What Is The Worst Pokemon Ever?

The internet has been buzzing since the release of Pokémon X & Y. The first instalment of the franchise to hit the 3DS and boy is it a great game. It’s at this that I have realised that, even with the new 60 or so critters, the series does have a few terrible creatures that need don’t really need to be included.

Naturally, as much as I love the series, I didn’t need to look far to find the god awful monsters you really need to avoid…

Generation I: Beedrill (runner up: Mr. Mime – because it looks like a drag queen)

Probably the most popular generation, even now, the adventures of Kanto did have its fair share of terrible Pokémon too. Obviously the ugly monsters spring to mind – Mr. Mime, Jynx – but the one creature that no-one will ever use is Beedrill. The counter to Butterfree, this flying bee (obviously) is pretty much as useless as any final form gets. The main games have never been difficult to get through but this monster at least makes it a struggle. By contrast, Butterfree has fared much better and has lots of interesting attacks and abilities that have made it a stable companion for, at least, the first few gym leaders.

Generation II: Unown (runner up: Cynaquil – because Charmander was so awesome)

Probably the worst Pokémon ever, this weird, multi-shaped creature is as irritating as they come. It’s so bad I actually don’t have much to say about it – except it also coincides with the worst side quest ever. The only reason you’d ever capture it is for completeness.

Generation III: Luvdisc (runner up: nothing is as bad as Luvdisc)

I’m only giving this a slight edge over Unown because it actually learns more than one move. However it’s arguably the weakest Pokémon from the weakest generation. In fact the designs in these games, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, were pretty much remakes of previous monsters (Beautifly) or completely terrible (Spoink). Going back to this creature however – it’s the worst looking and just useless in battle. Plus it is more common than Zubat – and that says something.

Generation IV: Lopunny (runner up: Garchomp – because IGN had a point)

I’m probably not the only one here, but, when did Game Freak decide a sexy bunny would ever be a good idea; let alone one that’s bloody terrible too. The animal version of Jessica Rabbit has a poor moveset and hasn’t been used by any trainer since the beginning of time (and probably never will). IGN went with Garchomp – who honestly is the most overrated and popular monster of all time. Its base stats are ridiculous and it is in the middle of every Pokémon argument ever. Still Lopunny takes top spot for me.

Generation V: Vanillite (runner up: Garbodor – because one Muk was enough)

When Black & White first hit the DS everyone was expecting new critters, interesting designs and new mechanics. What we actually got – Pokémon wise – was another hash like Generation III where every creature was either a recreation of something that had come before or completely uninventive. Step in the ice-cream Vanillite who is quite possible the same item taken out of Eddie Murphy’s stand up ‘Delirious’. It’s an interesting monster until you use it.

OVERALL LOSER: UNOWN (runner up: Luvdisc)