Top 20 Strongest Pokémon: Attack Power Ranking

In Pokémon GO, a Pokémon's Attack stat is paramount to its battlefield prowess. Higher Attack means more damage dealt, especially when paired with effective fast and charged attacks.

This article showcases 20 Pokémon dominating raids, PvP, and boss battles, based on their impressive Attack stats.

Table of Contents

• Shadow Mewtwo
• Mega Gallade
• Mega Gardevoir
• Mega Charizard Y
• Dusk Mane Necrozma
• Shadow Heatran
• Rayquaza
• Mega Salamence
• Mega Gengar
• Mega Alakazam
• Shadow Rhyperior
• Mega Garchomp
• Mega Blaziken
• Mega Lucario
• Primal Groudon
• Primal Kyogre
• Mega Tyranitar
• Shadow Salamence
• Dawn Wings Necrozma
• Mega Rayquaza

Shadow Mewtwo

Attack: 300

Shadow Mewtwo, a legendary powerhouse, initially required nerfing due to its overwhelming strength. Even now, its Psychic-type capabilities make it a top contender in raids and PvP.

Mega Gallade

Attack: 326

Mega Gallade boasts impressive striking power with Psychic or Close Combat moves. However, vulnerabilities to Dark and Flying types, and its Fighting/Psychic typing, slightly limit its overall effectiveness. Despite this, its high Attack and CP make it a valuable asset.

Mega Gardevoir

Attack: 326

Mega Gardevoir excels with its move set, high Attack, and effectiveness against Dragon types. Its inability to be a Gym defender is a notable drawback.

Mega Charizard Y

Attack: 319

Mega Charizard Y's Fire Spin and Blast Burn combination delivers devastating damage. Access to Solar Beam, especially in sunny weather, further enhances its offensive potential, boosted by its extremely high Attack stat.

Dusk Mane Necrozma

Attack: 277

While not possessing the highest Attack, Dusk Mane Necrozma's Sunsteel Strike inflicts explosive damage. Its effectiveness against Steel types, however, may not always prove advantageous.

Shadow Heatran

Attack: 251

Shadow Heatran efficiently generates energy and delivers powerful Fire and Steel attacks, proving particularly effective against Water and Ground types.

Rayquaza

Attack: 284

Rayquaza's Outrage or Hurricane, combined with Dragon Tail for quick energy generation, makes it a formidable opponent, especially against Ice and Dragon types.

Mega Salamence

Attack: 310

Mega Salamence's vulnerability to Ice-type attacks is its main weakness. However, its immense Attack and surprisingly high Defense make it one of the strongest Mega Evolutions.

Mega Gengar

Attack: 349

Mega Gengar's Sludge Bomb, boosted by STAB, excels in fast-paced battles. Shadow Ball delivers significant damage in later stages of combat.

Mega Alakazam

Attack: 367

Mega Alakazam's high Attack, coupled with moves like Counter, Psychic, and Shadow Ball, makes it a top-tier Pokémon, second only to Mega Mewtwo Y.

Shadow Rhyperior

Attack: 241

Shadow Rhyperior's high Attack and CP allow it to inflict significant damage, overcoming its weaknesses to Water, Grass, and Ground types.

Mega Garchomp

Attack: 339

Mega Garchomp's Earthquake and Draco Meteor are devastating, particularly effective against Fire and Electric types. While strong, it lacks truly unique qualities compared to other Mega Evolutions.

Mega Blaziken

Attack: 329

A rival to Mega Charizard Y, Mega Blaziken uses Fire Spin and Blast Burn/Sky Uppercut for powerful attacks. Its high CP, DPS, and Attack stat solidify its top-tier status.

Mega Lucario

Attack: 310

Mega Lucario, already a strong Pokémon, becomes even more formidable in its Mega form. Counter and Power-Up Punch, along with Aura Sphere, make it a dominant force.

Primal Groudon

Attack: 353

Primal Groudon, with its extremely high Attack, powerful moveset, and elemental boosts, is an unparalleled force. Acquiring it, however, requires significant effort.

Primal Kyogre

Attack: 353

Primal Kyogre's vulnerability to Electric and Grass types is offset by its Waterfall energy generation and powerful Origin Pulse or Blizzard attacks. It excels against Fire and Ground types.

Mega Tyranitar

Attack: 309

Mega Tyranitar's Dark/Rock typing and high Attack make it the best in its type category. The high cost of its elite move, Smack Down, forces players to choose between its typings.

Shadow Salamence

Attack: 277

Shadow Salamence's effectiveness against Grass types, combined with Dragon Tail, Draco Meteor, and Outrage, makes it a formidable opponent.

Dawn Wings Necrozma

Attack: 277

Dawn Wings Necrozma boasts high Attack and an excellent moveset, dominating in PvE with Psycho Cut and Shadow Claw (or Future Sight).

Mega Rayquaza

Attack: 377

Mega Rayquaza, with its astronomically high Attack, surpasses almost all opponents with a well-optimized moveset like Outrage + Aerial Ace.

This list highlights 20 Pokémon with exceptionally high Attack stats in Pokémon GO. While Attack is crucial, remember to consider weaknesses, movesets, and team synergy for optimal battle strategies. Use this information to build a stronger team and enhance your Pokémon GO experience!