Stunning Vaporeon Fan Art Blends Pokemon and Monster Hunter Styles

A skilled and devoted Pokemon enthusiast has produced an impressive rendition of Vaporeon in the art style of the Monster Hunter franchise. The fan-made illustration fuses elements of Vaporeon's original Pokemon design with those commonly seen in Monster Hunter, resulting in a creation that some fans have compared to a specific monster.

Vaporeon is a Water-type Pokemon that is easily recognizable in the series, having been introduced in the first generation. It is one of eight possible final forms that Eevee can evolve into, with the others being Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon. While many fans were disappointed by the lack of a new Eeveelution in the latest generation, there is a rumor suggesting that a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC may provide an explanation.

The artist Xezeno recently shared a stunning rendition of Vaporeon on Reddit's r/pokemon thread, which has garnered a lot of attention from fans of both Pokemon and Monster Hunter. The artwork seamlessly blends the two franchises together while still maintaining Vaporeon's unique identity. The artist has given Vaporeon a more formidable appearance by incorporating larger scales, muscular limbs, and a more reptilian head. Additionally, the water element is emphasized through the inclusion of a massive water-encased tail that even contains a few fish.

Within the first day of being posted, the drawing has received over 300 upvotes and has been praised by fans of both franchises. Many fans have noted the similarities between Xezeno's Vaporeon and Monster Hunter Rise's Mizutsune, a water-based monster with prominent fins that secretes fluid from its body. The translation of Mizutsune into a Vaporeon is both sensible and logical, making Xezeno's artwork all the more impressive.

Xezeno has gained recognition for their impressive ability to create Pokemon characters in the style of Monster Hunter. One of their recent creations was a stunning Paradox form of Garchomp, a fan-favorite Dragon/Ground-type. The drawing received high praise from fans who compared it to a Garchomp-ified version of monsters like Rathalos, Tigrex, and Barioth.

Although it may seem unlikely, the positive response to the fusion of these two franchises could potentially inspire The Pokemon Company to consider a collaboration. The success of Pokken Tournament DX, a fighting game that combines Tekken and Pokemon, has shown that such combinations can be well-received by fans. Therefore, it is not impossible for Pokemon and Monster Hunter to join forces in the future.