The 16 Greatest Pokemon of All Time

Beloved starters, fearsome legendaries, and cult favorites that have captivated fans since the very first games. Which one earns the top spot?

1

Dragonite

The friendly yet powerful Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary from the original games.

1000pts

2

Charizard

The fire-breathing dragon-like final evolution of Charmander and a perennial fan favorite.

876pts

3

Bulbasaur

The Grass/Poison starter that holds the No. 1 slot in the National Pokedex.

817pts

4

Mew

The elusive Mythical Pokemon said to contain the DNA of every species.

733pts

5

Lucario

The aura-sensing Fighting/Steel-type that became a breakout star of the Sinnoh era.

733pts

6

Pikachu

The electric mouse and franchise mascot, instantly recognizable worldwide.

619pts

7

Eevee

The adaptable Normal-type famous for its many elemental evolutions.

619pts

8

Snorlax

The enormous sleeping Normal-type that famously blocks paths until awakened.

619pts

9

Rayquaza

The sky-dwelling Legendary Dragon/Flying-type and mascot of Pokemon Emerald.

619pts

10

Squirtle

The beloved Water-type turtle starter known from the Squirtle Squad.

619pts

11

Greninja

The ninja-like Water/Dark final evolution of Froakie, hugely popular from the Kalos games.

619pts

12

Mewtwo

The genetically engineered Legendary Psychic-type and antagonist of the first Pokemon film.

545pts

13

Gengar

The mischievous Ghost/Poison-type and one of the most popular competitive Pokemon.

545pts

14

Gyarados

The fearsome serpentine Water/Flying-type that evolves from the feeble Magikarp.

545pts

15

Blastoise

The water-cannon-toting final evolution of Squirtle and a Generation I icon.

545pts

16

Lugia

The majestic Legendary mascot of Pokemon Silver, guardian of the seas.

545pts