10 Pokémon That Deserve A Hisuian Evolution In Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pinsir, #127

Pinsir must be jealous of its version-exclusive sister Pokémon, Scyther. Not only does Scyther now have two evolutions, Scizor matched the Flying-type Mega Evolution Pinsir received in Generation VI with its own. And since developer Game Freak shelved the Mega Evolution mechanic, Pinsir doesn’t even have that!

We’re not certain if a Pokémon with a gaping, vertical maw filled with vicious teeth can look sad, but we’re certain it isn’t happy being relegated to Sycther’s shadow. If any Generation I Bug-type needs some love in Hisui, it’s Pinsir.

Girafarig, #203

One of the strangest Pokémon introduced in Generation II, Girafarig’s design begs for an evolution. Its Pokédex entries state its tail houses a small brain of its own and often bites or uses mysterious powers to drive away enemies. An evolution could take this idea to the next level, giving the unsettling tail more sentience and power, thus turning Girafarig into a Psychic-type powerhouse akin to a child-friendly Eldritch horror.

Dunsparce, #206

Dunsparce seems incomplete. While not a Bug-type, Dunsparce resembles an insect, almost as if it were the larva of some greater, more imposing Pokémon. Its pitiful base stats for a non-evolvable Pokémon, along with the tiny wings on its back, imply an evolution was planned for it. It’s almost as if Game Freak forgot to program Dunsparce’s evolution into the game way back in 1999 – and then in every game afterward for the next 20 years.

One day, we hope Game Freak remembers Dunsparce exists.

Qwilfish, #211

Like many Pokémon on this list, Qwilfish suffers from mediocre stats. While its design is rather plain, it does have a little flavour in how it puffs up to intimidate other Pokémon and deflates like a balloon soon after. Still, it’s basically just a puffer fish.

With Magikarp and Feebas, there is no shortage of pathetic fish Pokémon, yet both these Pokémon grow up into fan favourites. Pokémon Legends: Arceus seems like a great time for Qwilfish to join their ranks with a truly intimidating evolution, turning it into a Pokémon worthy of our teams.

Mawile, #303

Mawile’s poor stats hamper its great design. As a small bipedal creature with a massive pair of jaws growing out the back of its head, its middling attack and weak defenses are enough to cut it from most teams. Sure, much like Pinsir, Mawile received a Mega Evolution that dealt with this problem, but Mega Mawile is so awesome that we wish Game Freak would make it a permanent evolution instead, or create a new, Hisuian-themed one that plays further into how Mawile wears Japanese-inspired clothing.

Or, y’know, bring Mega Evolution back.

Luvdisc, #370

Why does Luvdisc not evolve into Alomomola? They’re the same colour. They’re both shaped like a heart. Did someone forget to program it in? This grievous oversight needs correction in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. If not Alomomola, Luvdisc deserves something.

But seriously, why does Luvdisc not evolve into Alomomola, Game Freak? ANSWER US.

Pachirisu, #417

Every Generation introduces an Electric-type rodent Pokémon that mimics Pikachu. Yet unlike Pikachu, none of these mousey Pokémon have an evolution. The argument for one could be made for any of them, but we’d argue Pachirisu deserves a Hisuian evolution the most.

The Hisui region is an ancient version of Generation IV’s Sinnoh, which was the generation Pachirisu debuted in. And if that wasn’t enough, Se Jun Park shocked the Pokémon world by winning the 2014 World Championship with the diminutive squirrel as a crucial part of his team. Parchirisu has earned a spotlight.

We’d also appreciate another squirrel-themed Pokémon that is less punchable than Greedent.

Chatot, #441

Chatot is quite unique in both design and mechanics. Not only is Chatot one of the few Pokémon canonically able to mimic human speech, its signature move, Chatter, is one of a kind. In Generations IV and V, Chatot could use Chatter outside of battle to record a new battle cry through the Nintendo DS’s microphone. In battle, Chatter’s chance to confuse was based on the volume of such a recording.

In later generations, it’s not possible to record a new cry, so Chatot lost the unique mechanic behind its signature move, and as it’s quite small and not part of an evolutionary line, a Hisuian evolution could revitalize one of the most distinctive Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Komala, #755

Do you remember Komala? If you said yes, we’d say you’re a liar. Komala’s design is so uninspired it looks like a caricature drawn for a child’s alphabet book (K is for Koala!) rather than a Pokémon.

Still, there’s some potential there. Ursine Pokémon, such as Teddyursa, Cubchoo, and Pancham, begin as cuddly, plain creatures before evolving into towering beasts, giving precedent for Komala to evolve into a more fearsome marsupial. Komala’s Pokédex entries also say it’s born asleep and dies asleep, which reminds us of a frightening Ghost-type Pokémon entry.

We wouldn’t say no to a ghost koala. Either way, the only koala-themed ‘mon deserves better.

Eevee, #133

Yes – Eevee already has eight evolutions. But as far as we’re concerned, Eevee doesn’t have enough until all eighteen types are represented.

The last time we got an ‘Eeveelution’ was in 2013’s Pokémon X and Y with Sylveon. Since then, two generations have come and (nearly) gone without another addition to one of the most popular Pokémon’s evolution repertoire.

Hisui, being steeped in Japanese-inspired myth, surely necessitates a Dragon or a Fighting-type ‘Eeveelution,’ the latter perhaps designed around an ancient martial art. The reveal of such a Pokémon would set the fandom ablaze.