>>58069517
>all three are different bird species whose typing and morphology are based on the behavior and lore of their inspirations
>Moltres is a phoenix based on herons, which are themselves tied to phoenix to Egyptian lore:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennu
>Zapdos is a hummingbird whose rapid wing flapping generates static electricity (hence why it has the highest speed)
>Articuno is a bluejay with an aurora tail; bluejay are a boreal species that often don't migrate south during winter and are known to be cold-adapted; hence why is has the best defenses
>Moltres's beak is the strongest, has the highest Atk; Zapdos's beak is also strong, has the average Atk; Articuno's beak is weak, has the lowest Atk
the truth is the legendary birds are more clever than most people realize or appreciate; they're only superficially shallow