If there are plenty of powerful creatures in the Pokémon lore, there are also some considered the weakest species with exceptionally low base stats.
In the early game, players must pick the right Pokémon to train to remain competitive on the battlefield. However, some of the most adorable Pokémon often have low stats.
With that said, here’s a list of the weakest Pokémon based on their basic to final form overall stats.
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Key Takeaways
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Wishiwashi (Solo Form) holds the official record for the lowest base stat total of any Pokémon at 175 — but its School Form hits a BST of 620, rivaling Legendaries
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"Weakest" covers different definitions: lowest BST (Wishiwashi at 175), lowest HP (Shedinja at 1 HP), and worst usability — Magikarp and Cosmoem both only know splash-level moves
Top 30 Weakest Pokémon Ever
1. Shedinja
First released as Pocket Monsters, most Pokémon have a unique ability, such as Shedinja’s Wonder Guard, an immunity to non-super-effective attacks [1].
Shedinja is liked by many fans for its macabre, but it only has 1 HP maximum, making it the weakest Pokemon in Pokemon Go.
2. Wobbufett
Wobbufett is one of the weakest and strangest Pokémon in the franchise. Introduced in Generation II, this Psychic-type Pokémon has incredibly low defenses.
While its highest stat is HP, Wobbufett enjoys getting beaten and only has Mirror Coat and Moves Counter as fighting options.
3. Metapod
In Pokémon games, most bug types evolve quickly yet preserve their mediocre stats. The weakest bug type is Metapod, the same as Kakuna.
It has an entire episode featuring its incompetence. Even if it evolved to Caterpie, it will only learn Tackle and won’t develop valuable stats later.
4. Eevee
Eevee is another weak Pokémon despite all the improvements made. Unlike other Pokémon, Eevee’s normal type remains useless even in its Gigantamax form.
Meanwhile, it has overpowered abilities in its spinoff game, Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee. Still, the attempted boost is pointless in other games.
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5. Snom
Another fan-favorite for its elegant design, Snom is a dual-typing Pokémon, Ice/Bug-type, with a base stat total of 185.
Snom’s highest stat is a Special attack of 45, with only two moves, the Powder Snow and Struggle Bug.
6. Slakoth
Contrary to many Pokémon, Slakoth still falls behind even in its evolved form. It features sloth-like qualities and evolves into Vigoroth, then as Slaking.
However, reaching its final evolution means long and tiring trades with other Pokémon since it barely learns any damage-dealing moves.
7. Zubat
Besides being a weak Pokémon, Zubat is an annoying bat that hovers on your face in caves. A Zubat base stat total is 245, and attack and speed are the highest.
This creature’s weaknesses are Electric, Ice, Rock, and Psychic-type Pokémon.
8. Marill
Marill is a Fairy/Water-type Pokémon with a base stat total of 250 and an evolution of Azurill. This adorable yet weak creature’s hidden ability is Sap Sipper.
Its highest stat is HP, with Thick Fat and Huge Power abilities.
9. Smeargle
For most trainers, Smeargle is a complete waste of time, with Fighting type moves as its weakness. It also doesn’t have the saving grace of evolving into a magnificent Pokémon.
However, with its Sketch move, Smeargle can learn permanent moves in the game.
10. Ledyba
Ledyba is a Flying/Bug-type Pokémon resembling a ladybug. This cowardly, weak creature is sensitive to cold, with a base stat total of 265.
It evolves into Ledian and has a Special Defense as its highest stat. However, this creature has five weaknesses.
11. Pumpkaboo
Although most of the oldest creatures are the worst Pokémon, Pumpkaboo is an exception for its adorably spooky jack-o-lantern look.
It’s a Ghost/Grass-type Pokémon in varying sizes and evolves as Gourgeist. Nonetheless, this beast doesn’t have valuable stats to begin with.
12. Geodude
Geodude is the only Pokémon that has everything a weak creature has, from bad moves, plenty of weaknesses, and annoying appearances.
This worst Pokémon has no chance of winning against any opponent. It has high physical defense but low-speed stats.
13. Luvdisc
Despite its charming features, Luvdisc doesn’t have much to boast on the battlefield besides its high speed.
