There’s No Way 90s Kids Can Name These Newer Pokémon
- by Lacey Womack
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- in The Geek Corner
Anyone who grew up in the 90s will remember what a huge deal Pokémon probably was either to them or to their friends and siblings. Whether it was the anime series, just collecting and trading the cards, or battling the cards, Pokémon was a pretty huge deal for a lot of people. The original 151 Pokémon were great and the center of the Pokémon obsession for 90s kids everywhere. But, anyone who is still into Pokémon will know that those 151 Pokémon aren't where it ended! Since then, there have been six more generations of Pokémon and there's a Pokémon that looks like just about every animal or household object you could imagine.
Did you keep up with the Pokémon series after that first generation? Do you know the names of all the Legendary Pokémon and still strive to catch 'em all? Keeping track of their names, evolutions, and special moves isn't easy, but people who are super into Pokémon have no problem identifying them.
You'll have to be the best Pokémon Trainer on this side of the Alola region in order to identify these Pokémon! These are all from later generations, so there's no way that 90s kids are going to be able to recognize all these.
Can you name this water-type Pokémon?
This giant Pokémon is based on a blue whale and was introduced in Generation III. Although it's not one of the newest Pokémon, it's also not one of the original 151 which means that it's still one that a lot of 90s kids probably don't know. This Pokémon evolves from a smaller whale-shaped Pokémon at level 40 and starts off with an HP of 170 which means that it's a pretty tough opponent. Do you know the name of this Pokémon?
Can you name this fossil Pokémon?
This fossil Pokémon is resurrected from a Root Fossil instead of being hatched or caught in the wild like many other Pokémon are. This Pokémon was introduced in Generation III and its Pokèdex entry explains that over 100 million years ago, it would attach itself to the sea floor and use its large, pink tentacles to pull its prey in to eat. Since then, it has gone extinct but science has allowed it to be resurrected through fossils by trainers.
Can you name this electric-type Pokémon?
This electric-type Pokémon was introduced in Generation IV and resembles a large blue and black lion. Its face, torso, and hind legs are blue while the rest of its body is covered in thick black fur that's longer around its head and the base of its tail with yellow accents around its body like the tail on the end of its tail. This Pokémon has special x-ray vision that it uses to see through walls to find enemies. Which Pokémon is it?
Can you name this ghost-type Pokémon?
This purple Pokémon was introduced in Generation IV and resembles a balloon. It has a round body with two thin strings that hang down for arms and the bottom of its body looks like the end of a balloon that's been tied off. This Pokémon simply floats around aimlessly which has gotten it the nickname "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." It has also been known to steal away children that try to chase it thinking its a balloon. How creepy is that?!
Can you name this food Pokémon?
This Pokémon is delicious. It was introduced in Generation V and is the result of two Vanillish that were left out together during the day that melted and then stuck together again when the temperature dropped below freezing again. This Pokémon resembles two scoops of ice cream stuck together and is covered in ice crystals from being out in the freezing weather overnight. This Pokémon is totally making us hungry! On top of being tasty, this ice-type Pokémon is also pretty tough.
Can you name this water-type Pokémon?
In real life, seagulls can be pretty annoying. If they frequent a place with a lot of humans, they can get pretty brave and even start swooping down to steal people's food while they're walking around and trying to enjoy their day! Talk about a rude bird. This Pokémon resembles a seagull with a large head, long wings, and small tufts of hair on its head. It circles the ocean looking for Wishiwashi to eat which has been helpful to fishermen in the area who are looking to catch some too.
Can you name this emo Pokémon?
This Pokémon was introduced in Generation III and although it doesn't evolve into or evolve from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into a Mega version of itself which we think is pretty cool. Mega Evolution was introduced in Generation VI and there are 48 species of Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, this being one of them. This Pokémon appears to be a regular mammal with four legs, a feline face, and scruffy fur, but it has a sharp tail, a large horn, and sharp claws.
Can you name this bug-type Pokémon?
