The Best Pokemon Designs of Every Generation (5-8)

[@truegreen7]

When I was talking about Rillaboom and said "It's execution in battle isn't the best" I was talking about its model... you know... cause this video is about design. (As in the pose doesn't showcase its design in the best light) Obviously Rillaboom is good at competitive battle.

[@protomedia8325]

yeah

[@BrainyTB]

I totally agree with Dragapult's placing on the list and it even gets a boost from me for having the dragon type which is my favorite type.

[@LuckyBenjamin_]

Appletun is my favorite pokemon what I want In a pokemon is that its hugable but also strong mons like goodra dragonite and appletun are awesome

[@BryceRogers_]

Tbh I am a huge fan of Rillaboom playing a taiko drum in battle. Sure it could have it’s knuckles on the ground, but I think they nailed the execution given what the gimmick of the evo line is

[@ChiTheDemiguy]

I was super upsetted by you saying the pokémon I hate the most out of all 1000 designs, Hisuian Decidueye. 🤢

[@eeveegirl5189]

As nostalgic as I am for the early gens, I've always prefered lot of the design from the newer gens. I think that's mainly because they started making more pokemon that fit into the specific regions they're from, like all the tropical mons in Alola!

[@Seismitoad3]

And the inspirations are more complex, just watch Lockstin's video on orbeetle's origins!

[@julieta8683]

I'm with you completely

[@MicoDossun]

I’m evil because I like modern designs but I really dislike the push to being so directly based on specific places in the real world

[@jufref]

I feel the same.The Galarian pokemon are so well designed in relation to where it was based from

[@hectorlackless]

@@thecod2345 Idk about that since many of the inspirations are far from a furry like drednaw, applin, copperajah, etc. Although I am with you on the fact that we have been getting more furries, specially with the starters, truly sad on that one.

[@goldmemberpb]

Describing Rowlett as "superior roundness" is just perfect.

[@jesuslovesyouandisthewayto1114]

To everyone who receives this, you are loved and things will be ok, never give up, don’t lose hope, keep going in life, you are loved always. ❤

[@ThatOneInkIing]

Snom is perfect

[@ededwin605]

“Ding! Ding! Ding!”

[@edwardness7497]

superior roundness is the new curvy...

[@Sinamuna]

I chuckled when you said that most people are salty about the fact that Samurott isn't standing up. While here I am, sick of the fact that 99% of the starters all have bipedal final evos. I want more quadrupedal starter evo finals.

[@BryceRogers_]

Yeah and especially Samurott. Otters can’t really stand up for long periods

[@sallytheuselessbird]

Yeah, it's a joke seeing everyone get worked up about bipedal starters when they turn on samurott for being quadripede, it's like it's impossible to please the pokemon community nowadays.

[@noahberan6498]

I personally don't mind bipedal starters if they are done right, like Quaquaval is my favorite water type ( ik birds are already bipedal but still)

[@olympiadeverre]

So, so happy for the Chandelure love!! My first generation was Unova, and so I’m super attached to the Litwik line due to them being heavy-hitters in my old fire/ghost/psychic deck.

[@viperv6768]

It's my favorite line/pokemon, so I'm right there with you!

[@unknownuser494]

Chandelure, cofagrigus and runerigrigus are some of my favorite ghost Mon.

[@giratina2220]

Chandelure is such an amazing design and haxorus is my favorite dragon type gen 5 is perfect man.

[@BlitzMix64]

Ayyyy! Chandelure appreciation! :)

[@balefire384]

Lol, definitely. I've used a Chandelure in every generation

[@donovan802]

Regarding Gen 5’s honorable mentions, despite all the controversy Samurott gets, I always love it. Vannilite’s line gets a lot of hate, but I love them all. Cute ice cream cones made of snow. Bisharp is badass and love using one alongside Greninja, and Gotharita is the one member of the Gothita line i like the most since it’s more appealing and less weird

[@pinkprincess6136]

I love Vanillite and it's evolutions because it looks like ice cream and I love ice cream I wonder why some people don't like it.

