Top 20 Cutest Pokemon of 2024 as Voted by Fans!

Who holds the title of the cutest Pokémon? With a roster of charming creatures, it’s a tough call even for the most devoted Pokéfans.

To resolve this adorable dilemma, we conducted a comprehensive survey with over 650 Pokémon aficionados. Their votes have finally crowned the cutest Pokémon in our exclusive FinalBoss poll.

Key Takeaways:

• Fan-Voted Favorites: Discover which Pokémon have captured fans’ hearts worldwide, with Eevee leading the pack as the cutest of them all. This list is not just a collection; it’s a celebration of the Pokémon community’s adoration for these charming creatures.
• Diverse Delights: From the electric spark of Pichu to the icy allure of Alolan Vulpix, explore a variety of types and generations that showcase the Pokémon world’s rich diversity and the unique cuteness each one brings.
• Beyond the Cuteness: Engage with fascinating tidbits and quirky facts about each Pokémon. Did you know Togepi can emit a calming aura, or that Mimikyu’s backstory is as touching as it is tragic? These details add depth to their adorable exteriors, making each one truly special.

Top 20 Cutest Pokémon Ever in Video

Without further ado, here are the top 20 cutest Pokémon as chosen by the fans.

Cutest Pokemon #20 : Popplio

Popplio stands out as one of the cutest water types and starters in all of the franchise. It’s even cuter than Seel and Spheal, and that’s saying something! It’s easy to see why Pokéfans voted for it – it’s basically a sea puppy mixed with a friendly looking clown.

Who wouldn’t want this little guy at their children’s birthday party?

Popplio – First appeared in Pokémon Sun and Moon (Generation VII), released in 2016.

Cutest Pokemon #19: Joltik

One of the smallest Pokémon in the entire series, Joltik is the kind of bug you wouldn’t want to squish if you saw it crawling on your bed. While some others give it a run for cutest electric type, it’s definitely the cutest bug type.

Props to the designers of this ‘mon, because who would ever find something with -tik/tick in the name cute?

Joltik – Debuted in Pokémon Black and White (Generation V), released in 2010.

Cutest Pokemon #18: Shaymin

The Pokédex entry for Shaymin lists it as the “Gratitude Pokémon,” so let’s all show how grateful we are for this super cute grass type hedgehog. Just like Joltik above, Shaymin is one of the smallest Pokémon at less than 8” (0.2m).

It could easily fit into a backpack or purse, so you can take it with you wherever you go to show off its adorable little face.

Shaymin – Introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (Generation IV), with its first appearance in 2006, but its Sky Forme was introduced in Pokémon Platinum in 2008.

Cutest Pokemon #17: Mareep

Phillip K. Dick wrote the sci-fi novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”, and now I want to pose that question for humans living in the Pokéverse: do they count Mareep when they have a hard time getting some shut eye at night? I think counting Mareep would keep me up going “aww!”

Not only is this electric type Pokémon fluffy and huggable, I bet the farmers in the Johto region who raise them save a ton on their utility bills each month. Cute and useful – a double threat.

Mareep – Originated from Pokémon Gold and Silver (Generation II), released in 1999.

Cutest Pokemon #16: Espeon

Sorry, sports fans. We’re not talking about ESPN. We’re talking about Espeon, one of the prettiest Eeveelutions. Its Pokédex entry says that its psychic type abilities help it predict the weather, so if you owned one, you wouldn’t need to check the weather channel or app anymore.

Its design is so cute in such a compelling way as it isn’t just small and adorable like some of the previous entries, but instead it looks like an uncanny cat from another planet.

Espeon – Also made its first appearance in Pokémon Gold and Silver (Generation II), released in 1999.

Cutest Pokemon #15: Skitty

Speaking of uncanny felines, I imagine that the artists at GameFreak tasked themselves with making a cat composed almost entirely of ovals and circles, and that’s how we got this round cutie pie normal type. Its Pokédex entry says that “it threatens opponents with a sharp growl,” but who could take a growl seriously coming from such a plump, happy-looking face?

Just make sure you have enough Skitty litter for it to use for the bathroom if you consider adopting one.

Skitty – First appeared in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (Generation III), released in 2002.

