# PokéBonk tier list

> PokéBonk tier list for v0.8.25: all 79 League partners ranked S to C. Compare the best Pokémon, starter picks, strengths, trade-offs and signature fusions.

Canonical HTML: https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list

Publisher: PokéBonk Guide (https://pokebonk.lorepond.com), an independent unofficial fan guide. Original game: https://pokebonk.com/.

Game snapshot: v0.8.25; build mvjzbutg; editorial review 2026-10-23.

Placements are editorial, not measured win rates or DPS. Each entry covers an evolution line; names are alphabetical within each tier.

All 79 League partners ranked for overall progression, with a reason and a trade-off for every pick. Find a reliable starter, a stronger clear or your next build.

Mewtwo is our best overall pick, Bulbasaur our safest starter recommendation, and Shellder a standout for projectile builds.

Choose for your current save: [Starter builds](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/guides/best-builds) · [All 79 League unlock challenges](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/guides/unlock-pokemon) · [Strong builds](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/builds)

## The tier list at a glance

Choose a partner to read its ranking reason. Each entry covers its whole evolution line; names are alphabetical within a tier.

### S — Standout picks

Our strongest all-round recommendations: effective kits with exceptional protection, control or recovery, and a convincing payoff across the run.

-   [Articuno](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-articuno)
-   [Bulbasaur](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-bulbasaur)
-   [Clefairy](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-clefairy)
-   [Gastly](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-gastly)
-   [Lapras](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-lapras)
-   [Mewtwo](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-mewtwo)
-   [Moltres](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-moltres)
-   [Shellder](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-shellder)
-   [Zapdos](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-zapdos)

### A — Strong, reliable choices

Excellent partners with a clear strength and a manageable cost. Most are an easy recommendation when their playstyle suits you.

-   [Abra](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-abra)
-   [Aerodactyl](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-aerodactyl)
-   [Chansey](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-chansey)
-   [Charmander](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-charmander)
-   [Cubone](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-cubone)
-   [Dratini](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-dratini)
-   [Drowzee](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-drowzee)
-   [Electabuzz](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-electabuzz)
-   [Grimer](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-grimer)
-   [Jynx](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-jynx)
-   [Kabuto](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-kabuto)
-   [Kangaskhan](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-kangaskhan)
-   [Magmar](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-magmar)
-   [Mew](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-mew)
-   [Nidoran♀](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-nidoran-f)
-   [Nidoran♂](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-nidoran-m)
-   [Oddish](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-oddish)
-   [Paras](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-paras)
-   [Pikachu](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-pikachu)
-   [Pinsir](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-pinsir)
-   [Poliwag](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-poliwag)
-   [Scyther](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-scyther)
-   [Seel](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-seel)
-   [Slowpoke](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-slowpoke)
-   [Squirtle](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-squirtle)
-   [Staryu](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-staryu)
-   [Tangela](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-tangela)
-   [Voltorb](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-voltorb)

### B — Good with a plan

Capable choices that ask more from positioning, setup or upgrade offers. Their specialty matters more than their general baseline.

-   [Bellsprout](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-bellsprout)
-   [Caterpie](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-caterpie)
-   [Diglett](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-diglett)
-   [Doduo](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-doduo)
-   [Eevee](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-eevee)
-   [Ekans](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-ekans)
-   [Exeggcute](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-exeggcute)
-   [Geodude](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-geodude)
-   [Goldeen](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-goldeen)
-   [Growlithe](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-growlithe)
-   [Hitmonchan](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-hitmonchan)
-   [Hitmonlee](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-hitmonlee)
-   [Horsea](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-horsea)
-   [Jigglypuff](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-jigglypuff)
-   [Krabby](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-krabby)
-   [Machop](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-machop)
-   [Magnemite](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-magnemite)
-   [Meowth](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-meowth)
-   [Omanyte](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-omanyte)
-   [Onix](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-onix)
-   [Pidgey](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-pidgey)
-   [Ponyta](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-ponyta)
-   [Porygon](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-porygon)
-   [Rattata](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-rattata)
-   [Sandshrew](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-sandshrew)
-   [Snorlax](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-snorlax)
-   [Spearow](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-spearow)
-   [Tauros](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-tauros)
-   [Tentacool](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-tentacool)
-   [Venonat](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-venonat)
-   [Vulpix](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-vulpix)
-   [Weedle](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-weedle)
-   [Zubat](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-zubat)

### C — Demanding or situational

Still playable, but a difficult opening, risky condition or variable payoff makes them harder to recommend for consistent progression.

-   [Ditto](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-ditto)
-   [Farfetch’d](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-farfetchd)
-   [Koffing](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-koffing)
-   [Lickitung](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-lickitung)
-   [Magikarp](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-magikarp)
-   [Mankey](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-mankey)
-   [Mr. Mime](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-mr-mime)
-   [Psyduck](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-psyduck)
-   [Rhyhorn](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tier-list#pick-rhyhorn)

## Why every partner ranks here

Search a League partner or an evolved name such as Gengar. Compare strengths and trade-offs before choosing a build.

### S tier — Standout picks

#### Articuno

Types: ice / flying

Tier: S

Articuno starts with broad stat bonuses and repeated nearby chill attempts. Freeze-Dry and its wider Ice kit align with a blizzard Ultimate that also starts hail, giving it a strong control-first progression plan.

**Trade-off:** Chill and freeze still depend on status rules; bosses are not permanently locked down.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Frigid Pressure

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Freeze-Dry
2.  Lv. 2 Mist
3.  Lv. 4 Bleakwind Storm
4.  Lv. 7 Glaciate

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Eternal Blizzard

**Signature fusion:**

Ice Age

Bleakwind Storm + Glaciate

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/articuno)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=bleakwind-storm&b=glaciate)

#### Bulbasaur

Types: grass / poison

Tier: S

Synthesis combines regeneration, stronger healing and recovery from eligible Grass hits. Sleep Powder adds control, while the evolved Ultimate supplies another heal: an unusually forgiving package from the opening run onward.

**Trade-off:** Healing shares a leech budget; it cannot make standing inside a horde safe.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Bulbasaur (Lv. 1) → Ivysaur (Lv. 24) → Venusaur (Lv. 41)

**Passive:**

Synthesis

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Vine Whip
2.  Lv. 2 Razor Leaf
3.  Lv. 4 Sleep Powder
4.  Lv. 7 Solar Beam

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Furious Roots → Frenzy Plant → Giga Flower Whip

**Signature fusion:**

Flower Beam

Razor Leaf + Solar Beam

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/bulbasaur)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=razor-leaf&b=solar-beam)

#### Clefairy

Types: fairy

Tier: S

Lunar Blessing accelerates Ultimate charge and heals on activation, alongside regeneration and extra luck. Its Ultimate adds another heal and crowd control, making Clefairy excellent at recovering a run before mistakes snowball.

**Trade-off:** It is a consistency pick; the kit is less direct than a dedicated damage carry.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Clefairy (Lv. 1) → Clefable (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Lunar Blessing

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Draining Kiss
2.  Lv. 2 Stored Power
3.  Lv. 4 Gravity
4.  Lv. 7 Moonblast

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Moonlight → Lunar Dance

**Signature fusion:**

Gravitational Moon

Gravity + Moonblast

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/clefairy)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=gravity&b=moonblast)

#### Gastly

Types: ghost / poison

Tier: S

Gastly combines extra evasion with 20% reduced damage taken before developing a focused Ghost kit. Curse and control in its evolving Ultimate add offensive setup to an already resilient baseline.

**Trade-off:** Evasion is probabilistic; the defensive package still needs active movement.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Gastly (Lv. 1) → Haunter (Lv. 30) → Gengar (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Ghost

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Lick
2.  Lv. 2 Night Shade
3.  Lv. 4 Shadow Ball
4.  Lv. 7 Hex

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Cursed Cloud → Shadowy Hands → Gengar's Shadow

**Signature fusion:**

Gloomy Curse

Shadow Ball + Hex

-   [Read the build route](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/guides/gengar-ghost-build)
-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/gastly)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=shadow-ball&b=hex)

#### Lapras

Types: water / ice

Tier: S

Lapras combines regeneration and permanent damage reduction with Water Pulse, Ice Beam, Surf and Blizzard. The sleep-and-ice Ultimate adds another defensive layer to a kit that already covers packs naturally.

