There’s no shortage of normal type Pokémon if you go looking for them because they are one of the most common types of Pokémon out there! They might be considered weak by most, but there are a couple of exceptions and you are about to find out who they are.
There are a ton of pure normal-type Pokémon introduced in the series so far, but there are also several dual-typing where they combine with other type to eliminate most of their weaknesses and to gain an edge in battle.
These type of Pokémon may not be considered strong but they have very few types that are resistant to them – Rock and Steel. Also fighting-type is the only type super-effective against them. So, it makes sense to have at least one normal-type Pokémon in your team no matter who that is.
In this article, we are going to take a look at some of the best normal Pokémon that we have seen so far, and once you are done reading, you won’t feel that this type of Pokémon are the weakest among the lot!
Best Normal Type Pokémon of 2022
23. Swellow
Swellow is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon that was introduced in Generation III. It evolves from Taillow at level 22.
Swellow is bird-like and regal Pokémon with dark and red feathers. It has a yellow beak and slicked-back hair on its back and long feathers that form its tail. If the Swellow’s feather is piqued, it shows good health. In-flight, it is adept at finding food either on the ground or in the sea. It also has a tendency to dive-bomb and is incredibly accurate when sniping prey.
- Type: Normal/Flying
- Weakness: Rock, Electric, Ice
- Immunity: Ground, Ghost
- Resistance: Bug, Grass
22. Diggersby
Diggersby is a dual-type Normal/Ground Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation VI and it evolves from Bunnelby at level 20.
Diggersby is a rabbit-like Pokémon that has big, strong arms and whiskers on its face. Around its abdomen, it has big bunny feet with a mix of yellow and brown coloration. To lift heavy loads, this ground-type Pokémon relies on its powerful ears which can lift all kinds of objects. Its ears also serve to help it dig holes in the ground.
- Type: Normal/Ground
- Weakness: Fighting, Water, Grass, Ice
- Immunity: Ghost, Electric
- Resistance: Poison, Rock
21. Lopunny
Lopunny is one of the normal type Pokémon which was introduced in Generation IV. It evolves from Buneary and it can also Mega Evolve using Lopunnite!
Lopunny is a bunny-like Pokémon that has long, droopy ears that have cream fur. Instead of eyebrows, it has two cream-colored fur that piques upwards. Apart from its legs, Lopunny’s body is covered in brown skin. It is shy, non-confrontational, and will often run in the face of danger. Because of its tendency for avoidance, it is often extremely vigilant. In spite of its non-violence, it can devastate its enemies with its powerful legs.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
20. Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff is a dual-type Normal/Fairy Pokémon that was introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Igglybuff and can evolve into Wigglytuff when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Jigglypuff is a small pink-colored Pokémon with small hands, feet, and an extension that mimics a tail. It has glistening blue eyes, a small mouth, and an air-filled frame. Although it is small, it is extremely dangerous and should not be underestimated. In attack, this fairy-type Pokémon attracts opponents using its eyes and lulls its enemies to sleep by singing to them.
- Type: Normal/Fairy
- Weakness: Poison, Steel
- Immunity: Ghost, Dragon
- Resistance: Bug, Dark
19. Meowth
Meowth is one of the most popular normal-type Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation I and it can evolve into Persian at level 28.
Meowth is a cream-colored, cat-like Pokémon with big feet. It has six sharp whiskers on its head and in between its face whiskers, it has a gold Koban coin. Also, it has a long tail that curves into itself at the tip. Meowth is attracted to shiny objects and expends a fair amount of time seeking them out. It is intelligent and has the ability to teach and speak the human language.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
18. Tauros
Tauros is a powerful bull-like Pokémon that was first introduced in Generation I. It is not known to evolve into any other forms.
It has a steel horn and three stones on its face. Also, it has three tails on its back. Its body is a mix of grey and brown fur while the end of its tail is covered in dark fur. Tauros is lightning fast, extremely violent, and is known to warn its rivals before the attack. It takes great pride in battle and has scar marks on its horn that is a signal of its valor.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
17. Lickilicky
Lickilicky is a normal type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation IV. It evolves from Lickitung when leveled up while knowing Rollout.
