The 50 Cutest Pokémon, Ranked

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I Ranked The 50 Cutest Pokémon While Incessantly Squealing And It Was No Easy Feat

These Pokémon are the ones you're going to want to squeeze forever.
Angela Andaloroby Angela Andaloro Contributor
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I don't know about y'all, but I live with a little thing called cuteness aggression.


Elmyra squeezing Buster Bunny on 'Tiny Toons Warner Bros. Animation / Via giphy.com I mean, who doesn't seem something adorable and become immediately overwhelmed with the desire to yell about it and squeeze the cute thing in question?

As a cuteness connoisseur of sorts, one of my favorite imaginary universes to inhabit is the wonderful world of Pokémon.


A pile of colorful plush Pokémon toys Arkadij Schell / Getty Images

I decided to rank the cuties of the Pokéverse, and it wasn't easy, but here's what I came up with.


Meowth saying The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com

50. Sobble


Sobble going from sad to happy as it tears up The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com A cute Pokémon that likes to cry, but their crying makes other people cry, and now everyone is crying.

49. Diancie


Diancie smiling at a stone The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Diancie is supposed to be one of the loveliest sights in the Pokémon world, and I can't disagree! It has a sweet face and an even sweeter demeanor.

48. Yamper


Yamper looking up with its tongue out The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com The light eyes on this little electric pup win so many fans over.

47. Marshadow


Marshadow waving The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Marshadow is yet another sweet mythical Pokémon, with a dark side to boot.

46. Sylveon


Sylveon smiling and making noise The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com Sylveon is the only Eevee evolution to make the list, which is a pretty big deal. Those big, blue eyes on that sweet face with ribbony hair is too much!

45. Grookey


Grookey taking the stick off its head The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com This Galar starter hasn't been out long, but its adorable face has already made fans of many.

44. Shuppet


Shuppet's eyes lighting up The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Shuppet looks like a little tissue paper ghost that you'd make in kindergarten, but it can also shoot waves out of its big eyes.

43. Cubchoo


Cubchoo throwing punches The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com A tiny bear with a runny nose?! I mean, come on.

42. Meloetta


Meloetta cheering while seated The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Meloetta looks almost like an excited little girl in a Halloween costume, and its so happy!

41. Victini


Victini giving the peace sign The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Victini has big winner energy with a bunny-like appearance.

40. Cherubi


Cherubi winking The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com It's just a cute cherry. That's all.

39. Plusle (and Minun)


Plusule and Minun dancing side to side The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com You get a two for one with these two, because who can choose?

38. Stufful


Stufful cheering and waving its paws The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Stufful is described as a flailing Pokémon. This teddy bear-like Pokémon's flails are the best.

37. Cosmog


Cosmog being released from a bag The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com How can a colorful little nebula be so cute? I don't quite know, but Cosmog does.

36. Manaphy


Manaphy sleeping under a blanket The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Most of Manaphy's body is made of water. They swim all through the ocean to return to their birthplaces.

35. Pumpkaboo


Pumpkaboo looking around with lights The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Pumpkaboos are the only Pokémon to come in a variety of sizes, from small to super size.

34. Celebi


Celebi flying through the sky The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com Not only is Celebi a cutie, but it's also one of the most powerful Pokémon to exist thanks to its ability to time travel.

33. Pancham


One Pancham walking over to another and sitting down The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Pancham is a fighting type that means business, but who could fight with that face?!

32. Dratini


Dratini yawns in the water The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Dratini eventually becomes the sleek Dragonair and the mighty Dragonite. In the meantime, it's an adorable wet dragon noodle.

31. Togepi


Togepi emerges from its shell yawning The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com Togepi is one of the OG cuties. We watched Togepi grow from an egg to a star, and no I'm not crying — you're crying.

30. Shaymin


Shaymin nibbling on a treat The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Shaymin is like a hedgehog, but instead of spikes, it has leaves and flowers. Pretty delightful trade if you ask me.

29. Munchlax


Munchlax napping The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Munchlax is the equally hungry, equally endearing prequel to Snorlax. When they're not eating, you can catch them snoozing.

