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

An inventory this definitive is at all times going to be controversial. On prime of that, my tastes are… effectively… uncommon.

I’ve received so many unhealthy takes right here that you just’re sure to search 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 recommended for that.

I’m doing that in my very own particular manner by celebrating what I contemplate to be the most effective Pokémon creature designs ever made.

25. Vespiquen

To flee from what was an completely uneventful and boring childhood, I might usually fantasize about residing 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 Pink and Blue.

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

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

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

You’ll be able to assume what you’ll about the truth that I spent my childhood like that, I truthfully 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 sweet sufficient to warrant a spot on this checklist.

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

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

But that opens up a complete 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 regarded like again in my pop-punk days.

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

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

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

22. Roserade

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

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

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

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

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

21. Alakazam

Once you discuss concerning the OGs of Pokémon, Alakazam and Gengar at all times 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 should you have been a gen 1 R/B/Y participant then you already know 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. Because of this, 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 at the present time.

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

20. Rapidash

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

However I like Rapidash.

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

It seems to be majestic. I think about it feels majestic too. And I like the concept of some coach using one in all this stuff into battle.

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

19. Haxorus

That is one other 50/50 scenario.

Hydreigon may 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 additionally badass wanting as effectively.

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

Haxorus seems to be prefer it has simply mauled some poor Jigglypuff to demise. And I truthfully consider that it may (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 some of the essentially strong and cool-looking Pokémon designs to come back out of any of the generations.

It’s a badass brooding lighting canine factor. And to personal one is all I’ve ever actually needed 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 fireplace/combating typings that truly is smart.

Blaziken has clearly by no means skipped leg day.

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

16. Darkrai

Right here we go together with the emo section once more.

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

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

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

15. Lucario

Lucario is likely one of the most recognizable Pokémon of all time. And in my view, it’s simply the most effective 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 stage headed and detached demeanor provides this factor an air of conceitedness that solely provides to that coolness issue.

In case you’re ever on the lookout for a Pokémon to mannequin your individual private fashion after, except for Staraptor (or in my case Slowpoke) then it must be Lucario.

14. Torterra

It has a literal tree rising on its again.

What extra would you like from me?

Undoubtedly one of many cooler grass-type Pokémon, a minimum of 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 right this moment.

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

As an alternative of the fear-inducing design of dragon varieties which have adopted, Dragonite seems to be prefer it’s simply completely happy to be there.

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

12. The Eeveelutions

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

Do I care? No.

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

Or that is perhaps one thing like Jolteon for you, should you’re a weirdo.

Opinions apart, there’s little doubt 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 at the present time.

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

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

11. Charizard

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

Being severe, I truly don’t like Charizard all that a lot. Don’t get me improper; 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 must be, regardless of not truly having the typing.

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

I don’t assume it’s ok to earn any larger spot into the highest 5, although. And I might 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 crimson colour mixtures. That’s presumably a remnant of my emo days, however I personal it.

There are a handful of sprites which have used that colour 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 may be very a lot deserved.

And it additionally suits into the X and Y staff 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.

Once you assume regal and royalty (a serious theme in that technology) what do you consider? Possibly a crown or a throne, and possibly you’ll ultimately consider a sword and protect.

That is Pokémon. In order that sword and protect naturally must change into a residing and respiration animal.

Simply the best-looking Pokémon based mostly on a real-life merchandise. Which is motive 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 staff.

It’s received the right all-round stability to make it some of the distinctive but stellar-looking Pokémon of all time, and is well 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 alternative for the extra discerning Pokémon fan, and I’m utterly okay with that.

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

A main instance of a fireplace/combating sort that does the combo higher than Blaziken ever may, 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 truthfully care?

I like unicorns, sure I’m a man, and sure that’s okay. I’ve at all times had a love of them for no matter motive, and have been on the lookout for a unicorn Pokémon for years.

After we lastly received one in Gen VIII, I knew I needed to get one.

I purchased Sword, so I went out of my strategy to get my arms on one earlier than I performed by means of the vast majority 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 an enormous 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 motive.

4. Rayquaza

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

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

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

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

The inexperienced serpentine physique, the yellow emblazoning, and the crimson 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

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

Garchomp is right here for just one motive: sheer unequalled ferocity.

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

Garchomp is roofed in spikes, blades, and factors, simply to just be sure you understand it may 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 a better 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 motive 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 convey 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.

In truth, 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 effectively Sport Freak has executed right here.

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

With out even referring to simply how intimidating the battle is, the crimson colour 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 crimson.