An enthusiastic Pokemon fan and talented artist has introduced a captivating twist to Rayquaza, the legendary Generation 3 Pokemon prominently featured on the cover of Pokemon Emerald. Since its initial appearance in the Generation 3 Pokemon games, Rayquaza has consistently held its place as one of the most beloved legendary Pokemon in the franchise’s history. Even today, Rayquaza remains a favorite, regularly inspiring awe-inspiring fan art creations within the Pokemon community.
In recent times, a popular trend among Pokemon aficionados has been the creation of paradox forms for Pokemon that have yet to receive one. For those not in the know, paradox Pokemon have emerged as a novel concept in the Pokemon universe, primarily associated with the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. These paradox forms offer existing Pokemon a fresh, either ancient or futuristic, makeover. Legendary Pokemon have especially captured the imaginations of artists, resulting in various attempts to fashion a paradox form for Rayquaza.
The latest contributor to this trend is a Reddit user known as El-psy-congroo-01, who took on the task of designing a future paradox form for Rayquaza as part of an art commission. El-psy-congroo-01’s artistic vision transforms the legendary serpent into a mechanized dragon, dubbed ‘Iron Draco,’ now bearing the Flying/Steel typing. Traditionally, Rayquaza is known as a Flying/Dragon-type. Remarkably, El-psy-congroo-01 not only crafted a paradox form for Rayquaza but also unveiled a corresponding shiny variant for the creature, featuring a striking black and gray color palette.
While Rayquaza currently lacks an official paradox form in the mainline Pokemon games, there remains the possibility that one might be introduced in future releases. Game Freak has been progressively introducing new paradox legendary Pokemon to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet through their DLC packs, sparking hopes that Rayquaza could be among them. However, it’s essential to note that most paradox legendaries introduced thus far have primarily consisted of Generation 2 and Generation 5 creatures. Consequently, the likelihood of Rayquaza receiving a paradox variant in the forthcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC appears quite slim.
Interestingly, the complete Pokedex for the Teal Mask DLC of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has already surfaced online, and it appears that Rayquaza is not part of the lineup. Nevertheless, this does not preclude the possibility of encountering a fresh iteration of Rayquaza in the future. After all, Mega Rayquaza has already established the precedent of altering this iconic Pokemon’s design, indicating Game Freak and The Pokemon Company’s willingness to experiment with its appearance. Read Full Reviews, Guides and Tips & Tricks of the Latest Games Click here.
