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The Only 15 Pokemon That Matter
15. Zekrom
Starting with Zekrom, a Pokemon from the Black and White era, this guy's a real (electro) shocker.
14. Meganium
Who doesn't like a dinosaur wearing a flower? Oh, you're one of those Water types? Move along then.
13. Scizor
Best Bug type ever.
12. Arcanine
A fire-breathing dog that looks like a tiger, apparently. One of Pokemon's first Fire Stone evolution types.
11. Zapdos
The highest-ranking of Pokemon Red and Blue's original trio of legendary birds, Zapdos is Woody Woodpecker mixed with Big Bird ... and some serious static electricity.
10. Diancie
A mythical rock/fairy type that premiered in last year's Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
9. Snorlax
This rotund form tends to snooze through battles, but if he DOES wake up, beware of high-powered attacks. The closest the series gets to a mash-up with Studio Ghibli's Totoro!
8. Rapidash
A horse with a fire mane that evolves into a unicorn. Because, of course.
7. Pidgeot
The original Pokemon bird.
6. Celebi
One of the rarest of them all, Nintendo let players download this Psychic/Grass type for free back in 2013.
5. Charizard
Equipped with a fire tail that comes in handy as a super smasher, if not a marshmallow toaster.
4. Lucario
A fan favorite who made his debut in the fourth generation of the series. He has also been a staple of Super Smash Bros. since Brawl.
3. Bulbasaur
One of the best starter pocket monsters. Dig the leaf.
2. Mewtwo
A clone of Mew, this cutie became one of the most powerful in the first wave of the series. Look for an appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
1. Pikachu
The most recognized Pokemon in the world. How could we not choose you, Pikachu!
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Starting with Zekrom, a Pokemon from the Black and White era, this guy's a real (electro) shocker.
14. Meganium
Who doesn't like a dinosaur wearing a flower? Oh, you're one of those Water types? Move along then.
13. Scizor
Best Bug type ever.
12. Arcanine
A fire-breathing dog that looks like a tiger, apparently. One of Pokemon's first Fire Stone evolution types.
11. Zapdos
The highest-ranking of Pokemon Red and Blue's original trio of legendary birds, Zapdos is Woody Woodpecker mixed with Big Bird ... and some serious static electricity.
10. Diancie
A mythical rock/fairy type that premiered in last year's Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
9. Snorlax
This rotund form tends to snooze through battles, but if he DOES wake up, beware of high-powered attacks. The closest the series gets to a mash-up with Studio Ghibli's Totoro!
8. Rapidash
A horse with a fire mane that evolves into a unicorn. Because, of course.
7. Pidgeot
The original Pokemon bird.
6. Celebi
One of the rarest of them all, Nintendo let players download this Psychic/Grass type for free back in 2013.
5. Charizard
Equipped with a fire tail that comes in handy as a super smasher, if not a marshmallow toaster.
4. Lucario
A fan favorite who made his debut in the fourth generation of the series. He has also been a staple of Super Smash Bros. since Brawl.
3. Bulbasaur
One of the best starter pocket monsters. Dig the leaf.
2. Mewtwo
A clone of Mew, this cutie became one of the most powerful in the first wave of the series. Look for an appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
1. Pikachu
The most recognized Pokemon in the world. How could we not choose you, Pikachu!
More...