Summary
- A talented Pokemon fan creates unique artwork of Mudkip’s evolution line as water/dark types.
- Mudkip evolves into Marchstomp and Swampert, and the latter looks like it belongs in the Monster Hunter series.
- Fans anticipate new game details and possible starters for Pokemon Legends: Z-A that could be revealed during February’s Pokemon Presents showcase.
A Pokemon fan has shared a brand-new design for Mudkip in a bout of impressive fan art, turning the water-type monster and its evolution line into a water/dark-type instead. The Pokemon community is full of talented artists, and a popular theme for these creatives to indulge in has been transforming the elemental pocket monsters into different types to see how the new element alters its design and attack set.
The Pokemon franchise has notably grown into an empire since the video games’ debut back in the 90s, with an ongoing trading card game, anime, and Nintendo Switch game series showing no signs of slowing down in the present day. Nintendo will present a new entry in Pokemon’s video game portfolio in 2025, and new rumors tease the possible starters that will grace Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Some have speculated that Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie will be the starters in the new game, or perhaps some new additions are on the way.
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Posted on Reddit by KaijuKraze, a series of fan art submissions were shared on the Pokemon subreddit, showcasing Mudkip and its evolution line as water/dark-type creatures, similar to another Pokemon fan’s design turning Mudkip into a fire-type pocket monster. Mudkip evolves into Marchstomp and then Swampert, and the fan art turns the Pokemon’s serene, blue coat into a darker shade with red fins and a much angrier expression in each. Swampert is the more notable redesign, looking like the amphibian belongs in the Monster Hunter series.
Pokemon Fan Turns Mudkip’s Evolution Line Into Water/Dark-Type
Mudkip was first introduced in Generation 3 as one of the Hoenn region starters alongside Treecko and Torchic. While the starter is a fairly common Pokemon, players must use a specific feature to obtain Mudkip in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Once obtained, however, the water-type unleashes its Torrent and Damp abilities, and the creature remains a favorite, newer starter among fans.
In addition to marveling over fan art, Pokemon fans also have an upcoming showcase from The Pokemon Company to look forward to. A Pokemon Presents presentation is due to livestream on February 27, 2025, and the community is expecting to receive more details relating to Pokemon Legends: Z-A regarding gameplay and the pocket monsters up for grabs. Additionally, fans may also get lucky and see a glimpse at the anticipated Generation 10 roster of Pokemon, if the franchise’s tradition is not broken. The IP has released a game from the main series every three years with the new generation roster in tandem, but perhaps the new line-up will be revealed in the Legends spin-off instead.
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Satoshi Tajiri