Top 10 Stupidest Pokemon

The Pokémon franchise has given us some truly iconic creatures, from the fierce and powerful Charizard to the undeniably adorable Pikachu. But let's be honest, not every Pokémon is a design masterpiece. Some of them are so bizarre, so goofy-looking, they're impossible to take seriously.

We're talking about the Pokémon that look the dumbest and act the stupidest. These are the Pokémon that make you scratch your head and wonder, "What were the designers thinking?" They're the ones that, bless their hearts, are just a little less... majestic.

1. 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

   I feel bad for this little fish.

   Why do people keep bullying this guy? Sure, he has a pretty bad move pool, but all you have to do is get it to level 20 and all will be well. Also, just in case you don't know, Magikarp and Gyarados are based on a myth of a carp that swam up a river and passed through a gate called the "dragon's gate," then became a mighty dragon.

   Pikachu vs. Magikarp, begin! Some trainer: Magikarp, use Splash! Nothing happens. Ash: Pikachu, THUNDER! ZAP! Magikarp is unable to battle! Ash and Pikachu win! Poor Magikarp. If only you knew that some trainer wasted a Pokeball on you just to get a guaranteed Water type of destruction.

   Good job, Magikarp. You finally achieved something. You tried really hard to be a good Pokemon, and you ended up as the most hated Pokemon ever. Laugh out loud.

2. 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

   Zubat is the WORST! Useless to capture, weak in battle, but it has that attack 'Supersonic'! You fight 10 million of these jerks every time you enter a cave, and every single time they confuse your leading Pokemon, causing endless battles as your Pokemon hurts itself and Zubat whittles down its strength with Tackle or Growl.

   I raised a Zubat in Platinum, and I almost got rid of it because all it knew was Leech Life. But once it learned Wing Attack and Bite, it was amazing. Finally, when it grew into a Crobat, it could learn the wackiest moves. My Crobat currently knows Fly, Cross Poison, X-Scissor, and Giga Drain!

3. 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

   Jynx is so racist and sexist. I don't know what was going through the creators' heads when they made this. Well, good job. You succeeded in making a Pokemon which is yet another overpowered psychic type with a crappy design. Good job!

   Most psychic-type Pokemon are good, but this thing is not. It is ugly and weak. It is the reason most people do not like Generation 1. Most Pokemon based on people aren't very good. Jynx's pre-evolution, Smoochum, is TERRIBLE, and this thing is worse.

   Jynx is not only stupid, but it can also prevent others from playing Pokemon. Seriously, it looks like blackface and a racist caricature. It should not be preventing people from playing the game.

4. Pikachu

   

   Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ) is a species of Pokémon that appears in video games, animated television shows and movies, trading card games, and comic books licensed by The Pokémon Company. It is the mascot of the Pokémon franchise and is widely considered the most iconic Pokémon. Pikachu is well known for... read more

   Well, there is a reason I find it kinda annoying that every time Ash finds a rival and the rival just got a new starter from the Professor, here comes Ash: "I challenge you." He throws out Pikachu, and Pikachu has a draw or loses! We all know that any of Ash's Pokemon would be able to beat it. But no... Pikachu could never beat a new starter Pokemon! It's SO FRUSTRATING!

   He appears everywhere. I pick up a new manga, and he gets the biggest spotlight. A new anime happens (Generations and other specials), and he gets the spotlight. It's become so annoying seeing this.

   He looks cute, but he's an ass with a trash attitude and is annoying sometimes.

5. Unown

   

   Unown is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II and found in the Johto region. It appears in 28 different forms, each representing a letter of the alphabet as well as a question mark and an exclamation point. Unown is often considered one of the weakest Pokémon due to its low stats and limited... read more

   I had a lot of trouble choosing between this or Magikarp, but this Pokemon is treated like it's some legend - the third movie, Aegis Cave in Mystery Dungeon, etc.

   Pokemon Company at the time Crystal, Gold, and Silver were revealed: Hmm, we need to make Magikarp look good... Worker: I know! Let's make their forms letters of the alphabet and make them learn one crappy move, Hidden Power! That's a great idea!

