How to Draw the Three Legendary Birds from Pokémon

The Three Legendary Birds are Legendary Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. They are Zapdos, Articuno and Moltres. This article will teach you how to draw them.

Method 1
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Zapdos

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    Draw Zapdos's basic body shape which is a curved rectangle with spikes at each end of the top (the wings) like a tree and with a spiky pattern at the bottom (the tail).
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    Attach the head which is a circle with spikes over it.
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    Add in the almond shaped eyes and the long triangle shaped beak.
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    Attach the bird limbs with claws.
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    If you want, add some clouds and lightning. Highlight all the lines you need and erase all unnecessary lines.
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    Color it in if desired.
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Method 2
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Articuno

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    Draw a basic shape of a Cage Sugar Bird which has a long wavy tail and angel wings. Don't forget to add the hair on Articuno's body.
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    Add the face by drawing a head, short beak, thin semicircle shaped eyes and the crest which is three feathers.
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    If you want, add some clouds and precipitation (such as snow and rain). Highlight all the lines you need and erase all unnecessary lines.
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    Color it in if desired.
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Method 3
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Moltres

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    Draw Moltres' body shape which is a shape of a thin spade (card).
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    Add an oval face, a long beak, cone shaped eyes and decorate the wings by making them burn with fire.
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    Add the crest as well which is just fire burning upwards.
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    If you want, add some clouds and fire. Highlight all the lines you need and erase all unnecessary lines.
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    Color it in if desired.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I make Articuno easier to draw?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You could use a reference, and then draw basic shapes like circles or triangles to start forming the overall picture of Articuno. You can add in the details after.
  • Question
    How do I draw Pokemon?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can learn to draw Pokemon by getting a book or having a tutorial. But if that doesn't fit you, you could always use something as a reference.
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Things You'll Need

  • A Pencil
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Paper
  • Eraser
  • Colored pencils, crayons, etc.

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Co-authors: 10
Updated: January 30, 2019
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Categories: Drawing Pokemon Characters
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