**Trade-off:** It is a broad, safe recommendation rather than a promise of the fastest single-target kill.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Water Absorb

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Water Pulse
2.  Lv. 2 Ice Beam
3.  Lv. 4 Surf
4.  Lv. 7 Blizzard

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Glacial Song

**Signature fusion:**

Glacial Tide

Surf + Blizzard

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/lapras)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=surf&b=blizzard)

#### Mewtwo

Types: psychic

Tier: S

Mewtwo is our best overall pick: general damage, area and movement bonuses support a focused Psychic kit. A recurring shield, critical-hit stuns and a large immobilizing Ultimate combine offense with useful breathing room.

**Trade-off:** Critical stuns need critical hits, and the late recruitment requirement makes it a goal rather than a first-save recommendation.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Genome

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Psycho Cut
2.  Lv. 2 Psystrike
3.  Lv. 4 Prismatic Laser
4.  Lv. 7 Psycho Boost

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Psystrike

**Signature fusion:**

Genetic Supremacy

Psystrike + Psycho Boost

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/mewtwo)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=psystrike&b=psycho-boost)

#### Moltres

Types: fire / flying

Tier: S

Moltres pairs broad stat bonuses with a nearby burning ring. Its Ultimate requests a 30% max-HP heal before adding fireballs, fissures and later summons, combining recovery with serious area pressure.

**Trade-off:** The passive ring works close to the player, and fire coverage does not remove positioning risks.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Fiery Pressure

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Incinerate
2.  Lv. 2 Fly
3.  Lv. 4 Searing Shot
4.  Lv. 7 Overheat

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Reborn Phoenix

**Signature fusion:**

Phoenix Sun

Searing Shot + Overheat

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/moltres)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=searing-shot&b=overheat)

#### Shellder

Types: water

Tier: S

Skill Link starts with armor and an extra projectile, then adds more of both as Cloyster. The Ice kit and shielded volley Ultimate give Shellder a strong mix of scaling, control and protection.

**Trade-off:** Extra projectiles only help compatible move paths; they do not duplicate every attack.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Shellder (Lv. 1) → Cloyster (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Skill Link

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Clamp
2.  Lv. 2 Icicle Spear
3.  Lv. 4 Ice Spinner
4.  Lv. 7 Icicle Crash

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Pearl Shell → Icicle Rain

**Signature fusion:**

Icicle Rain

Icicle Spear + Icicle Crash

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/shellder)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=icicle-spear&b=icicle-crash)

#### Zapdos

Types: electric / flying

Tier: S

Zapdos combines general stat bonuses with passive ranged lightning on several targets. A focused Electric kit, large thunderclaps and a rain-starting Ultimate give it strong pressure without a fragile opening condition.

**Trade-off:** Random target selection and limited passive target counts can leave gaps in a dense pack.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Electric Pressure

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Bolt Beak
2.  Lv. 2 Wildbolt Storm
3.  Lv. 4 Thunderclap
4.  Lv. 7 Electro Shot

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Legendary Storm

**Signature fusion:**

Supreme Storm

Wildbolt Storm + Electro Shot

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/zapdos)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=wildbolt-storm&b=electro-shot)

### A tier — Strong, reliable choices

#### Abra

Types: psychic

Tier: A

Abra's extra Special damage supports an unusually focused Psychic kit. Magic Guard rejects hazard-flagged damage, and the evolved Ultimate offers large-area immobilization followed by burst.

**Trade-off:** Hazard protection does not cover every attack; it still needs careful positioning.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Abra (Lv. 1) → Kadabra (Lv. 24) → Alakazam (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Magic Guard

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Confusion
2.  Lv. 2 Psybeam
3.  Lv. 4 Psychic
4.  Lv. 7 Future Sight

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Multi-Teleport → Twisted Spoon → Absolute Future Sight

**Signature fusion:**

Prismatic Premonition

Psybeam + Future Sight

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/abra)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=psybeam&b=future-sight)

#### Aerodactyl

Types: rock / flying

Tier: A

Extra speed, another jump and increased airborne damage give Aerodactyl a distinctive mobile offense. Flying-type gliding helps it use that condition, while the dive Ultimate adds a strong area finish.

**Trade-off:** The damage bonus asks you to stay airborne; grounded or awkward terrain reduces the advantage.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Prehistoric Wings

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Thunder Fang
2.  Lv. 2 Dual Wingbeat
3.  Lv. 4 Iron Head
4.  Lv. 7 Dragon Ascent

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Prehistoric Dive

**Signature fusion:**

Prehistoric Dive

Thunder Fang + Dragon Ascent

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/aerodactyl)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=thunder-fang&b=dragon-ascent)

#### Chansey

Types: normal

Tier: A

Large HP and healing multipliers give Chansey one of the clearest recovery identities. Collectible eggs and an Ultimate with a shield plus repeated healing make it a forgiving progression option.

**Trade-off:** Egg collection and an initially utility-heavy kit can slow the run's damage tempo.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Lucky Egg

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Sweet Kiss
2.  Lv. 2 Echoed Voice
3.  Lv. 4 Egg Bomb
4.  Lv. 7 Boomburst

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Miracle Egg

**Signature fusion:**

Sonic Egg

Egg Bomb + Boomburst

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/chansey)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=egg-bomb&b=boomburst)

#### Charmander

Types: fire

Tier: A

The curated Fire kit builds toward broad coverage, and the evolved Ultimate layers rings, fissures and impacts. The permanent Fire bonus works immediately, making Charmander a straightforward offensive starter.

**Trade-off:** Its 40% low-HP damage bonus is a comeback tool, not dependable protection.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Charmander (Lv. 1) → Charmeleon (Lv. 24) → Charizard (Lv. 44)

**Passive:**

Sea of Flames

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Ember
2.  Lv. 2 Fire Spin
3.  Lv. 4 Flamethrower
4.  Lv. 7 Fire Blast

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Rising Blaze → Blast Burn → Giga Blaze

**Signature fusion:**

Fiery Whirlwind

Fire Spin + Flamethrower

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/charmander)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=fire-spin&b=flamethrower)

#### Cubone

Types: ground

Tier: A

Cubone's curated bone attacks all benefit from its implemented bone-move multiplier. Armor helps it reach the returning/projectile kit and Marowak's wider cursed impacts.

**Trade-off:** The extra low-HP damage is conditional, and return paths do not guarantee extra hits.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Cubone (Lv. 1) → Marowak (Lv. 39)

**Passive:**

Guardian Bone

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Bone Club
2.  Lv. 2 Bonemerang
3.  Lv. 4 Bone Rush
4.  Lv. 7 Shadow Bone

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Double Bonemerang → Ancestral Club

**Signature fusion:**

Dance of Bones

Bonemerang + Shadow Bone

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/cubone)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=bonemerang&b=shadow-bone)

#### Dratini

Types: dragon

Tier: A

Multiscale gives Dratini a strong first-hit defense near full HP, while the Dragon kit has a clear late-run payoff. Dragonite's cyclones, meteors and summons make the evolved Ultimate a major attraction.

**Trade-off:** Chip damage switches off Multiscale, and the line needs time before its biggest payoff.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Dratini (Lv. 1) → Dragonair (Lv. 30) → Dragonite (Lv. 50)

**Passive:**

Multiscale

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Twister
2.  Lv. 2 Dragon Rage
3.  Lv. 4 Dragon Pulse
4.  Lv. 7 Draco Meteor

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Dragon Cyclone → Dragon Ring → Final Draco Meteor

**Signature fusion:**

Draconic Rain

Dragon Pulse + Draco Meteor

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/dratini)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=dragon-pulse&b=draco-meteor)

#### Drowzee

Types: psychic

Tier: A

Drowzee automatically puts nearby targets to sleep and heals around sleepers. Nightmare and Dream Eater fit that loop, while Hypno's Ultimate adds a substantial conditional recovery opportunity.

