Ralts Variant Surprises in New Fan Creation

A talented Pokémon fan has crafted inventive new convergent forms for Ralts, each gender boasting a unique design. Pokémon fans frequently leverage existing franchise elements to fuel their creativity, and convergent forms—a relatively new concept within the Pokémon universe—are a popular subject.

Introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, convergent Pokémon share ecological similarities, resulting in analogous designs despite being distinct species. Paldea and Kitakami feature six such Pokémon: Toedscool, Toedscruel, Wiglett, Wugtrio, Poltchageist, and Sinistcha (convergent forms of Tentacool, Tentacruel, Diglett, Dugtrio, Polteageist, and Sinistea respectively). This concept inspires much fan art, including a recent creation showcasing Ralts.

Twitter user OnduRegion unveiled a captivating concept featuring two Ralts convergent forms, dubbed "Salts." The female variant resembles a mermaid, her signature bowl cut adorned with a starfish, her eyes clearly visible. The male Salts, conversely, sports a differently colored tail, shark-like fins in its bowl cut, and a concealed face.

OnduRegion's Imaginative Water-Type Ralts

OnduRegion's artwork isn't limited to design; they've also provided details on abilities and stats. The female Salts is a Water/Psychic type, its Pokédex entry describing it as a creature that lures ocean-goers to steal their possessions. The male Salts, a Water/Dark type, is characterized as a stubborn, clumsy Pokémon with a habit of biting hard objects to strengthen its teeth.

This isn't OnduRegion's first foray into impressive Pokémon fan art. Previous works include captivating new forms for Charcadet, a novel Hawlucha evolution, and striking Paradox Forms for Mewtwo X and Y. Their Ralts convergent forms, like their other creations, seamlessly blend creativity with the established Pokémon aesthetic. The accompanying lore further enhances the believability, making it easy for fans to envision Ralts with convergent forms.