The wild world of Pokemon has always required a certain suspension of disbelief. As fans, we do not question a 10 year old boy's prerogative to leave his home, endlessly roaming the world catching dangerous wild animals. Nor do we question this boy's apparent immortality. Ash Ketchum has been age ten for 18 years now. Doesn't that make you feel old?
In the massive, ever-expanding Pokemon Universe, it makes sense that not everything makes sense. It even makes sense that there are plot inconsistencies, and that for some reason Nurse Joy's extended family all have genetically identical daughters. But what will never, ever make sense is why anyone thought it was a good idea to design these hideous beasts. Why, world? Why?
9. Luvdisc
Luvdisc looks like a sideways butt. A water-type, I guess Luvdisc is some sort of butt-fish? Oh wait no, apparently this monstrosity is supposed to be a heart, a symbol of undying love and happiness. Could've fooled me.
8. Gothita
Cutesy gothic babies?? Bad touch.
7. Slurpuff
This has got to be the most revolting Pokemon I've ever had the displeasure of viewing. The evolved form of the equally ridiculous Swirlix, this Pokemon is a living meringue. Yes, you heard me right. A meringue, that delicious topping you put on pies. Who thought giving sentience to sweets was a good idea? Its enemies can just eat it. Yum.
6. Stunfisk
Again with the weird fish Pokemon. I guess Stunfisk is some sort of pathetic fish pancake, and he definitely knows it. Just look at those hopeless, fishy, eyes. You almost feel bad for him.
5. Lampent
Also, Lampent evolves into Chandelure, which is, wait for it, a chandelier Pokemon! How does a lamp evolve into a chandelier? Science.
4. Aromatisse
3. Proboplass
"Guys! I have a great idea! Lets make a Pokemon with a giant nose! No wait, Lets make a Pokemon that IS a giant nose!"
"Brilliant! But it needs something more...I know! A mustache that looks like sweaty teenager armpit hair!"
This is how I imagine the conversation going down at Nintendo. Honestly, what?
2. Garbodor
This Pokemon is literally just a pile of garbage. Truth be told, I think it's almost cute. But...garbage. A steaming pile of trash with a face is not someone I want coming with me on a Pokemon adventure.
1. Vanillite
I've saved the worst for last. Vanillite, you vanilla-flavored fiend. Look at his smug little face and creepy, unblinking eyeballs. He looks like an albino poop emoji stuck on a popsicle stick. This insipid Pokemon alternates between spending its time melting and sleeping underneath snow. Curse you Vanillite, you spineless scourge of the Pokemon world. Curse you and your entire ice-cream family.
