Infernape
Drapion
Darkrai
Eon Duo (Latios and Latias)
Celebi
Salamence
Tyranitar
Arcanine
Lucario
Gallade
Samurott
Now lets get to the list. Please bear in mind, this will be a long blog.
Number 15
Aerodactyl
Okay folks, I love dinosaurs. Velociraptors most of all. But I also love Pterodactyls. You see? You see where this is going? The moment I saw Aerodactyl for the first time [In the Champion battle against Lance] I fell in love. As well as being one of my favorite flying types ever, Aerodactyl has pretty good stats and has a good type combination, namely Rock/Flying. Not much to say here really. I love dinosaurs. Aerodactyl is the coolest Fossil Pokemon in my humble opinion. Next Pokemon!
Number 14
Zoroark
Another case of love at first sight ladies and gentlemen. When I saw this Pokemon for the first time, I thought Generation V was going to be the most bad ass generation ever [Then I saw Vanilluxe. Oh.] I love foxes, and I love illusions in fiction. And with the power to create illusions and appear as other Pokemon, Zoroark is pretty damn cool. Not to mention Zoroark's first appearance in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, was arguably the best way to introduce this Pokemon with one of the best stories as far as Pokemon movies go. I love foxes, illusions, this Pokemon's design, and its ability to look like other Pokemon. Next!
Number 13
Cubone
I want to give this baby a hug and tell it everything will be okay. I love dark stories. And this? This is as dark as it gets folks. For those of you unfamiliar, Cubone is a baby Pokemon who wears the skull of its dead mother. Yeah. Enjoy your nightmares. While something like that is dark and something I greatly enjoy, I cannot help but feel nothing but compassion for this poor thing. Plus, I needed to put a cute Pokemon on this list. Your welcome. There are lots of theories on this Pokemon and whether or not its a natural Pokemon, since every Cubone that is ever born would mean that their mothers die shortly after giving birth [which would add a whole new layer of dark to this story don't get me wrong] but this cannot be as it would be implausible. I follow the Kangaskhan theory, that Cubone is that little baby in Kangaskhan's pouch, and that when a Kangaskhan dies or if its murdered by someone or something, the baby takes the skull of its mother and wears the skull, becoming a Cubone. How does it evolve into Marowak then? Its Pokemon. The science is not flawless. Cute, dark, and more sad than seeing Bambi's mom killed, Cubone is is a Pokemon every fan knows of and at the very least feels sorry for.
Number 12
Torterra
Ah Torterra. My favorite Sinnoh starter. Why do you suck so badly in the anime? Why have you been reduced to a punchline because of Ash? Damn it. Folks, Ash's Torterra is a disgrace to the species. A Pokemon based off of the concept of a World Turtle? How much cooler can you get? Plus its Grass and Ground which means it can get a STAB bonus from one of my favorite moves ever, Earthquake! I love the look of this Pokemon which reminds me of the World Turtle, I love the typing since its part Ground which is one my favorite types, and I love MY Torterra which is capable of one shotting every single one of the Elite Four's Pokemon because of the EV training I've had my Torterra undergo. When Ash's Torterra lost to a Hippowdon and an Electivire, I knew right away that his Torterra would be the one that the other's face palm to.
Number 11
Scizor
I don't like Bug Pokemon. There I admitted it. I rarely, and I mean rarely, use Bug Pokemon. But Scyther? Scyther is beast, and Scizor is a pimp. While the typing may make it guaranteed that one Fire type attack will kill it instantly, Scizor is so cool we don't even care. But the one frustrating thing about Scizor is the fact that you need to trade it while its holding a Metal Coat. Like trading to make a Pokemon evolve wasn't bad enough, for some they need to be holding a specific item?! WTF?! Meh.... I rarely have Scizor for this reason. But when I do get it, I make sure to hold onto it. Its got good stats and can be a good sweeper, but most importantly, Scizor is cool. And that's all we need.
Number 10
Hydreigon
Why can't Hydreigon look like this!? And why can't it be huge?! Like big enough for you to sit on its head comfortably?! HOLY SHIT IT WOULD BE THE COOLEST DRAGON POKEMON EVER!!
