Pokemon Similarity Finder
Find Pokemon with similar stats, types, and defensive profiles.
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 Pokemon above to find its most similar counterparts
How the Pokemon Similarity Finder Works
Pick any Pokemon 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 Pokemon 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. Pokemon with matching resistances, weaknesses, and immunities rank closely — even if their actual types differ.
- BST Proximity (default 20%): Measures how close two Pokemon 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 Pokemon 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 Pokemon that walls the same threats? Crank Type Profile to 100% and find defensive equivalents across completely different typings.