Artist's commentary
Regional Kirlia
Colored Doodles
Is it just me or is it super rare to see anyone turn a Non-Bug type into a Bug Type when doing regional, paradox or convergent forms?
So I came up with my own designs outta spite.
Kirlia
The Charm Pokémon
Fairy / Bug
Biology and Ecology -
It grows stronger the happier those around it are. Knowing this, it will subtly manipulate Pokemon and Humans alike with its powers, wiring them to feel happier whenever the Kirlia feels happier, thus establishing a cycle that revolves around mainly it. Once firmly established in a forest, it can be difficult to free its victims from its thrall.
-Professor Maple
Behaviour - It dances to mesmerize onlookers as it subtly manipulates their emotions with its powers. Once it has its targets, it will selfishly demand its every whim and wish fulfilled, no matter how unreasonable. The full effects of its powers can vary from individual to individual however and so, it often settles for smaller Pokemon that are easier to sway. They are known for being disobedient by most trainers.
-Professor Cherry
Legends and Theories - Found within only the deepest of forests, these Kirlia often tend to surround themselves with small bug Pokemon, I believe that due to this, their form may have been altered by their strange powers to better suit the homes their favoured targets inhabit. Legends say that those who see their dance may be cursed to see that Kirlia in their dreams forevermore, or until the day they venture back into the forest, never to be seen again.
-Researcher Hickory