25 Best & Coolest Pokémon Designs Of All Time (Ranked)

A listing this definitive is all the time going to be controversial. On prime of that, my tastes are… nicely… uncommon.

I’ve bought so many unhealthy takes right here that you simply’re certain to seek out one thing to disagree with me over, however that’s okay. We’re all civilized right here (I hope?).

Plus, that is my checklist so there’s nothing we will do about it!

OK in all seriousness, there have been some stellar Pokémon designs over time. And Sport Freak must be counseled for that.

I’m doing that in my very own particular manner by celebrating what I think about to be the very best Pokémon creature designs ever made.

25. Vespiquen

To flee from what was an completely uneventful and boring childhood, I’d typically fantasize about dwelling within the Pokémon world.

I imply, I nonetheless do, simply not in the identical manner.

It simply so occurs that Sinnoh was the area of my prime Pokémon days, though I’ve performed each single technology since Purple and Blue.

How does this have an effect on Vespiquen? Effectively, it simply so occurs that my fantasy of selection was that of a beekeeper. Bizarre, I do know.

I spent many an evening slathering honey onto the barks of the varied bushes across the Gen IV map, though I someway by no means bought my palms on a Munchlax.

I did get my palms on a Vespiquen, although. Which grew to become my accomplice Pokémon for all my Combee catching escapades.

You possibly can suppose what you’ll about the truth that I spent my childhood like that, I actually don’t know what I used to be doing myself. However there’s no taking it again now.

24. Mewtwo

Don’t shoot me, okay! Or do… put me out of my distress.

In all seriousness, I’m not a giant Mewtwo fan. And for that, I’m half-heartedly sorry.

Nonetheless, the design is nice sufficient to warrant a spot on this checklist.

You’re going to be mad at a few of the entries I’ve positioned increased, and that’s okay.

Though I might put ahead the argument of whether or not or not Mewtwo is definitely a Pokémon, what with it being humanmade.

But that opens up an entire ethical dilemma that, regardless of this text already being off to a questionably PG begin, I’d simply quite keep away from.

23. Staraptor

Staraptor is what I wanted I appeared like again in my pop-punk days.

Sadly, I’m fats and by no means had the braveness to dye my fringe pink. So this entry is extra like reminiscing about what might have been.

With regards to design, although, Staraptor is definitely my favourite generational chook Pokémon, simply barely beating out Braviary.

I’m 21, and I nonetheless want I might rock the emo look that this edge-lord of a chook does. However it’s what it’s.

22. Roserade

Roserade could be very a lot the opposite facet of my character.

On the one hand, you could have the emo Staraptor that’s troubled and edgy. And on the opposite facet, you could have the boy who loves flowers.

And I like cool flowers. Which is why Roserade is right here as a substitute of some trendy frilly wanting grass sort.

What’s to not love a few rose ninja vigilante?

It’s such a weird concept that it might actually solely ever work within the Pokémon universe… however work it does.

21. Alakazam

If you discuss concerning the OGs of Pokémon, Alakazam and Gengar all the time come up.

The latter hasn’t earned a spot on this checklist. But when it did, it might be right here.

For an idea design I want Alakazam, although. And in case you had been a gen 1 R/B/Y participant then why.

This man was stupidly overpowered again within the glory days.

Sport Freak was caught with its proverbial pants round its ankles and tousled the psychic typing. In consequence, Alakazam turned the unique elite 4 right into a face roll.

That’s why it beats Gengar. However the design of this spoon-bending Avatar stays one of many coolest to this present day.

There’s fairly a number of Gen I Pokémon increased on this checklist. But Alakazam stays one of many best-looking of the bunch that (in all probability) wouldn’t be thought of one of many technology’s hallmark ‘mons.

20. Rapidash

You hate me and suppose my opinion sucks. That’s okay; you’re allowed to suppose that.

However I like Rapidash.

Not even concerning it’s out-of-this-world shiny type, it’s only a hearth horse. It’s such a easy Gen I design which appears ok on precept alone.

It appears majestic. I think about it feels majestic too. And I like the thought of some coach using one in every of this stuff into battle.

In the event you can’t get on board with a fiery stallion creature design, then we will’t be buddies.

19. Haxorus

That is one other 50/50 state of affairs.

Hydreigon might have simply occupied this spot, however I’m giving it to Haxorus by a tiny margin, regardless of being a Hydreigon stan myself.

Dragon varieties have a historical past of being not solely stupidly highly effective, but in addition badass wanting as nicely.

Sport Freak loves its dragons, and I’m not going to complain.

Haxorus appears prefer it has simply mauled some poor Jigglypuff to demise. And I actually imagine that it might (and would) if given the possibility.

