Pokemon Fan Designs New Evolution for Hawlucha

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A Pokemon fan has made a new evolution for Hawlucha, showing what this Pokemon would look like, along with information and stats. Their creation attracted positive reactions on social media, showing the creativity of Pokemon fans in designing new forms for their favorite Pokemon.

While there are Pokemon with different evolutions, such as Eeeve, Tyrogue, and Wurmple, other critters haven't had the same luck. One of them is Hawlucha, a Fighting/Flying-type introduced in Gen 6 that won the hearts of fans with its wrestling-inspired design and personality. Although it's a popular Pokemon with a prominent appearance in the anime as one of Ash's Pokemon, Hawlucha never got a regional form, evolution, or even a Paradox form. But to satisfy the curiosity of Pokemon fans, a talented artist showed what it would be like if Hawlucha finally achieved a new form.

Instagram user OnduRegion has created a new evolution for Hawlucha called Halcombate. This Fighting/Flying-type Pokemon stands out for its robust build, which retains the colors and characteristics of Hawlucha's design. Some parts are different, however, such as the red and white wings, while Hawlucha's are red and green. Halcombate shows an imposing presence thanks to its mask-like design that gives it a powerful look. To create the Pokemon, the artist used as inspiration the late Mexican wrestler El Santo, the costume of an Aztec warrior, Batman's suit donned by Christian Bale, and Ken the Eagle from the anime Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.

In addition to the impressive new evolution for Hawlucha and its shiny form, the artist contextualized Halcombate with information such as moves and stats that would almost make it one of the fastest Pokemon of all time. They reveal an interesting detail: to evolve into Halcombate, Hawlucha must first use the skill Aero Gala 20 times. The artist also defined the Pokemon's abilities, Moxie or Aerodynamic, and the hidden ability Mold Breaker, the same as Hawlucha. When telling who