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Pokémon Similarity Finder

Find Pokémon with similar stats, types, and defensive profiles.

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Similarity Weights

Stat Shape40%

Cosine similarity of stat distributions

Type Profile30%

Defensive type effectiveness similarity

BST Proximity20%

Closeness in base stat totals

Type Match10%

Shared types bonus

Select a Pokémon above to find its most similar counterparts

How the Pokémon Similarity Finder Works

Pick any Pokémon from the full roster of 1,025 and this tool ranks every other species by how closely it matches. The algorithm scores similarity across four weighted dimensions, and you control the weight of each one with adjustable sliders.

The Four Similarity Factors

Stat Shape (default 40%): Cosine similarity on BST-normalized stats. Two Pokémon score high here when they distribute stats in the same pattern, regardless of overall power level.
Type Effectiveness Profile (default 30%): Compares 18-dimensional defensive vectors. Pokémon with matching resistances, weaknesses, and immunities rank closely - even if their actual types differ.
BST Proximity (default 20%): Measures how close two Pokémon are in total base stats, keeping matches within a similar power tier.
Type Match (default 10%): Awards a bonus for sharing the same types, since same-type Pokémon often learn overlapping moves and fill similar team roles.

Practical Uses

Looking for a replacement when your favorite is unavailable in a particular game? Max out Stat Shape to find stat-spread twins. Need a Pokémon that walls the same threats? Crank Type Profile to 100% and find defensive equivalents across completely different typings.