A creative fan of both Pokémon and Zelda has crafted an imaginative crossover card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, offering a tantalizing glimpse into what an official blend of these iconic franchises might look like. Such fan-made crossovers are not uncommon, given Nintendo’s history of combining its beloved universes in games like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. While the Pokémon TCG has yet to officially dive into Zelda-inspired content, it’s easy to see why fans would envision such a possibility.
Enter JJuniorart, a devoted enthusiast of both series, who has designed a Pokémon TCG supporter card featuring none other than Link as a Master Trainer. This imaginative card showcases the hero from Breath of the Wild, wielding a Master Ball, with the Pokémon Honedge hovering in the background. Should this card find a place in the game, it promises to give a player’s Pokémon a significant advantage, inflicting 50 extra damage if the rival Pokémon carries a Darkness Energy. Another intriguing image reveals variations on the theme, showing Link alongside different Pokémon and in various poses.
The excitement from fellow Pokémon and Zelda fans is palpable, with many expressing admiration for both the concept and its execution. Some in the community have even proposed ideas for a potential crossover expansion, whimsically calling it “Universes Beyond.” Another fan noted how well this card could integrate into Pokémon TCG competitions, particularly in Pokémon TCG Pocket, where “dark Darkrais” often dominate. JJuniorart acknowledged this as the inspiration for the card’s unique effect.
Though the Pokémon TCG has occasionally ventured into crossover territory with Pokémon GO, the leap to incorporating a separate franchise like Zelda in an official capacity seems improbable—for now. However, this hasn’t deterred fans, who have entertained themselves by redesigning the Hyrule landscape as a Pokémon region, reimagining battles within Tears of the Kingdom, or altering Pokémon trainer sprites to reflect Zelda characters.
While these imaginative ventures continue to captivate fan communities, the potential for official Zelda and Pokémon interactions remains limited to games like Super Smash Bros. Unlike Magic: The Gathering, which frequently explores unique crossovers, the Pokémon TCG appears content with its current path. Nevertheless, the enduring creativity of fans keeps the dream alive, leaving the door ajar for what might one day become reality.
