Niantic has just released 80 new pocket monsters in "Pokemon GO." With the new 80 Gen 2 Pokemon at hand, the pecking order is sure to change and Dragonite's reign may finally be toppled.

Before the introduction of the "Pokemon GO" update that released 80 new pocket monsters in the game, there are only three Pokemon that can be considered as stalwart Gym defenders. Most Pokemon trainers prefer Dragonite, Snorlax and Gyarados to defend their turfs.

Dragonite may have been the strongest Pokemon in "Pokemon GO" before the Gen 2 additions. Dragonite had the highest Max CP in the game with 3, 581 before the Gen 2 "Pokemon GO" release.

Snorlax having the highest Stamina and Gyarados with a balance across the board stats are also the most staple pocket monsters that are seen defending "Pokemon GO" gyms before the release of the Gen 2. Aside from having the highest Max CP, Dragonite also had the highest attack in "Pokemon GO" before the introduction of silver and gold Pokemon.

With the addition of the Gen 2 pocket monsters, Dragonite's reign atop the Pokemon Gyms all over the world may just come to an end. Pokemon trainers are now discovering how strong the Gen 2s really are.

Among the 80 Gen 2 Pokemon, Blissey comes as an early favorite. The Chansey evolution has overtaken Snorlax as the Pokemon with the highest level of Stamina. Snorlax has 320 while Blissey is at 510. Blissey's 229 defense rating is also the highest in the game.

Tyranitar has snatched the title of the Pokemon with highest Max CP rating from Dragonite. Tyranitar has a Max CP rating of 3,670 compared to Dragonite's 3, 581.

Donphan, Espeon and Heracross are three other Gen 2 Pokemon that trainers should keep a watchful eye on. The "Pokemon GO" Gen 2 update may just be the start of big changes in the game as Niantic has already revealed its plans to introduce "Pokemon GO" PvP and new trading system.