Get prepared to take a look at one of the best Dog Pokemon of all time and discover the hardest mutts to your Pokemon crew!

We all love canine right here at Retro Dodo, although the one’s we’re used to taking care of positively don’t appear to be the creatures within the checklist under.

Perhaps it’s affinity with a human’s finest pal that makes us love catching Dog Pokemon in recreation. It’s all properly and good strolling round with Pikachu by your facet, however when you possibly can journey round on the lad at Number 6, there’s actually no comparability!

Some of the Pokemon on this checklist may take you unexpectedly, whereas others may need been in your crew for the reason that early Gameboy years.

There are even just a few new faces to smell out from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!

So, with out additional ado, let’s take a look at one of the best Dog Pokemon of all time and see which pup pipped all of the others to the submit!

15. Granbull (450)

Granbull kickstarts this checklist of one of the best Dog Pokemon, setting the bar excessive from hereon out. With a complete base stat rely of 450 throughout the board, it’s not precisely a low-level hitter, which reveals that there are some intelligent canines popping up additional on this checklist.

Granbull actually isn’t a quick Pokemon; with a base velocity stat of 45, it received’t be going first in battle or getting it’s strikes in earlier than the opposite Pokemon on this checklist.

Still, with an assault of 120, it’s bark is unquestionably as imply because it’s chunk!

90 HP won’t get you all over a battle single-handedly, however Granbull is unquestionably a hard-hitter that may actually add some additional energy to your crew.

14. Furfrou (472)

In distinction to Granbull, Furfrou is a speedy pooch. It’s base velocity stat is 102, and as Furfrou doesn’t evolve, that determine is simply going to go up from there.

The different figures, nevertheless, go downhill. With defence of 60 and assault of 80, velocity alone isn’t going to get it out of each sticky scenario.

Furfrou is a Normal sort Pokemon with strikes like Uproar and Last Resort. It can even use highly effective Psychic strikes like Zen Headset and Dark Moves like Dark Pulse.

It may appear to be a princely poodle, however don’t write it off simply but!

13. Manectric (475)

Manectric seems to be like a brutal opponent, however seems to be may be deceiving. It’s HP of 70 received’t final very lengthy in fierce battles, particularly with a defence of 60.

Luckily, this overcharged mutt has a each a velocity stat and particular assault stat of 105, which means should you’re competing in opposition to a Slowpoke (metaphorically or an precise Slowpoke), then you need to have the ability to get in first with a devastating assault.

Evolving from Electrike at Level 26, it will probably finally be taught epic strikes like Thunder, Electric Terrain, and Wild Charge, all of which I don’t wish to be on the receiving finish of!

12. Dachsbun (477)

Yes, Dachsbun does have higher base stats than Manectric. I do know it’s laborious to imagine, however this little Princess-Leia-Eared Dachshund has 2 extra factors general than it’s electrical brethren.

Who is Dachsbun, I hear you cry?

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Dachsbun’s defence is one of the best we’ve seen thus far, dropping in at a powerful 115. Twinned with a velocity of 95, and also you’ll have the ability to chip away at your opponents well being with 80 assault.

The dangerous information for this little pupster is that it has abysmal HP. You’re not going to get anyplace with 57 HP, so should you’re decided to have the brand new child on the bloc in your crew, then that’s the very first thing you’ll have to kind out.

11. Lycanroc (487)

The current winner of our greatest Rock sort Pokemon takes the eleventh spot in our greatest canine Pokemon checklist.

Hey, it’s not a fall from grace, there are just a few severe hard-hitters on this checklist!

Lycanroc isn’t only a Rock Type Pokemon; it’s essentially the most highly effective Mono Rock Type Pokemon within the recreation.

That signifies that it’s the strongest Rock Pokemon that isn’t twinned with one other sort of Pokemon.

I assume you would say that it’s a thoroughbred!

Its 115 assault stat actually isn’t to be sniffed at, despite the fact that that’s just about what canine love to do essentially the most.

Lycanroc’s major weak spot is its particular assault stat. At simply 55, there’s no likelihood of pulling off any insane harm with particular strikes with out some severe tinkering. Still, with some slick commonplace strikes and a velocity of 112, Lycanroc is greater than up for any problem you throw at it.

10. Houndstone (488)

They say you possibly can’t train an outdated canine new methods, however what a few deceased one?

Houndstone is one other new Pokemon from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and one in all our favorite Ghost Type Pokemon.

This little reincarnate pooch has some extremely spectacular strikes up its skeletal sleeve. Whip out Phantom Force and Night Shade in a battle and also you’ll trigger some severe harm.

Houndstone is likely to be a ghost, but it surely actually pack a punch with 101 assault and 100 defence. It can even double its velocity from 68 to 136 through the use of Sand Rush every time a a sandstorm hits the sphere of battle.

9. Boltund (490)

Yamper is likely to be a contented little mutt, however Boltund has that cute and gormless look that all of us love about Scooby Doo.

Cute and gormless however with a velocity of 121. I reckon my canine Bilbo may in all probability match that when he’s out chasing his ball!

With an assault and particular assault of 90, Boltund is sufficiently primed to trigger harm with all of its assaults. The major downside is its 69 HP and 60 defence.

Better get levelling up!

8. Stoutland (500)

I do know it’s laborious to imagine that this little tyke is stronger than Lycanroc and Granbull, however the stats don’t lie!

