Fans are highly anticipating the first Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion that releases very soon. The Isle of Armor DLC launches on June 17, 2020, and is then followed by The Crown Tundra DLC at a later date. These expansions will add new pokémon, new areas, new characters, and additional story content.
Pokémon is one of the biggest gaming franchises out there, so it's no surprise that it has a massive fan community too. The great thing about fandoms is how they express their love for the subject, especially when it comes to creative pieces and projects. Have you ever wondered what your favorite pokémon would look like in human form? Fortunately, there are talented artists who draw gijinka pokémon that have got you covered.
10 Sandaconda
Artist ho_mori has taken one of the newer pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Shield, the ground type Sandaconda, and turned it into a high-class, fashionista woman who looks absolutely stunning. Sandanconda is a snake pokémon and in its normal form it lies horizontally, but when it is in its Gigantamax form it takes on the appearance of a tornado. This piece definitely seems to be inspired by the latter form.
This artist has turned other pokémon into gijinka forms, so be sure to check out the rest of their artwork.
9 Galar Region Starters
Artist Beartie has taken the Galar region starters from Sword and Shield and turned them into adorable young girls who look ready for adventure. The grass type Grookey looks suitably dressed as if she were about to go gardening, the fire type Scorbunny is wearing a sporty number, which is in keeping with its fast-running nature, and the water type Sobble is looking cute in a little blue dress.
If the starters looked like this, which one would you choose? It's great that as well as representing the three different elements, this piece represents three very different personalities too.
8 Tsareena
This gijinka of Tsareena by arengarci is perfect, maintaining much of the original look of the pokémon while still making her humanoid. The boots are still the same, the hairstyle is on point, the puffed out skirt is cute, and finally, the finishing touch of the crown atop her head is adorable. Additionally, the artist has taken the yellow markings of the pokémon and has cleverly used them to inspire the jewelry of the gijinka form.
Tsareena is a grass type pokémon that made its debut in Pokémon Sun and Moon and it is the third and final evolution of Bounsweet.
7 Duskull
The artist Tamtamdi is probably the most well-known for their Pokémon gijinka designs, having over 400 different artworks falling into this category, so be sure to check out their full gallery. This interpretation of Duskull is mesmerizing, creating an eerie female persona with an air of death about her.
Duskull is a ghost type pokémon that first appeared in the Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald games. It has two additional evolutions, but this starter form is the cutest by far. Despite Duskull having two eye-sockets in its skull-like face, it only has one glowing red eye that moves between the two. It's great how the artist has used this idea in their art by having the woman have only one eye open that glows red.
6 Toxtricity
These gijinka characters of both Toxtricity forms are absolutely awesome, capturing the punky style of the pokémon while keeping them faithful to their original designs. This piece by condofixed also shows a cute, bromance relationship between the two and really gives this particular pokémon some personality in this image.
Toxtricity first appeared in Pokémon Sword and Shield and evolves from Toxel. It can evolve into different variations depending on its nature; the Amped Form with yellow hair if it has one of the more outgoing natures, or the Low Key Form with blue hair if it has one of the more timid natures.
5 Rowlet
Artist vestariares has created this adorable gijinka of Rowlet, using the common association of owls with being studious types and turning it into a young female student. Additionally, they have used the design of Rowlet's beak as a hairpiece for her, while her shawl represents the wings.
Rowlet was one of the three Alola starters that first debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It is a grass/flying type that has two further evolutions. Additionally, Rowlet is also the first pokémon that Ash Ketchum catches in the Alolan region in the animated series Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
4 Wooloo and Mareep
This fan art by brimochi is adorable, mixing two different generations of pokémon together because they both resemble sheep, resulting in a beautiful pairing. Mareep is an electric type pokémon that first appeared in Pokémon Gold and Silver, whereas Wooloo is a more recent addition, a normal type that debuted in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
This pairing is particularly interesting in that both normal electric types are on par with one another for the least amount of weaknesses. It's a good job that neither of them is weak to the other.
3 Arcanine
Artist villiamboom has taken their gijinka art to the next level, imagining many pokémon as warriors, heroes, and more, so be sure to check out their full gallery. This fan art of Arcanine is very unique, turning a fan-favorite fire type into an impressive looking shaman, wearing a pelt that resembles the canine pokémon.
Arcanine appeared in the very first generation of Pokémon games, but it was exclusive to Pokémon Red, while Pokémon Blue players received Vulpix instead. This encouraged players to trade between the two versions to complete their Pokédex.
2 Mismagius
This gijinka art of Mismagius turns the ghost type pokémon into a far more elegant character, though it keeps its mage-like hat. The artist, cynphonium, has done many Pokémon gijinka art pieces so its well worth checking out their full gallery.
Mismagius first appeared in the fourth generation of Pokémon games, but it was exclusive to the Pearl version, meaning that Diamond players had to trade to obtain it. It evolves from Misdreavus, which debuted in the second generation of games, Pokémon Gold and Silver, but of course, did not have an evolved form at the time.
1 Clefable
Artist froggykind has created a sophisticated looking gijinka of Clefable, keeping the pointed-ears, incorporating the wing-like back pieces into the clothing, and maintaining that trademark curl on her forehead. This artist has multiple Pokémon gijinka artworks, so be sure to browse their other work.
Clefable was one of the original pokémon that appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue and it is the evolved form of Clefairy. In the second generation of games, Pokémon Gold and Silver, the baby pokémon Cleffa was added, making Clefable the third and final form. Clefable was originally a normal type pokémon, but once the fairy type was added to the franchise, Clefable joined this family of pokémon.