Top 24 Pokémon Ranked By Strength

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24. Solgaleo

  • Generation: VII
  • Type: Psychic/Steel
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 137
    • Attack: 137
    • Defense: 107
    • Special Attack: 113
    • Special Defense: 89
    • Speed: 97
  • Total BST: 680

Solgaleo, known as the Sunne Pokémon, is said to be a messenger of the sun. Its body holds a vast amount of energy, and it shines with light that can illuminate the darkest areas. Solgaleo’s signature move, Sunsteel Strike, ignores the target’s ability when dealing damage. Its majestic lion-like appearance and connection to the sun make it a central figure in Alolan mythology.

23. Yveltal

  • Generation: VI
  • Type: Dark/Flying
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 126
    • Attack: 131
    • Defense: 95
    • Special Attack: 131
    • Special Defense: 98
    • Speed: 99
  • Total BST: 680

Yveltal, the Destruction Pokémon, is said to absorb the life force of living creatures when its wings and tail feathers spread wide and glow red. Its ability, Dark Aura, increases the power of Dark-type moves for all Pokémon in battle. Yveltal’s association with destruction and its fearsome appearance make it a formidable presence.

22. Xerneas

  • Generation: VI
  • Type: Fairy
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 126
    • Attack: 131
    • Defense: 95
    • Special Attack: 131
    • Special Defense: 98
    • Speed: 99
  • Total BST: 680

Xerneas, known as the Life Pokémon, has the power to share eternal life. Legends say it slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before reviving. Its ability, Fairy Aura, boosts the power of Fairy-type moves for all Pokémon in battle. Xerneas’s majestic appearance and life-giving abilities make it a symbol of vitality.

21. Reshiram

  • Generation: V
  • Type: Dragon/Fire
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 100
    • Attack: 120
    • Defense: 100
    • Special Attack: 150
    • Special Defense: 120
    • Speed: 90
  • Total BST: 680

Reshiram, the Vast White Pokémon, represents the concept of truth. It can incinerate everything around it with flames that reach extreme temperatures. Reshiram’s signature move, Blue Flare, showcases its fiery prowess. Its involvement in Unova’s legends underscores its role as a guardian of

20. Zekrom

  • Generation: V
  • Type: Dragon/Electric
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 100
    • Attack: 150
    • Defense: 120
    • Special Attack: 120
    • Special Defense: 100
    • Speed: 90
  • Total BST: 680

Zekrom, known as the Deep Black Pokémon, embodies the concept of ideals. It generates electricity within its body and can cause thunderstorms. Zekrom’s imposing presence and powerful moves, such as Bolt Strike, make it a formidable force. Its role in Unova’s mythology highlights its significance as a guardian of ideals.

19. Giratina (Origin Forme)

  • Generation: IV
  • Type: Ghost/Dragon
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 150
    • Attack: 120
    • Defense: 100
    • Special Attack: 120
    • Special Defense: 100
    • Speed: 90
  • Total BST: 680

When holding the Griseous Orb or while in the Distortion World, Giratina assumes its Origin Forme. This form shifts its stat distribution to favor offensive capabilities, with increased Attack and Special Attack, making it a more aggressive combatant. The Origin Forme enhances Giratina’s mobility and offensive presence, allowing it to capitalize on its signature move, Shadow Force, with greater effectiveness. This transformation underscores Giratina’s adaptability and its dominance within the enigmatic Distortion World.

18. Giratina (Altered Forme)

  • Generation: IV
  • Type: Ghost/Dragon
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 150
    • Attack: 100
    • Defense: 120
    • Special Attack: 100
    • Special Defense: 120
    • Speed: 90
  • Total BST: 680

Giratina, known as the Renegade Pokémon, resides in the Distortion World, a realm parallel to the Pokémon world. In its Altered Forme, Giratina possesses a balanced stat distribution, excelling in both physical and special defenses. This form allows it to endure prolonged battles, utilizing its resilience to outlast opponents. Giratina’s signature move, Shadow Force, is a powerful Ghost-type attack that enables it to vanish temporarily, rendering it invulnerable before delivering a devastating strike. Its role as the ruler of the Distortion World and its unique abilities make Giratina a mysterious and formidable presence.

17. Palkia

  • Generation: IV
  • Type: Water/Dragon
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 90
    • Attack: 120
    • Defense: 100
    • Special Attack: 150
    • Special Defense: 120
    • Speed: 100
  • Total BST: 680

Palkia, the Spatial Pokémon, has the ability to warp space, allowing it to transport itself and others across vast distances instantaneously. This power grants Palkia a significant advantage in battle, as it can manipulate the battlefield to its favor. Its signature move, Spacial Rend, is a powerful Dragon-type attack known for its high critical-hit ratio, making Palkia a formidable special attacker. Palkia’s role as the guardian of space complements Dialga’s guardianship of time, and together, they maintain the balance of the Pokémon universe.