[@finiraelkhami8251]

Ironic that Samurott is despised for not standing up when Sprigatitto would be shredded to pieces if it did

[@pinkprincess6136]

@@finiraelkhami8251 Samurott probably not that disliked anymore because of the Hisuian version.

[@nazeersadek6705]

@@finiraelkhami8251 the line starts as bipedal and evolves into a bipedal creature then it becomes quadruped out of no where so you can’t really blame people who hate it

[@finiraelkhami8251]

@@nazeersadek6705 Ah right fair point. It's like a reverse Incineroar

[@dhruvanand6695]

Thanks, Ron. Because of you, Zekrom and Reshiram have become even cooler than before, to me that is. This is the main reason I love your videos: I get to learn something new every week, be it creativity or knowledge. Please continue the good work, mate.

[@ShadowLightMewEndlessOceanMew]

The only detail missing is that they are literally the Ying & Yang Pokémon, their Japanese Pokémon entries even confirm this. Is a shame that that fact was omitted of the English versions. Both have been cool to me since their reveal :)

[@jesuslovesyouandisthewayto1114]

To everyone who receives this, you are loved and things will be ok, never give up, don’t lose hope, keep going in life, you are loved always. ❤

[@benjaminhuether3846]

I feel like Frosmoth deserved a mention. It's every bit as elegant and powerful-looking as Volcorona, the perfect complement to it.

[@haku1145]

Even though I don't have much attachment to Gen 6, I must admit: Gen 6 has, hands down, the BEST fossil Pokémon by a landslide. I was shocked to see Aurorus not even getting a honorable mention.

[@aery136]

THANK YOU OMG SHE DESERVES IT

[@theoaremevano3227]

Nice to see that high spot for Noivern. It's one of those designs I feel nails the 'cool but cute' medley. The tufts of fur give it a friendly, lovable quality while its dark colors and jagged shapes make it look more intimidating, and its face has the quality of being able to look both cheerful and mean just by changing its body language. Golisipod was impressive to me from the first time I saw it. Not cute, but I think it's good to have some Pokemon that truly look intimidating and even scary to give you some scarier opponents to battle. Cute and majestic are nice, but can lack that on-edge quality if that's all you have. The thing I think makes Zoroark's Hisuian variant so cool is its stance. It might not look great if it were just standing up, but that crazed stance with the hair flowing over its head at a wild angle gives it a serious amount of personality. Corviknight is such a great execution of a concept that easily could have turned out far less cool. I'm glad they were willing to let it look scary despite its friendly societal role and its position as the early common regional bird, which you might expect to look more friendly.

[@Medleypon]

Man, I gotta say, the designs are a big factor as to why Ghost is my favorite Type. They consistently intrigue me in every generation.

[@ericlang7987]

And they’re pretty useful in battle being immune to the most common types: Normal and Fighting.

[@the_artist_sylveon]

Sylveon (obviously) is my favorite Eeveeultion and Pokémon. Not only it’s pretty, but I also have some attachment to it since back when my first mini deck of Pokémon cards were stolen or lost, my mom got a Sylveon deck to start to rebuild it.

[@IgnitedQuils]

I do agree with most of the list yet… 5:12 Samurott isn’t an otter. It’s a sea lion. It was confirmed in an interview where Yusuke Ohmura visited the aquarium to find out a good design for Samurott and got inspired by sea lions, even their strength which represents Samurott’s samurai origin and disposition.

[@truegreen7]

He said he incorporated the body shape of a sea lion into the otter. It’s an otter, but with the shape of a sea lion. A cat with the body of a human is still based on a cat. (And is a cat)

[@Rarest26]

Also, look at pictures or videos of giant river otters. Those look a lot more like Samurott than any sea lion I've seen. And even if you're going act like it IS a sea lion, remember, Pokemon are allowed to be based in multiple creatures, and this guy is a perfect example. Not to mention, it's not the only water starter with different inspirations.

[@piranhalettuce]

It's a Sea Liotter

[@quackquackquack8913]

@@truegreen7 well if a completely human looking guy told you they were a cat and science confirmed it would you call that guy a cat?

