The Best Cat Pokémon [Ranked Best to Worst!]

Mew

Which brings us to the top spot in the listing of the best cat Pokemon. Of all the options, this spot has to go to Mew.

Mew, which is said to be the ancestor to every Pokémon and which is the Pokémon used to clone Mewtwo, has a special place in the hearts of many Pokémon players.

From its introduction in Generation 1’s Pokémon Red and Blue, where it was the rarest Pokémon of all, Mew is a firm favourite.

Its simple and cute design is iconic. This Mythical Pokémon is the perfect combination of rare, powerful, and cute.

Mew is the only known Pokémon capable of learning every single TM, HM, or Move Tutor move and with its base stat total of 600, it can use them well, too!

Mew has been featured in the Pokémon anime, in its many movies, in the mangas and Trading Card Game, and even multiple times in the Super Smash Bros. game series.

Mewtwo

No listing of the best cat Pokémon can be complete without Mewtwo. With its iconic and timeless design, Mewtwo is the original Legendary Pokemon and one of the best Pokémon of all time. It has high stats and a great movepool.

Mewtwo has featured prominently in the Pokémon anime, in the manga and Trading Card Games, and even Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter.

Mewtwo is a real beast in battle, making great use of its famous psychic energy. This popular Pokemon can even Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y!

Few Pokémon come close to Mewtwo’s everlasting popularity and charm, and for that reason, it’s earned its number two spot on the listing.

Solgaleo

Solgaleo is a Psychic/Steel dual-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7’s Pokémon Sun and Moon. This powerful Legendary Pokémon evolves from Cosmoem. With a striking design based on the lion, Solgaleo takes pride of place as game mascot.

Solgaleo is a powerful Pokémon. Its high Attack and HP stats mean it can give and take a punch.

Its Steel type gives it a total immunity to Poison type. Solgaleo gets good coverage, too, making it a powerful battler even outside of its psychic abilities!

But Solgaleo’s appeal is much wider than its use in battle. Featuring prominently in the story of Pokémon Sun, and the anime series based on Generation 7, Solgaleo is worth more than its role in battle. A fan favourite due to its design and its lore, Solgaleo deserves its top three spot on this listing.

Incineroar

This popular Pokémon was introduced in Generation 7’s Pokémon Sun and Moon. Incineroar, a Fire and Dark dual-type Pokémon, is the evolved form of starter Pokémon Litten. Fans of starter Pokémon may enjoy this list of the best starter Pokémon!

Based on the whacky combination of tigers and professional wrestlers, Incineroar's evocative look and unusual design won it many fans.

Incineroar's high Attack stat and its signature move, Darkest Lariat, make it a great choice in battle. This cat like Pokemon is great with Dark type moves and with Hidden Ability Intimidate strikes fear into its enemies.

With major appearances in the Pokémon anime, and even in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Incineroar has a lot going for it. Including a top spot on this listing!

Espeon

Introduced in Generation 2’s Pokémon Gold and Silver, sleek and beautiful Espeon with its purple fur is a Psychic type evolution for the ever popular Eevee.

One of Eevee’s more popular evolutions, Espeon has made many appearances in the franchise. Eevee appears on this list of the best fox Pokémon, too!

This Pokémon is beloved by many for its wonderful design and its good stats.

With it’s high Speed and its very high Special Attack Espeon packs a punch with its psychic powers.

Espeon’s many excellent features all combine to give it a spot on this listing.

Meowscarada

The new cat on the block, Meowscarada is a bipedal cat with a strong theming based on magicians! This Grass and Dark type feline Pokemon is the final form of Sprigatito, the Grass type starter Pokémon of Generation 9’s Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Fans of Grass type Pokémon may enjoy this list of the best Grass types!

Meowscarada boasts a powerful signature attack in the form of Flower Trick, which never misses and is always a critical hit! With its strong Attack stat and its high Speed, Meowscarada makes great use of Dark type moves.

Meowscarada has an immunity to Psychic type thanks to its Dark type. Its bold design makes it an instant fan favourite.

Meowth

Meowth is a mainstay of the Pokémon franchise in all its forms. Perhaps most well-known for its appearance in the Pokémon anime series as Team Rocket's Meowth, Meowth is popular all over the world.

A Normal type Pokémon, Meowth’s popularity comes from its cutesy design and long time role as a Member of Team Rocket. Not very strong, its main appeal is its charm.

Meowth has been given three alternate forms in the games, from an Alolan form where it is a Dark type, to its new Galarian form from Pokémon Sword and Shield where it’s a Steel type, and even a special Gigantamax Form!

Meowth is a super popular Pokémon with a cute design and is absolutely one of the best cat Pokemon.

Pyroar

Introduced in Generation 6’s Pokémon X and Y, Pyroar is a majestic lion Pokémon, and this shows in its fantastic design. With alternate looks for female and male version, Pyroar really shows off its strong theme.

A Fire and Normal dual-type Pokémon, Pyroar is immune to Ghost type moves. 

Featured in both the Pokémon anime and the games as one of villainous Team Flare Leader Lysandre’s Pokémon, Pyroar lit a fire in all our hearts. Its eye-catching design and well thought out theming as well as its power in battle combine to make Pyroar one of the best cat Pokemon!

Fans of animal based Pokémon might also enjoy this list of the best frog Pokémon!

Liepard

Liepard is a sharp and cool Dark type Pokémon introduced with Generation 5’s Pokémon Black and White. This pretty purple Pokémon is based on the leopard, from its overall lithe design to the spots on its body.

Featured many times in the Pokémon anime as a favourite Pokémon of Team Plasma, Liepard is instantly recognisable due to its strong design and excellent theming.

In its strength Liepard is outclassed by many other Pokémon on this list, but its design is top-notch. With many appearances in the anime and in its debut games, Liepard is surely a feline Pokémon to remember.

Delcatty

This sleek, beautiful cat Pokémon was introduced in Generation 3’s Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. It evolves from Skitty when exposed to a Moon Stone.

One of Pokémon's takes on the house cat, Delcatty is a Normal type Pokémon. It isn’t very strong, but its sophisticated and simple design carries it.

Delcatty is a popular Pokémon and its strong design aesthetic and theming earns it a spot on this list.