As any fan of the Pokemon franchise knows, there are 18 different types of Pokemon. Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses. Normal-type Pokemon are not particularly strong or weak against any other type. However, they do have a few unique features that set them apart from the other types.
Being Normal does not necessarily mean being weak. While it’s true, most of the Pokémon encountered early in the Pokémon games are of Normal-type, does not mean these types are useless. Remember, only Fighting-types are strong against them, and two, being Rock and Steel types, are resistant to Normal attacks.
Here are our top 20 choices for Normal-type Pokémon…
1.Slaking
Slaking is a big, heavy, bipedal Pokémon that resembles an ape. Along with the semi-circle patterning under its eyes, the majority of its shaggy fur is brown. Its hands, feet, chest, and face are of lighter color. It features a big, pink, pig-like nose and broad, protruding brows.
Slaking was first introduced in Generation III and was a Normal-type Pokémon of choice in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
In Pokémon GO, Slaking is one of the most powerful defenders in the game, boasting a whopping 5,010 CP with 290 attacks, 166 defense, and 284 stamina. The combination of high stamina and adequate defense makes Slaking an excellent defensive option.
Slaking was one of the most powerful Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire, yet it’s rarely used, thanks to its problematic Ability. Slaking was a fearsome Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, with stats that made it almost as powerful as a Legendary Pokémon.
2.Ursaring
Ursaring is a bear-like Pokémon that walks on two legs. Except for its muzzle, inner ears, and paw pads, which are a light tan, its broad body is covered in brown fur. It has small, visible fangs in the upper jaw, narrow eyes, a triangular, black nose, and a wide mouth.
Ursaring debuted in Generation II. Ursaring is not a formidable defender. Despite having subpar HP and Defense stats, Ursaring can take a lot of damage still and its HP does not deplete as quickly as its foes.
In Pokémon GO, Ursaring deals significant damage to practically every opponent it encounters because of its ridiculous Attack stat. Ursaring could take off an average of one to two gym defenders before expiring.
In Pokémon Crystal, Ursaring has a very high Attack stat, making it on the level of Ho-oh and Kingler. Be forewarned, Ursaring has average Defense and Speed in comparison to these attackers.
3.Chansey
Chansey is an ovoid pink Pokémon with stubby arms and dark pink feet. It has three hair-like growths on each side of its skull and tiny eyes. The hair tufts feature dark pink tips. A dark pink pouch in the center of its belly holds a solitary white egg. Chansey is introduced in Generation I.
Healers frequently keep Chansey since the Pokémon has powerful healing abilities. As a result, Chansey is a weak fighting Pokémon who is frequently utilized as a support Pokémon by trainers. Chansey is particularly vulnerable to Fighting-type Pokémon.
In Pokémon Platinum, Chansey and its evolution Blissey are the best special walls. They are incredibly weak in terms of Attack stat but their special walling capabilities are crazy good. Their low Attack is compensated with their beefiness and their foes could do nothing but get paralyzed with Chansey’s moveset.
4.Snorlax
Snorlax is a massive bipedal mammalian Pokémon with a cream-colored face, belly, and feet. Because its limbs are so little, its body is primarily made up of its abdomen. It has a big head with small, pointed ears and two sharp teeth protruding from the bottom of its mouth.Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
In Pokémon GO, Snorlax is one of the best Normal-types in Pokémon GO, thanks to its Blissey-level HP and outstanding attack and defense numbers. Snorlax has a movepool that complements its role as a wallbreaker and defensive Pokémon, in addition to three fantastic abilities.
Snorlax is an excellent Pokémon in Pokémon Fire Red, with high stats, two important abilities, and a good movepool. It can be captured at a pretty high level, not Dugtrio high, but adequate for the game at that stage.
5. Porygon-Z
Porygon-Z has a physical body despite being a virtual, man-made Pokémon. It has a fuchsia, an ovoid head with a short, blunt antenna extending upwards, and a blue bill like a duck. It has golden eyes with black rings, akin to a bullseye.
Porygon-Z is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. It evolves from Porygon2 when traded while holding a Dubious Disc.
