>>45322524The sprites are a snapshot in time that captures the Pokemon at its coolest. They're not idle poses. This is why a lot of Gen 5's animated sprites don't really work, they're taking what is supposed to be a poses that is only held for a second or two and making it into an idle stance the Pokemon is supposed to be in at all times. Hitmontop doesn't spend its time awkwardly balancing on its head, it's either spinning or prepping for a spin. Ferroseed doesn't spend its time spinning around like a top, it embeds itself in the walls or floor.