It is a pink-colored Pokémon with a long tongue, small hands, and a small tail. It has an extension on its head that curls. Also, its tongue is coated with saliva that has toxic properties. Lickilicky never runs out of saliva and can store a lot more of it in its throat. Its tongue is said to serve it more than its hands.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
16. Dubwool
Dubwool is a sheep-like Pokémon that evolves from Wooloo at level 24. This Pokémon was introduced in Generation VIII.
It is covered in white wool, with dark patches and below its chin, it has two horns that shoot upwards. Although Dubwool’s horns look menacing and battle-ready, they serve to attract their mate. It is known to disappear whenever the psychic-type Beheeyhem visits.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
15. Braviary
Braviary is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon that was introduced in Generation V. It evolves from Rufflet at level 54.
Braviary is a colorful bird-like Pokémon with large wings. Below its wings, belly, and feet, it is dark-colored. Its wings are red, and its feathers are a mix of red and white. It is paternal Pokémon and will fight to the death on behalf of its friends and family. Unlike Tauros, Braviary considers itself shamed if it sustains a scar.
- Type: Normal/Flying
- Weakness: Rock, Electric, Ice
- Immunity: Ground, Ghost
- Resistance: Bug, Grass
14. Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan is one of the original normal type Pokémon that was introduced back in Generation I. It does not evolve but it has a Mega form which it attains using Kangaskhanite!
Kangaskhan is a kangaroo-like Pokémon and like its genetic ancestor, it has a yellow pouch on its belly. It has sharp claws on its hands and feet, yellow ears, and a dark nose. This Pokémon is maternal and will look to protect its young at all costs. Also, it’s lightning-fast and can devastate its enemies with powerful kicks if they try to attack its young.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
13. Pyroar
Pyroar is a dual-type Normal/Fire Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VI, and it evolves from Litleo at level 35.
These fire-type Pokémon are a mixture of dark and brown coloration. It has a long tail and certain discernible differences between females and males. The male Pyroar has a star-like mane with red and yellow streaks while the female Pyroar’s mane flows to its back in a ponytail. In their pride, the female Pyroar is the main protector. They have a fiery breath that can destroy their enemies in battle with ease.
- Type: Fire/Normal
- Weakness: Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy
12. Exploud
Exploud evolves from Loudred at level 40 and is the final form of Whismur. It is one of the Normal-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation III.
Exploud is a mix of blue and yellow coloration and it has a large mouth and four teeth. Also, it has three claws and cannon-like projections on its head and back. In attack, it releases powerful bursts of sound which can be pretty destructive. To communicate its feeling, Exploud relies on whistling sounds.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
11. Pidgeot
Pidgeot is one of the most popular normal-type and flying-type Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation I and it evolves from Pidgeotto at level 36 and is the final form of Pidgeot. It can also Mega Evolve using Pidgeotite!
Pidgeot is an avian Pokémon that has shiny feathers, sharp talons, and a short beak. It has very large wings and an orange feathery tail. Also, it has purple short beaks, which are made in the same color as its feet. On its head, it has three strands of colorful feathers. In battle, Pidgeot is capable of using its large wings to create powerful windstorms.
- Type: Normal/Flying
- Weakness: Rock, Electric, Ice
- Immunity: Ground, Ghost
- Resistance: Bug, Grass
10. Ursaring
Ursaring is a big brown bear-like Pokémon with sharp claws and it was introduced in Generation II. It evolves from Teddiursa at level 30.
This Pokémon has a large, golden circle on its stomach and is incredibly strong and climbs high trees in search of food. Ursaring will use its claws to make markings on trees that bear sweet fruits. It has a strong sense of smell and can sniff out food even when it’s underground. It is also very protective of its young and can be vicious during mating season.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
9. Ditto
Ditto is one of the most unique normal type Pokémon of all time. It was introduced in Generation I and is not known to evolve.
Ditto is a pink, formless Pokémon that looks like an amoeba, with eyes and lips that are stretched into a smile. It has the ability to transform into other types of objects and Pokémon. Also, it can even transform into another Ditto. To transform accurately, Ditto needs to remember its subject in great detail. Whenever it falls asleep, it is known to transform into a rock.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
8. Eevee
Eevee is one of the best normal type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation I. It has many different evolutions based on different conditions.
