1st Gen Worst Gen 1 Sprite?

[Dillon_68]

Venusaur's back sprite looks weird, like a nappa cabbage or something

 

[sykotiksonik]

Shocked only one person brought up Moltres.

For me, we also have the following

I mean, Haunter's R/B sprite is probably my favorite because of how insane it looks, this looks like he's just laughing at you

Ugh, it looks prim and proper like it's better than you, not cute like Eevee is supposed to be

Gyarados looks derpy, it makes me laugh even though it's bad
And finally

a zombie Kakuna

 

[Degurchaff]

This monster.

 

[Arjay]

Some have already mentioned Ekans. It looks like it's got a duck's bill in Gen 1. But it's spot on compared to it's back sprite.

Why does it have shoulders? Why does it have a neck? What is that?! Coz it ain't no damn snake!

 

[Smileycorp]

Obviously there's green's infamous mew sprite.

 

[Caite]

Why does Venasaur look like it's trying to pull itself out of the ground after it's plant shoved him down? xD

It's like a Kirby wannabie.

They all look like they got stoned out of their minds.

Dat mouth....LOLOL. Or maybe it's nose I can't tell.

Looks skinny, stoned and flipping you off. xD

What the hell?!

Looks like a creepy old guy with a yo-yo.

It's missing half its body or got sorta squished.

Vaporeon's nose....OMG! NO! xD

 

[Quizas]

Behold this monstrosity:

But wait, it gets better:

 

[POKEGAMERZ9185]

What about Golbat-
https://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.ne...0d1120a.png/revision/latest?cb=20140104125631

 

[Hikamaru]

I'd definitely say Koffing's original Red & Green sprite. I literally looks like it's upside down and it's so stupid.

 

[Substitute Doll]

Ekans and Golbat look pretty bad...

 

[Cloche]

Herpaderp

 

[Hands]

Herpaderp

Yes I almost forgot how horrible Machoke is in Gen 1. His backsprite is even worse haha

 

[Pinkie-Dawn]

I'd definitely say Koffing's original Red & Green sprite. I literally looks like it's upside down and it's so stupid.

What you're referring to is Koffing's Blue sprite. This is what its Red and Green sprite looks like:

But I agree, Koffing's upside down sprite is the worst of the bunch.

 

[Hikamaru]

I always get some sprites confused. Granted, this is coming from someone who never fully experienced 1st Gen.

 

[lloebet]

Ekans because it looks like an ekans if an ekans came out the womb and was dropped.

 

[Kirito]

pokemon japanese green mew. its evil

 

[Cloche]

I found this and I'm DYING. Credit on image.

Spoiler:

 

[VisionofMilotic]

I'm a little surprised that nobody had a problem with geodude.

I know in 7 generations he never exactly set the highest standard of visual art and creativity... But come on guys, look at those wimpy spaghetti string arms, thumb out ready to hitchhike?

 

[Hands]

I found this and I'm DYING. Credit on image.

Spoiler:

That's perfect haha! I think its very telling how bad the sprites are when they're drawn instead.