Summary
The countlessPokemonavailable for catching and training at the moment all are unique in their own ways, even when it comes to their sets of stats — some are weaker, others stronger; some are speedier while others emphasize special moves. HP, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed, and Attack are all important factors to weigh when choosing monsters to battle and explore with.
Attackrefers to how much raw damage aPokemondoes to another when using a physical move. Whereas Special Attack means attacking from a distance typically, not quite making physical contact with the other Pokemon, Attack refers to the physical attacks. These are the moves that see Pokemon punching and kicking or slicing and dicing each other.
Updated July 09, 2025 by Stephen LaGioia:The lineup of Pokemon continues to expand with countless colorful monsters — much like the franchise at large. With this comes more elaborate battle systems, and a slew of players becoming more skilled at competitive combat. As such, zeroing in on the most powerful Pokemon to use in battle is more crucial than ever.
Added to this is the growing lineup of monsters, which now stands at a whopping1025 Pokemonto pick from, scattered among the various releases — and more of them taking on different forms. With such an overwhelming roster, we thought we should revisit this list and highlight more of thehighest attack Pokemonguaranteed to put up a fight even in this increasingly vast, complex battlefield.
This list will primarily rank and focus ondefault or normalforms of each Pokemon rather than Mega, Ultra, or other super-charged forms. However, their increase in power via these stronger formswill be factored into the rankingsand mentioned when significant. For instance, Mega Mewtwo X/Y is placed higher because of the high power in its Mega form.
Special Attack willnotbe factored in — though a high Special Attack is often correlated with a high raw Attack.
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This little guy actually packs quite a punch, at least in terms of raw attack power. Unfortunately, the spikedRock-typeis a bit of a one-trick Pokemon, as its stats and abilities are a bit tepid elsewhere. However, Cranidosisa dinosaur, despite being small in stature, so not surprisingly, it can deal ample damage.
To put it into perspective, this monster boasts a higher Attack than Mewtwo (when not in its Mega X form, at least). That in and of itself is pretty impressive. However, it’s also capable of learning the devastating move,Head Smash, which yields 150 power.
All statistics listed in the tables are the Pokemon’sbase statsas of the most current Generation.
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For those lucky Pokemon masters that secure aClaw Fossiland can evolve their Anorith at level 40, Armaldo will surely make an impact, being one of the strongestBug-typeson the roster. Given its tough, scaly body andRock-typehybrid nature, it’s no surprise that Armaldo boasts a stout defense that hits triple digits.
However, the tough, overgrown insect thrives when it comes to raw attack power. The Pokemon can shatter stones with its strong claws, and punch through steel slabs with little sweat.
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105
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505
This largeDark-typebird isn’t given the tag “Big Boss” for nothing. The ominous avian’s fur has an appearance that resembles a well-dressed mob boss. Though it also has the dangerous, ruthless behaviors to further support this caricature. The bird is a natural leader, being able to summon a murder of companions that can do its dirty work with a mere cry into the skies.
This bird excels at just about all areas of offense, with a respectable Special Attack power that complements its raw power. Moves likeFoul Play and Dark Pulsecan quickly cause Honchkrow’s opponents to “sleep with the fishes”.
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518
ThisPsychic-Fighting-typepowerhouse emerges from the already potent Kirlia when exposed to aDawn Stone. It shares “final form” status from Ralt with the similarly dangerous Gardevoir. This fighter can alsoMega Evolve into Mega Gallade by way of the Galladite.This variant boasts a whopping165attack.
Still, the normal version and its 125 attack — along with total stats that clock in over 500 — are impressive in their own right. The Pokemon wields sharp extendable elbows, and fittingly has a head shaped like a Gladiator’s helmet. This monster is fairly quick and can anticipate the moves of its opponents, favoring striking foes from behindlike a deadly assassin.Just don’t get near it when it uses the potentClose Combat or Future Sight.
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This mysteriousPsychic-typeis among theLegendary trio discovered in the Sinnoh regionknown as the “Lake Guardians”. As one might expect given its hovering abilities, glowing aura, and red jeweled tail, Azelf excels when it comes to magic, and thus, Special Attack. Though it also packs a punch for its size.
Legend has it that Azelf holds the power to sap the very will and mobility of humans that harm it. Even if this is untrue, a target of Azelf will surely be doomed when unprepared to fight it. It can learn moves that range from 120 to a whopping 250 power.
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This large insectoid Pokemon is one of the largest and most potent of its kind; that kind being aBug-type, which also grows theFlying-typewhen evolving to Mega Pinsir form. Of course, this big-winged variant has ample attack power, specifically155.But its basic form is still not to be trifled with. It boasts great offensive and defensive capabilities, making it adifficult out during a heated battle.
As one might guess from its distinct design, the most dangerous part of Pinsir is its sharp, tough, and flexible pincers, which can easily slice up and toss opponents around like rag dolls. In essence, any who find themselves unlucky enough to be trapped in a death pinch by Pinsir will not escape until the Pokemon tires of its attack.
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540
One of the original Pokemon amongst the vast lineup remains one of the toughest. It’s no surprise, given the massive form and razor-sharp teeth of this slithering sea creature. Gyarados resembles an ocean-dwelling dragon, despite being of theWater and Flying-types— though it’s perhaps even more intimidating than the likes of, say, Dragonite.
As described in the early Dex, this creature can demolish entire cities in a rage. Its impressive moveset supports this legend, with moves like Hydro Pump and Hyper Beam blasting foes into oblivion.
It’s quite ironic that one of the least intimidating Pokemon in the game — Magikarp — transforms into one of the most powerful. One could look at Gyarados as a suitable reward for trainers with patience to train it in its pre-evolved fish form.
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With solid defense and an even stronger attack stat, Scizor is a hard opponent to defeat when it comes to basic moves. Its metallic exoskeleton allows it to fend off various attacks from others. Yet it’s the creature’s massive pincers that are really what elevates thisBug/Steel-type.
Beyond just its sharp claws, its muscles are made of solid metal, allowing it to crush those in its grasp with little effort. Scizor boasts a nice lineup of strong Normal and Steel-type moves, giving trainers many offensive options when battling it.
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Easily one of the most unique Pokemon ever designed, Necrozma is aPsychic-typewith the ability to transform into something rather powerful via its different forms. Those looking for a physical attacker can opt for theDusk Mane form,which gives it a whopping157 Attack, while still maintaining a solid defense.
Although Necrozma is a bit sluggish, those who can manage to take a few hits from speedier Pokemon can really dish out the damage with an array of punishing moves.Ultra Burst Necrozmaamps things up even further, adding a lot of Speed and a bit more Attack to bring the total base to167.
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According toPokemon Emerald, “Groudon has appeared in mythology as the creator of the land. It sleeps in magma underground and is said to make volcanoes erupt on awakening.”
When Groudon awakens, it is no wonder volcanoes just straight-up erupt because it has a baseAttack stat of 150.
Groudon is the core of allGround-typePokemon, with the highest amount in this regard. (It is also the heaviest!) The origin of Groudon is a Behemoth except mixed with a dinosaur. Its name is a combination of “ground” and perhaps “don” (Spanish for “lord).