16. Dialga

  • Generation: IV
  • Type: Steel/Dragon
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 100
    • Attack: 120
    • Defense: 120
    • Special Attack: 150
    • Special Defense: 100
    • Speed: 90
  • Total BST: 680

Dialga, the Temporal Pokémon, is said to have control over time itself—capable of slowing, speeding up, or completely stopping the flow of time. According to Sinnoh mythology, time began moving when Dialga was born. With its part-Steel typing, Dialga boasts a resistance-rich profile, making it defensively sound while retaining tremendous offensive power through its signature move, Roar of Time, a devastating Dragon-type attack. Dialga plays a pivotal role in Pokémon lore, often regarded as one of the universe’s divine creators alongside Palkia and Giratina. Its presence is not just feared in battle, but revered in legend.

15. Ho-Oh

  • Generation: II
  • Type: Fire/Flying
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 106
    • Attack: 130
    • Defense: 90
    • Special Attack: 110
    • Special Defense: 154
    • Speed: 90
  • Total BST: 680

Ho-Oh is a Legendary Pokémon known as the Rainbow Pokémon, symbolizing rebirth and eternal happiness. It is said to appear only to Trainers with pure hearts. Ho-Oh’s signature move, Sacred Fire, is a powerful Fire-type attack with a high chance of burning the target. Its radiant plumage and association with legends make it a revered figure in the Pokémon world.

14. Lugia

  • Generation: II
  • Type: Psychic/Flying
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 106
    • Attack: 90
    • Defense: 130
    • Special Attack: 90
    • Special Defense: 154
    • Speed: 110
  • Total BST: 680

Lugia, known as the Guardian of the Seas, is a Legendary Pokémon revered for its ability to calm storms and maintain balance in the sea. It possesses immense defensive capabilities, making it a resilient opponent in battles. Lugia’s signature move, Aeroblast, is a powerful Flying-type attack with a high critical-hit ratio.

13. Reshiram

  • Generation: V
  • Type: Dragon/Fire
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 100
    • Attack: 120
    • Defense: 100
    • Special Attack: 150
    • Special Defense: 120
    • Speed: 90
  • Total BST: 680

Reshiram is a Legendary Pokémon that embodies truth and has the ability to incinerate everything with its flames. Its signature move, Blue Flare, is a devastating Fire-type attack with a chance to burn the target. Reshiram’s majestic appearance and formidable special attacking prowess make it a revered figure in Pokémon lore.

12. Kyurem (White Kyurem)

  • Generation: V
  • Type: Dragon/Ice
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 125
    • Attack: 120
    • Defense: 90
    • Special Attack: 170
    • Special Defense: 100
    • Speed: 95
  • Total BST: 700

White Kyurem is the fusion of Kyurem and Reshiram, emphasizing exceptional Special Attack capabilities. It holds the highest Special Attack stat among all Dragon-type Pokémon. Its signature move, Ice Burn, is a powerful Ice-type attack with a chance to burn the target.

11. Kyurem (Black Kyurem)

  • Generation: V
  • Type: Dragon/Ice
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 125
    • Attack: 170
    • Defense: 100
    • Special Attack: 120
    • Special Defense: 90
    • Speed: 95
  • Total BST: 700

Black Kyurem is the fusion of Kyurem and Zekrom, resulting in a Pokémon with immense physical power. This form boasts the highest Attack stat among all Ice-type Pokémon, making it a formidable physical attacker. Its signature move, Freeze Shock, is a powerful Ice-type attack that has a chance to paralyze the target.

10. Deoxys (Speed Forme)

  • Generation: III
  • Type: Psychic
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 50
    • Attack: 95
    • Defense: 90
    • Special Attack: 95
    • Special Defense: 90
    • Speed: 180
  • Total BST: 600

Deoxys in its Speed Forme is designed to be the fastest Pokémon, with an unparalleled Speed stat of 180. This allows it to act first in nearly all battle scenarios. While its offensive and defensive stats are more balanced compared to its other formes, they are still relatively moderate, making it reliant on its speed to gain the upper hand in battles.

9. Deoxys (Attack Forme)

  • Generation: III
  • Type: Psychic
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 50
    • Attack: 180
    • Defense: 20
    • Special Attack: 180
    • Special Defense: 20
    • Speed: 150
  • Total BST: 600

Deoxys in its Attack Forme is a glass cannon, boasting the highest Attack and Special Attack stats of any Pokémon at 180 each. However, this immense offensive power comes at the cost of extremely low defenses, each at 20. Its Speed stat of 150 allows it to outspeed most opponents, making it a formidable attacker that can deliver devastating blows before the opponent can react.

