Before I get into it, each and every list will contain some/all of the following reasons on why said Pokemon will be my favorite:
- Design: Most people's reasons for liking Pokemon. I can't deny that some Pokemon are awesome by simply their design.
- Usability: When I say this, what I will be referring to is how good they are in their respective games, whether the Video Game or the Trading Card Game (it'll normally come from the former though for my lists). It sometimes goes to show that some Pokemon with just cool designs are deceiving sometimes...
- Pokedex Entries: What many people overlook is the Pokemon's Pokedex entry. Some Pokemon have actually pretty awesome Pokedex entries, especially some of the "lame ones".
- Earned their "Gold Star": What this means is what did the Pokemon do for you. We train hard for them and take care of them, but a good question is if they think the same for us. With this, I will be talking about if the Pokemon has saved you from tight spots (i.e. you are about to lose against the Pokemon Champion), and they somehow pull it off. This gets them their "Gold Star" award.
- Memories/Stories: This will set them apart usually. A strong Pokemon, a cool looking Pokemon, and an interesting Pokemon is cool and all, but a story is what gets people interested normally. The name speaks for itself: what memories or stories you made with your favorite Pokemon.
With that said, now we can get into my Top 10 Favorite Pokemon... starting with the 1st Generation (Red, Blue, Yellow). Let's get started!
10. Pidgeot
Pidgeot's design is pretty wicked too. But then again, according to the Pokedex entries, it states in the 3rd Gen Pokedex that it has gorgeous glossy feathers. Many trainers are so captivated by the beautiful feathers on its head that it compells them to choose Pidgeot as their Pokemon. So we have been DECEIVED! We were captivated by this Pokemon to choose it, and we never knew it... well, I guess. Also, Pidgeot can fly at Mach 2 speeds... which, last I checked, is pretty darn fast! And with the capabilities of seeing great distances while flying at 3,300 feet... I must say, that's a pretty impressive Pokemon there.
I saddens me that Pidgeot isn't useful in competitive, but it holds a spot in my Top 10.
9. Beedrill
While I agree that Scyther is an awesome looking bug Pokemon, I honestly have to say that with the 1st gen bugs, Beedrill is my favorite! What makes him appear on this list is not because of his power (Scyther easily pushes Beedrill away from that), nor is it based on its ability to support the team members (Butterfree does that better). What makes Beedrill awesome is that it has one heck of an awesome design. Not only that, but it brought fear to many trainers (in the anime). In fact, if a Beedrill were actually real in our world, I bet a lot of us would be terrified to approach it! It resembles greatly of a wasp, which many people are afraid of, including me. With those stingers for arms, I bet we would be very cautious when approaching one. It's rather intimidating.
However, that aside, Beedrill serves little to no purpose in competitive. It has a decent Attack stat of 90 (formerly 80), and the rest of its stats are low. However, the upside to Beedrill is that it has Twineedle. No, it's not that good of an attack, but it was its signature move (until Escavalier came along in 5th gen). Also, back in Red, Blue, and Yellow, it had the niche of being one of the few Pokemon who can attack a Psychic Pokemon and deal super-effective damage on it with Twineedle or Pin Missle. Sadly though, even back then, it had a hard life to live.
Beedrill's Pokedex entries are cool, as they fly in fast speeds and fly in swarms. I like Pokemon that fight together as a team, and it makes sense for Beedrill, as some bugs work as teams. They can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. Boy, I really wish that would of worked in the actual battles that Beedrill took part in.
Overall, I love Beedrill's design, and the Pokedex entry is somewhat cool... but I do wish that Beedrill would be great, competitive wise. I would certainly love to use him. Oh well, just glad that I own him still in my games (UPDATE: Mega Beedrill confirmed! That is all!)!
