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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Gen VIII (Part 3)
Steiner
10/18/23 3:46:02 PM
#16
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15. Grapploct (#853)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/0/0/AANp2HAAE8sw.png
Total Score: 1547
Average Rank: 36
Standard Deviation: 24.093
Fighting Rank: 3/8

Fully Evolved Rank: 10/60

Rankings:
1 - mnk
3 - MZero
5 - VeryInsane
6 - Bane_Of_Despair
6 - Johnbobb
6 - skulltrumpets
6 - Steiner
10 - mcflubbin
11 - andylt
15 - ecksgem
15 - xenosaga
18 - PrinceOfKoopas
20 - DragonGargoyle
22 - ScepterOfLove
23 - Ashethan
23 - changmas
23 - hotdogturtle
23 - Xuxon
28 - OrangeCrush980
30 - Eddv
30 - MoogleKupo141
32 - DireKrow
34 - starfox
35 - KommunistKoala
40 - ctesjbuvf
43 - Cody11533
44 - Inviso
48 - Mihark
49 - Paratroopa1
50 - XIII_Rocks
54 - GameBopAdv
54 - th3l3fty
55 - Ermine
55 - PrinceKaro
56 - Brayze_II
58 - Raka_Putra
59 - red13n
60 - Luster Soldier
71 - Anagram
71 - NFUN
80 - hbthebattle
84 - Bitto
91 - TexWolf_1729

Comments:
mnk (1) - I really like the color scheme on this one. Just a really cool, kinda creepy, slithery octopus wrestler.
Bane_Of_Despair (6) - I still don't really get why this thing is pure Fighting as opposed to Fighting/Water, but it's still cool. An fighting octopus that has a natural mask on and comes out to land specifically to find people to fight and then fucks back off into the sea after is sick. I think this was the main Pokemon that wasn't in my main party on my playthrough but I wish it was.
Johnbobb (6) - https://imgur.com/U4DK8eh
andylt (11) - Yeah this thing looks like it'd fuck you up, exactly what a fighting octopus should look like. Could've been a dual type- water, dark, poison, but it's still cool.
PrinceOfKoopas (18) - Octolock is a cool move, but Grapploct's actual stats aren't designed for it.
DragonGargoyle (20) - Wrestler octopus is genius concept
hotdogturtle (23) - A victim of looking really cool but being functionally useless.
Inviso (44) - I like Fighting-types, but why did this need to be a pure Fighting-type? There are SO many mono-types this Gen that it irritates me.
Paratroopa1 (49) - I like his color scheme a lot
Luster Soldier (60) - Another one of those Pokemon whose typing doesnt fully reflect the design here. Fighting type is very apparent in the design, but this thing not having a secondary Water type is odd with the design based around an octopus. It even has access to plenty of Water type moves.


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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Gen VIII (Part 3)
Steiner
10/18/23 3:14:18 PM
#2
16. Scorbunny (#813)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/7/0/AANp2HAAE8sS.png
Total Score: 1547
Average Rank: 36
Standard Deviation: 24.048
Fire Rank: 2/7

Not Fully Evolved Rank: 6/35

Rankings:
3 - Ashethan
4 - ecksgem
4 - OrangeCrush980
4 - PrinceKaro
6 - Raka_Putra
8 - xenosaga
9 - skulltrumpets
13 - Johnbobb
14 - Bane_Of_Despair
15 - Mihark
16 - changmas
16 - MZero
18 - NFUN
19 - Inviso
19 - Paratroopa1
22 - Eddv
25 - Cody11533
25 - ctesjbuvf
25 - DireKrow
27 - starfox
33 - Xuxon
35 - VeryInsane
38 - Ermine
39 - red13n
40 - Bitto
41 - ScepterOfLove
42 - Luster Soldier
42 - TexWolf_1729
46 - Brayze_II
48 - hbthebattle
48 - XIII_Rocks
49 - GameBopAdv
50 - mcflubbin
56 - MoogleKupo141
57 - hotdogturtle
62 - andylt
65 - KommunistKoala
65 - Steiner
74 - DragonGargoyle
75 - th3l3fty
77 - mnk
80 - Anagram
93 - PrinceOfKoopas

Comments:
Johnbobb (13) - https://imgur.com/H0ofe0P
Bane_Of_Despair (14) - There's always gotta be the starter that's the most outwaedly chipper of the bunch, and yea makes sense to make a bunny starter the one! Can't really fuck this one up, it's a cute fire bunny that has a bandage on its nose. It just works!
NFUN (18) - It has charisma. Clean design of a happy bunny with a slightly cliched nose bandage that still fits with the overall look
Inviso (19) - It's never a good sign when I like the NFE more than the FE, but Scorbunny's just the cutest of the three starters.
Paratroopa1 (19) - fuck why am I so basic
andylt (62) - New Snap boosted my opinion of Scorbunny, but there's still something offputting about its cereal-mascot-looking ass.
PrinceOfKoopas (93) - Cereal mascot...


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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Gen VIII (Part 3)
Steiner
10/18/23 3:13:27 PM
#1
The Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TYDcpZx66wDGp-AaaVo1wCYZjrowgQdJO-f6BYx8_CA/

The List:
96. Enamorus
95. Blipbug
94. Calyrex
93. Arrokuda
92. Indeedee
91. Chewtle
90. Carkol
89. Milcery
88. Pincurchin
87. Toxel
86. Stonjourner
85. Drizzile
84. Rolycoly
83. Hatenna
82. Morgrem
81. Dottler
80. Impidimp
79. Arctovish
78. Gossifleur
77. Kubfu
76. Greedent
75. Thwackey
74. Skwovet
73. Regidrago
72. Mr. Rime
71. Silicobra
70. Eiscue
69. Perrserker
68. Sinistea
67. Cufant
66. Sizzlipede
65. Eternatus
64. Eldegoss
63. Duraludon
62. Arctozolt
61. Barraskewda
60. Regieleki
59. Morpeko
58. Zarude
57. Dracovish
56. Hattrem
55. Sneasler
54. Dracozolt
53. Polteageist
52. Hatterene
51. Coalossal
50. Raboot
49. Drednaw
48. Runerigus
47. Orbeetle
46. Glastrier
45. Thievul
44. Boltund
43. Grimmsnarl
42. Cramorant
41. Alcremie
40. Nickit
39. Sandaconda
38. Spectrier
37. Overqwil
36. Urshifu
35. Kleavor
34. Clobbopus
33. Zamazenta
32. Copperajah
31. Wyrdeer
30. Cinderace
29. Dubwool
28. Rookidee
27. Yamper
26. Zacian
25. Ursaluna
24. Wooloo
23. Applin
22. Grookey
21. Obstagoon
20. Basculegion
19. Rillaboom
18. Corvisquire
17. Cursola


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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Sword & Shield (Part 2)
Steiner
10/18/23 2:02:28 PM
#466
17. Cursola (#864)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/9/8/AANp2HAAE8rK.png
Total Score: 1547
Average Rank: 36
Standard Deviation: 23.023
Ghost Rank: 4/9

Fully Evolved Rank: 11/60

Rankings:
3 - Mihark
5 - ecksgem
6 - Bitto
6 - mnk
7 - Eddv
8 - KommunistKoala
8 - Luster Soldier
9 - Johnbobb
10 - XIII_Rocks
11 - NFUN
13 - Brayze_II
16 - Ashethan
23 - Cody11533
23 - hbthebattle
23 - mcflubbin
23 - skulltrumpets
24 - Bane_Of_Despair
25 - Anagram
28 - starfox
29 - ScepterOfLove
31 - xenosaga
33 - Inviso
33 - Paratroopa1
40 - PrinceKaro
40 - Raka_Putra
40 - Steiner
41 - andylt
50 - TexWolf_1729
50 - Xuxon
51 - VeryInsane
52 - MoogleKupo141
55 - th3l3fty
57 - PrinceOfKoopas
60 - red13n
62 - GameBopAdv
64 - changmas
65 - DireKrow
65 - DragonGargoyle
65 - MZero
66 - hotdogturtle
72 - ctesjbuvf
77 - OrangeCrush980
78 - Ermine

Comments:
mnk (6) - RIP poor sweet Corsola. ;_;
Eddv (7) - Sppoooky
Luster Soldier (8) - Cute Pokemon with a sad expression. Its also nice to see Corsola getting some extra love here, in the form of a regional evolution to a Galarian Form.
Johnbobb (9) - https://imgur.com/j7i4lUU
XIII_Rocks (10) - Cursola is a stroke of timely genius and a superb update on a fairly mediocre Gen 2 Pokemon. Name, theme, typing, Pokedex entry, all totally on point.
NFUN (11) - :(
Bane_Of_Despair (24) - Yea this thing is pretty grim. Happy little Corsola died because of our dumbasses and now it turned into a ghost. And it's so sad!
Inviso (33) - The concept is fascinating, and the design is cool. But much like Runerigus, it really should've been Ghost/Rock.
Paratroopa1 (33) - the only pokemon that makes me feel existential sadness. yay!
andylt (41) - Great idea, OK execution.
PrinceOfKoopas (57) - I should probably like it more, but I guess I prefer its pre-evolution.


