10 Unova Pokémon We Can’t Wait To Catch In Pokémon Go

5. Chandelure

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Chandelure is one of Pokémon who comes in for bit of Genwunner criticism. Like Pokémon which are ‘just an ice cream’, ‘just a set of keys’ or ‘just a lawnmower’, Chandelure is ‘just a chandelier’. It’s a fair criticism at face value, but then Exeggcute, Krabby and Psyduck from Kanto are hardly bastions of aesthetic greatness either.

While Chandelure’s inspiration is easy to see and some people are just never going to like the inanimate object Pokémon, it still has a lot of fans. Its inclusion in Pokken Tournament only boosted its stock, though it does raise the question as to why out of almost 1000 ‘mons did a chandelier get picked for a fighting game?

Regardless, the weirdness has only added to this cult Pokémon’s popularity. With the exception of the nostalgia soaked Gengar line, all of the Ghost types tend to have a bubbling under fanbase.

Ghost Pokémon have to go big or go home, seeing as they usually only get a handful each Generation. Chandelure though continues the trend of making the most of this opportunity, with a fascinating design despite a basic beginning. Expect this to be a popular ‘mon floating about in gyms.

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