9. Beedrill
While I agree that Scyther is an awesome looking bug Pokemon, I honestly have to say that with the 1st gen bugs, Beedrill is my favorite! What makes him appear on this list is not because of his power (Scyther easily pushes Beedrill away from that), nor is it based on its ability to support the team members (Butterfree does that better). What makes Beedrill awesome is that it has one heck of an awesome design. Not only that, but it brought fear to many trainers (in the anime). In fact, if a Beedrill were actually real in our world, I bet a lot of us would be terrified to approach it! It resembles greatly of a wasp, which many people are afraid of, including me. With those stingers for arms, I bet we would be very cautious when approaching one. It's rather intimidating.However, that aside, Beedrill serves little to no purpose in competitive. It has a decent Attack stat of 90 (formerly 80), and the rest of its stats are low. However, the upside to Beedrill is that it has Twineedle. No, it's not that good of an attack, but it was its signature move (until Escavalier came along in 5th gen). Also, back in Red, Blue, and Yellow, it had the niche of being one of the few Pokemon who can attack a Psychic Pokemon and deal super-effective damage on it with Twineedle or Pin Missle. Sadly though, even back then, it had a hard life to live.
Beedrill's Pokedex entries are cool, as they fly in fast speeds and fly in swarms. I like Pokemon that fight together as a team, and it makes sense for Beedrill, as some bugs work as teams. They can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. Boy, I really wish that would of worked in the actual battles that Beedrill took part in.
Overall, I love Beedrill's design, and the Pokedex entry is somewhat cool... but I do wish that Beedrill would be great, competitive wise. I would certainly love to use him. Oh well, just glad that I own him still in my games (UPDATE: Mega Beedrill confirmed! That is all!)!
8. Alakazam
Alakazam is pretty awesome looking. I can never deny that Alakazam has an amazing design. That mustache is the greatest mustache a Pokemon can own (in my opinion).
Also, Alakazam's usefulness is incredible. He is still a top contender in today's metagame of competitive battling. However, he truly shinned in the RBY era. Why? Well, to put it bluntly, it was the fact that it was a Psychic Pokemon.
The Psychic type was an OP typing on a Pokemon back in the day. Not only was it immune to Ghost type attacks at the time (not saying much really, considering the amount of Ghost attacks back then), but the only thing that resisted it was its own Psychic brethren. Alakazam dominated because of the mix of that, and solid stats to work with. Also, with the OP of Psychic, it is no wonder why Alakazam was a top contender in the metagame of RBY. It's sad that it doesn't hold that much presence today than it did back then. But, he is still a solid Pokemon to use today.
Oh, and I cannot forget the new addition Alakazam has to its awesomeness: Mega Alakazam. He has earned himself a beard comparable to Gandalf. Very fast and strong, Mega Alakazam can leave dents the size of... well, big dents. But, it's a shame that it isn't nearly as useful as the regular Alakazam is (in my opinion). Magic Guard is just an incredible ability to have on him, and taking that away is somewhat misfortunate. But still, the design is wicked, and those Base Stats on its Sp. Atk. and Speed is something that cannot be ignored!
Now, if it weren't for the stupid 4 move syndrome, Alakazam would be one of the best Pokemon in history. The Pokedex entries state that Alakazam is so smart that it never forgets what it learns. It can memorize anything. If we took this in competitive, Alakazam could run so many sets alone. And also... it is so smart that it can outperform a super-computer. In addition, Alakazam's IQ is 5,000. There should be no reason to not have this Pokemon in your team at all. One final note is this: Alakazam holds its head up because its brain continues to grow, and as a result, the neck cannot support it alone. This should further prove that Alakazam is incredibly smart and powerful.
7. Hitmonlee
Between the three "Hitmon" Pokemon, a fair majority of my friends like Hitmonchan. I can see why, and he almost made it to mine too. I like boxing, and he is a boxer. Even so, when I come down and think about it, there's not much else that draws me to like Hitmonchan the most, as compared to Hitmonlee, who is my favorite of them all.
Hitmonlee's Pokedex entries state that he has a great sense of balance, and can kick in succession from any position. In addition, Hitmonlee's kicks are as strong as a diamond, which is very tough and powerful. Getting hit with one of those kicks could injure you very badly... or kill you, ya know, something like that. And, to add on to his kicking prowess, his legs can stretch, giving his opponents a false sense of security when they first judge his kicks based on the length of his legs. While these are cool and all, my main like for him comes more from how I use him competitively.
