Apparently it means "horned one."
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FellFromtheSky
Cretacerus
Yeah, it does. ^^
It's no coincidence that it's also a common component of Dinosaur names.
It's no coincidence that it's also a common component of Dinosaur names.
Cretacerus
Though I'm not sure what a "Create-A-Horned-One" project would actually do, lol.
FellFromtheSky
Create some Fairy Unicorns?
Cretacerus
Hmm... interesting.
Cretacerus
Can we recruit anto?
FellFromtheSky
I don't know. Can we? @anto
FellFromtheSky
Oh, I guess I can't tag people on vms. :<
Cretacerus
Haha, guess we have to create Rapidash-A ourselves. :D
FellFromtheSky
rofl. I think it needs to be half fairy.
Cretacerus
Yeah, Alola Pokemon usually get either a Dark, Steel, or Fairy typing. So that fits.
Cretacerus
I propose a Ground typing as well, though, so it gets access to STAB Drill Run and High Horse Power. ;)
FellFromtheSky
Hmm... true, but I think it definitely ought to have dazzling gleam and STAB Play Rough. Maybe a new colour scheme too. A white-silver body and purple-blue-white flames perhaps?
Cretacerus
Or a Ground/Fairy typing? It's one of the best offensive typings out there, so Rapidash-A might even see some usage in the higher tiers.
Cretacerus
Even though I really like Water from a design perspective.
FellFromtheSky
Ooh. Both of those would be super cool. I just feel like a water unicorn might tread on Suicune's territory a bit much.
Cretacerus
And a Ground one into Mudsdale territory... :(
FellFromtheSky
But Mudsdale is pretty forgettable. Suicune is the most awesome, perfect water type.
Cretacerus
Did you watch that Pokemon Generations episode about the legendary beasts?! :D
FellFromtheSky
Yes!