I have two versions of this design and both are references to Maneki Neko/Lucky Cat.

A references the less well known version of Lucky Cat happily holding a fish and B references the more well known version of Lucky Cat holding a coin (or a pokeball in this case).
A is a little more interesting IMO, but I think B is easier to "get" as a reference, so I'm not sure which version is better.

A references the less well known version of Lucky Cat happily holding a fish and B references the more well known version of Lucky Cat holding a coin (or a pokeball in this case).
A is a little more interesting IMO, but I think B is easier to "get" as a reference, so I'm not sure which version is better.
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Aika14 weeks agoManekichu!! Although B is the general, A has the atmosphere & personality I prefer. -
RiteGuyShirt14 weeks agoI'm finding that darker blue in the background distracting.. But overall I like the second one seems more exciting maybe if you added that electric backing to A I'd like that one more. -
aflagg13 weeks agoI really like A, but B sells the concept of "lucky cat" to me more. The pose, less organic shape on B's design makes me think of the cat statues. A just kind of looks like he's pulling a Breakfast Club. This is a really great design btw :) -
Gameboy889013 weeks agoI prefer A because of the face style and the more fun atmosphere of pokemon shown through it. Also the Magikarp is a nice touch. In B eyes and lines above the nose make it look less of a pokemon style in my personal opinion.