Pokemon Fan Turns Mudkip Into Fearsome Water/Dark-Type Evolution

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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 passionate Pokemon enthusiast recently unveiled an innovative redesign of Mudkip, changing it from a water-type to a water/dark-type in a stunning piece of fan art. The Pokemon community is bustling with talented artists, who often experiment with altering the elemental characteristics of their pocket monsters. One popular trend among these creatives is exploring how the new type could modify the creature’s appearance and attack abilities.

The Pokémon universe has expanded dramatically since its initial video game launch in the 90s, encompassing a persistent trading card game, animated series, and Nintendo Switch titles that continue to thrive today. In 2025, Nintendo plans to unveil another installment in the Pokémon video game collection, while whispers suggest potential new starters for the game “Pokémon Legends: Z-A.” There is speculation among fans that Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie may be the starters for this game, but there’s also buzz about possible newcomers.

On Reddit, under the username KaijuKraze, a collection of fan-made artworks were posted on the Pokemon subreddit. These artworks depicted Mudkip and its evolution line as both water and dark-type creatures, mirroring another fan’s design that transformed Mudkip into a fire-type pocket monster. In this artwork, Mudkip evolves into Marchstomp and then Swampert, with the artist giving Mudkip’s tranquil, blue form a darker hue, adding red fins, and creating a much angrier expression in each evolution. The most striking redesign is of Swampert, making it appear as if it could belong in the Monster Hunter series.

Pokemon Fan Turns Mudkip‘s Evolution Line Into Water/Dark-Type

In Generation 3, Mudkip made its debut as one of the starting Pokémon in the Hoenn region alongside Treecko and Torchic. Although it’s not an uncommon Pokémon, players need to employ a unique game feature to capture a Mudkip in Pokemon Sword and Shield. After acquisition, this water-type Pokémon showcases its Torrent and Damp abilities, making it a popular choice among newer fans as a starter.

Apart from admiring fan art, Pokemon enthusiasts are excited about an upcoming event from The Pokemon Company, too. A special showcase called “Pokemon Presents” is scheduled to stream live on February 27, 2025. This event promises to offer more insights into the gameplay and pocket monsters of Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Furthermore, there’s a possibility that fans might catch a sneak peek at the eagerly anticipated Generation 10 Pokemon lineup, unless tradition is set aside. Typically, the IP launches a main series game every three years with a new generation roster, but this time around, it could be the Legends spin-off that reveals the new line-up instead.

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2025-02-25 13:06