In an obscene Speed tier amidst Megas and legendaries, Greninja boasts the fastest Speed of any starter. Games 5 days ago.

Blog 11 hours ago. Zorua even has a fiery sort of appearance! Everything else about Oshawott is bland. While type coverage is limited, Empoleon has access to everything it needs to fulfill these diverse roles beautifully. By Jason Nieva. Ah, the original Fire-starters, and still hailed as the ultimate ones in the franchise. Sound off in the comments section below. Michael Christopher Articles Published Michael is a journalist with several years of experience writing about video games, television, and social issues.

Cinderace, however, is a versatile team player with the pace and strength to get around defenders and the field awareness and technical skill to play midfield and set its team up for success. For a gorilla-inspired pokémon, Rillaboom fails to look very intimidating. Unlike Sceptile that peaked during its premiere generation and quickly declined, Totodile was ahead of its time. The weakest fire starter by a wide margin, Tepig has a lot working against it. As a result, Quilava is a strange hybrid between the cute little Cyndaquil and the long, developed Typhlosion. Michael is a journalist with several years of experience writing about video games, television, and social issues. Incineroar began gaining traction in the VGC Video Game Championships or competitive Pokémon play at the end of the season prior to the release of its hidden ability, Intimidate. Equipped with its ungodly hidden ability, Protean, which alters its typing to purely match the move its about to use, Greninja can pick apart entire teams with exclusively STAB attacks while circumventing common checks and counters simultaneously. While its hidden ability, Damp, is only situationally helpful, negating suicide strategies involving self-destructive moves, Mudkip is one of the rare examples that can make exceptional use of its standard ability, Torrent, courtesy of its bountiful bulk.

Feraligatr and Typhlosion typify this for the Johto region with designs that rival and blend with the Kanto starters perfectly. An unassuming, pale blue, cold-blooded creature that culminates in a thin, darker-colored, remarkably agile attacker, Sobblie is immediately reminiscent of the Froakie line in both appearance and stats. Though frequently supportive, Incineroar is far from passive, supplying brutal but beneficial blows with Fake Out and Knock Off or outright incinerating opposition with Flare Blitz. Harshul Singh July 23, at pm. Minding the Earthquakes, Empoleon can be an enormous asset or even core of a team. Not to mention that the Cyndaquil line maintains one of the absolute best starter designs throughout all of its evolutions. Anime 2 weeks ago. While a secondary flying type has a lot of the same effectiveness as fire, it eliminates and ground weakness Charizard might otherwise have and gains it access to Roost for solid health regeneration.

Where Rillaboom still has room to grow is in its lack of viable recovery options without the benefit of moves like Synthesis and Horn Leech. Choose a Label Background Color:. Film 3 days ago. Sound off in the comments section below. Share Share Tweet Email 0. Incineroar and Decidueye may be bipedal, but their middle evolutions are a bit better. This versatility comes courtesy of strong utility moves in addition to a range of standout physical, offensive coverage. Monferno is a very good design, and a very loveable Pokémon.

With everyone hating Delphox so much, Braixen steps in as the loveable evolution of Fennekin instead. It's well-designed, it's proportional without being awkward, it's cute but tough, fiery but soft, and just an all around great idea for a Pokémon. This magical witchy fox is a great Pokémon. Blog 4 weeks ago. For a gorilla-inspired pokémon, Rillaboom fails to look very intimidating. Film 4 weeks ago. You can imagine this will only add to the confusion kids will have when learning that monkeys and apes are actually two different things With its unique, defensive typing, substantial bulk, intimidating Special Attack, reliable physical attack, and specific moveset, Empoleon can conceivably fit into the roles of special wall, support, staller, pivot, special sweeper, physical sweeper, or an uncanny hybrid of any of these. Alola Persian has been officially announced. So what do you think of the new Sun and Moon information?

This goes without mentioning that any Pokémon faster than Snivy will have no trouble working around its substantial speed. In the end, Inteleon has the heart of a spy, but none of the gadgets. Sometimes, slow and steady truly can win the Pokémon battle. Not that its stats are anything to scoff at, with an impressive Speed and strong Special Attack, making Charizard an ideal special sweeper. Sometimes simplicity is nice, but in this case, it's just not enough. Ah, the original Fire-starters, and still hailed as the ultimate ones in the franchise. Not that Typhlosion necessarily needs a strong physical arsenal with special attacks Focus Blast, Hidden Power Grass, and even Extrasensory at its disposal. So what do you think of the new Sun and Moon information? Maybe the hoodie is to add to Rabboot's vibe as an angsty teen with anger issues. Unlike Sceptile that peaked during its premiere generation and quickly declined, Totodile was ahead of its time.