This bug-type Pokémon doesn't always look like this. In fact, it has three different cloaks that it can be found wearing and this is just one of them! Depending on the location in which it last battled, it will either be seen wearing one of three cloaks. The Plant Cloak, seen in this photo, is what it wears if it last battled outside in grass, the Trash Cloak is what it wears if it last battled in a building, and the Sandy Cloak is reserved for if its last battle was on a beach or in a cave.
Can you name this poison-type Pokémon?
Real-life scorpions are scary, right? Spiders can be pretty creepy but as far as scary insects go, scorpions definitely take the terrifying cake with their giant stingers and their creepy crawly little legs. But, as scary as a real-life scorpion is, this scorpion-like Pokémon is even scarier. It has a large, hard purple body with long arms and sharp pincers on the end and a tail with the same sharp pincers. Do you know the name of this terrifying Pokémon?
Can you name this Pokémon?
This Pokémon was introduced in Generation IV and can take many shapes. But, die-hard Pokémon fans who have played the latest games, Pokémon Sun and Moon, will probably recognize it pretty easily from the fact that it powers the Pokèdex that guides you through the Alola region in those games. The appliance that it possesses are what changes the form it takes. For instance, when possessing a refrigerator, it becomes the Frost version of itself and becomes an Electric/Ice-type Pokémon.
Which fire-type Pokémon is this?
This adorable little pig-like Pokémon is a fire-type that was introduced in Generation V. Along with Snivy and Oshawott, this Pokémon is one of the three starter Pokémon available in the Unova region found in the games Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, and Pokémon White 2. Picking a start Pokémon is always so hard, especially when there's such a cute one like this fire-type, but players always manage to make a good decision. Do you know what Pokémon this is?
What dark Pokémon is this?
This feline-like Pokémon is a serious trickster. It likes to steal from people and in order to get them to let their guard down, it pretends to be irresistibly adorable until its victim no longer suspects that it could be up to no good and then, it strikes. When angered, this Pokémon has sharp claws that it attacks with. Sounds a lot like a real cat to us! Apparently, some things never change - even in Pokémon form. What dark-type Pokémon is this?
Which grass Pokémon is this?
In an episode of the anime, one of these Pokémon wanted to impress another of the same species but was totally shot down. Because he's a great guy along with a great Pokémon trainer, Ash helped it to get stronger so that the Pokémon he had a crush on would fall for him. How sweet is that? This Pokémon resembles a cotton puff with large tufts of fur around its body and its light weight means that its easily blown around in the wind.
Do you know the name of this Pokémon?
This Pokémon resembles a crab or other crustacean, which a lot of Pokémon look like. So many Pokémon look like everyday animals but with one huge identifying feature and this one is no different. Unlike a real life crab, this Pokémon's shell is pretty unique. It looks like a large rock or cut out piece of the Earth with all the layers of different dirt, rocks, and other strata showing through. How cool is that? Do you know which Pokémon this is?
Which Pokémon is this?
This bipedal lizard Pokémon was introduced in Generation V and its mouth shape gives it an almost permanent sneering look on its face. Although it appears to be most similar to what we know as a lizard, it's also fairly human-like in the fact that it has a Mohawk hairstyle and the baggy skin on its lower body almost looks like it's wearing a pair of baggy pants on its legs and tail. Do you know the name of this dual-type Dark/Fighting Pokémon?
What's the name of this poison-type Pokémon?
There are Pokémon that look like just about everything. Whether it's food, animals, everyday objects, or... Garbage?! That's right, this Pokémon, which was introduced in Generation V, looks just like a bag of garbage with a tie at the top of it like someone had filled it up and tied it off to throw out. That's pretty unique of the designers and we honestly don't know where they come up with some of these Pokémon designs. Do you know the name of it?
Which Pokémon is this?
While a lot of Pokémon look like animals, there are also quite a few that have humanoid appearances. 90s kids who were huge fans of the original 151 Pokémon will probably remember how downright terrifying Pokémon like Jynx and Mr. Mime were due to the fact that they stood out so much for looking like people, right? It gives us the creeps just to think about those two! This humanoid Pokémon was introduced in Generation V and always looks like its wearing a super fancy dress.
