Top 10 Worst Pokemon of All Time

The most useless Pokémon can be found in the list below.

The Top Ten

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

Unown is seriously terrible. It can only learn one move, Hidden Power, which isn't great. The move's type can never change, meaning only certain types will ever take super-effective hits from Unown. The power of this move varies but can never be that high. Coupled with Unown's bad stats, there's little it can really take down.
Unown is really nothing more than a gimmick Pokemon. Admittedly, the gimmick of letter Pokemon is actually pretty cool, but the Pokemon itself is bad. At least Magikarp can learn more than one move.

Unown is just a huge gimmick. It's weak, has a unique type, learns only one move that every single other Pokémon has, and Levitate isn't even that good for it.
Most people will just think Magikarp is the worst. No, it isn't. Magikarp evolves into a monster that causes carnage. Sure, Magikarp is weak, but you pick on it for the reason that it can't attack before level 15, because its attack, Splash, does absolutely nothing. Come ON! Almost anything else that isn't bullied learns Splash! Let's make a list: Hoppip, Azurill, Spoink, Wynaut, and Buneary!
Do you know how bad Unown is? It's so bad that no in-game trainers use it!
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

The key to Magikarp is giving it EXP Share, then waiting for it to evolve into Gyarados. In OR and AS, Magikarp can learn Bounce, which is a real attack, not a stupid Splash attack or a Tackle attack that only works at low levels. Every Gyarados needs to know Aqua Tail, Ice Fang, and Dragon Dance. The last move can be optional, like Bounce for STAB (get it from Magikarp) or Giga Impact for the best normal type attack. Gyarados can also learn Earthquake, Stone Edge, Iron Tail, Dragon Tail, and Crunch. Basically, the only way to win a battle with Magikarp is to teach it Bounce, and you can only do that in OR or AS.

Magikarp is only bad because he learns Tackle at level 15, which is five levels before he evolves. He can't even learn Flail in the early generations.
He is a massive joke and is just annoying to have to wait for. Since he can't attack until level 15, he's stuck having to fight Pokémon with only Harden, which gets hardly any experience. It gets even harder to level up as you go on as well. You might as well just get a better Water-type (basically any other Water-type) because the wait for Gyarados isn't worth it.
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

The worst. There are a lot of fish that Nintendo included to make their less impressive bug Pokémon look better. Magikarp, Feebas, Goldeen, etc., are like the nerds that even Caterpie and Weedle can pick on.
Just like real nerds, some can grow into something awesome and powerful, like Gyarados, while others, though not excelling, will at least become somewhat capable and grow into themselves, like Seaking. Then there are the ones who never quite move past it, desperately clinging onto nothing and hiding away from life. These are the Luvdiscs. They desperately need to evolve but instead are stuck being useless from level 1 to 100.
Jynx

Jynx, known in Japan as Rougela, is a dual-type Ice and Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It has a humanoid appearance and is one of the more recognizable Pokémon from the original games. Jynx has been featured in various games, anime episodes, and merchandise since its debut.... read more

Jynx can't take a good physical hit. She's fast and very powerful with special moves, though. Every Jynx must know Ice Beam and Water Pulse. I usually like supplementary moves like Psychic and Focus Blast, but I have used the combo of Lovely Kiss and Dream Eater.

I don't hate Jynx, but I like it the least. There are many theories about this Pokemon, such as it being based off Yama-Uba (sorry if I butchered that), or it's racist, etc. But it offended so many people. So much pain and anger could've been avoided if this Pokemon was never created.
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.

If you want a Butterfree on your team, I suggest you catch him as a Caterpie because if you catch a Metapod right away, his only move will be Harden, and you can't teach him anything else until he evolves. This makes him extremely hard to train if you lack an Exp. Share. Ralts has the same problem, unfortunately...

Ace Trainer Randy has challenged you to a battle. He sent out Metapod! Go Metapod! Use Harden! *90 days later* Ace Trainer Randy used Harden!
Yup, that's it. Apparently, it just hardens itself if you know what I mean. And right when your opponent's Metapod runs out of PP... Opponent: Good thing I have 95 Ethers! Now that would be a pain in the face! Bottom Line: Kids, stay away from Metapods!
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.