18. Luxray

Luxray is lots of people’s favourite Pokémon. And in contrast to Charizard, that opinion is legitimate (I’m sorry!).

I actually don’t have an excessive amount of wit or cynicism so as to add right here.

It’s simply one of the vital essentially stable and cool-looking Pokémon designs to return out of any of the generations.

It’s a badass brooding lighting canine factor. And to personal one is all I’ve ever actually wished from life.

17. Blaziken

Blaziken is my private favourite starter of all time. However I concede that there are different starters on the market with higher designs.

Together with a later entry on this checklist, it’s additionally one of many notorious hearth/combating typings that truly is sensible.

Blaziken has clearly by no means skipped leg day.

And it appears prefer it’s mastered a number of completely different martial arts in its preparation to take that title off Machamp.

16. Darkrai

Right here we go along with the emo part once more.

If Staraptor wore the emo getup as a façade, Darkrai embodies the whole lot that the subculture represents.

It’s a darkish, nightmarish Pokémon that’s produced from shadow. Admittedly, Gengar has already completed that… however Darkrai does it higher.

One take a look at this Pokémon ought to be all it takes to justify a stable mid-level spot on this checklist.

15. Lucario

Lucario is among the most recognizable Pokémon of all time. And in my view, it’s simply the very best wanting humanoid Pokémon in existence.

It’s very a lot “cool” personified.

The best way it carries itself is sufficient to make women and men alike swoon throughout Sinnoh and past.

Its degree headed and detached demeanor provides this factor an air of vanity that solely provides to that coolness issue.

In the event you’re ever searching for a Pokémon to mannequin your personal private type after, except for Staraptor (or in my case Slowpoke) then it ought to be Lucario.

14. Torterra

It has a literal tree rising on its again.

What extra would you like from me?

Positively one of many cooler grass-type Pokémon, at the least from the later gens.

13. Dragonite

Like Alakazam, Dragonite is a Pokémon OG and the grandaddy to all dragon varieties that we all know and love immediately.

Whereas there are positively cooler wanting and better-designed dragon varieties that we’ve seen since, Dragonite can take a proud center of the street spot on my checklist.

As a substitute of the fear-inducing design of dragon varieties which have adopted, Dragonite appears prefer it’s simply pleased to be there.

It’s chubby, loveable, easy, and is simply happiness: the Pokémon.

12. The Eeveelutions

Am I dishonest by placing an entire bunch of Pokémon in a single spot? Sure.

Do I care? No.

Even in case you don’t like a few of the Eeveelutions, likelihood is there’s one in there that you simply’re notably keen on. For me, that’s Flareon.

Or that may be one thing like Jolteon for you, in case you’re a weirdo.

Opinions apart, there’s little question that the continued thematic designs that Sport Freak has used over the generations with these guys has made them a few of the finest wanting Pokémon to this present day.

Each single one manages to be distinctive in its personal proper, however related sufficient that each one of them can match into the identical household.

That’s a formidable design feat, to say the least.

11. Charizard

Aha! I guess you didn’t suppose Charizard could be on this checklist after my earlier remark.

Being critical, I truly don’t like Charizard all that a lot. Don’t get me fallacious; it’s not horrible by any means.

I simply hate the Gen I loyalist’s cult of character across the wannabe dragon.

Design-wise, although, it’s what a dragon ought to be, regardless of not truly having the typing.

It’s easy, it’s orange, and it’s bought wings. It might virtually match into Yu-Gi-Oh! with how easy and efficient the design is.

I don’t suppose it’s ok to earn any increased spot into the highest 5, although. And I’d say I’m sorry for that, however I’m actually not.

10. Yveltal

Legendaries are a combined bag for me.

There’s a handful that I completely adore, which you’ll see later. But in addition those who I completely hate ( you Kyogre, you glorified Wailord).

It additionally simply so occurs that I’m a sucker for black and pink coloration combos. That’s presumably a remnant of my emo days, however I personal it.

There are a handful of sprites which have used that coloration mixture. However none use it practically in addition to Yveltal.

It’s a darkish Pokémon with a literal species of destruction. It’s the kind of factor you’ll solely see in a legend, so it’ legendary standing could be very a lot deserved.

And it additionally matches into the X and Y workforce with out being obnoxious.

9. Aegislash

Kalos had some actual heavy hitters when it got here to chill design, and Aegislash is one other instance of that.

If you suppose regal and royalty (a significant theme in that technology) what do you consider? Possibly a crown or a throne, and possibly you’ll ultimately consider a sword and defend.

That is Pokémon. In order that sword and defend naturally must develop into a dwelling and respiration animal.

Simply the best-looking Pokémon based mostly on a real-life merchandise. Which is purpose sufficient to place it on the checklist.