   Haha, no it's not.

   This thing is absolutely idiotic. I have no idea why this hideous creature even exists.

   What am I talking about? I'm talking about how Unown is supposed to look like the Latin alphabet, even though it was created in Japan. You know, where characters are used instead of letters? Terrible idea. Just terrible.

6. Mr. Mime

   

   Mr. Mime, known in Japan as Barrierd, first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue, which were released in 1996 in Japan and 1998 in North America. It is a dual-type Psychic and Fairy Pokémon, though it was originally only Psychic-type before Generation VI. Mr. Mime is known for using mime-like gestures to... read more

   Mr. Mime. WOW.

   First of all, it's just SO UGLY! It's pink, it has kickball joints, and its 3D model looks CREEPY. This is something I'm concerned will sneak into my house and tickle my feet while I sleep.

   Second of all, its name! Mr. Mime? It can be a GIRL. And calling this Pokemon Mr. Mime is so dumb. It's like having the scientific name for the human race be Mr. Person. You're a Mr. Person, I'm a Mr. Person, we're a SOCIETY of Mr. Persons. COME ON, GAME FREAK!

   Mr. Mime is basically just a human playing a clown in the circus. Pokemon are supposed to relate to real-life animals besides humans. Also, the gender ratio of Mr. Mime (emphasis on Mr.) is 50% male, 50% female. This means that half of these "misters" are female.

7. Weedle

   

   Weedle, known in Japan as Beedle, is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Weedle evolves into Kakuna and then into Beedrill. It is commonly found in forested areas early in the game.

   Worse than Caterpie when you need to battle one because Caterpie can't poison you. Weedle has got to be at least the stupidest bug Pokemon ever. First of all, it's ugly. Secondly, it's weak, and its favorite thing to do is poison you. Last but not least, you probably hate this thing!

   Weedle is the most useless Pokemon. I don't even know why it was made!

   Three words: big, clown, nose. Beedrill is better than this clown!

8. Goldeen

   

   Goldeen, known in Japan as Tosakinto, is a Water-type Pokémon that first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue. These games were released in 1996 in Japan and 1998 in North America. Goldeen evolves into Seaking starting at level 33 and is often found swimming gracefully in freshwater habitats.

   Hmm, we need a new Pokemon. Let's think up a quick design. Oh! I know! Let's put a horn on a fish and call it original!

   Pointless Pokemon, even worse evolution. I don't even like goldfish. They're like the slaves of the fish world, absolutely useless!

   Goldeen can't do anything! I don't even know why it was made, really!

9. Meowth

   

   Meowth, known in Japan as Nyarth, is a Normal-type Pokémon. Designed by Ken Sugimori, it first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue and became widely known as the mascot of Team Rocket in the anime. At level 28, Meowth evolves into Persian.... read more

   You know what doesn't make sense? In the anime, Team Rocket was always thinking about paychecks. Why didn't they just get Meowth to learn Pay Day? Instead of doing that, they are in stupid Black and White and aren't even funny anymore! What happened to "We're Blasting Off Again"?

   Meowth in Team Rocket is amazing and an awesome manipulator.

   But seriously, black and white? Seriously?

   I am a HUGE fan of the Pokemon anime, especially the villains, but what happened to the awkward, pathetic failures that Team Rocket used to be? Now they jetpack off instead of blasting off. It's sad.

10. 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.

    Psyduck always gets confused, and sometimes I even wonder if it knows it's in battle. All it does is twist its head and say its own name. Seriously.

    Ok, you guys are kinda dipsy. Psyduck can't even remember his own moves until his headache gets bad enough, and that rarely happens. Also, Misty doesn't want him, and even Team Rocket's not desperate enough to use someone as stupid as Psyduck. No offense, Psyduck.

