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!
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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.
Best Team And Party GuideHigh 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
| SS |  |
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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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