A new form can do a lot for a Pokemon. For one, it can give a boring, or even a fan favorite, a new re-imagined and remixed design. The main example is Alolan Muk. The original blob of purple sludge was given a new design and typing to go with it. That being said, here are 10 Pokemon that I would’ve given a Galarian form to.
5. Gyarados: This has always been a fan favorite. A classic Pokemon that has been in the game since Pokemon Red/Blue. In no way does Gyarados need a buff. In this current format, Gyarados is actually very good in competitive battling. However, I think that it would be nice if it received a different design. What I would do to Gyarados is give it a black/purple look, change its typing to Water/Dragon, and switch its physical and special attack stats to make it a predominately special attacker. The only problem I think this would have is it would be very unbalanced competitively, which is why it’s only fifth on the list.
4. Liepard: I think that Liepard has a lot of potential, and is in need of a buff, as well as a new design. What I would do to Liepard is change its typing to Ghost/Dark, and increase its Special Attack to around 110. For its design, I would give it a primarily red color, with purple eyes and purple back spots. I chose a cat pokemon because another cat like Pokemon, Meowth, has been given two forms, and they have both been terrible, and I thought Liepard would look good and compete better given a new form.
3. Flygon: This is a Pokemon I’ve talked about before, and I have been begging for a new anything for Flygon. It is a Pokemon that needs to have a buff of some sort. It was more deserving of a Mega Evolution that Garchomp in my opinion. What I would do is make it an Ice/Dragon type, making it available in the same area where you find Galarian Darumaka, in either Route 8 or 10. In terms of stats, Flygon would need to be a speical attacker if it is going to be an ice type, so I would switch its attack and special attack. For its design, it would be a combination of light blue and white. Flygon has a lot of potential, and a buff and new form will do a lot for it in the long run.
2. Vileplume: One of the original 151 Pokemon from Generation I, Vileplume is an outdated Pokemon. I have always liked Vileplume’s design, but its stats and Grass typing are what holds it back. If given a Galarian form, I would eliminate its grass type. I know it sounds bad, but for the design, I would make it a dead plant, which would make it a ghost type since its dead, or Ghost/Poison since it never ‘lost’ its poison when dying. I think it would be a different look for Vileplume, something it desperately needs.
1: Maractus: You probably don’t even know this Pokemon, as most forgot this Pokemon even existed. I did when I was making this list, and that is why Maractus could use a new form. I almost forgot that Zigzagoon and Linoone were Pokemon, and they got Galarian forms in the new game. Similar to Flygon, Maractus could have an icy look to it, like a frozen cactus plant, with icicles instead of cactus needles, and snowflakes on the top of its head instead of the pink flowers. For battling, I have an interesting thought, as it would have an ability called Cactics, similar to Galarian Darmanitan’s ability Gorilla Tactics. It would increase special attack by 50%, but would only allow for the usage of one move. Maractus is forgotten, but a new form will give it the spotlight it deserves.
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