Best Pokemon Tier List | Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Pokemon Tier List for Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Learn more about our top tier list, the best Pokemon per type, which Pokemon to catch at early game, which to use in-game!

Best Pokemon Tier List Criteria

Standard Of Strength For Pokemon Legends Arceus

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a game that does not have online rank battle. Most of the battles will occur in-game so it is best to measure the strength in-game based on their power in-game. Most of the Legendary Pokemon are ranked higher because of this.

Check Best Team For Recommended Pokemon During The Story

If you are looking for a strong and easy to obtain Pokemon, check the article below. We provided a team per starter.

High Stats and Moves To Remember

Pokemon's strength considers 2 main factors to show their strength: Their Stat Distribution & Moves. This is both considered in this Tier List. Because of that even if a Pokemon has an amazing stats, if his moves not suitable for battle, the Pokemon will be ranked lower.

Only One Forme Is Ranked

You can only have a Pokemon in 1 form at a time. The stronger form is the only one ranked in this guide.

Best Pokemon Tier List Summary & Details

Pokemon Tier List Table

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S
A
B
C
D

SS Rank Pokemon

Pokemon	Rank Evaluation
Arceus	• A Pokemon with total stats of 720 • Target an opponent's weakness with different plates • All stats start with a fixed value of 120

S Rank Pokemon

Pokemon	Rank Evaluation
Dialga	• Excellent type resistance since Dialga is a Steel and Dragon type • Powerful Dragon type moves because of high Special Attack • Origin Forme increases Special Defense with makes it more durable
Palkia (Origin Forme)	• Weak to only Dragon and Fairy types • Spacial Rend is a very strong move with high Accuracy • Origin Forme increases Speed which make it easier to get turn 1
Giratina (Origin Forme)	• Shadow Force is a good offensive and defensive move • High offensive power due to being a Ghost type Pokemon • Immune to Ground type moves
Cresselia	• Lunar Blessing heals Cresselia and increases Evasion greatly • A tanky Pokemon that ensures a stable battle • A flexible Pokemon due to the variety of move • Immune to Ground type moves

A Rank Pokemon

Pokemon	Rank Evaluation
Gabite	• High stats and can be used immediately • Excellent Pokemon types
Darkrai	• High Speed and Special Attack • Excellent Ghost type Pokemon
Landorus (Incarnate Forme)	• Immune to Ground and Electric type moves • Special Attack and Speed are higher than in Therian Forme
Thundurus (Incarnate Forme)	• High Special Attack • Easy to use because of its high Speed • Not effective against Ground types

B Rank Pokemon

Pokemon	Rank Evaluation
Azelf	• Good stats as an offensive Pokemon • Has very low defensive stats. • Very strong if given 2 consecutive turns
Heatran	• Magma Storm now deals burn damage to "bound" targets • High Special Attack boosts its Fire type moves • Low Speed means that is does not get turn 1 most of the time
Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)	• Hurricane is a very strong move that may inflict confusion but it does not always hit • High Speed which mean it often gets the first turn
Enamorus	• Fairy and Flying type is very good combo for Pokemon • Attack and Defense increase when you use Special Moves • Note that Enamorus has low defensive capabilities

C Rank Pokemon

Pokemon	Rank Evaluation
Infernape	• A good Fire and Fighting type Pokemon • Easy to use as an attacker against a fighting type since it deals a lot of damage.
Staraptor	• Easy to use Flying Pokemon in your team • Can deal a lot of damage when using Close Combat
Togekiss	• Excellent Fairy and Flying type Pokemon • A durable Pokemon because of its uncommon weaknesses • Immune to Ground type moves
Shaymin (Sky Forme)	• Excellent stats as an offensive Pokemon • Note that Shaymin has low defensive capabilities • It is easy to get 2 consecutive turns because of its high Speed

D Rank Pokemon

Pokemon	Rank Evaluation
Hisuian Typhlosion	• Final evolution of Cyndaquil • Ghost moves are good overall • Slower compared to Infernape
Gardevoir	• One of the few Fairy Pokemon • Immune to Dragon type moves
Ursaluna	• Headlong Rush is strong and easy to use • Can learn the Fairy type move Play Rough
Hisuian Zoroark	• Aggressive Pokemon in the wild • Excellent Ghost and Normal type Pokemon • Faint easily because of its low defensive capabilities

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