Pokemon come in all shapes and sizes. With nine generations, there are tons out there to keep track of. Trainers do not exactly choose Pokemon for their team just for their size. People typically care more about types and abilities. However, it is pretty interesting and sometimes even surprising to find out the actual size of these creatures.
The anime takes its liberties, and it can be very hard to tell what size a Pokemon is just by watching them battle. But their Pokedex entries in-game are very detailed, including the exact height and size of each Pokemon. The smallest Pokemon come in all different types, from the biggest of the small to the smallest Pokemon ever.
Updated April 29, 2023 by Sophie McEvoy: If players thought Pokemon couldn’t get any smaller, Scarlet and Violet introduced a bunch of the cutest little creatures to put on their teams. As has always been the case, these Pokemon don’t stay small for long as they grow and evolve into stronger versions of themselves. But for a small period of time, players can fawn over their adorable little critters as they find their way in the world.
From chicks to grasshoppers, Paldea has a lot to offer in terms of the smallest Pokemon to be caught. And as found in their Pokedex entries, they have surprisingly impressive abilities despite their small size.
19 Applin (8 Inches)
Applin was introduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield, and with its adorable little faux-apple style and coveted Grass/Dragon-typing, it quickly became a fan favorite. Players also like that this Pokemon has a branching evolution, with it being able to evolve into Flapple or Appletun depending on the evolutionary item given to it.
It makes sense that this Pokemon is nearly accurate when it comes to the size of real apples. Additionally, it's super cute that when Applin is shiny, it is green, so players can collect both green and red apples.
Pokedex Info On Applin
- Type: Grass/Dragon
- Generation Introduced: Sword and Shield
- Base Stats: Highest in Defense. Lowest in Speed.
- Interesting Fact: Has the lowest Speed base stat of all Dragon-types.
Where To Catch Applin In Scarlet and Violet
Applin is unique in that it's mainly found in trees around Paldea rather than encountered on the ground. To get them down, players will need to learn the Dash ability from the Stony Titan Klawf and then ride directly into the tree to knock it out.
Applin can, however, be found on the ground but they are a hard Pokemon to spot. There is an Applin that can always be found on the ground on an outcrop east of the Great Crater of Paldea.
18 Nymble (8 Inches)
Despite its small size, Nymble is an impressive Pokemon to have so early on in the game. The little Pokemon evolves into Lokix at level 24, which boosts strength astronomically with its longer, serrated legs used in battle.
The tiny Bug-type Nymble may look cute and unassuming, but it can jump to impressive heights and has a hidden pair of legs that it can whip out during battle.
Pokedex Info On Nymble
- Type: Bug
- Generation Introduced: Scarlet and Violet
- Base Stats: Highest in Attack. Lowest in Special Attack.
- Interesting Facts: Nymble has a third set of legs tucked into its body, and can jump up to 30ft.
Where To Catch Nymble in Scarlet and Violet
Nymble can primarily be found in Area Two, Three, and Six in the South Province, and Area One in the West Province.
17 Mimikyu (8 Inches)
Introduced in Pokemon Sun and Moon, Mimikyu fast became a sensation because of its adorable Pikachu costume and mysterious backstory. Mimikyu only being 8 inches tall should surprise most Pokemon fans as Mimikyu has previously been shown in the game as a similar size to Pikachu, whose Pokedex entry lists it as 1'04" tall.
Mimikyu is a Ghost/Fairy-Type and many of its Pokedex entries are a little creepy, as they explain that anyone who sees its true form beneath its costume is doomed to die a terrible death.
Pokedex Info On Mimikyu
- Type: Ghost/Fairy
- Generation Introduced: Sun and Moon
- Base Stats: Highest in Speed and Special Defense. Lowest in Special Attack.
- Interesting Fact: No other Pokémon has Mimikyu's type combination.
Where To Catch Mimikyu In Scarlet and Violet
Mimikyu can be caught in Area Two and Tagtree Thicket in the East Province and the West Province in Area Three. A special, Fairy Tera Type can always be found in Area Two within the North Province. The Pokemon can frequently be found in 5 and 6-star Tera Raids.
16 Shroodle (8 inches)
Shroodle is a Poison/Normal-type Pokemon and is the pre-evolution of graffiti-loving Grafaiai. Shroodle is the lightest Normal-type Pokemon at 1.4 lbs, joining Budew and Foongus as the shortest Poison-type. As for its Normal-typing, the only Pokemon that matches its stature is the tiny Azurill.
Pokedex Info On Shroodle
- Type: Poison/Normal
- Generation Introduced: Scarlet and Violet
- Base Stats: Highest in Speed. Lowest in Defense and Special Defense.
