>>46650358The goal should be for players going in blind to pick the starter they like and not be repulsed when it evolves.
Imagine being a young boy playing S/M and thinking Popplio looks like a cool, funny seal. Then it evolves and becomes girly as hell. He's going to be upset.
Imagine being a young girl playing S/M and thinking Litten is the cutest little cat. Then it evolves and becomes a bipedal wrestler. She's going to be upset.
