What if EVERY Starter Pokémon Had a Regional Variant Evolution? #1

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Regional variant Pokemon have been a thing for a while now, but it was only recently in Pokemon Legends Arceus that we saw regional variants of Starter Pokemon. To this point, only the starters in those games have received regional variants, but what if EVERY Starter Pokemon had one? In today's video, we are going to begin to explore that idea, as I showcase some regional variant evolutions that I have created for the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn starters!
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[@skistorm739]

the ancient form of blastoise fix the problem for a Pokémon biological work maybe take it after changing it arm if connect to it's back after use for war maybe mutant it the Pokémon for it's canon be on it's back and the canons look unnatural even for Pokémon.

[@Finnct]

Charziard should've been a dragon type.

[@lonniejones2525]

Let's be honest... you only made venusaur a cherry blossom because your sponsor.... not because you rhought it was a good idea

[@WCJR97]

Ngl fam I love The charizard Feraligator & Swampert Regional variants I thought Swampert was gonna be a water/sound type due to its frills & fins but either way love how u pay attention to detail it's really refreshing seeing your fav starters get the Regional variant treatment 😁 Can't wait for the next ones 😁💙😁💙😁💙😁💙😁

[@lpsjewel]

The Thunderbird is also Native American myth about a bird so big the flap of its wings cause thunder.

[@otischan9547]

If y’all haven’t noticed, the 3 Kanto starters secondary types are all later added types!

[@CoralReaper707]

That's a cute detail!

[@JustTheHamzaGuy]

That would be cool… if it kept the triangle steel resists grass so now venusaur can now deal nuteral damage… the same thing happened in sinnoh with empoleon but torterra is a ground type so it still passes

[@douglaspope-gz1eq]

Isn't Bulbasaur a duel grass/poison type from the get go?

[@CoralReaper707]

@@douglaspope-gz1eq yes

[@douglaspope-gz1eq]

Oh I get it now he's talking about the fan designs not the cannon designs my bad

[@ThisAintGood.]

Can we take some time to appreciate these artist?

[@theorycrafters7281]

Yes these artists are amazing

[@luizfranciscolopesfonsecan809]

🎉🎉🎉

[@scottstapp6763]

I think he draws them himself

[@scottstapp6763]

Nevermind lol

[@Legendary_Bleu]

No

[@piotrop6750]

Those variants of Blastoise, Swampert and Sceptile look amazing

[@NokoTheTaco]

But now Blastoise can’t put their arms in their shell, which is kinda sad for a tortoise.

[@piotrop6750]

@@NokoTheTaco Yeah, but he can hide rest of the body and start shooting the enemies.

[@Shrimpy_SpecialFlavor]

​@@NokoTheTaco waits its a tortoise!?

[@klassik093]

@@Shrimpy_SpecialFlavor I mean the last half of Blastoise name comes from tortoise, but now that I see that, I wonder if Blastoise is supposed to be pronounced like tortoise 🤔

[@ygriqo227]

That sceptile is crazy !

[@PragMagik]

I think all these are super cool, especially the Charizard and Swampert! One thing I would like to see maybe in future iterations is having a region in mind for all of them (like you did with the Unova ones) Just to tie them a bit further into the whole Legends idea!

[@IdentifiantE.S]

Yes the Charizard is really cool 🔥

[@byakko6]

Charizard will get a regional variant someday. It's the only existing special form it hasn't gotten yet and Gamefreak can't allow its favourite to be left out.

[@Luigicat11]

Well, that and a regional fake.

[@liamingrey-lt9bd]

I love Charizard’s regional variant

[@albond]

@@Luigicat11 That's not a form though. If you're gonna count that then you should count paradox too

[@Luigicat11]

@@albond Well, if we're counting Paradox forms then we need to count both past and future since some Pokémon got both.

[@shayneeason9266]

I love charizard

[@mopeluso1]

I thought of a Fire/Steel American Football Unovan Cinderace

[@Gazing-09]

I love that idea!

[@YunaBelmont1]

This is a great idea

[@treezpz]

Absolutely in love with that Swampert design and concept. It honestly hurts that we’ll never see these specific designs used in an official game. Good stuff.

[@DustyGogoat]

Great concept and video. All of these are well thought out. So many regional starters are just like “blastoise with fire” or “charizard with bubble”. Great job to you and the artists!

[@thomaseichler920]

Considering Meganium's Stats, I think making it part Steel type is a great idea because it adds to some of its defenses.

