Viral Pokemon trend has Pokemon shape-shifting based on their Abilities

Being a member of the Pokemon community provides the opportunity to regularly see amazing fan art and imaginative theories. Whether your focus is on the games, cards, or show, there will always be a multitude of artists creating content that will deeply resonate with you across various platforms.

Recently, a fascinating trend has emerged on the internet in which Pokemon forms are based on their abilities. This trend, which was brought to attention by artist n0rtist on X, explores the potential impact of a Pokemon’s innate ability, such as Torrent or Thick Fat, on its appearance and visual design.

Since the trend’s inception, numerous other Pokemon creators have eagerly joined in, with the concept gaining widespread attention and praise within the community. Many have expressed their admiration for the original artist and their enthusiasm for this concept.

What if abilities changed the appearance of a Pokemon?Something like #AbilityForms #pokemon #fakemon #fanart #dog pic.twitter.com/Sbe4JmYYu2

— n0Rtist (@n0rtist) June 7, 2024

The initial post highlights Breloom as the main focus, highlighting the added Effect Spore ability and incorporating a subtle poison apple design for Poison Heal Breloom.

The Technician design of Breloom is characterized by its geometric and angular features, setting it apart from the standard form. One fan even drew comparisons to a Xenomorph, stating, “I’m not sure if this was intentional, but it definitely gives me the chills. It reminds me of the Alien franchise.”

Birdoodles, another artist, recently revealed their unique take on the creative Pokemon trend by choosing the beloved Piplup as their Pokemon of choice.

Ability Forms – Piplup Version! [OC] byu/birdoodles inpokemon

The direct interpretation of the brave penguin’s abilities was well received by fellow Pokemon enthusiasts in the community, with one individual commending the artist by stating, “These are absolutely adorable. I believe competitive is my preferred version.”

While many Pokemon art trends may seem intriguing but unrealistic, this specific trend appears to be realistic enough to be featured in a mainline Pokemon game. Its creativity and aesthetic appeal could potentially rival popular gimmicks such as Tera Pokemon or Mega Evolutions.

One Pokemon fan pointed out that having Ability forms in Pokemon VGC tournaments would be a nightmare. They expressed concern, stating that it would be a disadvantage in competitive play as opponents would know the abilities of every Pokemon they encountered. Despite this, they still found the concept to be cool and praised it as a neat idea overall.

Despite the unlikelihood of seeing Ability forms in a mainline Pokemon game in the near future, it is not entirely impossible. The upcoming release of Pokemon Legends Z-A brings back the beloved Mega Evolutions, providing the opportunity for fresh and imaginative interpretations of well-known creatures.