He hits hard, and has decent speed, but the way I use him is very risky, but can be very rewarding when used right. Simply put, use Endure on a powerful attack. You'll survive with 1 HP left, and then Hitmonlee will consume the Liechi Berry, which raises his Attack stage by 1 stage. After that, Unburden (a Hidden Ability) will activate, which will double your Speed. Afterwards, just go to town with Reversal (which has a 200 BP with 1 HP) for heavy hits, Knock Off to get rid of items when needed, as well as a counter against Ghost and Psychic types, and Mach Punch for getting rid of low HP threats (funny thing too that Hitmonlee can learn a punching move. But this only adds on to how I like Hitmonlee over Hitmonchan). It's a risk because stuff like Sandstorm, Hail, Extremespeed, and other moves like it will ruin Hitmonlee. But, if you can pull it off, it can certainly save the game for you!
6. Slowbro
I have a soft spot for some derpy looking Pokemon. And boy, Slowbro is a very dery looking Pokemon. And I bet you are thinking to yourself - he is a very dumb Pokemon, right? Well, let me prove you right! Simply put, the Pokedex states that Slowbro is usually dimwitted. So there you have it. But, when the Shellder bites down on its tail, he becomes inspired. Now, what that would do for it, I know not. But, he does have some potential. Some. Also, here's a thought: If Shellder let go of Slowbro's tail and left it, would he revert back to Slowpoke? I find that kinda funny, but who knows? Also, his Mega looks very silly, and I love it!
My main favorite thing about this derpy pink Pokemon is how he battles. Whether Mega or not, Slowbro is very useful. I use them both very similarly, which is just a slow, specially offensive tank with great physical bulk. In addition, he can patch up that Special Defense with Calm Mind to help tank Special hits better, as well as dealing more damage with Special Attacks (mine is usually Scald and Psyshock). His last move, which I love the name for, is Slack Off (similar to Recover and Roost). It suits Slowbro a lot, as he seems like a very chill Pokemon to me. Regenerator is such a great ability for a tank, combined with Leftovers really helps in keeping Slowbro alive. However, Mega-Slowbro benefits with an immense amount of physical bulk and Shell Armor, which negates Critical Hits. Either way, Slowbro runs as a great tank that can handle the opposition, despite of how dimwitted and derpy looking he is!
7. Hitmonlee
Between the three "Hitmon" Pokemon, a fair majority of my friends like Hitmonchan. I can see why, and he almost made it to mine too. I like boxing, and he is a boxer. Even so, when I come down and think about it, there's not much else that draws me to like Hitmonchan the most, as compared to Hitmonlee, who is my favorite of them all.Hitmonlee's Pokedex entries state that he has a great sense of balance, and can kick in succession from any position. In addition, Hitmonlee's kicks are as strong as a diamond, which is very tough and powerful. Getting hit with one of those kicks could injure you very badly... or kill you, ya know, something like that. And, to add on to his kicking prowess, his legs can stretch, giving his opponents a false sense of security when they first judge his kicks based on the length of his legs. While these are cool and all, my main like for him comes more from how I use him competitively.
He hits hard, and has decent speed, but the way I use him is very risky, but can be very rewarding when used right. Simply put, use Endure on a powerful attack. You'll survive with 1 HP left, and then Hitmonlee will consume the Liechi Berry, which raises his Attack stage by 1 stage. After that, Unburden (a Hidden Ability) will activate, which will double your Speed. Afterwards, just go to town with Reversal (which has a 200 BP with 1 HP) for heavy hits, Knock Off to get rid of items when needed, as well as a counter against Ghost and Psychic types, and Mach Punch for getting rid of low HP threats (funny thing too that Hitmonlee can learn a punching move. But this only adds on to how I like Hitmonlee over Hitmonchan). It's a risk because stuff like Sandstorm, Hail, Extremespeed, and other moves like it will ruin Hitmonlee. But, if you can pull it off, it can certainly save the game for you!
6. Slowbro
I have a soft spot for some derpy looking Pokemon. And boy, Slowbro is a very dery looking Pokemon. And I bet you are thinking to yourself - he is a very dumb Pokemon, right? Well, let me prove you right! Simply put, the Pokedex states that Slowbro is usually dimwitted. So there you have it. But, when the Shellder bites down on its tail, he becomes inspired. Now, what that would do for it, I know not. But, he does have some potential. Some. Also, here's a thought: If Shellder let go of Slowbro's tail and left it, would he revert back to Slowpoke? I find that kinda funny, but who knows? Also, his Mega looks very silly, and I love it!
