Designing NEW POKEMON! - Fossils (Part 2)

[@t_hodge_]

I actually could see this as a split evolution pokemon. The first and third stages look very similar in silhouette, but the middle stage looks more unique. It could be cool to riff of the fact that only male stethocanthus displayed the spiky not-dorsal-fin and have male Silicanthus evolve into Charcopal, while females evolve into Geocoprion. This still keeps some uniqueness of the evolutionary line compared to other fossil pokemon while also referencing a little more of the animal inspirations.

[@SenorVilla]

Yeah, I loved the design of the final stage, but it doesn't really feel like a third stage Pokémon in my opinion.

[@AndreOliveira-wm2hb]

that’s exactly what I thought as well, a split evo would suit this better. the first stage looks a lot like the second and third and could believably evolve into either one, but the third doesn’t really look like an evolution of the second at all

[@hausofluzon]

@@AndreOliveira-wm2hb exactly 💯💯

[@hausofluzon]

Exactly 1st and 3rd Pokemon seems more closely related than 2nd stage mon

[@foxyseven609]

The only problem here is that it then loses the fact of being the first 3 stage fossil pokemon...

[@justsomeweeblmao6973]

The fossils could be Dull Tusk and Shining Tooth, respectively

[@smoliv.]

That's a great idea

[@jordanhowe1899]

Ooh or glimmering tooth

[@sebbycutestoneofall8515]

And maybe for Chixulub there would star shards you need to find around a certain crater in the Mazah Region! 😊

[@smoliv.]

@@sebbycutestoneofall8515 Yeah!

[@theburgerking1236]

Really nice idea for the fossils used to resurrect them

[@Jaz_y]

"though suited for water, it can breath on land just fine" is probably the most threatening sentence i've heard in a while XD

[@kahlilraya6670]

Lol

[@mr.sandman7339]

First garchomp, now this. The landsharks are taking over

[@Mattno.777]

@@mr.sandman7339 Actually, First Geocoprion THEN Garchomp, My Theory is That Garchomp Evolved from Silicanthus. Hence it being able to breath and walk on Land.

[@destroyerofturtles5024]

Can’t all water Pokémon move on land?

[@mr.sandman7339]

@@destroyerofturtles5024 Not all of them. I remember an episode of the anime where a trainer wanted their Remoraid to evolve into Octillery specifically bc it couldn't fight on land otherwise

[@evilskelton]

New Idea: A tree Pokemon that starts as a Grass/Fire and evolves into a Grass/Fairy (based on forests growing back after forest fires)

[@starshot9418]

Maybe 3 stage. Grass/Ground ( planted sapling) Grass/Fire ( Burning mid sized tree) Grass/Fairy ( Huge magical tree ent)

[@themonsterjack]

Bees why not a BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE pokemon ☺👍

[@melissahaley2087]

@@starshot9418 yes

[@randallb2179]

I am thinking branching evolution instead. I will be so beyond frustrated if I catch a Pokemon with unique type combo, only for it to lose its unique typing after evolving. *cough* Surskit *cough*

[@ShinningCrys]

grass/fire > grass/ghost(or dark) > grass fairy? Grass ghost for when the forest is still dead, before regrowth?

[@nekomurachanzu7710]

There's nothing wrong with you wanting to design more crab pokemon, we all just subconsciously aspire for carcinisation

[@wmyates17]

It would be an interesting mechanic if you could just obtain “Opal” forms of all fossil Pokemon as a rare occurrence. Like a 1 in 100 chance when you find a helix fossil it’s an Opal helix fossil and it revives into a different kind of omanyte for example

[@Subjectively]

Ooh an Omanyte with a rainbow shell

[@pebbleman54]

Now there is a new video idea lol

[@torazely]

all opalized fossils create shiny revived pokemon. and there's a different text for the fossil like "fossil of a prehistoric pokemon. this specific one is opalized." or something

[@wmyates17]

@@torazely I was thinking it could potentially be a way for fossils to have regional variants

[@torazely]

@@wmyates17 that would be cool too. Like, each region has a slightly different way of reviving fossils and it changes them depending on both the region a d how it was fossilized

[@thekoolkrab3226]

I love how it's secondary typing is fairy, like usually when you think of a secondary typing for a shark like pokemon it's usually, for me at least, dark or dragon. But I think fairy works really well here, especially considering the animals they're based on and the concept of opalized fossil. Nice work, this is hands down one of my favorite out of the fossils and wish it was real lol

[@matthewsabol2981]

I love the design and all and I love his work, but I think that he didn’t need to make it fairy type. Its just my opinion that he uses it a little too often

[@nabuchodonosormcgalapatram6941]

You know what type can be great for a shark, the Electric-type. After all they can detect electromagnetic variations within a short range... I actually have a hammerhead shark Pokémon with the Electric-type.

