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Often criticized by WolfeyVGC, this Pokémon is said to be the best competitive Pokémon.

Who is Incineroar?

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Introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, abilities were a staple for 20 years until this mainline game removed them.

What is Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

200

Z-Moves were introduced in Generation 7, and along with them came exclusive moves. This one is the signature Z-Move for Mimikyu.

What is Let's Snuggle Forever?

200

This is the typical Base Stat Total for most Mythical Pokémon.

What is 600?

200

After 25 years, this 10-year-old finally became Pokémon Champion.

Who is Ash Ketchum?

400

When first introduced, this Pokémon was so strong, it created a brand new tier just for itself.

Who is Mega Rayquaza?

400

Having 47 Pokémon with this ability, it is the most populous ability a Pokémon can have. It allows the user to have higher speed in a certain field condition. 

What is Swift Swim?

400

Generation 8 introduced Dynamax and G-Max, but this Pokémon's G-Max form was in the code, but unobtainable on release.

Who is Toxtricity?

400

This Pokémon has the highest Base Stat Total for every non-legendary Pokémon, not including forms.

Who is Slaking?

400

Often known for his "top-percentage" Rattata, he is the very first non-rival trainer the player fights in the Jhoto Region.

Who is Joey?

600

This Pokémon is notoriously bad, but it was a key Pokémon in winning the 2014 World Championship.

Who is Pachirisu?

600

This ability was a popular choice for many legendaries in the earlier generations.

What is Pressure?

600

Traditionally not considered a gimmick, these were introduced in Generation 5 and allowed for a one-time use 50% damage boost to a type of move.

What are Gems?

600

This Pokémon has the lowest Base Stat Total in the series, at a measly 175.

Who is Wishiwashi?

600

Part of the International Police, this character was first introduced in Pokémon Platinum to help take down Team Galactic.

Who is Looker?

800

In 2013, Rotom missed this move 5 consecutive times, resulting in it getting a buff in the next generation.

What is Will-O-Wisp?

800

Along with Overgrow, Blaze, and Torrent, this ability gives a boost to a certain type of moves when “in a pinch”.

What is Swarm?

800

Terasilization, introduced in Generation 9, prevents the user from losing its type from these moves.

What is Burn Up or Double Shock?

800

These 2 Pokémon have the highest HP stat to exist, at 255.

Who are Blissey and Eternatus?

800

Not letting you progress into the game, this character acts as a roadblock, but can also be used to access one of the most well-known glitches in the series.

Who is the Old Man?

1000

Pokémon Champions is said to be the definitive medium for competitive battling. Before Pokémon Champions, this game was used for competitive battling, using 3D models before coming into the mainline games.

What is Pokémon Battle Revolution?

1000

This place allowed Pokémon to gain abilities they were not traditionally allowed to have.

What is the Dream World?

1000

Traditionally, a Mega Evolution adds 100 extra base stats. However, these 3 Pokémon did not have 100 extra base stats in their debut.

Who are Alakazam, Starmie, and Zygarde?

1000

In Generation 1, Special Attack and Special Defense were combined into this type.

What is Special?

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This trainer has the highest level Pokémon, being the only trainer the player fights that has level 100 Pokémon.

Who is Urbain/Taunie?

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