>>40808282If a Pokémon can't stand solely on its visuals then it's not a good design. Things like the anime and in-game should only serve to make a good design better, not prop up a shit design.
Even if something like Chewtle or Eiscue ends up being fun to use or charming in the anime they're always going to be bogged down by the fact that they look like total shit, that will never change.