[@mimikyubutitsactualyhornet]

But it gives it a 4x weakness

[@harshalj8]

it still gets a 4x weakness by being Grass/Ice - Fire

[@isabelhunt5804]

That feraligatr design is crazy! Love that the design on its stomach is a face as well

[@BlaxxShadow]

Loved ALL of these variants. As a Blaziken stan I wasn't expecting to be even more blown away by Swampert, Meganium, and Venasaur's designs in particular. All of these were fun to see and learn about. Would love to see the others!

[@Theartistblock]

Amazing designs. I love vids like these from you. They're always a home run buddy

[@HoopsandHipHop]

Thank you! I’m so glad you like them!! 😊

[@attackfrogs]

oh, i LOVE that poison sceptile. that colour combo on it is SO good. regional variant themes i've thought about of primarina and incineroar have been like, a metal (maybe specifically black metal) singer version of primarina, and a dancer (maybe specifically ballet?) version of incineroar.

[@professorkauri]

Love the regional forms for Venusaur, Charizard, Sceptile and Swampert! Swampert’s new design would be my top favourite

[@OneNutReactions]

Really enjoyed the video Hoops! You and the artists crushed this! Definitely looking forward to part 2 and 3!

[@kevandre]

when I look at Sceptile I often think of the bulbs on his back as being like tesla coils and him being Grass/Electric. Maybe his tail becomes like an antenna. I think it'd be neat

[@RoyArkon]

Great ideas, especially for Charizard, Feraligatr, and Sceptile. I always had them as my favorite starters from their respective gens and I would go with them with these regional variants as well, although both your Swampert and Blaziken ideas are great as well. Also Feraligatr doesn't need any spicing, he's simplistic, and that's one of the things that make him awesome.

[@NightFuryLover31]

These designs are so cool! I especially love the Venasaur, Sceptile, and Swampert! I would definitely love to see more in the future of the rest of the starters! 🤩

[@robbymanable]

Here are some ideas I have for Regional Variants for Starters: Venusaur: Grass/Flying and the flower on its back turns into helicopter rotors Charizard: Fire/Rock because I always felt it had a common ancestor with Aerodactyl Blastoise: Water/Electric as a reference to hydroelectric power Meganium: Grass/Fairy because I feel the cherry blossom theme fits it better Feraligatr: Water/Dragon to make it look more monstrous Sceptile: Grass/Steel in order to make its Leaf Blades even sharper Blaziken: Fire/Flying and based on the Latiken fusion concept art Swampert: Water/Poison to connect it to Clodsire

[@StickMaster500]

If they where not only a regional variant but also a regional evolution like Linoone into Obstagoon, it would be cool to name them after their Japanese names such as Fushigibana, Lizardon and Kamex

[@TempestsFury]

The only problem with that, is that we don’t have a precedent for a Four-stage evolution line yet

[@NokoTheTaco]

@@TempestsFury I think they’re saying that the starters would have a split evolution instead of a fourth evolution. Charmeleon would still evolve into Charizard, but could also evolve into Lizardon.

[@realblox1463]

sceptile has always been my favorite grass type starters and seeing it get a regional variant, especially one based off a really cool dinosaur, was amazing

[@nickvictoryfire0073]

i'd love to see them be in the official games in the future either with those variants or something close to it

[@jgbcreations9368]

Excellent points supported with nice artwork, this was great!

[@pandabandit7189]

Love all the designs! I look forward for a future vidéo just like this!

[@theserpent8667]

These variants look awesome! These artists have done very well.

[@offbalanceg]

Really enjoy the connection between Blaziken & Thunderbird/Warpath from X-Men!

[@davidp9292]

Great video! Some incredible designs here. Especially love the Meganium design, but feels like it could be Dark Grass, and the Sceptile design is amazing! The reasoning and design for Blaziken is very clever.

[@jamesstone404]

I’d like to see the other regional variants for the starters. Keep ‘em coming!

[@rickardberglund1564]

All of them are so good that I can't choose one of them. And YES we want to see more Starter Pokemon with Regional Variant

[@katschmitt70]

I can't wait to see them ALL!

[@maddpepe313]

Love this idea! Would love to see other Legends games later!

[@AngelPerez-tu1nk]

Regional variants for Final Stage Starters is one of the best things Legends Arceus did and I NEED more in future games. Thank you for providing an idea for it. The Regional Variants you created for a oissuble Legends Unova game are still so peak. Regional Swampert has won over my heart,

[@WilliamX5000]

It would be amazing to see the rest of the starters that exist as of now to have regional variants.

[@flowerfaerie8931]

The Blaziken variant is so well done, I love it. It’s difficult to give something a Native American/Native peoples motif without making it look like a caricature, but you NAILED it.

[@itsjustzing9832]

Please continue the series! Just subbed and you’ve got some great content here, keep it going!

