Board 8 > Genny ranks her Top & Bottom 5 pokemon of each type [w/writeups & pics!]

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GenesisSaga
02/03/12 6:53:00 PM
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[TRIPLE ripoff edition]
[Sagapinions are the best opinions!]

^additional tags that couldn't fit in the title

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Need to wash the taste of badopini- er- Boscopinions out of my mouth, so what better way than with a list of my own? Starting with my least favorite type and leading up to my favorite type, I'll be revealing my top and bottom five pokémon one day at a time!

First though, a few things to know about me:

- I'm a little weird. My pokémon tastes will certainly reflect that.
- Design is easily the hugest factor determining what pokémon I love (or hate). That's not to say gameplay and competitive edge don't matter, they just don't matter as much.
- I may or may not have an ever-so-slight propensity toward the cute and fluffy (but not the pink and frilly, god no).
- I've never played Gen4, and yet some Gen4 pokémon will be present. That's because I'm basing them on a combination of awesome design, anime appearances (yes, I watch it), and hearsay.
- I freakin' love middle evos. You will probably never meet a person who appreciates middies more than me. I think most of them are the perfect combination of cute and cool-looking and Ixsatrssatfyotu[hfdfjdtlcg;v<333 ... I guess I could've fit this under weird.
- My first generation was Gen2 (first game Crystal). You won't find much Gen1 nostalgia here!

Without further ado, here we GO!~

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GenesisMana
02/03/12 6:53:00 PM
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Day 1: Fighting Type

Fighting type... defensively, it's a mixed bag but offensively it's one of the most versatile and competitive types in the games. Apparently this means it contains a bunch of beefy, veiny uggos. Yes Fighting is my least favorite type, but there are a few standouts.

Top 5

5. Croagunk
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I would probably not love Croagunk nearly as much if not for Brock's Croagunk in the anime. He's... weird. And just cool.

4. Mienshao
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It's a kung fu-fighting ermine. Seriously, how cool is that? It's on the list because I like how it plays. It can't really take hits at the level of most other Fighters so it emphasizes speed and elusiveness (hit and run tactics). Plus, it's a kung fu-fighting ermine. Oh, did I say that already?

3. Virizion
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Truth be told I like Virizion more than the top two pokémon on my list. So why's it lower? Well... I feel like it doesn't embody the spirit of the Fighting type as much as either of the next two. I look at it and I see a Grass type who can also fight.

2. Lucario
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From everything I've heard, Lucario is solid in his debut game, and I know for a fact he's solid in Gen5. Not to mention he's essentially the poster pokémon of the generation I've never touched. He's got his own movie; he's got several anime spots; he's got an appearance in Brawl (and he's always kicking my ass when my friend plays him). He's everywhere! And he's always looking cool. It's pretty hard not to like this guy.

1. Cobalion
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I know. Fighting isn't Cobalion's primary type either, but just look at him. He's stocky, and muscular. He looks like he's hard to knock over whereas Virizion looks willowy and fragile. There's a reason Cobalion is the Musketeers' leader!

Honorable mention: Infernape

He beats out Heracross for the HM because Hera hasn't found a place on my team for quite a while. Infernape is my favorite of the (two too many) Fire/Fighting starters.

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GenesisSaga
02/03/12 6:53:00 PM
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Bottom 5

37. Primeape
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Let the tomatoes fly. Primeape is something I've never "got" the love for. It's a very angry pygmy marmoset... thing. It's learnset itsn't anything to write home about, and its stats aren't remarkable. Why do people like it again? The anime? My understanding is that it wasn't with Ash for very long. I guess I'll never understand...

38. Hitmontop
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My issue with Hitmontop is not one of appearance (indeed it's kind of cute). My issue with Top is that it's an outcast not at all related to its "family". We've got Lee, named after Bruce who was particularly skilled at kicking, and we've got Chan, named after Jackie famous for his handiwork. The next step should've been a poke named after someone great at both kicking and punching, or someone who uses a different style altogether, but no. Instead of a MMA Hitmon or something we get... a breakdancer.

39. Conkeldurr
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From a gameplay pesrpective, Conkeldurr is fantastic! Too bad they made him so grotesque that I can't stand the sight of his back, and therefore can't let him occupy a space on my team.

40. Tyrogue
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Worst. Baby. Ever. Why would someone even invent a pokémon so difficult to evolve into something useful? What satanic mastermind spawned this hideous imp that only had one stupid move in Gen2?

41. Gurdurr
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... F*** you, you f***ing f***. You give middle evos a bad name. It's a wonder I don't spontaneously combust from just the sight of you. *ahem* Gurdurr is not only my least favorite Fighting type pokémon, it is my least favorite pokémon period. If I stare at it long enough, it makes me want to tear my eyeballs out from their sockets. It's that ugly to me.

Dishonrable mention: Meditite

It's a monkey in a diaper. Not to say that can't be cute (), but Meditite... isn't. Not to me at least. It beats out Machamp for the DM.

