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In order for some Pokémon to be the strongest, there has to be some that are on the weaker side. A lot of the weakest Gen IV Pokémon are lacking in power because they are considered “baby Pokémon,” a concept that was introduced in Gen II.
Others are the first forms in their evolution families, though there are still some surprising inclusions in this category, considering the reliable Pokémon they eventually evolve into. Being weak in terms of stats and stature does not necessarily mean that a Pokémon is bad or unpopular, though. In fact, many of these weak Pokémon have appeared in the anime and gone on to become fan favorites.
10 Chingling Lost To Croagunk Despite Having The Type Advantage
Chingling is a Psychic-type baby Pokémon that evolves into Chimecho. Its weakest stat is its Attack, which stands at 30, while its best is its Special Attack at 65. The Bell Pokémon’s base stat total of 285 puts it in the same boat as Morelull, Paras, and Riolu. In the anime episode, “Battling a Cute Drama!,” Marilyn’s Chingling fights Brock’s Croagunk and loses despite having a huge type advantage.
9 Budew Has No Physical Moves In Gen IV
Eight other Pokémon share baby Pokémon Budew’s base stat total of 280, including Slakoth, Roggenrola, and Meditite. The Grass/Poison-type Bud Pokémon is weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Ice, with no immunities, though it is resistant to five different types. Budew’s Gen IV learnset does not contain any Physical moves, which puts it at a disadvantage. It made its debut in the very first episode of the Diamond and Pearl series, “Following a Maiden’s Voyage!” At 0’08”, Budew is one of the shortest Grass-type Pokémon.
8 Being A Cherry Doesn’t Help Cherubi In Terms Of Strength
A Pure Grass-type, Cherubi is the first stage evolution in a family of two, evolving into Cherrim. Its 275 base stat total is shared with five other Pokémon. Both the Cherry Pokémon’s Speed and Attack are 35, while its highest base stat is 62 for Special Attack. It made its anime debut in “The Grass is Always Greener!,” in which Ash’s Turtwig gets the better of it in a battle.
7 Shinx Has A Shockingly Low Base Stat Total
Shinx is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 263. It’s a pure Electric-type with 65 Attack as its highest base stat, while its lowest stats are its Defense and Special Defense at 34.
The Flash Pokémon made its anime debut in the 10th episode of the Diamond and Pearl series, “Not on MY Watch Ya Don’t!,” in which it helps Pikachu charge up with electricity to send Team Rocket blasting off.
6 Bidoof Doesn’t Have Much Power At All
Including Bidoof, there are 9 Pokémon with a base stat total of 250. The beaver-like Normal-type Pokémon has no resistances, but it is immune to Ghost-type moves. The Plump Mouse Pokémon has a fairly balanced stat spread, with its highest stat being its HP at 59 and its lowest being Speed at 31. Bidoof made its debut in the first episode of the Diamond and Pearl series and has made major appearances in five episodes since, including “Faced with Steelix Determination!”
5 Starly Is Often Featured In The Anime Despite Its Unimpressive Stats
Starly’s base stat total is 245, with its Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense each standing at 30. The Starling Pokémon is weak to Rock, Electric, and Ice, while it is immune to Ground and Ghost. It unfortunately could only learn three moves in the Gen IV games.
Starly and its evolutions, Staravia and Staraptor, are Ash’s main Flying-type Pokémon throughout the Diamond and Pearl series. Ash often used the Flying-type for scouting and popping Team Rocket’s Meowth hot-air balloon. Ash caught Starly in the 2nd episode of the series, “Two Degrees of Separation!”
4 Combee Is As Vulnerable As A Pot Of Honey Is To A Bear
While female Combee evolve into Vespiqueen, male Combee are not known to evolve into any other Pokémon. The Tiny Bee Pokémon is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 244, and it has five weaknesses and only one immunity in Ground.
Combee made its anime debut in the 31st episode of the Diamond and Pearl series, “The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!,” in which multiple Combee helped Ash and fellow trainer Cheryl in their quest to find Enchanted Honey.
3 Burmy’s Appearance Matches Its Lacking Stats
The Bagworm Pokémon Burmy is every bit as weak as it looks, with a 224 base stat total. Similar to the bagworm it’s based on, female Burmy evolve into Wormadom while male Burmy evolve into Mothim. It wears a Plant Cloak, a Sandy Cloak, or a Trash Cloak depending on the type of environment of its previous battle, and its most powerful Gen IV move is Bug Bite, which isn’t threatening at all. Burmy made its anime debut in “Two Degrees of Separation!,” in which Dawn tried and failed to catch it.
2 Happiny Is Happy & Healthy But Not Much Else
As the first form of Blissey, which is famous for its immense HP stat of 255, Happiny has a stunning 100 HP stat. The rest of its stats suffer as a result, however. For example, its Attack and Defense are both sitting at 5. Happiny shares its low base stat total with Poochyena, Seedot, and Lotad. To top it off, its Gen IV learnset consists of only five moves, but four of them are status moves. The Playhouse Pokémon debuted in episode 38 of the Diamond and Pearl series, “One Big Happiny Family!,” in which it hatched from Brock’s egg.
1 Kricketot Could Only Learn 3 Moves In Gen IV
The weakest Pokémon of Gen IV is Kricketot, with a base stat total of just 194, a total that isn’t shared by any other Pokémon. Its Attack, Special Attack, and Speed are each only 25. The Cricket Pokémon has one evolution, Kricketune, that sees its stats rise to 384. Kricketot’s Gen IV learnset allows it to only learn three moves, and it cannot learn any TMs or HMs in the Gen IV games. This means it cannot help its team that much until it evolves. The Bug-type Pokémon made its anime debut in “Dawn of a New Era!,” episode 4 of the Diamond and Pearl series.
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