>>35048532Why are those opposites?
>it just gets biggerIt's usually the boring, but safe option. If you liked the original design you'll probably also like the evolution's, but you might also dislike it for not expanding on the interesting aspects of the original. If you disliked the original, you'll definitely dislike the evolution
>it just gets differentSame deal. If t
You like the changes, you'll like the evolution. But if you dislike the changes, they'll ruin even a design you originally liked.
Like
>>35049221 said, even a change like Primarina's isn't hated for the change itself, but because that specific change (feminization) doesn't appeal to everyone. Gender differences would be useful here, but they're not applicable yo all designs.
Same for Incineroar and Decidueye. Some like the change, others think the change could have been done better, and others still believe more could be done with the original concept.
Ergo, the only way to please everyone is
>it changes just enough to keep it interesting, while keeping the good aspects of the original designHowever, people have different tastes, so there will never be agreement on what makes for a good Pokemon. And that's why Gamefreak purposefully appeals to different demographics with different designs. Anyone should like at least a few Pokemon, even if not all of them.
