The Poison-type has always had a prominent place in Pokémon. Generation I introduced more Poison-type Pocket Monsters than any other type, but most of these were creatures with dual-typings. Pure Poison-types are less plentiful, and many players sweep them to the side in favor of other Pokémon. This preference is understandable; the Poison-type is only super-effective against two types.
Additionally, though it resists five types, four types also resist Poison. Despite this complicated position, this typing can help a playthrough team greatly. While no pure Poison-type is exceptional, certain Poisonous Pokes are more than capable of providing some extra coverage to some more difficult NPC battles.
6 Arbok
Arbok is a well-known Pocket Monster, mostly because for a while, it was one of Jessie's main Pokémon. This made it a part of some of Team Rocket's most iconic scenes from the anime. While it is beloved by many, Arbok is not the best Poison-type for a playthrough. Its Speed is reasonable, and its Attack stat is decent, but the remainder of its stats are underwhelming. This is except for its Special Defense, which, while not great, is enough to let Arbok tank a bit of damage.
It can also have Shed Skin as its Ability, which has a chance to remove a status condition that afflicts Arbok. This Ability can be helpful in a playthrough, but all in all, there are better pure Poison-types than Arbok.
5 Seviper
As far as pure Poison-types go, Seviper has great offensive stats. Both its Physical and Special Attack share the same reasonably high stat value, letting Seviper take on many different opponents. However, the Pokémon's only decent Speed stat keeps it from consistently striking first. When it cannot attack before its opponent, Seviper can be in trouble.
Seviper's defensive stats are both mediocre, and its HP is not high enough to properly compensate. Shed Skin helps Seviper, but this is not enough to make it one of the more viable options for the main series games.
4 Swalot
As one of the most underrated Pokémon from the Hoenn region, Swalot is not very popular among fans. Despite this, Swalot is more capable than it is given credit for. Its high HP paired with either of its reasonable defensive stats gives it the capability to withstand either category of damage decently well.
These stats are Swalot's best features, and it otherwise tends to fall short in battle. Both offensive stats are unimpressive, though they can do a bit of damage, and its Speed is too low to be reliable. Swalot is a decent choice for early-game battles, but others quickly outclass it.
3 Weezing
When Weezing faces a Physical attacker, it can be great in battle. Its Defense stat is exceptional compared to that of other pure Poison-types, which makes up for Weezing's unimpressive HP stat. In addition, its Attack stat is reasonably high, and its Special Attack can do some decent damage as well.
On the other hand, Weezing's Speed is lackluster, and its Special Defense, while not abysmal, is less than desirable, especially when paired with its HP stat. The Pokémon does have an Ability, though, that helps it greatly in a playthrough. This is Levitate, which makes it immune to most Ground attacks, which are one of Weezing's weaknesses.
2 Garbodor
Garbodor and its pre-evolution, Trubbish, are based on some of the weirdest concepts ever for a Pokémon line. Being modeled after literal trash has not done Garbodor any favors as far as popularity goes, but this does not make it useless in battle. Its stat spread is relatively even, with more emphasis placed on its Attack stat. While it is not the fastest Pokémon around, it can out-speed a number of opponents and do a decent chunk of damage when it does.
When it needs to take an attack, its HP is capable and both its defensive stats are also reasonable, though not incredible. Its Gigantamax form may not have helped it with its public image, but if trainers can look past its concept, Garbodor can be decently reliable.
1 Muk
Though it is often dismissed, even by many loyal fans of the Kanto region, Muk can be a good combatant. Its HP is quite high, as is its Special Defense. Muk's Defense is not as great, but it is decent, and the high HP helps to give it solid bulk. Muk's Speed is too low to be reliable, but its bulk saves it in many instances.
Offensively, Muk can be a great Physical attacker, though many of the moves it learns from leveling up are Special, a stat in which Muk does not excel. It does have a few Physical options, though. Furthermore, if Muk has Poison Touch, a Hidden Ability that has a chance to give opponents the Poison condition when Muk hits them, it becomes even more viable. It may not be among the strongest Pokémon from the Kanto region, but Muk has its strengths and can be helpful in a playthrough.
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