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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Sword & Shield (Part 2)
Steiner
10/18/23 1:29:56 PM
#456
18. Corvisquire (#822)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/5/8/AANp2HAAE8qi.png
Total Score: 1585
Average Rank: 37
Standard Deviation: 20.872
Flying Rank: 2/5

Not Fully Evolved Rank: 7/35

Rankings:
4 - Anagram
4 - andylt
8 - Bane_Of_Despair
8 - Xuxon
13 - DireKrow
14 - ecksgem
14 - red13n
15 - th3l3fty
16 - Ermine
17 - starfox
19 - Ashethan
24 - xenosaga
27 - Eddv
27 - Paratroopa1
28 - Steiner
29 - Mihark
30 - MZero
31 - Cody11533
32 - ctesjbuvf
32 - Inviso
32 - VeryInsane
34 - Brayze_II
34 - mnk
34 - OrangeCrush980
35 - GameBopAdv
36 - TexWolf_1729
38 - NFUN
39 - Bitto
41 - hbthebattle
41 - PrinceOfKoopas
52 - KommunistKoala
52 - PrinceKaro
54 - ScepterOfLove
57 - MoogleKupo141
57 - skulltrumpets
59 - changmas
66 - Luster Soldier
66 - mcflubbin
69 - DragonGargoyle
69 - XIII_Rocks
72 - Johnbobb
72 - Raka_Putra
84 - hotdogturtle

Comments:
andylt (4) - I like birds, OK? I prefer the blue and the friendly demeanour of this middle evo to Corviknight's edgy badass look.
Bane_Of_Despair (8) - As far as second stage evolutions go, this is a really good one. Corviknight wouldn't even have to exist and this one could be believed as the final in a two stage line. I really like the color scheme, and it was a great choice the way the darker feathers frame the eyes/head to looke like a knight's helmet.
Paratroopa1 (27) - why is it pure flying type
Inviso (32) - It's weird how many of the early-route birds have good middle evos, and Corvisquire is pretty solid.
mnk (34) - It's a cool design, but also it's one of the worst Pokemon names. Doesn't roll off the tongue at all. That has no bearing on the ranking, but it has to be said.
PrinceOfKoopas (41) - If I actually played Sword/Shield, I might've gotten similar affection for it that I do for Staravia. But I haven't, so..
Johnbobb (72) - https://imgur.com/aa36jlf


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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Sword & Shield (Part 2)
Steiner
10/18/23 1:04:38 PM
#446
19. Rillaboom (#812)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/3/0/AANp2HAAE8qG.png
Total Score: 1609
Average Rank: 37
Standard Deviation: 27.236
Grass Rank: 3/10

Fully Evolved Rank: 12/60

Rankings:
1 - Johnbobb
2 - Inviso
3 - changmas
4 - hotdogturtle
4 - XIII_Rocks
7 - PrinceOfKoopas
10 - Raka_Putra
11 - DragonGargoyle
11 - VeryInsane
13 - KommunistKoala
14 - Bitto
14 - starfox
16 - Xuxon
18 - ctesjbuvf
20 - Luster Soldier
21 - PrinceKaro
22 - mnk
25 - Eddv
26 - MZero
31 - Ashethan
31 - hbthebattle
31 - Mihark
35 - DireKrow
38 - MoogleKupo141
40 - red13n
40 - TexWolf_1729
41 - Bane_Of_Despair
47 - skulltrumpets
48 - xenosaga
50 - Anagram
51 - ScepterOfLove
53 - OrangeCrush980
55 - ecksgem
55 - mcflubbin
70 - Ermine
74 - NFUN
75 - Brayze_II
76 - andylt
78 - Cody11533
83 - Steiner
83 - th3l3fty
86 - GameBopAdv
96 - Paratroopa1

Comments:
Johnbobb (1) - https://imgur.com/zxCVU3g
Inviso (2) - Just a really solid starter design, especially for the historically lesser Grass-type.
XIII_Rocks (4) - This isn't a very good generation imo, but the three final starter evolutions are pretty good. Rillaboom is a rare grass-type starter win. It's only the second time out of nine generations that the grass type is the best, and to be honest, Sceptile only narrowly beats Swampert and Blaziken. The gigantamax is cool, the signature move is cool, and just how elaborate it is are all great.
PrinceOfKoopas (7) - Moss Donkey Kong from Super Smash Bros. 64! I wrote a whole KoopaTV article about Rillaboom's potential moveset which would just be what Donkey Kong's is in Smash Bross, but with Pokmon move names. I think it's funny.
DragonGargoyle (11) - Music monsters are peak
Luster Soldier (20) - Our first ever gorilla Pokemon. Surprised it took 8 generations for a Pokemon to be based off the gorilla.
mnk (22) - The best of the evolved Gen VIII starters, but that's not truly saying a lot. He did grow on me over my playthrough, though.
Bane_Of_Despair (41) - I actually warmed up to this one, when first revealed I was kinda meh on it. But now I like the theming of it and the way it has the leaves as hair and the single strand going over its face. A solid final grass evolution starter.
Ermine (70) - Yawn
Paratroopa1 (96) - usually starters are pretty bog-standard inoffensive but then they made this horrible ape with cheeto dust on his face and thats straight to the bottom with you bucko. Just awful to look at


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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Sword & Shield (Part 2)
Steiner
10/18/23 12:18:44 PM
#439
20. Basculegion (#902)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/9/8/AANp2HAAE8pm.png
Total Score: 1632
Average Rank: 38
Standard Deviation: 22.497
Ghost Rank: 5/9
Water Rank: 3/12

Fully Evolved Rank: 13/60

Rankings:
3 - skulltrumpets
4 - mnk
6 - KommunistKoala
10 - Brayze_II
10 - DragonGargoyle
11 - hbthebattle
11 - Inviso
13 - NFUN
14 - Anagram
14 - ctesjbuvf
16 - Eddv
17 - hotdogturtle
20 - starfox
26 - Mihark
28 - ScepterOfLove
29 - MZero
29 - xenosaga
31 - mcflubbin
31 - TexWolf_1729
32 - MoogleKupo141
37 - Johnbobb
38 - andylt
39 - XIII_Rocks
41 - Bitto
43 - th3l3fty
44 - Steiner
45 - Ermine
46 - Raka_Putra
47 - PrinceOfKoopas
49 - PrinceKaro
49 - VeryInsane
52 - Cody11533
55 - changmas
60 - Bane_Of_Despair
61 - Xuxon
62 - DireKrow
63 - Paratroopa1
67 - Luster Soldier
72 - Ashethan
72 - ecksgem
75 - OrangeCrush980
79 - GameBopAdv
81 - red13n

Comments:
mnk (4) - How the fuck do you manage to redeem Basculin this hard? Wow.
Inviso (11) - It's a mount, and it's a cooler Water/Ghost than Jellicent, plus it's pretty tough in combat, so yay.
NFUN (13) - It takes the "wooden art" designs of a few Hisuian Pokemon and works it into an actual, like, flesh creature. It looks great, and the concept is great too
Eddv (16) - Great Evolution
hotdogturtle (17) - I didn't like it until SV came out (and thus it would be ranked much lower if we did this ranking during active gen 8). But it turned out alright in the end.
Johnbobb (37) - https://imgur.com/J7N9lIy
andylt (38) - The female looks miserable. I like the lore and typing more than the design itself.
PrinceOfKoopas (47) - LAST RESPECT
Bane_Of_Despair (60) - A pretty neat fish, also being Water/Ghost is kinda cool. I do prefer the pink/red one.
Paratroopa1 (63) - I know theyre really going for like an old japanese flair here but Im just kinda meh about it


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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Sword & Shield (Part 2)
Steiner
10/18/23 11:36:43 AM
#435
the day your #1 scored in the top 30 yes that was a good day

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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Sword & Shield (Part 2)
Steiner
10/18/23 11:31:44 AM
#433
Zigzagoon posted...
How does the happiest saddest thing even work because I don't feel happy!

it's based on how close you were to the results over the range in From and To, it means that yesterday you were among the closest to the actual placements. having a bunch of top 10s drop in the 30s is actually pretty good btw

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TopicFill in the Blank 80: What is ___
Steiner
10/18/23 3:09:13 AM
#30
it

it's it

hey it's my second faith no more answer

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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Sword & Shield (Part 2)
Steiner
10/17/23 4:51:15 PM
#392
21. Obstagoon (#862)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/6/8/AANp2HAAE8eM.png
Total Score: 1636
Average Rank: 38
Standard Deviation: 26.354
Dark Rank: 1/10
Normal Rank: 1/8

Fully Evolved Rank: 14/60

Rankings:
1 - Bane_Of_Despair
8 - DragonGargoyle
8 - red13n
9 - TexWolf_1729
10 - Ermine
10 - MoogleKupo141
10 - ScepterOfLove
10 - skulltrumpets
10 - starfox
12 - Ashethan
15 - MZero
18 - hotdogturtle
20 - ctesjbuvf
20 - mnk
26 - Cody11533
26 - Luster Soldier
26 - Raka_Putra
27 - DireKrow
28 - VeryInsane
29 - PrinceOfKoopas
34 - Eddv
34 - hbthebattle
34 - Inviso
34 - mcflubbin
34 - PrinceKaro
35 - ecksgem
38 - Bitto
42 - Paratroopa1
48 - KommunistKoala
50 - changmas
52 - Mihark
55 - Steiner
56 - andylt
58 - OrangeCrush980
60 - Brayze_II
63 - Johnbobb
64 - NFUN
74 - GameBopAdv
77 - xenosaga
84 - Anagram
95 - XIII_Rocks
96 - th3l3fty
96 - Xuxon

Comments:
Bane_Of_Despair (1) - There are Pokemon that sometimes I feel like are designed just for me, and this is a great example. He's a total rocker, his color scheme is great, and he's a badger. The raccoon-dog -> badger timeline of Zigzagoon is fantastic as they're all great creatures to base a Pokemon on. The tongue out is A+ as well. And we don't talk about the 4x weakness to Fighting type. I hope he places high in this because he's super cool and great.
DragonGargoyle (8) - You can be friends with mean stinky monster
mnk (20) - I was so happy when the first Galarian form trailer was released, and then surprise, Linoone is evolving! It was so dumb they stopped doing cross-gen evolutions for a few generations, and I'm so glad they're fully embracing them again. That was a tangent, but this particular one is pretty good!
Luster Soldier (26) - Probably the most edgelord Pokemon to exist. The design kind of resembles a Gene Simmons cosplay, a member of the band KISS known for performing live with his face painted in black and white (the same colors in Obstagoon's design). Even Gene Simmons seems to approve of Obstagoon, as reported in this news article - https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/08/random_kiss_gene_simmons_has_something_to_say_about_new_pokemon_obstagoon
PrinceOfKoopas (29) - I like its battle concept.
Inviso (34) - I want to like this more than I do. It's an innately cool concept, but it's so friggin' weak for a third stage evolution.
Paratroopa1 (42) - Im really sad that we didnt get galarian zigzagoon and linoone in this thing, because I love them, especially linoone. obstagoon is sadly a downgrade
Johnbobb (63) - https://imgur.com/miLtXVs
NFUN (64) - I can respect it even if I don't like it
XIII_Rocks (95) - I was never a fan of this line, and thought the Galarian forms might save it I didn't hate it at first, and I like the shiny form, but then GBL happened and Obstagoon became the most irritating bitch ever.


