There's been plenty of questionable Pokemon designs over the years, but some of them are just downright silly.

which is a clear case for this Pokemon being based on the galloping animal. Specifically, it is a combination of a Pegasus ...

It required an army of animators, over a year of design collaboration, a meticulous study of animal biology, and even enlisting the help of a famous mime. ♪ I wanna be the very best.