We need to talk about Mega Victreebel, Pokémon fans.
The latest Mega Evolution revealed for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A is for the Gen 1 grass/poison plant that evolves from Bellsprout and Weepinbell, and apparently its final form is one that is blatantly "sussy" as the kids like to say.
Victreebel has always been a bit odd-looking, to be honest. It's an upside down bell-shaped plant with leaves and vines, and creepy eyes that are placed under its gaping mouth. But this Mega Evolution really ups the weirdness in a number of ways.
First, I mean, look at the sheer size of that bulbous sac. It's gargantuan, and it's also crucial in its design and function. In the game, the sac that it sits and bounces on is filled with venom, and Mega Victreebel is able to secrete the venom out of its mouth, draining the sac of all of its inner juices.
Secondly, what's with the vines wrapped around its neck? Or its head? Does it use its own vines to drain the sac of its venom like squeezing the last bit of toothpaste out of the tube? The implications of this thing's design really make you scratch your head.
And of course, the title of a video on the Pokémon YouTube channel showcasing the new evolution states that "Mega Victreebell Raises a Stink!" So it's a stinky sac, too. Got it. Thanks, I was leaning that way, but now we know for sure.
Why is the head so small, and why is the sac so big? Why is it so damn bouncy?! People thought that Mega Dragonite's design was odd, but this one definitely has to take the prize for "WTF" when it comes to newer Pokémon designs.
I genuinely don't understand what The Pokémon Company was going for here. Unless, of course, they were trying to make a Pokémon that looks like genitalia, because then they were spot on, 10 out of 10, no notes necessary.
Okay, maybe I'm being a bit childish. But seriously. Look at that thing. What the hell?
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