Summary
A talentedPokemonfan artist designs more new weapons based on their favorite characters, including Gastly, Spheal, and Mudkip. These fan-madePokemonweapons appear to be inspired by the great variety of weapons and gear that players can craft inMonster Huntergames.
With roots dating back to the original Game Boy console in 1996,Pokemonhas grown tremendously as a world-renowned RPG series and brand. ThePokemonseries also expanded into anime, movies, trading card games, mobile games, and merchandise over the years, attracting an immense worldwide following. SincethePokemonseries receives new titles on an almost yearly basis, many fans often look forward to brand-new Pokemon or returning favorites from past generations as well. In 2024, the community continues to share their discoveries inPokemon ScarletandVioletand unveil their newly completed fan art.
Pokemonfan artist and Reddit user KosukeSukeP, who previously designedoriginal artwork for uniquePokemongreat swords, is back with several new weapon designs. These new weapon designs are inspired by Alcremie, Beedrill, Lurantis, Spheal, Glimmet, Stufful, Noibat, Capsakid, Mudkip, Gastly, and Ogerpon. In addition, KosukeSukeP designed additional weapons that represent the evolutions of Glimmet, Stufful, Noibat, Capsakid, and Gastly respectively. For example, the Glimmora Sword and Shield weapon is a larger and more powerful version of the Glimmet Sword and Shield weapon, similar to an upgraded version of an actualMonster Huntersword and shield weapon. While most of the designs are inspired by theMonster Hunterseries, some of KosukeSukeP’s designs are wholly unique, such as the Spheal Flail and the Noibat Magic Flute.
New Weapon Designs Inspired by Monster Hunter and Popular Pokemon
Like KosukeSukeP’s previous works, the new weapon designs quickly garnered attention from thePokemoncommunity on Reddit in just a few hours' time. Many fans appreciate the artwork for incorporating elements ofthePokemonandMonster Hunterfranchises, since both have gameplay mechanics and features that their respective communities enjoy greatly. Some fans are also asking for a potential crossover betweenPokemonandMonster Hunter.
Although Pokemon-themed weapons are unlikely to appear inMonster Hunteranytime soon, thePokemoncommunity will surely continue drawing and sharing intriguing new concepts and fan art for the series. Moreover, The Pokemon Company continues tosupportPokemon ScarletandVioletwith post-launch updates. It’s only a matter of time before The Pokemon Company begins to reveal its plans for the future of the franchise, since each generation ofPokemontypically lasts two years, or three years at most.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
