004 / text (backdated to earlier in the month)

[neverstudied]

so like. little over half a year ago ray got me an alolan meowth egg. we all probably know what an alolan meowth looks like- dark gray kitten with a coin on its head and an attitude. mostly looks like a normal cat yknow. its fine

then a couple months later he got me a normal meowth and we all definitely know what that looks like. just a kinda cream color cat with brown paws and a coin on its head. also looks mostly like a cat. and they both look pretty similar to each other right

so can someone please tell me why the pokedex is telling me the egg i got from that legendary hatched into a meowth when it looks like this

[Enclosed is two photos of fluffy little gremlin with sharp fangs and, yes, a coin on its head. Venkman appears to be gingerly holding it by the scruff. In the first image, it appears to be snarling at the camera, one forepaw lifted as if it's about to strike out at the trainer holding it. The second photo is taken from the back. The image is slightly blurrier, as the Galarian Meowth has contorted itself into latching onto Venkman's arm and appears to be in the process of clawing him to pieces.]

this is not a fucking cat this is a tumbleweed with teeth. this is a walking beard with an attitude problem. and its made of STEEL