[@Arcanedoom]

that's what I was thinking! I didn't actually pay attention to the typing until the end and I was pleasantly surprised it was fairy. I really like sharks, and seeing a shark fakemon with the typically "girly" or fantastical fairy typing is really nice and refreshing

[@starwolf27]

It makes sense that you think of a secondary typing for a shark Pokémon being dark or dragon, those being the actual secondary typings of the two shark Pokémon.

[@channelname8970]

I think the typing could've been water/psychic or water/fairy; I know it's a fossil Pokemon, and fossils come from rocks and stuff, but I think making all three Fakemon water instead of rock would've been an improvement.

[@Jaesee]

Once again, I think a poison type pokemon that makes reference to the severe pollution of modern day Mexico would be sick. The Pokedex entry can have something that implies that the pokemon did not originally look the way it does, but it changed due to manmade pollution.

[@mirandaaka21]

And then maybe there can be like another form of the pokemon found elsewhere that is in its original form! I think that'd be fun

[@keksidy]

Regional form of Wooper maybe? I was thinking a poison axolotl too since that's one of the main things causing their dwindling numbers

[@dalekrenegade2596]

What about an ancient tarpit based pokemon. It would be the predacessor of me seen Muk and that garbage bag thing and would be black as and would have bones of its previous victims jutting from it's body with a toothy maw.

[@hydrathermal9030]

Regional Garbodor maybe

[@omegastrike8812]

Why not just a regional garbodor

[@sad_lisa3161]

I feel like the 3rd evolution doesn't have as much as a connection as the other two. Mabee there could be a split evolution with the items "crystal ball" and "fragile star"

[@themonsterjack]

Ideal

[@Kelbee]

exactly what i thought

[@User-gg5ks]

And one would be special attacker and other would be physical. I agree that they don’t feel connected, it’s just weird that gem sphere becomes horn like thing

[@zaperator4449]

Yeah perfect

[@sad_lisa3161]

Hehe 69 likes :)

[@malochroma6793]

"And while I personally feel like you can never have too many decapods--" - Mother Nature, inducing carcinization in yet another crustacean. (There is only one step and it IS crab)

[@derply5823]

return to monke or evolve to crab

[@An_Entire_Lime]

@@derply5823 why not both?

[@peet-janissen5838]

@@derply5823 Crabominable

[@nithen8179]

@@peet-janissen5838 who are you, who is so wise in the ways of science

[@peet-janissen5838]

@@nithen8179 because I know way to much about this game

[@monkeyman3257]

Maybe make a termite Pokémon that makes mounds resembling Aztec pyramids

[@sheridan5175]

I love that

[@smoliv.]

Yeah, great idea!

[@smoliv.]

Bug/Rock type?

[@Sir.adrian]

Un chapulín en lugar de termita No se como se diga chapulín en igleees ;-; a chapulin instead of a termite because chapulin is our “nacional bug”

[@Mattno.777]

@@Sir.adrian EL CHAPOLIN COLORADO!

[@CryptidKingSky]

I love these fossils! Have you considered using the fact that not all materials an animal is made of fossilises to make a rock/ghost type fossil?

[@markbridges2168]

That's genius, they could look so cool!

[@yokaiju8909]

The Pokemon fossils have never been the full thing (which is why the Galar fossils make no sense tbh)

[@watermelonkingjus2677]

I want one yeah

[@CryptidKingSky]

@@yokaiju8909 yes but there must have also been trial and error to develop the technology to reconstruct them perfectly! What happened to the failed experiments in developing fossil reviving tech? Could be a concept for em!

[@dalekrenegade2596]

@@CryptidKingSky Also be a way to bring back Team Plasma. You think it would morally abhorrent to create, and keep a mishmash creature that's likely in pain.

[@yepimbatman]

The spiral eyes on the spiral-toothed shark is cute. I can imagine the cool opal rendering in the modern 3D pokemon style in the games. I feel like the recent games have been a lot more experimental and having fun with the colors

[@sargentgullible2794]

Probably even more so than the Gameboy Colour and Advance-eras.

