Powerhouse Pokémon

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All Powerhouse Pokémon and their pre-evolved forms from Generations I to VII (artwork from the Late Bloomers collection)

Powerhouse Pokémon, also referred to unofficially by fans as pseudo-legendary Pokémon, are a group of powerful and fully evolved Pokémon. Confirmed members of this group all share the following attributes:

Powerhouse Pokémon are often more powerful than most other non-Legendary or Mythical Pokémon due to their high base stats. Because of their slow leveling rates and their relatively high evolutionary levels, they tend to be difficult to raise. The majority of them are also Dragon-type Pokémon.

Terminology

The unofficial term "pseudo-legendary Pokémon" or "pseudo-legendaries" has historically been used by fans to describe the group due to their high base stats rivaling that of Legendary Pokémon. The term Powerhouse Pokémon was first used for a Pokémon Center merchandise collection of the same name.[1] This term would later be used outside of this merchandise line as the name of a Poké Portal News event called "Challenge Powerhouse Pokémon!" (Japanese: 挑もう！強力なポケモンたち Take On Powerful Pokémon!), which featured a 7★ Tera Raid Battle against a Dragonite, as well as several mass outbreaks of pre-Evolutions of Powerhouse Pokémon.[2] While previous uses were typically in title case making the proper capitalization of the group ambiguous, subsequent uses of the term in promotional news posts beginning with the Pokémon Center × OMOCAT merchandise line would consistently capitalize the word "powerhouse".[3][4]

In Japanese, there is no consistent term used for Powerhouse Pokémon. The "Late Bloomers" (Japanese: 大器晩成 Taiki-Bansei) merchandise line features Powerhouse Pokémon prominently, though the collection also includes their pre-Evolutions, which are generally excluded from the group. The Japanese version of the "Challenge Powerhouse Pokémon!" Poké Portal News post uses both 強力なポケモンたち (Powerful Pokémon) and 成長すると強力になるポケモン (Pokémon that become stronger as they grow) in its place.[5] Japanese fan communities, especially in the competitive scene, tend to use the unofficial term 600族(ぞく) 600 club, referring to all Pokémon that have a base stat total of 600 that are not Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, or Mega Evolutions. This classification not only includes all Powerhouse Pokémon, but also Archaludon, which is excluded from merchandise featuring Powerhouse Pokémon.

List of Powerhouse Pokémon

There are ten Pokémon considered to be Powerhouse Pokémon, with every generation introducing at least one. The following shows the Powerhouse Pokémon by the generation of their introduction, as well as their types and the Pokémon they evolve from.

In the games

Base stat comparison

Pokémon HP Atk Def Sp. Atk Sp. Def Spd Total
Dragonite
 91 134 95 100 100 80 600
Tyranitar
 100 134 110 95 100 61 600
Salamence
 95 135 80 110 80 100 600
Metagross
 80 135 130 95 90 70 600
Garchomp
 108 130 95 80 85 102 600
Hydreigon
 92 105 90 125 90 98 600
Goodra
 90 100 70 110 150 80 600
Goodra
 80 100 100 110 150 60 600
Kommo-o
 75 110 125 100 105 85 600
Dragapult
 88 120 75 100 75 142 600
Baxcalibur
 115 145 92 75 86 87 600

Base stat comparison when Mega-Evolved

Pokémon HP Atk Def Sp. Atk Sp. Def Spd Total
Dragonite
 91 124 115 145 125 100 700
Tyranitar
 100 164 150 95 120 71 700
Salamence
 95 145 130 120 90 120 700
Metagross
 80 145 150 105 110 110 700
Garchomp
 108 170 115 120 95 92 700
Garchomp
 108 130 85 141 85 151 700
Baxcalibur
 115 175 117 105 101 87 700

Statistical averages

Stat
HP: 92.2
Attack: 122.5
Defense: 96.5
Sp.Atk: 100
Sp.Def: 101
Speed: 87.7
Total: 0


Statistical averages when Mega-Evolved

Stat
HP: 95.75
Attack: 156
Defense: 136.25
Sp.Atk: 110
Sp.Def: 103.75
Speed: 98.25
Total: 0


Users

Powerhouse Pokémon are used by several in-game Trainers, often being used by Elite Four members and Champions.

As Shadow Pokémon

All Powerhouse Pokémon that existed in Generation III are available as Shadow Pokémon in either Pokémon Colosseum (Tyranitar and Metagross) or Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (Dragonite and Salamence).

In the story mode of Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow Metagross is used by Nascour and Shadow Tyranitar is used by Evice. In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Salamence is used by Eldes and Shadow Dragonite is used by Miror B.. All four Powerhouse Pokémon have Shadow Rush as one of their Shadow moves.

