Top 50 Pokemon Characters in Real Life

Pokemon Characters in Real Life
Pokemon staring into our souls.


Every Pokemon fan has wished that Pokemon were real. The adventure and ability to travel with our favorite Pokemon is a daydream no fan can resist. Some fans want to make this daydream a reality and pursue this by designing and dressing in amazing costumes. This is a collection of some of the most devoted Pokemon fans with the greatest cosplay costumes.

 

50. Arcanine

Cosplay by Kinpatsu-Cosplay (https://www.deviantart.com/kinpatsu-cosplay/art/Armored-Arcanine-Pokemon...)

Arcanine is the evolved form of Growlithe. This gorgeous canine was once mistaken for a legendary beast.

 

49. Meowth

Cosplay by GreyMing (https://aminoapps.com/c/cosplay/page/blog/meowth-thats-right/nzUL_uVxR1n...)

Meowth is a cautious hunter; stalking its prey and leaving no footprints. They have a weakness for shiny objects.

 

48. Palkia

Cosplay by Shadowhatesomochao

(https://www.deviantart.com/shadowhatesomochao/art/a-wild-PALKIA-appeared...)

Palkia is the Pokemon God of Space. Legend says if he were to meet his brother, Dialga the Pokemon God of Time, the two would fight and destroy both space and time.

 

47. Froslass

Cosplay by 93FangShadow

(https://www.deviantart.com/93fangshadow/art/Gijinka-Ready-for-the-Masked...)

Froslass is a possible branch evolution of a female Snorunt. This Pokemon travels mountains during snowstorms looking for lost travelers and Pokemon. If it comes across someone it likes it will freeze them solid and add them to their collection. If, during a snowy night, you hear knocking on your door, don't open it! It's probably a Froslass looking for a new collectable.

 

46. Skyla

Cosplay by Zettai-Cosplay

(https://www.deviantart.com/zettai-cosplay/art/Fuuro-Cosplay-216338592)

Skyla is the Mistralton Gym Leader in the Unova region. Her team comprises: Swoobat, Unfezant and Swanna. She commands her flying types with grace and confidence.

 

45. Elesa

Cosplay by Zettai-Cosplay

(https://www.deviantart.com/zettai-cosplay/art/Elesa-Cosplay-255731553)

Elesa is the Nimbasa Gym Leader in the Unova region. She specializes in electric types. Her team consists of: Zebstrika, Emolga and Tynamo.

 

44. Lugia

Cosplay by Moonllita

(https://www.deviantart.com/moonllita/art/Lugia-gijinka-cosplay-648243696)

Lugia is the guardian of the sea. Legends say that when the elemental birds fight over territory, Lugia is the only one who can stop them.

 

43. Charizard

Cosplay by ShirahimeCosplay

(https://www.deviantart.com/shirahimecosplay/art/Charizard-Armor-605692321)

Charizard is the final form of Charmander, the Kanto fire starter. These dragons are... Unh. What, they're not dragon types? Alright, these flying reptiles love a challenging fight. However, they will not use their powerful flame breath on a weaker opponent.

 

42. Bulbasaur

Cosplay by HeatherAfterCosplay

(https://www.deviantart.com/heatheraftercosplay/art/Greens-768204511)

Bulbasaur is the grass starter in the Kanto region. These Pokemon are known for their loyalty and caregiving ability.

 

41. Misty

Cosplay by Faid-Eyren

(https://www.deviantart.com/faid-eyren/art/Misty-Pokemon-736620674)

Misty is the Cerulean Gym Leader, but in the anime she travels with Ash on his journey to become the best. Her team is always changing, but she sticks with water types, with an occasional normal or ground type for balance. She is the tomboyish mermaid and isn’t afraid to put her opponents in their place.

 

40. Ho-Oh

https://www.deviantart.com/terminacosplay/art/Ho-Oh-the-Rainbow-Pokemon-...

Ho-Oh is the guardian of the sky and holds dominion over the legendary beasts: Raikou, Suicune and Entei. Legend says that anyone who sees this mythical Pokemon will receive eternal happiness.

 

39. Cubone

https://www.deviantart.com/midnightmist/art/Pokemon-Cubone-In-the-Field-...

Cubone are ground types that wear the skull of their mother. Fans are divided on who Cubone’s mother is: Marowak, Charizard or Kangaskhan.

 

38. Litten

https://www.deviantart.com/dakuncosplay/art/Litten-Cosplay-Pokemon-Sun-M...

Litten is the fire starter in the Alola region. These Pokemon are solitary creatures who rarely show their emotions. Don’t be fooled by their cute exterior, they will incinerate anyone who gets too close.

 

37. Articuno

https://www.deviantart.com/blizzardterrak/art/PS18-Articuno-745681266

Articuno, a Legendary Pokemon with power over ice. Its wings are said to be made of ice.

 

36. Absol

https://www.deviantart.com/arashiheartgramm/art/Absol-Gijinka-Pokemon-Co...

