Not in order except for the top three.
10. Phoenix. The phoenix shares characteristics with Moltres and Ho-oh. I love phoenixes because they are creatures of flame and majesty. I love the element of fire, and the element of air... the phoenix combines them both.
9. Tiger. Raikou. The tiger is a symbol of pride, and of the west. (I don't know why the WEST, but... Byakko of the West... meh.) It is the biggest cat in the world, and it likes water! ^^ Also... Konan's Akatsuki ring is of the White Tiger, Byakko.
8. Gryphon. No pokemon resembles a gryphon. The gryphon is a noble creature, loyally protecting its treasure, its people, and/or its young.
7. Fox. Ninetales. Anyway, I love foxes because they're tricksters. Their deceptive nature, especially the vixen who lures others with desire. And also, I love the Kyubi, the Kitsune, the nine-tailed fox. Either a symbol of love or the beast within.
6 Eagle. Staraptor, Pidgeot. The eagle is a symbol of freedom, of strength, and pride. It represents my country... and it is majestic as well. Loyal to their mates... brave and wise... I love eagles...
5 Owl. Hoothoot, Noctowl. I love the guardians of Ga'Hoole... and the owls are so silent... so precise... so deadly. They move through the air and shadows without a sound...
4 Wolf. Poochyena, Mightyena, Manectric, Arcanine, Suicune. The wolf is a very mysterious creature, a symbol of loneliness, sorrow, and beauty. Maybe also enduring, swift, silent, and loyal...
3 Weasel. Furret, Quilava, Buizel, Floatzel. The weasel is a cunning little trickster, manipulating and calculating. But... I love weasels for another reason, too... guess what weasel is in Japanese? ITACHI! :3
2 Crow. Murkrow, Honchkrow. Crows... oh my gosh. Crows are a symbol of the night and darkness... there's a long story about why I love crows. When I was a little kid, I LOVED the movie "Sleeping Beauty"... but not because of all the romance and crap. Maleficent, in my eyes, KICKED BUTT! I loved her and her raven, Diablo... they were awesome to me, and they still are. And... I love crows even more now that... well... Itachi uses crows with his Genjutsu! :3
1. Dragon. Charizard, Gyarados, Areodactyl, Dragonite, Kingdra, Lugia (yeah, I think of him as a kind of dragonish creature), Flygon, Salamence, Rayquaza, Garchomp, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina. (wow, that's a lot. XD) Dragons. Ah, the most amazing mythical creature in existence! Dragons are strong, wise, swift, cunning... very amazing creatures! ^v^ I'm too lazy to go on and explain how amazing dragons are, so I'll leave it at that. :3