You seem really angry at something not in this conversation. I gave examples of literally barely changed real world creatures that are Pokémon. I didn’t say there weren’t fantasy Pokémon. I’m saying it’s always been this way and either you are now old enough to see that it was always this way and you are angry, or you just want to whine about 3d starters because they look less intimidating that 2d versions.

I’m not here to argue with you. I’m here to argue the point that these designs are fine and you could whine about anything worth whining about. Also there are zero indications that the duck is trans in any way? Sounds like you have a personal problem with a dancing duck.

I remember a caterpillar. A goo creature, a non poison goo creature. A living gas’s cloud. A pigeon. A bull. Super special creative shit right there. Let’s not forget rat and bigger rat. (All Gen 1 examples for you) Pokémon has always been a mix of real and fantasy. It was never a high standard to start with.

Sorry, don't argue with throwaways <3 The point stands.

No, they couldn't. Unless you think an unpaid 12 yearold with an edgy streak is better than a multimillion-dollar gaming company.