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{{move|List of unused Pokémon and character designs}} | |||
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These are Pokémon and characters that were just a few of many different designs that [[Game Freak]] created. Only a few were added, and even those often went through redesigns before making it into the final product. | |||
==Unreleased Pokémon== | ==Unreleased Pokémon== | ||
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|epnum=Capsule Monsters | |epnum=Capsule Monsters | ||
|epname=Capsule Monsters | |epname=Capsule Monsters | ||
|desc=Nothing is known about this Pokémon other than its Pokédex number, #124, the same as {{p|Jynx}}'s. This number is also | |desc=Nothing is known about this Pokémon other than its Pokédex number, #124, the same as {{p|Jynx}}'s. This number is also the [[index number]] of {{p|Caterpie}}. It also resembles a cat.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Capsule Monsters | |epnum=Capsule Monsters | ||
|epname=Capsule Monsters | |epname=Capsule Monsters | ||
|desc=[[File:248Tyranitar.png|150px|right]][[File:289Slaking.png|150px|right]]Nothing is known about | |desc=[[File:248Tyranitar.png|150px|right]][[File:289Slaking.png|150px|right]]Nothing is known about the first Pokémon, ''Godzillante''. It may have been {{type|Fire}}, as it is shown to be breathing fire. As its name implies, it was most likely based on {{wp|Godzilla}}. Godzillante notably shares a resemblance to one of the [http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/manga/pocket_monsters/pm_01/09_fake_pokemon.jpg fake Pokémon toys] shown in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga {{Vol|Pokémon Pocket Monsters|1}} (p. 107). The Japanese name of {{p|Tyranitar}} is also based on Godzilla. Nothing is known about the second Pokémon, ''Gorillaimo''. Its hat could be a reference to the character {{wb|Ninten}} from the {{wb|Ape Inc.}} game, {{wb|Mother (video game)|Mother}}. It also resembles the [[Nintendo]] character {{dk|Donkey Kong}}. Gorillaimo could also be based on King Kong. Later generations have introduced many ape-based Pokémon. {{p|Slaking}} is the most notable, as it shares the most physical traits with Gorillaimo.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Capsule Monsters | |epnum=Capsule Monsters | ||
|epname=Capsule Monsters | |epname=Capsule Monsters | ||
|desc=[[File:006Charizard.png|150px|right]]This Pokémon's Pokédex number is #174, the same as {{p|Igglybuff}}'s. It knows a move called | |desc=[[File:006Charizard.png|150px|right]]This Pokémon's Pokédex number is #174, the same as {{p|Igglybuff}}'s. It knows a move called "Fire Breath" that requires 70 TP. It has short arms, a long tail, two horns on the back of its head, and draconic wings, just like {{p|Charizard}}.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | |||
|nick=Kabiin | |||
|type1=Unknown | |||
|img=Kabiin.jpg | |||
|epnum=Capsule Monsters | |||
|epname=Capsule Monsters | |||
|desc=[[File:039Jigglypuff.png|150px|right]][[File:143Snorlax.png|150px|right]]Not much is known about this Pokémon. It is roughly humanoid head, but with a body shape similar to a Jigglypuff. Its name, ''Kabiin'' similar to ''Kabigon'', {{p|Snorlax}}'s Japanese name. It also has similarly sleepy eyes and it somewhat resembles a simplified caricature of [[Kōji Nishino]], possibly hinting that it was the prototype for Snorlax. It was seen being captured by an {{ga|Red|early protagonist}} without being weakened first; in fact, no Pokémon were sent out.}} | |||
===Pokémon designs=== | ===Pokémon designs=== | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc=The only known information about this creature is its name and image. In the playable alpha demo of Gold and Silver, its National Pokédex number was 212 | |desc=The only known information about this creature is its name and image. In the playable alpha demo of Gold and Silver, its National Pokédex number was 212 and knew the moves {{m|Growl}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Tackle}}. Despite its Pokédex numbering, it was the {{type|Water}} starter in said demo. Since it resembles a seal, some fans believe it may have inspired {{p|Spheal}}'s design, but they are no more similar than either of them is to {{p|Seel}}.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc= Like Kurusu above, its name and image are all that is known about it. While not confirmed, its name, a combination of 炎 ''honō'' | |desc= Like Kurusu above, its name and image are all that is known about it. While not confirmed, its name, a combination of 炎 ''honō'' (flame) and 熊 ''kuma'' (bear) heavily suggests that it was a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. In the alpha, it was the {{type|Fire}} starter and knew the moves {{m|Ember}}, {{m|Scratch}}, and {{m|Leer}}. Given its name refers to it as a bear, some fans believe it could have been an early version of the {{p|Teddiursa}} evolution family.