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[Solarix]

So this has been a hobby of mine for the past month or so. Topic title pretty much explains it: pick a fictional character and give them types, stats, abilities, and possible movesets as if they were a Pokemon. Part of the fun for me has been reconciling Pokemon's mechanics with the way the fictional character operates in their world. For example, I've been working on an evolutionary branch to best represent the progress of Guardians in the video game Destiny.

 

Spoiler

Kinderguardian, the Baby Light Pokemon

Type: Normal

Ability: Inner Focus

Stats: 40 HP / 75 Att / 35 Def / 65 SpAtt / 35 SpDef / 50 Spd

 

"Kinderguardians are constantly fighting to better themselves. Even newly born Kinderguardians will fight unflinchingly."

 

If Kinderguardian levels up using a Fighting-type move after level 35, it evolves into Titan

If Kinderguardian levels up using a Psychic-type move after level 35, it evolves into Warlock

If Kinderguardian levels up using a Dark-type move after level 35, it evolves into Hunter

 

Hunter, the Outrider Pokemon

Type: Dark

Ability: Etheric Light (This Pokemon's form may change if it holds one of the three Charged Orbs)

Stats: [haven't worked these out just yet, needs more testing for balance]

 

"Hunters are always chosen to explore uncharted territories. They make great fun out of tricking Warlocks."

 

If a Hunter's health falls below 50% and it is holding an Arc Orb, it changes into its Bladedancer (Dark/Electric) form

If a Hunter's health falls below 50% and it is holding a Solar Orb, it changes into its Gunslinger (Dark/Fire) form

 

Warlock, the Philosopher Pokemon

Type: Psychic

Ability: Ascendant Light (This Pokemon's form may change if it holds one of the three Charged Orbs)

Stats: [haven't worked these out just yet, needs more testing for balance]

 

"Warlocks do not shield their minds from any knowledge. They will often get into long debates with grinning Hunters."

 

If a Warlock's health falls below 50% and it is holding a Solar Orb, it changes into its Sunsinger (Psychic/Fire) form

If a Warlock's health falls below 50% and it is holding a Void Orb, it changes into its Voidwalker (Psychic/Dark) form

 

Titan, the Warrior Pokemon

Type: Fighting

Ability: Radiant Light (This Pokemon's form may change if it holds one of the three Charged Orbs)

Stats: [haven't worked these out just yet, needs more testing for balance]

 

"Titans are supreme fighters. They will stop at nothing to destroy enemies and protect loved ones."

 

If a Titan's health falls below 50% and it is holding a Void Orb, it changes into its Defender (Fighting/Psychic) form

If a Titan's health falls below 50% and it is holding an Arc Orb, it changes into its Striker (Fighting/Electric) form

 

This has been a huge undertaking for me and has me thinking about the Pokemon metagame more critically than ever. Theoretically I want this evolutionary branch to be balanced so that it is the skill of the player that determines how well these Pokemon perform, not just a simple matter of outrunning and/or outhitting opponents. 

 

But I'm probably taking this too seriously. What sort of for-fun Pokemon would you make out of your favorite fictional characters?

[Swar]

I was expecting a drawing game, this is too complicated to me

[Solarix]

Hey there's no reason why artists can't get involved. Like I said, I probably take this way too seriously, it doesn't have to be a very complicated thing if you don't want it to be.