60
    Atk
    50
    Def
    140
    SpA
    50
    SpD
    140
    Spe
    60
    AbilityStance Change
    NatureAdamant
    ItemWeakness Policy
    King's Shield–
    Shadow Sneak40
    Swords Dance–
    Sacred Sword90
    HP
    60
    Atk
    50
    Def
    140
    SpA
    50
    SpD
    140
    Spe
    60
  • Ferrothorn
    Ferrothorn
    GrassSteel
    Trick-roomPHYSICAL
    489BSTHP74Atk94Def131Spe20SpD116SpA54
    HP
    74
    Atk
    94
    Def
    131
    SpA
    54
    SpD
    116
    Spe
    20
    AbilityIron Barbs
    NatureRelaxed
    ItemRocky Helmet
    Leech Seed–
    Gyro Ball–
    Spikes–
    Power Whip120
    HP
    74
    Atk
    94
    Def
    131
    SpA
    54
    SpD
    116
    Spe
    20
B
Solid Choices 34 Pokemon
Benefit from Fairy type or Gen 6 movepools but lack the Mega form to compete at S-Tier.
  • #3
    Slaking
    Slaking
    Normal
    SweeperPHYSICAL
    670BSTHP150Atk160Def100Spe100SpD65SpA95
    HP
    150
    Atk
    160
    Def
    100
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    65
    Spe
    100
    AbilityTruant
    NatureJolly
    ItemChoice Band
    Earthquake100
    Giga Impact150
    Brick Break75
    Fire Punch75
    HP
    150
    Atk
    160
    Def
    100
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    65
    Spe
    100
  • #4
    Kyogre
    Kyogre
    Water
    WallbreakerSPECIAL
    670BSTHP100Atk100Def90Spe90SpD140SpA150
    HP
    100
    Atk
    100
    Def
    90
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    140
    Spe
    90
    AbilityDrizzle
    NatureTimid
    ItemChoice Scarf
    Ice Beam90
    Thunder110
    Water Spout150
    Calm Mind–
    HP
    100
    Atk
    100
    Def
    90
    SpA
    150
    SpD
    140
    Spe
    90
  • #5
    Groudon
    Groudon
    Ground
    WallbreakerPHYSICAL
    670BSTHP100Atk150Def140Spe90SpD90SpA100
    HP
    100
    Atk
    150
    Def
    140
    SpA
    100
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    90
    AbilityDrought
    NatureHardy
    ItemQuick Claw
    Earthquake100
    Stealth Rock–
    Brick Break75
    Fire Punch75
    HP
    100
    Atk
    150
    Def
    140
    SpA
    100
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    90
  • Regigigas
    Regigigas
    Normal
    SweeperPHYSICAL
    670BSTHP110Atk160Def110Spe100SpD110SpA80
    HP
    110
    Atk
    160
    Def
    110
    SpA
    80
    SpD
    110
    Spe
    100
    AbilitySlow Start
    NatureCareful
    ItemNormal Gem
    Thunder Wave–
    Zen Headbutt80
    Rock Slide75
    Avalanche60
    HP
    110
    Atk
    160
    Def
    110
    SpA
    80
    SpD
    110
    Spe
    100
  • Kyurem
    Kyurem
    DragonIce
    WallbreakerMIXED
    660BSTHP125Atk130Def90Spe95SpD90SpA130
    HP
    125
    Atk
    130
    Def
    90
    SpA
    130
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    95
    AbilityPressure
    NatureTimid
    ItemChoice Specs
    Ice Beam90
    Earth Power90
    Roost–
    Substitute–
    HP
    125
    Atk
    130
    Def
    90
    SpA
    130
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    95
  • Dragonite
    Dragonite
    DragonFlying
    WallbreakerPHYSICAL
    600BSTHP91Atk134Def95Spe80SpD100SpA100
    HP
    91
    Atk
    134
    Def
    95
    SpA
    100
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    80
    AbilityMultiscale
    NatureAdamant
    ItemLum Berry
    Extreme Speed80
    Dragon Dance–
    Earthquake100
    Outrage120
    HP
    91
    Atk
    134
    Def
    95
    SpA
    100
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    80
  • Mew
    Mew
    Psychic
    SweeperMIXED
    600BSTHP100Atk100Def100Spe100SpD100SpA100
    HP
    100
    Atk
    100
    Def
    100
    SpA
    100
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    100
    AbilitySynchronize
    NatureJolly
    ItemMental Herb
    Stealth Rock–
    Defog–
    Taunt–
    Explosion250
    HP