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc=[[File:237Hitmontop.png|150px|right]]Artwork was created for this strange creature | |desc=[[File:237Hitmontop.png|150px|right]]Artwork was created for this strange creature despite not having a name. Its extremely odd appearance is somewhat similar to {{p|Hitmontop}}; namely, the multiple feet around its midsection. Although this creature has its point located on its bottom, and Hitmontop has its point located on its head, this creature may have been redesigned as Hitmontop. Due to its size, it would seem unlikely that it was originally part of the {{p|Tyrogue}} evolution line. It also bears some resemblance to {{p|Clefairy}}. }} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc=[[File:564Tirtouga.png|200px|right]]Nothing is known about this turtle Pokémon. | |desc=[[File:564Tirtouga.png|200px|right]]Nothing is known about this turtle Pokémon. It does not resemble any Pokémon from [[Generation II]], but does look most like {{p|Tirtouga}} from [[Generation V]].}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Game Freak | |epnum=Game Freak | ||
|epname=Game Freak interview | |epname=Game Freak interview | ||
|desc={{Bulbanews|Unused Pokémon design revealed in magazine interview}}Nothing is known about this Pokémon, nor is there any artwork of it known to exist. [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Ken Sugimori]] revealed in an interview with @Gamer magazine that there was a rejected Pokémon design based on the first cloned sheep, {{wp|Dolly (sheep)|Dolly}}. They removed it after deeming it "too controversial" for Pokémon. Since Dolly was born almost eight months after the Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green, it is likely that this Pokémon would have been intended for [[Generation II]].}} | |desc=[[File:179Mareep.png|200px|right]]{{Bulbanews|Unused Pokémon design revealed in magazine interview}}Nothing is known about this Pokémon, nor is there any artwork of it known to exist. [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Ken Sugimori]] revealed in an interview with @Gamer magazine that there was a rejected Pokémon design based on the first cloned sheep, {{wp|Dolly (sheep)|Dolly}}. They removed it after deeming it "too controversial" for Pokémon. Since Dolly was born almost eight months after the Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green, it is likely that this Pokémon would have been intended for [[Generation II]]. Some fans believe that instead of being abandoned entirely, the rejected design was reworked into {{p|Mareep}} or {{p|Flaaffy}}.}} | ||
==Altered Pokémon== | ==Altered Pokémon== | ||
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|epnum=Capsule Monsters | |epnum=Capsule Monsters | ||
|epname=Capsule Monsters | |epname=Capsule Monsters | ||
|desc={{main|Gengar (Pokémon)}}[[File:094Gengar.png|100px|right]][[File:033Nidorino.png|100px|right]]<br>{{main|Nidorino (Pokémon)}}<br> | |desc={{main|Gengar (Pokémon)}}[[File:094Gengar.png|100px|right]][[File:033Nidorino.png|100px|right]]<br>{{main|Nidorino (Pokémon)}}<br> | ||
An early version of Gengar and a creature with traits of Nidorino, {{p|Gyarados}}, and {{p|Feraligatr}}.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta | |epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta | |epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta | ||
|desc={{main|Weedle (Pokémon)}}[[File:013Weedle.png|100px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Weedle (Pokémon)}}[[File:013Weedle.png|100px|right]]<br> | ||
An early version of Weedle. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta | |epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta | |epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta | ||
|desc=The evolution of Kokana. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997. It was replaced by {{p|Kakuna}}, although they share | |desc=The evolution of Kokana. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997. It was replaced by {{p|Kakuna}}, although they share few similarities.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta | |epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta | |epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta | ||
|desc=The evolution of Kasanagi. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997, labelled | |desc=The evolution of Kasanagi. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997, labelled "undecided". Like its pre-evolution, it was replaced by {{p|Beedrill}}, but it somewhat resembles {{p|Ledian}} and a cockroach.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | |epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | |epname=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | ||
