Pokemon have types across 18 different categories in thePokemonfranchise. With eight generations of games to play and over 900 Pokemon to catch, there are a lot of different characters to go through at any given time. Memorizing the population of each category can also be difficult as the franchise has used a roster of single and dual-type Pokemon since Gen 1’sPokemon Red&Blue,and their numbers have only grown since the release ofPokemon Legends: Arceus.
As new games introduce new Pokemon, new regional forms, and new type combinations, it’s inevitable that these numbers will only continue to increase. However, keeping track ofthe most common Pokemon typeand checking which type combinations need new additions can be an invaluable resource for dedicatedPokemonfans.
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Updated August 09, 2025, by Suzail Ahmad:One of the best things about being a Pokemon fan is that the world of Pokemon keeps on growing with every passing year. 2022 saw the release of three Pokemon games— Legends Arceus, Pokemon Scarlet, and Pokemon Violet. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet came in November 2022 and brought with them tons of new Pokemon. While the games received mixed reviews due to the performance issues, the new Pokemon introduced in the game have proved to be a massive hit among the fans. The addition of the new Pokemon has caused an increase in the number of Pokemon of each type. So, the list has been updated with correct total of each type of Pokemon.
18Normal-type Pokemon
At one point, Normal Pokemon were currently tied with Water-types for thetype that has the most Pokemonin the franchise. Even with such a large pool, the type’s prominent weakness against Fighting-type can make them hard to use as competitive options. New additions to the Normal-type pool likeUrsaluna fromPokemon Legends: Arceuscould help to change this in the future.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:Maushold is widely considered to be the best new Normal-type Pokemon, and it’s mainly because of its move called Population Bomb. Maushold’s Population Bomb can hit the opponent up to 10 times making it a very dangerous move.
17Fire-type Pokemon
Fire-type Pokemon have been iconic since the series went international. Rare Charizard Pokemon cards continue to be coveted by collectors and it is one of the most recognizable Pokemon of all time, second only to Pikachu in fame. Fire-type has an advantage over Grass, Steel, and Ice types, but the type’s weakness to Water, Ground, and Rock makes counters extremely prevalent in competitive battles. Greatsecondary typing for Fire-type Pokemoncan help combat the most prominent weaknesses making them viable options for any team.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:As always the biggest talking point from any game is the starters andScarlet and Violetare no exception. The Fire-type starter in the games is Fuecoco and it resembles Totodile in many ways.
16Water-type Pokemon
Following the reveal ofPokemon ScarletandViolet’s starter Pokemon, Water Pokemon were tied with Normal-types for the most commonsingle-type Pokemon in the National Pokedex. With a starter in each generation of games, like Fire and Grass, Water-type Pokemon are easy to find. Water Pokemon also made appearances as game mascots from Gens 1 through 4 with Blastoise forPokemon Blue, Suicune forPokemon Crystal, Kyogre forPokemon Sapphire, and Palkia forPokemon Pearl,and the recently released remake of Gen 4Pokemon Shining Pearl.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:The new games feature the brand new Water-type starter Quaxly, which evolves into Quaxwell and Quaquaval at levels 16 and 36, respectively. Its final form is Water/Fighting, making it a viable option for battling. Furthermore, with the release of Scarlet and Violet, Water-type is themost common Pokemon type.
15Grass-type Pokemon
Grass-type Pokemon are always one of the three starters available in the core series ofPokemongames. Bulbasaur is the first Grass-type Pokemon introduced in the Pokedex and, like Charmander and Squirtle, becomes one of Ash’s partners in the long-runningPokemonanime.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:Sprigatito has managed to catch everyone’s eye with its feline features and unique design. It also has Protean as its Hidden Ability, which might be appealing to many trainers.
