A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fan has conceptualized their own paradox form for Scolipede. Paradox Pokemon are one of several new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet features that have sparked the creativity of fan artists in the community.
Scolipede is a Bug/Poison-type Pokemon that evolves from Whirlipede at level 30 and is the final form of Venipede. Introduced in Generation 5 of the Pokemon games, Scolipede has appeared in every game released since then except Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Scolipede is one of the coolest Bug-type Pokemon, with a centipede-like appearance, magenta body, dark grey underside, and long horns on its head and rear. In the Pokemon anime, Scolipede debuted in the ninth episode of Pokemon the Series: Black & White, when Axew and Pikachu encounter an angry Scolpiede while wandering through the forest.
User inkDOTexe shared on Redditt a fanart showing the paradox form of the Scolipede called the Rampaging Steed. Players can find Paradox Pokemon in the different areas of Paldea, the new region where the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet takes place. They are divided into two subgroups: past paradox and future paradox, with appearances that reflect their subgroup. Rampaging Steed is a past-Bug/Dark-type Paradox Pokemon, and retains many traits in common with the original Scolipede. The difference is its legs and the hair on its head and rear, making the Pokemon look like a horse. The face of the paradox form of Scolipede also has a slight resemblance to Furfrou, the Generation 6 type-Normal Pokemon.
InkDOTexe's fanart was posted on the official Pokemon subreddit and got the approval of the other users, who liked the idea. The Paradox Pokemon have served as great inspiration for the Pokemon community, which is already known for its immense creativity. The Paradox Scolipede is the latest work in a significant list of fanart that has been making the headlines, such as the amazing paradox form for Hoothoot created by another fan.
The paradox form created by inkDOTexe stands out for a couple of reasons. The first is that it gives Scolipede a look that is not radically different from the original, but one can still look and see that it is a different kind of Pokemon. The fact that it is a past Paradox Pokemon is interesting, as its appearance is similar to that of a horse, one of the oldest forms of locomotion registered. Although Pokemon Scarlet and Violet had a rough start, the large number of fanart produced shows that the Pokemon community's interest in the franchise is still maintained.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now for Nintendo Switch.
