Reimagine Your Favorite Pokemon as a Human
Draw and design your favorite Pokemon reimagined as a human, create outfit, personality, and backstory, then present your character to friends.
Step-by-step guide to reimagine your favorite Pokémon as a human
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Step 1
Pick your favorite Pokémon to reimagine as a human and say its name out loud.
Step 2
Look closely at your Pokémon reference and write down three things you notice like colors shapes or special features on a sticky note.
Step 3
Decide how old your human version is and what kind of style they wear (cool sporty magical fancy etc.).
Step 4
Draw a simple human pose outline on your paper using light pencil lines.
Step 5
Sketch the outfit shape on top of the pose using one or two Pokémon features as inspiration (like a tail-shaped coat or fin sleeves).
Step 6
Draw the face and hairstyle using the Pokémon’s colors and markings for patterns or hair accents.
Step 7
Add accessories or a prop that shows the Pokémon’s powers or personality (like a flame pendant or a lightning staff).
Step 8
Use sticky notes to write three personality traits for your human character and stick them near the drawing.
Step 9
Write a short backstory paragraph (3–4 sentences) about where your character comes from and what they love to do.
Step 10
Color your drawing using the Pokémon’s main colors and add simple shading for depth.
Step 11
Add final details like small patterns highlights and sign your name on the page.
Step 12
Prepare a 1 minute presentation by listing three things to say: name age and one fun fact about the character.
Step 13
Present your new human Pokémon character to a friend or family member and tell them the backstory and personality.
Step 14
Share a photo or description of your finished character on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have sticky notes or colored pencils?
If you don't have sticky notes, tear small squares of paper and tape them near your drawing for the three notes, and if you lack colored pencils use crayons, markers, or watercolor paints to color the drawing and add simple shading.
I'm struggling to draw the human pose and fit Pokémon features into the outfit—any tips?
Lightly sketch a stick-figure pose with a pencil first (step 4), then build the outfit shapes on top using erasable lines and one or two Pokémon features from your reference (step 5) so you can adjust proportions before finalizing and coloring.
How can we change the activity for younger kids or older kids?
For younger kids use a preprinted pose template, chunky crayons, and sticker accessories to place Pokémon features, while older kids can add detailed anatomy, layered shading, a 4–6 sentence backstory, and a short character sheet for the 1-minute presentation.
How can we make this project more creative or shareable?
Enhance the drawing by adding mixed-media details like fabric for a tail-shaped coat or a tiny LED for a flame pendant, turn the character into a short comic showing the backstory, photograph the finished piece and upload the image plus your 3–4 sentence backstory to DIY.org, or craft a simple costume to wear during the presentation.
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Facts about character design and fan art
🎨 Character designers often begin with a bold silhouette and color palette so a character reads instantly.
👗 Fans and cosplayers commonly create humanized Pokémon outfits, turning creature themes into wearable looks.
🐾 Pokémon is short for “Pocket Monsters,” the franchise's original Japanese name.
📣 Writing a backstory and presenting your character builds storytelling and performance skills loved by fan communities.
🧑🎨 Anthropomorphism means giving animals or creatures human traits — a classic trick for making them relatable.
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