10 - Toxicroak : Ok, let me tell you about this guy. Poison and fighting? No one really liked poison types before the 6th gen buff, whilst fighting types are considered to be one of the best attacking types ever! I mean come on, it's typing is very unique! And since 6th gen, even the poison type got some love! Back in 5th gen, this thing was a beast especially in the rain? And what's more dramatic than fighting in rain? He looks damn evil (I have a thing for evil things..), and his design is simply amazing to be fair. Love this toad...frog...fighting...evil...thing!
9 - Chandelure: Okay this thing, simply spooky. Love the design. When 5th gen was confirmed, and we started getting leaks of the games and this haunting looking thing immediately stood out for me. And then I heard its cry. It sounded so creepy at the time, that it literally sent shivers down my spine. Love it.
8 - Yanmega: A dragonfly? Hmm, dragon/bug type mega evolution confirmed anyone? Haha I kid. But honestly, this insect is something else. Fast and hits hard, and with its unique design, I loved using this thing. Another thing to add...It has a pretty cool cry, and seeing its animation whilst its getting a speed boost, really gives you a sense of how fast this thing can go!
7 - Zoroark: Ahh a dark type. Gotta' love them. And this one has to be one of my favourites. It's looks, it's cry and not to mention its ability! Really added to the mind games back in 5th gen. I'm a huge fan of the predator, and something about this simply reminded me of it.
6 - Houndoom: I love my dogs. I like the warm too. Put this together and you get a hell bound dog can leave a permanent burn on you. Need a guard dog? I'm sold on this one. Literally looks like he's been dragged up from the depths of hell and ready to be your faithful companion, if tamed. And then it got a mega (Although it's not as great as I hoped it would be, competitively anyway.) just shows how worthy this pokemon is to be on my top 10.
5 - Smoochum: I know I know. You're probably thinking "a freaking Smoochum? Are you being serious?" But hear me out for a second. This little thing was my first ever shiny back in crystal, and instantly my cute little 'Peaches' had a place in my heart for the rest of my life. Okay maybe I got a little too attached to this thing, but this thing seems like a cute little child that only wants cuddles! I know I'm a guy but...Even I find things cute. Haha.
4 - Durant: It's an ant. With armor? What else needs to be said.
3 - Staraptor: Killer haircut, an amazing name and probably the best normal/flying type pokemon out there. Not to mention it probably has the coolest movesets. Close combat, Brave bird and Double edge. This bird lives life to the max, and regrets nothing when it comes to killing itself. Slap a choice scarf on it and you're going to be doing work. Give it a choice band, and something is dying...With him. Pretty fly for a normal type.
2 - Blaziken: KUNG FU CHICKEN!!!
1 - Rayquaza: Ah good ol' Ray-Ray. By far the 3rd gen is my favourite, and this pokemon is one of the many reasons why. Sick name, an amazing shiny, threatening cry and it's design is truly intimidating. I mean, look at its eyes? You know you're in trouble when you run into this. But hey, it's not all "grr i'm going to find you and then give you the most painful death and make sure it's executed slowly." Ray-Ray knows how to deal with social issues and arguments, he has the ability to stop hot headed pokemon and those with wet feet...(or fins in kyogre's case) and hey! HE SAVED HOENN. What a pokemon, truly a legend.