>>39100285>>39100608>#1 KantoAs a matter of course. Besides the artistic detail put into the designs, the designs are resplendent with lore and mythological and cultural references. Of course, not all of them integrate well with the Pokemon's mechanics, and fail to shine through thanks to GF's barren writing; however, that there is some source material allows the imagination to run wild. The commonness of real life creature hybrids also makes the region exciting for lack of the familiar---they feel like otherworldly cryptids.
>#2 SinnohA lot of really clever designs here in the vein of Kanto, though not without its faults. Detail isn't lacking, though myth references have decreased. Regardless, the cultural aspects give players a lot to chew on; heavy emphasis on making powerful looking Pokemon.
>#3 HoennMore rich than Sinnoh in myth and creature hybridiz., and arguably better as a whole than Sinnoh, but held back by a lack of visual flair. Hardly anything stands out and shines.
>#4 JohtoThere are a few good ones here to be sure, but the majority of designs are very basic; the predominance of babymons with barely any effort put in hurts it, and Gen IV evolutions tend to outshine most of its original Pokemon, even Bonsly. Regardless, same spirit as Kanto, though worse execution.
>#5 UnovaHurt by the trend of simplification in both detail and allusion. Too unsubtle and incoherent and unfocused.
>#6 Kalos & AlolaBoth equally unimpressive, though far better than Galar thus far.