**Trade-off:** Boss resistance and damage waking sleepers reduce the loop's consistency against isolated targets.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Drowzee (Lv. 1) → Hypno (Lv. 38)

**Passive:**

Pendulum

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Psywave
2.  Lv. 2 Nightmare
3.  Lv. 4 Dream Eater
4.  Lv. 7 Focus Blast

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Hypnotic Pendulum → Dream Eater

**Signature fusion:**

Dreamy Feast

Nightmare + Dream Eater

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/drowzee)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=nightmare&b=dream-eater)

#### Electabuzz

Types: electric

Tier: A

Electabuzz turns repeated paralysis applications into a temporary damage stack. Thunder Cage and its chaining punch/storm Ultimate support maintaining that pressure, with a clear offensive payoff.

**Trade-off:** The stack timer expires after four seconds without refresh, so interrupted fights reduce its value.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Motor Drive

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Thunder Punch
2.  Lv. 2 Wild Charge
3.  Lv. 4 Thunder Cage
4.  Lv. 7 Bolt Strike

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Chained Thunder Punch

**Signature fusion:**

Flashing Cage

Thunder Cage + Bolt Strike

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/electabuzz)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=thunder-cage&b=bolt-strike)

#### Grimer

Types: poison

Tier: A

A permanent 15% damage-taken reduction is valuable throughout a run. Grimer's rooted poison zones and Muk's pulling-puddle Ultimate add space control without relying solely on a perfect damage roll.

**Trade-off:** Poison-zone value depends on enemies staying in useful positions around the trail.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Grimer (Lv. 1) → Muk (Lv. 45)

**Passive:**

Muddy Body

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Poison Gas
2.  Lv. 2 Sludge
3.  Lv. 4 Shadow Sneak
4.  Lv. 7 Belch

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Sludge Tide → Gulp

**Signature fusion:**

Sludge Tide

Sludge + Belch

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/grimer)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=sludge&b=belch)

#### Jynx

Types: ice / psychic

Tier: A

Lovely Kiss and the charm-to-chill interaction give Jynx a strong control identity. Its targeted kiss/blizzard Ultimate extends that plan across a larger pack.

**Trade-off:** Chill needs its normal status processing, and control-resistant enemies blunt the advantage.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Icy Kiss

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Lovely Kiss
2.  Lv. 2 Frost Breath
3.  Lv. 4 Heart Stamp
4.  Lv. 7 Perish Song

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Icy Waltz

**Signature fusion:**

Glacial Kiss

Lovely Kiss + Frost Breath

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/jynx)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=lovely-kiss&b=frost-breath)

#### Kabuto

Types: rock / water

Tier: A

Kabuto combines armor with flat damage reduction that scales with player level. Kabutops then improves compatible strike/boomerang slots, giving the defensive opening a worthwhile offensive transition.

**Trade-off:** The reduction has a damage floor, and evolution is delayed until level 40.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Kabuto (Lv. 1) → Kabutops (Lv. 40)

**Passive:**

Fossil Armor

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Aqua Jet
2.  Lv. 2 Sacred Sword
3.  Lv. 4 Stone Axe
4.  Lv. 7 Razor Shell

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Spinning Shell → Fossil Slash

**Signature fusion:**

Fossil Slash

Sacred Sword + Razor Shell

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/kabuto)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=sacred-sword&b=razor-shell)

#### Kangaskhan

Types: normal

Tier: A

Parental Bond adds a delayed fixed echo when a target survives the first hit. That broad offensive benefit works across more builds than a single-type bonus, while the paired-punch Ultimate adds burst.

**Trade-off:** The echo is reduced damage with suppressed reactions, not a second full attack with every proc.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Parental Bond

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Dizzy Punch
2.  Lv. 2 Mega Kick
3.  Lv. 4 Reversal
4.  Lv. 7 Mega Punch

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Family Punch

**Signature fusion:**

Parental Double

Mega Punch + Mega Kick

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/kangaskhan)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=mega-punch&b=mega-kick)

#### Magmar

Types: fire

Tier: A

Magmar combines a Fire kit with stronger status damage and explosions from burning enemies that die. The eruption Ultimate gives it a direct area-clear plan with little ambiguity about what to build.

**Trade-off:** Death-triggered explosions are capped and contribute less when there are no adds to kill.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Flame Body

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Fire Punch
2.  Lv. 2 Mystical Fire
3.  Lv. 4 Lava Plume
4.  Lv. 7 Eruption

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Volcano

**Signature fusion:**

Volcanic Eruption

Lava Plume + Eruption

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/magmar)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=lava-plume&b=eruption)

#### Mew

Types: psychic

Tier: A

Mew has broad stat bonuses, cross-type move offers and a shielded copying Ultimate. Its flexibility can rescue unusual drafts, with more copied casts as maturity rises.

**Trade-off:** A wider offer pool and random copied Ultimates make a specific reliable build harder to force than on S-tier specialists.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Ancestral Gene

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Psychic
2.  Lv. 2 Aura Sphere
3.  Lv. 4 Ancient Power
4.  Lv. 7 Moonblast

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Ancestral Gene

**Signature fusion:**

Primeval Bubble

Psychic + Moonblast

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/mew)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=psychic&b=moonblast)

#### Nidoran♀

Types: poison

Tier: A

Extra HP and armor support a Poison-spreading game plan. Each Ultimate form adds a substantial shield, letting Nidoran♀ combine defensive breathing room with mines, geysers and later fissures.

**Trade-off:** Poison spread needs poisoned enemies to die nearby; it is less valuable against one isolated boss.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Nidoran♀ (Lv. 1) → Nidorina (Lv. 24) → Nidoqueen (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Poison Point

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Toxic
2.  Lv. 2 Double Kick
3.  Lv. 4 Body Press
4.  Lv. 7 Sludge Wave

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Royal Spikes → Toxic Wall → Queen's Fury

**Signature fusion:**

Toxic Tide

Toxic + Sludge Wave

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/nidoran-f)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=toxic&b=sludge-wave)

#### Nidoran♂

Types: poison

Tier: A

A general damage bonus plus 25% elite damage gives Nidoran♂ a strong answer to tougher targets. The evolving horn and Earth Power kit keeps its offensive plan focused.

**Trade-off:** The horn execute excludes protected boss-class targets; do not rank it as a universal boss kill.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Nidoran♂ (Lv. 1) → Nidorino (Lv. 24) → Nidoking (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Rivalry

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Horn Attack
2.  Lv. 2 Thrash
3.  Lv. 4 Horn Drill
4.  Lv. 7 Earth Power

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Poison Horn → Driller → King Earthquake

**Signature fusion:**

Tectonic Horn

Horn Drill + Earth Power

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/nidoran-m)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=horn-drill&b=earth-power)

#### Oddish

Types: grass / poison

Tier: A

Mega Drain, regeneration and extra movement speed give Oddish a strong progression foundation. Its pollen and later petal Ultimate add control and area pressure; sunlight is a useful bonus rather than the whole plan.

**Trade-off:** The large sun bonuses require the correct weather and should not be assumed always active.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Oddish (Lv. 1) → Gloom (Lv. 29) → Vileplume (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Chlorophyll

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Mega Drain
2.  Lv. 2 Poison Powder
3.  Lv. 4 Petal Blizzard
4.  Lv. 7 Petal Dance

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Night Pollen → Foul Stench → Petal Blizzard

**Signature fusion:**

Dancing Garden

Petal Blizzard + Petal Dance

-   [Read the build route](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/guides/vileplume-sleep-build)
-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/oddish)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=petal-blizzard&b=petal-dance)

#### Paras

Types: bug / grass

Tier: A

Stun Spore and Spore give Paras two deliberate ways to disable packs. Parasect then gains damage against statused enemies, and its mushroom Ultimate can turn that control into healing and pressure.

**Trade-off:** Control-resistant enemies and weak status uptime lower its payoff.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Paras (Lv. 1) → Parasect (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Effect Spore

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Slash
2.  Lv. 2 Stun Spore
3.  Lv. 4 Spore
4.  Lv. 7 Energy Ball

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Mushroom Forest → Parasitic Spore

**Signature fusion:**

Fungal Bomb

Spore + Energy Ball

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/paras)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=spore&b=energy-ball)

#### Pikachu

Types: electric

Tier: A

Pikachu has a focused Electric kit with early Electro Ball access and later Thunderbolt/Thunder. Passive discharges add pressure, while the lightning Ultimate offers useful coverage without needing a special item combination.

