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What Celebrity Pokémon Gym Leader Teams Would Look Like

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Bruno Alexander

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.

  • ArcanineInsipred 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."
  • MagmortarWhat are you willing to do?
  • PyroarYou are going to have to put in a lot of "Work" to get past her Work Up.
  • VolcaronaStrong 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?

  • ArbokIt looks like Banana is all evolved grown up.
  • SeviperOops!...I did it again. I added a snake.
  • DrapionYou won't be asking Spears to "Gimme More" after she sends out this Pokémon.
  • ScolipedeI'm not that innocent.
  • NidoqueenA 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?

  • PoliwrathPoliwrath can take care of any "Love Drought."
  • VirizionObviously, Beyoncé would have a Legendary Pokémon.
  • ScraftyTry not to hurt yourself.
  • BlazikenA.K.A. Hot Sauce.
  • MienshaoBring 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.

  • ChandelureWould it even be possible to swing from a Chandelure?
  • Aegislash "I am titanium."
  • MismagiusIs it just me or does the bottom half of Mismagius resemble Sia's hair?
  • TrevenantBe cautious of her Destiny Bond.
  • CofagrigusBaby, 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.

  • WigglytuffWigglytuff and Jigglypuff are known for their delicate singing abilities. Just like Adele.
  • ExploudI really feel that Exploud symbolizes Adele's belting abilities.
  • Porygon-ZSometimes 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.
  • CloysterGaga works it in sea shells, so there's no doubt that Cloyster will work it for her.
  • WeavileHere is a Pokémon with claws to match her nails.
  • Frost RotomHey 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.

  • UmbreonInspired by her "Dangerous Woman" album cover, Ariana Grande serves us a look in this Umbreon mask.
  • ShiftryThis wicked Pokémon is perfect for her dangerous theme.
  • MalamarYou need a bad girl to blow your mind.
  • HonchkrowDanger 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 Evolves breaks free, 'cause she can't resist it no more.
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