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A Pokemon and Spy x Family fan has created a piece of fanart with series protagonist Anya becoming a Pokemon trainer. The Pokemon fan art showcases a full team for the psychic child, who looks quite pleased with herself in the art.

A talented Pokemon fan online has shared their amazing creation, which turns the Generation 1 starter trio into a set of engraved copper coins. The Pokemon community is renowned for its creativity, and this is a great reminder of why that's the case.

A Pokemon fan is sharing a creative new design for Mimikyu, re-imagining the Pikachu-themed Pokemon in a form modeled after Sinnoh legendary Giratina. The massively popular monster-catching franchise has long been a source of inspiration for the franchise's most passionate fans, designing brilliant and stunning re-imaginings of the series' creatures. The series' plethora of Pokemon have often seen unusual fan projects as well, like weapons based on Pokemon like Haunter and Dusknoir. Now, a Pokemon fan is sharing their stunning Giratina-themed redesign of one of the franchise's most popular Pokemon.

A Pokemon fan with excellent artistic skills has recently created a collection of weapons inspired by different Pokemon. The Pokemon community is well-known for the high quality of its fan art, and while works such as turning Pokemon into weapons are somewhat rare, they’re just as interesting as more popular expressions such as Paradox forms and regional variants.

A Pokemon Emerald player and artist stated that they are painting the entire map of the Hoenn Region, and shared five paintings they have created so far on social media. The Pokemon fan artist stated that they were halfway done with turning the Hoenn region into paintings, and other fans complimented them for their ongoing effort and for depicting Pokemon Emerald in their art.

A talented Pokemon fan has created a nearly life-size Chien-Pao statue. Pokemon has stood the test of time and won over fans from different generations, who use their creativity to show their love for the franchise in many ways. While two-dimensional Pokemon fan art is very popular, another kind of work often attracts the attention of Pokemon fans, namely the statues created by the community.

A Pokemon fan is gaining attention for their creation of two adorably chonky plush versions of Legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh and Lugia. The works are a combination of two different artists' efforts, and their hilarious proportions strike fans as adorable.

A Pokemon fan has created a Future Paradox form for Spoink, and its creative design is pleasing fans for both its appearance and a change to its inherent nature. Pokemon fans are often inspired by the unique Pokemon forms that have been added to the game, giving the same treatment to Pokemon who don't have them yet.

Pokemon GO players have been surprised to find the new beach biome showing up in places that are far from the coast and don't resemble the beach much, if at all. The odd discovery is puzzling some Pokemon GO players, and it's making catching some Pokemon more complicated than fans might initially expect.

An artist has drawn Demon Slayer main protagonist Tanjiro Kamado teaming up with several iconic characters from Game Freak's beloved Pokemon franchise. The two Japanese media properties are often seen together in fan art.

A talented Pokemon fan has created Ghost-type versions of Magikarp and Gyarados. The two monsters have received all sorts of makeovers from artists.

Pokemon GO has released a new free Special Research that will finally make Diancie available globally. The most common way for Pokemon GO players to find Pokemon is in the wild, while it is possible to capture them in Raid Battles or hatch them from eggs. Some Pokemon are available for a limited time at events, and it takes time for them to reappear in Pokemon GO.

A Pokemon fan has created a charming Eevee recreation out of an existing LEGO set for another project entirely. The Pokemon fan has even shared instructions on how other series players can follow along if they have the same kit.

A Pokemon fan artist has shared their rendition of what Skitty and Delcatty would look like if they were people instead of Pokemon. The artist has already transformed a large number of the Pokemon series' numerous creatures, and this new art is both charming and creative.

Pokemon and Squishmallow continue to partner up, and the next two Pokemon Squishmallows have been revealed as Dragonite and Marill. This follows a prior leak indicating that these Pokemon were in the works.

A keen-eyed Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player may have spotted the most recent appearance of one of the series' biggest urban legends: the ghost girl. Although Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was released in late 2022, players still seem to be making some odd discoveries in this pair of games.

