Mega Dragonite reveal splits Pokémon fans over design
Introduced as a Dragon/Flying-type Mega Evolution, the new form of the beloved original Pokémon has sparked lively debate within the community.
Some fans have praised Mega Dragonite's new design, describing it as majestic, elegant, and a fitting homage to Dragonite's pre-evolutions, Dratini and Dragonair. Its elongated tail, flowing fins, and pearl-like orb have been highlighted as standout features that bring coherence to Dragonite's evolutionary line.
However, others in the Pokémon fandom have taken to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to voice disappointment. Critics argue that the new design feels over-designed or inconsistent with Dragonite's original charm, calling it a 'missed opportunity' or 'too much of a departure' from the classic version.
Im genuinely confused what did y'all want a Mega Dragonite to look like https://t.co/wnXjXCJuBh
— Niggapokemon333 (@willsgardevoir) July 22, 2025
This truly is the worst design for a mega evolution Pokemon ever pic.twitter.com/WKWp3SRSGa — Touya! ★ POKEMON LEGENDS Z-A HYPE (@Touyarokii) July 22, 2025
The backlash hasn't stopped the design from going viral. The reveal has led to fan art, design edits, memes, and speculative posts about possible abilities or battle stats. Many fans also noted the broader trend of evolving Pokémon designs and the tension between nostalgia and innovation.
wow mega dragonite what big WINGS you have#PokemonLegendsZA pic.twitter.com/Lh3EVCeBut — ✩°｡⋆⸜(ू˙꒳˙ ) ❀ TEAM CRYSTALS (@mana_chan__) July 22, 2025
Despite the divided opinions, Mega Dragonite has undeniably reignited excitement around Pokémon Legends: Z-A, further fueling speculation that more brand-new Mega Evolutions could follow ahead of the game's October 16, 2025 release.
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