15 Strongest Water-Type Pokémon, Ranked

Although Squirtle is arguably the most famous Water-type in the world of , there are many others that can be more impressive and powerful than this adorable starter when used in battle. As with all the types, Pokémon under this classification can vary drastically in how strong they are, particularly when evolved into a Mega Evolution. Many Water-types are also combined into dual types, providing both greater strengths and weaknesses. Of course, sometimes the pure Water-type Pokémon can prove to be the most useful to Trainers in many situations.

While certain Mega Evolutions and Primal Reversions count as pure Water-types, creatures that can acquire any typing based on an item or move do not qualify. Whether battling in, playing one of the mainline video games such as, or using physical cards in the trading card game,, having strong Water-type Pokémon can have a significant impact. Classic, pure Water-type creatures such as Blastoise, or dual-typing Pokémon like Swampert can change the course of a battle with ease.

There are many ways to classify «strongest» in the world of Pokémon. These Water-type Pokémon were selected based on the stat total of each while taking special movesets and other features into consideration.

Vaporeon, one of the original Eeveelutions, often gets swept to the side in favor of stronger Water-type Pokémon, many of which have a dual-typing. While it is certainly not the most powerful in its category, coming in with a stat total of 525, it offers a lot of health and very strong Sp. Attack and Sp. Defense stats. Vaporeon's 130 HP gives it the time to build up for its Special Attacks, which can deal a substantial amount of damage. Due to its high Sp. Def, it does well against Special attackers but can struggle more against Physical ones. In the right setup, it can be a surprisingly strong, and adorable, Pokémon in battle.

Out of the three Generation 8 starters, Sobble's fully evolved form, Inteleon, is perhaps the most divisive. Many players