⚡Best Pokémon of All Time

From the original 151 to modern legends, Pokémon have shaped generations through design, battles, and cultural impact. Rankings hinge on a mix of iconic status, competitive viability, and lasting fan attachment. Vote to reorder the list based on what matters most to you.

What counts: Best balances cultural icon status, competitive strength, design appeal and media presence; stat totals and popularity are approximate fan aggregates.

Pikachu▲ Rising
The franchise mascot whose Electric typing and Thunderbolt defined the anime's earliest battles. Its refusal to evolve in the core story cemented its underdog appeal and global recognition.
Primary Type: ElectricGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 320Popularity: 10/10Legendary: —
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Gengar
The mischievous Ghost/Poison shadow whose speed and Levitate made it a terror in both casual and competitive play for decades.
Primary Type: GhostGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 500Popularity: 9/10Legendary: —
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Mewtwo▲ Rising
The genetically engineered powerhouse whose origin story and psychic dominance made it the original legendary boss fight. Its appearances in movies and Smash solidified its mythic status.
Primary Type: PsychicGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 680Popularity: 9/10Legendary: ✓
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Charizard▲ Rising
The fiery evolution of Charmander that became the face of Gen 1 marketing and the first major pseudo-legendary feel. Its Mega forms and repeated anime spotlight keep it relevant decades later.
Primary Type: FireGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 534Popularity: 9.5/10Legendary: —
added by IJRCharizard
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Eevee▲ Rising
The adaptable Normal-type whose eight evolutions created endless fan theories and team-building options across every generation.
Primary Type: NormalGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 325Popularity: 9/10Legendary: —
added by IJREevee
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Bulbasaur
The original starter whose Grass/Poison typing gave early-game players a defensive edge and a memorable rival dynamic.
Primary Type: GrassGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 318Popularity: 8.5/10Legendary: —
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Squirtle▲ Rising
The Water-type starter whose shell defense and later Blastoise cannons created one of the most balanced starter lines.
Primary Type: WaterGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 314Popularity: 8.5/10Legendary: —
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Machamp▲ Rising
The four-armed Fighting powerhouse whose No Guard ability and raw physical strength made it a reliable wallbreaker.
Primary Type: FightingGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 505Popularity: 7.5/10Legendary: —
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Lucario
The Aura-sensing Fighting/Steel type whose movie debut and Mega Evolution turned it into a perennial fan and tournament favorite.
Primary Type: FightingGeneration: 4Base Stat Total: 525Popularity: 9/10Legendary: —
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Rayquaza▲ Rising
The sky-high Dragon/Flying legendary whose Delta Stream ability and movie role cemented its place as a weather-warping powerhouse.
Primary Type: DragonGeneration: 3Base Stat Total: 680Popularity: 8.5/10Legendary: ✓
added by IJRRayquaza
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Umbreon▲ Rising
The moonlight evolution whose defensive utility and status spreading made it the premier Dark-type tank for many players.
Primary Type: DarkGeneration: 2Base Stat Total: 525Popularity: 8.5/10Legendary: —
added by IJRUmbreon
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Greninja▲ Rising
The speedy Water/Dark ninja whose Ash-Greninja form and tournament dominance made it one of the most celebrated modern starters.
Primary Type: WaterGeneration: 6Base Stat Total: 530Popularity: 8.5/10Legendary: —
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Snorlax
The sleeping giant whose immense bulk and Rest strategy became the gold standard for stall and defensive play.
Primary Type: NormalGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 540Popularity: 8/10Legendary: —
added by IJRSnorlax
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Arceus
The creator deity whose multitype plates and god-like stats made it the ultimate endgame legendary across multiple titles.
Primary Type: NormalGeneration: 4Base Stat Total: 720Popularity: 8/10Legendary: ✓
added by IJRArceus
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Alakazam
The spoon-bending Psychic whose extreme speed and special attack made it the original glass-cannon special attacker.
Primary Type: PsychicGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 500Popularity: 8/10Legendary: —
added by IJRAlakazam
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Lapras
The gentle sea turtle whose Water/Ice typing and song-based lore made it a beloved transport and special tank.
Primary Type: WaterGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 535Popularity: 7.5/10Legendary: —
added by IJRLapras
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Gardevoir
The elegant Psychic/Fairy guardian whose emotional bond lore and powerful special attacks made it a staple in both story and competitive teams.
Primary Type: PsychicGeneration: 3Base Stat Total: 518Popularity: 8/10Legendary: —
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Jigglypuff
The balloon singer whose Sing and huge HP made it a surprisingly effective early-game status spreader and anime staple.
Primary Type: NormalGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 270Popularity: 7/10Legendary: —
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Articuno
The legendary bird of ice whose graceful design and early-game legendary status made it a symbol of Gen 1 exploration.
Primary Type: IceGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 580Popularity: 7/10Legendary: ✓
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Dragonite▼ Falling
The pseudo-legendary whose Dragon/Flying typing and Multiscale ability turned it into a late-game sweeper icon.
Primary Type: DragonGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 600Popularity: 8.5/10Legendary: —
added by IJRDragonite
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Moltres▼ Falling
The fiery legendary bird whose Flame Body and special offense gave it a niche in sun-based strategies.
Primary Type: FireGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 580Popularity: 7/10Legendary: ✓
added by IJRMoltres
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Gyarados
The serpentine Dragon/Flying menace whose Magikarp origins and Intimidate ability created one of the best redemption arcs in the series.
Primary Type: WaterGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 540Popularity: 8.5/10Legendary: —
added by IJRGyarados
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Blastoise▼ Falling
The cannon-wielding final evolution whose Water-type power and defensive shell made it a balanced Gen 1 powerhouse.
Primary Type: WaterGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 630Popularity: 8/10Legendary: —
added by IJRBlastoise
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Venusaur
The flower-backed Grass/Poison giant whose Chlorophyll and status spreading made it a sun-team staple.
Primary Type: GrassGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 525Popularity: 7.5/10Legendary: —
added by IJRVenusaur
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Zapdos▼ Falling
The electric legendary bird whose speed and Thunderbolt made it the most competitively viable of the original trio.
Primary Type: ElectricGeneration: 1Base Stat Total: 580Popularity: 8/10Legendary: ✓
added by IJRZapdos
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