[@spacesaturnarts]

I love everything about this mon, but I think my favorite little detail is how the first stage has its mouth open awkwardly, like it's teeth are uncomfortable in its mouth, or that it's afraid to bite down for fear of breaking them. It's just a small, cute little touch

[@kaniyaru117]

I think the shiny forms on these one are really cool. I love it when they kinda make "sense", like Flapple being in a green instead of a red apple and such. Just something that "can happen in nature but it's rare". The idea that some fossiles just get filled with a differently colored opal just seems so cool to me!

[@johnsalazar7764]

I'm a biologist and also Mexican, so this is right up my ally. Here's a few ideas: Eagle (national symbol), Axolotl (pseudo), the Cozumel Coati, Deer mouse or gopher, Sea Turtle, Cricket (bug/dragon pseudo legendary based on chapulines and magical alebrijes), Taco/torta/huarache/gordita/sope pokemon in the style of like alcremie.

[@alexaliss8233]

Please, we need a Coati pokemon. It could be so cute.

[@sadhbhhoare8025]

Wooper is an axolotl pokemon, but it could use some real improvements.

[@EtamirTheDemiDeer]

@@sadhbhhoare8025 regional variant?

[@XxPepeMasterxX]

Check out Astrolotl a Dragon/Fire Axolotl on The Pokemon Showdown Website, it even has a 3D model. Saludos, tambien soy mexicano estudiando biología en queretaro. Me encanta la idea de un Coatí pokémon y un chapulín dragon bicho.

[@TheSuperBlandman]

An axolotl would of course be an excellent base for a pseudo legendary design. just remember that they are by definition incomplete animals, all axolotl are caught at the mid point of metamorphosis. Just as tadpoles turn into frogs, so do newts turn into salamanders and axolotl are stuck in the middle of this process. They will develop into a salamander if they are injected with iodine however, this would make an excellent case for the first split evolution pseudo legendary wherein the base has 3 forms but you can acquire a separate and potentially more powerful third form through the use of an item in order to complete it's transformation from proto-water dragon into a fiery salamander.

[@Mat-nh5fw]

I feel the rock/fairy type is well fitting for this line, we dont need more water type fossils

[@CloutmasterPhluphyy]

Ok fair nuff

[@Khan-_-Art1st]

Why not? They aren't real anyways

[@Mat-nh5fw]

@@Khan-_-Art1st just to make something more original

[@SHRIIMPSUCKS]

@@CloutmasterPhluphyy fairy nuff

[@dsCrawn]

Exactly. Both anorith and lileep are based on water dwelling creatures and they do just fine without the water typing. No reason these three can't be the same

[@TsulaAngenati2292]

The way you made that sharks gills actual sound waves

[@SHRIIMPSUCKS]

indeedy doo buckaroo

[@errorraccoon6169]

I love the designs, but they don’t seem completely cohesive. The only thing connecting them seems to be the idea of sharks and opal. The doesn’t seem like one would truly go into the next. The idea of spinning or dizziness came up in the last one, maybe that could stick? Overall, they are great design though.

[@diepixeldie8725]

This I agree i with not much fluidity through tout them but it’s pretty good I like it

[@luisbarboza2042]

Allow me to remeber you....that remoraid evolves into octillery

[@VitorLanna]

@@luisbarboza2042 though at least in the beta they were more cohesive before the weapon theme was scrapped... But yeah being cohesive isn't necessary, but it can be nice

[@themonsterjack]

At least it isint the terrible pokemon I made a spider becoming a bat

[@leonardofarias8843]

@@VitorLanna I think the weapon theme just became subtle actually

[@thebartendingtrader9887]

These are always so awesome, I feel like the second evolution the eyes looked more pokemon at 6:41 when it was blackened

[@bela650]

Do the axolotal soto- legendarie that person had an amazing idea.

[@dawsonreents9226]

Yes!! I think a Medusa-like axolotl Pokémon would be amazing.

[@timmypellettieri6284]

Water dragon type , or physic dragon type would be awesome

[@flogerz1286]

Ture

[@bluethunder92291]

It’s need to be water/dragon and a physical Attacker

[@smoliv.]