My main favorite thing about this derpy pink Pokemon is how he battles. Whether Mega or not, Slowbro is very useful. I use them both very similarly, which is just a slow, specially offensive tank with great physical bulk. In addition, he can patch up that Special Defense with Calm Mind to help tank Special hits better, as well as dealing more damage with Special Attacks (mine is usually Scald and Psyshock). His last move, which I love the name for, is Slack Off (similar to Recover and Roost). It suits Slowbro a lot, as he seems like a very chill Pokemon to me. Regenerator is such a great ability for a tank, combined with Leftovers really helps in keeping Slowbro alive. However, Mega-Slowbro benefits with an immense amount of physical bulk and Shell Armor, which negates Critical Hits. Either way, Slowbro runs as a great tank that can handle the opposition, despite of how dimwitted and derpy looking he is!
5. Dragonite
I've always been a big fan of dragons when I was little, and I still am today. In fact, so many people love dragons, each with their own reason. Mine is because they are simply powerful, and have a mysterious background. No one knows about their origins in most of their own worlds.Dragonite hits this list, being the first of the dragon line in Pokemon history, sharing that along with Dratini and Dragonair (the evolutionary line of Dragonite).
It was not easy to get a Dragonite back in RBY, as the only ways to get one was either in the Game Corner, or in the Safari Zone (fishing with the Super Rod). And even so, leveling it up to evolve took some time to get to. Was it worth it? Eh, to be honest, Dragonite wasn't too incredible. I mean, it certainly was strong, but I felt like Lance used Dragonite better at the time. However, come 2nd gen on, and it was better to be used, as Dragonite had a Dragon attack (that being Outrage) to actually use (Dragon Rage is a bad Dragon attack). I felt like Dragonite truly shined in 5th gen, which is where my Tiki's life started in the competitive field. Multiscale was a huge boon to Dragonite (reduces damage dealt to Dragonite by 50% when at full health). That, combined with a good movepool, and you have a Pokemon that can take hits, set up, and sweep. Dragonite's bane is Ice attacks normally, but Multiscale helps solve this problem a bit.
Now, most people see dragons more as giant, epic, intimidating creatures of unimaginable power! Dragonite... is not that. Epic, probably. But, Dragonite is more "cute" and "innocent", if you ask me. But, I also see it as a more magical creature too, which is what I see some dragons being. I grew up with different kinds of dragons, not just one type. Dragonite fits the more cute, fantasy, and magical type than the daunting and intimidating type. In so, I really do like her the was she looks.
As for the Pokedex entries, Dragonite is a kind-hearted Pokemon, with intelligence matching that of a human's. In addition, it makes its home in the sea, and can fly around the entire Earth in 16 hours. While it isn't the best Pokedex entries out there, it's awesome to see a dragon that isn't focused on destruction, but more on being kind.
4. Chansey
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While Chansey's evolution is overall better than her stat-wise, Chansey can boast on having better Defenses than Blissey, once holding the Eviolite item. This allows Chansey's Defense and Special Defense to increase by 50%. This allows her to surpass Blissey defensively, easily. How so, with Chansey's Defense being less durable than paper? Well, with a Bold Nature on Chansey (+Defense, - Attack), plus 31 IV's on her Defense, as well as 252 Defense EV's added to that, that would bring her Defense to 119 at 100. Pretty low, right? Well, add Eviolite, and you have a total Defense of 178, which would eclipse Blissey's Defense (130). And let's not forget her Special Defense. With a Neutral Nature, 31 IV's in her Special Defense, and 252 EV's added to it, plus Eviolite, her Sp. Defense would be 463, surpasing Blissey's 369. And this is not even a beneficial natured Chansey and Blissey. So, with that, Chansey's Defensive capabilities easily surpass Blissey, thanks to the Eviolite. It also helps that Chansey also has a very high HP stat, meaning that the EV spread doesn't even have to extend out to her HP stat at all, and you can just pour it all into her Defense (which needs it) and Special Defense. However, she does lose the advantage in holding Leftovers and only having Seismic Toss as a reliable attack. Even so, I found that 9 times out of 10 that the trade-in is worth it. And besides, Chansey's usage in competitive is to wall, heal, and effect other Pokemon with status conditions (i.e. Thunder Wave and Toxic), or even just set up an entry hazard in the move Stealth Rocks. Chansey's walling capabilities has potential, definitely.
