# Pokémon of the Year 2020: the top 30 of the worldwide fan vote

Announced on Pokémon Day (27 February) 2020, the worldwide Pokémon of the Year poll drew about 6.6 million votes: Greninja won, ahead of Lucario and Mimikyu, while Pikachu finished 19th. The top 30, with the generation each one debuted in.

- 47 votes · 30 items
- Jul 31, 2023 · Takumi Maeda
- https://even.best/en/l/5317/pokemon-of-the-year-2020-the-top-30-of-the-worldwide-fan-vote

## Top 30

1. **Greninja** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — No. 1. First appeared in generation 6 (X and Y).
2. **Lucario** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — No. 2. First appeared in generation 4 (Diamond and Pearl).
3. **Umbreon** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — No. 5. First appeared in generation 2 (Gold and Silver).
4. **Charizard** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — No. 4. First appeared in generation 1 (Red and Green).
5. **Mimikyu** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — No. 3. First appeared in generation 7 (Sun and Moon).
6. **Garchomp** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — No. 7. First appeared in generation 4 (Diamond and Pearl).
7. **Gengar** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — No. 10. First appeared in generation 1 (Red and Green).
8. **Toxtricity** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — No. 14. First appeared in generation 8 (Sword and Shield).
9. **Aegislash** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — No. 17. First appeared in generation 6 (X and Y).
10. **Corviknight** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — No. 25. First appeared in generation 8 (Sword and Shield).
11. **Bulbasaur** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — No. 13. First appeared in generation 1 (Red and Green).
12. **Sceptile** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — No. 28. First appeared in generation 3 (Ruby and Sapphire).
13. **Rayquaza** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — No. 8. First appeared in generation 3 (Ruby and Sapphire).
14. **Dragapult** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — No. 11. First appeared in generation 8 (Sword and Shield).
15. **Tyranitar** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — No. 12. First appeared in generation 2 (Gold and Silver).
16. **Lugia** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — No. 15. First appeared in generation 2 (Gold and Silver).
17. **Chandelure** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — No. 18. First appeared in generation 5 (Black and White).
18. **Pikachu** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — No. 19. First appeared in generation 1 (Red and Green).
19. **Eevee** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — No. 20. First appeared in generation 1 (Red and Green).
20. **Luxray** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — No. 21. First appeared in generation 4 (Diamond and Pearl).
21. **Decidueye** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — No. 22. First appeared in generation 7 (Sun and Moon).
22. **Hydreigon** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — No. 27. First appeared in generation 5 (Black and White).
23. **Sylveon** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — No. 6. First appeared in generation 6 (X and Y).
24. **Gardevoir** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — No. 9. First appeared in generation 3 (Ruby and Sapphire).
25. **Rowlet** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — No. 16. First appeared in generation 7 (Sun and Moon).
26. **Lycanroc** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — No. 24. First appeared in generation 7 (Sun and Moon).
27. **Flygon** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — No. 26. First appeared in generation 3 (Ruby and Sapphire).
28. **Blaziken** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — No. 29. First appeared in generation 3 (Ruby and Sapphire).
29. **Snom** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — No. 30. First appeared in generation 8 (Sword and Shield).
30. **Zoroark** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — No. 23. First appeared in generation 5 (Black and White).

How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.