But in all seriousness yes. Yes to this Pokemon. Based off a Hydra. A Dragon/Dark Pokemon. Just yes. When I heard there was going to be a new Pseudo Legendary that was going to be a Dark/Dragon Pokemon, my expectations were through the roof I was so excited. And then I saw Hydreigon, and while it wasn't as cool as I imagined, it was still pretty awesome despite being little by comparison to other Pseudo-legendaries. It has the highest Sp. Atk of any pseudo, and has one of the best designs of Gen V, this Pokemon is powerful and would be terrifying if Game Freak had just worked on it a little bit more. Thank god for DeviantArt for making cool pics like this.
Number 9
Umbreon
Everyone loves Umbreon. This is a fact. And I am not immune to Umbreon's coolness or cuteness. My favorite Eevolution by far, and I had to put one on this list. While its not that good of a Pokemon stat wise unless you want a shield, Umbreon's appearance and status as an Eevolution puts it at a high spot on this list. Whenever I get an Eevee, I have it evolve into Umbreon just because of how much I love it.
Number 8
Absol
Such.... a beautiful Pokemon. Such a mysterious Pokemon. This is creativity at its finest people. A Pokemon we still know very little about, only that it was once heralded as a sign of doom to the people in the Pokemon world. Whenever Absol appears it is a sign that a great disaster is coming. That was the myth. The truth is that Absol is able to sense when disaster is coming and appears to warn people. So easy to mistake the two isn't it? I love the idea of this Pokemon. That its a misunderstood creature trying to aid humanity, but humanity is so damn stubborn and prone to seeing what they want to believe that they cannot accept what this Pokemon is actually doing. Why Absol still go out of their way to warn humans is beyond me, but it shows that it may have an unshakeable loyalty to humanity as a whole. They are pretty good Pokemon to have in your party and the idea of them is cool. One of the best Pokemon to come out of Gen III, and a Pokemon I still have to this day, my female Absol Calamity. Look at this picture while listening to Wolf's Rain music, you will get watery eyes.
Number 7
Gengar
Shiver.....This damn Pokemon still haunts my nightmares. For those of you wondering, yes I did find the scariest fan picture of Gengar I could find. Why? So you could wet the bed with me. Gengar is such a damn scary Pokemon that I'm amazed more people aren't afraid of it. But I love Gengar for that. It reminds me of a cartoon ghost and the Cheshire Cat in all the best ways. But best of all? Its a damn good Ghost Pokemon. The downside? Another fucking trade evolution. Joy. The moment I saw this Pokemon in the anime I was terrified but intrigued. Honestly I am amazed that there aren't more mature dark Pokemon fan fics with Gengar as one of, or the main villain or at least owned by the main villain Whenever I see Gengar, I get excited. Whether it was the Morty gym battle in the anime, Ash vs Agatha, or even Ash vs Fantina, I love seeing this Pokemon in the anime because its smile creeps me out, and I know shit just got real. Gengar, you creeper.
Number 6
Gardevoir
Do you people have any idea how hard it was to find a decent pic of Gardevoir that wasn't hentai or Rule 34?! I spent, HOURS looking for a good looking pic and in the end this was the only tasteful pic I could find! What is wrong with you perverts taking one of my favorite Pokemon and turning it into a sex object?!
Okay rant is over. Why I love this Pokemon. I love this Pokemon for two main reasons, one it is beautiful, and two, I would want it in real life. Now let me explain. The reason this Pokemon is beautiful is not because it has a feminine form, its because of the more subtle things. The coloring, the way its shaped, and the way it moves. Graceful, gentle, and calm. These are the things Gardevoir gives off from the way its designed. Its a silent beauty meant to appeal on a subconscious level. Why I would want it in real life is for a very specific reason. Gardevoir has the power to soothe the mind of people and Pokemon it cares about. This to me comes out as meaning it can help people who are depressed. AKA it is a Pokemon I need lol. I can imagine how this Pokemon helps people who are depressed or sad, and it comes as no surprise that in a lot of fan fics of Pokemon that losing this people can cause people to turn evil. I would hate the world a million times over if I had a Gardevoir and someone murdered it. A Pokemon that carries a lot of interesting themes and has such a good and kind nature that people can turn evil and nihilistic over its death, I recommend you listen to Darcia's theme from Wolf's Rain when looking at this Pokemon. You will cry. I promise you.