At first glance, the Tepig line seems like its cuteness and likeability end at Tepig itself. With exception, ideal starter designs should, in my eyes, start off incredibly cute and end in a ferocious looking monster, a precedent set by the original starters. Where Rillaboom still has room to grow is in its lack of viable recovery options without the benefit of moves like Synthesis and Horn Leech. Charizard also offers pretty insane coverage with access to flying, fire, fighting, grass, ground, rock, dark, and dragon moves, plus an electric move in Thunder Punch! If no images are loaded here go back to the categories page. While a secondary flying type has a lot of the same effectiveness as fire, it eliminates and ground weakness Charizard might otherwise have and gains it access to Roost for solid health regeneration. The third fastest starter with the fourth highest Attack, Cinderace is very much the physical counterpart to Inteleon, similarly capable of attacking with blistering speed and phenomenal force. For information visit here.

Harshul Singh July 23, at pm. Incineroar began gaining traction in the VGC Video Game Championships or competitive Pokémon play at the end of the season prior to the release of its hidden ability, Intimidate. Typhlosion is my fave but charizard gets the crown and oshawot should be way higher. Meanwhile, its final evolution is primarily black like a gorilla. The last grass Pokémon on this list, its too often grass starters get the short end of the stick. With exception, ideal starter designs should, in my eyes, start off incredibly cute and end in a ferocious looking monster, a precedent set by the original starters. Bulbasaur is the exception. On top of all of that, the list of Pokémon with better designs than Greninja in the entire franchise is incredibly short, its tongue-scarf an impeccable touch. Bulbasaur is beautifully balanced, maintaining respectable bulk and sustain with its high Special Defense, decent HP and Defense, and access to restorative attacks including Leech Seed, Giga Drain, and Synthesis while still making for a strong attacker with its high Special Attack. Rowlet is great at getting through the waters of Alola in a casual playthrough but even better for any clever collectors out there.

Interestingly, water starters have quickly become associated with stealth, as Greninja is ninja-like and Inteleon is a covert stealth agent. Foresight even allows it to False Swipe fellow ghost types for easier chaining! Grookey is a very adorable and lovable grass-type monkey that has the terrifying ability to turn into a gorilla. For a gorilla-inspired pokémon, Rillaboom fails to look very intimidating. It probably just suffers from the same problem its final evolution, Cinderace, does. Sobble is everyone's favorite precious and anxious little lizard boy. Torracat's striped pattern gives it a fun design, and its powerful leg muscles make it seem threatening, much as it will be when it evolves into the boastful and powerful Incineroar. Not to mention its impeccable design from start to finish. Top Stories. With all of that out of the way, here are all twenty-four starter Pokémon ranked from worst to best.

For information visit here. Everything else about Chikorita is bland to the point of being bad. For all of this, Charmeleon comes close to the top spot. At first glance, the Tepig line seems like its cuteness and likeability end at Tepig itself. We update daily. Joseph Lenton October 3, at am. Support our site by simply following us on Twitter and Facebook. Alola Persian has been officially announced.

But, they have a unique charm to them that can't be captured by the rest of their evolutionary families. But since the leak of the final forms, the fan base has been pretty divided. In an obscene Speed tier amidst Megas and legendaries, Greninja boasts the fastest Speed of any starter. Foresight even allows it to False Swipe fellow ghost types for easier chaining! The antithesis of Chesnaught, the Fennekin line is statistically weighted to favor its special stats Sp. Like Intelleon, Cinderace does suffer from some of the same limitations, namely mono-typing and consequent narrowly focused moveset to highlight its high Attack stat. Drag the images into the order you would like. Everything else about Oshawott is bland.

By Vincent Arogya. Greninja is emphatically the greatest starter of all time. Its pure water typing is dull and the corresponding movepool is perhaps the worst of any starter, drowned in water and normal type attacks. It remains a pure Dark-type, but with the abilities Fur Coat and Technician. For a gorilla-inspired pokémon, Rillaboom fails to look very intimidating. The final evolutions for the starter pokémon in the Galar region have been received with mixed reviews. Plus, Charmeleon made a fantastic appearance in Pokémon Snap , which is often forgotten. Edit the label text in each row. If no images are loaded here go back to the categories page. Water is supposed to win.

