A fan ofPokemonshared a concept image depicting how the infamous Steve Irwin would appear as aPokemontrainer. In the picture, the Reddit user depicts Irwin showing his love and affection for the animals inside the world ofPokemon.
Pokemonis a beloved franchise that has captured the hearts of millions of fans all over the world, growing to encompass an anime, video games, movies, trading cards, and even merchandise. Given how long it has been going on and how much content it offers, it is no wonder that fans of the franchise have become attached enough to the property to come up with their own ideas for what could exist in the world ofPokemon. For example, the legendary conservationist and animal expert, Steve Irwin,looks like a perfect fit as aPokemontrainer.
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The concept of Steve Irwin as aPokemontrainer was created by a Reddit user u/gage_cottle and has been making the rounds on social media. The fan imagined Steve as aPokemontrainer who would specialize inWater-typePokemon, given his love for aquatic animals. They illustrated him wearing his signature khaki shorts and shirt, standing between Torkoal, Charmander, Krookodile, Joltik, and Ekans.
Steve Irwin was an Australian zookeeper and conservationist who was known for his infectious enthusiasm and love for animals. He was famous for his television series,The Crocodile Hunter, where he showcased his incredible knowledge of animals, especially the titular reptiles. Sadly, Steve Irwin passed away in 2006, but his legacy lives on through his family and his foundation. Thanks to the Reddit user, the fans get to witness how the legendary Irwin would look like in the world ofPokemon. According to some fans, Irwin would be a perfect fit if he was added to thePokemonanimated show, and he could have evenreplaced Ash as a lead role in the seriesgiven his popularity.
The fan’s concept of the late legend as aPokemontrainer has been widely shared on social media, and many fans have been praising the idea. Several fans even left comments on the post proposing the inclusion of Irwin as a playable character in thenext update ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet. ThePokemonconcept is a testament to the impact that Steve Irwin had on people’s lives and how his love for animals has inspired many. Even to this day, fans all over the world remember his legacy and feel the impact he left on the wild.
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