Regional Variant Lucario Sprite

Sprite I made for a regional variant of one of my favorite Pokemon, Lucario.

Figured I'd show it off instead of just letting it sit in my WIP purgatory with many other sprites 😭

This regional variant comes from West Africa.

They're a taller and beefer "brawler" cousin to Lucario. They use their pearlescent orbs to regenerate their aura through sunbathing. The orbs also help to regulate their body temperatures.

I wonder if any one can guess what animal I based them on? Hopeful that I was able to portray the design influence well!