Absol has earned the nickname “The Disaster Pokemon” for its tendency to appear right before disaster strikes. However, this Pokemon has a compassionate heart and only wants to warn the people before destruction hits.

 

35. Glaceon

https://www.deviantart.com/jessicaushiromiyasan/art/Glaceon-Pokemon-3115...

Glaceon is the ice type Eevee can evolve into. The air around them becomes cold as it freezes its fur into hard needles.

 

34. Flareon

https://www.deviantart.com/arashiheartgramm/art/Flareon-Gijinka-Pokemon-...

One of Eevees’ original evolutions, this hot-tempered Pokemon uses its internal fire sac to scorch its food before consumption.

 

33. Raichu

https://www.deviantart.com/blashina/art/Raichu-Pokemon-Cosplay-194774268

Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu. These electric types can discharge 100,000 volts of electricity from their body. If too much electricity becomes trapped inside them, they will become more hostile.

 

32. Shiny Gyarados

https://www.deviantart.com/terminacosplay/art/Red-Gyarados-654833248

Gyarados is the terror of the sea. This Pokemon is known for destroying entire towns when it gets angry.

 

31. Reshiram

https://www.deviantart.com/shadowhatesomochao/art/Reshiram-Cosplay-28010...

Long ago a king had a powerful Pokemon, but the conflicting philosophies of his sons caused it to split in three. Reshiram is the Dragon of Truth and searches for a human it deems worthy to serve so it may show them the burning truth.

 

30. Scyther

https://www.deviantart.com/terminacosplay/art/Wild-Scyther-564537577

This Pokemon is faster than the wind. It uses its sword-like arms to slash into its pray.

 

29. Midnight Lycanroc

https://www.deviantart.com/koisnake/art/Lycanroc-Cosplay-663660751

Midnight Lycanroc is the evolved form of a Rockruff that evolved at night. They are short-tempered and will attack with no regard for their own safety. This Pokemon is also arrogant and will ignore its trainer’s orders if it does not agree with them.

 

28. Noivern

https://www.deviantart.com/maria-m--aka--bakura/art/Noivern-cosplay-Thos...

The evolved form of Noibat, these Pokemon fly on moonless nights searching for prey. Nothing can stop them on these nights. They emit ultrasonic waves from their ears that can break boulders.

 

27. Blaziken

https://www.deviantart.com/draxaca/art/Blaziken-suit-641313581

Blaziken is the final form of Torchic, the fire starter of Hoenn. This Pokemon fights with fire,can leap over buildings with its powerful legs and leave its opponents charred with its fiery punches.

 

26. Red

https://www.deviantart.com/ougra/art/Twitch-Plays-Pokemon-Red-Cosplay-5-...

Red was the playable character in the first Pokemon games (Red and Blue). In the sequel games (Gold and Silver) they give the player the chance to battle Red, who has a team of: Pikachu, Espeon, Snorlax, Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise. Since then he has made multiple cameos through the game series and even a spin off special called Pokemon Origins.

 

25. Lucario

https://www.deviantart.com/jonasanhaku/art/Cosplay-Lucario-Gijinka-33918...

Lucario is the evolved form of Riolu. These Pokemon have the power to sense and use aura, the energy that flows within all living things. They form strong bonds with their trainer, and would give their own lives for them.

 

24. Valerie

https://www.deviantart.com/leppa-berry/art/Pokemon-Fairy-Gym-Leader-4458...

She is the Laverre Gym Leader and specializes in fairy types. Valerie herself is a cosplayer. Her outfit is designed to resemble a Pokemon and she aspires to understand Pokemon. Her team consists of: Mawile, Mr. Mime and Sylveon.

 

23. Mega Gardevoirs

https://www.deviantart.com/tadpoledoll/art/Cosplay-Mega-Gardevoirs-Welco...

Gardevoir are, despite appearances, loyal knight Pokemon; if their trainer is in any danger, they will defend them to the death. As a last result, they will create a small black hole to protect all they hold dear.

 

22. Blastoise

https://www.deviantart.com/simplydeviouscosplay/art/Blastoise-737347104

Blastoise is the unholy offspring of a tank and a turtle. This Pokemon is the final evolution of Squirtle, the water starter of Kanto. This Pokemon is equipped with two guns on its back that are capable of producing water pressure so strong it can cut through steel.

 

21. Elekid

https://www.deviantart.com/miinedoko/art/Electricity-is-brutal-Elekid-48...

Elekid is a walking generator. This Pokemon rotates its arms to generate electricity that it then uses to fight.

 

20. Charizard (Mega X)

https://www.deviantart.com/krabbycrabtastic/art/Mega-Charizard-X-Gijinka...

Charizard is the final form of Charmander, the fire starter in Kanto. They are proud warriors who never turn down a powerful opponent. In Generation Six, Mega Evolutions were given to some Pokemon, including Charizard who received two. Mega Charizard X is a dragon (Finally!) that burns all in blue flame.

