Jokemon: The Silliest Looking Pokemon In The Franchise, Ranked
A look at the quirky, oddball Pokémon that stand out for their goofy appearances.
Pokémon has captured the hearts of millions for over two decades, and with each new generation, fans are introduced to a plethora of new creatures. While many Pokémon are revered for their strength, elegance, or unique designs, there’s always a selection that stands out for their goofy, bizarre, or downright ridiculous appearances. Some may seem more fitting for a Saturday morning cartoon than a battle arena, but their charm and quirkiness are undeniably part of the franchise’s appeal. Here’s a ranking of some of the silliest-looking Pokémon in the franchise, from early-generation oddities to more recent comedic creatures.
Yamask: The Masked Menace Yamask has one of the strangest looks in the Pokémon world. Clutching a golden mask with its tail and possessing tendrils for arms, this ghostly creature seems to have stepped out of a gothic horror tale. The unsettling image of its human face from past life adds to its creepiness, but its design is certainly on the quirkier side.
Unown: An Unknown Quantity Unown started off as a mysterious Pokémon with a simple, albeit perplexing, design. Resembling letters from the alphabet, this Psychic-type’s lack of features—aside from a large, staring eye—makes it one of the more bizarre monsters. It’s not intimidating, but its esoteric concept makes it a fan favorite for those who enjoy the mystery it brings.
Barbaracle: Rock-And-Limb-Solid Barbaracle is a jumble of rocky limbs with eyes on each one. Its evolution from the equally odd Binacle is just as convoluted, with each independent limb seemingly possessing a mind of its own. It’s like a bizarre, multi-limbed Frankenstein’s monster, and while it’s functional in battle, its appearance doesn’t inspire fear.
Klink: A Bit of a Clunk Klink may be a Steel-type, but it’s more of a head-scratcher than a force to be reckoned with. Made up of interlocking gears, it looks more like a malfunctioning piece of machinery than a fearsome Pokémon. Its wide-eyed, surprised expression only adds to its silliness, and when it spins, it’s hard not to laugh at its simplistic design.
Mimikyu: The Creepy Hidden Rag Pokémon Mimikyu’s look is downright unsettling. This Ghost/Fairy-type Pokémon wears a Pikachu-like rag to hide its true form, and it manages to evoke a sense of unease in players. Its creepy appearance combined with its tragic backstory makes it endearing in its own way, but it’s undeniably weird.
Dachsbun: An Adorable Baked Dog Dachsbun’s dog-like appearance is only enhanced by its bread-roll ears and doughy vibes. As part of a line of Pokémon that evolves from Fidough (a dough-themed Pokémon), Dachsbun is a wholesome, cute creature that’s just a little too closely tied to baked goods. Its connection to bread-based products might seem funny, but it’s undeniably cute.
Whiscash: Nothing Behind the Eyes Whiscash is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon that’s more funny than fearsome. Its round face with tiny pupils and simple smile make it look like it’s not thinking about anything at all, even though the Pokedex describes it as aggressively territorial. Its design doesn’t exactly exude danger, and it’s easy to imagine this Pokémon simply floating aimlessly through life.
Beedrill: A Bit Too “On the Nose” Beedrill may be a classic Pokémon, but let’s face it—it’s a bee with drills attached to its body. It’s an intimidating creature, sure, but when you break down its design, it’s a bit too literal for comfort. A bee with drills? The design makes sense, but it’s hard to look at without chuckling.
Lickitung: Strange Tongue-Heavy Design One of the most iconic Pokémon from the first generation, Lickitung is a Normal-type with a long, comically large tongue. Its design might have been innovative at the time, but it’s easy to see why this Pokémon looks odd. It walks on two legs and licks things—there’s just no getting around that.
Gulpin: A Sleepy Green Blob Gulpin is the epitome of simplicity, a small, round Poison-type Pokémon with little more than a big mouth and some squishy body features. While its evolution, Swalot, adds more to the concept, Gulpin is still just a lazy, amorphous blob. It’s cute, but when you’re looking for something threatening, it’s hard to take this little guy seriously.
Exeggcute: Literally Eggs with Eyes Exeggcute is just a bunch of eggs with faces. As simple as it gets, this Grass/Psychic-type doesn’t need any explanation—its design is on the nose. It evolves into Exeggutor, a tree with multiple heads, and that transformation only adds to its oddball status.