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Steiner
10/17/23 4:15:18 PM
#377
22. Grookey (#810)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/4/3/AANp2HAAE8dz.png
Total Score: 1642
Average Rank: 38
Standard Deviation: 21.418
Grass Rank: 4/10

Not Fully Evolved Rank: 8/35

Rankings:
3 - PrinceOfKoopas
5 - Johnbobb
5 - KommunistKoala
9 - changmas
16 - MoogleKupo141
16 - xenosaga
18 - Ermine
18 - Steiner
19 - starfox
21 - Bane_Of_Despair
21 - Mihark
22 - ctesjbuvf
23 - PrinceKaro
23 - VeryInsane
23 - XIII_Rocks
24 - hotdogturtle
24 - MZero
29 - NFUN
29 - red13n
32 - Cody11533
38 - mnk
39 - skulltrumpets
42 - th3l3fty
43 - OrangeCrush980
43 - Xuxon
45 - Bitto
46 - Ashethan
47 - Brayze_II
47 - hbthebattle
48 - Luster Soldier
50 - Inviso
52 - ScepterOfLove
53 - DireKrow
54 - ecksgem
54 - mcflubbin
59 - Raka_Putra
59 - TexWolf_1729
64 - Anagram
65 - GameBopAdv
65 - Paratroopa1
76 - Eddv
79 - DragonGargoyle
94 - andylt

Comments:
PrinceOfKoopas (3) - I have a Grookey plush. Cute ook-ook.
Johnbobb (5) - https://imgur.com/xg6C4BU
Bane_Of_Despair (21) - Cute monkey starter, I'd say it's the better looking of the chimp starters. The little stick is a good addition that of course gets expanded on with later evolutions.
hotdogturtle (24) - It's been a long time since I was impressed by the design quality of a first-stage starter Pokemon, but this is one of the all time greats.
mnk (38) - Neat little monkey dude. Better than the Pans.
Inviso (50) - It's cute, but doesn't really stand out all that much to me.
Paratroopa1 (65) - grookey is my personal line between good and bad on this list. Like yeah, its kinda cute, but its also a monkey and Im sort of against it on principle
andylt (94) - We have far too many monkey pokemon, and they're usually terrible. Why another? This thing has one too many colours, I'd get rid of the orange personally. And then get rid of the rest of it and throw it in the bin. No more monkeys!!!


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Steiner
10/17/23 3:58:04 PM
#375
hey uh, forget the thing i said earlier. i can't read or i was trolling you or something.

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Steiner
10/17/23 3:44:39 PM
#368
23. Applin (#840)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/0/8/AANp2HAAE8dQ.png
Total Score: 1653
Average Rank: 38
Standard Deviation: 22.756
Dragon Rank: 6/11
Grass Rank: 5/10

Not Fully Evolved Rank: 9/35

Rankings:
3 - Eddv
4 - ScepterOfLove
5 - th3l3fty
7 - Steiner
11 - Anagram
12 - hbthebattle
12 - MZero
15 - changmas
20 - PrinceOfKoopas
21 - Xuxon
22 - Paratroopa1
23 - Mihark
24 - andylt
26 - Ashethan
26 - TexWolf_1729
27 - MoogleKupo141
28 - red13n
31 - Inviso
32 - Raka_Putra
33 - Ermine
36 - skulltrumpets
37 - Brayze_II
40 - Cody11533
41 - GameBopAdv
43 - DragonGargoyle
44 - Bane_Of_Despair
44 - ctesjbuvf
44 - starfox
46 - NFUN
46 - OrangeCrush980
47 - xenosaga
50 - mnk
51 - PrinceKaro
52 - Johnbobb
54 - hotdogturtle
59 - XIII_Rocks
64 - mcflubbin
67 - ecksgem
69 - Bitto
73 - KommunistKoala
85 - DireKrow
86 - Luster Soldier
93 - VeryInsane

Comments:
PrinceOfKoopas (20) - yum
Paratroopa1 (22) - I spent like 20 minutes looking at pictures of this guy trying to find ones where he shows his face and then I realized I was thinking of Dipplin, but it meant I spent 20 minutes looking at pictures of Applin and I could do worse
andylt (24) - Great idea, fun line.
Inviso (31) - It's adorable, but weak as hell.
Bane_Of_Despair (44) - This little worm is a Dragon! Starting the apple dragon line, it's pretty fun. I like the eyes coming out from the top of the apple.
mnk (50) - It's okay. The concept of a wyrm in an apple is pretty good, though. Why on Earth did they decide to revisit it a generation later to give it a third evolution, though.
Johnbobb (52) - https://imgur.com/h1ekHiq


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10/17/23 3:33:39 PM
#362
24. Wooloo (#831)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/9/3/AANp2HAAE8dB.png
Total Score: 1676
Average Rank: 39
Standard Deviation: 25.542
Normal Rank: 2/8

Not Fully Evolved Rank: 10/35

Rankings:
1 - PrinceOfKoopas
5 - changmas
6 - NFUN
6 - PrinceKaro
7 - Cody11533
7 - Luster Soldier
7 - Paratroopa1
7 - TexWolf_1729
9 - Mihark
10 - th3l3fty
12 - ctesjbuvf
14 - MoogleKupo141
17 - Bitto
19 - Ermine
21 - ScepterOfLove
24 - Johnbobb
31 - KommunistKoala
32 - GameBopAdv
35 - hotdogturtle
37 - Steiner
39 - OrangeCrush980
40 - DireKrow
41 - Xuxon
44 - Brayze_II
46 - Bane_Of_Despair
48 - ecksgem
48 - Eddv
50 - red13n
52 - MZero
56 - Inviso
56 - skulltrumpets
57 - mnk
63 - starfox
66 - andylt
68 - xenosaga
69 - Anagram
69 - Ashethan
70 - VeryInsane
71 - hbthebattle
71 - mcflubbin
80 - Raka_Putra
80 - XIII_Rocks
85 - DragonGargoyle

Comments:
PrinceOfKoopas (1) - I spent a very long time just trying to get my own Wooloo plush. Wooloo is peak design. Lovable.
NFUN (6) - hell yea
PrinceKaro (6) - why is this so cute
Luster Soldier (7) - This is such an adorable little sheep. It's also one of the few times where I consider the first stage to be vastly superior to its evolutions. I think this one should fare quite well in the overall rankings because it does "cute" in an acceptable way by being based on an animal and avoiding feminine vibes.
Paratroopa1 (7) - baa
Johnbobb (24) - https://imgur.com/kD0GznY
Bane_Of_Despair (46) - Pretty much a perfect sheep Pokemon, they really nailed this and they knew it with how early they showed it off.
Inviso (56) - It's very cute, especially with the rolling gimmick, but it just doesn't do anything new or exciting for an early-route Pokemon.
mnk (57) - It's a little too cute in the wrong kind of way for me.
andylt (66) - Never got the appeal of this thing. It's a round sheep. OK! I don't like when things seem designed solely to be cutesy/marketable rather than naturally reaching that state. We already have a superior sheep, and that one's electric!


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10/17/23 3:20:17 PM
#356
25. Ursaluna (#901)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/7/3/AANp2HAAE8ct.png
Total Score: 1705
Average Rank: 40
Standard Deviation: 27.457
Ground Rank: 1/4
Normal Rank: 3/8

Fully Evolved Rank: 15/60

Rankings:
1 - Cody11533
3 - VeryInsane
3 - XIII_Rocks
5 - hotdogturtle
5 - ScepterOfLove
5 - starfox
6 - MoogleKupo141
7 - DragonGargoyle
7 - Inviso
8 - changmas
10 - Johnbobb
11 - mnk
17 - KommunistKoala
20 - hbthebattle
24 - Raka_Putra
27 - Bitto
27 - PrinceOfKoopas
30 - Bane_Of_Despair
31 - skulltrumpets
35 - Steiner
40 - Luster Soldier
41 - red13n
42 - MZero
44 - Ashethan
45 - Anagram
51 - Mihark
52 - OrangeCrush980
52 - xenosaga
56 - NFUN
56 - Xuxon
61 - th3l3fty
62 - Brayze_II
63 - DireKrow
65 - mcflubbin
66 - PrinceKaro
67 - GameBopAdv
73 - ecksgem
76 - ctesjbuvf
76 - TexWolf_1729
79 - Ermine
81 - Paratroopa1
82 - andylt
93 - Eddv

Comments:
XIII_Rocks (3) - Ursaluna was always going to be high, but a second playthrough of Arceus coupled with the reveal of its amazing Blood Moon form tipped it into the higher reaches. Great design, great power, interesting typing, and now an excellent alternate form.
hotdogturtle (5) - I didn't think that I'd like an Ursaring evolution if you told me beforehand, but man it turned into a beast of a Pokemon once it could be transferred into the main games.
DragonGargoyle (7) - Haven't played PLA, but design + lore + play as a poke
Inviso (7) - Absolute combat beast, managing to be both a beefy tank, while having the offensive stats to back it up.
Johnbobb (10) - https://imgur.com/arQpciG
PrinceOfKoopas (27) - Well, thanks to it, Ursaring can get Eviolite.
Bane_Of_Despair (30) - It's a bear. That's it, and that works! It's a good bear. I like that it's more like a typical bear to stand out from its previous form.
Luster Soldier (40) - A cross-generation evolution of Ursaring first introduced in Legends: Arceus. Although not relevant to this ranking project since were only doing Gen 8, Ursaluna has a new form in Gen 9 known as the Bloodmoon Form which is a bipedal design instead of the quadrupedal design of regular Ursaluna. Strangely enough, the Bloodmoon Form is a standalone form of Ursaluna that cant be obtained by simply evolving Ursaring (which evolves into the original Ursaluna).
Ermine (79) - Ursaring looks like a badass. This does not.
Paratroopa1 (81) - not great
andylt (82) - I hate its moon forehead and weird eyebrows, and the colouring is bad. Ursaring was a good choice to give an evo but this doesn't do it for me at all!
Eddv (93) - trashmon


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10/17/23 2:52:14 PM
#353
26. Zacian (#888)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/4/3/AANp2HAAE8cP.png
Total Score: 1749
Average Rank: 41
Standard Deviation: 26.771
Fairy Rank: 1/8

Fully Evolved Rank: 16/60

Rankings:
2 - TexWolf_1729
4 - starfox
5 - Ermine
5 - Luster Soldier
6 - DireKrow
6 - red13n
10 - PrinceKaro
12 - Bane_Of_Despair
12 - KommunistKoala
13 - ctesjbuvf
13 - OrangeCrush980
15 - hotdogturtle
16 - Inviso
20 - ecksgem
20 - Raka_Putra
31 - Steiner
33 - Mihark
36 - Brayze_II
38 - MZero
38 - XIII_Rocks
40 - VeryInsane
41 - Ashethan
41 - mcflubbin
41 - skulltrumpets
43 - NFUN
44 - Bitto
50 - ScepterOfLove
50 - xenosaga
52 - hbthebattle
53 - DragonGargoyle
63 - andylt
63 - mnk
63 - th3l3fty
65 - Johnbobb
67 - MoogleKupo141
68 - Anagram
69 - GameBopAdv
77 - Cody11533
82 - Eddv
83 - PrinceOfKoopas
84 - Xuxon
87 - Paratroopa1
88 - changmas