This creature doesn’t evolve, and players only catch it to boost the Heart Scales supply in the Hoenn region [2]. Also, the single-stage Pokémon, Alomola, is better than Luvdisc.
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14. Delibird
Another terrible and weak specimen in the franchise, Delibird, is an Ice and Flying-type Pokémon, making it vulnerable.
Its stats are extremely low, from offense to defense. A Delibird signature move, Present, will also benefit your opponent as it deals either heal or damage.
15. Wimpod
In the franchise Generation VII, Wimpod can be considered the most fragile. Other than its speed, this poor soul has an incredibly low stat.
Moreover, the only ability of Wimpod is Wimp Out, where it willingly receives beating, while its evolved-form Golisopod has Emergency Exit.
16. Mantyke
In this list, Mantyke is the first Pokémon with absolutely superb stats. This lovely manta ray-like creature is introduced in Generation IV and has very high Special Defense.
However, the rest of its stats, including its HP, defense, and attack, are not good.
17. Bidoof
In any Pokémon adventure, early game, players encounter simple opponents, teaching them the basics of catching and fighting.
Of all the early route trash creatures, Bidoof seems to be the most worthless. This foolishly-looking beast belongs to the fourth generation, and fighting is its weakness.
18. Igglybuff
Boasting its Cute Charm and Competitive abilities, Igglybuff is a balloon-like Baby Pokémon from the second generation.
However, from the entire baby specimen, Igglybuff has one of the most subpar base stat. Its defense and speed are relatively low and only rely on its high HP.
19. Magikarp
Considered the most terrible Pokémon, Magikarp is the epitome of a joke specimen and even has its own comic move, Z-Splash, and loses its power in the later games.
It has unbelievably low physical attacks and HP, collapsing on the same turn it battles.
20. Farfetch’d
The most unconvincing Flying-type Pokémon, Farfetch’d lacked any purpose with its poor base stat and no evolutions.
It has high HP but lacks fighting prowess. Thankfully, it now evolves into a Galarian Sirfetch’d, which only appears after landing three critical hits in one battle.
21. Plusle & Minun
Plusle and Minun are tag team buddies and the weakest of all the Pika clones ever released.
While their abilities boost each other, none of them can use the Iron Tail move since they’re a pair of feeble Cheering Pokémon.
Their high stats are speed, defense, and attack.
22. Wynaut
A Psychic-type Baby Pokémon, Wynaut is another completely useless creature in the battle with only one ability, the Shadow Tag.
This cheerful creature evolves into Wobbuffet and is pitiful on the battlefield as it only has high HP but a low attack stat.
23. Wishiwashi
Wishiwashi is another water-type Pokémon with the lowest base stats in the franchise at 175 in its solo form.
This poor thing’s highest stat is 45 HP; it doesn’t evolve and is rarely seen by most players in its school form.
24. Abra
Introduced in the first generation of Pokémon Red and Blue, Abra is a psychic-type species that only knows how to teleport.
It has high speed and a special attack, but only learns to attack in Kadabra form. However, its Mega Evolution, Alakazam, is extremely powerful, with a base stat total of 500.
25. Azurill
First appeared in third-generation games, Azurill is a water-type Baby Pokémon that only evolves into Marill by increasing its happiness through friendship.
So it’s no wonder this poor little soul has a base stat total of 190 with a low attack stat.
26. Blipbug
Blipbug is the one Pokémon that lacks in the department of charm and power. This bug-type Pokémon has a base stat total of 180 and super low HP [3].
Its highest stats are defense and speed, while its hidden power is telepathy.
27. Blissey
Another popular Pokémon in this list, Blissey, is a normal-type species with the highest stats in HP at 255, launched in Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Blissey needs high friendship to evolve from Chansey. Thus, it has a really low attack and speed tied at 10.
28. Chansey
Chansey is a normal-type first-generation Pokémon that evolves into Blissey. This weak Pokémon has high HP at 250 and Special Defense at 105.
However, all of that is useless since this poor creature has laughably low attack and defense, tied at 5.
29. Feebas
With Pokémon “Catch ’em all” gameplay, Feebas is quite challenging to snatch, boasting a speed of 80 [4]. It’s like a revamp of Magikarp but with better Special Def.
However, Feebas has extremely poor HP, attack, and defense, so it requires much effort before evolving into Milotic.
