Prize: The Kalos League Champion

First things first: this was done as a 10K Kiriban prize for Congratulations once again!
I am hoping to open up more prizes in the future, so please be patient with me. 

I have something to confess: I am not in the Pokemon fandom. Sure, I know who Ash/Satoshi was and who Team Rocket was. I can tell a Pikachu from a Raichu, too. But when it comes to the human element of Pokemon, I was really, really lost. So when they told me "It's OK not to pick up this project" I was really confused. What's wrong with this Alain guy anyhow? I am still not fully sure, but when the request was put to me, my task was set. And hopefully I've done the character and his Mega Charizard justice. You'll let me know, won't you?  
I didn't know Charizard comes in black! Is that a common thing???

And hopefully my friend will like it, too. 

"Let's have an awesome battle!"

Artist's Note
1. Pattern credit: Alain and Mega Chairzard X are the properties of creator Satoshi Taijiri and the Nintendo company (1996-present). 
2. More about Alain: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wik…
3. Equipment: Cutting board, artisan cutting blade (#11)
4. Paper: Base: Recollections Card Stock by Michael's Inc. (65lbs/176gsm). 
Inset: Chiyogami origami paper, approx 32lbs (120gsm).
5. Size:  18.5 cm (7.3") by 15.5 cm (6.1")
6. Time: About 14 hours.