The YouTuber WolfeyVGC is a true Pokémon expert. He has caught all Pokémon up to Generation 9 and created an ultimate ranking. He took his time to do this, specifically almost 4 hours.
What does the ranking look like? In the ranking, the YouTuber distributed 1,133 placements. Actually, there are only 1,025 Pokédex entries. However, many regional forms and Mega Evolutions were included in this ranking.
The video starts with the last place, which is occupied by Relluk from Generation 9. The YouTuber reportedly hates this Pokémon because it is small, ugly, and hardly visible in the game.
His top 10 are as follows:
- Rank 1: Kyogre
- Rank 2: Groudon
- Rank 3: Charizard
- Rank 4: Fuegro
- Rank 5: Cresselia
- Rank 6: Xerneas
- Rank 7: Dratini
- Rank 8: Rayquaza
- Rank 9: Salamence
- Rank 10: Mimic
To explain the complete ranking in detail, the YouTuber needs around 4 hours. You can watch the full video here:
For the ranking, Wolfey along with 2 friends evaluated each Pokémon from 1 to 10 across several categories. The average of the scores determined the rank. The favorite Pokémon of MeinMMO editor Jasmin, Sniebel, lands on a solid 309th place.
Professional Ranking with Expert Assessment
How was the ranking created? Each Pokémon was rated using a 10-point system across 3 specific categories. The final ranking was derived from the average of the points assigned by the YouTuber and his 2 friends.
- On one hand, the competitive viability in official tournaments was assessed. Important factors included base stats, type combination, available moves, and special abilities.
- The second criterion was the design. This category is the most subjective, which is why the YouTuber involved 2 friends with different tastes.
- Finally, the cult status of a Pokémon was examined. Important factors included appearances in the anime or their status as mascots. A good question to verify cult status would be: Would my mother recognize this Pokémon?
What kind of YouTuber is he? Wolfey is the VGC World Champion from 2016. He has been playing at the highest professional level for over a decade and has won nearly every major tournament. He was so successful that he was invited by The Pokémon Company itself as an official commentator for major tournaments.
Which place did your favorite Pokémon land in? Let us know in the comments!
Also, MeinMMO has attempted a ranking in the past. However, not in the way you might currently imagine. We actually conducted an imaginary taste test and tried to list the Pokémon in a way that made our mouths water: The 5 tastiest Pokémon in the ranking
