Everyone tends to favor particular Pokémon and lean towards specific types, whether it’s a full team with varying strengths and weaknesses or just one type. The reasons behind these choices are consistent: either you find them adorable or impressive. I fell into the latter category, making my selections based on whether they appeared as formidable fighters.
Absolutely, I’ve always been drawn to Charizard due to its dragon form. It was an obvious choice for me. However, not every Pokemon is as popular, aren’t there some that were often left unchosen during gym class games?
As a dedicated Pokémon trainer, I’ve come across more than a thousand creatures, and let me tell you, some entries just don’t make the cut like others do. While it may seem unfortunate for them to be overlooked, these overlooked Pokémon are actually the lucky ones because they avoid the grueling battles until they’re knocked out. In truth, I’ve compiled a list of 30 least impressive creature designs in the entire Pokémon universe.
30) Toucannon (#733)
Absolutely, it’s possible to deploy Zazu into combat, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you should. The disappointing aspect is that this is the ultimate form for two Pokémon with no apparent connection to actual birds, and they transform into Toucannon only at the very end.
29) Chewtle (#833)
As a gamer, I find it hard to believe that the cute, wobbling Chewtle transforms into the mighty Drednaw. If you’re not familiar with its evolutionary line, you might pass on catching it. But let me tell you, the patience pays off when you get to face Drednaw in battle. It’s a sight to behold!
28) Inteleon (#818)
If Mr. Nimbus were a Pokémon character, he’d resemble Inteleon. However, its appearance makes me uneasy, causing discomfort. I feel the need to depart from here.
27) Spidops (#918)
Consider persevering with the insignificant Tarountula, hoping for something superior down the line, only to encounter Spidops. Similar to a creation from Bamzooki, Spidops harbors anger towards its own existence and yearns for a time when it was a charming little spider bearing its web upon its back. It lacks distinctive features, and its coloring makes it akin to a malfunctioning Sudowoodo – an impressive feat to accomplish.
26) Ferrothorn (#598)
Initially, Ferroseed appears skippable, but upon reaching level 40, it transforms into Ferrothorn, offering a terrifying trio of spiky semi-circles. Wow, that’s intimidating!
25) Girafarig (#203) / Stantler (#234) / Bidoof (#399) / Flamigo (#973)
As a gamer, I can’t help but wonder if the creators put any effort into designing these Pokémon. Frankly, I think they should be left out in the wild where they truly belong. To me, these creatures are meant to enliven the regions or serve as a fun challenge to catch. They’re an excellent introduction to Pokémon because they’re usually so low-level that even beginners can easily knock them out or capture them. It was just exhausting having to catch and research countless Bidoofs during my adventure in Arceus.
24) Bruxish (#779)
The colors. Its face. Everything is so ugly, yet it’s strangely hypnotic.
23) Stonjourner (#874)
As a British citizen, I find Game Freak’s depiction of Stonehenge in the game unsettling. Instead of the grand structure we know, Stonjourner is portrayed as a rock formation with a rudimentary face on its front, perched precariously atop two large legs. If it weren’t for pareidolia (the human tendency to see faces or patterns in surfaces), most people would likely walk past it without a second glance. It seems rather unassuming, and while it may not exude pride, at least it appears to have put effort into leg work.
22) Orthworm (#968)
There’s something unsettling about Orthworm that makes it seem like it’s reading my deepest thoughts whenever I see it. It may appear harmless and innocent, but it has a vibe similar to Rick and Morty’s talking cat. I can’t shake the feeling that it’s hiding secrets from us. At the same time, I feel sorry for it and am uneasy about its existence. Among Steel Pokémon, Orthworm is the most ordinary and peculiar, standing in stark contrast to the indestructible Onyx. I can’t help but wonder how Orthworm managed to survive when it seems so vulnerable in the wild.
21) Sunflora (#192)
If the Teletubbies were high all day, they’d be Sunflora.
20) Clamperl (#366)
It seems we’ve encountered various forms of Pokémon, such as those representing the moon, sun, and hieroglyphics, which all had an intriguing appeal. However, when it comes to a clam-like Pokémon named after a bluish-gray shell holding a live pearl inside, I find little motivation to capture it beyond expanding my Pokédex. Let’s leave this one swimming in the ocean.
19) Musharna (#518)
It’s not making things easier for me that Musharna originated from a Pokémon resembling an egg named Munna. While I understand the intended likeness to a dreaming baby elephant, what I perceive is more like a large sac with visible internal organs protruding from it. frankly, it’s starting to feel like I’ve been overdosing on horror content.
18) Spiritomb (#442)
This figure, known as Spiritomb, sports a round top adorned with a single-hued spiral and a simple ghostly face etched on its front – giving an impression that it was perhaps envisioned by a young mind. Unlike many other Ghost-type Pokémon, it doesn’t undergo any evolutionary changes. Its design leaves even the legendary Ghost Pokémon feeling second-rate at times. I sometimes find myself yearning for the days of Gengar and Drifblim.
