Top 10 Best Designed Gen 1 Pokemon

Scyther

I adore how Scyther looks. It's a nice mix of cool and terrifying, and I like its blade hands especially.

He's really green, and green is a great color on creatures.

It is the best bug ever! At least from Gen 1.

Victreebel

I just love everything about how this one looks. The colour palette is really nice, and the resemblance to a pitcher plant is cool.

Articuno

Articuno, known in Japan as Freezer, is a Legendary Pokémon species. It is one of the three Legendary birds of Kanto, alongside Zapdos and Moltres. Articuno is an Ice/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It is the only one of the three legendary birds that I really like the look of. The simpler design works well in maintaining its majesty without looking stupid or generic, which is the problem I have with the other two birds.

Haunter

Haunter, known in Japan as Ghost, is a dual-type Ghost and Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Gastly starting at level 25 and evolves into Gengar when traded. Haunter is known for its ghostly appearance and mischievous behavior.

It is just a cool looking Ghost type Pokemon.

Haunter is so funny! I love its laugh.

Beedrill

This is another case of a Pokemon looking awesome but being weak. I find it a shame, especially in this case, due to how brilliant its design is.

Dragonite

Dragonite, known in Japan as Kairyu, is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in the first-generation games Pokémon Red and Blue. It evolves from Dragonair starting at level 55 and is the final form of Dratini. Dragonite is known for its kindness, intelligence, and powerful presence in battle.

I just find it to look absolutely adorable. It is possibly my favourite looking Dragon type in the whole series.

Gengar

Gengar, known in Japan by the same name, is a dual-type Ghost and Poison Pokémon. It evolves from Haunter when traded and is the final evolution of Gastly. Gengar is recognized for its mischievous nature and its strong special attack capabilities.

While I find it to be a slight step back compared to Haunter, Gengar still looks absolutely menacing, especially with his wide grin.

The creator of Pokemon said that Gengar is his favorite.

Gengar is a very creative design.

Mewtwo

Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon. Designed by Ken Sugimori, it first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue in 1996.

Created by Dr. Fuji through gene splicing to clone Mew, Mewtwo is known in game lore as one of the most powerful Pokémon. In later games, it can undergo Mega Evolution into... read more

Mewtwo is down there! People, come on, a world destroyer is down here. They think Victreebel is better, but why? I think Mewtwo is better because it has feline features. I love the grey and purple. It is also powerful, too.

Onix

Onix, known in Japan as Iwark, is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It first appeared in the Pokémon Red and Blue games released in 1996.

Onix has a massive, serpentine body made of large boulders and is commonly found in caves. It evolves into Steelix when traded while... read more

It's a real shame that Onix isn't very good, because its design makes him seem very formidable.

Slowbro

As said in my comment about Psyduck, it's an art to make something look as derpy as it is, so what do you call it when it is more so?

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Jynx

Jynx, known in Japan as Rougela, is a dual-type Ice and Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It has a humanoid appearance and is one of the more recognizable Pokémon from the original games. Jynx has been featured in various games, anime episodes, and merchandise since its debut.... read more

It is based on what women in Japan used to dress like in the 20th century get over it.

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Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl, known in Japan as Ptera, was introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue. It is a Rock and Flying-type fossil Pokémon that resembles a prehistoric pterosaur.

Aerodactyl is known for its aggressive appearance and impressive Speed stats, which make it a strong choice in battle. It is revived... read more

Charizard

Charizard, known in Japan as Lizardon, is a Pokémon species created by Ken Sugimori. It first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue and has since appeared in merchandise, spinoff titles, and various adaptations. Shin-ichiro Miki, who voices James in the original Japanese anime, also voices... read more

Squirtle

Squirtle, known as Zenigame in Japan, is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It resembles a hybrid between a squirrel and a turtle and was created by Game Freak's character design team. It is one of the original starter Pokémon available to players in the early games.... read more

Gyarados

Gyarados is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. It evolves from Magikarp, one of the weakest Pokémon. Gyarados has high attack power and strong special defense. Its typing is Water/Flying, or Water/Dark in its Mega Evolution form.

Psyduck

Psyduck, known in Japan as Koduck, is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is frequently depicted as being dazed due to persistent headaches. These headaches can trigger bursts of strong psychic power, which it cannot fully control.

I think that it's a true art to make something look as derpy as Psyduck. I can't help but love it for this reason.

Vaporeon

Vaporeon, known in Japan as Showers, is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Eevee when exposed to a Water Stone. Vaporeon is known for its mermaid-like appearance and its unique ability to become invisible in water.

Vaporeon is one of the few Pokemon that can pull off being cool, cute, and beautiful at the same time.

Raichu

Raichu is an Electric-type Pokémon that evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. In the Alola region, it has a regional variant known as Alolan Raichu, which is Electric and Psychic type. Alolan Raichu differs in appearance and behavior and is known for using its tail like a surfboard to... read more

This is a badass electric rodent that is sadly overshadowed by its pre-evolution (for obvious reasons).

Ninetales

Ninetales, known in Japan as Kyūkon, is a Fire-type Pokémon species introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Vulpix when exposed to a Fire Stone. Ninetales is recognized for its long, flowing tails and mystical powers, which are said to grant it supernatural abilities.

Ninetales is a beautiful Pokemon with its nine tails, and the cream color is awesome. It can scorch people.

Snorlax

Snorlax, known in Japan as Kabigon, was introduced in Generation I and evolves from Munchlax when leveled up with high friendship. It is a Normal-type Pokémon known for its massive size, high HP, and tendency to sleep in inconvenient locations. In many games, Snorlax must be awakened to progress through... read more

Magnemite

Gastly

Gastly, known in Japan as Ghos, is a dual-type Ghost and Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves into Haunter starting at level 25, which then evolves into Gengar when traded. Gastly is composed mostly of gas and can easily penetrate solid objects.

Zubat

Zubat, known in Japan by the same name, is a dual-type Poison/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Zubat evolves into Golbat, which can further evolve into Crobat when leveled up with high friendship. It is commonly found in caves and is known for its echolocation abilities, which it uses in place... read more

Zapdos

Zapdos, known in Japan as Thunder, is a Legendary Electric and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is one of the three Legendary Birds from the Kanto region, alongside Articuno and Moltres. Zapdos is associated with thunderstorms and has the ability to control lightning.... read more

Lapras

Lapras was first introduced in the original Pokémon Red and Blue games released in 1996. It is a dual-type Water and Ice Pokémon that is known for its gentle nature and intelligence. Lapras is often depicted ferrying people across bodies of water and has appeared in multiple games and the animated series... read more

Magikarp

Magikarp, known in Japan as Koiking, resembles an orange fish with whiskers and is recognized for its weak battle performance. It first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue and was created by Ken Sugimori. Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon that evolves into the powerful Gyarados at level 20... read more

Arcanine

Arcanine, known in Japan as Windie, was introduced in Generation I and evolves from Growlithe when exposed to a Fire Stone. It is a Fire-type Pokémon known for its speed and majestic appearance. Arcanine is often described in Pokédex entries as having the nobility and grace of a legendary Pokémon.