**Trade-off:** Contact paralysis is a fallback; it does not make Pikachu a tank.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Pikachu (Lv. 1) → Raichu (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Static

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Thunder Shock
2.  Lv. 2 Electro Ball
3.  Lv. 4 Thunderbolt
4.  Lv. 7 Thunder

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Giga Thunder → Wild Charge

**Signature fusion:**

Ball Storm

Electro Ball + Thunder

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/pikachu)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=electro-ball&b=thunder)

#### Pinsir

Types: bug

Tier: A

Mold Breaker adds general damage and extra pressure against boss-class enemies. Faster shield depletion gives Pinsir a useful answer to defensive targets, supported by a focused throwing and grabbing kit.

**Trade-off:** Shield depletion is accelerated, not bypassed, and the line has limited passive recovery.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Mold Breaker

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Storm Throw
2.  Lv. 2 Lunge
3.  Lv. 4 Vital Throw
4.  Lv. 7 Superpower

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Clamp

**Signature fusion:**

Titanic Guillotine

Vital Throw + Superpower

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/pinsir)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=vital-throw&b=superpower)

#### Poliwag

Types: water

Tier: A

Hypnosis gives Poliwag early control alongside a ranged opening move. The pulling, sleeping whirlpool Ultimate and later punches make this a flexible line for both packs and tougher targets.

**Trade-off:** Rain bonuses are conditional, and Poliwrath's extra Physical bonus arrives only in that form.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Poliwag (Lv. 1) → Poliwhirl (Lv. 30) → Poliwrath (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Swift Swim

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Bubble Beam
2.  Lv. 2 Hypnosis
3.  Lv. 4 Circle Throw
4.  Lv. 7 Submission

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Hypnotic Spiral → Spiral Whirl → Dynamic Tide

**Signature fusion:**

Hypnotic Spiral

Bubble Beam + Hypnosis

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/poliwag)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=bubble-beam&b=hypnosis)

#### Scyther

Types: bug / flying

Tier: A

Attack speed and a general damage bonus make Scyther effective without a complicated passive setup. The focused cutting kit and delayed slash explosions reward aggressive but readable target selection.

**Trade-off:** It lacks built-in healing, so clean movement is still part of the build.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Technician

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Fury Cutter
2.  Lv. 2 Aerial Ace
3.  Lv. 4 Air Slash
4.  Lv. 7 X-Scissor

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Swords Dance

**Signature fusion:**

Celestial Cross Slash

Air Slash + X-Scissor

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/scyther)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=air-slash&b=x-scissor)

#### Seel

Types: water

Tier: A

Extra HP and armor make Seel's chill-oriented kit forgiving. Ice shards, Icy Wind and the persistent ice-field Ultimate give it several ways to slow a crowded approach.

**Trade-off:** A chill application is not always an immediate freeze; targets and status rules still matter.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Seel (Lv. 1) → Dewgong (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Polar Fat

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Icy Wind
2.  Lv. 2 Dive
3.  Lv. 4 Aurora Beam
4.  Lv. 7 Sheer Cold

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Ice Rink → Aurora Beam

**Signature fusion:**

Aurora Borealis

Aurora Beam + Sheer Cold

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/seel)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=aurora-beam&b=sheer-cold)

#### Slowpoke

Types: water / psychic

Tier: A

Extra HP, regeneration and nearby sleep rolls give Slowpoke a strong defensive core. Scald and the Psychic kit supply pressure while the evolved Ultimate adds bombardment and bites.

**Trade-off:** The movement-speed penalty makes bad escape routes more costly.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Slowpoke (Lv. 1) → Slowbro (Lv. 44)

**Passive:**

Oblivious

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Yawn
2.  Lv. 2 Scald
3.  Lv. 4 Psychic Noise
4.  Lv. 7 Expanding Force

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Colossal Yawn → Shellder's Bite

**Signature fusion:**

Psychic Geyser

Scald + Expanding Force

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/slowpoke)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=scald&b=expanding-force)

#### Squirtle

Types: water

Tier: A

Extra armor and a 20-point shield give Squirtle room for mistakes. Rapid Spin complements the ranged Water kit, and its evolving Ultimate adds displacement and wide Water coverage.

**Trade-off:** The shield regenerates after avoiding hits; continuous contact undermines that advantage.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Squirtle (Lv. 1) → Wartortle (Lv. 24) → Blastoise (Lv. 44)

**Passive:**

Torrent Shell

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Water Gun
2.  Lv. 2 Bubble
3.  Lv. 4 Rapid Spin
4.  Lv. 7 Hydro Pump

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Shell Whirlpool → Tidal Wave → Hydro Cannon

**Signature fusion:**

Hydro Spiral

Rapid Spin + Hydro Pump

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/squirtle)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=rapid-spin&b=hydro-pump)

#### Staryu

Types: water

Tier: A

Staryu's periodic heal complements a projectile-focused kit, and Starmie adds a Special damage bonus. The bouncing-star and rotating-beam Ultimate gives it a useful combination of coverage and recovery.

**Trade-off:** Projectile speed is not universal damage scaling; coverage still depends on attack paths.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Staryu (Lv. 1) → Starmie (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Core

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Water Shuriken
2.  Lv. 2 Confuse Ray
3.  Lv. 4 Mirror Shot
4.  Lv. 7 Photon Geyser

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Bouncing Star → Core Beam

**Signature fusion:**

Photon Star

Water Shuriken + Photon Geyser

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/staryu)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=water-shuriken&b=photon-geyser)

#### Tangela

Types: grass

Tier: A

Regeneration plus automatic hits and roots give Tangela a dependable control foundation. Giga Drain and the pulling, healing vine Ultimate reinforce a sustain-first plan without waiting for evolution.

**Trade-off:** Its best control works around the player, so do not confuse recovery with unlimited range.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Vines

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Bind
2.  Lv. 2 Giga Drain
3.  Lv. 4 Grass Knot
4.  Lv. 7 Solar Blade

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Vine Tangle

**Signature fusion:**

Solar Tangle

Giga Drain + Solar Blade

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/tangela)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=giga-drain&b=solar-blade)

#### Voltorb

Types: electric

Tier: A

Electroweb, area Electric attacks and faster movement make Voltorb a capable pack-clearing pick. Kill-triggered explosions become more frequent after evolving and reward keeping a clear rolling.

**Trade-off:** The explosion chain needs kills and has a shared proc limit, so it contributes less on a lone boss.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Voltorb (Lv. 1) → Electrode (Lv. 40)

**Passive:**

Aftermath

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Spark
2.  Lv. 2 Electroweb
3.  Lv. 4 Rising Voltage
4.  Lv. 7 Discharge

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Electric Roll → Big Explosion

**Signature fusion:**

Chain Reaction

Spark + Discharge

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/voltorb)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=spark&b=discharge)

### B tier — Good with a plan

#### Bellsprout

Types: grass / poison

Tier: B

Bellsprout rewards strike/spin attacks with damage and rooting chances, then heals when rooted enemies die. Vine fissures and acid zones support a deliberate crowd-control build.

**Trade-off:** Recovery depends on setting up roots and securing kills, rather than arriving automatically.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Bellsprout (Lv. 1) → Weepinbell (Lv. 29) → Victreebel (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Hungry Maw

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Slam
2.  Lv. 2 Gastro Acid
3.  Lv. 4 Knock Off
4.  Lv. 7 Power Whip

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Ravenous Whip → Acid Rain → Flytrap

**Signature fusion:**

Carnivorous Whip

Slam + Power Whip

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/bellsprout)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=slam&b=power-whip)

#### Caterpie

Types: bug

Tier: B

Bonus experience and an early shield help Caterpie reach its level-8 Metapod transition. Butterfree eventually brings webs and a status cloud, so the line has more control than its first attack suggests.

