The 10 Best Gimmick Pokémon, Ranked

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The games have over a thousand unique and beloved creatures that players can find and collect. Battling with these monsters is both fun and also a true test of players' skills, but there are some Pokémon that require more strategy than others to properly use. These specific Pokémon are known as gimmick Pokémon, and there is a wide variety for players to choose from throughout the games.

Gimmick Pokémon primarily stand out due to the fact that their ways of battling often differ from most other Pokémon. This is usually thanks to them possessing a unique ability that emphasizes a specific battling mechanic or style, such as utilizing the weather or switching between different forms. Although many gimmick Pokémon exist, only some can be considered the best of the best.

First introduced in Generation 5, Zorua and Zoroark are two fox-like Pokémon with the incredible ability to shapeshift. Using their Illusion ability, they are able to resemble the last Pokémon that's in the player's party that isn't either an egg or already fainted. This allows for the opportunity to trick an opponent until the illusion finally wears off, especially if the foe attempts to attack with Psychic-type moves.

The only downside to Zorua and Zoroark's ability is that the illusion will wear off the moment they take damage. This means that the opponent can only be tricked for so long before they learn the truth as to who exactly they're fighting. Despite this, however, it is undeniable that Zorua and Zoroark's gimmick is both very effective and fun to use.

Wobbuffet is a rather unassuming Pokémon at first glance, but its gimmick can be incredibly useful if utilized properly. This Pokémon is unique due to the fact that it does not know any moves that attack the opponent directly. For example, Safeguard prevents Wobbuffet from being inflicted with certain status conditions, while Mirror Coat deals double the amount of damage the opponent does with a special attack.

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