Yeah but in universe the Pokemon from other generations are just Pokemon Ash hasn't seen yet.

Honedge's Evolution:
https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...81189407_n.png

Awesome. Ive Liked honedge since it was first revealed and this works just as well.

Sucks! Really don't like it. There was so much potential for a badass ghost knight thing and they make it this Gens magnemite. Le sigh..

Yeah, that's pretty underwhelming to say the least.

i agree but i still like it.

Wow so they just layered the design on top of each other? What a crock of shit.

While lazy, I'm not exactly mad at it.

Exhibit A:
http://img.pokemondb.net/artwork/magneton.jpg

Exhibit B:
http://img.pokemondb.net/artwork/metagross.jpg
Note: Read the Pokedex entry for him. You'll understand.

Saying it's been done before, shouldn't defend them when they do that shit again.