@@bluethunder92291 But why does it need to

[@SashedPotato]

I had this idea for a doedicurus fossil, but it could be translated to an armadillo, a native animal of Central America. I imagine a potential rock grass type armadillo with mayan ruins on its back. It could gradually build up an entire pyramid on its back and maybe even gain psychic powers from the ancient powers of it (which would make it a psychic line instead of grass). You could even reference the ancient central American doedicurus in its final form, with a tail that shook like a maraca, as an added cultural layer. Love this line by the way, my favourite so far :) 🦈

[@wheatthins4565]

Oh I LOVE these, this is super tight! I almost feel like the reigon needs some more plant pokémon? Maybe based on tomatos and cocoa? Mexican cuisine has a huge history with Indigenous/Colonial/African influences mixing and regional cookbooks being so prominent in Mexican nation building in the 1800s that I feel like leaving out some very important Central American food plants might be a disservice

[@Subjectively]

I didn’t even think about that but you’re totally right, the only grass types we have right now are the starters!

[@wheatthins4565]

@@Subjectively Even if you don’t pick a food plant, Mexico has plant life from deserts to mangroves to coniferous forests to cloud forests, the grass type options are endless!

[@wheatthins4565]

@@Subjectively Oh and also the Regional Maractus

[@BynineStudio]

based on this, i'd love to see a huitlacoche ("corn fungus") pokemon, maybe as an evolution to a normal corn pokemon. it's a delicacy in mexican culture!

[@rhymeswithmoose228]

Yes we NEED a cocoa/cacao pokemon. Maybe one based on the pods, evolves into one based on the original drink relating to the Aztecs (with whom it was popular), then evolving into a chocolate bar/something similar?

[@LTDextel]

Fairy-water could work since the "rock" is like a fairy type thing, being opal.

[@themonsterjack]

All fossil pokemon are rock type he had to stay true to the games ☺👍

[@lasagna3289]

@@themonsterjack - Someone didn’t play generation 8

[@okamidt3298]

@@lasagna3289 Gen 8 shouldn’t exist

[@lasagna3289]

@@okamidt3298 Go back to the clowning grounds until someone asks

[@An_Entire_Lime]

@@lasagna3289 those were an exception, The point of the pokemon were their dual typing with the different fossils, so gamefreak were forced to remove the rock typing or remove the entire point of the galar fossils.

[@josiebianchi3481]

From the moment he mentioned shark I had a feeling Helicoprion was gonna make an appearance, and the result blew me away. Absolutely outstanding

[@FierceGalactaKnight]

I got three suggestions. 1) How about a food based fairy type Pokemon. We seem to get those every once in a while. You could make one based on pan concha, which is a traditional mexican pastry. Since concha means shell, you could make it based on an animal with a shell or make it based on an actual chef 2) a normal type three stage evolutionary line based on mariachi bands. Each stage of the evolutionary line could use one of the key instruments in any mariachi band: the first stage a trumpet, second stage a vihuela (small guitar), final stage a huge guitarrón. They could provide the world of the region with its music 3) Final idea, a fairy/ground/ghost type based on la loba, a cryptid lady that searches for animal bones (usually wolves) and one it has a full skeleton brings them to life. Could be super creepy

[@FoxDusk]

As a paleontologist, I can only approve of your depictions! It's so refreshing to see lesser-known specimens depicted on your show and you do a wonderful job of describing them in terms that any casual viewer would understand (also if you're into opalized fossils, look up the opalized pliosaurus, you won't be dissapointed!).

[@casualpotato44]

The two evolutions kinda look more like branch evolutions rather than a second and third stage evolution. Just make them look like they're the same size and I think they work better as branch evolutions from the baby shark mon.

[@faux_real_betch5689]

yeah like make the orb one a special attacking whale shark with psychic opal orbs and the saw teeth one a physical attacker where the fins become more opal saws now that sounds cool to me

[@iamkrazy19]

For the legendaries of this region, I’d love to see some sort of Aztec temple Pokemon, maybe a ghost/rock, that haunts an ancient temple. I think there is a ton of potential for legendaries of a region based on Mexico-

[@scoutszewc8989]

I find it weird that we humans can casually say “iconic mass extinction”

[@iantaakalla8180]

I mean, we are casually enacting a mass extinction right now without knowing it, and we enjoy stylization, so it would make sense that if we can stylize a mass extinction we can say “iconic mass extinction” casually.

[@kustommade12]

You still haven't design a STEEL or an ICE type pokémon for the Mazah Region. Maybe those can be next...