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VitalVI
02/03/12 6:55:00 PM
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i'm already disappointed.

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Great_Paul
02/03/12 6:56:00 PM
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XIII_rocks
02/03/12 6:56:00 PM
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IIRC Hitmontop is based on Capoeria. You know, Eddy Gordo from Tekken-style

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GenesisSaga
02/03/12 6:56:00 PM
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VitalVI posted...
i'm already disappointed.

Frankly my Deerling, I don't give a Wormadam.

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Drakeryn
02/03/12 6:58:00 PM
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39. Conkeldurr
41. Gurdurr


List is off to a good start.


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GenesisSaga
02/03/12 7:02:00 PM
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XIII_rocks posted...
IIRC Hitmontop is based on Capoeria. You know, Eddy Gordo from Tekken-style

I know of Eddy, but I don't remember him spinning around on his head... That's something I associate with B-boys.

Drakeryn posted...
39. Conkeldurr
41. Gurdurr

List is off to a good start.


I really hate to put two members of the same line in my bottom 5, but darn it they both deserve it! >_<

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Emporer_Kazbar
02/03/12 7:02:00 PM
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From: GenesisSaga | #007
Frankly my Deerling, I don't give a Wormadam


You pronounce it "Worm-a-DAMN"?

What's wrong with you?

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XIII_rocks
02/03/12 7:03:00 PM
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People DON'T pronounce it Worm-a-DAMN?

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blindhobo13
02/03/12 7:04:00 PM
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LITERALLY has Primeape and Hitmontop in BOTTOM FIVE.

This list has lost all credibility.

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blindhobo13
02/03/12 7:04:00 PM
#13:


From: XIII_rocks | #011
People DON'T pronounce it Worm-a-DAMN?


and this

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blindhobo13
02/03/12 7:05:00 PM
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From: Emporer_Kazbar | #010
You pronounce it "Worm-a-DAMN"?

What's wrong with you?


Isn't your favorite Pokemon Nosepass?

da hell's wrong with you?

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GenesisSaga
02/03/12 7:06:00 PM
#15:


blindhobo13 posted...
LITERALLY has Primeape and Hitmontop in BOTTOM FIVE.

This list has lost all credibility.


Sagapinions = best opinions

Don't hate!

And I was gonna say... Is there any other way to pronounce Wormadam? >_>

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Emporer_Kazbar
02/03/12 7:06:00 PM
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From: blindhobo13 | #014
Isn't your favorite Pokemon Nosepass?

da hell's wrong with you?


I'm the only one who's right in the world. It's a sad problem.

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CommodoreTN
02/03/12 7:07:00 PM
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Excellent topic, tag.

I pronounce it the same way too.

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Emporer_Kazbar
02/03/12 7:07:00 PM
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From: GenesisSaga | #015
And I was gonna say... Is there any other way to pronounce Wormadam? >_>


I was always under the impression it was pronounced like Myrmidon, except replace Myrm with Worm, and Don with Dam (Dom?).

That's how everyone I know pronounces it, too.

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mnkboy907
02/03/12 7:08:00 PM
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How can you harp on Meditite for wearing a diaper (which I had never even noticed before), but not Vullaby?

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foolm0ron
02/03/12 7:11:00 PM
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Primeape and Hitmontop are amazing

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mnkboy907
02/03/12 7:12:00 PM
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Also, yes, Primeape is awesome.

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GenesisSaga
02/03/12 7:13:00 PM
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Emporer_Kazbar posted...
From: blindhobo13 | #014
Isn't your favorite Pokemon Nosepass?

da hell's wrong with you?
I'm the only one who's right in the world. It's a sad problem.


I'll admit I burst out in laughter at this. You're right man. Everyone else is wrong! You're right! Same with me. I'm right and everyone of all of y'alls is wrong!

mnkboy907 posted...
How can you harp on Meditite for wearing a diaper (which I had never even noticed before), but not Vullaby?

Because one is boring and the other is not. Meditite is... unspectacular to say the least. Vullaby is kwoot.

foolm0ron posted...
Primeape and Hitmontop are amazing

-ly poopy, yes.

Thanks for the tags guys. Discussion, disagreements, and rotten tomatoes are welcome!

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VitalVI
02/03/12 7:13:00 PM
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From: foolm0ron | #020
Primeape and Hitmontop are amazing


this so hard

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Primeape
02/03/12 7:13:00 PM
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*thrashes this topic into oblivion*

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FashnQueenEtna
02/03/12 7:18:00 PM
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Why in the hell is Primeape on the bottom he's so badass with his fightin spirit and all

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blindhobo13
02/03/12 7:18:00 PM
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From: GenesisSaga | #003
Bottom 5
My understanding is that it wasn't with Ash for very long. I guess I'll never understand...


But this is more on Ash. In the short amount of time he had it, it became a fighting ****ing CHAMPION. And guy decides to leave it behind. >_>

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vcharon
02/03/12 7:19:00 PM
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Great opinions so far says I.

