Bruno Alexander and his incredible POP Gym Leaders project featuring celebrities as Pokémon Gym Leaders were first introduced back in April by MTV News. Since then, Alexander has debuted two additional celebrity Gym Leaders and a whole bunch of commissioned works. And while his art is impressive, it has also raised some questions. Most importantly, what kinds of Pokémon would these celebrities have?
In an attempt to answer this question and simultaneously do Alexander's artwork some justice, I have compiled a list of what I think would be these music artists' Pokémon teams.
Rihanna - Fire
From red gowns to red hair, Rihanna dazzles in fiery red. Not to mention, how can we forget her performance from the "Love The Way You Lie" music video? Rihanna's strong-willed attitude and commendable talent have rightfully earned her a spot as a Fire-type Gym Leader. If a trainer can make it through her Navy, they can challenge her for the ANTi Badge. Don't get it twisted.
- Arcanine
Insipred by this red fur that she wore at the Christian Dior show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2014-2015.
- Darmanitan
"Oh, and babe I'm fist fighting with fire / Just to get close to you."
- Magmortar
What are you willing to do?
- Pyroar
You are going to have to put in a lot of "Work" to get past her Work Up.
- Volcarona
Strong and elegant.
- Houndoom (Mega)
"Didn't they tell you that I was a savage? / F*** your white horse and a carriage."
Britney Spears - Poison
With an outfit inspired by both her "Toxic" music video and iconic 2001 MTV Video Music Awards "I'm A Slave 4 U" performance, Britney Spears lands her title as the Poison-type Gym Leader. Spears has mastered the use of TM06 and can even dance with her Poison-type Pokémon. Trainers will need to be fully stocked with antidotes in order to obtain the Venom Badge from her. Are you prepared for a taste of a poison paradise?
- Arbok
It looks like Banana is all
evolvedgrown up. - Seviper
Oops!...I did it again. I added a snake.
- Drapion
You won't be asking Spears to "Gimme More" after she sends out this Pokémon.
- Scolipede
I'm not that innocent.
- Nidoqueen
A Nidoqueen fit for a queen.
- Gengar (Mega)
You can't escape from Britney Spears' hypnotizing music, just like you can't escape from Mega Gengar's Shadow Tag ability.
Beyoncé - Fighting
Out with male-driven narratives, and in with the queen. Beyoncé is ready to fight misogynoir and for her title as Fighting-type Gym Leader. Remember that metallic glove from the "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" music video? It has a Key Stone in it now. Make it through the Bey Hive and challenge her for the Alliance Badge. Who runs the world?
- Poliwrath
Poliwrath can take care of any "Love Drought."
- Virizion
Obviously, Beyoncé would have a Legendary Pokémon.
- Scrafty
Try not to hurt yourself.
- Blaziken
A.K.A. Hot Sauce.
- Mienshao
Bring the beat in!
- Lopunny (Mega)
'Cause if you liked it then you should have put a Mega Ring on it.
Sia - Ghost
Sia has always been mysterious, which is why she is perfect for the Ghost-type Gym Leader. Her artistically chaotic gym will be full of wig-wearing trainers swinging from chandeliers and dancing. Earning the Wig Badge from Sia won't be a cheap thrill.
- Chandelure
Would it even be possible to swing from a Chandelure?
- Aegislash
"I am titanium."
- Mismagius
Is it just me or does the bottom half of Mismagius resemble Sia's hair?
- Trevenant
Be cautious of her Destiny Bond.
- Cofagrigus
Baby, I don't need Mega Stones (yet) to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills).
- Sableye (Mega)
"And I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time / Through the eye of the needle."
Adele - Normal
Adele has always taught us that being normal can be extraordinary. Or, that love can be extraordinarily painful. Either way, she is done crying and is going to make you cry trying to earn her Crying Badge. "Rumour Has It" that Adele it a tough opponent.
- Wigglytuff
Wigglytuff and Jigglypuff are known for their delicate singing abilities. Just like Adele.
- Exploud
I really feel that Exploud symbolizes Adele's belting abilities.
- Porygon-Z
Sometimes love makes you Porygon-Z crazy.
- Staraptor
"We will stand tall / At skyfall."
- Bouffalant
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead."
- Audino (Mega)
"I was too strong you were trembling."
Lady Gaga - Ice
Lady Gaga wants your ugly, your disease, and everything as long as it's free. It won't be a simple feat to get to her though, let alone defeat her. Gaga's Ice-type gym will be full of whimsy, terror, and Little Monsters ready to defend her honor and praise her beauty. She will be waiting alone in a stark white room inside of a frozen egg-like structure, similar to her entrance and performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
- Cryogonal
I don't think anyone truly gets this Pokémon, which is why I think it is perfect for Gaga.
- Cloyster
Gaga works it in sea shells, so there's no doubt that Cloyster will work it for her.
- Weavile
Here is a Pokémon with claws to match her nails.
- Frost Rotom
Hey Gaga, is your refrigerator running? No, it's floating? Well, it looks like you caught it then.
- Aurorus
A.R.T.P.O.P.
- Glalie (Mega)
What a perfect outfit and badge inspiration.
Ariana Grande - Dark
Long gone are Nickelodeon's days of naive and clueless Cat Valentine. Ariana Grande takes control of her own life by rebranding herself as an intelligible and hardworking woman that some might just find to be dangerous. She's ready to take risks and battle challengers of her Dark-type gym. The Danger Badge awaits challengers that can manage to defeat her. She's got one less problem without you.
- Umbreon
Inspired by her "Dangerous Woman" album cover, Ariana Grande serves us a look in this Umbreon mask.
- Shiftry
This wicked Pokémon is perfect for her dangerous theme.
- Malamar
You need a bad girl to blow your mind.
- Honchkrow
Danger can strike from all angles. Plus, every head honcho deserves a Honchkrow.
- Bisharp
She is locked and loaded with her Bisharp.
- Absol (Mega)
This is the part when she
Mega Evolvesbreaks free, 'cause she can't resist it no more.





































































