Top 10 Most Useless Pokémon

1. Unown

   

   Unown is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II and first found in the Johto region. It appears in 28 different forms, with 26 representing letters of the alphabet and two representing a question mark and an exclamation point. Unown is often considered one of the weakest Pokémon due to its... read more

   Not only can this thing not evolve, but it also has one of the lowest base stat totals of any fully evolved Pokémon. Not only is it gimmicky and dumb, but it can only know one move: Hidden Power, a move every Pokémon that can learn TMs can learn. At least Magikarp can learn four moves: Splash (useless), Tackle, Flail, and Bounce. Magikarp also evolves into Gyarados, which is a beast. Unown is terrible. DON'T EVEN BOTHER!

   Assuming Hidden Power is a Normal-type attack, Unown has crappy stats and only one move that doesn't get STAB. If once again, Hidden Power is assumed to be Normal-type, note that its Hidden Power lowers its IVs, and it only gets a maximum power of 70. Compare that to moves like Psystrike coming off 154 Special Attack and STAB. This guy is of no help without Baton Pass.

2. Magikarp

   

   Magikarp, known in Japan as Koiking, resembles an orange fish with whiskers and is recognized for its weak battle performance. It first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Green in Japan, which were released internationally as Pokémon Red and Blue. Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon that evolves... read more

   Magikarp isn't ENTIRELY useless. I know it's such a hassle and irritation to train Magikarp and to level them up, but eventually, they do evolve into Gyarados.

   I think Magikarp is the worst Pokémon in the game. It only has one move and takes forever to evolve. Some people say it's only good because of its evolution.

   He can't beat Giratina with Splash, but his awesome strong 40 move is then Quick Attack. Remember: Flail is strong if only Pokémon was started with G.

3. Metapod

   

   Metapod, known in Japan as Transel, evolves from Caterpie starting at level 7 and becomes Butterfree at level 10. It is best known for its highly defensive capabilities. Metapod typically uses the move Harden to increase its defense and protect itself until it evolves.

   In a Pokémon world far away, in the middle of a battle...

   Kristy the trainer: Caterpie! Use Bug Bite on Espeon!

   Caterpie: Cat-ter-pie!

   Sandy the watcher: Bug types are super effective against Psychic types!

   Dan the opponent: AH DANG IT! Espeon, use Psychic.

   Espeon: Espi!

   Kristy: Dodge it! Flick it back with String Shot!

   Caterpie: Caterpie!

   Espeon: *faints* Espi!

   Sandy: Caterpie is the winner of this battle!

   Dan: Espeon, come back. You did your best. Now, Riolu, come out and use Reversal!

   Kristy: Caterpie! Dodge it and use Tackle!

   Caterpie: Caterpiee!

   Riolu: Riol!

   Now Caterpie is evolving.

   Kristy: Caterpie?

   Metapod: Metapod!

   Dan (in head): Oh, this is my chance.

   Sandy (in head): Uh oh!

   Kristy (in head): One more shot, and I'll beat him.

   Kristy: Metapod, use Bug Bite!

   Metapod: Meta?

   Kristy: Hold on, let me see the Pokédex. It says here that Metapod can only use Harden, a very weak move. Then it evolves into Butterfree.

   Kristy (in head): I only have this Pokémon left. Dan has to defeat me.

   Kristy: Dan! You win! Defeat me!

   Dan defeats her!

   Dan: Oh yeah! Victory, baby!

4. Miltank

   

   Miltank, known in Japan as ミルタンク, is a female-only Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It is categorized as the Milk Cow Pokémon and is well known for Milk Drink, a move that was originally exclusive to Miltank.... read more

   Why have Miltank when you could just have Tauros?

5. Luvdisc

   

   Luvdisc, known in Japan as Lovecus, is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It has a distinctive, heart-shaped pink body and is often associated with love and affection. Luvdisc is more notable for its appearance than its battle prowess.... read more

   It's useless now, but it used to be the only way to obtain heart scales.

6. Ditto

   

   Ditto, known in Japan as Metamon, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Ditto is known for its ability to transform into other Pokémon using its move Transform. It is often used for breeding due to this unique capability.

   If we were to talk about the slime Ditto thing, yeah, it's the weakest.

7. Delibird

   

   He is useless on your side, but if the enemy has him, chances are some HP is coming your way. That is why I battle him in SoulSilver.

   "Imagine a sword so bad it healed the enemy every time it hit the enemy. It would still make a ghast cry." - Max, Diary of an 8-bit Warrior.

   Why does Pokémon have a Pokémon that has a chance of healing the enemy? The first time I learned about that move, I actually just quit the game for a few days.

   He has an attack that has a 1 in 10 chance of healing the enemy. That's bad.

8. Smeargle

   

   Its only real use is to set up hazards and to use Spore, which doesn't even work on Grass-types.

   HOWEVER! There is a set I use in Ubers where I Spore the opponent, use Substitute, then Belly Drum, then Baton Pass to a physical sweeper.

   Like come on! Do you really want a Pokémon that just draws the opponent? No. And it's even worse than a Magikarp since it can't evolve into anything. Worst Pokémon out there.

   Rubbish character. Takes up space.

9. Weedle

   

   Weedle, known in Japan as Beedle, is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Weedle evolves into Kakuna and then into Beedrill. It is commonly found in forested areas early in the games.