Now, with that said, here's my main reason for liking Chansey - the Pokedex entries! I like positive thinking, and Chansey comes from a line where that is its top priority. For those of you who have never read the Pokedex entries for Chansey, do you know what that egg in its pouch is for? Well, it's used for Chansey's signature move - Softboiled, a move that heals itself in battle, and used to heal allies outside of battle. Yes, they eat the egg. And Chansey produces these, daily. Now, it's interesting to me how she is capable of doing this... but I will not judge, as these eggs are very nutritious, and very delicious. I would be up for eating at least one of these eggs, providing that the Pokedex entries are true. In addition, people will eat them, even if they had already lost their appetite. However, Chansey will not give the eggs to those with evil in their hearts. Chansey is also kind-natured, as in if they see an injured Pokemon, they will go to it and help it. And lastly, Chansey are supposed to be very hard to find. This is true with the Safari Zone back in RBY, but with the popularity of using Chansey and Blissey in competitive battling, I wouldn't be surprised to see a ton of them, with breeding being the only main way of getting perfect IV's for a Pokemon. In addition, they are fast at running away, which further explains how hard they are to catch in the Safari Zone.
Chansey is definitely a great Pokemon in its own right, and has earned her high spot in my Top 10.
3. Machamp
Alakazam and Machamp are counterparts, in a sense. Both reach their final evolution through trade, both have the same gender ratio of 75% male, 25% female. They both are also opposites, with Machamp being physically powerful and can take hits moderately well, but they are somewhat slow. While on the other hand, Alakazam is very strong Special Attack wise and very fast, but can't take hits very well. Now, with that said, let me explain why I like Machamp over Alakazam.First of all, the Fighting type is my favorite typing of a Pokemon (Psychic is 4th), so that narrows one part down between Machamp and Alakazam. Also, simply put, I like power. I am big with smarts and knowledge (hence Alakazam's reason for being on this Top 10), but I like to be more powerful and skilled in the ways of martial arts. Machamp excels in this. Thanks to his high Attack stat, a good physical move pool to run with, and an excellent ability in No Guard (which makes the powerful DynamicPunch 100% and always confuse the opponent), Machamp is certainly no slouch and can hold his own. He's slow, that much is true. But, he can take most hits rather well, and return in kind with powerful attacks.
Machamp's design is also awesome! With four arms, and a tough build, his looks are certainly not deceiving. But what makes me like Machamp even more is the Pokedex entries. In just 2 seconds, Machamp can throw 1,000 punches. That's 250 punches per arm. That's fast! But, fast hits mean nothing if he doesn't have the power to back it up. Well, with only one arm, Machamp can move a mountain. A MOUNTAIN! You know how much an average mountain weighs? ... I don't know, but I bet it is a lot! Imagine how much he can move once he puts all four arms into action! Now that's pure, raw physical strength right there! And with those four arms, he can hit at a multitude of angles and even pin all of its foes limbs at once. And with the amount of physical strength he has, it would be hard for the opponent to get out of that grip. In addition, since he reacts more before he thinks, this tells me that he has good reflexes and reaction skills - perfect for a martial artist! Speaking of martial artist, it also states that Machamp has learned and mastered every kind of martial art currently! Now we have a Pokemon with fast punches, incredible strength, good reaction skills, four arms for coverage, and a master of every martial art! Now that's incredible! However, no Pokemon is perfect, as he can't do delicate work, as in he may break something delicate. In other words, just keep him with fighting and other hard physical work, because that's all he can do. But that's okay, since he likes to fight anyway. And he is a very rash Pokemon and rushes in to fight without forethought at all... which while it is risky, it does suit him well... and I do like an aggressive Pokemon.
I currently have a Machamp who is in my main team fairly often. I run into several Pokemon that needs Fighting type coverage, so my Machamp is my main man when it comes into this field (the others being Hitmonlee and Mega-Lucario). I normally run a No Guard Machamp with the following moves: Dynamic Punch (which has great synergy with No Guard, giving the powerful attack a 100% hit rate and confusion chance), Stone Edge (once again, great with No Guard), Knock Off (for Psychic types and getting rid of items), and Bullet Punch (for priority when dealing with weaker threats). The item of choice is normally Assault Vest, so that I have a fairly decent Special Wall out there that can deal massive damage regularly. He usually does his job well for me in the competitive environment, and I am glad to have him part of my main team!
