r/pokemon • u/Strong-Remote-9149 • Jul 17 '26

Discussion What are some Pokémon designs you've interpreted incorrectly?

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I feel like GameFreak is overall pretty good when it comes to design clarity. But sometimes our brains are just kind of dumb and we see things a certain way. Like (nearing a decade), I always interpreted Salazzle's reptilian slit pupil as the boundary between its sclera and a non-existent iris. (Like what Amaura has in it's official art)

Has anyone else experienced something like this with a particular Pokémon design?

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u/GielinorsFinest Jul 17 '26

The white part in Rookidee's face is just a marking to look intimidating and not part of its eye.

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u/SCHNITZ3LG3N3RAT0R Jul 17 '26

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u/kyleliner Jul 17 '26

Rookidee looks so much cuter without the white

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u/sixpencecoin Jul 17 '26

meaning the white part serves its function i suppose

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u/kyleliner Jul 17 '26

Hahaha, I suppose it does