Pokémon Guide

Detailed profiles for every Pokémon in our guide: base stats, abilities, type weaknesses, evolution lines, notable moves and practical training notes.

Bulbasaur #001

Bulbasaur

GrassPoison

While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow. There is…

Ivysaur #002

Ivysaur

GrassPoison

Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. When the…

Venusaur #003

Venusaur

GrassPoison

A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle. Its plant blooms…

Charmander #004

Charmander

Fire

From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go…

Charmeleon #005

Charmeleon

Fire

If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings. It has a…

Charizard #006

Charizard

FireFlying

Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high…

Squirtle #007

Squirtle

Water

When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth. When it…

Wartortle #008

Wartortle

Water

It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming. It is recognized as a…

Blastoise #009

Blastoise

Water

The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel. It crushes…

Caterpie #010

Caterpie

Bug

Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. For…

Metapod #011

Metapod

Bug

Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack…

Butterfree #012

Butterfree

BugFlying

It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest. In…

Weedle #013

Weedle

BugPoison

Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves. Weedle has an…

Kakuna #014

Kakuna

BugPoison

Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy. Kakuna…

Beedrill #015

Beedrill

BugPoison

It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly…

Pidgey #016

Pidgey

NormalFlying

Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back. Pidgey has an…

Pidgeotto #017

Pidgeotto

NormalFlying

This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey…

Pidgeot #018

Pidgeot

NormalFlying

This Pokémon flies at mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons. This…

Rattata #019

Rattata

Normal

Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area. This…

Raticate #020

Raticate

Normal

Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey. Its whiskers are…

Spearow #021

Spearow

NormalFlying

Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory. Due to its short wings…

Fearow #022

Fearow

NormalFlying

A Pokémon that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly. In alola, fish…

Ekans #023

Ekans

Poison

The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest. The…

Arbok #024

Arbok

Poison

The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed. After stunning…

Pikachu #025

Pikachu

Electric

Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an…

Raichu #026

Raichu

Electric

It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power…

Sandshrew #027

Sandshrew

Ground

It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws…

Sandslash #028

Sandslash

Ground

It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them…

Nidoran F #029

Nidoran F

Poison

It uses its hard incisor teeth to crush and eat berries. The tip of a female nidoran’s horn is a bit more…

Nidorina #030

Nidorina

Poison

If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic…

Nidoqueen #031

Nidoqueen

PoisonGround

It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never…

Nidoran M #032

Nidoran M

Poison

Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female…

Nidorino #033

Nidorino

Poison

It’s nervous and quick to act aggressively. The potency of its poison increases along with the level of…

Nidoking #034

Nidoking

PoisonGround

Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail…

Clefairy #035

Clefairy

Fairy

It can be found in quiet mountain areas on a full moon's night. Its dancing and its tiny, faintly glowing…

Clefable #036

Clefable

Fairy

Legend says that on clear, quiet nights, it listens for the voices of its kin living on the moon. I, too…

Vulpix #037

Vulpix

Fire

In its belly burns a fire, which vulpix spits out in the form of fireballs. When young, this Pokémon has but…

Ninetales #038

Ninetales

Fire

The coat of gleaming golden fur is quite magnificent. This species is said to store sacred power in its nine…

Jigglypuff #039

Jigglypuff

NormalFairy

By freely changing the wavelength of its voice, jigglypuff sings a mysterious melody sure to make any…

Wigglytuff #040

Wigglytuff

NormalFairy

It’s proud of its fur, which is fine and delicate. In particular, the curl on its forehead has a texture…

Zubat #041

Zubat

PoisonFlying

Makes its home in gloomy caves. Atrophied eyes have left this Pokémon blind, so it scans its surroundings…

Golbat #042

Golbat

PoisonFlying

It sinks its sharp fangs into other creatures and slurps up their blood. A closer look at the fangs reveals…

Oddish #043

Oddish

GrassPoison

During the day, it stays in the cold underground to avoid the sun. It grows by bathing in moonlight. If…

Gloom #044

Gloom

GrassPoison

What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. Its…

Vileplume #045

Vileplume

GrassPoison

The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. It has…

Paras #046

Paras

BugGrass

Sometimes seen at the foot of trees in humid forests. The mushrooms on its back—called tochukaso—are not…

Parasect #047

Parasect

BugGrass

Mushroom-lacking specimens of this Pokémon lie unmoving in the forest, lending credence to the hypothesis…

Venonat #048

Venonat

BugPoison

Its large eyes act as radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes…

Venomoth #049

Venomoth

BugPoison

The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on…

Diglett #050

Diglett

Ground

It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to…