As the world of Pokémon continues to expand with each new generation, there has become an endless supply of creativity and imagination that can be applied to the catchable creatures. Not surprisingly, the global fanbase has reimagined Pokémon in a variety of different ways, from cosplay to fan art.
One of the most fascinating types of Pokémon fan art is "gijinka," where the Pokémon are drawn with more humanly qualities. With so many different Pokémon designs and personalities available to play around with, their respective human forms would no doubt be a sight to see. Thankfully, some talented artists have provided us with our favorite Pokémon drawn as humans.
10 Toddler Phanpy
Phanpy is the tiny blue elephant Pokémon with red accents. While it has one of the simplest designs amongst Pokémon, it is still one of the most adorable with its playful personality and arm.
And although Phanpy is modeled after the largest land animal, the elephant, it's actually a very tiny Pokémon under two feet tall. Therefore, its human form would definitely be a small child with a peppy personality. This cute fan art by @winter-cakes features a young child with pigtails, a blue outfit, and a red bandage on her nose to replicate Phanpy's red band on its trunk.
9 Voodoo Mimikyu
Mimikyu has always been an interesting mix of cute, sad, and a little bit creepy. As a ghost-type Pokémon who hides under a disguise resembling Pikachu, there's definitely an ominous vibe and dark story to go along with Mimikyu's origin.
Naturally, if Mimikyu were to be a human, it would be equally spooky with a mask. @dunesand drew a human Mimikyu with the iconic Pikachu disguise over its head, a stitched-together body, and some needles poking out like a true voodoo doll. The witch hat and autumn color palette give it the perfect Halloween vibes.
8 Gentleman Chandelure
As the total number of Pokémon approaches 1,000 in the National Pokédex, there's been a need to come up with unique and innovative character designs to make each new Pokémon stand out. While many Pokémon resemble nature, others resemble inanimate objects such as home decor. As its name suggests, Chandelure was inspired by a chandelier.
When combining the elegance and sophistication of a chandelier with the ghostly purple aesthetic of Chandelure, we get a fancy gentleman who radiates in Chandelure's purple flames as illustrated in this fan art by @crimson-chains.
7 Rebel Luxray
Pokémon has had its fair share of cool and edgy creatures, including the Sinnoh Region's resident tough guy, Luxray. Resembling a lion with an intimidating stare, Luxray is both strong and handsome.
With a tight leather jacket, ripped pants, and biker gloves, the human version of Luxray is drawn to be rebellious and edgy by @nova398. Both his hairstyle and flared-out collar resemble Luxray's spiky mane, while the blue, black, and yellow match its color scheme. In addition, the Pokémon's striking yellow-orange eyes are reflected in both the man's eyes and his goggles.
6 Mystical Zoroark & Delphox
Zoroark and Delphox are two Pokémon who have a lot in common. They are both foxes who stand upright, and they both possess mystical powers. Zoroark has the ability to create illusions to deceive its victims, while Delphox can see into the future with the help of its fiery stick.
If these two foxes were humans, they'd definitely hand out together if they ever crossed paths. In this fan art by @cuteskitty, the human Zoroark stands confidently and looks down at a very flustered human Delphox. Zoroark's voluminous hairstyle and Delphox's long flame coat perfectly reflect the images of their respective fox forms.
5 Shiny Dustox & Beautifly
Two bug-type Pokémon who are commonly associated with one another are Dustox and Beautifly. This is because the two flying critters are the final evolutions of the same Pokémon, Wurmple. As the young Wurmple goes through an evolution that resembles metamorphosis, it eventually either becomes a moth, Dustox, or a butterfly, Beautifly.
Regardless, both Dustox and Beautifly are stunning in their own ways, just as their human forms would be. While the human Dustox rocks a strappy purple dress and adorable space buns, the human Beautifly sports a Tinkerbell-esque dress in this stylish fan art by @sorahanaki.
4 Blacksmith Entei
Anyone who's been around since the iconic third Pokémon movie is well aware of the majestic being that is Entei. As one of the Legendary Beasts of the Johto Region and the poster child of its own movie, Entei is no doubt a powerful and mighty force in the world of Pokémon.
Based on his strong and manly voice in the movie, Entei can easily be imagined as a muscular man of some sort. In this impressive fan art by @queenasitu, the Legendary Beast is drawn as a hardworking blacksmith who is bound to forge his own path. Entei's most defining features can be seen in the black bands around his arms, his flowing locks of hair, and his angular silver mustache.
3 Armored Clawitzer
At first glance, Clawitzer just looks like a tiny blue shrimp. However, its gigantic claw acts as a weapon launcher which greatly enhances the power of attacks like Dark Pulse and Aura Sphere, making it a deadly threat of the sea.
In contrast, the human version of Clawitzer might take on a more armored and mechanical approach to wreaking havoc on the world as illustrated in this fan art by @fsnowzombie. With the giant claw reimagined as a mechanical attachment to her futuristic armor, the human Clawitzer is ready to shut down any enemy she crosses paths with.
2 Beautiful Milotic
With a unique evolution that requires the plain Jane Feebas to enhance its beauty or hold onto the beautiful Prism Scale, Milotic is often seen as the most beautiful and elegant being to ever grace the land of Pokémon.
Likewise, Milotic's human form should be just as stunning. Although his face is hidden in this fan art by @okamen-art, the human Milotic makes his grand entrance in a cape with the eye-catching pattern of the sea serpent's scales. The stream of water that flows from the cape only adds to the breathtaking scene.
1 Legendary Bird Trio
For generations, Legendary Pokémon have come in trios such as the Legendary Beasts of Johto, the Lake Guardians of Sinnoh, and the Forces of Nature of Unova. However, the original and most iconic trio has to be the Legendary Birds: the ice-type Articuno, the electric-type Zapdos, and the fire-type Moltres.
Blessed with three greatly contrasting types, Articuno glistens with frost and ice, Zapdos shields itself with sparks of electricity, and Moltres flows with fire and flames. Drawn altogether by @eindraa, the human forms of these birds prove that they are just as legendary as their original forms.