>>37676654That is just the more anthromorphized style starters have gotten since gen6 (probably because nips love more humanoid stuff now than giant monsters) but they fit the same archetype of being cool for their RAW POWER, the contest types of gen3 describe the type of designs very well actually:
>ToughnessYour classical "tough guy" style, can from a giant monster to a buff looking monster
>CoolnessYour "edgy" guy, basically the guy that goes dexterity instead of strength, sleek, might be little buff, relies on SPEED.
>CutenessYou typical first form or fairy mon, loved by women, follow the "kawaii" formula fo success. Probably has pink in its color scheme and a oversized head.
>BeautyWaifumons, used to be rare but now are getting more common, typically grass or psychic type, mostly reserved to feminine designs but not exclusive as some "cool" mons are clearly husbando bait
>ClevernessThe only one that doesnt fit, but just replace "smart" with "weird", here is the oddball mons like objects, bugs and weird shit. Not strong enough to be "tough" or edgy enough to be "cool" or cute enough to be "cute" or "beauty", liked by freaks and snowflakes taste.
