a tribute to middle evolutions

the middle evolution is the most overlooked version of a Pokémon
and i get it
you really don't spend much time with them after all
but today i would like to make a post shouting out the middle evolutions who are the coolest of their respective lines
get ready for a list boys
national Pokédex order

Ivysaur
Wartortle
Pidgeotto
Clefairy
Poliwhirl
Machoke
Rhydon
Seadra

Bayleef
Marill

Nuzleaf
Vigoroth
Lairon
Vibrava

Monferno
Gabite

Herdier
Tranquill
Boldore
Vanillish
Zweilous

Frogadier
Doublade

Spoiler:

Weepinbell, Haunter, Dragonair, Grovyle, and Herdier are far and away my favorite middle evolutions (I will fight you indeed)


It's interesting to see Marill and Rhydon on your list. I guess technically Electabuzz, Magmar, and Piloswine are also great middle evolutions, but it's very hard for me to think of them that way.