PokéPath TD Tier List
Complete Pokemon Rankings from S to D Tier
Looking for the best Pokemon in PokéPath TD for Patch 1.5.6? This fan-made PokéPath TD tier list ranks 140 Pokemon entries on this page from S to D tier, with quick answers for DPS, money farm, anti-invisible waves, and team roles. pokepathgame.com is not the official game site — balance facts come from [Khydra’s itch.io page](https://khydra98.itch.io/pokepath); rankings are community-guided.
Quick Answers for Patch 1.5.6
Short picks below explain why each role matters before you scroll the full S–D table. These are guide opinions tied to common route problems, not official tier data.
Best overall
Units that multiply team output or stay strong across most routes after you can afford them.
- Ditto (copies your strongest slot)
- Greninja (multi-hit DPS)
- Sunflora (attack-speed support)
Best DPS
High sustained damage for bosses and dense waves; pair with buffs because raw DPS alone rarely clears Route 5+ armor spikes.
- Greninja
- Excadrill
- Rampardos (late investment)
- Bisharp (post-1.5.6 buff in official notes)
Best gold / money farm
Gold scales with Persian’s ability; Ditto copying Persian doubles income — then reinvest into eggs and levels.
- Persian
- Ditto
- Slow/stun support to reach wave 99 safely
Best anti-invisible
Invisible enemies ignore normal towers until detected — you need at least one Anti-Invisible line on stealth routes.
- Natu / Xatu
- Murkrow / Honchkrow
- Spoink / Grumpig
Best beginner picks
Low gold cost and immediate route value before you unlock expensive S-tier investments.
- Natu (stealth coverage)
- Sunflora (cheap buff)
- Excadrill (consistent DPS)
- Persian (early farming)
Best route coverage
Flexible units that work on mixed terrain and do not require niche tiles for every map.
- Excadrill
- Alakazam
- Greninja (strongest on water maps)
- Ditto (adapts to your best placer)
Best Team Builds (Role Logic)
There is no single “meta team” for every map. Strong runs assign **four jobs**: one primary DPS, buff/support, crowd control, and utility/detection. Below are three templates — swap units when a route demands water tiles, stealth, or armor checks.
Primary DPS
Deletes waves and bosses; most of your gold should eventually feed this slot’s levels and placement.
Examples: Greninja, Excadrill, Rampardos
Buff / support
Multiplies DPS (attack speed, crit setups) so your carry scales faster than enemy HP growth.
Examples: Sunflora, Gardevoir, Ditto copying a buff carrier
Crowd control
Slows or stalls fast enemies so DPS has time to break armor stacks — critical on farming setups.
Examples: Stun/slow lines from your roster, Tank slots on choke points
Utility / detection
Reveals invisible units or solves map-specific mechanics; skipping this role loses entire waves silently.
Examples: Natu / Xatu, Murkrow / Honchkrow
Progression team
Clear new routes without hard-countering one mechanic
- Primary DPS: Excadrill or Greninja
- Support: Sunflora
- Detection: Natu
- Flex: Ditto (late) or second DPS
Why: Excadrill/Greninja handle armor and wave density; Sunflora raises team DPS cheaply; Natu prevents stealth wipes; Ditto doubles your best slot once affordable.
Gold farming team
Reach high waves and farm gold efficiently
- Income: Persian
- Multiplier: Ditto on Persian
- Control: stun/slow support
- Safety: Natu or tank on leaks
Why: Persian generates gold; Ditto duplicates that engine; control keeps wave 99+ runs stable; detection stops invisible enemies from ending AFK farms.
Invisible-wave safe team
Routes with stealth enemies or mixed visibility
- Detection: Natu or Murkrow line
- DPS: Greninja or Excadrill
- Support: Sunflora
- Control: Tank or slow slot
Why: Without detection, DPS never fires on hidden targets — so detection is non-negotiable first, then DPS and buffs scale behind it.
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Pokemon List / Roster on This Page
This tier list JSON powers the filters below. It is a fan-maintained roster table, not a guaranteed match to every species in the latest desktop build.
140 entries in this page's data
95
DPS
21
Support
13
Tank
6
Anti-Invisible
2
Farming
3
None
Patch 1.5 added many species and systems on the official game (Patch Notes 1.5). We will expand this table when new entries are verified against gameplay — do not assume 140 equals the full in-game Pokédex count.
Patch 1.5.6 Impact on This Tier List
Official Patch Notes 1.5.6 (2026-06-01 UTC) changed balance and content — not our letter grades. Re-read tiers after these verified changes:
Official patch 1.5.6 · published 2026-06-01
New content
First map of Route 6; new shop items (e.g. Scovillain Siracha, Sokudo's Portfolio, Mitsue's Cocktail, Revy's Book, Lagging Tail, Lucarionite, Charizardite Y, Buneary/Dratini eggs).