Can you name this Legendary Pokémon?
This Legendary Pokémon is one of the group that is known as The Forces of Nature and are also often called the kami trio, cloud trio, or Legendary genies to most fans. Like other Legendary Pokémon, this Pokémon doesn't evolve from or to any other Pokémon, but if a trainer uses a Reveal Glass, it can change from its Incarnate Forme into its Therian Forme and honestly, both look pretty cool. Do you know the name of this powerful Legendary Pokémon?
What's the name of this sword-shaped Pokémon?
You're going to have to be pretty sharp to figure out the name of this Pokémon - pun intended! See what we did there? This Pokémon is shaped like a sword and is a dual-type Steel/Ghost that was introduced in Generation VI. When sheathed, this Pokémon is brown with an intricate design carved into it and when unsheathed, it looks like a shiny, silver sword. Trainers beware, grab this Pokémon wrong and the sash will allegedly suck your life force out!
Can you name this steel-type Pokémon?
90s kids and people who are familiar with the original 151 Pokémon might think that this Pokémon looks eerily similar to one from the original generation of Pokémon that they know. But, although this Pokémon looks a little bit like Magneton, they're not quite the same. While Magneton is several magnets stuck together, this Pokémon is several gears stuck together instead. This steel-type Pokémon's signature moves, Gear Grind and Shift Gear, involve shooting tiny gears at its opponent. Do you know its name?
Can you name this Pokémon?
This dual-type Ghost/Fire Pokémon resembles a lamp with long arms, a round body, and a blue-toned flame inside of the clear sphere of its body. These Pokémon have a pretty creepy skill: they can sense when someone is going to die and they steal the soul from the person's body. Because of this, these Pokémon are typically found deep in the forest, they can also be found roaming cities - especially near hospitals due to the fact that they seek out dying people for their souls.
Do you know the name of this Pokémon?
This dual-type Dark/Steel Pokémon was introduced in Generation V and evolves from Pawniard starting at level 52. This humanoid Pokémon walks on two legs, has two arms, and appears to be wearing armor, complete with a sharp-looking helmet. The helmet covers most of its face and makes it difficult to make out most of its features other than its yellow face. Its hands resemble white gloves and have sharp blades that come out of its hands to attack its prey.
Which bird-like Pokémon is this?
This Pokémon resembles a baby eagle and at level 54, it evolves into another Pokémon that looks like a fully grown eagle. It has a small, blue body with large tufts of feathers on its head and around its neck as well as one large, red and white feather at the very front of its head above its face. These Pokémon are incredibly aggressive and have sharp talons that can break open berries or crack the shells of crustacean Pokémon that it eats.
Which bug Pokémon is this?
According to Ash's Pokèdex in the anime, this Pokémon is the subject of a myth in which a volcano erupted and its ash darkened the sky because it was so thick. Then, this Pokémon's fire replaced the sun and brightened the world back up. Whether or not that myth is true, this Pokémon's fire is still pretty powerful. It can shoot fiery scales off its wings, create a large sea of fire that engulfs everything around it, and it can warm up freezing Pokémon.
What's the name of this water-type Pokémon?
Along with Rowlet and Litten, this Pokémon is one of the three starter Pokémon that trainers in the Alola region get to choose from when they play Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon. This was the second Pokémon from Generation VII, the latest generation of Pokémon to be released, that was announced to the public in May of 2016. This seal Pokémon is primarily blue with a pink nose, a white mouth, and a lighter blue ruffled collar around its neck.
Do you know this Pokémon?
This Pokémon has a small, rabbit-like body and a large head with large, pointy orange ears that poke out from the top of its head. This dual-type Psychic/Fire Mythical Pokémon was introduced in Generation V and does not currently evolve to or from any other Pokémon. Like other Mythical Pokémon, this Pokémon is pretty rare and can typically only be obtained during special events instead of finding it in the wild or hatching it from an egg. Do you know the name of this Pokémon?