Porygon-Z is an effective attacker in Pokémon GO. Porygon’s attack stat is 264, while his stamina stat is 198. Porygon Z’s defense is its weakest link, scoring only 150 points. Porygon Z is thus a fantastic late-game cleaner capable of destroying weakened opponents.
Porygon-Z is a powerful Special Attacker in Pokémon Sword and Shield who should not be neglected by teams. Its strong Special Attack, powerful abilities, and extensive special movepool enable it to readily integrate into teams that require a special sweeper.
6. Swellow
Swellow is a huge dark-blue bird with scarlet breasts and a face. A feather crest stretches back from the top of its head. Swellow is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It evolves from Taillow.
In Pokémon GO, Swellow’s best moveset is very solid, including STAB and above-average DPS. However, Swellow has weak stats in other areas, so using Swellow in battles needs some conscious planning.
Swellow has the fastest base Speed and the strongest base Attack in Pokémon Emerald, with basic sweeping with stab flying or regular techniques. It has weak Flying-type attacks, but later on, it gets STAB Return, which is essentially the same as a Normal-type Earthquake.
In building up Swellow, The stats you should focus on improving are its great Speed and respectable Attack because, thanks to Guts, its Attack increases by 50% when Swellow has a status ailment. Because of this, most Swellow has a Jolly nature and carry a Flame Orb or Toxic Orb to burn or poison themselves, respectively, despite the fact that having such a status condition quickly drains them.
That is particularly true while Swellow is using Brave Bird, a flying-type move with 120 power that inflicts recoil damage.
Additionally, the only good competitively viable physical moves it has access to are Brave Bird and Façade, a 70-power move that gains double power when the user is suffering from a status condition, however, you could utilize U-Turn.
7. Staraptor
Staraptor is an avian Pokémon that looks like a big bird of prey. It features little red eyes as well as a narrow yellow beak with a black tip.
It can fly smoothly while carrying a small or large Pokémon thanks to its robust wing and leg muscles.
Staraptor is a Pokémon of the Normal/Flying type that debuted in Generation IV. It is referred to as the Predator Pokémon. It evolves from Staravia.
Staraptor has the ability to Intimidate, it allows it to switch in on physical attacks much faster, compensating for its very poor defenses.
In Pokémon Platinum, Staraptor is a fast, physical sweeper who is formidable but feeble due to a lack of Defense and HP investment. Good for Choice Band sets, Life Orb sets, Bulky Roost sets (rarely), or Choice Scarf sets.
In Pokémon GO, Staraptor has the ability to be an attacker in raids and gyms. Consider utilizing one for PvE instead; it has a very high Attack stat and access to some decent Flying-type moves.
8.Lopunny
Lopunny is a bipedal, rabbit-like Pokémon with dark brown fur and a short, round tail. It is introduced in Generation IV.
Cute Charm, Klutz, and Limber are Lopunny’s abilities. Limber is Lopunny’s best ability before Mega Evolution because it prevents Lopunny from becoming paralyzed in a pinch.
In its default state, Lopunny is pretty useless. However, its Mega Evolution is a powerful Normal-type Pokémon
Mega Lopunny is a fantastic revenge killer thanks to its incredible Speed stat, which allows it to outrun the majority of the unboosted metagame.
9.Silvally
Silvally is a chimera Pokémon having characteristics from several species which also reflects its unique typing. It has a mammalian head and mechanical components. Silvally is a Normal-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It evolves from Type: Null.
Silvally’s Ability RKS System changes its type based on the memory attached. By employing specific memories, this Pokémon can adapt its type to confound its enemies. Silvally can be a type other than Normal and yet function without changing its typing. Silvally is a consistent combatant, even if it does not excel in any particular area. This makes Silvally one of the most unique Pokémon, Normal-typing notwithstanding.
Silvally is a Normal-type Pokémon in Sword and Shield who, given the right moveset, can be a highly valuable member of any player’s team. This Pokémon has a reasonably diverse movepool, particularly when it comes to learning special attacks.