[@IgnitedQuils]

@@truegreen7 Yeah, my bad. I read the translation of the interview saying it was inspired by sea lions, but wasn’t aware that it wasn’t the main basis of it. I get what you mean as there are many Pokémon with multiple inspirations, or one that has the main theme and a secondary theme (like Incineroar and Toxtricity).

[@r0h44n]

Interesting to see Talonflame not make the cut for Gen 6, but good picks all around

[@pinkprincess6136]

I love these designs my favorite designs are Serperior, Snivy, Fennekin, Greninja , Primarina, Rowlet, Decidueye, the alolan forms, Wooloo, Scorbunny, Cinderace, Grookey, Sobble, Zacian, Zamazenta and the hisiuian forms I love like Zorua, Zoroark, hisuian decidueye, hisuian samurott, hisuian typhlosion, Goodra, Lilligant, Kleavor, Growlithe, Arcanine, Wyrdeer and Basculegion. The designs are so cool and some are really pretty.

[@ShadyRK9]

I actually like Alolan Marowak 10x more than Kantonian Marowak. It's normal form always looked too plain to me but it's Alolan Form is awesome! It's also a win when it has my 2 favorite Types. Fire and Ghost so it's a win win! 🔥🦴

[@akilcharles3473]

Same I personally love Alolan Sandslash, way more cooler (pun intented) than Kantonian Sandslash. Yeah it has a 4x weakest to fire and fight but even so I just couldn't get enough just how amazing it is!

[@BlastHeart96]

Same! Ghost is my favorite type so I’m a little biased though. I’m having such a tough time choosing between Alolan Marowak and Chandelure for my favorite Ghost/Fire type. My only gripe with it’s design is it’s flame color should have changed with its shiny. I would have absolutely died of happiness if they gave it blue flames.

[@ShadyRK9]

@@BlastHeart96 I actually love them both! 🔥👻

[@giratina2220]

@@akilcharles3473 i agree that anime scene when it evolves into sandslash and gives a badass look is one of the *coolest* thing in Pokemon.

[@dannymesh2936]

I personally love Dragapult so much, instantly became one of my favorite Pokémon ever and I think deserves GOAT status

[@narxmagee727]

I definitely agree with Gogoat and it just makes me sad it literally hasn't gotten anything since the beginning of XY hype.

[@LeoTheYuty]

Decidueye and Salazzle made it to the list, I am satisfied. Pallosand at least deserved a mention though.

[@PragMagik]

Love that my dude Hawlucha made the Top 10, SUCH an underrated Pokémon!

[@akilcharles3473]

Alola probably has the best designs in all of Pokemon. And that's to said since it's my favorite region, tho I think some others that weren't mentioned on this list(even as honorable mentions) should be here. Such as the entire Litten line Litten is so cute and adorable even in its shiny form so to as Torracat, and as for Incineroar like many I was off put by it even when it stand on 2 legs but after a while I grown to appreciate it a lot. Others such as Wishiwashi,Alolan Sandslash,Lurantis,Pyukumuku and Oranguru I have also love given about their desgins and what they're base on. Same goes for the UB such as Celesteela and Kartana, like how Celesteela is based on a Japanese story of a maiden which I find to be pretty amazing. I just love everything in Alola and Pokemon in general.

[@shiryshinx]

Couldn't agree more!

[@penileshenanigans2613]

Lmao

[@kavithasunilkumarms7423]

I can't believe people can talk about gen 7 designs without mentioning ultra necrozma

[@Tungdil_01]

Oh, my boy Tyrantrum. The best design of all. The reference to feathers is a nice touch. Even though the evidences point out that Tyrannosaurus itself didn't have feathers in the adult stage, some of its cousins did have.

[@ThaLedg]

Gen 6 through 8 have some of the best designs in the series. It really shows it's better to have quality over quantity and I agree with a lot of your picks. Im surprised that you did not mention Aegislash, Dhelmise, Perrserker and Frosmoth but you cant put all of them in a video. Im looking forward to the new designs in Gen IX. The starters definitly gave me hope for the rest of the new mons.

