Top 10 Weakest Pokemon

Not all Pokemon are created equal, and while some are known for their incredible power, others... well, not so much.

If you've spent any time playing the games, you know the frustration of running into certain Pokemon that just can't hold their own in battle. Whether it's because of weak stats, a lackluster moveset, or just not being as versatile as others, some Pokemon are simply a little underwhelming. That's where this list comes in. It's all about the weakest Pokemon out there.

1. 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 Blue and was created by Ken Sugimori. Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon that evolves into the powerful Gyarados at level 20... read more

   I would say the worst part of Magikarp is its stats, not its moveset. It actually gets Bounce from a move tutor and Hydro Pump through an event.

   In Pokemon Showdown, it can use Magikarp's Revenge in custom games only. Magikarp's Revenge is actually pretty good. It is a physical-based, water-type move with 120 base power and gives you rain, Magic Coat, Aqua Ring, and lowers your opponent's defense and special attack, and confuses the opponent in the same turn, though it needs a recharge.

   To me, its stats suck more. You may say Sunkern and some others have lower stats, but Magikarp spent too much on speed, making its attack and special attack way too low. It spent 2/5 of its stats on speed. That's too much.

2. Unown

   

   Unown is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II and found in the Johto region. It appears in 28 different forms, each representing a letter of the alphabet as well as a question mark and an exclamation point. Unown is often considered one of the weakest Pokémon due to its low stats and limited... read more

   I personally vote Unown as the weakest, as it only knows Hidden Power, which isn't the most ideal move for aspiring trainers. Think about it: Magikarp's Pokedex entry says it can bounce higher than buildings. Yep, you heard that. Buildings.

   What can Unown do? Oh yeah, that's right, that pathetic Hidden Power. So, please reconsider placing Magikarp as the 'Weakest Pokemon.' No hate, please.

   Unown takes the crown, in my opinion, with mediocre stats and only one ability.

   Most Pokémon on this list might be weak, but they all share one amazing quality: they have the potential to become better. Sunkern has a few STAB moves. It's still slow, but at least it can pack a punch. Feebas can learn multiple moves through TMs/Breeding. Magikarp only has physical attacks with a measly 10 base attack, which puts him below Unown if it wasn't for the fact he evolves (at level 20, which isn't even that bad).

3. Charizard

   

   Charizard, known in Japan as Lizardon, is a Pokémon species created by Ken Sugimori. 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

   I don't say this because I've never used Charizard or because I hate it. It's probably my second favorite Fire-type, behind Arcanine. That's why I judge it the way I do. Charizard is not full-on "weak." There are just so many better options that make Charizard look worse in comparison.

   And yes, competitively, Charizard is in a low tier because there aren't many ways to use it successfully. But even in-game (if you're talking about Kanto and its remakes), using Charizard is like playing the game on hard mode because he's bad against almost every gym leader.

   I like Charizard, but no matter how you slice it, he's not very good.

   Try actually using Charizard competitively with actual strategy and watch yourself fail. Don't be fooled just because the show tried to make Charizard look badass. He really isn't.

   It's like getting a giant car. You might look cool on the outside, but you're really just compensating for something really, really pathetic.

   Also, rocks.

4. Sunkern

   

   For all of you who think Unown and Magikarp are the worst, they're meant to be. They're not meant for battling. Magikarp is just a troll until you evolve it, and Unown, I assume, is just to decode secrets and/or for decoration.

   Sunkern, however, has the lowest stats in the game. At least Magikarp evolves into a killer, unlike Sunkern, who evolves into still-weak Sunflora. Sunflora is stronger, but still so weak it's funny.

   Seriously, how is this thing not number one? First off, its base stats are the lowest of them all, at 180. Secondly, its evolution isn't even that good, and it requires a Sun Stone, which can be used on the mighty Bellossom. Finally, it is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison.

   This Pokemon has no secondary type to cover all of this, so it makes it pretty much useless. Catch my flow?

5. Caterpie

   

   Caterpie, known in Japan as Caterpie, is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves into Metapod starting at level 7. Metapod then evolves into Butterfree at level 10.

   Caterpie is a weak thing that is utterly useless and learns no moves that do even 50 or more damage until it turns into Butterfree.

   Butterfree is stronger than Beedrill, so I'll give Caterpie some credit for that. However, it's really weak. It's one of those Pokémon that you catch, train, evolve, and then throw into the PC.

   I don't hate it all that much, but it's still weak.

   Wow. Just wow. Caterpie is below Charizard on this list of weakest Pokémon. Just. Wow. Go higher, Caterpie! Surpass that Charizard on this liar list of weakest Pokémon! Go higher!

6. 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.

