Summary
An imaginativePokemonfan’s creation of a three-dimensional Steelix card is catching the attention of hundreds of fellowPokemonfans online. The impressive custom card, which features the face of one of the first-ever issued Steelix cards and a full 3D-printed model of the Pokemon, is leaving many viewers very impressed and asking for more.
A fan-favorite Pokemon from the franchise’s second generation, Steelix is a dual-type Steel/Ground Pokemon that evolves from Onix, which can only be done by trading it while the Onix is holding a Metal Coat. Although previously available in everyPokemongeneration since its introduction, Steelix is unobtainable in the latest generation titles. While that may eliminate players' go-to option for a strong defensive Steel-type Pokemon,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Orthworm may have usurped Steelixin that particular role going forward.
The remarkable 3D-printed Steelix card comes from Reddit user who goes by shaquiquigames, posting it onto one of the site’s majorPokemonpages. Likely taking design cues from the purple-tinged hue of Steelix’s original sprite, the card face features the same moveset and design as its first edition. Within the illustration box’s opening is a 3D-printed, translucent model of Steelix, illuminated with a light integrated into the display. The series of photos appear to show the illumination shifting from purple to pink, and while differing from Standard Steelix’s silver orShiny Steelix’s gold coloring, adds even more visual interest.
Nearly 300 other fans ofPokemonhave liked the illuminated 3D Steelix card, with several asking the creator to make additional Pokemon. While the 3D-printed Steelix card is certainly a creative use for a 3D printer, they aren’t the only fan to come up withPokemonideas. Recently, anotherPokemonfan used a3D printer to build a 4-foot tall Mewtwo statue. The statue, especially when compared to something such as the Steelix card, is absolutely massive, with the creation weighing in at a whopping 40 pounds, with its creator stating that it used over 600 dollars of filament.
Fans Create Clever Steelix Fanart in Multiple Mediums
WhilePokemonfans may be utilizing 3D printers to bring their ideas like the Steelix card to life, others make their art entirely by hand. AnotherPokemonfan made aSteelix sculpture using aluminum foil, embodying the Pokemon’s metallic nature. While vastly different mediums and approaches, both pieces have clearly gained the admiration of hundreds, if not thousands ofPokemonfans. With thePokemonfandom being so artistically prolific, there’s no telling what form or style of fan art Steelix could show up next.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
