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A creativePokemonfan has crafted a stunning design for a Fire-type variant of Lucario, taking on a more canine appearance and boasting a massive spirit companion. The beloved long-running monster-catching franchise has been no stranger to taking new spins on pre-existing designs, both through new regional variants and entirely new Pokemon. Last year’sPokemon Scarlet and Violetfeatured the Wiglett evolutionary line as an homage to the classic Pokemon Diglett, as well as newPaldean variants of Pokemon like Taurosand Wooper. Now, one fan has come up with an interesting reimagining for Lucario.
Pokemonfans have been creating inventive designs for both new Pokemon and twists on older creatures since the franchise’s earliest days. Many fans have created homages to their favorite creatures through designing human forms, Mega Evolutions, and new regional variants among others. Some have even taken inspiration fromPokemon’s designs to craft their own creatures within the game’s universe, like a grass-type variant of the legendary Regi series of Pokemon. The newest fan design takes a canine-themed approach to one ofPokemon’s most beloved pseudo-legendaries.
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Reddit user JJonnie shared their creative Lucario redesign to thePokemonsubreddit, featuring a unique take on the beloved creature. Referred to as Lucanine, the Reddit user’s Lucario concept stands on all fours, as opposed toLucario’s usual bipedal design, while also swapping its Steel typing for Fire. The creative redesign imagines a new Ability for the canine-inspired Lucario variant, with “Soul Manifest” converting Physical Fighting-type attacks into Special attacks. The post also imagines a Shiny variant of the Lucario redesign with golden fur and blue flames.
Many fans in the comments were not only impressed by the stunning Lucario redesign, but also made reference to the spirit companion’s striking similarity to another franchise. Many felt the spiritual fighter assisting Lucanine was a reference to theJoJo’s Bizarre Adventureseries, bearing a similar motif to the franchise’s Stands. The homage would not be the first timePokemonfan creations have referencedJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, with past fans making similar nods to the beloved manga and anime. Others in the comments theorized about moves that could be effective with its unique attack-converting ability, including powerful Physical moves like Close Combat.
ThePokemonfranchise gave fans plenty more opportunities for inspiration through its most recent release, coming earlier this month. September 13 saw the release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC, whisking players away to Kitakami Island for a new adventure with plenty of returning Pokemon. The Teal Mask also welcomed several new Pokemon to the expansion, including new Legendary Pokemon Ogerpon and the Loyal Three trio among others.Pokemon’s newest DLC will look to continue to inspire fans of the beloved monster-catching franchise with its wealth of new content.
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