[@i_love_lying]

A steel type could be based on a conquistador

[@hailgiratinathetruegod7564]

@@i_love_lying maybe mixed with influcences from don quixote, as a somewhat silly pokemon making up fights against things like rocks or trees, instead of real opponents

[@wellhellothere697]

And an ice type could be a puma or mountain lion like pokemon that freezes its prey before they can run away

[@RronKarahoda]

@Bruno Caruso Ghost-Steel Aztec Gold? Iʻm in.

[@ghifariasoka8272]

@@i_love_lying a steel/ghost conquistador would be cool, like the ghost of a previous conquistador who now possesses metallic objects similar to what they used to have

[@LotusHearted]

Hoo boy, a great way to start the morning!

[@Spiceonthehill]

Wait it isn't morning here *checks timezone* ... oh

[@dr.latency34]

..where i live its 3 pm

[@Trashpanda_trailmix]

The juxtaposition of your phosphophylite (I butchered that spelling) image and the gemstone theme of todays video is amazing

[@smoliv.]

@@dr.latency34 yea same lol

[@LotusHearted]

@@Spiceonthehill I'm in Cali, so yeah, it was morning here.

[@kenbelcher9414]

I love the saw tooth shark! I always wanted them to make a Pokémon out of it it feels so fitting! I know this will get lost but I know a lot of hummingbirds migrate to Mexico in the winter. I always though I hummingbird with a. Fire whip tongue that needs to constantly eat to sustain the fire inside of its stomach would be awesome. It’s wingbeats could make heat waves and stuff and you could make it drink lamp oil from ancient lamps and torches.

[@latrodectusmactans7592]

The hummingbird is also incredibly important to the Aztec religion and culture as the representation of Huitzilpochtli. And Huitzilpochtli is also the sun, so a fire-themed hummingbird again fits well.

[@BIG.E25]

I lthink the 1st evolution needs different eyes, all the other are crystallized like and the 1st evolution has kinda derpy regular eyes

[@Unimportant]

I really like the direction you took with the eyes of Charcopal. It really helps differentiate it from the first stage with an elegant, but striking difference from one stage to another.

[@vivalaglavii6736]

I love how it captures that sort-of derpy and cute look that docile sharks have. Also I love the image of Pokémon historians and scientist going, "Wait, it's actually a pokemon?" and just majorly facepalming.

[@hitmanelmo9748]

I’m not very good at explaining things and I didn’t explain his looks so you can research this if you want to. A suggestion for a Pokémon could be about the Waay Chivo. It was said to move at enormous speed, unleashing violent whirlwinds in its wake. Also it was said that a cloud of intense cold envelopes him. So it could be a Flying and Ice type pokemon.

[@joshryan5005]

I think another cool thing would be to make prehistoric ancestors of the starters

[@rivercox8172]

I love these concepts so much! I think that the first form is a bit lackluster and could use a soft redesign. I really appreciate that its not another water rock fossil. Final note, i think having a conquistador could be an interesting pokemon. Maybe a centaur with gold armor or something

[@PowerSergi0]

These I think are my favorite thing you’ve done! Especially how you got the opal to look! Now we need an armadillo Pokémon!

[@billijoebobbyjr]

10:32 _finally the axolotl acknowledgement!_ *can’t wait*

[@RivenCritter]

Tezcatlipoca .. Might be intresting to look at. . for inspiration "as note in aztec mythology he was sometimes the rival of the feathered serpent ".

[@7thchariot324]

I really like that idea, I remember in generation 3 they had 2 pseudo-legendarys in both salamance and metagross, I do think the axolotle would be a great contender for pseudo legendary, but if you made a second, a powerful dark jaguar Pokémon based on a god that debatably ended the world 4 times over would be cool

[@twanbijpost9050]

a Mazah Region design video? I didn't expect much from my birthday this year but this is a gift I accept wholeheartedly

[@5cents577]

Happy Birthday, my your mental health be fine

[@5cents577]

*may

[@Sunny-uz8cw]

Happy Birthday my guy!

[@corvicore6813]

happy birthday dude !!

[@Ian_StoryhammerForge]

dude, happy birthday!

[@sunsetsynth]

I LOVE the swirly eyes of Geocoprion! The secondary Fairy typing really works I'm almost tempted to say that this line would work better as a branched evolution, since the silhouettes are pretty different - Silicanthus has that typical sharp shark snout, while Charcopal's is more rounded (and it has the large sphere on its back, which doesn't get expanded on in Geocoprion's design), and Geocoprion returns to something similar to Silicanthus'

[@Kari-ur6hy]

Feel like the third stage feels like a first or second stage, doesn't have the aggression that say a Tyranitar or a Charizard has

[@Art-enjoyer_Fern]

YESSSS I WASN'T EXPECTING THIS!

