The Pokémon series has experienced a level of growth that’s completely unprecedented. The monster-catching RPG series for the original Game Boy has turned into one of Nintendo’s signature properties and the games have spawned an anime series, trading card game, and even a live-action feature film. Pokémon is not going anywhere and the series has become more popular than ever since its debut on 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the Nintendo Switch.
The step forward for the series has faced rocky reception, but thankfully the DLC additions flesh out the experience in some considerable ways. The latest expansion to 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Pokémon Sword and Shield, The Crown Tundra, brings back 119 old Pokémon,♊ many of which are long 🔴overdue.
11 Spectrier
Spectrier is one of the few Pokémon from the Crown Tundra expansion of Pokémon Sword and Shield that is completely original. There are many Pokémon that draw their inspiration from horses and it doesn’t always lead to particularly exciting or creative designs. However, Spectrier is a ghost horse, which is such a brilliant idea that it’s surprising that it’s taken Pokémon this long to come to it. More 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Ghost-type Pokémon is always a good thing and Speꦅctrier is extra special, largely because it can fuse together with Calyrex to become Shadow Rider Calyrex through the use of the Reins of Unity.
10 Mewtwo
There are plenty of Pokémon from the first generation of games that are still impressive, despite how much the series has evolved. However, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Mewtwo is a Pokémon of particular importance who’s positioned as a villain to both humanity and all Pokémon in the first game and the first Pokémon featuꦍre film. Mewtwo is so popular that he’s even a character in the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Nintendo could have held back Mewtwo and saved for a special occasion or anniversary, so it’s nice to see the Pokémon get included in the Crown Tundra along with so many Legendary Pokémon.
9 Torchic
Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Crown Tundra DLC doesn’t just indulge with the copious Legendary Pokémon that it brings back, but it also fills in many of the gaps in the Pokédex involving various starter Pokémon. Generation III and the Hoenn region can get a mixed reputation, but 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the starter Pokémon it featured are undeniably very cute.
Torchic, along with his entire evolutionary line of Combusken and Blaziken, are now in Sword and Shield. Torchic is still from 💫a relatively simpler point in the series and the Pokémon’s presence is definitely going to please a certain generation of gamers with its nostalgia factor.
8 Calyrex
Each new Pokémon game introduces new Legendary Pokémon, but there’s always one that’s more powerful and governs over the rest. Calyrex is considered to be the King of Pokémon and it's a creature that's ruled over 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the Galar region since ancient times. Crown Tundra features some creative designs for new Pokémon, but Calyrex is what the Crown Tundra expansion revolves around. It's the new major target and yet not another Pokémon of astronomical importance. Calyrex doesn't evolve, but it's able to tur⛎n into both Ice Rider and Shadow Rider Calyrex through the fusion of other new Pokémon.
7 Ho-oh
It’s quite shocking to think that the Pokémon franchise is getting close to approaching 1000 unique Pokémon and that the next title in the series will likely push them past that milestone. Some of the Pokémon from earlier generations have a lot of creativity behind them and Pokémon Gold and Silver features a lot of interesting new creatures. Ho-oh is a 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:memorable Legendary Pokémon from a poi🃏nt in the series when Legendary Birds weren’t yet explored to the point of exhaustion. Ho-oh just feels magical and its resemblance to a mythical Phoenix makes🐻 it extra special.
6 Genesect
It’s quite impressive to see how each new Pokémon game manages to churn out more unique designs. The sheer number that exists forces them to think outside of the box and Genesect is a perfect example of this. Genesect debuts 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:in Generation V and he’s essentia༒lly the Pokémon equivalent of the Terminator, if the Terminator was 𒁃also a giant bug.
Genesect is a practically immortal Pokémon with several different forms and it’s the major subject of the 16th Pokémon film, Genesect and the Legend Awakened. Ge💞nesect is so different from the typical Pokémon that it’s always a good addition.
5 Aerodaꦜctyl 🅰
There are many Pokémon from the first generation of games that still hold a lot of nostalgia with players, especially those that have been there from the very start. Crown Tundra does a good job of fleshing out the majority of the first generation’s Pokémon, but Aerodactyl is an especially exciting inclusion. Aerodactyl makes the strongest impression out of 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:all of the fossil Pokémon and he’s basically a dinosaur in many respects. The Pokémon often doesn’t get his due, but he’s one of the most intimidating Pokémon from the earlier titles. It’s very satisfying to have him mingling around with all of the Pokémon from late🍷r generations while still managing to hold his own and remain relevant.
4 Groudon
There are a lot of Pokémon that put on a big show, but Groudon is definitely a primal and ferocious Pokémon who lives up to its intimidating appearance. Groudon isn’t just an important Legendary Pokémon from Generation III, but it’s essentially the 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:signature Pokémon for Pokémon Ruby. Pokémon Sword and Shield already have so many of the most dangerous Pokémon from the series in the mix, so the inclusion of Groudo♎n is long overdue. The Pokémon hits with a whole new impact within the newer context of the Crown Tundra region.
3 Articuno
It’s been interesting to witness the many ways in which the Pokémon series has changed over time. And while the mechanics of the franchise have evolved, so have many of the principles behind the Pokémon. The idea of coveted Legendary Pokémon has been present since the very first game and it’s not just something that’s remained with the series, but some games even go overboard in the department. All three Legendary Birds from 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Pokémon Red and Blue are included in the Crown Tundra♏ (as well as new Galar🗹ian forms), but Articuno in particular stands out and has a strong design.
2 Entei
168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Pokémon Gold and Silver feature both Legendary Birds and Legendary Beasts. The Crown Tundra DLC incorporates all of Generation II’s Legendary Pokémon, but out of the beasts, Entei is the Pokémon to be the most excited about. Raikou and Suicine are both exciting in their own ways, but Entei is an incredible Fire-type Pokémon and its history is so interesting that Entei is the center of Pokémon 3: The Movie. A lot 𒈔of people fell in love with Entei earl🃏y in the series, despite its volatile nature, and so it’s great to have them back.