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298 hand-picked comparisons. Each page puts base stats, Speed, type matchups both ways, abilities and size side by side, with a hedged look at who has the edge. No made-up winners, only numbers you can check.

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Starter Pokémon (87)

Every pairing inside each generation’s starter trio, at the first stage and fully evolved, plus a few cross-generation starter finals.

Bulbasaur vs Charmander Kanto starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 1 games.
Bulbasaur vs Squirtle Kanto starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 1 games.
Venusaur vs Charizard Kanto starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 1 starter trio.
Venusaur vs Blastoise Kanto starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 1 starter trio.
Venusaur vs Sceptile Grass-type starter finals from Kanto and Hoenn.
Charmander vs Squirtle Kanto starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 1 games.
Charizard vs Blastoise Kanto starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 1 starter trio.
Charizard vs Typhlosion Fire-type starter finals from Kanto and Johto.
Charizard vs Blaziken Fire-type starter finals from Kanto and Hoenn.
Charizard vs Greninja Two starter finals who are both playable fighters in Super Smash Bros.
Blastoise vs Swampert Water-type starter finals from Kanto and Hoenn.
Chikorita vs Cyndaquil Johto starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 2 games.
Chikorita vs Totodile Johto starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 2 games.
Meganium vs Typhlosion Johto starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 2 starter trio.
Meganium vs Feraligatr Johto starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 2 starter trio.
Cyndaquil vs Totodile Johto starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 2 games.
Typhlosion vs Feraligatr Johto starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 2 starter trio.
Treecko vs Torchic Hoenn starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 3 games.
Treecko vs Mudkip Hoenn starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 3 games.
Sceptile vs Blaziken Hoenn starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 3 starter trio.
Sceptile vs Swampert Hoenn starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 3 starter trio.
Torchic vs Mudkip Hoenn starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 3 games.
Blaziken vs Swampert Hoenn starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 3 starter trio.
Blaziken vs Infernape Fire/Fighting starter finals from Hoenn and Sinnoh.
Blaziken vs Greninja Starter finals from Kalos and Hoenn that fans often set against each other.
Turtwig vs Chimchar Sinnoh starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 4 games.
Turtwig vs Piplup Sinnoh starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 4 games.
Torterra vs Infernape Sinnoh starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 4 starter trio.
Torterra vs Empoleon Sinnoh starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 4 starter trio.
Chimchar vs Piplup Sinnoh starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 4 games.
Infernape vs Empoleon Sinnoh starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 4 starter trio.
Snivy vs Tepig Unova starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 5 games.
Snivy vs Oshawott Unova starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 5 games.
Serperior vs Emboar Unova starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 5 starter trio.
Serperior vs Samurott Unova starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 5 starter trio.
Tepig vs Oshawott Unova starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 5 games.
Emboar vs Samurott Unova starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 5 starter trio.
Chespin vs Fennekin Kalos starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 6 games.
Chespin vs Froakie Kalos starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 6 games.
Chesnaught vs Delphox Kalos starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 6 starter trio.
Chesnaught vs Greninja Kalos starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 6 starter trio.
Fennekin vs Froakie Kalos starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 6 games.
Delphox vs Greninja Kalos starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 6 starter trio.
Rowlet vs Litten Alola starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 7 games.
Rowlet vs Popplio Alola starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 7 games.
Decidueye vs Incineroar Alola starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 7 starter trio.
Decidueye vs Primarina Alola starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 7 starter trio.
Decidueye vs Rillaboom Grass-type starter finals from Galar and Alola.
Litten vs Popplio Alola starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 7 games.
Incineroar vs Primarina Alola starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 7 starter trio.
Incineroar vs Cinderace Fire-type starter finals from Galar and Alola.
Grookey vs Scorbunny Galar starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 8 games.
Grookey vs Sobble Galar starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 8 games.
Rillaboom vs Cinderace Galar starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 8 starter trio.
Rillaboom vs Inteleon Galar starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 8 starter trio.
Scorbunny vs Sobble Galar starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 8 games.
Cinderace vs Inteleon Galar starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 8 starter trio.
Sprigatito vs Fuecoco Paldea starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 9 games.
Sprigatito vs Quaxly Paldea starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 9 games.
Meowscarada vs Skeledirge Paldea starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 9 starter trio.
Meowscarada vs Quaquaval Paldea starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 9 starter trio.
Fuecoco vs Quaxly Paldea starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 9 games.
Skeledirge vs Quaquaval Paldea starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 9 starter trio.
Charizard vs Infernape Fire-type starter finals from Kanto and Sinnoh.
Charizard vs Cinderace Fire-type starter finals from Kanto and Galar.
Blastoise vs Feraligatr Water-type starter finals from Kanto and Johto.
Blastoise vs Empoleon Water-type starter finals from Kanto and Sinnoh.
Blastoise vs Greninja Water-type starter finals from Kanto and Kalos.
Venusaur vs Meganium Grass-type starter finals from Kanto and Johto.
Venusaur vs Torterra Grass-type starter finals from Kanto and Sinnoh.
Venusaur vs Serperior Grass-type starter finals from Kanto and Unova.
Sceptile vs Rillaboom Grass-type starter finals from Hoenn and Galar.
Sceptile vs Decidueye Grass-type starter finals from Hoenn and Alola.
Typhlosion vs Infernape Fire-type starter finals from Johto and Sinnoh.
Typhlosion vs Blaziken Fire-type starter finals from Johto and Hoenn.
Feraligatr vs Swampert Water-type starter finals from Hoenn and Johto.
Swampert vs Empoleon Water-type starter finals from Hoenn and Sinnoh.
Blaziken vs Cinderace Two Fire-type starter finals that both kick their way into battle, from Hoenn and Galar.
Blaziken vs Incineroar Fire-type starter finals from Hoenn and Alola.
Infernape vs Cinderace Fire-type starter finals from Sinnoh and Galar.
Greninja vs Decidueye Starter finals from Kalos and Alola that fans often line up against each other.
Samurott vs Greninja Water-type starter finals from Kalos and Unova.
Greninja vs Inteleon Water-type starter finals from Kalos and Galar.
Empoleon vs Greninja Water-type starter finals from Kalos and Sinnoh.
Greninja vs Meowscarada Starter finals from Kalos and Paldea that both lean on speed and trickery.
Greninja vs Cinderace Starter finals from Kalos and Galar that fans often compare.
Decidueye vs Meowscarada Grass-type starter finals from Alola and Paldea.

