106

Dudunsparce

What a cruel joke at the expense of longtime fans who wanted Dunsparce to become cool.

105

Iron Jugulis

A real step down from Hydreigon's already incredible design. It even has worse stats.

104

Gimmighoul

Looks too much like the Reddit Snoo to feel like a Pokémon. Collecting Gimmighoul's coins is annoying.

103

Pawmot

It's just Pawmo, but slightly bigger and spikier. Revival Blessing is cool, though.

102

Pawmo

It's just Pawmi, but slightly bigger and bipedal.

101

Scovillain

A Grass/Fire pepper had so much design potential, and it was wasted on this.

100

Glimmet

Doesn't really feel like a Pokémon.

99

Glimmora

Also doesn't feel like a Pokémon, and Geeta used it incorrectly on her team.

98

Gholdengo

Looks too much like it should be a mascot for a string cheese brand. Its typing is good, though.

97

Tandemaus

It just looks like two cartoon mice, nothing screams Pokémon about its design.

96

Wo Shien

Its Shiny is great, but its normal colors make it look quite ugly.

95

Dondozo

It feels derivative of Whiscash, but is an offensive powerhouse if used right.

94

Spidops

Feels a bit too drastically different from the much better Tarountula to be an evolution.

93

Pawmi

Has a slightly bland design, but cute nonetheless.

92

Klawf

It's fine, but nothing really stands out about it.

91

Dolliv

A generic middle-stage Grass-type, a bit too reminiscent of Roselia and Steenee.

90

Flittle

It's cute, but feels a bit small and incomplete - like it should be a Baby Pokémon.

89

Tadbulb

Also feels like it should be a Baby Pokémon.

88

Grafaiai

It'd be higher on the list if it had an evolution, it just feels incomplete for a final form.

87

Squawkabilly

Doesn't stand out too much, but the rockabilly theme is fun.

86

Iron Treads

Not an improvement over Donphan's already great design.

85

Rellor

It's a dung beetle, there's not much else to say.

84

Frigibax

Simultaneously cute and ugly, so it's redeemed by having pug energy.

83

Bellibolt

Its fake eye gimmick is cool, but they could have done more with it.

82

Brute Bonnet

Amoonguss isn't great to begin with, but this form at least makes it threatening.

81

Rabsca

Turning the dung ball into psychic energy is an interesting concept, plus Revival Blessing is great.

80

Maushold

It evolves off-screen by adding an extra mouse, that's hilarious and makes up for its iffy design.

79

Shroodle

Another design that feels a bit too basic, like a Baby Pokémon. It's cuter than the other two, though.

78

Cyclizar

Feels like a generic variant of Koraidon and Miraidon, but still fine for sure. Needs an evolution.

77

Houndstone

Poor Greavard was reduced to this upon evolving. Last Respects is staggeringly powerful, which redeems it.

76

Brambleghast

Doesn't change too much when it evolves, but the design still works for sure.

75

Bramblin

A tumbleweed Pokémon is a great idea. The design feels too similar to Dhelmise, though.

74

Toedscool

Could have been a bit more different from Tentacool.

73

Scream Tail

A similar issue, but the head swirl looks cool at least.

72

Wiglett

Also too similar to a Kanto Pokémon, but Wiglett's just too funny to put below the others.

71

Naclistack

Basically just a Minecraft enemy.

70

Capsakid

It's cute, but in the overworld it is a feral beast, like Paras was in Legends: Arceus.

69

Oinkologne

Feels generic considering how fun Lechonk is, but the two different forms are a nice touch.

68

Tarountula

A cute little spider that, if bigger, could have been the final stage of a line for sure.

67

Arboliva

Its graceful design helps differentiate it from other Grass-type final evolutions.

66

Farigiraf

Girafarig getting an evolution is great, but more could have been done with its tail.

65

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)

It's basically the same as Kantonian Tauros, but black, and yet that's still a cool change.

64

Ting Lu

Dark/Ground is a great typing, and it has a really solid design.

63

Flamigo

Literally just a flamingo, but something about that is really endearing.

62

Meowscarada

Why couldn't it have been a cool Iberian lynx? At least it's not Incineroar 2.0.

61

Maschiff

Its weird grimace is both concerning and funny to look at. The most forgettable of the new dogs.

60

Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)

Being a Fire-type with horns that glow red when heated makes it a step above Combat Breed.

59

Chi Yu

Its flame design feels weirdly unique, and it's a very strong Pokémon.

58

Flutter Mane

If only regular Misdreavus was Ghost/Fairy, but this will have to do.

57

Nacli

Looks like the Rock Mushroom from Super Mario Galaxy 2, and yet somehow it works.

56

Sandy Shocks

Its weird bendy magnet legs are hilarious, as is its sort of caveman design.

55

Cetitan

Having a more simplistic, kaiju-like design makes it feel like a Gen 1 Pokémon.

54

Varoom

Who knew an engine could be so cute?

53

Orthworm

Something about it is so silly, but it looks like a happy friend.

52

Wugtrio

The differences in its shapes at least make it feel a little unique from Dugtrio.

