Article Title: Pokemon trainers fall in love as “chonk” Ho-Oh and Lugia plushies go viral

A devoted Pokemon enthusiast has created charmingly plump plush toys inspired by Ho-oh and Lugia, capturing the hearts of trainers everywhere.

Some of the most imaginative players out there are Pokemon fans, as they often produce intriguing concept art for potential ideas or unique pieces of art inspired by their favorite Pokemon.

Recently, a trainer’s ‘birb’ designs have gained popularity on social media. These designs showcase Flying-type Pokemon, including legendary creatures from Generation 2 such as Ho-Oh and Lugia.

it was a hard choice but Fat Ho-Oh is forever my favorite https://t.co/xBlhZAroGq pic.twitter.com/Qby7yDVJvB

— 🧵ThimblesThread@ GSFTW (@ThimblesThread) April 20, 2024

The person who uses the Twitter handle @ThimblesThread shared some plush designs inspired by a pattern from @NazFX_Studios on X, causing them to quickly gain popularity on various social media platforms.

“I don’t want to sound overly dramatic, but not catching a fat Ho-Oh in my lifetime would feel like a wasted effort,”expressed a determined trainer.

After the Ho-oh post went viral, many fans also expressed interest in a Lugia version. Fortunately, the plush maker shared the version they had created two years prior.

They mentioned, “This post has too much traction for me to repost, but for anyone who is curious, here is the Chonk Lugia lol.”

This post has a lil too much traction for me to repost but for anyone curious here is the Chonk Lugia lol pic.twitter.com/oKgEOjhs9u

— 🧵ThimblesThread@ GSFTW (@ThimblesThread) April 20, 2024

Despite the wide range of official Pokemon merchandise, it appears that many trainers are determined to acquire these unofficial chunky bird plushies.

Despite not currently selling these plushies, the artist has announced that they will be selling more Ho-ohs online in June/July. Interested trainers should keep an eye out for these round Pokemon if they have also fallen in love with them.