   Magikarp can at least learn Tackle and Flail. What does Metapod learn? Only Harden and nothing else. Sure, you can get Tackle and String Shot by evolving Caterpie, but who wants to waste their time on such a weak Pokemon like Caterpie? And Butterfree isn't exactly a powerhouse either. The same goes for Kakuna, Cascoon, and Silcoon.

   All it knows is Harden until it evolves, and that will take forever since Harden does no damage and it can barely learn anything good. Maybe I don't like it because it's a cocoon? I don't really like cocoons, but I sort of like the shape.

   That's all I like about Metapod.

7. Smeargle

   

   Smeargle was my first catch in the Indigo Disk. It only attacked once but didn't do any damage, so it ran out of moves. And my Pokémon were Level 20 to 30!

   I started Pokémon Scarlet with overleveled Pokémon.

   Smeargle only knows Sketch. You can only use that move once until you need to use an Ether. Low stats, horrendous ability, and might work if you strategize to the highest of your abilities.

   I was dumb and, until six months ago, I didn't know what Sketch did.

8. 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

   Luvdisc is terrible. It's one of those Pokemon made only to fill in Pokedex space. It has horrible base stats, a poor movepool, and just about everything else. Heck, it probably sucks just as bad as Magikarp! At least Magikarp evolves into something incredible! Luvdisc doesn't.

   When Alomomola, or however you spell it, came out, everyone was like, "Hey finally! Luvdisc can evolve!" But Alomomola is a single-stage Pokemon and can be considered a better version of Luvdisc. Luvdisc should be number one on the list.

   Also, why is Charizard here? Charizard is awesome. Get him off here! Somebody!

   For me, Luvdisc is the weakest because it can't even evolve to get stronger. At least with a Magikarp, you know it evolves into a beast later to make up for the previous 20 levels.

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 game.

   Don't be fooled by this little cutie. He may be cute, but he's weak. He only knows about four moves! (String Shot, Poison Sting, etc.) This Pokémon isn't even that strong when it's fully evolved.

   Weedle is just... meh.

   Well, Weedle is... just Weedle. It can have some half-decent moves if it is at a high level (as in level 11) and isn't terrible when it's shiny, but overall, it sucks.

   Weedle learns the worst moves ever. Mine fainted before even using a move against a lower-level Pokemon.

10. Feebas

    

    Feebas, known in Japan as Hinbass, was introduced in Generation III. It evolves into Milotic, which is known for its elegant appearance and enhanced battle abilities. Evolution can occur either through a high Beauty condition or by using a Prism Scale when traded.

    Feebas is an even worse Pokémon than Magikarp. Reminder: I HATE MILOTIC.

    This fish is so bad, Game Freak banned me from finding it in the wild in Kitakami (Scarlet and Violet). Milotic? More like MiloSICK, as in fever!

    How is this even Milotic? It's the Caterpie of the sea. But it has the same problem as all the Pokémon that look ugly before they evolve.

    Feebas is so weak. But the worst card is this Togepi card that can only make the other person draw a card.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Chatot

    

    It's fast (albeit it can still be easily outsped), and its Special Attack is okay, but everything else is HORRIBLE.

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    Minccino

    

    Minccino is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. This creature is known for its obsession with cleanliness, often using its tail to sweep and clean its surroundings. It has a charming and friendly demeanor, making it popular among Pokémon Trainers.... read more

    It is weaker than a Huntail and is a Normal type, which means it is not strong against anything as far as types go.

    I think this Pokémon pretty much only uses Normal type attacks anyway.

The Contenders

13. Wurmple

    

    Wurmple is weak. We all know that. The forest Pokémon are terrible. Only Butterfree is quite good.

    It uses String Shot, Harden, and is so annoying. The attack is horrible. It cannot KO my Pokémon.

    I won't lie, Dustox was the dominator in my team for a while. However, Wurmple will get one-shotted unless you switch out.

    In the beginning of my game, I caught a Level 9 Wurmple, who only knew Harden. But he evolved into Cascoon right away.

14. Kricketot

    

    I mean, it doesn't even have a badass evolution like Magikarp. It's just a terrible Pokemon no matter how you spin it.

    Kricketot evolves into the Pokemon with everyone's favorite cry, but who really cares?

    Why does this Pokemon exist? Everyone forgot about it, and it's weird and weak.

15. Slakoth

    

    Where is he on this list? It has Truant, for crying out loud! It's like every one of his attacks is half the power and his defenses halved because he attacks or uses status moves one turn and is completely immobile the next.

    His ability, Truant, combined with his low speed, makes him horrible. You can use Protect every time he attacks, and on the turns when Truant activates, you can use a stat boost on yourself.

    He has okay stats for an early-game mon, but his ability just shuts down all usefulness.

16. Delibird

    

    Charizard is number 5 here, which probably was voted by haters that prefer Venusaur, and Delibird is number 22? Get that out of here.

    There is no way Charizard is worse than someone who learns only two level-up moves and has a best of around 330.