The Pokemon Center just revealed a brand-new life-sized Slowpoke plush priced at a whopping $450, leaving even the most diehard Pokemon fans questioning if their love of the iconic pocket monster is worth the investment. Just last year, The Pokemon Company International unveiled an incredible Sizzlipede chair for sale, and this new Slowpoke plush is once again providing fans with the opportunity to make a majorPokemon addition to their home decor.

A creative Pokemon fan has recently designed an Alolan-inspired variant for Applin. As soon as these new forms appeared in Pokemon games, regional variants became quite popular with fan artists, as they are useful methods for fans to express their creativity by coming up with interesting twists for classic creatures.

A talented Pokemon fan has created Mega Evolutions for Victini, Zoroark, and four more Pokemon. The Pokemon community is known for its great creativity, putting its spin on gimmicks and concepts that already exist in the franchise. One of these gimmicks that has returned to the spotlight is Mega Evolutions, powerful temporary forms that Pokemon trigger in battle.

A Pokemon fan has shared a unique design for Serperior, imagining if the Pokemon had a Kalosian regional form. The regional redesign takes inspiration from the origins of Pokemon's Kalos region, and switches up the Pokemon's typing.

A creative Pokemon fan has come up with two original Mega Evolutions for Darmanitan. Custom designs are common in the beloved Japanese media franchise's community.

A Pokemon fan has reimagined Gible and Garchomp, giving the two Pokemon a hammerhead shark twist. The interesting mash-up has gained attention from Pokemon players, and gives an idea of how the shark inspiration could have changed Garchomp's appearance, or even what an alternate form could someday look like.

A Pokemon fan artist has shared their idea for what Azurill might look like if it were transformed into a human. The prolific fan artist is known for their gijinka, or anthropomorphized takes on non-human characters, and frequently shares Pokemon work with fellow fans.

Pokemon Sleep and the Hyatt Hotel Corporation have partnered to create a Pokemon Sleep-themed room for fans to stay in. The entire room, in addition to the hotel's menu, have been customized as a way of celebrating the first anniversary of the Pokemon Sleep app.

Weeks after the previous Tera raid battle event, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet confirm the return of Walking Wake and Iron Leaves as Dive-star Tera raid bosses. The last time Walking Wake and Iron Leaves appeared in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet respectively was during the 2023 winter holiday season, so players who have not already done so will have another chance to catch these elusive Pokemon.

A Pokemon fan has changed Druddigon's typing from Dragon to Rock in a new piece of fanart. The Pokemon redesign is a plausible one, considering Druddigon is known for dwelling in caves, much like many Rock-type Pokemon do.

A Pokemon fan has shared their design for a unique regional form for Swablu and its evolution Altaria. The design has some interesting creative inspiration with a callback to Swablu and Altaria's original shiny forms.

A talented Pokemon fan online has created an awesome oil painting of Chikorita, the Generation 2 Grass-type starter. The Pokemon community continues to be among the most creative out there, with this latest creation showcasing why that's the case.

Pokemon is getting a set of Poke Ball nightlights that glow and project some Pokemon favorites onto the ceiling and walls. The adorable creations would be a perfect fit for those who love Pokemon, whether adults or children.

A Pokemon fan has come up with a unique design for a potential convergent form of the classic Water/Ice-type Pokemon Lapras. This fanart provides a glimpse into what could've been, had Game Freak created a redesign of their own for the gentlehearted seafarer in the latestmainline Pokemon game.

A creative Pokemon player just designed an impressive Mega Evolution form for Flygon. There have been various new evolution types added to the Pokemon games over the years, and 2013’s Pokemon X and Y introduced the temporary but powerful Mega Evolutions. These transformations are triggered during battle by having the Pokemon in question hold a special Mega Stone, granting them a new form with enhanced stats and new abilities.

A talented Pokemon fan has made a fusion between Ekans and Boltund inspired by one of the creatures from the Fallout franchise. Something that Pokemon fans are very fond of doing in their fan art is fusing the most diverse Pokemon. While the choices sometimes follow a more standard route, it's not uncommon for Pokemon fan art to feature somewhat unexpected fusions.

