Throughout the series' long history on the air has Pokémon anime has introduced fans to some of the most powerful creatures ever created. Although the main focus of the series is the adventures of young, promising trainers as they grow in strength, the reality is that the world they live in is quite dangerous, mostly due to the power exhibited by the beasts that live in its depths.
From monsters that can manipulate reality at their whim to the literal creators of the universe, the corners of Pokémon the world hides beings with power that no human can understand. Among these, there are a handful that can be considered gods, as even some of the strongest trainers in the series would never stand a chance of defeating them.
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Lugia
Originally made solely to be a part of Ash's anime adventures, Lugia is a guardian of the seas who keeps peace throughout the world. Lugia is a peaceful and friendly beast that prefers to hide underwater to avoid creating massive tornadoes every time its wings flap. Yet hidden behind the desire to maintain order is one of the toughest opponents anyone can face.
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According to legend, Lugia is the one responsible for preventing the three legendary birds from destroying the planet with their constant battles. Lugia can fight this group of powerful Pokémon without help. More impressive of all is the fact that Lugia was able to withstand a battle against Hoopa Unbound longer than most other Legendaries, a feat that solidified his place as one of the best and most powerful talking monsters in the franchise.
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Mewtwo
Probably one of the most popular characters ever introduced Pokémon Mewtwo was born as a clone of the elusive Mew, with the sole purpose of becoming Team Rocket's ultimate weapon. After breaking free from its prison, this powerful Psychic-Type began traveling the world, leading to several battles where it proved superior to powerful opponents.
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Mewtwo's greatest strength lies in its impressive mental capacity, which far exceeds that of ordinary humans. Combining his incredible stats, among the highest in the entire series, with a strategic mind that can put the wisest trainers to shame, Mewtwo can overcome almost any obstacle. If all else fails, it can always rely on two amazing Mega Evolutions, which greatly increase Metwo's powers.
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Giratina
Once a member of the Creation Trio, the group of Pokémon responsible for shaping the universe according to the legendary series' story, Giratina is a dark and vengeful spirit banished to the Distortion World for its crimes. Trainers tremble with fear at the sight of this demonic creature, as few have ever been able to stand in its presence and live to tell the tale.
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Under several of the best Pokémon Giratina was shown to be much stronger than many of the other legendaries introduced to the anime. It was capable of keeping both Dialga and Palkia, the other two members of the Creation Trio, at bay, at least for a few moments. Its ability to create portals to the Distortion World, either to escape or to trap opponents, also gives Giratina a tactical advantage in battle.
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Rayquaza
Dragons in anime have often been popular due to their immense strength, and Pokémon's Rayquaza is no exception. Guardian of the heavens and protector of the earth, this ancient lizard has kept the planet safe from interstellar threats for centuries. Whether Rayquaza is destroying asteroids that could cause an apocalypse, or facing off against aliens trying to invade the planet, this monster has done it.
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Rayquaza is never afraid to face strange creatures, and it can often end the battle in mere seconds, as was the case with Deoxys. Its best performance in the anime comes from Hoopa and the Clash of Ages film, during which Dragon-Type battled several of its legendary peers and remained in control.
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Zygarde
While Ash has met, and more often than not, ignored the idea of capturing a plethora of legendary creatures, there are a handful that have been pivotal to the events of the anime. Zygarde, nicknamed Squishy by Bonnie, was not only vital to the safety of the world, but it also proved to be a beast far stronger than any trainer could imagine.
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After returning to his 100% form, a single tendril from Zygarde was enough to deflect the attack from Team Flare's Ultimate Weapon, which was said to have enough power to destroy the entire planet. Squishy was also capable of destroying the machine without any real effort, resulting in a massive crater that obliterated the machine and added Lysandre to the short list of gruesome deaths seen in the franchise.
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Eternatus
While many legendaries in Pokémon anime has shown powers that can only be compared to the destructive forces of nature. Eternatus, the origin of the Dynamax phenomenon that took place in the Galar region, goes one step further and becomes a galactic threat that could have easily wiped out the world.
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In its base form, Eternatus was already capable of defeating the teams of some of the best gym leaders and champions in the franchise. Unleashing his Eternamax transformation, this beast became so powerful that even the invincible Leon could not cause it any significant damage. While it was ultimately defeated thanks to the Guardians of Galar Zacian and Zamazenta, it was on the verge of destroying the world with its virtually infinite energy.
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Unowned
When thinking of the best Pokemon, or those with the most overpowered abilities, it's not often that fans think of the enigmatic Unown. Many fans believe that these creatures are part of the legendary category due to how rare and bizarre they are. Yet this is not true, as they have abysmal stats, can barely hold their own in a fight, and prefer to avoid conflict.
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Yet the anime gave the Unown powers that make them one of the biggest threats to the world ever, that is their control over reality itself. Working together, the Unown can rewrite the world around them, shape it in their image, control other creatures, and even summon powerful allies to fight alongside them. While not the most immediate threat, these little creatures harbor power that could end the world as fans know it.
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Hoopa (Unbound)
Often it is difficult for fans of Pokémon anime to clearly define the strength of a monster, as battles against these titans tend to be short. One of the few examples the franchise has of a true legendary Pokémon being shown is Hoopa, in its unbound form, which battled multiple opponents with ease.
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The Genie-like monster faced a large majority of the most powerful Pokemon in the series and quickly defeated them before focusing on their next target. Its power was such that the heroes could not defeat it in battle, instead having to capture it in a magical vessel. If not for this, there's no telling how much havoc Hoopa could have unleashed.
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Ultra Necrozma
Introduced during generation 8 of Pokémon franchise, the Ultra Beasts were presented as incredibly powerful second-dimensional creatures born in a cold and ruthless universe. Legends say that this other world was once nurtured and enlightened by a single being named Ultra Necrozma. Rather than an ordinary being, it is best to think of this beast as a cosmological force.
The energy emanating from the body when at full power is practically infinite, causing burns to anything that gets too close due to the immense heat. The lasers emanating from its claws can travel great distances and cause destruction on an unspeakable scale. It also has the ability to open dimensional wormholes to travel between universes, giving it a way to ambush opponents if necessary.
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Arceus
Over the years, anime fans have been introduced to several gods who watch over the universe they inhabit. Still, none are quite as interesting as Arceus, the creator and protector of it all Pokémon world. No one really knows how this being came to be, nor what its true form and power are.
The version of the god that the trainers see is simply an avatar, created so that humans can understand the power of their creator. As such, there is no item in it Pokémon canon that has more power than Arceus, as it is responsible for the existence of all other legendaries, common monsters, and even the humans who wander the world.