- Interesting Facts: Shroodle and its evolution Grafaiai are the only Pokemon to have the Poison/Normal-type combination.
Where To Catch Shroodle in Scarlet and Violet
Shroodle has made its home in the Tagtree Thicket in the East Province, but can also be found in Area One and Area Two in the South Province and Area Three in the West Province. Players will likely come across Shroodle on their way out of Los Platos, in the grassy area leading to Mesagoza.
15 Milcery (8 Inches)
Milcery is another Pokemon that was presented in Sword and Shield, and its height only being 8 inches tall may surprise most as it looks larger in the game. However, when one considers it to be a splash of milk, its sizing makes a lot more sense.
This Fairy-type Pokemon evolves into Alcremie in a very unique and interesting way — while holding a certain sweet and when the player spins the character. Depending on the sweet, length of spin, rotation of spin, and time of day, all determine what type of Alcremie Milcery will evolve into.
Pokedex Info On Milcery
- Type: Fairy
- Generation Introduced: Sword and Shield
- Base Stats: Highest in Special Defense. Lowest in Speed.
- Interesting Fact: Any pastry shop visited by a Milcery is guaranteed success.
How To Catch Milcery In Scarlet and Violet
Milcery and Alcremie aren't catchable in Paldea and are not yet transferrable from Home.
14 Rellor (8 inches)
Rellor is a Bug-type Pokemon based on a dung beetle, but instead of rolling a ball of dung, Rellor is never seen without a ball of mud. And if a player happens upon a Shiny version of Rellor, its ball looks distinctly like a Nugget thanks to its shiny gold color.
Despite Rellor’s delicate size, it has no trouble wheeling that mud ball around every day. And it's this experience that helps it evolve into the Bug/Psychic-type Rabsca.
Pokedex Info On Rellor
- Type: Bug
- Generation Introduced: Scarlet and Violet
- Base Stats: Highest in Defense. Lowest in Special Attack and Speed.
- Interesting Facts: Rellor has an unconventional evolution method in that players will need to walk with the Pokemon using the Let's Go feature to evolve into Rabsca.
Where To Catch Rellor in Scarlet and Violet
Rellor is relatively uncommon to find in Paldea, living only in the Asado Desert. However, it can also be found in 1-Star Tera Raids.
13 Klefki (8 Inches)
Klefki was introduced with the release of Pokemon X and Y. It's a Steel/Fairy-type Pokemon, and although it currently has no other evolutions, it's definitely got the potential to be given one in the future.
It makes complete sense that Klefki is only 8 inches tall, as it is meant to resemble a keychain and is known to collect keys from other people, even going so far as to steal them. Additionally, according to its Pokedex entries, if it really likes a key, it will not let it go!
Pokedex Info On Klefki
- Type: Steel/Fairy
- Generation Introduced: X and Y
- Base Stats: Highest In Defense. Lowest in HP.
- Interesting Fact: Its name was inspired by the French word for key, clef.
How To Catch Klefki In Scarlet and Violet
The ghostly keychain can only be found in two places in Paldea – the area surrounding Alfornada in the South Province, and Glaseado Mountain in the North Province.
12 Meltan (8 Inches)
Meltan is a special Pokemon as it was teased during a Pokemon GO Community Day and then released via Pokemon: Let's Go! It's a Steel-type mythical Pokemon that evolves into Melmetal, but it can only be evolved in Pokemon GO and not any of the other titles.
As its head is made of a little hex nut, it's completely believable that Meltan is a mere 8 inches tall. What's unbelievable is that when it evolves, Melmetal is a staggering 8'02" tall!
Pokedex Info On Meltan
- Type: Steel
- Generation Introduced: Sun and Moon
- Base Stats: Highest in Attack and Defense. Lowest in Speed and Special Defense.
- Interesting Fact: Has the smallest move pool of legendary Pokemon at just 19 moves.
How To Catch Meltan In Scarlet and Violet
Meltan and Melmetal are not available in Paldea and are not transferrable from home.
11 Rimbombee (8 Inches)
This Pokemon was introduced in the Alolan generation. It should not surprise anyone that a lot of the Pokemon that made it onto this list are Bug-Type, and Rimbombee is Bug and Fairy-Type.
It evolves from Cutiefly at level 25. Its design appears to be inspired by both bees and fairies. According to its Pokedex entries, it works a lot with pollen. It is definitely a small and cute addition to any team, however, we've only just gotten started.
Pokedex Info On Ribombee
- Type: Bug/Fairy
- Generation Introduced: Sun and Moon
- Base Stats: Highest in Speed. Lowest in Attack.
