What Is the Strongest Pokémon? Stats Ranking Guide
From Arceus at 720 BST to Wishiwashi's Solo Form at just 175, the gap between the strongest and weakest Pokémon is enormous. This guide ranks every Pokémon by base stat total, highlights per-stat champions, and covers the best offensive and defensive types.
Highest Individual Stats
Highest HP
Highest Attack
Highest Defense
Highest Sp. Atk
Highest Sp. Def
Fastest Pokémon
Weakest Pokémon by Base Stat Total
These Pokémon have the lowest base stat totals in the game. Many are pre-evolution forms or have alternate forms with much higher stats (like Wishiwashi's School Form at 620 BST).
What Is the Strongest Pokémon Type?
Steel is often considered the best defensive type, resisting 10 of 18 types. Offensively, Ground and Fighting hit the most types for super-effective damage. The best type depends on whether you prioritize offense or defense — check the type matchups guide for detailed analysis.
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