PokéLit tier list (stat sheet, PvE)
Method
Starter score = 0.45 × HP percentile + 0.35 × attack percentile + 0.20 × speed percentile, with percentiles calculated within the 29 starter choices. Starter bands are S ≥80, A ≥60, B ≥35, and C <35. Scorbunny scores 84.8 and Sobble 83.6. Signature moves inform the editorial role labels, but add no points to this score.
The separate Stat band column compares the same three stats within all 980 partners, using the same weights. Its thresholds are S ≥90, A ≥75, B ≥50, C ≥25, and D <25. A starter can therefore have a high Starter band and a low full-roster Stat band; the comparison groups differ.
Item priorities are editorial labels on official effect text: Leftovers, Choice Band, and Focus Sash sit in S because their effects provide sustained healing, a damage trade, or a lethal-hit save. These judgments do not enter the partner score. Move rows list effects and evolution requirements without assigning power tiers.
Use the table search and sortable column headings to compare entries. Every row is present in the HTML; filtering and sorting enhance that complete reference after JavaScript loads.
Starter partners
Band
Types
Region
29 rows
| Scorbunny | S | 84.8 | C | 310 | fire | Galar | Damage ceiling | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Sobble | S | 83.6 | C | 310 | water | Galar | Best all-round first pick | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Quaxly | A | 78 | C | 310 | water | Paldea | Mobile bruiser | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Grookey | A | 75.7 | C | 310 | grass | Galar | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Slowpoke | A | 73.7 | C | 315 | water / psychic | Kanto | Boss burst | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Psyduck | A | 70.7 | C | 320 | water | Kanto | Counter-damage | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Turtwig | A | 69.3 | C | 318 | grass | Sinnoh | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Mudkip | A | 68.6 | C | 310 | water | Hoenn | Co-op support | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Tepig | A | 67.7 | C | 308 | fire | Unova | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Litten | A | 67.3 | C | 320 | fire | Alola | Speed / area | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Oshawott | A | 66.1 | C | 308 | water | Unova | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Totodile | A | 65.7 | C | 314 | water | Johto | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Popplio | A | 63.6 | C | 320 | water | Alola | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Torchic | A | 63 | C | 310 | fire | Hoenn | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Fuecoco | A | 60.7 | C | 310 | fire | Paldea | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Bulbasaur | B | 58 | D | 318 | grass / poison | Kanto | Crowd control | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Treecko | B | 56.1 | C | 310 | grass | Hoenn | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Chespin | B | 54.5 | C | 313 | grass | Kalos | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Rowlet | B | 53.5 | C | 320 | grass / flying | Alola | Survivability | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Piplup | B | 50.2 | D | 314 | water | Sinnoh | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Froakie | B | 41.8 | C | 314 | water | Kalos | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Sprigatito | B | 38.2 | D | 310 | grass | Paldea | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Chimchar | B | 37.9 | D | 309 | fire | Sinnoh | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Fennekin | C | 34 | D | 307 | fire | Kalos | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Snivy | C | 32.9 | D | 308 | grass | Unova | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Charmander | C | 32 | D | 309 | fire | Kanto | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Cyndaquil | C | 32 | D | 309 | fire | Johto | — | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Chikorita | C | 31.8 | D | 318 | grass | Johto | Co-op sustain | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
| Squirtle | C | 28.2 | D | 314 | water | Kanto | Safest panic button | 1 publisher · official stats; editorial score/role |
Held items
Priority
13 rows
| Leftovers | S | You recover 1% of your HP per second, and 3% per second while you have not been hit for 4 s. | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Choice Band | S | +50% damage, but +20% cooldown. | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Quick Claw | A | -20% cooldown on all your moves. | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Focus Sash | S | A hit that would knock you out leaves you at 1 HP, then 2.5 s of invulnerability and a shockwave that throws foes back. Every 45 s. | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Shell Bell | A | You heal 3% of the damage you deal, up to 1.5% of your max HP a second. | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Amulet Coin | C | +50% PokéCoins at the end of the run. | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Lucky Egg | A | +40% experience. | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Life Orb | A | +30% damage, but you lose 0.5% of your max HP every second (it never knocks you out). | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Choice Scarf | B | +20% speed, -10% cooldown, and locked chests open twice as fast. | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Rocky Helmet | B | Foes that touch you take 3% of their max HP (bosses 0.5%) and are thrown back; you take 15% less contact damage. | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Assault Vest | B | +10% damage reduction, +15% max HP, and your defense can reach 90% instead of 85%. | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| King's Rock | B | Each hit has a 5% chance to stun the foe for 0.6 s (not bosses). | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
