Design or Power?

In-game, I used to look up stats, but now I just go for looks. As long as the Pokemon outlevels everybody by ten or so levels, then you'll win anyway. But I do take into consideration on how fast they are, because I cannot stand using slow Pokemon - I don't have the patience.
 
When in-game, mostly design, but if the pokemon has reeeeeeeeeeally bad moves, then I don't use it.. no matter how much I like it's design.
Like minun, which is my fave poke, but I actually never played with it. xD

In competitive, only it's usefulness is important for me.
 
I've never based my pick solely on power. It just so happens that the Pokemon I catch in-game are usually beautifully-designed and relatively powerful.
 
If I could play competitively (and I can't, sadface) I would still go by design. I'd rather win with my favorite Pokemon because I'd feel prouder xD Of course, I would probably put a bit more dedication into the strategy I'm using. No matter the power, there's always a good strategy for every Pokemon IMO.
 
I guess I'm also one of those who choose them based on their design and species. I mean, I like Houndoom just because it's a dog that looks like a devil. If the one I like happens to be weak, I try to find ways to counter their weakness. Unless it's really useless.

I sometimes end up using some Pokemon that aren't really appealing design wise, and I use them for their power, or their type to be specific, like Geodude or Gyarados.
 
Design is what pretty much attracted everyone in the first place, so I'll go with design.

However, if I'm in the mood for competition, I go for the usefulness.

But hey, true trainers win with their favorite Pokemon.
 
Powah for me...

Just when it looks ugly, people think its weak, but i dont fall for what might be a 'trick'...
Garbodor for example... He is freaking ugly, but he has some great power...
 
I wouldn't call it what I "judge" my Pokemon on,
A Pokemon generally gets my attention due to it's appearance, and then it just depends on what I do with them after they are caught. Sometimes I vow to train a Pokemon until they are super powerful, like my Archen (he's so cute!). Linoone is my favorite cause I like ferrets and weasels.
 
Mostly design, but also if they're powerful and can hold their own 1v1 then that's a plus! Though I also get used to certain Pokemon if I use them enough, so I actually really can't tell what I like. :x Mostly I just... like random Pokemon for no apparent reason at all. lol.
 
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