8 Subtly Brilliant Pokémon Designs

6. Electivire (#466)

Smeargle Pokemon
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From its tesla coil-inspired horns to the two red-tipped tails which resemble live electrical cables, Electivire's ape-like design is something of a mélange of disparate components. However, we can all agree that combined, they look totally awesome.

The thunderbolt Pokémon also hides a little secret on its back in the form of small black markings perfectly resembling an electric outlet. This concealed feature is all the more interesting when one considers the physiognomy of Electivire's pre-evolved form Elekid; the baby Pokémon is designed to exactly resemble the shape of a Japanese two-pin plug. 

Does this mean Elekid can be plugged into Electivire? Frankly, the thought is a little too depraved to even consider. 


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Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know). He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.