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"Let's make a lizard Pokemon that cleverly resembles urban youth by having its frill resemble a mohawk and the shedded remains of its skin resembling a hood and baggy pants. Let's give it a face that's both thuggish and lovable and a bold color scheme that gives it a strong identity without being too gaudy. Let's give it a useful and unique type combination with great moveset coverage, and a well-rounded stat spread that allows it to both hit moderately hard and take a few hits, with excellent abilities that complement both of those aspects, allowing it to run multiple play styles. Let's also give it one of the cutest pre-evolutions in Pokemon history, and have that thing be a monster in its own right, being able to sufficiently carry its own weight well before it evolves."
Thanks OP, you helped me remember how much I love these guys.