"Mega Starmie , my new sleep paralysis demon, started out as one of the most disappointing Mega Evolutions introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A . The ethereal, alien-like starfish is one of the original 151 Pokémon and a longtime favorite among many fans. Folks had been asking Game Freak for a Mega Evolution for years, and numerous cool fan art concepts have been circulating on the internet for a long time, dating back to before was announced."
"Mega Starmie's big change is that it grows in size and its extremities become long enough that it can imitate human movement. So this gorgeous, jewel-wearing starfish turns into a freaky gremlin that runs around the battlefield like it's in a Hanna Barbera cartoon. I admit, I hated its design when I first saw it. I'm not sure I'd say I've come around on it, but I can't deny that it was an absolute beast during my playthrough."
Mega Starmie debuted in Pokémon Legends: Z-A as a Mega Evolution that many players found disappointing due to an odd, humanlike redesign. The Mega form enlarges Starmie and lengthens its extremities, allowing it to imitate human movement and traverse the battlefield faster than its base form. Despite initial backlash, players began to embrace the form's absurdity and meme potential. In battle the Mega form proved extremely powerful, overcoming teams with speed and effectiveness. Fan creations and social media posts amplified the creature's popularity and transformed negative reactions into affectionate reception.
Read at Kotaku
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