A talented artist completes an original concept ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’sKoraidon as aMonster Hunter-style creature. Koraidon is one of several Legendary Pokemon introduced with the release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetlast November.
ThePokemon Scarlet and Violetgames have a Legendary Pokemon tied to their respective versions. Koraidon is the exclusive Legendary Pokemon and mascot forPokemon Scarlet, while Miraidon serves the same purpose forPokemon Violet. These Legendary Pokemon act as the player’s mount while traversing the Paldea region, and players may add Koraidon and Miraidon to their team by completingthe main story ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet. These new Pokemon quickly became favorites in the community, and one fan decided to create an original concept of Koraidon as aMonster Huntercreature.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer and fan artist Xezeno finished an original concept for Koraidon, which imagines the Legendary Pokemon as a creature fromMonster Hunter. The original concept appears to take inspiration from Rathalos, one of the most recognizable flying monsters fromtheMonster Hunterseries. Like Rathalos, the Koraidon concept features dark red scales and a thick, spiky tale. However, Koraidon retains its signature plumes and antennae, which are white, blue, and purple in color.
Koraidon and Rathalos both serve as reptilian icons for thePokemonandMonster Hunterfranchises respectively. Rathalos was the flagship monster of the originalMonster Huntergame for the PlayStation 2, and it’s often recognized as a flagship monster for the entire franchise. Koraidon serves a similar purpose alongside Miraidon asmascot Pokemon forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, but the creatures appear to be more benevolent to humans when compared to Rathalos inMonster Hunter.
Despite their differences, Koraidon and Rathalos share interesting similarities as powerful reptile creatures in gaming. Xezeno’s artwork highlights the common traits between the Pokemon and the monster while Koraidon’s most prominent features are fromPokemon Scarlet and Violet. In theMonster Hunter-inspired art style, Koraidon makes for a potentially menacing monster as well. It’s unlikely that the two franchises will cross over in an official capacity, but the artwork is incredible nonetheless.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers may look forward to new Legendary Pokemon in the upcomingTreasure of Area Zero DLC. New areas will be introduced in the new DLC, allowing players to explore with Koraidon and Miraidon once more to unlock secrets surrounding thePokemonfranchise’s most ancient and mysterious Pokemon.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available now for Nintendo Switch.
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