>>46989970it is but a lot of those are disingenuous, probably for humor's sake
musha/musharna are different enough from hypno and drowzee even though they're derived from the same concept (dream eating tapirs)
haxorus looks awesome, and it shouldn't be compared to dratini as it begins as a saurian and ends as one too. hydreigon is honestly a stupid looking monster, but in fairness, it has nothing in common with dragonite either.
boufallant sort of gets an excuse because imagine doing America without buffalo, but yeah its just a bull with an afro.
vullaby fits fearow more than braviary, but braviary is quite fitting for unova.
scolipede line is great, honestly.