The 15 Smallest Pok Mon Ever From Largest To Smallest

Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes. With eight generations, there are tons out there to keep track of. Trainers do not exactly choose Pokémon for their team just for their size. People typically care more about types and abilities. However, it is pretty interesting and sometimes even surprising to find out the actual size of these creatures.

The anime takes its liberties, and it can be very hard to tell what size a Pokémon is just by watching them battle. We looked up the size by the height of every Pokémon and listed them! Here are the ten smallest we found, from the biggest of the small to the smallest one there is.

Updated September 21, 2021, By Allison Stalberg: Small Pokémon tend to be popular just by the idea that they can sit on a trainer’s lap or be carried around like an actual pet. The smallest of the small Pokémoncan get to just four inches tall! That is about the height of a popsicle stick. In the future, they may get even smaller than that. For those that want to catch these small Pokémon, many are available in Sword and Shield. Luckily, their small size makes them no harder to find in the wild. There are also a lot of important and interesting facts outside of just their small height written in their Pokédex entries.

15 Applin (8 Inches)

Applin was one of the new Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield, and with its adorable little faux-apple style and coveted Grass/Dragon-typing, it quickly became a fan favorite. Players also like that this Pokémon has a branching evolution, with it being able to evolve into Flapple or Appletun depending on the evolutionary item given to it.

It makes sense that this Pokémon is nearly accurate when it comes to the size of real apples. Additionally, it’s super cute that when Applin is shiny, it is green, so players can collect both green and red apples.

Pokedex Info On Applin:

• Type:
• Grass/Dragon
• Generation Introduced:
• Sword and Shield
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Defense. Lowest in Speed.
• Interesting Fact:
• Has the lowest Speed base stat of all Dragon-types.

Where To Catch Applin In Sword And Shield

Applin can be found in many locations in Sword and Shield. With no weather restrictions, Route 5 is the earliest location where one can be caught. They can also be found in the late 20 levels at the Giant’s Mirror and Stony Wilderness, but only during thunderstorms.

It is important to know that Applin are far more commonly found in the grass and not overworld.

14 Mimikyu (8 Inches)

Introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, Mimikyu fast became a sensation because of its adorable Pikachu costume and mysterious backstory. Mimikyu only being 8 inches tall should surprise most Pokémon fans as Mimikyu has previously been shown in the game as a similar size to Pikachu, whose Pokédex entry lists it as 1'04" tall.

Mimikyu is a Ghost/Fairy-Type and many of its Pokédex entries are a little creepy, as they explain that anyone who sees its true form beneath its costume is doomed to die a terrible death.

Pokedex Info On Mimikyu

• Type:
• Ghost/Fairy
• Generation Introduced:
• Sun and Moon
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Speed and Special Defense. Lowest in Special Attack.
• Interesting Fact:
• No other Pokémon has Mimikyu’s type combination.

Where To Catch Mimikyu In Sword And Shield

Mimikyu can be caught at the Giant’s Mirror to the north part of the wild area. However, they only spawn in the grass when the area is in Fog weather. It may take a while to find one even with those conditions met though, as their spawn rate is only at around five percent.

13 Milcery (8 Inches)

Milcery is another Pokémon that was introduced in Sword and Shield, and its height only being 8 inches tall may surprise most as it looks larger in the game. However, when you consider it to be a splash of milk, its sizing makes a lot more sense.

This Fairy-type Pokémon evolves into Alcremie in a very unique and interesting way — while holding a certain sweet and when the player spins the character. Depending on the sweet, length of spin, rotation of spin, and time of day, all determine what type of Alcremie Milcery will evolve into.

Pokedex Info On Milcery

• Type:
• Fairy
• Generation Introduced:
• Sword and Shield
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Special Defense. Lowest in Speed.
• Interesting Fact:
• Any pastry shop visited by a Milcery is guaranteed success.

