Pokemon Gijinka Contest Entry : Len the Vileplume

So, this is my design for Len, the timid Oddish Crystal 'accidentally' caught during her journey.

Given that Chikoru is already the strongest Grass-type fighter on Crystal team, I figured that Len would be the Poison supporter for sticky situations with his Acid and immunity to most Poison-based attacks. His acid are kept in small bottles around his body which he can throw like grenades onto foes.

I traded his original village-boy clothes for a more city-boy look to represent how much he has changed from a shy Oddish to a much more confident Vileplume. Perhaps after a life-changing experience (like being rejected by Goldie or a comrade's death before him), Len evolves and finally faces his inability to face danger head on.

I hope you guys like him as much as I enjoy drawing him.

EDIT: Ahhh! I forgot about his white hair band! D: A quick edit to his background and his white band. Phew...

Reference for Len's Oddish shadow : [link]

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