The Pokémon collection started its worldwide multimedia domination in 1996 in Japan earlier than increasing to different components of the world. The primary era of the Pokémon video games featured Pink & Inexperienced in Japan and Pink & Blue in the remainder of the world.
With 151 Pokémon in complete within the first era, solely a single different era would ever match and overcome that quantity. With the second-largest group of Pokémon of all time and in addition being the primary, many contemplate these to be one of the best Pokémon ever created.
However which amongst these iconic Pokémon are the perfect? Preserving in thoughts design, typing, nostalgia issue, reputation, and extra, these are the highest 25 Technology 1 Pokémon. Be aware that, for essentially the most half, solely a single Pokémon will symbolize every evolutionary line.
25. Pinsir
Beginning this listing, there may be Pokémon #127, Pinsir. Bug sorts have by no means been a fan favourite typing within the collection, however Pinsir ensured it began sturdy in Technology 1. As a beetle Pokémon, Pinsir has a definite design that nearly seems like a weapon with its sharp horns.
It deserves a spot on this listing as a result of it’s memorable in its menacing bug design and loopy assaults again in Technology 1, like Guillotine.
24. Chansey
#113 on the Pokédex in Technology 1 is none apart from Chansey. There’s something lovable about this straightforward design of a spherical and plump pink little Pocket Monster. With an egg in the course of its tummy, it has an immediate motherly look, which inserts its position within the Pokémon anime because the helper at Pokémon Facilities.
23. Cubone
The Floor-type Cubone is without doubt one of the most mysterious Pokémon, even this many generations later. A wierd, nearly Kangaskhan-like physique with its mom’s cranium on its head makes for a haunting however unforgettable design and backstory.
Whereas followers might by no means know the reality about Cubone, they gained’t overlook that it’s formally often called the “lonely Pokémon.”
22. Bulbasaur
The primary of a number of starter Pokémon from this era is Bulbasaur, the cutesy seed dinosaur Grass, and Poison-type Pokémon. It’s also notably the very first Pokémon within the Pokédex, an honor that isn’t for nothing. It’s also the best-designed and most iconic of its evolutionary starter line.
21. Tauros
Regular sorts had been plentiful throughout Technology 1, and probably the most spectacular design-wise was Tauros. The raging bull Pokémon was additionally a fan favourite on account of its inclusion on Ash’s staff within the Pokémon anime. However the true draw right here is the bump Tauros obtained in Technology 9 with its new Paldean regional kinds.
20. Kabutops
The clear better option of the 2 fossil Pokémon you may decide within the Gen 1 video games, Kabutops was an intriguing Rock and Water-type. Whereas the typing itself isn’t essentially the most competitively viable, there’s one thing to be stated concerning the fierce design of Kabutops. When you wished a fearsome staff, this was vital.
19. Gengar
The ultimate evolution in the one Ghost-type line that existed in Technology 1, Gengar was the only king of the shadows within the unique video games. It owned it, too, with a twisted design of a creepy ghost with a depraved smile that stares deep into your soul. Gengar remains to be among the best Ghost Pokémon, even within the trendy collection.
18. Aerodactyl
Although it didn’t evolve like its fellow fossil Pokémon in Technology 1, Aerodactyl didn’t must with its good design primarily based on the real-life and equally named pterodactyl. The Rock/Flying kind mixture could be terrible in the present day, however Aerodactyl was a powerhouse within the unique video games.
17. Lickitung
Immediately recognizable and in addition one of many most annoying Pokémon of all time, Lickitung confirmed a glimpse of how ridiculous the collection may and could be. Lickitung was merely a pink blob monster with an enormous, infinitely lengthy tongue. Meme-worthy earlier than memes had been a factor; this Regular-type Pokémon remains to be the butt (tongue?) of jokes a few years later.
16. Snorlax
In the identical vein because the final entry, Snorlax is yet one more goofy Regular-type Pokémon. The distinction this time is that it has much more endurance within the collection for its iconic half in each the video games and the anime. Within the video games, the infinitely drowsy Snorlax performed a literal impediment within the participant’s journey whereas it was a valuable companion for Ash within the anime.
15. Butterfree
Talking of Ash’s companion Pokémon, Butterfree deserves point out subsequent for its unforgettable position within the anime. As the primary Pokémon Ash ever launched, followers of the anime nonetheless tear up over the bittersweet goodbye.
If that wasn’t sufficient, it was additionally the much better counterpart to the Beedrill line, which Sport Freak has acknowledged with distinctive Gigantamax kinds and extra for Butterfree.
14. Scyther
The ultimate Bug kind on this listing, Scyther, confirmed that Pinsir wasn’t the one menacing critter within the Gen 1 Pokédex. With its extra versatile Bug and Flying kind, it had extra utility in battle whereas additionally having a terrific design with its scythe-like claws. That is all earlier than its enhancements in later generations, with its two evolutions in Generations 2 and eight, respectively.
