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Description It travels great distances,
bringing light in it's jeweled crown,
The Majesty of Forests.

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I told you I would draw Xerneas, too! This picture just took way more time than I ever thought. But I think I'm entitled to feel proud of the finished work. And I must say, I'm damn proud.
Xerneas is one of the most beautiful Pokemon designs to date, hands down. It's grace and majestic appearance surpasses Arceus any day. This is what I call a legendary Pokemon. This is what I would call a god Pokemon. It is true that Xerneas resembles the Deer God from Princess Mononoke a lot, but I think it does so in a good way.
There is so little known about this Pokemon, but what I think, Xerneas could represent light. Or life. It would go well with its counterpart, Yveltal, that could represent either sound or death, in contrast to Xerneas.

This was very, very educating and interesting to do. I almost lost my mind a great many times, but I'm surprised my patience allowed me to work with the same quality to the end. It was really hard to put my pen down and say "I'm done". But I think I'm done now. For real. And I really like the outcome.
I hope you like it, too!

My first version of Yveltal:

Media PaintToolSAI | Wacom Intuos4 M
Time taken A lifetime.
Xerneas c Nintendo Gamefreak
Art c *ShadeofShinon

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Comments: 272

ShadeofShinon In reply to ??? [2013-01-18 15:20:48 +0000 UTC]

I really can't wait to get more Pokemon to draw! I hope they release more soon. :>

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SleepwalkerSerenade In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 14:34:54 +0000 UTC]

This is outstanding. Truly, you have a talent for making Pokemon come to life.

Also, even though this picture is totally rad, I was quite the fan of the "claymore legs" it had going on.
A deer with swords for legs is like a bear with chainsaws for arms: AWESOME.

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ShadeofShinon In reply to SleepwalkerSerenade [2013-01-19 19:25:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

I actually like Xerneas' legs in the official design, too, I like everything about it, but I tried to make the design work realistically.

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Neutral-Demon [2013-01-17 14:09:18 +0000 UTC]

This deer-like Pokemon reminds me Dialga a little. Maybe colors?

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Neutral-Demon [2013-01-17 14:24:04 +0000 UTC]

I think it's the colours and something about the head and horns. But I don't think it's a bad thing at all.

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Neutral-Demon In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-01-17 14:33:30 +0000 UTC]

I don't say it's bad thing, i just saw this... ow.

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Neutral-Demon [2013-01-17 14:35:35 +0000 UTC]

No no, that's not what I meant. I meant that it resembles Dialga in a good way since Dialga's design is really awesome as well. I should've been more elaborate.

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Neutral-Demon In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-01-17 14:44:20 +0000 UTC]

Other dude associate him with Forest Spirit from "Princess Mononoke", lolz. But yes, it look's more interesting, than starters' one - i have big "deja vu" about making fire fox (Vulpix, Ninetails, Flareon browser ) and water frog (Poliwag + his evos, Tynpole + his evos, i want fire-type frog, lol)

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Neutral-Demon [2013-01-24 21:11:20 +0000 UTC]

The Deer God from Mononoke sure is very much like Xerneas. Or the other way around, actually.
I saw a leaked silhouette of Fennekin's evo that wasn't confirmed to be legit but it sure looked like the real thing and it didn't look anything like Ninetales. Well, both are quadruped foxes but it was still different.

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Neutral-Demon In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-01-25 05:22:21 +0000 UTC]

Fennekin's evo is aleady there? Would interesting look at it.
So, i'm not aboout foxes' appearance, more about idea, cause it was not once.
By the way, good work.

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Neutral-Demon [2013-01-25 06:54:02 +0000 UTC]

I'm not sure. It was just a silhouette and there's no guarantee it's official. Nothing's been announced yet.

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Neutral-Demon In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-01-25 11:00:51 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh, ok.

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Yami-Pokegirl In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 11:40:15 +0000 UTC]

Uh, this is very realistic work~
I like this pose, this skin and this watermirror.
The color make good. I love it

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Yami-Pokegirl [2013-01-17 17:44:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Resonating-Kitty In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 11:30:26 +0000 UTC]

HNNNG!! *points to the picture* That is beautiful!

I like it much better than Nintendo's picture. It doesn't look like its legs could be detached and used as swords.

Awesome Shinon!

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Resonating-Kitty [2013-01-20 17:12:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear that.

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Megaloceros-Urhirsch In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 11:00:01 +0000 UTC]

The Antlers looks like Megaloceros with David Deer. I like it. >///<

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Megaloceros-Urhirsch [2013-01-17 18:10:32 +0000 UTC]

The antlers reminded me of Megaloceros, too! It was a magnificent creature.

