About Pokémon Characters

Welcome to the comprehensive Pokémon characters list and database. Here you’ll find detailed profiles of all major and supporting characters in the Pokémon series. Each profile covers abilities, personality traits, backstories, and relationships.

What You'll Discover

  • Complete character bios and personality types
  • Unique abilities, roles, and gameplay traits
  • Lore connections, occupations, and recurring appearances

Character Roles in Pokémon

Pokémon features a wide variety of characters with distinct roles and responsibilities:

  • Legendary Pokémon characters
  • Lizard Pokémon characters
  • Evolution Pokémon characters
  • Snake Pokémon characters
  • Flame Pokémon characters
  • Bubble Frog Pokémon characters

Below you’ll find the complete list of Pokémon characters, organized for easy browsing and discovery.

Arcanine

Arcanine

PokémonLegendary Pokémon

Arcanine is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this Pokémon's body is its source of power.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Fire
Height: 1.9 m
Weight: 155.0 kg
Base Stats: 555 (HP 90 / Atk 110 / Def 80 / SpA 100 / SpD 80 / Spe 95)

Abilities

IntimidateFlash FireJustified

Evolution

Growlithe → Arcanine (Fire Stone)
Charmander

Charmander

PokémonLizard Pokémon

The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Fire
Height: 0.6 m
Weight: 8.5 kg
Base Stats: 309 (HP 39 / Atk 52 / Def 43 / SpA 60 / SpD 50 / Spe 65)

Abilities

BlazeSolar Power

Evolution

Charmander → Charmeleon (Lv. 16) → Charizard (Lv. 36)
Eevee

Eevee

PokémonEvolution Pokémon

Eevee has an unstable genetic makeup that suddenly mutates due to the environment in which it lives. Radiation from various stones causes this Pokémon to evolve.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Normal
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 6.5 kg
Forms: Standard / Partner Eevee / Gigantamax Eevee
Base Stats: 325 (HP 55 / Atk 55 / Def 50 / SpA 45 / SpD 65 / Spe 55)

Abilities

Run AwayAdaptabilityAnticipation

Evolution

Eevee → Multiple Evolutions (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, etc.)
Ekans

Ekans

PokémonSnake Pokémon

Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as Pidgey and Spearow, whole.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Poison
Height: 2.0 m
Weight: 6.9 kg
Base Stats: 288 (HP 35 / Atk 60 / Def 44 / SpA 40 / SpD 54 / Spe 55)

Abilities

IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve

Evolution

Ekans → Arbok (Lv. 22)
Flareon

Flareon

PokémonFlame Pokémon

When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature could soar to over 1600 degrees.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Fire
Height: 0.9 m
Weight: 25.0 kg
Base Stats: 525 (HP 65 / Atk 130 / Def 60 / SpA 95 / SpD 110 / Spe 65)

Abilities

Flash FireGuts

Evolution

Eevee → Flareon (Fire Stone)
Froakie

Froakie

PokémonBubble Frog Pokémon

It protects its skin by covering its body in delicate bubbles. Beneath its happy-go-lucky air, it keeps a watchful eye on its surroundings.

Debut: Pokémon X and Y
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Water
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 7.0 kg
Base Stats: 314 (HP 41 / Atk 56 / Def 40 / SpA 62 / SpD 44 / Spe 71)

Abilities

TorrentProtean

Evolution

Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja
Greninja

Greninja

PokémonNinja Pokémon

It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two.

Debut: Pokémon X and Y
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Water, Dark
Height: 1.5 m
Weight: 40.0 kg
Forms: Standard / Ash-Greninja
Base Stats: 530 (HP 72 / Atk 95 / Def 67 / SpA 103 / SpD 71 / Spe 122)

Abilities

TorrentProteanBattle Bond

Evolution

Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja
WaterDarkStarter EvolutionNinja
GreninjaPokémon character profile
Growlithe

Growlithe

PokémonPuppy Pokémon

Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Fire
Height: 0.7 m
Weight: 19.0 kg
Forms: Standard / Hisuian Growlithe
Base Stats: 350 (HP 55 / Atk 70 / Def 45 / SpA 70 / SpD 50 / Spe 60)

Abilities

IntimidateFlash FireJustified

Evolution

Growlithe → Arcanine (Fire Stone)
Gyarados

Gyarados

PokémonAtrocious Pokémon

Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Water, Flying
Height: 6.5 m
Weight: 235.0 kg
Forms: Standard / Mega Gyarados
Base Stats: 540 (HP 95 / Atk 125 / Def 79 / SpA 60 / SpD 100 / Spe 81)

Abilities

IntimidateMoxie

Evolution

Magikarp → Gyarados (Lv. 20)
WaterFlyingDragon-likeSea Serpent
GyaradosPokémon character profile
Lopunny

Lopunny

PokémonRabbit Pokémon

An extremely cautious Pokémon. It cloaks its body with its fluffy ear fur when it senses danger.

