- Primary Subject: Real-World Pokémon Pet Viability (Domestic Rankings)
- Key Update: Following the February 27, 2026, Pokémon Presents, the "Partner Pokémon" initiative has trended globally, highlighting docile species like Eevee and Lillipup as the face of the franchise's new lifestyle-focused branding.
- Status: Confirmed (Lore & Community Consensus)
- Last Verified: February 27, 2026
- Quick Answer: Pokémon like Eevee, Lillipup, and Altaria are the best pets because their temperaments, manageable sizes, and lack of hazardous elemental abilities suit modern domestic living.
The world of Pokemon video games is full of amazing creatures, and given how there are so many of them now, it makes you wonder about certain things. Normally, it would involve something like which ones would make for great partners, or which ones you'd want to avoid at all costs, which should be the case, as the answers can help people with a playthrough.
However, some queries go beyond the game. A particular one that I and likely others have asked is which Pokemon, if they were ever to come into the real world, would make for excellent pets? Simple as this question may be, you have to consider that there are a lot of Pokemon to choose from, and most of them would not make for viable choices.
While every person has their preference, some options stand out from the rest, given how they have the perfect qualities anyone would look for in a domestic partner. If you're wondering who those Pokemon are, then here is a short list of the ones I've deemed as having the best potential as real-life pets.
1. Lillipup, Herdier, and Stoutland
Of the Pokemon designs in every generation, the Lillipup evolutionary line may not seem so special. It would be a fair question to ask why this instead of the other dog-like Pokemon that look either cuter or cooler. One good reason is that the Lillipup was designed to get along well with people, with one of the Pokedex entries even stating that it enjoys living with humans.
The other reason why these three specific Pokemon are the best options compared to the other dog-like ones is that they are literally just canines. They can fight like the rest, but they can't potentially set your place aflame or stink up your home with different aromas, which is a good thing if you're just looking for a pet.
2. Swablu and Altaria
These two Pokemon from the third generation are perhaps the best option for those who are neat freaks and love cute things. It said that they generally like keeping themselves and the area around them clean, and given their appearance, they're adorable while doing it.
Also, when they eventually bond with a person, there's the benefit of hearing the beautiful singing that comes with owning an Altaria. Lastly, their cotton-like cloud appearance makes them look soft, and that's because they are, which is perfect if you want a clean pet that can sing and help you achieve max comfort.
3. Sentret and Furret
Hailing from the second generation of games, these two Pokemon are the perfect pets for those wanting something that can warn them of imminent danger while keeping themselves safe. For Sentret's case, it'll use its tail as a lookout, which is great if you decide to take it out in activities that have the possibility of running into something you wouldn't want to, like camping or hunting.
For Furret's case, it can make nests that are impossible for others to enter, so at least you know it's safe from anything that could get it after warning you of something perilous. But other than that, they're soft to the touch and are caring of their kind, and given that they'll be your pet, it's good to know that they'll be there to help protect you.
4. Shaymin
Shaymin is arguably one of the cutest Pokemon in the entire franchise, and it's likely you'd immediately want it as a pet. This is very understandable, but it's important you know that aside from owning something insanely adorable, there's another benefit to having it as a pet in real life.
Its main function is to remove toxins in the air and transform ruined lands into lush fields of flowers. So not only is it perfect for those who want great breathable spaces, but it can also help give your home's garden a massive upgrade in beauty. You also have the option to change it into its Sky Forme if you want something cool instead of cute, but that's if you have the flower for it.
5. Eevee
If you had to put Eevee in either the best or worst designed Pokemon for real-life pets, you'd have to put it in the former. Appearance-wise, it looks as if it were made to be domesticated in real life, as its short stature, incredibly fluffy body, and friendly demeanour scream pet.
The other is that it can adapt to whatever environment it's in. This means that no matter where you decide to move in the world, whether it's somewhere extremely warm, cold, clean, or whatever, Eevee will adapt to that place naturally. Also, it has many Eeveelutions for you to choose from if you want to evolve it, which is great. Just make sure you transform it into something that won't destroy your home, as some of the evolutions could do that.
And there you have it, Pokemon that would make for perfect pets in real life. There may be others out there who'd also fit the bill, but these seem like the best options.
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