[@crustpunkjesuschrist]

Wait people have problems with Samurott NOT standing up? I thought everyone was tired of starters that stand by final evolution, at least for fire starters. Idk I prefer quadruped Pokémon so I’m not a huge fan of standing starters. I mean I picked Venosaur, Chilorita, Swampert and Torterra in the generations before and Samurott in B&W, as well as preferring Dialga way more than Palkia for the same reasons, so I might be biased but still we need more starters that stay on four legs especially bc the last 3 gens have none unless you include Primarina, but it doesn’t even have legs let alone 4.

[@orod4788]

I actually think that gen 7 had some of the most interesting designs. All the Pokémon just feel like they are full of life and color and I love it

[@bookmasterharry4432]

I love that there where Bug types in all of the tier lists. It shows how underrated they are.

[@professorx6956]

I really think you should make a Rotom/Regi/Castform for every type video. I think it has a lot of interpretations and basing it on the cultures on Gen 9 would be interesting. I just really want to see this explored. Love your art! :)

[@B3nBak3r624]

The channel Gnoggin has made both rotom and castform of every type. And if you like Ron's region he created, Gnoggin has done the same thing and is planning on making it into an actual game

[@tylersmith8019]

If only Incineroar made the honorable mentions, it’s my favorite Pokémon

[@ubercow6611]

I can't wait for the best Pokemon designs of every generation (9-12)!

[@barrysmith4610]

Not having Zeraora on the Gen 7 list I think its a missed opportunity. But oh well its #1 in my book

[@S1de._.Eye9]

Superior is my number 1 favorite starter ever so seeing it in number 2 makes me so happy

[@alexanderluna4598]

Hisui as a region literally said “let’s create the ugliest versions of every Pokémon possible”

[@ExistingKirb]

L take

[@joskalnunez381]

Agree

[@hectorlackless]

For a moment I thought Serperior wouldn't be incluided, I am very happy to see it so high. It is one of the greatest pokemon without doubt.

[@gamingartbeasts]

I think the Galarian bird legendaries are only more interesting because we've seen the old designs a bunch of times, so these ones just seem more unique now.

[@MarioFRC32]

I mean, the old designs were just fire, electric and ice big birds. These are much more interesting

[@gamingartbeasts]

@@MarioFRC32 What if the new designs were the old designs, and then the old ones were the new ones?

[@arthurxavier3515]

I always see people praising Alolan Ninetales and I like it too, but I think I'm in the minority that prefer the original Ninetales much more. It looks more elegant and menacing for me

[@felipegodoy5342]

I'm all about the gen 5 love. My favorite pokemon is druddigon, I love his design, it gives me a classic vibe with his sharp skin!

[@foxfire7]

THE ROSE OF VERSAILLE OH MY GOD THANK YOU. I remember watching this during my youth but never could remember the name later in life! Now I know what to look for, thank you!

[@Ph4ntomHourGlass]

"Here are some honourable mentions": Proceeds to list every other Pokémon...

[@TheHolySacred-Cow]

Amazing video as always and i agree with all of them Keep up the good work

[@tristanneal9552]

Scolipede is such a badass

[@Marshmal89]

22:22 “Snom is perfect” Nothing more to say. Snom is Snom

[@bunnybird9342]

snom

[@eakawikapangelinan909]

Marshadow’s helmet is actually meant to look like a Hawaiian Koa Warrior helmet.

[@harrythebestdj5470]

2:50 Are we not gonna talk about the weird way Zebrastrike’s leg was moving? 🤔

[@flukemunga2236]

No shiny Psyducks were hurt in the making of this video.

[@jsalg6481]

Not the Hatterene erasure

[@hoopoloatucd]

TG7: *long explanation of the honorable mentions* Also TG7: (about the arguably the cutest of Gen 8) Snom is perfect. *moves on*

[@LloydRhodesBrandon]

your videos are just SO well-produced, they're fantastic :) thank you!!

