Tragically, Chizuru Iwasaki passed away in 2020, but her work remains alive in every battle, every playthrough, and every childhood memory shaped by those three final evolutions.
Her art style brought a softer, more organic feel to early Pokémon designs, influencing the look of countless creatures we now take for granted. She also contributed to Pokémon Gold & Silver before leaving Game Freak in the late 1990s.
That’s right — the three most beloved final-stage starters in franchise history came from her pen.
