User:Pokencyclopedia/Pokémon Music Themes: Part 1

Gen I

Pokémon	Song	Reason
Bulbasaur/Ivysaur/Venusaur	"Forest Interlude" from Donkey Kong Country 2	The song is slow and relaxing. The Kanto Grass starter seems like the type to just trudge slowly in a majestic forest.
Charmander/Charmeleon/Charizard	"Thwomp Caverns" from Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time.	Mostly because it sounds "Fiery".
Squirtle	"Koopa Beach" from Super Mario Kart	Squirtle has been referred to being like a Koopa Troopa by both Pokémon and Mario fans alike.
Wartortle	"Koopa Bros. Keepin' it Cool" from Paper Mario	Okay, Koopa Troopa association again. But this song really seems to fit Wartorle's badass disposition.
Blastoise	"Gloomy Galleon" from Donkey Kong 64	Blastoise is definitely one of those ocean lurkers.
Caterpie/Metapod/Butterfree	Athletic Theme from Super Mario Bros 3	I dunno, the sounds peaceful and fun-loving. Mostly fits with Butterfree.
Weedle/Kakuna/Beedrill	"Flight of the Zinger" from Donkey Kong Country 2.	Well, the song was meant to be wasp-oriented.
Pidgey/Pidgeotto/Pidgeot	"Sky Chase Zone" from Sonic the Hedgehog 2	It's peaceful, airy and majestic. The perfect music for Pidgeot to fly nobly up in the skies with.
Rattata	"The Road is Full of Dangers" from Super Mario RPG	Well, Rattata is among one of the first wild Pokémon that a rookie Trainer is bound to encounter.
Raticate	"The Dungeon is Full of Monsters" from Super Mario RPG	Mostly because Raticate is basically a giant, creepy sewer rat
Spearow/Fearow	"Wing Fortress" from Sonic the Hedgehog 2	It's mainly the middle part of the song that's used to emphasize Fearow being the opposite of Pidgeot.
Ekans/Arbok	Jace's Arabian Desert theme.	Because it sounds like snake-charming music.
Pikachu	Pika Cup Battles 1-3 of Pokémon Stadium	It's a fast-paced theme and its for a tournament our beloved Pikachu, what more do you want?
Raichu	Pika Cup Battles 4-6 of Pokémon Stadium	Mainly to express that Raichu's tougher than Pikachu without a Light Orb.
Sandshrew/Sandslash	"Teehee Valley" from Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga	Because it's a slow, western-sounding desert song.
Nidoran ♀/Nidorina/Nidoqueen/Nidoran ♂/Nidorino/Nidoking	"Cavern Caprice" from Donkey Kong Country 3	I dunno, they seem like cave-dwellers to me...
Cleffa/Clefairy/Clefable	"Star Maze" from Super Mario Land 2	It involves the Clefairy line's association with outer space. Sounds like something that they would dance to during a full moon, right?
Vulpix/Ninetales	"Thwomp Caverns" from Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time	The song fits the Firefox duo's fiery nature and Ninetales' beauty.
Igglybuff/Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff	"Piranha Plant's Lullaby" from Super Mario 64	Because they're Pokémon best known for singing you to sleep *yawn*
Zubat/Golbat/Crobat	"Boss's Level" from Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land	Mostly because they've been used by every evil organization in the Pokémon series.
Oddish/Gloom/Vileplume	"Beware the Forest's Mushrooms" from Super Mario RPG	They're mostly forest-dwelling Pokémon and Vileplume looks like a mushroom.
Paras/Parasect	"Mushroom Hill Zone" from Sonic & Knuckles	Because they're bugs with Mushroom attached to them.
Venonat/Venomoth	"Escape from the Woods" from Wario Land 2	Because it sound like you're in for something long and boring, and Venonat and Venomoth are mostly unimpressive Pokémon.
Diglett/Dugtrio	"Diglett Bonus Stage" from Pokémon Pinball	*shrugs* The sound seems to fit them, I'm quite sure why...