Comments:
Ermine (5) - Sword Doggo is good.
Luster Soldier (5) - Very cool looking wolf legendary Pokemon. This thing having a Fairy type is unusual as the design is very atypical for a Fairy type (not the typical cute and/or feminine vibe usually seen in Fairy types). Base form is pure Fairy, but the Crowned Sword form has a secondary Steel type and is the true form of Zacian (and the one used in marketing the Sword/Shield games). This is also a insane powerhouse in the Sword/Shield Dynamax raids due to having a move that deals double damage to a Dynamaxed target. It even got a nerf in Gen 9 (along with Zamazenta) as it was a bit too overpowered.
PrinceKaro (10) - this rating based on armorless form, the dogs look stupid and overdesigned with their armor
Bane_Of_Despair (12) - Sword doggo! It's a little cheap to do, but throw a sword in a dog's mouth to use in battle and I'm sold. It being Fairy type is a pretty cute idea too what with it kind of going with the sword/shield legend theme a bit. Typing wise the Fairy/Steel is pretty cool too. I think GameFreak does a good job with the potential of a sword-in-mouth dog, like I'd take Repede and Sif over Zacian but Zacian still works.
Inviso (16) - Easily the better design of the legendary dogs, but I wish it was Fairy/Fighting instead of Fairy/Steel.
Raka_Putra (20) - Its name origins is so stupid
XIII_Rocks (38) - Would have been a lot higher, but got slightly ruined by Pokemon Go GBL.
andylt (63) - As far as dogs-with-swords-in-their-mouths go, this is one of them.
Johnbobb (65) - https://imgur.com/lel6hX0
Eddv (82) - trashmon
PrinceOfKoopas (83) - Stupid mutt.
Paratroopa1 (87) - i dont even like sword wolf ironically. sorry. I just think its ridiclous


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10/17/23 2:46:09 PM
#346
andylt posted...
Down to Snom, Applin, and Dreepy for unbroken lines!

which one will survive the day?

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10/17/23 2:22:30 PM
#337
27. Yamper (#835)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/1/5/AANp2HAAE8bz.png
Total Score: 1807
Average Rank: 42
Standard Deviation: 27.698
Electric Rank: 2/9

Not Fully Evolved Rank: 11/35

Rankings:
3 - Ermine
4 - Bane_Of_Despair
4 - Raka_Putra
9 - mnk
10 - VeryInsane
11 - starfox
12 - red13n
13 - Steiner
15 - DireKrow
17 - Cody11533
17 - PrinceKaro
20 - mcflubbin
22 - KommunistKoala
23 - MZero
24 - TexWolf_1729
25 - NFUN
25 - th3l3fty
26 - skulltrumpets
30 - changmas
31 - Bitto
36 - ctesjbuvf
36 - Paratroopa1
38 - hbthebattle
40 - OrangeCrush980
45 - Eddv
45 - Johnbobb
48 - Anagram
57 - GameBopAdv
60 - Inviso
62 - DragonGargoyle
63 - Luster Soldier
64 - ecksgem
64 - MoogleKupo141
68 - ScepterOfLove
69 - Mihark
71 - Ashethan
75 - andylt
81 - Xuxon
86 - Brayze_II
87 - XIII_Rocks
88 - xenosaga
89 - hotdogturtle
94 - PrinceOfKoopas

Comments:
Ermine (3) - Very Good Boi!
Bane_Of_Despair (4) - It's a puppy with a heart on its butt! Another one that was shown pretty early on in previews I think, and an excellent choice. Elktrike wishes it could be Yamper.
mnk (9) - Good fluffy boy.
NFUN (25) - gonna guess a third of the comments on him will be angst that he's so high because he's a dog, and another third will be "DOGGY!"
Paratroopa1 (36) - normally Im a cat person but I will put differences aside to support a corgi
Johnbobb (45) - https://imgur.com/fr3J8o3
Inviso (60) - I had a corgi for a good chunk of my life, and I just wish this one looked a little lessderpy. Some of the designs this Gen look far too cartoonish for my tastes.
Luster Soldier (63) - This regional dog Pokemon has a really derpy looking face, and not in a good kind of derpy way.
andylt (75) - Too cutesy without actually being cute. I much prefer the evo.
hotdogturtle (89) - It has a non-battle-relevant ability that's actually good for utility. You can use it for capturing legendary Pokemon in rare balls that you only have 1 of.
PrinceOfKoopas (94) - Not a fan of this mutt.


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10/17/23 1:41:22 PM
#328
28. Rookidee (#821)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/6/2/AANp2HAAE8a-.png
Total Score: 1847
Average Rank: 43
Standard Deviation: 23.827
Flying Rank: 3/5

Not Fully Evolved Rank: 12/35

Rankings:
2 - Anagram
2 - Mihark
10 - ctesjbuvf
13 - Cody11533
14 - th3l3fty
17 - Ermine
19 - Brayze_II
21 - hbthebattle
23 - Paratroopa1
24 - red13n
24 - starfox
27 - Bane_Of_Despair
27 - changmas
27 - MZero
28 - GameBopAdv
28 - xenosaga
28 - Xuxon
30 - andylt
32 - KommunistKoala
33 - NFUN
38 - Ashethan
38 - ScepterOfLove
47 - DireKrow
48 - TexWolf_1729
48 - VeryInsane
49 - skulltrumpets
54 - Johnbobb
54 - Luster Soldier
56 - ecksgem
59 - mnk
59 - PrinceOfKoopas
60 - MoogleKupo141
60 - Raka_Putra
61 - Bitto
61 - PrinceKaro
67 - OrangeCrush980
68 - DragonGargoyle
70 - Eddv
73 - hotdogturtle
81 - XIII_Rocks
86 - mcflubbin
87 - Inviso
94 - Steiner

Comments:
Paratroopa1 (23) - I like my birds round and ball, not intimdating and covered in armor, so this suits me just fine
Bane_Of_Despair (27) - It's a birb. A good starting birb at that.
andylt (30) - Considering my fondness for birds, I'm a bit disappointed by Rookidee. Maybe it's because I'm too familiar with actual blue tits but the black looks wrong, and there's something off about the ey- wait, the white isn't part of its eyes? OK that actually helps.
NFUN (33) - Birb
Johnbobb (54) - https://imgur.com/zAM8AC0
PrinceOfKoopas (59) - Rookie numbers.
Inviso (87) - This is cute, but it's just SO friggin' basic.


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10/17/23 12:47:46 PM
#322
29. Dubwool (#832)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/8/9/AANp2HAAE8Z1.png
Total Score: 1847
Average Rank: 43
Standard Deviation: 21.302
Normal Rank: 4/8

Fully Evolved Rank: 17/60

Rankings:
5 - mnk
13 - Anagram
13 - PrinceOfKoopas
16 - skulltrumpets
17 - th3l3fty
19 - Cody11533
19 - hotdogturtle
20 - Ermine
24 - Paratroopa1
26 - NFUN
28 - Eddv
29 - PrinceKaro
29 - Steiner
30 - DireKrow
30 - GameBopAdv
32 - TexWolf_1729
33 - Bitto
36 - andylt
36 - Johnbobb
38 - mcflubbin
39 - Brayze_II
39 - Luster Soldier
40 - changmas
41 - Inviso
42 - ScepterOfLove
45 - Bane_Of_Despair
49 - Ashethan
49 - ecksgem
53 - Raka_Putra
54 - red13n
55 - VeryInsane
56 - Mihark
59 - ctesjbuvf
62 - MoogleKupo141
64 - xenosaga
66 - MZero
67 - Xuxon
72 - KommunistKoala
74 - OrangeCrush980
75 - DragonGargoyle
82 - starfox
85 - hbthebattle
86 - XIII_Rocks

Comments:
mnk (5) - I've always liked this one, but from what I can tell, it tends to go underappreciated. Maybe this project will prove me wrong though.
PrinceOfKoopas (13) - Dubwool is okay too but it loses Wooloo's cuteness.
hotdogturtle (19) - Underrated as a bulky physical Normal type.
Paratroopa1 (24) - beeg
NFUN (26) - One of a very few Pokemon in this generation I can take gameplay into account for their rating. I was playing Showdown with a friend and swept half his team with a Cotton Guard/Body Press Dubwool. Dude had no fucking idea. Outside of that, very mediocre
Johnbobb (36) - https://imgur.com/8Sre2Td
Luster Soldier (39) - MASSIVE downgrade in design compared to Wooloo. The popularity of Wooloo was due to being a very cute sheep, and Dubwool is severely lacking in the cute department. Still a lot better than a good amount of Pokemon from this generation.
Inviso (41) - This is decently strong, but it's kinda basically, especially in a generation with another new mono-type Normal early route Pokemon.
Bane_Of_Despair (45) - Pretty much a perfect sheep Pokemon evolution! Nothing overly fancy, just a solid sheep evolution design.


