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[@nerdbear1842]

Fun fact: the meteor that doomed the dinosaurs landed in Mexico, you can make a rock type, astronomy-based pokemon out of this.

[@daniellaytonmusic9865]

YEEEEES

[@maciejrejowski4682]

How can I call myself a Dino nerd and did not sugest that in the last pokemon video xD

[@walterrobinson9796]

But, minior

[@dominicmoras4283]

@@walterrobinson9796 Maybe its an evolved form of Minior or a regional variant?

[@asterrovenator]

theres a genus of oviraptorid called Khaan which means “Lord”,,, you could make some fun space-legendary-dinosaur pokemon (while it was found in mongolia, itd still be fun to mess around with the idea a bit)

[@mr_mexico1014]

Since legendaries also have a theme, they should represent “Day of the Dead” ideologies, the forgotten and the remembered.

[@larz8635]

The third legendary could be like a god that supervises the dead, with two fusion forms with each of the Forgotten and Remembered legendaries

[@MossyBag]

A snake and a bird legendaries could work a vibrant snake and a dull bird

[@emceemunchapussy1891]

This guy's name is Mr Mexico he knows what he's talking about

[@isaacmcplays4219]

Awesome Idea 👍

[@Mossymushroomfrog18]

Although yes I agree, this is a great idea and I’d also enjoy two themes like this, but usually the Legendary themes are balanced, none are less valued than the other but if one of your themes is forgotten compared to remembered it doesn’t seem really fair.

[@newyorkny5023]

Galarian Zapdos: Who are you? Roadraptor: I am you, but smaller.

[@obviousalias132]

newyorkny5023 I think it’s a shame that the galarian legendary birds got replaced the elemental typing rather than the flying typing. I think electric/fighting would have been very unique.

[@destroyerofturtles5024]

So basically, I’m very smol

[@Missingno_Miner]

@@obviousalias132 we've been cheated out of it before. Cough Cough *Zeraora* Cough Cough

[@arthurdias6860]

@@destroyerofturtles5024 AND I SHALL RULE THE WORLD! ALL HAIL PLANKTON! ALL HAIL PLANK- *gets stomped a lot.

[@AlphaFX-kv4ud]

@@obviousalias132 especially since the only one that actually conventually flies is covered in fire and not a fire type

[@MimikyuCookie]

Some Mesoamérican legends say that warriors that fall in battle become hummingbirds. Sounds like a mythical Pokémon base to me!

[@thedairylord7861]

I feel like it could a non legendary which either be a ghost/fighting or a fighting/flying type But the idea you come up with is not bad either

[@genericname2747]

A hummingbird with a boxing glove on their beak.

[@sephikong8323]

@@genericname2747 Nah, a beak that doubles as a spear/sword Maybe give it something that reminds of the shards of obsidian on the sides of Aztec swords

[@genericname2747]

@@sephikong8323 Ok, that's actually a good idea.

[@sephikong8323]

@UCZjmOOyhx-4tNWJlBMj6hEQ I dunno, I think Ghost/Flying or Ghost/Fairy could be better representations of the idea (on top of being more unique typings that deserve some love)

[@why_is_life7712]

There is a type of ant found in Mexico known as the honeypot ant or just honey ant, their abdomen is swollen and translucent as they are full of 'honey', to me this is an interesting feature that could lend itself to a very unique pokemon design.

[@LotusHearted]

-loud chanting- BUG FAIRY BUG FAIRY BUG FAIRY

[@Wixi-2000]

I love this idea, but it kind of sounds like 1 stage Pokémon to me. Unless he goes and makes it from a larvae into an ant queen, then it would be fitting.

[@Subjectively]

Oh yes! I’ve seen those before! That’s a really fun idea!!

[@GuyNamedSean]

I also feel like that would be best as a single-stage design, but I love the idea and can totally see that being a Bug/Fairy support Pokémon.

[@TheMrTempo]

Perhaps add in an artillery theme, stage one is just the ant with a abdomen full of a volatile looking goop, stage two is a larger ant whose abdomen is modified into a cannon, with the goop from the first stage acting as it's gunpowder, and then the final version is massive with a colonial fort anthill on its back teeming with the cannon ants

[@DanielAlvarez-gs5yj]

Since it's Mexico we need a water/ ghost axolotl to represent the endangered status of the axolotls and a ghost/ fairy xoloitzcuintli which were there spirit guides for the Aztec people and a dark/ fairy Chihuahua to represent the fierce but loyal little companions

[@Kevinblue035]

i love these ideas, the axlotl could be like a regional whooper variant! also i love the idea of the chihuahua cus every region has it's own dog pokemon

[@mestre12]

@@Kevinblue035 Loved the idea of been WHooper regional variant, since, it does have axlotl reference in its desing.

[@elijahelkwood5459]

yes yes yes to everything

[@wepenno9386]

I'm making a Mexico/Central America region and the xoloitzcuintli is a ghost/fairy type pixie legendary! It's name is Xoloaxaca, pronounced Zo-lo-ah-cah, based off spirit guides and oaxacan animal sculptures

[@refriedanimations3899]

you could make it like a homage to the beta whooper design.

[@sylvi0n796]

“While a lot of these pokemon can be weak..” (puts a picture of staraptor)

[@nophiontrollbringer661]

"Give it a competetive edge" Proceeds to give the frail speedy bird Static as his ability.

[@Falinks31]

You should give this line an ability that Mr buddy created, called "Charged Feet", this ability makes it so that all kicking moves have a 20% chance to paralyse the opponent, so this line should have a lot of kicking moves.

[@eliasmagus5086]

​@@Falinks31 Thats a really cool idea i also have an idea so basically raptors all have a sickle toe that help them with hunting and killing larger prey. Its signature move could be a technique were it kicks and paralyses by super charging its feet and then slashing and stabbing at its prey with its sickle toe. Note: You would need to add a sickle foot to the design, the move is electric type so the pokemon would have stab, and it would have an increased chance of paralysing its prey because of the extra super charge to its feet, so the percentage of paralysis would be from 50-80% whichever you want

[@sandyholmerin2925]

yeah that thing deserves speed boost. Combo with electro ball, perfect!

[@arianrodriguez2246]

I think it should have signature move that uses its speed instead of Attack

[@genyrik35]

and no stats in either attack lol, with 145 it can probably be a support mon in vgc at the least if it has a decent move pool.

[@GS-hz4yv]

Some ideas: -Maybe a turtle of some kind with a temple or pyramid on its back. Could be a legendary. -A coyote. Anything goes, but maybe mix it up with an odd type. Psychic or Dragon come to mind first, in terms of obscurity. -A manatee that lives in marshes or swamps. Could be Grass/Water -A chihuahua that can evolve from Normal Type into either Fire or Ice, giving a realistic Ice Type for a generally hot region. -A more accurate Rattlesnake or a Sidewinder. I’d love to see a Sidewinder. I’ll add more as I come up with better ideas!

