10 Pokémon that fans hate and their reasons might shock you!
The Top 10 Most Disliked Pokémon
Since the original 150, Pokémon fans have loved talking about their favorite buddies… and their least favorite. While some Pokémon like Eevee and Pikachu are nearly universally adored, there are also a handful of critters that consistently get the short end of the stick when it comes to fan affection.
So, let’s dive into the most disliked Pokémon, according to fans, and discover why we love to hate them so much.
10. Mr. Mime
I’ll be honest – I’m surprised Mr. Mime isn’t higher on the list because it remains one of my own least favorite Pokémon. A few fans chimed in to talk about how disturbing Mr. Mime is, combining the “too human-like” element with being clown-adjacent. And let’s not even start on the Galarian Mr. Mime.
Even so, this guy came up far less often than some other contenders for most hated Pokémon, earning him the 10th place spot.
9. Wobuffet
Wobuffet commits two main offenses against Pokémon fans – the design isn’t very cute, and it played an annoyingly large role in the Johto anime. As Jessie’s partner, Wobuffet could be seen running around and being generally irritating episode after episode, solidifying its place as one of Pokémon fans’ least-loved critters. Also, it shows up way too often in Pokémon Sleep when we’d love something more exciting to catch instead.
8. Bidoof
Some Pokémon fans have never quite recovered from that one April Fools Day joke centered on Bidoof a few years ago, where it was all Bidoof all the time. This Pokémon is also featured heavily in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, to the point where I even grew tired of seeing it. The ubiquity of this Pokémon and the way some people joke that Bidoof is the most powerful of them all has solidly landed it on some people’s bad side.
7. Barbaracle
It all comes down to this – too many tentacle-like appendages on Barbaracle. Its first form, Binnacle, is bad enough, but this evolution is just a heck of a lot more of an already creepy design. I mean, its hands have eyes! This creature is much more of a horror movie design than it is a Pokémon one.
6. Drowzee
Drowzee and its evolved form, Hypno, are often cited as people’s least favorite Pokémon, though without much explanation. It may be because of its long nose or how it constantly puts your team to sleep during battle. Or perhaps the whole “dream eater” nightmare vibe just rubs some of us the wrong way. Regardless, there are plenty of Drowzee and Hypno haters out there.
5. Jynx
One comment refers to Jynx as “an abomination,” and honestly, this is one of those older designs that makes you wonder what was going on with the Pokémon company. Jynx’s vaguely human appearance and general vibe are just plain unsettling, and the way it’s animated in early games isn’t doing it any favors. Somehow, though, we’ve gotten used to it with time, and more recently, Pokémon are taking more of the heat from fans.
4. Muk
I’m going to guess that becoming a beloved Pokémon designer was never Muk’s plan. Between the name and the fact that it’s essentially sentient sewage, I doubt anyone is surprised to know that many Pokémon fans say Muk is their least favorite.
3. Stunfisk
Stunfisk is clearly inspired by real-life flatfish, but this won’t save it from the haters. This pancake-esque creation is disliked by many fans who wanted a more interesting or more aesthetically pleasing Pokédex entry in its place. In an exciting turn of events, Galarian Stunfisk is so popular in the GO Battle League that it is banned for many tournaments. Even so, the hate for Stunfisk itself remains strong.
2. Quaquaval
Quaxly’s final evolution gave our first-place contender a real run for its money with just how people were eager to spout off about this much-despised Pokémon design. Quaquaval has plenty of swagger, and that’s part of the problem – again, we’re veering too close to human-shaped territory here. There’s also the fact that it seems to be a peacock when Quaxly is clearly a duck, which is enough to irritate some fans. While the Quaxly line has some staunch supporters, plenty of fans were downright furious to see this was the water-starter offering we got in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
1. Bruxish
Hands down, the most mentioned Pokémon on the dislike list is Bruxish or “the purple fish with the teeth,” as one fan put it. So many of us don’t like Bruxish because of its appearance, which is anywhere from just not very pretty to downright nightmare fuel, depending on who you ask. This toothy fish with the vibrant color design earns itself a top spot as the most disliked Pokémon ever – at least until Gen 10 brings us something worse.
Conclusion
It’s clear that even in the vast world of Pokémon, not every creature can be loved. From disturbing designs to overexposure in the media, these 10 Pokémon have managed to find themselves on the wrong side of fan opinion. But who knows? In another generation or two, we might see a whole new list of Pokémon that fans love to hate.
FAQs
Why is Mr. Mime disliked by many fans?
Mr. Mime is often found creepy due to its human-like appearance and its clown-like features, which many fans find disturbing.
Why is Wobuffet considered annoying?
Wobuffet’s constant presence in the Johto anime, coupled with its not-so-cute design, has made it quite irritating to many fans.
What April Fools joke led to Bidoof’s unpopularity?
A few years ago, an April Fools Day joke made it seem like it was all Bidoof all the time, which some fans have never quite recovered from.
What is creepy about Barbaracle’s design?
Barbaracle’s design features too many tentacle-like appendages and its hands have eyes, making it resemble a horror movie creature more than a Pokémon.
Why do fans dislike Quaquaval?
Quaquaval’s human-like swagger and the confusion between its peacock-like appearance despite evolving from a duck-like Pokémon have irked many fans.
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