Why do some pokemon get counterparts later on in other gens?

Wynaut and Audino are counterparts

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>>25072154
I don't know, but i like this pair.

>>25072154
Nice headcanon, anon

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>YFW this never could be cannon.

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>>25072280
Right, is more a headcanon.

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>>25072280
>headcanon

>>25075157
No wonder Milotic was as much of a pain in the ass to defeat as Gyarados

>>25072274
>Miltank can't make Tauros eggs
Who thought this was a good idea?
Same with Mandibuzz and Braviary.
All they're doing is denying egg moves to Tauros and Braviary line.

>>25072154
Why not? What is the problem?

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>>25075299
I didn't say it was a problem. I actually like it. I just wanted to know what determines if a pokemon gets a counterpart

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>>25075313
Popularity, maybe?

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>>25075157
>>25075188
>YFW not Mega Milotic

>>25076196
>Pepsi's stance is forward, a more aggressive risky style
>Coke's dukes are up defensively, showing a more measured approach
It's perfect.