[@gooseboi7757]

The cyote should be fairy type but have a backstory where people think they're dangerous but they actually aren't like how news stations perceive cyotes

[@AM-gt1ep]

I smell an inanimate rock/ghost Mayan calendar lol

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

How about the Chihuahua evolves into a Coyote There is a place in Mexico filled with feral Chihuahuas

[@rhymeswithmoose228]

cacao pokemon

[@ericburton3963]

Ironclad beetle

[@michaelhitchcock3615]

Hello, Subjectively! If you're wanting to stick with the Mexico inspirtation, Mexico has an enormous array of beautiful moth species you can easily turn into Pokemon Designs. For example, - Achemon Sphinx: This one gives me ground and psychic vibes due to its patterns and pink coloring. - Arched Hooktip: if you like interesting shapes, what this moth lacks in color it makes up for in style. The hooked wings already give it the shape of a jet, so it could easily be made flying or style type. - Arcigera Flower: with a fuzzy head and light pink wings, I dont think there's a better fit for a bug/fairy type. - Bent-Line Dart: turning those markings into a face is an easy step for making this moth a ghost type. - Black Swallowtail: has the same appeal as the previous moth with a different color scheme - Blinded Sphix: most of the concept would come from the name, but along with the shape and colors of this moth I think ghost would fit best - Dark Marathyssa: another excellent candidate for a dark type with a unique wing shape If moths are not what you're interested in, there's also a few other noteworthy bugs. - Pelecinid Wasp: already a crazy bug with a design aspect that screams ghost/dark. Turning that massive tail into a giant claw or hook would make for a very neat design. - Arrow-shape Micarthena Spider: this spider is already so out there in looks. Its coloration can lead it easily to being fire or electric type, and the black-tipped spiky design makes it a good candidate for a dark type as well. - Blue Dasher: blue dragonfly if you want a water type - Candy-striped Leafhopper: about the same coloration as Bruxish on a bug, nice for any psychic type - Dogbane Leaf bettle: the iridescent exoskeleton could be used for a variety of types depending on which direction you go. This is also true of the Festive Tiger beetle and Golden Tortoise Beetle - Fiery Skipper: bright orange bug with fire in the name, though it may not be that interesting Flat-faced Longhorn beetle: mix this with a bull for a Pokemon with some sick horns There's a ton more bugs out there but I wouldnt want to make a comment a mile long.

[@chrispoznich]

My vote is definitely for the pelecinid wasp. I commented about it before seeing your comment and it just seems like such a neat design. Fiery Skipper seems like it'd end up too similar to Volcarona (seems like a great pokemon to have in the region though!). As for the rest, they all seem like cool ideas.

[@aidenk.364]

HOW COULD YOU FORGET THE MEXICAN JUMPING BEAN MOTH!!!

[@verdragon5591]

Isn't that forest where all of the Monarch Butterflies migrate to in Mexico?

[@user-tq6ji2ru2m]

Damn you just listed all the things coming before my idea XD I just want a cooler monstrous cockroach since pheromosa is pretty forgettable, it could be bug ghost bug since the joke is that they are really durable and can survive even with their head cut off

[@ericburton3963]

Ironclad beetle!!!

[@JamUsagi]

I like that celestial bodies seem to be a recurring theme in this gen. You have the moon rabbit, the comet of the sands, and someone mentioned the meteor that killed the dinosaurs. Is neat.

[@mitchpitch]

This series is just making me realise how badly the pokemon company need to hire you.

[@professorpantherhardraad3921]

Nah, they need to stay independent so that they can flex their creativity

[@floogullgaming1764]

@@memecremepokemon1650 and how much I cant do anything as creative.

[@charlottesivyer2104]

Same

[@piratefangirl6802]

If I didn’t know any better I’d think these Pokémon were real

[@deondrex18k]

Wat if he got fired and is now making his own pokemon

[@Foxboy5692]

I have immediate love for roadraptor its such a fun design brimming full of energy and pep. As for a bug pokemon I'm reminded of my childhood, particularly any time my family went to Florida. Every single time I've gone to Florida, and of course its tourist shops, I would always get mexican jumping beans. After a bit of research I found out what makes them jump is a little caterpillar or grub. What about a splitting bug line that goes from the basic "bean grub" to a pupa of some sort to either a beetle or moth/butterfly depending on...maybe whether it evolves in the day or the night to keep with the vaugely celestial theming that goes with the current line up.

[@GuyNamedSean]

I can totally imagine one sprinting across the desert and spreading its wings to shoot into the sky with a trail of sparks behind it. I'm in love.

[@exammole4545]

MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE!!! Sorry got too excited when I saw the wird “beetle”

[@Daniel-bf9je]

Don't worry if you stretch the rules, the 3 evolved rock line could be about any tough 3 evo line. I love your videos, please make more!

[@Pacha_RM]

Maybe something to do with obsidian and gold would be cool for the rock line

[@aidenbrown7458]

Pacha RM thanks for like 69 plus I agree

[@jamesonpinard6647]

Smart.

[@l0u13__3]

Bronze->silver->Gold Steel rock type Looks like Lego rock monsters from power miners Ore with metal bits growing from one horn to three, looking like a crown made of gold Also spherical bits of metal on the chest

[@Cinna345]

Bug Pokèmon based off of the “jumping bean”. Interested in seeing how you would bring this idea to life.

[@zachmcmullen2741]

@Kobi Fuselier predicted minimelo, well done!

[@goldenaxolotl9718]

Zach McMullen Minimelo is based on a honeypot ant, not a jumping bean. Jumping Beans are seeds with moth caterpillars inside.

[@Mattno.777]

@@goldenaxolotl9718 but Both of them JUMP.

[@helloworld2409]

Frogs and rabbits both jump, they're not the same

[@zachmcmullen2741]

Interesting to know about moths having caterpillars, so the real jumping bean Mon is variant metapod?

[@ghostxtown3846]

two things, one: HOW IS YOUR ART SO ACCURATE TO THE OFFICIAL ART?? TEACH ME two: i am obsessed with pacuna, laguna, aveor, and roadraptor's shinies. i want them. bad.

[@tiredmexirican]

You should totally make a coyote pokemon that hunts the wrenner line to pay homage to wiley coyote and roadrunner! Coyote is also known as a trickster in our culture

[@WillWatches]

It should have totally been the route one rodent

[@JoeSmith-vl6io]

Theres a moth in mexico called the "Black Witch Moth" which I thought could be a ghost bug type and could represent day of the dead or something

[@jamescornell5297]

It’s wing pattern could look like a sugar skull!

[@cbonnevier08]

Yes thats good.

[@Mr_Badidea]

The holiday could have a legend around it too, in fact a lot of Pokémon of the area could influence them too. Maybe make a South American form for one of the more unpopular Pokémon, Jynx. Making it less weird flowing caricature and more of a Pokémon that dances in unison, making it a psychic and ghost type maybe.

