Anime Underground 13 Pokémon Whose Middle Evolutions Are Cooler Than Their Final Forms  

Pokémon is the media franchise that outright refuses to die. Some thought the concept of exploring a world full of adorable monsters and capturing them for battling purposes would get boring, but seven generations later, that definitely doesn’t seem to be true. Each generation of Pokémon added over a hundred new 'mons to the mythos, and each with a varying amount of appreciation.

Most Pokémon go through a series of evolutions, supposedly gaining more power and prestige as they grow. Basic Pokémon tend to be popular due to their cuteness, whereas their final forms are highly sought after due to their sheer bad*ssery and intimidating features. The middle evolutions of Pokémon, however, are generally the least appreciated, often being seen as merely a stepping-stone to a more desirable fighting monster. That being said, every so often, a Pokémon's cool middle evolution comes forward that is superior to both its past and future selves, proving itself as more than just a temporary form.

A set of ground rules: only included are Pokémon middle evolutions that originally began second evolutions, not those that later became secondary evolutions when baby versions were introduced in later generations (like Pikachu).