Damage decides almost everything in PokéPath TD. Whether you are pushing later routes, trying to stabilize awkward mid-game waves, or shaving seconds off boss clears, raw DPS ends up mattering more than any other single stat. This tier list focuses entirely on that side of the game. Not utility, not crowd control, not poison gimmicks. Just how hard each Pokémon hits when everything else is kept fair.
This analysis ranks Pokémon from C tier up to SS tier purely based on sustained damage output. If a Pokémon is not shown in the image, it simply did not meet the minimum DPS threshold during testing and was excluded to keep the list readable.
What This Tier List Represents
This is a damage-only tier list. Every placement is based on consistent DPS numbers gathered under identical conditions. No “feels strong” guesses, no anecdotal wave clears, no biased favoritism toward popular picks.
The goal here is simple: if you want the strongest damage dealers in PokéPath TD right now, this list shows who actually earns that spot when tested properly.
It is important to understand that this list does not mean lower tiers are useless. A B-tier Pokémon can still be excellent when paired with the right support or map layout. This ranking only answers one question: how much damage can this Pokémon realistically output on its own.
Below is a clean DPS-based tier list built only from the numbers you shared. No theorycrafting, no feelings, no utility bias. If the DPS is higher, the tier is higher. Simple as that.
I am treating this like an actual PokéPath TD player would: looking at the numbers, comparing breakpoints, and grouping Pokémon where damage output clearly separates.
Damage Tier List
SS Tier
These Pokémon are not just strong, they are mathematically ahead. When placed correctly, nothing here competes with them.
Mega Sceptile
DPS: 1306.67
This one is in its own league. The attack speed jump combined with massive raw damage pushes Mega Sceptile far beyond everything else in your list. If you are optimizing damage, this is the benchmark all other Pokémon fail to reach.
S Tier
Extremely high DPS. These Pokémon can hard-carry routes and bosses without needing perfect support.
Sceptile – 792.65
Mega Charizard X – 744.86
Charizard – 694.81
Greninja – 688.33
Sceptile (non-mega) already hits absurd numbers, which explains why it feels so dominant even before mega investment. Mega Charizard X and Charizard sit very close behind, offering consistent, reliable damage. Greninja is interesting here because the DPS comes mostly from attack speed rather than raw hit size, but the end result is still elite damage.
A Tier
Still powerful, still very usable, but the gap becomes noticeable when compared directly to S tier.
Grumpig – 636.68
Arbok – 567.33
Xatu – 546.47
These Pokémon deal real damage and can carry mid to late game with good placement. They just do not scale as explosively as the S-tier options. Grumpig is the standout here, sitting right on the edge of S tier but not quite breaking into it.
B Tier
Damage is serviceable, but resource investment starts to feel questionable if DPS is your only goal.
Electrode – 430.00
Electrode is fast and feels active, but the damage ceiling is noticeably lower. It works fine early or as a filler unit, but it will not compete long-term with higher tiers.
C Tier
These Pokémon fall behind quickly and exist mostly for early progression or non-damage roles.
Charmeleon – 127.30
Machop – 73.07
Spoink – 71.48
Natu – 63.57
Frogadier – 62.80
Voltorb – 57.18
Grovyle – 99.13
Ekans – 32.99
Treecko – 34.70
Froakie – 20.51
Charmander – 39.49
These numbers simply do not hold up once evolved or higher-tier Pokémon enter the field. Most of these are stepping stones, not long-term damage dealers.