[@SirBaconFace]

i believe in mexico there is a celebration for returning monarch butterflies from migration around the time of the day of the dead so this would work perfectly

[@hunterlehman3056]

I need that roadrunner line to be real right now. Granted I'm biased as I love electric types, but the idea of making the usual basic route 1 bird into a more terrestrial electric type is so amazing to me. Please keep this series going, your ideas and ability to convey them are incredible

[@wave1090]

"Laguna" is Spanish for crater lake. Just saying

[@carlospineda5345]

As a Latino I laughed because of the meaning of Laguna.

[@jnas273]

In German too! "Lagune"

[@thatonecrimsonecho]

Hmm... Now, I don't know much about this, but don't we know the meteor that killed the dinosaurs landed in Mexico...? So, and this is most likely true, Lake Laguna is the crater from then. Wow, I solved a very easy-to-solve mystery! *I'm the smartest to have ever lived-!*

[@wave1090]

@@thatonecrimsonecho We usually use laguna in reference to volcanic craters. But yeah, I guess going to a meteor impact crater could work too.

[@headphones_guy777]

in my country we have a province called Laguna which is most known for its lake that has a volcano in the middle of it

[@SwankyHanky]

If we are talking Mexico bug Pokémon you’ve gotta do the June Beetle, “Drunk beetle” Children in Mexico catch them all the time and tie strings to them to keep them as little pets and the fly around on the leash.

[@woodsaw355]

Christian Callies I want to do that

[@stefanbozic5495]

Good idea

[@thezombiepeepol4354]

He can use that in their design. Like making them "pet like" like a bug- puppy or something like that. He can also make their look "drunkish" or derpy.

[@thezombiepeepol4354]

Good idea by the way

[@zacharyfelder6604]

Yes I live in Texas and their are like a million dead on my porch 😭

[@unooasis565]

In this one interview with ken sugimori, he says “When I’m finishing up with the design for a Pokémon, I’m often working to get it balanced. If a Pokemon seems too cool, I might try to give it a little something to make it uncool. If a Pokémon seems too serious, I might try to give it a little something cheery.”

[@drozen214]

I should learn more about Ken Sugimori

[@facelesskawei4560]

The comments: Normal people: giving good pokemon ideas Me: MORE CACTUS POKEMON

[@EtamirTheDemiDeer]

Mega maractus

[@facelesskawei4560]

yes

[@Bushwhack-lmao_xD]

dude digimon has a cactus... digimon... :) it looks suspiciously like cacturn which is strange bc the digimon was BEFORE cacturn-

[@chewycat12]

“Lagoona” makes it sound like it should be a water type. The moon controls tides but that feels like kinda a stretch. So so cute though

[@MGDrzyzga]

Ideas for the bug: - Mud dauber. These wasps look so weird with the narrow "tube" connecting the abdomen and thorax. I get the feeling a more Special oriented bee Pokemon (already unique), and with a name like mud dauber, it's gotta be Bug/Ground - Vinegaroon/whiptail scorpion. Despite the name, not actually a scorpion. - Trapdoor spider. How have we not already gotten this?! Probably another Bug/Ground design, but could also be a Bug/Dark. Oh! What if we play up the Dark angle and replace the usual ground trapdoor with a wormhole? Could even be a way to extend Hyperspace Hole/Hyperspace Fury beyond a certain mythical Pokemon... - Panda ant - just learned about this while looking up weird bugs for this prompt. - any of the super-furry caterpillars - Humminbird moth. Wow. That moth really looks like a hummingbird. And IIRC, hummingbirds to the Aztecs representing the souls of great warriors? Some sort of humminbird would be region-appropriate. Ideas for later: - I like the idea of an oviraptor fossil Pokemon. I'm personally picturing Rock/Dark, with a signature move that's basically Thief + U-Turn.

[@Nova-jw6ju]

These are great ideas, i second this. Also yes oviraptor pokemon would be neato

[@randypierson2832]

That's a lot of writing

[@impishDullahan]

Any excuse for a hawkmoth I'm here for. Love all of these.

[@XaviusNight]

You could even pair up the panda ants with one of the hyper-aggressive ant species that live in the area, in a similar manner to the splits between Caterpie/Weedle, or Silcoon/Cascoon, etc.

[@ericburton3963]

You need to add the Ironcald beetle to this list, it has the strongest shell of any arthropod and in some places in Mexico they even turn them into living jewelry called Ma’kech

[@ruththompson7816]

The legendaries could be based on the four Aztec gods of the compass (north, south, east, and west). They also each have a color association and other attributes, like the red god of the harvest.

[@LotusHearted]

That sounds like a good idea for minor legendaries, since box legends are usually in twos or threes. Although “red god of the harvest” admittedly sounds a lot like Tapu Bulu, who also has a similar thing going for it.

[@gabrielbastos18]

@@LotusHearted Except that the "red god of the harvest" in this case was called Our Lord the Flayed One and was portrayed as a flayed man.

[@robday3695]

Maybe twin rival gods Legendaries (North & South / East & West / Hot & Cold / Life & Death) on the box art. Only get one set of the Rival Gods, so need to trade with someone with other version get all the legendaries. Maybe have a final legendary pokemon like Kyurem or Eternatus, where you need some or all of other legendaries to weaken it to battle.

[@dominicmoras4283]

@@robday3695 That would be a great spin on the usual trend!

[@hajisaiku]

They sound more like mythical pokémon

[@bxrtha]

For a bug type you could go with a mosquito or a roach of some sort since both are somewhat abundant in Mexico.

[@aaronconway4435]

Some suggestions based on Mexican animals I had: A two stage dark/poison type big cat, with stage 1 based off an ocelot and evolving into a larger form more like a jaguar. On a similar note there could be a 2-stage canine based on a coyote or Mexican grey wolf, with the 2 evolutionary lines having a zangoose/seviper rivalry over territory and food. The Vaquita Porpoise is a Mexican porpoise that's massively endangered, and could serve the inspiration for a mythical or 1% encounter mon that's extremely difficult to obtain in-game, Water typing obvious, but maybe psychic/fairy for a secondary type For one of the fossils, it could be a rock/steel where the base form is an armadillo that evolves into a glyptodon - think a giant armadillo meets tortoise with a spiky tail the size of a small car. Ability could be Rock Head, or an ability that would increase the accuracy of multi-turn moves like rollout. The key item needed could be the Scale or the Shell Fossil The other fossil could be the Tooth/Fang Fossil, and it's pokemon would be a Rock/Dark cub that would evolve into a Smilodon, or sabre toothed tiger, it's ability would enable the 'fang' moves - thunder, fire, ice or poison - still gain STAB or always guarantee status condition of paralysis, burn, freeze or poison respectively. There could be a chupacabra-esque single stage pokemon that changes forms based on the time of day, resembling a Xolo (a large hairless dog) in daytime and a more vampiric form at night which gains a secondary Dark typing. This could also be accompanied by a new signature move 'Eclipse' which changes the time from day to night mid-battle, changing this pokemon's form. It's ability would increase it's evasion at night, but increase it's accuracy in daylight. Final suggestion is a Water/Fighting type 3 stage based on a fur seal, which becomes a sea lion that gains the fighting type and finally an Elephant Seal, the final form would have a much larger male form than female, and a longer 'trunk.' Males would have the ability Rivalry, and Females would have Cute Charm.