[@SHRIIMPSUCKS]

wasn't expecting this to reach my recommendations too

[@stencilfox5]

Your art is so inspiring I learn alot just by watching your creative process

[@Ian_StoryhammerForge]

dude, same! artist like ourselves could really learn a lot from this channel!

[@smoliv.]

Yeah

[@casperphobia1120]

I’d love to see some food pokemon! Mexico has a great variety of food. Also, maybe an eeveelution? I think a ghost time would be perfect for a day of the dead pokemon!

[@ash.8321]

I love how they aren’t water type. Instead of making it basic you make it cool

[@hexoversex8487]

Nobody’s talking how cool the signature ability these sharks got

[@RafaelElectronic]

YES

[@An_Entire_Lime]

they should make it learn psyshock exclusivly for 1. the redundancy or 2. a special interaction that makes psyshock (and maybe a signature move) be the only atacks that do special damage

[@spadeschaoser9046]

Special attacks doing physical damage with 45 attack isn't a good ability unless it means using the defense stat

[@An_Entire_Lime]

@@spadeschaoser9046 Yes it means it will be using the oponent's defense stat, its literaly just psyshock for every atack

[@jorgehaswag7294]

tomatillo pokemon! they have an interesting dried out husk with the fruit inside, which i feel lends itself to a lantern.

[@tnoztnoz3547]

You might want to reword that Crystal Jaw ability. It makes it sound like ALL attacks will be halved due to special attacks being turned physical and then have their power halved because of that.

[@sharksuperiority9736]

Type combos are perfect, and yeah they get steadily cooler and cooler as they evolve, Geocoprion is the coolest. What if your next line was the obligatory “plant Pokémon”. Almost every region has at least one Pokémon that is more plant than animal. So that could be cool to see

[@Mattno.777]

Like The Tsareena/Lillygant of The Region?

[@sharksuperiority9736]

@@Mattno.777 yeah, if you look back every region has one or two Like Vileplume, Victreebell, Carnivine, Cacturne, Gossifluer, ect

[@Mattno.777]

@@sharksuperiority9736 Yeah, we need the Feminine Plant of The Region.

[@sharkpunk977]

i absolutely love these - i've been wanting another shark pokemon for ages and these are so creative and wonderful!

[@djmaye2893]

Wow, this has to be my favorite I seen you do ever. I really love this pokemon design.

[@DHMyers1994]

We gotta get a Maize Pokémon. It’s such an important crop in the history of Latin America.

[@godsendgaming6857]

we got one eventually lol

[@mikemiller8430]

Velociraptor mantis! Like a scyther offshoot.

[@MrToutoine]

Two observations : - First, the actual version of Silicanthus is too... cartoonised. I really prefered the first version.. - Second, I think Geocoprion isn't long enough. It's supposed to be the last evolution of a shark pokemon so why not making him a large body like a big white shark have ? Great video !!

[@SHRIIMPSUCKS]

i like your pfp that is all

[@ericsleegers6505]

ya i do think the first rendition was a lot cuter

[@Manookie2334]

I love these fossil Pokemon! Super awesome designs, great shinies, and really cool dex entries. I think it’d be cool for you to make a 3-stage rock Pokemon like Geodude, Roggenrola, or Rolycoly.

[@singularitychannel823]

Two ideas for what to do next: you could go ahead and design the next gym leader, or you could design some Ice types for the region.

[@birdgirl0073]

If I ever had a geocoprion, I'd name it SawJaw

[@blankzz1]

Here are some fossil names: Glimmering tooth, Blazing Comet and Goopy tusks

[@godsendgaming6857]

Maybe glimmering tooth, Strange Meteorite, and Sticky tusk. Good idea!

[@blankzz1]

@@godsendgaming6857 thanks. I forgot about this comment its been so long 💀💀

[@godsendgaming6857]

@@blankzz1 Hey man! no problem.

[@averyplaysthegame]

The 3rd stage looks like a second stage, just doesn't look long enough to me

[@darwinxavier3516]

Yeah, 2nd stage looks more like a final form.