It remains a pure Dark-type, but with the abilities Fur Coat and Technician. Trained and raised with Speed in mind and Turtwig can be tough to take down. Uber tier or not, Blaziken is not the best starter, despite frequent fan perspective and historical usage. What would you get if you combined the adorable face of Chimchar with the fierce brutalism of Infernape? Support our site by simply following us on Twitter and Facebook. Harshul Singh July 23, at pm. The final evolutions for the starter pokémon in the Galar region have been received with mixed reviews. These two seem too anthropomorphic. Warframe: Top 15 Melee Weapons, Ranked. Greninja is emphatically the greatest starter of all time.

By Jason Nieva. A tier list for you to rank your favourite starter pokemon final evolution's. It literally has the lowest total stats of any water starter, but the distribution of those stats is the real disappointment here. Skyrim: All Small Towns, Ranked. Equipped with its ungodly hidden ability, Protean, which alters its typing to purely match the move its about to use, Greninja can pick apart entire teams with exclusively STAB attacks while circumventing common checks and counters simultaneously. Blaziken is definitively the best starter of all, and Serperior easily belongs in the top 5. At first glance, Treecko is really good. This could honestly reopen the debate over whether Pokémon with clothes are wearing them or if they're part of their body, like with Sawk and Throw or Machoke and Machamp. The last grass Pokémon on this list, its too often grass starters get the short end of the stick.

What would you get if you combined the adorable face of Chimchar with the fierce brutalism of Infernape? Choose a Label Background Color:. But unfortunately, the world of pokémon has already seen its share of grass-type monkeys ad nauseam. For a gorilla-inspired pokémon, Rillaboom fails to look very intimidating. Actually, with access to priority moves like Fake Out and Acrobatics, Infernape can reliably counter Mega Blaziken, even securing an OHKO after one Swords Dance, after Blaziken has received entry damage or inflicted self-damage having missed an attack, or by simply holding a Flying Gem. But, escaping the scrutiny of both Charizard and Charmander being forced into every possible game, Charmeleon is there too. The weakest fire starter by a wide margin, Tepig has a lot working against it. When Chespin was first revealed, I had high hopes that it would bear resemblance to a grass type Typhlosion or Sandslash. While its base Speed is low, Piplup boasts the fourth highest Special Attack and third highest Special Defense of any starter while its HP, Attack, and Defense are all respectable in their own right. Typhlosion is my fave but charizard gets the crown and oshawot should be way higher.

It completely loses its Flying-typing and will retain the Overgrow ability. Fantasia Film Festival 2 months ago. To veteran players, that position might seem a little inflated for what Charizard offers, but despite the blasé reception the original fire starter instills in many long-term fans these days, carefully examining everything from design to utility, Charizard is genuinely an exceptionally well-designed, versatile Pokémon. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Everything else about Chikorita is bland to the point of being bad. In an obscene Speed tier amidst Megas and legendaries, Greninja boasts the fastest Speed of any starter. Not to mention that the Cyndaquil line maintains one of the absolute best starter designs throughout all of its evolutions. Incineroar and Decidueye may be bipedal, but their middle evolutions are a bit better. Games 4 weeks ago. Popplio's final evolution Photo: Pokemon Company.

Bulbasaur is beautifully balanced, maintaining respectable bulk and sustain with its high Special Defense, decent HP and Defense, and access to restorative attacks including Leech Seed, Giga Drain, and Synthesis while still making for a strong attacker with its high Special Attack. This seems like a major drawback at first, however, Emboar seems to have been designed with its hidden ability, Reckless, in mind. By Michael Christopher Feb 05, Instead, we got the worst designed starter to date. You say there are worse designs in chespin, quadalin, samourot and sceptile but ur OK with a friggin tounge scarf? I cannot take this list seriously. Invalid email address. This could honestly reopen the debate over whether Pokémon with clothes are wearing them or if they're part of their body, like with Sawk and Throw or Machoke and Machamp. Not that Typhlosion necessarily needs a strong physical arsenal with special attacks Focus Blast, Hidden Power Grass, and even Extrasensory at its disposal. Greninja is emphatically the greatest starter of all time.

Fantasia Film Festival 2 months ago. Tapu Bulu is a Grass and Fairy-type not Fire? Sometimes simplicity is nice, but in this case, it's just not enough. He resides quietly in the Emerald City where he can often be found writing, reading, watching movies, or playing video games. By Rohit George. He loves indie platformers, Pokémon, and Hack 'n Slashers. Log in now to save your Tier List. Equipped with its ungodly hidden ability, Protean, which alters its typing to purely match the move its about to use, Greninja can pick apart entire teams with exclusively STAB attacks while circumventing common checks and counters simultaneously. Incineroar and Decidueye may be bipedal, but their middle evolutions are a bit better. Your email address will not be published.

