How to Draw the Three Legendary Birds from Pokémon

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1 Zapdos

2 Articuno

3 Moltres

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Co-authored by Ishrak

Last Updated: January 30, 2019

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.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

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

Method 2 of 3:

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

Method 3 of 3:

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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  How can I make Articuno easier to draw?

  

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  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.

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  How do I draw Pokemon?

  

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  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.