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Spanning nine generations and over 1000 kinds, Pokémon is a staple of Nintendo that continues to reel in players from all over the world. Pokémon is one of the most successful gaming franchises of all time, so it’s no surprise that there are so many Pokémon over the course of 38 core games. When it comes down to it, though, which Pokémon are the most powerful in the series?
Well, here is our ranking of the most powerful Pokémon of all time. When compiling this list, we took into consideration a combo of game stats and in-game Pokédex entries that give us a sense of the canon abilities these Pokémon have in the larger world of the shows and the video games. So, without further ado, here are the most powerful Pokémon.
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Suicune
Introduced in Generation 2
Suicune is a Water-type Legendary and one of the three Legendary beasts resurrected by the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh. (Spoilers: Ho-Oh is also on this list.) Suicune is the most iconic of the three legendary beasts, with appearances in multiple games, both mainline and spinoff.
In the Pokémon Crystal lore, Suicune is the closest of the Legendary beasts to Ho-Oh, and has the ability to purify water. Suicune is definitely one of the more mellow legendary Pokémon compared to the rest that will be found on this list, often portrayed as a serene, almost spiritual figure that glides across lakes and rivers as a symbol of rebirth and natural harmony.
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Entei
Introduced in Generation 2
When the Brass Tower in Johto burned down, three Pokémon were trapped inside and killed. Ho-Oh resurrected them as beasts that represented the lightning that struck the tower, the fire that burned it, and the rain that put it out. The beast of fire, Entei, is identified by its distinct leonin appearance, which cuts a majestic figure as it races across the land.
Entei edges out Suicune because of how much more destructive its powers are. Whenever Entei roars, a random volcano in the world erupts, meaning that an angry Entei can cause untold levels of destruction via magma flows and volcanic ash. In direct battle, its flames are also said to be hotter than magma and capable of consuming anything they touch.
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Zamazenta
Introduced in Generation 8
In the ancient history of the Galar region, two wolf-like Pokémon stood alongside two human heroes to avert a disaster called the Darkest Day. The younger wolf, Zamazenta, could absorb metal to change into a defensive form that could withstand any attack. After their job was completed, Zamazenta and its counterpart, Zacian, went into a dormant state until the time came when Galar needed them again.
While Zamazenta cannot compare to the destructive capabilities of Zacian, it’s more than deserving of its status as a heroic warrior of old. When it assumes its Crowned Shield form, Zamazenta’s defenses are impenetrable, made even better by its Dauntlet Shield ability, which further strengthens its defensive resolve when the battle begins. It’s also deceptively fast, unlike other defensive Pokémon, so while it might not hit as hard as others, it can outlast and outspeed most opponents.
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Lugia
Introduced in Generation 2
Lugia’s ability to control the Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in the Gold and Silver games is enough reason alone for the Legendary Pokémon to be added to this list as one of the most powerful; factor in its ability to create storms with its massive wings, and you have one impressive Legendary Pokémon.
It is a cover Legendary that rivals Ho-Oh and asserts dominance over the other three Legendary birds. Its mere presence is said to calm raging storms, reinforcing its mythic status as the true guardian of the seas. Impressive feats all around.
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Ho-Oh
Introduced in Generation 2
Ho-Oh is an incredibly powerful and iconic Legendary Pokémon. Originally debuting on the second generation of games, the celebrated Pokémon Gold and Silver, Ho-Oh gets a place on this list thanks to the incredible lore surrounding the Legendary Pokémon. Ho-Oh is the guardian of the skies and, after a terrible tragedy befell three other Pokémon, Ho-Oh used its ability to resurrect the dead to transform them into the three other “Legendary Beasts” in the game: Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.
Its Pokédex entries across generations emphasize that it leaves behind a shimmering trail of rainbows and is only seen by those with pure hearts. In battles, Ho-Oh is a tanky powerhouse with strong Fire and Flying-type moves like Sacred Fire, which not only deals heavy damage but also has a high chance of burning opponents.
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Reshiram
Introduced in Generation 5
The legendary trio of the Unova Region are three dragons who were once one, but split when two princes fought a war over truths and ideals. The white dragon, Reshiram, represents truth, and can exhale powerful fire blasts to decimate kingdoms who ignore truth for greed. Most of the time, Reshiram sleeps in the form of the Light Stone, but it will awaken to fight alongside a hero who proves themselves worthy.
If destroying kingdoms wasn’t powerful enough, Reshiram’s Fire-Dragon typing helps to negate several common weaknesses of both types, such as Water, Fairy, and Ice. It prefers to stay at a range during battle to unleash its signature attack, Blue Flare, which has a high chance of leaving targets burned if they aren’t taken out. Fortunately, since Reshiram bonds with someone it considers a hero, it generally won’t unleash its full force unless commanded.
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Zekrom
Introduced in Generation 5
Zekrom is the sleek black Legendary Pokémon that is a counterpart to Reshiram in the Pokémon Black and White games. Hailing from the Unova region, Zekrom is one of the less powerful Legendaries, but still useful and popular thanks to its Electric/Dragon-type pairing.
According to Pokédex entries, Zekrom can create large amounts of electric energy and stop any and all air resistance. Zekrom is definitely the most powerful, even stat-wise, with a large base attack stat. Zekrom is arguably the second most powerful of the Tao Trio from the Black and White games.
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Lunala
Introduced in Generation 7
Pokémon has long toyed with the idea of parallel universes, and the legendaries of the Alola Region were a great chance to expand on the idea. Both begin as the adorable Cosmog, but if it is female, then her final evolution will be Lunala. This Ghost and Psychic-type can open wormholes leading to other universes and drain all surrounding light to increase her power.
As if blanketing daylight in a veil of darkness wasn’t already impressive, Lunala is protected by its ability, Shadow Shield, which can reduce the damage it would take from super-effective attacks if at full vitality. Her signature attack, Moongeist Beam, is a beam of concentrated moonlight that always hits, regardless of the target’s defensive capabilities. The only thing holding her back is that, once the Shadow Shield is broken, Lunala can’t take too many hits before going down, but if the fight turns against her, Lunala can open a wormhole and flee.
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Solgaleo
Introduced in Generation 7
Solgaleo is the Legendary Pokémon from Pokémon Sun on the Nintendo 3DS, and is a Psychic/Steel-type Pokémon that is on this list, as opposed to Lunala, because of its typing and abilities. The Psychic and Steel pairing allows the Legendary Pokémon to be resistant to nine different Pokémon types, giving those who capture Solgaleo quite the advantage.
Solgaleo, according to his Pokédex entry, is said to be able to hold vast amounts of energy. It is also known as “the beast that devours the sun,” tying into its lore as a cosmic entity capable of opening Ultra Wormholes to travel between dimensions. With its signature move Sunsteel Strike, Solgaleo ignores the opponent’s abilities, making it a fearsome attacker that hits hard regardless of defensive gimmicks.
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Calyrex
Introduced in Generation 8
Calyrex, introduced in the Pokémon Sword and Shield expansions, is on this list because of its inherent ability to merge with fellow Legendaries, also introduced in the expansion of the Nintendo Switch entry. Depending on what game a player owns, Calyrex can either merge with Spectrier or Glastrier.
The ability to fuse with another Legendary puts Calyrex in a whole other league, making Calyrex immensely more powerful than in its original form. When mounted, it becomes either Ice Rider Calyrex or Shadow Rider Calyrex—each with distinct abilities and stat spreads that cater to very different battle styles. Its lore also portrays it as a once-revered king of Galar, capable of restoring entire forests with a single gesture, further cementing its mythical status.
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