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My interpretation of Slugma.
A kind of volcanic nudibranch. It absorbs a lot of volcanic ashes and stones and turn them into natural weapons. Its skin is made to resemble magma, and the yellow parts are phosphorescent. As it grows, it uses a mix of ashes, stones and its own secretion to form a hard shell and eventually evolves into Magcargo.
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Critique by ~1ianda Feb 17, 2013, 6:11:00 PM
The idea itself itself is magnificent, I am very impressed by your interpretation of Slugma, and it is easily seen by an imaginative eye how it could "evolve" into Magcargo. I love the detail work put into it, I only wish it were larger. The actual Pokemon takes up less than 40% of the page, which is a shame because some of the best work is done in the feelers (excellent touch) and the phosphorescent. It is also a little difficult to see which was Slugma is leaning, A few moments of looking and its body seems to be leaning to its right in the front, while its backside is pulled left, and its spine is straight. I also wish there were a little more red/orangeish tints in the breast, and along the back, to more closely resemble Game Freak's idea of living lava, (this Slugma looks like it has sat around for a day or two and is cooling off) But I wouldn't want much more than a shade or two thrown in, because your interpretation is gorgeous. I hope to see a Magcargo soon!
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Mood: Love ~Falken02 May 11, 2013
i saw a photo of an animal, looks exactly like this one i bet you had the idea from it cause when i saw the photo i immediately thought in Slugma haha
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*Ultyzarus May 11, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Yep XD You got me... Actually I saw the photo first, then started drawing realistic pokémon a few weeks later. When someone requested that I do Slugma, I remembered the pic and used it as ref. I just put my personal touches and here we go!
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~mrchocoaddict May 7, 2013
its kinda cute
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~Dan326 Apr 10, 2013
This is great. I like how its not overdone.
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~sporezofchaos Apr 6, 2013
Just perfect, in every way, looks like lava, but is plainly an organic creature, amazing. but where's Magcargo?
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*Ultyzarus Apr 6, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Magcargo should be done eventually XD I just haven't draw that much lately...
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~rbtv92 Mar 16, 2013
awesome!
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Mood: Love ~Kariachi Mar 14, 2013
I can't even... Stuff like this is why I love the Slugma line. So checking your gallery.
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~NagoshiAshumari Mar 4, 2013  Student Digital Artist
Oh gosh this is perfect.
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~thesimmsonian Jan 19, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
This is some cool shit man. I love scientific taxonomy, and this mixes it with pokemon, which is awesome.

All of these 'Nolanized' pokemon images popping up around the place really makes it hard to not to want to return to the series. However, trying to get back into playing the games, and then looking at these fantastic pieces of imaginative glory really sucks hard.
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