   Does no damage, literally everywhere. Horrible evolutions. Piece of crap.

   Weed-el. The Weed. Yeah. It should replace Oddish as the weed Pokémon!

   Weedle! Stop taking weed. Your nose is getting red!

10. Staryu

    

    It's just a starfish. Nothing special.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Gastly

    

    Gastly, known in Japan as Ghos, is a dual-type Ghost and Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves into Haunter starting at level 25, which then evolves into Gengar when traded. Gastly is composed mostly of gas and can easily penetrate solid objects.

    Good Ghost type, but otherwise it's bad.

12. ?

    Shedinja

    
The Contenders

13. Kakuna

    

    Metapod is Magikarp's wife. Together they're domination. Kakuna, on the other hand, is useless until he turns into Beedrill.

    Kakuna used Harden! It does nothing of use!

    Attacks: Harden, and that's that.

14. Burmy

    

    Clump of helpless leaves on a stick. Prove me wrong and change my mind.

15. Jigglypuff

    

    Jigglypuff, known in Japan as Purin, is a round, pink Pokémon recognized for its ability to sing lullabies that put others to sleep. Jigglypuff has appeared in various games, anime episodes, and Super Smash Bros. titles. It evolves from Igglybuff and can evolve into Wigglytuff.

    Was a joke fighter in Smash Bros 64. Also, if its shield breaks in any of the Smash games, it will be a guaranteed KO unless there is a ceiling.

    Good anime gimmick as well.

    If you catch a low-level one, it only knows an attack that doesn't do damage. Other than that, Jigglypuff isn't that useless.

    Worst Pokémon ever. Just sings you to sleep. This should be in the number one spot.

16. Rattata

    

    Rattata, known in Japan as Ratta, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Rattata evolves into Raticate starting at level 20. It is known for its sharp front teeth and high Speed stat.

    Rattata has high speed, but the rest of its stats are very bad. All it does is Tail Whip.

    FEAR is useful, but ghost types melt it.

17. Dunsparce

    10 years searching for a deformed Pokémon that should have an awesome evolved form like Magikarp, and I get this. What a shame.

    Dunsparce is one of the worst Pokémon in the game. Maybe if it got a Mega Evolution, or even an evolution, it would be decent.

    I want to love this thing, but I can't. There are very few good ways to use a Dunsparce.

18. Farfetch'd

    

    This Pokémon is one of the most irrelevant Pokémon of all time.

19. Beautifly

    

    It's alright, but Dustox really outshines Beautifly. The fact that you get one of two evolutionary paths by seemingly random chance, with one path being a better option, makes Beautifly not worth it.

    Dustox is so much better in design and moves.

    On Ruby, I took down 4 gyms with this!

20. Charizard

    

    Charizard, known in Japan as Lizardon, is a Pokémon species created by Atsuko Nishida. It first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue and has since appeared in merchandise, spinoff titles, and various adaptations. Shin-ichiro Miki, who voices James in the original Japanese anime, also voices... read more

    Magikarp is way more useful than this Pokémon. Magikarp evolves into a powerful Pokémon while Charizard is fully evolved.

    Mega evolved has great STAB, though... I thought they had good special attack?

    I once set my Charizard down on some rocks. It couldn't get back up.

21. Misdreavus

    

22. Beedrill

    

23. Audino

    

    Audino, known in Japan as Tabunne, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is known for its healing abilities and is often shown assisting Pokémon Center staff in the anime. Audino can also Mega Evolve into Mega Audino while holding an Audinite if its Trainer has a Key Stone.

    The only use Audino has is being a total XP bomb.

    And it'll keep your partner alive during the Subway Battles.

    Aaand that's it! Its main purpose is to be annoying.

24. Tynamo

25. Bidoof

    

    Bidoof, known in Japan as Bippa, was introduced in Generation IV and is a Normal-type Pokémon. It evolves into Bibarel starting at level 15. Upon evolving, Bibarel gains the Water typing in addition to Normal.

    It is slow, puny, and fragile in Little Cup. If its defense is not high enough, Guts Rattata can Toxic Orb Facade this plump mouse with little effort. It has Stealth Rock, a huge plus for him, but with Moody banned in Little Cup and its frailty, none of its allowed abilities can be used effectively. This is what we call a Gimmickmon.

    The only reason this Pokémon was made is to learn HMs to pass the game.

    He is a god! He is Magikarp's son. Plus, when he evolves, he can rollout all the way!

26. Pikachu

    

    Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ) is a species of Pokémon that appears in video games, animated television shows and films, trading card games, and comic books licensed by The Pokémon Company. It is the mascot of the Pokémon franchise and is widely considered its most iconic character. Pikachu is well known... read more

    Absolutely sucks. This overrated piece of trash keeps in the spotlight while Pokémon like Magmortar, Electrode, Sawk, Victreebel, Porygon2/Z, and Mamoswine never get any spotlight.

    Like Lucario, it has great stats, but with a twist: Its defense sucks.

27. Cleffa

    

    Cleffa is a baby Pokémon that evolves into Clefairy when it gains a high level of friendship. It is called Pii in the original Japanese version. Cleffa is known for its cute appearance and its ability to learn several useful support moves.

    As with basically all baby Pokémon, they're weak at first, but they're absolutely adorable.