13. Meowth
Meowth remains to be, to today, the one Pokémon to get not one however two regional kinds within the video games. However it began in Technology 1, the place the Regular-type Pokémon gave us this funky however lovable little cat. The place Meowth stole followers’ hearts was within the anime as a relentless nuisance for Ash and mates to cope with as a part of Crew Rocket.
12. Lapras
Although the Ice kind was minimally utilized in Technology 1, Lapras confirmed its potential in a single-stage Pokémon that was gloriously designed. Even ignoring Lapras’ half in Ash’s staff within the anime, it regarded like the attractive Loch Ness monster the world won’t ever get with its angelic imagery.
11. Ditto
In battle, Ditto has nearly no use within the slightest. Nonetheless, the use for Ditto comes within the type of breeding. Although breeding isn’t as widespread lately, Ditto nonetheless performs an enormous position there. Being a clean slate, you’ll be able to pair nearly any non-legendary Pokémon with Ditto, and also you’ll get the companion each time.
10. Ninetales
Although Technology 1 had a plethora of Hearth sorts so that you can select from, one of many highest was Ninetales and even its pre-evolution, Vulpix. There isn’t any Pokémon extra majestic within the first era than Ninetales, with its long-flowing titular 9 tails and Japanese legend-inspired backstory. It was solely enhanced in Technology 7 with the superior Alolan type.
9. Articuno
Technology 1 might need had a few of the most Pokémon in a era, however it was fairly reserved on the legendary entrance. Of the 5 legendary Pokémon, Articuno is without doubt one of the finest and, certainly, the jewel of the chicken trio. The gloriously elegant design showcased its icy fury in full type. It solely helps that it obtained an equally good Galarian type in Technology 8.
8. Gyarados
The Pokémon that ought to have been a Dragon kind however by no means was outdoors of its welcome Mega type, Gyarados, is the story of arduous work paying off. It begins because the ugly and forgettable Magikarp however turns into the sturdy and dependable Gyarados for those who spend sufficient time with it. Gyarados was a trusty member of many Trainers’ groups again within the day.
7. Squirtle
The Water starter for Technology 1 was a reminder of how simply superb the starters had been originally. Although all three of the Pokémon in its evolutionary line are implausible, Squirtle stays the strongest. Positive, it has a traditional cute turtle look, however it hints on the immense energy that awaits.
6. Mew
The primary and solely Legendary Pokémon in Technology 1, Mew was the stuff of legends. You couldn’t even acquire Mew legally within the video games, although rumors definitely pervaded the early web nonetheless. The small flying pink plushie within the making packs a punch as the one Pokémon able to studying nearly each single transfer.
5. Mewtwo
Mewtwo might need been the failed recreation of Mew, however the Psychic kind legendary is not any slouch itself. In actual fact, Mewtwo has a stronger resonance with the collection of its considerably unnerving look and immense energy. It cemented itself as among the best Pokémon of all time with its inclusion as the principle speaking villain within the first anime movie.
4. Dragonair
In terms of the one Dragon-type line in Technology 1, there may be a lot debate over the three, however Dragonair is arguably one of the best of the bunch. Although Dragonite positive factors the Flying kind, it loses all the magnificence and appeal that Dratini, and particularly Dragonair, has. There nonetheless isn’t a surprising Dragon Pokémon like Dragonair within the collection to this point.
3. Charizard
In the identical class of the dragons that by no means had been, Charizard is essentially the most memorable of the unique starter trio from the Kanto area. The Hearth/Flying lizard Pokémon has a terrifying however immensely cool design that’s so iconic.
Understandably so, The Pokémon Firm exhibits just a little bit an excessive amount of favoritism to Charizard over the others, together with it in video games that the others aren’t in and even giving it not one however two Mega Evolution kinds.
2. Eevee
In its personal manner, a starter after the Let’s Go video games on Change, Eevee is the secondary mascot of the collection. The good concept of exhibiting off branched evolution in Technology 1 was Eevee’s job, however it nonetheless remained better-looking and extra attention-grabbing than its three evolutions.
Since Gen 1, it’s gained a whopping 5 extra evolutions, and followers are nonetheless clamoring to see extra from the cuddly little Pokémon. It’s the solely Pokémon on this listing that even comes near matching the primary spot.
1. Pikachu
Unsurprisingly, there isn’t a topping the best Pokémon of all time, Pikachu. The Pokémon Firm struck diamonds with this Electrical-type starter Pokémon, turning just a little mouse with a lightning bolt tail right into a billion-dollar cash maker.
Pikachu isn’t simply Ash Ketchum’s trusty companion within the anime however the face of your entire franchise throughout each medium. It outshines the opposite Pokémon in its evolutionary line and even has haters within the type of Pokémon like Mimikyu. That’s all earlier than even noting how sturdy the Pokémon itself is, being a worthy addition to any Gen 1 staff.
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