Most people who have interacted withPokemonat some point in their life have a favorite, even if they haven’t been interested in Pokemon in a long time. It’s a world full of the kind of creatures that immediately imprint on your mind; you can’t help but connect with them.
There are a few Pokemon that enjoy the “favorite Pokemon” status for multitudes of people, and then there are Pokemon that are far less popular. But popularity does not always come to those who deserve it, and there are quite a few Pokemon out here that have been in the shadows for too long.
8Heatmor
Generation 5
Sometimes everything you need to know about something is in the name. Here’s what Heatmor does:they heat thingsmore. I’m going to assume that was obvious right from the start. There’s value in simplicity, and Heatmor has simplicity in spades.
Then there’s the charm factor. Heatmor looks like the world’s grumpiest anteater wearing a strange, skintight gymnastic getup. The absurdity of their look combined with their stone-cold serious demeanor adds a nice counterbalance, and I can say wholeheartedly that Heatmor has at least one fan: me.
7Passimian
Generation 7
It’s a lemur with a head that makes it look like it’s wearing a hat. What more needs to be said? Sure, it does look just literally like a lemur wearing a hat, and some people might want a bit more than that. But don’t let those naysayers stop you: you can enjoy a lemur in a hat if you want to.
And I do enjoy a lemur in a hat. I enjoy a lemur in a hat a lot.
I think part of the reason that Passimian is overlooked is that they’re part of one of the later Generations, and fewer adultsgrew up enjoyingPassimian than their nostalgic counterparts. That doesn’t make Passimian any less cool, and quite frankly, I’m on the defensive for Passimian on this one.
6Combee
Generation 4
We have to save the bees, or we’re doomed. And while real bees are cute, if they looked a little bit more like Combee, I think we could get people to care a little bit more. Just looking at Combee puts me in a better mood; I’m not just met by one smiling face. I’m met by three.
I can just imagine walking into the woods somewhere, and being surrounded by a kindly swarm of these little things. And once I’m there, I don’t think you could get me to leave. I would have no choice but to hunker down and become one with the Combees.
5Timburr
When I was a kid, I could often be found carrying around my favorite action figures. (Not much has changed in that regard, really.) So I quite respect the commitment Timburr shows in always carrying around their favorite stick.
What do they plan on doing with the lumber? Is it a weapon? Is it a companion, like Plank in Ed, Edd n Eddy? Unless you speak Timburr, you may never know. What I do know is that, judging by Timburr’s expression, the plan is likely devious.
4Nosepass
Generation 3
We’ve gotten back around to the beauty of simplicity. Pretend you’ve never seen the Pokemon called Nosepass, and someone asks you to guess what Nosepass looks like. More than likely, you’re going to imagine something that’s extremely similar to the actual design.
Is the design particularly interesting? No. Not really. But, it is similar to the carved heads we see from a lot of ancient cultures, like the Easter Island statues, and that’s pretty neat. Not every design has to be this elaborate construction, and Nosepass benefits from its simplicity.
3Kricketot
Some people like to dress up small creatures in clothing. Some small creatures even enjoy being dressed in clothing. In my opinion, it would be quite delightful to dress up bugs in clothing, provided there was no harm done to the bug.
And so it follows that I’d be a fan of Kricketot, who looks like a bug wearing a collared shirt and a robe. This Pokemon has a real sense of style, and makes me wish that I could have even half of the taste that this bug exhibits.
2Patrat
If there were ever a rodent-appearing Pokemon that I believed in with all of my heart, it would be Patrat. That is the stance of a creature that is prepared for any eventuality. That is the expression of a creature that has seen it all, and has come out the other end the same as they started.
While Ratrat is more or less just the design of a chipmunk with hypnotic red and yellow eyes, I’ve yet to see a chipmunk with such aura in real life. Once again, simplicity wins out. The body language and expression make all the difference, here.
1Ducklett
I don’t know how much I like Ducklett, but what I do know is that Ducklett makes an impression. There’s something uncanny about their expression, and there’s something about their uncomfortably constant eye contact makes me squirm.
There isn’t necessarily a stipulation about these forgettable Pokemon being cuddly or cute, just that they are memorable enough to become a favorite. All I know is that if Ducklett were waddling toward me in a dark alley at night, I think I’d be more frightened than if it were Mr. Mime.