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10/17/23 11:56:02 AM
#308
30. Cinderace (#815)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/1/5/AANp2HAAE8Yr.png
Total Score: 1861
Average Rank: 43
Standard Deviation: 29.840
Fire Rank: 3/7

Fully Evolved Rank: 18/60

Rankings:
1 - PrinceKaro
4 - Johnbobb
5 - MZero
5 - xenosaga
7 - DireKrow
8 - mcflubbin
8 - XIII_Rocks
9 - Luster Soldier
9 - OrangeCrush980
10 - Ashethan
11 - ecksgem
19 - KommunistKoala
21 - Eddv
21 - Raka_Putra
21 - starfox
24 - Inviso
25 - Steiner
30 - NFUN
30 - Paratroopa1
38 - GameBopAdv
44 - DragonGargoyle
46 - red13n
47 - andylt
49 - Xuxon
50 - hbthebattle
54 - VeryInsane
58 - Bitto
58 - TexWolf_1729
59 - Cody11533
60 - hotdogturtle
60 - skulltrumpets
65 - Bane_Of_Despair
68 - MoogleKupo141
69 - Ermine
70 - Brayze_II
79 - Anagram
80 - ScepterOfLove
83 - mnk
86 - ctesjbuvf
89 - Mihark
90 - th3l3fty
95 - changmas
96 - PrinceOfKoopas

Comments:
PrinceKaro (1) - Now, this is how you make a humanoid pokemon. Still somewhat animalish so it doesnt feel weird to have it as a pet, and androgynous enough so it still seems right regardless of what gender you get. Simply superb.
Johnbobb (4) - https://imgur.com/FiGtooo
XIII_Rocks (8) - Yeah I can't not like Cinderace. It's a terrific Pokemon and the football theme is executed so well.
Luster Soldier (9) - Fits the British inspired Galar region pretty well with the whole soccer (football) theme in its design, and its signature move Pyro Ball being an animation of Cinderace kicking a flaming ball at an opposing Pokemon. It also has a Gigantamax form where it's standing on top of a giant flaming ball.
Inviso (24) - Not even me being a furry could net Cinderace a higher placement. It's still fast, but I honestly hate the color scheme and design (and the mono-typing).
Paratroopa1 (30) - cute rabbit slightly offset by slightly weird astro boy vibes
DragonGargoyle (44) - I like it when monsters are sports/exercise-themed
Bane_Of_Despair (65) - It's a rabbit, it uses its feet, make it a soccer/football player inspired! That's fine, althought the design itself is not the best for me especially for a starter. The Gigantimax form is kind of funny though, it just standing on a giant orb of fire giving me Asuka "Pathetic" vibes.
Ermine (69) - Furries have at it.
mnk (83) - It's kinda weird how much I don't like this line's soccer player motif, when I don't really mind Passimian's football motif. I guess it's all in how much more humanoid Cinderace is, while Passimian still looks like an animal. Cinderace just looks like it belongs to a completely different franchise with its own Saturday morning cartoon.
PrinceOfKoopas (96) - One of the worst things brought to Pokmon, so of course it featured in the anime. Good thing it's not in Smash!


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Steiner
10/17/23 11:45:31 AM
#307
stafoc posted...
at least without a ton of learning on the fly and probably screwing it up.

that's all I did <_<

but thanks! I care more about doing cool spreadsheet stuff than any of the rankings by this point

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Steiner
10/17/23 7:46:01 AM
#44
MZero posted...
my fire
my one
desire


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TopicWhich streaming service should I unsubscribe from?
Steiner
10/17/23 6:50:07 AM
#2
crazyisgood

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TopicSo the other FFVII remake is out... [FFVIIEC]
Steiner
10/17/23 2:10:02 AM
#358
oh that's the first guy i've seen to beat my 63k Red. learned that big numbers are driven by stacking same R Ability Points and that your auto equip is very bad at it

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10/16/23 4:56:52 PM
#260
mcflubbin posted...
Oof, I'm getting killed today.

we're in the upper reaches of the list so you were actually one of today's happiest users!

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10/16/23 4:49:25 PM
#255
31. Wyrdeer (#899)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/6/8/AANp2HAAE8Lc.png
Total Score: 1874
Average Rank: 44
Standard Deviation: 24.458
Normal Rank: 5/8
Psychic Rank: 1/9

Fully Evolved Rank: 19/60

Rankings:
6 - mcflubbin
8 - Anagram
8 - mnk
10 - Cody11533
13 - ScepterOfLove
17 - Raka_Putra
18 - Bitto
20 - OrangeCrush980
20 - VeryInsane
22 - Ermine
24 - Luster Soldier
25 - MoogleKupo141
27 - andylt
27 - DragonGargoyle
27 - ecksgem
27 - Inviso
32 - changmas
39 - PrinceOfKoopas
41 - PrinceKaro
41 - starfox
42 - Steiner
44 - DireKrow
45 - ctesjbuvf
46 - hbthebattle
46 - XIII_Rocks
47 - MZero
47 - NFUN
49 - red13n
52 - th3l3fty
54 - Brayze_II
56 - KommunistKoala
58 - Johnbobb
59 - xenosaga
60 - Mihark
61 - skulltrumpets
64 - Paratroopa1
72 - hotdogturtle
73 - Bane_Of_Despair
78 - GameBopAdv
91 - Eddv
91 - Xuxon
92 - Ashethan
95 - TexWolf_1729

Comments:
mnk (8) - I still can't believe Stantler got an awesome evolution after all this time. Thank you Legends: Arceus.
Luster Soldier (24) - A well-deserved evolution to Stantler, who was previously one of the most forgettable Gen 2 Pokemon. Much better design over Stantler as well.
andylt (27) - Hm, this wound up being my highest Arceus ranking. A solid improvement on a forgettable pokemon.
Inviso (27) - Just about all of the new Hisuian stuff is actually pretty good, and Wyrdeer's use as a mount and a new Normal/Psychic (which massively improves on Stantler) is not exception.
PrinceOfKoopas (39) - Nothin' against it.
Johnbobb (58) - https://imgur.com/gSDRwYK
Paratroopa1 (64) - stantler finally gets his day in the sun. by becoming a completely different pokemon
hotdogturtle (72) - I thought I would like this when it was announced, but ultimately what a waste of a Pokemon.
Bane_Of_Despair (73) - It's definitely an evolution to Stantler. I do think it's an improvement on Stantler at the very least from the coloring, but the design itself is sort of eh. Also a little weird they went with Psychic for this design, although I suppose that's better for it than going for the obvious Ice.
Eddv (91) - trashmon


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10/16/23 4:32:18 PM
#249
32. Copperajah (#879)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/6/2/AANp2HAAE8LW.png
Total Score: 1880
Average Rank: 44
Standard Deviation: 25.282
Steel Rank: 2/5

Fully Evolved Rank: 20/60

Rankings:
2 - Steiner
7 - Johnbobb
8 - VeryInsane
10 - MZero
11 - Ashethan
13 - Bitto
13 - hotdogturtle
14 - Inviso
15 - PrinceOfKoopas
17 - Luster Soldier
19 - Anagram
20 - DireKrow
23 - MoogleKupo141
24 - KommunistKoala
27 - mcflubbin
30 - Xuxon
34 - ScepterOfLove
36 - XIII_Rocks
37 - andylt
39 - ecksgem
43 - starfox
50 - Paratroopa1
51 - mnk
52 - red13n
54 - Bane_Of_Despair
56 - TexWolf_1729
57 - Brayze_II
59 - PrinceKaro
60 - ctesjbuvf
60 - OrangeCrush980
60 - th3l3fty
62 - Eddv
64 - Cody11533
64 - hbthebattle
66 - DragonGargoyle
69 - Raka_Putra
69 - xenosaga
70 - GameBopAdv
73 - changmas
75 - skulltrumpets
84 - NFUN
89 - Ermine
94 - Mihark

Comments:
Johnbobb (7) - https://imgur.com/BcZMoSV
hotdogturtle (13) - Shiny looks better than the regular. I grinded for one a while ago.
Inviso (14) - This is one of the few times when I'm cool with a mono-type, because solo-Steel is so rare. I just dock it points because Gen VIII is a very slow generation overall, and Copperajah contributes to that slow feeling.
PrinceOfKoopas (15) - ...And the evolved form is still kinda cute too.
andylt (37) - I'm not sure what it is but I don't like Copperajah as much as I want to. Maybe it's the colouring, or the very angular body, but it's still cool to have a steel elephant. And a proper elephant, finally! (Sorry Donphan)
Paratroopa1 (50) - pretty cool
Bane_Of_Despair (54) - Pretty cool elephant, really dig the color scheme. Good elephant Pokemon design.
Raka_Putra (69) - Hup, two, three, four, it's so blocky, two, three four
Ermine (89) - I hate elephants.


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10/16/23 4:20:58 PM
#243
33. Zamazenta (#889)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/5/5/AANp2HAAE8LP.png
Total Score: 1898
Average Rank: 44
Standard Deviation: 24.259
Fighting Rank: 4/8

Fully Evolved Rank: 21/60

Rankings:
6 - starfox
7 - red13n
10 - Mihark
10 - TexWolf_1729
11 - PrinceKaro
14 - XIII_Rocks
19 - Luster Soldier
19 - Steiner
21 - Ermine
24 - mcflubbin
24 - mnk
26 - Bane_Of_Despair
26 - ctesjbuvf
29 - KommunistKoala
30 - Raka_Putra
30 - xenosaga
35 - DragonGargoyle
38 - DireKrow
40 - Ashethan
40 - ScepterOfLove
40 - skulltrumpets
42 - VeryInsane
44 - ecksgem
44 - hotdogturtle
44 - NFUN
49 - OrangeCrush980
53 - hbthebattle
53 - th3l3fty
55 - Inviso
56 - Bitto
58 - andylt
60 - GameBopAdv
61 - Brayze_II
61 - MZero
69 - Johnbobb
70 - PrinceOfKoopas
74 - MoogleKupo141
75 - Anagram
83 - Eddv
83 - Xuxon
86 - Paratroopa1
89 - changmas
90 - Cody11533

Comments:
PrinceKaro (11) - this rating based on armorless form, the dogs look stupid and overdesigned with their armor
Luster Soldier (19) - Way less popular than Zacian for sure. The vast difference in popularity was apparent when I saw a picture of a Japanese Pokemon Center with like a full shelf of Zamazenta plushies, while the Zacian plushies were almost totally cleaned out. This was the subject of a news article here - https://nintendosoup.com/zamazenta-plushies-not-as-popular-as-zacian-at-pokemon-center-japan/
mnk (24) - Shield Doggo is much better than Sword Doggo.
Bane_Of_Despair (26) - The other legendary doggo, I think the Shield form looks a liiiiiittle silly but I do dig the color scheme and the little blue ponytail on its base form.
Raka_Putra (30) - Awkward to see
DragonGargoyle (35) - I love the clunky shield
hotdogturtle (44) - I bought Shield because at the time I liked Zamazenta better. Then Zacian turned out to be one of the best Pokemon in the game and also looks better than Zamazenta in both forms. Whoops.
Inviso (55) - This is a far worse design than Zacian, and I'm always going to be against tanks in comparison to pure attackers.
andylt (58) - Christ this thing looks bad without its shield. Still silly with it, and Zacian has a better colour pallette, but yeah. I dislike that they made the cover legendaries so similar.
Johnbobb (69) - https://imgur.com/9TjBDLL
PrinceOfKoopas (70) - Also a stupid mutt, but I like shields more than swords.
Eddv (83) - trashmon
Paratroopa1 (86) - slightly better than sword wolf on account of not having a sword