    100
    Atk
    100
    Def
    100
    SpA
    100
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    100
  • Celebi
    Celebi
    PsychicGrass
    SweeperMIXED
    600BSTHP100Atk100Def100Spe100SpD100SpA100
    HP
    100
    Atk
    100
    Def
    100
    SpA
    100
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    100
    AbilityNatural Cure
    NatureBold
    ItemOcca Berry
    Giga Drain75
    Recover–
    Stealth Rock–
    U-turn70
    HP
    100
    Atk
    100
    Def
    100
    SpA
    100
    SpD
    100
    Spe
    100
  • #6
    Salamence
    Salamence
    DragonFlying
    SweeperPHYSICAL
    600BSTHP95Atk135Def80Spe100SpD80SpA110
    HP
    95
    Atk
    135
    Def
    80
    SpA
    110
    SpD
    80
    Spe
    100
    AbilityMoxie
    NatureAdamant
    ItemLum Berry
    Dragon Dance–
    Earthquake100
    Dragon Claw80
    Outrage120
    HP
    95
    Atk
    135
    Def
    80
    SpA
    110
    SpD
    80
    Spe
    100
  • #7
    Metagross
    Metagross
    SteelPsychic
    WallbreakerPHYSICAL
    600BSTHP80Atk135Def130Spe70SpD90SpA95
    HP
    80
    Atk
    135
    Def
    130
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    70
    AbilityClear Body
    NatureAdamant
    ItemAssault Vest
    Earthquake100
    Meteor Mash90
    Bullet Punch40
    Ice Punch75
    HP
    80
    Atk
    135
    Def
    130
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    70
  • #8
    Latias
    Latias
    DragonPsychic
    SweeperSPECIAL
    600BSTHP80Atk80Def90Spe110SpD130SpA110
    HP
    80
    Atk
    80
    Def
    90
    SpA
    110
    SpD
    130
    Spe
    110
    AbilityLevitate
    NatureTimid
    ItemColbur Berry
    Defog–
    Healing Wish–
    Thunder Wave–
    Draco Meteor130
    HP
    80
    Atk
    80
    Def
    90
    SpA
    110
    SpD
    130
    Spe
    110
  • #9
    Latios
    Latios
    DragonPsychic
    SweeperSPECIAL
    600BSTHP80Atk90Def80Spe110SpD110SpA130
    HP
    80
    Atk
    90
    Def
    80
    SpA
    130
    SpD
    110
    Spe
    110
    AbilityLevitate
    NatureTimid
    ItemLife Orb
    Draco Meteor130
    Psyshock80
    Defog–
    Surf90
    HP
    80
    Atk
    90
    Def
    80
    SpA
    130
    SpD
    110
    Spe
    110
C
Situational 70 Pokemon
ORAS's wider roster gives you better alternatives for almost every matchup these cover.
  • Articuno
    Articuno
    IceFlying
    BalancedMIXED
    580BSTHP90Atk85Def100Spe85SpD125SpA95
    HP
    90
    Atk
    85
    Def
    100
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    125
    Spe
    85
    AbilityPressure
    NatureCalm
    ItemDamp Rock
    Freeze-Dry70
    Roost–
    Tailwind–
    Hurricane110
    HP
    90
    Atk
    85
    Def
    100
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    125
    Spe
    85
  • #37
    Kingdra
    Kingdra
    WaterDragon
    BalancedMIXED
    540BSTHP75Atk95Def95Spe85SpD95SpA95
    HP
    75
    Atk
    95
    Def
    95
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    95
    Spe
    85
    AbilitySwift Swim
    NatureModest
    ItemChoice Specs
    Draco Meteor130
    Ice Beam90
    Hydro Pump110
    Surf90
    HP
    75
    Atk
    95
    Def
    95
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    95
    Spe
    85
  • Magmortar
    Magmortar
    Fire
    WallbreakerSPECIAL
    540BSTHP75Atk95Def67Spe83SpD95SpA125
    HP
    75
    Atk
    95
    Def
    67
    SpA
    125
    SpD
    95
    Spe
    83
    AbilityFlame Body
    NatureTimid
    ItemAssault Vest
    Thunderbolt90
    Flamethrower90
    Psychic90
    Hidden Power Grass60
    HP
    75
    Atk
    95
    Def
    67
    SpA
    125
    SpD
    95
    Spe
    83
  • Lapras
    Lapras
    WaterIce
    BalancedMIXED
    535BSTHP130Atk85Def80Spe60SpD95SpA85
    HP
    130
    Atk
    85
    Def
    80
    SpA
    85
    SpD
    95
    Spe
    60
    AbilityWater Absorb
    NatureModest