    Even though he's a water type, he can't even swim! He barely has any good moves, and he always pops out of nowhere, like the one Misty got.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Electivire

    

    This thing is so ugly it makes Jynx look like Gardevoir. (Ok, that's an exaggeration, but Electivire is still really ugly.)

12. ?

    Charmeleon

    

    It learns Dragon moves, but it is a Fire type.

The Contenders

13. Luvdisc

    

    Luvdisc, known in Japan as Lovecus, is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It has a distinctive heart-shaped pink body and is often associated with love and affection. Luvdisc is more notable for its appearance than its battle prowess.... read more

    This pathetic heart gets no love. It can't evolve, has an ability banned with Drizzle, and it deals pitiful damage without Toxic or significant boosts. Every game has its laughing stock, and this thing excels at that. Even Sunkern can beat it with Sunny Day, the new Growth, and SolarBeam.

    Combined with a shallow moveset of mostly Water, Ice, and Normal attacks (excluding Hidden Power), we have one pathetic creature that should have taken the SolarBeam from Chespin instead of Magikarp (because it evolves into Gyarados, who gets stuff like Taunt, Dragon Dance, and Thunder Wave). Sorry, I don't love you.

    One of the few Pokémon I think is pointless. Luvdisc has no good stats except for Speed. However, good Speed is pointless if you don't have decent Attack, Special Attack, or support moves to back it up.

    It looks both stupid and unoriginal (love heart Pokémon? Sure, why not?) and can't evolve into anything good (unlike Magikarp and Zubat). Magikarp is Game Freak making fun of their own game mechanics, and I can't hate Zubat after Crobat helped me immensely throughout Pokémon Pearl.

    Both Delibird and Unown are also stupid and worse Pokémon to use, but Luvdisc doesn't even have a point behind it.

14. Metapod

    

    Metapod, known in Japan as Transel, evolves from Caterpie starting at level 7 and becomes Butterfree at level 10. It is best known for its highly defensive capabilities. Metapod typically uses the move Harden to increase its defense and protect itself until it evolves.

    Actually, everyone who said that it only knows Harden, that's only if you catch it as a Metapod. I'm replaying Leaf Green, and I caught it as a Caterpie, and it of course didn't forget all its moves before evolving. Now I have an amazing Butterfree.

    There is nothing worse than fighting multiple Metapods in a row using Harden over and over until they take virtually no damage.

    "Metapod used Harden... Metapod used Harden... Metapod used Harden!"

    Metapod should be number one on this list.

15. Spoink

    

    Spoink, known in Japan as Baneboo, was introduced in Generation III as a Psychic-type Pokémon. It uses a spring-like tail to bounce continuously, which is necessary to keep its heart beating. Spoink evolves into Grumpig starting at level 32.

    If it stops jumping, it dies, yet in the GameCube games, they show it falling down when it faints. Now, you have to feel guilty every time you beat it because you know you just made its heart stop.

    Seriously, how did they think up this Pokemon? It is so stupid, and it is also terrible in battle. (And by the way, why isn't Psyduck on this list?)

    This is what happens when the Pokemon designers got high.

16. Patrat

    

    People always say Bidoof is ugly. They've never seen Patrat.

    Patrat looks like a buck-toothed rat!

    Pokemon is no place for drug abuse.

17. Koffing

    

    GameFreak dude: Let's make a mon that has a low shiny rate and explodes.

    Boss: Sure, to troll shiny hunters.

    GF dude: Make it bad and spawn it in the crystal pool.

    Explosion. Don't need to say anything else, do I? It blows up and kills itself.

    What happens if Koffing actually coughs?

18. Bidoof

    

    Bidoof, known in Japan as Bippa, was introduced in Generation IV and is a Normal-type Pokémon. It evolves into Bibarel starting at level 15. Upon evolving, Bibarel gains the Water typing in addition to Normal.

    What the hell, man? Is Bidoof that bad that he has to be here THREE times? Obviously. The only good thing he's got going for him is that OP Moody ability, and there are better Pokemon that have that. We asked for a Pokemon, not a teenage excuse for a Pokemon.

