Pokemon re-design

I've been thinking about improving some pokemon designs and using them for a hack, to bring out some "unloved" pokemon. I'm experimenting with concept art.
here's my first try, Vanilite line. I think it has too many details, boring colors, and the face can be much better.

Next pokemon to design: Raticate, Magmar, Feebas, Slaking (female sprite), Burmy, Purugly, Vanilluxe, Garbodor, Gurdurr, Conkeldurr, Quilladin.
If you want to see a certain pokemon re-designed, feel free to ask.

Original Design:

Re-Design:

Here's the next redesign, the magmar line.
less "butthead", less details.
and.. magmortar is beyond repair. I tried.

less butthead more DUCK

To be fair, it is interesting than magmortar loses it's duck lips from earlier evolutions. It also loses it's circular appendages, so it's interesting to try and redesign these guys! I like this project so far : )