[@Thanksgivings28]

A gogoat evolution where it becomes one of those old motorbikers with wide handle horns, a helmet visor made of sap, and a leaf mullet bursting out of the helmet would be amazing🥺

[@singsongdan249]

I loved so many of the Gen 8 designs!! Applin Flapple Appletun Meowth Perserrker Toxel Toxtricity Dreepy Dragapult there's so many good ones! Shame the starters didn't live up to the standard though

[@noahberan6498]

Inteleon is one of my favorite Galar Pokemon, idk why people hate it for being too skinny when the lizard its based on is skinny too

[@glendaal67]

On about 21:10 you talk about Galarian Zapdos having a body of an ostrich, but isn't it more like a roadrunner bird?

[@gioanysgonzalez3396]

I don’t understand why people hate on Samurott for being on all 4. Their are tons of awesome Quadrupedal sword users in media like Great Grey Wolf Sif (dark soul), Amaterasu (Okami), the Palamute (Monster Hunter) and etc. Plus if it was bipedal than people will complain about it being too humanoid.

[@sanssmash9183]

I agree with the hisuian starters, but the clips of them killing those shiny psyducks hurt my soul.

[@shenalkagunasekera2574]

Samurott is my favorite starter Pokémon - design wise

[@sleepdeprivedpikachu7235]

‘Snom is perfect’ is the most correct statement in the video.

[@SuperElimental]

Everyone is talking about your views on Pokémon designs and I’m just over here like,”WHY DID YOU USE THE SHINY PSYDUCK AS A DEMONSTRATION!?”

[@kenrobinson5941]

super impressed that over the course of two videos you have made me realise that though many of the pokemon designs initially look a little naff, there is a great deal of thought that goes into their overall aesthetic. great vids, going to subscribe.

[@lavierretraineralex5548]

Espurrr getting some recognition

[@sthui2866]

b-but runerigus

[@ZBisson]

7:18 That’s because it’s Gogoat not Farfetch’d

[@moritzpollner2196]

I love how i always seem to love every mentioned (and explained) Pokemon even more after watching your videos. You make Pokemon even more enjoyable for me!😄

[@ceiii7190]

DUDE, you had sense of art, but i hope i could see garbordor here

[@ThatGuyPhi]

``Greninjas underated`` they milk the pokemon to the point it has no milk left

[@cosmnick2805]

Mimikue being my favorite pokemon, I was starting to feel disappointed by the Endon of the aloha list since it wasnt mentioned. But when it was revealed it was on top place, i was extatic.

[@U_Caleb_U]

7:18 pun probably not intended

[@_freebirdnerd]

Yay! Skiddo AND Gogoat made the list! And rightfully so. ☺️😎

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

"Snom is perfect." Well said.

[@daruks_no.1_fan]

Everyone craps on gen 5 mon but it is literally one of my favorite generations of mon. It's really hard to make a best designed pokemon list of Unova because it's hard to narrow it down to 10 mon

[@thxjez]

Always so happy to see a new vid from you, Ron!

[@ananas7496]

I love Serperior and never realise that it still got the tiny hands! Thanks and awesome video, as always.

[@j.corbygaming]

SERPERIOR IS SUPERIOR!!!!!

[@erendrunkyaeger4793]

Facts

[@eggnog1923]

SERPERIORITY

[@Nioriel26]

Archeops is my favorite flying type. I love the derpy dinobird! Uhhh so because of this video I now know Serperior has arms 😳

[@harouin9263]

If im not mistaken genesect is pronounced as jinsekt (gene + insect) Anyway, I guess you have praised more pokemon in ghost typing? As a fan of ghost-types it makes me happy that they get recognition every now and then

[@RvrStyxRasputin]

We have very different tastes in style, it seems. I despise the gen 5 starters AND box legendaries. Serperior being the ONLY one I don't just hate for the design.

[@xerxes9405]

Noivern looks like made the bat and then thought "i mean... kinda looks like a dragon..."

