Types of pokemon weekly poll #2: Water Pokemon

[Miss Doronjo]

In general, Defensively, the Water type is very strong when combined with high defensive stats. The Water type is also useful offensively.

• What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
• What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
• How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
• Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?
• If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?

[Para-Dox]

What's your favorite Water Pokemon? Why?

Kingdra because of it's type combination and overall design. Plus it was the first Dragon type outside of the Dragonite evo line.

What's your least favorite water pokemon? Why?

Magicrap. I cannot honestly describe how the fanbase says it is the BEST POKEMON EVA!!!!111.

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?

It's one of the better types.

Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?

Magicrap.

If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?

I would train them near the beach or a river. Quite handy how I live by the sea in real life.

[Kenshin5]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Blastoise, I always loved him since Gen 1 he is an absolute beast with those Hydro Cannons. Also you know who has a Blastoise? GARY OAK! So obviously this pokemon is pro since it is Gary starter.

What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
Tympole, I am just not a fan of the design. I dunno I am just not feeling it. Then there is Tentacool who is so annoying since years upon years when I Surf it is Tentacool that says "Oh hi there I think you will encounter more of me".

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
I usually choice Fire types first, but Piplup line made me change that in Fourth Gen, and there are plenty of greats to choose from.Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?
Maybe cause it's the most abundant type out there, and I am sick of them getting bigger and bigger. Heck there is two water Egg Groups.

If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?
Since water pokemon habitat is naturally water I would try and train them in a water environment i.e. Ocean, River, Lake, Pond, Pool. As far as training goes, I would try and have them swim up stream as training to approve there strength and endurance, I would have a shooting gallery like Cissy did in the Orange Islands so I could improve their accuracy.

[mondays suck]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Magikarp. You just gotta love it.
Well, admittedly the the word "polarizing" is closer to the truth, but I like Magikarp.

What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
Wingull and Pelipper. Both are common. The former is fast and gives close to no exp, the latter is a notorious protect spammer.

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
They're alright, I guess. What I don't like it the sheer amount of them.

Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?


If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?
Throw them on an unmowed lawn and wait until they get stronger while occassionally yelling at them. That's how Pokemon works.

[R.K 9]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
- gorebyss, it looks so mysterious and a whole lot different to the other water types. one of many amazing pokemon that the third generation brought us. <3

What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
- gyarados. I just think that it's so overrated. yes, it's stats and movepool are very good, but it's just ugly. not to mention that magikarp is useless.

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
- meh. hit and miss. there are those really good water pokemon (gorebyss, politoed, azumarill) and those dull water pokemon (gyarados, quagsire, seismitoad). it's a fairly balanced type.

Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?
- because some look really unique and cool, although others look generic. however, those water types that tend to look generic seem to be really good in battles.

If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?
- it depends. if they could be used on land then I'd train them up on the sand dunes. if they were fish then it'd be in the sea.

[Zeffy]

I like Water-types. My favorite out of all the hundreds would be Vaporeon. Its just so cute. |3 My least favorite would be, I dunno, Magikarp? I haven't really had much thought on this topic tbh.

[Toshiro.]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Starmie! :D
I don't really know why, I just have always loved it's design. It's awesome.

What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
Piplup. I hate it so much. It's ugly and useless :/

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
I'd say it's my second favorite type actually.

Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?
I like water types because I like a lot of water type pokemon, and because they're really useful in the games.

If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?
I'd make them swim laps xD

[Twilight Sky]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?

Ever since I trained a Milotic, it has become my favorite water pokemon ever, that and Starmie. ♥


What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?

I don't think there's a Pokemon that I dislike immensly, other than that annoying Palpitoad. >___>

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?

Water Pokemon are amazing, if this question was purposely being general, so yeah. xD;


Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?

I like using water Pokemon because a lot of them can be use for bulky purposes, and they could be really team-saving in certain circumstances. They're incredibly useful. If you want me to go specifics with my own favorites. Milotic can basically absorb pretty much any attack that isn't STABed, and LO Starmie could deal some pretty hard damage that could cause trouble for a lot of pokes, so yeah. n__n


If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?

Now this is a rather difficult question, as I wouldn't know of any specific method that I would train certain water Pokemon. D:

[Dr. Pokémon]

· What's your favorite Water Pokémon? Why?
Starmie, ever since I played against Misty in Red/Blue and lost my first battle ever to her Starmie using recover.

· What's your least favorite water Pokémon? Why?
Bidoof/Bibarel, they’re most commonly known for being an HM slave to many people.

· How well do you like the Water Pokémon?
They're good, but I usually only have them as starters and switch them out for an ice type later on.

· Why do you or don't you like the water Pokémon?
I just enjoy having an ice type Pokémon that knows water type moves. Usually, ice type Pokémon are also water types.