How To Catch Milcery In Sword And Shield

Milcery can be caught in Route 4 during any weather condition. It only appears in the grass, not overworld. Remember that the Milcery are evolved by holding a sweet and doing a spin. What kind of sweet and what sort of spin you perform determines what form of Alcremie it evolves into.

12 Klefki (8 Inches)

Klefki was introduced with the release of Pokémon X and Y. It’s a Steel/Fairy-type Pokémon, and although it currently has no other evolutions, it’s definitely got the potential to be given one in the future.

It makes complete sense that Klefki is only 8 inches tall, as it is meant to resemble a keychain and is known to collect keys from other people, even going so far as to steal them. Additionally, according to its Pokédex entries, if it really likes a key, it will not let it go!

Pokedex Info On Klefki

• Type:
• Steel/Fairy
• Generation Introduced:
• X and Y
• Base Stats:
• Highest In Defense. Lowest in HP.
• Interesting Fact:
• Its name was inspired by the French word for key,
• clef
• .

How To Catch Klefki In Sword And Shield

For those that have the Isle of Armor DLC, Klefki appear overworld in the Fields of Honor during any weather. The spawn rate is at five percent and their levels range from 10 to 15.

Those that do not have the DLC will have to transfer Klefki, as it does not appear in the main game.

11 Meltan (8 Inches)

Meltan is a special Pokémon as it was teased during a Pokémon GO Community Day and then released via Pokémon: Let’s Go! It’s a Steel-type mythical Pokémon that evolves into Melmetal, but it can only be evolved in Pokémon GO and not any of the other titles.

As its head is made of a little hex nut, it’s completely believable that Meltan is a mere 8 inches tall; what’s unbelievable is that when it evolves, Melmetal is a staggering 8'02" tall!

Pokedex Info On Meltan

• Type:
• Steel
• Generation Introduced:
• Sun and Moon
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Attack and Defense. Lowest in Speed and Special Defense.
• Interesting Fact:
• Has the smallest move pool of legendary Pokemon at just 19 moves.

How To Catch Meltan In Sword And Shield

While it can be transferred to Sword and Shield, Meltan is not catchable in Sword and Shield. It does not appear in the wild or in Raids.

10 Rimbombee (8 Inches)

This Pokémon was introduced in the Alolan generation. It should not surprise anyone that a lot of the Pokémon that made it onto this list are Bug-Type, and Rimbombee is Bug and Fairy-Type.

It evolves from Cutiefly at level 25. Its design appears to be inspired by both bees and fairies. According to its Pokédex entries, it works a lot with pollen. It is definitely a small and cute addition to any team, however, we’ve only just gotten started.

Pokedex Info On Ribombee

• Type:
• Bug/Fairy
• Generation Introduced:
• Sun and Moon
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Speed. Lowest in Attack.
• Interesting Fact:
• Ribombee makes pollen puffs that some people sell as supplements.

How To Catch Ribombee In Sword And Shield

Ribombee can be caught during Normal Weather, Fog, Overcast, and Intense Sun overworld in Bridge Field. It can also be found at the Motostoke Riverbank during Overcast, Snow, Snowstorm, Sandstorm, and Fog.

At the Stony Wilderness, they can be caught in the grass during Normal and Overcast weather.

9 Spritzee (8 Inches)

Coming in at the same height is another Fairy-Type, Spritzee. It was also introduced in the later generations, beginning in the Pokémon X and Y games. While it is cute, its face does resemble a plague doctor’s mask.

It also slightly resembles a flamingo. Besides being small, it also smells very good. According to the Pokédex entries, royal ladies would sometimes carry this Pokémon around instead of using perfume.

Pokedex Info On Spritzee

• Type:
• Fairy
• Generation Introduced:
• X and Y
• Base Stats:
• Highest in HP. Lowest in Speed.
• Interesting Fact:
• Is a parallel to Swirlix, as they were version exclusives in X and Y.

