Top 3 best pokemon designes [sic]

[Geekachu]

General Pokemon Discussion is, I'm sad to say, driven by pessimism. As soon as we finish playing on our Pokemon games, we're automatically compelled to think about the flaws of the series: the things that don't make sense, the discrepancies, the irregularities, the boring aspects, whether there are too many legendaries, whether there are too many form changes... the list goes on.

I ask, however, what made us fall in love with the series in the first place? What compelled us to pick up that copy of Black/White, even after posting that ever-so-insightful forum post, "lol gamefreak r runing out ov ideas cuz all they do is maek ice creams and garbige bags nowdays lol muk woz so much beter"?

Hence, I decided channel my imagination and create this oh-so-original thread which asks: "What are your favourite Pokemon designs?" Describe the sheer glee you felt when you saw Muk for the first time in the Pokerap, your love of capitalism and Meowth, or just how you think Lucario is badass. Let's generate some optimism, and share why you enjoy this franchise.

For me, some of my favourite designs would have to include:

1. [img139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/250.gif[/img139]
I really love Ho-oh's design. This is probably down to bias, since Ho-oh was the mascot of my first Pokemon game, but I still love how it's so majestic and brilliant. I suppose I also like Ho-oh purely for the fact that it's legendary without needing to rely on some Godly powers as an excuse. All the same, a great design.

2. [img139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/637.gif[/img139]
Volcarona was a fantastic addition to the franchise. I read that the black spots on its wings are meant to represent sunspots and the antennae are supposed to look like the headpiece of Hathor. I suppose I also like Volcarona for the fact that it's probably one of the few Bug-type designs I enjoy, and it doesn't look as bland or pathetic as Pokemon as such as Wormadam.

3. [img139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/530.gif[/img139]
I'll have to include another Gen V Pokemon, Excadrill. It's a badass design which I never really truly understood until I saw it seamlessly arrange itself into a drill in the anime. This design comes nothing short of ingenious, in my opinion.

Fire away, GPD.

 

[Grey Wind]

Copying your format...

1) [img139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/254.gif[/img139]
I'm probably just biased towards Sceptile because it's my favourite, but I still love its design. After Venusaur and Meganium, Sceptile was a nice change of pace for a Grass-type starter. Instead of being a slow, quadrupedal dinosaur, it was a speedy, bipedal... dinosaur. Yeah. But anyways, I still find its design as a whole fantastic, particularly the arm blades and colour scheme.

2) [img139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/596.gif[/img139]
Moving away from my favourites, I think that Galvantula has a great design. The blue and yellow colour scheme works well imo, and the fact that Game Freak managed to design a tarantula Pokemon that wan't creepy as hell was a plus. On a side note, I love the name too. Using galvanisation as a basis for a name was pretty sweet, instead of just calling it 'Elespider' or something.

3) [img139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/197.gif[/img139]
Umbreon, in my opinion, always had the best design of the Eeveelutions. It's very simple, but again, I think that the black an yellow colours complement each other well, and the moon symbolism is another plus. I'm also a fan of its Egyptian origins (Egyptian lunar markings and jackal similarities).


Yeah. I'm also a fan of Samurott and Weavile's designs, but I think these three are some of the most well-designed Pokemon.

 

[Rayofquazar]

The best pokemon designs for me are:
3-Articuno: This pokemon is just beautiful. It's tail and the crest on the head is what give this pokemon the third place!
2-Milotic: It's not a fable that milotic is regarded as the most beautiful pokemon ever in the anime! Regardless this serpentine shape_That I like_is a very gracious and elegant pokemon with a very unique color palette for a water type (except for the blue) and engaging glare!
1-Rayquaza: Obviously, ray just, tells you, after one look, that he is badass. Another serpentine that is flawless in it's design and has a unique shape for a dragon type pokemon. (Dratini and dragonair are the others).

 

[Nyarlathotep]

Re-posting because I want to change my Top.

3º

[img139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/635.gif[/img139]

The most menacing Pokémon in the existence. This is all I have to say about it.

2º

[img139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/637.gif[/img139]

Right now, I think my favorite Pokémon is Volcarona. I love the type and the inspiration they used to make it. But what please me the most about this fire moth is the design. Just look at it, is simple gorgeous. It is menacing, elegant and badass. Plus, its sprite animation is very smooth and beautiful. It is also one of the few Bug Types to be in OU.

1º

[img139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/649-chill.gif[/img139]

A purple bug-looking cyborg with a cannon in its back? Can anything in the world look more badass than that? I love its big red eyes and the creepy smile.