· If Pokémon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water Pokémon?
I would go to an Olympic sized swimming pool as often as I could and have them race laps around the pool.

[JP]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?

Love it's design, it's so majestic. That and I love the story that it and Entei and Raikou have.

Great design, great bulk!

Another appealing design, always had a liking towards this thing. It got a great new ability in generation 5, as well as the ability to learn the new move Shell Smash. It comes a wrecking machine!

A top favorite of mine. Cool typing and great stats. The only water starter I've ever fallen in love with!
What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?

So bad... its face is horrendous to look at. I don't know what they were thinking with this things design. Looks too human to me, too out of place compared to its evolutions. It could have been so much better had it had a more interesting face/head.
How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
I don't particularly favor them. I'd say in my decisions, they're right smack in the middle of my most favorable and least favorable.
Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?
Generally, they're just not that appealing to me. As a typing, it takes a backseat to my favorites.
If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?
Taking them to the beach every day of course!

[Kenshin5]

Originally Posted by Dr. Pokémon

· What's your least favorite water Pokémon? Why?
Bidoof/Bibarel, they’re most commonly known for being an HM slave to many people.

It's just Bibarel that has a second type. Bidoof is just pure Normal.

Originally Posted by JP

What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?

So bad... its face is horrendous to look at. I don't know what they were thinking with this things design. Looks too human to me, too out of place compared to its evolutions. It could have been so much better had it had a more interesting face/head.

I completely agree, it is out of place in its own line, the face is just eh... They could have made a better tadpole out of it.

[Dr. Pokémon]

Originally Posted by Kenshin5

It's just Bibarel that has a second type. Bidoof is just pure Normal.

Oops, thanks for the correction. As you can see, I never use that Pokémon. :\

[PlatinumDude]

Favorite Water Pokemon: I like these mainly for their design: Swampert, Empoleon, Samurott. I also like Swampert because it's the very first starter Pokemon I used.
Least favorite Water Pokemon: Seel, Dewgong, Finneon and Lumineon. They're not very good in battle.
How well do you like the Water Pokemon?: It's one of my favorite types. In fact, it's my absolute favorite type.
Why don't you like the Water Pokemon?: See "Least Favorite Pokemon"
How I'd train Water Pokemon: Have the amphibious Water Pokemon battle in water and land.

[miju-kun]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
All of them. The water-type is actually my second favorite type. I like all of them because to me, they all have appealing designs.
What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
None.
How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
Like I said, it's my second favorite type.
Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?
It's like they can adapt to their surroundings quickly.
If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?
By training them in places with lots of water. Why? So when they're in a battle, they can adapt quickly.

[Pokemon Trainer Touko]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Marill, Vaporeon, Suicune, Mudkip, Milotic, Oshawott, Dewott, Dewdong, Lapras, Ducklett and Swanna. Because of their designs. XD

What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
Magikarp, Feebas, Bibarel, Psyduck etc. Because they're ugly/weak imo. :P

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
Water type is one of my favorite types, I like most of the water type pokes. xD

Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?
I like them because they're strong in general. :D

If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?

Taking them to the beach every day of course!

^^ That. :D

[Amore]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?

Most of them I love, although in my current mood...Totodile. It's got a pretty good movepool, particularly for an un-evolved pokémon, and it looks cool, particularly in artwork. Also, it's actions make me lol a little in Hg/Ss.

What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?

Huntail. Never owned one, looks horrendous, and isn't any good at battling either. Then again, Gorebyss scares me too, as does Clamperl. Can I just say I dislike the Clamperl family?

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?

Quite "well".

Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?

They've got good movepools, few weaknesses, good designs, and most HMs are water-type, so they're useful out-of-battle too.

If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?

I wouldn't. I'm scared of most aquatic creatures, so I seriously just wouldn't go anywhere near them.

[Mr Cat Dog]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon and why?
That's a toughie. Three of my favourite Pokemon are Water-type (Lapras, Kingdra and Milotic) but I also have a soft spot for some of the 'lesser' Water-types like Lanturn. Gun to head, I'd have to say Lapras: mainly because of its design, but also because it plays so hard to get in GSC/HGSS!

What's your least favourite Water Pokemon and why?
Surskit. It almost ranks with Unown among my least favourite Pokemon ever. No real reason, I just don't care for it at all, and wouldn't be sorry if it were wiped off the face of the PokeDex.

How well do you like the Water Pokemon? Why do you or don't you like the Water Pokemon?
On the whole, they're a good type. I wouldn't say they're my favourite, but because of the sheer number of them, there are a fair few Water-type critters that I can say I like.

If Pokemon were real and you were a trainer, how would you train Water Pokemon?
I dunno... make them swim at least 10 miles a day for fitness?

