The 27 Best Pokemon of All Time

From day-one icons to cult favorites only true trainers remember, this lineup spans generations of pocket monster history. Which one deserves the crown?

1

Pikachu

The Electric mouse and franchise mascot, the single most recognized Pokemon on Earth.

1000pts

2

Absol

A disaster-predicting Dark-type with an edgy, elegant design and a loyal cult fanbase since Gen 3.

912pts

3

Charizard

Fire/Flying starter evolution and dragon-like fan icon, repeatedly voted the most popular Pokemon overall.

699pts

4

Gyarados

A Water/Flying beast famed for its dramatic evolution from the weak Magikarp, a beloved glow-up story.

642pts

5

Garchomp

A Dragon/Ground 'land shark' pseudo-legendary, a fan and competitive-battling favorite since Gen 4.

577pts

6

Eevee

A Normal-type famous for branching into multiple elemental evolutions, a perennial fan-poll favorite.

576pts

7

Sylveon

A ribbon-festooned Fairy Eeveelution adored for its soft, elegant aesthetic since debuting in Gen 6.

576pts

8

Greninja

A Water/Dark ninja frog who became Ash's signature partner, iconic to a newer generation of fans.

500pts

9

Venusaur

A flower-backed Grass/Poison starter finale, an enduring favorite among original-trio fans.

500pts

10

Umbreon

A moonlit Dark-type Eeveelution whose sleek look made it a top pick in a massive 1.6-million-vote poll.

500pts

11

Corviknight

A Steel/Flying taxi-service raven whose striking, practical design won over Gen 8 fans quickly.

500pts

12

Snorlax

An enormous sleepy Normal-type that blocks roads mid-nap, a comedic staple with a devoted following.

500pts

13

Lapras

A majestic Water/Ice ferry Pokemon cherished for its gentle, nurturing reputation.

500pts

14

Gengar

A grinning Ghost/Poison trickster, consistently a top finisher in large-scale popularity polls.

409pts

15

Lucario

An aura-sensing Fighting/Steel jackal beloved for its cool design and crossover fighting-game appearances.

409pts

16

Dragonite

A gentle, friendly Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary loved for defying its fearsome stats with a kind personality.

409pts

17

Rayquaza

A sky-dwelling Dragon/Flying legendary and mascot of Pokemon Emerald, revered for its power and design.

409pts

18

Mewtwo

A genetically engineered Psychic legendary and star of the first movie, the series' original antagonist.

409pts

19

Hydreigon

A three-headed Dark/Dragon pseudo-legendary revered by competitive players and design enthusiasts alike.

409pts

20

Mew

A Psychic mythical said to hold the DNA of every Pokemon, beloved as the cute 'secret' original species.

300pts

21

Dedenne

An Electric/Fairy mouse that stunned everyone by beating Pikachu and Charizard to win Japan's official 2021 popularity poll.

300pts

22

Lugia

A Psychic/Flying sea guardian legendary who headlined Pokemon 2000, one of the most iconic movie stars.

300pts

23

Gardevoir

An elegant Psychic/Fairy bodyguard Pokemon that consistently lands in official top-ten popularity polls.

300pts

24

Mimikyu

A Ghost/Fairy that disguises itself as Pikachu, voted the most popular Pokemon overall in a 280,000-vote poll.

300pts

25

Ditto

A pink shapeshifting blob whose 'Transform' gimmick has made it a long-running fan favorite.

300pts

26

Gholdengo

A coin-themed Steel/Ghost Pokemon with a rich backstory, quickly becoming a Gen 9 cult favorite for its unique design.

300pts

27

Blastoise

A cannon-shelled Water starter finale, a classic since Gen 1 loved for its powerhouse design.

167pts