Normal-type Pokémon are among the most common in the Pokémon world, coming second only to water-types. So, with so many to choose from, how can you determine the best normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go? Well, it just so happens that we're expert trainers with thousands of collective hours across the franchise, including the beloved mobile game, so we can help point you in the right direction to help you get a strong 'mon for your team. With just one weakness to their name, normal-types can prove pretty good defensively.
Of course, we do understand that you might prefer the excitement that 'normal' just can't give, in which case, you should check out our lists of the best water Pokémon, electric Pokémon, and fire Pokémon. So go on, get out there, prove you're the very best, and catch 'em all.
Here's our list of the best normal Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
Aria Forme Meloetta
- Fast attack: Quick attack
- Charged attack: Hyper beam
Meloetta in its Aria Forme is among the very best Pokémon in Pokémon Go, being a mix between the normal- and psychic-types. This mythical 'mon is more than just a pretty face, as evidenced by its max CP being 4,490, while its attack, defense, and HP sit at 250, 225, and 225, respectively, making it good in all aspects.
Quick attack and hyber beam are your best options for Meloetta's fast and charged attacks. However, confusion is also a very good fast move, so if you want Meloetta to be super effective against some tough to handle types, consider using the psychic-type move.
Porygon-Z / Shadow Porygon-Z
- Fast attack: Lock-on
- Charged attack: Hyper beam
Porygon-Z is solely a normal-type and it happens to be pretty powerful, being able to reach a maximum CP of 3,693, while also boasting a respectable 264 attack stat. 198 HP supports it, meaning that Shadow Porygon-Z is very powerful, as it can deal great damage while also withstanding the 20% decrease in defense.
As for Porygon-Z's moves, you should use lock-on as its fast attack and hyper beam for its charged attack for maximum damage. However, if you want some variety, charge beam is also a good option for its fast move.
Bewear
- Fast attack: Tackle
- Charged attack: Stomp
Bewear is perhaps the most adorable entry on this list, but don't let that fool you into thinking that it's a slouch in battle. It's actually quite the opposite. Bewear is one of the best normal Pokémon you can get without going after legendaries, mega evolutions, and Shadow Pokémon. However, that does give it a lower CP of 3,524.
Luckily, its 260 HP stat means it can withstand a ton of damage, making it a bit of a tank, and considering that normal-types have just one weakness, this really works in your favor. Admittedly, Bewear is best when it has fighting-type attacks, but if you want it to deal normal-type damage, give it tackle and stomp for its fast and charged attacks.
Shadow Slaking
- Fast attack: Yawn
- Charged attack: Body slam
Shadow Slaking can hold its own among the best normal Pokémon in Pokémon Go, being among the easier ones to get from this list. With a maximum combat power of 5,010, and 290, 166, and 284 for its attack, defense, and HP stats, respectively, you know this beast can hold its own, and the 284 HP helps to offset the increase in damage that Shadow 'mon take.
For its fast attack, yawn is Shadow Slaking's best option, while body slam is what it should have for its fast attack. A regular Slaking is still pretty decent, but we have to admit that we don't regard it as one of your best options here, so make sure it's Shadow Slaking or someone else from this list.
Shadow Dragonite
- Fast attack: Dragon tail
- Charged attack: Hyper beam
Dragonite is a bit of beast, honestly. Typically, you wouldn't expect to see it on a list about normal Pokémon, even though it got its start all those years ago as a normal-type. Well, looking at its roots, it shouldn't surprise you to learn that you can give Dragonite hyper beam for its charged attack, a powerful normal-type move.
Dragonite can reach 4,287 CP, with a 263 attack stat, 198 defense stat, and 209 HP stat behind it. Those defensive stats mean that Shadow Dragonite can withstand the 20% increase in the damage it takes, making it more than worth the effort for the 20% increase in its attack.
Mega Lopunny
- Fast attack: Pound
- Charged attack: Hyper beam
While regular Lopunny doesn't exactly set the world on fire, Mega Lopunny does. Not only is it one of the best normal Pokémon in Pokémon Go, it's one of the best mega evolutions, period. With a maximum CP of 4,234 and an attack stat of 282, Mega Lopunny can cause all sorts of problems.
To get the most out of it, you should give it pound as its fast attack. However, you have a choice to make with its charged attack, as while you can give it hyper beam, which is a normal-type move, its best option is actually focus blast, a fighting-type attack. The choice is yours, but embracing the fact that Mega Lopunny is a dual-type isn't a bad thing.
Mewtwo / Shadow Mewtwo
- Fast attack: Psycho cut
- Charged attack: Hyper beam
Yes, Mewtwo is a psychic Pokémon, but that doesn't stop it from qualifying for our best normal Pokémon in Pokémon Go list due to its charged attack. The reason is that Mewtwo has a 300 attack stat, and if you combine that with the 20% increase you get with shadow Pokémon, Mewtwo is an absolute beast.
No matter what, we recommend you give it the psychic-type fast move psycho cut, but for its charged attack you can use hyper beam, a normal-type attack, to great effect. Mewtwo can reach a max combat power of 4,724, putting it among the best of the best on this list.
Xerneas
- Fast attack: Tackle
- Charged attack: Giga impact
While Xerneas is a pure fairy Pokémon, it actually qualifies for our list of the best normal Pokémon due to being able to learn normal-type moves. In fact, while moonblast is undoubtedly powerful, Xerneas' most powerful charged attack is actually giga impact, which is a normal move. You can also equip this legendary 'mon with tackle as its fast attack if you want it to use only normal-type attacks.
Regarding its combat power, Xerneas can reach 4,275 with 250 attack, 185 defense, and 246 HP, meaning it can deal decent offense as well as take some hits.
Regigigas / Shadow Regigigas
- Fast attack: Hidden power
- Charged attack: Giga impact
The undisputed best normal Pokémon in Pokémon Go is the legendary beast that's Regigigas, though its Shadow variant is just about better than the standard one, due to the 20% increase in attack. Due to having 210 defense and 221 HP, the 20% decrease to defense that Shadow 'mon get doesn't face Regigigas.
Overall, Regigigas can reach 4,913 CP with a 287 attack stat, showing just how hard it can hit in battle. To make the most out of Regigigas, it's best to give it the normal-type moves hidden power and giga impact. However, if you want it to embrace a different type, zen headbutt is a fantastic fast attack option.
Ursaluna
- Fast attack: Tackle
- Charged attack: Swift
Ursaluna is a bit of a beast when it comes to normal Pokémon, but that's hardly surprising given the great bear looks like a tank. In terms of CP, this 'mon can reach 4,358, matched with a very respectable 243 attack, 181 defense, and 277 stamina stats. For its fast attack, we highly recommend you select tackle. However, for its charged attack, you have a couple of options. If you only want Ursaluna to use normal-type moves, give it Swift. If you want best charged attack it has, go for high horsepower.