>>35685420>Relying on non-japanese names for conceptual accuracy>Implying Charmelon has anything to do with chameleonsBlastoise was designed before it's pre evos were conceptualized. Squirtle and Wartortle were based around the idea of aging turtles(which is why Wartortle's fur and dex entries are a strong homage to the Minogame). They didn't even share the same designer as Blastoise. Outside of being turtles, Blastoise abandons a theme.
>head shape resembles an old US army helmet>Heavily a japanese-design>Implying 