How to tell if a Pokémon is good

Evaluating a catch is one of the most common questions we hear. There is no single number that defines "good"—it depends on the species, its specialty, and what you already have.

This guide gives you a framework: what to look for by specialty, how to think about subskills and nature, and when to use our grader versus other tools like RaenonX.

Specialty first

What makes a Pokémon strong depends on its specialty (Berry, Ingredient, or Skill).

Evaluate against the role it will play:

• Berry specialists — Look for Berry Finding S, speed-related subskills, and a nature that helps berry output. These drive Snorlax strength when their berry type matches the week.
• Ingredient specialists — Prioritize ingredient-focused subskills, a good spread (AAA is often best for focused farming), and Inventory Up or Inventory M so they can hold more.
• Skill specialists — Skill trigger and skill level matter; some builds want Helping Bonus. They support the team through main skills (energy, strength, Tasty Chance, etc.).

"Spread" (AAA, AAB, ABA, etc.) is community shorthand for which ingredients unlock at level 30 and 60. For how the game rolls that at catch, see How Pokémon Sleep stats are determined.

Subskills and nature

Gold subskills (Berry Finding S, Helping Bonus, and others) are rare; don't expect them on every catch.

Nature gives one stat a boost and another a penalty. Match the upside to the specialty, and worry less about downsides that don't hurt the role.

A practical approach: compare the Pokémon to what a strong version of that species looks like, rather than chasing a fixed checklist. Professor NewRolly says: the best Pokémon you can use are the best the game gives you.

Ingredient spread for specialists

For ingredient specialists, AAA means all three slots use the same ingredient—often the best for focused farming. AAB, ABA, and ABC are different mixes with different uses.

If you're not sure what options a species has, RaenonX lists per-species spreads.

Grader vs RaenonX

NewRolly's Unlimited Biscuits gives you a quick tier (Bad, Okay, Good, Great, Amazing) for a single Pokémon—useful when you want to know "is this worth keeping?"

RaenonX Team Analysis lets you compare full teams and see who contributes most toward a specific goal. Both tools are useful; neither is gospel.

Use the grader for a fast read, and RaenonX when you want to dig into team composition.

Next: NewRolly's Unlimited Biscuits (grade your catch) · NewRolly's Rollies (how many catches to a target tier) · RaenonX for deep dives

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