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Pokemon Variants

Pokemon Variants

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Updated May 18, 2015 at 12:42AM EDT by Lycanroc.

Added Mar 23, 2015 at 03:12AM EDT by Lycanroc.

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About

Pokemon Variants is a series of fan art depicting what a Pokemon would look like if it was of a different subspecies or breed of the said Pokemon.

Origin

Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver were first released on November 21st, 1999 in Japan introducing the Shiny variants of Pokemon.

The earliest online example of this was in 2014 when Tumblr user scasblog uploaded a picture of Honedge as a variety of different swords.



(work in progress)

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On Feburary 22 2015, the dedicated Tumblr blog "Pokemon Breeds, Subspecies & Variants" was created.

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groldergoat BONUS: POMERANIArN Houndooms based off the most "dangerous" dog breeds. And a bonus Cause poof STANDARD LONG NAGA Y DD RAIG GOCH JORMUNGANDR AUETZALCOATL deltheor I've been really enjoying the Pokémon variations trend that's been going around, so I wanted to try it with one of my favorite Pokémon! Rayquaza is kind of iconic though, on top of being a Legendary, and I wanted to do something a bit different rather than just changing its markings- so I based its different varieties after actual dragons in mythology! Standard Rayquaza- Most common variant of Rayquaza, made famous by lore and murals passed down in the Hoenn region. It calms the rage of Groudon and Kyogre in many myths Long Rayquaza- Based after Chinese dragons. A symbol of power and luck, this Rayquaza's golden scales are highly sought after, making it a symbol of royalty in some countries Naga Rayquaza- Based after the snake deity in Indian mythology The most snake-like out of the Rayquaza variants, this dragon is revered as a guardian of nature. It is highly curious of others, and will only attack if threatened Y Ddraig Goch Rayquaza- Based after the Welsh dragon, namely the Welsh flag. It is fiercely protective of its territory, and will guard its and with its life. This Rayquaza is the protector of many countries due to this trait. . Quetzalcoatl Rayquaza- Based after the Meso-American feathered serpent. This Rayquaza variant is incredibly rare, and also one of the most powerful due to its ties to the sky. It is revered as a creator deity in many areas, and brings fertility wherever it rests. Jörmungandr Rayquaza- Based after the Nordic sea serpent that encircles the world. The largest subspecies of Rayquaza, this variant has grown to immense proportions and gained bioluminescence and gills to stay in the depths of the oceans. It is said that the world will end if it rises to the surface I'm not the best at designs, but man did I have fun with these. Mythology is something I've loved since I was a kid, especially dragons, so working on this was incredibly enjoyable. I hope you guys like them Standard Alpine Cardinal Fire Opal luminated Albino Sea Longhair

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External References

[1] Tumblr – Pokemon Breeds, Subspecies & Variants

[2] Tumblr – Posts tagged "Pokemon Variants"

[3] DeviantART – Search results for "Pokemon Variation"

[4] scasblog (Tumblr) – Honedge

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