Summary
APokemonfan has redesigned Dragonite, imagining the Dragon and Flying-type pocket monster as Spyro the Dragon. It is not unusual forPokemonfans to reimagine their favorite creatures based on popular characters from other media franchises. However, this particularSpyro the Dragoncrossover art might be one of the most fitting based on the characters’ dragon appearances.
First seen in 1998’sSpyro the Dragon, the titular dragon of the platforming series has appeared in an extensive lineup of games. The character became associated with the PlayStation brand, appearing exclusively on Sony consoles for the first few years of its existence before eventually expanding to Nintendo and beyond. WhileSpyrohas been a part of several crossovers over the years, such asCrash Bandicootracing games, he has never appeared in thePokemonseries. However, one artistic gamer decided to change that by transferring his design to another iconic dragon-like character.
In a post on Reddit, HoundoomKaboom shared a picture of Dragonite reimagined as Spyro. While the artist elected to have the Pokemon be bipedal instead of walking on all fours like Spyro, they copied many elements of the purple dragon’s iconic design. Some of the most obvious Spyro influences were the purple and gold color scheme. However, the 2D Dragonite redesign went beyond a color swap, as the artist gave the Pokemon golden horns and spikes. They even added the gold point to the end of its tale.
It is worth pointing out that HoundoomKaboom is a prolific artist known for their varied and impressivePokemonfan art. For example, they have made avariety of Pokemon fusionsover the years, combining pocket monsters like Gengar and Spiritomb. In addition, HoundoomKaboom is no stranger to working with Dragonite as some of their previous fusions have used the Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon as a subject.
Spyro Fans Are Still Waiting for a New Game
In addition to the plethora ofPokemonfan art made by talented artists, Spyro has seen many fan tributes. From artwork reimaginingSpyro as a Disney characterto real-life models of in-game characters, the creativity of the community is often on display. A significant reason for this outpouring of art stems from fans hoping for a new installment in the franchise.
While the first three games in theSpyro the Dragonseriesreceived remakes as part of theReignited Trilogyin 2018, the last new mainline game wasThe Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragonin 2008. With many fans clamoring for a new installment in the franchise, several rumors have circulated in recent months, teasing the character’s return. However, nothing official has materialized so far. In addition, it was recently revealed that Toys for Bob, the developer of more recentSpyroandCrash Bandicootprojects, had gone independent, meaning that one of the popular choices to helm a new game featuring the purple dragon might not happen. However, while the future of theSpyroseries remains uncertain, gamers like HoundoomKaboom will likely continue to make fan art paying tribute to Spyro in the meantime.
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Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
