>>32468568Though, from there, maybe we flip the script, somewhat. I could see this being two different characters of a similar concept-- manly, muscular, unattractive guy with cute Pokemon trying to win Cool and Tough contests, because in part being cool and tough is what they know how to do even if they love cutesy girly things in pseudo-secret, or cute girl with "ugly" Pokemon trying to win Beauty contests, trying to prove that appearances can be deceiving-- these ferocious Pokemon are beautiful, and a seemingly shallow stereotypical popular girl can have depth.
Though, that means she seeks out Pokemon based on appearance, which is an inherently superficial thing, and would later on throw her through a loop. Yeah, that's got potential. Put big ugly on the backburner, gonna' focus on cutie patootie.
Not enough people give their Pokemon personalities. They're separate characters in their own right, really. They're not just weapons, they're entities for the character to interact with. So this girl, she's got a Hydreigon that loves being groomed, loves the opportunity to be under the limelight, likes feeling pretty. Maybe gets carried away at times, can't control their own strength, and attacks come out with too much force-- instead of making a pretty light show with Dragon Pulse, they destroy the bleachers by mistake.
A more combat-oriented Seismitoad that doesn't really like contests, but puts up with them because it's what their trainer wants, and they love/respect their trainer for whatever reason. Makes beautiful music by vibrating their warts, shit sounds downright operatic.
A modest Carbink that has trouble coming out of its shell, feeling as though it'll never truly be as good as a Diancie.
So that's a team of three, that's enough to start. Probably good to add a few more. Gives the trainer something to work with, Pokemon to manage, obstacles for them to overcome together. That sort of shit.
