>>55377027You could argue his final team has meaning too.
>PolitoedIt's considered a king by Poliwag and Poliwhirl, and its cries make them obey. Having this pokemon shows Kieran's desire to be in charge, and his willingness to replace something he likes (Poliwrath) in pursuit of strength.
>Porygon-ZA pokemon that got corrupted while trying to upgrade, like Kieran changing his appearance and personality.
>GrimmsnarlIt fits the aesthetic of his old team, being inspired by ogres and trolls, but is more of a dirty fighter, learning moves like False Surrender.
>IncineroarSpecifically based on heel wrestlers, and noted in the dex as being a violent pokemon that only gets excited for strong opponents. That, and its competitive ubiquity, reflect Kieran's willingness to be the villain as long as he gets to be the champion.
>HydrappleWhile Dipplin's two heads are friendly, Hydrapple is made up of seven serpents with different temperaments, only reaching full power when they work together. It gained strength, at the cost of being able to cooperate with others.
>DragoniteI actually can't explain this one; aside from it being a powerful dragon, Dragonite seems way too placid for Kieran. Maybe he decided to use one after seeing it on Drayton's team, trying to copy the at-the-time champion?