This versatility comes courtesy of strong utility moves in addition to a range of standout physical, offensive coverage. Game Reviews 1 day ago. Either way, it's just not a good-enough design to place higher. When Chespin was first revealed, I had high hopes that it would bear resemblance to a grass type Typhlosion or Sandslash. Where Rillaboom still has room to grow is in its lack of viable recovery options without the benefit of moves like Synthesis and Horn Leech. Everyone who loves Greninja might want to pick Scorbunny as their starter, since Raboot carries much of that ninja energy in its design. So what do you think of the new Sun and Moon information? Support our site by simply following us on Twitter and Facebook.

Plus, it doesn't have the awkward proportions of Chimchar with the big head and tiny body, or the weird yellow shoulder pads of Infernape. Share Share Tweet Email 0. Everything else about Oshawott is bland. Quilava looks like an awkward Pokéfusion between the two. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Many people like to pretend Braixen is the final evolution of Fennekin, as Delphox is widely panned as a terribly-designed starter. Grookey is a very adorable and lovable grass-type monkey that has the terrifying ability to turn into a gorilla. Torracat gets bonus marks for its fantastic white and red shiny form, too. At, Sp.

At first glance, Treecko is really good. Share your Tier List. Skyrim: All Small Towns, Ranked. Log in now to save your Tier List. Sound off in the comments section below. So what do you think of the new Sun and Moon information? Rowlet is great at getting through the waters of Alola in a casual playthrough but even better for any clever collectors out there. With exception, ideal starter designs should, in my eyes, start off incredibly cute and end in a ferocious looking monster, a precedent set by the original starters. Tapu Bulu is a Grass and Fairy-type not Fire? Join the Discussion.

Like Intelleon, Cinderace does suffer from some of the same limitations, namely mono-typing and consequent narrowly focused moveset to highlight its high Attack stat. Equipped with its ungodly hidden ability, Protean, which alters its typing to purely match the move its about to use, Greninja can pick apart entire teams with exclusively STAB attacks while circumventing common checks and counters simultaneously. At, Sp. Invalid email address. It probably just suffers from the same problem its final evolution, Cinderace, does. The antithesis of Chesnaught, the Fennekin line is statistically weighted to favor its special stats Sp. Delete Row Clear Row Images. It retains its Blaze ability.

With all of that out of the way, here are all twenty-four starter Pokémon ranked from worst to best. Harshul Singh July 23, at pm. While Venusaur offers a lot of versatility, it has a fairly limited range of attack coverage, not that it makes much difference with the level of efficiency Venusaur achieves with what it has. Trained and raised with Speed in mind and Turtwig can be tough to take down. This magical witchy fox is a great Pokémon. Film 4 days ago. Friday Film Noir 2 weeks ago. It literally has the lowest total stats of any water starter, but the distribution of those stats is the real disappointment here.

This versatility comes courtesy of strong utility moves in addition to a range of standout physical, offensive coverage. Insomniac's Bryan Intihar shares how fans have been threatening him for changing Peter Parker's face. What would you get if you combined the adorable face of Chimchar with the fierce brutalism of Infernape? Everyone has their preferred typing, but sometimes a poor design for one or exceptional design for another can sway trainers. With Protect and Aqua Ring on top of those, Empoleon plays a mean stall game. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Chances are some people reading this are upset that Cinderace isn't at the top of the list, but hear me out! Ah, the original Fire-starters, and still hailed as the ultimate ones in the franchise. Blaziken is definitively the best starter of all, and Serperior easily belongs in the top 5.

Empoleon can also play the pivotal pivot position, utilizing its defensive disposition to absorb hits, retaliate, and transition into teammates while providing checks and counters across the board. These starters were criticized for being yet another entry in a long line of Fire starters paired with the Fighting-type. Drag the images into the order you would like. Design wise, Oshawott looks washed out or maybe seasick. Top Stories. Actually, with access to priority moves like Fake Out and Acrobatics, Infernape can reliably counter Mega Blaziken, even securing an OHKO after one Swords Dance, after Blaziken has received entry damage or inflicted self-damage having missed an attack, or by simply holding a Flying Gem. The last grass Pokémon on this list, its too often grass starters get the short end of the stick. Everyone who loves Greninja might want to pick Scorbunny as their starter, since Raboot carries much of that ninja energy in its design.