Sudowoodo: A Tree That’s Actually a Rock Sudowoodo is a Rock-type that pretends to be a tree, and its design certainly adds a comical twist to the Pokémon world. It looks like a tree trying too hard to be a tree, complete with maraca-like limbs. Its name, which means "pseudo-wood," tells you everything you need to know about this quirky creature.
Flamigo: Really Just a Flamingo Flamigo’s design is straightforward—it’s a flamingo, plain and simple. Sure, it has a knot at the bottom of its neck, but otherwise, this Pokémon is so close to its real-life counterpart that it’s almost too simple. It’s one of the more underwhelming designs, especially compared to the more imaginative creatures introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Natu: Beady Eyes and Round Features Natu is a round, chubby bird Pokémon with large, beady eyes. Its design is meant to be endearing, but it’s more comical than anything else. Natu's small wings and perpetually anxious demeanor make it one of the silliest little creatures in the franchise.
Calyrex: Disproportionately Silly Calyrex, one of the Legendary Pokémon from Generation 8, might have a cool psychic typing, but its design is hard to take seriously. With its tiny legs, huge head, and rabbit-like features, it looks more like an unfortunate misstep in Pokémon design. The juxtaposition of its majestic role and comically disproportionate body makes it stand out, but not in a good way.
Jynx: Freakishly Human-Like Jynx, with its human-like features, is one of the most unsettling Pokémon in the franchise. It looks like a person with a purple face and long, flowing blonde hair. The design has always been odd and uncomfortable, especially given its Ice/Psychic typing.
Dunsparce: Lethargic Bug Dunsparce is a Pokémon that looks like a lazy insect, with its round body, small wings, and perpetually closed eyes. It doesn’t do much in battle and often leaves players wondering why it even exists. Its strange design and lack of real purpose make it one of the sillier creatures in the Pokémon world.
Dracovish: Goofy Half-and-Half Dracovish looks like a bizarre combination of two different fossils, resulting in an awkward Water/Dragon-type. Its wide eyes, gaping mouth, and mismatched features make it look more like a weird pet than a fearsome creature, but its charm shines through, even if it’s not what you expect from a Dragon-type.
Mr. Mime: Uncanny Humanoid Mime Mr. Mime is perhaps one of the most bizarre-looking Pokémon of all time. It’s a humanoid mime with unsettling, human-like features, making it both creepy and comical. Its design is so uncanny that it often makes players question its very existence.
Honedge: Just a Sentient Weapon Honedge is a sword Pokémon, and its design feels like a last resort for creativity. While there are other object-based Pokémon, having a literal sword as a sentient being seems a bit lazy. It’s goofy, but it also marks the moment when the franchise jumped the shark on inanimate object designs.
Bruxish: Lippy Fish Bruxish is a fish with unusually pronounced lips, and that’s not the only bizarre feature it has. Its garish color scheme, along with its unsettling appearance, makes it one of the more bizarre Pokémon designs. It’s hard to look at this one without feeling a bit uncomfortable.
Klefki: Actually Just Keys Klefki is a Steel/Fairy-type that’s literally just a bunch of keys. While it might have an interesting backstory about stealing keys and sneaking into homes, its design is too ridiculous for most players to take seriously. It’s cute in a quirky way, but it’s hardly the kind of Pokémon you’d want on your battle team.
Vanillish: Ice Cream Cone with a Face Vanillish is an Ice-type Pokémon shaped like an ice cream cone. Its entire evolutionary line revolves around the theme of frozen desserts, which is funny, but also not exactly menacing. It’s one of the silliest concepts in the franchise, but that doesn’t make it any less charming.
Trubbish: Whimsical Trash Bag Trubbish, a Poison-type Pokémon, is literally a garbage bag with a face. While this design is intentionally goofy, it’s hard not to laugh at the idea of a Pokémon being based on trash. Trubbish and its evolution Garbodor are among the strangest Pokémon, but their endearing quality comes from their pure ridiculousness.
Orthworm: Freaky Worm Design Orthworm is a bizarre mix of a worm and a puppet, with a gaping mouth and tiny eyes. Its odd design makes it stand out for all the wrong reasons, and it’s hard to see this Pokémon as anything other than a strange mistake in Pokémon design. Still, its quirkiness makes it memorable.
Pokémon may be home to some of the most creative creatures in the gaming world, but it’s these weird and wonderful oddities that continue to endear themselves to fans. Whether you love them or laugh at them, these silly designs are part of what makes Pokémon such a charming and diverse universe.