[Rai]

What's your favorite Water Pokemon? Why?

Vaporean. It has always been my favorite water type. It simple yet beautiful.

What's your least favorite water pokemon? Why?

It would have to be Tympole. It is a tumor with a face. They could have come up with a much better design for a tadpole pokemon.

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?

They aren't my favorite type but I love them. I always have to have a water pokemon on my team.

Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?

Water is the esscence of life.

If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?

A lot of swimming. I would get in the water with my pokemon and train them that way so it's more personal.

[Misheard Whisper]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Warortle. It's a classic, and it's always just been so badass-looking. I liked the whole line, but Squirtle was a bit wimpy whereas Blastoise was too huge and unwieldy-looking.

What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
Probably . . .Dewott. It just looks like it has some kind of problem.

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
Yeah, I like Waters. I always have at least one on each of my in-game teams, sometimes more.

Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?
They're hugely versatile, theyhave balanced stats and good movepools in general, plus blue is one of my favourite colours.

If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?
I would kick ass with them, that's how. BD

[elarmasecreta]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Swampert, I love most of the water pokemon, but this guy always stood out. He is a physical powerhouse and I knew I had to put one in my team when I first saw it's Ken Sugimori art.

What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
Palkia, It's butt ugly and I seriously don't understand why they had to make it a water type.

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
My favorite type, nuff said.

Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon
They can cover up their weaknesses with ground and ice moves, which the majority of water pokes can learn. Most of em look real cool too.

If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?
Uhm I'd go swimming with them a lot, I'd also learn them how to fight on different types of terrain, and how to use things like mud to an advantage.

[Krovvy]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?:
Cloyster! Ever since I got a Cloyster in my Pearl version, I've fallen in love. Amazing Defense, great attack, and a pretty good move pool too. It's definitely my favorite.
What's your least favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Tentacool. It's as annoying as a Zubat in a cave. I'm sick of running into these things! :(
How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
Not my favorite type. I'm doing a Monotype challenge on my Platinum version with Water types. They're pretty useful. There are too many of them! It irks me.
Why do you or don't you like the Water Pokemon?
Pretty good designs. Not always the best moves, but they're a good type. I've just never really been in love with the type.
If Pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train your water Pokemon?
At the beach, duh.

[ISA56 2.0]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Gyarados. It's an absolute beast with Dragon Dance. It's also one of the first Water types, so it has nostalgia on it side.
What's your least favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Tympole.:\ The damn thing's got boob-ears.
How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
Meh, they're okay, I guess. In my Top 5, I suppose....
Why do you or don't you like the Water Pokemon?
Most of them are pretty good at fighting, and most have pretty good designs. I say most because, well.....Tympole.:\
If Pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would train your Pokemon?
In tall grass and water, duh. :p

[Vrai]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why? I have a lot of favorites, actually, but I guess Gyarados would be my big one. I'm also a fan of Suicune. :D OH AND KINGDRA. AND SHARPEDO.
What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why? I've never really like Psyduck or Politoed. They just don't appeal to me so much, I guess. :/
How well do you like the Water Pokemon? I do as much as any other type. Water Pokemon are really... populous, though. Not sure if that's good or bad.
Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon? -shrug-
If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon? I'd probably actually just go swimming every day and mess around because it'd be fun. :3

[Elite Overlord LeSabre™]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Though it's Walrein that's on my main team, my personal favorite is Starmie because it's fast, powerful and can learn some pretty awesome attacks. Plus, it's a purple star with a jewel in the center.
What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
Any Water/Ground types, since their only weakness is a type that I rarely ever train and they're such a pain in the butt to defeat. Oh, and Magikarp as well. Magikarp's vacant stare just creeps me out:/
How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
I like them enough so there's a spot for one on every team I make, whether for competitive or in-game purposes.
Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?
IMO, it's a very useful type to have, especially since as I mentioned I don't use Grass-types and Water works well against those Rock and Ground Pokemon.
If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?
Go hunting for wild Geodude, Growlithe, Diglett, etc and beat them.

[TheSmartOne]

What's your favourite Water Pokemon? Why?
Azumarill, no doubt. It's been an awesome team member on every run of Emerald I have done, and it was my first shiny, too~

What's your least favourite water pokemon? Why?
Corsola. I've never found it to be useful, and it was really annoying in the anime.

How well do you like the Water Pokemon?
Favorite type, bro.

Why do you or don't you like the water pokemon?
They've got pretty decent stats, water is super effective against a fair few types, and they are really really useful.

If pokemon was real and you were a trainer, how would you train water pokemon?
Um, I think I'd work with them on moves and such by practicing battling and various trials... and I'd take them to the beach a lot. Yeah.