Though Applin has already received plenty of attention in the latest generation of Pokemon games, one fan of the franchise has recently shared their own alternative design for the species which reimagines it as an Ice and Dragon-type instead. The concept of regional variant Pokemon has spurred plenty of similar fan art since it was introduced in the Gen 7 games, and many of the interesting new Pokemon designs seen in the most recent Pokemon titles have further fueled artists' imaginations.

Pokemon GO has officially teased the addition of Heat Rotom to the game for the upcoming GO Fest. Pokemon GO Players will be able to encounter and catch the Pokemon in the near future.

A Pokemon fan has shared a design for a hypothetical third version of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, calling it Pokemon Viridian. The design has an interesting backstory and the concept has led to Pokemon fans missing third versions of Pokemon games.

A Pokemon fan has created a unique kind of decoration in the form of a series of disco ball Poke Balls. The cute designs are clever and impressive, and fans are enthusiastic about the Pokemon take on a classic piece of party decor.

An inspired pasta-themed redesign of Tangela by a Pokemon fan is gaining traction for being clever and cute at the same time. The tasty makeover wouldn't look out of place alongside other food-themed Pokemon found in the series, either.

A talented Pokemon fan is getting noticed for their impressive drawings of what Nincada's evolution line would look like if they were humans. The art pieces — which all have their own distinctive art styles — are grabbing the attention of more than a few fellow Pokemon fans online.

A Pokemon fan has created human versions of Alolan Raichu, Decidueye, and six other Gen 7 Pokemon. It's been eight years since Pokemon introduced fans to the Gen 7 games. Set in the Alola region, Pokemon Sun and Moon marked their place in the Pokemon franchise by featuring several new creatures and adding features that would become famous among players.

A recent Pokemon datamining leak has revealed that at some point in development, Celesteela was going to have an additional form. This information has left some Pokemon fans wondering what could have been in the works for Celesteela, and if it will eventually show up in the series at a later time.

A Japanese Pokémon fan faces fines and a potential prison sentence after his arrest for selling hacked versions of the game's creatures.

A very talented Pokemon fan online has added Cutiflies to an existing painting, which has produced some impressive results. Cutiefly was first introduced in Generation 7 of the Pokemon series, and the adorable design has since become a favorite of many fans.

A Japanese man arrested for modifying and selling Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet could end up spending five years in prison. The arrest is the latest in the crackdown on modifying and altering game files in the nation.

A Pokemon fan has created impressive regional forms for Bronzor and its evolution, Bronzong. The Pokemon player looked to the Bronze Age for inspiration, with results that players seem to be fond of.

Meganium with the Mightiest Mark will be added as a raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet this weekend.

A creative Pokemon fan has come up with a creative concept of armor for a Monster Hunter character, based off of the popular Pokemon Metagross. The fan-made armor set, which cleverly utilizes many of the distinguishable body components that make up Metagross, seems to be grabbing the attention of quite a few Pokemon and Monster Hunter fans alike.

A talented Pokemon fan has designed Mega Evolutions for Aurorus and Pawmot, earning praise from the community. Pokemon introduced Mega Evolutions in Gen 6 and the gimmick will return with Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Since the announcement of the third Gen 9 game, fans have created countless Mega Evolution fan art pieces, sharing new takes on Pokemon from different generations.

An interesting official Pokemon product is being released that will allow fans to make ice cream using a Poke Ball. The clever Pokemoncontraption currently has two versions, and is safe for kids six years and older to use.

A Pokemon fan has shared their custom Slowbro crochet plush with the world, and its adorable appearance and clever concept are winning over Pokemon players. While there's plenty of official Pokemon plush toys available for sale, the level of dedication required to create a hand-made plush like this is impressive.

A Pokemon fan has compared images from the games with how they look in the anime to highlight some huge differences. The Pokemon franchise started with the 1996 release of Red and Green, and the anime has taken some liberties from the beginning.

