Pokemon Fan Designs Paradox Forms For Unova Starters

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One creative Pokemon fan has overhauled the designs of the beloved Gen 5 starters based on the various prehistoric Paradox Pokemon encountered in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games. The most recent installations of the core-series Pokemon games have introduced a number of new concepts and creatures that have captivated the imaginations of the community's artists and lore enthusiasts alike.

Fans who have delved into the depths of the Paldea region's Area Zero will no doubt be familiar with the somewhat unsettling Paradox Pokemon that inhabit the crater, but these strange new variants of Pokemon are far more than what they may seem at first glance. Those who have paid close attention to the fine details shown in the games' Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC might be aware of these creatures' true nature, but either way, the ferocious Pokemon that seem to have traveled through time have certainly caught players' attention. The many unique Paradox Pokemon represent completely new forms for long-existing Pokemon species, somewhat breathing new life into many fan-favorite critters.

The unique and refreshing Paradox Pokemon designs have inspired many fan artists to imagine what other Paradox Pokemon may look like as well. One talented member of the community known as Mindrawz has used the name and design conventions of Paradox Pokemon to create their own Paradox variants of the evolved starter Pokemon from the Unova region, Serperior, Emboar, and Samurott. These awesome fan-made concepts have been given new names too, with the Serperior design being named Winged Monarch, Emboar being named Scorching Fangs, and Samurott being named Piercing Titan. The artist even showed off what shiny variants of their designs would look like, too.

The designs themselves clearly take inspiration from the prehistoric Paradox Pokemon encountered exclusively in Pokemon Scarlet, with the colorful body patterns and sharp teeth suggesting a more vicious demeanor expected from creatures originating