Debut: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Normal
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 33.3 kg
Forms: Standard / Mega Lopunny
Base Stats: 480 (HP 65 / Atk 76 / Def 84 / SpA 54 / SpD 96 / Spe 105)

Abilities

Cute CharmKlutzLimber

Evolution

Buneary → Lopunny (High Friendship)
NormalRabbitMega Evolution
LopunnyPokémon character profile
Lucario

Lucario

PokémonAura Pokémon

A fighting/steel type Pokémon that can sense and manipulate aura. It understands human speech and is extremely loyal to its trainer.

Occupation: Battler / Guardian
Debut: Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Affiliation: Various Trainers
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Fighting, Steel
Height: 1.2 m (3'11")
Weight: 54.0 kg (119.0 lbs)
Forms: Standard / Mega Lucario
Base Stats: 525 (HP 70 / Atk 110 / Def 70 / SpA 115 / SpD 70 / Spe 90)

Personality

LoyalSeriousHonorablePerceptive

Abilities

Aura SphereClose CombatDetect AuraTelepathy

Notable Items

Mega Stone (Lucarionite)

Evolution

Riolu → Lucario (high Friendship, Day)
Quote:

Raaa!" (Battle cry)

FightingSteelAuraMega Evolution
LucarioPokémon character profile
Magikarp

Magikarp

PokémonFish Pokémon

In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Water
Height: 0.9 m
Weight: 10.0 kg
Base Stats: 200 (HP 20 / Atk 10 / Def 55 / SpA 15 / SpD 20 / Spe 80)

Abilities

Swift SwimRattled

Evolution

Magikarp → Gyarados (Lv. 20)
Meowth

Meowth

PokémonScratch Cat Pokémon

Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly patrol to look for dropped loose change.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Normal
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 4.2 kg
Forms: Standard / Alolan Meowth / Galarian Meowth
Base Stats: 290 (HP 40 / Atk 45 / Def 35 / SpA 40 / SpD 40 / Spe 90)

Abilities

PickupTechnicianUnnerve

Evolution

Meowth → Persian (Lv. 28)
Mightyena

Mightyena

PokémonBite Pokémon

Mightye travel and act as a pack. They follow the orders of their leader to hunt down prey.

Debut: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Dark
Height: 1.0 m
Weight: 37.0 kg
Base Stats: 420 (HP 70 / Atk 90 / Def 70 / SpA 60 / SpD 60 / Spe 70)

Abilities

IntimidateQuick FeetMoxie

Evolution

Poochyena → Mightyena (Lv. 18)
Miltank

Miltank

PokémonMilk Cow Pokémon

Its milk is packed with nutrition, making it the ultimate beverage for the sick or weary.

Debut: Pokémon Gold and Silver
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Female
Type: Normal
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 75.5 kg
Base Stats: 490 (HP 95 / Atk 80 / Def 105 / SpA 40 / SpD 70 / Spe 100)

Abilities

Thick FatScrappySap Sipper

Evolution

Does not evolve
Ninetales

Ninetales

PokémonFox Pokémon

Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Fire
Height: 1.1 m
Weight: 19.9 kg
Forms: Standard / Alolan Ninetales
Base Stats: 505 (HP 73 / Atk 76 / Def 75 / SpA 81 / SpD 100 / Spe 100)

Abilities

Flash FireDrought

Evolution

Vulpix → Ninetales
Pikachu

Pikachu

PokémonMascot / Partner

An Electric-type Pokémon and Ash's best friend, famous for its powerful Thunderbolt attacks and refusal to stay in a Poké Ball.

Occupation: Partner Pokémon
Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Affiliation: Ash's Team
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male
Type: Electric
Height: 0.4 m (1'04")
Weight: 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs)
Forms: Standard / Partner Pikachu / Pikachu in a Cap
Base Stats: 320 (HP 35 / Atk 55 / Def 40 / SpA 50 / SpD 50 / Spe 90)

Personality

LoyalFriendlyBraveStubborn

Abilities

ThunderboltIron TailQuick AttackElectro Ball

Notable Items

Light Ball

Evolution

Pichu → Pikachu (high Friendship) → Raichu (Thunder Stone)
Quote:

Pika Pika!