|desc={{main|Poliwag (Pokémon)}}[[File:060Poliwag.png|100px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Poliwag (Pokémon)}}[[File:060Poliwag.png|100px|right]]<br> | ||
An early version of Poliwag. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | |epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | |epname=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | ||
|desc={{main|Poliwhirl (Pokémon)}}[[File:061Poliwhirl.png|100px|right]]<br>{{main|Poliwrath (Pokémon)}}[[File:062Poliwrath.png|100px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Poliwhirl (Pokémon)}}[[File:061Poliwhirl.png|100px|right]]<br>{{main|Poliwrath (Pokémon)}}[[File:062Poliwrath.png|100px|right]]<br> | ||
An early version of Poliwrath. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997. Notably it is wearing a crown, similar to the [[King's Rock]] necessary to evolve Poliwhirl into {{p|Politoed}}.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | |||
|nick=Rokku | |||
|type1=Ground | |||
|type2=Rock | |||
|img=Rokku Poké Ball.png | |||
|epnum=Capsule Monsters | |||
|epname=Game Freak interview | |||
|desc=[[File:112Rhydon.png|100px|right]]Not much is known about this Pokémon, except that its name roughly means "rock." It was shown being released from a [[Poké Ball|Monster Capsule]]. It seems to have features of a {{p|Rhydon}}, shrunken down to fit into the ball.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | |epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | |epname=Pokémon Red and Green Beta | ||
|desc={{main|Dragonair (Pokémon)}}[[File:148Dragonair.png|100px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Dragonair (Pokémon)}}[[File:148Dragonair.png|100px|right]]<br> | ||
An early version of Dragonair. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc={{main|Chikorita (Pokémon)}}[[File:152Chikorita.png|160px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Chikorita (Pokémon)}}[[File:152Chikorita.png|160px|right]]<br> | ||
Happa's name is "leaf" in Japanese. Happa is the early version of Chikorita. Happa resembles Chikorita without its body and legs. In the alpha, its Pokédex number was 152 and it knew the moves {{m|Leech Seed}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and an unknown move called "Serene".}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc={{main|Ledyba (Pokémon)}}[[File:165Ledyba.png|130px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Ledyba (Pokémon)}}[[File:165Ledyba.png|130px|right]]<br> | ||
An early version of Ledyba. Unlike the final design, its abdomen is black rather than cream-colored, it only has four limbs, and it appears to be headless, with its eyes and antennae attached to its body.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc={{main|Marill (Pokémon)}}[[File:183Marill.png|200px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Marill (Pokémon)}}[[File:183Marill.png|200px|right]]<br> | ||
An early version of Marill. While they are recognizably similar, they are visually quite different. The pink/purple color is the main difference as well as the notably missing large ears. It also sports a thinner body, more resembling a rodent, but does not sport Marill's erratic tail pattern, though with this being a concept art, small details were most likely not a concern at the time.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc={{main|Girafarig (Pokémon)}}[[File:203Girafarig.png|130px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Girafarig (Pokémon)}}[[File:203Girafarig.png|130px|right]]<br> | ||
This concept art of Girafarig shows the original design featured two full-sized giraffe heads. It is unknown why the design was changed, but overall it remains mostly similar outside of some coloring differences (though, because this is concept art, specific coloring details were most likely not considered at the time). This design might be a reference to Girafarig's name being a {{wp|palindrome}}. It also bears a resemblance to a {{wp|List of Doctor Dolittle characters#The Pushmi-pullyu|pushmi-pullyu}}.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc={{main|Qwilfish (Pokémon)}}[[File:211Qwilfish.png|190px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Qwilfish (Pokémon)}}[[File:211Qwilfish.png|190px|right]]<br> | ||
Bukū's name is derived from ''fugu'', the Japanese word for blowfish. It is most likely an early version of Qwilfish. Notable differences between Qwilfish and this pre-release version are the colors, and shape of the tail. Notably, the shape of the tail does appear slightly similar to the length of the tail in Qwilfish's [[Generation II]] back sprite. However, this was just an error and no other generation shows Qwilfish's tail that short.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | |||
|nick=Raikou / Suicune | |||
|type1=Electric | |||
|type2=Water | |||
|img=Muneo Saito legendary beast.jpg | |||
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |||
