Shirley Li
Check out EW’s ranking of the other original 151 Pokemonhere.
Dragonair
Dratini is too slight.
Dragonite is too out of place.
Rapidash
Also known as the closest we get to unicorns in the Poke-verse.
Still, Rapidash is more than just a horned, fiery horse (with a flamingtail!).
They’re able to gallop at speeds of up to 150 mph and can use killer fire-key in moves.
Perfect for, you know, arsonist trainers!Shirley Li
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Ninetales
Ninetales knows its better than you and most of its fellow Pokemon.
Just look at that smirk permanently etched onto the face.
Slowpoke
Beneath the blank, unfocused eyes of a Slowpoke rests… well, probably not much.
But these dimwitted, endearing creatures are an endless source of comedy and mesmerizing gifs.
Jonathon Dornbush
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Scyther
You dont hear enough about Scyther these days.
You dont touch Scyther.
You dont even want to get near a Scyther.
Lapras
Lapras is Surf personified, which alone earns a spot high on the list.
Moltres
All three legendary birds have their strengths, but only one of them hasa tail made of fire.
and teleporting away from danger (pocket monsters, theyre better than us!).
And besides, remember gym leader Sabrinas Abra?
These creatures might be small, but theyve got hidden powers.Shirley Li
18.
Snorlax
Snorlax is the chilliest of the pocket monsters.
Marc Snetiker
15.
Plus, when Pidgeotto uses Pink-Orange Weave, its super effective.Marc Snetiker
13.
Geodude offers a punch of power despite a lack of legs.
The clone, Mewtwo, however…Shirley Li
9.
Just look at all the foes Jigglypuff can decimate as a surprisingly greatSuper Smash Bros.fighter.Jonathon Dornbush
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Gyarados
This rare water dragon is perseverance personified or rather, Poke-fied.
Not bad for a Pokemon that used to be a bumbling red fish.Shirley Li
7.
Bulbsaur made grass cool before it ever got legalized.Marc Snetiker
6.
Blastoise
Ignoring this obese Pokemons very obvious motion problems, Blastoise stands his ground and he stands, hard.
You have to respect any Pokemon that can synthesize metal cannons during puberty.Marc Snetiker
5.
Want the water-based Vaporeon?
Use a water stone.
Pikachu
The world (both Poke- and real) wouldn’t be nearly as fun without Pikachu.
(Squirtles remaining squad members also became firefighters another point for this lil guy.)
), giving it a closer, more personal connection to players and fans.
Its character design also receives full marks.
Every Pokemon should have #SquirtleGoals.Shirley Li