Where To Catch Spritzee In Sword And Shield

Sprtizee have overworld spawns at Route 5 during any weather. They can also be found during Fog at the Giant’s Mirror. Non-overworld spawns that are only found in the grass can be caught in any weather on Route 5 and the Glimwood Tangle. Lastly, they can be found in the grass of the Stony Wilderness during Overcast.

8 Wishiwashi (8 Inches)

Obviously, when talking about size, we are talking about this Pokémon’s solo form and not its school form where it forms into a giant shark-like creature. It is undeniably one of the smallest Water-Types when it comes to its solo form.

According to the Bulbapedia, the solo form of this creature has a ton of natural predators like Dewgong, Wailord, Wingull, and Wailmer. It’s a Pokémon eat Pokémon world out there. However, it goes to show that while something is small . . . many of them can create something big and slightly terrifying.

Pokedex Info On Wishiwashi

• Type:
• Water
• Generation Introduced:
• Sun and Moon
• Base Stats:
• (In solo form) Highest in HP. Lowest in Attack and Defense. In School Form, highest in Attack and Special Attack. Lowest in HP and Speed.
• Interesting Fact:
• Its solo form has the lowest base stat total of all Pokémon.

Where To Catch Wishiwashi In Sword And Shield

Wishiwashi are only caught through fishing. They can be caught at levels as low as seven or high as 48 depending on the fishing location. The fishing locations work in all weather and include Route 9, Axew’s Eye, Hulbury, East Lake Axewell, Insular Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Challenge Beach, Honeycalm Sea, and Honeycalm Island.

7 Tynamo (8 Inches)

While this Pokémon is an eel-fish, it is actually the smallest Eletric-Type Pokémon.They were introduced in Pokémon Black and White. In terms of what inspired its small design, it seems to be based off of leeches, lampreys, and electric eels.

However, it does not stay small when it evolves at level 39 and then levels up again to be even larger through a Thunderstone.

Pokedex Info On Tynamo

Type: Electric

Generation Introduced: Black and White

Base Stats: Highest in Attack. Lowest in Defense and Special Attack.

Interesting Fact: It’s the lightest Electric-type, along with Rotom.

How To Catch Tynamo In Sword And Shield

Tynamo and its whole evolution line are not available in Sword and Shield and are also not transferrable.

6 Sinistea (4 Inches)

Jumping to four inches smaller than the rest is Pokémon that was introduced recently in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Yes, Sinistea has joined the ranks of the smallest Pokémon. It also is the number one smallest Ghost-Type! Congratulations Sinistea.

At this point, the eighth generation only just came out so Sinistea making it onto this list is pretty cool. We still have pretty little information about it except that it evolves with a certain item and that it is pure Ghost-Type.

Pokedex Info On Sinistea

• Type:
• Ghost
• Generation Introduced:
• Sword and Shield
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Special Attack. Lowest in HP.
• Interesting Fact:
• Is the smallest Ghost-type.

How To Catch Sinistea In Sword And Shield

Can be caught in the grass at the Glimwood Tangle or Old Cemetery during any weather.

5 Cosmoem (4 Inches)

Pokémon X and Y gave us the smallest legendary Pokémon. Interestingly enough though, it is also one of the heaviest Pokémon. It weighs over two thousand pounds! That ties it with Celesteela for the heaviest Pokémon.

It being so small but so heavy makes this Pokémon similar to super-compressed astral bodies like black holes. That is just neat, especially since its design is already very space-like. So while this legendary Pokémon may be small, we do not suggest trying to carry it or putting it in your bag.

Pokedex Info On Cosmoem

• Type:
• Psychic
• Generation Introduced:
• Sun and Moon
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Defense and Special Defense. Lowest in Attack and Special Attack.
• Interesting Fact:
• Has the highest base Special Defense of all second stage Pokémon.

How To Catch Cosmoem In Sword And Shield

Being a legendary from a previous generation, Cosmoem is uncatchable in Sword and Shield. However, it can be transferred if caught in other games.