Cutest Pokemon #14: Squirtle

One of the original starters and the first water type you encounter in the Pokémon: Red and Blue games, Squirtle has been a fan favorite for decades now. The Pokéfans we surveyed voted Squirtle as the cutest water type, and it’s easy to see why: like Skitty, it’s round and friendly looking. Not to mention that it’s a turtle with a squirrel’s tail – it’s too dang adorbs.

Fun fact: in the original anime, the Squirtle squad threatened to murder Misty if Ash broke the promise he made to them in the Japanese dub and threatened to dye her hair purple in the English dub – maybe something got lost in translation there.

Squirtle – One of the original Pokémon from Pokémon Red and Blue (Generation I), released in 1996.

Cutest Pokemon #13: Dratini

In Pokémon: Red and Blue, Dratini and its two evolutions were the only dragon types in the entire series. Not only is Dratini the cutest dragon type, but it was also one of the rarest back in the day.

Its design is sort of a mix between a worm and the dragons of East Asian cultures with their long, floaty bodies. This makes it look both elegant and darling at the same time.

Dratini – Another original Pokémon from Pokémon Red and Blue (Generation I), released in 1996.

Cutest Pokemon #12: Umbreon

Sorry, Espeon stans – more Pokéfans voted for Umbreon for the cutest Pokemon than they did for your favorite of the two Pokémon: Gold and Silver eeveelutions. It’s quite easy to see its appeal: it’s both cute like any other eeveelution and a little spooky with its black, red, and gold color schemes.

Perfect for people who love Eevee and Halloween time. Despite coming off a little eerie, Umbreon must be a great companion as it requires a high friendship level to evolve it from Eevee.

Umbreon – Debuted alongside Espeon in Pokémon Gold and Silver (Generation II), released in 1999.

Cutest Pokemon #11: Togepi

Babies make you go aww. Togepi is basically a perpetual baby Pokemon still stuck half in its eggshell. No wonder so many people voted for this adorable fairy type (or normal type if you’re playing the older games). It’s also a favorite for many fans of the first few seasons of the anime, because Misty had one for a long time.

Weird fact about Togepi: the Pokédex says it can release poison from its spikes and steal the positivity of other people to give to its trainer. Try not to get on Togepi’s bad side, or it’ll give you depression.

Togepi – First seen in Pokémon Gold and Silver (Generation II), released in 1999, but it made an early appearance in the Pokémon anime.

Cutest Pokemon #10: Mimikyu

Mimikyu is both one of the cutest ghost and fairy types, and it has one of the saddest backstories in the games’ lore – the Pokédex says its desperate to make friends with humans, but it keeps accidentally killing them, because seeing it without its shabby Pikachu disguise can make people sick or cause an excruciating death.

The tragic backstory makes it even cuter. Don’t you just want to hug Mimkyu or die trying?

Mimikyu – Introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon (Generation VII), released in 2016.

Cutest Pokemon #9: Pichu

GameFreak must have seen the international sensation that Pikachu became after the first games released and went, “what if we made it a baby?” Pichu was one of the first prevolutions introduced to the Pokémon series in Gold and Silver. Not only is it one of the cutest electric types, it’s also similar to Umbreon and Espeon where it needs to be leveled up with friendship making it a very affectionate ‘mon.

Seems perfect for cuddling.

Pichu – Appeared in Pokémon Gold and Silver (Generation II), released in 1999.

Cutest Pokemon #8: Charmander

How can you deny this fire type’s cuteness when it has charm in its name? Charmander, like Squirtle, is one of the OG starters from Red and Blue. It also has one of the cutest calls in the anime series.

Just be sure to take care of your Charmanders if you train one: letting its flame on its tail go out will kill it according to its Pokédex entry. Don’t kill this cutie!

Charmander – Original Pokémon from Pokémon Red and Blue (Generation I), released in 1996. The card is pretty rare and can usually be found in Japanese booster packs.

Joint Cutest Pokemon #7th Place: Sylveon

Perhaps the most twee Pokémon in the entire series, Sylveon was the first real fairy type as it introduced the concept in generation 6. Its cuteness is literally part of its biology: it evolves covered in bows! It’s like a present from Arceus to all Pokéfans.

