A genderbend is when someone takes a classic male or female character and switches the gender on us unexpectedly. Several characters exist within the pokémon world which leaves it open to this type of manipulation. Fanart exists depicting these various characters as their masculine or feminine counterparts, and some are truly exceptional.
We have compiled a list of this artwork that leaves our minds spinning out of control. They grant us a new perspective as the artists utilize various mediums and styles to bring their work to life. Keep reading to learn about 10 amazing pieces of Pokémon genderbend fan art!
10 Ashley And Pikachu Are At It Again
The overall presentation of this piece is pleasing to the eye, but it is the transformation of Ash that has us intrigued. We love the long and flowing hair combined with the femininity of her modified outfit.
It looks like a piece of concept art that never made it to the final stage of production as the main character was turned male by order of the developers. It shines a new light on the world of pokémon as we catch a glimpse of what could have been, and we can only thank the artist, Axsens, for their exceptional work.
9 Brookes And Ashley Are The Best Of Friends
Here we see another rendition of Ash in his feminine form, alongside Brock who has now become Brookes. We love the combination of more feminine styles like the cut-off shorts worn by Ashley and the tank top sported by Brookes.
The fat Pikachu is the thing that pulls this whole thing together though as we instantly fall in love with its chubby cheeks. TheMightFenek created this piece and their art style fits perfectly with this sort of fan art as it brings our imaginations to life.
8 A Different Look At An Adult Ashley
This artwork paints a different picture of Ash as a female because it showcases a more robust adult version. We see curly locks that seem to extend in every direction, as well as some curves that we don’t see in other art pieces.
It is hard not to love the artistry of this piece as the simplistic background leads us to pay more attention to the detail of Ashley herself. Lightstroke94 created this amazing piece that grants us a new perspective of this classic pokémon character.
7 It Would Make An Amazing Tattoo
This piece could almost be turned into an epic tattoo base don the way in which it was drawn and colored. We love the attitude of the piece as Ash turned Ashley looks like a tomboy ready to take their skills to the next level.
The way the shading combines both stark lines, numerous dots, and blurred colors are what caught our eye when we first saw this piece. Lykie-chan is the artist behind this piece and they deserve high praise for adding this twist to the world of pokémon.
6 Nessa Takes On A New Form
Nessa is a gym leader in Pokémon Sword and Shield, but this artist has twisted her appearance into something more masculine. The artist kept the character in the same outfit but switched out her long hair for dreads and increased the tone of the muscles.
It is unique, to say the least as we are given a new perspective of this character that is a drastic change from the original. GasaiV created this new and improved Nessa that we can all agree is undeniably epic.
5 A New Twist On The Anime
This piece was originally created by maimai97 and it gives a new twist to the original characters in the anime series. We see Ash, Brock, Misty, Jessie, and James each showing off as the opposite gender.
We love the way in which they modified their original outfits to fit their new looks, as well as gave them each their own unique hairstyle. Many artists choose to simply rely on flowing locks, but this artist understood the importance of each keeping their own individuality.
4 A Cool Genderbend Sketch
Ash is a favorite among the pokémon community which is why so many sketches of his genderbend have been done. Here is another example where he is turned into Ashley, but this time it is in the form of a black and white sketch.
The amount of detail is beyond incredible as the artist used lines and a series of crosshatching to give it form and dimension. Ashley’s hair is truly exceptional, as well as the pronounced eyes that seem to stare directly into our soul. Diamiour was artist behind this piece and their ability to put pen to paper blows our minds every time we take a peek at their artwork.
3 Jessie And James In A Role Reversal
Here we see a simple gender switch of Jessie and James, which is one of the easier ones to do seeing as James already has a more feminine haircut. We love the smiles on their faces and the simple cropped haircut that the artist gave to the newly masculine Jessie.
It might not be the most complex gender reversal out there, but it gives us a new perspective on this dynamic duo all the same. Jessie.role-Ita posted this piece to their Instagram page and fans everywhere loved the take on a classic pair.
2 A Colored pencil Wonderland
This artist created a wonderful genderbend of Ash, Misty, and Brock in a way that differs from anything else we have seen. We love the blue hues in Ash’s hair, as well as the messy locks upon the now masculine Misty’s head.
The artist wasn’t sold on their coloring ability, but we have to disagree as the blending of various hues and shades really made this piece pop. 1elda1 is the artist behind this phenomenal piece and we can only thank them for giving us a new way to view these pokémon characters in the future.
1 A Strange Twist Of Fate
This was not only a genderbend, but also a switcheroo as Ash and Misty find themselves in the bodies of Jessie and James. We love the confusion on their faces as they not only switched bodies but also discovered they were a new gender.
The blushes on their faces give us a good chuckle, but the design is truly eyecatching and tells a story all its own. Rezuban is the artist behind this amazing piece and it might be one of the best ones on this list due to its unique take on this genderbend trend.
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