This month we asked you to take your best photos of Pokémon outdoors, and we got some incredible submissions!
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Unedited Images
The below AR images have not been edited in any way.
‘Partners in Crime 🦊🦊’ by ANK, Ahmedabad, GJ, IN.
‘Deep along a quiet park trail, two Nickit cross paths. One watches cautiously from the distance while the other steps boldly into the frame—as if they’ve discovered something worth stealing… or someone worth following.’
By @grrrlock, Lake Tahoe, CA, USA.
‘I hiked up this trail at 5:30am to catch the sunrise over Lake Tahoe, and once I got some shots with my other cameras I knew I needed to pose a flying-type or winged shiny in front of the view. I chose shiny Drampa because the gold is reminiscent of the sun rays, and this was the result!’
‘Tree party’ by ElkGwenn, Fairfax, Virginia.
‘I went for a walk in a forest and ran into some trees. It turns out that two of them were Pokemon. They were partying in the forest. They were dancing!
‘Mega Awakening’ by FL4SHP01NT, Ghaziabad, India.
‘Mega Mewtwo X stood silently among the trees, as if guarding the park from the shadows. For a brief moment, the real world and the Pokémon world felt like one.’
‘Rhythm in the Green’ by ANK, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India.
‘Among the trees and walking trails, my Shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom looked completely at home, turning a peaceful park into its own concert stage.’
‘『Footprints of Life』’ by Limu, Shibazakura at Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.
‘Shamey began walking with small steps up the vast Shibazakura Hill in Hitsujiyama Park. Before you know it, a beautiful flower field will spread out from its footprints, and life will be breathed into it as if by magic. The nonokurage, who had just appeared, stared at the scene in wonder. Shamey’s footsteps weave new encounters and stories.’
‘Legend of Mount Rainier’ by QuockaFlocka13, Ashford, WA.
‘5.5 Skyline Loop at Mount Rainier’
By Jeprocks4, Hawaii, USA.
‘Sand monster at the beach’
By @grrrlock, Lake Tahoe, CA, USA.
‘I hiked up this trail at 5:30 to catch the sunrise over Lake Tahoe and once I took some photos with my other cameras I knew I had to set some up with Pokemon in them. I like to think this golden shiny Mega Steelix is a rare mountain god creature that appears in the sky only when the light hits it a certain way.’
‘Nature’s Birthday Guest’ by ANK, Ahmedabad, GJ, IN.
‘Bulbasaur wandered into the park wearing its party hat, turning an ordinary afternoon into a joyful celebration surrounded by lush greenery.’
‘『A rusty driver in the sky!』’ by Limu, Kurayoshi Amphitheater Figure Museum.
‘”Hey Annon, just be the handle today! Annon (O) curled up and accepted Kailyu’s whimsical request. With a spectacular view of the mountainside far below, Kailyu feels like a driver. Close your eyes and take a deep breath, and a pleasant autumn breeze will blow through your heart.’
‘Six friends they might be coconuts’ by tothburaritsi, Bari, Italy.
‘Have you ever seen six pokemon besties walking around Bari? No? I did.
‘Shiny Lapras Takes the Shore’ by Lennyn, Belmont Shore Pier.
‘Lapras is my Spirit Pokémon, so I thought a Shiny Lapras at Belmont Shore would be the perfect shot, especially with the pier in the background. ‘
By Tatjana, Estonia.
‘At first glance, Mega Mewtwo Y looked to me like a tiny, fairy‑like creature. That impression inspired me to shrink its size and set it against a gentle floral background’
‘『Flower fields on an unknown planet』’ by Limu, Neighborhood roadside.
‘A small expedition that came to Earth from far into space. Surrounded by flowers in full bloom, I enjoy the warmth of the sun and the vibrant scent of plants all over my body. This is a cute piece that captures the rich nature of the Earth.’
‘Wingulls flight over the horizon.’ by soma221194, Lagos/Algarve/Portugal.
‘Wingull hovered quietly above the shore, its wings catching the warm sea breeze. Below, the waves rolled gently across the sand, leaving tiny sparkling trails behind them. For a moment, it looked toward the endless blue horizon. Somewhere beyond it were distant islands, hidden coves, and new skies to explore. With one soft cry, Wingull spread its wings a little wider and glided forward. The beach grew smaller beneath it, but the feeling of freedom grew larger with every breath of wind. Today was not just another flight. Today was the beginning of an adventure.’
Edited Images
The below AR images have been edited in minor ways, including colour edits, filters etc.
‘A Playful Gaggle’ by Feresk, Cebu City, Cebu Philippines.
‘Just a normal family photo.’
‘リムさたたささささささささささささささささそた’ by Limu, Enoshima.
‘In the silence, the atmosphere suddenly trembled.
If you look up, you’ll see a huge shadow blending into the evening darkness.
The image that appeared far away, with the immovable Fuji behind it, was filled with overwhelming dignity, as if it had existed since the very beginning of this star.
Mugendaina, who seems to have taken shape through the very forces of nature, transforms the man-made city lights into tiny blinks just by being there.’
Edits
The below images are composites/full edits, made using a combination AR, existing images, and extensive editing.
‘Dondozo Makes a Splash!’ by TheyCallMePhones (IG, BlueSky); CallMePhones (Twitter/X), New York City, NY, United States.
‘The False Dragon Titan reappears! I was on a walk on Manhattan’s west side when I stepped into Little Island park. This park is built on top of the water running in the Hudson River with a large view of the river between the park and the manmade beach. I saw this and immediately knew this would be the perfect spot for a Dondozo to bask in the summer sun.’
‘Fun in the San Diego Sun! ☀️🏖️’ by TheyCallMePhones (IG, BlueSky); CallMePhones (Twitter/X), Ocean Beach, San Diego, California.
‘Sun’s out, fun’s out! While in San Diego earlier this summer, I visited Ocean Beach to work on my tan. I also spent some time photographing the beach for use in AR photography. I could see Pokémon from the Alolan region doing well in an environment like this, so I decided to make them have a beach day! 🏖️’
AR Masters
The below images are taken by our AR Masters.
‘Vivillon’ by kittypokemonsalot, Mijas, Spain.
‘Whilst holidaying in Spain this gorgeous pink flower was attracting so many butterflies and bees, including this Vivillon!’
