To round out an amazing array of AR showcases this year, we had to end the year with your very best AR photos of 2024! We were blown away by your entries, and cannot thank you all enough for sharing your art with us. Here is to an incredible 2025!
Unedited Images
The below AR images have not been edited in any way.
‘Merry Christmas’ by DroppedGolf, Ruiselede, Belgium.
‘I have seen this lighted christmas ball in my town and was thinking, why not putting christmas costumed pokemon with it. So i put the pikachu family with santa’s hat to take the photo.’
‘Cadet Clash’ by Embravery, Indiana, United States.
‘Avalon and Blues thought the amphitheater and thought it looked like a colosseum. These two Best Buddies of mine have been training together since they hatched out of their eggs!’
‘THE ETERNAL BEAUTY’ by Ayush Agrawal, AGRA , Taj Mahal.
‘Taj Mahal is one of the eight wonders of the world . I visited there with my Gardevoir because I wanted to capture two Beauties in one frame . I clicked this perfect shot and she totally loved it.’
‘Pranks of Unowns’ by Walker, Chiba, Japan.
‘It’s obvious that you’re here.’
‘Reflected in the raindrops’ by nana15AR, Hiroshima City, Japan.
‘After it rained, it was beautiful to see the same world reflected in the raindrops.’
‘Painting’ by Walker, Tokyo, Japan.
‘By removing my hand from the lens and immediately releasing the shutter, I was able to take a photo that looks like a beautiful landscape painting.’
‘Morning Glory’ by Embravery, Indiana, United States.
‘I think this is one of the best photos I have ever taken! It was so satisfying to truly be able to capture one of my favorite Pokemon’s grace and majesty despite a clunky 3D model. I used Virizion before it was cool 😎’
‘Taiyō no Ōkami’ by mingosanch, Furhimi Inari-Taisha, Kyoto, Japan.
‘When my brother and I visited the famous Fushimi Inari shrine, I was blown away by how many gates there were spread all across the hillside. As foxes are closely associated with Inari and the shrine, it only seemed fitting to take an AR photo of Ninetales! I made sure to take the photo of Ninetales as my buddy so I could add sparkles to the shot by petting Ninetales.’
‘Blazing Fly-by’ by Feresk, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines.
‘One of my favorite takes this year. A friend invited me to a secluded restaurant on the top floor of a building, and this Moltres appeared, so I took a quick snap!’
‘Johto legends collide’ by SilverBullet00, Oceanside, CA, USA.
‘The clash of titans a millenia in the making’
‘Radiance’ by mingosanch, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
‘Although it’s a very simple composition, this photo of Paras is one of my favorites from the entire year! After taking photos both with and without bokeh, I found that the blurred background added a lot of character and visual interest to the picture.’
‘Sudden Strike’ by Embravery, Idaho, United States.
‘I love taking documentary-style photos showcasing interactions between Pokemon. Predator-prey relations are especially exciting, and I think I did a very good job with this one. Somehow I was really able to capture the speed of the moment!’
‘『Traveling Lapras 』’ by Limu, Bali island, Indonesia.
‘I am moved by Laplace’s singing voice. Don’t forget to find your purpose in life.’
‘Leaf slide’ by nana15AR, Hiroshima City, Japan.
‘Flower cushions🎶 Fun~🎶🎶’
‘Summer has begun. I’m getting a sign.’ by TAKA-RV, Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
‘I felt the beginning of summer as Ninjask flew to the sunflower field in full bloom.’
‘Primal Rise’ by Pokomo904, Scotland, UK.
‘When The Sun Rises, A Beast Of The Water Rises From The Deep To Call The Waves’
‘Sunset in Norfolk’ by Mark, Norfolk, UK.
‘A beautiful sunset is an obvious opportunity for a stunning photo. Mix in some AR fun and voila. One of our families favourite places and the iconic family of electric mice seem to be enjoying it too.’