[@moviemakr3938]

What about a manatee Pokemon. There are Amazonian manatees and it's the only seal-like animal that hasn't been used. We have a seal, sea lion, walrus, technically an otter though it could be interesting to see a true otter Pokemon since we have giant otters in the Amazon but no manatee.

[@arandommusiclover2901]

Guaranteed freeze is way too op, just give it strong jaw

[@aaronconway4435]

@@arandommusiclover2901 ngl I'd never heard of Strong Jaw and havent played a lot of gen 6+, but it sounds like a perfect ability for a sabre tooth mon

[@aaronconway4435]

@@moviemakr3938 Mexico is a bit far from the Amazon? Although a very southern part of the region could have a 'safari zone' set in the amazon with a jungle/rainforest vibe and a wide river to surf and fish in. Manatees were also the basis for the mermaid myth, and are genetically similar to Dugongs - both called sea cows, so I could see a regional variant of Seel and Dewgong which keeps the water typing but gains fairy on evolution, or just a regional Seel that gains a new water/fairy evolution, similar to the new Meowth evo Perrserker compared to Persian

[@Snowleaper101]

listen, monarch butterflies. They're REALLY important to Mexicans. There's a whole park reserved for where they sleep. I can't remember the name for the life of me, but it's a REALLY neat experience! Every surface in the park is covered in butterflies!

[@FalseRed7]

A bombardier beetle would make for quite an interesting early route bug type. These bugs spray a boiling hot acid from it's behind to stun predators.

[@dove_inblack3546]

Would it be fire bug or poison bug, that is the question

[@exammole4545]

Dove in black Probably Bug/Poison, it could learn fire attacks though.

[@lama99654]

@@exammole4545 I think bug fire might be more interesting as there are already a lot of bug poison types.

[@TheMorbidHobo]

Bug fire would be an interesting early mon.

[@paleoleft]

Artillerant could be the first form. based on a honeypot ant

[@Amselweiblich]

Fun fact, Dung Beetles (also scarabs) orient themselves at night at night at the milky way. A Star Bug inspired Pokemon would be awesome

[@verdragon5591]

1:20 'A lot of these Pokemon can be dismissed as weak...' _Shows arguably the best Normal/Flying Type regional bird to date_

[@EvidLekan]

What about talonflame?, I think is very strong, by the way I'm not a competitive player type so pls dont kill me

[@verdragon5591]

@@EvidLekan Oh neither am I

[@verdragon5591]

Talonflame is Fire/Flying, so I excluded it along with Corviknight. If I'm not mistaken, though, Talonflame _was_ in a fairly good spot in the X and Y meta.

[@YourHomieFrog]

Idea: you should make a mosquito Pokémon where in it’s first form, it’s just a bug eyed tiny mosquito, but in its final form, it turns into a mindless zombie, wanting blood.

[@granitelite]

11:02 I came up with a new idea for a bug type. I think the second stage could be some sort of cocoon, but when it evolves, it still has some of the cocoon stuck on it. It could have an ability where when it’s HP is below half, the cocoon breaks revealing its true form. This lowers both of its defense stats, but harshly raises its speed and evasiveness. I think this could be a cool idea.

[@showlight2429]

I like Roadrapter. Though the only thing different I would do is have the electricity change from yellow to blue with the shiny variant. The thought of seeing a electric blue streak along the sands or sky is awesome! :)

[@joniwelch2773]

it does?

[@franciscocontardomantelli4893]

I would recommend you to change laguna's name, because in Spanish, it literally translates to pond.

[@ariesoginaro1062]

That’s more reason to keep it, translation teams would have a field day with that one

[@causethisisthriller2729]

We need some scary ghost and/or dark types because of all the Mexican tales of La llorona and the lechuza

[@Tosufa]

You mean an owl with lechuza?

[@nikname2767]

@@Tosufa a lechuza (spanish) is a bird similar to an owl

[@causethisisthriller2729]

@@Tosufa Yeah, that myth about the giant owl with the face of a lady

[@Tosufa]

Nik Name I know, spanish is my native languaje, but where i live we all cale it the same.

[@Tosufa]

CauseThisIsThriller ok

[@thehutch4823]

I've mentioned this on the discord, but I think a Pokémon based on the ironclad beetle would be an excellent fit for this. They are known for having the hardest exoskeleton of all insects, and in Mexico people turn them into living jewelry. I was thinking you could theme it around the conquistadors, having it start as a little soldier and evolve into a Spanish king, to match with the living jewelry aspect.

[@Dbrstory]

You can give the road runner a rivalry with a coyote for the lony toons cartoon

[@casualsleepingdragon8501]

The bird pokémon be like It's evolving, just backwards

[@michelforever6155]

John Myers bird to dinosaur

[@toshi2623]

college degree to ooga booga

[@eliasmagus5086]

@@michelforever6155 The only thing i would change about its design is giving it the sickle toe that raptor have

[@alelo1828]

Tarantula hawk: it's a badass looking wasp which hunts Tarantulas! I think you could give birth to a very unique pokemon line from such an insect. Moreover, you could include in the Pokédex some sort of Pokémon line resembling tarantulas and make this two evolution lines hostile with each other! It would be great!

[@alelo1828]

Pls I think it would be definitely great

[@unlinkingduck]

Honestly I could see making the Tarantula Hawk a bug/dragon as well, would fit its solitary and powerful nature

[@calebfulton4363]

This is great! Much better than my idea for ANOTHER butterfly 😅

[@lulumccoolio3111]

oooo like a bug type zangoose and seviper situation

[@CnBCustoms]

@@unlinkingduck I feel like bug/dark could work, too, given how cruel their nature comes off.

[@KarmaIacobus]

Honhair The Spiderling Pokemon "During ancient times, Honhair have roamed the earth, scavenging and evolving as time grows. Despite their intimidating demeanors, Honhair are considered to be the perfect pokemon for young and starting trainers to work with, as they are guaranteed to be docile in nature. They have grown to be non-confrontational most times, burrowing into the ground to avoid any fighting or attacks from predators. Sometimes they use their sporadic hairs to either camouflage themselves into their environments or to fight." // This idea is strongly based on the Honduran Curly Haired Tarantula (Brachypelma Albopilosum), a new world tarantula that could be located in Honduras, a country in Southern America. I own one myself and what I’ve researched about is that slings (baby spider/tarantulas) and juvenile tarantulas tend to hide away in corners and burrow themselves into the ground. Rarely has there ever been a case of a Curly Hair threatening or attacking their owners, which led me to think that this bug type pokemon tend to be very docile and loving towards their trainers. Whatever their evolutionary line is, is up to you. I’m just giving you the base as to what you could work with for this bug type lineage.

