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Could be, but then I would wonder why the data makes it look like Tatsugiri and Magearna have separate Megas for each of their forms whereas Meowstic does not (unlike Pyroar, Meowstic’s gender differences are actually treated as alternate forms).

If it were just a matter of compatibility like with how Mothim technically has Sandy and Trash Cloak forms in the code (that just look identical to Mothim) so that each Tatsugiri has an identical but separate model to Mega into, I would think it would need to be applied to all Pokémon with multiple forms that can Mega Evolve.

Personally, I think on some level, GF see regional forms as effectively being new species, so I could believe that Tatsugiri’s forms could each get their own Mega while Galarian Slowbro doesn’t get one at all.
Could be some weird under the hood thing, but could see needing to retain the different Tatsugiris in case it does interact with Dondozo and they want to retain the Order Up stuff.

Magearna is the stranger one, though. Original Color is just a color swap. If you can do a single form for the Meowstics, does feel like you could do it here. Unless, again, there's some quirk under the hood how even though the Male & Female are different forms they're still "treated" as just a gender swap?
& again the oddity with the form listing not scrubbing the listing like it did in the zukan comments.
 
see? i told you man. i told you bro. i'm 100% right, just like i always am. what mega cyclizar theory i dont remember a mega cyclizar theory

oh, and whille i'm replying to a post from a few pages ago,

I feel like this theory makes a lot of sense, and could help differentiate Rayquaza and Zygarde as green planet protector lizards introduced in a generation divisible by 3. Rayquaza is a bit more of a guardian angel, while Zygarde is more like an FFVII lifestream/planet will type of thing.

Rayquaza is an elf for which the land was promised, Zygarde is a dwarf who just got there
 
I'm still confused of the non-Mega capable mons they put in the dex, they chose stuff like Ariados, Delibird, Garbodor, Vanilluxe and Arbok. Part of me also finds it funny.

Looking at these movesets its nice there's no egregious example of 'late game trainer with only 3 moves on mons' seemingly.

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Also I actually quite like a lot of these menu icons. There's a lot more dynamic posing within them which I appreciate.
 
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Personally I’d say Ultra Necrozma is an unusually simple design for that kind of Legendary. It’s very low on extraneous details, making it easy to just doodle on a pad of paper, even for someone with limited artistic skills like me. I agree on Mega Ray though.

With Zygarde, if absolutely nothing else, I like it for not leaning at all into the, what I’ve always felt was very strained and tenuous, Norse mythology theory by not turning it into a giant tree or whatever, and instead smacking everyone in the face with a giant cannon that screams “I’M FROM THE SUPER ROBOT GENRE”

In my tierlist I filed it under “I see the vision, but it’s not ny vision.” Which is to say, I like the concept, I just probably would have gone about the details a bit differently. Like R_N said, one of the things that I too find somewhat off about it are the thin straps holding up the cannon. Like, I suppose it’s wouldn’t be an issue physiologically since Zygarde can levitate, but I would personally prefer a sturdier grip with thicker arms in order to better convey the mass of the cannon.

I think zygarde honestly would be something that could have multiple Mega forms, and this Mega having a giant cannon and these stats was because the story called upon zygarde being able to launch a massive special attack. Another situation maybe zygarde would have evolved to having 216 speed, like catching something falling from space.
 
mega golisopod better have the same ability as wimpod and golisopod but renamed
If this is actually the case I dunno whether I'd laugh or cry.

Cause honestly I think having that ability on a Mega would be a huge waste in battle but also at the same time it'd be weird if they didn't go all out on theming.

Flygon not getting a Mega is one ofy fav decisions Gamefreak stood behind
It makes me wonder how long before we get like those Smash Ultimate era memes where characters like Crash, Shadow and Rayman were getting mocked by Dragon Quest Hero/Piranha Plant/Aegis Sisters/whatever but its like Chimecho, Crabominable, and Scovillain mocking Flygon and Milotic.
 
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mega golisopod better have the same ability as wimpod and golisopod but renamed
Plot twist: it'll have Guard dog but renamed.

Also here's my tierlist:

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If this is actually the case I dunno whether I'd laugh or cry.

Cause honestly I think having that ability on a Mega would be a huge waste in battle but also at the same time it'd be weird if they didn't go all out on theming.


