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I disagree, I've found the circle tool to be useful for helping block out initial shapes. I would agree that it shouldn't be used for the final lines, however.
A sprite for a prevo of the CAP pokemon Cyclohm, based on artwork by Cyzir Visheen, which was in turn inspired by Kenshinkae's art:
I used Jirachi for the pallete.