[@johnnybooth2134]

I love the design of all the mobs plus it's so cool!

[@Greninja08]

Want part 2 asap

[@nazeersadek6705]

Your Charizard and Sceptile variants are awesome!!

[@stephanrother3644]

You're concepts are amazing guys! Keep going!

[@thunderchocolate]

Loved your video, great job! Your starter Pokemon regional variant concepts were top-notch. It's obvious you put in a lot of creative thinking and dedication into each design, and it really shines through how intricate and detailed they are. Appreciate your hard work on this! Based on axolotls, your water ghost-type Swampert idea is quite impressive. I loved how you tied together the axolotl's endangered status and regenerative ability in the design. This is a great example of how Pokemon designs can hold a deeper, real-world connection with meaning. Keep up the great work and I'm eagerly anticipating your future videos! I truly hope that Game Freak sees your ideas and integrates them into upcoming Pokemon games.

[@poke-lanche5284]

Feraligatr and Sceptile are dope af, good job!

[@Lkfoppen]

Great video! Can’t wait to see the other starters

[@_zurr]

Man, these designs are incredible. Absolutely worth the effort.

[@fightingfalcon777]

I really like the Regional Sceptile you have, Hoops. In fact, I could almost see it alternatively working as a past Paradox form of Sceptile

[@thadanaya9990]

Dope as hell bro. Pokétubers are all so creative in the ways they help keep interest in the franchise fresh and alive. Alot of times the fans and Pokétubers concepts and thoughts are more creative than wat we are given by the games themselves. I loved this bro, and your channel in general. Keep it up.

[@gupdoo3]

3:50 seeing the names Haruhi and Mikuru on this footage really sent me back

[@jaidamwhi4589]

Haven't gotten through the intro yet and i already want parts 2 and 3...i love these type of vids

[@leonardooberdadealmeidamon2305]

Quick ficture, Swampert has actually my first starter pokemon ever! I started playing pokemon emerald because that has the game my cousins where playing in the corrent time, so every time i see it beeing ficture in a video or in the main pokemon media i get really happy.😊 But this? This is AMAZING!! Has a Swampert fan and expecialist, i aprove your work!👍 For my, only the regional Sceptile can stay head to head with it! And yes, YES i want more of those videos! PLEASE!!🙏

[@ren_3953]

Charizard and Sceptile look incredible. If their variants would look like this, they would immediately went to my favourite pokemons. I'd even say that they would probably be around or in my top 3 of non-legendary.

[@abrasive2243]

This series is a sick idea! GG My boi swampert looks awesome. Really hope they get made sometime in the future 🤞🏻

[@shrill_pkm]

These variants look super cool. I watched all the prior videos that discovered the previously made variants so seeing them again was cool. I also enjoyed seeing the ones that debuted in this video. I would love to see something like this in the actual franchise! 💯

[@idfkwhatyouwantfromme]

As soon as I laid eyes on Sceptile, I knew immediately what inspired you. Oh my lord I love it.

[@TheNemesisCoupe]

I absolutely love all of these!! 😍😍😍

[@Kaiser00Wilhelm]

I definitely want to see parts 2 and 3!

[@sleepychickadee4087]

I’d use any of these starters in a heartbeat. Well done!

[@SogekingFirebirdStar]

Dude, you made three of my favorite starters (Blastoise, Meganium and Sceptile) all even better! I want all of them!

[@michaelrevelle2229]

Really well done. Loved this video.

[@thesarahsaroufim1]

great designs!! in love with ghost feraligatr

[@l0serbe4n]

these were amazing! but i have to say it would be very interesting to see all of them paired up into fitting trios set in ancient regions of the pokémon universe just as with hisui and sinnoh to give each trio a set theme.

[@kolinest19]

All of these look amazing. Especially that septile and swampert

[@ottoscheppard7115]

I’d love to see another round of this

[@nathanaelcard6442]

OH. MY. GOSH! Every single one of these are AWESOME!!!!!! I’d love any one of these new starters!!!! I also liked the logic and themes you based them off of!

[@Thiccolas3245]

man that swampert looks so menacing but the eyes make it so adorable i love it

[@gamerangel8297]

All of these were amazing. My favourite has to be Venusaur. Absolutely stunning and my all-time favourite starter; hats off to you and the artists

[@BaithNa]

Awesome concept and great designs 👍👍

[@REDscar9000]

1:27 this lil scene is so cute 🥰

[@JTValor]

Definitely love that Sceptile!

[@HoopsandHipHop]

Thank you!!

