Have you ever played Pokemon and realized that a Pokemon's types didn't make sense? Just from an in-universe or conceptual point of view?
Gyarados
This is a big sea monster based on stories of sea serpents and Chinese dragons. Its evolution from Magikarp is a reference to the Chinese legend of the Dragon Gate. It's a member of the Dragon Egg Group, was one of the few original Pokemon capable of learning Dragon Rage, and looks like a Dragon so it's obviously Water/Dragon, right?
No, it's Water/Flying! Or Water/Dark if you Mega-Evolve it. You silly person!
Azurill
Look at this adorable fellow! Marill was introduced in Gold/Silver as a Water type, and the entire line has become part-Fairy since X/Y were released. This blue rodent is supposed to be found by the water's edge, and we first see it in Ruby/Sapphire being used alongside a bunch of Water Pokemon. And its Pokedex entries describe how it uses its tail to float in the water. Heck, its first real attack is Water gun! Even with the Fairy thing, it's definitely either Water, Fairy, or Water/Fairy, right?
No, it's Normal/Fairy! How could you forget Normal?
Emboar
OMG, they took Ganon and made him into a Pokemon! Well, not exactly, but it's a big, scary-looking, bipedal boar. It is also on fire, but is probably Dark type also. Sure, there's a joke about another Fire/Fighting starter, but this family only learns one Fighting move naturally! And can't you see this guy using moves like Sucker Punch, Payback, Feint Attack, and Torment? Fire/Dark is so obvious and awesome!
No, we haven't filled our Fire/Fighting quota yet.
Floette
Okay, this is just a weird little guy holding onto a flower. So we can assume it's Grass, but I think there might be a bit more to it. Fairy is an option, but it looks like its using that flower to glide, so maybe it's partially Flying type? Still, this is primarily a Grass Pokemon, right? Its signature ability is called Flower Veil!
No, this family Fairy monotype! Stop paying so much attention to the most obvious hints possible!
These in particular stood out. Anybody else think that Game Freak goofed somewhere along the line?
Love and tolerate.
