I think this thread is a cool idea. I hope you continue it and that it gets more popular!

I don't like Emboar's design. I agree with you guys that there's just too much going on. It looks extremely top heavy as well. I think the fire collar thing is alright. The swirls are unnecessary and a bit too girly, for lack of a better word. They don't go with the rest of the design. The colour choices are rather bland for a fire type, always reds and blacks and oranges... but I guess that was expected. The tail is unexciting too, would have made more sense if it was curled like a pig. I give Emboar a 2/10. Never been a fan.