    This guy is one of those Pokemon that isn't badly designed, or even weak, but just so common. He and his evolution show up every five seconds in Gen 4, and it's just really boring to see the same guy every time. Sorry, Bidoof, it's not your fault, it's the games.

    This is my least favorite Pokemon. At least Magikarp has the excuse of being a floppy fish. Bidoof is one of the first Pokemon you see in Diamond and Pearl, and it's definitely the worst.

19. Muk

    

    Muk, known in Japan as Betbeton, is a Poison-type Pokémon that evolves from Grimer starting at level 38. It first appeared in the original Pokémon Red and Blue games. Muk is known for its sludge-like, amorphous body and its extremely foul odor, which it uses to repel enemies.... read more

    How can they call this an evolution of Grimer?! It's the exact same, just bigger and a darker color of purple. Everyone always complains about Garbodor, but this is a blob of slime.

    Ah yes, let's make a pile of sewer crap because that's totally a good idea! Muk is one of the Pokémon that makes me question Game Freak.

20. 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

    Charizard is completely overrated and is unnecessarily maligned. Personally, I think that its stats could be much better, and giving Charizard two mega evolutions instead of one, or none, made it even more overrated.

    The worst Pokemon ever! It's in 2/3 teams. It's the only dumb fire starter. It's a lizard, hello! I hate the first generation. Why? Because it's the "factory" of dumb Pokemon (Jynx, Pinsir, Electrode, Muk, Charizard, and many more).

    No, I'm not a kid that loves the newest generations. Charmander was my first Pokemon, and he was not bad. He was in 2/3 teams! I like to be original.

21. Starly

    

    Starly is a dual-type Normal and Flying Pokémon classified as the Starling Pokémon. It travels in large flocks and is frequently found in early routes of its debut games. Starly evolves into Staravia at level 14 and then into Staraptor at level 34.

    It's not Starly that's annoying. It's Staravia. Starly's evolution appears on every flipping route, and having the ability Intimidate just wastes like 4 seconds in Diamond/Pearl/Platinum. Screw you, Staravia!

    Starly may be weak, but it's cute and evolves into a badass bird who will destroy you. I love Staraptor.

    Starly, the starling Pokémon, is so weak but cute. I loved the episode Nightfall? Nightmares! in season 24 where Chloe and Eevee were chased by a lot of Starly after annoying one.

22. 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

    At least Magikarp has an evolution that's literally one of the best in the game, but Snorlax is just dumb.

    No taste? Snorlax is an obese lowlife! His face looks like a piece of crap!

    I hate this Pokémon. It's so fat and always does nothing. It should be the stupidest one, laugh out loud.

23. 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.

24. Feebas

    

    Feebas, known in Japan as Hinbass, was introduced in Generation III. It evolves into Milotic, which is known for its elegant appearance and enhanced battle abilities. Evolution can occur either through a high Beauty condition or by using a Prism Scale when traded.

    I'm surprised this isn't on the list yet. I mean, seriously, it's basically a remake of Magikarp. Yes, I know it has at least a better move pool than Magikarp, but this Pokemon is also very ugly. It may evolve into the beautiful and majestic Milotic, but Feebas itself isn't that great.

    First of all, it will not let me ever trade, so if I put this on my team (which I never would anyway), it still sucks.

    Feebas is uglier but better than Magikarp. This is because it can live anywhere.

25. Burmy

    

26. Snubbull

    

    It's ugly and useless! Even a Rattata has a better move list!

    Snubbull looks like a bulldog!

27. Throh

    

    Hey! Why don't we rip off cool Pokemon like Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan and replace them with creepy things that look like Ernie and Bert? That would be a good idea, wouldn't it?

    Pretty much all human-based Pokemon are stupid. What's more is that this guy looks like he's made of Play-Doh and has a karate robe on.

    Wow, let's make some new fighting types and name them after ways to hurt people. And we'll misspell the names, too. Oh, but we have to make distinctions, so let's make them each a different color. And put them in karate gis!