A Pokemon fan and talented woodworker has made a custom Squirtle Nintendo Switch dock base. The charming creation is one way of customizing a Nintendo Switch, and doesn't require any permanent alterations to a Switch or its dock, which may be appealing to some Pokemon fans.

A Pokemon fan online has shared their impressive wood carving of Venonat, the Gen 1 Bug-type Pokemon. Generation 1 of the Pokemon series is where it all began, so it's no surprise that its designs are a popular choice for fan art.

A talented Pokemon fan has come up with an alternate design for Lugia. The large Psychic/Flying type creature is among the Japanese media franchise's strongest monsters.

A talented Pokemon fan recently made a Paldean regional variant for Pidgey, turning the bird creature into an Electric/Flying-type. The Pokemoncommunity loves to create fan art depicting the franchise’s most iconic monsters, and Pidgey is certainly one of them.

A Pokemon fan has created some three-dimensional Togepi cakes that are almost too cute to be eaten. The charming creations have drawn praise from the fan community and highlight one of the cutest Pokemon to premiere in Gen 2.

One Pokemon fan is showing off an impressive pair of hand-painted shoes themed after Scarlet and Violet’s adorable Sprigatito. Fans fell in love with Sprigatito and its later forms even before Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launched on the Nintendo Switch in late 2022. Its fame would only increase with the premiere of Pokemon Horizons: The Series, which sees a Sprigatito take the starring role as main character Liko’s first Pokemon partner.

A Pokemon GO fan was stunned to experience an encounter with an extremely rare Shiny Nightcap Snorlax. Fellow Pokemon GO players are impressed and a bit envious, considering the odds of getting this Snorlax are pretty low.

Following the shutdown of Nintendo 3DS and Wii U online services on April 8, some Pokemon fans took to social media to find out what would happen if a Pokemon was deposited into the Global Trading System (GTS) before the shutdown. To their dismay, Pokemon fans reported that any Pokemon left on the GTS were lost forever.

A talented and dedicated Pokemon fan has come up with a variety of unique Pokemon fusions, and is taking to internet forums to show off the artwork that they came up with. The array of Pokemon fusion art, which oftentimes combines more than two Pokemon together, is catching the eye of quite a few Pokemon fans online.

A talented Pokemon fan has created regional forms for Applin and 12 other Pokemon from different generations. Pokemon fans are constantly expanding the concepts introduced by the franchise in very creative ways. A recurring theme in the artwork of many Pokemon artists is regional forms, a concept first featured in Pokemon Sun and Moon.

A knowledgeable Pokemon fan has put together a chart highlighting every kind of evolutionary path that the series has explored so far. Each Pokemon game adds a new assortment of collectible creatures to Nintendo’s lineup, with more recent installments adding new variants like regional forms and special Paradox Pokemon that represent what certain Pokemon would have looked like in the ancient past or far-off future. However, one of the series’ oldest and most noteworthy mechanics is the standard evolution, which allows certain Pokemon to transform into stronger monsters by fulfilling certain conditions.

A creative Pokemon fan has built a Snorlax display for Pokemon cards using popsicle sticks. The design is an excellent representation of the sleepy Pokemon and its unusual medium is drawing attention.

A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player developed a team strategy to defeat the Seven-Star Tera Raid boss, Meganium the Unrivaled, in one hit. The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player recorded footage of the Tera raid battle, and they explained the steps they took on social media for otherPokemon trainers to use against the Herb Pokemon.

A talented Pokemon fan online has shown off an impressive piece of artwork, which gives the legendary Mewtwo a new look inspired by the Vikings. The never-ending creativity of the Pokemon community is always surprising, with this latest piece showcasing exactly why that's the case.

A skilled Pokemon fan artist recently designed some impressive new evolutions for Croagunk’s line, giving the Poison/Fighting hybrid Pokemon a cute baby form and a more fierce-looking final stage. The long-running Pokemon franchise has been a constant source of inspiration for artistic gamers since its conception, with legions of players showing off new versions of classic Pokemon or even creating new ones altogether.