While Typhlosion could unbelievably benefit from a Mega and an additional typing, it remains a reliable favorite and could-be top ten contender. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The final evolutions for the starter pokémon in the Galar region have been received with mixed reviews. Chances are some people reading this are upset that Cinderace isn't at the top of the list, but hear me out! Design wise, Oshawott looks washed out or maybe seasick. Ah, the original Fire-starters, and still hailed as the ultimate ones in the franchise. This goes without mentioning that any Pokémon faster than Snivy will have no trouble working around its substantial speed. I cannot take this list seriously. Anime 2 weeks ago. Incineroar and Decidueye may be bipedal, but their middle evolutions are a bit better.

The fifth fastest starter, its concept and design are immediately reminiscent of Sceptile. Film 3 days ago. But, they have a unique charm to them that can't be captured by the rest of their evolutionary families. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This could honestly reopen the debate over whether Pokémon with clothes are wearing them or if they're part of their body, like with Sawk and Throw or Machoke and Machamp. Share your Tier List. Out of all the Fire-type starters, the Cyndaquil line arguably changes the least from beginning to end. Plus, it doesn't have the awkward proportions of Chimchar with the big head and tiny body, or the weird yellow shoulder pads of Infernape. Inteleon also suffers from an incoherent evolutionary line ending in an awkward, gangly design that hardly conveys its espionage theme.

Check out the brand new Sun and Moon trailer below. It really takes the best of both its evolutions and neither of the flaws. Fantasia Film Festival 2 months ago. Unlike Sceptile that peaked during its premiere generation and quickly declined, Totodile was ahead of its time. With access to a similar, albeit shallower movepool and respectable bulk, Grookey has potential as a powerful pivot Pokémon like Incineroar or as a grass type tank very reminiscent of Tapu Bulu. In reality, little actually changed beyond knowledgeable players seeing the insane utility of a written off Pokémon in a doubles format. Sobble is everyone's favorite precious and anxious little lizard boy. But, escaping the scrutiny of both Charizard and Charmander being forced into every possible game, Charmeleon is there too. On top of all of that, the list of Pokémon with better designs than Greninja in the entire franchise is incredibly short, its tongue-scarf an impeccable touch. Anime 2 weeks ago.

Games 4 weeks ago. The weakest fire starter by a wide margin, Tepig has a lot working against it. While type coverage is limited, Empoleon has access to everything it needs to fulfill these diverse roles beautifully. Minding the Earthquakes, Empoleon can be an enormous asset or even core of a team. Its speed is second only to Greninja and it boasts the second highest Special Attack of any starter, an aggressive combination not too unlike Greninja. While Venusaur offers a lot of versatility, it has a fairly limited range of attack coverage, not that it makes much difference with the level of efficiency Venusaur achieves with what it has. But, all in all, Braixen is a great Pokémon that should no question be considered the best Fire-type middle evolution. He resides quietly in the Emerald City where he can often be found writing, reading, watching movies, or playing video games.

Chances are some people reading this are upset that Cinderace isn't at the top of the list, but hear me out! It probably just suffers from the same problem its final evolution, Cinderace, does. The fifth fastest starter, its concept and design are immediately reminiscent of Sceptile. An unassuming, pale blue, cold-blooded creature that culminates in a thin, darker-colored, remarkably agile attacker, Sobblie is immediately reminiscent of the Froakie line in both appearance and stats. Everyone who loves Greninja might want to pick Scorbunny as their starter, since Raboot carries much of that ninja energy in its design. Failing to net the OHKO means this chicken is fried. Or, with Calm Mind and Substitute, Primarina can become a whale of a Pokémon to take down capable of wailing on opponents. Games 3 weeks ago.

All of this begs the question, though: which starter Pokémon is actually the best? Chances are some people reading this are upset that Cinderace isn't at the top of the list, but hear me out! By Jerrad Wyche Nov 12, Everything else about Chikorita is bland to the point of being bad. This guy gets bonus points for having a different color-scheme from its evolutionary relatives, opting for a nice deep red instead of the other two's harsh orange. Michael is a journalist with several years of experience writing about video games, television, and social issues. Decidueye will have its own signature move called Spirit Shackle that is a Ghost-type attack and prevents escape when landed. Typhlosion is my fave but charizard gets the crown and oshawot should be way higher. Rabboot is certainly cute, but its human-like appearance is strange. Actually, with access to priority moves like Fake Out and Acrobatics, Infernape can reliably counter Mega Blaziken, even securing an OHKO after one Swords Dance, after Blaziken has received entry damage or inflicted self-damage having missed an attack, or by simply holding a Flying Gem.