17) Vanillite (#582)
The ice cream is the happiest in the world. Vanillite resembles Spooky’s Jumpscare Mansion from Pokémon in its appearance. As it advances, it transforms into even quirkier ice creams, adding more scoops as it grows stronger. At least it seems to be enjoying itself.
16) Lampent (#608)
I strongly dislike this design, the chosen Pokémon, and its chain. I’m not interested in capturing one for a battle. Instead, I wish they could be used as lanterns to light up paths without consuming electricity or Poké Balls. It’s disappointing that after seeing so many fantastic designs inspired by real animals, the new design concept feels like a step back.
15) Eiscue (#875)
When you believed that nothing more unexpected than typical Pokémon creatures could appear, along comes Eiscue – a penguin sporting an ice cube as its head. Frankly, I’d have preferred a true-to-life emperor penguin copy instead. What’s even more frustrating is the fact that it doesn’t transform into anything else!
14) Bramblin (#946)
I’m firmly convinced that what you see isn’t a Pokémon, but rather part of the sandy biome landscape. Every time I glance at the Bramblin, it feels like I’ve stepped into an old black-and-white western. What bothers me most is that this seemingly useless creature can evolve while walking, transforming into a tumbleweed… with a face! Needless to say, I have no plans for a desert vacation anytime soon.
13) Applin (#840)
The apple appears as if it has a butterfly stuck on its peak, transforming it into an apple resembling a bat or a turtle-like apple pie. Case closed.
12) Comfey (#764)
If the lei used in Midsommar came to life, it’d look like Comfey.
11) Sinistea (#854)
Referencing a common phrase often used during Drag Race’s reading challenge, Sinistea is a teacup adorned with a face and purples ooze cascading down one side. Transforming into a teapot, this design boasts a small purple specter emerging from its spout. The question of which design is more unappealing remains up for debate, but finding a floating cup in the wild simply seems preposterous.
10) Calyrex (#898)
There are several Pokémon that appear to be pompous, suggesting they’d chatter incessantly if they could talk. However, Calyrex stands out as particularly problematic. It seems he was born a century too late, as his design is confusing and illogical on many levels. His spindly legs support a massive, seemingly unnecessary orb, while a necklace of smaller orbs adorns him, making Calyrex seem a bit absurd. And it only becomes more questionable when he evolves; the addition of a horse, which he insists on riding, just compounds his perceived coolness.
9) Enamorus (#905)
The character Enamorus leaves me feeling just as uneasy as Jynx does. It’s puzzling why anyone would choose to interact with it, considering its borderline sensual design that seems like an unusual portrayal of Lucifer prior to his fall from Heaven. With a questionable color scheme, oddly positioned snake, and lower half resembling clouds, Enamorus is a Pokémon I’d deliberately steer clear of in the wild. You wouldn’t want to cross paths with this creature in a secluded area.
8) Honedge (#679)
This particular Pokémon, along with its evolutionary forms, seems quite absurd to me. I can’t fathom why anyone would approve of using a weapon that has a banner on its hilt in combat.
7) Charjabug (#737)
This quick-sketched creature appears to be a cube-shaped bug, with very few distinct features. It seems like it might have started out as a bus before morphing into a Pokémon character. As for its identity, it’s somewhere between Grubbin and Vikavolt, though I can’t quite place it. Despite its resemblance to a cocoon, it doesn’t make the design any more appealing.
6) Klefki (#707)
What causes the specific Pokémon type to transform into a key-like form? It’s reminiscent of Unown in a way, but Klefki seems to be inspired by a simpler version of the Q-pid character from Death Stranding.
5) Minior (#774)
Is this really what I’m seeing? I’m utterly confused. It doesn’t seem to have any evolutionary purpose, yet it appears in various hues. Far from impressive.
4) Palossand (#770)
It’s a sand castle. I can’t.
3) Binacle (#688)
Initially, Binacle appears as two furry paws emerging from a rock. Surprisingly, it repeatedly transforms into several hand-like figures sprouting from rocks, creating a humanoid shape. I find its design rather puzzling; it seems like if Crash Bandicoot got trapped in Snow Go and couldn’t reappear.
2) Runerigus (#867)
Why keep a real dragon when you can create an illusion with paint on a stone and adhesive tape? I find myself wondering if the spirit of a dragon has somehow animated this rock, like a cave painting come to life, but it doesn’t seem plausible. All it does is make me yearn for Charizard all over again.
1) Gholdengo (#1000)
Expressing this thought in a more conversational and friendly manner could be: “It’s really underwhelming that this is the thousandth Pokémon, considering it’s supposed to represent an achievement. Instead, it reminds me of the Cheesestring mascot promoting some overly-processed kids’ snack. I don’t like the food and I’m not a fan of Gholdengo.
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