The Pokémon Daddy Dex: The Top 10 Hottest Daddies in Pokémon
Some people like Pokémon for their creature designs. Others like Pokémon for their world building and lore. But I know some of you out there boot up every game just to see which daddies you’ll encounter on your new adventure!
I’ve put together a list of the top 10 hottest daddies in the Pokémon series, the ones who make you forget about catching them all and focus on catching their attention. Forget, “Who’s that Pokémon?” Let’s play, “Who’s that daddy?” region by region.
Now, a big disclaimer before I get started: your favorite might not be on this list. Why? Because they’re probably not a daddy. If you’re looking for the femboys, don’t worry — that dex is coming soon. But this list is about the daddies who know how to handle their Poké Balls, who can teach you more than just TMs, and who prove that sometimes it’s not just the gyms that bring you to your knees.
Let’s check out the dex entries!
Red
- Region: Kanto
- Role: Champion, OG Protagonist
- Age: Early 20s
- Specialty: Silence and giving much needed space
- Height: Unconfirmed but he’ll make you feel small standing on Mt. Silver
- Last Time We Saw Him: Vacationing with his boyfriend Blue in the Alola Region
- Notable Feature: A man who is wearing a cap who isn’t hiding a bald spot — groundbreaking
- Daddy Rating: ★★★★☆
- Appeal: Red is the ultimate brooding himbo. He doesn’t say much. His actions speak much louder than words and, sometimes, silence is what you need.
Morty
- Region: Johto
- Role: Ghost-type Gym Leader
- Age: Mid 20s
- Specialty: Haunted houses and scary movies
- Height: About average
- Last Time We Saw Him: Running the Ecruteak Gym with all those old ladies who are probably deceased now
- Notable Feature: Dreamy eyes and that really cute scarf
- Daddy Rating: ★★★★☆
- Appeal: Morty is soft and spooky. The kind of man who will absolutely ghost you, and you’ll be thankful it even happened.
Archie
- Region: Hoenn
- Role: Leader of Team Aqua
- Age: Late 30s
- Specialty: Muscles and not understanding how science works
- Height: A little above average
- Last Time We Saw Him: Flooding Hoenn and our basements
- Notable Feature: Gold chain and ripped arms
- Daddy Rating: ★★★★★
- Appeal: Archie is sweaty, tastes salty, and is absolutely the type of man who will have you walking like you have a peg leg the next day.
Volkner
- Region: Sinnoh
- Role: Electric Gym Leader
- Age: Late 20s
- Specialty: Blonde ennui and a good relationship with a therapist
- Height: 6’0” and isn’t lying about it
- Last Time We Saw Him: Looking bored in Sunnyshore City
- Notable Feature: A serious pout and that jacket we all want him to take off
- Daddy Rating: ★★★★☆
- Appeal: Volkner is the archetypal hot guy who’s “so over it.” And despite his minimal effort and lack of care for your existence, you’ll keep seeing him anyway.
Drayden
- Region: Unova
- Role: Dragon-type Gym Leader
- Age: 50s
- Specialty: Hair grooming and financial security
- Height: 6’4”
- Last Time We Saw Him: Fighting Team Plasma on our behalf
- Notable Feature: Jawline and enough testosterone to train Hydreigon
- Daddy Rating: ★★★★★
- Appeal: Drayden is the definition of a daddy. Rugged and powerful. Somehow he’s both terrifying and comforting.
Augustine Sycamore
- Region: Kalos
- Role: Pokémon Professor
- Age: Mid 30s
- Specialty: French delicacies and gallery openings
- Height: Tall, like a glass of Bordeaux
- Last Time We Saw Him: Giving us a Mega Ring instead of a wedding ring
- Notable Feature: Tousled hair and that effortless smirk
- Daddy Rating: ★★★★★
- Appeal: Sycamore is your study-abroad fantasy. Stylish and ready to wine and dine you. He’s also familiar with an Eiffel Tower or two.
Kukui
- Region: Alola
- Role: Pokémon Professor, Masked Wrestler, Teacher
- Age: Early 30s
- Specialty: Shirtless lectures and pinning people
- Height: 6’0”
- Last Time We Saw Him: Unfortunately, proposing to someone else
- Notable Feature: Never wears a shirt. Not once.
- Daddy Rating: ★★★★★
- Appeal: The ultimate beach daddy. He’s got the tan and he’s ready to teach you a few new moves.
Leon
- Region: Galar
- Role: Champion
- Age: Late 20s
- Specialty: Making things extra large and winning
- Height: 6’2”
- Last Time We Saw Him: Arguing with his ex Raihan
- Notable Feature: That purple mane and money from all those sponsors on his cape
- Daddy Rating: ★★★★☆
- Appeal: Leon might not be the best with directions. But he’s the type of guy who knows how to hit a pose or two that you’ll love. If he’s never lost, he’s got to be good, right?
Adaman
- Region: Hisui
- Role: Diamond Clan Leader
- Age: Early 20s
- Specialty: Spicy arguments and enjoying the moment
- Height: 5’11” but feels taller
- Last Time We Saw Him: Like 150 years in the past
- Notable Feature: Eyebrow slit and making being stuck in the past not so bad
- Daddy Rating: ★★★★☆
- Appeal: Adaman is the passionate rival-to-lover trope personified. He’ll fight with you all day and apologize all night.
Rika
- Region: Paldea
- Role: Elite Four Member
- Age: Late 20s
- Specialty: Hot androgyny and keeping you grounded
- Height: IDK and IDC. Look at her.
- Last Time We Saw Her: Outside the Boygenius concert
- Notable Feature: Doc Martens, a harness tie, and all those piercings
- Daddy Rating: ★★★★★
- Appeal: Rika is… I’m not even going to explain it to you. If you know, you know. The ones that get it, get it.
And there you have it — ten entries that prove the real endgame of Pokémon isn’t just about becoming Champion, it’s about enjoying the hottest eye candy in any franchise.
From Red to Rika, every region has blessed us with at least one true daddy worth celebrating. And let’s be clear: it’s not just about being hot. Plenty of hotties exist in Pokémon. But only a rare few evolve into daddies.
So remember: gyms give out badges, but daddies? They give you experiences you’ll never forget.
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