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Quilava Variations — Description
I really wanted to do a variations sheet for Quilava, one of my most favourite Pokemon ever! I mean, they are volcano weasels! What's not to love . I decided to go for what Quilava bred for different stats may look like instead of just marking variations (I find body type variations much more interesting than markings anyway).

Speed bred Quilavas are the smallest of the bunch, with short legs, small ears and a very streamlined and flexible body. Their head and body shape is based on stoats and weasels and the head is very triangular with big eyes and a small snout. The markings on Quilava bred for speed are usually very smooth and don't have a lot of contrast. I used the official artwork colours for this one, as it looks most like what I imagine Quilavas would look like irl.

Attack bred Quilavas are stockier than the speed ones, have a more developed muzzle and larger teeth and claws. Their fur is longer and tends to bristle at the joints. The markings have most contrast, and this is the 'breed' where abnormal markings are most likely to occur, such as lighter eyebrow spots and earrims. I based these guys on martens. Along with Speed, these are most preferred and often bred together to get well-rounded offspring (which are then given as starters)

Defense bred Quilavas are the least common of the three, and it was the toughest for me to think up. I based this one on badgers and polecats, stockier than the Attack Quilava, with longer, stronger limbs, smaller eyes and ears, and probably the thickest fur to protect against attacks of enemies. Defense bred Quilavas are slower (but still fast) and more gentle than their short-tempered kin. They also tend to have the least streamlined markings.

Winter Quilava is based on the fact that stoats and weasels get a white winter coat when they live in cold areas or on higher altitudes. This form is probably only seen in colder regions or with mountain folks who don't travel around a lot. Like stoats keep their black tail tip, Quilavas never lose their red fire spots. The winter fur is extremely dense and keeps the Quilava warm and happy (and it's trainer too, I imagine, if it would curl up around their neck like a scarf).

Shiny, well, that speaks for itself I think Besides the abnormal copper colour, the fur is also extremely smooth and shines! Reflects the light very nicely and is very popular with contest participants, though the mutation is very rare and hard to breed.

Ash Marked and Yellow Throated are two marking options I though would fit nicely. The Ash marks are relatively common and are located near the fire spots (hence the name) and along the spine. It is not formed by actual ash or through the use of fire attacks but is a natural variety. Yellow Throated Quilavas are rarer, their throats are a brighter, often yellowish hue and have a jagged shape. It is often accompanied by light ear rims or eyebrow spots.

Hope you like it I had fun thinking about this stuff, haha, could not pass up the chance to do a mustelid Pokemon!

Other Poke variations:
Camerupt: fav.me/d8kcsvm

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