10. Regigigas
Regigigas is a large, white, golem-like Pokémon. It has large yellow bands on its shoulders and wrists and a yellow sloping section on its chest that appears to be its head. Regigigas is a Normal-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
Regigigas is a weird Pokémon with limited use. It slips far into the ranks of obscurity for a ‘Legendary’ with stats worthy of a legend. There is no doubt about it: its ability is the sole reason for its uniqueness.
Regigigas’ ‘Slow Start’ ability reduces Regigigas’ Speed and Attack by half for five turns. The “five turn counter” resets each time Regigigas swaps, therefore the ability will only wear out when Regigigas has been out for five turns in a row.
Regigigas is almost unstoppable at this time. Its enormous Attack number, combined with some amazing Physical attacks, allows it to live up to its intimidating image.
11. Exploud
As its name suggests, Exploud, is The Pokémon of Loud Noise. Its growls can be heard for more than six miles. It makes a variety of sounds from the ports on its body. Exploud is introduced in Generation III.
Exploud is a blue bipedal Pokémon with a large mouth. It has two peg-like teeth in each jaw, crimson eyes, and a stubby nose. It has projecting tubes with holes all the way down its body.
Exploud is one of the most hated Pokémon in PVP and PVE settings because of its uselessness. However, in the right hands, this Pokémon can be actually good. Exploud is a monster that few people will expect to see coming thanks to its excellent ability and movepool and respectable stats.
12. Arceus
Arceus, the original one, and the featured Pokémon of the latest Pokémon game, as of this writing, is a white centaur-esque Pokémon with gray accents. This gray pattern repeats on the bottom of the mane, tail, and face.
Arceus, similar to Silvally, can alter its type dependent on the plate or type-specific Z-Crystal it is presently carrying. As a Normal-type, it is weak against Fighting-type opponents.
Arceus is the ultimate Pokémon for battles thanks to its excellent stats. It is vulnerable to Fighting-type opponents, yet even they cannot expect a one-sided fight with the creator. Arceus’ wide move set and ability to shift kinds, like Silvally, make it the strongest Pokémon ever.
Arceus is a Pokémon that is a little peculiar in that it has the ability to change its elemental type by using special plates, which makes it very adaptable in combat. Because its 720 base stats are evenly spread among the six stat categories, the Pokémon has no significant weaknesses.
13. Obstagoon
Obstagoon is a Normal and Dark-type Zigzagoon’s third stage of evolution. The power of its voice is deafening. Obstagoon has a habit of taking a threatening stance and shouting—this is known as Obstruct.
This Dark/Normal-type Pokémon is known as the Blocking Pokémon because it uses its signature Obstruct move to evade damage for a turn and weaken the attacker’s Defense before lashing out with devastating attacks like Mega Kick. Although Fighting-type Pokémon may easily defeat Obstagoon, it is immune to Psychic harm and resistant to Dark-type attacks.
In the Great and Ultra Go Battle Leagues (GBL), as well as some of the limited-time playlists like the Summer Cup, Obstagoon consistently ranks among the top-performing Pokémon. Obstagoon is one of the more challenging Pokémon in the game due to its respectable 180 base attack, 194 defense, and 212 stamina stat lines (GBL).
14. Blissey
Blisssey initially appeared in Generation II. Blissey is Happiny’s third evolution, who evolves from Chansey when it has a high friendship.
Blissey’s function in battle is highly specialized, as a tank and healer. Bissey’s insanely high HP mixed with its strong Special Defense can turn it into an almost impenetrable wall capable of self-healing using the Soft-Boiled move. Even the most aggressive Pokémon will struggle to exhaust its health due to its high protection. Blissey is a team defender with moves that can heal other Pokémon in the party.
Due to its enormous HP pool and excellent Defense, Blissey is referred as as a tank in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Additionally, Blissey is capable of learning certain effective healing techniques like Heal Pulse, Soft-Boiled, and Healing Wish.
15. Bewear
Bewear is a Normal/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. Bewear is a Pokémon colored black and pink. It has black legs and a black front, with a pink head, back, and tail. While Bewear appears to be a nice Pokémon, it is actually an extremely dangerous Pokémon – in fact, it is thought to be the most dangerous Pokémon in Alola.