**Trade-off:** String Shot is a slow opening, and the second evolution waits until level 36.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Caterpie (Lv. 1) → Metapod (Lv. 8) → Butterfree (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Metamorphosis

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 String Shot
2.  Lv. 2 Bug Bite
3.  Lv. 4 Gust
4.  Lv. 7 Bug Buzz

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Silk Net → Fortress → Scale Storm

**Signature fusion:**

Resonant Web

String Shot + Bug Buzz

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/caterpie)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=string-shot&b=bug-buzz)

#### Diglett

Types: ground

Tier: B

Armor and periodic rooting pulses give Diglett more safety than its small frame suggests. Dugtrio's eruptions, fissures and quakes provide a useful crowd-clearing Ultimate.

**Trade-off:** The opening Scratch and lack of sustain make the first offers important.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Diglett (Lv. 1) → Dugtrio (Lv. 38)

**Passive:**

Sand Trap

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Scratch
2.  Lv. 2 Mud Shot
3.  Lv. 4 Tri Attack
4.  Lv. 7 Fissure

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Surprise Moles → Triple Earthquake

**Signature fusion:**

Dugtrio's Fissure

Mud Shot + Fissure

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/diglett)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=mud-shot&b=fissure)

#### Doduo

Types: normal / flying

Tier: B

Twin Heads can shorten a dispatched move timer dramatically, with a better proc after evolving. Together with movement speed and a peck-chain Ultimate, Doduo has a lively offensive rhythm.

**Trade-off:** The repeat effect is random and does not apply to every move architecture or fusion repeat.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Doduo (Lv. 1) → Dodrio (Lv. 41)

**Passive:**

Twin Heads

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Pluck
2.  Lv. 2 Double Hit
3.  Lv. 4 Uproar
4.  Lv. 7 Acrobatics

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Pecking Rush → Triple Charge

**Signature fusion:**

Triple Ruckus

Pluck + Uproar

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/doduo)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=pluck&b=uproar)

#### Eevee

Types: normal

Tier: B

Adaptability strengthens own-type attacks, and Eevee can choose between three level-36 branches with different Ultimate effects. That flexibility is useful when you plan the evolution around the run.

**Trade-off:** Evolution changes typing and STAB; the initial Normal-heavy kit does not gain equally from every branch.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Eevee (Lv. 1) → Vaporeon (Lv. 36) or Jolteon (Lv. 36) or Flareon (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Adaptability

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Swift
2.  Lv. 2 Quick Attack
3.  Lv. 4 Bite
4.  Lv. 7 Last Resort

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Adaptive Charge → Elemental Evolution

**Signature fusion:**

Star Gambit

Swift + Last Resort

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/eevee)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=swift&b=last-resort)

#### Ekans

Types: poison

Tier: B

Regeneration and frontal paralysis give Ekans a practical defensive rhythm. Acid, Sludge Bomb and Gunk Shot build toward an area Poison plan, supported by a pulling, status-heavy Ultimate.

**Trade-off:** Much of its safety depends on facing and controlling the approaching pack.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Ekans (Lv. 1) → Arbok (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Serpent Glare

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Wrap
2.  Lv. 2 Acid
3.  Lv. 4 Sludge Bomb
4.  Lv. 7 Gunk Shot

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Deadly Constriction → Poison Glare

**Signature fusion:**

Corrosive Grime

Acid + Gunk Shot

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/ekans)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=acid&b=gunk-shot)

#### Exeggcute

Types: grass / psychic

Tier: B

Harvest supplies healing pickups and strengthens healing, while the egg-and-seed kit gives Exeggcute several area options. Exeggutor's larger egg barrage adds stun and a heal.

**Trade-off:** You must collect the recovery, and the opening Barrage is less forgiving than an automatic sustain loop.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Exeggcute (Lv. 1) → Exeggutor (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Harvest

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Barrage
2.  Lv. 2 Leech Seed
3.  Lv. 4 Seed Bomb
4.  Lv. 7 Wood Hammer

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Egg Rain → Giant Palm

**Signature fusion:**

Explosive Harvest

Seed Bomb + Wood Hammer

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/exeggcute)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=seed-bomb&b=wood-hammer)

#### Geodude

Types: rock / ground

Tier: B

Sturdy gives Geodude one valuable rescue from lethal damage, backed by armor. The Rock kit and escalating roll/explosion Ultimate make it a solid, uncomplicated progression choice.

**Trade-off:** Sturdy is once per run, and surviving at 1 HP still requires an immediate escape.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Geodude (Lv. 1) → Graveler (Lv. 30) → Golem (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Sturdy

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Rock Throw
2.  Lv. 2 Rollout
3.  Lv. 4 Magnitude
4.  Lv. 7 Rock Slide

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Rock Roll → Avalanche → Golem Blast

**Signature fusion:**

Magnitude 10

Magnitude + Rock Slide

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/geodude)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=magnitude&b=rock-slide)

#### Goldeen

Types: water

Tier: B

Goldeen turns successful evasion into a capped shield and gains another evasion bonus as Seaking. Horn Leech and the diving/horn-charge Ultimate give the defensive plan an offensive outlet.

**Trade-off:** The shield depends on dodges occurring; it is not reliable protection before the first proc.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Goldeen (Lv. 1) → Seaking (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Water Veil

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Aqua Cutter
2.  Lv. 2 Smart Strike
3.  Lv. 4 Horn Leech
4.  Lv. 7 Fishious Rend

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Fish Cascade → Aqua Megahorn

**Signature fusion:**

Torpedo Horn

Smart Strike + Fishious Rend

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/goldeen)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=smart-strike&b=fishious-rend)

#### Growlithe

Types: fire

Tier: B

Extra movement speed and nearby charm help Growlithe create openings for its Fire and charge attacks. Arcanine's chained-charge Ultimate adds broad pressure and a strong finishing ring.

**Trade-off:** The kit rewards moving through danger, and its passive does not supply recovery.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Growlithe (Lv. 1) → Arcanine (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Loyal Guardian

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Fire Fang
2.  Lv. 2 Flame Wheel
3.  Lv. 4 Extreme Speed
4.  Lv. 7 Flare Blitz

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Loyal Charge → Legendary Speed

**Signature fusion:**

Fiery Stampede

Extreme Speed + Flare Blitz

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/growlithe)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=extreme-speed&b=flare-blitz)

#### Hitmonchan

Types: fighting

Tier: B

Punch damage bonuses fit Hitmonchan's entire curated kit, including Ice Punch and Drain Punch. An automatic nearby punch adds pressure while the multi-element Ultimate gives it broader tools.

**Trade-off:** Its passive punch acts at close range, and recovery still depends on the chosen attacks landing.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Iron Fist

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Comet Punch
2.  Lv. 2 Ice Punch
3.  Lv. 4 Drain Punch
4.  Lv. 7 Focus Punch

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Elemental Combo

**Signature fusion:**

Glacial Fist

Ice Punch + Focus Punch

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/hitmonchan)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=ice-punch&b=focus-punch)

#### Hitmonlee

Types: fighting

Tier: B

Extra area, another jump and increased kick damage give Hitmonlee a clean, self-contained build. Its chained-kick Ultimate finishes with a large aerial slam.

**Trade-off:** The narrow kick focus offers less sustain and control than the strongest all-round choices.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Rubber Kicks

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Rolling Kick
2.  Lv. 2 Blaze Kick
3.  Lv. 4 Jump Kick
4.  Lv. 7 High Jump Kick

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Thunderous Kick

**Signature fusion:**

Hurricane Kick

Rolling Kick + High Jump Kick

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/hitmonlee)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=rolling-kick&b=high-jump-kick)

#### Horsea

Types: water

Tier: B

Extra critical chance and critical damage support Horsea's ranged Water kit. Critical hits also apply its ink-related charm, and Seadra's Ultimate adds whirlpools and a large water strike.