    ItemSitrus Berry
    Freeze-Dry70
    Surf90
    Rest–
    Perish Song–
    HP
    130
    Atk
    85
    Def
    80
    SpA
    85
    SpD
    95
    Spe
    60
  • Vanilluxe
    Vanilluxe
    Ice
    AttackerMIXED
    535BSTHP71Atk95Def85Spe79SpD95SpA110
    HP
    71
    Atk
    95
    Def
    85
    SpA
    110
    SpD
    95
    Spe
    79
    AbilityIce Body
    NatureNaughty
    ItemLife Orb
    Blizzard110
    Hidden Power Electric60
    Autotomize–
    Icicle Spear25
    HP
    71
    Atk
    95
    Def
    85
    SpA
    110
    SpD
    95
    Spe
    79
  • Charizard
    Charizard
    FireFlying
    SweeperSPECIAL
    534BSTHP78Atk84Def78Spe100SpD85SpA109
    HP
    78
    Atk
    84
    Def
    78
    SpA
    109
    SpD
    85
    Spe
    100
    AbilityBlaze
    NatureTimid
    ItemLife Orb
    Flamethrower90
    Air Slash75
    Dragon Pulse85
    Fire Blast110
    HP
    78
    Atk
    84
    Def
    78
    SpA
    109
    SpD
    85
    Spe
    100
  • Typhlosion
    Typhlosion
    Fire
    SweeperSPECIAL
    534BSTHP78Atk84Def78Spe100SpD85SpA109
    HP
    78
    Atk
    84
    Def
    78
    SpA
    109
    SpD
    85
    Spe
    100
    AbilityBlaze
    NatureHasty
    ItemChoice Scarf
    Extrasensory80
    Eruption150
    Earthquake100
    Fire Blast110
    HP
    78
    Atk
    84
    Def
    78
    SpA
    109
    SpD
    85
    Spe
    100
  • Gogoat
    Gogoat
    Grass
    TankMIXED
    531BSTHP123Atk100Def62Spe68SpD81SpA97
    HP
    123
    Atk
    100
    Def
    62
    SpA
    97
    SpD
    81
    Spe
    68
    AbilitySap Sipper
    NatureHardy
    ItemMuscle Band
    Horn Leech75
    Earthquake100
    Leech Seed–
    Bulk Up–
    HP
    123
    Atk
    100
    Def
    62
    SpA
    97
    SpD
    81
    Spe
    68
  • Blastoise
    Blastoise
    Water
    BalancedMIXED
    530BSTHP79Atk83Def100Spe78SpD105SpA85
    HP
    79
    Atk
    83
    Def
    100
    SpA
    85
    SpD
    105
    Spe
    78
    AbilityTorrent
    NatureBold
    ItemAssault Vest
    Rapid Spin50
    Scald80
    Toxic–
    Ice Beam90
    HP
    79
    Atk
    83
    Def
    100
    SpA
    85
    SpD
    105
    Spe
    78
  • Exeggutor
    Exeggutor
    GrassPsychic
    WallbreakerSPECIAL
    530BSTHP95Atk95Def85Spe55SpD75SpA125
    HP
    95
    Atk
    95
    Def
    85
    SpA
    125
    SpD
    75
    Spe
    55
    AbilityHarvest
    NatureModest
    ItemCustap Berry
    Sleep Powder–
    Energy Ball90
    Psyshock80
    Hidden Power Fire60
    HP
    95
    Atk
    95
    Def
    85
    SpA
    125
    SpD
    75
    Spe
    55
  • Feraligatr
    Feraligatr
    Water
    AttackerPHYSICAL
    530BSTHP85Atk105Def100Spe78SpD83SpA79
    HP
    85
    Atk
    105
    Def
    100
    SpA
    79
    SpD
    83
    Spe
    78
    AbilitySheer Force
    NatureAdamant
    ItemLife Orb
    Waterfall80
    Ice Punch75
    Dragon Dance–
    Crunch80
    HP
    85
    Atk
    105
    Def
    100
    SpA
    79
    SpD
    83
    Spe
    78
  • #38
    Walrein
    Walrein
    IceWater
    BalancedMIXED
    530BSTHP110Atk80Def90Spe65SpD90SpA95
    HP
    110
    Atk
    80
    Def
    90
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    65
    AbilityThick Fat
    NatureModest
    ItemChoice Scarf
    Ice Beam90
    Surf90
    Brine65
    Super Fang–
    HP
    110
    Atk
    80
    Def
    90
    SpA
    95
    SpD
    90
    Spe
    65
D
Niche 2 Pokemon
Mega Evolution and Fairy type raised the ceiling. These are stuck below it.
  • #107
    Castform
    Castform
    Normal
    BalancedMIXED
    420BSTHP70Atk70Def70Spe70SpD70SpA70
    HP
    70
    Atk
    70
    Def
    70
    SpA
    70
    SpD
    70
    Spe
    70
    AbilityForecast
    NatureBold
    ItemChople Berry
    Rain Dance–
    Sunny Day–
    Weather Ball50
    Protect–
    HP
    70
    Atk
    70
    Def
    70
    SpA
    70
    SpD
    70
    Spe
    70
  • Vanillish
    Vanillish
    Ice
