20 Pokémon So Realistic You’d Think They’re Real

For more than two decades now, Pokémon have been part of our lives, or almost. Virtual creatures that quickly won over millions of players around the world. The Pokémon phenomenon has not lost momentum despite the years, with a franchise more lucrative than ever. And if Pokémon is so popular, it is undoubtedly thanks to its thousand fascinating creatures. A Pokédex that continues to grow over the generations, while a tenth batch of Pokémon is now desired. A cult franchise that still fascinates players and artists alike.

And with the democratization of image-generating AI, anyone can call themselves an artist. With an effective prompt, it is possible to generate convincing images. Lately, a certain lionthebrian has been practicing on Midjourney, bringing to life Pokémon so realistic that you’d believe they were real. Achievements to discover just below, or directly on the user’s Reddit account.