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Megaloceros-Urhirsch In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-01-18 12:08:50 +0000 UTC]

Yes! I love Mega and Eucladoceros! >///<
They are my favorite deer. QwQ
My other fav Deer are Dama Dama, Sika deer, david deer and Reddeer and white tailed deer. >///<

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Megaloceros-Urhirsch [2013-01-18 14:46:16 +0000 UTC]

They're my favourite deer, too! I saw a Mega skeleton in a museum once and man it was impressive!
All those deer you listed are really great. :>

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Karura-Art In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 10:04:31 +0000 UTC]

It's absolutly gorgeous! Not only Xerneas, but also the forest (I love trees!), the mist and the reflection in the lake. Great piece!

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Karura-Art [2013-01-17 18:10:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! :>

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rodtheworm In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 10:03:18 +0000 UTC]

This is just awesome. You are a ridiculously talented artist.

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ShadeofShinon In reply to rodtheworm [2013-01-17 17:44:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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LuckyKoneko In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 09:20:43 +0000 UTC]

Xerneas' antlers look like a christmas tree with a lot of lights in it...

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ShadeofShinon In reply to LuckyKoneko [2013-01-17 13:44:43 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, and the fact that is also has light spots on its back doesn't make it any better. XD Oh well, at least it's the most beautiful Christmas tree out there.

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LuckyKoneko In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-01-17 15:37:43 +0000 UTC]

today, the trees here had a bit of ice on them, and when the sun came up, one tree looked EXACTLY like Xerneas' antlers!!! I LOL'd so hard!

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ShadeofShinon In reply to LuckyKoneko [2013-01-20 17:43:32 +0000 UTC]

Haha, that sounds amazing.

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LuckyKoneko In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-01-20 17:46:48 +0000 UTC]

it was!

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yzkethrag In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 08:57:05 +0000 UTC]

Very nice.

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ShadeofShinon In reply to yzkethrag [2013-01-17 13:44:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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ShadowFirelaw In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 07:21:43 +0000 UTC]

But, you...
Forgot the Xs in his eyes.
...

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ShadeofShinon In reply to ShadowFirelaw [2013-01-17 07:22:26 +0000 UTC]

No, I didn't. They're there but they're just so small you can't see them very well.

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xHelloBeautifulx In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 07:18:25 +0000 UTC]

Holy, exquisteally incredible! Xerneas is stunning, and his antlers are epic! The reflection,scenery, and colors are also gorgeous. Magnificent work!

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ShadeofShinon In reply to xHelloBeautifulx [2013-01-20 17:11:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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seluhawk [2013-01-17 06:48:02 +0000 UTC]

This is simply amazing. The amount of detail you put into this, the colours, just... everything. You're definitely right to be proud of yourself for this one!!

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ShadeofShinon In reply to seluhawk [2013-01-19 19:25:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! ^^

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eternanyx [2013-01-17 06:47:10 +0000 UTC]

Wait... X, Y, Z... O.O Pokemon's getting mathematical on us! Why didn't I realize this sooner! DX

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ShadeofShinon In reply to eternanyx [2013-01-17 17:49:50 +0000 UTC]

That hasn't been confirmed yet, but it seems like the most suitable explanation.

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DracorianAmanda In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 06:35:37 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness...that's freaking beautiful o.o I could stare at it for ever ^^ And yes, I love the design of this one as well, and if the Y pokemon wasn't a cool bird/dragon thing, I would totally be sold on getting X...lol. The reflection in the water is super beautiful, and the colors are just amazing ^^

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ShadeofShinon In reply to DracorianAmanda [2013-01-21 15:22:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! :>

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MikachuSango [2013-01-17 06:22:48 +0000 UTC]

It is beautiful,awesome job^^

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ShadeofShinon In reply to MikachuSango [2013-01-17 17:48:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^^

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MikachuSango In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-01-17 22:32:16 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome^^

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Rrysva In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 06:05:15 +0000 UTC]

I love deers. This one is so beautiful *-* *hugs Xerneas*

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Rrysva [2013-01-17 17:49:25 +0000 UTC]

I love deer, too! Xerneas sure is a gorgeous creature.

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BriarX In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 05:17:50 +0000 UTC]

This looks absolutely fantastic. Xerneas is probably my favourite legendary since Lugia. I have a real soft spot for majestic stags.

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ShadeofShinon In reply to BriarX [2013-01-17 18:10:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Xerneas is definitely one of my faves, too.

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WhovianWhoville In reply to ??? [2013-01-17 05:00:29 +0000 UTC]

So much want.

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ShadeofShinon In reply to WhovianWhoville [2013-01-17 17:50:07 +0000 UTC]

I wish it was October already.

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