Favorite Pokémon

[Forestoak]

Uh...
I don't think I'm allowed to pick myself, so I better improvise here.
Grass : Decidueye, a robin hood character with grass and ghost? Neato!
Fire : Ninetales, really like it's power against typical Kanto/Johto speedsters like Scizor. It'll give a jolt to any star trainer...
Water : Gyarados is a pokemon whose strength and moveset match up to create a skilled killer who can win in a struggle.
Normal : Little tough to choose, but Ursaluna is half-cute half-fearsome with some fairy mixed in.
Ground : I have to give in to Excadrill-it's amazingly powerful!
Fighting : Annilape is a destructive comeback machine with Rage Fist. Need I say more?
Psychic : Claydol is a piece of an ancient murderous toy, clearly. Yay!
Steel : Kingambit is a fast flashy pokemon with a terrific ability-Supreme Overlord!
Electric : Ampharos because it's mega evolution looks fancy.
Ghost : Spiritomb, the background story is actually really neat even though Vessa trapped in that stone is very creepy.
Ice : Avalugg because of its freezing efficiency.
Bug : Shuckle because of its defense.
Poison : Vileplume because of its Strength Sap signature.
I think I covered all of them?

 

[SparklingEspeon]

My favourites list has stayed pretty consistent.... mostly fluffy/cat/dog things :v
- espurr
- fennekin (and evos)
- all eeveelutions
- zoroa (and evos)
- nickit
- vulpix
- marginally shinx
- also probably most of the 'mon from gens VI and VII, which both had vibes that were super Me

 

[Railgun]

Why haven’t I posted here yet?
Top three are Raichu, Ceruledge, and Dragonite.
Raichu because I find it hella cute and underrated! I think it looks better than Pikachu, imo. I just wanna give it a hug and I don’t care if I get shocked, worth it!
Ceruledge has become a top favorite due to its design and Mega Man like feel. I love the blade, I love how badass it looks. My fave ghost type for sure.
And Dragonite because while it has such a cute face it can kill you. I love dragon Pokémon in general. Also due to Lance being my favorite champion, Dragonite just holds a special place in my heart.

 

[Hoopapkmn]

My favorites are Hoopa (If you couldn’t guess by my username), and Orbeetle.

I like Hoopa because it’s movie was one of the first Pokémon movies I watched. I know the movie isn’t really that good, but seeing all those legendaries fight each other was so cool, even if they just showed that to sell toys.

I like Orbeetle for the simple reason that it’s just such a cool design. It’s G-max form is even cooler, and I also recommend watching Lockstin’s video on it to see why it’s such a top tier Pokémon design.

 

[CuteBunnyGirl]

My favorite pokemon was Xerneas for a while, but at some point I found a video that was like 'Volo's Battle Theme With Lyrics' and watched it. It was incredible and started my slight obsession with Volo and Giratina, which is what made Giratina my favorite pokemon.

 

[bestgaragedoors]

My favorite Pokemon for the longest time has been Porygon. The concept behind it was sick and it had an adorable design. I like how Porygon always relies on link evos as a concept, which sells the idea that this Pokemon is somehow evolving artificially. The idea of going from blocky graphics to smooth graphics to unauthorized glitchy patch is conceptually tight. Unfortunately I've never been able to use Porygon in a real run because it's often difficult to get (coins...) and once you get it, it's not that great in battle. It does however have a 'Cool' variant in the TCG, which automatically makes it the best Pokemon.

Magnemite and Magneton are right up there with Porygon. I guess I have a soft spot for inorganic Pokemon. I think gen 1's gimmick for evolution of "same Pokemon, but more of them" makes perfect sense with Magnemite because the final result of Magneton is so balanced and works with the magnetism gimmick. Magneton was apparently designed before Magnemite if this article is to be believed, and I could buy it because Magneton looks very pleasing and intentional to the eye despite being three of one Pokemon. Unlike Porygon, I love using Magneton in battle, especially once it gets Steel typing.

I have a special fondness for Ho-oh, though I struggle to explain why. Just cool-looking, I suppose? Ho-oh used to consistently make my favorite Pokemon list. I think seeing it in the early episodes of the Pokemon anime left an imprint on me.

In general, my favorite Pokemon are from gen 1 and gen 2. I grew up with their design philosophy and I like them the most! There are plenty of other Pokemon I'm fond of from later gens (Vanillite line, Trubbish, Aegislash, Chandelure - I'm a big defender of objectmon!), but the ones closest to my heart will always be Porygon, Magneton, and Ho-oh. That being said, there's been a surprise contender from Gen 8 of all places - I adore Falinks! And it may not be a surprise that I like it when you consider it has that multiple-mon design that hearkens back to Pokemon like Exeggcute. It has a clear concept too, and has been surprisingly useful in battle.

 

[SparklingBlue]

Pikachu has always held a place in my heart--he was the first Pokemon I ever knew (thanks to a magazine advertisement for Pokemon.)

 

[WannabeMerson]

For a long time, my "brand" has been the Squirtle evolutionary line. The Mareep line is also a favorite of mine, as is Scolipede. In terms of more recent pokemon, Ogerpon is on my desktop background.