Pokémon Coloring Drawings to Download and Print

Pokémon is one of the most popular games and anime of all time. In this article, we will look at several Pokémon drawings to color. You can download and print them, or open them in a painting program and color them on screen.

The little monsters are a hit all over the world and today total more than 900 different Pokémon. Of course, we can't post them all on this page, but if you want even more coloring drawings, the site coloringdraw.com has a great selection.

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Do you know the origin of Pokémon?

Pokémon is a series of video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo as part of the Pokémon media franchise. First released in Japan in 1996 for the Game Boy, it became the main RPG series that continued with each new generation on Nintendo's handhelds.

The franchise also received an anime on April 1st, 1997, and continues to receive new episodes, seasons, spin-offs, specials and movies to this day. Pokémon is one of the most famous and profitable franchises of all time, and it reshaped the world of collectible battle creatures.

What are the best games?

The preference for each game in the franchise is personal, but generally the most popular ones are:

• Pokémon Black & White – Nintendo DS (2010);
• Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo 3DS (2014);
• Pokémon X and Y – Nintendo 3DS (2013);
• Pokémon GO – Android and iOS (2016);
• Pokémon Stadium – Nintendo 64 (1998);
• Pokémon Snap – Nintendo 64 (1999);

How to color Pokémon drawings

Most people look for these images to print on a sheet and then color with colored pencils. Others prefer to upload the image to a painting app on their phone or computer.

Coloring is not just a children's leisure activity. It also works as a kind of therapy, helping people of all ages sharpen their motor skills, boost mental focus and relieve emotional or psychological stress.

To get the most out of the activity, take your time, find a calm spot with good lighting, use quality materials, work on a flat surface and don't rush.

If you can't find a specific character here, you can search Google Images and filter for line drawings, or just add the term "coloring pages" to your search.

Below are a few useful tips for coloring:

• If the image is small, enlarge it before printing;
• Some drawings may be predominantly black – use bright pencils to make them pop;
• Use a flat, smooth surface;
• Remember: you can mix colors;
• Not everything needs to be colored;
• Press firmly for stronger tones;
• Stay close to the original colors when in doubt;
• Keep your pencils sharp for clean lines;
• Don't hold the pencil too close to the tip while coloring;
• Test the pencils on a corner of the page first;

Pikachu Drawings to Color

Let's start with the favorite. Below are some drawings of Pikachu for you to color — download or print the image, or upload it to an editor and color it on screen.

Charizard to Color and Print

Below are some drawings of Charizard for you to color. You can download and print them, or upload them to an image painting program.

Bulbasaur to Color and Print

Below are some drawings of Bulbasaur for you to color. You can download and print them, or upload them to an image painting program.

Pokémon Trainer Characters to Color

Below are some characters from the Pokémon anime and games for you to color — Ash, his friends and other protagonists from the great Nintendo franchise.

Other Pokémon to Color

Below are more Pokémon to color, from different games and anime, in no specific order and without any specific Pokémon name. If you are a Pokémon fan, you will surely recognize them.