Been working on some Pokémon crossover AU ideas for all my stories lately, mostly starting out as just team ideas for my characters before I thought about how they would fit into the world of Pokémon. Since the Hue Shifters characters here come from a more “fantasy” setting(though it is modern/contemporary fantasy), it has been an interesting challenge trying to translate them into the world, but the biggest challenge was because they are all supernatural creatures/monsters themselves. I tried looking up to see if they exist in the Pokémon world but I couldn't really find anything, so I just omitted that information for the moment and tried my best to still make them fit in the world. If that all makes sense!
One extra detail about this AU in particular, but I decided to give Coral, Saffron, and Primrose all one bat Pokémon each, since they are all vampires and it was just fitting.
. On his team he has Sawsbuck, Stantler, Bellossom, Shiftry, Lilligant, and Gogoat
. One day when he was a kid he followed his sisters into the woods on a search for new Pokémon, but soon an accident happens that causes him to not only get separated from them, but have him eventually wake up in a new location with little memories of the event
. He has spent the rest of his life since then scouring the depths of each region, hoping to find his sisters again
- Azure
. Works primarily with psychic types, but does work with some water types due to growing up near the ocean
. On his team he has Primarina, Bruxish, Malamar, Espeon, Medicham, and Overqwil
. Grew up in a very big and dysfunctional family that made him all the eager to get out and travel as soon as he could
. Starts off battling and making many rivals, before eventually becoming a successful coordinator and model, seemingly doing a lot better in life now(though he still feels like something is missing in his life)
- Coral
. Works with a few types, but primarily enjoys dark and flying types
. On her team she has Gliscor, Raticate, Murkrow, Mandibuzz, Grimmsnarl, and Hitmonchan
. Second-born daughter to a powerful crime syndicate, growing up she always felt overshadowed by her older sister
. Due to feeling like she doesn’t quite fit in with her family and being seen as an ‘outcast’ by her peers in the community she grew up in, when she was old enough she abdicated her role in her family’s organization to instead focus on battling and becoming a champion
- Maris
. Works primarily with water types
. On her team she has Wartortle, Golduck, Omastar, Cloyster, Kingler, and Milotic
. Started off as a researcher before getting interested in journalism
. Often goes undercover to investigate the larger crime teams of the world, planning to use her findings to not only alert the public, but hopefully get the more powerful ones taken down
- Saffron
. Works primarily with fire/fighting types
. On his team he has Golbat, Emboar, Infernape, Skeledirge, Ninetales, and Scrafty
. Doesn’t have any super big aspirations in life, mostly just plays video games and do fun and cute internet things with his ‘mons
. Cousin to Coral, becomes more interested in participating in actual battles thanks to her influence
- Marigold
. Works primarily with fairy types
. On her team she has Florges, Dedenne, Ribombee, Hattrem, Beautifly, and Vespiquen
. Comes from a very rich and powerful family, had a lot of pressure put on her to succeed which caused her to run away one day, where she then bumps into some older kids with “scary” Pokémon that thought it would be funny to rough her up a bit(this is where she gets her scar)
. After that she wanted to build up her physical combat and Pokémon battling skills to ensure it wouldn’t happen again, but her true interests lie with modelling
- Gracen
. Works primarily with rock types
. On his team he has Onix, Golem, Rhyperior, Marowak, Excadrill, and Golurk
. Second-born son of a rich but humble family, he never stood out much compared to his ‘flashier’ and more successful brother, but doesn’t mind as he prefers staying out of the spotlight
. Had a close relationship/crush situation with his childhood best friend Amethyst, but after she goes missing one day he becomes a lot more withdrawn as he feels a part of him is now missing
- Primrose
. Works primarily with poison types
. On her team she has Swoobat, Venomoth, Seviper, Sneasler, Salazzle, and Drapion
. Eldest daughter to a powerful crime syndicate, has been chosen since she was young to become the next leader someday
. Always charismatic and well-liked, she has won numerous contests and showcases but she is also a strong trainer in her own right too, as she was expected to become strong at Pokémon battles to help ensure no one can threaten her family’s business
. Name: (prince) Gracen Farran
. Nickname: Ray
. Age: 27
. Gender: male
. Sexuality: gray-asexual
. Species: gargoyle
. Color Motif: gray
Gracen is the second-born royal child and prince of Pallomore. In contrast to Ivairis, while Pallomore is a little further away from Chromia, the two kingdoms always got along much better than the latter with Ivairis. Though one thing that seems ‘off’ with Pallomore is how all the colors come in neutrals, so there’s not much actual color there compared to Chromia or Ivairis. While Gracen is not the eldest child in his family and thus not the heir, he is still pretty well-liked amongst the royal court and his citizens. While he is more withdrawn and not as ‘flashy’ or as ‘confident’ as his older brother, he does not despise him or the amount of attention he is receiving lately as he prepares to become king soon in the slightest, as the two share a chill but close bond together. He is more of the strong, silent type, believing actions and meaningful words count way more than those who do or say things to get a certain reaction from others. While he is more quiet and keeps to himself nowadays, when he was younger he was much more outgoing, getting along with all sorts of other children. His most favorite childhood friend was Princess Amethyst Coran of Chromia, where the two were close enough to start crushing on each other before the attack on Chromia happened and he lost almost all memory of her and her country having been a kingdom. He has not felt quite the same since losing his closest childhood friend, having this ache in his heart where she once belonged that no one he has tried bonding with since has been able to fill. He has not fond himself able to form any other closer friendships, or even bring himself to start a family like his brother has and his peers are starting to. He is mostly over the initial sadness and does not think about her anymore, but a deep part of himself is still affected by her absence. When not spending most of his day in his room, Gracen can often be found in the palace library, as reading was always a favorite and comforting pastime of his.
And finally, to conclude the Pride Rep series for this year, we have gray-asexual/graysexual pride as represented by Gracen~ 💜🩶🤍🪨
Gracen, like Primrose, is a character that the last/only time I drew was his bio ref in 2022. For those who may not remember him, he is the second-born royal child and prince of Pallomore. In contrast to Ivairis, while Pallomore is a little further away from Chromia, the two kingdoms always got along much better than the latter with Ivairis. While Gracen is not the eldest child in his family and thus not the heir, he is still pretty well-liked amongst the royal court and citizens. While he is more withdrawn and not as flashy or confident as his older brother, he does not despise him or the amount of attention he has received recently as he prepares to become king soon in the slightest, as the two actually share a chill but close bond together. He is more of the strong, silent type, believing actions and meaningful words count way more. While he is more quiet and keeps to himself nowadays, he was much more friendly and outgoing when he was younger. He was the closest to his favorite childhood friend, Princess Amethyst Coran of Chromia, where the two had a young love that quickly turned tragic when the attack on Chromia happened and he lost almost all memories of her and her country having been a kingdom. He has never felt the same since losing her, having this ache and hole in his heart where she once belonged that no one else has ever been able to fill and replace. While he is mostly over the initial sadness and does or tries not to think about her anymore, a deep part of himself is still affected by her absence in his life.
That's the gist of his recap, but it was fun to get to draw and explore him a little again! I hope you enjoy, and Happy Pride Month once again! ❤️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈✨️
Made these the other day with the Picrew, since I wanted to try my hand at making the other characters I’ve introduced so far with it. I think Gracen came out the best here, though the ears and wings could be changed slightly. Marigold and Primrose’s skin tones are darker in actuality, but this was the closest one that was not too light or dark. I still had fun trying to make all of them, though!
