>>54601117This is why the OP design fails I suppose. Modern Pokemon fans need their designs to be extremely simple. It being a simple cool monster isn't enough, it needs to make what it's referencing very clear. If it's too subtle, you get Anons like this who get confused.
Pic related is the ideal Pokemon design, because the reference is very blatant. WHen a Pokemon fan hears someone on twitter explain what it's a reference to, it makes them feel smart for recognizing the reference. To fix the OP Pokemon to be more appropriate for modern audiences, he needs to be wearing a Greek toga, and instead of the skeksis monster bird-man look should be more anthro and humanoid. Think Incineroar or Meowscarada.