The first generation of Pokemon contained 15 different types. The second generation added two more types while the sixth generation added another. A number of Pokemon were altered to fit the changes, helping the series progress to where it is now.
Despite the alterations that have already been made, some fans still want certain Pokemon to receive adjustments. There are types that do not make sense to gamers, especially when looking at Pokedex entries and move sets. This has led to many players questioning the reasoning behind the concepts of many Pokemon, as well as suggesting adjustments for many pocket monsters seen in the games.
A Redditor known as B217 shared a number of Pokemon that they feel should have their types changed. The first is Golduck, which they felt should become Water/Psychic. This is due to the fact that the Pokedex states Golduck has psychic powers and learns a number of Psychic moves. The user then moves on to Grapploct, which they believe should also be a Water-Type along with Fighting. This suggestion was made since the Pokemon is an octopus and can learn Water-type moves. B217 then brings up Lucario, which the gamer states should be Fighting/Psychic. This is because Lucario uses the power of its aura and that a few spikes on its body do not justify it being part Steel.
Some Pokémon that should be different types- what others do you think should be different types? frompokemon
The fourth Pokemon that B217 brings up is Florges, which they suggest should have the Grass-Typing added to it. Since the pocket monster learns numerous Grass-type moves and basically is a flower, the addition would make sense. B217 then states that Yanmega should be Dragon instead of Flying, since it is a giant dragonfly. Finally, the user touches on Runerigus, which they state should have its Ground-Typing switched to Rock. The Redditor argues this should be altered since the Pokemon is made of rune stones and learns more Rock-type moves than Ground, making it an advantage for the creature.
Commenters on B217's post also had a few ideas of their own. This included the Pokemon Luxray having the Dark-Typing added to it and Electivire becoming Electric/Fighting. One user mentioned that the common birds in each Generation should be pure Flying-type and stop having the Normal-Typing tacked onto them. Another stated that they believe Ninetales should be Fire/Psychic, while Blastoise should be part Steel. Another popular type change was for Flygon, which many want to be transitioned over to Bug/Dragon to fit in with its pre-evolutions and look a bit more.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will release for the Nintendo Switch on November 18.