Best and worst of Alola Pokemon

Gearing up on Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon, which releases this Friday worldwide, it's time for me to get a lowdown on the best and worst of Alola Pokemon as seen in Sun and Moon. Take note, I will only cover those from the Alola PokeDex because the Alolan Pokemon are the stars of the Sun and Moon games so if you're looking for something other than Alola, sorry to disappoint.

Anyway, after a year of having fun with the Sun and Moon gig, from games and TV show, it's time for me to give you the best and worst of Alolan Pokemon, beginning with...

THE CUTEST

1. Rowlet - I have my reasons why I think Rowlet is one of the cutest of the Alola Pokemon, probably because it kinda reminds us of LoveLive's Kotori Minami. Yes, that Kotobirb, and that is why I chose it as my starter when I first played Pokemon Moon. To my amazement, Rowlet is Ash's first Pokemon in the Alola region, which makes it very interesting to have one.
2. Pikachu - It would be total waste not to put the world's famous Pokemon to the list of cutest Pokemon in the Alola Region but a normal Pikachu is topping the list of Pokemons that can use their exclusive Z-moves. Such case is the Catastropika Z-move, which uses Volt Tackle as its base, but don't worry, Catastropika's fame as the best Z-move has ended thanks to Ash's Pikachu's Z-Move, the 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Only those who witnessed Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You got the chance to witness this Z-move in the game.
3. Litten - Anyone who picked Litten have one major purpose, they love cats, and I understand that because one look and you'll know, little kids going to start squeezing around and yell "kitty!" I admit, Litten is a cute little kitty and it's so cute, Ash has one in the TV show.
4. Togedemaru - Ever since they introduced Togedemaru to the world, all I can ever imagine is a cute little bouncy ball I can make use of when used as a ball for any kind of ball game. Anyway, it may be rude to use it for a ball game joke but I always fell in love with Togedemaru's cuteness that keeps on bouncing like a ball. No wonder Sophocles has one in the TV show.
5. Rockruff - It maybe a Rock-type but Rockruff's got some puppy power to charm the fans. Yes, I know, shooting rocks was its puppy power but I always want to cuddle on this little rocky puppy.

THE PRETTIEST

1. Primarina - I have to admit, Alola never runs short on the prettiest Pokemon and one such is Popplio's final evolution form, Primarina. Not only it looks pretty to look at but its devastatingly powerful Oceanic Operetta Z-move is what captivates players.
2. Alola Ninetales - A normal Ninetales is a Fire-type Pokemon. This Alola Ninetales is an Ice-and-Fairy Pokemon and its sheer beauty won my heart, although I am having difficulty getting the one with the Snow Warning ability that works with the Aurora Veil move. Trust me, it's everyone's recommendation but while not used in battles, Alola Ninetales is a beauty that can be tamed.
3. Pheromosa - Bearing the Ultra Beast code word Beauty, Pheromosa combines beauty with speed and power no one saw it coming and I have to say, I have fallen victim to Pheromosa's charms and ferocious powers a true Ultra Beast possess.
4. Tsareena - There is one crazy idea about why Tsareena is one of Alola's prettiest because it's not just the looks that lures the eyes of trainers. It's the Queenly Majesty that sets Tsareena apart from the competition. With the Queenly Majesty set, it nullifies any Pokemon that uses priority moves, even Fake Out or Golisopod's First Impression attack.
5. Oricorio - Oricorio is known to have four different forms depending on which nectar it feeds on but the prettiest is the Baile Style and the Sensu Style Oricorio.

