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Rediamond · Aug 23rd, 2012, 5:49:59 PM

Typically, GameFreak only gives the pre-evolutions of a Pokemon a different typing if there is a significant difference. For instance, Surskit picks up another typing as it loses the wings and gains a new means of transportation, while Trapinch and Swablu have nothing obviously draconian about them. I can't see a large enough difference in the designs to warrant a type-change. The only real reason to change it would be for the sake of changing it.

Aug 23rd, 2012, 5:49:59 PM	#21
Rediamond Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,475	Typically, GameFreak only gives the pre-evolutions of a Pokemon a different typing if there is a significant difference. For instance, Surskit picks up another typing as it loses the wings and gains a new means of transportation, while Trapinch and Swablu have nothing obviously draconian about them. I can't see a large enough difference in the designs to warrant a type-change. The only real reason to change it would be for the sake of changing it. __________________ Back. Back in full May 15th. Please don't issue new gym challenges until that point.