30. Happiny
Lastly, Happiny is a fourth-generation Baby Pokémon that relies on its high HP at 100. Its attack and speed are tied at 5, and fighting is its weakness.
If other Pokémon need Sun Stone, Happiny needs Oval Stone, which appears in late-game areas, to evolve into Chansey.
What Are Pokémon Base Stats?
Base stats are the fundamental attributes that determine how a Pokémon performs in battle. Every Pokémon has six of them, and together they define its strengths and weaknesses from the moment you catch it. This fact based summary breaks down what each stat means in simple terms.
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What does HP do? HP (Hit Points) indicates how much damage a Pokémon can absorb before it faints. Higher HP means more staying power in longer battles.
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What does Attack measure? Attack determines the power of physical moves — things like Tackle, Earthquake, and Close Combat. The higher the Attack, the harder those hits land.
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What does Defense do? Defense reflects how well a Pokémon can shrug off incoming physical attacks. A high Defense stat means physical moves deal less damage.
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What is Special Attack? Special Attack affects the strength of special moves — like Flamethrower, Psychic, and Surf. It's separate from physical Attack and only applies to moves that draw on it.
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What is Special Defense? Special Defense determines how well a Pokémon holds up against special moves. Pokémon with high Special Defense are notoriously difficult to knock out with Fire, Water, Electric, and Psychic attacks.
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What does Speed do? Speed determines which Pokémon moves first in battle. The faster Pokémon attacks before the slower one — a critical advantage in competitive play.
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What is the base stat total (BST)? TThe BST is the sum of all six stats. It’s the most common shorthand for measuring a Pokémon’s overall power ceiling — and the metric this list uses to define “weakest.” Think of it like pressing the power button on a Pokémon’s overall battle profile: it gives you a quick read on how strong it may be compared with others.
While BST is useful in Pokémon, it is not directly relevant to other application categories, browser settings, or other privacy tools. Here, it simply helps compare Pokémon by their combined stats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Weakest or Worst Pokemon of All Time?
By base stat total, the weakest Pokémon is Wishiwashi in its Solo Form, with a BST of 175. This makes wishiwashi solo form one of the common ways people define the worst pokemon by raw stats. This is the official Guinness World Record, confirmed by Bulbapedia data. Wishiwashi took the title from Sunkern in Generation VII — Sunkern had held it for 17 years across Generations II through VI with a BST of 180.
What is the weakest rare Pokémon?
The weakest rare Pokémon is Cosmog. It’s a Psychic type Legendary Pokémon with a base stat total of 200 — the same as Magikarp. Cosmog is the ultimate passive specimen with no damaging moves whatsoever, only knowing Splash and Teleport. While moves like Hidden Power or Cosmic Power would sound fitting for a rare cosmic Pokémon, Cosmog’s actual move pool keeps it almost completely harmless in battle. It’s an extremely rare Pokémon with a catch rate of 5.9%.
What is the Pokémon with the lowest HP?
Shedinja holds that distinction with just 1 HP — the absolute floor. Its Wonder Guard ability makes it immune to all moves that are not super effective, which is the only reason it can function in battle at all. Unlike Pokémon with the Levitate ability, Shedinja’s survival depends on avoiding specific super-effective moves, status damage, weather, and entry hazards. One hit from the wrong attack, and it faints instantly.
Are weak Pokémon ever worth using?
Yes. Low BST doesn’t mean useless. Wishiwashi transforms into a 620 BST powerhouse in School Form. Shedinja’s Wonder Guard makes it immune to most attacks. Smeargle can copy any move in the game. Even Magikarp evolves into Gyarados. Some Pokémon also become more interesting through unique forms, abilities, or gimmicks, such as a gigantamax form, unusual type matchups, or an attempted boost from setup moves. Some of the most memorable team members started as the weakest Pokémon on the roster.
Final Thoughts
Although most of these feeble creatures have no use in early battles, training and patience may reward you with evolved forms carrying extremely powerful stats and abilities. Some are held back by common types, poor stats, or limited move options, while others surprise players with a hidden power that only shows up in the right strategy. In some cases — like Wishiwashi’s School Form or Shedinja’s Wonder Guard — the “weakest” Pokémon turn out to be some of the most interesting ones in the game.
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