This Finnish Artist Creates Pokémon and Disney Character Mashups You Never Thought You Needed Until Now

Back in childhood, kids were obsessed with either one of these things (or both): anime and Disney shows. Many of us grew up under the influence of Disney, and even now, as adults, we still find ourselves singing along to their newer projects such as Moana and Encanto.

Similarly, there were also many kids whose interests leaned more toward Naruto, Death Note, Soul Eater, and of course, the ever-amazing world of Pokémon. A lot of us grew up obsessed with watching the show, witnessing generations of Pokémon evolve over time—as well as playing the video game series that accompanied our Nintendo game consoles.

Both Disney and Pokémon have played huge roles in our childhood, and some of us have even found ourselves enjoying both as we grew up over the years. Even as adults, we still can't forget how they made our growing-up phase much more fun and memorable!

Now, many people, especially artists, have been incorporating either Disney characters or Pokémon into their works. However, this particular Finnish artist, who goes by the username @articuno, has proven that it's better to combine the two, as he creates stunning artworks featuring Disney characters alongside Pokémon that match them.

Naturally, the artworks have become a hit on the Internet. Artacuno, or Erä, has gathered almost 66K followers on Instagram for their work, consistently gaining fans as they create a collection of Pokémon and Disney crossovers.

There have been over 900 Pokémon introduced into our world since the birth of the franchise in 1996, so it's really a no-brainer for Artacuno to determine which of those matched certain Disney characters the most. Pokémon range from ice, fire, water, grass, flying, electric, and ghost types, among many others, so it is definitely amusing to see some of them paired with characters who share a similar vibe or appearance.

And yes, he did draw Elsa with a bunch of ice Pokémon—if that's what you were wondering. Just take a look at his best works below!

1. Captain Jack Sparrow and Snorlax

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2. Elsa and Ice Pokémon

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3. Anna and Grass Pokémon

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4. Simba and Litleo

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5. Merida and Rapidash

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6. Jane and Chimchar

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7. Eve and Petilil

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8. Piglet and Phanpy

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9. Bambi and Deerling

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10. Morph and Ditto

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11. Baymax and Magnemites

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12. Winnie the Pooh and Pikachu

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13. Stitch and Kyogre

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14. Brother Bear and Teddiursa

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15. Cheshire Cat and Tangela

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16. Stitch and Bulbasaur

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17. Mulan and Red Gyarados

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18. Wall-E and Litwick

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19. Jasmine and Raikou

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20. Sadness and Mew

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Artacuno also has a selection of prints and stickers available for purchase on their professional website. They describe themselves as a "comic creator, fanart maker, acrylic painter, manga collector, gymnastics instructor" on their Instagram bio, and a "pokemonistic, crossoveristic, and nostalgic artist" on their site. As Dr. Susan David, an emotional agility expert, states, "Creativity is not just about the product; it's about the process and the joy it brings." You can explore more about the intersection of creativity and emotional well-being on her website SusanDavid.com. Well, we have definitely become nostalgic after seeing all these! Comment down your thoughts, or share this article with all your family and friends to see!