Summary
- A fan created a croissant variant for Fidough in anticipation of Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
- The Kalosian Fidough has Fire and Fairy types with a croissant design concept.
- The idea for the Fire typing was inspired by the ovens used to bake croissants in real life.
One Pokemon fan has created a new variant for Fidough, revealing what a croissant-themed design would look like for the creature. Ahead of the release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, many Pokemon fans have taken existing pocket monsters and given them new appearances, with this Fidough artwork one of the latest to be shared online.
As part of Gen 9, Fidough has only been part of the Pokemon franchise for a few years. Introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet on the Switch, the Pokemon has an adorable dog-like design and features pastry elements, as the same suggests. Specifically, the Gen 9 Fairy-type Pokemon features a pale coloration with yellow highlights and has doughy body parts. With Pokemon Legends: Z-A expected in 2025, one gamer decided to imagine what a new variant of the Pokemon could look like.
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Keeping the baked goods theme, a Reddit user known as HertzBurst created a croissant variant for Fidough. Called Kalosian Fidough, the fan-made Pokemon had a darker brown coloration compared to the standard design. In addition, the pastry inspiration could easily be seen as the ears were made up of individual croissants. According to the information from HertzBurst, it is categorized as the "Croissant Pokemon" and has the Fire typing in addition to the Fairy type. Other details included the height and weight of the variant and its ability.
Pokemon Fan's Croissant Fidough Variant
Since posting the variant idea on Reddit, many users have upvoted the design. In the comments, some users wonder about the inspiration for choosing the Fire type for the Fidough variant. According to HertzBurst, they got the idea from the heat of ovens, which would be used to bake croissants in real life. In addition, the variant made sense considering its French inspiration; Lumiose City in Pokemon Legends: Z-A is based on Paris, France.
While many fans enjoyed this fun variant idea for Fidough, it is only one of many alternate designs created by HertzBurst. For example, they previously created an Alolan Pikachu, imagining what the variant of the Pokemon might look like. In addition, their artwork goes beyond Pokemon, with their Reddit page featuring pieces inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog, Astro Bot, Marvel Rivals, and more.
As fan art like this recently shared croissant Fidough attests, fans are excited for Pokemon Legends: Z-A to launch. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were released over two years ago, so fans are hoping that the next game will be worth the wait. With the game expected to run on the upcoming Switch 2, it seems fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming months.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 79 /100 Critics Rec: 66%
- Released
- October 16, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Game Freak, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
WHERE TO PLAY
LIVE THE LIFE OF A POKÉMON TRAINER IN THE STREETS OF LUMIOSE CITY
Whether you’re a die-hard Pokémon fan or about to toss your first Poké Ball, the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game has plenty to offer for Trainers of all types. Experience classic gameplay with modern twists that are sure to revolutionize your Pokémon RPG experience.
CATCH, BATTLE, AND MEGA-EVOLVE—ALL IN REAL TIME!
Step onto the battlefield and command your Pokémon directly—there are no turns! For the first time in the Pokémon RPG series, Trainers and their Pokémon can both move around in real-time battles, and your Pokémon will unleash their moves when you tell them to. Strategically swapping out your Pokémon and accounting for each move’s timing and area of effect will greatly help you in this new style of battle.
HARNESS THE POWER OF MEGA EVOLUTION
When Trainers have a strong bond with their Pokémon, a Key Stone worn by the Trainer resonates with a Mega Stone held by their Pokémon, allowing Mega Evolution to take place.
ROGUE MEGA EVOLUTION
Rampaging Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon are threatening Lumiose City. These Pokémon are extra tough to beat, but if you do manage to defeat them, you'll receive valuable Mega Stones as a reward.
RISE THROUGH THE RANKS OF THE Z-A ROYALE
You’re invited to join the Z-A Royale, a competition for Pokémon Trainers to test their skills and determine who’s strongest.
Each night, a battle zone for the competition will appear. Prepare yourself by spending the day in wild zones, catching and training Pokémon, then venture into the battle zone and take on other Trainers.
Be strategic and complete bonus card challenges as you battle to speed up your climb from Rank Z to Rank A. Can you climb the ranks and reach the top?
WELCOME TO LUMIOSE CITY
Visit shops, restaurants, and more, all centered around Prism Tower. An urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon.
BATTLE WITH TRAINERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
With a Nintendo Switch Online membership*, you can battle up to three other Trainers at once, locally or online, in frenetic real-time battles!
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