8. Eternatus (Eternamax Form)

  • Generation: VIII
  • Type: Poison/Dragon
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 255
    • Attack: 115
    • Defense: 250
    • Special Attack: 125
    • Special Defense: 250
    • Speed: 130
  • Total BST: 1125

Eternamax Eternatus is a colossal form that Eternatus assumes during the climax of certain battles. With an astronomical Base Stat Total of 1125, it boasts the highest stats of any Pokémon. Its immense HP and defenses make it nearly invulnerable, while its offensive stats ensure it can deal significant damage. However, this form is not obtainable in regular gameplay and is primarily featured during specific in-game events.​

7. Necrozma (Ultra Necrozma)

  • Generation: VII
  • Type: Psychic/Dragon
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 97
    • Attack: 167
    • Defense: 97
    • Special Attack: 167
    • Special Defense: 97
    • Speed: 129
  • Total BST: 754

Ultra Necrozma is the result of Necrozma undergoing Ultra Burst after fusing with either Solgaleo or Lunala and absorbing sufficient light. This transformation grants it a significant boost in power, making its Attack and Special Attack stats soar to 167 each, and its Speed to 129. Its signature move, Photon Geyser, is a Psychic-type attack that calculates damage based on the higher of its Attack or Special Attack stats, ensuring maximum impact. Ultra Necrozma’s radiant form and overwhelming strength make it one of the most formidable Pokémon in existence.

6. Zygarde (Complete Forme)

  • Generation: VI
  • Type: Dragon/Ground
  • Base Stats:
    • HP: 216
    • Attack: 100
    • Defense: 121
    • Special Attack: 91
    • Special Defense: 95
    • Speed: 85
  • Total BST: 708

Zygarde is a unique Legendary Pokémon that represents balance and order in the Pokémon ecosystem. It has three major forms—10% Forme (dog-like), 50% Forme (snake-like), and its most powerful state, Complete Forme (mech-dragon titan). Complete Forme is activated when Zygarde’s health falls below half during battle, assuming the Ability Power Construct is active. This transformation is triggered by uniting its scattered Cells and Cores, allowing it to take on its true, towering form.

5. Groudon

  • Generation: III​
  • Type: Ground​
  • Base Stats: HP: 100, Attack: 150, Defense: 140, Special Attack: 100, Special Defense: 90, Speed: 90​
  • Total BST: 670​

Groudon is a Legendary Pokémon celebrated for its ability to expand the land. Mythology describes it as the Pokémon that raised lands and expanded continents, often clashing with Kyogre in ancient times. Its immense power and role in shaping the earth’s landmasses make Groudon a significant figure in Pokémon lore.

4. Kyogre

  • Generation: III
  • Type: Water
  • Base Stats: HP: 100, Attack: 100, Defense: 90, Special Attack: 150, Special Defense: 140, Speed: 90​
  • Total BST: 670​

Kyogre is a Legendary Pokémon known for its ability to expand the seas. According to mythology, it has the power to create massive rain clouds that cover the entire sky and bring about torrential downpours. Kyogre’s rivalry with Groudon, who has the power to expand continents, is legendary, and their clashes are said to shape the world’s geography.

3. Rayquaza

  • Generation: III​
  • Type: Dragon/Flying​
  • Base Stats: HP: 105, Attack: 150, Defense: 90, Special Attack: 150, Special Defense: 90, Speed: 95​
  • Total BST: 680

Rayquaza is a Legendary Pokémon that dwells in the earth’s ozone layer, descending only to intervene in conflicts between Kyogre and Groudon. Its serpentine form and emerald hue make it a majestic sight. Rayquaza has the ability to Mega Evolve without the use of a Mega Stone, a unique trait that further amplifies its already impressive power.

2. Mewtwo

  • Generation: I​
  • Type: Psychic​
  • Base Stats: HP: 106, Attack: 110, Defense: 90, Special Attack: 154, Special Defense: 90, Speed: 130​
  • Total BST: 680​

Mewtwo is a genetically engineered Pokémon, created through the manipulation of Mew’s DNA. Known for its cold and savage nature, Mewtwo boasts immense psychic abilities, making it a formidable opponent in battle. Its creation was the result of numerous experiments aiming to enhance its power, leading to its reputation as one of the most powerful Pokémon ever discovered.

1. Arceus

  • Generation: IV​
  • Type: Normal
  • Base Stats: HP: 120, Attack: 120, Defense: 120, Special Attack: 120, Special Defense: 120, Speed: 120​
  • Total BST: 720​

Arceus, often hailed as the “Original One,” is believed to have created the Pokémon universe. This Mythical Pokémon possesses the unique ability Multitype, allowing it to change its type based on the Plate or Z-Crystal it holds. This adaptability enables Arceus to harness various elemental powers, making it exceptionally versatile in battle. Its role as the creator and its unparalleled versatility solidify Arceus’s status as one of the most formidable and revered Pokémon in existence.