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

Merida and Rapidash are just the perfect pair!

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

Some childhood favorites are fun on their own, but they get even better when someone finds a way to combine them. That is exactly what a Finnish artist known as @articuno has done, pairing Disney characters with Pokémon that somehow fit them perfectly.

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His mashups have caught on fast, and it is easy to see why. From Elsa surrounded by ice types to Simba matched with Litleo, the artwork taps into two fandoms that many people grew up loving at the same time.

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With more than 900 Pokémon in the franchise, there is no shortage of creative pairings, and this collection keeps finding new favorites. Read on.

1. Captain Jack Sparrow and Snorlax

1. Captain Jack Sparrow and Snorlaxartacuno
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2. Elsa and Ice Pokémon

2. Elsa and Ice Pokémonartacuno
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3. Anna and Grass Pokémon

3. Anna and Grass Pokémonartacuno

That pairing choice makes a lot of sense.

4. Simba and Litleo

4. Simba and Litleoartacuno

5. Merida and Rapidash

5. Merida and Rapidashartacuno

6. Jane and Chimchar

6. Jane and Chimcharartacuno

7. Eve and Petilil

7. Eve and Petililartacuno

Some of these matches are surprisingly spot-on.

8. Piglet and Phanpy

8. Piglet and Phanpyartacuno

9. Bambi and Deerling

9. Bambi and Deerlingartacuno

10. Morph and Ditto

10. Morph and Dittoartacuno

11. Baymax and Magnemites

11. Baymax and Magnemitesartacuno

12. Winnie the Pooh and Pikachu

12. Winnie the Pooh and Pikachuartacuno

The internet was always going to love this crossover.

It also feels like the dilemma of adopting a puppy when your partner is allergic.

13. Stitch and Kyogre

13. Stitch and Kyogreartacuno

14. Brother Bear and Teddiursa

14. Brother Bear and Teddiursaartacuno

15. Cheshire Cat and Tangela

15. Cheshire Cat and Tangelaartacuno

16. Stitch and Bulbasaur

16. Stitch and Bulbasaurartacuno

17. Mulan and Red Gyarados

17. Mulan and Red Gyaradosartacuno

18. Wall-E and Litwick

18. Wall-E and Litwickartacuno

19. Jasmine and Raikou

19. Jasmine and Raikouartacuno

20. Sadness and Mew

20. Sadness and Mewartacuno

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. 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!

It is hard not to smile at this kind of fandom mashup.

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