- Interesting Fact: Ribombee makes pollen puffs that some people sell as supplements.
How To Catch Ribombee In Scarlet and Violet
Ribombee has yet to appear in Scarlet and Violet and is not transferrable.
10 Flittle (8 inches)
Flittle is a little Psychic-type chick Pokemon that can be found floating around Paldea. Despite being able to walk, Flittle prefers to glide using its psychic abilities from the yellow and pink frills above its toes.
This Pokemon has low stats matching its size, but these increase pretty quickly once it evolves into the ostrich-looking Espathra.
Pokedex Info On Flittle
- Type: Psychic
- Generation Introduced: Scarlet and Violet
- Base Stats: Highest in Speed. Lowest in HP, Defense, and Special Defense.
- Interesting Facts: Contrary to its adorable appearance, Flittle can be vicious if its berries are stolen.
Where To Catch Flittle in Scarlet and Violet
Flittle is commonly found floating around the mountains of Paldea and the Asado Desert, but is most frequently seen in Area One, Area Four, Area Five, and Area Six in the South Province.
9 Spritzee (8 Inches)
Coming in at the same height is another Fairy-Type, Spritzee. It was also introduced in the later generations, beginning in the Pokemon X and Y games. While it is cute, its face does resemble a plague doctor's mask.
It also slightly resembles a flamingo. Besides being small, it also smells very good. According to the Pokedex entries, royal ladies would sometimes carry this Pokemon around instead of using perfume.
Pokedex Info On Spritzee
- Type: Fairy
- Generation Introduced: X and Y
- Base Stats: Highest in HP. Lowest in Speed.
- Interesting Fact: Is a parallel to Swirlix, as they were version exclusives in X and Y.
Where To Catch Spritzee In Scarlet and Violet
Spritzee and Aromatisse aren't available in-game and aren't transferrable yet.
8 Wishiwashi (8 Inches)
Obviously, when talking about size, we are talking about this Pokemon's solo form and not its school form where it forms into a giant shark-like creature. It is undeniably one of the smallest Water-Types when it comes to its solo form.
According to the Bulbapedia, the solo form of this creature has a ton of natural predators like Dewgong, Wailord, Wingull, and Wailmer. It's a Pokemon-eat-Pokemon world out there. However, it goes to show that while something is small...many of them can create something big and slightly terrifying.
Pokedex Info On Wishiwashi
- Type: Water
- Generation Introduced: Sun and Moon
- Base Stats: (In solo form) Highest in HP. Lowest in Attack and Defense. In School Form, highest in Attack and Special Attack. Lowest in HP and Speed.
- Interesting Fact: Its solo form has the lowest base stat total of all Pokemon.
Where To Catch Wishiwashi In Scarlet and Violet
Wishiwashi and its evolution line are not available in Scarlet and Violet and are also not transferrable.
7 Tynamo (8 Inches)
While this Pokemon is an eel-fish, it is actually the smallest Eletric-Type Pokemon. They were introduced in Pokemon Black and White. In terms of what inspired its small design, it seems to be based off of leeches, lampreys, and electric eels.
However, it does not stay small when it evolves at level 39 and then levels up again to be even larger through a Thunderstone.
Pokedex Info On Tynamo
- Type: Electric
- Generation Introduced: Black and White
- Base Stats: Highest in Attack. Lowest in Defense and Special Attack.
- Interesting Fact: It's the lightest Electric-type, along with Rotom.
How To Catch Tynamo In Scarlet and Violet
Tynamo can be found in the West and North Paldean Sea, in addition to 1-Star Tera Raid battles.
6 Sinistea (4 Inches)
Jumping to four inches smaller than the rest is a Pokemon that was introduced recently in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Yes, Sinistea has joined the ranks of the smallest Pokemon. It also is the number one smallest Ghost-Type! Congratulations Sinistea.
At this point, the eighth generation only just came out so Sinistea making it onto this list is pretty cool. We still have pretty little information about it except that it evolves with a certain item and that it is pure Ghost-Type.
Pokedex Info On Sinistea
- Type: Ghost
- Generation Introduced: Sword and Shield
- Base Stats: Highest in Special Attack. Lowest in HP.
- Interesting Fact: Is the smallest Ghost-type.
How To Catch Sinistea In Scarlet and Violet
Sinistea can be found in two areas within Paldea: the South Province outside Alfornada and the East Province surrounding Zapapico. This Pokemon is very important in Violet for evolving Charcadet into Ceruledge, as players will need Sinistea Chips to trade for Malicious Armor.
