>>45059000>Would've been a nice timelineEverything in your post makes so much sense it's almost on Flare Blitz Flareon tier in regards to Game Freak's decisions.
Aside from Bronzong, I think something like Copperajah would've worked aesthetically as it also has that ornamental theme going for it being based on copper elephant antiques.
Maybe someone should suggest an Emboar redesign with these elements in mind in the draw thread.