Meowth	"Meowth Bonus Stage" from Pokémon Pinball	Same vague reasons the one above...
Persian	Valentina's Theme from Super Mario RPG	It fits Persian's elegant side.
Psyduck	"Dodo's Beak Dodge" from Super Mario RPG	The song sounds like something stupid is gonna happen, and Psyduck does tend to be kinda dumb.
Golduck	"Koopa Cape: Version 3" from Mario Kart Wii	Well, Golduck and Koopas are based off the same Japanese mythological creature (Kappas). The version of Koopa Cape's theme that plays during the underwater glass tunnel fits Golduck's Pseudo-Psychic nature.
Growlithe/Arcanine	"Magma Colosseum" from Pokémon Battle Revolution	It's fiery and it fits with Arcanine Pseudo-Legendary stature.
Poliwag/Poliwhirl/Politoed	"Grandpa and the Delightful Tadpoles" from Super Mario RPG	Poliwag and Poliwhirl are known as Tadpole Pokémon and the song has a beat that Politoed can clap to.
Poliwrath	"The Pool of Rain" from Wario Land 3	Poliwrath on the other hand, seems a bit meaner than the rest of its evolutionary line, and this song fits him perfectly.
Abra/Kadabra/Alakazam	"Castle & Fortress Theme" from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.	The song sounds full of sorcery, which is what these fox-bug-koala things are involved with.
Machop/Machoke/Machamp	"Goro and the Emperor" from Mortal Kombat 2	Mostly because Machamp resembles Goro.
Bellsprout/Weepinbell/Victreebel	"Jade Jungle Theme" from Paper Mario	I dunno, they seem to be jungle-dwelling types to me...
Tentacool/Tentacruel	"Oho Ocean" from Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga	Sounds like the kinda of song that the Jellyfish Pokémon would drift the deep sea in.
Geodude/Graveler/Golem	"Rockface Rumble" from Donkey Kong Country 3	Rough and rugged mountaineering music, what more do you want?
Ponyta/Rapidash	"Flowing Lava" from New Super Mario Bros.	It sounds like a fiery sprint and Ponyta and Rapidash are known for their speed.
Slowpoke/Slowbro	"Dodo's Beak Dodge" from Super Mario RPG	For their stupidity and comedy value.
Magnemite/Magneton/Magnezone	"Vim Factory" from Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time	It sounds alien and Magnezone looks alien.
Farfetch'd	"Let's Go Down the Wine River" from Super Mario RPG	I dunno... This space will change if someone can help me come up with a song that fits with Farfetch'd.
Doduo/Dodrio	"Dry Dry Ruins: Version 1" from Mario Kart Wii	It sounds perfect for a desert sprint.
Seel/Dewgong	"In a Snow-bound Land" from Donkey Kong Country 2	It mostly fits with Dewgong's beauty
Grimer/Muk	"Pokey Pipes" from Donkey Kong Country 3	Grimer and Muk are known for hanging around in filthy sewers.
Shellder/Cloyster	"Aquatic Ambience" from Donkey Kong Country	I'm not sure. It sounds peaceful and clams usually stay in one place in time.
Gastly/Haunter/Gengar	"Doopliss Battle" from Paper Mario and the Thousand-Year Door.	Mostly because Gengar and Doopliss are based off of the concept of doppelgangers.
Onix	"Rockface Rumble" from Donkey Kong Country 3	Same reason as the Geodude line.
Drowzee/Hypno	Zagro's Haunted Remix of the SMW2:YI Castle Theme	This rendition of Yoshi's Island's Castle theme sounds much more entrancing than the original version, which fits well with Pokémon themed with hypnotism.
Krabby	"Shy Guy Beach" from "Mario Kart Super Circuit"	I'm not sure. Shy Guy Beach does have crabs in it.
Kingler	"Gloomy Galleon" from "Donkey Kong 64"	Similar reasons as Blastoise.
Voltorb/Electrode	"Nuts & Bolts" from "Donkey Kong Country 3"	Voltorb and Electrode are usually found in factories and this heavy-metal theme fits their personality well.
