My favorite Pokémon is Skuntank, so of course it’s my favorite poison type Pokémon. I saw this fan artwork of this skunk Pokémon online and then it quickly became my favorite Pokémon. I used it a lot in various Pokémon games since. Its most interesting move is Flamethrower, it’s impressive to learn a fire type move like that. I like how it’s a skunk Pokémon with a tail that can shoot out poisonous projectiles, flames, and skunk spray like a real tank.
Its face looks kinda like a cat, which may be related to the fact that skunks are sometimes called polecats. But its facial cheeks are tan and looks like a pair of buttocks, it somehow also has a butt chin, and also when you look at it from below, it still looks like a butt. Pretty cool.
It also got a cool card that shows a Skuntank den. https://m.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/a/a7/SkuntankVSilverTempest181.jpg
Unfortunately it hasn’t appeared much in the anime series - I wish a protagonist had a Skuntank as a major party member. It would be cool to see.
Grimer/Muk
What do you like about those Pokémon?
Nice sprites, nostalgia and they are 100% either male or female depending on which one it is.
Gotta say the bug horse, Scolipede. I liked the design already, but I also used him competitively and he was a surprising hero. He was just meant to be a fast lead setting up toxic spikes, but you get 4 moves so he also got megahorn, agility, and baton pass. Dont underestimate STAB megahorns folks, this guy swept through a lot of teams on his own.
Do you have any memorable victories or matches with Scolipede?
Nidoking or Dragalge when available. In scarlet/violet Toxricity or Aloan Muk have been seeing a lot of use :)
If you’re reading this you already know. Or you could visit my profile. The OG ghost.
What do you like about it?
I really like ghost types, so the fact that my favorite ghost is also poison made this an easy choice. I love the Ghastly line’s design and the personality they usually have it display. I think they’re really cool despite their silliness, and they (used to) have some of the best shiny forms IMO. Gengar has always been a staple on my playthrough teams whenever i have access to it, and sometimes even competitive oriented teams when it works.
Venusaur
Honorable mentions: Nidoking and Eternatus
Toxicroak, the idea of a poisonous fighting frog is just so cool, the shiny in particular really gives off that “brightly colored animals are poisonous” vibe.
Ever since I got spoiled on grafaiai, it instantly became my favorite poison type. The gen 9 mons can be hit or miss for me, but I just absolutely adore grafaiai for the design, despite not liking the shiny.
While usually not my first choice as a starter, I still have to pick the Bulbasaur line. But more recently Toxapex and Clodsire have also grown on me.
Nidorina. Design-wise it just encapsulates the idea of a pocket monster for me. It’s not amazing competitively, but I used it all the way back in RBY and Stadium, and it’s stuck around on my teams ever since. I’m not keen on the design of Nidoqueen, so I never bothered to evolve it.
Crobat! I always add it to the party if it’s possible.
Pure: Nidorina, I guess?
Primary: Crobat
Secondary: Vileplume
Overall, Vileplume is my favorite
What’s your favorite thing about Vileplume?
I just think it’s cute
Koffing!
Mine is Trubbish, I know a lot of people hate him because he’s a prime example of the unpopular “Everyday object come to life, and that’s the pokemon”, but I just have a softspot for what’s known as “Ugly Cute”
Where you take something that should be repulsive (In this case a trash bag), and make it adorable!
Nidoqueen is a runner-up
For me it is Stunky
What do you like about Stunky? It’s a pretty cool Pokémon. What about Skuntank?
I kind of like smoll fluffly Pokemon. I would maybe stink if i hug it, but i’m sure it’s flur is fluffy
