A Pokémon fan has recreated Generation Two Johto Pokémon as low-poly 3D printables, using bright colors and blocky shapes to depict each species.

A Pokémon fan has reimagined Generation Two Pokémon designs by creating low-poly 3D printables with adorable detail. The 3D prints for Johto's starters and region-specific Pokémon take these designs and add a cute, blocky flare that allow them to stand out against more detailed models. Many Pokémon species possess surprisingly simple designs, like the spherical Electric-type Voltorb, making recreations with mediums like clay or fabric fairly simple to do.

The Johto region, which takes place in Generation Two of the Pokémon series, includes the starters Cyndaquil, Chikorita, and Totodile - as well as the region exclusive Eeveelutions of Espeon and Umbreon. Like Kanto species, Johto Pokémon designs are relatively simple, with Pokémon based on simple shapes and with sharp color changes. This was partially due to the graphic capabilities available for Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, which were initially released for the Game Boy Color. These early Pokémon designs had to translate to pixelated sprites in the games and relied on simple shapes and sharp color contrasts to be recognizable.

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Reddit user 3demonster has taken advantage of these designs, reimagining a collection of Johto-exclusive Pokémon species using a 3D printer and low-poly visuals. The Pokémon lack the fine details of their original appearances - with Umbreon and Espeon in solid colors without facial expressions and only spikes, flames, and petals changing color on the Johto starters and their evolutions. The simplicity of the printable doesn't detract from their cute, recognizable appearances; and could be the perfect way to add stylized Pokémon decorations to an office or bedroom.

Players have also recreated Pokémon companions using crochet patterns, with some fans working to make one of every species, and others content to focus on personal favorites. Exploring Pokémon designs through art is a great way for players to connect on forums and websites, or share their passion for the series outside of a console screen. With nearly 1,000 species spanning the eight generations of Pokémon games, there is no shortage of designs to recreate, and many newer species from 3D-capable-games have more complex designs for a fun artistic challenge.

While only the Genetation Two Pokémon have been shown in this project, it is possible more 3D printable Pokémon deisgns could be shared in the future. Low-poly 3D prints of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon would be particularly exciting, as the designs for certain Legendary species like Groudon would be incredible if done on a large scale. With new species being added to each new Pokémon game, further inspiration will likely encourage plenty of new projects for years to come.

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Laura Gray is a writer, illustrator and gamer in cozy Boise Idaho. They have had a wild freelance career in being a nerd, spending time traveling as a professional cosplayer and becoming a published illustrator while working the night grind as an IT tech. Laura is currently a content writer for D&D campaigns and Screenrant while working on personal writing projects for publication. They are also busy welcoming their first child into their life, which has been the best adventure life has given yet.