In the Pokemon world, there are 18 different types to choose from. Of course, all of these have their advantages and disadvantages, but there's always one that reigns above the rest of the type. Many people ask, "what is the strongest Pokemon?" and of course, that's an almost impossible question to answer, because it can be entirely situational.
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However, if you're looking for a certain type of Pokemon, it can be a bit easier to narrow down. By stats, there is a clear winner (or a tie) amongst each type, and we've decided to rank them here, as well as looking at some honorable mentions. From old favorites to recent releases here are the most powerful Pokemon of each type, ranked by stats.
Updated on August 23, 2024, by Andrew Scariati: The best Pokemon of each type had a few shakeups in Scarlet & Violet, but the old guard remains largely intact. We've updated the best Pokemon of each type with new stats for certain Pokemon. In the case of two Steel-type legendary Pokemon, these stat changes make them the best Pokemon of their type, breaking a tie.
18 No♛rmal: Arceus
Well, yeah, the literal god of Pokemon would probably be pretty good. While Arceus can turn into any type, its base form is Normal-type, and there are very few Pokemon that can even come close to it, with a cool 720 points in total stats.
When ranking the best Pokemon of each type, Arceus could easily take many of the spots with different type plates, so we're only considering its base Normal-type form here.
Honorable Mentions:
- Terapagos (700)
- Slaking (670)
- Regigigas (670)
- Meloetta (600)
- Mega Kangaskhan (590)
17 🉐Poison: Eternatus
A newer entry in the series, Eternatus is easily 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the best Poison-type Pokemon. With a base stat total of 690, this Poison/Dragon-type is well abovওe the former Pokemon that held thi✱s spot: Mega Venusaur, who has a base stat total of 625.
Eternatus does, of course, have its Eternamax form, which has the highest base stat total of any Pokemon at a whopping 1,125. But, it's not technically obtainable, so regular Eternatus will take this spot for now.
Honorable Mentions:
- Mega Venusaur (620)
- Mega Gengar (600)
- Nihilego (570)
- Guzzlord (570)
- Okidogi, Munkidori, Fezandipiti (555)
16 Psych🐼ic: Mega Mewtwo X And Y
Mewtwo's always been considered one of the most powerful Pokemon, even though it has been surpassed in recent years. However, its two Mega Evolutions aren't just the strongest Psychic-types, they're also tied for the strongest Pokemon in general (other than the unobtainable Eternamax Eternatus) with a base stat total of a staggering 780 each.
Of course, the two have their own individual stat spreads that differentiate them from one another (along with designs of varying quality), but, together, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:they're the best Psychic-types. We'll hear from Mega Mewtwo X again later, thanks to its secondary Fighting typing.
Honorable Mentions:
- Ultra Necrozma (754)
- Mega Metagross (700)
- Mega Latias and Mega Latios (700)
15 Grass: Mega Sceptile 🐬
Starter Pokemon are typically strong, and the 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:ones that received Mega Evolutions often rank among the upper echelons of their typing. Mega Sceptile (630) takes the cake when comparing ✤all the Grass types, narrowly beating out Mega Venusaur (625).
Sceptile, originally introduced in Generation Three, reဣceived a Mega Evolution alongside i𒁃ts fellow Hoenn Starters Blaziken and Swampert in Gen Six.
However, the other two don't make this list, as they're both edged out by stronger Fire- and Water-types (and they don't rank in their second typings, either).
Three generations have passed, and we are yet to see any Pokemon topple Mega Sceptile's grassy crown.
Honorable Mentions:
- Mega Venusaur (620)
- Celebi (600)
- Shaymin (600)
- Zarude (600)
- Mega Abomasnow (594)
14 Ground: Primal Groudon 💯
The top Ground-type Pokemon is, of course, Primal Groudon — you know, the powered-up version of one of three Hoenn Legendaries that all makღe an appearance on this list. Primal Groudon is a force to be reckoned with.
