Xelshade's experience with Pokémon comes from their own experience as a "fakemon" designer — the practice of drawing original artworks that look like real Pokémon designs. After deciding that ...

We’ve found a truly amazing ‘Fakemon’ that needs to be in Pokemon X and Y. The Pokemon community is full of vigorous supporters. With this support comes fandoms, art and even Pokemon ideas.

One of Pokemon’s Best Pitches. The artwork gives the Fakemon named Snatchem several different forms, and they come courtesy of the franchise’s various Poke Balls.