[@Astrology_Pant]

Ngl the bird Pokemon made Jan more approachable by impression

[@iamalwaysalone73]

Gigalith should be there for unova

[@idkimbored279]

Your description of snom: "snom is perfect"

[@1fellswoop614]

Lol during the hisuian starters thing I found it funny how while you're talking about them, shiny psyducks are being murdered in the background by the starters signature moves

[@wowjennawow]

whimsicott has been my favorite pokémon (and shiny) for many, many years now, and chandelure is my favorite fire type! i’m glad gen 5 has been getting more love in recent years

[@wowjennawow]

reuniclus, leavanny, krookodile, gigalith, there are so many amazing designs that far outweigh the misses

[@ericcox970]

I really want to thank you for pronouncing hydreigons name correct if for no other reason than its super rare to hear someone say it correctly.

[@officersoulknight6321]

As the master of bug types (I’ve created multiple fan regions with exclusively bug types, get on my level) Can confirm volcarona is badass and an absolute unit of a bug type.

[@Umbreonite434]

So happy for the gogoat love been one of my top 3 since I saw it

[@metalmac2347]

The newest game I’ve played is Ultra Sun and Rowlet was perhaps the first time I had ever picked a starter based on cuteness. Then it eventually turned into Decidueye, and became one of my favorites of all time. Glad to see they are number 2 for the Allan region

[@BabyPowderW]

Snom is perfect

[@DHS222]

I love how people are salty about Samurott for going to all fours instead of standing up, if he was released today everyone would be leaping for joy and everyone would not want Oshawott or Dewott to stand up

[@treecko3453]

Joltic is so adorable

[@Amelia4111]

JOLTIK DOES NOT END WITH A C, IT ENDS WITH A K!

[@felixhenson9926]

"I can't get enough of the male form" damn, Ant came out?

[@alexaliss8233]

If Snom would have made the list then all of my top 6 dream team would have been in. Absol, Luxray, Nidoking, Empoleon, Noivern, and Snom. My favorite thing about Pokemon has always been the designs, and I favor the badass-but-still-huggable ones. And then Snom is just so precious.

[@JcShadowmonster]

Awesome video! 😎 On a design note one thing I noticed about Reshiram and Zekrom , haha one is literally a dragon with Blue eyes and is white 💙 🤍 and a dragon with Red eyes that is black ♥️ 🖤.... Haha a coincidence, maybe?! or some low-key inspiration from Yu-Gi-Oh

[@supahcool7186]

can't believe that Slowking-Galar wasnt on the list for galarian pokemon i think that he's very underrated and has a neat design also he is my favourite pokemon

[@matthewwynton8475]

Toxtricity is my fav design from 8 and one of my favourites ever, the colour scheme especially just draws me in, such a fun Pokémon.

[@christiancerullo2668]

I was disappointed when you said you wouldn’t finish the first part. Glad to see it here!

[@jjcooler6961]

Serperior DO be my fav mon!

[@eggnog1923]

gigachad

[@quentingreen474]

I completely agree with dragapult at number 1, dragapult is my favorite Pokemon.

[@iksarguards]

My problem with Samurott is that it doesn't look like an otter. Oshawott looks like a sea otter. Dewott looks like a little river otter samurai boy. Both are really solid. Oshawott is a touch generic, but I think Dewott is one of my favorite mid-stage starter designs. Then there's Samurott who looks more like a sea lion than anything else. Also what's with the sudden fluke sprouting from his butt? Don't get me started on its weird zenomorph looking shell helmet and his perpetually flexed pecs. Its probably my least favorite starter design.

[@alexandreszasz6233]

Amaura and Aurorous are really coll as well, i wish they got mentioned

[@joeyklieman1730]

Here are a few honorable mentions…proceeds to name half the mobs from the region

[@joltx9909]

My personal kalos top 10: gogoat, pyroar, clawitzer, tyrantrum, aurorus, aegislash, noivern, heliolisk, talonflame and yveltal. such a great gen design wise

[@ANANTTHEGREAT-rv1of]

Hawlucha should be one rankmup

[@solarityaj]

Yes noivernnn one of my favorite pokémon, also yveltal, reshiram well deserved