To finally put this part of my Top 10 to rest, Machamp was the very first Pokemon card I ever owned. It came with the Pokemon Play It CD, which comes with a Pokemon TCG Deck, along with a CD where you learn the rules and play it (the lady's character model who teaches you the rules is creepy). Sadly, I lost it years ago and never really found it. However, I did get another one, and I certainly intend on keeping it.
Although Machamp does not have a Mega Evolution, he is still awesome and is one of my most favorite Fighting Type Pokemon. He has the awesome design, great Pokedex entries, and is great in competitive battling. Simple as that, gotta love the Champ!
2. Mewtwo
Here we are, with what is arguably known as the most powerful Pokemon of all time - Mewtwo! Mewtwo is EASILY my most favorite Legendary Pokemon of all time. Zapdos was my first Legendary Pokemon that I caught and used, but Mewtwo was harder in his own right. For one, he hits fast and hard, and as such, was difficult to get down to low HP to catch with the Ultra Ball. However, that alone wasn't the issue. Even with getting it down to red and with a status condition, it was still hard to catch him... and it didn't help at all that Mewtwo knew Recover! With all of these going for it, I would be tempted to catch it with the Master Ball... which I didn't at first. I do now, when it get to getting its right nature and such, but back then, I took it upon myself on catching it without using the Master Ball. Difficult, yes. However, it was well worth it definitely. It's sad nowadays that the Legendary Pokemon (some) are easier to catch from 4th gen on, but I won't complain about the catch rate being higher. It was (and still is) a pain to catch Mewtwo and such, but it was well rewarding definitely.Mewtwo's design is rather interesting. Instead of many legendary Pokemon out there being some big, bad, and tough monsters, Mewtwo stands as a... I guess an alien of some sort. He's still pretty tall, standing at 6'07", but not nearly as tall as the likes of Kyogre and Dialga. However, height and weight does not define Mewtwo. No, the sheer power Mewtwo holds is incredible!
Holding a Sp. Atk base stat of 154, he has the capability of capping it at a solid 447 (with benefiting nature)! And this is not including his high base 130 Speed, which can cap at 394 (with benefiting nature). Want to know what power is, then go face Mewtwo, because that power will destroy nearly everything in the game! Before generation 5, the only solid counter against Mewtwo was Blissey, due to her high Sp. Defense... however, thanks to Game Freak's gift for Mewtwo in Psystrike (Mewtwo's new signature move), Blissey doesn't stand a chance. Psystrike is a Psychic Base 100 Attack with 100% accuracy. Including STAB, that's a solid 150 powered attack, that hits the opponent's Defense stat... which is Blissey's main weak point! And Psystrike isn't Mewtwo's only option. No, he has an attacking move pool that other Pokemon wish they had! Mewtwo's options on what to use is very solid and beneficial for the clone! In addition, he has a good boosting move in Calm Mind, as well as solid recovery in Recover! Golly, the times I have faced this thing... nightmarish! The times I used him... usually relieved! Even in the current TCG Mewtwo is a top tier threat!And to further add it on, Mewtwo was further blessed by Game Freak in the form of not one, but two Mega Evolutions! It's scary enough without them too! Mega Mewtwo X is strong and capable of dealing harsh, physical damage, whilist Mega Mewtwo Y (my favorite of the two) can deal an incredible amount of damage from its Special Attack stat (in addition, it gains more Speed). Between the two Mega Mewtwo's and the original... you have a Pokemon with a lot of options, a lot of power, and a lot of presence on the Pokemon battlefield!
And Mewtwo isn't just cool in the video games. In the anime, Mewtwo was cold, ruthless, and very cunning! It was cool though how he had a change of heart (not to mention one of Pokemon's most memorable quotes ever... by Mewtwo naturally)!
Within Mewtwo's Pokedex entries gives us the hint that not only is Mewtwo powerful, but that power is put to use! When created, the scientists that created him forgot to give him a warm, caring heart. As a result, Mewtwo became the most savage Pokemon ever. Mewtwo's only thoughts are to defeat his opponents, which makes Mewtwo ruthless, and pretty much the perfect Pokemon in terms of battles. It does not hold back, unleashing its full powers when battling. That is why Mewtwo usually remains motionless, conserving its energy until the fight... which, at that point (as I just mentioned earlier), he releases his full power and gives it his all.