Bewear is a great bulky offensive with a unique ability that reduces the damage taken from contact moves. It has a high HP and even higher attack, with a type that has some of the best physical attacking moves.
16. Braviary
Braviary is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation V. Braviary is a huge avian Pokémon with dark red and dark blue feathers on its back and underside.
Braviary has good bulk and coverage moves, with Superpower inflicting significant damage on Pokémon that might otherwise be able to survive its STAB moves. Braviary is extremely aggressive, with its high attack and diverse move set, this bird is best used early in the battle, as its low defense may not be trustworthy near the finish.
In Pokémon GO, Bewear has an intriguing Normal/Fighting type, yet he is unimpressively thin and bulky for the Great League. Bewear can hard wall Sableye, one of the most well-liked and generally regarded as ‘meh’ Pokémon in this League thanks to its type and moveset.
Braviary also had a Hisuian Form in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which drew the attention of people all across the world. Braviary has good bulk and coverage moves, with Superpower inflicting significant damage on Pokémon that might otherwise be able to survive its STAB moves.
17. Noctowl
Noctowl is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II. Noctowl is a bird Pokémon that resembles an owl. It has light brown plumage with a deeper brown triangle pattern on the chest.
In Pokémon X and Y, Noctowl boasts excellent defensive numbers as well as a respectable Special Attack when compared to other, more physically oriented birds. Noctowl is likewise a quick defensive Pokémon that is rarely used.
Given its strong size and strong repertoire of Flying type abilities, Noctowl is one of the more known Pokémon from Johto and has been a consistently strong performer in restricted Great League settings from the beginning of PvP in Pokémon GO.
However, in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Noctowl only naturally learns Air Slash, which is not the strongest Flying move. Other than that, it comes with Mooblast and Dream Eater, albeit Dream Eater can’t be used until you connect a Hypnosis. Noctowl is relatively bulky, although it isn’t particularly swift or strong.
18. Toucannon
Toucannon is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. Toucannon evolves from Pikipek. Toucannon is an avian Pokémon with black feathers and a toucan-like beak.
Its beak contains gases that can ignite and shoot seeds with enough energy to crush boulders. Furthermore, its temperature can reach 100° Celsiu) and produce severe burns when in touch.
Toucannon has a high attack power in Pokémon Ultra Sun, and you can get it rather early in the game. Due to its great Attack stat and accessibility early in the game, you want it on your squad. Pikipek, the annoying and prevalent woodpecker you’ll meet in the game’s opening battles and which, by itself, isn’t really useful, gives rise to Toucannon.
19. Ditto
Ditto is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. In its natural state, Ditto is a light-purple or pink blob-like Pokémon with vestigial facial features. It has the ability to replicate any physical thing or living species, including its form and attributes.
Aside from the fact that Ditto can morph into whatever it wants, it also serves another purpose in the main series of games—Pokémon breeding. Ditto makes breeding Pokémon easier, it can provide a significant edge to those hoping to have the Pokémon that are hard to capture in the wild.
In combat, Ditto is not that good due to the fact that the copied moves from its enemies will be underwhelming if used against them because similar types of Pokémon do not deal a lot of damage against each other.
20. Lickilicky
Lickilicky is a chubby, dark pink Pokémon with a short tail and a long tongue. Lickilicky was one of numerous Kanto Pokémon evolutions introduced during Generation IV.
It has a voracious appetite. It has the ability to lick everything or everyone nearby for any leftover crumbs. Its saliva contains a numbing solvent and can destroy anything, and it wraps its large tongue around objects, such as its prey, to coat them with sticky saliva. Its high stat total emphasizes bulk and defense. Lickilicky can endure a lot of abuse because of this, as well as having minimal vulnerabilities due to its 100% Normal-typing. It also has a signature move, Wring Out, which becomes more effective as the opponent’s HP decreases.
Lickilicky is relatively easy to find in Pokémon Legends: Arceus and, although having a limited movepool, can be quite effective. It has a somewhat wide moveset, including Rest, Bulldoze, Zen Headbutt, Double-Edge, and Giga Impact.