Stoutland is a small Pokemon with some severe energy. At solely 3’11 and weighing 61kg, it’s shocking that it has any energy in any respect, by no means thoughts 110 base assault and 90 defence.

Impressive proper?

Sadly, this regal-looking gentleman isn’t very quick, however I assume that’s not shocking seen as if it has little legs.

That in all probability explains why it solely has 45 particular assault too; it will probably’t get labored up sufficient to tug off the cataclysmic strikes.

It can, nevertheless, maintain off particular assaults properly with 90 particular defence. Stout by title, stout by nature, this Pokemon is sturdy and dependable in each scenario.

7. Houndoom (500)

Houndoom is a goth’s finest pal. It principally seems to be just like the satan lord of all canine and is black and silver. Get a lead with studs and skulls on it too and the set is full!

A Dark and Fire Pokemon that might have come from the bowels of hell itself, Houndoom is quick and boasts a particular assault of 110, which means strikes like Fire Blast are going to hit house and go away greater than only a mark.

It may need bought its soul to appear to be the satan and carry off a ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’ vibe, but it surely didn’t choose up a giant HP stage within the course of. At simply 75, it’s contact and go whether or not it might final lengthy in opposition to the opposite finest Dog Pokemon on this checklist.

Still, it’s a canine with demonic horns – it’s all the time gonna’ rating extremely!

6. Arcanine

Arcanine may look loads like a tiger, however I assume the clue is in its title! It’s truly a canine Pokemon and probably the most highly effective from the unique technology of Pokemon, evolving from Growlithe with the usage of a Fire Stone.

Arcanine is the primary Pokemon in our checklist that has spectacular stats all the best way throughout the board, with 95 velocity and each 80 defence and particular defence.

It’s assault of 110 and particular assault of 100 actually received’t go amiss in battles although, particularly with strikes like Flamethrower, Close Combat, and Raging Fury.

5. Raikou (580)

Raikou seems to be extra like a Sabretooth Tiger than a canine, however he’s a part of the Legendary Dog Pokemon Trio… so who am I to guage!

This beastie is an electrical Pokemon and under no circumstances associated to Raichu, it doesn’t matter what it’d let you know at events. With 90 HP, 115 particular assault and 100 particular defence, it’s properly suited to throwing out highly effective assaults and defending in opposition to them.

Normal assault and defence, nevertheless, aren’t Raikou’s robust level, weighing in at 85 and 75 respectively.

And, whereas it and the 2 different legendaries each rack up 580 complete stats throughout the board, it’s that low assault and defence which have put Raikou in fifth place.

4. Suicune (580)

I all the time get enthusiastic about catching a Suicune; simply look how cool it’s! This legendary water Pokemon is alleged to be accompanied by robust gusts of wind wherever it runs, although it’s velocity stat of 85 doesn’t precisely match up with that.

Maybe it’s only a coincidence?

Suicune solely has an assault of 75, however don’t let that fear you an excessive amount of. With a defence and particular defence stat of 115, this Pokemon can maintain its personal in opposition to extra highly effective creatures whereas choosing away at their HP with properly timed assaults.

Its particular assault of 90 signifies that strikes like Hydro Pump and Waterfall are going to land laborious too, so don’t dismay should you’re decided to have Suicune in your crew.

3. Entei (580)

Entei is the ultimate Legendary Dog Pokemon of the three and my favorite. And no, it’s not simply because it’s a Fire Type Pokemon (although that is among the major components I assume!).

Going into battle with an enormous brute boasting 115 HP and assault ought to make anybody really feel greater than comfy, particularly when you add 115 assault and 100 velocity into the equation.

A particular defence of 75 isn’t superb, and neither is 85 regular defence, particularly contemplating this man has what seems to be like metallic rings round its knees and has a moustache greater than Hulk Hogan!

Still, it’s that top HP and assault energy that has made me put it forward of its legendary companions. Sorry guys, however Entei beats you all paws down!

2. Zamazenta (660)

How a lot stronger are you able to get than a canine with a literal protect on the entrance of its physique? I imply, this factor may in all probability face up to a ball-cannon firing tennis balls at it for 100 days and never even really feel a factor.

No, I’m unsure why I selected that analogy both.

Let’s speak stats. Zamazenta’s assault of 120 and velocity of 138 are formidable. Standard strikes immediately change into extremely harmful, and with velocity like that there’s no method you’re not hitting house first.

Defence and particular defence are each 115, which means if he decides to have a battle with Zacian then he’s properly protected.

It’s a disgrace about that particular assault stat of 85, however to be trustworthy I can’t see anybody moaning a lot when utilizing Zamazenta in battle; the man’s a tank!

1. Zacian (660)

The outcomes are in, the postman’s leg has properly and really been bitten, and Zacian is formally one of the best and strongest Dog Pokemon of all time.

Ok, so there isn’t truly any distinction between Zacian and Zamazenta’s stats. They’re fully an identical, not even a degree out right here or there.

The fact is, I simply desire Zacian over Zamazenta due to her large sword.

Come on; any Pokemon that may maintain a sword in her mouth deserves to be on the prime of any checklist.

Fast, robust, and with nice defence, Zacian continues to be prime of my tea in Pokemon Sword, and I reckon she all the time can be!

Seb Santabarbara has purchased each Nintendo console that has ever been launched in his 31 years on Planet Earth. His favorite recreation franchise is Zelda, and he’s patiently ready for Banjo-Kazooie to return again to the fold. When he’s not enjoying video games, he’s travelling the world in his self-converted camper van.