I’d like to be in, however I’m uncertain about my time. I’ll have to see as we get closer. This is a fun idea
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sweet, I’d like to draw Gecqua if possible since it looks like the isalnd theme will be the winner
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Nobody is gonna be able to guess which Pokemon I wanna draw
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ITS PIKACHU
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Can I pencil myself down for Shellos please? Just Shellos :> I might do a card for each form, undecided. But they will cameo at the least!
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I also in the group of “I’d like to, but I’ll have to see how much time I have.” If you don’t mind, I’ll tentatively put myself as participating for now though 
Very cool idea!
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-2 days until the event begins!
If you know any artists or participants from the art contests who might not have seen this yet, make sure to tag them!
This Sunday at 1:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CET I’ll announce the start of the event.
I’ll present the set, explain how everything will work, and most importantly reveal the list of Pokémon you’ll be able to choose from to draw.
Remember: first come, first served!
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For planning and time evaluation. Do you have to do the whole evolution line? Can you just pick one stage of the line?
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Yes, to avoid restricting participants too much, they can simply choose one stage to draw
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I’m very happy to present to you the first official e4 set
SET LORE
Hidden beyond dense fog and violent ocean currents lies Verdant Tides Island, a mysterious paradise lost to time. A brilliant emerald land surrounded by endless blue seas, the island is a living sanctuary where lush forests and shimmering waters exist in perfect harmony.
Long ago, Verdant Tides was home to a remarkable civilization known as the Aethel. Deeply connected to both land and sea, the Aethel built their society around balance, sustainability, and respect for nature. They believed the island was protected by two mythical guardians: Celebi, spirit of the forest and keeper of time, and Manaphy, the prince of the ocean’s depths.
At the heart of the island stood a magnificent temple, a sacred place where the Aethel honored the bond between nature and Pokémon.
But this harmony would not last forever.
A mysterious event shattered the balance of Verdant Tides. The Aethel vanished without a trace, leaving behind only ancient ruins swallowed by vines and tides. Legends whisper that an unknown force once tried to harness the island’s mysterious energy, breaking the sacred connection between Celebi and Manaphy.
For centuries, Verdant Tides remained hidden from the world.
Now, the island has been rediscovered… and with its awakening, ancient powers are beginning to stir once again.
VERDANT TIDES AMBIENTATIONS (used AI for the map just as a tool for context)
STORMBREAK CLIFFS
On the northwestern edge of the island stand the towering Stormbreak Cliffs. These massive rock formations face the open ocean, where powerful winds constantly crash against the cliffs. The harsh environment makes it difficult for most Pokémon to survive there, but powerful flying and ancient species have adapted to the conditions.
POKÉMON IN THE AREA
Cramorant
Skarmory
Wingull
Pelipper
Vullaby
Mandibuzz
Rufflet
Braviary
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
EMERALD CANOPY
At the center of the island lies the Emerald Canopy, a vast and ancient jungle that covers most of Verdant Tides. The forest is incredibly dense, with enormous trees forming a thick canopy that blocks much of the sunlight from reaching the ground. Many Pokémon thrive within this lush environment.
POKÉMON IN THE AREA
Chatot
Oddish
Gloom
Vileplum
Seedot
Nuzleaf
Shiftry
Spinarak
Ariados
Treecko
Grovyle
Sceptile
Aipom
Ambipom
Phantump
Trevenant
Tropius
Heracross
Exeggcute
Exeggutor
Pikachu
Raichu
Celebi
SUNKEN RELICS
On the southeastern side of the island lies a mysterious lagoon filled with ancient ruins known as the Sunken Relics. These structures rise from shallow waters and appear to be the remains of a forgotten civilization. Stone pillars and temple-like structures stand partially submerged in the water, decorated with carvings of unknown Pokémon and strange symbols.
POKÉMON IN THE AREA
Natu
Xatu
Baltoy
Claydol
Golett
Golurk
Spiritomb
Unknown
Bronzor
Bronzong
Darkrai
AZURE LAGOON
Nearby lies the beautiful Azure Lagoon, a calm and crystal-clear body of water surrounded by white sand beaches and tropical vegetation. The lagoon is home to many peaceful aquatic Pokémon, and its waters are said to be unusually pure.
POKÉMON IN THE AREA
Corsola
Psyduck
Golduck
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Slowking
Shellos
Gastrodon
Horsea
Seadra
Kingdra
Lapras
Chinchou
Lanturn
Relincanth
Phione
Manaphy
CERULEAN EXPANSE
The Cerulean Expanse is a vast ocean surrounding the island, ranging from turquoise lagoons near the shore to deep blue waters farther out. Calm, clear waters near beaches and coral reefs teem with marine life
POKÉMON IN THE AREA
Magikarp
Gyarados
Wailmer
Wailord
Carvanha
Sharpedo
Mantyke
Mantine
TOTAL 70 Species
CARD LAYOUT
I’ll be using existing cards, so we won’t be creating entirely new ones. The layouts will serve only as frames, purely for aesthetic purposes.
