Summary
Many of the creatures introduced in some of the latestPokemontitles have inspired the imaginations of many fans, with one artist designing a new Meganium form based on the starter evolutions seen inPokemon Legends: Arceus. It seems like this fanmade design was created in anticipation of a potential sequel to thisPokemongame, and while nothing has been officially confirmed, a widely-rumoredPokemon Legendsgame set in the Johto region has piqued the interest of countless fans lately.
WithPokemon Legends: Arceustaking players back to the ancient Sinnohregion, it’s not surprising that players can come across many familiar critters from the original Gen 4 titles throughout the game. That said,Legends: Arceusdid mix things up a bit by adding a few new Pokemon and introducing various new forms for existing ones. Chief among these alternate creature designs are the Hisuian forms of the game’s starter evolutions, Decidueye, Samurott, and Typhlosion, withLegends: Arceus' approach to starters leaving many to wonder what such Pokemon might look like in a futurePokemon Legendsgame.
What a Legends: Johto Meganium Might Look Like
With the artistic side of the vastPokemoncommunity being a particularly creative bunch, countless fans have shown off their ownconcepts of new starter Pokemon forms. An artist going by the name JJonnie recently shared their own “Legends Johto” variant of Meganium, the final evolved form of the Grass-type Gen 2 starter. This hypothetical but gorgeous design grants the Fairy type to Meganium in addition to its standard Grass type and includes cherry blossom-like features around its body, which pay tribute to the region it originates from. The designer also included a Pokedex entry for the Pokemon, which details the creature’s connection to marriage and fortune.
Pokemon Legends: Arceuswas widely considered to be an innovative and successful step forward for the franchise as a whole, with the game bringing a trueopen-world feel to aPokemontitlefor the first time and introducing gameplay mechanics that put a twist on the series' traditional formula. Fans have long been hoping thatLegends: Arceusmay just be the first entry in a lasting side-series of games, and circulating rumors regarding potential revisits to the Johto and Unova regions of thePokemonworld have reignited hope for an upcoming sequel.
Still, it’s impossible to currently say exactly what could becoming in the near future of thePokemonfranchise. However, fans more than likely won’t have to wait very long for more details on the next games, as Pokemon Day 2024 is merely weeks away - the event where The Pokemon Company will likely make their next big reveals.
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.
