Pokemon The Most Underrated Pokemon Of Each Generation
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Pokemon The Most Underrated Pokemon Of Each Generation
As Game Freak has introduced over 800 Pokemon, some naturally get overlooked. Which Pokemon is the most underrated from each generation? Even back in the day when the original 151 were all that fans had to wrap their heads around, the amount of that have been introduced over the last two decades has been nothing short of mind-boggling. The clever character designs and unique statistics that have to go into each pocket monster is incomprehensible, and the roster only keeps growing. RELATED: With the release of , the 8th generation of games has introduced many new Pokemon to the already expansive roster. This makes it even more likely that certain Pokemon would inevitably fall into the shadow of other more popular ones. However, there are many overlooked Pokemon over the generations that deserve more time and dedication from trainers. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Generation 1 Arcanine
The original generation of Pokemon is instantly recognizable. Whether from the video games or the immensely popular cartoon series, the original 151 Pokemon are being fondly revisited over 20 years after the beginning of the series. One of the most overlooked Pokemon from the is the proud and lovable Arcanine. This blazing dog Pokemon was always adored in the cartoon for its amazing design and almost mythical feeling. Although not a Legendary Pokemon, Arcanine always seemed to give off that sense of might and power. In the games, however, Arcanine is vastly overlooked by trainers. Arcanine’s powerful fire-based attacks and its immense power are matched with intense speed, which makes Arcanine a very worthy companion. The mix of speed and power is a trait that isn’t a normal occurrence, and Arcanine combines usefulness with amazing monster design. Generation 2 Noctowl
The second generation had a lot to live up after the original iconic lineup, but it turns out that the generation of Pokemon Silver/Gold/Crystal is just about as well regarded as the first. There are many fine companions in this generation, but of the most overlooked Pokemon from this era is Noctowl. This Pokemon can be captured relatively early on, as the evolutionary form of Hoothoot. Noctowl is quite underrated due to this fact, as many trainers aren’t led to believe that a relatively standard Pokemon can be exceptional, but that’s where they would be wrong. Noctowl’s Normal and Flying-type combo provides it with many like Sky Attack and Wing Attack while also making it resistant to Ghost, Grass, Ground, and Bug types. Noctowl’s flying attacks can be quite devastating, and who wouldn’t love to have a fighting owl on their team? Generation 3 Baltoy
The third generation of Pokemon was an important one. It took new steps to make each Pokemon have distinctly unique stats and made the games more of a competitive series. Many Pokemon from this generation are looked at fondly, but Baltoy tends to be overlooked. With a very minimal and mysterious design, Baltoy is easy to misinterpret. With its psychic abilities and its high defense stats, Baltoy is able to make quick work of opponents. It is known by the trainer community for having a surprisingly low amount of health, but its defense makes up for it, as well as its wide array of attacks. Baltoy is a great Pokemon for catching opponents off guard and throwing hitches into strategies. Generation 4 Togekiss
This generation took place mainly on the Nintendo DS and introduced trainers to many new locations, abilities, and of course, new Pokemon. Ever since the beginning of the cartoon series, Togepi has been very popular, but it took a few more generations for its entire evolutionary chain to be discovered, with Togekiss at the end of the line. Togekiss was Normal and Flying-type Pokemon until the Fairy-type was introduced in later generations. Togekiss’s simple and cute design can fool many, but its high special attack and defense stats are not to be underestimated. Togekiss’s kind image can distract from the fact that it can take a and deal it right back to opponents. Generation 5 Chandelure
The fifth generation of Pokemon carried on the trend of making the combat system even more in-depth, with each and every Pokemon becoming even more individual from one another. This was also the generation where monster designs truly started to get unique, which is very evident with Chandelure. As its name suggests, Chandelure borrows its look from a chandelier, but with a more sinister and ghostly feeling. However, many trainers were hesitant on the newer Pokemon designs; the reception was mixed when it came to Pokemon designs that emulated real-life everyday objects, so by these players, Chandelure was overlooked. Fortunately, it is more than capable of lighting the way. Chandelure's Fire and Ghost dual-type make it extremely unique, while its special attack stat is very remarkable. Generation 6 Hawlucha
Generation 6 introduced the first 3D mainline entries in the series: Pokemon X & Y. Fewer Pokemon were introduced in this generation than usual, assumedly due to the task of bringing Pokemon to a 3D landscape and reintroducing older Pokemon along with newer ones. In this generation, the wrestling Pokemon Hawlucha is often overlooked. A unique Flying and Fighting-type, Hawlucha can hold its own against a variety of enemies and gets all of the that each type comes with. Also, the bright and colorful design of Hawlucha is a huge selling point, as the luchador-type “costume” imagery is very well realized. Generation 7 Bewear
The Nintendo 3DS carried on the next generation with Pokemon Sun & Moon, and the overall structure of the adventures was starting to change. The main location of Alola was based on Hawaii and included multiple islands as opposed to gyms. The new generation also brought a whole new group of Pokemon to the mix, and goofy puns aside, Bewear has a design that can throw many trainers off. Bewear is quite underrated, but its health and attack stats are surprisingly high and its Normal and Fighting dual-type provide it with . It lives up to its bizarre name because Bewear is certainly a danger to anyone who encounters it. Generation 8 Falinks
The latest generation in the Pokemon saw the release of Pokemon Sword & Shield, the first traditional (non-remake) games to be released on a home console. Many Pokemon were introduced in this generation, and many of them are still being discovered and tweaked into parties by curious trainers. One of the most interesting and underrated Pokemon introduced in this new generation was Falinks, who looks almost like a yellow Caterpie. However, Falinks is a very capable Fighting-type Pokemon. Falinks is actually six smaller Pokemon that have grouped together to give the look of one singular worm-like fighter. The design alone shows that the Pokemon creators still have incredibly , but Falinks is also given plenty of durable stats and effective attacks that make it a great addition to any team.