[@Rexthepowerful]

ur bird final form is so different cuz they usually dont have any expressions they just stare out like normal but yours is a dinosaur with an actual expression so I love it

[@eddie-roo]

The legendaries could be based in the four Tezcatlipocas: -Quetzalcoatl, the white Tezcatlipoca, god of light, mercy and wind -Huitzilopochtli, the blue Tezcatlipoca, god of war -Xipe Totec, the red Tezcatlipoca, god of gold, farming and spring -Tezcatlipoca, the black one, god of judgement, night, deceit, sorcery and Earth These deities were really important for a big part of the Mezoamerican civilizations, they form part of the creation myths and they were really popular amongst the people. Maybe you could fuse Quetzalcoatl with Xipe Totec, and Huitzilopochtli with Tezcatlipoca if you don't want a main legendary cuarteto.

[@connorblawn3325]

So 3 more Rayquazas?... im down

[@eugenewei9401]

Competitive Pokemon:Guess ill die

[@m4gm4n3ooo]

You forget the best part of Xipe Totec, it's title: the flayed one.

[@samthesoupman6385]

The secondary theme for this region could be space and astronomy!

[@nandyk.2026]

would be especially fitting with the theme of the grass starter!

[@FrostedMike]

I think communication is more dominant now. We can have more celestial theme tho as both the rodent and the bird fit this theme.

[@exammole4545]

Yasssssssss

[@bruhh7332]

and there was a myth about the moon trying to eat the sun edit: here is the video

[@Pingvin_panda]

I Think it could be Fun to have a axolotl Pokemon and it would fit in since axolotls are only found in Mexico

[@dajamsteryo]

But thats Wooper and Quagsire . Unless you mean a new one!

[@Dandylion567]

Yeah, the Wooper line and the Mudkip line are already based on axolotls.

[@aviad8812]

Axolotl is me fevorite animal! So yes

[@DripmanIII]

i added on to your idea of a new axolotl pokemon

[@dermongooseplays5500]

I feel as though the name of roadraptor is kinda weak, perhaps raptorado would fit better?

[@LumixeZ]

DerMongoosePlays I agree

[@davismiller4265]

i think a bug type based of the song “La Cucaracha” would be super cool. maybe a cockroach pokémon that evolves into something a little bulkier or even more lithe. that’s a small idea but it works

[@joef6019]

Maybe if it's just straight up a mon based on la cucaracha, it could be a mariachi player to give ludicolo something to dance to. Maybe it plays a leaf with spider webs on it like a guitar or a fiddle?

[@anglure3617]

I've thought of that exact same thing before and my version is a wonky cockroach with 3 legs that wobbles as it walks... and it evolves into an arthropod chupacabra whose singular limb on its one side is now grossly enlarged. In retrospect it's probably too cool for Pokemon but I am quite fond of it

[@CharredCrow]

While I agree this should be a pokemon included, my fear of cockroaches really wants for this thing not to exist ever in any universe.

[@fredygalindo9495]

A mariachi cockroach Pokémon

[@jgr7487]

@@joef6019 this reminds me of the original evolution for Weedle, the tuxedo-wearing beetle!

[@kiraqueen1747]

A camel spider that evolves from a trap door spider, I'm not sure what the final evolution would be though

[@Subjectively]

Ooohohoho camel spiders are so creepy

[@izinny]

it very well could turn into a half spider half scorpion monstrosity

[@elone4567]

@@Subjectively .....how about a spider combine with camel,just idea

[@lama99654]

@@izinny Just a full on scorpion would be cool too.

[@josiethevelociraptorandfox4177]

OoOo yes!!

[@bidoofjesus1086]

“Only useful in to story mode of the game, but lack a competitive edge” (Sad Staraptor noise)

[@originalcharacter7598]

Starapter was in gen 4 ou where its brave birds hurt a lot. From what i can remember its in gen 6 uu bl which is pretty good

[@redcapped101]

NerdBear says: Fun fact: the meteor that doomed the dinosaurs landed in Mexico, you can make a rock type, astronomy-based pokemon out of this. You could also make a dinosaur-like Rock-Fighting type with the rock acting as a helmet of some sort. This could lead into one of the two Fossil Pokemon in the region.

[@primaryhoodies6386]

What if there was a food Pokémon that was one of this lollipops with the scorpion in them. The ones you find in every tourist trap (atleast in Arizona) it could start off trapped in candy/glass and then come out of the candy as the evolution goes on. And in the last stage the candy is like a part of it. It could be rock bug type

[@primaryhoodies6386]

WHAT IF ITS LATTER EVOLUTION LOOKED LIKE ROCK CANDY. The stick with ball end could be the tail!

[@emmareiman64]

Fairy/Bug, Sweet Scorpion Even if Scorpions aren't really bugs, I think, but hey

[@Khan-_-Art1st]

@@emmareiman64 they're bugs just not insects :)

[@aidenk.364]

Primaryhoodies What if it was bug grass and was a beetle lolipop mixed with a cane beetle and it turns hardened sugar into the carapace

[@1DMapler18]

this could be this generations geodude line, rock/fairy maybe?

[@JohnJohnson-tx1kr]

An idea that has a lot of possible typings is a gila monster. You could make it dragon, ground, electric or poison. I think it would be a really cool looking Pokémon that’d be fun to use. It’d also be great to get an early-ish dragon type.

[@Squidxx-fg7ih]

I'd love to see a dragon poison that isn't dragalge Gila monster is perfect for a badass design

[@Khan-_-Art1st]

Had the same idea tho I said Dark and Poison or Fire and Poison. Gilethal or Monstroxic could be a good name for the final form.

[@justinsarcedo9355]

It be references to the old monster b movie it was a giant lizard using a real Gila Monster on film.

[@altonlipford1077]

I really wanna see a movepool for the wrenner line. Imagine an electric type with access to stealth rocks, spikes, and other ground and rock type moves.

[@soundsliketough8294]

i'm digging roadraptor. I could definitely see myself running it on my team were this to be an actual game.

[@IronDino]

Here's an idea for a 'Mexican' bug Pokemon (that could also tie into a early Grass Pokemon). 1. A beetle that looks like a bean, that sporadically jumps to avoid danger. 2. An enlarged abdomen in which it can fire itself like a rocket (think bombardier beetle but in reverse) 3. A locust/cricket with a literal jet engine on its rear to help it get away from Roadraptor. Grass Pokemon 1. A bean of similar design to the beetle, but has a small spout whereas the beetle has antenna. 2. A chili/jalapeno pepper, that's Grass/Fire. They evolve if Burned with more than 50% HP. 2b. A ghost pepper that's Grass/Ghost. They evolve if Burned with less than 25% HP.

[@nathanielwilliams567]

How about a bug whose carapace resembles a ziggurath?

[@Mattno.777]

@@nathanielwilliams567 GENIUS!

