Finding and catching favorite species in the Pokémon games is one of the many ways fans connect with the decades-old series. Whether it is Charizard from the Kanto region of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, or Toxtricity from the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Shield, there are plenty of different Pokémon from each of the 8 regions for players to battle alongside. However, there are a number of Pokémon throughout the series that have touched many hearts, allowing them to climb to the top of the pile as fan-favorites.

Currently, there are 898 different Pokémon species that make up the eight regions of the Pokémon games. Each new region has introduced a number of species, while keeping the majority of past Pokémon, creating a diverse eco-system of different Pokémon types. Of these Pokémon species, 81 are Legendary or Mythical Pokémon. These rare species can be found as in a Pokémon game’s storyline, or as end-game encounters.

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While some species may be more well known than others, like the electric mouse Pikachu or the dragon-inspired Charizard, there are many other species in the Pokémon franchise that have become popular with fans over the years. Below is the list of popular favorites according to The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon, a fan publication by Centennial Legends.

The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon Popular Species: Snorlax

Snorlax is a massive, teddy-bear of a Pokémon introduced during Generation 1 in the Kanto region. Snorlax is known for blocking paths both in the Pokémon games and anime. In order to move the 1,014 pound sleeping behemoth, a Pokéflute must be played. Snorlax evolves from the baby Pokémon Munchlax, and possesses a hilarious Gigantamax form in Pokémon Sword and Shield. The design depicts nature overtaking Snorlax’s prone form, with a berry tree growing right on top of its enormous belly.

The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon Popular Species: Mewtwo

Cloned from the DNA of the Mythical Pokémon Mew, Mewtwo is a Legendary Pokémon first introduced in Generation 1. Mewtwo is known for its intimidating role as the misguided antagonist of Pokémon The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, where it lures trainers to New Island to take on the “most powerful Pokémon trainer”. Mewtwo has cloned dozens of Pokémon species, and later realizes the error of its ways, taking the clones to live safely away from the influence of humans. Mewtwo has featured as a Legendary encounter in most Pokémon games, and was most recently seen in the anime during Pokémon Journeys, where Ash and Goh encounter it protecting Pokémon recovering from the actions of abusive trainers.

The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon Popular Species: Gengar

Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It has a habit of pulling pranks on those who stumble upon it, which has been seen countless times in the Pokémon animated series.

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Gengar has both a Mega Evolution introduced in Pokémon X and Y and a terrifying Gigantamax form in Sword and Shield where it has been expanded to a giant, endless mouth with a flopping tongue. Gengar is the perfect fit for fans of less soft and cuddly Pokémon species.

The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon Popular Species: Lugia

Known as the leader of Pokémon’s Legendary Birds, Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon introduced during Generation 2 of the Pokémon series. Unlike Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno, Lugia is capable of telepathic conversations with those it deems worthy of its attention. This interaction can be seen during Pokémon The Movie: 2000 as well as The Power of One. Lugia is often seen as the counterpart of the Legendary Bird Ho-oh, and is the mascot Legendary for Pokémon Silver and SoulSilver.

The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon Popular Species: Dragonite

Dragonite is a Dragon/Flying-type introduced to the Pokémon series during Generation 1. Dragonite is a well-known Pokémon, often appearing on Pokémon merchandise and sought after as a powerful asset in the games. Despite this, Dragonite has only had minor roles in the Pokémon animated series, and hasn’t received a Mega Evolution or a Gigantamax form in recent Pokémon games. It evolves from the elegant Dragon-Pokémon Dragonair, who evolves from adorable Dratini.

The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon Popular Species: Eevee

With the ability to evolve into eight different Pokémon, Eevee is both adorable and particularly useful to a player’s in-game team. Eevee has become a star in the Pokémon series, and has even recently been an option for a starter in the Pokémon game Let’s Go, Eevee. Eevee is often seen alongside Pikachu, acting as a mascot for the Pokémon franchise.

The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon Popular Species: Blaziken

Blaziken, the fully evolved Fire/Fighting-type starter Pokémon of the Hoenn region, was introduced to the Pokémon series during Generation 3. Baziken is the first Fire-type starter to have a dual-type in its final Evolutionary stage.

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Blaziken has a Mega Evolution that was introduced in Pokémon X and Y, and was the first of the Hoenn starters to be given the ability.

The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon Popular Species: Arcanine

Arcanine is a Fire-type introduced during Generation 1 of the Pokémon series. Known for its majestic, striped appearance, Arcanine is favored as a powerful Fire-type addition to a Pokémon team. Strangely, while Arcanine has remained a popular Pokémon in the game series, it has minimal appearances in the anime, and like Dragonite, lacks a Mega Evolution or Gigantamax form.

The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon Popular Species: Blastoise

Blastoise is the fully-evolved Water-type starter of the Kanto region. Evolving from Squirtle and Wartortle, Blastoise is a powerful Water-type Pokémon with a fierce appearance. Blastoise has a Mega Evolution and a Gigantamax form, both of which accentuate the water canons on its original design. Blastoise, like Charizard, has remained popular due to its importance in setting the groundwork for the Pokémon franchise as the mascot of Pokémon Blue.

The Ultimate Guide To Pokémon Popular Species: Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur is the Grass-type starter of the Kanto region and was introduced in Generation 1. Bulbasaur’s adorable design has kept it a favorite for many Pokémon fans since the release of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow. With a special bulb on its back that produces the vines it uses to interact with its environment, and big eyes to convey emotion, Bulbasaur is a particularly cute Pokémon. It also holds a special spot in the Pokémon animated TV show as one of Ash’s first companions.

Source: The Ulitmate Guide To Pokémon

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