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon (27)

“Pseudo-legendary” is a fan term, not an official category. It means the ten three-stage Pokémon with a 600 base stat total.

Dragonite vs Tyranitar Dragonite and Tyranitar are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Dragonite vs Salamence Dragonite and Salamence are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Dragonite vs Metagross Dragonite and Metagross are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Dragonite vs Garchomp Dragonite and Garchomp are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Dragonite vs Hydreigon Dragonite and Hydreigon are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Dragonite vs Goodra Dragonite and Goodra are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Dragonite vs Dragapult Dragonite and Dragapult are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Dragonite vs Baxcalibur Dragonite and Baxcalibur are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Tyranitar vs Salamence Tyranitar and Salamence are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Tyranitar vs Metagross Tyranitar and Metagross are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Tyranitar vs Garchomp Tyranitar and Garchomp are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Tyranitar vs Hydreigon Tyranitar and Hydreigon are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Salamence vs Metagross Salamence and Metagross are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Salamence vs Garchomp Salamence and Garchomp are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Salamence vs Dragapult Salamence and Dragapult are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Salamence vs Baxcalibur Salamence and Baxcalibur are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Metagross vs Garchomp Garchomp and Metagross are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Metagross vs Dragapult Metagross and Dragapult are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Garchomp vs Hydreigon Garchomp and Hydreigon are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Garchomp vs Goodra Garchomp and Goodra are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Garchomp vs Dragapult Garchomp and Dragapult are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Garchomp vs Baxcalibur Garchomp and Baxcalibur are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Hydreigon vs Dragapult Hydreigon and Dragapult are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Goodra vs Kommo-o Goodra and Kommo-o are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Kommo-o vs Dragapult Kommo-o and Dragapult are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Kommo-o vs Baxcalibur Kommo-o and Baxcalibur are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Dragapult vs Baxcalibur Dragapult and Baxcalibur are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.

