PokéPath TD Tier List (2025 Meta)

By PokéPath Team•Updated: 2025-12-25
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PokéPath TD Tier List (2025 Meta): Best Pokémon Ranked

Author: PokéPath Team
Last Updated: December 25, 2025

This article is reprinted from pokepath.io. Original article: https://pokepath.io/strategy/tier-list

Searching for the most up-to-date PokéPath TD tier list? This guide ranks every Pokémon based on real meta performance—not theorycraft.

PokéPath TD is not a pure damage check. Synergy, placement, crowd control, and economy matter just as much as raw DPS. Using data from high-ranking players and discussions inside the official Discord, this tier list reflects what actually works in the 2025 meta—from early progression to late-game gold farming.

Whether you're stuck on Route 1-3 or optimizing infinite gold setups, this guide shows you exactly which Pokémon are worth leveling.

Quick Meta Snapshot: Who Should You Level First?

If you just want safe investments, start here:

  • Best Overall Unit: Ditto (Unmatched flexibility)

  • Best Crowd Control: Corsola (AOE Slow) / Ampharos (Stun)

  • Best AOE DPS: Maractus, Excadrill

  • Best Single-Target DPS: Weavile (Crit-focused carry)

  • Best Gold Farmer: Persian

PokéPath TD Tier List Chart 2025

PokéPath TD Tier List – General Wave Clearing (Waves 1-99)

This ranking focuses on consistent wave clear, not boss cheese.

S-Tier — Meta-Defining Units

These Pokémon shape the entire meta. If possible, prioritize leveling them to 100.

Ditto — The Core of Every Endgame Team

  • Why it's broken: Copies the target Pokémon's species and stats, but keeps Ditto's own level

  • A Level 100 Ditto = a Level 100 version of any unit

  • Pro Tip: You can change Ditto's copy target in the Data menu without redeploying


Corsola — Queen of Crowd Control

  • Huge ring-shaped range

  • Applies AOE Slow

  • Placeable on land and water

  • Single-handedly enables DPS units to function


Maractus — Grass-Tile Destroyer

  • Absurd AOE damage on maps with good grass placement (1-1, 2-1)

  • Outperforms Sceptile in dense waves


Excadrill — Armor Break Specialist

  • Fast AOE attacks

  • Shreds armored enemies (e.g., Rhydon waves)

  • One of the most reliable late-game damage dealers


Weavile — The Crit Machine

  • Highest single-target DPS when paired with Farfetch'd

  • Deletes bosses and elite enemies


Honchkrow — Invisible Wave Insurance

  • Long range + fast attacks

  • Best unit for revealing invisible enemies

  • Mandatory for mid-to-late routes


A-Tier — Strong, Flexible Picks

Excellent units that fit most teams.

  • Sunflora — +20% global damage buff, essential for scaling

  • Ampharos / Lapras — Stun > Slow for bosses (Articuno / Zapdos)

  • Machamp — Strong single-target DPS + armor breaking

  • Omastar — Fast attacker on water with Swift Swim

  • Octillery — Massive range, dominates Route 1-1


B-Tier — Situational or Early-Game Focused

Useful, but not universal.

  • Spinda — S-Tier early (1–50), falls off hard after wave 80

  • Gengar — Weak wave clear, but S-Tier vs bosses due to infinite DoT

  • Noivern — Strong stats, awkward ring-shaped range

  • Flygon / Aggron — Good mountain units, highly map-dependent


C and D-Tier — Currently Underpowered

These units struggle compared to meta options.

  • Most Fossils: Kabutops, Armaldo, Cradily, Bastiodon

  • Rampardos: Extremely slow attack speed

  • Cryogonal / Starmie: Cross/X attack patterns are difficult to use effectively


Best Gold Farming Tier List

In PokéPath TD, gold = power. Reaching Level 100 requires millions.

Boss Gold Rates

  • Suicune (Route 2-3): ~750k gold/min (best farm)

  • Zapdos (Route 1-2): ~450k gold/min (Immune to Slow → requires Stun)

  • Articuno (Route 1-1): ~200k gold/min (entry-level)


The Infinite Money Strategy (Meta Farm)

  • Reach Wave 100

  • Settings → Enable Auto Retry (not Auto Restart)

  • Place 2 Persians (one real + one Ditto)

  • Add CC units (Corsola / Ampharos)

  • Remove all DPS — do not kill the boss

  • Let boss leak → auto-retry → repeat forever

    • This allows infinite gold generation on a single wave.

    Mechanics and FAQ (Tier List Context)

    Q: How do I deal with invisible enemies?

    • Direct counters: Honchkrow, Xatu, Grumpig

    • AOE reveal: Splash damage can expose invisible units if they're next to visible ones


    Q: Does Ditto copy level?

    No. Ditto copies species/stats, but uses its own level. This is why Ditto is the single best investment in the game.

    Q: Do buffs stack?

    • Sunflora + Farfetch'd: ✅ Yes

    • Sunflora + Sunflora: ❌ No

    • Ditto + original aura: ❌ No duplicate stacking


    Q: How do I beat Registeel (Route 3-1)?

    • Registeel has extreme armor & HP

    • Physical DPS is inefficient

    • Best solution: Poison (Weezing / Arbok) + Gengar

    • Damage stacks infinitely over time

    • Advanced play may require repositioning Gengar to keep stacks active


    Update Notes

    This PokéPath TD Tier List reflects the early 2025 meta. Rankings are based on high-level player data and ongoing Discord discussions. Expect adjustments as new Pokémon and balance changes are introduced.

    Ready to use the best Pokémon? Play PokéPath TD now and climb the ranks!

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