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Powerhouse Pokémon have appeared many times in Pokémon the Series.

  • Dragonite
    Dragonite
  • Tyranitar
    Tyranitar
  • Mega Tyranitar
    Mega Tyranitar
  • Salamence
    Salamence
  • Mega Salamence
    Mega Salamence
  • Metagross
    Metagross
  • Shiny Metagross
    Shiny Metagross
  • Mega Metagross
    Mega Metagross
  • Shiny Mega Metagross
    Shiny Mega Metagross
  • Garchomp
    Garchomp
  • Mega Garchomp
    Mega Garchomp
  • Hydreigon
    Hydreigon
  • Shiny Hydreigon
    Shiny Hydreigon
  • Goodra
    Goodra
  • Kommo-o
    Kommo-o
  • Dragapult
    Dragapult

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

  • Dragonite
    Dragonite
  • Mega Dragonite
    Mega Dragonite
  • Metagross
    Metagross
  • Baxcalibur
    Baxcalibur

Pokémon Origins

  • Dragonite
    Dragonite

Pokémon Generations

Powerhouse Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon Generations.

Gallery

  • Dragonite
    Dragonite
  • Salamence
    Salamence
  • Garchomp
    Garchomp

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Gallery

  • Metagross
    Metagross

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Gallery

  • Mega Salamence
    Mega Salamence
  • Mega Metagross
    Mega Metagross

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Multiple Powerhouse Pokémon have appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer.

Gallery

  • Dragonite
    Dragonite
  • Metagross
    Metagross
  • Garchomp
    Garchomp

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Powerhouse Pokémon have appeared multiple times in Pokémon: Twilight Wings.

  • Goodra has appeared in Sky under the ownership of Raihan.
  • Dragapult has appeared in Sky under the ownership of Leon.
  • Goodra
    Goodra
  • Dragapult
    Dragapult

Pokémon Evolutions

Some Powerhouse Pokémon have appeared in Pokémon Evolutions.

  • Dragonite has appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Palmer.
  • Tyranitar briefly appeared in The Show overlooking Ecruteak City.
  • Salamence has appeared in The Wish under the ownership of Zinnia. It was capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Salamence.
  • Dragonite
    Dragonite
  • Tyranitar
    Tyranitar
  • Mega Salamence
    Mega Salamence

Pokémon: Hisuian Snow

In Two Hues, an Alpha Garchomp attacked Alec and the Galaxy Team, but it was driven away by a Hisuian Zoroark that Alec had befriended in his youth as a Zorua.

GOTCHA!

Multiple Powerhouse Pokémon appear in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

  • Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures
    Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures
  • Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures
    Tyranitar in Pokémon Adventures
  • Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
    Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
  • Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
    Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures
  • Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
    Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
  • Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
    Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
  • Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
    Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
  • Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
    Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures
  • Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures
    Hydreigon in Pokémon Adventures
  • Goodra in Pokémon Adventures
    Goodra in Pokémon Adventures
  • Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures
    Kommo-o in Pokémon Adventures
  • Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures
    Dragapult in Pokémon Adventures

Trivia

Individual characteristics

Dragonite

  • Dragonite was the first Powerhouse Pokémon.
  • Dragonite is the most used Powerhouse Pokémon by notable Trainers, with a total of six Trainers overall.
  • Mega Dragonite has the highest base Special Attack of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 145.

Tyranitar

  • Mega Tyranitar has the highest base Defense of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 150.
  • During a sandstorm, Mega Tyranitar's Special Defense becomes the highest of all Powerhouse Pokémon.
  • As of Generation IX, Tyranitar is the only Powerhouse Pokémon that has a unique type combination, although Dragonite, Hydreigon and Kommo-o also had unique type combinations at one point.
  • Tyranitar is the only Powerhouse Pokémon weak to both Ground and Fairy.

Salamence

Metagross

  • Metagross is the heaviest Powerhouse Pokémon, at 1212.5 lbs. (550.0 kg).
  • Metagross has the highest base Defense of all non-Mega Evolved Powerhouse Pokémon, at 130.
  • Metagross is the only gender unknown Powerhouse Pokémon.
  • Metagross is the only Powerhouse Pokémon whose first evolutionary stage, Beldum, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is received from Steven Stone instead).
  • Metagross is the only Powerhouse Pokémon whose English and Japanese names are the same.
  • Metagross is the only Powerhouse Pokémon that cannot learn any Dragon-type moves.

