In this paper, a multistage decision-making problem concerning uncertainty and ambiguity is discussed using Pythagorean fuzzy sets. Complement Pythagorean fuzzy membership grades and their properties are also considered. Using the definition of an alpha-level set, we introduce the multistage decision-making problems, where the possibility theory and satisfaction grades are declared with the help of Pythagorean membership grades. Pythagorean multistage decision-making is an uncertain theory, where decision-maker has only one opportunity to choose the scenario under the combination of Pythagorean possibility and satisfaction grades at each stage. According to the selection of criteria, a series of decision points are concluded. The payoff collaborates with these decision points at each stage. The multistage decision-making using Pythagorean fuzzy sets is the scenario-based theory in place of other theories like lottery-based theory etc. The results have been calculated using multistage Pythagorean fuzzy sets in which the decision-maker has only one chance to select the optimal solution. The TOPSIS technique has been applied and the comparison between these two techniques is highlighted.
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