This is undisputably the number 1 spot in the entire series. Whoever flames the Pokemon of this gen are just coper kids that don't like to admit every generation has some mid pokemon in the dex, this one is no different. The amount of good to amazing Pokemon that were in this dex is unrivalled and not matched by any other game to date, AND the fact that the dex was exclusively Gen 5 Pokemon and forced their use was an excellent decision that I wish would get taken again.

The art style is fantastic - it's a send off to the beautiful pixel art style of old mixed with gorgeous 3D rendered environments and some stunning views at moments to boot. The soundtrack is also turbo bangin'. This game seriously fucks.

Also, that Elite 4 though. So tough, what a great fight. And such a good twist with N instead of the Alder at the end.