Garchomp

  • Mega Garchomp has the highest base Attack of all Powerhouse Pokémon, at 170.
  • Garchomp is the only Powerhouse Pokémon to have gender differences.
  • Garchomp is the only Powerhouse Pokémon with two Mega Evolutions.

Hydreigon

  • Hydreigon has the highest base Special Attack of all non-Mega Evolved Powerhouse Pokémon, with 125.
  • Hydreigon is the only Powerhouse Pokémon that does not have a base stat lower than 90.
  • Hydreigon and its evolutionary relatives are the only Powerhouse family that do not have a Hidden Ability in any of their forms.
  • Hydreigon evolves from its pre-evolved form starting at the highest level of all Powerhouse Pokémon, at level 64.

Goodra

  • Goodra is the only Powerhouse Pokémon with only one type (besides Mega Garchomp Z).
  • Goodra is the only Powerhouse Pokémon to have a regional form.
  • Tied with its regional form, Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 100.
  • Goodra has the lowest base Defense of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 70.
  • Goodra and its Hisuian form are the only Powerhouse Pokémon to have an evolutionary method requiring more than just leveling up.
Hisuian Goodra
  • Tied with its original form, Hisuian Goodra has both the highest base Special Defense of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 150, and the lowest base Attack of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 100.
  • Hisuian Goodra has the lowest base Speed of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 60.

Kommo-o

Dragapult

  • Dragapult is the tallest Powerhouse Pokémon, at 9'10" (3.0 m).
  • Dragapult is the lightest Powerhouse Pokémon, at 110.2 lbs. (50.0 kg).
  • Dragapult has the lowest base Special Defense of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 75.
  • Dragapult has the highest base Speed of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 142.
  • Dragapult is the only Powerhouse Pokémon that cannot learn Earthquake.

Baxcalibur

  • Baxcalibur has the highest base HP of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 115.
  • Baxcalibur has the highest base Attack of all non-Mega Evolved Powerhouse Pokémon, with 145.
  • Baxcalibur has the lowest base Special Attack of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with 75.
  • Baxcalibur is the only Powerhouse Pokémon whose evolutionary line has different catch rates for each Pokémon (excluding Dragonite in Pokémon Yellow).
  • As of Generation IX, Baxcalibur is the only Powerhouse Pokémon to have a signature Ability, namely Thermal Exchange. However, Sand Stream and Gooey were formerly the signature Abilities of Tyranitar and Goodra respectively.

Other characteristics

  • Metagross and Hisuian Goodra resist the most types of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with nine each (they both have a double resistance to one type).
  • Garchomp and Baxcalibur resist the fewest types of all Powerhouse Pokémon, with only three each (although Garchomp does have a type immunity).
  • Goodra (in its original form), Kommo-o, and Baxcalibur are the only Powerhouse Pokémon that do not have a type immunity by default. However, these three all have some immunities via other means:
  • Dragapult and Baxcalibur are the only Powerhouse Pokémon whose unevolved forms (Dreepy and Frigibax, respectively) do not have a base stat total of 300.
  • Metagross and Baxcalibur are the only Powerhouse Pokémon to not have a catch rate of 45, instead having catch rates of 3 and 10 respectively.
  • Dragonite and Salamence are the only Powerhouse Pokémon to share both of their types with each other.
  • Tyranitar and Metagross are the only Powerhouse Pokémon to not be Dragon types.
  • Hydreigon, Kommo-o, and Dragapult are the only Powerhouse Pokémon that do not have any alternate forms.
  • Three Powerhouse Pokémon have Paradox Pokémon counterparts, those being Salamence with Roaring Moon, Tyranitar with Iron Thorns, and Hydreigon with Iron Jugulis.

References

  1. ↑ Search results for Powerhouse Pokémon | Pokémon Center Official Site
  2. ↑ Prepare to Challenge Powerhouse Pokémon!
  3. ↑ Powerful Pokémon Prevail in this Pokémon Center × OMOCAT Collaboration - "Pokémon Center has teamed up with Los Angeles–based indie brand OMOCAT to create a line of goods featuring Powerhouse Pokémon like Dragonite, Tyranitar, Salamence, Garchomp, Goodra, and Baxcalibur."
  4. ↑ Pokémon Center 2025 Holiday Exclusives Now Available - "This luxurious locomotive features a plethora of Pokémon, from Pikachu, Eevee, and Snorlax, to Powerhouse Pokémon like Metagross, Garchomp, and Goodra—plus the first partner Pokémon from Paldea!"
  5. ↑ 【予告】サマーイベント第4弾！挑もう！強力なポケモンたち

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See also: Archaludon
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