Mewtwo not only defines us how truly powerful he is, but how ruthless (and kinda sad too, actually) of a Pokemon he is. In real life, if you tried to "own" Mewtwo... well then, be prepared to be proven oh so wrong!
1. Charmander
To be honest, in almost every aspect, Mewtwo should be my favorite generation 1 Pokemon... but he isn't. And no, it's not Charizard either (but he will get some good mention in this #1 spot, since he is the final evolved form). No, it's Charmander that gets the spot. Some of you may agree with me because he was the popular starter to choose from, while others may dislike it simply because Charizard is over-hyped... which I do agree. However, my reasons for having Charmander as #1 is because of our adventures in Red. Let me explain:
When I played through Red and Yellow for the first time, I decided to play Red all over again... except with a rule to follow by - only use Charmander. No, not evolving him... keep him as a Charmander, train ONLY Charmander, and use ONLY Charmander! I went with this rule, and boy... was it a challenge to go through! With so much effort put into it... safe to say, we did it. The biggest adversary, naturally, was the Elite 4 and - ESPECIALLY, the Champion (my rival, which was named Joe). Yes, I had to use items... and good thing too. Charmander was roughly 88 or so when we won it all. The biggest challenge was Blastoise. I can't explain why, but Charmander was able to take those Hydro Pumps, and deal some nice damage with his Seismic Toss attack. I will never forget the victory we had together. He is now in retirement, in Pokemon Stadium 2.
With that story aside, Charmander does have some use in competitive. To be specific, the Little Cup. Sure, he is outclassed by many Fire type Pokemon, but Charmander can run a Dragon Dance set fairly well. I normally have him in my teams for the LC, and he has pulled through so far. The little guy is strong at heart.
Another story, except recent. In competitive, the only thing I dislike about it all is the breeding system. It takes so much time, and I would rather just go out and use the Pokemon I got from the wild, trainer, etc... and go from there. However, to keep up with everyone, I go into it too. Thank goodness for the Wonder Trade and Global Trade system, as those who didn't make the cut go out to other trainers. However, here's the thing: While doing this, I miraculously managed to hatch a Charmander with perfect IV's across the board (HP, Atk, Def, Sp Atk, Sp Def, and Speed... ALL OF THEM). With getting... 3 to 5 perfect IV's being hard enough, I would never has expected this to ever happen. And of all Pokemon to get it... Charmander pulled through once again. I evolved him this time around to Charizard, who goes through with the Mega Y version. I like Megazard X, don't get me wrong... but I find Y to be of more use to me as of now... not to mention that I can work my Sun team with him, once they come over from White 2 to Y. The weather nerf is a blessing and a curse for me, but weather teams have never been my main selling point in competitive. However, I am glad to see that Charizard is gaining something good for once (to be honest, he never was that good. Charizard is overrated. But, he is also arguably the most popular Pokemon among the fans, so it was nice of Game Freak to give Charizard these two amazing gifts to work with... he really wished to be a Dragon, and FINALLY got it!)!
Also, Charmander is adorable! He is one of the cutest Pokemon I ever seen, in my opinion. He is also tied as my favorite starter, where you'll learn about the other in the future ;)
We can also learn how a Charmander feels based on how the flame on its tail burns. If it wavers, he is enjoying himself. However, if he is angry, it burns fiercely! What saddens me though is this: its life ends when the flame on the tip of its tail goes out. Which means if I poured water on its tail, he dies. While that would make sense, there is some proof that is not entirely true. For example, in the anime, Charizard has fallen into water a time or so and has yet to perish. Also, in Pokemon: The Origin, Red's Charizard fell into the water during his fight with Mewtwo, and still survived. While this is applying on Charizard, Charizard has the same issue with Charmander, and as a result, should be related as such. But, Charmander should still not be put near a large body of water... because, you know... Charmander is weak to water...
