Best And Most Powerful Temtem, Ranked

Many are still scouring the Pokemon-like MMORPG Temtem for the strongest creatures in the land. Interestingly, some of the Temtem you can catch early on make for some of the best creatures to have on your team, which is a nice breath of fresh air in the genre.

While this list is likely to become dated over time, with the game constantly evolving, and adding powerful monsters to the roster, here are the best ones you can catch, especially if you’re thinking of dipping your toes in the competitive scene.

Updated March 26, 2025 by Jon Eakin: Temtem continues to plug along, even if the dedicated players are crying out for news of a proper sequel. The bright side is that it means you have plenty of time to perfect your Temtem team, so we’ve updated this list with new entries and features so you can craft the most powerful squad of all.

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Tyranak

The Volcanic King

Tyranak can only be obtained by hatching the egg obtained in Anak Volcano, so keep that in mind if you want to add this prehistoric Temtem to your team. It’s worth doing. Tyranak is one of the best utility picks.

With a great spread of stats, access to a variety of moves, and a single weakness in the form of Toxic, Tyranak can slot comfortably into any team and perform to a high level. If you love dinosaurs then this is the Temtem for you.

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Osukai

Get Physical

Osukai should be at the top of your list when you’re considering Temtem who specialize in the physical. With one of the highest physical attack stats in the game, and solid physical defense to go with it, Osukai is no slouch.

The downside is that Osukai doesn’t hold up very well against special attackers, so keep that in mind. Also watch out for the Sensei trait. It flips whether an attack uses physical or special. That may mean you need to pick moves counter to how you normally would.

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Hedgine

Sonic The Hedgine

This Digital/Fire Temtem is all about one thing above all else, speed. The Gotta Go Fast trait is more than just a reference to the speedy Sonic; it changes low and normal-priority moves to high-priority moves, meaning you’ll almost always be sure that Hedgine is going first in battle.

Hedgine is on the fragile side, with quite a few weaknesses, but if you build a strategy around speed and the access it has to some quality moves, you should be able to handle whatever comes your way.

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Nessla

Go On The Offense

Nessla is an interesting Electric and Water type that has brutal offensive potential. This is because it has a naturally high Attack and a Special Attack with some powerful abilities. Most of Nessla’s attacks are designed to inflict status effects as well.

For instance, Defibrillator not only damages the opponent but causes them to become isolated and unable to synergize with others. Nessla also has a unique advantage with its typing to inflict both Electric and Water-type attacks, making it hard to counter.

24

Gazuma

More Than Meets The Eye

Gazuma is an Electric Temtem tucked away in Matope Road and the Pillar of Highabove. This kind-looking Temtem may not seem like it, but it’s one of the stronger Temtem in the game right now. The reason for this is that it has an incredible Special Defense stat — in fact, it’s one of the highest.

It isn’t meant for tanking, and instead functions as a durable support or heavy hitter. It can use techniques like Sparks and Nimble to boost Special Attack and Speed, respectively. Alternatively, it can use techniques like Drill Impact and Turbo Charge to do some serious damage, and it has some great spread moves to hit both opposing Temtem at the same time. Gazuma’s adaptability and durability are what make this Temtem so valuable.

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Saipat

Never Says Die

Saipat has an incredible HP and Attack stat, making it a great tanky Temtem that has the dual type of Water/Melee. Its primary advantage in combat is its ability to use a variety of elemental techniques. Saipat can unleash a combination of Water, Melee, Neutral, Toxic, and even Fire attacks.

This helps tremendously in PVE as Saipat can fill the holes in a team’s elemental coverage. In PVP, other players will be unsure how to counter Saipat given its versatility. It may not have great Stamina or Special Defense, but if used properly, it won’t need it.

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Raican

No Frills

Raican is a Fire-type that must be evolved from a Raize, which is evolved from a Raiber, rarely found in The Glassyway or more commonly in the Anak Volcano. It’s worth the effort though, as Raican makes a great brawler thanks to a nice balance of HP, Attack, and Defense.

