Innovative Convergent Forms Emerge for Pokémon's Ralts

A talented Pokémon fan has crafted unique convergent forms for Ralts, with distinct designs for each gender. The Pokémon community frequently leverages existing franchise elements to fuel their creativity, and convergent forms—a relatively new concept—are a popular choice.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced the concept of convergent Pokémon, defined as ecologically similar Pokémon of different species with similar designs. Paldea and Kitakami boast six such Pokémon: Toedscool, Toedscruel, Wiglett, Wugtrio, Poltchageist, and Sinistcha (convergent forms of Tentacool, Tentacruel, Diglett, Dugtrio, Polteageist, and Sinistea respectively). This concept inspires fan creations, like the recent artwork by one dedicated fan.

Twitter user OnduRegion unveiled a creative concept featuring two convergent Ralts forms, dubbed "Salts." The female variant resembles a mermaid, her bowl cut adorned with a starfish, her eyes clearly visible. The male counterpart sports a differently colored tail and fins reminiscent of a shark in its bowl cut; its face is obscured.

Creative Pokémon Fan Art Reimagines Ralts as a Water-Type

OnduRegion didn't stop at design; they also provided details on abilities and stats. The female Salts is a Water/Psychic type, its Pokédex entry describing it as a creature that lures ocean-going humans to steal their possessions. The male Salts, a Water/Dark type, is characterized as a stubborn, clumsy Pokémon with a habit of biting hard objects to strengthen its teeth.

This isn't OnduRegion's first impressive contribution to the Pokémon community. Previous works include striking fan art featuring new forms for Charcadet, a new Hawlucha evolution, and compelling Paradox Forms for Mewtwo X and Y. Like their other creations, these Ralts convergent forms seamlessly blend creativity with the established Pokémon aesthetic. Combined with their detailed lore, it's easy for fans to envision Ralts with these new forms.