The latest entries to the world-famous series ofPokemongames have given its community plenty of new creative inspiration thanks to the introduction of Paradox Pokemon, and one fan has set about creating their own Paradox Form for the Legendary Pokemon Raikou. WhilePokemonfans have illustrated their own Paradox Forms for a vast number of the existing creatures by now, the recent reveal of Walking Wake during the PokemonPresents event back in February has spurred many creative players to create Paradox versions for the other Legendary Beasts.
Mysterious and seemingly hailing from different points in time,Paradox Pokemon are strange new Pokemonthat can be encountered throughout the Paldea region inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. Each of these new Pokemon is based on critters already familiar to fans, though they sport different designs and types, which often appear to take inspiration from either futuristic or prehistoric concepts. 2023’s PokemonPresents event featured a plethora of announcements for the franchise going forward, including the reveal of two new Paradox Pokemon, Walking Wake and Iron Leaves. These two Pokemon are version-exclusive and obtainable through special Tera Raid events that will run between February 27 and July 22, 2025.
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Walking Wakein particular has quickly become a favorite for many fans since it was revealed, so it’s no surprise that the new Paradox Pokemon motivated artistic fans to design Paradox forms for the other members of the Legendary Beast and Sword of Justice groups respectively. One talentedPokemonfan going by the name Macksi on Reddit has shown off one of their latest designs via a post on the site, featuring a fanmade Paradox Form for Raikou, which is based on the Ankylosaurus. This colorful creation includes a striking resemblance to the Pokemon’s original form, while also incorporating several dinosaur-like features to give the creature a distinctive primal look.
The Generation 9Pokemongames have introduced more than just the Paradox Pokemon, too. Players ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethave been able to discover and befrienda total of 104 new Pokemon, as well as several new Paldean regional forms for existing Pokemon. The announcement ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’sThe Hidden Treasure of Area ZeroDLC was the big takeaway from this year’s PokemonPresents for many fans, and while details about the upcoming expansion packs are still fairly scarce, fans can at least look forward to the introduction of many more new Pokemon that will no doubt be a source of further inspiration for creative fans.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave been subjects of much debate since they launched.Technical issues plaguing the newPokemongames were undeniable as they directly affected the experience of the majority of players, though the games quickly became new favorites for many fans in spite of their associated bugs and performance issues. Multiple patches since the games' launch have aimed to resolve these issues, though the games still aren’t in the state that many fans would like them to be.
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