Dude I seriously don't think you get enough credit for integrating real world elements into your illustrations, and that's why I love them so much. You clearly have some solid knowledge about animals and it definitely shows based on some of your design choices (Feraligatr's hippo influenced bottom teeth). Lugia/leatherback turtle, Rayquaza/vine snake, Zapdos/kookabura, Skarmory/cassowary, etc. are all fantastic. I thought the handful of Remoraid actually being camouflaged baby Octillary was an incredibly clever way to bridge that bizarre evolution. I really don't find fan art all that appealing (mostly cringy), but this is something else entirely. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you have in store for season 3!