However, those that have the Crown Tundra DLC can get its pre-evolved form, Cosmog, from an old woman NPC.

4 Joltik (4 Inches)

It would make sense for a Pokémon that was influenced by ticks would be one of the smallest out there. Joltik is also the smallest of all Electric-Types. They are pretty cute, though they do not stay small and tick-like for long and evolve into large tarantula-creatures at level 36. It was introduced in Pokémon Black and White, just beating Tynamo for smallest Electric-Type.

This is one of those small Pokémon that would be adorable to have sitting on your head. According to its Pokédex entry, Joltik actually like to attach themselves to larger Pokémon and absorb their static electricity. That shouldn’t be hard since there are hundreds of Pokémon larger than them.

Pokedex Info On Joltik

• Type:
• Bug/Electric
• Generation Introduced:
• Black and White
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Speed. Lowest in Attack.
• Interesting Fact:
• Joltik that live in cities have been known to suck electricity out of the outlets in homes.

How To Catch Joltik In Sword And Shield

They can be caught overworld during Thunderstorms at the Giant’s Mirror and South Lake Miloch. Nonoverworld spawns are also all during Thunderstorms and are in Route 4, the Dappled Grove, East Lake Axewell, the Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, and West Lake Axwell.

Their highest spawn rate is at East Lake Axwell.

3 Comfey (4 Inches)

This Fairy-Type Pokémon was introduced in Alola and it definitely belongs on your head since it is basically a sentient flower crown. It is so small though, it might not fit on your head! While it is not the smallest on our list, it does take the title of smallest fully evolved Pokémon. That means the others that are further down do not stay small, but Comfey does.

As for its design. The flowers are not a part of its body but rather a part of its collection that it sticks to itself. Does that mean they can technically get bigger depending on the flowers? Sure, in the anime. In the games, however, they stay static.

Pokedex Info On Comfey

• Type:
• Fairy
• Generation Introduced:
• Sun and Moon
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Special Defense. Lowest in HP.
• Interesting Fact:
• Comfey is a living lei, which is associated with the Hawaiian Culture that the Alola region is based on.

2 Cutiefly (4 Inches)

This adorable Bug and Fairy-Type was released in Pokémon Sun and Moon along with many others on this list. It also evolves into Rimbombee, so while it does evolve at level 25, it still does not get that much larger.

Besides being very small, it is the lightest Bug-Type Pokémon in terms of weight, weighing at 0.4 pounds. Its design is based on a real bug called the bee fly, but Cutiefly is way cuter.

Pokedex Info On Cutiefly

• Type:
• Bug/Fairy
• Generation Introduced:
• Sun and Moon
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Speed. Lowest in Defense and Special Defense.
• Interesting Fact:
• Its design is based on a real insect called the bee fly.

How To Catch Cutiefly In Sword And Shield

They can be found in the grass on Route 4 in all weather or overworld on Bridge Field, the Giant’s Mirror, and Motostroke Riverbank in most weather. The highest spawn rate is in Bridge Field during Normal Weather.

1 Flabébé’ (4 Inches)

Introduced in the X and Y games, Flabébé is often known as the smallest Pokémon despite sharing the same height with half of the Pokémon on this list. It is Fairy-Type and rides a flower that can come in multiple colors. It does evolve into a larger Pokémon if exposed to a Shiny Stone.

While it is tied for the smallest, it is also tied for the lightest Pokémon as well. It ties with Haunter, Cosmog, Gastly, and Kartana for the title of lightest at 0.2 pounds.

Pokedex Info On Flabébé

• Type:
• Fairy
• Generation Introduced:
• X and Y
• Base Stats:
• Highest in Special Defense. Lowest in Attack.
• Interesting Fact:
• Flabébé uses the combination of flower and the French word for baby for its name.

How To Catch Flabébé In Sword And Shield

Unfortunately, there are no Flabébé in the Galar region and they also cannot be transferred into the games.