5 Cosmoem (4 Inches)
Pokemon X and Y gave fans the smallest legendary Pokemon. Interestingly enough though, it is also one of the heaviest Pokemon. It weighs over two thousand pounds! That ties it with Celesteela for the heaviest Pokemon.
It being so small but so heavy makes this Pokemon similar to super-compressed astral bodies like black holes. That is just neat, especially since its design is already very space-like. So while this legendary Pokemon may be small, maybe don't try to carry it or put it in a bag.
Pokedex Info On Cosmoem
- Type: Psychic
- Generation Introduced: Sun and Moon
- Base Stats: Highest in Defense and Special Defense. Lowest in Attack and Special Attack.
- Interesting Fact: Has the highest base Special Defense of all second-stage Pokemon.
How To Catch Cosmoem In Scarlet and Violet
Cosmoem is not yet available in Paldea, and can't be transferred across.
4 Joltik (4 Inches)
It would make sense for a Pokemon that was influenced by ticks would be one of the smallest out there. Joltik is also the smallest of all Electric-Types. They are pretty cute, though they do not stay small and tick-like for long and evolve into large tarantula creatures at level 36. It was introduced in Pokemon Black and White, just beating Tynamo for the smallest Electric-type.
This is one of those small Pokemon that would be adorable to have sitting on one's head. According to its Pokedex entry, Joltik actually like to attach themselves to larger Pokemon and absorb their static electricity. That shouldn't be hard since there are hundreds of Pokemon larger than them.
Pokedex Info On Joltik
- Type: Bug/Electric
- Generation Introduced: Black and White
- Base Stats: Highest in Speed. Lowest in Attack.
- Interesting Fact: Joltik that live in cities have been known to suck electricity out of the outlets in homes.
How To Catch Joltik In Scarlet and Violet
Joltik and its evolution and Galvantula aren't native to the Paldea region, and can't be transferred from Home.
3 Comfey (4 Inches)
This Fairy-Type Pokemon was introduced in Alola and it definitely belongs on one's head since it is basically a sentient flower crown. It is so small though, it might not fit on one's head! While it is not the smallest on our list, it does take the title of the smallest fully evolved Pokemon. That means the others that are further down do not stay small, but Comfey does.
As for its design. The flowers are not a part of its body but rather a part of its collection that sticks to itself. Does that mean they can technically get bigger depending on the flowers? Sure, in the anime. In the games, however, they stay static.
Pokedex Info On Comfey
- Type: Fairy
- Generation Introduced: Sun and Moon
- Base Stats: Highest in Special Defense. Lowest in HP.
- Interesting Fact: Comfey is a living lei, which is associated with the Hawaiian Culture that the Alola region is based on.
How To Catch Comfey in Scarlet and Violet
Comfey and its evolution line are not found in Paldea and can't be transferred from Home.
2 Cutiefly (4 Inches)
This adorable Bug and Fairy-Type was released in Pokemon Sun and Moon along with many others on this list. It also evolves into Rimbombee, so while it does evolve at level 25, it still does not get that much larger.
Besides being very small, it is the lightest Bug-Type Pokemon in terms of weight, weighing 0.4 pounds. Its design is based on a real bug called the bee fly, but Cutiefly is way cuter.
Pokedex Info On Cutiefly
- Type: Bug/Fairy
- Generation Introduced: Sun and Moon
- Base Stats: Highest in Speed. Lowest in Defense and Special Defense.
- Interesting Fact: Its design is based on a real insect called the bee fly.
How To Catch Cutiefly In Scarlet and Violet
Unfortunately, Cutiefly can't be caught in Scarlet and Violet and is not transferrable.
1 Flabebe (4 Inches)
Introduced in the X and Y games, Flabebe is often known as the smallest Pokemon despite sharing the same height as half of the Pokemon on this list. It is Fairy-Type and rides a flower that can come in multiple colors. It does evolve into a larger Pokemon if exposed to a Shiny Stone.
While it is tied for the smallest, it is also tied for the lightest Pokemon as well. It ties with Haunter, Cosmog, Gastly, and Kartana for the title of lightest at 0.2 pounds.
Pokedex Info On Flabebe
- Type: Fairy
- Generation Introduced: X and Y
- Base Stats: Highest in Special Defense. Lowest in Attack.
- Interesting Fact: Flabébé uses the combination of flower and the French word for baby for its name.
How To Catch Flabebe In Scarlet and Violet
Flabebe and its color combinations can be found in Area One and Area Four of the South Province, the East Paldean Sea, and Area One in the West Province. Its Red Flower version is the only one to appear in 1-Star Tera Raids.