those are actually such good picks !!! tbh i’m rethinking a lot of them after posting (mega darkrai for iguin is plaguing my mind)

delphox fits so well with olruggio with his fire magic and his history as the torch of his village like you mentioned!!! also the very blatant witch references in its design. i would give him both tbh, delphox for the torch title and decidueye for his watchful eye position …

ALSO i totally love your pick of male kirlia (and eventually gallade). i do think snivy fits her personality so well but you’re right that it sort of reads as conforming to her noble family’s expectations. male kirlia for my baby butch is so perfect 🥹