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10/16/23 4:13:03 PM
#6
FoolFantastic posted...
Sorry about the delay; I have not yet received two of the nominations for the intended poll and have not been at a computer since yesterday morning.

i will take a forfeit

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10/16/23 4:02:29 PM
#235
34. Clobbopus (#852)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/4/0/AANp2HAAE8LA.png
Total Score: 1927
Average Rank: 45
Standard Deviation: 23.218
Fighting Rank: 5/8

Not Fully Evolved Rank: 13/35

Rankings:
5 - mcflubbin
8 - Johnbobb
9 - xenosaga
12 - Steiner
13 - th3l3fty
14 - ScepterOfLove
17 - MZero
17 - VeryInsane
18 - Brayze_II
20 - Bane_Of_Despair
24 - Xuxon
28 - PrinceOfKoopas
29 - skulltrumpets
33 - andylt
35 - NFUN
37 - ecksgem
38 - Eddv
41 - DireKrow
42 - Mihark
43 - Paratroopa1
44 - changmas
44 - GameBopAdv
45 - hbthebattle
46 - KommunistKoala
50 - ctesjbuvf
51 - starfox
54 - Ermine
54 - PrinceKaro
57 - Ashethan
59 - MoogleKupo141
62 - red13n
64 - hotdogturtle
64 - OrangeCrush980
65 - Raka_Putra
67 - DragonGargoyle
70 - Bitto
73 - Luster Soldier
73 - mnk
75 - Cody11533
76 - XIII_Rocks
82 - Anagram
83 - Inviso
86 - TexWolf_1729

Comments:
Johnbobb (8) - https://imgur.com/10s2NzS
Bane_Of_Despair (20) - Really like how the Pokedex entry matches with how it looks; like a kid who just wants to go around punching stuff. He doesn't know his own strength, Arceus just made him with some big ol' bappers!
PrinceOfKoopas (28) - It's pretty cute
NFUN (35) - he gonna punch
Paratroopa1 (43) - yep. good. punchy little guy. good
Inviso (83) - It's relatively cute, but it shouldn't be a pure Fighting-type.


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Steiner
10/16/23 3:46:27 PM
#229
35. Kleavor (#900)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/3/1/AANp2HAAE8K3.png
Total Score: 1927
Average Rank: 45
Standard Deviation: 26.481
Bug Rank: 4/8
Rock Rank: 1/6

Fully Evolved Rank: 22/60

Rankings:
5 - DragonGargoyle
9 - starfox
11 - Johnbobb
11 - TexWolf_1729
13 - XIII_Rocks
15 - skulltrumpets
16 - Brayze_II
17 - ecksgem
17 - Inviso
17 - mcflubbin
17 - MoogleKupo141
20 - Cody11533
21 - OrangeCrush980
23 - Ermine
25 - hotdogturtle
26 - Anagram
29 - hbthebattle
31 - Luster Soldier
33 - changmas
33 - KommunistKoala
41 - xenosaga
46 - VeryInsane
47 - red13n
51 - NFUN
54 - ctesjbuvf
54 - MZero
57 - Raka_Putra
58 - mnk
59 - Steiner
68 - PrinceOfKoopas
70 - Xuxon
71 - andylt
72 - Bitto
72 - Mihark
72 - ScepterOfLove
76 - DireKrow
76 - Paratroopa1
78 - PrinceKaro
79 - th3l3fty
80 - GameBopAdv
82 - Ashethan
83 - Bane_Of_Despair
92 - Eddv

Comments:
DragonGargoyle (5) - Exoskeleton lore and aesthetic is mega rad
Johnbobb (11) - https://imgur.com/TnzowPp
Inviso (17) - While it doesn't measure up to Scyther or Scizor, Kleavor's still a cool design and a worthwhile addition to Gen VIII as part of Hisui.
Luster Soldier (31) - An alternative evolution of Scyther that is a pretty good design, though not quite as good of a design compared to Scizor. This Rock type counterpart of Scizor has a bit more speed in exchange for less defensive stats and 5 extra points in base Attack.
Raka_Putra (57) - Not as good as others in its line
mnk (58) - A definite downgrade compared to Scizor.
PrinceOfKoopas (68) - It's too much of a try-hard.
andylt (71) - Worse than Scyther and Scizor, and a boring type to boot.
Paratroopa1 (76) - looks a lot better from the side than the front. Idk maybe Im being harsh on these hisuian dudes but theyre all kinda ugly
Bane_Of_Despair (83) - I feel like in theory this one should be cooler than I think it is. The color scheme is just very drab, which of course it's rock type but eh still doesn't really work for me especially compared to Scyther and Scizor.
Eddv (92) - trashmon


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Steiner
10/16/23 3:45:31 PM
#228
wrestling octopus

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Steiner
10/16/23 3:36:10 PM
#221
Dark
82. Morgrem
80. Impidimp
59. Morpeko
58. Zarude
45. Thievul
43. Grimmsnarl
40. Nickit
37. Overqwil
36. Urshifu
??. Obstagoon


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10/16/23 3:35:03 PM
#220
36. Urshifu (#892)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/2/1/AANp2HAAE8Kt.png
Total Score: 1940
Average Rank: 45
Standard Deviation: 23.853
Dark Rank: 2/10
Fighting Rank: 6/8
Water Rank: 4/12
Fully Evolved Rank: 23/60

Rankings:
6 - DragonGargoyle
6 - OrangeCrush980
12 - Inviso
17 - Anagram
18 - red13n
19 - Bane_Of_Despair
26 - hotdogturtle
26 - starfox
28 - PrinceKaro
29 - ecksgem
30 - mcflubbin
31 - changmas
31 - Raka_Putra
31 - VeryInsane
33 - Ashethan
33 - DireKrow
33 - Luster Soldier
35 - MoogleKupo141
35 - Xuxon
36 - NFUN
37 - KommunistKoala
37 - XIII_Rocks
39 - Johnbobb
40 - andylt
45 - Steiner
46 - ctesjbuvf
46 - ScepterOfLove
49 - Bitto
52 - Brayze_II
55 - Mihark
56 - hbthebattle
56 - MZero
60 - Ermine
62 - PrinceOfKoopas
66 - TexWolf_1729
72 - th3l3fty
75 - mnk
79 - Cody11533
86 - Eddv
89 - xenosaga
90 - skulltrumpets
93 - GameBopAdv
95 - Paratroopa1

Comments:
DragonGargoyle (6) - I like it when Pokemon get characterization
Inviso (12) - Again, not a huge fan of legendaries, and if this were just single-strike, I wouldn't rank it this high. But giving us a new Water/Fighting-type after we only had KELDEO since Gen I was pretty neat.
Bane_Of_Despair (19) - I haven't actually played the DLC for Sword and Shield, but I do think Urshifu is pretty neat. I much prefer the Single Strike design over the Rapid Strike one, but overall a kung fu bear is cool to have. Just a solid bear to have.
Johnbobb (39) - https://imgur.com/XeNQ5z0
andylt (40) - Yeah it looks alright. We have plenty of humanoid fighters but I have no specific complaints with this one.
PrinceOfKoopas (62) - meeehh
Eddv (86) - trashmon
Paratroopa1 (95) - i hate this thing. it looks jaundiced. supremely ugly


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10/16/23 2:48:55 PM
#215
better/worse than garbodor

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10/16/23 2:36:37 PM
#207
Meaning...

Poison
87. Toxel
65. Eternatus
55. Sneasler
37. Overqwil
??. Toxtricity


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10/16/23 2:36:26 PM
#206
37. Overqwil (#904)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/5/3/AANp2HAAE8Jp.png
Total Score: 1943
Average Rank: 45
Standard Deviation: 28.953
Dark Rank: 3/10
Poison Rank: 2/5

Fully Evolved Rank: 24/60

Rankings:
2 - mcflubbin
3 - KommunistKoala
8 - Brayze_II
9 - ScepterOfLove
11 - Bitto
12 - MoogleKupo141
14 - NFUN
15 - Inviso
17 - Johnbobb
17 - skulltrumpets
18 - mnk
18 - TexWolf_1729
18 - th3l3fty
18 - XIII_Rocks
19 - ctesjbuvf
24 - GameBopAdv
29 - Raka_Putra
30 - ecksgem
31 - andylt
32 - xenosaga
40 - hbthebattle
47 - VeryInsane
49 - PrinceOfKoopas
53 - Cody11533
56 - changmas
60 - DragonGargoyle
62 - Mihark
66 - Anagram
68 - Bane_Of_Despair
69 - hotdogturtle
69 - PrinceKaro
71 - Luster Soldier
72 - starfox
73 - Ashethan
73 - red13n
73 - Xuxon
75 - Paratroopa1
80 - Ermine
80 - OrangeCrush980
81 - MZero
92 - Steiner
94 - DireKrow
95 - Eddv

Comments:
NFUN (14) - The best name in Pokemon? Maybe
Inviso (15) - This thing gets by on the name more than anything else, because it's AWESOME. But also, the design is a marked improvement on Qwilfish or Hisuian Qwilfish.
Johnbobb (17) - https://imgur.com/BYsVAcp
mnk (18) - It's so ridiculous, hahaha.
XIII_Rocks (18) - Cool, looks like a landmine, I dig it
Raka_Putra (29) - Qwilfish getting some love? It's more likely than you'd think
andylt (31) - Terrific name.
PrinceOfKoopas (49) - Definitely not a friendly presence.
Bane_Of_Despair (68) - A bigger, spiker Qwilfish. It makes sense, and I like the colors. It's perfectly fine.
Paratroopa1 (75) - I appreciate giving qwilfish some love but I think this was a bit too much. I guess you could say I think its disproportionate.
Eddv (95) - trashmon


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10/16/23 2:18:11 PM
#204
38. Spectrier (#897)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/3/8/AANp2HAAE8Ja.png
Total Score: 1953
Average Rank: 45
Standard Deviation: 25.711
Ghost Rank: 6/9

Fully Evolved Rank: 25/60

Rankings:
3 - TexWolf_1729
5 - Inviso
8 - Steiner
11 - hotdogturtle
11 - OrangeCrush980
14 - Ashethan
14 - Luster Soldier
14 - Xuxon
15 - PrinceKaro
17 - DireKrow
22 - Anagram
22 - XIII_Rocks
25 - Ermine
29 - Bane_Of_Despair
32 - mcflubbin
33 - ecksgem
38 - starfox
38 - VeryInsane
43 - KommunistKoala
45 - NFUN
49 - Eddv
50 - Johnbobb
51 - Brayze_II
53 - skulltrumpets
55 - DragonGargoyle
57 - MZero
58 - red13n
58 - th3l3fty
58 - xenosaga
59 - andylt
59 - Bitto
61 - Mihark
62 - Raka_Putra
62 - ScepterOfLove
71 - Paratroopa1
72 - MoogleKupo141
74 - ctesjbuvf
74 - hbthebattle
76 - PrinceOfKoopas
77 - GameBopAdv
89 - Cody11533
93 - changmas
96 - mnk

Comments:
Inviso (5) - Generally, I'm not a fan of legendaries over standard Pokemon, but Gen VIII is rough, and Spectrier's a cool horse design.
Luster Soldier (14) - Definitely a much better looking design over its counterpart Glastrier. Also, the weight difference on the 2 horses is extreme, with Glastrier having a stated weight of 1763.7 lbs and Spectrier at only 98.1 lbs.
Bane_Of_Despair (29) - The clear winner of the horses to me, a ghost horse is already cool and making the design with a flowing mane like this and floating hooves is just downright cool.
Johnbobb (50) - https://imgur.com/wDSpiKN
andylt (59) - Ghost horse should be really cool, but this bores me somewhat. I don't think the mane effects work.
Paratroopa1 (71) - its ok I guess but its just kind of an ice horse and I dont feel like theres much more to it
PrinceOfKoopas (76) - Spectrier is a massive menace to society, literally draining civilisation.
mnk (96) - Thanks I hate it.