 

19. Houndoom

https://www.deviantart.com/shonen-ai-freak94/art/Houndoom-Gijinka-Cospla...

Houndoom is the evolved form of Houndour. This Pokemon’s cry is so chilling it once caused people to believe the Grim Reaper was near. If you receive a burn from this Pokemon, the pain will never go away, ever!

 

18. Xerneas

https://www.deviantart.com/cita-la-star/art/Light-up-Xerneas-Cosplay-480...

This legendary Pokemon has the power to give eternal life. They will hibernate for hundreds of years as the Tree of Life to regain its power when its life is almost over.

 

17. Nurse Joy

https://www.deviantart.com/cita-la-star/art/Nurse-Joy-Cosplay-432989206

Nurse Joy is the head nurse in the Pokemon world. She will heal your Pokemon with a smile, but will scold you for idiotic behavior when needed.

 

16. Mew

https://www.deviantart.com/azayakachan/art/Mew-by-the-Tree-1-463296161

Mew hold the genetic material of every Pokemon to ever live, and are able to learn every move. These Pokemon are extremely rare. We only know of its existence from fossilized eyelashes.

 

15. Guzma

https://www.deviantart.com/hayato-x-flame/art/Welcome-to-Alola-kid-Guzma...

Guzma is the leader of the "Evil" Organization “Team Skull.” He uses the overwhelming number of grunts at his disposal to strong-arm anyone who gets in his way. He has no clear goal other than to get stronger with his bug types.

 

14. Yveltal

https://www.deviantart.com/flametorchic/art/Yveltal-Fullsuit-WIP-Progres...

Yveltal is the Pokemon God of Death. They travel the world and absorb the life force of living creatures.

 

13.  Espeon

https://www.deviantart.com/xchancex/art/Espeon-156675774

Espeon is one of the possible evolutions of Eevee. This Pokemon has a coat resembling velvet.

 

12. Zoroark

https://www.deviantart.com/ravithebluetiger/art/My-Zoroark-fursuit-2-302...

Zoroark is the master of illusions. This Pokemon can mimic the appearance of any Pokemon as long as it knows what it looks like.

 

11. Gladion

https://www.deviantart.com/ettelle/art/Gladion-I-660397073

Gladion is the son of Lusamine, the antagonist in Pokemon Sun and Moon. He rebels against his mother and her philosophies. At a young age he stole a Type-Null from her labs. He desires to become stronger on his own.

 

10. Pachirisu

https://www.deviantart.com/abbiegoth/art/Pachirisu-Cosplay-257160534

Pachirisu is one of the many Pikachu clones created to cash in on the electric rodent’s fame. This Pokemon stores its electricity in its tail.

 

9. Haunter

https://www.deviantart.com/xwickedgames/art/Haunter-Gijinka-Pokemon-5549...

Haunter can see the spirits of people and Pokemon. Sometimes they will grab them and play.

 

8. Scizor

https://www.deviantart.com/ninychan/art/Scizor-Cosplay-495137331

Scizor is the evolved form of Scyther. These Pokemon are faster than they eye can follow.

 

7. Mimikyu

https://www.deviantart.com/jinxkittiecosplay/art/MIMIKYU-POKEMON-II-6674...

No one knows what's under the cloth they wear. They wear the old torn garments of a popular Pokemon to retain some of their fame.

 

6. Roxie

https://www.deviantart.com/kairouz/art/Homika-Cosplay-556601569

Roxie is a master of poison types and rock music. She blows her opponents away with her sounds and sneaky attacks.

 

5. Braixen

https://www.deviantart.com/thekillerana/art/Braixen-Pokemon-XY-Cosplay-b...

Braixen is the second evolution of Fenniken, the fire starter of Kalos. They form a special bond with a branch they can ignite and control the fire with telekinesis.

 

4. Sawsbuck

https://www.deviantart.com/amapolchen/art/pokemon-Sawsbuck-and-Deerling-...

Sawsbuck is the seasonal Pokemon. These Pokemon change appearance depending on what time of year it is.

 

3. May

https://www.deviantart.com/hikari-15-l/art/Aura-May-Haruka-cosplay-61616...

May was a protagonist in the Pokemon Advanced anime until the Diamond and Pearl saga. She is a Pokemon Coordinator and works to bring out the beauty and strengths of her Pokemon. Her team consists of: Blaziken, Beautifly, Skitty, Venusaur, Munchlax, Wartortal and Glaceon.

 

2. Ninetails

https://www.deviantart.com/buumna/art/Animecon-2011-4-239290732

Ninetails is the evolved form of Vulpix. They will curse anyone who pulls one of their tails for the rest of their natural lives. Also possessing the power to control fire, they will engulf their opponents until they are ash.

 

1.Persian

https://www.deviantart.com/tinemarieriis/art/Into-the-wild-Persian-Gijin...

Persian is the evolved form of Meowth. This Pokemon is very fickle and vain; it prizes its shiny coat above all else.



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