User blog:Owenguy101/Owe's Countdowns Episode 3: Top 10 Female Gym Leaders in Pokemon

There are a lot of gym leaders in the Pokémon series ranging from tough males to smart females. The female gym leaders are probably the ones most people like. They’re smart, pretty, and can range from being nice and sweet to being tough and fierce. So which of the female gym leaders are the best? Well I’m about to give you my personal opinion on which of the female gym leaders are my personal favorite. Two exceptions I won’t include are Misty and Iris since they’re featured constantly in the anime and most would be too familiar with those characters so I decided to list gym leaders that have mostly just been seen in the games. Anyway, let’s get to the list then. It’s Owenguy101’s Top 10 Female Gym Leaders in Pokémon.

#10: Roxanne
Our first female on the list is the cute Roxanne. Mastering Rock type Pokémon, Roxanne is the first gym leader you face against in the Generation 3 games consisting of Ruby Sapphire and Emerald. Why I think I like her so much is how she looks, having that cute face and the school teacher outfit that makes her look smart. She is a teacher anyway from what I recall which is why she wears that outfit anyway. What I also like is that most of the other Pokémon games have a male gym leader as the first gym leader you face so having Roxanne a female be first is a nice change of pace. Despite liking her I’m putting her low on the list because there’s still more characters that I think are much better than her. Anyway, let’s move on.

#9: Winona
Another character coming from Ruby Sapphire and Emerald is flying type gym leader Winona. She is the sixth gym leader you encounter in the game in the forest city of Fortree City consisting of treehouses, yet the Pokémon Center, Poke-Mart, and the Gym are still normal and on the ground. What I think makes Winona likeable is her outfit and it fits with her being a master of flying type Pokémon. Winona is a character that I can’t really explain a lot about which is why she is low on the list. Don’t worry, she’s still enjoyable and the other characters on this list will have a lot more explanation so I’ll be able to explain my opinion on them more.

#8: Roxie
One of the newest Gym Leaders should be worth mentioning on this list. Roxie from Black 2 and White 2 is the newest female gym leader to join the series, at least until X and Y comes out. Roxie masters Poison type and is also part of a rock band which in my opinion is what makes her awesome. I always like females that like stuff that are gender neutral or stuff that I also like. Roxie is the second gym leader you encounter in Black 2 and White 2 rather than Lenora in the first game due to the fact that you’re in a new town and are not in the gym where Lenora’s gym is. Anyway, Roxie may not be the most attractive but her personality is awesome. You always gotta love rocker girls.

#7: Maylene
Mastering Fighting type, Maylene is a young skilled fighter from Diamond Pearl and Platinum. I tend to like girls that can pack a punch but what I tend to like most about Maylene is the fact that she has a Lucario who is one of my favorite Pokémon. I still like Mewtwo more just in case anyone is curious. She also has that cute innocent appearance despite the fact that she can still probably pin you to the ground if you made her mad. Still, a nice girl to have on the list and pretty cool that she has a Lucario.

#6: Jasmine
There aren’t too many Johto females to mention but if there was one to pick for this list, it would be Jasmine. Like Roxanne and Maylene, she has that cute little innocent look but can still be a problem if you made her mad. Mastering steel type, the reason why I mention she would be a problem is because she has a Steelex. I recall having a hard time beating that Steelex in HeartGold despite the fact my starter was Cyndaquil. Despite having that monster in her party she’s still pretty sweet enough as it is and is a good addition on this list.

#5: Skyla
Skyla is one character that’s really hard to talk about. Her looks dominate her overall personality in my opinion. Like Winona, she masters flying type but I feel like she’s more likable than Winona is. That’s just my opinion so if someone complains please don’t blame me. Seriously, I can’t really explain why I like Skyla. I’ll just say that she’s pretty and likes stuff that involves flying. Yeah, that’s all to say about her.

#4: Flannery
Flannery seems to be a fan favorite among Pokémon fans and I can’t blame them. She’s hot, literally. Mastering fire type she’ll likely leave a burnt mark on your pants after fighting against her in a gym battle. She also lives in a town with a hot spring that’s close to a volcano so that’s another explanation why she would use fire type. Also I forgot to mention that she’s hot in looks too. Always looking fit and with a crazy looking hair style. What’s not to love about her? If you ever get the chance to hang out with her be sure to relax in the hot springs while you’re at it.

#3: Sabrina
Sabrina is both awesome and scary. She’s definitely one gym leader you do not want to mess with. If you’ve seen the early episodes of the anime and seen the episodes that feature her, that’s why. Mastering psychic type, Sabrina herself might also be a psychic which fits to her personality. About her appearance, her original design was pretty awesome for Generation 1 and 3 but once her Generation 4 came out, she definitely got much more awesome. While she is a pretty cool gym leader, I suggest not hanging out with her too much. Things could get messy.

#2: Erika
Who doesn’t like girls in kimonos? Erika masters grass type and is definitely one of the cutest and sweetest gym leaders in any Pokémon game. There’s just something about Asian girls that I find cute, especially in anime and video games. Erika is definitely the kind of girl that you would like because she’s sweet and due to the fact she uses grass type she likes nature. Definitely my favorite of the female Kanto gym leaders besides Misty, but we still have one person left on the list. Who is my personal favorite female gym leader? Scroll down to find out.

#1: Elesa
I think it was obvious that Elesa would take the top spot. Elesa is downright a beauty probably due to the fast that she’s a fashion model. Mastering electric type, she also uses this in her outfit style using yellow and black in her clothing and having things in her hair that look like wires. Honestly I found her hot enough as it was in Black and White, but then Black 2 and White 2 came out and she got even better. Her hair is now black and long, wears flats instead of heals, and has a giant poofy coat that looks like something Cruella De Vil would wear. These new editions honestly made an already hot character into an even hotter character. And that is why she is my number one favorite female gym leader in the Pokémon series.

That’s all I have to say for these ten girls. These are all girls that are definitely fun characters to have in the Pokémon series and they all have loyal fans as well. That’s all I have to say for now. Stay tuned for future reviews and future top ten lists as well. Owe signing out!

Honorable mentions:Whitney, Blair, Gardenia