Pokemon GO Tier List 2023: 5 Best Pokemon to Catch Em All

In the world of Pokemon GO, trainers are constantly on the hunt for new and powerful Pokemon to add to their collection. With almost 1,000 Pokemon available to catch, many people wonder which Pokemon they should prioritise to catch if they are looking to dominate gyms, complete raids, and fill out their Pokedex with other strong Pokemon. Continue reading as we’ll unveil the top 5 Pokemon that should be at the top of your list to catch.

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Top 5 Best Pokemon to Catch in Pokemon GO

Before jumping into the list, it is worth noting that every Pokemon has a type, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. For example, Fire-type Pokemon are weak to Water-type, Ice-type Pokemon are weak to Fire-type and so on. With this information in mind, it is important to understand that the 5 Pokemon listed below are not invincible in any sort; They will be weak against Pokemon that counter them. The reason why we choose the following Pokemon as the best is because of their stats, as they stand out from the rest of the Pokemon. Now, without any further ado, let us dive right in.

5: Lucario

Being a Steel/Fighting type Pokemon, Lucario is naturally strong at resisting other types. Other than that, Lucario is definitely one of the best attackers in the game due to its Aura Sphere move along with having a high Combat Power. The Pokemon even boasts an outstanding Speed stat of 90. That said, if you are still not satisfied with its speed, you can employ Bullet Punch or similar moves to give it a bigger push. However, Lucario does lack in its Stamina (172) and Defence (144) stat, something you should keep in mind before bringing it into battle. Lastly, being a Steel-type, Lucario is weak against Fire-type and Ground-type Pokemon. 

4: Metagross

A Steel/Psychic, Metagross is a Pokemon that is known for its impeccable defence. The Pokemon’s defence is known to hold its ground even against strong Fighting-type Pokemon, like Machamp. However, don’t let the Pokemon’s defensive stats fool you, as its charged Meteor Mash ability can inflict substantial damage. With Metagross, players get a good balance between damage and defence, making this Pokemon so highly ranked. That said, Metagross is weak against Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type Pokemon.

3: Machamp

Machamp is a pure Fighting-type Pokemon that is able to make short work of Defence-type Pokemon. With the Pokemon’s Dynamic Punch/Counter moves, you won’t struggle against most foes you’ll encounter in the game. Other than having significant damage, a great thing about this Pokemon is that you can get your hands on this Pokemon quite easily early on. Despite being vulnerable against Flying-type and Psychic Pokemons, Machamp is very useful in raids and gyms as it counters a lot of Pokémon types that you’ll find here.

2: Rayquaza

A Dragon/Flying type Pokemon, Rayquaza is an excellent dragon to pick up if you ever find it. With its extra special flying-type moves, there is hardly a Pokemon that can counter Rayquaza. Easily the highest damage-dealing dragon in the game, Rayquaza can only be acquired through Legendary raids, so you must equip yourself with some of the Pokemon mentioned in this list if you want to stand a chance in a Legendary raid and acquire this dragon. That said, this mighty dragon Pokemon is weak against Dragon, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-type Pokemon.

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1: Mewtwo

Creating a list of the strongest Pokemon in any Pokemon game without the mention of Mewtwo is nearly impossible. A Psychic-type Pokemon, Mewtwo boasts an impressive Combat Power of over 4000. Besides that, with its massive Attack stat, it is easily one of the most powerful Pokemon in Pokemon GO. Due to its immense power and capability, Mewtwo has a lower catch rate than most Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO. This means you’ll have to work hard to get this Pokemon on your team. But when you do, you definitely won’t regret it. That said, it is worth noting that even the mighty Mewtwo is weak against Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type Pokemon — a typical weakness of a Psychic-type.

Conclusion

Among the vast number of Pokemon available to catch in Pokemon GO, Mewtwo, Rayquaza, Machamp, Metagross, and Lucario stand as one of the five best Pokemon in the game. While each Pokemon has a varying level of rarity, finding any one of these Pokemon and building a team around them would definitely be a team not to be reckoned with.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Pokemon Are There in Pokemon GO?

According to the Pokemon GO game data, currently, there are 1008 Pokémon in the game data. That said, not all of the 1008 Pokemon can be acquired. The Pokemon you find in Pokemon GO are taken from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, Hisui and Paldea regions in the core game series. 

What Is the Rarest Pokemon in Pokemon GO 2023?

Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie are the rarest Pokemon to find in Pokemon GO, as they are region-exclusive. This means that you’ll only find these Pokemon in specific areas around the world. In the game for these Legendary Pokemon, they spawn in the wild in the following regions: Azelf in North America, South America, and Greenland — Mesprit in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India.

What Is the Rarest Pokemon to Evolve in Pokemon GO?

Among the many Pokemon in the game, evolving Salandit into Salazzle is the rarest in Pokemon GO. This is because Salazzle is the evolved form of Salandit, and finding Salandit in the first place is incredibly different as it is very rare to find. Due to this, Salazzle is an ultra-rare Pokemon in Pokemon GO.