|desc={{main|Raikou (Pokémon)}}[[File:243Raikou.png|70px|right]][[File:245Suicune.png|70px|right]]<br>{{main|Suicune (Pokémon)}}<br> | |||
This artwork resembles to {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}. It was illustrated by [[Muneo Saitō]], who was also the designer of the [[legendary beasts]], including {{p|Entei}}.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|nick=Torchic | |nick=Torchic | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|desc={{main|Torchic (Pokémon)}}[[File:255Torchic RS.png|100px|right]] | |desc={{main|Torchic (Pokémon)}}[[File:255Torchic RS.png|100px|right]]<br>This early version of Torchic shows its lower body covered by an eggshell, with the fluff going all around its neck and wing-shaped ears. The other early design is nearly identical to the current Torchic, aside from the large floppy ears, and a flame-shaped marking on the back of its head, rather than the final design's flame-shaped feathers on top of its head.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|desc={{main|Blaziken (Pokémon)}}[[File:257Blaziken.png|70px|right]][[File:380Latias.png|70px|right]]<br>{{main|Latias (Pokémon)}}<br> | |desc={{main|Blaziken (Pokémon)}}[[File:257Blaziken.png|70px|right]][[File:380Latias.png|70px|right]]<br>{{main|Latias (Pokémon)}}<br> | ||
Sometimes referred to as Latiaziken or Latiken by fans, this early image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire depicts a creature with traits of both {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Blaziken}}. In appearance, it more closely resembles Blaziken, but some features are more similar to Latias, such as its size. Some features resemble neither Pokémon, such as the hands.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|desc={{main|Shellos (Pokémon)}}[[File:422Shellos-East.png|75px|right]][[File:422Shellos-West.png|75px|right]][[File:423Gastrodon-East.png|105px|right]][[File:423Gastrodon-West.png|105px|right]]<br>{{main|Gastrodon (Pokémon)}}<br> | |desc={{main|Shellos (Pokémon)}}[[File:422Shellos-East.png|75px|right]][[File:422Shellos-West.png|75px|right]][[File:423Gastrodon-East.png|105px|right]][[File:423Gastrodon-West.png|105px|right]]<br>{{main|Gastrodon (Pokémon)}}<br> | ||
Prototype back sprites of Shellos and Gastrodon show another form for each. These forms are possibly leftovers from when Shellos and Gastrodon were planned to be in Generation III. Shellos's sprite is pink, like its West Sea variation, and seems to combine the western variation's head with the eastern variation's body. Gastrodon's sprite is brown and looks like its Western variation, but with more rock-like protrusions on its body.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta | |epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Black and White beta | |epname=Pokémon Black and White beta | ||
|desc= [[File:635Hydreigon.png|100px|right]] Hydreigon's evolutionary line was originally meant to be army/military styled Dragon designs. | |desc= [[File:635Hydreigon.png|100px|right]] Hydreigon's evolutionary line was originally meant to be army/military-styled Dragon designs. | ||
Ken Sugimori: "Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon. At first, these incorporated an army tank motif, and the marks that look like a conveyor belt on the upper part of | Ken Sugimori: "Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon. At first, these incorporated an army tank motif, and the marks that look like a conveyor belt on the upper part of Zweilous's legs are the remnants of that. Initially, they didn't work as designs and were basically 'put to sleep', however, a three-stage powerful Dragon-type family was ordered and they were resurrected."}} | ||
===Minor alterations=== | ===Minor alterations=== | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|nick=Blastoise | |nick=Blastoise and Staryu | ||
|type1=Water | |type1=Water | ||
|img=Early Blastoise and Staryu sketch.jpg | |img=Early Blastoise and Staryu sketch.jpg | ||
|epnum=Capsule Monsters | |epnum=Capsule Monsters | ||
|epname=Capsule Monsters | |epname=Capsule Monsters | ||
|desc={{main|Blastoise (Pokémon)}}[[File:009Blastoise.png|70px|right]][[File:120Staryu.png|70px|right]]<br>{{main|Staryu (Pokémon)}}<br> | |desc={{main|Blastoise (Pokémon)}}[[File:009Blastoise.png|70px|right]][[File:120Staryu.png|70px|right]]<br>{{main|Staryu (Pokémon)}}<br> | ||
In this early depiction of a {{pkmn|battle}}, {{p|Blastoise}} is shown without its signature water cannons. Originally, this picture was captioned "Karabajio VS. Mimii", which are not the names of any known Pokémon.}} | |||
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|epnum=Capsule Monsters | |epnum=Capsule Monsters | ||
|epname=Capsule Monsters | |epname=Capsule Monsters | ||
|desc={{main|Lapras (Pokémon)}}[[File:131Lapras.png|150px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Lapras (Pokémon)}}[[File:131Lapras.png|150px|right]]<br> | ||
