Summary
APokemonfan has shared a brand-new design for Mudkip in a bout of impressive fan art, turning the water-type monster and its evolution line into a water/dark-type instead. ThePokemoncommunity is full of talented artists, and a popular theme for these creatives to indulge in has been transforming the elemental pocket monsters into different types to see how the new element alters its design and attack set.
ThePokemonfranchise has notably grown into an empire since the video games’ debut back in the 90s, with an ongoing trading card game, anime, and Nintendo Switch game series showing no signs of slowing down in the present day. Nintendo will release a new entry inPokemon’s video game portfolio in 2025, andnew rumors tease the possible starters that will gracePokemon Legends: Z-A. Some have speculated that Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie will be the starters, or perhaps some new additions are on the way.
Posted on Reddit by KaijuKraze, a series of fan art submissions were shared on thePokemonsubreddit, showcasing Mudkip and its evolution line as water/dark-type creatures, similar to anotherPokemonfan’s design turning Mudkip into a fire-typepocket monster. Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp and then Swampert, and the fan art changes the Pokemon’s serene, blue coat into a darker shade with red fins and a much angrier expression in each. Swampert is the more notable redesign, looking like the amphibian belongs in theMonster Hunterseries.
Pokemon Fan Turns Mudkip’s Evolution Line Into Water/Dark-Type
Mudkip was first introduced in Generation 3 as one of the Hoenn region starters alongside Treecko and Torchic. While the starter is a fairly common Pokemon,players must use a specific feature to obtain Mudkip inPokemon Sword and Shield. Once obtained, however, the water-type unleashes its Torrent and Damp abilities, and the creature remains a favorite, newer starter among fans.
In addition to marveling over fan art,Pokemonfans also have an upcoming showcase from The Pokemon Company to look forward to.A Pokemon Presents presentation is due to livestreamon Jul 12, 2025, and the community is expecting to receive more details relating toPokemon Legends: Z-Aregarding gameplay and the pocket monsters up for grabs. Additionally, fans may also get lucky and see a glimpse of the anticipated Generation 10 roster of Pokemon, if the franchise’s tradition is not broken. The IP has released a game from the main series every three years with the new roster in tandem, but perhaps the next line-up will be revealed alongside theLegendsspin-off instead.
