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Settings, comparisons and walkthroughs for makers who print their favourite characters.
Buyer's guide
The Best Pokemon STL Files for 3D Printing in 2026
From chibi starters to full-Pokedex bundles, here are the Pokemon STL and 3MF files worth printing this year, and how to pick the right one for your printer.
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How-to
How to 3D Print Multicolor Pokemon with Bambu Lab AMS
A step-by-step walkthrough for printing pre-painted Pokemon 3MF files on a Bambu Lab printer with AMS, plus the settings that reduce color bleed and waste.
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Comparison
Resin vs FDM for Pokemon Miniatures: Which Should You Use?
Resin gives you crisp detail; FDM gives you cheap, easy color. Here's an honest comparison for printing Pokemon figures, with a clear recommendation for each situation.
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Tutorial
How to Paint 3D Printed Pokemon (Beginner's Guide)
Prime, base-coat, shade and highlight. A simple, repeatable painting process that makes a single-color print look like a finished figure.
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Start here
A Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing STL Files
Never printed before? This is the whole pipeline in plain English: from downloading an STL to holding a finished Pokemon figure.
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Settings
Best Print Settings for Pokemon Miniatures (FDM & Resin)
Copy-paste starting profiles for FDM and resin, plus the handful of settings that decide whether your figure looks sharp or fuzzy.
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Collection guide
Printing the Kanto Pokedex: A Gen 1 3D Printing Guide
Want a shelf of the original 151? Here's how to plan a Gen 1 print project without burning out your printer or your patience.
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Resource
Where to Find High-Quality Pokemon STL Files
Not all STL sources are equal. Here's how to spot print-ready files, avoid junk models, and what to check before you download.
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Buyer's guide
Bambu Lab vs Prusa vs Elegoo: Best Printer for Pokemon Figures
Three great printers, three different strengths. A practical comparison of Bambu Lab, Prusa and Elegoo for printing Pokemon, whether you want speed, multicolor or fine detail.
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Troubleshooting
Why Your Pokemon Prints Fail (and How to Fix Them)
Warping, stringing, failed supports, blobs and layer shifts, decoded. A practical troubleshooting guide for the most common problems printing Pokemon figures.
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Deep dive
Support Settings & Model Orientation for Clean Pokemon Prints
The single biggest lever for clean figures isn't your printer, it's how you orient the model and set supports. Here's how to get smooth faces and easy support removal.
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Finishing
Post-Processing 3D Prints: Sanding, Smoothing & Priming
The gap between a rough print and a display piece is finishing. Here's how to sand, fill and prime FDM and resin figures for a smooth, paint-ready surface.
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Materials
Filament Guide: PLA vs PETG vs ABS for Figures
PLA, PETG or ABS? Each filament prints differently and suits different jobs. Here's a plain-English guide to choosing the right one for your figures.
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How-to
How to Scale and Resize STL Files the Right Way
Bigger, smaller, or a matching set? Scaling sounds trivial but a few gotchas can ruin a print. Here's how to resize figures without losing detail or strength.
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Collection guide
Printing the Johto Pokedex: A Gen 2 3D Printing Guide
Ready to add Johto to the shelf? Here's how to plan a Generation 2 print project, from starters to legendaries, without losing momentum.
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