| Air Balloon | B | +10% speed, and you float over trees, rocks and other obstacles (not over walls). | 1 publisher · official effect; editorial priority |
Moves
Type
Kind
64 rows
| Tackle | normal | Melee | Rams the foe in front of you. | 5 | Take Down | with Vigor | 1 publisher · official data |
| Quick Attack | normal | Dash | You dash at the enemy like lightning and hit everything on the way. Very fast: strikes first, short cooldown. | 5 | Extreme Speed | with Sprint | 1 publisher · official data |
| Swords Dance | normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds ATTACK while active. | 5 | — | — | 1 publisher · official data |
| Agility | normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds SPEED while active. | 5 | — | — | 1 publisher · official data |
| Harden | normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active. | 5 | — | — | 1 publisher · official data |
| Body Slam | normal | Melee | You jump and land with a shockwave around you. May paralyze (30%): the foe freezes in place and slows. | 5 | Giga Impact | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Hyper Voice | normal | Burst | A sound wave that spreads in every direction. | 5 | Uproar | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Substitute | normal | Turret | A decoy that stays behind shooting for you. | 5 | Double Team | with Armor | 1 publisher · official data |
| Ember | fire | Projectile | Bursts out fast, then slows down. A fireball at the nearest enemy. | 5 | Fire Blast | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Flamethrower | fire | Spray | Bursts out fast, then slows down. A short fan of flames that burns. | 5 | Overheat | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Fire Spin | fire | Orbit | Flames that spin around you. Constant defense. Traps: the foe is slowed and takes damage for 3 s. | 5 | Sacred Fire | with Synthesis | 1 publisher · official data |
| Heat Wave | fire | Burst | Explodes in flames in every direction. Pushes foes back. | 5 | Eruption | with Vigor | 1 publisher · official data |
| Will-O-Wisp | fire | Turret | Flies in a curve. Leaves a floating flame that fires on its own and burns. | 5 | Inferno | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Flame Wheel | fire | Trail | You run wrapped in fire, leaving a trail of flames. | 5 | Flare Blitz | with Sprint | 1 publisher · official data |
| Water Gun | water | Projectile | Arcs through the air and splashes around where it lands. A piercing jet. Reliable at any range. | 5 | Scald | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Bubble | water | Burst | Bursts out fast, then slows down. A fan of bubbles that slows whatever they touch. | 5 | Surf | with Sprint | 1 publisher · official data |
| Hydro Pump | water | Beam | A slow but devastating water blast. | 5 | Hydro Cannon | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Aqua Ring | water | Buff | Deals no damage: builds health REGENERATION. | 5 | — | — | 1 publisher · official data |
| Bubble Beam | water | Spray | Bursts out fast, then slows down. A short fan of bubbles that slows. | 5 | Aqua Tail | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Vine Whip | grass | Melee | A long lash in front of you. | 5 | Power Whip | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Razor Leaf | grass | Boomerang | Two leaves that fly out and back, cutting both ways. High critical-hit ratio. | 5 | Leaf Storm | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Petal Blizzard | grass | Orbit | A cyclone of leaves spins widely around you. Very strong, but your Attack drops for a moment. | 5 | Petal Dance | with Synthesis | 1 publisher · official data |
| Grass Knot | grass | Aura | Roots that snare and pound everything near you. Life steal: 5% of the damage it deals heals you (all life steal together, at most 1.2% of your max HP a second). | 5 | Frenzy Plant | with Vigor | 1 publisher · official data |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Projectile | A lightning-fast bolt that pierces several enemies. May paralyze (10%): the foe freezes in place and slows. | 5 | Thunder | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Discharge | electric | Aura | A permanent electric field around you. May paralyze (30%): the foe freezes in place and slows. | 5 | Electric Terrain | with Armor | 1 publisher · official data |
| Thunderbolt | electric | Chain | A bolt that jumps from one enemy to the next. May paralyze (10%): the foe freezes in place and slows. | 5 | Zap Cannon | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Ice Beam | ice | Beam | An icy beam that almost freezes foes solid. May freeze (10%): the foe is stuck for a while. | 5 | Blizzard | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Powder Snow | ice | Aura | A blizzard around you that slows foes. May freeze (10%): the foe is stuck for a while. | 5 | Icy Wind | with Sprint | 1 publisher · official data |
| Hail | ice | Meteors | Hailstones fall on enemies and slow them. | 5 | Avalanche | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Karate Chop | fighting | Melee | A downward chop on the foe. High critical-hit ratio. | 5 | Close Combat | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Aura Sphere | fighting | Projectile | Bursts out fast, then slows down. An energy sphere that never misses. Explodes on impact. Never misses: homes in on the foe. | 5 | Focus Blast | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Sludge | poison | Projectile | Arcs through the air and splashes around where it lands. Toxic sludge that poisons on impact. | 5 | Sludge Bomb | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Poison Sting | poison | Projectile | A quick poisonous sting. | 5 | Poison Jab | with Sprint | 1 publisher · official data |
| Toxic | poison | Trail | You leave pools of poison that badly poison whoever steps on them. | 5 | Poison Gas | with Synthesis | 1 publisher · official data |
| Toxic Spikes | poison | Mines | Poison spikes that badly poison when they burst. | 5 | Gunk Shot | with Synthesis | 1 publisher · official data |