Plus, it doesn't have the awkward proportions of Chimchar with the big head and tiny body, or the weird yellow shoulder pads of Infernape. With Protect and Aqua Ring on top of those, Empoleon plays a mean stall game. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. What would you get if you combined the adorable face of Chimchar with the fierce brutalism of Infernape? What it does have is hidden ability Iron Fist that boosts the power of punches by twenty percent. The biggest issue with Thwackey is its lime green color which, for reasons unknown, differs from its pre-evolution plain green. Popplio's final evolution Photo: Pokemon Company. My primary complaint with the Pokémon is its design and generally how unoriginal it feels. Torracat gets bonus marks for its fantastic white and red shiny form, too.

In reality, little actually changed beyond knowledgeable players seeing the insane utility of a written off Pokémon in a doubles format. While Charizard has the edge over Typhlosion with an extra typing, a wider movepool, and not one but two Mega Evolutions, Typhlosion is still a reliable special attacker elegant in the simplicity of its approach. The last grass Pokémon on this list, its too often grass starters get the short end of the stick. Or, with Calm Mind and Substitute, Primarina can become a whale of a Pokémon to take down capable of wailing on opponents. Blog 1 day ago. Rowlet is great at getting through the waters of Alola in a casual playthrough but even better for any clever collectors out there. Join the Discussion. While its hidden ability, Damp, is only situationally helpful, negating suicide strategies involving self-destructive moves, Mudkip is one of the rare examples that can make exceptional use of its standard ability, Torrent, courtesy of its bountiful bulk. As sure as the sun rises, every time a new Pokémon generation is announced fans eagerly await the reveal of the starter pokémon. Tim Maison.

Insomniac's Bryan Intihar shares how fans have been threatening him for changing Peter Parker's face. It really takes the best of both its evolutions and neither of the flaws. By Vincent Arogya. The last grass Pokémon on this list, its too often grass starters get the short end of the stick. Empoleon can also play the pivotal pivot position, utilizing its defensive disposition to absorb hits, retaliate, and transition into teammates while providing checks and counters across the board. Foresight even allows it to False Swipe fellow ghost types for easier chaining! Games 5 days ago. That, paired with its ridiculous, if kinda funny, design and players are better off with literally any other fire starter. To veteran players, that position might seem a little inflated for what Charizard offers, but despite the blasé reception the original fire starter instills in many long-term fans these days, carefully examining everything from design to utility, Charizard is genuinely an exceptionally well-designed, versatile Pokémon.

Torracat's striped pattern gives it a fun design, and its powerful leg muscles make it seem threatening, much as it will be when it evolves into the boastful and powerful Incineroar. This seems like a major drawback at first, however, Emboar seems to have been designed with its hidden ability, Reckless, in mind. By Jason Nieva. You Might Also Like. Or, with Calm Mind and Substitute, Primarina can become a whale of a Pokémon to take down capable of wailing on opponents. Empoleon can also play the pivotal pivot position, utilizing its defensive disposition to absorb hits, retaliate, and transition into teammates while providing checks and counters across the board. Totodile also has access to Aqua Jet, which, while not boosted by Sheer Force, is a physical water attack with turn priority. Torracat gets bonus marks for its fantastic white and red shiny form, too. Delete Row Clear Row Images. This versatility comes courtesy of strong utility moves in addition to a range of standout physical, offensive coverage.

Trending Now. Instead, we got the worst designed starter to date. On top of all of that, the list of Pokémon with better designs than Greninja in the entire franchise is incredibly short, its tongue-scarf an impeccable touch. Feraligatr and Typhlosion typify this for the Johto region with designs that rival and blend with the Kanto starters perfectly. Pages: 1 2. This list is based on ur favourites, not fact. Blog 3 hours ago. Meanwhile, its final evolution is primarily black like a gorilla. If this were only about design, this would be a no contest, but Chespin does actually have a couple of things going for it.

An unassuming, pale blue, cold-blooded creature that culminates in a thin, darker-colored, remarkably agile attacker, Sobblie is immediately reminiscent of the Froakie line in both appearance and stats. It completely loses its Flying-typing and will retain the Overgrow ability. Film 6 days ago. Bulbasaur is the exception. Where Rillaboom still has room to grow is in its lack of viable recovery options without the benefit of moves like Synthesis and Horn Leech. Zorua even has a fiery sort of appearance! Because of this, it has to rank last on this list. Harshul Singh July 23, at pm.