Number 5
Honchkrow
I love crows and ravens. I didn't care much about Murkrow though because it wasn't that visually appealing to me. But when Honchkrow appeared I had a reason to get a Murkrow. This Pokemon is a boss. Literally lol. Its based off of a Mafia godfather and has feathers on its head look like a fedora. Like with Gengar, every time I see this Pokemon I know shit just got real. I love the design, I love the attitude this bird has and the pride it exhibits when battling, and I love the mentality of it. Gen IV was my favorite generation of Pokemon and Honchkrow helped making it my fave. I always have this bird in my reserves or in my main party, and always will. The only possible way this bird could be cooler is if it had a Tommy gun, or if it appears in a special edition of the Godfather as the family bird. I'm just kidding. Hollywood don't you dare ruin that movie. Moving on!
Number 4
Feraligatr
This one is mostly nostalgia based I'll admit. You see, my first Pokemon game was Gold Version for the Gameboy Color and..... my very first Pokemon was a Totodile. Story time! I was such a dumb kid that I couldn't figure out how to access the Pokeball menu, so I played through the entire game with Totodile until it evolved. I beat Red with only Ferligatr. I wish I had recorded it. This Pokemon will always have a special place in my heart as my very first Pokemon, my most powerful Pokemon of all time, and my favorite water type Pokemon. Blastoise checks under his bed for this beast folks.
Number 3
Flygon
I want this Pokemon in real life. Just so that I can fly on its back. Best, transportation, ever. This is the coolest Dragon type Pokemon ever. In my opinion. But my opinion is the best lol. When I caught a Trapinch in Pokemon Ruby my expectations were low until it evolved into Vibrava and I began to wonder. Then when it evolved my jaw dropped. I love absolutely everything about this Pokemon. I love its design, I love its type, I love its Pokedex entry, I love the fact that its rarely appeared in the anime so I don't have to see it get beaten by convoluted writing. In the end, this is a damn good Dragon, and its one of three Pokemon I would want in real life.
Number 2
Eagles are my favorite bird. There I said it. I love this Pokemon because its based on my favorite bird. I'm glad Ash didn't get this one in the anime and that its rarely showed up at all because I don't want to see it ruined. This Pokemon isn't just one of the strongest Flying types, but it has one of the best designs of Generation V. I hate that its pre-evolution needs to be level 54 to evolve into Braviary but its worth it in the end to get this majestic Pokemon that combines sheer power with speed and grace. And the fact that it can learn Superpower is pretty cool too.
Number 1
Luxray
You all saw this coming. You already knew what Number 1 was. I know this. But just listen. This is the main reason Gen IV is my favorite Gen. Because it took my favorite animal, turned it into a badass looking Pokemon, and a pretty good Pokemon to have. This is another case of a Pokemon that I absolutely love for every single reason. Its design, colors, Pokedex entries, abilities, etc. But what I love most of all? Its shown in the anime a decent amount, and it does one thing that cements it in my mind as the best Pokemon ever. It beats Ash's Pikachu like the little bitch it is. With a Shockwave to the ass. I'm not even kidding look up the battle. When I found out about this Pokemon, I knew I had to have it. I now own a Shiny Luxray named Griever that was bred specifically to be a powerful attacker and take hits while being reasonably fast. I want this Pokemon in real life just to have it. I go out of my way to make sure this Pokemon is in my party for every game from Gen IV up. Plus Shinx are cute too so its worth raising.
And those are my 15 favorite Pokemon of all time. Hope you enjoyed reading this. My brain is fried now. Have great day everyone.
Wrathful Lion out.
