Discover the most potent Pokémon in special attack, essential for any competitive strategist. This list highlights creatures with exceptional base special attack stats and those that can maximise their power with key abilities and moves. Ideal for players looking to build teams with devastating special sweepers and dominate battles. Explore how different Pokémon excel in this crucial aspect of the game.
Highest base Special Attack among non-Mega Ghost-types
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This Pokémon boasts the highest Special Attack in the franchise, at 165, and exceptional speed. Its combination of stats makes it an unstoppable force in the current competitive metagame.
Has the highest base Special Attack stat of all Ice-type Pokémon
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With a base Special Attack of 170, White Kyurem is one of the greatest special offensive threats. Its Turboblaze ability allows it to ignore defensive abilities, ensuring its powerful attacks hit with full force.
Highest Special Attack stat at 151
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This Ultra Beast stands out with its base Special Attack of 151 and its Beast Boost ability. This ability allows it to further increase its Special Attack after each KO, turning it into an unstoppable sweeping machine.
Has the highest base Special Attack stat among Water-type Pokémon
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In its Primal form, Kyogre reaches a base Special Attack of 150, making it one of the most powerful Water-type attackers. Its Drizzle ability further boosts its Water moves, making it a dominant force on the battlefield.
Base special attack of 140
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This Fire/Poison-type Paradox Pokémon boasts a base Special Attack of 140. Its high offensive stat positions it as a very strong special attacker in the most recent games, Pokémon Violet.
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Base Special Attack stat is 135
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As a Scarlet and Violet legendary, Miraidon has a base Special Attack of 135 and an ability that boosts it. Its signature move, Electro Drift, makes it a devastating electric threat in the current competitive scene.
High Special Attack stat (135)
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This Ghost/Fairy-type Paradox Pokémon has a base Special Attack of 135 and impressive speed. Its combination of types and stats makes it one of the fastest and most dangerous special attackers in Scarlet and Violet.
Base 135 Special Attack is insane
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One of the Ruinous Treasures, Chi-Yu has a base Special Attack of 135 and a unique ability. Its Beads of Ruin reduces the Special Defense of all other Pokémon, amplifying its own damage and that of its allies.
Maximizes offensive presence with Special Attack EVs
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Volcarona, with a base Special Attack of 135, is known for its Quiver Dance move. This move allows it to increase its Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed, making it a formidable special attacker that can sweep teams.
High Special Attack stat (133)
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Introduced in Scarlet and Violet, Gholdengo has a base Special Attack of 133 and a key defensive ability. Its Good as Gold protects it from moves that alter its stats, making it a very difficult special attacker to stop.
Has a high Special Attack stat of 130
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This Fire/Steel-type legendary Pokémon possesses a base Special Attack of 130 and an excellent type combination. Its numerous resistances and offensive capability make it a versatile Pokémon and difficult to take down in battle.
High Special Attack stat
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Gengar, with a base Special Attack of 130, is known for its high speed and access to powerful special moves. Its ability to hit fast and hard keeps it a relevant special attacker in various strategies.
Base Special stat of 125 in Generation 1
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This Electric/Flying-type legendary Pokémon has a base Special Attack of 125 and good speed. Its type combination grants it excellent offensive coverage and makes it a reliable and versatile special attacker.
High Special Attack stat (125)
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Gardevoir, with a base Special Attack of 125, stands out for its access to Psychic and Fairy-type moves. Its Fairy typing provides excellent offensive and defensive coverage, making it a solid option as a special attacker.
Torch Song boosts Special Attack
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Although its base Special Attack is 110, Skeledirge's ability and its Torch Song move empower it. Torch Song always increases its Special Attack, turning it into a special threat that rapidly scales its power.