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Avengers, I Choose You! Marvel Heroes Reimagined as Pokémon

With the landscape of cinema dominated by grown men and women in spandex and occasionally, raccoons, it was only a matter of time before someone put two and two together. How would our beloved Avengers fair if they swapped their power suits, shields, and chaos magic for a different kind of superpower - one that comes wrapped in a Poké Ball?

Iron Man as Charizard

First up, we have our self-proclaimed genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, Iron Man. Or should we call him... Charmander Stark? Tony's swagger fits right in with Charizard’s flame-spewing attitude. The flamethrower breath does indeed blend well with the arc reactor.

And how about the ever-broody Bruce Banner? Who better to represent the struggle of the Hulk than the powerful Pokémon transformation from a sweet little Bulbasaur to a devastatingly powerful Venusaur?

Hulk as Venusaur

Moving on, have you ever wondered what Thor would look like as a Pikachu? It seems utterly mad we know, but let's consider this for a moment. With their shared aptitude for throwing bolts of electricity around, this unlikely pairing seems like a match made in...well, Asgard.

Thor as Pikachu

Next up is the super-spy who knows her way around almost every situation, Natasha Romanoff. Crowned as the Queen of Espionage, Black Widow fits perfectly with the shadowy Pokémon, Umbreon. Those crisp red eyes can see through darkness, much like Natasha combing her way through the murkiest secrets.

Bringing up the shield, we have Captain America as Blastoise. That trusty shell-shield hybrid is perfect for our boy scout, Steve Rogers, as both a defensive and offensive weapon. There’s also a sense of irony in having Cap, who grew up from the puny kid in Brooklyn, to be a massive Water-Type Pokémon.

Last but not least, we just couldn't forget the God of Mischief. The sly and cunning Loki as Alakazam seems the perfect fit - the spoons are just a bonus.

Loki as Alakazam

In conclusion, what a jolly-good crossover this turned out to be! Not only has this exercise equipped our Avengers with some new exotic skills, but it's given them an excuse to hang up the spandex in favor of soft fluffy fur... and spoons. Beware Thanos! We've got a Ash Ketchum leading the charge, and he's bloodthirsty for badges.