[@ariannahernandez5804]

Here's two bug ideas: Pelecinid Wasp (personal favorite) - this bug has a really long "tail", while not used to sting, does burrow into the ground to lay their eggs. They use their tail to look for grubs in the dirt, and once they find one they stab it and lay there eggs in it. Once they hatch the larva eat the grub. The narly tail could also be fun to play with in terms of the silhouette. Candy striped leaf hopper -this leafhopper has bright blue and red striped going down its back. Its commonly found in blackberry bushes or rose/rhododendron leaves. They apparently emit a sweet tasting liquid that other bugs like to eat. Love all of the designs so far. Keep it up and hope your staying safe!!!!!

[@apollious9871]

My idea for a bug 3 stage was an Ant 🐜 where it’s third type (like some starter bug Pokémon) can split depending on if it’s male or female. While the female grows wings and the male can be a soldier ant. While there is tons of types of ants I found one called a parachute ant. Cephalotes varians- googling this helps give the idea

[@Flutter_Aeina]

Roadraptor would definitely be a member of my team lol

[@calebsmith602]

I love how so much thought goes into each of your designs. They’re beautifully drawn! Keep the dex going!

[@IronDino]

1:20 "Weak, plain, Normal types." Shows Staraptor, one of the strongest and coolest looking Route One bird Pokemon.

[@irregular1430]

Chris Smith potato

[@dane3135]

@@irregular1430 potato

[@42carlos]

@Brayden Qi potato

[@stwbmc98]

If you’re doing any regional variants, I’ve got an idea: A Grass/Dragon type Bulbasaur line, with a dragon fruit growing on its back, and more reptilian features.

[@mr.cobbweb1624]

I've always had two ideas for pokemon that would fit the mexican motifs: - A Dark/Electrick type Chihuahua based on an alebrije. Apart from the generic jumble of different animal parts present in the pokemon (while mostly still looking like a Chihuahua) the gimmick is that is normaly coal black and then lights up with colors whenever it has to use it's electricity. They normaly hunt at night but because of their neurotic and energetic behavior they usually can't control their usage of electricity and light up sporadically wich alarms the prey they're hunting so they group up with their (insert evolution here) and other (insert the name of this pokemon here) to have a better chance at hunting their prey. - A Flying/Ghost type Stork loosely based on La Llorona. It's also a two stage evo pokemon like the previous one. A basic pokedex entry for the evo could be "This pokemon is feared across the region because of their uncomfortable songs that attract rainstorms and instill a sense of dread and sadness to any that hears it. However, theese pokemon are solitary by nature and prefer living in unpopulated areas where they cannot be disturbed." I also have an idea for a unique hidden ability called "Waterworks" wich functions like Dhelmise's Steelworker ability but for water type moves because of the expression and it's correlation to the pokemon's characteristics and pokedex entry. I've already drawn multiple sketches of both of theese pokemon but I prefer for you to decide how they could look.

[@Mattno.777]

Jack made A Chihuahua and A Lalorona pokémon. Good job

[@Powersd451]

Wow, the possible themes are basically gathering themselves. You now have an alien, lunar, and shooting star themed pokemon. Since you have this kind of space theme, I think a pokemon based on aztec astrology is a must.

[@Carlos-hj4ch]

For the route 1 bugs, how about one that uses it’s husks or past sheds as a weapon or type of equipment? Edit: I’d also think it’d be neat to have dessert pokemon based off of spicy hot chocolate, perhaps in the form of a slurpuff variant, with the whipped cream on its head melting from the heat.

[@Umbran_Alex]

It could be a bug/ghost since it uses its own shed exoskeleton and we only have Shedinja as a bug/ghost

[@Daniel-bf9je]

I was thinking a bug fairy based off of tooth monsters and Mexico's tradition of swallowing lost teeth

[@SenorVilla]

The weapon could be some rendition of a macuahuitl, an Aztec sword-like weapon with obsidian blades that broke off and stuck to the enemies.

[@laleczkowa]

ooh maybe a honeypot ant?

[@Carlos-hj4ch]

Juan Pablo Villaseñor Since it involves obsidian, maybe it can start off as a rock/bug type with an exoskeleton similar to obsidian and then when it evolves, it sheds its skin and and loses the rock typing in exchange for a fighting type but with an ability that allows it to deal rock type damage when using certain moves.

[@butterscotchbeelzebumblebe5425]

I love these designs! Ideas: - Bombardier Beetle (Bug/Fire): A small beetle with an explosive spray - Mosquito (Bug/Dark) or (Bug/Poison): While I love Buzzwole, we need a more traditionally insectoid Mosquito Pokemon. Maybe you could play into the blood rituals of Ancient Mesoamerican culture - They could have fed these Pokemon blood to prevent them from spreading diseases - Tarantula Hawk Wasp (Bug/Dark): Because 1) That name and 2) They are MEAN, hunting spiders, paralyzing them, laying their eggs in them, all for the spider to be eaten alive by the young - Very dark, just like a Pokedex entry (Maybe would need to be toned down though)

[@joef6019]

I wonder if the hawk wasp could be used as a regional beedrill variant?

[@justjoking4223]

We'd need to design a tarantula pokemon for the wasp pokemon to hunt. Maybe it could be a rivalry situation like seviper and zangoose.

[@xdragon540]

@@justjoking4223 Cool idea

[@randomrepairs4676]

hawk wasps are HUGE m8 and I would not mess w/ them.

[@revalentinemashups510]

This is probably my favorite of the three starters-i love aliens and this one's alien theme is executed very well while not being super obvious, and it's little story Is so good as well.

[@thevaralon]

Basing a Pokemon off of the Coatimundi could be interesting. Making it Normal/Steel type to represent its sharp claws and tough hide could work, or an evolution that shows its isolation from its hunting group as it ages, like happens to the males. The evolution could replace Normal with Dark type, being distrusting and angry always.

[@BoneCrushr72]

I feel like there would be a myth about a roadraptor that chased a shooting star because it could run so fast.

[@kiraqify]

It chased the star and caught it! That's why they sparkle! Your idea is so cute I love it

[@Nosretep]

This Pokemon would also like to race against a Fire/Ice Type /Comet/Meteor Pokemon.

[@archieh-d1828]

I imagine that could be the basis behind one of the early towns, like how you meet Steven in Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald around the 2nd gym and he explains the legendary to you.

[@Bob-xw2dg]

It would be cool if it was a constellation and that was the in game explanation

[@Zargaloko]

Idea: one legendary is the meteor that killed the dinosaurs, the other is a representation of the Mayan doomsday prophecy. you could spin it as that the prophecy legendary has reappeared again in warning of the meteor legendary arrival like it did during the destruction of the fossil pokemon.

[@leafgreenbeast]

really dig this--not many pokemon games have properly thought out stakes for their legendary plots

[@jonnil1997]

These are amazing, love that they both are associated with the night sky, with the shooting star and moon

[@kidclefspeare]

I always liked the idea of a bombardier beetle Pokémon, maybe it could be a Bug/Dragon type since that hasn't been used yet.