‘Chatting after the rain’ by nana15AR, Hiroshima City, Japan.
‘ “It felt good to get wet in the rain”‘
‘grace’ by TAKA-RV, Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
‘The image of Pheromosa standing in the sunset represents the ephemerality of today and the expectations for tomorrow.’
‘Rosy Reflection’ by mingosanch, Fort Barry, California, USA.
‘During my recent trip to the Bay Area, my cousin and I took a day trip north of Golden Gate Bridge. One of the places we explored was Battery Mendell, an abandoned coastal gun battery overlooking the water. When taking this photo of two ravens perched atop the battery, I was lucky enough to save the photo right as Murkrow and one of the ravens were looking at one another. Making AR photos seem realistic by having Pokémon interact with the real world is always challenging, especially with living creatures, so I was very lucky to get such an immersive photo!’
‘Itsy Bitsy Spider’ by kokes, Arkansas, United States.
‘He’s just a little guy. Oh! He’s a little sparky guy’
‘Smeargraffiti ‘ by Mark, Derbyshire, UK.
‘Noah liked this shot and was inspecting the graffiti on the wall last January!’
‘Happy Diwali’ by Ayush7983, Mathura, India.
‘Festival of Lights is the biggest and most sacred day for Indians. My Pikachu was all dressed up , draping a saree with my sister and enjoying the rituals and festivities of this grand day.’
‘Wintry nights out’ by Striker808, Canada.
‘Going on a late night walk with my snow pokemon. They’re so excited winter is coming!!’
‘afterglow’ by TAKA-RV, Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
‘I combined the image of ginkgo leaves swaying in the ripples of the rain with Mesprit’s motif.’
‘Blazing White Yang’ by mingosanch, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
‘In anticipation of the upcoming Unova Tour event, I wanted to take AR photos of Reshiram and Zekrom for some giveaways in my community. I’ve always loved the box art for Pokémon Black, so I tried my best to recreate that image. I’m extremely proud of how close I got! Finding the right background was a little tricky, but eventually, I found a bridge that gave me a perfect view of the night sky with no trees or buildings in the background.’
Edited Images
The below AR images have been edited or filtered in some way.
‘Exeggutor Island’ by Sakana, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
‘This is an aquarium tank that recreates a beach landscape. This allowed me to take photos looking down on it, which was fun to do to show the height of the Exeggutor.’
By Sogeflo, Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer, France.
‘When Carracosta takes in the view, you know it’s serious business.’
‘Cabin in the Woods’ by EmoWooperGirl, Indiana, USA.
‘It’s said that on nights of terrible blizzards, Frostlass comes down to human settlements. If you hear it knocking at your door, do not open it!’
‘Sweet Skwovet’ by CharlieNebulus, Cabeço de Vide, Portugal.
‘No one can resist a squirrel as cute as this Skwovet.’
‘Nice to finally meet you!’ by Sakana, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
‘Sobble, my most beloved Pokémon, appeared in Pokémon GO this past September. I will continue to photograph the lovely Sobble’
‘Going with the flow’ by Walker, Tokyo, Japan.
‘Using the pleasant breeze as a driving force, Bellsprout is slowly moving on the water.’
‘Dancing to the rhythm of the waves’ by Sogeflo, Bétineuc, France.
‘When you find yourself lakeside and Couaneton starts busting moves out of nowhere!’
‘Oceanic Symphony’ by DStarblader, Kalanggaman Island, Leyte, Philippines.
‘Primarina conducts oceanic operas amidst the shimmering turquoise sea, enchanting all who hear its melodious songs.’
‘Little Lane of Hydrangeas’ by La bière2020, Kawasaki, Japan.
‘This is a piece that expresses the essence of the Japanese rainy season.’
By Ibbsters / @ibbsters twitter, Somerset, United Kingdom.
‘Perfect harmony’
‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ by Embravery, Idaho, United States.
