Summary
With the release ofPokemon Legends: Z-Acoming in 2025, one fan created their version of a Mega Starmie, sharing the result online. While not all the details aboutPokemon Legends: Z-Ahave been revealed, fans know the game will feature Mega evolutions. As a result, many gamers have been inspired to create artwork imagining what various Pokemon could look like in this form, creating impressive designs.
While not officially confirmed, recentPokemon Legends: Z-Aleaks claimed to reveal thelist of Pokemon receiving Mega evolutions. Among the names was Starmie, the Gen 1 evolution of Staryu. Additionalleaks have describedwhat the Mega evolution for the starfish Pokemon might look like, noting that it will be larger and feature long legs. This design feature will supposedly allow the Pokemon to “run around.” While leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, one fan has used this description to make their own version of a potential Mega evolution.
Posted on Reddit, the fan art was created by HertzBurst and provided an eye-catching version of a Mega Evolution for Starmie. Specifically, the design added another layer to Starmie, including more appendages and making the body look larger. HertzBurst also incorporated the leaked information about the longer legs into their custom artwork. As seen in the images, the bottom two appendages of the Pokemon were longer, which would allow the creature to potentially run. Interestingly, the artist shared a mockup, revealing what the design could look like inPokemon Legends: Z-A’s Kalos region.
Pokemon Fan’s Mega Evolution Design for Starmie Based on Leaked Details
This Mega evolution artwork for Starmie has caught the attention of some fans on the game’s subreddit. With the post receiving many upvotes, users commented that HertzBurst’s design gave them hope that the leaked description could turn out well in the game. According to the artist, the goal was to make the long-legged Starmie look as natural as possible. Fortunately, many Reddit users think they accomplished this in the artwork.
It is worth pointing out that HertzBurst is a prolificPokemonfan artist, sharing much of their work on Reddit. While they have created all sorts of designs based on the series, including Paradox forms inspired byPokemon Scarlet and Violet, they have recently taken an interest inPokemon Legends: Z-A. For example, the artist previously imaginedwhat Mega Victreebel could look like, among others.
WhilePokemon Legends: Z-Alooks to be taking the franchise in an exciting direction in terms of gameplay, it has also opened the floodgates for more fan art. As the game gets closer to its release in 2025, it will be interesting to see whatother Mega evolution conceptsare shared by the community.
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A is an ambitious new entry to the Pokémon video game series, releasing simultaneously worldwide in 2025. A new adventure awaits within Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon.
