Summary
APokemonfan has shared a number of Tarot designs with Pokemon depicted on them. The interesting works givePokemonfans an idea of what an officialPokemonTarot card deck could include.
Tarot cards are used as a form of divination or cartomancy. While some Tarot card owners enjoy using them for divination readings, others just like collecting the cards due to the designs or subject matter. Tarot decks are often made with a variety of different themes, and while there isn’t an official one forPokemon, that doesn’t stop fans from showing what it could be like.
Artist andPokemonfan GabeDraws shared their take on several of the Major Arcana Tarot cards done in aPokemonstyle. The four designs shared include the Moon, Sun, The Lovers, and The Tower. The Moon is represented by Lunatone, while The Sun is Solrock. The Lovers are represented by a pair of Frilish, while The Tower is based upon Gen 1’sLavender Town, with Haunter, Gengar, and Gastly floating around it.
Pokemonfans in the comments have been extremely positive about thePokemonTarot cardsGabeDraws created. Numerous fans have shared their recommendations for future card designs, or alternate ones from what the artist has already made. The artist seems receptive to the feedback, and has suggested that they will finish the Major Arcana and will make the files available for those who want to have a copy of their own.
Gaming and the Tarot
This isn’t the first time that fans have combinedPokemonand Tarot cards, with at least one artist having previously created a Ghost-typePokemonTarot card deck. The cards in general are very popular in gaming, often showing up as collectables or even playing a role in the story. While spooky games likePhasmophobiafeature Tarot cards that can be dangerous or helpful, other games have used them as a way of representing archetypes. TheTarot cards have appeared in thePersonaseries, for example, with a design representing the character and relationship the protagonist has bonded with.
With Tarot cards getting some attention in pop culture with the recent release of theTarotmovie, there may be more instances of Tarot cards based on games popping up in the near future. For now, manyPokemonfans will be eagerly awaiting the reveal of the remaining cards of the Major Arcana in GabeDraws’PokemonTarot deck. It will be interesting to see what Pokemon they choose for future cards.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
