Generation II of the Pokémon franchise gave players Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile as their starters. The second generation encompasses Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, and each of these three starters is an excellent choice, though the actual selection naturally boils down to which one packs the most personal appeal to the player. Fans generally adore their starter Pokémon, using them throughout the games and forming a close attachment with them.
Some have taken their passion to the next level by creating fan art to honor these particular starter Pokémon. The artists use a variety of styles and mediums to bring their renditions of them to life. Keep scrolling to check out some amazing works of Generation II starter fan art you have to see!
10 Creepy In A Way That Fans Love
This artist decided to give these three Pokémon a creepy vibe, but in a way that has fans loving them even more. It exacerbates their noticeable qualities, as Totodile is given sharper teeth, Cyndaquil looks like it’s exploding, and Chikorita just looks plain nuts.
The eyes are what give each character their personality, as each one is uniquely different from the last. This is a unique take on a few classic starters, and Themrock is the artist who brought this image to life.
9 Armed With Their Own Pokéballs
These three Pokémon are armed with their own Pokéballs in this piece of artwork. They look utterly adorable, especially as the expressions on their faces capture their individual personalities.
The background of this piece helps to make their colors pop, and the shading accentuates their prominent features. Ppoint555 is the artist who brought us this fan art, and the credit’s entirely due here!
8 An Inspired Painting
The style of this portrait is what caught the eyes of fans as they were smitten by the talent of this artist. The dark lines define each character, and the pastel color scheme gives it a comforting vibe that isn’t seen in other portraits. The artist, CloverCoin, even added some subtle rainbows behind each Pokémon that only adds to this feeling throughout the artwork.
7 Cute As A Button
The Pokémon in this piece are as cute as can be. In fact, the design would lend itself beautifully to buttons or pins. Their innocent and adorable demeanor in this particular piece reminds fans why they loved these starters so much.
The small highlights over their bodies help to add definition and form to these Pokémon in place of detailed shading. MTSugarr is the brilliant talent we have to thank for this one.
6 A Realistic Rendition
This artist chose to take a more realistic approach to these Pokémon, and the result was perfection. Fans love the dinosaur-like features given to each of these starters, as they are given traits that would perhaps relate to their prehistoric counterparts. BatterymanAAA created this piece that helps fans imagine what it would be like for these Pokémon to roam the world today.
5 They All Have Mega Evolutions
These starter Pokémon all have a Mega Evolution which sets them apart from others. This artist decided to honor them by drawing each one in this form. Pgdelirio does an incredibly amazing job showcasing these three having reached the end of their respective evolutionary journies.
4 An Incredible Wallpaper
Fans were instantly changing their wallpapers to this the moment they saw it with their own eyes. It is minimalistic, but the texture makes it truly profound.
Fans love how these Pokémon were all colored with watercolors that create a unique transition in their bodily patterns. Doubleu42 is the artist who created this masterpiece that has fans begging for more just like it.
3 Who Knew Dots Could Be So Useful?
The unique style of this artist is what makes this piece so special. They used dots to help shade various parts of this portrait, and it gives it a unique look that isn’t seen in any other artwork on this list.
The lines are clean-cut, while the dots add an organized mess that fans didn’t realize these Pokémon needed. Porcubird is the artist behind this particular masterpiece, and it practically has us digging for our Gen II games to replay them.
2 Sharp Lines Make Everything Better
Sharp lines can be a risk, but this artist managed to turn them into a beautiful piece of art. Fans are drawn to the harsh angles, as well as the simplistic color scheme.
Some may say shading is necessary, but this artist shows how single blocks of color are more than enough to make a piece pop. Bassamii created this uniquely stylized portrait, and you can color us impressed with it.
1 Intricate Shading Never Looked So Good
Shading was taken to the next level in this painting. The artist managed to create movement and dimension by adding highlights and lowlights where they were needed.
The leaf atop Chikorita’s head is the most impressive part of this entire piece as indentations within this piece are clearly evident. Fans love how each of their Types were utilized to brilliant and vibrant effect, and Meitou is the artist fans can thank for this Pokémon masterpiece.
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