Legendary duos and trios (45)

Box-art legendaries of each generation and the groups they belong to: birds, beasts, the Regis, the weather trio, the Lati twins and more.

Articuno vs Zapdos Legendary bird trio of Kanto: the Ice and Electric birds.
Articuno vs Moltres Legendary bird trio of Kanto: the Ice and Fire birds.
Zapdos vs Moltres Legendary bird trio of Kanto: the Electric and Fire birds.
Mewtwo vs Mew The classic Kanto pair: Mewtwo was created from Mew.
Raikou vs Entei Legendary beasts of Johto: Electric and Fire.
Raikou vs Suicune Legendary beasts of Johto: Electric and Water.
Entei vs Suicune Legendary beasts of Johto: Fire and Water.
Lugia vs Ho-Oh The Johto box-art pair, Gold and Silver.
Regirock vs Regice Two of the Regis, the golem trio of Hoenn.
Regirock vs Registeel Two of the Regis, the golem trio of Hoenn.
Regice vs Registeel Two of the Regis, the golem trio of Hoenn.
Latias vs Latios The Lati twins of Hoenn: Dragon/Psychic siblings.
Kyogre vs Groudon Weather trio of Hoenn: the rival Water and Ground legendaries.
Kyogre vs Rayquaza Weather trio of Hoenn: Rayquaza is the one that calms Kyogre and Groudon.
Groudon vs Rayquaza Weather trio of Hoenn: Rayquaza is the one that calms Kyogre and Groudon.
Uxie vs Mesprit Two of the lake guardians of Sinnoh, Knowledge and Emotion.
Uxie vs Azelf Two of the lake guardians of Sinnoh, Knowledge and Willpower.
Mesprit vs Azelf Two of the lake guardians of Sinnoh, Emotion and Willpower.
Dialga vs Palkia The time and space dragons that share the Sinnoh box art.
Dialga vs Giratina Sinnoh creation trio: Dialga and Giratina.
Palkia vs Giratina Sinnoh creation trio: Palkia and Giratina.
Cresselia vs Darkrai The Sinnoh dream pair: the lunar and nightmare Pokémon.
Cobalion vs Terrakion Two of the Swords of Justice from Unova.
Cobalion vs Virizion Two of the Swords of Justice from Unova.
Terrakion vs Virizion Two of the Swords of Justice from Unova.
Tornadus vs Thundurus Two of the forces of nature from Unova.
Tornadus vs Landorus Two of the forces of nature from Unova.
Thundurus vs Landorus Two of the forces of nature from Unova.
Reshiram vs Zekrom The Unova box-art dragons: Truth and Ideals.
Reshiram vs Kyurem Unova dragon trio: Reshiram and Kyurem, which can fuse into White Kyurem.
Zekrom vs Kyurem Unova dragon trio: Zekrom and Kyurem, which can fuse into Black Kyurem.
Xerneas vs Yveltal The Kalos box-art pair: life and destruction.
Xerneas vs Zygarde Kalos trio: Xerneas and the order Pokémon Zygarde.
Yveltal vs Zygarde Kalos trio: Yveltal and the order Pokémon Zygarde.
Tapu Koko vs Tapu Lele Two of the four guardian deities of Alola.
Tapu Koko vs Tapu Fini Two of the four guardian deities of Alola.
Tapu Bulu vs Tapu Fini Two of the four guardian deities of Alola.
Solgaleo vs Lunala The Alola box-art pair: the sun and the moon.
Zacian vs Zamazenta The Galar box-art pair: the hero’s sword and shield.
Zacian vs Eternatus Galar legendaries: the hero’s sword and the Darkest Day dragon.
Zamazenta vs Eternatus Galar legendaries: the hero’s shield and the Darkest Day dragon.
Glastrier vs Spectrier The two steeds of Calyrex from the Crown Tundra.
Wo-Chien vs Chien-Pao Two of the Treasures of Ruin from Paldea.
Ting-Lu vs Chi-Yu Two of the Treasures of Ruin from Paldea.
Koraidon vs Miraidon The Paldea box-art pair: the Paradox legendaries of Scarlet and Violet.