[@sunitalekkala1602]

It’s probably just the perspective

[@RafaelElectronic]

agreed, the 2nd stage should be a little stubbier, and the 3rd one longer

[@johnevans9804]

Thanks for introducing me to opal odd fossils! I’m surprised I’ve never heard of them before, and I’d definitely take this fossil with me! This may have been suggested before, but a Pokémon based on the chupacabra, in a similar fashion to Mewtwo. In regards to northern Mexico, I think it is mostly explained as a coyote with mange or an experiment of the US govt. that got loose (hence the mewtwo suggestion) Perhaps also a killer bee inspired Pokémon? Since they’ve been reported to have spread there.

[@GeneralEverywhen]

Gotta hand it to you, Subjectively. It's not often you can just straight up make a shark with a *fricken laser beam* head and have that not be the most immediately notable thing about its design. Really stands as a testament to how well-made it is as a whole. Keep up the good work!

[@littlehero2835]

Oh goodness I LOOVE the Crystal Jaw Ability, question on it, does Psystrike switch twice, just becoming a special move again?

[@officersoulknight6321]

I’m inviting a trainer with a charcopal to my next dance party I’m kidding though, the Geocoprion line is amazing! I’m a sucker for a combination of bright rainbow and monochrome. Also the ability and battle style is really unique! I just overall love the line; might even be my favorite!

[@fireknighttheking69]

This is awesome!

[@Theoleon324]

This is so cool! And I love that it has some realistic stats. I would absolutely use this Pokemon as a staple on my team!

[@lukesheehan8257]

I love this Pokémon line and the inspirations behind it. All the fossil Pokémon in the Mazah region seem to have augmented preservation compared to others. The stethacanthus and helicoprion are also two of my favourite prehistoric animals

[@churroswithcaramel]

KZbin why dont you notify me earlier ive been waiting for this

[@deltaomnitrix1058]

wow amazing pokemon and great etymology if it were you I would draw a kind of pokemon inspired by the Mexican legend of "opossum and fire"

[@yourboi7778]

Idea: You could've his third evolution be an alt second one that's more Physical attack centered and the regular one be more Special type centered

[@robertschaefer9678]

I absolutely love the idea of basing fossil pokemon off of different aspects of fossilization, instead of "here's another rock type dinosaur." Reminds me of what I'm doing for my own region. I look forward to what's next. Keep up the great work!!

[@dudeross9120]

These are simply fantastic. Huge appreciation for the amount of research that went into each design.

[@demonkid8284]

I hope this doesn’t sound rude, but the second form was more impressive to me. When it evolved it appeared to ge smaller, and lose stunning details in the eyes. It’s obviously your creature, but I just found myself a person who’d everstone it after it evolved once.

[@MrCelium42]

Yeah

[@birdgirl0073]

Yooooo here before the notif and excited

[@St4rStudios.]

Just as I was wondering what yo draw

[@widowpeak6142]

Using opal fossils as insspiration was a great idea, and the results are beautiful!

[@admirallister7847]

These are awesome designs, and I really like the thematic contrast between the land animal and the water one, along with the visual contrast of the gem vs tar, but also the connection they both have in iconic fossilized teeth. Good choice. Regarding new pokemon, there's a few things I really want to see. Specifically, birds and mythology. There are so many important and iconic birds in the Americas, especially in central America. You have hummingbirds, condors, turkeys, and Terror birds. I really really want turkeys as a serious pokemon, partially cause I like the challenge, but also because they were the primary livestock of the Aztec empire, and no one respects turkeys. They do fly! Besides that, I really want to see more incorporation of Aztec and Mayan mythology. I want to see a legendary pokemon based on Cipactli, a giant frog, alligator, shark thing that is essentially the world and has mouths everywhere. huitzlipochli is the sun, rain, and warrior god, that was one of the most important Aztec deities, and when an Aztec warrior died, Huitlipochli would bring them back as a hummingbird.! There's a bunch of other really cool stuff from Aztec mythology that could be used for pokemon; obsidian winged butterflies associated with Itzpapalotl, mirror jaguars connected to Tezcatlipoca, or the most obvious, a winged serpent! Basically, I love the series, love this episode, just want more birds and myths.

[@cdarkheart83]

I love all your fossil Pokémon from the previous video. I loved the ones in this video too! Hopefully, you and the subjectivists will do more stuff like this in the future.

[@josemontalvomelendez5642]

Love the sharks really inventive in the use of fragile structures now charged with energy as a form of attack and not just resortingto pure brute force . As for my recommendation how about a terror bird ? Those buggers were a unique apex predator to south and central America. Would be real interesting to see what you come up with.

