Summary
A passionatePokemonfan has designed an impressiveMonster Hunterversion of Rayquaza alongside a specially themed armor and weapon set. ThePokemonfan also provided in-depth descriptions of the Legendary Pokemon, armor, and weapons from the perspective of a skilled hunter instead of a Pokemon Trainer.
Dragon/Flying-type Legendary Pokemon Rayquazadebuted inPokemon Ruby and Sapphireas the aptly named “Sky High Pokemon.” Players may battle and catch Rayquaza in the post-game section ofPokemon Ruby and Sapphire, and the Legendary Pokemon would return in subsequentPokemongames, includingPokemon Scarlet and Violet. However, players must first progress through the base version ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetand begin their journey in The Indigo Disk in order to reach Rayquaza. Completing Blueberry Quests may yield a Rayquaza Treat as a reward, which is necessary for the Pokemon to finally spawn near the Great Crater of Paldea.
Reddit user andPokemonfan artist Julian Rahmat recently designed aMonster Hunterversion of Rayquaza as a tribute and concept for a crossover. The artist also prepared designs for a complete set of armor and weapons inspired by Rayquaza, with bestiary-like descriptions of the Pokemon. Firstly, the Rayquaza artwork and description explain the Pokemon’s full move-set, which is nearly identical to the move-set available inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. The Pokemon is able to directly damage and incapacitate hunters with its Hurricane ability, which is able to intercept midair attacks. However, skilled hunters have a window to knock Rayquaza down if they strike as the Pokemon gathers energy. Fortunately, this version of Rayquaza doesn’t have the powerful Dragon Ascent ability likePokemon GO’sMega Rayquaza.
Rayquaza Artwork and Armor/Weapon Designs Inspired by Monster Hunter
Hunters who defeat thisfan-made version of Rayquazamay carve the creature to receive Rayquaza Stormsail, Rayquaza Stormsac, and Dragonlord Emerald materials. These materials would be used to craft armor and weapons that Julian designed, such as the Rayquaza Skyward Jet Lance. The Rayquaza Skyward Jet Lance and Swordspear Insect Glaive borrow the Dragon and Flying type attributes. Specifically, the weapons deal Dragon damage while grounded and Flying damage while in midair. Wearing the Rayquaza armor set mitigates the damage that the Pokemon may inflict with its abilities, allowing hunters to strike Rayquaza’s weak spots more often.
Julian’s Rayquaza artwork is a wonderful homage toPokemonwhile incorporating more mature themes fromMonster Hunter. Talented fan artists will likely continue to experiment withthePokemonandMonster Hunterfranchisesfor months to come since the communities seem to appreciate the games and their unique features. APokemonandMonster Huntercrossover probably won’t happen anytime soon, but the community still has plenty of platforms to share their opinions and fan-made creations with others.
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