Pokémon Enthusiast Designs Dragon/Steel Dual-Type Regi Concepts

A devoted Pokémon fan recently stirred excitement within the community by unveiling concept art that brilliantly reimagines the Legendary Regis Titans as a Dragon/Steel Dual-Type. This creative twist on the fan-favorite Legendary Regis, famously crafted by Regigigas and unearthed by trainers, has sparked conversation and intrigue. These Legendary Pokémon have always been surrounded by both fascination and humor, fueled by countless urban legends and memes. Despite some divided opinions on their original designs, this fresh take on the Regis has been met with widespread admiration.

The Pokémon series shows no sign of slowing down. With Nintendo and The Pokémon Company hard at work, a new title is set to grace the Nintendo Switch lineup in 2025. This release follows the 2022 hit, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, marking the continuation of the Legends series with Pokémon Legends: Z-A. With whispers from a trusted source, it seems the game will not undergo optimization for Nintendo Switch 2. Instead, players can anticipate playing this anticipated title via backward compatibility on the new console, emphasizing the enduring appeal of Pokémon games beyond hardware advancements. Meanwhile, the franchise continues to flourish, with ventures like the Pokémon Trading Card Game and its digital version, Pokémon TCG: Pocket, alongside Pokémon GO, the augmented reality mobile phenomenon.

Over on Reddit, user KosukeSukeP shared an intriguing set of concept art that captured the imaginations of Pokémon enthusiasts. This artwork presents two new forms of Regis that echo the formidable presence of Mechagodzilla. One form is a metallic variant, complete with wings and a face reminiscent of HAL 9000, while the other appears as a dynamic, space station-like version. These artworks echo similar fan renditions that have envisioned the Regis as flying-type creatures. The artist has hinted at more designs to come, inviting followers to explore these creations on Instagram.

The Pokémon community’s reception of these new Regis designs has been overwhelmingly positive. One Reddit user couldn’t help but compare the design to the Angel Arm from the iconic manga series, Trigun. Others expressed a hope that this imaginative fusion concept could eventually find its way into an official Pokémon game. While some past fan interpretations of the Regis have ranged from whimsical to downright bizarre—one turning them into vegetables—these particular designs have been praised for their professional quality, sparking dreams of their inclusion in the official Pokémon universe.

The Pokémon series keeps evolving, with Legendary Regis making notable appearances in The Crown Tundra update for Pokémon Sword and Shield. This update introduced Regieleki and Regidrago, expanding the Regis roster alongside their well-known counterparts: Regirock, Regice, and Registeel, originally introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and Regigigas, added in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Each new addition continues to build on the rich lore and enduring popularity of these timeless Legendary Pokémon.