THE SCARIEST

1. Mimikyu - Despite being feared as the "anti-Pikachu", the Disguise Pokemon won the hearts of many fans. For me, I'm not a big fan of Mimikyu because one; Team Rocket's Jessie has one, and second; whatever Pokemon Team Rocket had is SERIOUSLY NOT CUTE. I had my reasons, especially I keep hearing about horror stories about Mimikyu from the Rotom Dex about what's behind the disguise.
2. Salazzle - Anyone who took Kiawe's trial in the game will never forget two things in the middle of spot-the-difference game; a hiker and a Totem Salazzle jumping behind the hiker. That moment startled me, and even for a normal-sized Salazzle, I can still experience the trauma of that toxic lizard Pokemon popping up from nowhere, just to scare the butts out.
3. Alola Muk - I always believe Muk is one of the scariest and in the case of Alola Muk, it's about as frightening as one of the blob monsters from Super Mario Sunshine.
4. Xurkitree - One of the Ultra Beasts, the one bearing the UB code name Lightning is very frightening indeed by the looks of it and files show that this Ultra Beast absorbs electricity into its body to power the serious shocks it gives off.
5. Type: Null - This synthetic Pokemon is what made me intrigued and scared the most because when you read the secret files hidden below the depths of the Aether Paradise, the hidden truth behind the so-called Type: Null is shocking indeed, especially the fact that it wears a mask to control its powers. A young chap named Gladion called it Silvally and as observed in the games and in the TV series, this synthetic Pokemon is fierce in its tracks and later, the now-named Silvally unmasked itself and demonstrated its RKS System that changes the type of its Multi Attack.

THE TOUGHEST

1. Golisopod - The true beauty of Golisopod is not just to its attack and defense because this Pokemon only possess the powerful First Impression attack which only works in the first turn of its battle. Couple that with the Life Orb and it really wants to do its First Impression again right after its Emergency Exit ability.
2. Palossand - Durability is Palossand's specialty and when used in Double Battles, having a Palossand paired with a Water-type Pokemon, favorably a Greninja with a Water Shuriken on it, the surprisingly defensive trick works rather well because with a bit of Water Shuriken landing on a Palossand and a bit of recovery with Shore Up as well as a hint of Amnesia, this Palossand is as durable as steel, even for a Ground-Ghost type.
3. Tapu Bulu - The Guardian Deity of the Ula'Ula Island, Tapu Bulu is known for being one of the toughest Pokemon ever challenged because of its high attack and defense and because of its ability that triggers a grassy terrain from the beginning, it will keep coming back for more due to the terrain's healing properties. When coupled with very powerful attacks like Megahorn and Wood Hammer, it can really crush the competition like a demolition job.
4. Snorlax - The sleeping Pokemon we are familiar with comes with a hard-hitting Z-move for those who preordered it. With the Snorilum Z crystal and Giga Impact on Snorlax's paws, this Pulverizing Pancake can obliterate any opponent in one fell swoop, as long the opponent's not Rock, Ghost, or Steel.
5. Pyukumuku - It maybe as small as a Shuckle but Pyukumuku's excellent in the defensive stakes and when coupled with the Innards Out ability, which is its specialty of course, looks like someone will have the last laugh.

FAVORITE NEW POKEMON PER TYPE

• Bug - Golisopod
• Dark - Incineroar
• Dragon - Kommo-o
• Electric - Togedemaru
• Fairy - Primarina
• Fighting - Bewear
• Fire - Alola Marowak
• Flying - Toucannon
• Ghost - Decidueye
• Grass - Rowlet
• Ground - Alola Dugtrio
• Ice - Alola Ninetales
• Normal - Silvally
• Poison - Salazze
• Psychic - Lunala
• Rock - Lycanroc
• Steel - Solgaleo
• Water - Brionne

FAVORITE Z-MOVE SEQUENCE

1. Ash's Pikachu's 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt
2. Pikachu's Catastropika
3. Gigavolt Havoc
4. All-Out Pummeling
5. Inferno Overdrive
6. Primarina's Oceanic Operetta
7. Snorlax's Pulverizing Pancake
8. Guardian of Alola
9. Supersonic Skystrike
10. Decidueye's Sinister Arrow Raid

Are you ready to return to the Alola Region? Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon is coming to the Nintendo 3DS this November 17 and experience the biggest Alola adventure that is better than the original. Oh, and be sure to watch the Pokemon Sun and Moon anime series every Thursday nights on TV Tokyo right after Aikatsu Stars!