Originally Posted by Fat aragornbird (Post 3392049)

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Based off of the Mandarin Duck and the Japanese War Fan

Stylish and graceful, they create fans from their own feathers and use them in combat. Even when fighting, they remain so elegant it's almost like they are dancing. Indeed, they treat battles both as performances and as competitions. They will even begin each battle with a gracious bow.

They don't seek confrontation all the time. If threatened, they will try to scare off the intruder with their flashy fans. If worse comes to worse, they can create fierce whirlwinds simply by twirling their fans. Their fans can also aid in defense by deflecting projectiles and blocking hits.

Supporting Material:
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Originally Posted by Fat Cartoons! (Post 3393235)

Final Submission

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Its fur hardens into flat, lightweight quills which act as feathers, offer protection, and fool enemies into thinking its a large bird of prey. It'll circle an area under its protection, scaring off rivals and predators. It's been a popular subject for totem polls in tribal societies, known for its effectiveness in scaring off enemies.

Support:

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A backshot of the hulking figure.

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Older versions of this concept.

Originally Posted by Fat SoIheardyoulikeSENTRET (Post 3388840)

Main Design:
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Supporting Material:
This Pokemon is based on a martial arts grandmaster and has a grandfatherly personality to match. Its center section is styled after a Yin-Yang belt and symbolizes balance. Its strategy for dispatching opponents is similar to Judo which uses the momentum of ones opponent to gain the upper hand in combat. However, this panda can also be intimidating as all teachers can be:http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/y...g?t=1300562401
Pandamon would inhabit cloud forests and tall mountains. These pokemon are known to float through the air suspended only by what appears to be a cloud-like mane of hair and the clouds gathered around their wrists and trailing off their feet. Throughout the year, the color of this pokemon's midriff changes with the season: http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/y...g?t=1300562690
An example of spring coloration:http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/y...g?t=1300562846
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Red/Yellow vs Green/White:
Now see, let me explain my reasoning on the chosen final submission color scheme. This was a very tough decision to make but I am confident in my choice. First, I looked at the two side by side and thought, "How am I to know that this is a fighting pokemon without knowing any of its backstory? Well, assuming that I don't know its backstory, I would first guess that it's flying because of the clouds. Next, I would guess it's green so that must mean it's grass! Well wait, It's a large round mammal, it could be normal too. Goodness knows we don't need another normal/flying pokemon." So I decided that the red/yellow color scheme was better for the pokemon overall. I think it solidly puts it in the realm of fighting rather than grass. Also, the red and yellow coloring brings out the oriental origins of this pokemon!