This early version of Lapras is recognizably similar, but visually quite different. Lapras's curly ears are not present, and the underbelly coloration ends under the lower jaw instead of including it. There are also no visible appendages or tail, but that may be due to the water. However, it bears a striking resemblance to its [[Lapras (Pokémon)#Sprites|Generation I back sprite]]. Also in the sketch is an early design of {{ga|Red}}.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|img=Spr 1b 014.png | |img=Spr 1b 014.png | ||
|img2=Bandai Kakuna card.jpg | |img2=Bandai Kakuna card.jpg | ||
|img2_size=120px | |||
|epnum=Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards | |epnum=Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards | ||
|epname=Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards | |epname=Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards | ||
|desc={{main|Kakuna (Pokémon)}} | |desc={{main|Kakuna (Pokémon)}}<br>[[File:014Kakuna.png|right|200px]]<br>The "arms" on Kakuna seen in its Red and Blue sprite are commonly mistaken to be a sprite error, as they are rarely shown in any other media. They have, so far, only been shown on its Red and Blue sprite and one of the [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards]]. In most depictions since, Kakuna's arms are always tucked up against its belly, apparently unable to move.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc={{main|Bellossom (Pokémon)}}[[File:182Bellossom.png|190px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Bellossom (Pokémon)}}[[File:182Bellossom.png|190px|right]]<br> | ||
Both early artwork of Bellossom and its Gold and Silver artwork show that it was originally to be a similar color to its other evolutionary relatives. This might have been changed to avoid another [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|racial controversy]], as the original Bellossom design appears similar to traditional {{wp|Polynesia}}n dress.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc={{main|Tyranitar (Pokémon)}}[[File:248Tyranitar.png|230px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Tyranitar (Pokémon)}}[[File:248Tyranitar.png|230px|right]]<br> | ||
This early version of Tyranitar is nearly identical to the design seen in the finalized Gold and Silver versions. It was shown alongside two unnamed Pokémon (seen in the section above) on the cover of a Japanese gaming magazine, where it was the only early design to become a released Pokémon. It has very few differences compared to the final version. Of these differences, the early Tyranitar design is more heavy-set, has a tan, rather than indigo, belly, has arms more reminiscent of Nidoking, and dozens of short spikes upon its back rather than a few long ones. It seems peculiar that Tyranitar was nearly completed at the time, but the other two featured Pokémon were never seen in their original designs.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|desc={{main|Treecko (Pokémon)}}[[File:252Treecko RS.png|150px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Treecko (Pokémon)}}[[File:252Treecko RS.png|150px|right]]<br> | ||
Concept art of Treecko shows numerous designs for the creature before the final one was decided. Many of these early sketches more closely resemble real geckos than the final product, which would later gain a more elongated head shape and a rounder nose.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|desc={{main|Groudon (Pokémon)}}[[File:383Groudon.png|230px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Groudon (Pokémon)}}[[File:383Groudon.png|230px|right]]<br> | ||
In its early design, its eyes were shaped differently, the positioning of the spikes on its body was slightly different, its overall shapes are much less sharp, its head details became much more elongated in the final version, and the weather trio's signature body patterns are not present.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta | |epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Black and White beta | |epname=Pokémon Black and White beta | ||
|desc={{main|Excadrill (Pokémon)}}[[File:530Excadrill.png|200px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Excadrill (Pokémon)}}[[File:530Excadrill.png|200px|right]]<br> | ||
In Excadrill's first appearance in a promotional video, its body was violet and its markings were mirrored and a different shade of red. However, it was changed to its current appearance in the next video it appeared in.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta | |epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Black and White beta | |epname=Pokémon Black and White beta | ||
|desc={{main|Throh (Pokémon)}}[[File:538Throh.png|100px|right]]<br>{{main|Sawk (Pokémon)}}[[File:539Sawk.png|100px|right]]<br>According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', during development, Sawk and Throh both had horns | |desc={{main|Throh (Pokémon)}}[[File:538Throh.png|100px|right]]<br>{{main|Sawk (Pokémon)}}[[File:539Sawk.png|100px|right]]<br> | ||
