This is JUST a sketch/concept- before I get replies that say to clean up the linework or make it look more Pokémon-y! xD
I need name suggestions, ideas of what to change, edit, or/and what doesn't look right.
Names I've played with a tiny bit are:
Mantiny > Mantari > Kuragami
Nymphu > Shinsect > Kuragami/Sevaris
No idea if these will be changed, or if they should stay in place, not too much thought went into them so I am not attached!
Color changes/recommendations will be considered! These were loose/consistent placements, though on the final product I intend to add more variation!
*Small final note: I have this head cannon that the first evo looks like a snake to evade predators, and yes the tail from the first evo fades out as the Pokémon evolves- simply because it doesn't need it anymore to evade predators. I know Pokémon usually does the opposite, and a little nub will turn into a huge part of the design, but I didn't feel like the tail fit in the final evo, but feel free to prove me wrong!
***UPDATE**\*
I was kinda stunned from all the comments, and traction- so bare with me, there was alot to read all of a sudden!
With that being said; Thank you to all of those who complimented the design, and thank you to those who have really gotten into the design, and made your own sense of it, and I really love the things you guys had to say. So here's my personal take away from all the comments.
Okay, so first thing first- Aramushi- 100% the final evo's name, it's canonically decided, thank you u/Lone-Frequency, fantastic name idea.
Typing: Nymphu [bug/dark], Shinsect [bug/fighting], and Aramushi [bug/steel]
Yes, as some mentioned there is a Scizor, but there's also like 2,964,165 water pokemon so I'm sure having one more bug/steel type is ok, and Scizor isn't a super dope praying mantis so…case closed!
Addressing why there is both bug/dark, bug/fighting AND bug/steel- I really liked how one of the commenters put it, so here's a snippet from u/PhilAussieFur
"I'd love to see this be bug/dark then the final stage becomes dark/steel to symbolize the evolution above and beyond a mere bug."
I really like this, so I'd like to use this premise when developing the 'mon, in combination with all the other comments!
First stage, "Nymphu" hints to it's trickery, wanting to survive by deceiving others and those who wish it harm. The second stage "Shinsect" gives it time to 'train' and decide it's not wanting to hide, it's wanting to defend itself and fight for itself, hence the bug/fighting. This gives Shinsect time to learn fighting type moves and carry on that moveset to it's final evo- Aramushi. A seasoned, and (literally) hardened warrior, taking on the Bug/Steel typing.
Still feel free to expand, offer up ideas, and whatever else! Just proclaiming that this is probably what I'll move forward with! Also, thank you all, and I'll be posting WIPs here more often for this awesome feedback!
by -Mosswick