A creative Pokémon fan has designed unique convergent forms for Ralts, with distinct appearances for each gender. Pokémon fans frequently utilize established franchise concepts to fuel their creativity, and convergent forms – a relatively new idea within the Pokémon universe – are a popular subject.
Introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, convergent Pokémon share ecological similarities resulting in similar designs, despite being different species. Paldea and Kitakami boast six such Pokémon: Toedscool, Toedscruel, Wiglett, Wugtrio, Poltchageist, and Sinistcha (convergent forms of Tentacool, Tentacruel, Diglett, Dugtrio, Polteageist, and Sinistea, respectively). This concept inspires fan creations, like a recent artwork showcasing Ralts' convergent forms.
Twitter user OnduRegion envisioned two distinct Salts (convergent Ralts) – a male and a female variant. The female Salts resembles a mermaid, her bowl cut adorned with a starfish, her eyes visible. The male Salts, conversely, features a differently colored tail, fins resembling a shark's in its bowl cut, and a concealed face.
OnduRegion's Imaginative Water-Type Ralts
OnduRegion also provided details on abilities and stats. The female Salts is a Water/Psychic type, described in its Pokédex entry as luring ocean-going humans to steal their possessions. The male Salts, a Water/Dark type, is characterized as a stubborn, clumsy Pokémon with a habit of biting hard objects to strengthen its teeth.
This isn't OnduRegion's first impressive contribution to the Pokémon community. Previous works include new forms for Charcadet, a new Hawlucha evolution, and striking Paradox Forms for Mewtwo X and Y. Consistent with their previous work, these Ralts convergent forms are creatively designed while remaining true to the Pokémon aesthetic. The accompanying lore further enhances the designs, making it easy for fans to imagine Ralts with convergent forms in the actual game.
