Pokeruto: Orochimaru & Arbok

Naruto X Pokemon Fan-art created by Hilsonity

Software: Procreate, Photoshop

As the creator of this artwork, I chose to pair Orochimaru from Naruto with Arbok from Pokémon because their designs and characteristics align so well. Orochimaru's summoning animal is a giant snake, which directly parallels Arbok, whose design is based on a cobra. Both characters exude an eerie, sinister aura, and their association with serpents emphasizes their devious and dangerous natures.

Arbok is a Poison-type Pokémon and is often portrayed as a villainous creature in the Pokémon anime, typically alongside antagonists like Team Rocket. This makes it a fitting partner for Orochimaru, one of the main villains in Naruto, known for his cunning and ruthless nature. Both are iconic representations of dark, venomous power within their respective universes.

While Arbok might not be the strongest Pokémon in terms of stats, it perfectly complements Orochimaru’s image as a shadowy, snake-like figure. Its appearance and Poison-type attributes make it the ideal companion for a character as wicked and formidable as Orochimaru.