In Diamond, this Pokémon annoyed me so much. It was my first Pokémon game, and I had this weird belief that using five Pokémon in your team would be better than six because catching something would instantly add it to your team. My team consisted of Dialga, Torterra, Staraptor, Machamp, and Floatzel - a pretty normal team. I only figured out that six is better than five when I started the Elite Four, and by then, I had no other high-leveled, strong Pokémon.
So, I used a Bidoof as a type of suicide bomber to see what Cynthia sent out first. I never realized that this level 3 (ugly, by the way) thing would be right in the middle of my Hall of Fame picture. Plus, Bidoofs are ugly and appear all the time. Bibarel's design is even worse. Both are really weak.
Stunfisk

I thought this was an angler fish Pokemon, but it was given an awful design. I was supposed to be a water Pokemon, but it's a ground and electric type instead. This looks like some kind of hybrid between a fish and a pancake. I will avoid this Pokemon at all costs, even through Wonder Trade.

The reason it lives in water is because it wants to die. Guess what: it's weak to water, and it's found in water. It's ugly and has a horrible cry. And for all these existing reasons.

It isn't a great fish Pokémon (resembling a flounder), and it just looks weird to me (not ugly, but weird), so it's uncomfortable to look at. The sounds consist of fart-like noises, but I think that's how the makers of this Pokémon intended it to sound.
It actually is native to waterways (seas, rivers, etc.) and won't come on land often unless caught by someone. In my opinion, it's not the worst, but it's not the best either.
Cascoon

I thought Cascoon would be an amazing Pokemon! I thought Dustox was cool in the anime until I made the biggest mistake ever.

It has worse stats than Metapod and only knows Harden and String Shot. It can't even fight!

So many cocoon Pokemon in this world!
Silcoon

Like Magikarp, except Magikarp can learn Tackle and it evolves into something useful.

Silcoon is a spam Pokemon. There are too many cocoon Pokemon and all they do is harden. It's really stupid, weak, and annoying.

Silcoon is more useful than a Metapod, but Silcoon is still a turd.
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 the worst Pokemon I have ever observed. I hate every bug Pokemon, except Butterfree and Heracross and some others. But Caterpie is the worst one of them all.

I caught a Scyther in a bug-catching contest. Guess what? I lost to a Caterpie. What kind of nonsense is that?

Caterpie is okay, but when you get Gyarados, you don't need it anymore. Sorry to everyone who loves Caterpie.

The Newcomers

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Parasect

Why wasn't this abomination here before? It is without a doubt one of the worst fully evolved Pokémon.
I mean, just look at that hideous movepool and pathetic typing combined with super mediocre stats. Give it the Dry Skin ability, and it gets a 5x weakness to fire. Parasect? More like Parasucked.
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Bellibolt

The Contenders

Kakuna

You hate them, and they're ugly. Even though Mega Beedrill is UU with adaptability and high speed and attack, it may not apply to Kakuna. If you try to make that argument about the entire line, then it's fair game. We're talking about the worst Pokemon here, not least favorite.

How is this lower than Metapod? At least it evolves into a decent Pokemon. Kakuna is useless, and Beedrill isn't even worth it.

According to the Pokedex, Kakuna can't even move. All it can do is harden. But at least it evolves into Beedrill.
Sunkern

Who would win? A level 100 Sunkern or a level 100 Magikarp? Well, Sunkern has access to Grass-type moves like Giga Drain (I believe), but if Magikarp survives the hit (which he most likely will due to Sunkern's 30 attack stat), he can Flail Sunkern to death afterwards. And if Sunkern attempts to OHKO the Magikarp, Focus Sash is the way to go for the fish. Then he can Flail. So, yeah. Sunkern, a Pokemon with a type advantage, is too weak to beat Magikarp.

Okay, by far the worst Pokemon! I mean, even Magikarp could beat this. How is it not number 1! It has the worst base stats, evolves into a flower, and looks utterly horrible. Unown has better base stats than this. It's actually official that Sunkern has the lowest base stats in the whole game. If you find a shiny Magikarp, you get really excited because that's one of the best shinies in the game. But when you get a shiny Sunkern, you want to release it because it looks exactly the same...
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.

Back in 1st gen, this bug was the worst nightmare of beginners. With Bulbasaur, poison ailment shouldn't be the issue. With Charmander and Squirtle, this will hurt a lot. They have limited money to purchase antidotes. Pokémon centers are a long hike from Viridian Forest. Walking with poisoned Pokémon was a pet peeve of all Pokémon fans. In later Pokémon games, these bugs are no longer an issue.