28. Wooper


A group of Wooper marching through a room The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com The expression on Wooper's face is one of the best things in all of Pokémon.

27. Emolga


Emolga laughing and closing its eyes while drawing its hands to its face The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Emolga is a kind of like a flying squirrel, but way, way more cuddly.

26. Pichu


PIchu standing on a ledge tilting its head The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com We all have endless love for Pikachu, but Pichu is just all that in a tinier package. Obsessed.

25. Inkay


Inkay eating a poffin The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Inkay is a delightful little squid with a healthy appetite.

24. Jigglypuff


Jigglypuff angrily uncapping its marker The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com Jigglypuff is little and enraged, and it speaks to me on a deeper level.

23. Phanpy


Phanpy jumping up excitedly The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com A teeny little elephant with enthusiasm and a charming smile, Phanpy is the whole package and then some.

22. Drifloon


Three Drifloon floating upward The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com Drifloon just float around like little, dangerous balloons.

21. Ampharos


Ampharos running around in circles The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Ampharos kind of looks like a dinosaur, but cuter than any animated dinosaur I've seen. Bonus points because I love its color scheme.

20. Espurr


Espurr munching on a snack The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com It is a puppy? It is a kitty? It looks fluffy, and the purple eyes add to the appeal for sure.

19. Joltik


Joltik looking around The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com You probably never imagined yourself thinking a spider way cute, but Joltik's here to change that.

18. Clefairy


Clefairy smiling waving its fingers in circles The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com Tell me you don't want to channel your inner grandma and pinch Clefairy's cheek.

17. Piplup


Piplup laughing The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com This perky little penguin Pokémon just looks like it wants to cuddle.

16. Vulpix


Vulpix opening its mouth The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com A fiery little fox with fierce fighting abilities and a heart of gold... What's there not to love?

15. Chikorita


Chikorita nuzzling up to Ash's leg The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com

14. Minccino


Minccino bowing happily The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Minccino are the cutest little chinchillas out there, and clearly, this one is taking a bow in recognition of that.

13. Tepig


Tepig wagging its tail while smiling The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Tepig is a fiery pig with sweet little bunny ears that just looks so happy, even when it's mid-attack.

12. Charmander


Charmander perking up happily The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com One of the original three, his big eyes and heart-wrenching backstory make Charmander pretty hard to resist.

11. Cyndaquil


Cyndaquil laughing while someone tickles its belly The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com This Johto starter is so cute that you almost forget about the fire spikes all over its back.

10. Oddish


Oddish bouncing from foot to foot happily The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Is it a little berry? Is it a tiny plant? Doesn't matter — I love it.

9. Torchic


Torchic jumping and chirping The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Torchic is a happy little fire chickadee just hopping around and setting things aflame.

8. Squirtle


Squirtle happily sniffing a flower The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com Squirtle has a special place in my heart as one of the original starters, but also how cute are they?!

7. Mew


Mew flipping over and bringing its hands to its face The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com The 151st Pokémon is also one of the cutest for sure.

6. Mudkip


Mudkip smiling widely The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com Mudkip's big head and sweet smile send me.

5. Eevee


Eevee smiling and wiggling its ears The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com Not only is Eevee cute in and of itself, but it evolves into such a variety of other cute Pokémon. It only gets better!

4. Komala


Komala sleeping and cuddling a stump The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com WHAT A KOALA-TY Pokémon, amirite? This sweet Pokémon is always cuddling, and what's cuter than that?

3. Turtwig


Turtwig laughing and drumming The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com Turtwig is another Pokémon that gets points for being part-plant. It's also a sweet little turtle that is clearly very enthusiastic about the drums.

2. Jirachi


Jirachi flying around and smiling The Pokémon Company / Via tenor.com This steel/psychic type mythical Pokémon even has a cute legend attached to it. If you encounter a sleeping Jirachi and write your wishes on the notes on their forehead, they will make that wish come true.

1. Oshawott


Oshawott happily taking a lemonade and drinking it through a straw The Pokémon Company / Via giphy.com Oshawott is just the cutest little sea otter in the whole world — the end.

Did I forget a cute Pokémon? Shout out your sweetest fave in the comments.


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