**Trade-off:** Control depends partly on critical hits, making its safety less predictable than direct shields.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Horsea (Lv. 1) → Seadra (Lv. 41)

**Passive:**

Ink

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Snipe Shot
2.  Lv. 2 Octazooka
3.  Lv. 4 Scale Shot
4.  Lv. 7 Hydro Cannon

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Ink Cloud → Dragon Whirlwind

**Signature fusion:**

Abyssal Ink

Octazooka + Hydro Cannon

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/horsea)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=octazooka&b=hydro-cannon)

#### Jigglypuff

Types: normal / fairy

Tier: B

Sing and the sleep-then-hit Ultimate create a simple control-and-burst loop. Round and Hyper Voice give Jigglypuff a way to turn that breathing room into wider damage.

**Trade-off:** Sleep is interrupted by hits, so its crowd control is not permanent safety.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Jigglypuff (Lv. 1) → Wigglytuff (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Cute Charm

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Pound
2.  Lv. 2 Sing
3.  Lv. 4 Round
4.  Lv. 7 Hyper Voice

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Lullaby → Bouncy Balloon

**Signature fusion:**

Grand Concert

Sing + Hyper Voice

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/jigglypuff)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=sing&b=hyper-voice)

#### Krabby

Types: water

Tier: B

Krabby's strike bonus and periodic stronger, stunning hit reward a focused melee plan. Kingler triggers that payoff more often, and the pincer Ultimate adds targeted pressure.

**Trade-off:** Reaching targets safely is the cost; armor alone does not solve close-range exposure.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Krabby (Lv. 1) → Kingler (Lv. 39)

**Passive:**

Giant Pincer

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Vise Grip
2.  Lv. 2 Liquidation
3.  Lv. 4 Crabhammer
4.  Lv. 7 Guillotine

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Scissor Cut → Abyssal Guillotine

**Signature fusion:**

Tsunami Claw

Liquidation + Crabhammer

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/krabby)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=liquidation&b=crabhammer)

#### Machop

Types: fighting

Tier: B

A permanent 25% Physical bonus makes Machop's identity easy to build around. Karate Chop through Dynamic Punch supplies a direct melee progression with a large evolved Ultimate finish.

**Trade-off:** It brings less passive sustain or movement help than the safer A-tier lines.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Machop (Lv. 1) → Machoke (Lv. 30) → Machamp (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Guts

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Karate Chop
2.  Lv. 2 Low Kick
3.  Lv. 4 Cross Chop
4.  Lv. 7 Dynamic Punch

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Thousand Strikes → Colossal Seismic → Four Arms

**Signature fusion:**

Four-Arm Combo

Cross Chop + Dynamic Punch

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/machop)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=cross-chop&b=dynamic-punch)

#### Magnemite

Types: electric / steel

Tier: B

Magnemite pulls enemies into range and attempts paralysis, which can set up Gyro Ball and later area attacks. The magnetic-field Ultimate reinforces that grouping role.

**Trade-off:** Thunder Wave is a setup-heavy opener, and pulling enemies toward yourself carries risk.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Magnemite (Lv. 1) → Magneton (Lv. 40)

**Passive:**

Magnet

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Thunder Wave
2.  Lv. 2 Gyro Ball
3.  Lv. 4 Magnet Bomb
4.  Lv. 7 Flash Cannon

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Magnetic Field → Triple Magnet

**Signature fusion:**

Magnetic Field

Magnet Bomb + Flash Cannon

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/magnemite)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=magnet-bomb&b=flash-cannon)

#### Meowth

Types: normal

Tier: B

Pickup improves gold collection and turns earned run gold into extra critical chance. Pay Day and the coin Ultimate make Meowth appealing for productive progression runs.

**Trade-off:** Economy needs time to become combat power; it is not an immediate damage multiplier.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Meowth (Lv. 1) → Persian (Lv. 39)

**Passive:**

Pickup

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Pay Day
2.  Lv. 2 Fake Out
3.  Lv. 4 Assurance
4.  Lv. 7 Play Rough

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Coin Rain → Royal Jewel

**Signature fusion:**

Golden Rain

Pay Day + Play Rough

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/meowth)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=pay-day&b=play-rough)

#### Omanyte

Types: rock / water

Tier: B

Armor and bonuses to Water/Rock hits give Omanyte a durable mixed-type plan. The shell-ring passive and pulling evolved Ultimate work well with its larger late-kit attacks.

**Trade-off:** Constrict is a modest opener, and the evolution payoff waits until level 40.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Omanyte (Lv. 1) → Omastar (Lv. 40)

**Passive:**

Spiral Shell

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Constrict
2.  Lv. 2 Spike Cannon
3.  Lv. 4 Water Spout
4.  Lv. 7 Meteor Beam

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Abyssal Shell → Spike Storm

**Signature fusion:**

Ancient Deluge

Water Spout + Meteor Beam

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/omanyte)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=water-spout&b=meteor-beam)

#### Onix

Types: rock / ground

Tier: B

Heavy armor, extra HP and automatic falling rocks make Onix sturdy from the start. Its sweeping Ultimate and Rock Snake fusion offer clear area payoffs.

**Trade-off:** Reduced movement speed and no built-in recovery make prolonged chip damage a concern.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Rock Head

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Rock Tomb
2.  Lv. 2 Stealth Rock
3.  Lv. 4 Iron Tail
4.  Lv. 7 Head Smash

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Rock Snake

**Signature fusion:**

Rock Snake

Stealth Rock + Head Smash

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/onix)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=stealth-rock&b=head-smash)

#### Pidgey

Types: normal / flying

Tier: B

Movement speed, projectile speed and an extra jump make Pidgey comfortable to reposition with. Tornado Ultimates gather enemies for Hurricane and other area attacks, giving it a useful control-and-mobility identity.

**Trade-off:** The passive offers little direct damage or healing, so offensive upgrades still matter.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Pidgey (Lv. 1) → Pidgeotto (Lv. 26) → Pidgeot (Lv. 44)

**Passive:**

Tailwind

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Quick Attack
2.  Lv. 2 Feather Dance
3.  Lv. 4 Wing Attack
4.  Lv. 7 Hurricane

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Whirlwind → Tornado → Hurricane

**Signature fusion:**

Feather Cyclone

Wing Attack + Hurricane

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/pidgey)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=wing-attack&b=hurricane)

#### Ponyta

Types: fire

Tier: B

Ponyta gains speed and leaves damaging fire zones while running on the ground. Its kit and evolved fire-ring Ultimate suit active kiting around packs.

**Trade-off:** The passive loses value when you stop, jump or cannot maintain a useful trail.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Ponyta (Lv. 1) → Rapidash (Lv. 46)

**Passive:**

Fiery Hooves

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Flame Charge
2.  Lv. 2 Bounce
3.  Lv. 4 Inferno
4.  Lv. 7 Sacred Fire

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Fiery Gallop → Sacred Stampede

**Signature fusion:**

Sacred Gallop

Inferno + Sacred Fire

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/ponyta)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=inferno&b=sacred-fire)

#### Porygon

Types: normal

Tier: B

Porygon gains Special damage and projectile speed, with limited critical charges from Download. Its Electric/data kit and immobilizing cube Ultimate provide a clear ranged-control plan.

**Trade-off:** Lock-On asks for setup, and the critical charges are consumed rather than becoming permanent critical chance.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Download

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Lock-On
2.  Lv. 2 Parabolic Charge
3.  Lv. 4 Fusion Bolt
4.  Lv. 7 Techno Blast

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

System Failure

**Signature fusion:**

Binary Overload

Fusion Bolt + Techno Blast

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/porygon)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=fusion-bolt&b=techno-blast)

#### Rattata

Types: normal

Tier: B

A 25% Physical bonus and extra attack speed make Rattata's aggressive kit attractive from the start. The evolved biting Ultimate also finishes weakened ordinary enemies efficiently.

**Trade-off:** Reduced HP and an execute that excludes bosses make it less forgiving than its damage suggests.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Rattata (Lv. 1) → Raticate (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Hustle

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Hyper Fang
2.  Lv. 2 Pursuit
3.  Lv. 4 Double-Edge
4.  Lv. 7 Super Fang

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Frenzied Attack → Fierce Super Fang

**Signature fusion:**

Ravenous Chomp

Hyper Fang + Super Fang

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/rattata)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=hyper-fang&b=super-fang)

#### Sandshrew

Types: ground

Tier: B

Armor and critical chance give Sandshrew a balanced baseline. Its fissure Ultimate creates space, and sand weather adds mobility once that interaction is available.

