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35. Deoxys (Psychic)

Of the 202 Pokemon in the RSE games, I can say that I've legitimately gained 201. Deoxys is the only outlier of those 202, because it's much like Mew and Celebi and Jirachi in the fact that it is an event-only Pokemon. In other words, if you don't live in Japan, or you don't particularly care to drive to New York City or Los Angeles to get a Pokemon, Deoxys is out of your reach. However, I feel Deoxys is extremely cool in concept, having an Attack, a Defense, and a Speed form that can change depending on certain circumstances. It makes Deoxys a formidible opponent.


34. Zigzagoon (Normal)

First and foremost, I absolutely love raccoons. Raccoons are the best animal of all time, and my main fursona is a raccoon pirate girl. Zigzagoon being a raccoon certainly boosts it in my eyes. And Zigzagoon has one trait that sets him above all other early-game Normal-types. You can catch Zigzagoon early in the game and as long as you keep it in your party, you can consistently gain Super Potions, Ultra Balls, Nuggets, and even Rare Candies. That ability is invaluable early in the game, and makes picking up a Zigzagoon a no-brainer.


33. Poochyena (Dark)

Honestly, I felt the Houndour/Houndoom duo in GSC was useful, but they just didn't feel right. A dog is supposed to be man's best friend, not some hellbeast. Growlithe/Arcanine got that right, and so did Poochyena. Weak as hell and useless in RSE, at least Poochyena was able to pull-off the appeal of being a dog. And with the change in attacks in DP, Poochyena becomes much more useful. It makes me wonder though. Dark attacks are usually tackles and bites, yet they're special attacks, which sucks because most Dark Pokemon have low special attack. Meanwhile, Ghost attacks are supernatural, yet they're considered physical attacks. That always bugged me.


32. Metagross (Steel/Psychic)

Yeah, I know. First I left Salamence low-ish on my list, and now I'm leaving the OTHER semi-legendary third form in RSE low-ish on my list. Metagross' problem is the same as many others. It just comes so late in the game, and when it does show up, it starts up as a level 5 with next to nothing in terms of attacks. While Steel/Psychic is a very powerful combination, Metagross just doesn't work for me. It was in my secondary team, but only because of how rare of a typing it is.


31. Spinda (Normal)

I'd gotta say that I like the fact that you can play through the game many many times and not see a Spinda that looks the same as any other Spinda. It's the only Pokemon in the game to have different designs among the same species of Pokemon, aside from the differences between males and females. It's also a pretty decent combatant and it's just so adorable how it learns Dizzy Punch and Teeter Dance. Spinda is just adorable enough to make it to number 31.