Data source: Google Trends (2004–2025), queried via the [https://github.com/GeneralMills/pytrends](https://github.com/GeneralMills/pytrends) Python library using Knowledge Graph entity IDs (topic searches, not keyword searches) to minimize noise from non-Pokémon results.
Normalization: Google Trends only returns relative scores within a single query batch, so all 1,025. Pokémon were normalized to a common scale using Mewtwo as an anchor — each batch of 4 Pokémon was queried alongside Mewtwo, and scores were rescaled using Mewtwo’s standalone baseline series.
Tools: Python (pytrends, SQLite, Flask), Chart.js, hosted on Cloudflare Pages.
Interactive version: [https://poke-trends.com](https://poke-trends.com) — search any Pokémon, compare trends, or see what each US state searches most.
balbiza-we-chikha on
I feel validated with Gen 4 being my favorite Gen
cheeze_whizard on
Interesting, I’ve heard of pikachu and charizard, but never heard eevee.
ShishiWhisperer on
If you go to the Pokémon store the top ones are those that are being sold so this checks out.
reefercheifer on
Y’all sleeping on Growlithe
the4thwave on
So I know most of these. My question is why are all the games focused on newer ones when everyone still knows and loves the old pokemon
SalamanderGlad9053 on
Looks like a power law distribution, the same as most popular words.
Anivia_Bird on
I would love to see the breakdown pee region. I remember years ago google did a global vote for everyone favourites, and apparently Japan had one a year later for themselves and there was a massive difference. Japan loved Oshawott meanwhile globally it was Charizard, Mewtwo, greninja ans the likes.
BMonad on
I don’t understand how Jigglypuff doesn’t make this list. Iconic.
Tentacle_poxsicle on
Oh thank goodness no vaporion
*Sees Gardevoir*
Ahh well
Zigxy on
I imagine the method of collecting this info (Google Trends) elevates certain Pokémon with complex mechanics. For example:
“How to evolve Eevee into XYZ” is probably a popular search.
“How to make Ditto breed a Pikachu with Surf”
“How to catch Mewtwo”
All of these Pokémon are popular in their own right for being cute, interesting, or powerful. But I think a poll of “what are your favorite Pokémon,” might see a very different result.
akeep113 on
The lack of farfetch’d is concerning
reward72 on
Checks out. The only one I can name is Pikachu
ShinyGrezz on
I never really get why Ditto is so popular. It has a unique niche but it doesn’t really do much by itself and the base design is super basic.
![[OC] The Most Popular Pokémon Ever According to Google Trends](https://www.byteseu.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gtp6r5ia8oqg1-1024x901.png "[OC] The Most Popular Pokémon Ever According to Google Trends")
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Data source: Google Trends (2004–2025), queried via the [https://github.com/GeneralMills/pytrends](https://github.com/GeneralMills/pytrends) Python library using Knowledge Graph entity IDs (topic searches, not keyword searches) to minimize noise from non-Pokémon results.
Normalization: Google Trends only returns relative scores within a single query batch, so all 1,025. Pokémon were normalized to a common scale using Mewtwo as an anchor — each batch of 4 Pokémon was queried alongside Mewtwo, and scores were rescaled using Mewtwo’s standalone baseline series.
Tools: Python (pytrends, SQLite, Flask), Chart.js, hosted on Cloudflare Pages.
Interactive version: [https://poke-trends.com](https://poke-trends.com) — search any Pokémon, compare trends, or see what each US state searches most.
I feel validated with Gen 4 being my favorite Gen
Interesting, I’ve heard of pikachu and charizard, but never heard eevee.
If you go to the Pokémon store the top ones are those that are being sold so this checks out.
Y’all sleeping on Growlithe
So I know most of these. My question is why are all the games focused on newer ones when everyone still knows and loves the old pokemon
Looks like a power law distribution, the same as most popular words.
I would love to see the breakdown pee region. I remember years ago google did a global vote for everyone favourites, and apparently Japan had one a year later for themselves and there was a massive difference. Japan loved Oshawott meanwhile globally it was Charizard, Mewtwo, greninja ans the likes.
I don’t understand how Jigglypuff doesn’t make this list. Iconic.
Oh thank goodness no vaporion
*Sees Gardevoir*
Ahh well
I imagine the method of collecting this info (Google Trends) elevates certain Pokémon with complex mechanics. For example:
“How to evolve Eevee into XYZ” is probably a popular search.
“How to make Ditto breed a Pikachu with Surf”
“How to catch Mewtwo”
All of these Pokémon are popular in their own right for being cute, interesting, or powerful. But I think a poll of “what are your favorite Pokémon,” might see a very different result.
The lack of farfetch’d is concerning
Checks out. The only one I can name is Pikachu
I never really get why Ditto is so popular. It has a unique niche but it doesn’t really do much by itself and the base design is super basic.