Split evolutions and Eevee families (22)

Pokémon that share one pre-evolution, such as Gardevoir and Gallade, the Tyrogue trio and the Eevee evolutions.

Nidoqueen vs Nidoking The Nidoran line: the queen and the king.
Vileplume vs Bellossom Split evolution of Gloom: Grass/Poison Vileplume or pure Grass Bellossom.
Poliwrath vs Politoed Split evolution of Poliwhirl: Water/Fighting Poliwrath or pure Water Politoed.
Slowbro vs Slowking Split evolution of Slowpoke: Water/Psychic either way, by Shellder bite or King’s Rock.
Hitmonlee vs Hitmonchan Split evolution of Tyrogue: the kicker and the puncher.
Hitmonlee vs Hitmontop Split evolution of Tyrogue: the kicker and the spinner.
Hitmonchan vs Hitmontop Split evolution of Tyrogue: the puncher and the spinner.
Vaporeon vs Jolteon The original Eevee evolutions: Water and Electric.
Vaporeon vs Flareon The original Eevee evolutions: Water and Fire.
Vaporeon vs Sylveon Two Eevee evolutions, Water and Fairy.
Jolteon vs Flareon The original Eevee evolutions: Electric and Fire.
Flareon vs Leafeon Two Eevee evolutions, Fire and Grass.
Espeon vs Umbreon The Johto Eevee evolutions: Psychic and Dark.
Espeon vs Sylveon Two Eevee evolutions, Psychic and Fairy.
Umbreon vs Sylveon Two Eevee evolutions, Dark and Fairy.
Beautifly vs Dustox Split evolution of Wurmple: Bug/Flying or Bug/Poison.
Gardevoir vs Gallade Split evolution of Ralts: Psychic/Fairy Gardevoir or Psychic/Fighting Gallade.
Ninjask vs Shedinja Split evolution of Nincada: Ninjask or Shedinja.
Glalie vs Froslass Split evolution of Snorunt: Ice Glalie or Ice/Ghost Froslass.
Leafeon vs Glaceon The Sinnoh Eevee evolutions: Grass and Ice.
Armarouge vs Ceruledge Both evolve from Charcadet, depending on which armour fragments it is given.
Scizor vs Kleavor Two evolutions of Scyther: one from a trade with a Metal Coat, one from Hisui.

Paradox Pokémon and their look-alikes (28)

Scarlet and Violet’s Paradox Pokémon look like wild or futuristic cousins of older Pokémon, so each one is set beside the Pokémon it resembles, plus a few Paradox showdowns.

Raikou vs Raging Bolt Raging Bolt is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Raikou.
Suicune vs Walking Wake Walking Wake is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Suicune.
Entei vs Gouging Fire Gouging Fire is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Entei.
Volcarona vs Slither Wing Slither Wing is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Volcarona.
Volcarona vs Iron Moth Iron Moth is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Volcarona.
Salamence vs Roaring Moon Roaring Moon is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Salamence.
Tyranitar vs Iron Thorns Iron Thorns is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Tyranitar.
Gardevoir vs Iron Valiant Iron Valiant is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Gardevoir.
Gallade vs Iron Valiant Iron Valiant borrows the blade arms of Gallade as well as the gown of Gardevoir.
Hydreigon vs Iron Jugulis Iron Jugulis is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Hydreigon.
Amoonguss vs Brute Bonnet Brute Bonnet is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Amoonguss.
Jigglypuff vs Scream Tail Scream Tail is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Jigglypuff.
Donphan vs Great Tusk Great Tusk is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Donphan.
Donphan vs Iron Treads Iron Treads is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Donphan.
Delibird vs Iron Bundle Iron Bundle is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Delibird.
Magneton vs Sandy Shocks Sandy Shocks is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Magneton.
Misdreavus vs Flutter Mane Flutter Mane is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Misdreavus.
Hariyama vs Iron Hands Iron Hands is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Hariyama.
Cobalion vs Iron Crown Iron Crown is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Cobalion.
Terrakion vs Iron Boulder Iron Boulder is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Terrakion.
Virizion vs Iron Leaves Iron Leaves is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a futuristic cousin of Virizion.
Great Tusk vs Iron Treads Two Paradox Pokémon that are both cousins of Donphan, one wild and one futuristic.
Gouging Fire vs Raging Bolt Two Paradox Pokémon from The Indigo Disk, cousins of Raikou and Entei.
Walking Wake vs Iron Leaves Two Paradox Pokémon that fans compare as a water-themed and a grass-themed attacker.
Roaring Moon vs Iron Valiant Two fast Paradox Pokémon that fans often compare as attackers.
Flutter Mane vs Iron Hands Two Paradox Pokémon that fans see side by side in team battles.
Flutter Mane vs Gholdengo Two Scarlet and Violet Ghost-types that often share a team.
Garchomp vs Roaring Moon A classic Dragon-type and a Paradox Pokémon that fans compare for raw power.

