Pokemon Fan Gives Bulbasaur 6 Christmas-Themed Makeovers

A prolific Pokemon artist has created a series of Bulbasaur Christmas-themed redesigns. The cute reimaginings of the iconic Gen 1 starter are perfectly festive and seem to have charmed Pokemon fans.

Pokemon redesigns have become one of the most popular forms of Pokemon fanart in recent years. Creative fans mash up a theme with an existing Pokemon, taking an iconic design and giving it a refreshed twist. Some of these designs end up looking so impressive that it’s easy to imagine a fan’s Pokemon design being added to the games, while others take more creative liberties with similarly charming results.

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Pokemon fan MunchyKu has shared one of their latest works, this time giving Bulbasaur six unique makeovers that combine the Pokemon with Christmas themes. In all, Bulbasaur is depicted as a gingerbread house, snow globe, candy cane, as Santa, a Christmas star, and milk and cookies. The designs are extremely cute, with each Bulbasaur looking delighted. Fans in the comments have shared praise for the works, with one calling MunchyKu their favorite artist.

Giving Bulbasaur a Seasonal Overhaul

This is far from the first time that MunchyKu has seen Bulbasaur as a muse, having previously given the Pokemon many redesigns, including seasonal ones. For the prior season, MunchyKu gave Bulbasaur a Halloween-themed overhaul, giving the Grass/Poison-type an adorable series of costumes. However, the artist has even celebrated Bulbasaur during the winter season before, turning Bulbasaur into things like an igloo, a cup of cocoa, and a Christmas tree.

MunchyKu isn’t the only artist to redesign Bulbasaur, either, with the classic Gen 1 Pokemon being a common pick. In addition to being popular, Bulbasaur’s iconic look works well as a base for redesigns, as practically all Pokemon fans can recognize it. This can let artists get a little more creative and outlandish with what they do while still maintaining a recognizable design. Pokemon fans have dreamed up new typings for Bulbasaur, changed it into crystal, and made a number of food-themed redesigns.

As for official appearances, it remains to be seen where Bulbasaur is celebrated next. As the series is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pokemon Gold and Silver‘s release and Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the next major installment, Bulbasaur may not be a central focus for a while. However, the overwhelming popularity of Pokemon starters ensures that Bulbasaur will be a core icon of the series for the foreseeable future.

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