Pokemon: Best Z-Moves (Based On Stats)

Pokemon: Best Z-Moves (Based On Stats)

As a seasoned Pokémon Trainer with over two decades of battling under my belt, I can confidently say that the Z-move “Light That Burns the Sky” is nothing short of extraordinary. Having witnessed countless matches and strategies, I’ve never come across a move as versatile and potent as this one.


The Pokemon series features distinctive gameplay elements unique to each generation, which differentiate its various regions. For instance, the Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum games from generation 4 are recognized for their underground mechanics. On the other hand, the X and Y games (generation 6) are celebrated for the introduction of mega evolutions.

Although many features in these Pokemon games tend to be tailored for specific generations, some elements like Mega Evolutions have managed to cross over into other game versions. In the seventh generation games, a unique feature called Z-Moves is introduced, which amplifies a Pokemon’s and its trainer’s combined power to unleash an extremely potent new attack. These Z-Moves are destructive in nature and come in various forms, one of which is special attacks specific to each Pokemon, with different levels of intensity.

8 Extreme Evoboost

Strongest Status Move

Pokemon: Best Z-Moves (Based On Stats)

Type Normal
Category Status
Required Move Last Resort
Power N/A

It’s clear from its title that Extreme Evoboost is Eevee’s unique Z-move. Unlike other moves on this list, Extreme Evoboost is a special status move that boosts Eevee’s Attack, Defense, and Speed by an impressive 6 levels. This powerful move is actually an evolution of the move ‘Last Resort.’

Among all options listed, Extreme Evoboost isn’t the strongest, but it stands out as the sole Z-move that includes a potential status effect, and quite a potent one at that. While this makes it valuable, it also lands it the bottom spot on our list when considering raw stat power.

7 Malicious Moonsault

Best Dark Move

Pokemon: Best Z-Moves (Based On Stats)
Type Dark
Category Physical
Required Move Darkest Lariat
Power 180

The unique Z-move of Incineroar, Malicious Moonsault, boasts a physical attack power of 180, making it the strongest move among Dark-type Z-moves. Although it ranks second in terms of power compared to other moves on this list, the Malicious Moonsault inflicts considerable damage. If an opponent’s Pokemon uses the move Minimize, the damage dealt by Malicious Moonsault doubles – a rare occurrence given its niche use, but when it does, the resulting damage can be astronomical.

In which scene does Incineroar perform his most impressive Z-Move? Here, he charges towards an opponent Pokemon, executes a well-known wrestling maneuver called the ‘moonsault’, inside a fictional wrestling arena.

6 Let’s Snuggle Forever

Best Fairy Move

Pokemon: Best Z-Moves (Based On Stats)
Type Fairy
Category Physical
Required Move Play Rough
Power 190

Despite appearing adorable, beware of Mimikyu’s move, Let’s Snuggle Forever. This seemingly sweet gesture hides a potent Fairy-type attack that leaves snuggling as the last thing you’d want to do. Dealing 190 physical damage, it is the strongest Fairy Z-move. In this move, Mimikyu envelops an opposing Pokemon and inflicts damage, smothering the Pocket Monster until it succumbs to defeat. The Z-move surpasses Malicious Moonsault in power but falls short of Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom.

5 Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom

Best Ghost Move

Pokemon: Best Z-Moves (Based On Stats)
Type Ghost
Category Special
Required Move Moongeist Beam
Power 200

Among the Ghost-type moves listed here, the potent one is called Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom. This move is a stronger variant of Lunala’s Moongeist Beam, boasting a Special Attack power of 200. Similar to the scorching Light That Burns the Sky Z-move, Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom has the ability to nullify an opponent’s abilities before launching its attack.

1) Lunala teleports enemies into a portal and then attacks them with multiple intense skyward lasers, but only if players have Lunalium Z. The Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom move ranks alongside Searing Sunraze Smash on this list, both having a power of 200. However, it falls slightly behind Steel Z-Move due to Solgaleo being the more potent member of the light trio Pokemon.

4 Searing Sunraze Smash

Best Steel Move

Pokemon: Best Z-Moves (Based On Stats)
Type Steel
Category Physical
Required Move Sunsteel Strike
Power 200

The formidable Z-move, Searing Sunraze Smash, is mastered by the legendary Pokemon, Solgaleo. This Z-move represents an advancement from its precursor, Sunsteel Strike, and packs a punch with 200 physical points of damage, making it the strongest Steel Z-move. Upon execution, Solgaleo releases a colossal burst of energy towards enemies, transforming into a ball of radiant light to deliver maximum impact.

1) Dusk Mane Necrozma can acquire the same skill as Solgaleo does. Next on our list, Snorlax’s Crushing Pancake packs a bit more punch than Searing Sunraze Smash, preventing it from climbing higher in this ranking. (Note: I changed “Pulverizing” to “Crushing” for simplicity and used “advance further up” instead of “climbing higher in this ranking.”)

3 Pulverizing Pancake

Strongest Normal Move

Pokemon: Best Z-Moves (Based On Stats)
Type Normal
Category Physical
Required Move Giga Impact
Power 210

Crushing Pancake is Snorlax’s signature Z-move, a humorous twist in the Pokemon universe. This move amplifies the power of Giga Impact, causing the slumbering Pokemon to sprint at incredible speed towards an opponent and land on them with full force for maximum flattening. It’s a one-of-a-kind move that embodies the best comedic elements in the world of Pokemon.

This Z-type move is incredibly potent, matching the highest physical attack stat of any Normal Pokemon at 210. However, due to its Normal type, it slightly trails behind Catastropika in terms of power.

2 Catastropika

Strongest Electric Move

Pokemon: Best Z-Moves (Based On Stats)
Type Electric
Category Physical
Required Move Volt Tackle
Power 210

Catastropika is a Z-move exclusive to Pikachu. The Z-move is an upgraded version of Pikachu’s classic attack, Volt Tackle. It requires players to wield the z-crystal Pikanium Z. A powerful attack, Catastropika has a base state of 210 power, making it the strongest physical attack Pikachu can learn as a Z move. Much like its lesser form, Pikachu uses the attack to build up electric energy and striking opponents with an electric ball of damaging proportions.

Catastropika is the most potent Electric Pokemon’s Z-move, complementing Snorlax’s ‘Pulverizing Pancake’ as the highest physical attack in Pokemon-specific Z-moves. However, despite its immense power, Catastropika falls short of the top spot on this list because it concentrates solely on attack strength, unlike the number one entry which boasts additional special abilities.

1 Light That Burns The Sky

Best All Around Move

Pokemon: Best Z-Moves (Based On Stats)
Type Psychic
Category Special
Required Move Photon Geyser
Power 200

Besides its catchy moniker, “Light That Burns the Sky” is a potent Z-Move solely available to the legendary Pokémon Ultra Necrozma. This move, arguably the most impressive learned by any Pokémon, stands out due to its versatility in being either an Attack or Special Attack skill, based on what’s higher for the attacking Pokémon. Furthermore, it nullifies any special abilities that an opponent’s Pokémon might possess, making “Light That Burns the Sky” a formidable force in battle and the strongest Z-Move on this particular list.

The “Sky-Scorching Beacon” boasts a formidable Special Attack of 200, ranking it among the most powerful moves for Pokémon overall. With its distinct abilities as detailed previously, it holds the title of the strongest Z-move. The advantage of utilizing either the Attack or Special Attack stat, coupled with disregarding any special abilities of the targeted Pokémon, can’t be overstated.

Players must use the Ultranecrozium Z-Ring to access the move.

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2024-08-30 13:34