Pokemon buffs (level 100 stats in devlog)
Examples: Mega-Barbacle, Grumpig, Machamp, Tangrowth, Meganium, Breloom, Dewgong, Castform, Rampardos, Staraptor, Alakazam, Bisharp, Aegislash Sword, Archeops, Ninetales, Spidops, Palossand, Abomasnow; evolution paths for Girafarig, Dunsparce, Primeape; Cherrim under Harsh Sunlight; Watchog on grass.
Pokemon nerfs
Mega-Alakazam attack speed; Malamar critical rate — check placement if you relied on old crit values.
Enemy tuning
Lower HP/armor on several bosses and route enemies (e.g. Haxorus, Miltank, Cloyster, Walrein, Tapu Fini armor) — effective DPS can feel stronger even when a Pokemon’s tier letter did not change.
Route wave edits
Route 3-4 wave 71, Route 5-3 wave 37, Route 5-4 waves adjusted — team templates that barely cleared before may need fewer slots after enemy reductions.
UI / QoL
Deploy indicators, attack-shape preview, gold-per-minute, saved-team tooltips — does not change tiers but makes testing teams faster.
Browser, Mobile, and Save Safety
On the official itch.io page, Khydra warns that the browser build can be unstable and may lose saves. The creator recommends exporting your save as .txt after each session (Menu → Export) if you play in-browser, and preferring the desktop build when possible (Windows/Linux 1.5.6 as of June 2026; Mac build may lag — check the download list).
This fan site embeds community builds for convenience; we do not host the official latest desktop installer. For updates and downloads, use the official itch page linked above.
S Tier
Meta Defining7 Pokemon
S tier Pokemon are the best choices in PokéPath TD. They excel in almost every situation and should be prioritized in your team composition.
A Tier
Highly Effective20 Pokemon
A tier Pokemon are reliable picks that work well in most situations. While not as dominant as S tier, they provide excellent value.
B Tier
Solid Choices37 Pokemon
B tier Pokemon are good options that shine in specific situations or team compositions.
C Tier
Situational38 Pokemon
C tier Pokemon can work in specific setups but are generally outclassed by higher tier options.
D Tier
Low Priority38 Pokemon
D tier Pokemon struggle to justify their cost or team slot. Use these only for collection or experimental builds.
How We Rank Pokemon in This Tier List
This PokéPath TD tier list evaluates Pokemon based on multiple factors:
Damage Output
Raw DPS and consistency across all wave types
Utility
Crowd control, buffs, debuffs, and special abilities
Scalability
Early game vs late game performance
Cost Efficiency
Gold cost vs value provided
Versatility
Effectiveness across different routes
Rankings are based on community feedback from itch.io, Reddit r/TowerDefense, Discord discussions, and extensive gameplay testing.
Community Tier List Reference
This tier list is inspired by and references the popular community-created tier list shared on Reddit. The visual tier list below provides a quick overview of all Pokemon rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ditto is generally considered the best Pokemon because it can copy your strongest unit, effectively doubling your team's DPS. For pure damage dealing, Greninja is the top choice with its 5-hit ricochet attack.
⚠️ Non-official fan guide: This tier list is not an official ranking from Khydra or Nintendo. It reflects community playtests, route experience, and public patch notes — not developer DPS tables. Rankings shift with patches; re-check after each major devlog.
Official version and patch facts: [PokéPath TD on itch.io](https://khydra98.itch.io/pokepath) · [Patch Notes 1.5.6](https://khydra98.itch.io/pokepath/devlog/1532618/patch-notes-156). Community tier discussion: Reddit, Discord.
About This PokéPath TD Tier List
This PokéPath TD tier list is designed to help both new and experienced players make informed decisions about which Pokemon to prioritize. The tower defense genre requires careful resource management, and knowing which Pokemon provide the best value is essential for success.
In PokéPath TD, not all Pokemon are created equal. Some excel at dealing massive damage to single targets, while others shine in crowd control or supporting your team. This tier list takes all of these factors into account to provide a comprehensive ranking system.
Understanding Tier Rankings
Our tier list for PokéPath TD uses a standard S through D ranking system. S-tier Pokemon like Ditto and Greninja are considered essential for competitive play and late-game content. A-tier Pokemon such as Excadrill and Sunflora provide excellent value and should be prioritized after S-tier picks.
B-tier and C-tier Pokemon can still be effective in specific situations or team compositions. Even D-tier Pokemon have their place for collectors or players seeking unique challenges. The key is understanding each Pokemon's strengths and weaknesses.
Keeping the Tier List Updated
This PokéPath TD tier list is regularly updated to reflect balance changes, new Pokemon additions, and community discoveries. Khydra98 publishes official patch notes on itch.io (currently Version 1.5.6 for Windows/Linux as of June 2026). We align version labels and patch-impact notes with those devlogs; S–D letter grades remain fan-made.
Have feedback on our tier list rankings? We welcome community input! Join the PokéPath Discord server to discuss strategies and share your experiences with different Pokemon compositions.
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