{"id":173027,"date":"2025-07-25T02:10:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T02:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=173027"},"modified":"2025-07-25T02:10:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T02:10:15","slug":"what-pokemon-always-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/","title":{"rendered":"What Pok\u00e9mon always wins?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#What_Pokemon_Always_Wins_The_Truth_Behind_Invincibility\" title=\"What Pok\u00e9mon Always Wins? The Truth Behind Invincibility\">What Pok\u00e9mon Always Wins? The Truth Behind Invincibility<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#The_Myth_of_the_Undefeatable_Pokemon\" title=\"The Myth of the Undefeatable Pok\u00e9mon\">The Myth of the Undefeatable Pok\u00e9mon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#Understanding_Battle_Mechanics\" title=\"Understanding Battle Mechanics\">Understanding Battle Mechanics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#Why_Even_%E2%80%9CGod%E2%80%9D_Can_Fall\" title=\"Why Even &#8220;God&#8221; Can Fall\">Why Even &#8220;God&#8221; Can Fall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#The_Importance_of_Strategy_and_Team_Building\" title=\"The Importance of Strategy and Team Building\">The Importance of Strategy and Team Building<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#Examples_of_Strategic_Advantage\" title=\"Examples of Strategic Advantage\">Examples of Strategic Advantage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#1_Is_Victini_undefeatable\" title=\"1. Is Victini undefeatable?\">1. Is Victini undefeatable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#2_What_Pokemon_is_the_most_powerful\" title=\"2. What Pok\u00e9mon is the most powerful?\">2. What Pok\u00e9mon is the most powerful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#3_Can_Mega_Lucario_beat_Arceus\" title=\"3. Can Mega Lucario beat Arceus?\">3. Can Mega Lucario beat Arceus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#4_What_Pokemon_is_494\" title=\"4. What Pok\u00e9mon is 494?\">4. What Pok\u00e9mon is 494?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#5_What_Pokemon_is_000\" title=\"5. What Pok\u00e9mon is 000?\">5. What Pok\u00e9mon is 000?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#6_What_are_Victinis_weaknesses\" title=\"6. What are Victini&#8217;s weaknesses?\">6. What are Victini&#8217;s weaknesses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#7_Is_Mega_Victini_real\" title=\"7. Is Mega Victini real?\">7. Is Mega Victini real?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#8_Why_is_Victini_000\" title=\"8. Why is Victini #000?\">8. Why is Victini #000?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#9_Is_Mew_stronger_than_Victini\" title=\"9. Is Mew stronger than Victini?\">9. Is Mew stronger than Victini?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#10_Which_Pokemon_is_999\" title=\"10. Which Pok\u00e9mon is #999?\">10. Which Pok\u00e9mon is #999?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#11_Can_Palkia_beat_Arceus\" title=\"11. Can Palkia beat Arceus?\">11. Can Palkia beat Arceus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#12_Did_Pikachu_beat_Latios\" title=\"12. Did Pikachu beat Latios?\">12. Did Pikachu beat Latios?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#13_Is_Victini_based_on_a_nuke\" title=\"13. Is Victini based on a nuke?\">13. Is Victini based on a nuke?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#14_Is_there_a_king_of_Pokemon\" title=\"14. Is there a king of Pok\u00e9mon?\">14. Is there a king of Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#15_Did_Pikachu_beat_Raichu\" title=\"15. Did Pikachu beat Raichu?\">15. Did Pikachu beat Raichu?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Pokemon_Always_Wins_The_Truth_Behind_Invincibility\"><\/span>What Pok\u00e9mon Always Wins? The Truth Behind Invincibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The answer to the question, &#8220;What Pok\u00e9mon always wins?&#8221; is simple: <strong>no Pok\u00e9mon always wins<\/strong>. Despite myths, legends, and dedicated fan theories, the very core design of the <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> franchise hinges on a complex system of <strong>type matchups, stat distributions, move pools, and, most importantly, a degree of randomness<\/strong>. Even the most powerful Pok\u00e9mon are vulnerable under the right circumstances. Any given Pok\u00e9mon can be strategically defeated. Thinking that there is one Pok\u00e9mon that can win at any moment, or that one is undefeatable goes against the spirit of the game. This principle encourages strategic team building and skillful battling.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Myth_of_the_Undefeatable_Pokemon\"><\/span>The Myth of the Undefeatable Pok\u00e9mon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The allure of an unbeatable Pok\u00e9mon is understandable. Who wouldn&#8217;t want a guaranteed victory in every battle? Throughout the <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> world, various myths and legends reinforce this desire. For instance, the article alludes to <strong>Victini<\/strong> and the belief that trainers with Victini always win. This emphasizes the theme of hope and luck in the <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> universe. However, lore should not be confused with reality.