Ponyta

Ponyta

PokémonFire Horse Pokémon

Its hooves are 10 times harder than diamonds. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Fire
Height: 1.0 m
Weight: 30.0 kg
Forms: Standard / Galarian Ponyta
Base Stats: 410 (HP 50 / Atk 85 / Def 55 / SpA 65 / SpD 65 / Spe 90)

Abilities

Run AwayFlash FireFlame Body

Evolution

Ponyta → Rapidash (Lv. 40)
Purrloin

Purrloin

PokémonDevious Pokémon

They steal from people for fun, but their cute act gets them forgiven every time.

Debut: Pokémon Black and White
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Dark
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 10.1 kg
Base Stats: 281 (HP 41 / Atk 50 / Def 37 / SpA 50 / SpD 37 / Spe 66)

Abilities

LimberUnburdenPrankster

Evolution

Purrloin → Liepard (Lv. 20)
Rowlet

Rowlet

PokémonGrass Quill Pokémon

This wary Pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night.

Debut: Pokémon Sun and Moon
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Grass, Flying
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 1.5 kg
Base Stats: 320 (HP 68 / Atk 55 / Def 55 / SpA 50 / SpD 50 / Spe 42)

Abilities

OvergrowLong Reach

Evolution

Rowlet → Dartrix → Decidueye
Snorlax

Snorlax

PokémonSleeping Pokémon

Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its expansive belly as a place to play.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Normal
Height: 2.1 m
Weight: 460.0 kg
Base Stats: 540 (HP 160 / Atk 110 / Def 65 / SpA 65 / SpD 110 / Spe 30)

Abilities

ImmunityThick FatGluttony

Evolution

Munchlax → Snorlax
Squirtle

Squirtle

PokémonTiny Turtle Pokémon

Squirtle's shell is not merely used for protection. The shell's rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, ebling this Pokémon to swim at high speeds.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Water
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 9.0 kg

Abilities

TorrentRain Dish

Evolution

Squirtle → Wartortle (Lv. 16) → Blastoise (Lv. 36)
Talonflame

Talonflame

PokémonScorching Pokémon

In the fever of battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.

Debut: Pokémon X and Y
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Fire, Flying
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 24.5 kg
Base Stats: 499 (HP 78 / Atk 81 / Def 71 / SpA 74 / SpD 69 / Spe 126)

Abilities

Flame BodyGale Wings

Evolution

Fletchling → Fletchinder → Talonflame
Torterra

Torterra

PokémonContinent Pokémon

Small Pokémon occasiolly gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.

Debut: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Grass, Ground
Height: 2.2 m
Weight: 310.0 kg
Base Stats: 525 (HP 95 / Atk 109 / Def 105 / SpA 75 / SpD 85 / Spe 56)

Abilities

OvergrowShell Armor

Evolution

Turtwig → Grotle → Torterra
GrassGroundStarter EvolutionTortoise
TorterraPokémon character profile
Ursaring

Ursaring

PokémonHibernator Pokémon

In its territory, it leaves scratches on trees that bear delicious berries or fruits.

Debut: Pokémon Gold and Silver
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Normal
Height: 1.8 m
Weight: 125.8 kg
Base Stats: 500 (HP 90 / Atk 130 / Def 75 / SpA 75 / SpD 75 / Spe 55)

Abilities

GutsQuick FeetUnnerve

Evolution

Teddiursa → Ursaring → Ursaluna
Vulpix

Vulpix

PokémonFox Pokémon

At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.

Debut: Pokémon Red and Green
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Fire
Height: 0.6 m
Weight: 9.9 kg
Forms: Standard / Alolan Vulpix
Base Stats: 299 (HP 38 / Atk 41 / Def 40 / SpA 50 / SpD 65 / Spe 65)

Abilities

Flash FireDrought

Evolution

Vulpix → Ninetales (Fire Stone)
Zoroark

Zoroark

PokémonIllusion Fox Pokémon

Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

Debut: Pokémon Black and White
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Dark
Height: 1.6 m
Weight: 81.1 kg
Forms: Standard / Hisuian Zoroark
Base Stats: 510 (HP 60 / Atk 105 / Def 60 / SpA 120 / SpD 60 / Spe 105)

Abilities

Illusion

Evolution

Zorua → Zoroark
Zorua

Zorua

PokémonTricky Fox Pokémon

It changes so it looks like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.

Debut: Pokémon Black and White
Race: Pokémon
Gender: Male/Female
Type: Dark
Height: 0.7 m
Weight: 12.5 kg
Forms: Standard / Hisuian Zorua
Base Stats: 330 (HP 40 / Atk 65 / Def 40 / SpA 80 / SpD 40 / Spe 65)

Abilities

Illusion

Evolution

Zorua → Zoroark (Lv. 30)

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