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Cat Mom Turns Her Feline Friend into Pokémon Costumes

By Petfinnly Cat News Oct 2, 2026
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Leo, a house cat, is regularly transformed into Pokémon characters by his owner, Ruby. She designs and hand-makes each costume, tailoring pieces to Leo’s size and shape. For example, a Charizard outfit was built from cardboard, paper, paint, scissors, tape, staples and twine. Ruby measured Leo’s back and head to fit the wings and headpiece, and she created a YouTube tutorial so other pet parents can adjust the measurements for their own cats.

The Charizard costume includes wings, a tail made from rolled material with a flame, and a headpiece that completes the look. After assembling the pieces, Ruby shows Leo fully dressed and “ready to go,” ready for a playful battle. The pair share their creations on Instagram under the handle Pokémon Baddies.

The content was produced with AI assistance and edited by the iHeartCats team.

Key takeaways

  • Leo is a cat who regularly wears handmade Pokémon costumes.
  • Ruby designs, tailors, and builds each outfit herself.
  • A Charizard costume was made from cardboard, paint, and twine, with a tutorial for others.
  • The Instagram account is called Pokémon Baddies.
  • The article was edited by the iHeartCats team with AI assistance.

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Originally reported by iHeartCats. Read the full article.

Cover photo by Yavuz Solgun via Pexels.

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