A creative Pokémon fan has crafted their unique take on Michelangelo’s legendary painting, The Creation of Adam, infusing it with a Pokémon theme. This imaginative piece reimagines the iconic scene as Arceus, the deity of the Pokémon world, brings Mew to life.
For those familiar with Pokémon lore, Mew—first introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue—is often considered the original Pokémon, possessing the DNA of every creature in the series. Yet, as the narrative evolved, Arceus emerged as the universe’s true creator. With Mew being among the first of Arceus’ creations, it’s fitting that this fan artist sought to blend these themes into their version of the famous artwork.
Known as Reddit user Cordio04, this artist shared what they called The Creation of Mew, a playful homage to the Renaissance masterpiece that decorates the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling. In the rendition, Arceus stretches forth a front leg to touch Mew’s tail as it drifts weightlessly, highlighting Mew’s playful floating habit. In a nod to Pokémon’s real-world inspirations—spanning myths to the very creatures themselves—Cordio04 drew upon this historical piece to celebrate Mew’s creation.
Despite the artwork’s current charm, Cordio04 isn’t finished. Inspired by the original fresco’s intricate details, they plan to expand their rendition by introducing more Pokémon characters. Among their plans is the inclusion of the Lake Guardian Trio, given their own creation by Arceus. A fellow fan suggested that Arceus’ Life Plates might feature silhouettes of various Mythic and Legendary Pokémon, though Cordio04 worries about overcomplicating the design. Instead, they might opt for a subtler reference, possibly through recoloring the plates. Another suggestion included adding the Creation Trio, which Cordio04 is open to experimenting with.
As fans eagerly await the completion of this artwork, it simultaneously stirs the age-old debate on Pokémon origins. Some enthusiasts argue Bulbasaur claims the title of “first” due to its position in the Pokedex, while others advocate for Rhydon, the inaugural Pokémon designed. Regardless of these debates, there’s no denying that this fan creation is both a clever and delightful nod to the Pokémon legacy.
