The Pokémon franchise is undoubtedly one of the most addictive and valuable properties that Nintendo owns. It's still the number one reason to own a Nintendo handheld, even after six generations of the same creature-collecting formula.



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Let's take a look back at some of the finest creatures ever conceived by developer Game Freak. You'll notice that quite a few of these Pokémon come from the earliest games, but let's face it, there's nothing quite like the original crew.



Which Pokémon are your favorite? There are an awful lot of creatures to choose from!