51

Iron Hands

A mostly average design largely held up by how useful it is for Tera Raids.

50

Tinkatink

One of the cutest Pokémon of this generation for sure; it just looks so upset all the time.

49

Tinkatuff

Its Pokédex entry states that it mercilessly attacks Bisharp, so it may be why Kingambit exists.

48

Espathra

Combining Cleopatra with an ostrich shouldn't work, but it does.

47

Charcadet

It's basically Scarlet and Violet's answer to Ralts, but if it were a Fire-type. That's cool.

46

Ceruledge

Fire/Ghost is a cool type (but a little overdone recently), and its design is exceptional.

45

Armarouge

Looking like a Mega Man character is not a bad thing. It feels more Pokémon-like than Ceruledge.

44

Bombirdier

Its name is great, its typing is great, and its design is great. The stomach bag is a little odd, though.

43

Iron Thorns

Mechagodzilla and the mecha Tyranitar from Black and White 2 are both canon now, which is great.

42

Crocalor

Having a cute little sombrero egg hat makes it impossible to not love this Pokémon.

41

Floragato

Like Grovyle, this middle-stage Grass-type starter managers to be cooler than its final form.

40

Baxcalibur

Dragon/Ice is a great typing, and Baxcalibur has a nice design, but it feels just slightly lacking.

39

Arctibax

At the midpoint of the evolution line, Arctibax feels like it has so much squandered potential.

38

Mabosstiff

Maybe not the best dog Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet, but its role in the story drags it up a few spots.

37

Veluza

Its incredible design would have it higher on the list if it wasn't a nightmare in the overworld.

36

Revavroom

One of the best Pokémon to Shiny hunt, and has the great typing of Steel/Poison.

35

Skeledirge

A nice quadrupedal final starter evolution. Its design is busy, but Torch Song is amazing.

34

Wattrel

A really solid regional bird design, its simplicity is reminiscent of Taillow.

33

Finizen

It's astounding that it took 26 years to get a dolphin Pokémon, but it was worth the wait.

32

Palafin

Its Zero form is underwhelming, but its Zero form is a powerhouse that has broken the Gen 9 meta.

31

Smoliv

The constant look of terror in its eyes is so cute. Poor Smoliv.

30

Nymble

It's such an adorable Bug-type, and surprisingly helpful in battle too.

29

Garganacl

This Minecraft monstrosity is a strong battler and has a pyramid on its back. Brilliant.

28

Kilowattrel

A really slick regional bird. Its Electric typing helps it stand out from previous Flying-types.

27

Quaxwell

Its palette is very visually pleasing, and it makes for a very capable companion.

26

Sprigatito

Scarlet and Violet's starters have exceptional base forms, and Sprigatito is no exception.

25

Fuecoco

Fuecoco is first seen burning an orange and trying to eat it. Just such a lovable goofball.

24

Quaxly

Like the other starters, Quaxly oozes personality, but somehow it has even more than they do.

23

Iron Valiant

Fusing Gardevoir and Gallade was always going to result in a cool design.

22

Roaring Moon

With Megas being gone, this is the closest anyone is getting to having a Mega Salamence.

21

Toedscruel

Something about this Pokémon and how it walks is utterly hilarious.

20

Tinkaton

Corviknight can't be used as a taxi service in Paldea because Tinkaton is that dangerous.

19

Lokix

It has a third set of legs that are switchblades, and is based on Kamen Rider - what's not to love?

18

Iron Moth

A robotic Volcarona that can't be poisoned is an asset to any team, especially with an Air Balloon.

17

Slither Wing

It's almost a fusion between Larvesta and Volcarona, which is fascinating.

16

Greavard

All it wants is to play with people, but it drains their life force - tragic yet adorable.

15

Annihilape

Primeape getting so angry that it dies is just so on-brand, plus Fighting/Ghost is an interesting type.

14

Lechonk

Its name isn't just a meme, it's a brilliant pun based on the Spanish dish lechon.

13

Cetoddle

One of the happiest and cutest little Pokémon in Gen 9.

12

Chien Pao

Sword tusks are obviously cool, which makes sense because it's an Ice-type.

11

Kingambit

Bisharp didn't need an evolution, but it was a very welcome surprise.

10

Tatsugiri

It's just so cute, and the sushi concept feels like a logical Pokémon idea.

9

Miraidon

An amazing Gen 9 design with an excellent type and color scheme.

8

Paldean Wooper

Its little bone whiskers are just adorable.

7

Fidough

One of the cutest Pokémon dogs for sure.

6

Dachsbun

Adorable bread dog, and its immunity to Fire-type attacks is the cherry on top.

5

Clodsire

Quagsire, but better. Water Absorb is a great ability for it too.

4

Koraidon

Not using its wheels because it's from the past is hilarious, plus its design is brilliant.

3

Iron Bundle

The closest thing to an official, much-needed Delibird evolution, with great battling potential.

2

Great Tusk

Donphan's already amazing, so a cool design, great stats, and being a Fighting-type now is a real glow-up.

1

Quaquaval

Great design, and the Moxie + Aqua Step combination is deadly.