Counting all forms, evolutions and transformations of Pokémon, there are more than 1000 little monsters that are part of this universe today. In this way, it becomes very difficult to determine which are the strongest within the franchise.
We selected some of the names up to the eighth generation that certainly stand out within the canon and the greatest skills and curiosities about each of them!
Arceus
Mythical Legendary Pokémon
Type: normal
Generation: IV
In the mythology of the Pokémon universe, Arceus is considered the creator god. He emerged from an egg and shaped everything in the world. Despite being a normal type and having no known evolutions, Arceus has the ability to change its form and type to whatever it wants just by holding items known as plates. Arceus is credited with being the creator of several legendary Pokémon and, although its full potential and strength has not been fully revealed in history, its existence alone justifies it being among the strongest in the universe.
Mewtwo
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Psychic
Generation: I
Mewtwo's history has been explored in the franchise since the introduction of the Pokémon universe. Mewtwo is an artificially created Pokémon using Mew's DNA and is often described as one of the strongest in the entire universe. In the 2019 live action movie "Pokémon: Detective Pikachu", Mewtwo appears in all its glory and we get to know all its strength and psychic ability. The character features mega evolutions that make him even more powerful. Through Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y it can Mega Evolve into Mewtwo X and Mewtwo Y.
Mew
Mythical Legendary Pokémon
Type: Psychic
Generation: I
Mew is a mythical Pokémon that was responsible for creating new species. For a long time, scientists believed it was just a myth, until it was discovered in South America. Mew's backstory was extensively explored in the first film in the Pokémon franchise, and he appears on several other occasions in the anime. In terms of strength, Mew is able to learn any type of attack possible and also become invisible.
Rayquaza
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Dragon | Flying
Generation: III
A 7 meter tall snake that weighs over 200 kg. Rayquaza is a third-generation Legendary Pokémon that is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years in the franchise's universe. He is the leader of the legendary birds of the Hoenn region and is able to control both Kyogre and Groudon. He is also known as the ruler of the heavens, being able to control the atmosphere and weather.
Lugia
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Psychic | Flying
Generation: II
The psychic dragon Lugia is one of the most recognizable Pokémon of Generation II. The forces of Lugia's wings are capable of creating immense storms, and because of this, he chose to live isolated in the depths of the sea to avoid disasters in the world. He is also considered the guardian of the seas in history and the creator of the legendary birds of the first generation: Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos.
Giratina
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Ghost | Dragon
Generation: IV
Giratina is part of the Legendary Breeders Trio in the Pokémon universe, along with Palkia and Dialga. This frightening 750kg monster is sometimes portrayed as the entity of war, natural disasters and the bad luck it causes people. Introduced in the fourth generation of little monsters, Giratina is without a doubt, one of the most powerful and strongest Pokémon in the franchise.
Kyurem
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Dragon | Ice
Generation: V
Along with Reshiram and Zekrom, Kyurem is part of Trio Tao, a group of legendary dragon-type Pokémon that appear in the fifth generation of games in the franchise. Kyurem can produce ultra-cold air and transform using DNA splitters. Its wings are also capable of absorbing energy and releasing it in attacks to trap the opponent.
eternal
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Dragon | Poisonous
Generation: VIII
This Poison Dragon-type Pokémon is legendary even in name. Eternatus appears as the climax for players in Pokémon Sword and Shield, where players face an even more horrifying version of the monster, Eternamax Eternatus. This legendary monster is described as being 20 meters tall and weighing over 900 kg.
Zamazenta
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Fighter
Generation: VIII
Pokémon Sword and Shield's mascot, Zamazenta is a four-legged fighting-type Pokémon that in the mythology of stories worked alongside a king to save the Galar region. This powerful monster has the ability to absorb metal, which can be used in battle. When in possession of the item Rusted Shield, Zamazenta transforms into a Metal Fighting-type Pokémon.
Dialga
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Dragon | Metallic
Generation: IV
Dialga is part of the Legendary Creator Trio along with Palkia and Giratina, being the largest among the three. He is the mascot of Pokémon Diamond and arguably one of the most powerful ever introduced in the universe. Among his special abilities is the ability to control and travel through time.
YVELTAL
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Flying | nocturnal
Generation: VI
A member of the Aura Trio, along with Xerneas and Zygarde, Yvetal is the mascot of Pokémon Y. In the stories of the franchise, Yvetal would represent destruction, while its opposite, the Pokémon Xerneas, represents new life.