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Steiner
10/16/23 1:28:41 PM
#198
We have a new type champion!

Ground
71. Silicobra
48. Runerigus
39. Sandaconda
??. Ursaluna

And I should post these ones too...
Psychic
94. Calyrex
92. Indeedee
83. Hatenna
81. Dottler
72. Mr. Rime
56. Hattrem
52. Hatterene
47. Orbeetle
??. Wyrdeer

Rock
90. Carkol
86. Stonjourner
84. Rolycoly
51. Coalossal
49. Drednaw
??. Kleavor

Fairy
96. Enamorus
89. Milcery
82. Morgrem
80. Impidimp
52. Hatterene
43. Grimmsnarl
41. Alcremie
??. Zacian


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10/16/23 12:46:06 PM
#193
39. Sandaconda (#844)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/6/4/AANp2HAAE8IQ.png
Total Score: 1960
Average Rank: 46
Standard Deviation: 25.100
Ground Rank: 2/4

Fully Evolved Rank: 26/60

Rankings:
1 - GameBopAdv
5 - Eddv
10 - ecksgem
16 - th3l3fty
17 - DragonGargoyle
19 - hbthebattle
21 - hotdogturtle
21 - Luster Soldier
23 - Bitto
25 - andylt
26 - KommunistKoala
27 - Anagram
27 - OrangeCrush980
27 - VeryInsane
30 - Ermine
30 - Johnbobb
31 - DireKrow
37 - mcflubbin
37 - ScepterOfLove
40 - Paratroopa1
42 - Brayze_II
42 - mnk
43 - MZero
44 - red13n
45 - PrinceOfKoopas
47 - Inviso
50 - Ashethan
50 - MoogleKupo141
60 - xenosaga
62 - starfox
63 - ctesjbuvf
67 - Raka_Putra
68 - Steiner
70 - Bane_Of_Despair
72 - changmas
75 - Mihark
77 - TexWolf_1729
78 - skulltrumpets
80 - Xuxon
83 - Cody11533
87 - PrinceKaro
91 - XIII_Rocks
94 - NFUN

Comments:
Eddv (5) - fuckin hysterical hognose
andylt (25) - Points for uniqueness, though they could've taken another pass at the design to really boost it.
Johnbobb (30) - https://imgur.com/yvGi0NJ
Paratroopa1 (40) - kinda goofy-cute but his silhouette bothers me. I just wanna untangle him damnit
mnk (42) - This one deserves an evolution to make up for losing its Gigantimax.
PrinceOfKoopas (45) - Sandy cobra
Inviso (47) - There are better snakes out there, and better pure Ground-types.
Bane_Of_Despair (70) - This one gets some points for being funny, and the name is pretty top tier. It's just chilling.
PrinceKaro (87) - this desperately needed to be sent back to the drawing board
XIII_Rocks (91) - Painfully generic, though not quite as bad as Drednaw.
NFUN (94) - gross


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10/16/23 11:15:31 AM
#187
40. Nickit (#827)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/1/7/AANp2HAAE8Hh.png
Total Score: 1966
Average Rank: 46
Standard Deviation: 29.474
Dark Rank: 4/10

Not Fully Evolved Rank: 14/35

Rankings:
1 - red13n
1 - Xuxon
2 - PrinceKaro
4 - Mihark
6 - TexWolf_1729
8 - Ermine
11 - Cody11533
11 - GameBopAdv
12 - DireKrow
12 - xenosaga
17 - Bane_Of_Despair
21 - th3l3fty
22 - Inviso
24 - ecksgem
26 - OrangeCrush980
27 - skulltrumpets
29 - ctesjbuvf
32 - Paratroopa1
35 - starfox
46 - changmas
49 - MoogleKupo141
52 - Anagram
54 - XIII_Rocks
56 - DragonGargoyle
58 - PrinceOfKoopas
59 - Brayze_II
59 - MZero
66 - Eddv
67 - ScepterOfLove
68 - Johnbobb
69 - andylt
71 - VeryInsane
73 - Raka_Putra
75 - KommunistKoala
75 - Steiner
78 - Ashethan
78 - hbthebattle
79 - mnk
81 - mcflubbin
84 - Luster Soldier
87 - NFUN
88 - Bitto
93 - hotdogturtle

Comments:
PrinceKaro (2) - I love me some foxes
Bane_Of_Despair (17) - The other fox ass fox, kinda hard to truly mess up its design. The only thing on this one I don't love is the tail, it's a bit much for me but I get that it's supposed to look like a bag of sorts to go with the thief theme.
Inviso (22) - It's a cute early-route Pokemon, but that's about it.
Paratroopa1 (32) - I was lukewarm about this thing until I saw an anime clip where it did a cool backlip and kicked a can into a trashbin
PrinceOfKoopas (58) - It needs some more experience and it'll be a real nice thief!
Johnbobb (68) - https://imgur.com/QJOcpnL
mnk (79) - It feels like it should be hard to mess up a mischievous fox design, but they managed.
NFUN (87) - I just hate its expression I'm sorry


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10/15/23 5:46:04 PM
#175
41. Alcremie (#869)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/4/1/AANp2HAAE7-h.png
Total Score: 1969
Average Rank: 46
Standard Deviation: 29.606
Fairy Rank: 2/8

Fully Evolved Rank: 27/60

Rankings:
1 - Ashethan
1 - Paratroopa1
2 - Luster Soldier
2 - OrangeCrush980
4 - PrinceOfKoopas
4 - TexWolf_1729
9 - Eddv
9 - hotdogturtle
12 - PrinceKaro
14 - DireKrow
15 - Bitto
15 - Brayze_II
22 - Cody11533
23 - Raka_Putra
30 - mnk
33 - mcflubbin
37 - th3l3fty
41 - Steiner
49 - NFUN
53 - changmas
54 - Anagram
55 - hbthebattle
55 - MoogleKupo141
56 - GameBopAdv
56 - starfox
57 - red13n
58 - skulltrumpets
59 - ScepterOfLove
62 - Bane_Of_Despair
62 - Johnbobb
63 - Inviso
63 - KommunistKoala
64 - MZero
66 - Mihark
71 - Xuxon
73 - Ermine
78 - XIII_Rocks
84 - ecksgem
88 - VeryInsane
90 - DragonGargoyle
91 - ctesjbuvf
93 - xenosaga
95 - andylt

Comments:
Paratroopa1 (1) - perfection
Luster Soldier (2) - I love the idea of a whipped cream Pokemon, especially since this one ended up being super cute with a slight feminine vibe. It has 9 main color variations that each have a unique evolution requirement. Each of the color variations has 7 minor variations for the sweet item it is holding when it evolves. Alcremie has a Gigantamax form with an outrageous design - a giant tower cake with a stated height of 98'05". If by some chance you could eat the entire Gigantamax form cake, it would be instant diabetes for sure.
OrangeCrush980 (2) - It's cute and has over 9000 tasty forms.
PrinceOfKoopas (4) - Very cute, sweet, and appealing.
hotdogturtle (9) - When is someone hosting "Board 8 Ranks the Alcremie Forms?" Let me put in a good word for Salted Cream + Berry.
NFUN (49) - One on hand, I'm tempted to put it a bit higher. On the other, I feel like I'd deserve bad things to happen to me if I did
Bane_Of_Despair (62) - It's a liiiiittle too cutesy for me, although some other cutesy ones in this gen I like more so I dunno. It's fine overall, nothing crazy.
Johnbobb (62) - https://imgur.com/d3AksJq
Inviso (63) - The design is fine, but why do we need so many mono-type Fairies that look like desserts?
andylt (95) - nah


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TopicBoard 8 Ranks the Pokemon - Sword & Shield (Part 2)
Steiner
10/15/23 5:30:31 PM
#171
42. Cramorant (#845)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/1/7/AANp2HAAE7-J.png
Total Score: 1995
Average Rank: 46
Standard Deviation: 26.037
Flying Rank: 4/5
Water Rank: 5/12

Fully Evolved Rank: 28/60

Rankings:
6 - PrinceOfKoopas
9 - DireKrow
10 - changmas
10 - Xuxon
11 - Mihark
12 - andylt
13 - MZero
15 - VeryInsane
16 - hotdogturtle
16 - mcflubbin
20 - red13n
24 - skulltrumpets
28 - Paratroopa1
29 - Ermine
31 - OrangeCrush980
33 - MoogleKupo141
34 - GameBopAdv
34 - KommunistKoala
35 - th3l3fty
43 - Anagram
52 - TexWolf_1729
55 - ScepterOfLove
55 - starfox
58 - Bane_Of_Despair
58 - Cody11533
58 - XIII_Rocks
61 - Inviso
61 - mnk
62 - Steiner
63 - hbthebattle
64 - Raka_Putra
67 - Johnbobb
68 - Ashethan
68 - Luster Soldier
70 - xenosaga
71 - Bitto
72 - DragonGargoyle
76 - Brayze_II
77 - Eddv
79 - PrinceKaro
88 - NFUN
89 - ecksgem
94 - ctesjbuvf

