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570. Zorua (Hisuian)
Lots going on here. I like the light gray, fluffy animal fur. Theres a scarf-like tuft of fur wrapped around its neck, and a wispy head tuft that tapers from a white to pink flame-like design. It has big, floppy ears. It has these weird eyebrow markings that accentuate its big, expressive eyes. Im trying not to judge based on facial expression because that can definitely fluctuate (especially since Hisuian Zorua has a very different expression than standard Zorua) but it looks kind of sad and confused. I really really like this design and would be open to buying a stuffed animal of Zorua if I ever bought stuffed animals. Very cute, very charming. S

595. Joltik
If I didnt look up that Joltik was bug/electric, I still would have been able to tell. As with some other designs Ive rated, it seems to have fur that stands up, like its being shocked with static electricity. Joltik is very goofy in a good way, with big ol eyes (two bigger than the others) and a facial expression that seems to evoke everyones favorite cat face, :3 . Joltik is like, sickeningly cute, an impressive feat given that its literally a bug Pokemon. This is another one I could see being really cuddly. A

696. Tyrunt
Im going to say something kind of scandalous: Im not really, like, into dinosaurs? And Tyrunt is basically just a tiny T-rex. Its body is lined so that it looks segmented in places, and it has a hump in the back and two little orange horns at the top. And I do like that it seems to be wearing black mascara. Otherwise it seems like a pretty standard baby T-rex, or whatever scientists have determined that to look like. (Where are the feathers, Game Freak?) Its not a knock against Tyrunt specifically Im just not a big dinosaur fan. Im sure its a perfectly fine Pokemon otherwise. C

181. Ampharos
omg theres a Pokemon literally called Flaaffy what a ridiculous name lmao but this isnt about Flaaffy its about its big buddy, Ampharos! Getting some real space age designs from this Pokemon. Its ears look like antennae, and its tail looks like some sort of radar system. It also has a red crystal(?) on its forehead to match the tail. I also like the black circles around its neck, tail, and horns(?). I dig the aesthetic it feels pretty unique to everything else Ive seen thus far. If Ampharos had a name half as good as Flaaffy, it might dethrone Wooper (just kidding names arent factored in OR ARE THEY) but for now itll have to settle for a B.

778. Mimikyu
Mimikyu is a hard Pokemon to judge based on design. The actual design is like a crude Pikachu sheet with crayon face markings and what appears to be a jagged stick for a tail. However, Mimikyu takes on new life if you factor in its backstory: its a horrible abomination of a creature who wears a Pikachu mask to be loved. Very sad. That said, I dont really get a strong sense of horror from Mimikyu, more like sadness and mild creepiness. Is that a consequence of the design missing its mark, or some sort of deficiency in me? I found Banette very creepy, for what its worth. C

196. Espeon
Space cat. This is, like, a cat from the future thats been genetically modified in some capacity. It has two tails, white glassy eyes, bigass ears, and a red dot in the center of its forehead (whats with all the red dots in the center of foreheads on these Pokemon anyway). It feels majestic, like cats have a tendency to be, but even more so. If the ancient Egyptians discovered time travel and could venture into space, Espeon would be their object of worship. And can you really blame them? B

028. Sandslash (Alolan)
Ooh, I like the crystally alternate design. It feels very intentional and well thought out; the whole design revolves around the crystal spikes. Even Sandslashs head is basically a crystal, with its face forming a smaller mirror with eyes and a snout. The color scheme is also predominently blues and whites in varying shades. Its an interesting Pokemon because its not very threatening looking, like, at all. And yet if you saw one of these in the wild it would fuck you up. I think its the proportions, which are very compact, and also its cute little non-face. B

304. Aron
I invited everyone to post fanart at the beginning of the topic, but I think this is the only time anyones done it? I appreciate the effort, especially since Aron is super cute. Its as chibi-proportioned as anything posted so far. I love how everything in Arons shell is white and gray, except for its eyes, which are a piercing blue. This gives it a lot of personality. This is particularly evident in the fanart Johnbobb posted, where the eyes give Aron a sense of uh oh Ive been caught in the act. Its just such a fun Pokemon in terms of design: its stubby legs scream and tiny proportioned body are cute. Definitely a highlight so far. S