With as many Pokemon as there are in the modern age, it’s getting more and more difficult
to keep track of them all.
Like it or not, not every Pokemon is a Lucario, or a Greninja, or a Charizard.
Some of them are Burmy.
What I’m getting at here is that some Pokemon are a little less than memorable.
That doesn’t mean that they’re lesser than any other Pokemon though!
They all deserve a turn in the spotlight!
Except Burmy.
Anyway, every Pokemon has something special inside, just waiting to shine, and
it’s time to give these Pokemon their chance.
Intro Music
*bweep*
This video is based on a popularity poll conducted in Japan in 2016, so the data isn’t exactly
perfect, but this isn’t a Top 10 list anyway, so I’m just gonna be using it as a general
guideline.
So without further ado, let’s look at some of the least popular Pokemon of all time.
The first Pokemon we’re gonna look at today is Cascoon.
One of the most remarkable things about Cascoon is that is has the lowest base stat total
of any evolved Pokemon, clocking in at a solid 205.
For context, Sunflora has a base stat total of 425, which is over twice the amount.
It must be tough for Cascoon, knowing that it is weaker than a sunflower.
He’s also a bit of an edgy boi.
According to it’s Pokemon Platinum dex entry, “It never forgets any attack it endured
while in the cocoon.
After evolving, it seeks payback”.
That means that every Dustox out there has a personal hit list.
Poor Silcoon doesn’t even have it’s spikes to protect it- I wrote Silcoon in the script,
that's how forgettable Cascoon is!
Poor Cascoon doesn't even have it's spikes to protect it anymore though.
Starting from Gen 6 onward...
I wrote Silcoon again!
What am I-
Poor Cascoon
Starting from Gen 6 onward, Silcoon- AAAAAA.
Starting from Gen 6 onward, Cascoon has lost it’s spikes for some bizarre reason.
This poor guy can’t seem to catch a break.
Good thing it only takes 3 levels to evolve, I guess.
Pawniard has the exact opposite problem.
It doesn’t evolve until level 52, which is ludicrously high for a 2 stage.
I like to think that Pawniard and Cascoon would be friends, edgy bois against the world.
I mean edgy boi literally, by the way.
It’s body is basically a sentient pile of knives.
I imagine giving hugs is a bit difficult for them.
That would explain it's Dark typing.
Pawniard isn’t malicious, they’re just looking for a friend that won’t be shredded
to bits by a single embrace.
Someone who when hugged won’t be turned into a second degree manslaughter.
Someone who won’t leave them, by virtue of being stabbed, after Pawniard lets them
into their life.
See now the Dark typing makes a lot more sense.
Pawniard is relegated to the life of an assassin, because it's body is a weapon and it can't do anything else.
My personal headcanon is that it helps Cascoon with it’s personal hit list.
Continuing with the theme of friendship, Woobat!
It evolves via friendship , which much be tough for it considering it’s technically
the 3rd least popular Pokemon of all time.
Yeah.
Woobat’s main gimmick is having a giant heart-shaped nose that it kisses people
with, which put outside the context of Pokemon would have probably been the strangest
sentence I’ve ever said.
It’s no wonder Woobat isn’t very popular, since it’s the Zubat of Gen 5,
and people only like Zubat because it’s from Gen 1 (sorry Zubat stans).
Instead of walking out of a cave with a bunch of bite marks, you walk out of a cave
covered in hickeys, which is arguably worse considering that the player's canon age is
usually around twelve.
But I think Woobat is still a cute little floof ball who deserves more attention.
It needs your friendship to evolve and gain the sense of sight.
Be it’s friend.
Give it a hug!
Get a hickey don’t get a hickey that’s weird.
Continuing on with Gen 5, which is a trend that makes me sad, is Tranquill.
Life is tough for a middle stage evolution, since they usually aren’t cute anymore,
but they’re not really strong either.
And in this middle stage of milk toast boredom, peace is found.
It is believed that “deep in the forest where Tranquill live, there is a peaceful place where
there is no war”.
Not only are Tranquill peaceful, they’re loyal as well.
“No matter where in the world it goes, it knows where it’s nest is, so it never gets
separated from its trainer”.
This is a beautiful Pokemon with a tender soul.
I caught one in Black version and forced it to to beat its brothers and sisters into an
unconscious state in order to make it more effective as a warrior, and then taught it Fly
so that we could go anywhere except to it’s nest.
The Pokemon world is a cruel one.
But Tranquill can make it a little less so, and that deserves to be celebrated.