Comments:
PrinceOfKoopas (6) - Gulp Missile is really fun!!
andylt (12) - I like birds, OK?
Paratroopa1 (28) - have you guys seen the romhack where someone turned pokemon yellow into pokemon cramorant and pikachu is just replaced by cramorant for some reason. It rules
Bane_Of_Despair (58) - The different forms this one has definitely gives it a bunch of points. Generally it's a pretty solid design, I like the colors used.
Inviso (61) - The gimmick is funny, but there are just too many Water/Flying-types at this point in the franchise.
Johnbobb (67) - https://imgur.com/YWGpItC
Luster Soldier (68) - This is one of the derpiest looking bird Pokemon I've ever seen. Another weird thing about this Pokemon is that it can apparently capture either an Arrokuda or Pikachu in its mouth as part of a form change that happens after using either Surf/Dive and whether its HP is above 50% (Arrokuda) or below 50% (Pikachu).
NFUN (88) - Baru doesn't deserve this


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Steiner
10/15/23 4:47:28 PM
#163
43. Grimmsnarl (#861)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/8/9/AANp2HAAE79t.png
Total Score: 2005
Average Rank: 47
Standard Deviation: 31.259
Dark Rank: 5/10
Fairy Rank: 3/8

Fully Evolved Rank: 29/60

Rankings:
1 - changmas
2 - DragonGargoyle
2 - skulltrumpets
3 - ScepterOfLove
5 - XIII_Rocks
8 - hbthebattle
11 - KommunistKoala
15 - ctesjbuvf
18 - Ashethan
19 - Raka_Putra
22 - Bitto
22 - starfox
25 - Inviso
25 - MZero
26 - Steiner
27 - Cody11533
28 - hotdogturtle
28 - MoogleKupo141
32 - ecksgem
39 - mnk
41 - VeryInsane
48 - red13n
50 - Brayze_II
51 - Eddv
54 - Mihark
54 - OrangeCrush980
55 - PrinceOfKoopas
55 - TexWolf_1729
59 - Luster Soldier
63 - NFUN
66 - DireKrow
73 - andylt
75 - Xuxon
76 - Johnbobb
82 - mcflubbin
89 - GameBopAdv
90 - PrinceKaro
92 - Anagram
93 - Paratroopa1
95 - Bane_Of_Despair
95 - th3l3fty
95 - xenosaga
96 - Ermine

Comments:
DragonGargoyle (2) - How did they make every stage of this line perfect
Raka_Putra (19) - He's good in Elite Redux and I used him for a bit
Inviso (25) - For what it is, it's pretty cool, and I'm glad we got a Dark/Fairy. But the design doesn't quite do it for me, and it's another case of just feeling a bit too slow.
mnk (39) - Its shiny is really cool.
PrinceOfKoopas (55) - It's a Kingdom Hearts boss!
Luster Soldier (59) - For a Pokemon designed to be a counterpart to Hatterene, I am a bit surprised the 2 Pokemon lines werent version exclusives with their contrasting differences in both in-game gender and typing.
NFUN (63) - A total joke just barely redeemed by the Gigantamax
andylt (73) - Why'd they drop the pink? It was the most interesting feature this line had!
Johnbobb (76) - https://imgur.com/UeSu4zy
PrinceKaro (90) - looks like a fakemon drawn by a teenage edgelord on deviantart
Paratroopa1 (93) - I guess I could see why some people like this thing but WOW its not me
Bane_Of_Despair (95) - I could see why this thing might be up someone's alley with how ridiculous it is, but it's not the right type of ridiculous for me. Ugly muscle goblin.
Ermine (96) - Hate.


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Steiner
10/15/23 4:25:01 PM
#154
44. Boltund (#836)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/6/5/AANp2HAAE79V.png
Total Score: 2014
Average Rank: 47
Standard Deviation: 29.310
Electric Rank: 3/9

Fully Evolved Rank: 30/60

Rankings:
1 - Ermine
1 - starfox
2 - andylt
2 - red13n
5 - PrinceKaro
7 - Raka_Putra
12 - mnk
12 - VeryInsane
16 - DireKrow
19 - TexWolf_1729
20 - Inviso
21 - MZero
23 - Bane_Of_Despair
24 - OrangeCrush980
34 - Bitto
38 - ecksgem
39 - hbthebattle
40 - Johnbobb
44 - Eddv
47 - Anagram
48 - Brayze_II
48 - Cody11533
50 - GameBopAdv
50 - Luster Soldier
53 - NFUN
56 - Paratroopa1
57 - mcflubbin
61 - DragonGargoyle
63 - Ashethan
65 - th3l3fty
68 - changmas
69 - ctesjbuvf
73 - Mihark
73 - MoogleKupo141
74 - KommunistKoala
80 - Steiner
81 - xenosaga
82 - Xuxon
84 - ScepterOfLove
88 - XIII_Rocks
93 - skulltrumpets
95 - PrinceOfKoopas
96 - hotdogturtle

Comments:
Ermine (1) - Best Doggo
starfox (1) - :D
andylt (2) - I don't understand why Boltund isn't more popular. It's cool, not overly designed, looks like a pal, and has a zap of Electric to keep it from being boring. A great pokemon!
PrinceKaro (5) - good doggo
mnk (12) - Good speedy boy.
Inviso (20) - I wish it was more than just ANOTHER early-route single-type Electric, but it's a cool design, and the speed is much-appreciated in Gen VIII.
Bane_Of_Despair (23) - It's a bigger doggo! I like Boltund, I just wish the eyes were a bit different. It might be coloring, specifically the yellow framing the white outside the iris. Otherwise a solid dog design, he's definitely a good boi.
Johnbobb (40) - https://imgur.com/dLNnFfW
Paratroopa1 (56) - dog
PrinceOfKoopas (95) - An even bigger electric mutt.
hotdogturtle (96) - Unironically my pick for the ugliest Pokemon in the entire series.


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Steiner
10/15/23 4:04:22 PM
#148
i think the funniest thing is there being no writeups between 26 and 67

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Steiner
10/15/23 3:57:34 PM
#146
45. Thievul (#828)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/3/9/AANp2HAAE787.png
Total Score: 2017
Average Rank: 47
Standard Deviation: 28.412
Dark Rank: 6/10

Fully Evolved Rank: 31/60

Rankings:
1 - TexWolf_1729
3 - red13n
5 - DireKrow
7 - Ermine
9 - andylt
9 - PrinceKaro
12 - ecksgem
12 - Xuxon
16 - Bane_Of_Despair
16 - PrinceOfKoopas
16 - starfox
25 - OrangeCrush980
25 - VeryInsane
26 - Inviso
33 - Anagram
33 - MZero
34 - Mihark
35 - skulltrumpets
38 - ctesjbuvf
40 - MoogleKupo141
46 - DragonGargoyle
49 - changmas
51 - xenosaga
55 - Cody11533
64 - GameBopAdv
65 - Bitto
65 - Eddv
67 - mcflubbin
67 - Paratroopa1
68 - XIII_Rocks
69 - NFUN
70 - Johnbobb
71 - th3l3fty
74 - Steiner
77 - Ashethan
77 - Luster Soldier
78 - Brayze_II
79 - hbthebattle
81 - ScepterOfLove
85 - Raka_Putra
86 - mnk
87 - KommunistKoala
91 - hotdogturtle

Comments:
andylt (9) - Here's another neat one that I expect to be underrated. The gloves and mask are just natural enough so it doesn't look like it's wearing accessories. And come on, it's a sly fox! A perfect Poke-fit.
Bane_Of_Despair (16) - The most fox ass fox they could make, and such a dapper gent! If there's one thing I'd say I would alter a bit it would be the fur sticking off the sides of its face with the face mask but it doesn't ruin it by any means. The tail is also still a bit much but it's better than its prior stage. Still love the way the fur is to make it look like its wearing little boots.
PrinceOfKoopas (16) - Very slick and appealing design.
Inviso (26) - The stupid moustache kills this one for me, because otherwise I think this design could be really cute. It's still better than most of the generation though.
Paratroopa1 (67) - I SAID STOP GIVING THEM MUSTACHES! FUCK!
NFUN (69) - Almost great. They shit the bed with the particular design of the mask and the tail
Johnbobb (70) - https://imgur.com/S7FiC7X
mnk (86) - It feels like it should be hard to mess up a Zorro fox design, but they managed.


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Steiner
10/15/23 2:19:59 PM
#133
46. Glastrier (#896)
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/5/0/AANp2HAAE77i.png
Total Score: 2021
Average Rank: 47
Standard Deviation: 22.528
Ice Rank: 3/7

Fully Evolved Rank: 32/60

Rankings:
10 - mnk
12 - hotdogturtle
13 - Mihark
15 - andylt
15 - Ashethan
21 - VeryInsane
22 - Luster Soldier
22 - NFUN
23 - Anagram
23 - TexWolf_1729
24 - Ermine
30 - OrangeCrush980
30 - PrinceKaro
33 - starfox
34 - DireKrow
36 - Xuxon
38 - Brayze_II
42 - ecksgem
44 - mcflubbin
47 - XIII_Rocks
48 - Inviso
50 - Eddv
51 - skulltrumpets
53 - xenosaga
54 - DragonGargoyle
55 - Johnbobb
56 - red13n
56 - th3l3fty
57 - Bane_Of_Despair
59 - KommunistKoala
60 - Paratroopa1
61 - ScepterOfLove
63 - PrinceOfKoopas
63 - Raka_Putra
66 - Bitto
69 - MZero
72 - Steiner
73 - ctesjbuvf
76 - GameBopAdv
77 - hbthebattle
88 - Cody11533
88 - MoogleKupo141
92 - changmas

Comments:
mnk (10) - I'm not even sure why I like this so much. It's just a really cool sleek design.
andylt (15) - Chilling Neigh is a very funny ability name.
Luster Soldier (22) - Another Ice type Pokemon with slow speed. Game Freak really seems to hate making fast Ice types.
Inviso (48) - Why does GameFreak keep making slow as fuck Ice-types? They're never going to tank (outside of the new snow rules in Gen IX). This is such a massive step-down compared to Spectrier.
Johnbobb (55) - https://imgur.com/XnHRWOT
Bane_Of_Despair (57) - It's neat, I don't LOVE the ice spike sticking out on the very top of its head but the general ice covering it has is cool. It's a horse.
Paratroopa1 (60) - is definitely serving some kind of horse look
PrinceOfKoopas (63) - Better than Spectrier.


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