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Top 10 Times Pokémon Went Beast Mode

Top 10 Times Pokémon Went Beast Mode
VOICE OVER: Ashley Bowman WRITTEN BY: Jonathan Alexander
Why does every trainer forget that Pokemon are dangerous beasts? Join Ashley as we look over the times where Pokemon in the animated series went out of control, including the the likes of "Garchomp vs Paul", "Lucario vs Lucario", "Kingler vs. Everyone," and more!

Script written by Jonathan Alexander

Top 10 Times Pokémon Went Beast Mode


Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Times Pokémon Went Beast Mode.

For this list, we’ll be looking at the coolest moments where pocket monsters used “rage” and completely popped off.

Did we miss any of your favorite Pokémon pummelings? Let us know in the comments!

#10: Beware the Bewear


“Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!”

Apparently, even Ultra Beasts forget that Pokémon hath no fury like a Momma Bear scorned. After Pheromosa ran quick-attacks around Pikachu and the others, there’s something almost menacing about the way Bewear confidently stalks up to its prey. Not only does it actually land a paw on the Ultra Beast, but it seems completely unfazed by their extreme speed. Bewear proves its confidence was warranted when it dodges a strike, catches Pheromosa, and delivers a sky-uppercut to end all sky-uppercuts. To say it was super-effective would be an understatement. Clearly, the untrained, fluffy combatant was on a mission to prove that its name was for more than just wordplay.

#9: Kingler is King


“Round One - Begin!”

The opening match of a regional league is not usually the time to test out the second string. But, Krabby definitely proved the exception. In its first ever true fight in series, it used a vice grip on type matchups, evolved to Kingler, and then hyper-beamed Mandi out of the entire Indigo League. It’s an utter crabhammer of a match that ends with a clean three-oh sweep for Ash. That’d be impressive for any Pokémon, let alone one that spent almost the entirety of Kanto on the bench. With a debut performance like that, Ash may want to rethink his starting lineup.

#8: Riolu Roars


“Sword & Shield... The Legends Awaken!”

With the fate of Ash, Pikachu, and the entire region at stake, there was a lot riding on this aura Pokémon’s tiny shoulders. But, despite the odds, he didn’t so much as hesitate before leaping into action to protect his trainer. By holding back two fully-evolved Pokémon on his own, Riolu unlocked enough friendship to evolve into Lucario - and, evidently, he learned the move “thrash” in the process. To call the ensuing scuffle a fight is a bit rude to Lucario, who only has to throw a few aura spheres before Chairman Rose completely wilts. It’s an utter reversal, and we don’t just mean the move.

#7: Dragonite Gets Grounded


“Ash, Iris, & Trip: Then There Were Three!”

A fully evolved dragon-type is nothing to ‘rest’ at. Thankfully, the same can be said for ground-types. This battle of sky and earth got off to a rocky start for Ash, but it’s all to set the stage for Krokorok’s shiny, new evolution. With bigger shades, more attitude, and a super-effective dragon claw attack, the newly-minted Krookodile soon had Dragonite calling mayday. He dug his way to victory by forcing the furious dragon into a fiery crash landing - and, of course, chucking a few pointy rocks along the way. Not only did Dragonite basically defeat itself, but it lost to a Pokémon wearing sunglasses. Talk about going out with style.

#6: Evolution Revolution


“Tentacool & Tentacruel”

For the most part, Pokémon are partners, friends, and helpers. Well, except for this episode, where Team Rocket turns some cranky Tentacool into the stars of a disaster film. One of them even evolves into a Kaiju, both in size and destructive capability. The rampaging Tentacruel nearly decimates a whole town off the map, and that’s with Ash and company trying to stop it. There’d never been such a display of strength in the show before, to the point it was even temporarily banned from English broadcast. That just goes to show that Tentacruel’s surf attack wasn’t a light sprinkle, it was a full on tidal wave.

#5: Sword & Shield


“Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!”

On principle alone, a sword fight between Pokémon is plenty cool. When it’s accompanied by a welcome power-up for a long-forgotten mon, it’s no wonder this scene is a downright critical hit. Not even Gallade’s Justified boost can pierce the epicness of Farfetch’d finally getting its due. Especially when the new form comes with its own set of weaponry, too. Sirfetch’d counters the psychic-type’s blades with his very own, until, with a fearsome battle cry, he clinches a win that finally puts respect on his name. Even though Farfetch’d had been around since the first generation, this fight singlehandedly proved that the bird Pokémon still had some tricks up his leek.

#4: Blaze Blitz


“Battling a Thaw in Relations!”

Really, there was only ever one way Ash and Paul’s rivalry could’ve ended. It just feels right to have their journey culminate in the top 8 of the Sinnoh league, both down to their ace, with Infernape up against the very trainer that abandoned him. With all that one the line, it’s clear why Electivire’s shocks won’t keep the fire-type down. Instead, Infernape finds the motivation to stand up one last time and blaze his way to victory. That power-up roar is downright iconic, but it immediately tops itself again with a flare-blitz that sums up the best parts of the Sinnoh seasons with a single, unforgettable move.

#3: Ash-Greninja Awakens


“Championing a Research Battle!”

After over nine hundred episodes and five regional leagues, the Pallet Town prodigy was still finding new ways to unlock his partners’ potential. By battle-bonding with the Kalos water starter, both trainer and Pokémon aligned to make the near-unstoppable Ash-Greninja. The water shurikens were already no joke, but the fact the new form managed to push a champion’s ace to Mega Evolve speaks for itself. If it weren’t for Ash and Greninja’s inexperience with the mode, they may have very well secured the win against Diantha. She may not give out a gym badge, specifically, but Ash definitely walked away with a badge of honor.

#2: Garchomp vs. Paul


“Top-Down Training!”

Even a newbie trainer should know that frivolously challenging a league champ is probably not a great idea. For his trouble, Paul finished his bout against Cynthia with a battered team and a severely wounded ego. Most of that comes from the fact that against his thrifty strategies, tough Pokémon, and even a quad-effective blizzard attack, the Sinnoh Champion only had to use a lone Garchomp to win. You know it’s a real blowout when even someone as prideful as Paul forfeits the match. It just goes to show why most trainers have to win a regional league just for the chance to challenge someone like Cynthia.

#1: Mega Mayhem


“The Aura Storm!”

Evolution is nothing new to Pokémon, but Korrina’s ace skipped a few stages and became something almost unrecognizable. She got more than a measly sword dance with this Mega form; it gave Lucario red eyes, uncontrollable power, and a lust for combat. There’s something undeniably terrifying about a Pokémon that refuses to listen to its trainer, especially one with the power to toss around Pikachu like it’s a Caterpie. Then, even worse, it tried to take the “Pokémon” out of Pokémon battles by targeting Ash himself. If another Lucario hadn’t stepped in, the rampaging Mega may have left Ash and Pikachu six feet deep.

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