Exeggcute	"Flower Garden" from "Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island"	The first level to use this music is titled "Make Eggs, Throw Eggs".
Exeggutor	"Oho Oasis" from "Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga"	Mainly because it sounds tropical.
Cubone/Marowak	"Teehee Valley" from "Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga"	They seem to be the types to wander aimlessly through the desert.
Tyrogue/Hitmonlee/Hitmonchan	Jason M. Patterson's remix of the Fight theme from "Mike Tyson's Punch Out"	They're all fighting type Pokémon and Tyrogue's name comes from "Mike Tyson", right?
Lickitung/Lickilicky	"Overworld Theme" from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island	No idea...
Koffing/Weezing	"Pokey Pipes" from Donkey Kong Country 3	Because it's themed with pollutants.
Rhyhorn	"Rambi's Theme" from Donkey Kong 64	It sound perfect for running around like crazy and smashing into stuff, which is what Ryhorn is well known for. CHARGE!!!
Rhydon/Rhyperior	"Rockface Rumble" from Donkey Kong Country 3	Rhydon and Rhyperior seem to be a lot more calm and reserved than Rhyhorn.
Happiny/Chansey/Blissey	"Pokémon Center" Theme	Chansey are commonly seen in Pokémon Centers.
Tangela/Tangrowth	"Jungle Jitter" from Donkey Kong Country 3	Well, Tangela and Tangrowth seem to be jungle-dwelling Pokémon...
Kangaskhan	Safari Zone theme from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	She's commonly seen in the Safari Zone.
Horsea	"Underwater World" theme from New Super Mario Bros.	Because it sound cute, just like Horsea.
Seadra/Kingdra	"Oho Ocean" from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.	They seem to have darker personalities than Horsea.
Goldeen/Seaking	"Enguarde's Theme" from Donkey Kong 64	Alright, so they're not swordfish. But they're horned goldfish; close enough!
Staryu/Starmie	"Beach Bowl Galaxy" from Super Mario Galaxy	It's tropical plus it fits with the rumors of Starmie being from outer space.
Mime Jr./Mr. Mime	"Carnival Night Zone" from Sonic the Hedgehog 3	Because they're clowns. Act 1 is for Mr. Mime, Act 2 is for Mime Jr.
Scyther	"Flight of the Zinger" from Donkey Kong Country 2	Mostly to go with Scyther's Bug typing...
Smoochum/Jynx	"Icecap Zone" from Sonic the Hedgehog 3	The song fits with Jynx's eerie beauty. Act 1's theme is for Jynx, while the theme for Act 2 is for Smoochum.
Elekid/Electabuzz/Electivire	"Huff N. Puff's Theme" from Paper Mario	Because it sounds electrical. It also fights with how much I adore Electivire.
Elekid/Electabuzz/Electivire	"Huff N. Puff's Theme" from Paper Mario	Because it sounds electrical. It also fights with how much I adore Electivire.
Magby/Magmar/Magmortar	"Lava Powerhouse" from Sonic Spinball	Mostly because I think that Magmortar is awesome.
Pinsir	Safari Zone theme from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	Because Pinsir a Safari Zone Pokémon.
Tauros	Sunset Wilds from Mario Kart: Super Circuit	It sounds Western.
Magikarp	Dodo's Beak Dodge from Super Mario RPG	Because Magikarp is completely useless and stupid-looking.
Gyarados	"Puftoss Battle" from Donkey Kong 64	This song just screams "Raging Sea Monster".
Lapras	In a Snow-Bound Land from Donkey Kong Country 2	It's an icy theme that's every bit as calm and peaceful as Lapras is.
Ditto	Game Corner Theme	Mostly to fit with Ditto's novelty factor.
Eevee	Game Corner Theme	Because its a Game Corner prize Pokémon.
Vaporeon	Mermaid's Palace from Donkey Kong 64	To coincide with Vaporeon's aquatic beauty. Plus, Vaporeon have been mistaken for mermaids anyway.