Overhyped Pokemon?

Pikachu, definately but it is Pokemon's mascot basically so yeah, there would be hype <3
Charizard. When I was little, EVERYONE had at least one (in game or in their TCG deck)
Salamence and Garchomp. UGH. the most over used and overly hyped of the dragon family (with the same thing happening as Char.)
Mewtwo and Mew. The most popular legendaries and psychic types.
Out of all the lovely eeveelutions Umbreon is the most frequently used/mentioned.

I'd have to say Pikachu and Charizard due to reasons others have said before me.

Meinfoo said:

Agreeing with everyone above but mentioning pseudo-legendaries. Especially Hydreigon (I have no idea how to spell it) it was WAY overhyped from the beginning.

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It was?

From a competitive aspect - Zoroark, definitely. The introduction of Wifi Clause (aka you see your opponent's team before you fight them) ruined whatever surprise quality you get out of Zoroark being on your team and pretending to be something else. I mean, you could still catch people off-guard (like me because I always forgot what showed up) but still. :c

Haxorus was also overhyped. 147 BASE ATTACK??? Yeah, that 97 base Speed still lets you down, buddy. Oh, and your lack of any kind of Fire-type move. Or Stone Edge, even. :(

Definitely Pikachu. Don't have anything against them but it gets to a point where I would choose any other BUT him just because of how overexposed and over-hyped they are

OK,OK I admit I love Lucario but to be honest I liked him before I even knew he had his own movie, but yes he is overhyped I will admit that, also it doesnt really matter if a pokemon is overhyped that DOES NOT mean its actually any good Eg. Pikachu I despise it, I mean its really,really bad unless u evolve it thats why I like to laugh at people who buy a pokemon game say they're going to beat everyone when they caych a pikachu then fail miserably,so yh I really REALLY dont like pikachu in-game.

I instinctively use underrated Pokemon. I really enjoy finding a rare, relatively basic Pokemon, and really bringing out its strengths and making them the best I can. When ever I find out a particular Pokemon is over used, I tend to heavily avoid using them. It brings out a greater sense of individuality for me, and is pretty cool seeing people using unorthodox teams that do work well a a team. :)

I'd say the pseudo-legendaries are overused, they don't feel so rare and powerful when everyone has them, so I try to avoid using them myself, (metagross is just so cool... he's hard to avoid).

Tyranitar is overhyped it has like 5-6 weakenesses... any pokemon with earthquake can destroy it.

dragonite seems to get icebeamed a lot too...

Pikachu, Charizard, Typhlosion, Scizor, Salamence, Lucario and quite a bit of legendaries. Don't get me wrong, I love all these Pokemon. But Pikachu, you just mention the word 'Pokemon' to anyone and that's their immediate response. Or maybe it is just me. My friends all know I love Pokemon, as well as some that do themselves, but for the people that don't play the games or only did in their childhood or whatever, Pikachu or Charizard comes to mind almost instantly.

Pikachu, Sceptile, Salamence, Haxorus.

Pikachu. I think we all know why.

Sceptile was especially overhyped. I didn't find it very useful but nearly everyone was like it's the best Pokemon of the third Generation. Salamence too.

Haxorus was propably the most overhyped Pokemon of Generation V, at least in Smogon University. Base Attack of roughly Rayquaza's and STAB Dragon-type attacks just to name a few reasons. But people were soon like "We thought it would be awesome but it sucks" (http://www.smogon.com/smog/issue14/surprises).

TheGoddessOfDiscord said:

Pikachu, Sceptile, Salamence, Haxorus.



Sceptile was especially overhyped. I didn't find it very useful but nearly everyone was like it's the best Pokemon of the third Generation. Salamence too

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I know it's your own opinion but sceptile is THE best grass starter barring DW serperior..Subseeder,physical attacker,special attacker,mixed attacker...It can do anything and better than most

I've actually come to hate Pikachu over the years because it's so dang overrated. But my main vote would probably go to Heracross. I think it has a weak movepool, even worse typing, and yet somehow works its way into competitive battling teams. Don't get me wrong, I like it, but seriously it should be a collector's item unless you like Heracross as much as I like Jolteon in which case building a team around it is perfectly justified.

Pikachu, mainly. I mean, I love Pikachu, but like everyone has said, when you think Pokemon, the first image that comes to mind is Pikachu going Pikaaa! He is (or should be..) Pokemons mascot. He had a whole game to himself (XD), he is Ash's partner in crime, and hes so cuuuute. Another I would say is Eevee and his line of evolutions. Sure, they are cute and all.. But seriously, I have never used one in my entire life. Dont really plan on it anyway, since there are much better Pokemon that I like a LOT better that I would rather take up that space in my party. Heck, 120 hours of play time on my SoulSilver and still havent picked up that Eevee from Bill or bob..Whatever his name is XD. Lucario is another one, he looks cool and all... But why did he get a movie to himself?!?!?!?!?!? And also that red Gyarados..Everyone dotes over him >_>.

PlatinumDude said:

Pretty much every pseudo-legendary is overhyped for their sheer power in battle. Honorable mentions go to Pikachu, Lucario and Zoroark.

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Yeah, PD I agree with you.