| Mud Shot | ground | Burst | Bursts out fast, then slows down. Splashes mud around and slows foes. | 5 | Earth Power | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Bulldoze | ground | Aura | Shakes the ground: damages and slows everything nearby. | 5 | Earthquake | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Bonemerang | ground | Boomerang | A bone that flies out and back, hitting hard. Hits 2 times in a row. | 5 | Bone Rush | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Spikes | ground | Mines | Scatters spikes that burst when stepped on. | 5 | Fissure | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Gust | flying | Orbit | Whirlwinds that escort you. Pushes foes back. | 5 | Hurricane | with Sprint | 1 publisher · official data |
| Wing Attack | flying | Melee | A wide wing strike in front of you. | 5 | Brave Bird | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Aerial Ace | flying | Dash | You dive and slash everything you pass through. | 5 | Acrobatics | with Sprint | 1 publisher · official data |
| Confusion | psychic | Projectile | A wave that homes in on its target. May confuse (10%): the foe wanders aimlessly. | 5 | Psyshock | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Psybeam | psychic | Beam | A wide, heavy-hitting psychic beam. May confuse (10%): the foe wanders aimlessly. | 5 | Future Sight | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Psychic | psychic | Burst | A radial mental burst that seeks enemies. May lower Defense (10%): the foe takes +25% damage. | 5 | Expanding Force | with Magnet | 1 publisher · official data |
| Psycho Cut | psychic | Boomerang | Psychic blades that come back to you. High critical-hit ratio. | 5 | Psychic Fangs | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Bug Bite | bug | Melee | Bites the foe in front of you. Sometimes drops coins. | 5 | X-Scissor | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| String Shot | bug | Mines | Leaves webs on the ground that trap and greatly slow whoever steps on them. | 5 | Sticky Web | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Bug Buzz | bug | Aura | A constant vibration that pounds everything nearby. May lower Defense (10%): the foe takes +25% damage. | 5 | Swarm | with Synthesis | 1 publisher · official data |
| Rock Throw | rock | Projectile | Arcs through the air and splashes around where it lands. A heavy boulder that pushes the enemy back. | 5 | Stone Edge | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Rock Slide | rock | Meteors | Rocks fall from the sky onto nearby enemies. May make the foe flinch (30%): it stops for a moment. | 5 | Stealth Rock | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Lick | ghost | Melee | A long, narrow lick. Slows. May paralyze (30%): the foe freezes in place and slows. | 5 | Shadow Punch | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Shadow Ball | ghost | Projectile | Bursts out fast, then slows down. A shadowy orb that pierces several foes. May lower Defense (20%): the foe takes +25% damage. Explodes on impact. | 5 | Phantom Force | with Reflexes | 1 publisher · official data |
| Hex | ghost | Chain | A curse that jumps between enemies. Much more damage if they are burned, poisoned or slowed. Double damage to foes with a status. | 5 | Poltergeist | with Magnet | 1 publisher · official data |
| Dragon Rage | dragon | Beam | Draconic flames in a straight line. Fixed damage: ignores types. | 5 | Draco Meteor | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Dragon Dance | dragon | Buff | Deals no damage: builds ATTACK faster than Swords Dance. | 5 | — | — | 1 publisher · official data |
| Bite | dark | Melee | Bites the foe in front of you. May make the foe flinch (30%): it stops for a moment. | 5 | Crunch | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Dark Pulse | dark | Burst | A wave of dark energy in every direction. May make the foe flinch (20%): it stops for a moment. | 5 | Snarl | with Sprint | 1 publisher · official data |
| Night Shade | dark | Aura | A shadow surrounds you and consumes what is near. Fixed damage based on your level: ignores types. | 5 | Nightmare | with Synthesis | 1 publisher · official data |
| Metal Claw | steel | Melee | A wide slash in front of you. May raise your Attack (10%). | 5 | Iron Head | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Flash Cannon | steel | Beam | A piercing beam of metallic light. May lower Defense (10%): the foe takes +25% damage. | 5 | Steel Beam | with Armor | 1 publisher · official data |
| Meteor Mash | steel | Meteors | Two steel meteors that crush where they land. May raise your Attack (20%). | 5 | Magnet Bomb | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Fairy Wind | fairy | Burst | A magical breeze in every direction. Pushes foes back. | 5 | Moonblast | with Power | 1 publisher · official data |
| Dazzling Gleam | fairy | Aura | A flash of light all around you. | 5 | Misty Terrain | with Synthesis | 1 publisher · official data |
Questions
What does this tier list rank?
Starter bands rank HP, attack, and speed within the 29 starter choices. Item priorities are editorial interpretations of published effects. Move rows provide an evolution reference. These are three different kinds of comparison.
Why are moves listed without tiers?
The official page lists 64 moves and their effects, with evolutions for 59. It supplies no power ranking, so the move table presents those effects and evolution requirements as a reference.
Keep reading
- Best starters — the opening 29 only
- Guide — how a run uses these picks
- Items — the thirteen effects in full
Sources
- PokéLit Pokédex — checked 2026-11-04
- PokéLit moves — checked 2026-11-04
- PokéLit items — checked 2026-11-04
- Public game text for base stats — checked 2026-11-04
Method: compare public pages, published game data and cited videos. Pages from one publisher count as one source; table status distinguishes official data from editorial interpretation.
Last checked: 2026-11-04.