Each and every singlePokemonhas its own set of unique stats, and, as of the time of writing, there are a total of 893Pokemonofficially available for catching and training. Their stats are distributed among six key categories: Attack, Defense, HP, Special Defense, Speed, and Special Attack.
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As the name of the stat might suggest, Special Attack dictates how much damage a Pokemon inflicts when using a special move. In most situations, special attacks involve dealing damage from a distance, without making physical contact with the other Pokemon. These moves can be incredibly powerful, particularly when used by aPokemon with a high Special Attack.
Updated on June 25th, 2022 by Russ Boswell:Pokemon Sword and Shield featured some truly powerful Pokemon spread throughout its expansive adventure. Two DLCs added even more to the mix and also included some familiar faces with the addition of the National Pokedex. With this influx of Pokemon came some truly powerful Special attackers. These creatures are capable of outputting some serious damage thanks to their high Special attack base stats. To better showcase some of thebest possible Special Attack Pokemonseen in the recent mainline games, as well as Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and the reboots of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the following list has been updated with even more entries.
18Aegislash (Blade Forme) (140)
There are a lot of unique Pokemon found throughout the series that are based on everyday objects. But some item-type Pokemon pack a massive punch, with a select few boasting some impressive Special Attack power. Aegislash, the Sword and Shield-style Pokemon, can do some serious damage if it’s in the correct form. Aegislash isn’t just a sentient blade, it’s actually capable of shifting forms, making it a pretty powerful creature in the right hands.
In Shield Forme, Aegislash boasts impressive defensive stats, but switching to Blade Forme will boost its attack by a massive amount. Pair this with its unique Ghost and Steel typing, and its impressive resistances, and it’s easy to see why Aegislash could be so overwhelming.
The mysterious shield-bearing sword Pokemon has an immense 140 Special Attack in its Blade Forme.
17Eternatus (145)
Sword & Shield had two iconic Legendary Pokemon designs in Zacian and Zamazenta but players would be introduced to another immense and powerful Legendary towards the endgame in Eternatus. The space-faring energy source put a twist into the overarching storyline, culminating in an epic battle between the cover Legendaries and the imposing beast. Players would have a chance to capture and utilize Eternatus for their own, which would give them access to strong Pokemon with a high Special Attack stat.
Eternatus is a Poison and Dragon-type Pokemon that has a high Base Stat Total and is capable of greatly boosting its stats when in its Eternamax form. Those that got their hands on the creature would find themselves with a teammate that coulddish out a whopping 145 Special Attack in its base form.
16Spectrier (145)
Pokemon Sword & Shield introduced a lot of interesting Pokemon across its base game and add-on DLC. Those that managed to conquer the main release were definitely hungry for content when The Crown Tundra add-on was introduced. Not only did this fun DLC add Dynamax Adventures and a slew of Pokemon via the National Pokedex, but it also gave players access to a new Legendary Pokemon and its faithful steed. Players were free to choose between Glastrier and Spectrier when it came down to it.
Those that chose the ghostly horselike Pokemon would be gifted with a powerful Special attacker. With only two weaknesses in Ghost and Dark, thanks to its Ghost typing, Spectrier also boasts some impressive Speed, helping it to outpace its opponents and strike first.
Spectrier can dish out some serious damage thanks to its immense 145 Special Attack.
15Chandelure (145)
At the start, there were “only” 151 Pokemon. It’s crazy to say “only” because 151 is a lot of unique pocket monsters to collect but it pales in comparison to the massive amount of different creatures found throughout the franchise today. It’s honestly pretty amazing that developers have managed to craft so many interesting characters over the years, although some would argue that designers have “lost the edge” a bit thanks to some truly bizarre Pokemon showing up. Creatures like Klefki, Vanilluxe, and Bronzong are all modeled after inanimate objects, a trend that some may say is “lazy.”
But some of these inanimate designs have turned out for the better. Although it was criticized by some in Generation V, Chandelure is easily one of the coolest Ghost-types ever introduced.It’s powerful too, with a Special Attack of 145.
14Vikavolt (145)
Bug-type Pokemon are arguably some of the most underappreciated pocket monsters in the series but some of them can pack quite a punch. There have been some seriously great Bug-types seen over the years, with names like Scizor, Araquanid, and Heracross creating havoc for unprepared trainers. It’s hard to argue against the popularity of Beedrill, one of the more iconic Pokemon designs from the original 151.
Vikavolt is another mold-breaking Bug-type, adding electric vibes to the mix and shocking its opponents with its immense 145 Special Attack.
13Cursola (145)
A lot of new and interesting Pokemon were added to the universe with the release of Pokemon Sword & Shield, with many seeing a twist on their original designs thanks to new regional forms. One under-appreciated Pokemon that saw a revival of sorts was Corsola, a smiling pink-colored Rock/Water type that many people glossed over during Generation II. In Generation VIII, Corsola gained a Galarian form, which stuck out as a stark white variant on its original form, sporting a large depressive frown instead of the optimistic smile that it was originally known for.
But what enticed trainers most was the fact that this version of Corsola had an evolution, evolving into the ghostly Cursola at level 38.This beefed-up ectoplasmic version of the once happy-go-lucky Pokemon sports an immense amount of Special Attack, topping out at a whopping 145.
12Aegislash (150)
First introduced in the sixth generation ofPokemongames, Aegislash is the final form of Honedge. As one might expect, it’s considerably more powerful than its first evolutionary form, boastingAttack and Special Attack stats of a mighty 150when it’s in its Blade Forme.
It’s worth mentioning that Aegislash was nerfed in the Generation 8 games, with both stats falling by 10 inSword & Shield. Even with the reduction though, there aren’t too many Pokemon who can get the better of Aegislash, nor are there many who offer quite as muchversatility in battle.
11Rayquaza (150)
According toPokemon FireRed &LeafGreen, Rayquaza has lived for hundreds of millions of years and looks like a meteor when flying. This is one meteor that Pokemon really do not want to be on the receiving end of, becauseRayquaza boasts a base Special Attack of 150.
When it comes to Dragon-type andFlying-type Pokemon, Rayquaza is one of the best around. It looks a lot like a traditional Chinese dragon and also shares some physical similarities with the Lindworm, an ancient Swedish dragon snake. The name is likely a combination of “ray” and “quasar” (a celestial object).
10Kyogre (150)
According toPokemon Ruby, Kyogre has the power to create massive rain clouds that cover the entire sky and bring about torrential downpours. These torrential downpours are no joke, and players really do not want to get caught in one becauseKyogre has a base Special Attack stat of 150.
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This isWater-type Pokemonto be feared, as it is one of the very best when it comes to dishing out damage. Kyogre is a whale, clearly, but is possibly also influenced by the mighty and mythical Leviathan. The name is a combination of “kai” (which means “ocean” in Japanese) and “orca.”
9Reshiram (150)
According toPokemon Shield, if people ignore the truth and let themselves become consumed by greed, Reshiram will arrive to burn their kingdoms down. Move aside, Daenerys Targaryen, because Reshiram has a base Special Attack stat of 150 and so is perfectly equipped to do so.
Besides representing the “yang” half of yin and yang (while its fellowgen 5 mascotand Legendary Pokemon Zekrom represents the “yin”), Reshiram kind of resembles a wyvern and its name is derived from the Japanese word “shiro,” which means “white” when translated into English.
