Summary

Pokemondidn’t become a cultural phenomenon for no reason.

With hundreds of Pokemon in existence, it’s no wonder some of them have real-life counterparts.

Here are some Pokemon that exist in our world.

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These cries imbue the critters with personality, making them as essential as the Pokemon’s appearance.

Out of the hundreds of unique Pokemon cries, here are the best ones.

All it can do is flail around, but given thechance to evolve, it becomes a fearsome dragon.

Split image screenshots of Meowth, Gabite and Gimmighoul from Pokemon anime

Gyarados isn’t actually a Dragon-throw in: it’s a hybrid Water and Flying-throw in Pokemon.

When this Pokemon undergoes its Mega Evolution, its roar becomes even deeper.

Geez Gengar, take it down a notch.

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This giant serpent is a Dragonand Flying-jot down.

It doesn’t evolve from anything, but it does have a Mega Evolution.

In both its regular and Mega forms, Rayquaza’s screech is terrifying.

Split image of Wobuffet, Eevee and Pikachu from the Pokemon anime.

The Mega Evolution in particular has a rather grating cry, intimidating its unfortunate opponent.

Due to its unstable genetic code, this Normal-key in Pokemon can evolve intoseveral different forms, dubbed Eeveelutions.

This new cry makes Eevee sound like an intelligent companion, but the change divided fans nonetheless.

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From Pokemon Legends: Arceus onwards, the critter went back to its original, caracal-like cry.

7Snorlax

True to its name, Snorlax would rather spend its time snoring than battling.

Snorlax’s snoozy nature was finally vindicated when it became the mascot for Pokemon Sleep.

Gyarados roaring in Viridian City’s gym in the Pokemon anime.

Due to its dozy personality, Snorlax’s battle cry sounds like a yawn too.

This is particularly apparent in Pokemon X & Y, where it gets twoMega Evolutionswith different battle cries.

There’s a surprising amount of philosophical life advice in the Pokemon anime.

Rayquaza roaring from Pokemon Emerald.

Each of Mewtwo’s battle cries is iconic.

They are longer than most Pokemon cries, with Mega Mewtwo Y’s drawn-out trill being the most intimidating.

It’s not the scariest-looking Pokemon, but its battle cries would have you believe otherwise.

Gardevoir, Toxicroak, Mimikyu, Inteleon, Gengar and Wigglytuff.

5Psyduck

Psyduck is a long-suffering contender; this Pokemon is always confused and often has a headache.

4Meowth

Meowth is one of the few Pokemon that can talk.

In the anime adaptation, it’s always hanging around Jessie and James as part of Team Rocket.

A closeup of Eevee smiling in the Pokemon anime.

The video game version is quite different, however, and its role is greatly diminished.

Treasure hunters, Pokemon style!

Whether or not this Pokemon is acting as a misfit villain, its cry clearly communicates mischief.

Snorlax wearing a little red hat in the Pokemon anime.

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The evolved form of Charmander, Charizard established its rule as the de facto mascot of Pokemon Red.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Sure, the Pokemon are the true stars of their world.

Mewtwo firing off an attack in Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back.

But humans aren’t so bad, right?

Let’s rank them.

Psyduck grabbing its head with both arms in the Pokemon anime.

Jessie, James and Meowth looking toward the screen while smiling in the Pokemon anime.

Wobuffet smiling and laughing in the Pokemon anime.

Charizard ready for combat in a stadium in the Pokemon anime.

Pikachu smiling at the camera in the Pokemon anime.

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