>>39747795I just told you that Pokémon can be based on more than one thing.
Like Meowstic, Sylveon is based on a Japanese mytho creature, in Sylveon’s case, it’s the moon rabbit, but they both have elements from French culture.
With Meowstic, it’s the typical beret+blanket scarf combo you see everywhere in France, with Sylveon, it’s the French flag.
Pic related, Sylveon’s color palette which is basically a pastel French Flag that you see in francophone merchandise. Nishida knew what she was doing.