‘Chandelure beguiles people with its entrancing light in an effort to burn their souls. I replicated this willful wisp effect with some extra editing, and now it looks truly haunting! The corridor I photographed him in really cemented him as the focus.’
‘Summer Sunset’ by EmoWooperGirl, Indiana, USA.
‘An underground queen, A jewel unseen, But come aboveground, She remarks, quite the scene! All of this, for her to please, For she loves what she sees. With gems and the sun as her crown, She’ll soar through skies with ease!’
‘Schwert’ by Sakana, München, Germany.
‘I took this picture in Germany, where I was traveling. I strongly wanted to capture Zacyan in his noble form here. I hope to photograph Zamazenta somewhere next year.’
‘Shimmering Elegance’ by DStarblader, City of Naga, Cebu, Philippines.
‘Mega Diancie sparkles like a radiant gem, perfectly blending into the vibrant festival of lights and colors that surround it.’
‘Drinks tonight?’ by Walker, Tokyo, Japan.
‘Going out for a drink after work can be a good opportunity to become close.’
‘Dans son élément’ by Sogeflo, Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer, France.
‘Crustle living its best life among the rugged coastal rocks!’
By Sakana, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
‘I took this photo when I visited Germany on a trip from Japan. I love Pokemon and wild birds, and was very impressed the first time I encountered the lovely European Robin, the model for Fletchling.’
‘Art and AR’ by Limu, Kasai Rinkai Park.
‘A wonderful space created by an artist. Did jewels fall from the sky or did scales become jewels?’
‘Descent from the Stormy Skies’ by DStarblader, City of Naga, Cebu, Philippines.
‘Shadow Lugia descends from the stormy skies with an ominous and electrifying presence, shrouded in dark, swirling energy.’
‘World tree illumination’ by Walker, Tokyo, Japan.
‘On a night when the big tree lights up the sky, I want to go and see you, my dearest one.’
Edits
The below images are composites/full edits, made using a combination AR, existing images, and extensive editing.
‘GO Fest New York City 2024’ by @pokesnaps_by_aaron (IG), @aaronspokesnaps (Twitter/X, Bluesky), New York City, NY, United States.
‘With NYC being a location for in-person GO Fest in 2024, I wanted to celebrate by showcasing Necrozma and the Ultra Beasts available during the event. I had a lot of fun with friends at this year’s event, and I think my editing skills in this photo are something to be proud of.’
‘A gentle moment’ by nana15AR, Hiroshima City, Japan.
‘Cute Pokemon playing with flowers.
I made a mobile phone wallpaper full of smiles and fun.’
‘First Christmas’ by Limu, Near Yokohama Chinatown.
‘Christmas is the best time to spend with your favorite Pokemon.’
‘Wild Area Global 2024’ by @pokesnaps_by_aaron (IG), @aaronspokesnaps (Twitter/X, Bluesky), New York City, NY, United States.
‘As part of the Wild Area Global 2024 event, I wanted to experiment with AR edits using Gigantamax Pokémon. This was a challenge since you can’t take high quality photos of Gigantamax Pokémon in-app. My workaround was to take a screenshot of Toxtricity in the Sword/Shield Pokédex, extract it from the background, and import it into Photoshop. I personally think this experiment went well!’
AR Masters
The below images are taken by our AR Masters.
‘Pikachu and Comfey’ by kittypokemonsalot, Lincolnshire, UK.
‘This is my favourite photo that I took in 2024, in part because of how tricky it was to take! It required finding somewhere that I could have two different levels for the height of the Pokémon because Pikachu floated a lot higher than Comfey, and it took some serious tweaking and adjusting to get it just right. I was so happy to be able to execute a photo I’d had in my head for a long time thanks to the new AR system!’
Next Submission Theme
Want to submit to our next Showcase? The theme is nature! So get outside in your local natural environment and document any Pokémon you like, submit here by 25th January to be considered.
