A Pokémon fan has created an impressive piece of fanart that fuses two Pokémon together into one. Fusions are a somewhat unique expression of fandom, and have been popular within parts of the Pokémon fan community for over a decade now. There are even websites where fans can generate one of their own using any Pokémon that's ever appeared in the series.
Put simply, a Pokémon fusion is exactly what it is implied to be; a fusion of two or more separate Pokémon. Various fan artists have combined Pokémon traits in endlessly creative ways over the years, and some of these combinations have allowed for some truly impressive new designs. Of course, this is by no means a universal result. Some fusions can look remarkably silly or absurd, although these outcomes only add to the charm of the overall idea. A Slowpoke and a Tyrannitar could create a psychic, water-dwelling behemoth or, just as easily, something much smaller with a Slowpoke's trademark demeanor. The best Pokémon fusion art always looks very impressive and cool, but the occasional more lighthearted creation has its place too.
One of the latest additions to this unique art trend looks anything but silly, however. Reddit user Purplekaiju28 (via Game Rant) has created an extremely intimidating cross between Scizor and Latios, which looks to be the stuff of trainers' nightmares. The unnamed blue and black creation has Latios' head, torso, and lack of legs, but at the same time it also bears Scizor's wings and pincers. The coloration of these pincers' eye-like patches, red compared to a Scizor's yellow, has helped to prompt comments that the fusion resembles a regional variant of the three-headed Dragon-type Hydreigon. As a result, the Pokémon appears to be extremely dangerous, and not one to take lightly.
The popularity of Pokémon fusions is owed in part to the creation of online generators, which juxtapose aspects of various pokemon together automatically. Many online fusion websites allow for both randomized and specifically chosen fusions of any two Pokémon. Generators like this generally work by juxtaposing the face and coloration of one Pokémon onto the body of the other, which can result in some strange and even jarring outcomes. Drawn artwork often allows for more cohesive designs, although the general appearance of the Japeal Pokémon Fusion Generator's 'Latzor' (Scizor and Latios combined) does indeed match that seen in Purplekaiju28's impressive piece of Pokémon fan art, albeit with the addition of legs.
Purplekaiju28's blending of Scizor and Latios' traits is very well done. The overall design appears to be seamless, and while those familiar with Pokémon will recognize it for what it is, in isolation the fusion's appearance is very effective. Being made from parts of Pokémon designs, it actually fits in very well with the variety of official entries in the National Pokédex. Of course, even those who can place the various design elements will likely still find the fake Pokémon to be an intimidating sight. The dark color scheme is immediately threatening, as are its vicious pincers. And while Purplekaiju28 has not yet offered any specific details on their creation's capabilities, as one of the fusion's components is a Legendary Pokémon, its pedigree suggests that a very difficult battle awaits any challenger.
Sources: Purplekaiju28/Reddit (via Game Rant)