Somebody explain to me why they did this, and perhaps we can start from there.
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Seriously, this is like calling every mammal pokémon a mouse, which I know was an actual issue with the pokédex classification system, but nonetheless…
Furthermore, while we’re on the subject, why is it called the flying type and not the wind type? Flying isn’t even an element, never mind the fact that some of these pokémon can’t actually achieve the amount of power or lift to fly on their own or for long distances to begin with! The mantyke line and hoppip line in particular, but then you have the doduo line, which, despite the fact that they can be taught to use Fly, can’t actually fly on their own. Granted, fine, the actual moves associated with this element have more to do with the act of flying than the generation of wind, but by that logic, perhaps we should rename the normal type to hitting.
Then, if we’re really going to be discussing this subject, what about the steel-type? Just because it’s metal doesn’t automatically make it steel, for Ho-oh’s sake! Half of these pokémon are made of pure iron ore or iron alloys that have only trace amounts of carbon, if any at all. Magnemite, for example? That’s pure magnetite, not steel! Honestly, this is simple chemistry and/or earth sciences!
And while we’re at it, the dark type, which [THIS MESSAGE IS TRUNCATED.]
Believe it or not, he goes on for a good twenty pages. You’re welcome. —LH
The Pokédex According to Bill 