The 10 Best Pokémon Villains Who Almost Destroyed the World of Pokémon

The Pokemon series has many heroes from the strongest to the underrated. But a hero can show his potential only in the presence of a supervillain. Here, the hero of the story Ash Ketchup, and his dearest Pikachu have a rare chance when they do not meet the evils in his journey. Those episodes don’t seem interesting if there is no evil interaction.

Besides the hero, villains are the key element that balances the superhero story. From the wicked Iron Masked Marauder to the mighty Mewtwo, each brings a core: depth and danger to complete the Pokemon Universe.

10. Iron Masked Marauder

Movie: Pokémon 4Ever

The Iron Masked Marauder is a cruel, ruthless, power-hungry Pokemon poacher. Being an elite member of Team Rocket his task was to hand over the legendary Pokemon Celebi to Giovanni. But his primary aim is to replace Giovanni and rule the Team Rocket. Moreover, he tortured multiple Pokemon leaders ( Ash and his friends, and Jessie, James, & Meowth) to get Celebi. Marauder is so goal-obsessed that he almost kills Celebi by electrocuting it with his Spider Machine’s claw. His strength relies on a unique Poke Ball called a Dark Ball, which turns Pokémon evil and more powerful (even if the Pokémon in question already belong to someone else).

9. Lawrence III

Movie: Pokémon The Movie 2000

Lawrence III is known for his greed and is short-sighted about the consequences of his actions. He is obsessed with the legendary bird Lugia and wants to capture him. To collect them, he captured Moltres with electrical rings, then Zapdos. When Lugia (the Guardian of Sea) appears at the end, Lawrence leaves no stone unturned to catch him (a classic trait of evil). However, Lugia managed to be free from the electric cage using his ultimate attack Aeroblast.

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8. Butler

Movie: Pokémon: Jirachi—Wish Maker

Butler and Diana | Source: Stingray_23 (Reddit)Butler is a well-known magician who wanted to join Team Magneto. But team Magneto rejected him by mocking him for not being good enough to join their team. For all that, Butler decided to take revenge on them by capturing the legendary Pokemon Jirachi and creating another legendary Pokemon Grouden. However, when things did not work as he assumed, Butler produced a false Gourden. This fake creation disturbs the harmony of the Pokemon world which ends up consuming his true love, Diane, plus close friends, Brock and May.

7. Yveltal

Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

Yveltal is an evil Legendary Pokemon that symbolizes destruction in the life-death cycle. He is a member of Aura Trio and known for weird rumors: whoever wakes this Pokemon will face extreme consequences. Regardless of the rumor, thieves Argus Steel and Millis Steel woke Yveltal from its cocoon. In aggression, he started destroying everything and, further, turned Argus and Millis into stone. If Xerneas did not stop him, surely he would kill everyone.

6. Zero

Movie: Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

Zero lives in the reverse world where Pokemon Giratina rules. While understanding the reverse world with Professor Newton, Zero began a project to absorb Giratina’s powers. He intended to use this power to attack the real world of Pokemon. However, when Newton finds that Giratina will die if his power is absorbed, he deleted all his blueprints. However, Zero still managed to get 99.9% of Giratina’s power despite the fact Giratina would die.

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5. Giovanni

Movie: Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back

Giovanni is the ultimate villain of the Pokemon series. He is the Gym Leader of Viridian City, holds Earth batch and has a specialty in Ground-type Pokemon. Giovanni is the Boss of Team Rocket, poaching every incredible Pokémon as their weapon to continue chaos in the world. He collaborated with a scientist and formed an extraordinary Pokemon, Mewtwo. But Mewtwo left him, so to take revenge on Mewtwo, he almost killed him in Pokemon The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back.

4. Marcus

Movie: Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Marcus is another antagonist who seeks the desire for power, and control over time, space, and Arceus. Marcus is so powerful that he defeated not once but twice ( very easily ) the creator of the Pokemon world: Arceus. During the second time, Marcus almost killed Arceus and succeeded in alternating time and space fabric. This attempt caused massive destruction. Moreover, Marcus doesn’t care about the rest of the world.

3. Lysandre

Movie: Pokémon X and Y

Lysandre is the Team Leader of Team Flare, who wants to create a perfect world. To him, the current world is full of flaws and weaknesses, so he wants to create a new world using Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal, or merging Sundial and the rock. If Squishy wasn’t transformed into Zygarde then it is clear that Lysandre will surely achieve his dream without hesitation.

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2. Hoopa’s Shadow

Movie: Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Hoopa’s Shadow is not a human nor a Pokemon but an evil entity with massive powers. Although Hoopa’s shadow is a counterpart of Legendary Pokemon Hoopa, known for his cheerful nature with the ability to teleport Pokémon and objects with its Hyperspace Hole. Plus, Hoopa’s Shadow made legendary Pokemon dance to his tune. In the end, his evil power had no limit and Arceus had to come, to stop him.

1. Mewtwo

Movie: Pokemon The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back

Mewtwo is one of the iconic villains in Pokémon. The ultimate weapon created by Giovanni to help him rule the world. On the contrary, Mewtwo’s realization of his existence led him to an extreme villain. His strength is unbeatable and his desire to seek revenge makes it unmatched. His raw power and rage made him the top villain in Pokemon history.

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