Summary
APokemonfan has created an alternative design for Chansey, turning the cutesy pink creature into a skinny, seemingly malnourished version. Though the art itself shows a fair amount of talent from the creator, it seemed to disturb otherPokemonfans not used to seeing Chansey in such a way.
One of the first Pokemon to grace fans inPokemon RedandBluein 1996, Chansey is typically a fluffy, light pink creature who carries an egg in a pouch on its front. The Pokemon also appeared in the anime series based on the games, where it was typically portrayed as an assistant to Nurse Joy in the Pokemon Center throughout its many seasons.
Now, however, as Reddit user Kelewann shared their unique take on the creature to the official Pokemon subreddit, many fans shared how disturbed and uncomfortable it made them feel, with the creator themself even issuing a joke apology for creating it. Instead of the usual cute and chunky pink creature they were used to, they were shown an emaciated and unhealthy-looking Chansey with a frown on its face and its egg pouch drooping toward the ground.
Pokemon Fan’s Skinny Chansey Art Shocks Fans
Other users responded to the post expressing disgust toward its appearance, as it contrastedthe usually light-hearted nature of thePokemonfranchiseto show what might happen if a trainer neglected their Pokemon. While fans were seemingly disturbed by its appearance, however, their comments were not directed at the creator’s artistic talent, as the work itself is an otherwise accurate portrayal of the character.
Inthe Pokedex from thePokemonvideo games, Chansey is typically described as not only being hard to find but also very fast with its movements, letting it escape from potential danger – and trainers – fairly easily. This piece, however, seems to turn that idea on its head, as the Chansey appears malnourished and emaciated, which would likely make it difficult for it to move as fast as its more well-fed kin.
The fan’sPokemonart received nearly 3,000 upvotes and gained the attention of hundreds of fans, garnering over 270 comments on the original post. For a less disturbing but similarly unique take on another iconic first-generation Pokemon, another fan artist created analternate version of the Charmander evolution linethat reimagines it as a Water type.
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