Though frequently supportive, Incineroar is far from passive, supplying brutal but beneficial blows with Fake Out and Knock Off or outright incinerating opposition with Flare Blitz. Not only does Incineroar have access to Fake Out, it supplied perhaps the best fake out in Pokémon history when it was first leaked and later revealed with its suggestive, fighter-like appearance only to end up dark type in what reads like a calculated troll from The Pokémon Company. Jerrad Wyche is a writer, designer, and producer hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico. This guy gets bonus points for having a different color-scheme from its evolutionary relatives, opting for a nice deep red instead of the other two's harsh orange. While its hidden ability, Damp, is only situationally helpful, negating suicide strategies involving self-destructive moves, Mudkip is one of the rare examples that can make exceptional use of its standard ability, Torrent, courtesy of its bountiful bulk. For all of this, Charmeleon comes close to the top spot. While later water starters inevitably made a bigger splash than Feraligatr, this Pokémon has a near unrivaled bite and I hope the Johto starters eventually get the Mega treatment and their proper place in the spotlight. Everything else about Oshawott is bland.

This new ability prevents priority moves from hitting. Its Mega is a bit better with the Tekken hair, but not much. Trending Now. Games 3 weeks ago. The third fastest starter with the fourth highest Attack, Cinderace is very much the physical counterpart to Inteleon, similarly capable of attacking with blistering speed and phenomenal force. The idea of making all of its colors neon just doesn't jive well in design terms. With everyone hating Delphox so much, Braixen steps in as the loveable evolution of Fennekin instead. It completely loses its Flying-typing and will retain the Overgrow ability.

Quilava looks like an awkward Pokéfusion between the two. Actually, with access to priority moves like Fake Out and Acrobatics, Infernape can reliably counter Mega Blaziken, even securing an OHKO after one Swords Dance, after Blaziken has received entry damage or inflicted self-damage having missed an attack, or by simply holding a Flying Gem. This versatility comes courtesy of strong utility moves in addition to a range of standout physical, offensive coverage. Its design, meanwhile, is clever and charming if a little cartoonish. That, paired with its ridiculous, if kinda funny, design and players are better off with literally any other fire starter. With its unique, defensive typing, substantial bulk, intimidating Special Attack, reliable physical attack, and specific moveset, Empoleon can conceivably fit into the roles of special wall, support, staller, pivot, special sweeper, physical sweeper, or an uncanny hybrid of any of these. Design wise, Oshawott looks washed out or maybe seasick. Michael Christopher Articles Published Michael is a journalist with several years of experience writing about video games, television, and social issues. He resides quietly in the Emerald City where he can often be found writing, reading, watching movies, or playing video games. Alola Persian has been officially announced.

Water is supposed to win. But, when you look closer, Pignite and Emboar have their own charms too. Its hidden ability, Sniper, which increases damage dealt by critical hits from 1. Blaziken is definitively the best starter of all, and Serperior easily belongs in the top 5. While Charizard has the edge over Typhlosion with an extra typing, a wider movepool, and not one but two Mega Evolutions, Typhlosion is still a reliable special attacker elegant in the simplicity of its approach. What it does have is hidden ability Iron Fist that boosts the power of punches by twenty percent. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Film 6 days ago. Actually, with access to priority moves like Fake Out and Acrobatics, Infernape can reliably counter Mega Blaziken, even securing an OHKO after one Swords Dance, after Blaziken has received entry damage or inflicted self-damage having missed an attack, or by simply holding a Flying Gem.

By Jerrad Wyche Nov 12, Blog 4 weeks ago. Torracat gets bonus marks for its fantastic white and red shiny form, too. This magical witchy fox is a great Pokémon. It completely loses its Flying-typing and will retain the Overgrow ability. Zorua even has a fiery sort of appearance! Film 4 days ago. The idea of making all of its colors neon just doesn't jive well in design terms.

In the end, Inteleon has the heart of a spy, but none of the gadgets. But, escaping the scrutiny of both Charizard and Charmander being forced into every possible game, Charmeleon is there too. Games 2 weeks ago. Connect with us. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Equipped with its ungodly hidden ability, Protean, which alters its typing to purely match the move its about to use, Greninja can pick apart entire teams with exclusively STAB attacks while circumventing common checks and counters simultaneously. Additionally, with easy access to ground and rock type attacks; Torterra can cover many of its own weaknesses. Rowlet is great at getting through the waters of Alola in a casual playthrough but even better for any clever collectors out there. Rillaboom sports a pair of drum sticks that started off as a twig in Grookey's hair, which it uses to pound a large wooden drum.

Litten's final evolution Photo: Pokemon Company. Monferno is a very good design, and a very loveable Pokémon. Torracat's striped pattern gives it a fun design, and its powerful leg muscles make it seem threatening, much as it will be when it evolves into the boastful and powerful Incineroar. Not to mention its impeccable design from start to finish. Share Share Tweet Email 0. Bulbasaur is beautifully balanced, maintaining respectable bulk and sustain with its high Special Defense, decent HP and Defense, and access to restorative attacks including Leech Seed, Giga Drain, and Synthesis while still making for a strong attacker with its high Special Attack. With exception, ideal starter designs should, in my eyes, start off incredibly cute and end in a ferocious looking monster, a precedent set by the original starters. Its design, meanwhile, is clever and charming if a little cartoonish.