    It's a Christmas bird. Why exist if it mostly heals the other Pokemon?

17. Silcoon

    

    Everyone who has the guts to use Dustox in a playthrough and actually levels a Wurmple to Lv. 7 should not be rewarded with a Pokémon that evolves into Beautifly instead.

    Silcoon's only saving grace is that Beautifly's base stat total is higher than Dustox's by a pathetic amount of 10.

    It should be higher. It's basically Cascoon.

18. Azurill

    

    Azurill, known in Japan as Ruriri, is a Normal and Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It evolves into Marill when it has high friendship. Azurill is known for its bouncy, ball-like tail, which it uses to stay afloat on water.

    Azurill may be weak, but it's not useless. You can actually teach it attacks from TMs, and if you treat it with love and care, you will see a powerful Azumarill emerge.

    Also, the only way to get an Azurill is to breed a Marill or Azumarill, which means you'll likely get some sort of attack like Slam or Strength if you're smart with your (Azu)Marill's TMs.

    I think that if you just use Strength/Slam, always take it to the PokeCenter, walk around everywhere with it, and give it plenty of treats, you'll soon get a Marill, which learns Water Gun right away.

    While Sunkern has a worse base, at least it can attack when it is first born. Azurill starts with... what? Splash? Pathetic.

19. Patrat

    

    A lot of hate against Patrat, poor buddy. His eyes do look like they have been scratched out, though. (Patrat) Look deep into my eyes...

    All this Pokemon does is stare into space. It's lazy at battling and just randomly stares at danger.

    Don't ever get a Patrat. They're useless. Stupid, idiotic, useless, moronic, mindless, hopeless, weak, and easy to beat. Disgusting Patrat. They should be number one.

20. 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.

    These things show up everywhere. If I look for any Pokémon, this Pokémon and its evolved form show up. These things are annoying, and I think that we should really get rid of this thing!

    The one Pokemon that pisses me off at sight. Other than being an HM slave, it really isn't that good of a Pokemon.

    I looked at it once, and I did not even feel like hunting it to extinction because it's so darn ugly.

21. Cascoon

    

    Don't even bother with most bug types. The only good ones are Scyther and Scizor, Pinsir, Heracross, and Ninjask (Shedinja is super hard to get).

    He should be number one! He's weaker than Magikarp because Magikarp learns Tackle at some level.

    When I evolved my Wurmple, my stats literally went down. Never press B during evolution if you are trying to get a Dustox. I am only keeping one to own every single Pokémon.

    Even the terribly hard training of a Cascoon is not worth it to get a Dustox. Dustoxes are also terrible.

22. Scatterbug

    

    I have a shiny regular Vivillon and a Poké Ball Wings Vivillon, but I don't collect Vivillons. Not trading them.

    Scatterbug is alright for the pattern collectors, but if you don't collect patterns, there is no point. Its name reminds me of "Pooperbug."

    It's a rip-off of every other caterpillar Pokemon. At least its final evolution is OK.

    Low health, only one attack, and that one attack is so weak. Why is this even a Pokemon?

23. Geodude

    

24. Dunsparce

    

    Just because it's rare doesn't mean it isn't weak. I caught a shiny red Dunsparce once, and it still sucked.

    It's okay in the early game, but it will eventually become useless.

    You know that Dunsparce has a higher base stat total than Onix.

25. Wimpod

    

    Low stats and a garbage ability (which switches it out when its HP goes below 50%). It's also difficult to catch due to the combination of those.

26. Cosmog

    

    Cosmog is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It evolves into Cosmoem and then into either Solgaleo or Lunala depending on the game version. Cosmog is best known as Lillie's companion Pokémon, nicknamed Nebby, in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

    This Pokemon is hands down adorable but not very powerful at all. It's weaker than Magikarp and takes a long time to evolve. When it finally evolves, it turns into Cosmoem, which is the same, except it learns (I think Cosmic Power?). Then it actually evolves again, finally!

    Then you've got an absolute beast. Never thought we would use our time on a Pokemon that can barely learn anything until it turns into Solgaleo or Lunala, but it will be worth it.

    It's the Psychic-type version of Magikarp. The only differences are that Cosmog takes longer to evolve and doesn't learn any damaging moves until then.

27. Burmy

    

    The only thing that doesn't suck about it is that it can change types. Otherwise, you have either a leafy, sandy, or trashy pinecone thing. Maybe even Game Freak thought it sucked so bad that it could be better if it had multiple forms! Plus, in all evolutions and all forms, it's ugly. Mothim doesn't even have forms. It's horrible in looks, stats, moves, and Pokéathlon stats. Aren't you excited to use the leaf-covered worm during battle?

    It looks like a booger. Same with Wormadam! Would you ever want a female booger in one of your slots?! No. For that reason, banish this piece of crap to your nose, and puncture it endlessly with your finger.