Basically, this is a straightforward damage-dealer in combat using techniques like Fire Flame or Fierce Claw. It’s a good strategy to couple Raican with a healer or supportive tank, like Kinu or Barnshe, to keep it alive and ready to dish out more damage.

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Saku

Still Solid

Saku, while having fallen a little out of favor, is one of the better Temtem in the game. They’re a Nature/Wind type found in a number of places like The Gifted Bridges, The Canopath, The Glassyway, and the Kupeleleza, but given their rarity, it’s best to catch a more common Kaku in the same places and level it up. Stat-wise, it’s not terribly impressive, but what is impressive is its techniques.

Narcoleptic Hit will deal damage and can put the enemy to sleep for two turns, Toxic Spore will apply Poison for three turns, and Urushiol will deal damage and, when synergized with a good Toxic ally like Platimous, can apply Poison for a whopping four turns. The idea is to knock the enemy out, apply Poison, then either begin pummeling or boost Saku with Shy Shield for Defense and Nimble for Speed for round two.

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Anatan

Solid Stats

This Temtem is a cool-looking Crystal/Fire type that is resistant to many things, but weak to Earth, Melee, and Water types. The only way to obtain one is to evolve it from Anahir, which itself can be obtained in the Anak Volcano as a gift.

It has incredible Defense and Special Defense, giving it great durability. It doesn’t have too many tank-like techniques, but it does have some strong attacks like Head Charge, Meteor Swarm, and Fiery Soul. Anatan is best when paired with another Fire or Melee-type.

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Vulffy

Standing Strong

When constructing teams in such games, most people focus on offensive capabilities and/or damage output as it provides the clearest indication of usefulness. The truth is a team should be well-rounded and have a bit of everything.

A defensive stalwart, for example, gives a team a living wall that can soak up damage while a strategy is conceived. That’s where Vulffy comes in, as it has a great Special Defense rating of 85. Given the right matchup, this Nature and Earth type can come in clutch as it’s an amazing defensive typing.

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Myx

Crystal Cannon

Myx is a Crystal and Mental-type Temtem that should simply be referred to as the glass cannon of Temtem. When you notice that it has a base Defense rating of 43, you start to wonder how it can be viable, but then you notice that its Special Attack sits at a wild rating of 94.

As long as you can work around its lack of high-end Speed, Myx can provide a blast of damage rarely matched in the world of Temtem. Just be cautious and aware of its numerous type weaknesses, as you should with any frail attacker. Slapping on a defensive item is also a great idea for Myx.

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Pigepic

A Tactical Choice

Pigepic is a Wind type with balanced stats leaning towards Special Defense and normal Defense, making it an effective tank. They can be rarely found on the Prasine Coast, commonly in the Thalassian Cliffs, but The Gifted Bridges have the best encounter rate at 85 percent.

Pigepics are good at annoying opponents and supporting allies, raising their Speed with Nimble, and then tanking damage while dealing hits with techniques like Heavy Blow or Wind Burst. Teaching it a move like Stonewall is incredibly useful for added durability. Pigepic is a decent option for a support tank if the typing fits your team.

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Barnshe

Worth The Effort

Barnshe is a Mental/Wind type, which makes it a solid attacker against everything except Electric types, who are quad effective when attacking a Barnshe. It’s a rare find, as it can only be found in the Windward Fort, and only appears five percent of the time.

It has decent Speed, Special Attack, and Special Defense, but where it really shines is in its quirky move pool. Bamboozle can keep allies safe from harm while Intimidation can make Barnshe untargetable for a turn. This is a great stall Temtem that can support glass cannons — as long as you aren’t fighting an Electric Temtem.

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Nagaise

Start Strong

Nagaise is a dual Mental/Water type that makes for one of the stronger starter Temtem you can have on your team. It has lots of Speed and great Attack, which coupled with powerful techniques, makes it a heavy hitter.