With a massive base stat total of 770, it takes second place with Primal Kyogre as the second-highest base stat total of any obtainable Pokemon. With its ability to create new landmasses, it's basically a god, and while this list is looking at stats more than lore, it can't be ignored that Primal Groudon is one of the most powerful Pokemon in the Pokemon universe.
Honorable Mentions:
- Zygarde Complete Form (708)
- Mega Garchomp (700)
- Groudon (700)
- Mega Swampert (635)
- Mega Steelix (610)
13 Ice: Black Kyurem And Whℱite Kyurem
While Kyurem's base form doesn't make the list, Kyurem Black and Kyurem White are the strongest Ice-type Pokemon in the game. While Mega Sceptile was commended for holding its top spot since Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Kyurem twins have held theirs since Generation Five.
While the two share the exact same 700 total in stats, they've received very different placings in the metagame. Kyurem Black is a solid OU pick, while Kyurem White manages to hold a very niche position in Ubers.
Honorable Mentions:
- Ice Rider Calyrex (680)
- Kyurem (660)
- Baxcalibur (600)
- Mega Abomasnow (594)
12 🔯Fire: Pri♏mal Groudon
It's back and angrier than ever. A common theme that you'll start to notice is that some of these monstrous Pokemon are dual-type, and they occupy the top spot in two different typings, such as Primal Groudon here, who is 🍬the most powerful Ground- and Fi♕re-type Pokemon in the series.
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However, while Primal Groudon soars above the second-place Fire-types (Ho-oh and Reshiram, tied at 680 each), Ground-types are a bit closer to its heels, with Zygarde's Complete Form sitting at 708 and Mega Garchomp not far behind, with 700 on the dot.
Honorable Mentions:
- Ho-oh (680)
- Reshiram (680)
- Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y (634)
- Mega Blaziken (630)
11 ﷽ R🥀ock: Mega Tyranitar And Mega Diancie
Mega Evolutions dominate lists like these, and it's no different among 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the best Rock types. Mega Diancie and Mega Tyranitar share this spot, tied with a base stat total of 700 each.
Both of them excel at physical defense, with Mega Diancie at 160 and Mega Tyranitar at 164. It will r♎equire some intense damage to take either of these pow♏erful Rock-types down.
Honorable Mentions:
- Mega Aggron (630)
- Tyranitar and Diancie (600)
10 𝓰 Dragon: Mega Rayquaza 🐻
Mega Rayquaza is almost unquantifiably powerful, but luckily we have stats to reference. This Pokemon shares the top spot with both of Mewtwo's Mega forms for the highest total base stats in the game at 780 (oth🍬er than tওhe unobtainable Eternamax Eternatus, of course).
So, what is the best Pokemon? Technically, it's Eternamax Eternatus, but since it's unobtainable, the top spot goes to Mega Rayquaza.
It ties with Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y in stats, but it doesn't need to hold a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve, freeing it up to hold another item, which is just ridiculous. The Mewtwo duo also had reasons to take the top spot too, so it's an argument that could probably go on forever.
Honorable Mentions:
- Ultra Necrozma (754)
- Zygarde Complete form (708)
- Mega Salamence and Mega Garchomp (700)
- Mega Latios and Mega Latias (700)
- Kyurem White and Kyurem Black (700)
- Eternatus (690)
9 ♈ Water: Primal Kyogre
Just like its counterpart, Primal Kyogre takes a spot on the list, being the most powerful Water-type Pokemon out there. It's an incredibly powerful Pokemon, and its Primordial Sea ability is one of the most useful abilities in the game, making it an Uber and VGC threat.
Sitting at a nice 770 base stat total, few Water-types can even b💟egin to compare. The next-highest is Palkia, way down the list at 680, which is, of course, great, but pales in comparison to Primal꧋ Kyogre.
Honorable Mentions:
- Palkia (680)
- Kyogre (670)
- Palafin Hero Form (650)
- Mega Gyarados and Ash-Greninja (640)