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MrsFrisby
02/03/12 7:23:00 PM
#28:


Cobalion and Mienshao in the top five, and Hitmontop and Gurdurr in the bottom five. I very strongly approve.

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GenesisSaga
02/03/12 7:24:00 PM
#29:


^These guys get it.

Primeape posted...
*thrashes this topic into oblivion*

*blows raspberries*

FashnQueenEtna posted...
Why in the hell is Primeape on the bottom he's so badass with his fightin spirit and all

The explanation.... IS RIGHT THERE!!

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GuessMyUserName
02/03/12 7:26:00 PM
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Primeape hate is absolutely terrible and you shouldn't make any more of these posts tbqh

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GenesisSaga
02/03/12 7:28:00 PM
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GuessMyUserName posted...
Primeape hate is absolutely terrible and you shouldn't make any more of these posts tbqh

And yet I will. Your disapproval only MAKES ME STRONGER!

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vcharon
02/03/12 7:30:00 PM
#32:


Timbur line is the worst line of all time.

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Anagram
02/03/12 7:32:00 PM
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Tag

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The Utility Man
02/03/12 7:44:00 PM
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Tagging

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ShadowHalo17
02/03/12 7:52:00 PM
#35:


From: Emporer_Kazbar | #018
I was always under the impression it was pronounced like Myrmidon, except replace Myrm with Worm, and Don with Dam (Dom?).

That's how everyone I know pronounces it, too.


I've always pronounced it that way too, like "madame".

As for the list, my only problem is that Fighting is your least favorite type. It's got some of the most awesome attacks. And yeah there's some ugly Pokes (Makuhita/Hariyama ugh), but all types have those.

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I kinda want that as a tattoo, but I don't think I'll be doing that.

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FashnQueenEtna
02/03/12 8:00:00 PM
#36:


Here's a real top/bottom 5 fighting list

TOP
1. Scraggy
2. Lucario
3. Heracross
4. Blaziken
5. Breloom

BOTTOM
Meditite
Machoke
Conkeldurr
Tyrouge
Gurdurr

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VitalVI
02/03/12 8:01:00 PM
#37:


From: FashnQueenEtna | #036
Here's a real top/bottom 5 fighting list

TOP
1. Scraggy
2. Lucario
3. Heracross
4. Blaziken
5. Breloom

BOTTOM
Meditite
Machoke
Conkeldurr
Tyrouge
Gurdurr


i can sorta support this list.

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GenesisSaga
02/03/12 8:03:00 PM
#38:


Scraggy and Heracross are awesome! But not quite awesome enough for my top five. Machoke is cool you take that back! >_<

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VitalVI
02/03/12 8:04:00 PM
#39:


From: GenesisSaga | #038
Scraggy and Heracross are awesome! But not quite awesome enough for my top five. Machoke is cool you take that back! >_<


machoke sucks
Stop jellin on how much more beautiful i am

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blindhobo13
02/03/12 8:04:00 PM
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People should really be doing top 6 lists for Pokemon.

1. Machop
2. Machamp
3. Hitmonlee
4. Machoke
5. Mienshao
6. Hitmontop

lol fighting

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ShadowHalo17
02/03/12 8:07:00 PM
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Lucario, Hitmonlee, Gallade, Heracross, and Mienshao are the top 5. I can't decide on a concrete bottom 5, but I know Makuhita/Hariyama would be number 1.

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FashnQueenEtna
02/03/12 8:07:00 PM
#42:


Machoke...

choke is in his name. How good can he be?

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vcharon
02/03/12 8:10:00 PM
#43:


Is Machoke gonna have to choke a *****?

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GenesisSaga
02/03/12 8:11:00 PM
#44:


FashnQueenEtna posted...
Machoke...

choke is in his name. How good can he be?


Good enough to choke your sorry butt out for including him on your bottom 5, chump! >=(

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The Utility Man
02/04/12 12:21:00 AM
#45:


As far as the choices for your fighters go, I'm perfectly fine with your bottom 5, only one I might have a slight problem with is Primeape and that's only due to the anime not the games. I do however dislike the choices for the top 5. #5 and #4 are pokemon I simply don't care for, the other 3 are fine but wouldn't be in my top 5.

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Drakeryn
02/04/12 1:03:00 AM
#46:


Primeape is pretty much "who cares" for me. I wouldn't put him in a bottom 5, but I also don't get the hype for him at all.


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GenesisTwilight
02/04/12 1:45:00 AM
#47:


So in 6 hours, this gets almost as many posts as mine did in a week. What the hell.

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ShadowHalo17
02/04/12 1:58:00 AM
#48:


From: GenesisTwilight | #047
So in 6 hours, this gets almost as many posts as mine did in a week. What the hell.


Go back in time and be born as a girl.

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foolm0ron
02/04/12 8:48:00 AM
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So I guess this is less of a Genny Rank Each Type and more of a fighting pokemon topic?

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Raka_Putra
02/04/12 9:30:00 AM
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List seems fine so far.

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