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Battle_Mechanics\"><\/span>Understanding Battle Mechanics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> battles are governed by several key factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type Matchups:<\/strong> The rock-paper-scissors system of elemental types (e.g., Fire is strong against Grass, Grass is strong against Water, Water is strong against Fire) is a cornerstone of the game. A Pok\u00e9mon with a type disadvantage is immediately at a significant disadvantage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stats:<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon have six core stats: HP (Hit Points), Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. These determine how much damage they can take, how much damage they can deal, and how likely they are to attack first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moves:<\/strong> Each Pok\u00e9mon can learn a variety of moves, each with its own type, power, accuracy, and special effects. Choosing the right move at the right time is crucial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abilities:<\/strong> Many Pok\u00e9mon have unique abilities that can affect battles in various ways, from boosting stats to inflicting status conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Items:<\/strong> Held items can provide a variety of benefits, such as boosting stats, healing damage, or protecting against status conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Randomness:<\/strong> Elements of chance, such as critical hits (which deal double damage) and status conditions (like paralysis or sleep), can significantly alter the outcome of a battle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Even_%E2%80%9CGod%E2%80%9D_Can_Fall\"><\/span>Why Even &#8220;God&#8221; Can Fall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even <strong>Arceus<\/strong>, often referred to as the &#8220;God Pok\u00e9mon&#8221; due to its role in creating the <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> universe, isn&#8217;t immune to defeat. While Arceus boasts incredible stats and the ability to change its type with Plates, it can still be vulnerable to Pok\u00e9mon with the right type matchups, moves, and strategies. As the article mentions, certain Fighting-type Pok\u00e9mon like <strong>Lucario<\/strong> or <strong>Terrakion<\/strong>, when properly trained and equipped, can pose a significant threat to Arceus. The possibility of defeating even the most powerful <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> reinforces the idea that skill and strategy is essential for success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Strategy_and_Team_Building\"><\/span>The Importance of Strategy and Team Building<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The lack of a single &#8220;always wins&#8221; Pok\u00e9mon highlights the importance of strategic team building and skillful battling. Building a well-rounded team with diverse type coverage, complementary abilities, and optimized move sets is crucial for success. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your own Pok\u00e9mon and your opponent&#8217;s is key to making informed decisions during battles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Strategic_Advantage\"><\/span>Examples of Strategic Advantage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Countering:<\/strong> Identifying your opponent&#8217;s weaknesses and using Pok\u00e9mon and moves that exploit those weaknesses is a core strategy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status Conditions:<\/strong> Inflicting status conditions like paralysis, sleep, or burn can cripple your opponent and give you a significant advantage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stat Boosting:<\/strong> Using moves or abilities to boost your own Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s stats can dramatically increase their offensive or defensive capabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Switching:<\/strong> Knowing when to switch Pok\u00e9mon to avoid unfavorable matchups or protect a weakened Pok\u00e9mon is a crucial skill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_Victini_undefeatable\"><\/span>1. Is Victini undefeatable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Despite the myth that trainers with Victini always win, Victini is vulnerable to Pok\u00e9mon with type advantages and strategic play. As the article says, &#8220;In both the game and anime Victini can and does lose fights.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_Pokemon_is_the_most_powerful\"><\/span>2. What Pok\u00e9mon is the most powerful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While there isn&#8217;t a single most powerful <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em>, <strong>Arceus<\/strong> is often considered to be one of the strongest due to its high stats and ability to change type with Plates. However, even Arceus can be defeated with the right strategy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_Mega_Lucario_beat_Arceus\"><\/span>3. Can Mega Lucario beat Arceus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Mega Lucario can potentially beat Arceus, especially if Arceus is not holding a Plate that gives it resistance to Fighting-type moves. Lucario&#8217;s Fighting and Steel typing, combined with its high Attack stat and access to powerful moves like Close Combat, make it a formidable opponent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_Pokemon_is_494\"><\/span>4. What Pok\u00e9mon is 494?