It’s the kind of Pokémon that wouldn’t look misplaced on the wall of a throne room, as morally grey as that may be.

8. Dragapult

Dragapult is my favourite dragon sort of all time.

Is that influenced by the truth that it’s the primary shiny I ever hatched?

Possibly, however I digress.

This Pokémon relies on a stealth bomber. As a veteran FPS participant, that’s a design that’s simply begging to be on my workforce.

It’s bought the proper all-round stability to make it one of the vital distinctive but stellar-looking Pokémon of all time, and is definitely on the prime of the Galar checklist.

Plus, simply take a look at these eyes. You simply know Dragapult is judging you, and there’s nothing that you are able to do about it.

7. Infernape

Infernape is the starter of selection for the extra discerning Pokémon fan, and I’m fully okay with that.

It’s an ape with a fireplace head that blends a easy coloration mixture splendidly.

A first-rate instance of a hearth/combating sort that does the combo higher than Blaziken ever might, even with its mega evolution.

Whereas I’ll admit that I took Turtwig as my Gen IV starter, I can compromise in saying that Infernape is the higher designed of the 2.

6. Galarian Rapidash

Is it dishonest by placing Rapidash on this checklist twice?

Sure, however do you actually care?

I like unicorns, sure I’m a man, and sure that’s okay. I’ve all the time had a love of them for no matter purpose, and have been searching for a unicorn Pokémon for years.

Once we lastly bought one in Gen VIII, I knew I needed to get one.

I purchased Sword, so I went out of my strategy to get my palms on one earlier than I performed by way of nearly all of the sport.

It’s a unicorn Pokémon. I do know that’s all I’m saying, however that’s all that I can say.

5. Blastoise

Now we’re onto the true king of the Gen I starters.

Blastoise is simply the best-designed OG Pokémon, and it’s not even shut.

Whoever considered giving a large turtle two large cannons that come out of its shell is a genius, and positively not getting paid sufficient.

It’s a visibly cumbersome Pokémon that appears such as you would discover it in a seedy sailor’s bar. And I like that, for no matter purpose.

4. Rayquaza

Rayquaza’s spot at quantity 4 is closely influenced by the Pokémon’s shiny sprite; I couldn’t deceive you guys.

However its authentic sprite is nonetheless one of many biggest of all time.

It’s in contrast to a lot of the dragon varieties we’ve seen over time, and that’s a superb factor.

I’d argue that it’s the primary time that Sport Freak actually bought the legendary design proper, though Ho-Oh and Lugia are nice too.

The inexperienced serpentine physique, the yellow emblazoning, and the pink accents all come collectively in what’s a Pokémon that appears prefer it comes from outer area. Which isn’t too off the mark, contemplating the Alpha and Omega remakes.

3. Garchomp

One more dragon-type graces the checklist, besides this time it’s Cynthia’s nightmare machine.

Garchomp is right here for just one purpose: sheer unmatched ferocity.

If there’s a Pokémon that appears prefer it might rip you to shreds, it’s this one.

Garchomp is roofed in spikes, blades, and factors, simply to just remember to realize it might slice you up on a whim.

I’ve a little bit of a pet peeve about its puny shoulders, although. Which is partly why I can’t justify the next spot for it.

2. Gardevoir/Gallade

Each of those guys get the quantity two spot due to the similarities between them.

Whereas every design is clearly distinctive, it’s shut sufficient to warrant not separating them. They’re each so superior.

Gallade is definitely my favourite Pokémon of all time. Gardevoir is my second favourite Pokémon of all time, and never for that purpose so get your thoughts out of the gutter; that’s what Lopunny is for.

There’s simply one thing concerning the magnificence that these two carry to the desk.

Gallade has its swordsmanship demeanor and simply exudes honor, whereas Gardevoir is nothing wanting Grace Kelly made Pokémon.

You’re going to be hard-pressed to discover a finest Pokémon design checklist that doesn’t characteristic these two in some unspecified time in the future; it simply so occurs they’re on the prime of mine.

1. Groudon

Groudon is a little bit of a darkish horse for the “finest designed” spot.

Actually, I didn’t even anticipate it to be right here earlier than I used to be doing analysis for this checklist.

Regardless of that, there’s no denying simply how nicely Sport Freak has completed right here.

Groudon defines energy like no different Pokémon we’ve ever seen.

With out even concerning simply how intimidating the battle is, the pink coloration palette mixed with all of these spikes turns Groudon into (arguably) the strongest-looking Pokémon ever created.

Sport Freak actually knocked it out of the park with the Gen III legendaries. And Groudon is the opus magnum of that.

Plus, I already stated I’m a sucker for black and pink.