From turtles to toads, the cutest Water Pokémon draw from real life animals - and then turn the cuteness dial to the max. Here we've compiled the cutest of the cutest for you to vote on. Of course, first gen Pokémon like Squirtle and Psyduck have to be included but there's plenty of newer pokémon that have adorable designs. Gen V starter Oshawott starts as a lovable sea otter before eventually becoming a formidable samurai Pokémon. Meanwhile, crybaby Sobble is also very cutesy before it evolves, with big eyes and a timid disposition. What Water type Pokémon do you think are the cutest? Vote up your favorites!
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Mudkip's distinguishing feature is those orange star-shaped gills on its cheeks. Found in the wetlands, this amphibious creature buries itself in mud to sleep or hide from predators. Naturally docile, the big-headed Mudkip is an approachable and charming little creature.
Yet another starter on the list, Piplup is a chick standing barely one foot tall. It has a very cute cape of feathers running down its back and sports thick fur to keep from getting cold. Though it may look like it's begging to be pet, Piplup is a very prideful Pokémon. It often rejects food from others and has a hard time bonding with human trainers.
No doubt one of the three starters of the first generation had to be included on this list. With its turtle-like shell, big shiny eyes, and curly squirrel tail, Squirtle's character design has made it one of the most popular Pokémon ever. Those who watched the anime will be sure to remember the iconic Squirtle Squad - a group of sunglass-donning Squirtle who were abandoned by their trainers and found family with each other.
Oshawott is yet another sea otter Pokémon. The light blue fur around its neck and body resemble a shirt, with a pale yellow seashell called a "scalchop" on its belly. Though it may look soft, its body is made of the same material as its claws and can be used to battle and crack open food sources.
Seal + sphere = the endearing Spheal. When happy, Spheal claps its fins and to get around, it rolls using its round body. Its white markings, big mouth, and happy-go-lucky attitude make Spheal a visual fan favorite.
Originally just a Water type, Marill was upgraded to a Water/Fairy dual-type and Fairy types are arguably the cutest typing. Marill has a rodent-like appearance and can bounce on its tail. The tail even acts as a buoy to keep it afloat during currents and can be seen bobbing in the water when the Pokémon dives. Its circular form and light blue coloring also contribute to making it an eye-catching cutie.
Popplio is a mix of sea lion and a circus clown. Its pink nose is able to snort bubbles as an attack or as a way to perform acrobatics. The small Pokémon has proportionally huge fins, using them to propel to speeds of 25 mph.
Horsea the little seahorse. This tiny Pokémon uses its curled tail to play with other members of its species and can spew bubbles or ink from its tubular mouth. The horns on its head also betray its evolutions - the spiky Seadra and formidable dragon hybrid Kingdra.
Sobble is a lizard Pokémon with curved hands that resemble a chameleon. If threatened, Sobble will start to…well, sob. When nervous or embarrassed, it secretes sweat from its body. Sobble is an adorable little munchkin that you just want to protect from the bigger Pokémon out there. Before long, however, the starter evolves to its final form - the apathetic Drizzile.
Lapras is truly one of the most majestic Pokémon ever created. The design is based on Plesiosaur, an extinct marine reptile that was thought to be warm-blooded. Lapras's beautiful form is matched by its personality as a helpful, gentle Pokémon that often ferries people on its back.
Leave it to Pokémon to make crocodiles cute. With its strong jaw and sharp teeth, Totodile would probably come off intimidating if it wasn't an incredibly playful and happy creature. That might not go for its final evolution Feraligatr, though, which is a seven foot agile powerhouse.
To keep itself warm in frigid conditions, Seel has a thick coat of frost colored fur. Its big eyes, little horn, and constantly stuck-out tongue make it a very cute Pokémon. Not to mention, a Seel out of water is adorably clunky in its movements.
With white accents, light blue skin, and a dark blue stripe, Froakie is another starter and another frog Pokémon. Froakie produces a large mane of bubbles from its chest and back, called Frubbles. Adorable.
Psy ay ay! As much as Psyduck might be physically adorable, this Pokémon is really on this list for its clueless nature. Resembling a duck-platypus hybrid, the poor thing constantly has a headache, rendering it unable to think very well. Eventually this tension is released in psychic bursts that Psyduck can't remember, making it an adorable but unpredictable Pokémon.
Mantyke didn't come around until Gen 4 as the baby form of Mantine. Like its evolution, it resembles a manta ray. The markings on its eye can make it look like it's smiling and Mantyke are friendly to beachgoers.
If Poliwrath isn't your cup of tea, trainers can opt to evolve their Poliwhirl into the delightful Politoed. The amphibious Pokèmon has a curly little hair on top of its head along with rosy pink cheeks. The hair is actually a symbol of its leadership among its species while the swirl on its belly is reminiscent of Poliwhirl. Politoed like to gather and sing together which also sounds pretty adorable.
Buizel is an orange sea otter and weasel hybrid. Its most charming point might be the yellow collar it sports around its neck which also acts as a flotation sac. Buizel's tail can spin like a propellor, allowing it to slice through choppy waters.
the majestic Milotic is a serpent shaped Water Pokémon that evolves from the homely Feebas. Beauty is central to this Pokémon's development as it willy only evolve when its Beauty condition is high enough. During a fight, it has the power to calm angry feelings and end arguments by releasing a wave of energy.
Some might consider Poliwag to be cuter, but who can resist Poliwhirl. With its big hypnotic belly and pristine white gloves. The 3 foot middle evolution is a charming stopgap between the tadpole Poliwag and the angry fighter Poliwrath.
Castform is one of the most unique Pokémon in that it can change form depending on the weather. The adorable rainy form means Castform takes the shape of a droplet of water. Castform is one of a few “artificial” Pokémon, meaning it was created through experimentation by humans.
Shellder is a small mollusk whose face is constantly obscured by the darkness inside its shell. Its ridiculously long tongue acts as a shovel to burrow under the sand as well as lure and capture prey. Shellder also help Slowpokes evolve. They love to chomp on Slowpoke tail, evolving it into Slowbro OR bite on the head, evolving it into Slowking.
Chewtle is rocking a bigger head than body, already making it very cute. With its huge mouth and baby-like face, Chewtle is easy to underestimate. Once it bites down on its target, though, it can be hard to get it to let go.
Palpitoad is an oval Pokémon with just legs and no arms. It has a long, sticky tongue to attack predators with the bumps on its head can be vibrated to create waves and earthquakes. The bigger the bumps, the stronger the seismic force.
