>>22898092>>22898076They also mentioned that Oshawott was the most difficult B/W starter to conceptually design compared with the other two. So they decided to blend an otter with a sea lion after sightseeing some sea lions during an aquarium trip. It does kinda make sense since they are both underwater mammals after all and sea lions are aggressive and territorial compared to otters.
Im kind of glad the result isn't as drastic compared to random shit like Octillery. Samurott still retains allot of features from it's pre evo's despite being structurally different. And shells into swords are one of the most badass transitions of an evolutionary line ever.