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05-09-16 05:10 AM
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Are there any Pokemon evolutions that you think are just unnecessary? Like, Pokemon that are already big and menacing enough as they are, and with a slight buff could've juststayed the way they are?

The Pokémon that comes to my mind, is Rhypherior. Rhydon was already supposed to be a big terrifying powerhouse, so seeing it having another evolution seems a bit overkill. Tons of Pokemon have gotten buffs since the first generation they were introduced in, so I feel they could've done that with Rhypherior. Besides, I don't like its design. But that's my inner genwunner talking here, hehe...

Anyway, do you have any Pokémon evolution from which you thinki is kinda pointless?
Are there any Pokemon evolutions that you think are just unnecessary? Like, Pokemon that are already big and menacing enough as they are, and with a slight buff could've juststayed the way they are?

The Pokémon that comes to my mind, is Rhypherior. Rhydon was already supposed to be a big terrifying powerhouse, so seeing it having another evolution seems a bit overkill. Tons of Pokemon have gotten buffs since the first generation they were introduced in, so I feel they could've done that with Rhypherior. Besides, I don't like its design. But that's my inner genwunner talking here, hehe...

Anyway, do you have any Pokémon evolution from which you thinki is kinda pointless?
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To me, Gallade just seems kinda pointless since the Ralts line already had a good evolution with Gardevoir. I mean not to say it's not a bad Pokemon, I just really don't think it was that needed.

Other than that I don't feel any evolution is pointless(except for certain Mega evolutions like Mega Mewtwo though I'm assuming they don't count? Since they're not actual evolutions?). A lot of them have really helped certain Pokemon like Tangela.
To me, Gallade just seems kinda pointless since the Ralts line already had a good evolution with Gardevoir. I mean not to say it's not a bad Pokemon, I just really don't think it was that needed.

Other than that I don't feel any evolution is pointless(except for certain Mega evolutions like Mega Mewtwo though I'm assuming they don't count? Since they're not actual evolutions?). A lot of them have really helped certain Pokemon like Tangela.
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I've always thought that Shedinja was quite of a pointless evolution for Nincada. Wonder Guard isn't that good when you have 5 weaknesses, and the fact it has ridiculous speed means that you won't have a chance to strike first. Such a shame, because it would be the only way to really get advantage of its decent attack.

Crobat isn't the best evolution either. It gains a massive boost in Speed, but that's all, and Golbat's speed is already decent enough. All the other stats aren't boosted much, so basically you go through a slightly hard evolutionary method just to gain the ability to strike first.

The last that comes to my mind is Kingdra. It's heavily overpowered by having just one weakness and stats almost similar to Legendary Pokemon. And all of that coming from Seadra, a very good Pokemon with impressive Special Attack and Speed. An unneeded powerkill.
I've always thought that Shedinja was quite of a pointless evolution for Nincada. Wonder Guard isn't that good when you have 5 weaknesses, and the fact it has ridiculous speed means that you won't have a chance to strike first. Such a shame, because it would be the only way to really get advantage of its decent attack.

Crobat isn't the best evolution either. It gains a massive boost in Speed, but that's all, and Golbat's speed is already decent enough. All the other stats aren't boosted much, so basically you go through a slightly hard evolutionary method just to gain the ability to strike first.

The last that comes to my mind is Kingdra. It's heavily overpowered by having just one weakness and stats almost similar to Legendary Pokemon. And all of that coming from Seadra, a very good Pokemon with impressive Special Attack and Speed. An unneeded powerkill.
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For me, I never really liked Gallade, It should have just gone to Gardevoir and ended there, since Gallade completely contrasts the entire evolution family of Ralts, Kirlia, and Gardevoir .

Another one would have to be Golem, since, while I loved evolving my Graveler to the next level in Soulsilver, he wasn't like the prior two evolutions at all.
For me, I never really liked Gallade, It should have just gone to Gardevoir and ended there, since Gallade completely contrasts the entire evolution family of Ralts, Kirlia, and Gardevoir .

Another one would have to be Golem, since, while I loved evolving my Graveler to the next level in Soulsilver, he wasn't like the prior two evolutions at all.
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I feel like a really pointless evolution was Blissey because they really just made Chansey a better Blissey when you give it Eviolite. It says something when you are better than your evolution.
I feel like a really pointless evolution was Blissey because they really just made Chansey a better Blissey when you give it Eviolite. It says something when you are better than your evolution.
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The first Pokemon I thought of when I saw this thread was literally Rhyperior which you beat me to. My reasoning is similar, I simply prefer Rhydon's design (even though I'm not really someone who prefers gen 1 pokemon in general) and it looks like a Pokemon that isn't supposed to have any more evolutions. Rhyperior just doesn't look good in my opinion and somewhat ruined the Pokemon for me. I feel like a slight stat boost similar to what gamefreak ended up giving a few other Pokemon would've been enough.

Another is Blissey. Chansey was already a powerhouse on its own and was one of the Pokemon that I'd say were the least in need of an evolution. The fact that a ton of people just ended up using eviolite Chansey (and still do) further shows how pointless it is considering how small the improvement was.

Also a lot of megas, in paritcular something like mega Garchomp. I just don't see the point in giving a mega to a Pokemon that is already so widely overused and considered a threat regardless. Just makes the Pokemon near broken compared to most others. The thing I actually liked about mega evolutions is when they take a less popular Pokemon and give it a buff suddenly making it relevant again, like Mawile or Beedrill. Of course I'm a person who would likely have preferred Mega Evolutions not being added in the first place so take it as you will. 

Also baby Pokemon, while they're not evolutions (preevolutions rather) but they were added to already established Pokemon lines. Yes I get they were added to help explain the origin of Pokemon but in that case every Pokemon family should have one, I just don't feel it's a good addition since most people are never going to want to use one. End up being more of a nuisance having to withstand an even weaker stage to evolve it to the next... Is what I would say if you also didn't need an incense to even breed it... There's basically no point to it gameplay wise since they don't make it more fun and it doesn't make much sense otherwise.
The first Pokemon I thought of when I saw this thread was literally Rhyperior which you beat me to. My reasoning is similar, I simply prefer Rhydon's design (even though I'm not really someone who prefers gen 1 pokemon in general) and it looks like a Pokemon that isn't supposed to have any more evolutions. Rhyperior just doesn't look good in my opinion and somewhat ruined the Pokemon for me. I feel like a slight stat boost similar to what gamefreak ended up giving a few other Pokemon would've been enough.

Another is Blissey. Chansey was already a powerhouse on its own and was one of the Pokemon that I'd say were the least in need of an evolution. The fact that a ton of people just ended up using eviolite Chansey (and still do) further shows how pointless it is considering how small the improvement was.

Also a lot of megas, in paritcular something like mega Garchomp. I just don't see the point in giving a mega to a Pokemon that is already so widely overused and considered a threat regardless. Just makes the Pokemon near broken compared to most others. The thing I actually liked about mega evolutions is when they take a less popular Pokemon and give it a buff suddenly making it relevant again, like Mawile or Beedrill. Of course I'm a person who would likely have preferred Mega Evolutions not being added in the first place so take it as you will. 

Also baby Pokemon, while they're not evolutions (preevolutions rather) but they were added to already established Pokemon lines. Yes I get they were added to help explain the origin of Pokemon but in that case every Pokemon family should have one, I just don't feel it's a good addition since most people are never going to want to use one. End up being more of a nuisance having to withstand an even weaker stage to evolve it to the next... Is what I would say if you also didn't need an incense to even breed it... There's basically no point to it gameplay wise since they don't make it more fun and it doesn't make much sense otherwise.
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