[@saltytyranitar6981]

The minute you said 'opal' and I saw the thumbnail I *immediately* went 'Opal Helicoprion'! I'm so glad you went with it. Super cool combo and great execution.

[@powerpuff471]

That crystal jaw ability is really cool. And I think the half fairy type fits its looks perfectly

[@seich-of-lacan-getter514]

9:33 should've made the back fin have some opal built into it

[@skele1]

Looking forward to seeing if we’ll get a standard Sugimori monster. The one that doesn’t necessarily match the region but is big and tough looking. The Rhydon, Tyranitar, or Aggron like Pokemon.

[@abdulwilliams9995]

Great ability idea for the last evolution. I'd love this on my team

[@drewbryk]

Love fairy type and really wish I could put any of these guys on my team!! Looks awesome, and I learned something new from the concept!

[@darkredARN]

Duuuude the wheel spinning charging the horn is awesome. I can see its eyes lighting up before the horn too, so it looks like the energy is moving from the jaw to the forehead

[@hues_of_neon]

I LOVE THIS CONCEPT SO MUCH! If you ever do end up coming back to it, keep the typing, it's very unique! I think the 1st & 2nd stage could use a little more personality, maybe be a little mischievous or cunning. The 3rd stage feels a little small in comparison to the other 2 and the contrast between massive fearsome shark and magical crystals could be played up a bit more. But seriously, I love how much effort you put into researching these mons, so keep up the fantastic work!

[@TheSuperBlandman]

An axolotl would of course be an excellent base for a pseudo legendary design. just remember that they are by definition incomplete animals, all axolotl are caught at the mid point of metamorphosis. Just as tadpoles turn into frogs, so do newts turn into salamanders and axolotl are stuck in the middle of this process. They will develop into a salamander if they are injected with iodine however, this would make an excellent case for the first split evolution pseudo legendary wherein the base has 3 forms but you can acquire a separate and potentially more powerful third form through the use of an item in order to complete it's transformation from proto-water dragon into a fiery salamander.

[@robxholicfoxyfan8552]

Helicoprion is so freaking amazing! I love ancient sharks and shark-like species. Cool how sharks, dolphins, and icthyosaurus were all different animal groups with the same convergent evolution. Also there is a really cool sea slug shaped like a fish for the same convergent evolution reasons.

[@LivingTar]

I love to see a pokemon with an unusual evolution method! Like Milcerie spinning, or gender based evolution, or location based evolution. Some minor world building added in for the sake of the evolution could be great fun and could allow for further exploration later on. Itd be great to see some pokemon based on Cenotes, natural swimming holes that are beautiful and serene. Or based on some of the Mayan or Aztec buildings, building off of your fire line. Keep up the fantastic work :D

[@robofluff1449]

I love the Rock/Fairy typing, very unique to see a pokemon's go outside of their design spectrum for types. I do favor the original first evolution, but I love the whole line as a fan of aquatic life.

[@Arcanedoom]

I really like that you chose fairy for the secondary typing, it was nice and surprising to see. I really like it and puts a more positive spin on sharks, plus i think its association magical properties of the opal, I think it fits quite well

[@quantumnova001]

I would love to have this as a Pokemon omg. This was awesome. A entertaining and informative video as well! Learned what some shark ancestors looked like and we're besides the megladon! As well as learning how nature can preserve fossils! Lovely and amazing video!

[@lucasiglesias1894]

I think you nailed the opal's shimmer in the pokemon style, love how you used the triangular patterns in the crystalline parts, like shiny Minior's pattern. It's fine that they're not water types, not everything that lives in water needs to be water type

[@ItsRobinWhoTalks]

Crystal Jaw makes this a physical sweeper that's immune to attack drops like Intimidate and being burned, and also circumvents contact abilities/items like Iron Barbs or Rocky Helmet I love this concept!!!

[@squidyspecifications7709]

Fantastic! I'm a big fan of prehistoric animals, especially marine ones so seeing how much time was put into making sure your references were accurate was really great to see. Awesome work Subjectively!

[@stephenryanjackson6353]

I’m sure people have suggested some or all these already but just some inspirations for possible Pokémon... - Mexican jumping bean (actually a larva inside a shell) - Javelina - Jaguar - Rooster - maybe a more alien style chupacabra - Coati - Armadillo (but like different than sandshrew) - Iguana