Ever since Pokémon first came into existence in 1996, its followers simply cannot get enough. In fact, even after all of these years, the franchise is still coming up with fresh ideas when it comes to creating these lovable creatures. What really has allowed them to have so much creative freedom is the fact that they have many different Pokémon types to classify them all in. When looking at Electric-type Pokémon, for example, it has some of the most memorable out of the bunch.
Yet, throughout its history, there have definitely been some strange choices put into this specific Pokémon type. In fact, fans of the gaming series actually could come up with a fair share of arguments against where they are currently placed. Although Pokémon like Zaptos and Jolteon are perfectly categorized, there are others that actually could have benefitted from having different abilities. Although the series cannot change their categorizations now, there is no question that fans are left to wonder what could have been.
Stunfisk
What is rather confusing about Stunfisk is the fact that it is not a Water-type. It certainly resembles a fish and inhabits near the water, but it lacks any powers in that area.
It is a Ground/Electric-type Pokémon, which is very hard to grasp. The ground part of Stunfisk makes sense, but it being a fish with the ability of electric attacks seems to be a bit out of place.
Shinx
Shinx is one of the cutest Pokémon from Generation IV, as it appears to be inspired by a baby feline of some kind. However, what is rather strange about it is the fact that it is an Electric-type.
With its bright blue fur, it is easy to assume that it is a Water-type instead. If this were the case, it definitely would have offered something far different, which likely would have been welcomed with open arms.
Magnemite
Magnemite is a Pokémon from Generation I that many fans are quite fond of. It is hard not to root for this little thing, but even with this being so, it is strange that it is an Electric-type at all.
Before the introduction of Steel-type Pokémon in Generation II, this one was considered solely an Electric-type. It seems as though this Pokémon was just thrown the Electric-type label without any real reason. It should solely be a Steel-type at this point.
Plusle
Plusle looks very similar to Pikachu, but is red and a bit smaller. Given the fact that it is this color, it would have been intriguing if it were a Fire-type. This would have allowed this Pokémon to have more of a unique identity.
In fact, if this came into fruition, it would have been like a Fire-type version of Pikachu. Pokémon does this with Eevee's evolutions, so it would have been awesome to see it with Plusle.
Voltorb
There is a pretty big theory in Pokémon fandom that Voltorb is actually just a Pokéball that is possessed by Haunter. To add more fuel to this fire, it would have been intriguing if Voltorb was a Ghost-type, rather than an Electric-type.
Also, it seems like Voltorb may have been better suited to Ground-type than to Electric-type, too.
Tynamo
Generation V has a very interesting Pokémon with Tynamo. Although they are clearly a fish, they are not a Water-type in the slightest. Rather, they are classified as members of the Electric-type Pokémon.
This is a really confusing decision on the part of the game's designers. Although it seems to be in the shape of an eel, it does inhabit the ocean, so it should possess some Water-type attacks, too.
Minun
Like Plusle, Minun is actually an Electric-type Pokémon. It is rather confusing as to why this is the case, as it is blue in color. Therefore, to differentiate them from Pikachu, they could have given it water attacks.
Minun would likely be taken far more seriously as a Water-type Pokémon, too. This is because it would lose the label of being a weaker Pikachu and Pichu, while simultaneously forming its own identity.
Mareep
Generation III introduces one of the coolest Pokémon from the entire series, Mareep. They may look like little sheep, but they sure do pack a punch when it comes to their attacks.
However, it is easy to put up the argument that Mareep could work better as a different Pokémon type. It is hard to envision upon first glance that Mareep is an Electric-type. It honestly resembles more of a Normal-type Pokémon, such as Tauros.
Alolan Geodude
Alolan Geodude is a very cool looking version of the Generation I Pokémon. In Alola form, Geodude becomes an Electric-type, too. It is an intriguing twist to him, but a bit random.
They could have gone down many different avenues with this Pokémon. A potential idea that would have been far more intriguing is Alolan Geodude being a Fire-type. Although this did not occur, it still is fascinating to think about.
Chinchou
Chinchou is another Pokémon from Generation II that many people remember well. It is easy to understand, as it is quite unique in appearance, especially when it comes to its strange eyes.
It also is another Pokémon that is a fish, yet also is an Electric-type. It still also is a Water-type, sure, but its ability to administer Electric attacks is kind of out of place to its entire character.