**Trade-off:** Weather benefits are conditional, and the kit lacks a reliable recovery loop.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Sandshrew (Lv. 1) → Sandslash (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Sand Rush

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Fury Swipes
2.  Lv. 2 Rollout
3.  Lv. 4 Crush Claw
4.  Lv. 7 Bulldoze

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Seismic Dig → Abyssal Fissure

**Signature fusion:**

Seismic Ball

Rollout + Bulldoze

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/sandshrew)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=rollout&b=bulldoze)

#### Snorlax

Types: normal

Tier: B

A healing multiplier and a sleep/slam Ultimate make Snorlax a comfortable recovery-oriented option once its kit develops. Later maturity adds a heal and more area impact.

**Trade-off:** The passive amplifies healing rather than generating it, so the Tackle opening still needs help.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Gluttony

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Tackle
2.  Lv. 2 Body Slam
3.  Lv. 4 Stomp
4.  Lv. 7 Giga Impact

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Giga Slam

**Signature fusion:**

Crushing Nap

Body Slam + Giga Impact

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/snorlax)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=body-slam&b=giga-impact)

#### Spearow

Types: normal / flying

Tier: B

Sniper adds both critical chance and critical damage, giving Spearow a clear burst identity. Its drill-based kit and piercing Ultimate are appealing when enemies line up along an approach.

**Trade-off:** Directional attacks and the lack of sustain make positioning more important than on broad-clear picks.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Spearow (Lv. 1) → Fearow (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Sniper

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Peck
2.  Lv. 2 Fury Attack
3.  Lv. 4 Drill Run
4.  Lv. 7 Drill Peck

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Drill Peck → Celestial Peck

**Signature fusion:**

Celestial Drill

Drill Run + Drill Peck

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/spearow)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=drill-run&b=drill-peck)

#### Tauros

Types: normal

Tier: B

Tauros gains movement speed and deals repeated forward hits while maintaining pace. Its herd-charge Ultimate fits a momentum-driven style that keeps pressure on approaching packs.

**Trade-off:** The passive is movement-dependent and offers little help when you must hold a cramped position.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Stampede

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Payback
2.  Lv. 2 Rock Climb
3.  Lv. 4 Raging Bull
4.  Lv. 7 Headlong Rush

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Stampede

**Signature fusion:**

Stampede

Raging Bull + Headlong Rush

-   [Read the build route](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/guides/tauros-stampede-build)
-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/tauros)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=raging-bull&b=headlong-rush)

#### Tentacool

Types: water / poison

Tier: B

Armor and automatic nearby tentacle hits provide a useful baseline while Tentacool assembles its Water/Poison kit. The evolved Ultimate combines roots, a broad poison wave and rain.

**Trade-off:** Several advantages act near the player, so ranged safety is not its strongest feature.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Tentacool (Lv. 1) → Tentacruel (Lv. 40)

**Passive:**

Tentacles

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Brine
2.  Lv. 2 Acid Spray
3.  Lv. 4 Venoshock
4.  Lv. 7 Whirlpool

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Abyssal Tentacles → Poison Tide

**Signature fusion:**

Jellyfish Whirl

Venoshock + Whirlpool

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/tentacool)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=venoshock&b=whirlpool)

#### Venonat

Types: bug / poison

Tier: B

Critical chance, improved status chance and bonus damage against confused enemies give Venonat a coherent support for Supersonic. Its beam and diving-moth Ultimates keep that status plan relevant later.

**Trade-off:** Confusion setup is less reliable than unconditional damage or direct healing.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Venonat (Lv. 1) → Venomoth (Lv. 41)

**Passive:**

Compound Eyes

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Supersonic
2.  Lv. 2 U-turn
3.  Lv. 4 Silver Wind
4.  Lv. 7 Signal Beam

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Radar Eyes → Scale Dust

**Signature fusion:**

Scale Prism

Silver Wind + Signal Beam

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/venonat)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=silver-wind&b=signal-beam)

#### Vulpix

Types: fire

Tier: B

Will-O-Wisp and the Fire kit support status-based clearing, while the evolved wisp Ultimate adds curse and confusion. The implemented status-damage bonus fits that plan.

**Trade-off:** The tooltip's advertised Fire damage bonus has no matching implementation in this snapshot.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Vulpix (Lv. 1) → Ninetales (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Flash Fire

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Will-O-Wisp
2.  Lv. 2 Flame Burst
3.  Lv. 4 Extrasensory
4.  Lv. 7 Heat Wave

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Will-O-Wisps → Nine Tails

**Signature fusion:**

Nine-Tail Dance

Will-O-Wisp + Extrasensory

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/vulpix)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=will-o-wisp&b=extrasensory)

#### Weedle

Types: bug / poison

Tier: B

Attack speed and extra damage against poisoned targets support a coherent Poison build. Toxic Spikes and the evolved stinger/summon Ultimate reward keeping enemies poisoned rather than chasing unrelated damage types.

**Trade-off:** Poison setup and the cocoon phase make its early progression less smooth than A-tier picks.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Weedle (Lv. 1) → Kakuna (Lv. 8) → Beedrill (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Poison Sting

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Poison Sting
2.  Lv. 2 Twineedle
3.  Lv. 4 Toxic Spikes
4.  Lv. 7 Poison Jab

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Poison Sting → Toxic Shell → Deadly Swarm

**Signature fusion:**

Lethal Sting

Poison Sting + Poison Jab

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/weedle)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=poison-sting&b=poison-jab)

#### Zubat

Types: poison / flying

Tier: B

Zubat combines Leech Life with a healing bonus and a lifesteal proc, then gains a healing summon Ultimate on evolution. It suits players who want an aggressive recovery-oriented line.

**Trade-off:** The lifesteal stat is a small healing proc, not a percentage of damage, and shares the leech budget.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Zubat (Lv. 1) → Golbat (Lv. 36)

**Passive:**

Vampire

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Leech Life
2.  Lv. 2 Wing Attack
3.  Lv. 4 Poison Fang
4.  Lv. 7 Air Cutter

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Vampire Swarm → Bloody Fang

**Signature fusion:**

Vampire Wing

Leech Life + Air Cutter

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/zubat)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=leech-life&b=air-cutter)

### C tier — Demanding or situational

#### Ditto

Types: normal

Tier: C

Ditto has useful general stat bonuses and access to copying mechanics. Its random copied Ultimate can create spectacular outcomes, making it an appealing experimentation pick.

**Trade-off:** A copy-focused opening, changing copied types and random Ultimate outcomes make repeatable progression harder to plan.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Transformation

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Transform
2.  Lv. 2 Mimic
3.  Lv. 4 Copycat
4.  Lv. 7 Sketch

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Total Copy

**Signature fusion:**

Metamorfusion

Transform + Mimic

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/ditto)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=transform&b=mimic)

#### Farfetch’d

Types: normal / flying

Tier: C

Extra critical chance and a separate chance for an eightfold hit give Farfetch’d exciting burst. Its leek Ultimate provides a more predictable area option as maturity increases.

**Trade-off:** The large damage spike is random, with little passive protection when it does not trigger.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Sharpened Leek

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Cut
2.  Lv. 2 False Swipe
3.  Lv. 4 Brave Bird
4.  Lv. 7 Meteor Assault

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Leek Slash

**Signature fusion:**

Starry Leek

Brave Bird + Meteor Assault

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/farfetchd)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=brave-bird&b=meteor-assault)

#### Koffing

Types: poison

Tier: C

Koffing can glide and climb while its nearby poison cloud adds steady local pressure. Weezing's cloud-and-detonation Ultimate provides a much larger clear later.

**Trade-off:** A short-range Smog opening and cloud positioning ask more effort before that payoff arrives.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Koffing (Lv. 1) → Weezing (Lv. 43)

**Passive:**

Toxic Cloud

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Smog
2.  Lv. 2 Clear Smog
3.  Lv. 4 Self-Destruct
4.  Lv. 7 Explosion

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Explosive Cloud → Big Blast

**Signature fusion:**

Detonating Cloud

Smog + Explosion

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/koffing)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=smog&b=explosion)

#### Lickitung

Types: normal

Tier: C

Extra HP, pickup range and a pulling paralysis hit give Lickitung a useful utility identity. The tongue-sweep Ultimate can make room around the player.

