If you’re looking for a list of all the cutest Pokémon across all nine generations of games, you’re in the right place. We’ve selected our favorite adorable monsters, from marvelous mythical like Mew and Shaymin to anime icons such as Pikachu and Togepi, with plenty of other familiar faces in between. If you want to find out whether you agree with our picks, just keep on scrolling.
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Here’s our list of the cutest Pokémon:
Pikachu
There’s a reason that Pikachu is the series’ mascot. Just look at how cute it is, with its little red cheeks, sticky-up ears, and perpetual smile. Many of us grew up watching Ash adventure through the Pokémon world, giving this electric mouse a special place in our hearts. It’s also got a pretty adorable voice, even if we are a little sick of hearing people break out into Pikachu impressions. Leave it to Ikue Ōtani, please.
Togepi
There are a lot of baby Pokémon, but Togepi is arguably the most famous of them all. Originally introduced in the Pokémon anime, Togepi later made their video game debut in Pokémon Gold & Silver. As something that’s essentially a newborn hatchling pootling around in its shell, it definitely deserves to be counted among the cutest Pokémon.
Azurill
In Pokémon Gold & Silver, we met Marill and, fair dos, Marill was kind of cute. Then, in Ruby & Sapphire, we met Azurill, Marill’s pre-evolved form, and it was even cuter. Bouncing on its chubby round tail with a big grin on its face, Azurill looks just like a baby having fun. And guess what? 33% of female Azurill become male when they evolve. Not only is Azurill cute, but it’s also a trans icon. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
Combee
Vespiquen might be a really cool Pokémon, but it evolves from one of the cutest Pokémon: Combee. This little three-faced honeycomb bee was introduced in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, and each of its tiny little smiley faces immediately warmed the hearts of players who had the foresight to smear honey onto trees. It’s definitely one of the cutest bug Pokémon.
Lilligant
Pokémon who look like humans can sometimes have a tendency of looking a little bit strange, but that certainly isn’t the case with Lilligant. This little flower child looks like they’re wearing a dress made of plants, but it’s such a cool design because Lilligant also kind of just looks like a plant that could actually grow. It was definitely one of the best additions in Pokémon Black & White. We do like the Hisuian Lilligant introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but we think the original beats it out.
Fennekin
Most starter Pokémon are pretty cute (speaking of which, have you seen the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet starters yet?) and really, we could dedicate an entire article to the cutest Pokémon starters if we wanted to, but we thought it best to add a bit of variety. This means that Pokémon X & Y’s fire Pokémon starter, Fennekin, is the only starter on the list. It’s a well-earned spot, too – just look at those tufty ears.
Bewear
So far, most of the Pokémon in this article have been babies, or otherwise fairly weak. Bewear is a clear exception in our picks for the cutest Pokémon. It’s a real powerhouse of a Pokémon, but it’s also a cute giant bear. When you look at its beady little eyes, you can’t help but see it as a giant teddy bear… even though it’s still a formidable foe.
Eiscue
Eiscue is part penguin and part ice bobblehead, but we love all of it. It’s even cuter when the ice comes away to reveal the tiniest little penguin head, but we’ll take it in either form. The shiny version has bonus cute points as it’s essentially pink, but again, whether it’s shiny, non-shiny, blockheaded, or non-blockheaded, we love this Pokémon.
Lickitung
Okay, so this one might be a slightly controversial pick, but Lickitung meets all the cute criteria. It’s loveable and pink, and all it wants to do is give you a big ol’ lick. Sure, its evolution is the stuff of nightmares – sorry, Lickilicky – but Lickitung itself is a friendly little thing that looks even cuter still when you see how small it is in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Also, if you’re a Final Fantasy fan, we’ve got the perfect Lickitung nickname for you: “Quina”.
Meltan
Last but not least, we have Meltan, a Pokémon who actually made its debut in Pokémon GO. Without warning, Multans started appearing on the map for players, with many people thinking it was a glitch because it turned into a Ditto after it was caught. So not only is this gloopy metal child cute to look at, but it has a cool origin too. You can get it in Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu & Let’s Go Eevee by connecting to Pokémon GO.
Politoed
There’s no denying it, Politoed is adorable. With its little belly spiral, big old eyes, and pink cheeks, this frog Pokémon is a personal favorite of mine. The only thing cuter than a regular Politoed is a shiny one, with the blue and pink alternative design lending a sort of psychedelic vibe to the hopping poppet. Better still, this loveable lump is available in nearly all main series games, making for a perfect partner through every generation.
Shaymin
I don’t want to disservice any of the other entries on our list of the cutest Pokémon, but I think it’s fair to say we level the best until last. This mythical Pokémon is absolutely adorable and we’ve been pining over it since our first encounter in generation four. Shaymin is the epitome of cute, with its tiny green eyes, button nose, and flowery ears (are they accessories? I’m not sure). What more could you ask for? Hopefully not much, because that’s all we’ve got.
Mew
Let’s be honest, Pokémon don’t come much cuter than Mew. Countless Pokémon fans fell in love with this mythical ‘mon during the first Pokémon movie, in which Mew shows up to save the world from the rampaging Mewtwo. Mew is all about kindness and purity, though that’s not to say it lacks power, as its big showdown with Mewtwo proves that this little pink friend can hold its own in battle. It might not be as iconic as Charizard or Pikachu, but for OG Pokémon fans, Mew will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Eevee
I think it’s fair to say we’re leaving the cutest til last with Eevee. There’s a reason this adorable little fox is the mascot for Pokémon Let’s Go: Eevee, and that’s because it’s such a recognizable fan favorite. From its sticky-up ears to its bushy tail, and everything in between, we can’t help but love this gen 1 Pokémon, and we don’t doubt you’re the same. It’s almost a shame you have to evolve it, as while the eeveelutions are cute, they’re not quite the original.
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