[@LightingtheDraghog]

One idea that would be interesting would be to include the “legend of the 5 suns” somewhere. I think Pokémon based on those could be more like the wandering legendaries/ the trio legendaries Pokémon I also notice there are a lot of space and otherworldly connections in all the designs we’ve seen so far. I think that this might be a good idea to connect everything. Sadly the “Sun” and “Moon” have been taken, but maybe “Comets” “Meteors” or “Asteroids” might be a cool idea. This could tie into the main legendary being tied to the Aztec idea of the end of the world and tie into the fact that the meteor that killed the dinosaurs landed in the Gulf of Mexico. Overly Sarcastic Productions does a great video on explaining the myth and the kind of Pokémon that could come out of it

[@dylanenriguehuntington2908]

Are you talking about the fact that the Mayans stopped doing the calendar or the Aztec myth of Mictlantecutli where he rises from the earth. (I am Mexican but I didn't pay attention in history so sorry if this is wrong).

[@craiglavine1675]

there is already star and moon imagery here, it might be fun to have a sun-bug!

[@765ZackAttack]

"Sadly the Sun and Moon have been taken" my friend, the sun and moon have been taken six ways to Sunday, between Solrok and Lunatone, Solgaleo and Lunala, Ho-Oh and Lugia, Umbreon and Espeon. The Sun and Moon are such intrinsic and integral symbols of human culture through the ages that even if we've already used it for a Pokemon once, you'd better believe there's another chance to do it again and keep it just as fine and fresh as before.

[@TheManOfPenguin]

Pokemon Asteroid, I like it

[@newersoup5202]

if i can make a sugeggestion, could you redesign boring looking pokemon (such as voltorb) as regional versions?

[@buckygree3619]

a regional variant that just turns it into a cube

[@jortharob3406]

Yeah IDK what Gamefreak has been think but I thought they were gonna make the regions variation for the Pokemon that don't evolve since it would make more sense for them to change since they normally can't. But nope and we still have boring Pokemon like Octilery etc...

[@huntereaton8]

yes

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

A Ground Electric Voltorb based on a Landmine like the Terrorists use You just see half of it Poking out the ground and maybe little button on Or a Water Type Voltorb based on a Naval Mine

[@Nickdawgthedawgydawg]

A regional variant of Voltorb for this Mexico inspired region could be a sugar skull, a Skulltorb would look really cool!

[@aikou2886]

4:31 I actually heard this rabbit story as a Japanese myth. An old man, tired and hungry was walking through a forest when three animals saw him. A fox, a monkey and a rabbit. They wanted to help him so each used their talents to grab something for him to eat; The fox hunted a bird for him to eat, the monkey got him some fruit from a tree but the rabbit? It looked and looked until it got tired but the most he could get were some berries. It thought this was nowhere near enough so it decided to offer itself to be served as the old man's meal. The old man turned out to be a god in disguise and he was so touched by the rabbit's act of selflessness and self sacrifice so he decided to honor it's bravery by collecting the remains and throwing them to the moon, which is why the moon has a rabbit on it. From that day onwards every single rabbit jumps around in an attempt to reach the moon in order to reach their hero. The mexican sun/moon myth I heard was as follows: One guy was chosen for an important task and had to throw himself to a bonfire in order to become the new sun (something happened to the old one, I don't remember) but he panicked and couldn't bring himself to do it. So another guy had enough of this and ran straight to it so everyone could get done with this, this caused him to become the new sun. The guy who was originally destined to become the sun got jealous of the praise the new sun was getting and threw himself in as well, which caused him to become a second sun. This in turn caused a never ending day cycle which eventually brought a drought so people were desperate. I don't remember who but someone had the idea to put off the new sun's flames so they picked a bunny and threw it to the new sun, extinguishing all the flames on impact and thus creating a moon.

[@snowfractals]

I absolutely ADORE the shiny palette for Laguna. I have slowly, over time, realized that I am a SUCKER for light/pastel yellows.

[@magvin_does_art2]

A possible national bug can be the monarch butterfly, since they migrate from canada to Mexico. It can also be given both a sun motif and a fire type due to its vibrant colors and the other 2 pokemon having celestial bodies theme. When it is a Caterpillar, it is yellow white and black. It may not be fire type yet but the sun motifs stands. When in cocoon form, it can take either a eclips or sunset attribute, like the sun going away but will come back. Finally when it is a monarch butterfly, it can be fire bug with both a sun motif and royal themes because it a monarch. It's just an idea but hope you like it

[@zanr6943]

this sounds very similar to Volcarona

[@weirdreapr]

I’d have a Roadraptor and Laguna in my team, they look so cool!! Also an idea for the Bug Pokemon: Cicadas maybe?

[@bunnyprince9294]

Ones that are very music themed like the starter line?

[@JTSquirrel]

Nincada is a thing

[@weirdreapr]

GregoryMany Yeah I know, but I wanna see where Jack takes with it

[@weirdreapr]

Bunny Prince Yeah, I think so at least

[@Astos512]

the bird line is DEFINITELY my favorite fakemon line i've ever seen, and roadraptor is my favorite fakemon of all time. dinosaur + astrology = the coolest shit possible.

[@PaulLPhabett]

I loved this one! I especially liked it even more once you explained the mythology and history behind the creatures that inspired these Pokémon. I love the use of color in this design, you managed to keep them very colorful but still very much dark themed. Please keep going!!

[@tidal_boltz6455]

There should definitely be a ghost type based on the weeping woman legend or la Llorona

[@nebbynoo1127]

This just reminds me of Grimm

[@vito-kq1lf]

Don't know why, but I would love to see a bug all based on putting others (and even itself) to sleep: the Caterpillow xD

[@dasvau267]

Maybe have it get a matching ability, like +1 on both defenses when asleep or 50% HP recovery everytime it falls asleep.

[@vito-kq1lf]

@@dasvau267 Right!

[@2009VandA]

A bug having a siesta.

[@ShinxBOOM247]

Its really funny in hindsight that Subjectively's fan made Pokemon region, which started off as a take on what Gen 9 Pokemon could look like, ended up having the early bird Pokemon be an Electric/Flying type, just like what Kilowattrel, the gen 9 Bird also had

[@honkinghorse7347]

What about a bug type mosquito pokemon? It could be a two/three stage pokemon found in early game game routes 2-4. The mosquito could start out really thin and scared looking, but could evolve into a more buzzwole looking pokemon. I would suggest it to be a bug-ground or bug-flying type. A mosquito would really fit with the Mexico theme because there are many mosquitos in jungles. Another idea would be a ghost-fire type based of of the day of the dead skeletons. Possibly a one stage pokemon. My last idea would be a waterfall pokemon loosely based off of a wonder of the world in Argentina.

[@jayleendelacruz6086]

A giant mesquite bug nymph are colorful bugs that are found in Mexico. And you can even do a bug encased in candy that uses it's sugar coating as protection. Other ideas are alebrijes, pinatas, puppets, maracas, dia de Muertos, sugar skulls. A legend you can use is La Llorona.

