Summary
An artistic fan has turned a pair of similarPokemontrading cards featuring the Gen 1 Normal-type Eevee into stylish paintings and shared the results online. Over the years, the widely beloved franchise has inspired countless artists to produce pieces featuring their favorite critters across a variety of media. From hand carving and painting to animating andcrocheting every Generation I Pokemon, fans have found many different ways to showcase those holding a special place in their hearts.
For many, Eevee is one of these Pokemon, originating with the rest of Generation I. The adorable pocket monster has become increasingly popular in recent years, earning the franchise’s mascot spot next to arguably the most famous Pokemon of all, Pikachu. This is thanks partly to the release of games such asLet’s Go Pikachu and Eevee, which was released in 2018 and introduced a whole new generation of players to the Kanto region and the original 151 Pokemon. Eevee, in particular, has captivated fans because it is one of the most unique Pokemon because it has a branching evolution and can turn into eight different forms, with Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon being the three originals in the first generation.
A user going by the handle Just3Webbs has shared photos of a pair ofPokemontrading cards featuringEeveethat they have redesigned into adorable paintings. Both cards have Eevee taking a swim in the sea and have several exciting details, such as the Water-type Luvdisc just underwater, as well as corals and bubbles. While featuring different watery scenes, the pair of cards have a unique coloring that makes them pop while blending right in with the original artwork of the Eevee card.
According to Just3Webbs, each card took around four hours to complete, with the addition of the aforementioned details being the most challenging part of the painting process. The artist’s post was well received on thePokemonsubreddit, with users complimenting the details in the cards as well as the artwork for being beautiful. In addition to the pair of Eevees, Just3Webbs has also painted a Slowpoke card showing the Pokemon floating on the surface of the water.
It is no surprise that a large franchise likePokemon, which has also been a household name for the better part of two decades, has such a talented fanbase. With the games beingsome of Nintendo’s bestsellersto this day and the trading cards often selling out in moments, it is safe to say that thePokemonfranchise will be influencing fans of the series for years to come.
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.