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Victini is Pok\u00e9mon number 494 in the Pok\u00e9Dex.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_Pokemon_is_000\"><\/span>5. What Pok\u00e9mon is 000?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Victini is the only Pok\u00e9mon listed as #000 in some versions of the Pok\u00e9dex.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_are_Victinis_weaknesses\"><\/span>6. What are Victini&#8217;s weaknesses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Victini is weak to Rock, Water, and Ground-type moves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Is_Mega_Victini_real\"><\/span>7. Is Mega Victini real?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While there is no officially recognized &#8220;Mega Victini&#8221; in the core <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> games, the article mentions &#8220;Mega Victini Q&#8221; as an Exclusive Pok\u00e9mon released as part of a Mass-Click Weekend on a fan-made platform.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Why_is_Victini_000\"><\/span>8. Why is Victini #000?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Professor Juniper states that the reason why Victini is listed at #000 in the Pok\u00e9dex was due to the hope that it would impart luck on the trainer who was able to capture it and take it on a journey.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Is_Mew_stronger_than_Victini\"><\/span>9. Is Mew stronger than Victini?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While it depends on the specific situation and training, Mew generally has more versatility and can adapt to different roles, giving it an edge.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_Pokemon_is_999\"><\/span>10. Which Pok\u00e9mon is #999?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gimmighoul is Pok\u00e9mon #999 in the Pok\u00e9dex.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Can_Palkia_beat_Arceus\"><\/span>11. Can Palkia beat Arceus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, Palkia cannot defeat Arceus. According to the <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> lore, Arceus is significantly more powerful than Palkia, Dialga, and Giratina.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Did_Pikachu_beat_Latios\"><\/span>12. Did Pikachu beat Latios?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the anime, Pikachu and Latios knocked each other out simultaneously, resulting in a draw, not a win for Pikachu.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Is_Victini_based_on_a_nuke\"><\/span>13. Is Victini based on a nuke?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Victini&#8217;s design and abilities contain references to nuclear power and fire, which are probably allusions to the fires following bombings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Is_there_a_king_of_Pokemon\"><\/span>14. Is there a king of Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, there is a character called the King of Pok\u00e9lantis, who appeared in the anime. This is a character who once ruled over an empire known as Pok\u00e9lantis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Did_Pikachu_beat_Raichu\"><\/span>15. Did Pikachu beat Raichu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In one episode, Pikachu lost to Sho&#8217;s Raichu, highlighting that Pikachu&#8217;s victory isn&#8217;t guaranteed against every Raichu.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the dream of an undefeatable Pok\u00e9mon is appealing, the reality is that no Pok\u00e9mon is guaranteed to win every battle. The complexity of the <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> battle system and the emphasis on strategy, team building, and skillful execution mean that even the most powerful Pok\u00e9mon can be overcome. Embrace the challenge, learn the intricacies of the game, and build a team that is ready for anything. Understanding the mechanics of the game is important, and so is education regarding the different strategies that can be used. Educators interested in learning more about education through games, simulations, and other technologies may be interested in visiting the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> website at <strong>https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Pok\u00e9mon Always Wins? The Truth Behind Invincibility The answer to the question, &#8220;What Pok\u00e9mon always wins?&#8221; is simple: no Pok\u00e9mon always wins. Despite myths, legends, and dedicated fan theories, the very core design of the Pok\u00e9mon franchise hinges on a complex system of type matchups, stat distributions, move pools, and, most importantly, a degree &#8230; <a title=\"What Pok\u00e9mon always wins?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-pokemon-always-wins\/\" aria-label=\"More on What Pok\u00e9mon always wins?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-173027","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173027","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=173027"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173027\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=173027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=173027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=173027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}