Fan matchups (89)

Popular “who wins?” questions between well-known Pokémon, with the facts compared rather than a made-up result.

Charizard vs Gyarados Two large Kanto Pokémon, one of them a Flying-type, often compared by size and power.
Charizard vs Eevee Two of the most popular Pokémon, often listed together.
Charizard vs Dragonite A Fire/Flying and a Dragon/Flying Kanto favourite that are often mixed up.
Charizard vs Garchomp A Kanto and a Sinnoh fan favourite with a dragon look.
Charizard vs Lucario Two of the best-known fan favourites.
Pikachu vs Raichu The classic question: is Raichu worth it, or is Pikachu enough?
Pikachu vs Eevee The two best-known Pokémon mascots of the series.
Pikachu vs Jolteon Two Electric-types: the mascot and the Eevee evolution.
Pikachu vs Zekrom The Electric legendary dragon of Unova and the Electric mascot.
Raichu vs Ampharos Two Electric-types from Johto and Kanto.
Ninetales vs Arcanine Two Kanto Fire-types often compared.
Growlithe vs Arcanine The same line before and after evolution.
Alakazam vs Machamp Two of the Kanto Pokémon that evolve by trade.
Alakazam vs Gengar Two Kanto classics that evolve by trade: the Ghost/Poison trickster and the Psychic mastermind.
Machamp vs Gengar Two of the Kanto Pokémon that evolve by trade.
Machamp vs Hitmonlee Two classic Fighting-types from Kanto.
Haunter vs Gengar Two stages of the same Ghost line.
Gengar vs Mimikyu The Ghost-type pairing: Kanto’s Gengar and Alola’s disguised Mimikyu.
Chansey vs Blissey The same Pokémon before and after evolution.
Scyther vs Scizor The same line before and after evolution.
Gyarados vs Lapras Two large Water-type Pokémon from Kanto.
Gyarados vs Dragonite Two Flying-type heavyweights of Kanto.
Snorlax vs Blissey The two classic Normal-type walls.
Snorlax vs Munchlax The same line before and after evolution.
Mewtwo vs Rayquaza A frequent fan matchup between two legendaries.
Mewtwo vs Arceus A frequent fan matchup between two legendaries.
Mewtwo vs Zacian A frequent fan matchup: Kanto’s Mewtwo and Galar’s Zacian.
Scizor vs Heracross Two Bug-types from Johto.
Blaziken vs Lucario Two Fighting-type fan favourites.
Gardevoir vs Lucario The Fighting/Steel aura user and the Psychic/Fairy emotion Pokémon.
Gardevoir vs Sylveon Two Fairy-type fan favourites.
Kyogre vs Dialga A frequent fan matchup between two box-art legendaries.
Rayquaza vs Garchomp The sky legendary and the Sinnoh pseudo-legendary.
Rayquaza vs Dialga A frequent fan matchup between two dragon-themed legendaries.
Rayquaza vs Arceus A frequent fan matchup: the sky dragon and the creator Pokémon.
Garchomp vs Lucario Two Sinnoh fan favourites that often share a team.
Riolu vs Lucario The same line before and after evolution.
Lucario vs Zoroark Fighting-type and Dark-type fan favourites.
Lucario vs Greninja Two Smash Bros. fighters and fan favourites.
Dialga vs Arceus The creator Pokémon and the Sinnoh time dragon.
Palkia vs Arceus The creator Pokémon and the Sinnoh space dragon.
Giratina vs Arceus The creator Pokémon and the Sinnoh Distortion World Pokémon.
Arceus vs Eternatus The creator Pokémon and the Galar legendary dragon.
Zoroark vs Mimikyu Two disguise-themed fan favourites.
Sylveon vs Mimikyu Two Fairy-type fan favourites, from Alola and Kalos.
Charizard vs Mewtwo A famous fan question: the Fire and Flying favourite against the Psychic legendary.
