Favourite Pokémon Per Generation: Generation Seven - Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Generation 7 with Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was the last main series Pokémon game released on 3DS. Introducing 88 new unique Pokémon the game also introduced Alola forms which are regional variants of previous Pokémon with a change of appearance and as well a change of type, an interesting concept to freshen up some older Pokémon for a new region and new generation with all that in mind let’s begin the list

Honourable Mentions: Primarina, Vikavolt, Crabominable, Lycanroc (Midday & Dusk Form), Mudsdale, Bewear, Silvally, Kommo-o, Tapu Koko, Buzzwole, Guzzlord, Zeraora, Alolan Muk, Alolan Marowak.

Number Six: Golisopod

I have the preface this by saying if it didn’t have the ability ‘emergency exit’ this one would be higher on the list. A giant insect with what seems to be samurai armour around it has such a good look it honestly reminds me of General Grevious from Star Wars for some reason it might be due to the four arms or claws it has but with the big outer claws it has this Pokémon would probably pack more of a punch. I like its design, but that ability really knocks this Pokémon down the rankings because of how frustrating it is to use.

Number Five: Naganadel

The only ultra beast to make this list Nagandel is a unique one being the only ultra beat to evolve (as it evolves from Poipole when levelled up knowing dragon pulse). I really like how it’s reflected as a poison type with the large stinger on its lower body and how the top half reflects its duel dragon typing with wings and a traditional dragon look, you can tell its typing just by looking at it. I think it’s a really interesting concept it gains the dragon type upon gaining this form and can only do that by learning a dragon move. Its evolutionary requirements reflect in its evolution which is a very nice concept and one I’d like to see more.

Number Four: Salazzle

If we were talking about a Pokémon’s ability hindering it on the list here is one where its ability moves it up the list. With the ability Corrosion allowing you to poison all types even those that you couldn’t with a Pokémon without this ability makes Salazzle such a valuable asset to a team as it is something an opponent may not expect to happen if they battled with a type like poison or steel. Back to the Pokémon itself being based off a salamander I really like the fact that only the female Salandit can evolve it’s something unique. It’s simple and sleek design reflects its lizard like tendencies but if anything, this Pokémon and its ability made it must catch for me when playing this generation.

Number Three: Decidueye

After seven generations the grass starter finally makes the list. I have to be honest I’ve always seen the grass designs as the ok ones, the designs have been passable but always dwarfed by their fire and water counterparts. Decidueye breaks the this by having a great concept and design. An owl Archer is such a bizarre concept and it just works. Owls have been seen as bringers of death throughout history so the secondary ghost type here works on that level. I like the idea of an archer Pokémon. I’ve always found archers one of the better classes in Fire Emblem games and very helpful in tough situations there if used right so Decidueye makes the list as the first grass starter and I hope more follow suit in this sort of concepts in the future.

Number Two: Incineroar

The heel Pokémon is another Pokémon based on wrestling. Between its title belt to the move names like Darkest Lariat and Malicious Moonsault taking the wrestling angle that Hawlucha has and upped it ten-fold this Pokémon is even named the ‘heel Pokémon’. This Pokémon reflects its heel nature through being a dark type which I like it’s a small but great touch. The Pokémon really looks like a wrestler I’d love to see more Pokémon based on wrestling still to this day as they always come out looking great and as some of the best in their respective generations.

Number One: Lycanroc (Midnight Form)

At the top of generation 7 is the midnight from of Lycanroc. While I like all the forms the midnight one is my favourite just because of how different it looks to the others, while the others look like real animals the midnight form looks like a Pokémon version of a werewolf from a horror film. It has a look where this Pokémon is fun and a pleasing design for what it is based on. When I initially picked up the Pokémon it was because of how it reminded me of Zoroark, as I got to use it more and more it gained its own identity from that which is nice. When a Pokémon can change your look on it to a remembrance of an old Pokémon to having its own identity makes it great and it stays in my memory on its own merits right at the top of my favourite Pokémon.

With all the six Pokémon counted for that brings generation seven to an end. I really like what this series does revamping old Pokémon with Alolan forms and how this is now being used to its full potential in Galar and generation 8 where we see regional variants gaining new evolutions much like generation four with Obstagoon, with this in mind here is my favourite Pokémon per type.

As of the time of writing this Pokémon Sword and Shield have not been released yet but I am looking forward to it. With regional variants gaining evolutions as said previous with Obstagoon and now Farfetch'd is getting a long-awaited evolution of Sirfetch'd. I am really looking forward to what else this generation does and ranking my favourites of generation eight once we get the full Pokédex for generation eight but until that time I hope you have enjoyed this series and thanks for reading.