Summary
- A fan created an adorable handmade plush of Zubat, a Gen 1 Pokemon.
- The plush features foldable wings, gaining praise on Reddit with many upvotes.
- The creator has also made many other plushes, including Mew, Hatenna, and Oddish.
A Pokemon fan has showcased their love for Zubat by creating an impressive plush of the Poison/Flying creature. While Zubat might not have the cutest design in the Pokemon franchise, this plush put a more adorable spin on the traditional appearance, earning praise from fans online.
As part of the first generation of Pokemon games, Zubat has been around for a long time. As its name suggests, the pocket monster has a design reminiscent of a bat, including a pair of wings. Its appearance can be somewhat unsettling thanks to its fanged mouth and lack of eyes. In addition, Zubat is part of a larger evolution line that features Golbat and Crobat. Recently, one fan decided to pay tribute to the Pokemon.
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In a post on Reddit, a user known as Mimiku0 shared pictures of their handmade Zubat plush. While the doll featured the same design features as the version seen in the Pokemon games, the creator managed to give it a more adorable appearance. Among the highlights were the wings of the plush. As seen in the images, they could be positioned in various ways, such as folded or spread out. When sharing the design on Reddit, Mimiku0 included a link to their Etsy for those interested in getting a Zubat plush.
Pokemon Fan's Handmade Zubat Plush
The Reddit response to the creation has been positive, with the post gaining more than 4.9K upvotes. In the comments, players praised the design and pointed out how cute the plush looked. “Zubat never looked so cute,” one Reddit user said. Specifically, fans highlighted the foldable wings that allowed the Zubat to be posed in different ways. It is worth noting that Mimiku0 has created numerous other handmade plushes and shared them on their Reddit page. Some examples include Mew, Hatenna, and Oddish, to name a few.
Given the numerous Pokemon in the franchise, it is unsurprising to see many of them used as the subject of fan art. In addition to handmade plushes, many fans have created artwork that reimagines existing pocket monsters with new typings. For example, one fan recently created new regional forms for Litwick and its evolutions, giving them looks reminiscent of paper lanterns.
While official Pokemon merchandise and content are consistently released, these fan projects let the community see what some more unique concepts that might never get added to mainline games could look like. It will be interesting to see what creations are shared with the community 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
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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
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- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