Charizard vs Pikachu The two most famous Pokémon from the anime, side by side.
Charizard vs Reshiram Two Fire-type favourites, one a regular Pokémon and one a Unova legendary.
Charizard vs Arcanine Two well-known Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 1.
Charizard vs Moltres Two Fire and Flying Pokémon from Kanto.
Blastoise vs Gyarados Two of the best-known Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1.
Gyarados vs Milotic Two Water-type Pokémon with the same base stat total and very different jobs.
Alakazam vs Gardevoir Two classic Psychic-type Pokémon from different regions.
Mewtwo vs Deoxys Two Psychic-type legendaries and mythicals that fans love to compare.
Mewtwo vs Lugia Two Psychic-themed legendaries often named as the strongest of their era.
Mewtwo vs Dialga Two powerful legendaries from different generations.
Mewtwo vs Groudon The Psychic legendary against a Hoenn box legendary.
Mewtwo vs Darkrai Two legendaries often compared as a Psychic-type and a Dark-type.
Lugia vs Kyogre Two legendaries from the sea, Johto and Hoenn.
Lugia vs Arceus The guardian of the seas and the creator Pokémon.
Kyogre vs Palkia Two Water-linked legendaries, from Hoenn and Sinnoh.
Kyogre vs Arceus The Hoenn sea legendary and the creator Pokémon.
Groudon vs Arceus The Hoenn land legendary and the creator Pokémon.
Groudon vs Garchomp Two Ground-type heavy hitters from Hoenn and Sinnoh.
Mew vs Arceus The mythical Pokémon said to hold every Pokémon’s DNA and the creator Pokémon.
Mew vs Celebi Two small, well-known mythical Pokémon.
Rayquaza vs Eternatus Two Dragon-type legendaries known for their size and power.
Dragonite vs Rayquaza A friendly Dragon-type icon and the sky legendary.
Arceus vs Calyrex The creator Pokémon and a Galar legendary king.
Zacian vs Calyrex Two Galar legendaries, the sword hero and the ice rider.
Skarmory vs Corviknight Two Steel and Flying armoured birds that fans compare often.
Bisharp vs Kingambit The Steel and Dark line before and after its evolution.
Scizor vs Metagross Two well-known Steel-type Pokémon from Hoenn and Johto.
Metagross vs Aegislash Two Steel-type Pokémon, a heavy hitter and a living sword.
Gengar vs Dragapult Two favourite Ghost-type Pokémon from different generations.
Gengar vs Gholdengo Two Ghost-type Pokémon, a classic and a newer favourite.
Gengar vs Chandelure Two Ghost-type Pokémon known for their special attacks.
Mimikyu vs Dragapult Two Ghost-type Pokémon from Alola and Galar.
Pikachu vs Pichu The same line before it evolves: the baby Pokémon and its famous partner.
Pikachu vs Mimikyu Mimikyu wears a Pikachu costume, so fans like to compare the two.
Charmander vs Charizard The same line before and after the final evolution.
Garchomp vs Excadrill Two Ground-type Pokémon known for digging and speed.
Machamp vs Lucario Two Fighting-type fan favourites with different strengths.
Machamp vs Conkeldurr Two Fighting-type Pokémon known for their strength.
Infernape vs Lucario Two Fighting-type fan favourites from Sinnoh.
Lucario vs Gallade Two Fighting-type fan favourites, one also Psychic and one also Steel.
Snorlax vs Ursaluna Two big, sleepy Normal-type Pokémon.
Snorlax vs Slaking Two big Normal-type Pokémon, one famous for sleeping and one for loafing.
Zoroark vs Greninja Two sly Dark-type fan favourites.