Its bows even send out a calming aura, so it’s perfect to bring around people you know like to argue. Goodbye anger management, hello Sylveon!

Sylveon – First appeared in Pokémon X and Y (Generation VI), released in 2013.

Joint Cutest Pokemon #7th Place: Growlithe

Like a real dog, the Pokédex says that Growlithe is “obedient, friendly, and loyal.” It sounds like the perfect pet for Pokéfans. Can your pooch help you roast s’mores? I didn’t think so.

Fans love this little guy so much that he’s our list’s cutest fire type – even beating out Charmander! So bring out your milk bones and give some pats to this adorable good boy/girl.

Growlithe – Also an original Pokémon from Pokémon Red and Blue (Generation I), released in 1996.

Cutest Pokemon #5: Pikachu

You didn’t think the fans would forget Pikachu, did you? Whether it’s the OG fat Pikachu or the newer, post-diet one, you’d have to be heartless to hear its call and see its red cheeks without squealing in an overload of cuteness. While Pikachu wasn’t voted the number one cutest Pokemon, its place makes it the cutest electric type, meaning it beat out Pichu, its baby form.

Fun fact: even its name is delightful as it’s basically the Japanese equivalent of “sparkle squeak.”

Pikachu – The franchise’s mascot, first appearing in Pokémon Red and Blue (Generation I), released in 1996.

Cutest Pokemon #4: Mew

Mew comes in at #4 on our list and wins the title of cutest psychic type and cutest legendary Pokemon. For fans who have been around since the original games, Mew truly was legendary.

Before mystery gifts and Pokemon games with internet connectivity, fans had to go in-person to special events hosted by Nintendo to get this pink cutie without using cheats. It required true dedication.

Mew – Introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue (Generation I), released in 1996, as a secret Pokémon.

Cutest Pokemon #3: Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur is our #3 cutest Pokemon on the list and officially the cutest starter, poison type, and grass type due to its placement. Bulbasaur is every biology nerd’s dream: something that is both part of the animal and the plant kingdom. It’s perfect for people who want a combination of a dog-lizard and garden rolled into one Pokémon.

Fun fact: Mew, the entry above this, was the end of the Kanto Pokédex at #151 while Bulbasaur is the start at #001.

Bulbasaur – Another original Pokémon from Pokémon Red and Blue (Generation I), released in 1996.

Cutest Pokemon #2: Alolan Vulpix

The first ice type and regional variant on our list, Alolan Vulpix takes an already cutest fox Pokémon with the original Vulpix and turns the dial to eleven out of ten. The Alolan variant has a beautiful white coloring, a poofy tail and patch of fur on its head, coloring that makes its feet look like socks, and gorgeous multicolored eyes.

It’s obvious why the Pokéfans voted this variant as #2 on our list.

Alolan Vulpix – Originally, Vulpix appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue (Generation I), released in 1996, but the Alolan form debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon (Generation VII), released in 2016.

Cutest Pokemon #1: Eevee

Drumroll please… our #1 cutest Pokemon on our list is Eevee! She’s so loveable that even the Pokédex describes her as “a super cute Pokemon.” That’s GameFreak’s official endorsement right there. Pokéfans of all ages adore Eevee as she’s a fluffy, cuddly, friendly fox-dog hybrid that can turn into countless other delightful Pokémon.

As beautiful and charming as those eeveelutions are, though, you have to bow down to the cutest normal type: the OG Eevee.

Eevee – First appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue (Generation I), released in 1996.

So what are your thoughts? Did our poll participants choose the right 20 cute Pokemon or is your favorite missing from the list? Should Eevee have won? Comment below to let us know!

Sources and Info
Votes gathered on behalf of finalboss.io, from users of the following Facebook pages:

• FinalBoss
• Pokemon Fans
• Pokemon Merch Buy, Sell, Trade
• One Million Pokemon Fans

The participants choose the Cutest Pokemon from any generation of Pokémon game as well as Pokémon that appeared in the official animated TV show and movies. They were invited to add their own favourite Pokémon to the selection options in the list and comment on the poll to say why theirs was cutest – permission was sought for publication of each user comment that appears in this article.

Additional Pokedex info – Bulbapedia

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