>>37604324>look almost entirely unrelated to each other, being based on unicorns, rams, deer etc.? Keldeo looks unrelated, but the rest share similar design elements with only the animal inspiration being different
>Why do their looks not really reflect their typings besides colouration? Virizon: The most obvious. It’s neck and shoulders clearly have leaves on them
Terakion: Shoulders have gemstones on them
Cobalion: Tail looks like a chunk of metal. And the things on shoulders are most likely made from the same material for sharing the same shape of the tail
Keldeo: Your almost right. The dark blue accessory on the Ordinary form’s head looks like a wave. Your right on the Resolute form though
>Why do they have all these details yet some of them don't even look like their horns could fill the part of a 'sword'? Their horns are not part the “sword”. They actually summon the “swords” from their foreheads. They’re like living lightsabers
>unappealing despite a clear attempt to the contrary?I don’t think they’re unappealing, they just appeal to a niche audience