According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', during development, Sawk and Throh both had horns to look more like ''{{wp|oni}}''. However, these were replaced with eyebrows so as not to clash with {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}}, who were originally designed to be red and blue, like Throh and Sawk.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta | |epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Black and White beta | |epname=Pokémon Black and White beta | ||
|desc={{main|Stunfisk (Pokémon)}}[[File:618Stunfisk.png|200px|right]]<br> | |desc={{main|Stunfisk (Pokémon)}}[[File:618Stunfisk.png|200px|right]]<br> | ||
Stunfisk was originally designed with an {{wp|anglerfish}} in mind, but became more like a {{wp|flounder}}. It was also a {{2t|Water|Electric}} type, but was changed to {{t|Ground}}/Electric to balance out the type spread of Pokémon.}} | |||
==Unreleased characters== | ==Unreleased characters== | ||
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|epnum=Capsule Monsters | |epnum=Capsule Monsters | ||
|epname=Capsule Monsters | |epname=Capsule Monsters | ||
|desc=Early [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork was shown in the book Satoshi Tajiri: A Man Who Created Pokémon, revealing an | |desc=Early [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork was shown in the book ''Satoshi Tajiri: A Man Who Created Pokémon'', revealing an unnamed male character running a shop, or what would possibly become an early version of the [[Poké Mart]]. The character is almost bald, has long eyebrows and appears to be overweight. He is presented in a similar art style to the sumo enemies from [[wikipedia:Game Freak|Game Freak]]'s debut title, Quinty (localized as [[wikipedia:Mendel Palace|Mendel Palace]]). | ||
Revamped and enlarged versions of Mendel Palace's sumo sprites [https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Ruby#Unused_Overworld_sprite also appear] in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} as overworld sprites which are believed to be unused. | |||
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|type1=LeafGreen | |type1=LeafGreen | ||
|type2=Black | |type2=Black | ||
|img= | |img=RGB guidebook.jpg | ||
|img2=Early Leaf.png | |img2=Early Leaf.png | ||
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta | |epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta | |epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta | ||
|desc=[[File:Red, Green and Blue Adventures.png|right|200px]] | |desc=[[File:Red, Green and Blue Adventures.png|right|200px]] | ||
This art of a female character (with {{p|Squirtle}}) was featured on the cover artwork for the official strategy guide for {{2v2|Red|Green|}}, as published by [[Shogakukan]]. <!--Recently "on the boxes" was removed under the discussion that this artwork does not appear on the boxes for Red and Green. Can somebody confirm if it doesn't appear in any manuals or inserts either?--> A similar character appears [[a:File:Sugi art book.png|several]] [[a:File:Kensugiart3.png|times]] in | {{main|Leaf (game)}} | ||
This art of a female character (with {{p|Squirtle}}) was featured on the cover artwork for the official strategy guide for {{2v2|Red|Green|}}, as published by [[Shogakukan]]. <!--Recently "on the boxes" was removed under the discussion that this artwork does not appear on the boxes for Red and Green. Can somebody confirm if it doesn't appear in any manuals or inserts either?--> A similar character appears [[a:File:Sugi art book.png|several]] [[a:File:Kensugiart3.png|times]] in manga-styled instructions illustrated by Emiko Yoshino included in Pokémon papercraft sets (bottom). When Red and Green were later {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remade|s}}, players finally got the chance to use a {{ga|Leaf|female player character}} who was possibly based on this character. | |||
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, a similar artwork appeared at the end of {{PAV|3}} (right). The design of the character {{adv|Green}} seems to have drawn inspiration from this unknown female character. After the release of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Green donned the same outfit as the female player character in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen|fifth chapter}} of the manga | In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, a similar artwork appeared at the end of {{PAV|3}} (right). The design of the character {{adv|Green}} seems to have drawn inspiration from this unknown female character. After the release of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Green donned the same outfit as the female player character in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen|fifth chapter}} of the manga. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|nick=Female Trainer | |nick=Female Trainer | ||