    BalancedSPECIAL
    395BSTHP51Atk65Def65Spe59SpD75SpA80
    HP
    51
    Atk
    65
    Def
    65
    SpA
    80
    SpD
    75
    Spe
    59
    Ice Beam90
    Blizzard110
    Ice Shard40
    Avalanche60
    HP
    51
    Atk
    65
    Def
    65
    SpA
    80
    SpD
    75
    Spe
    59
  • Palpitoad
    Palpitoad
    WaterGround
    BalancedUTILITY
    384BSTHP75Atk65Def55Spe69SpD55SpA65
    HP
    75
    Atk
    65
    Def
    55
    SpA
    65
    SpD
    55
    Spe
    69
    AbilitySwift Swim
    NatureMild
    ItemNothing
    Hydro Pump110
    Sludge Bomb90
    Earth Power90
    Hyper Voice90
    HP
    75
    Atk
    65
    Def
    55
    SpA
    65
    SpD
    55
    Spe
    69
  • Herdier
    Herdier
    Normal
    BalancedPHYSICAL
    370BSTHP65Atk80Def65Spe60SpD65SpA35
    HP
    65
    Atk
    80
    Def
    65
    SpA
    35
    SpD
    65
    Spe
    60
    Giga Impact150
    Last Resort140
    Hyper Voice90
    Thunderbolt90
    HP
    65
    Atk
    80
    Def
    65
    SpA
    35
    SpD
    65
    Spe
    60
  • Nidorina
    Nidorina
    Poison
    BalancedUTILITY
    365BSTHP70Atk62Def67Spe56SpD55SpA55
    HP
    70
    Atk
    62
    Def
    67
    SpA
    55
    SpD
    55
    Spe
    56
    Sludge Bomb90
    Poison Jab80
    Venoshock65
    Poison Fang50
    HP
    70
    Atk
    62
    Def
    67
    SpA
    55
    SpD
    55
    Spe
    56
  • Nidorino
    Nidorino
    Poison
    BalancedPHYSICAL
    365BSTHP61Atk72Def57Spe65SpD55SpA55
    HP
    61
    Atk
    72
    Def
    57
    SpA
    55
    SpD
    55
    Spe
    65
    Sludge Bomb90
    Poison Jab80
    Venoshock65
    Poison Tail50
    HP
    61
    Atk
    72
    Def
    57
    SpA
    55
    SpD
    55
    Spe
    65
  • Flaaffy
    Flaaffy
    Electric
    BalancedSPECIAL
    365BSTHP70Atk55Def55Spe45SpD60SpA80
    HP
    70
    Atk
    55
    Def
    55
    SpA
    80
    SpD
    60
    Spe
    45
    AbilityStatic
    NatureQuirky
    ItemNothing
    Cotton Guard–
    Thunder110
    Electro Ball–
    Focus Punch150
    HP
    70
    Atk
    55
    Def
    55
    SpA
    80
    SpD
    60
    Spe
    45
  • Loudred
    Loudred
    Normal
    BalancedMIXED
    360BSTHP84Atk71Def43Spe48SpD43SpA71
    HP
    84
    Atk
    71
    Def
    43
    SpA
    71
    SpD
    43
    Spe
    48
    Hyper Voice90
    Take Down90
    Uproar90
    Strength80
    HP
    84
    Atk
    71
    Def
    43
    SpA
    71
    SpD
    43
    Spe
    48
  • #108
    Spinda
    Spinda
    Normal
    BalancedUTILITY
    360BSTHP60Atk60Def60Spe60SpD60SpA60
    HP
    60
    Atk
    60
    Def
    60
    SpA
    60
    SpD
    60
    Spe
    60
    AbilityContrary
    NatureJolly
    ItemChoice Scarf
    Return–
    Sucker Punch70
    Thunder Punch75
    Sleep Talk–
    HP
    60
    Atk
    60
    Def
    60
    SpA
    60
    SpD
    60
    Spe
    60
  • Pidgeotto
    Pidgeotto
    NormalFlying
    BalancedUTILITY
    349BSTHP63Atk60Def55Spe71SpD50SpA50
    HP
    63
    Atk
    60
    Def
    55
    SpA
    50
    SpD
    50
    Spe
    71
    AbilityKeen Eye
    NatureBashful
    ItemNothing
    Double-Edge120
    Gust40
    Sky Attack140
    Fly90
    HP
    63
    Atk
    60
    Def
    55
    SpA
    50
    SpD
    50
    Spe
    71
  • Swirlix
    Swirlix
    Fairy
    BalancedUTILITY
    341BSTHP62Atk48Def66Spe49SpD57SpA59
    HP
    62
    Atk
    48
    Def
    66
    SpA
    59
    SpD
    57
    Spe
    49
    Psychic90
    Wish–
    Play Rough90
    Protect–
    HP
    62
    Atk
    48
    Def
    66
    SpA
    59
    SpD
    57
    Spe
    49
  • Skiploom
    Skiploom
    GrassFlying
    BalancedUTILITY
    340BSTHP55Atk45Def50Spe80SpD65SpA45
    HP
    55
    Atk
    45
    Def
    50
    SpA
    45
    SpD
    65
    Spe
    80
    Bullet Seed25
    Swords Dance–
    Memento–
    Acrobatics55
    HP
    55
    Atk
    45
    Def
    50
    SpA
    45
    SpD
    65
    Spe
    80

