Highlights
A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fan creates sprite artwork of upcoming Pokemon featured in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.
The fan's lively sprites of Dipplin, Archaludon, Iron Crown, and Raging Bolt display distinct animations that bring back memories of Pokemon Black and White.
The fan's Reddit post has garnered favorable responses, with several fans expressing nostalgia for the sprite art style and anticipating a new Pokemon game based in Unova.
A fan of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet drew inspiration from previous Pokemon games and crafted sprite artwork depicting the newly revealed Pokemon set to appear in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. The talented trainer then shared their creations on social media through a brief video.
The forthcoming Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC will introduce a fresh array of Pokemon. The Indigo Disk will showcase the enigmatic Pokemon duo, Iron Crown and Raging Bolt, while The Teal Mask will unveil a fascinating new creature called Poltchageist, a Convergent Pokemon. As these Pokemon draw inspiration from previous generations, both fans and artists have taken it upon themselves to interpret and reimagine these Paradox and Convergent Pokemon. However, one devoted Pokemon enthusiast diverged from the current trend and channeled the essence of the franchise's past by creating sprite art showcasing four upcoming Pokemon.
A user named R3dd1t_D4v1d shared a 20-second video on the r/pokemon subreddit on Reddit. The video showcased sprites created by the OP of Dipplin, Archaludon, Iron Crown, and Raging Bolt. These sprites were animated in a style reminiscent of Pokemon Black and White, which has gained popularity due to rumors of a potential new Pokemon game set in Unova. Each sprite had its own unique animation, such as Raging Bolt's rotating mane and Dipplin's face occasionally peeking out of its apple-shaped body. The raised leg animation of Iron Crown was a reference to Cobalion, the Legendary Pokemon on which the upcoming Paradox Pokemon is based.
Although more information about these Pokemon will be revealed when the DLC is released, fan art of Raging Bolt and other new Pokemon has been circulating on social media as the launch of The Teal Mask DLC approaches. The post by R3dd1t_D4v1d received over 200 upvotes on r/pokemon within a day. In the comments, some Pokemon fans commended the OP for staying true to the sprite art style of Pokemon Black and White, while others expressed disappointment that The Pokemon Company never released a game with similar sprites.
Artists like R3dd1t_D4v1d draw inspiration from the sprites seen in Pokemon Black and White, fueling the continuing desire for a new Pokemon game set in the Unova region. The Pokemon Company's response to this demand remains uncertain as time progresses.
You can already play Pokemon Scarlet and Violet on the Nintendo Switch.