[@StoicForce]

Charizard was my first starter all the way back in Pokémon Red, but it's never been my 'favourite' pokémon. Now, this 'wyvern' Regional Charizard on the other hand looks amazing! The fact that it looks so cool just means that it will never exist, though... Sceptile, Swampert, and Feraligatr look fantastic, as well! The spooky face on Feraligatr's body is such a cool design.

[@waluigistan7278]

We need more of this. Like, now.

[@ShiroInuYokai]

Definitely an interesting concept that should be explored more

[@lohanmicahtv6684]

great work from the artists and the creator with the lore

[@Hex_the_villain]

Had me at megaman arm cannons lol. Blastoise looks awesome!

[@TheRealGzig]

Gotta say, dig that Blaziken variant you made. Nice work!

[@CometX-ing]

I think an important thing to take into account with how starter regional variants we do have in Legends Arceus is that they strongly represent the region they are from by taking on the appearance of various kinds of jobs or positions of the era that region is based on. Typhlosion being a Monk/Exorcist, Samurott being chosen because of it being a Samurai and Decidueye being redesigned to take after a Ronin. If the intent of the redesigns is to be based on a potential Legends remake of any region, then that should be considered.

[@lindsaystevens4062]

I particularly liked the Venusaur and Feraligatr designs. I actually had a hard time deciding which my favorite gen 3 was, especially with all of the designs being so good. I'd probably be most inclined to go with either the Blaziken or Swampert, but I found the Septile to be good too. Please make more of these videos!

[@mayavlug8117]

These are amazing! Best video ever!

[@TheHollowbastion]

Would love to see shinies for these types of designs going forward! Cool vid

[@kuitaranheatmorus9932]

This was absolutely amazing

[@shanurahmed5105]

Absolutely want to see the rest!

[@ColourizeTheStreets]

For Venasaur, I always thought a grass/ghost regional variant would be cool. Venasaur would take on a greyish/green colour and the plant on its back would be all brown and discoloured, and covered in bramble/weeds. Its ghost because the plant is dying. You could have it in the pokedex entry that it was brought to the new region but the pokemon struggled to absorb the proper nutrients and the plant on its back began to wilt, yet somehow the pokemon has managed survive.

[@Jahhzeed]

always a good day when hoopsandhiphop posts

[@Saimeren]

Regional variants are usually pallet swaps and slight alterations. Not taking away the back canons and giving it weird Mario turtle shell hands and a robot head.

[@jadethegingergoblin718]

Venusaur is my favorite Kanto starter, if not my favorite starter of all time, and I love the new regional variant you came up with. It looks so cute!

[@WhiteKnightProductions123]

Looking forward to part 2

[@NiyiDaNinja]

I love all of these designs, the regional Blastoise is probably my favorite

[@Omen_SandersVT]

Swampert has always been my favorite pokemon and u just made it better

[@SirPreyas]

All these designs are very cool!

[@ame1vdw]

I love these designs!

[@hiyashichuka2726]

I love how the shell cannons on Blastoise are PokeBall shaped

[@matheuscastro990]

Oh God, I hope you make more videos for the other starters, because these are awesome! Also, please consider making one of what the mega evolution and gigantamax of the Kanto and Hoenn starters regional forms' would look like (maybe since the Kanto ones got a gmax form and the Hoenn ones didn't, give a gmax form for the Hoenn regionals but not for the Kanto regionals?). I think it would be really cool if the regional form charizard had it's own mega stone and mega evolution, and could not mega evolve into mega charizard X and Y (charizardite Z perhaps?).

[@loganevens3581]

Love your vids torterra is my favourite starter so hopefully you make pt 2 can't wait to see what you come up with

[@loganevens3581]

With the kanto starters I would pick blastiose

[@tybogaming8185]

Definitely need parts two and three.

[@No_direction-99]

I love that Cyndaquil got a regional variant evolution. Cyndaquil is my favorite starter

[@pierregray]

A grass/flying variant of Sceptile would also be really cool. Lean into its swift characteristics and pick up some Flying Lizard aspects. Love the Jurassic Park influence you went with though!

[@Vinigph]

What an artist! They are all awesome!

[@mindfulchimpmenagerie9027]

Ok this is the coolest charizard variant fake or otherwise that I’ve ever seen. Amazing work. All of these are great designs too. Knocked it out the park

[@viagray8098]

Loved em all and ya lost me at the Ghost Feraligator. . . And ya pulled me back with Sceptile !

[@nyxemi_]

cant wait for the future ones

[@Moriarty369]

Venusaur: I forsake my poison typing to become a Sakura frog The poison type: So you have decided to be destroyed by my hands I see

[@LilyPlaysGames214]

Heavily