How to Draw Sobble: Easy 10-Step Pokémon Tutorial

Bring the water-type Pokémon Sobble to life with this beginner-friendly drawing guide. Designed for ages 5 and up, this activity requires only a pencil, eraser, and paper to master Sobble’s iconic, shy expression. Follow these steps to build confidence in your character sketching skills.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head Shape

Pencil sketch of an upside-down teardrop shape representing the outline of Sobble's head.

Draw a long, curved line to form the head. It should look like an upside-down teardrop that is open at the bottom. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the shape later if it looks a bit lopsided.

Step 2: Drawing the Expressive Eyes

Detailed drawing of Sobble's large, expressive cartoon eyes with pupils and highlights.

Draw two large ovals for the eyes. Inside each, add smaller ovals for the pupils and a tiny circle for the highlight. Teacher's Tip: Adding that tiny white highlight is the secret to making Sobble look 'alive' and cute!

Step 3: Adding Cheeks and Mouth

Drawing of Sobble's face showing the addition of cheeks, a wide open mouth, and small nostrils.

Sketch two partial ovals under the eyes for cheeks, and a large oval for the mouth. Add a curved line inside for the tongue and two dots for nostrils. Teacher's Tip: Keep the mouth shape soft and rounded to match Sobble's gentle personality.

Step 4: The Teardrop Mark and Fin

Sobble's face with a teardrop marking added and the beginning of the head fin.

Draw a teardrop shape between the eyes, then extend a long, graceful curved line from the top of the head to start the fin. Teacher's Tip: Use a fluid motion with your wrist to get that smooth, curved line for the fin.

Step 5: Completing the Fin and Body

The completed fin on top of Sobble's head and the initial outline of the body.

Close the fin shape with a curved line and contour the front. Then, draw two curved lines extending down from the head to form the body. Teacher's Tip: Make the body lines slightly wider at the bottom to give Sobble a sturdy stance.

Step 6: Adding the Belly and Arm

Sobble's body with a belly patch and one arm drawn with two fingers.

Draw a round shape on the chest and belly. Extend two curved lines for the arm, ending in two 'U' shaped digits for the hand. Teacher's Tip: If the arm looks too stiff, try curving it slightly to make it look more natural.

Step 7: Drawing the Tail and Leg

Drawing of Sobble's tail and one leg with a peanut-shaped foot.

Enclose a half-circle for the tail. Add two curved lines for the leg and a peanut-shaped foot. Teacher's Tip: The 'peanut' shape is a great trick for drawing cartoon feet—it keeps them simple and balanced.

Step 8: Detailing the Tail

Sobble's tail with a spiral detail added to the center.

Add a spiral-shaped line inside the tail to give it texture. Teacher's Tip: Start the spiral from the center and work your way out to keep the spacing even.

Step 9: Finishing the Limbs

The completed outline of Sobble showing all limbs and body parts.

Draw the remaining arm and leg using the same curved line technique as before. Teacher's Tip: Check that the limbs look proportional to the body size before finalizing your lines.

Step 10: Adding Color

The final colored drawing of Sobble with light blue skin, dark blue spots, and a yellow fin.

Bring your drawing to life! Use light blue for the body, darker blue for the markings, and a bright yellow for the fin. Teacher's Tip: Use light, circular strokes when coloring to get a smooth, even look without streaks.