In the end, all of this completely undermines Sceptile. At, Sp. By Vincent Arogya. Invalid email address. Actually, with access to priority moves like Fake Out and Acrobatics, Infernape can reliably counter Mega Blaziken, even securing an OHKO after one Swords Dance, after Blaziken has received entry damage or inflicted self-damage having missed an attack, or by simply holding a Flying Gem. A Contrary Serperior can be an amazing asset in the correct matchup, but only situationally, and a standard Snivy simply has no legs to stand on compared to its competition. Though frequently supportive, Incineroar is far from passive, supplying brutal but beneficial blows with Fake Out and Knock Off or outright incinerating opposition with Flare Blitz. That, paired with its ridiculous, if kinda funny, design and players are better off with literally any other fire starter. The newest starter on this list, Rabboot is not a bad design. Log in now to save your Tier List.

Perhaps it will deal extra damage to those who were already burned like how Wake Up Slap or Venoshock work. Respawn also confirmed that it is working on the Nintendo Switch port for Apex Legends. Its speed is second only to Greninja and it boasts the second highest Special Attack of any starter, an aggressive combination not too unlike Greninja. This means, of course, that Braixen will be taking the top spot on this list. Not to mention that the Cyndaquil line maintains one of the absolute best starter designs throughout all of its evolutions. Join the Discussion. Litten's final evolution Photo: Pokemon Company. With Protect and Aqua Ring on top of those, Empoleon plays a mean stall game. Cosmog is the presumed pre-evolution of the Box Legendaries, Solgaleo and Lunala and is a pure Psychic-type with the ability Unaware.

Top Stories. It remains a pure Dark-type, but with the abilities Fur Coat and Technician. Everyone has their preferred typing, but sometimes a poor design for one or exceptional design for another can sway trainers. Perhaps it will deal extra damage to those who were already burned like how Wake Up Slap or Venoshock work. While Typhlosion could unbelievably benefit from a Mega and an additional typing, it remains a reliable favorite and could-be top ten contender. Cinderace's design is meant to evoke the look of a soccer player, since the Galar region is based on the United Kingdom. Share your Tier List. Plus, Charmeleon made a fantastic appearance in Pokémon Snap , which is often forgotten. With everyone hating Delphox so much, Braixen steps in as the loveable evolution of Fennekin instead. Respawn also confirmed that it is working on the Nintendo Switch port for Apex Legends.

Trending Now. By Vincent Arogya. Not the best in Ruby and Sapphire , and not a bad starter by any means, but too each their own. With all of that out of the way, here are all twenty-four starter Pokémon ranked from worst to best. New Popular Spotlight. Uncharted Movie Delayed Until March Tapu Bulu is a Grass and Fairy-type not Fire? Michael is a journalist with several years of experience writing about video games, television, and social issues. He resides quietly in the Emerald City where he can often be found writing, reading, watching movies, or playing video games.

This list is based on ur favourites, not fact. You say there are worse designs in chespin, quadalin, samourot and sceptile but ur OK with a friggin tounge scarf? This could honestly reopen the debate over whether Pokémon with clothes are wearing them or if they're part of their body, like with Sawk and Throw or Machoke and Machamp. But, they have a unique charm to them that can't be captured by the rest of their evolutionary families. Games 4 weeks ago. Rillaboom sports a pair of drum sticks that started off as a twig in Grookey's hair, which it uses to pound a large wooden drum. Its design, meanwhile, is clever and charming if a little cartoonish. Games 3 weeks ago. With all of that out of the way, here are all twenty-four starter Pokémon ranked from worst to best. By Jerrad Wyche Nov 12,

The fifth fastest starter, its concept and design are immediately reminiscent of Sceptile. Why is it wearing a hoodie? Meanwhile, its final evolution is primarily black like a gorilla. Sobble is everyone's favorite precious and anxious little lizard boy. Blog 1 day ago. Its hidden ability, Sniper, which increases damage dealt by critical hits from 1. Joseph Lenton October 3, at am. Well, Monferno of course! It's well-designed, it's proportional without being awkward, it's cute but tough, fiery but soft, and just an all around great idea for a Pokémon. Trained and raised with Speed in mind and Turtwig can be tough to take down.