**Trade-off:** Pulling a target toward yourself and a slower offensive opening make it a specialist rather than a smooth default.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Long Tongue

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Wring Out
2.  Lv. 2 Snore
3.  Lv. 4 Strength
4.  Lv. 7 Heavy Slam

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Total Lick

**Signature fusion:**

Giant Lick

Wring Out + Heavy Slam

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/lickitung)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=wring-out&b=heavy-slam)

#### Magikarp

Types: water

Tier: C

Perseverance's large experience bonus helps Magikarp work toward Gyarados at level 40. The later waterspouts and Hyper Beam Ultimate make the payoff real rather than purely a novelty.

**Trade-off:** Tackle and the long pre-evolution stretch are expensive costs in an overall progression ranking.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Magikarp (Lv. 1) → Gyarados (Lv. 40)

**Passive:**

Perseverance

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Tackle
2.  Lv. 2 Flail
3.  Lv. 4 Waterfall
4.  Lv. 7 Hyper Beam

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Epic Splash → Gyarados's Fury

**Signature fusion:**

Gyarados's Fury

Waterfall + Hyper Beam

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/magikarp)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=waterfall&b=hyper-beam)

#### Mankey

Types: fighting

Tier: C

Anger stacks and the missing-HP Ultimate branch offer Mankey a powerful comeback identity. The evolved punch chain has meaningful burst potential when the run is already under pressure.

**Trade-off:** Its strongest incentives involve taking hits or losing HP, which works against consistent clears.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Mankey (Lv. 1) → Primeape (Lv. 39)

**Passive:**

Anger Point

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Seismic Toss
2.  Lv. 2 Rage Fist
3.  Lv. 4 Stomping Tantrum
4.  Lv. 7 Final Gambit

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Tantrum → Rage Fist

**Signature fusion:**

Unleashed Tantrum

Rage Fist + Stomping Tantrum

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/mankey)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=rage-fist&b=stomping-tantrum)

#### Mr. Mime

Types: psychic / fairy

Tier: C

Mr. Mime repeatedly raises a minimum shield and pushes nearby enemies away. Barrier, Light Screen and its immobilizing Ultimate offer a distinctive defensive toolbox.

**Trade-off:** The curated kit starts heavily on utility, so reliable early damage needs deliberate offers.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Passive:**

Invisible Wall

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Barrier
2.  Lv. 2 Light Screen
3.  Lv. 4 Trick Room
4.  Lv. 7 Misty Explosion

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Invisible Box

**Signature fusion:**

Explosive Wall

Barrier + Misty Explosion

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/mr-mime)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=barrier&b=misty-explosion)

#### Psyduck

Types: water

Tier: C

Extra HP and the headache pulse give Psyduck a workable control plan, and Golduck improves that loop with healing. The Water/Psychic kit offers useful mixed coverage once developed.

**Trade-off:** Soak is a demanding opener, and taking damage to charge headache is a poor default strategy.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Psyduck (Lv. 1) → Golduck (Lv. 42)

**Passive:**

Headache

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Soak
2.  Lv. 2 Zen Headbutt
3.  Lv. 4 Aqua Tail
4.  Lv. 7 Psyshock

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Explosive Headache → Mind Geyser

**Signature fusion:**

Torrential Migraine

Soak + Psyshock

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/psyduck)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=soak&b=psyshock)

#### Rhyhorn

Types: ground / rock

Tier: C

Rhyhorn rewards sustained grounded movement with repeated forward hits, backed by armor. Rhydon's charge, drilling finish and falling rocks suit an assertive charging style.

**Trade-off:** Stopping or breaking the movement condition resets the charge, making cramped or evasive fights awkward.

Kit, Ultimate & fusion

**Evolution line:**

Rhyhorn (Lv. 1) → Rhydon (Lv. 47)

**Passive:**

Unstoppable Charge

**Curated kit:**

1.  Lv. 1 Smack Down
2.  Lv. 2 Rock Blast
3.  Lv. 4 High Horsepower
4.  Lv. 7 Rock Wrecker

Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.

**Ultimate progression:**

Rhino Charge → Rock Drill

**Signature fusion:**

Megalithic Charge

High Horsepower + Rock Wrecker

-   [Pokédex entry](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/pokedex/rhyhorn)
-   [Check fusion](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/tools/fusion-finder?a=high-horsepower&b=rock-wrecker)

## How we rank PokéBonk partners

### The whole run counts

The baseline is general single-player League progression at comparable Lab investment. We compare partners after recruitment, cover their entire evolution line and do not assume a perfect set of items or every desired move offer. An S-tier legendary can be a strong goal without being available to a new save.

### Consistency before theoretical peaks

We weigh the starting attack, early offers, wave coverage, tougher-target damage, sustain, control, mobility, evolution timing, Ultimate and signature-fusion payoff. These are editorial placements, not a calculated score or a win-rate table. Partners inside each tier are alphabetical, not ranked from first to last.

### Game mechanics behind the judgment

The factual basis is the official v0.8.25 client snapshot: 79 passives and Ultimates, 310 unique curated moves and 79 signature fusions. Survivor stats use normalized stat ratios, so base-stat totals do not decide this list. Conditional effects, healing limits and tooltip/implementation differences matter. We have not claimed a controlled playtest of all 79 partners or measured DPS.

This single-player Season 2 edition was reviewed on October 23, 2026 for v0.8.25. Later patches and co-op rules need their own review; this is not a co-op tier list. Other guides and tools retain their own source-version labels.

October 29 source comparison: all 79 native move kits, passive base modifiers and Ultimate names, types, categories and durations matched our saved v0.8.62 source. Rankings remain the October 23 v0.8.25 editorial edition. Ultimate cast effects, conditional passive hooks and all later combat coefficients have not been fully re-reviewed.

[Sources & methodology](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/sources)

## PokéBonk tier list FAQ

### What is the best Pokémon in PokéBonk?

Mewtwo is our overall pick for this v0.8.25 League list: it combines broad offensive bonuses, a recurring shield, critical-hit control and a large Ultimate. Bulbasaur, Shellder, Gastly, Lapras, Clefairy and the three legendary birds also make S tier for different kinds of consistency.

### Which PokéBonk starter should I choose?

Bulbasaur is our S-tier starter recommendation for reliable recovery and control. Charmander and Squirtle are both A tier: choose Charmander for a direct Fire offense or Squirtle for armor and shield. All three have a complete curated kit and a signature fusion.

### Where are Charizard, Gengar and Dragonite?

This list uses the 79 recruitable League partners as its entries. Charizard is included under Charmander, Gengar under Gastly and Dragonite under Dratini. Their evolution and Ultimate payoffs contribute to the same placement. Search either the starting partner or an evolved name.

### Why are Magikarp and Ditto in C tier?

We value the path to a clear as well as the eventual ceiling. Magikarp pays for its Gyarados payoff with a Tackle opening and a level-40 evolution. Ditto's copying and random Ultimate are harder to plan around. Both can be enjoyable and successful; C describes the cost of consistent progression.

### Does an S-tier partner guarantee a win?

No. Lab investment, move offers, items, movement, target resistance and your preferred playstyle all change a run. A well-built B-tier partner can outperform an unsuitable or poorly supported S-tier choice. Use the explanations to choose a plan, rather than the letter alone.

### Do I need the signature fusion for this ranking?

No exact fusion is assumed to appear every run. We consider the signature as one possible payoff and weigh the opening kit and passive separately. Expand any partner's kit section to see its signature pair and open the Move Fusion Finder. A fusion's stored coefficient is not a measured damage total.

## Turn a pick into a plan

Check recruitment requirements, compare the starter mechanics, or budget the permanent upgrades that fit your next run.

Turn a placement into a run plan with opening moves, fusion pairs and upgrade priorities. [Build guides](https://pokebonk.lorepond.com/guides/best-builds)

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