PokePath TD Ultimate Tier List: Best Pokémon Ranked (2025 Meta)

Looking for the definitive PokePath TD Tier List? You’ve come to the right place.

PokePath TD isn't just about raw damage; it's about synergy, positioning, and economy. Based on data from top leaderboard players and the official community Discord, we have ranked every unit in the game. Whether you are stuck on Route 1-3 or trying to farm millions of gold, this guide will help you build the best team in PokePath TD.

⚡ The Quick Summary: Who to Level First?

If you want to know which Pokémon are safe to invest your money in, here is the current S-Tier snapshot:

Best Overall Unit: Ditto (Versatility King)
Best Crowd Control: Corsola (AOE Slow) & Ampharos (Stun)
Best DPS (Area): Maractus & Excadrill
Best DPS (Single Target): Weavile (The "Crit Machine")
Best Money Farmer: Persian

🏆 PokePath TD Tier List (General Waves)

This list ranks Pokémon based on their effectiveness in clearing waves 1-99.

S-Tier (The Meta)

These units are game-changers. Prioritize leveling them to 100.

Ditto: The single most important unit.
- Why: Ditto copies the stats of the target Pokémon but uses Ditto's own level. If you have a Lvl 100 Ditto, you effectively have a Lvl 100 version of any tower you copy.
- Pro Tip: You can change who Ditto copies in the "Data" menu without deploying it first!
Corsola: The queen of support.
- Why: Huge "Ring" range, fast attack speed, and applies AOE Slow. It fits on Land and Water tiles. Essential for slowing down enemies so your DPS can kill them.
Maractus: The Grass-tile God.
- Why: In maps with good grass placement (like 1-1 or 2-1), Maractus deals insane AOE damage. It outperforms Sceptile in dense waves.
Excadrill: The Armor Shredder.
- Why: Fast AOE damage that shreds armor. Essential for dealing with tanky waves like Rhydon.
Weavile: The "Crit Machine."
- Why: Highest raw single-target DPS in the game when paired with Farfetch'd (Crit Dmg Buff). It melts bosses and tanky units.
Honchkrow: The Eye in the Sky.
- Why: Best unit for detecting Invisible enemies due to its high range and fast attack speed.

A-Tier (Strong & Reliable)

Sunflora: The buffer. Adds +20% Damage to allies. Crucial for scaling your damage in the late game.
Ampharos / Lapras: The Stunners. Stun is better than slow for Bosses (like Articuno/Zapdos). Ampharos has better range/speed, but Lapras works on water.
Machamp: Incredible single-target damage and armor breaking. A great alternative if you can't place Excadrill.
Omastar: The only good Fossil Pokémon. With "Swift Swim," it attacks incredibly fast on water maps.
Octillery: The sniper of Route 1-1. Its range covers almost the entire screen.

B-Tier (Situational / Early Game)

Spinda: The early game king.
- Note: Spinda is S-Tier for waves 1-50, but falls off hard in late game (D-Tier in wave 90+). Great for starting, bad for finishing.
Gengar: Infinite Scaling.
- Why: Gengar's "Nightmare" effect stacks infinite damage over time. He is S-Tier for Bosses (like Registeel) but weak for clearing fast waves.
Noivern: Good range and damage, but the "Ring" range can be awkward to position.
Flygon / Aggron: Good Mountain units, but map-dependent.

C & D Tier (Needs a Buff)

Most Fossils: Kabutops, Armaldo, Cradily, and Bastiodon are currently underpowered compared to standard units.
Rampardos: Often cited as one of the worst units due to slow attack speed.
Cryogonal / Starmie: The "Cross" and "X" attack shapes are very hard to use effectively.

💸 Best Money Farming Tier List

In PokePath TD, money is power. You need millions to reach Level 100.

Suicune (Route 2-3): ~750k Gold / Minute.
- The current best farm. Requires a strong team to reach Wave 100.
Zapdos (Route 1-2): ~450k Gold / Minute.
- Great mid-game farm. Note: Zapdos is immune to Slow, so you must use Stun (Ampharos).
Articuno (Route 1-1): ~200k Gold / Minute.
- The entry-level farm. Easiest to set up.

The "Infinite Money" Strategy

To farm money, you need Meowth or Persian (their ability gives gold on hit).

Reach Wave 100 (The Boss).
Go to Settings -> Enable "Auto Retry" (NOT Auto Restart).
Place 2 Persians (One real, one Ditto).
Surround them with Stun/Slow units (Ampharos/Corsola).
Remove all DPS units. You want to hit the boss as many times as possible without killing it.
Let the Boss reach the end -> You lose -> Game auto-retries Wave 100 -> Repeat forever.

🛠️ PokePath TD Mechanics & FAQ

Q: How do I hit Invisible Pokémon?

Direct Counters: Honchkrow, Xatu, and Grumpig are the only units that can target invisible enemies.
Splash Damage: AOE attacks from units like Lucario, Excadrill, or Corsola can hit invisible units if they are standing next to a visible unit.

Q: Does Ditto copy the level of the Pokémon?

No. Ditto copies the stats/species but uses its own level. A Level 100 Ditto copying a Level 1 Charmander becomes a Level 100 Charmander. This is why leveling Ditto is the best investment in the game.

Q: Do buffs stack?

Sunflora + Farfetch'd: YES. (Damage + Crit Dmg).
Sunflora + Sunflora: NO.
Ditto + Original: NO. You cannot double stack the same aura.

Q: How do I beat Registeel (3-1)?

Registeel has massive armor and HP. Physical damage won't work well.
The Strat: Use Poison (Weezing/Arbok) and Gengar. Their damage stacks infinitely over time. You may need to "Micro" (move) your Gengar along the path to keep applying stacks.

This Tier List is updated for the latest version as of early 2025. Strategies are sourced from the expert players in the PokePath TD Discord community.