One Pokemon fan has given Rayquaza, Tangela, and Shuckle gummy worm makeovers, creating adorable versions of the iconic critters. Fan art is a popular pastime for many Pokemon fans, with all sorts of creations shared online over the years. However, these new candy-themed designs have earned particular praise from fans.
With each generation of games, the number of Pokemon grows. After the start of Gen 9, the Pokedex increased to include over 1,000 creatures. While some Pokemon are more popular than others, seemingly every critter has a fanbase. As a result, fan art is often shared online, as artistic fans come up with creative ways to honor their favorites in the franchise.
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Pokemon Fan's Gummy Worm Versions of Rayquaza, Tangela, and Shuckle
One of these tributes came from Oddarette on Reddit, who gave Rayquaza, Tangela, and Shuckle special candy-themed makeovers. Specifically, the artist reimagined the Pokemon using gummy worms, and the results were adorable. For Tangela, its seaweed-like vines were replaced with gummy worms, giving the Pokemon a much more colorful appearance while remaining recognizable. Meanwhile, Oddarette chose to replace Shuckle’s yellowish limbs with the colorful candy. In addition, they gave the shell a makeover, changing it primarily to black, with the openings featuring vibrant colors. Beyond these two adorable designs, Rayquaza also stood out thanks to its new candy-like form. The Legendary Pokemon’s serpentine shape made it an excellent choice for a gummy worm makeover.
The response on the Pokemon subreddit has been overwhelmingly positive, with the post gaining more than 15K upvotes. Among the comments, users praised the creativity of the fan art and debated which designs were their favorite. While Oddarette was seemingly unsure about how the Rayquaza design turned out, many fans said it looked adorable. In addition, others hoped that the artist would continue to make gummy worm versions of Pokemon. Some fans even offered suggestions, such as Orthworm and Dunsparce.
While it remains to be seen if Oddarette decides to continue their gummy worm series, other fans have also shared original candy-themed designs in the past. For example, another artist created pixel art cakes featuring Eevee and its evolutions. Each design included decorations themed around the corresponding Eeveelution, such as Glaceon having snowmen. Given the popularity of the franchise, many more sweet-inspired designs will likely appear online in the coming months.
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It is worth noting that fan artists might have more Pokemon to use as subjects for their artwork in the near future. Gen 10 is expected to release in 2026, adding new critters to the Pokedex. While the games are expected to release in the latter half of the year, Pokemon Day is coming on Friday, February 27. The franchise turns 30 this year, making the annual event an even bigger deal. While it remains to be seen what will be officially announced during the festivities, gamers are hoping the Gen 10 titles will finally be unveiled. For reference, the Gen 9 games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, were announced on February 27, 2022, during a Pokemon Presents presentation.
Hopefully, this coming Pokemon Day will be an exciting one for fans. Regardless, even more fan art from passionate gamers like Oddarette will likely appear on the internet. With so many Pokemon to choose from, the options for creative art are nearly endless. While these fan pursuits will likely never make it into official games or other media, they reveal what some fun concepts could look like.