Nagaise’s specialty is unpredictability and status effects. When coupled with another Mental Temtem, you can do serious damage with Nagaise’s Fury. Madness Buff can boost Special Defense and Special Attack at the cost of 30 percent HP. It’s a delicate balancing act of self-damage and offense that pays off if done right.

14

Ukama

An Early Staple

Ukama is a Water-type Temtem that can be caught uncommonly in the Kakama Cenote, or you can evolve it from an Umishi, commonly found in the Thalassian Cliffs. Ukama has great Stamina and Speed with a decent Special Attack. The nice thing about Ukama is they’re great for beginners, as they can be caught early on to deal with the abundance of Fire types you’ll come across at the beginning of the game.

Plus, they’ll remain helpful for the rest of the game. They also serve as pseudo-supports thanks to the technique Cooperation, which raises the Stamina of teammates. Ukama doesn’t hit very hard, but it’s fast and gets faster with Nimble, allowing it to fire out whatever buff you’re aiming for before other Temtem get to move.

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Tateru

Don’t Let The Looks Fool You

Tateru is an interesting case of a Temtem that doesn’t evolve. It’s a Neutral-type creature that is shy by nature, and must be trained and taught to fight. Its real strengths lay in both its Stamina and HP stats. Both of them come in around 80, with their Attack rating hovering right under them.

Tateru is not a one-trick pony though, as it has great speed and learns some very effective techniques. It doesn’t hurt that Tateru is also adorable to look at, being a small gerbil-like creature.

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Kinu

A Tricky Tank

Kinu is a useful Nature/Mental-type Temtem but is brutal to acquire thanks to its rarity. They are exclusively found in the Giant Banyan on Omninensia island and have a five percent chance of appearing, so you’ll need to grind a little before adding one to your team.

If you can get one, they are strong tanks thanks to a high Special Defense and Healing ability. A common tactic is to put enemies to sleep with Hypnosis and then use Revitalize to heal themselves and their teammates. Revitalize synergizes very well with another Nature, reducing the stamina cost by four and healing themselves by ten percent when using the technique.

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Volarend

Toxic Trickster

Volarend is a Toxic/Wind-type Temtem with good Special Defense and decent HP and Speed. It can be rarely caught on a small island near Kupeleleza, but it’s recommended you catch a Zephyruff from the same spot or the Corrupted Badlands and evolve it.

Volarend’s strategy is to get in quick hits with techniques like Venomous Claws or Multiple Pecks. At level 31, it will learn Toxic Plume, which can be spammed for decent damage, and apply Poison to the opposing team. When paired with a Crystal type, Toxic Plume will also lower the opponent’s Attack stat, which is always useful.

10

Seismunch

Brawling Brute

Seismunch is a heavy-hitting Melee/Earth type that is likely the strongest starter Temtem you can pick. It has a high Speed and Attack that couples nicely with its offensive move pool. It’s not one for status effects and favors raw damage above all else.

Using a Seismunch is pretty straightforward: boost it with another Temtem, or protect it as it boosts itself, and then let it loose on the enemy. This single-minded brawler can pick apart enemies quickly before moving on to the next. It might need some support to shrug off status effects, but you can’t ask for a better brawler.

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Gyalis

All Out Offense

Gyalis is a Crystal/Melee Temtem that is probably among the best attackers in the game. That is, if you can find one. They are located exclusively in the Minces of Mictian and only have a five percent chance of appearing, so be prepared to spend some time there.

Its strength comes from excellent Speed, great HP, and Attack. The technique Footwork raises its Speed even higher, Block gives it much-needed Defense, and Show Off will raise Attack and, when synergized with another Melee, will apply Vigor to both Temtem. Once properly buffed, it can melt the opposing Temtem with great attacks like Drill Impact or Crystal Bite.