[@onionboy1405]

It could be a fighter type that uses his legs I have a comment about this It is a pretty cool bug thp

[@internetstranger_]

Regarding the 3 stage bug, I remember seeing some large grasshoppers on a trip to Mexico. They had really bright colors and didn't move much. considering how weird (and cool) they were, I assumed they were unique to the area or something like that. Maybe you could use those as an inspiration? btw: I don't know how they're called, so this might be problematic. Silly me...

[@KennKuun]

Was it the Liladownsia fraile?

[@ariannahernandez5804]

It could be a candy striped leaf hopper.

[@vicenteisaaclopezvaldez2450]

Chapulines, I don't know how they are called in English.

[@Rexodiak]

treehoppers! google them, they already look like pokemon lol

[@KawaMood]

Aeveor and Roadraptor are so woaw. The lines, the form, the matching colors, the concept, the pose, the expression, also the chosen types, all is working very well. I always see the negative points on fakemons but are I can't distinguish it from a real one. It just fits perfectly with the Pokemon universe, and a lot better than recent real ones. Amazing job ! You get better and better at doing fakemon. Keep going !

[@spoopy_red]

I liked all the designs ,but I loved the roadrunner one especially. I also love that the region is Mexico, I think there's just so many creative possibilities with a central and/or South America themes.

[@hunterm1113]

Loving this series so far! Very excited to see where it goes! As for underrepresented bugs in Pokemon, there's a lot, but off the top of my head: -We've never seen a properly scuzzy dipteran housefly before! I'd love some monsters that aren't so traditionally "cute" but still deserve our friendship! -Dung beetles/scarabs live all over the world, but we've never gotten one of them (and they're really cute and one of my faves) -Ants! So many kinds of ants in the world but we've only ever seen one disappointing single-stager. There are species in Mexico that produce honey like bees, and there could be something there, or the terrifying bullet ant is untapped grounds!

[@ichigopockychan]

There’s an artist I watch on deviant art that did this really cute Pokémon based on those honeypot ants you’re talking about. As for the bullet ants, that would be something I’d love to see

[@Missingno_Miner]

-Now that I think about it, it is odd that there isnt a housefly pokemon yet. For a lot of people, when someone says "Bug" a housefly is the first they think of. -I'm pretty confident that if we ever see a dung beetle in the actual games it will be less "poop rolling dung beetle" and more "Egyptian Scarab amulet", so I'd prefer to see the former, personally. -I've seen a pretty cool design on deviant art which literally made an ant into an amazing bug/dragon type, lemme see if I can find the link..... www.deviantart.com/dragonith/art/088-Dragante-314304467 Yeah tho, its a huge shame that the massive variety of ants has been wasted so far. Maybe that honey producing ant could be a regional variant of the beedrill or vespiquen lines.

[@thejurassicshow5928]

I think I’d be cool if you designed 4 legendaries based on the four horsemen of the apocalypse

[@cottonflamingo6585]

Cool idea but they could easily fall into the unkanny vally

[@huntereaton8]

how about the chupacabra

[@flyingninjamimejr]

Love that idea and it hasnt been done yet! I guess for simplification they would be horses?

[@Ceber300]

Their types could be War-Dragon, Death-Ghost, Pestilence-Poison, and Famine-Ice or Bug

[@huntereaton8]

@@Ceber300 duel type and famine will be the strongest one and the hardest one to find/get

[@alexswan8597]

Aveor's description reminds me of what the Time Car in Back to the Future does. Only not at 50 miles per hour.

[@ing4gi]

These are so fun to binge, your art is amazing and even soothing. Thanks for that.

[@Jorpda]

“All Pokémon games follow this formula of starter to Legendary” *laughs in Gen 5*

[@rataarctica]

Hmmm, why are you two laughing?

[@Falinks31]

The first pokemon in the unova dex is victini, not Snivy. The Last pokemon in the alola dex is zeraora and zeraora is a mythical, not a legendary.

[@PeterGriffin11]

Gen 5 has Patrat as it's route 1 rodent & Pidove as it's route 1 bird.

[@mjincorporation30]

@Awwal Kenku if you’re going by that logic, a lot of if not all gens end in mythic Pokémon

[@nolangerrans6083]

@@Falinks31 all dexs end in mythicals. Alola still does break the trend by having a legendary (type:null and sylvally) in the middle of the Dex, along with having the main bulk of legendaries not being before the mythicals (the ultra beasts, who are neither legendary nor mythical are placed between them).

[@jomarmarquez3926]

1:18 "while a lot of this pokemon can be dismissed as weak" *shows a picture of staraptor* Me: EXCUSE ME?!?

[@briciolaa]

i got SO OFFENDED AS WELL

[@denniskort7925]

I was like wtf is wrong with this dude

[@togakushi3110]

LMAO IKR

[@AmayaBloblaya]

A mariachi Pokémon that it’s first form has a little guitar, and when it evolves it ends up like Dugtrio, and its a group of them making a full mariachi band. Also a Calavera themed ghost type or legendary would be great for Mexico inspired Pokémon.

[@samuelsamo465]

I really luv them! That sky bodies references are so refreshing and cute

[@joshuaatherton9249]

This is going to be space themed. Alien snails, Mexico and the UFOs, the meteor landing in Mexico, shooting star birds, moon rabbits, and the space-oriented culture? It has to have something to do with space.

[@exammole4545]

Since they’re the route one Pokémon, the starting town should be based on astrology.

[@joshuaatherton9249]

@@exammole4545 Yea, and it could be based off the small Mexican towns you see in the movies, but more colourful (kinda like sand Kingdom in super Mario Odyssey) That could even tie in to the pokemon tweaks for that region (Kalos had megas, Alola had Z moves and Galar had dyna/Gigantamax) might have a cool new type like astral to go with it! The legendary must be sky-based, and I thought about a blue whale but made out of stars, like even in the pitch black of sky youwill see it with galaxies, nebulas and stars. And we could have a cloud legendary based of seeing pictures on clouds that could change types every turn, like you had it in its original form (Dragon-flying) but then you would change appearance to a Grass type and look like a tree. Names: Cosmacean (cosmos and cetacean) and Dragostratus (Dragon and altostratus, a type of wispy cloud.)

[@grassrambuw9912]

Joshua Atherton so past and future

[@grassrambuw9912]

Joshua Atherton the legendary could have the moves transform if that’s to mush metronome

[@joshuaatherton9249]

@@grassrambuw9912 'Dragostratus, use metronome!' 'Dragostratus turns into a finger and waggled itself.'

[@spiclops2451]

making normal types look good

[@carolofthewind]

I love that you went more raptor with the flying type!! Its design just speaks to me and it would definitely be a Pokemon I would want on my team!

[@jakoblobedanzwitthfft4110]

These designs are so cool honestly - the idea with Laguna's ear being a moon is brilliant. Just here to praise - keep it up :)

[@leojackbo22]

A bug/fire line themed around a scorpion and the many hot peppers found in Mexico might be cool. But these 2 ideas could be split into 2 lines