Why are you treating Weedle like your god? It's just... Weedle. Sure, he can poison you, and Beedrill has a Mega, but Mega Butterfree has got to be just around the corner! Where's the love for Caterpie?
Abra

Abra is a character from the Pokémon franchise. It was first introduced in Pokémon Red and Green (released as Blue in international markets) and was among the earliest Psychic-type Pokémon players could encounter.
Abra sleeps for about 18 hours a day and will teleport away if it senses danger... read more

Okay, Abra... I'm relying on you. Teleport... oh no, not this again. I once read that Alakazam's head is so big, it uses telekinesis to keep it up. Must've been the comments going to Abra's head.

It has the same problem as Magikarp. It sucks in its first form. But it gets brilliant as it evolves. I once had both a Gyarados and Alakazam on my team. And I didn't even have to use my other Pokémon.

They are really hard to catch without Quick Balls, but Mega Alakazam... man, when you face that thing, you wish you were never born.
Delibird

While it isn't terrible or anything, it's still very weak and possibly the worst Pokémon from Gen 2. I even think Farfetch'd is stronger than it. The problem isn't Present, but rather its stats.

Delibird uses Present. Delibird uses Present. Delibird uses Present. The opponent's active Pokemon was healed.

Delibird does nothing besides Present, which is more useless than Harden. So, this stupid thing deserves number 1.
Patrat

Awful! He's ugly, and don't even get me started on what he evolves into. What! Why did Game Freak think this would be a good design for a kid's game?! Here's how I imagine it: Girlfriend: Hey, guys! You know that rodent everyone despises? We should make a Pokémon version of that and put it on drugs! Rest of Crew: Best idea ever! How could Game Freak create such a disaster?!

Ladies and gentlemen, the Bidoof of the Gen 5 games. These little a-holes are everywhere on a lot of routes. Let's say you just started your Unova adventure, you're on Route 3, you've beaten the Striaton Gym, and you want to catch a Blitzle for your party. So, you go into the tall grass, and the game trolls you by sending out a lot of Patrat to make you think you're an idiot. It's basically a part of what I like to call the 4 Route Pokémon of the Apocalypse: Zubat, Pidgey, Bidoof, and Patrat.
Did I mention its design looks ugly? Those eyes look like it's on something. Like it took a lot of magic mushrooms while in the forest. Apparently, its design is based on a prairie dog. Prairie dogs don't have long toilet cleaner tails and drugged-out eyes. Thank Arceus its evolution design looks a lot better, in my opinion. Thanks a lot, experience ruiner.
Farfetch'd

What's its catch? A stick! Oh boy, laugh out loud. It also has horrible base stats. At least it has a unique name, I guess. If it had an evolution, I'd choose it over a Magikarp though.

This Pokemon had the stats of a completely unevolved Pokemon, but now, it has the stats of a good completely unevolved Pokemon. Hurray!

Dang, this guy was level 100 and got one-shotted by a fighting type Pokemon!
Pikachu

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

I have been looking at Pikachu on Bulbapedia, and I realized how extremely overrated he is! Pikachu has a base stat of 300. You know who also has a base stat of 300? Geodude, the stupidest rock type out there. Not to mention that Pikachu has a terrible HP stat of 35, his even worse defense stat of 30, his bad attack stat of 55, and his specials aren't even very good! His only good stat is speed, and it isn't even that useful.
The one thing that makes me lose my marbles is that everyone doesn't evolve their Pikachu into a Raichu. Why! Raichu is Pikachu 2.0. He is cuter, he is stronger, and he also kicks Pikachu's butt in the anime. This Pokemon isn't as bad as Luvdisc or Garbodor or something. But he is my least favorite because of how people adore this little piece of crap and go out of their way to say it is the best Pokemon of all time.
Garbodor

Garbodor, known in Japan as Dustdas, is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It evolves from Trubbish starting at level 36. Garbodor is categorized as the Trash Heap Pokémon and resembles a pile of industrial waste brought to life.... read more

When I first laid eyes on this abomination, I felt empathy for it. When you look into its eyes, all you see is suffering and sorrow because it knows it's garbage. It didn't ask to be made out of half-eaten fast food and used diapers. It is just the horrible joke of a cruel god, sent to wander the earth in pain until some saint puts it out of its misery. That is its only goal in life: to die.