FAQ

  • Mega Swampert might be the strongest non-legendary option. Swift Swim in rain doubles its Speed, and 150 Attack with Water/Ground STAB wrecks most things. Primal Groudon (Omega Ruby) or Primal Kyogre (Alpha Sapphire) are the box legendaries at 770 BST in Primal form. If you use legends, they're the clear top picks.

  • Mudkip. Swampert was already the best Hoenn starter, and Mega Evolution makes it broken. Mega Swampert gets Swift Swim (doubles Speed in rain) and 150 Attack. Torchic into Mega Blaziken with Speed Boost is also S-Tier — it outspeeds everything after one turn. Treecko into Mega Sceptile gains Dragon typing, which adds an Ice weakness.

  • Mega Evolution gives select Pokemon huge stat boosts and sometimes new types or abilities during battle. Swampert, Blaziken, and Sceptile all get Mega forms that push them well above their Gen 3 stats. Mega Salamence with Aerilate turns Return into a 150+ power Flying STAB. Pokemon without Megas drop in relative ranking since they can't keep up.

  • Primal Reversion is Mega Evolution for the box legendaries. Primal Groudon (Ground/Fire, 770 BST) gets Desolate Land which blocks Water moves entirely, removing its 4x weakness. Primal Kyogre (Water, 770 BST) gets Primordial Sea which blocks Fire. Both are available before the Elite Four. If you're okay using your box legendary, they trivialize the rest of the game.

  • Mega Swampert (starter), Gardevoir from Ralts on Route 102, Breloom from Shroomish in Petalburg Woods, Manectric from Route 110, Swellow for Fly, and Aggron from Aron in Granite Cave. Similar core to the originals, but Mega options change the team ceiling.

  • Omega Ruby gets Primal Groudon (Ground/Fire, Desolate Land nullifies Water moves) and Alpha Sapphire gets Primal Kyogre (Water, Primordial Sea nullifies Fire). Primal Groudon is arguably better since Desolate Land removes its 4x Water weakness entirely. For regular exclusives, Omega Ruby has Mega Mawile (Huge Power is incredible) while Alpha Sapphire has Mega Sableye.

  • The Delta Episode is a free postgame story exclusive to ORAS. It involves catching Mega Rayquaza (780 BST, the highest stat total of any Pokemon) and Deoxys in space. Mega Rayquaza doesn't need a Mega Stone, so it can hold any item while Mega Evolved. It's about 2-3 hours of content and gives you two of the strongest Pokemon in the franchise.

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