What's the name of this fighting Pokémon?
Who doesn't love watching videos of cute panda bears on the Internet? They're so fluffy and just look so cute and lovable, right? But this is one panda bear that we do not want to snuggle up with! This dual-type Fighting/DarkPokémon is downright terrifying and is just as tough as it looks. This Pokémon evolves from Pancham once it reaches level 32 if the trainer has a dark-type Pokémon in their current party with it. Do you know the name of this Pokémon?
Can you name this fairy Pokémon?
This fairy-type Pokémon was introduced in Generation VI. While most Pokémon evolve by reaching a certain level after battling, this Pokémon has a pretty unique way of evolving. Instead of depending on the level it has, this Pokémon will evolve into a Slurpuff when traded to a different trainer while it's holding a Whipped Dream. The only effect that the Whipped Dream held item has is to cause this Pokémon to evolve. Do you know the name of this fluffy fairy-type?
Which grass-type Pokémon is this?
This Pokémon was introduced in Generation VII and is a grass-type Pokémon that can evolve into a Lurantis when leveled up in the day when it reaches level 34. The mechanics of time were introduced in Generation II and can impact a lot of things in the games, not just this Pokémon's evolution. Some other Pokémon only evolve during certain times of the day or night and some events happen at certain times. Do you know what the name of this Pokémon is?
Which fairy-type Pokémon is this?
This fairy-type Pokémon was introduced in Generation VII with the release of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. The fact that it was introduced with the game that gave us the Alola region is pretty fitting since its appearance matches that of a Hawaiian Lei with the brightly colored tropical flowers that make up its body. This Pokémon uses its arms to pick flowers and will either give these flowers to people it likes or use them as an attack against enemies.
What's the name of this dual-type Pokémon?
This dual-type Ghost/Fairy Pokémon was introduced in Generation VII and looks oddly familiar. This Pokémon's entire body is shrouded by what appear to either be rags or a discarded Pikachu toy that it now wears. It doesn't evolve to or from any other Pokémon, but it can change its appearance when attacked. Honestly, we're pretty creeped out by this one and how much it looks a post-apocalyptic Pikachu. This is not a Pokémon we want to meet in a dark alley!
What's the name of this normal-type Pokémon?
This Pokémon was introduced in Generation VII and looks just like a cute, sleepy koala bear holding onto a log. This Pokémon has a large head, a smaller body, and big ears with tufts of fur coming off of its face. It is almost always seen holding onto a wooden log with its small arms and sharp claws. This Pokémon spends its entire life asleep and is able to battle and travel without waking up. Just make sure you don't remove its log pillow!
Which Legendary Pokémon is this?
This dual-type Psychic/Ghost Legendary Pokémon was introduced in Generation VII and is one of the mascots for the Generation VII games, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Depending on which game a player has, their Cosmoem will level up at level 53 into either Solgaeleo or Lunala. Together, these two Pokémon make up the Legendary duo of the Alola region and are known to fans as the Cosmic Duo. Do you know which of these Generation VII Legendary Pokémon this is?
Can you name this Pokémon?
This Pokémon is one of the guardian deities of the islands in the Alola region and was introduced in Generation VII. Each island has its own guardian deity, this one being the one that resides on and protects Ula'ula Island. Although this Pokémon is incredibly powerful, it prefers not to cause violence for no reason and tries not to fight or battle any other Pokémon that it comes across. But, if it needs to battle, this Pokémon is totally ruthless. Which guardian deity is this?
Which Pokémon is this?
This Pokémon was introduced in Generation VI and looks similar to a poodle. Just like real-life poodles, this Pokémon can be taken to a groomer to have the style of its fur changed into nine different styles including the Star, Diamond, Heart, Pharaoh, Kabuki, La Reine, Matron, Dandy, and Debutante Trim. Indecisive trainers who like to change it up don't need to worry, its fur will revert back to normal after a set number of days. Do you know the name of this Pokémon?