It doesn’t look all that intimidating thanks to its ghastly lizard form, but with a modest Special Attack stat and incredible speed, Dragapult can end a battle before it’s even started properly.

Squirtle has never been my frontrunner as far as Gen I starters go, and I suspect this is actually probably largely the case for most Pokémon players. Recently Machamp took on a much more muted role, acting as the HM Strength in Sun/Moon while cradling the player in its giant hands. One of the cooler innovations of the last few generations of Pokémon is the regional variants of existing Pokémon.

There are plenty of new Electric Pokémon that outclass it but this little bug that can take out any bird of prey. When it dies, this omen of the end will steal the lifeforce from every living thing around it before sheltering up in a cocoon for a millennium. Its signature move Spirit Shackle is amazingy useful as it can either keep enemies from running away or be powered up to Sinister Arrow Raid to do massive damage. Like most Electric types, it heavily features yellow as part of its design, but out of so many of these Pokémon, Manectric is one of the few that actually looks like lightning. But while Torkoal won’t be winning any races anytime soon, they might certainly put another Pokémon down in a heartbeat.

In Pokkén Tournament there is the option to pick between two Pikachu, a normal one and a female masked wrestler that takes its look from the special Cosplay Pikachu given out in Omega Ruby/ Alpha Sapphire. Suddenly this forgettable monster became a powerhouse that could one-hit knock out almost any other Pokémon when combined with its ability Huge Power and a Choice Band. As with many supporter cards, he allows players to shuffle an unwanted hand back into their deck and draw as many cards as prize cards remaining on the table. This means that N favours the underdog, as the further from winning you are, the more cards end up in your hand.If you purchase we make a small commission at no extra cost to you, but it helps keep Card Collector going! In battle, Floatzel has a pretty average moveset, but benefits in the early-game by being a decent speedster Pokémon you can get.

This Pokémon has the highest possible Hit Points of the entire series, beating out legendaries and deities in its ability to stand its ground against almost every attack. There's something so pleasing about the nostalgic art on this Pokémon card that people just seemed to enjoy adding it to their collection - and looking at Pikachu’s happy little face, who wouldn’t?The orb on its tail can be lit up as a beacon and they literally shepherd people who are lost with their luminescence. This dominance isn’t limited to the mainline games either, with Mewtwo serving as a boss in everything from Pokémon Pinball to Pokkén Tournament. Pokemon lore dictates that time didn’t even start until Dialga was born and that it has complete control over it.

While many trainers threw away their first Bidoof, others grew attached and started a small following praising this clear underdog proving that it isn’t always about having the strongest Pokémon if you’re still having fun. The worst part is that most of these encounters can feel pointless as these Pokémon rarely award much experience and don’t fare well in battle even if they’re on your team. More than anything though, they are just a cool and simple take on the idea of a phantom tree, something I never want to actually entertain should I ever go camping or drive in the middle of the night. These may not look like the kinds of Pokemon you know but there’s a reason: they’re from another dimension. Outside of the lore, it’s possible for Arceus to be any type of Pokémon depending on the item it is holding and its signature move Judgement also reflects this change.

This cataclysmic clash is one of the most riveting in the series with plenty of renditions both animated and in-game.