>>47395715>typhlosion's reasoning is still kinda stretchedI understand what you mean, though that's mainly because Typhlosion's design is more subltle than the others (this seems to be common in Johto: Octillery is supposed to be a tank and Mantine is supposed to be a fighter jet with missiles).
Outside of the weapons thing, there's also a Water (Samurott), Air (Decidueye), and Earth (Typhlosion being a badger and volcano) theme going on.
Also, Typhlosion fits the best for a game based on Ancient Japan since its based on a Hinezumi from Japanese folktales, and its badger design elements could reference Tanukis (sometimes depicted as badgers instead of raccoon dogs). Also, the other Fire Starters look too much like something that either isn't Japanese or period accurate.
Charizard: European Dragon
Blaziken: Muay Thai fighters
Infernape: Chinese, Journey to the West (Also can't use a Sinnoh Starter)
Emboar: Chinese, Journey to the West (Also can't use a Unova starter because Samurott)
Delphox: European Witch/Warlock.
Incineroar: Modern Day Wrestler
Cinderace: Modern Day Sports Mascot