It is a brown Pokémon with long ears, a foxtail, and dark eyes. Around its neck, there are grey furs that serve to keep it warm. It can adapt to whatever environment it finds itself in because of its oddly shaped genetic structure. Eevee is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the exclusive Z-Move Extreme Evoboost.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
7. Snorlax
Snorlax is one of the most popular Pokémon that was introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Munchlax when leveled up with high friendship.
Snorlax is a heavy Pokémon, like really heavy and although it has a massive mid-section, the rest of its body is small. The Pokémon is an omnivore, lives in the mountains, and loves to eat. To sustain itself, it requires a large portion of food every day. It is friendly and will let children bounce on it. Although Snorlax is sluggish, it can devastate its enemies with forceful blows.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
6. Obstagoon
Obstagoon is a dual-type Normal/Dark Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves from Galarian Linoone at level 35 and is the final form of Galarian Zigzagoon.
Obstagoon is covered in dark fur and has a star shape on its arm. On its neck and face, it is a mix of white and black patterns. It is violent and relies on provocation in battle. When confronting rivals, this dark-type Pokémon lets off a deafening scream to distract them before unleashing its razor-sharp claws viciously.
- Type: Dark/Normal
- Weakness: Fighting, Bug, Fairy
- Immunity: Ghost, Psychic
- Resistance: Dark
5. Silvally
Silvally is one of the strongest normal type Pokémon and it was introduced in Generation VII. It evolves from Type: Null when leveled up with high friendship.
Silvally has both mammal-like and steel features and it has a large crown on its head with three feathers that shoot upwards. On each side of its face, there is a metallic disk and an arrow-like tail. This Pokémon is loyal and will battle to the death on behalf of its friends and trainer.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
4. Meloetta
Meleoetta is a dual-type Psychic/Normal Pokémon that was introduced in Generation V. While it is not known to evolve, it does have a second form that it can activate in battle.
Meloetta is mythical and appears to be made of musical notes. Its hair is designed like a musical table and its hands resemble the musical quartet notation. On its forehead, it has a line that extends to its hair and a sound orb as well. Meloetta has a beautiful voice and has inspired a number of songs. With the help of its psychic powers, it can turn itself invisible.
- Type: Normal/Psychic
- Weakness: Bug, Dark
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: Psychic
3. Slaking
Slaking is one of the strongest Pokémon of all time and it evolves from Vigoroth at level 36 and is the final form of Slakoth. It was introduced in Generation III.
Slaking is an ape-like Pokémon covered in brown fur. It has white hair on its head that looks like a ribbon and it stretches down to its neck and drops like a collar. Also, It has a pink nose that looks like that of a pig and sharp lower teeth that are visible in its closed mouth. Slaking is widely regarded as lazy because it prefers to lie around and eat; however, it acts in this manner to conserve energy for battle.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
2. Regigigas
Regigigas is one of the legendary Pokémon and who created the Legendary Titans. It was introduced in Generation IV and it does not evolve.
Regigigas is an irregularly-shaped Pokémon and it has six, asymmetrical eyes that look like gemstones. It has two long arms and three plug-like fingers. There’s also green moss on its legs and shoulders. It is so powerful that it is said that it can move continents and thrive regardless of climatic conditions. Regigigas is somewhat pesky though and hates to be roused from sleep.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
1. Arceus
Arceus is the strongest normal type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation IV. This mythical Pokémon is known as “The Original One” and is said to have possibly created the entire Pokémon universe!
Arceus is a horse-like Pokémon that has a single horn on its head and spikes at its back. Also, it has golden wheels on its waist with pointed, toeless feet. It can restore things that it once destroyed, manipulate time and make objects invisible. This Pokémon is kind to its allies but brutal to those that break its trust.
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting
- Immunity: Ghost
- Resistance: None
Conclusion
These were some of the best, the strongest and the most popular normal type Pokémon that you must know if you consider yourself a Pokémon fan. I hope that you liked the article and agree with my choices but if that wasn’t the case, make sure to leave your feedback in the comments section below.
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