Summary
The various weird Paradox Pokemon introduced in the latestPokemontitles have inspired plenty of fan artwork, and one member of the games' community has created new forms for the legendary Pokemon Zygarde based on the future Paradox Pokemon encountered inPokemon Violetexclusively. The abnormal designs of these Paradox Pokemon, combined with the many lingering questions associated with them, have piqued the curiosity of countlessPokemonenthusiasts and led many to imagine what other fan-favorite Pokemon could look like as Paradox variants.
Many of the concepts that have been pioneered by fans involve recreations of the many differentlegendary Pokemon seen throughout the massivePokemonworld, though it’s true thatPokemon Scarlet and Violetdo include some official legendary Paradox Pokemon. Such creatures involve the Legendary Beasts, better known as Suicune, Entei, and Raikou, as well as the Swords of Justice, Cobalion, Virizion, and Terrakion. Though the Legendary Beasts are only obtainable inPokemon Scarletversion while the Swords of Justice are exclusive toPokemon Violet, both trios are complete with their own new looks and capabilities, with each group seemingly originating from different points in time.
With both Paradox and legendary Pokemon in mind, one artist known as JJonnie has recently shared some designs of their own, which feature new forms for the legendary Pokemon Zygarde. These awesome concepts envision what Zygarde would look like as a “Future” Paradox Pokemon, with two different forms of the creature presenting how it would look in its different modes. Iron Mech, as it has been named by its creator, seems to feature both a “Snake” mode and a “Sentinel” mode, with the former configuration using the Dragon and Steel type, and the latter boasting an alternative Steel and Ground type. The design itself uses many of the same elements seen inotherPokemon VioletParadox Pokemon.
These forms are clearly based on the 50% Form and Complete Form Zygarde variants that fans are already familiar with, though the artist didn’t provide a Paradox variation based on Zygarde’s 10% Form. Given the new insights into Paradox Pokemon lore withScarlet and Violet’s DLC, some fans believe that there’s room for newParadox Pokemon based on legendariesto be added in future titles.
The Case For Paradox Pokemon to Return in Future Pokemon Titles
As it stands though, the future of thePokemonfranchise is very much shrouded in mystery, despite there being plenty of rumors circulating the community online. Whether Paradox Pokemon will have a meaningful presence in future titles is yet to be seen, and with the nextPokemongames being rumored to take players back to the fan-favorite Johto and Unova regions, it seems somewhat unlikely that many of Gen 9’s features will see a return inthe next majorPokemontitles.
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