Giratina ally
2013 SF #401
I don't have much of a problem with a lot of Pokemon out there. For instance, Klink. Yes, it is not natural, which I'm fine with. Its sheer presence alone within the Pokemon world hints at the rapid modernization of our world. The existence of Garbodor and Muk show us the downsides to modernization, without rubbing it in our faces like so many franchises and television programs before it.
With all that aside, yes, I do believe Pokemon are becoming weirder in design, but so are the regions! Kanto and Johto were not geographically apart, so of course the Pokemon between them are meant to look similar. However, Hoenn's Pokemon were often hated on for being so different. Geographically speaking, Hoenn is far south of Kanto and Johto, meaning it's a warm, exotic location with lots of water and lush forestry, so of course the Pokemon there are going to reflect this! Tropius, Slakoth, Treecko, Breloom, and so many more have very peculiar designs, because they're meant to look different from what we're used to seeing. Personally, I loved Hoenn. It's big, had some fantastic Pokemon like Flygon and Absol, and brought so many great mechanics into the game that still serve a great purpose.
Sinnoh - I'm not sure where it stands on the map, but it's a world just a bit different from our own, that focuses a lot on the origins of itself, and thus has a more aged heir to it. Pokemon like Torterra, and myths surrounding many Pokemon like Lucario speak to the reservoir of mythology of Sinnoh and how as a nation, they hold on to it dearly.
Unova was a very modern world, so of course its Pokemon reflect this. Being based off America, (or at least, portions of it, I believe) it has a lot of what the U.S. of A has to offer; cutting-edge technology, twisted ideals and hidden truths in leaders, but also the good. (Being too cynical to speak, I sat here for three minutes thinking of what good there is in Unova that reflects the USA and could come up with nothing, but I digress.) I suppose the main character and N's innocent love of Pokemon reflects the innocence of childhood that the USA seems to be losing.
To me, it's no surprise that the Pokemon in an entirely new region are going to look a bit odd - they're exotic! In fact, I hope they change designs drastically, because I love seeing what Nintendo and Game Freak come up with, how they apply it, and what roles these creatures will take on. However, it's when we start getting flying buttock Pokemon that soar through the air at high speeds, snatching small birds in its anus that I draw the line. Not sure where that came from, but I think my point is relatively clear; things change, and as long as some actual thought is put in to it, I'm all for it.
With all that aside, yes, I do believe Pokemon are becoming weirder in design, but so are the regions! Kanto and Johto were not geographically apart, so of course the Pokemon between them are meant to look similar. However, Hoenn's Pokemon were often hated on for being so different. Geographically speaking, Hoenn is far south of Kanto and Johto, meaning it's a warm, exotic location with lots of water and lush forestry, so of course the Pokemon there are going to reflect this! Tropius, Slakoth, Treecko, Breloom, and so many more have very peculiar designs, because they're meant to look different from what we're used to seeing. Personally, I loved Hoenn. It's big, had some fantastic Pokemon like Flygon and Absol, and brought so many great mechanics into the game that still serve a great purpose.
Sinnoh - I'm not sure where it stands on the map, but it's a world just a bit different from our own, that focuses a lot on the origins of itself, and thus has a more aged heir to it. Pokemon like Torterra, and myths surrounding many Pokemon like Lucario speak to the reservoir of mythology of Sinnoh and how as a nation, they hold on to it dearly.
Unova was a very modern world, so of course its Pokemon reflect this. Being based off America, (or at least, portions of it, I believe) it has a lot of what the U.S. of A has to offer; cutting-edge technology, twisted ideals and hidden truths in leaders, but also the good. (Being too cynical to speak, I sat here for three minutes thinking of what good there is in Unova that reflects the USA and could come up with nothing, but I digress.) I suppose the main character and N's innocent love of Pokemon reflects the innocence of childhood that the USA seems to be losing.
To me, it's no surprise that the Pokemon in an entirely new region are going to look a bit odd - they're exotic! In fact, I hope they change designs drastically, because I love seeing what Nintendo and Game Freak come up with, how they apply it, and what roles these creatures will take on. However, it's when we start getting flying buttock Pokemon that soar through the air at high speeds, snatching small birds in its anus that I draw the line. Not sure where that came from, but I think my point is relatively clear; things change, and as long as some actual thought is put in to it, I'm all for it.