One reason for Kanto’s longevity is the design of the original 150 Pokemon.

Yet the hard work is worth it for one of the most reliable members of the fan-dubbedpseudo-legendary Pokemon.

Dragonite is described asan altruistic protector who saves peoplefrom drowning at sea and steers lost ships toward land.

pok-mon-1997.jpg

Eventually, the Pokemon turn over a new leaf, and one of them joins Ash for many adventures.

Along with its menacing design, Gyarados remainsa popular Pokemon thanks to its uplifting story.

Thus, finding one is no small feat.

Dragonite after being released from its Pokéball

Image via The Pokémon Company

It uses its new wings to soar through the air and search for strong opponents to test itself against.

No species embodies this like Eevee, a small fox and cat-like creature that has highly unstable DNA.

Pikachu is not onlythe most well-known Pokemonbut one ofthe most recognizable animated characters of all time.

Squirtle looking angry in Pokémon

Image via The Pokémon Company

NEXT:Every Main Pokemon Region, Ranked

Misty’s Gyarados ready to battle Ash’s Pikachu

Image via the Pokémon Company

A Gengar floating in a stadium smiling wickedly in the Pokémon anime.

Image via The Pokémon Company

Meowth sitting on a bench in Pokemon

Image via The Pokémon Company

The mythical pokemon Mew in Pokemon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Image via The Pokémon Company

Mewtwo stands against a fiery backdrop in ‘Pokemon: The First Movie- Mewtwo Strikes Back’

Image via the Pokémon Company

A Charizard holding both of his hands up in a gloating, victory stance in the Pokémon anime series.

Image via The Pokémon Company

Eevee sitting on the floor in Pokemon

Image via The Pokémon Company

Pikachu smiling in a forest in the Pokémon anime

Image via The Pokémon Company

Pokemon