There is no defending this. I can live with Trubbish because at least he is cute. I don't know who thought this was a good idea. All I think about when I see this is taking out the trash, and the bag bursting open all over the driveway.
Burmy

When they asked Burmy what he wanted to be when he grew up, he chose a bush, a potato, and a trash can.

Yay, I get to work with this moron in a Nuzlocke! Lucky me! Before being forced to use this excuse for a Pokémon, I would have said Weedle, but compared to Burmy, Weedle is basically as powerful as Arceus.

I bet a Magikarp can beat Burmy. Also, Burmy only uses Protect, which can get really annoying.
Lopunny

Lopunny, known in Japan as Mimilop, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. It evolves from Buneary when leveled up with high friendship. Lopunny can Mega Evolve into Mega Lopunny using the Lopunnite, which adds the Fighting type to its classification.

At least Mega Lopunny took care of its. um, design issues. But it in turn becomes very annoying competitively. Normal-Fighting, while not a very good type from the beginning, is made up for by Lopunny's huge increase in speed, access to Fake Out, and other moves that can be a bane. I would have never guessed that Lopunny, of all Pokémon, would become competitively annoying. Also, regular Lopunny's design. ugh. It looks like Game Freak asked an FNaF fanboy to make a Pokémon!

Does anyone else see the Playboy Bunny when you look at this thing? This and Diggersby make a terrible combo that will ruin anyone's childhood. Also, it's a bit sexist, in my opinion.
Trubbish

That thing is so disgusting! I don't know why those kindergarteners in the anime wanted it so badly anyway, but then Ash was supporting them? Talk about stupid Pokémon AND protagonist.

This thing makes Luvdisc and Magikarp look like gods. Magikarp still sucks, and Luvdisc sucks also. At least Garbodor has Toxic Spikes, Gunk Shot, and Explosion and has Aftermath. Please don't make it up just to prove your point.

Hey, we all have to admit the only good thing about Trubbish is its shiny variant. Its deep purple color looks awesome.
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.

This species of Pokémon looks very unattractive. To me, it looks very unpleasant. Also, the only special move it has compared to other Gen 1 species is Transform, but that's the only move it has.

Yeah, the pink blob looks a little similar to tubby custard but can transform into anything.

This little jerk never obeys. If he did, he would have been a great Pokémon.
Muk

Muk, known in Japan as Betbeton, is a Poison-type Pokémon that evolves from Grimer starting at level 38. It first appeared in the original Pokémon Red and Blue games. Muk is known for its sludge-like, amorphous body and its extremely foul odor, which it uses to repel enemies.... read more

This should be in the top 5. It really should. You know what this thing is? Sludge. And do you know what sludge is? Decomposing feces. And you think that literal crap is more disgusting than a bag of garbage. Generation 1 fanboys, take note. There have always been Pokemon based off gross things (or whatever you want to call them). There have always been Pokemon based off food and other objects. There have always been Pokemon that are rip-offs of Pikachu. Stop criticizing the new Pokemon for stuff that the old ones are also guilty of!

All the Genwunners love to hate on Garbodor while paying no attention to their pile of crap from Gen I! Competitively, Muk is nowhere near Garbodor, maybe except for his very high defenses. Garbodor can very easily set up Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Stealth Rock, and still have enough HP left for a Gunk Shot, making him viable for any NU team. Muk? Not so much.
Design-wise, Garbodor is much cuter and cooler looking than Muk. While Muk appears to be… a pile of crap, literally, Garbodor is an exploded trash bag with a face and sharp teeth that might resemble the teeth of an incinerator at the dump, which is a very cool concept. He also has cigarettes for fingers. So, yeah, a lot more going on with Garbodor than the purple pile of goo that is Muk.
So, while I have nothing against Muk, the Genwunners overlook him so much when babbling on about their illogical reasons why Gen I is better than any other generation.
Muk, you suck.
Shedinja

Although the Pokemon has arguably the best ability in the entire game, it has far too many common weaknesses, such as fire and rock, especially due to the new mega evolutions of Charizard and Tyranitar, making these Pokemon even more common.

Shedinja's incredible ability, Wonder Guard, does not completely make up for the fact that it only has one HP. In fact, its ability is the only thing that makes this feeble, one HP-possessing Pokémon somewhat usable.

If you switch it into a sandstorm or hail, it doesn't even get a chance to attack. Game Freak needs to change Wonder Guard and combine it with Magic Guard.