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357. Tropius
This ones sort of like a leafy brontosaur. I like how its almost wearing leaves like theyre clothing: its got these (ceremonial?) leaves poking out of its back, but its got a leafy green helmet a sort of leafy top covering the upper third of its body. It also has, uh, bananas growing out of its jaw? Clearly Tropius is more complex than I originally thought.

This is your daily weirdass shit from Bulbapedia entry:

Since it ate only this kind of fruit continuously, the fruit began to grow around its neck. These yellow, banana-like fruits can be picked and consumed by other Pokmon or humans, and grow twice a year because of the rapid production of sugar in Tropius's leaves. Its feet have toenails the same color as its fruit.

What a strange Pokemon. Its design is fun and confusing in the way some of these ridiculous designs are. B

044. Gloom
Ah, Gloom, not to be confused with Goomy, who Ive already rated, or its previous evolution Oddish, who Ive also already rated. Gloom is one of the original 151 that I dont think Ive ever heard of, which surprises me because I like its design a lot. I really dig the long strands of hair that float around its face, as well as the sac atop its head that looks like a pillow. Its expression of being asleep with comical cartoon drool and perpetually closed eyes gives it a lot of personality. I wonder if this is the first line of Pokemon to have more than one rep in this topic? I found Oddish pretty plain and gave it a C; Gloom, more full of character, fairs a bit better. B

512. Simisage
I guess heres another Pokemon from a line weve already dabbled into, though Simisear seems to be slightly different? Simisage certainly has fashion choices. Bright green everywhere: ears, sleeves, pants, and especially a grotesque haircut that looks like its trying to be a pompadour. I sort of dig the white fur on its shoulders and its eyebrows, but Simisage is just...aggressively green. I dont have anything against simple color patterns, but I get the sense Simisage is, like...trying to be cool? Which is silly, because its not like its wearing clothes, the green is part of its fur. But like, I look at this Pokemon and think maybe it should wear clothes. Put on a vest or some overalls. Tamp down that hairdo. I dont know. Im probably getting a lot of guff for this one, but what can I say, I am tough but fair. D

502. Dewott
Dewott is cool. I like Oshawott for the overwhelming cuteness, but Dewott has this samurai vibe going that it rocks pretty well. Its got Oshawotts cute lil face but with a determined look, letting you know it means business. I like the white whiskers and the topknot-like fin at the back of its head. One thing I dont like that sort of spoils the effect is its lower half. I dont mean the scalchops, those are a part of its character, I get that. I just like...what is happening with that fur? What is that meant to be? What am I looking at? My brain cant comprehend it. Im sure there are real life animals with that lower-body-half fur seemingly spread at random around their waist, but it really throws me for a loop every time. Without that, Dewott would probably be an easy A; as things stand though, I unfortunately must give the Samurai Pokemon a B.

(this is the part where you all give me documented photographic evidence that makes me look like a jackass)

122. Mr. Mime
Ive gone through a lot of strange designs so far, but maybe the strangest, at least on paper, is Mr. Mime. A cross between a clown and a ventriloquists dummy, Mr. Mimes limbs are thin and wooden-looking. Its head is bald on top with stereotypically clown-like tufts on the sides. Its long, gloved fingers each have a tiny dot on the digit, giving the impression of a Pokemon skilled dexterously. It also wears clogs. What an interesting design Mr. Mime has. The most striking thing, on top of all that, is honestly its body, which looks like a bouncy ball. Mr. Mime screams childhood toy. I was expecting something creepier, like a darker depiction of the clown trope, but Mr. Mime feels pretty innocent and even nostalgic. Not sure why this one is so maligned. A

???. Sprigatito
Oh no, a new Pokemon I cant add to the Tiermaker! Youll just have to imagine its placement.

Sprigatito, in keeping with a lot of the starter designs Ive seen, takes a fairly simple concept and tweaks it in an engaging and creative way. Obviously its based on a kitten, but the design takes that template and makes it a bit more alien, with bold tufts of fur, markings over its eyes and forehead, and a cute, fun green color scheme that would make Simisage jealous. Its bright brown eyes, one of the only non-green parts of its body, really pop. Its one of those rare Pokemon I just want to play with and pet. Very nice. A

???. Fuecoco
And then we have this little doofus. Fuecoco looks like the half-distant cousin of Bub and Bob from Bubble Bobble. Its bright red color scheme and little stem on the top of its head conjure images of an apple. Despite being made of mostly mouth, Fuecoco has tiny (and not many) teeth. It has stubby hands but strong-looking feet, and a bright, happy expression. As with Sprigatito, Fuecoco is another precocious little Pokemon Id love to play with. Theyre really knocking it out of the park with these new starters! A