The 17 Best Pokemon of All Time

Beloved starters, fearsome legendaries, and cult fan-favorites all square off in one roster. Who deserves the top spot?

1

Charizard

A fan-favorite fire/flying dragon and the final evolution of Charmander.

1000pts

2

Pikachu

The franchise's electric mascot, an instantly recognizable yellow mouse Pokemon.

943pts

3

Mewtwo

A genetically engineered psychic legendary, one of the most powerful Pokemon ever.

724pts

4

Squirtle

The popular water-type turtle starter known from the original games and anime.

665pts

5

Gyarados

A fearsome serpentine water/flying Pokemon evolved from the feeble Magikarp.

665pts

6

Dragonite

A friendly orange dragon and the powerful final evolution of Dratini.

596pts

7

Lugia

A majestic legendary diving Pokemon and guardian of the seas.

517pts

8

Gengar

A mischievous ghost/poison Pokemon with a wide, sinister grin.

423pts

9

Mew

A rare, playful pink mythical Pokemon said to contain the DNA of all others.

423pts

10

Lucario

A fan-favorite fighting/steel aura Pokemon with a sleek jackal design.

423pts

11

Bulbasaur

The beloved grass/poison starter from the original Kanto games.

310pts

12

Eevee

An adorable fox-like Pokemon famous for its many elemental evolutions.

310pts

13

Greninja

A sleek water/dark ninja frog popularized by the anime and Smash Bros.

172pts

14

Umbreon

A sleek black dark-type Eeveelution with glowing yellow rings.

172pts

15

Blastoise

The water cannon-equipped final evolution of Squirtle.

172pts

16

Snorlax

A massive, perpetually sleeping Pokemon that blocks roads in the games.

172pts

17

Rayquaza

A legendary green sky serpent and centerpiece of the Hoenn region.

172pts