PROCEDURE:
All participants will have one month to submit their artwork to me. Which will have to be drawn in a 4500x3000 px or 6000x4000 px. will handle the layout of all the cards. This is to avoid spoilers and to ensure that all the cards are released together in the virtual gallery.
I’ve decided to remove the limit on the number of submissions. Initially, participants can reserve up to three Pokémon from the list. After two weeks, any Pokémon that haven’t been chosen can be picked by any participant.
REWARDS:
Participants will also receive a badge and a title on the forum for taking part. Additionally, I will create a poster featuring all the cards, which anyone can print if they wish.
The event is scheduled to end on April 30th!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who takes part. I’m sure this project will be amazing.
Good luck and lots of inspiration to all.
CHOOSE YOUR POKEMON
The polls aren’t working very well, so before starting a drawing please make sure your Pokémon hasn’t already been chosen. To be safe, confirm your choice first by replying with the Pokémon you want to draw. Thanks!
AI isn’t allowed for the artworks. Each drawing must be made entirely by the participant. Any medium is welcome!
- Cramorant (c)
- Skarmory (h)
- Wingull (c)
- Pelipper (u)
- Vullaby (c)
- Mandibuzz (r)
- Rufflet (c)
- Braviary (r)
- Bagon (c)
- Shelgon (u)
- Salamence (h)
- Chatot (u)
- Oddish (c)
- Gloom (u)
- Vileplum (r)
- Seedot (c)
- Nuzleaf (u)
- Shiftry (r)
- Spinarak (c)
- Ariados (u)
- Treecko (c)
- Grovyle (u)
- Sceptile (h)
- Phantump (c)
- Trevenant (r)
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voters
- Tropius (u)
- Heracross (r)
- Exeggcute (c)
- Exeggutor (r)
- Pikachu (c)
- Raichu (r)
- Celebi (h)
- Natu (c)
- Xatu(u)
- Baltoy (c)
- Claydol (u)
- Golett (c)
- Golurk (r)
- Spiritomb (h)
- Unknown (c)
- Bronzor (c)
- Bronzong (u)
- Darkrai (h)
- Corsola (c)
- Psyduck (c)
- Golduck (u)
- Slowpoke (c)
- Slowbro (u)
- Slowking (h)
- Shellos (c)
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voters
- Gastrodon (u)
- Horsea (c)
- Seadra (u)
- Kingdra (h)
- Lapras (h)
- Chinchou (c)
- Lanturn (u)
- Relicanth (u)
- Phione (r)
- Manaphy (h)
- Magikarp (c)
- Gyarados (h)
- Wailmer (c)
- Wailord (u)
- Carvanha (c)
- Sharpedo (u)
- Mantyke (c)
- Mantine (u)
- Hawlucha
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voters
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What no Hawlucha! Please can we add it? It lives in this fantastic legend
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fyi some of the polls allow multiple choices and some don’t!! is that intentional? specifically the last one 
Thank you! You won’t regret it 
I’ve added it, but after this, no more Pokémon will be added. The list has already been planned and finalized. Please choose only from the Pokémon already included in the poll. Thank you all!
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No, I messed something up and now I don’t know how to set up multiple selections lol. I’ll ask a moderator.
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if it doesn’t get fixed, i’d like to do both mantyke and mantine lol but i’ve just voted for mantyke right now
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NGL I’ve been brooding on a similar idea in the pocket. I’ve wanted to try out something artistically I’ve had on my mind for a while.
Thanks for trying to pull it all together.
One thing I’ll note is that whatever theme you go for, you have to absolutely make sure everyone is following similar motifs. So even if we go for a “city” or “island” theme, if there is a disjointed use of plants, or random landscape, then it won’t come together, and that might be hard to coordinate; if that even matters to anyone. It might not to be totally fair 
Should be fun whatever the case.
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You’re absolutely right, i probably should have been a bit more detailed in describing the landscape, mentioning specific things like plants and other features. My main thought was that a map representation to give a general idea, along with a description of the different areas, would be enough.
That said, I also didn’t want to give participants too many restrictions, since after all this is a fun project, and that’s the main goal. Considering this is the first attempt, future sets can definitely be more refined and precise. For now, let’s focus on this one and do our best! 
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should be a good time. I think it will work out I missed the second part later down, so you provided exactly enough detail and a map to boot so that people have a visual to work from. woohoo!
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@lghzcollect you might want to mention the recommended size to fit on a standard card. I believe @brendantheclayboy uses 16x9 for the art contest cards.
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