It makes me wonder how long before we get like those Smash Ultimate era memes where characters like Crash, Shadow and Rayman were getting mocked by Dragon Quest Hero/Piranha Plant/Aegis Sisters/whatever but its like Chimecho, Crabominable, and Scovillain mocking Flygon and Milotic.
One way to get around it, is make Mega golisipod your final boss mon. That way it has no way to retreat lol. Kinda how they wanted kingambit to be your last mon witb supreme overlord. Honestly they should give golisipod the ability "if it can't possibly retreat, increase damage potential by %"
 
I feel like the line is to give Golisopod-Mega a boost that only works at low HP. That way it can be sent out early for First Impression, Exit out from damage, then Mega and make its last stand.
 
Related but I've been absolutely floored at how lukewarm the response to Mega Zygarde has been, even in this thread. Look I'm sorry but if you can't understand why Dynamicpro Super Robot With A Gigantic Fucking Cannon isn't the coolest legendary Pokemon of all time* you're just not in the zone. Getting designs this maximalist and hot-blooded is something that doesn't happen, like, ever in this franchise. I wanna say Mega Rayquaza and Ultra Necrozma were the last ones?

*I mean I didn't really get it either until like 2 months ago but shhhhhhh
I absolutely love over-the-top designs for powerful legendaries. Mega Zygarde, Ultra Necrozma, Terapagos Stellar have all really hit for me.
 
You know Garchomp's current mega feels pretty X-shaped
I think a good way to handle the new mega would be to make it kind of y shaped. So maybe you'd like, make the fins more prominent, kind of like wings that jut out a but. And you could demphasize the legs a bit by slimming them down or bringing them in. And make the tail pretty long. but give it a little bob at the end. And since Garchomp "X" is land based, we can take this time to emphasize that it can fly around too, so it should be air borne to really make the silhouette pop. But just making it Dragon/Flying would be weird, so maybe we can give it Levitate!
 
You know Garchomp's current mega feels pretty X-shaped
I think a good way to handle the new mega would be to make it kind of y shaped. So maybe you'd like, make the fins more prominent, kind of like wings that jut out a but. And you could demphasize the legs a bit by slimming them down or bringing them in. And make the tail pretty long. but give it a little bob at the end. And since Garchomp "X" is land based, we can take this time to emphasize that it can fly around too, so it should be air borne to really make the silhouette pop. But just making it Dragon/Flying would be weird, so maybe we can give it Levitate!
I assumed you were being so serious until I got to the end, and then went "wait..."
 
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Being a bit more serious about Golisopod, I hope its ability is an improved Emergency Exit (as in, it does its move immediately then switches out) so they can keep the joke running but not make the Mega feel like a waste

*Monkey's paw curls and now Golisopod switches out after every move*
 
You know Garchomp's current mega feels pretty X-shaped
I think a good way to handle the new mega would be to make it kind of y shaped. So maybe you'd like, make the fins more prominent, kind of like wings that jut out a but. And you could demphasize the legs a bit by slimming them down or bringing them in. And make the tail pretty long. but give it a little bob at the end. And since Garchomp "X" is land based, we can take this time to emphasize that it can fly around too, so it should be air borne to really make the silhouette pop. But just making it Dragon/Flying would be weird, so maybe we can give it Levitate!
Lmao I was like this is a good idea! Until I saw levitate

Do we have the sizes of the Megas? I want to see if we have any huge or heavy ones.
If you look up palkiaorigin2 on twitter they’ve posted videos of most of them in game. Froslass gets a lot taller.
 
You know Garchomp's current mega feels pretty X-shaped
I think a good way to handle the new mega would be to make it kind of y shaped. So maybe you'd like, make the fins more prominent, kind of like wings that jut out a but. And you could demphasize the legs a bit by slimming them down or bringing them in. And make the tail pretty long. but give it a little bob at the end. And since Garchomp "X" is land based, we can take this time to emphasize that it can fly around too, so it should be air borne to really make the silhouette pop. But just making it Dragon/Flying would be weird, so maybe we can give it Levitate!
Nah, it should get a flying type, but keep the ground type instead of dragon. It also has a pretty cool and scary appearance, so we could give it intimidate as an ability along with moves that fit its sleek new 4 legged design like u-turn and taunt. Then redistribute its stats to be 89/145/90/105/80/91... you know what, let's apply all of these changes before it megas, too, so it can hold an item.
 
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