Anyway, Charmander earns his spot as my favorite because, simply put, nostalgia and the stories I made with him. This goes to show to you that simply being the strongest Pokemon does not make you the most favorite ;)
So there's my Top 10 favorite 1st Gen... Kanto... Red/Blue/Yellow... Pokemon. I'll be getting 2nd Gen soon. So, what's YOUR favorite 1st generation Pokemon? Leave them in the comments :)
To be honest, in almost every aspect, Mewtwo should be my favorite generation 1 Pokemon... but he isn't. And no, it's not Charizard either (but he will get some good mention in this #1 spot, since he is the final evolved form). No, it's Charmander that gets the spot. Some of you may agree with me because he was the popular starter to choose from, while others may dislike it simply because Charizard is over-hyped... which I do agree. However, my reasons for having Charmander as #1 is because of our adventures in Red. Let me explain:When I played through Red and Yellow for the first time, I decided to play Red all over again... except with a rule to follow by - only use Charmander. No, not evolving him... keep him as a Charmander, train ONLY Charmander, and use ONLY Charmander! I went with this rule, and boy... was it a challenge to go through! With so much effort put into it... safe to say, we did it. The biggest adversary, naturally, was the Elite 4 and - ESPECIALLY, the Champion (my rival, which was named Joe). Yes, I had to use items... and good thing too. Charmander was roughly 88 or so when we won it all. The biggest challenge was Blastoise. I can't explain why, but Charmander was able to take those Hydro Pumps, and deal some nice damage with his Seismic Toss attack. I will never forget the victory we had together. He is now in retirement, in Pokemon Stadium 2.
With that story aside, Charmander does have some use in competitive. To be specific, the Little Cup. Sure, he is outclassed by many Fire type Pokemon, but Charmander can run a Dragon Dance set fairly well. I normally have him in my teams for the LC, and he has pulled through so far. The little guy is strong at heart.
Another story, except recent. In competitive, the only thing I dislike about it all is the breeding system. It takes so much time, and I would rather just go out and use the Pokemon I got from the wild, trainer, etc... and go from there. However, to keep up with everyone, I go into it too. Thank goodness for the Wonder Trade and Global Trade system, as those who didn't make the cut go out to other trainers. However, here's the thing: While doing this, I miraculously managed to hatch a Charmander with perfect IV's across the board (HP, Atk, Def, Sp Atk, Sp Def, and Speed... ALL OF THEM). With getting... 3 to 5 perfect IV's being hard enough, I would never has expected this to ever happen. And of all Pokemon to get it... Charmander pulled through once again. I evolved him this time around to Charizard, who goes through with the Mega Y version. I like Megazard X, don't get me wrong... but I find Y to be of more use to me as of now... not to mention that I can work my Sun team with him, once they come over from White 2 to Y. The weather nerf is a blessing and a curse for me, but weather teams have never been my main selling point in competitive. However, I am glad to see that Charizard is gaining something good for once (to be honest, he never was that good. Charizard is overrated. But, he is also arguably the most popular Pokemon among the fans, so it was nice of Game Freak to give Charizard these two amazing gifts to work with... he really wished to be a Dragon, and FINALLY got it!)!
Also, Charmander is adorable! He is one of the cutest Pokemon I ever seen, in my opinion. He is also tied as my favorite starter, where you'll learn about the other in the future ;)
We can also learn how a Charmander feels based on how the flame on its tail burns. If it wavers, he is enjoying himself. However, if he is angry, it burns fiercely! What saddens me though is this: its life ends when the flame on the tip of its tail goes out. Which means if I poured water on its tail, he dies. While that would make sense, there is some proof that is not entirely true. For example, in the anime, Charizard has fallen into water a time or so and has yet to perish. Also, in Pokemon: The Origin, Red's Charizard fell into the water during his fight with Mewtwo, and still survived. While this is applying on Charizard, Charizard has the same issue with Charmander, and as a result, should be related as such. But, Charmander should still not be put near a large body of water... because, you know... Charmander is weak to water...
Anyway, Charmander earns his spot as my favorite because, simply put, nostalgia and the stories I made with him. This goes to show to you that simply being the strongest Pokemon does not make you the most favorite ;)
So there's my Top 10 favorite 1st Gen... Kanto... Red/Blue/Yellow... Pokemon. I'll be getting 2nd Gen soon. So, what's YOUR favorite 1st generation Pokemon? Leave them in the comments :)