And then instantly exploited for personal gain.
This is why this region is based on America.
Breaking the Gne 5 trend, don't worry it'll be back soon, is Vigoroth, whose entire existence is an oxymoron.
Vigoroth is not just simply energetic, but it’s very biology prevents it from being
still, which is an interesting trait for a sloth Pokemon to have.
“Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can’t sit still for a second”.
If you’re a demotivated person, having a Vigoroth around might help you get up in the
morning, if not because its energy rubbing off on you, because if you don’t take it
on a walk, it’ll shred your house.
Vigoroth is the kind of Pokemon that would fight you in a Walmart parking lot.
Despite all that, I think that Vigoroth just needs someone to hang out with, to guide it
through this troubling time in life when they’re going through… changes.
I just realized that the middle stage in Pokemon is puberty.
Quilladin makes a lot more sense now.
Carrying on with the middle stages is Sheldon.
Shelgon’s body is like if your entire body was wearing braces.
It’s going through a lot of changes too, so it hides away in a cave.
The puberty connections just keep rolling in.
Anyway, Shelgon just wants to become a glorious Salamance, and fly away from all its problems.
“It stays shut up in it’s hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly”.
This dream, that it’s had since it was a child, the one it lept off cliffs for just
to feel, for a brief moment, what it would be like to fly… it’s so close!
But right now, all it can do... is wait.
I would say I’m projecting a little, but this is all in the Dex.
Why wouldn’t you want to take care of a Shelgon?
Not only is it a great defender, but he’ll sit there and listen when you need him the
most.
Mostly because they literally don’t eat, drink or move during this stage, but still.
With all this talk of middle stage Pokemon, we can’t forget the smaller guys.
Like Carvahna!
Carvahna has the lowest base Special Defense stat in the game, granted tied with some other
Pokemon like Magikarp, Igglybuff and Attack Forme Deoxys wow.
It’s Sapphire Dex entry says that “If anything invades Carvanha’s territory, it
will swam and tear at the intruder with it’s pointed fangs.
On its own, however, this Pokemon turns suddenly timid”.
So see, Carvanha’s really just a timid creature who gets riled up by it’s friends never
mind they fight Basculin.
I don’t care how many boats and presumably people you tear limb from limb, but if you
so much as touch my sweet fishy boy I will Hyper Beam you into the ground Carvanha!
You got that?!
Sorry, I just have a love for Basculin deep as the sea itself.
I would say that Carvanha is just a misunderstood piranha but no! You will not hurt my Basky Boi you
get the boot.
I think now is as good a time as any to talk about the pinnacle of unpopularity; the ultimate
disappointment.
Can you guess what it is?
What could possibly be so universally hated?
That’s right it’s…
Bur- it's Simisear.
I bet you thought it was gonna be Burmy, didn’t you?
Well guess what, somehow that trash worm got a free pass, and it’s Mr. Corrupt Wise Monkey
instead.
Simisear by far has the most complex symbolism behind his design.
The idea is that the elemental monkey trio represents these three wise monkeys, which
are the origin of the “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” phrase.
That’s not the end of the story for Simisear though.
Pansear is the wise monkey, specifically the hear no evil part.
But Simisear is a corruption of this principal.
Apparently Simisear’s design is based on a japanese subculture of bikers who modify
their bikes’ mufflers to be real loud.
Therefore Simisear is based on evil noise,
thus breaking the hear no evil rule.
With that in mind, Simisear actually has a really interesting design that I personally
appreciate a lot more now.
Another detail about Simisear that’s completely random; he loves sweets!
Just imagine getting on a motorcycle and going on a ride with your Simisear through the city
to the local sweets shop.
He’s not so bad, the mon’s just got some unique hobbies and a sweet tooth!
It’s nothing to be ashamed of.
You shouldn’t judge the poor guy just because he’s a bit ugly.
Simisear’s like an ogre; he’s got layers.
Well, I hope that this video shed some light on some unappreciated Pokemon and gave
you a new perspective on some otherwise unremarkable characters.
All it takes is a little observation to gain a new appreciation for a Pokemon.
That’s why there’s the saying “That every Pokemon is someone’s favourite”.
It’s true.
Except Burmy it can go fall into Mount Pyre.
You know what else is currently unliked?
This video.
By you.
You should like it.
You should hit the red button as well!
It's the same color as Simisear, and that means that it needs a little love.
And also, if you could comment, then I could finally finish shilling my channel.
Thank you.