I think Pokemon are simply a spectrum. Many are clearly animals and plant based creatures. Some are humanoids with a similar level of intelligence. Others are living objects and more abstract concepts.
I gotta say, I'm glad to be apart of a sub-fandom, however small it may be, where everyone appreciates the whole pokemon line. I think it's really sad when fans only like one member of your favorite line, especially if your favorite is the one that they think ruined the line.
I always see fans say Luxray should've been a dark type, but I would argue that Zebstrika deserves that more.
- Electric/Dark would be befitting for a Zebra pokemon, representing light and dark, black and white.
- Zebras are very aggressive and untamable compare to other equine.
I know that Dark types are supposed to represent evil and/or mischievious types but I believe that with Zebstrika, it could represent Dark as a natural element and counterpart to Light(Electric). Plus, it would be very fitting since Zebstrika debuted in Pokemon Black and White.