Pokemon Fan Makes Impressive Origami Figure of Shaymin

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The Pokemon fanbase undoubtedly has one of the most artistically talented fanbases of just about anything in pop culture. This can be seen through the myriad of artwork constantly being churned out and posted online for all to see. While there are a variety of popular mediums to work with, one Pokemon fan is going viral for their incredible origami figure of Shaymin.

For those unaware, Shaymin is a Grass-type Mythical Pokemon first introduced as part of Generation 4. Debuting in the original Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, the Pokemon was previously only attainable through localized events and store giveaways. However, in the remakes Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, a limited-time event is going on right now which allows players to catch a Shaymin of their very own.

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Posted onto r/pokemon, a user by the handle of ino87origami showcases their extremely impressive origami rendition of Shaymin. Unlike most Pokemon, Shaymin has the ability to change back and forth between a land form, which is reminiscent of a hedgehog, and a sky form, which looks somewhat reindeer-esque. Choosing to make an origami of the former, the folded paper creation manages to expertly capture all of the Mythical Pokemon's signature features. In addition to getting the coloring correct, the artist recreates both the grass-like fur covering its top and the pink flowers resembling Gracidea.

The origami Shaymin is clearly a hit with Pokemon fans, garnering hundreds of likes and compliments about the artwork. While the creation is impressive, it isn't the first from ino87origami. Just a few weeks ago, the same artist went viral for their incredible origami of Scyther. Another Grass-type, and one of the more iconic