14Rock-type Pokemon
Rock-type Pokemon have sometimes left a bit to be desired design-wise, but they have also resulted in the top tier designs for Stonjourner and Tyrantrum. Every Pokemon is going to have fans and critics regardless of how their concept is executed, but the Rock-type’s ability to be either a rock with arms, a T. Rex dragon, or Stonehenge has split some of the love that Rock-type Pokemon receive. The type’s weaknesses to Water, Steel, Ground, Grass, and Fighting-type Pokemon make it an easy target in the competitive scene, which also contributes to this, but moves Stone Edge which has a same-type attack bonus help to make this type strong.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Rock-typePokemon are usually ignored because of the aforementioned weaknesses, but trainers who do not care about competitive battles still tend to use them because of their incredible designs. Iron Thorns is widely considered to be the best new Rock-type Pokemon because of its well-balanced stats.
13Fighting-type Pokemon
The best Fighting-type Pokemonare often the aggressive-looking brutes of thePokemonfranchise. Many of them are designed as straightforward martial arts Pokemon pulling on real-world disciplines and experts for inspiration. This trend is noticeable with Gen 1’s Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, which are reminiscent of boxing and kickboxing respectively, as well asPokemon SwordandShield’s Urshifu which is known as the Wushu Pokemon.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:There is no shortage of good Fighting-type Pokemon in Generation IX, but Koraidon takes the cake. It is extremely powerful, making it a valuable addition to any team.
12Psychic-type Pokemon
Psychic-types are abundant and feature in one of thePokemonanime’s greatest episodes,Abra and the Psychic Showdown. A strong typing in the first generation, the Psychic-type roster includes powerhouses like Alakazam, Mewtwo, and Mew. The type is weak to Ghost, Dark, and Bug-type, but dominates battles with strong special attacks and works well as a counter for Fighting Pokemon.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:Psychic-type Pokemon are always fun to use because of their cool attacks. The strongest Psychic-type Pokemon from Generation IX is Scream Tails, which is a paradox Pokemon.
11Ghost-type Pokemon
Ghost-type Pokemon are one of the rarest types in the franchise. While there are some notable fan favorites like Gengar and the pseudo-legendary Pokemon forPokemon Sword & Shield, Dragapult, the restless Pokemon spirits do not always get the love they deserve. Ghost-type Pokemon which have an immunity to both Fighting and Normal-type attacks, are one of only two types weak to themselves helping to balance out teams that use them. However, the dual Normal and Ghost-type that Hisuian Zorua and its evolution have does mean thatHisuian Zoroark could be a nightmare in competitive battlessince it’s immune to Fighting, Ghost, and Normal-type attacks.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:Ghost-type received a significant boost with the release ofScarlet and Violet. Among all the new Ghost-type, Flutter Mane is considered to be the most powerful.
10Bug-type Pokemon
Bug-type Pokemon are some of the most plentiful that players can find in the series. Traveling through eachPokemongame facing bug-catcher trainer after bug-catcher trainer only reaffirms this with each new generation. Bug-type often shows up early inPokemontitles with straightforward evolutionary lines reminiscent of many real-world insects that players might be familiar with. This inspiration and the overall aesthetic of Bug Pokemon has led to cool designs like Centiskorch, a centipede-styled Pokemon who is one ofthe best Bug-types inLegends: Arceus.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:Volcarona has always been a viable option for trainers in competitive battles because of its high stats. So, the release of a brand-new form of the Pokemon has only made it easier to pick it for battles. The new form is called Slither Wing, and its overall stats are 570.
9Poison-type Pokemon
Even some ofthe strongest Poison-type Pokemonhave gotten criticism for some of their less than appealing designs with Muk and Garbodor, specifically, feeling repetitive to many fans. This criticism, however, ignores some of the coolest Pokemon that have been introduced in the franchise such as Dragalge and Toxtricity, whose evolutionary lines were the first to introduce their respective type combinations.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:It has been established that paradox Pokemon are a cut above the ordinary. In the case of Poison-type, Iron Moth holds the status of being the best. It is the futuristic version of Volcarona, and is exclusive toPokemon Violet.
