Generation 2 added a bunch of new Pokémon to the franchise and expanded the series in a way that few other generations can replicate. Some of the Pokémon were strong and some of them were weak. However, there were a few that were ridiculously powerful and even most players of the generation 2 games couldn’t capture!
This list will rank 10 of these Pokémon and show players some that they didn’t realize were powerhouses. From Feraligator to Steelix, here 10 Generation 2 Pokémon that are extremely powerful!
10 Feraligator
This amazingly powerful alligator Pokémon is one of the 3 starters of generation 2. It is extremely powerful and it has some of the strongest Water-type attacks in its arsenal.
Luckily it is fairly easy to obtain because it is a starter Pokémon so fans can obtain it at the beginning of their Johto journey. Every Water-Type lover should definitely pick this as their starter for the generation 2 games!
9 Ampharos
This adorable Pokémon evolves from the adorable Mareep. Fans love this creature and it even got a Mega evolution in generation 6 making it even more powerful than it already was.
It has a powerful Electric-typing and its move set is largely filled with some of the most powerful Electric-type attacks in the franchise. Electric trainers should definitely consider catching one of these if they adventure to Johto.
8 Houndoom
This Dark/Fire-type is extremely powerful and it’s one of the strongest dog-themed Pokémon around. This creature is a fan favorite both because of its appearance and high stats leaving it as one of the best Pokémon in the entire franchise. This is both a terrifying creature in appearance and a powerhouse so players have enjoyed catching it for years.
It’s no surprise that this dog makes the list because it’s one the most powerful Pokémon from generation 2 and any trainer that has caught one knows this to be a fact.
7 Heracross
A lot of Bug-type Pokémon are very weak however this creature completely disproves the idea that a bug can’t be powerful. It’s got a unique move set and dual typing that makes it one of the strongest Pokémon in generation 2.
Not only is it powerful but it also as it a very unique design and fans have been catching it as one of their favorite Bug-types since it first debuted in Johto. Hopefully, it will retain its fan-favorite status for years to come.
6 Steelix
This Pokémon is known as the Steel Pokémon because it was one of the first Steel-types introduced into the franchise. It’s very cool and its the evolution of the powerful Rock-type Onix so fans know that they are getting a very powerful creature when they catch this one.
It’s worth adding this to any generation 2 trainer’s team because of its large move set snd powerful stats. Every Steel-type trainer should have one of these in their party.
5 Meganium
This Grass-type Pokémon is one of the starters of Generation 2. It is arguably the strongest starter of the generation because of its vast and unique move set combined with its powerful and high stats.
It’s also gotten incredibly cool design and lots of players pick it because of how adorable it is. Fans that love Grass-type Pokémon should definitely pick one of these up on their adventure.
4 Entei
This Pokémon is one of the generation 2 legendaries and it is renowned as being one of the most powerful creatures in the entire region. It has a strong Fire-typing and can learn only the most powerful Fire moves that the franchise has to offer.
Despite this Pokémon being around for so long, it has surprisingly retained its popularity, and fans can’t wait to catch it in every new Pokémon game that comes out.
3 Ho-Oh
The strength of this Pokémon is matched by few others in generation 2 and in the franchise as a whole. It’s powerful dual typing and its strong-willed determination make it an ideal candidate for any trainer that desires powerful Pokémon.
This creature is worth a catch for players that want a strong Pokémon on their team that they can use competitively. Ho-Oh is definitely one of the strongest in generation 2 and any trainer that catches one of these legendaries will be feared by all of their fellow battlers.
2 Suicune
This is another one of the lead 3 legendary dogs and it is arguably the most powerful of the 3. It has a very unique and distinct look to it that most Pokémon can’t match which is one of the reasons that it’s a fan favorite in the series.
Hopefully, it will remain as one the strongest Pokémon in the franchise for years to come and it’s definitely currently one of the strongest Water-Types. Perhaps if there is another Johto remake, players will see this Pokémon get a new form.
1 Lugia
Lugia is an interesting Pokémon that has a dual Psychic/Flying-Type. Most trainers that catch one of these are looking for a strong companion that they can use during battles and this Pokémon provides just that.
Most trainers don’t expect it to have as large of a move set as it does, however, that combined with its high stats make it extremely strong and a foe that shouldn’t be messed with. Unless a trainer is ready to face one of these Pokémon they should definitely run the other way if they see it coming towards them!
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