Ho-oh
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Flying | Fire
Generation: II
Known as "the guardian of the skies", the legendary bird Ho-oh is one of the most recognizable Pokémon of the second generation. Along with Lugia, it is part of the Duo das Torres. Ho-oh has the ability to raise the dead and is said to be the only Pokémon capable of learning the Ability of Holy Fire.
Palkia
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Dragon | Water
Generation: IV
Along with Dialga and Giratina, Plakia is part of the Trio of Legendary Breeders within the Pokémon universe. When created by Arceus, he was responsible for helping to create elements of the universe. Palkia has an Ability that sets it apart from many Legendary Pokémon. He has the ability to distort space and create new realities. This is especially seen in Pokémon Pearl, where the creature appears and distorts the world around it.
zygarde
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Dragon | Earth
Generation: VI
Along with Xerneas and Yveltal, Zygarde is part of the Aura Trio, Pokémon originating in the Kalos region. It resembles a serpent that reaches 5 meters in height and weighs over 300 kg. In terms of attack strength Zygarde is without a doubt one of the strongest Pokémon in the universe.
Groudon
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Terra
Generation: III
In Pokémon mythology, Groundon was responsible for raising lands and continents. He was introduced in the third generation of little monsters and has extraordinary abilities, which make him a powerful creature within the franchise. Groudon sleeps deep in the earth in magma and is capable of making volcanoes erupt.
Kyogre
Pokemon Lendario
Type: Water
Generation: III
In the mythology of Pokémon stories, Kyogre was responsible for widening the seas and oceans. Introduced in the third generation, the monster is part of the primal creatures and has incredible abilities, such as being able to create great storms and manipulate water.
Legendary Dogs (Raikou, Entei and Suicune)
legendary pokemon
Type: Electric (Raikou) | Fire (Entei) | Water (Suicune)
Generation: II
In the second generation of Pokémon, Legendary Dogs, also known as Legendary Beasts, were introduced as the equivalent of the first generation's Legendary Birds, featuring the same types of Abilities. They constitute 3 quadruped creatures that have specific skills that make them extremely powerful. They were created by Ho-Oh and are the protectors of the Johto region.
salamence
Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon
Type: Dragon | Flying
Generation: III
Considered a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Salamence stands out in terms of strength compared to even some legendary Pokémon. He is a flying dragon type and has great stats when it comes to strength. It is the final evolution of Bagon and Shelgon and also has the ability to mega evolve using Salamencite.
Darkrai
Mythical Legendary Pokémon
Type: Nightly
Generation: IV
Darkrai is a powerful Dark-type Pokémon that has Psychic and Ghostly abilities. He can create nightmares in people and Pokémon by accessing their subconscious. Darkrai can also travel between different dimensions and together with Cresselia is part of the Lunar Duo.
Legendary Birds (Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres)
legendary pokemon
Type: Flying | Ice (Articuno) | Electric (Zapdos) | Fire (Moltres)
Generation: I
When first introduced into the Pokémon universe, the Legendary Birds of the Kanto region were considered some of the strongest and most powerful creatures in the franchise. Despite having weaknesses compared to other Legendary Pokémon on this list, today, all three are also found in their Galarian versions, making them still very strong and relevant to the franchise.
Dragonite
Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon
Type: Dragon | Flying
Generation: I
Introduced in the first generation of Pokémon, Dragonite has always been referred to as one of the strongest and most powerful within the franchise's universe. This flying dragon weighing over 200 kg is able to break the speed of sound with its flying speed, being able to circle the world in 16 hours. He is the final evolution of Dratini and Dragonair and is renowned for his kindness to humans.
Tyranitar
Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon
Type: Night | Stone
Generation: II
For a period of time, this pseudo-legendary Pokémon was the strongest Dark-type creature in the game franchise. Tyranitar is the final evolution of Larvitar and Pupitar and presents itself as a huge dinosaur that possesses extreme strength and combat abilities. This powerful monster can still Mega Evolve if you have Tyranitarite in your possession and your trainer has a Key Stone.
alakazam
Type: Psychic
Generation: I
There are many powerful Pokémon from the first generation of the franchise that are not legendary. One that stands out among them is Alakazam, one of the most powerful psychic creatures ever introduced in the universe. He is the final evolution of Abra and Kadabra and is known for always gaining experience with each new battle. With an extremely high IQ, Alakazam can perfectly remember each combat to adapt for the next.
