There are few series that are able to remain relevant for as long as Pokémon and it’s incredible to see how the franchise is arguably even more popular now than back during its initial debut. Pokémon has been very smart with how it’s expanded its universe and the changes that its made to its formula that have helped it move forward in the gaming industry.
The Pokémon series grows bigger and more complex, but one of the most entertaining aspects of the series remains to be the incredibly diverse roster of Pokémon types that exist. Bug-Type Pokémon aren’t exactly the most popular, but they typically have a distinct look and style. However, some irregular Bug-Type Pokémon look considerably different from their peers.
10 Pineco Excels With Camouflage But Looks Nothing Like A Bug
Creativity goes a long way in the Pokémon world and Pineco, a Bug-Type Pokémon from Generation II’s Johto region is a slightly unusual creature. As its name might suggest, Pineco bears a striking resemblance to a pinecone, which is an illusion that's strengthened by the Pokémon's tendency to hang out in trees and use bark to increase its mass. Pinecones are certainly not bugs, which makes Pineco's typing somewhat confusing, and a Bug- Grass-Type hybrid would make more sense. Pineco is supposed to bear a connection to a bagworm, but it's impossible to see anything other than a pinecone.
9 Schuckle Looks Just Like A Turtle But For Some Reason Is A Bug-Type
Generation II showcases a lot of new and exciting Pokémon that take some risks that weren't present in the original games, but some of the typing behind Pokémon is seriously confusing. Shuckle isn't the most practical Pokémon, but its dopey appearance and prominence in the anime have made it surprisingly popular. Shuckle quite clearly resembles a turtle, which makes it seem like it'd be a Water-Type Pokémon. Instead, Shuckle is both a Bug- and Rock-Type Pokémon, which is quite a confusing combination. Accordingly, Shuckle looks just like a turtle, but it's another situation where a turtle is not a bug.
8 Swadloon’s Grass Traits Overpower Its Bug Side
So many Pokémon are a hybrid between two different types and it’s not uncommon for one of those typings to overpower the other. Swadloon is a cute Pokémon that’s introduced in Generation V’s Unova region that’s very hard to identify as a Bug-Type Pokémon. Swadloon, as well as its previous form Sewaddle, to a lesser extent, both look a lot more like plants than they do bugs.
Swadloon is a Bug- and Grass-Type Pokémon that wraps itself in leaves and almost looks like a plant that’s about to bloom. If there’s a bug hiding underneath it’s almost impossible to tell.
7 Genesect Looks Like A Terminator And Not Some Pesky Insect
Many of the series' Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are quite intimidating, especially the creatures that have prehistoric or extraterrestrial roots. Genesect first appears in Generation V and he comes across as more of a weapon of mass destruction than a Pokémon. It can travel through time, has artillery mounted to it, and becomes weaponized in the worst way possible. Genesect is both a Bug- and a Steel-Type and although its exterior is somewhat insect-like, it's far too big and technological to be confused for an insect.
6 Armaldo Is A Prehistoric Menace That Could Squash Most Humans
Prehistoric Pokémon open up some fascinating possibilities for the franchise, but Generation III's Hoenn region takes some big swings with certain designs. Armaldo is a regular Pokémon, but it immediately seems like it should be a Legendary due to how it's essentially a dinosaur from prehistoric times. Armaldo is a Bug- and Rock-Type, but the bug details get heavily diminished when the size of this Pokémon gets considered. It feels the Bug-Type connection is merely to draw the connection between insects and prehistoric times, but Armaldo is too substantial to be confused for any kind of bug.
5 Escavalier’s Insect Traits Get Lost In Its Concept
A clever Pokémon name goes a long way and Escavalier is definitely one of the best names to come out of Generation V. Escavalier seems to have some snail incorporated into its design as the escargot pun implies, but this aspect of the Pokémon gets lost in the overt concept details that are more prominent in Escavalier.
The Pokémon is a Bug- and Steel-Type, which fits with its armor and equipment, like it’s ready to joust with another Pokémon. However, Escavalier also has an exceptional fighting spirit when it’s determined to duel.
4 Forretress Looks Like Sea Life More Than An Insect
Forretress is the evolved form of Pineco, both of which are confusing Generation II Pokémon that muddle their message. Forretress tries to riff on the bagworm concept, but the most prominent thing about this Pokémon is its substantial shell. The shell gets reflected through Forretress' Steel-Type traits, which are more pronounced in the end. Forretress is a Pokémon that is technically a bug, but it inevitably brings Water-Type Pokémon such as Cloyster to mind as it bears more in common with them. There’s an interesting idea at play with this Pokémon, but just one that also diminishes its Bug-Type nature.
3 Charjabug’s Electrical Traits Make It Seem Like Technology
The later entries in the Pokémon series feature some especially ambitious designs and Charjabug is one of the crazier Pokémon to come out of Generation VII. Charjabug is basically an adorable, little electrical outlet that stores electricity as well as dispenses a charge through its small mandibles. Charjabug can sometimes feel a little bit like a gimmick, but the concept behind the Pokémon isn't bad. Charjabug in particular is just much more focused on its Electric-Type half. Alternatively, Charjabug's other forms, Grubbin and Vikavolt, do actually have appearances that emphasize their insect origins.
2 Leavanny Blossoms Into Plant Life More Than A Bug
There's often a symbiotic relationship between plants and insects and the Pokémon Leavanny is one of the better syntheses of this premise. Leavanny is a Generation V Pokémon that's both a Bug- and Grass-Type, but at first glance it looks just like a flower. Granted, Leavanny's appearance is actually deceptively complex and there are some mantis-like qualities that blend insect anatomy with that of a flower. Leavanny doesn't ignore the Pokémon's Bug-Type side, but it's hard for someone to look at this Pokémon and not confuse it with a flower first.
1 Accelgor Is A Determined Warrior That’s Hard To Recognize As An Insect
Accelgor has an incredibly striking Pokémon design that's helped make it become a much more popular Pokémon than it is a creature that's actually practical in battle. Many Bug-Type Pokémon are hybrids with other typings, but Accelgor is a straight Bug-Type out of Unova that instead loses itself in its strong personality. Accelgor seems to operate like a stoic ninja or some honorable warrior. The Pokémon's body technically looks like a slug or tapeworm, but these other details make it hard to view Accelgor as anything other than a fierce warrior.
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