I'm starting to develop the personal headcanon that since gardevoir and their family are amorphous, it's easy for individuals and entire groups to develop and mutate differently, hence the vast differences between not only different unrelated blog characters, but also differences between my own characters. And in doing so, I decided to show 'examples' of the more common gardevoir 'mutations' seen in various askblogs. For now I'm focusing on gardevoir, but I may do this for others of the ralts family as well. Adopting this headcanon is entirely up to you and you may even think up your own. uvu
Earfin mutations are probably the most common and subtle way to differentiate gardevoir individuals or groups that evolved in the same area. They vary from the standard type, to the more feathery style, some are even long and droopy. Variations may be due to climate, as at least in most creatures, heat loss is concentrated in the ears-larger ears being ideal in deserts, while smaller ones in cold climates. It is uncertain why the feathery style would develop, but some think it may be a way to attract a mate.
Skirt mutations are the second most common among gardevoirs, the most common variations being the long individual flaps of skirt growing from the waist, the single 'skirt' with only a slit in the front, and the 'no skirt at all'. Shorter and longer skirts vary, though some believe that shorter skirts are more of a vanity thing, wherein brave individuals or individuals who lack a lot of nerve endings in the skirt portion simply cut them short or off completely. It is similarly believed the same for those who lack a 'natural' skirt, favoring a cloth one. In fact, some gardevoirs evolve with a complete lack of nerves in their skirts completely, causing the thing to shed off and forcing them to make a new one of fabric anyways. Others however, are in fact more sensitive and get angry when you pull their skirt skin.
Hand mutations are a more subtle mutation that few even notice. The cause for variation is unknown, but it could be linked more to an individuals' hobbies and dexterity with their fingers, along with needing to grip certain things. Other theories, especially for those with only two fingers, figure that it may be a residual throwback to a gardevoir's days as a Kirlia, and was unable to 'evolve' a third finger.
Another subtle variation, chest horns on gardevoir can vary rather greatly-most commonly they curve gently upwards, but some may curve downward, while others jut out in a sharp manner. Since it is believed that the horn on gardevoir's chest represents their hearts, it could be reasoned that the shape of the horns vary not because of need of adaptability, but more to reflect a gardevoir's character.
Gardevoir's figure and resemblance to humans
Some gardevoirs have strongly varying figure variations, some short and willowy, while others have an, oddly enough, closer resemblance to human figures. That not only includes body shape but head shape as well. It even affects the malleability of their hair. The theory behind this is that gardevoir that are bred and raised closer to or in the captivity of humans may have a higher chance of adopting their physical characteristics. Others believe that due to their already humanoid shape, gardevoir may have actually COME from humans, and that these more 'humanoid' mutations may actually be throwbacks to this.
Other characteristic variations
Whatever may be the cause of gardevoirs' natural variations, it is agreed that a highly contributing factor is their amorphous egg group, some even thinking that the other amorphous Pokemon they breed with even contribute further to natural variations. Other recorded variations that have seen:
- Unusual colors and markings
- Varied eye sizes and shapes
- Obvious sexual dimorphism even between two gardevoir
- Varying height differences
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