Gamers have a unique chance to receive a free Iron Hands, one of various Paradox in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but they must act fast, as it'll only be available for a couple of days. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet introduced players to Paradox Pokemon, close relatives of contemporary Pokemon with different type combinations and a similar yet alternative appearance.

A Pokemon fan online has shared images from an awesome sculpture exhibit, which recreates several different Pokemon using only upcycled waste. The creativity of the Pokemon community seemingly knows no bounds, and designs like these prove why that's still the case.

An inventive and skilled Pokemon fan and artist has taken to the internet to show off their collection of incredible and realistic Pokemon dolls. The sizable group of dolls — which the fan artist created themselves — utilize lifelike fur and hair as well as other materials, creating incredible results that are catching the eyes and attention of more than a few Pokemon fans.

A devoted fan gave several beloved characters from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet a 90s retro-style anime makeover. Pokemon has garnered no shortage of talented followers throughout the years, and this particular piece is a glimpse into how Pokemon Scarlet and Violet might have appeared when the franchise was still in its infancy.

A Pokemon fan discovered a rare Iono card in the trashcan of the kindergarten where they work. As with Pokemon video games, fans who collect Pokemon TCG cards have fun stories to tell. These are Pokemon cards found in unexpected situations such as garage sales, on cruises, or received as gifts, becoming warm memories for Pokemon fans.

One talented Pokemon fan recently built an amazing sculpture of the legendary Ho-Oh out of LEGO bricks. Nintendo’s ongoing series of monster-collecting RPGs is a constant source of impressive fan artwork, with Pokemon players recreating their favorite creatures in drawings and sculptures that are often shared on social media for other fans to view and appreciate.

A Pokemon fan has come up with a Fighting-type version of Alakazam. Similar redesign efforts for the series' other beloved characters can be regularly spotted online.

One particularly creative Pokemon fan has turned several Gen 6 Pokemon from X and Y into amazing human forms with fan art. Through the years, the Pokemon franchise has inspired many fans to create great pieces of art, and this is an impressive addition to the list.

A talented Pokemon fan has created an impressive display to show their collection of games from all generations. Pokemon is a franchise whose target audience is children, captivating fans with stories of friendship and overcoming obstacles. But because it's been around for so long, Pokemon has older fans who have followed it since the earlier releases.

A lucky Pokemon TCG fan bought a Charizard EX card for their boyfriend, only to discover that a second copy of the same card was among the extra packs they got. Pokemon TCG pushes fans to build up card collections of their favorite, and because of this hunt to gather the best cards possible, Pokemon collectors have a variety of stories to share.

To start the month of April, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet pulled back the curtain on a new challenge for trainers to face, as the next Seven-Star Tera Raid battle will pit players against Meganium the Unrivaled. The new Seven-Star Tera Raid battle in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet against Meganium will follow after a break in Seven-Star boss battles.

With the Pokemon series now spanning nine generations, a fan created a useful infographic that showed how players can transfer their favorite critters from past games to the current lineup. The Pokemon fan shared their efforts on social media and edited them after other users gave feedback on some missing games.

Some Pokemon GO players have received an item not yet available in the game due to a glitch, and the game's community is curious to know what it might be. Pokemon GO has several items that help players with tasks such as hatching eggs, evolving, capturing, and battling Pokemon. Most of these items are obtained by spinning PokeStops or in Gyms, but leveling up or winning Raid Battles are other ways to get them.

An extremely talented Pokemon fan online has created an amazing recreation of Zapdos' Galarian form, using only pipe cleaners to bring the iconic Pokemon to life. Zapdos has been a Pokemon fan favorite ever since the beginning of the series, and this is a great tribute to its more recent Galarian form.

A Pokemon player created their take on a new form of Mewtwo to celebrate the second Pokemon Legends. Fans of Game Freak's RPG franchise have been imagining their own unique takes on alternate versions of various pocket monsters in the series for quite some time. Many of these Pokemon forms are well-thought-out enough to pass for something that could be found in the games.