Pokémon Enthusiast Transforms Bulbasaur with Mushroom-Inspired Designs

A talented fan of Pokémon has given Bulbasaur a fresh twist by transforming it into a variety of mushroom-inspired designs. Drawing from the rich diversity of real-world mushrooms, these creative takes on Bulbasaur offer an array of exotic and uniquely vibrant appearances.

As a beloved character at the top of the original Pokédex, Bulbasaur holds a special place in the hearts of Pokémon enthusiasts everywhere. Alongside Charmander and Squirtle, Bulbasaur is one of the iconic starter Pokémon, cherished for its charming design and lovable personality on the show. While the classic designs are adored by many, the Pokémon fan community loves to reimagine these original creatures in new and imaginative ways.

Enter MunchyKu, a Pokémon fan artist known for their inventive redesigns. Their latest art series gives Bulbasaur a fungal flair by merging it with nine distinct mushroom species. This creative endeavor leads to Bulbasaur variants that boast vivid new color schemes and distinct mushroom features in place of its usual bulb. While some retain a resemblance to the classic Bulbasaur, others take on dramatically different forms thanks to their mushroom counterparts. For instance, the Ink Cap mushroom-inspired Bulbasaur displays a coat of shaggy scales, while the version modeled after the Pink Oyster mushroom shows off beautiful wavy caps. MunchyKu identified the inspiration for each design, drawing from mushrooms like Bleeding Tooth, Witch’s Hat, Blue Mycena, and Amanita Muscaria, among others.

The Pokémon community is abuzz with excitement over these whimsical mushroom-themed Bulbasaur designs. Fans are applauding the creativity and sharing their personal favorites. There have even been suggestions for more mushroom-Bulbasaur combinations, like one featuring a Lion’s Mane mushroom, while another fan humorously suggested a crossover with an iconic video game by merging Bulbasaur with the cordyceps fungus seen in The Last of Us. One curious fan even raised a question about the typing of these new designs, wondering if they would retain the typical Grass/Poison combo. MunchyKu hinted that not all designs may stick to this typing, as not all mushrooms used are poisonous, such as the edible Pink Oyster mushroom.

MunchyKu’s talent for redesigning Bulbasaur is well-known, as they’ve previously worked on versions inspired by holidays, boba drinks, and even space themes. It will be interesting to see if fan demand prompts more mushroom-inspired designs or if MunchyKu will surprise us with another creative concept altogether. This continued exploration of Bulbasaur through imaginative redesigns showcases the enduring appeal and versatility of this classic Pokémon in fan communities around the world.