Some honorable mentions in the spoiler below:

Spoiler: honorable mentions

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[Estellise]

You have all failed to mention Jynx.Best creation made by Arceus!Followed by Purugly and Trubbish,of corse.

 

[Nyarlathotep]

You have all failed to mention Jynx.Best creation made by Arceus!Followed by Purugly and Trubbish,of corse.

Nice irony, but I actually like Jynx and Trubbish/Garbodor's designs. They aren't as bad as Muk and Purugly's.

 

[Izanagi]

Well, here are my favorite Pokemon from least to greatest!

3. ;150;

Mewtwo has always been one of my favorite Pokemon. Their may not be much to him but that is the brilliance of his design. Here is one of the more interesting characters in Pokemon franchise.

2. ;491;

Honestly, Darkrai is one the better Pokemon to come out the 4th Gen and has become one of my favorites. I love how its design is so mysterious. It is hard to tell whether it is friend or for. I find that it adds to its appeal.

1.;094;

Gengar is my all-time favorite Pokemon hands down. I always was particularly fond of his design. Their may not be much to him but who cares just by his design you tell what it is.

 

[Sephora]

1. ;334;
Altaria, in my opinion, has one of the best designs. I mean look at it! It's a cloud phoenix that is elegant and majestic. At the same time, it is a dragon type, so it is fierce as well.

2. ;249;
I think Lugia is stunning. Enough said.

3. ;196;
Not only is it cute, but it is pretty as well. It is slender and it looks soft :3

 

[JennaJayfeather]

1. I like Rayquaza because he looks like a roller coaster

2. Dwebble becaus he looks almost realistic in game

3. Mudkipz. Because everyone lieks Mudkipz. and he looks like a mudpuppy/axolotl

 

[crystalzapdos]

I completely agree with your first three paragraphs. GPD is a mess. Anyways....

1. Zapdos ;145;
Zapdos was the Pokemon that helped me beat the Elite 4 in my first game, FireRed. I've always liked its design, though its lack of back story kind of bothers me. Its the namesake for my username, too.

2. Haxorus :612:
Haxorus was one of my favorite Pokemon at first site. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to use it on my White team. Dragons my favorite type, so naturally I like Haxorus.

3. Braviary :628:
It annoyed me that you find Rufflet so late in the game, but I like Bravary so much that I had to use it. Its colors are the best thing about it; they are so unique. Red, White and Blue put together don't really scream bird, but it was done so nicely in Braviary's design. Eagles are also one of my favorite animals.

Honorable mentions to Ferrothorn, Hydregon, Zebstrika, and Tangela.

 

[★ Lucario ★]

3. [IMG139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/373.gif[/IMG139]
Epic dragon!

2. [IMG139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/637.gif[/IMG139]
It's huge, it's a bug, it has wings and it's a Fire-type. What do you want more?

1. [IMG139]http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/448.gif[/IMG139]
It's a blue jackal on 2 legs, fur on it's chest and small horns on it's hands! (Epic)

 

[•Cute Pokemon Lover•]

Um excuse me!!! Ya'll forgetting my Glaceon! And that cool tough Sceptifle(=

 

[sharkdude5]

1. Zoroark:571:
He looks kinda evil
2. Lucario;448;
Just awesome
3. Espeon;196;
Best Eevee evolution

 

[Comebhax]

3):571: Badass
2);254; Even more badass
1);373;fucking awesome.

 

[psychomaniac]

For me: 3. Umbreon
2. Serperior
1. Froslass

 

[MusicMan]

1. Zekrom
2. Blaziken
3. Mewtwo

 

[GalladeX]

3. Deoxys
Deoxys is a very cool-looking Pokémon in general, with a slick design that shows it's very alien without being absurdly different from how Pokémon generally look (as opposed to making it monstrous or whatnot). The way it's coloured accurately reflects its design basis without being overly blatant.

2. Klinklang
Klinklang has a very good colour scheme as well - it doesn't clash and the different shades of grey look neat. It's design is very intricate, but it also makes sense when you look at its evolutionary line as a whole.

1. Pikachu
Pikachu's design is very simple, but it's obviously something special if it managed to beat out Clafairy and become the flagship character of the franchise. I believe whoever designed it hit the right note - Pikachu is, of course, very cute, but it is also possible to depict it in a numerous amount of other ways and fashions.

The first two aren't even my favourites, honestly, but I can't deny that their designs are fantastic.