Dogs are the closest we can get to Pokémon in real life. They’re lifelong companions meant to support you. They can even attack on command with the proper training.
HOUNDOOM IS THE COOLEST DEVIL DOG
Houndoom is hands down one of the coolest-designed Pokémon there is. It’s covered in bones and has a devil’s tail and horns.
SUICUNE IS A MAJESTIC POKÉMON FROM GEN II
Suicine has the most canine-looking face of Generation II’s three roaming dog Pokémon. Its majestic design is fitting as a legendary Pokémon. It resembles a mythical creature from an old fairy tale that a hero would ride.
ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE POKÉMON IS LUCARIO
Not many dog Pokémon are as recognizable as Lucario. As one of the best dog Pokémon, it evolves after fostering a friendship with a Riolu.
ARCANINE, A FAN FAVORITE AND ONE OF THE BEST DOG POKÉMON
Arcanine is a fan favorite from Generation I. It resembles the shisa, a dog-lion hybrid creature from Okinawa mythology.
MANECTRIC’S DESIGN IS INSPIRED BY JUMPER CABLES
Everything about Manectric’s design is electric. It has jagged edges like electricity is often visualized as having.
ZACIAN IS READY TO PLAY FETCH
It would be a crime not to include the only dog Pokémon holding a sword in its mouth. Legendary Pokémon Zacian looks like a canine companion holding a stick for fetch.