Artists from around the world share starter fan art for Pokémon Sword & Shield

Just about every Pokémon announcement has a habit of dominating social media — what’s trending and with hashtags. The 23 year-old franchise has built a strong following, one that’s full of creatives who are constantly getting inspired by the innovative pocket monster designs. It’s never a surprise when fan art from professional and hobby artists starts popping up for newly announced ‘mon, especially brand new starters — and you can expect that to happen as soon as an hour after they make their world debut.

From fan artists in college to artists who worked on the concept of Pokémon Detective Pikachu, here’s just a small slice of how Scorbunny, Sobble, and Grookey have been interpreted in a variety of mediums!

Drawings

Realist Sobble – by RJ Palmer

Sorry I'm late with this guy but I had to finish my real work before jumping in. Sobble is pretty dope, hopefully it stays a lizard through its evos. Also I feel like no one is talking about how it can apparently turn invisible. #PokemonSwordShield pic.twitter.com/UVagwmy4n3

— RJ Palmer (@arvalis) February 28, 2019

Grookey – by glip

this little guy is pretty cute too #grookey pic.twitter.com/nMxnACLCq9

— Ellaroux / Papaya (@glitchedpuppet) February 27, 2019

Robot Grookey – by Darren M. A. Calvert

For #MarchOfRobots Day 1: a robot Grookey #pokemon #grookey #GROOKEYGANG pic.twitter.com/ApWUhLsE5t

— Darren M. A. Calvert 🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@DMACalvert) March 1, 2019

Female Trainer and the starters – by フラッグさん

ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield#Nintendo #switch #ドット絵 #Pixelart pic.twitter.com/qbQ6c7q5ap

— フラッグさん (@pixelflag) March 1, 2019

Realistic trio – by dune

monky and friends pic.twitter.com/Gw5UXo26ol

— 정🎴 (@dune5and) February 28, 2019

Realistic trio – by ommanyte

https://twitter.com/ommanyte/status/1100903759373352960

Trio – by Ruka

We will be OK!! #pokemonswordshield pic.twitter.com/QQ3hW9EPl1

— Ruka🐬ｺﾐﾃｨｱ152-東2N08ab (@sangobouro) February 28, 2019

Trio – by Monica

OK LET'S DO THIS!

Which starter will you go for?

I have to say I do love the design of all 3#Pokemon #PokemonDay #PokemonSwordShield #PokemonDirect pic.twitter.com/Deflz17f2h

— xXxMonMonxXx (@Monica_ion) February 27, 2019

Trio – by auko__

https://twitter.com/auko__/status/1100780525537509376

Trio – by robo

Love the new starters! 🐰🔥-🐒🍃-🦎🌊 #PokemonSwordandShield #Pokemon #PokemonDay #scorbunny #Grookey #Sobble pic.twitter.com/XeJXbI6BjK

— NebulaRobo / brazilian/ Commissions OPEN! 🌟🎨🌠 (@NEBULArobo) March 1, 2019

Trio – by Elsa Chang

Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble! #PokemonSwordShield #pokemonday pic.twitter.com/nMD4KTFUHd

— Elsa Chang (@ElsaSketch) February 27, 2019

 

Animations

Scorbunny, Sobble, and Grookey – by Kéké

🔥✨💧✨🌿 pic.twitter.com/Aab0k6kVYo

— 🥖kekeflipnote.bsky.social🥖 (@Kekeflipnote) February 27, 2019

Scorbunny – by Squeaky

I told you guys I have no self-control whatsoever.

Also Jesus Christ, been a while since I animated anything, really.#PokemonSwordShield #Gen8 #Scorbunny pic.twitter.com/nFXW1OC9cx

— Skweekers / アンディ (@Skweeker1) March 1, 2019

 

Plushies

Scorbunny Peep – by Anubis Studios

Here’s my contribution to the Scorbunny bandwagon- Scorbunny peep! I need to fix a few things I didn’t measure properly, but overall I’m pretty happy with it~ pic.twitter.com/h11wJtRo4u

— Anubis Studios (@AnubisStudios) March 1, 2019

Scorbunny (posable) – by Lexiipantz

☆ FIRE BUN SCORBUNNY ☆
Over 2ft tall with wired limbs for some poseability! pic.twitter.com/Ln55Ag8eCq

— ✿ lex ✿– CEO2025 ✨️ (@lexiipantz) February 28, 2019

Sobble and Grookey – by AboveTheRow

Part two! To continue celebrations I'm giving away one custom Grookey plush! This cheerful chimp sits 7 inches tall & is ready to explore Galar with you!
RTs on this post count as well!
⚔Follow
🛡Like
🔫Retweet@Pokemon #PokemonSwordShield #GROOKEYGANG pic.twitter.com/vhOqUPSoxZ

— BLM|| Abby ☆ Like my Star Sign, It Be Cancer (@abovetherow) March 1, 2019

Happy #PokemonDay! To celebrate I'm giving away one custom Sobble plush! This good baby sits 8 inches tall & is ready to explore Galar with you!
To Enter:
⚔Follow
🛡Like
🔫Retweet
Open worldwide. Winner will be drawn at random. Closes March 7th 2019 11:59PM AST. @Pokemon pic.twitter.com/K9hWbch9Zt

— BLM|| Abby ☆ Like my Star Sign, It Be Cancer (@abovetherow) February 28, 2019

Sobble – by BoiraPlushies

https://twitter.com/BoiraPlushies/status/1101421837236486145

Sobble – by KazzysPlush

🌟🌟GIVEAWAY‼️🌟🌟

Celebrating #PokemonDay by giving away this smol Sobble plush!

To Enter:
❤️Follow Me
❤️Retweet this Post

Giveaway Ends April 2nd!

If you just cant wait, go purchase one in my shop! ⬇️⬇️https://t.co/UFkhyHwS4E#Pokemon #PokemonSwordShield #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/kwGi4hsWf0

— Kazzy ✨Comms Closed✨ (@KazzysPlush) February 28, 2019

 

BONUS – MYSTERY DUNGEON CROSSOVER

Scorbunny and Sobble – by Sifyro

The new PMD looks nice ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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Done during the stream :3 (and still live) https://t.co/BcJ7CQcYaK
There is an art raffle open right now#pokemon #PokemonSwordShield #PokemonSwordandShield #pmd #pokemonmysterydungeon #scorbunny #ScorbunnySquad #sobble #SobbleSquad pic.twitter.com/FXAFRjw9zl

— Sifyro (@sifyro) February 28, 2019

 
Do you have a favorite piece? Did we miss something that caught your eye? Hop on Twitter to point us in the right direction — and give some likes and follows to the artists above!

 

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