|type1=Ground | |type1=Ground | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc=This unnamed female {{pkmn|Trainer}} art was revealed in [[a:File:MicroGroup Game Review Volume 14.jpg|a magazine]] prior to Generation II but never officially released. It is | |desc=This unnamed female {{pkmn|Trainer}} art was revealed in [[a:File:MicroGroup Game Review Volume 14.jpg|a magazine]] prior to Generation II but never officially released. It is unclear who this Trainer was supposed to represent, be it a main character, a supporting character, or just an NPC. Visually, she has similarities to multiple Trainer classes. Her age and appearance make her appear similar to a {{tc|Beauty}} or {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cool Trainer}}, but her outfit is similar to a {{tc|Lass}} or {{tc|Picnicker}}. There is an object on her shirt that looks like what could have been a Gym Badge. This Badge has a rain drop on it, meaning she could have been a Water-type Gym Leader.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | |epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta | ||
|desc=Hiding in the background of the [[a:File:MicroGroup Game Review Volume 14.jpg|same magazine]] as the female Trainer above was a male Trainer that was never used. As with the female Trainer, it is | |desc=Hiding in the background of the [[a:File:MicroGroup Game Review Volume 14.jpg|same magazine]] as the female Trainer above was a male Trainer that was never used. As with the female Trainer, it is unclear If he was designed as a main character, or supporting character, or was simply representing a Trainer class. He has hints of multiple classes, such as a {{tc|Tamer}}, {{tc|Psychic}}, {{tc|Juggler}}, {{tc|Burglar}}, {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}}, {{tc|PI|Gambler}} and a male Rocket {{tc|Executive}}. There is an object on his bandanna that looks like what could have been a Gym Badge. This Badge has a red diamond on it.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | |epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta | ||
|desc=[[File:Latias_Latios.png|240px|right]]There is an unused Trainer seen riding Latiken in early concept art. It is difficult to tell whether she was intended to be a playable character, rival, or supporting character. This character has a strong resemblance to an | |desc=[[File:Latias_Latios.png|240px|right]]There is an unused Trainer seen riding Latiken in early concept art. It is difficult to tell whether she was intended to be a playable character, rival, or supporting character. This character has a strong resemblance to an unnamed character shown riding Latios in official artwork.}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Beta Pokémon games]] | * [[Beta Pokémon games]] | ||
* [[Disputed Pokémon]] | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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These are Pokémon and characters that were just a few of many different designs that Game Freak created. Only a few were added, and even those often went through redesigns before making it into the final product.
Unreleased Pokémon
Capsule Monsters designs
Nothing is known about this Pokémon other than its Pokédex number, #124, the same as Jynx's. This number is also the index number of Caterpie. It also resembles a cat. | ||
Debut | Capsule Monsters |
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Nothing is known about this Pokémon other than its Pokédex number, #211, the same as Qwilfish's. | ||
Debut | Capsule Monsters |
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In the artwork featuring early versions of Red and Rhydon inside a cave, an unidentified Pokémon can be seen. It appears to be hatching from an Egg. | ||
Debut | Capsule Monsters |
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Nothing is known about the first Pokémon, Godzillante. It may have been Fire-type, as it is shown to be breathing fire. As its name implies, it was most likely based on Godzilla. Godzillante notably shares a resemblance to one of the fake Pokémon toys shown in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga Volume 1 (p. 107). The Japanese name of Tyranitar is also based on Godzilla. Nothing is known about the second Pokémon, Gorillaimo. Its hat could be a reference to the character Ninten from the Ape Inc. game, Mother. It also resembles the Nintendo character Donkey Kong. Gorillaimo could also be based on King Kong. Later generations have introduced many ape-based Pokémon. Slaking is the most notable, as it shares the most physical traits with Gorillaimo. | ||
Debut | Capsule Monsters |
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This Pokémon's Pokédex number is #174, the same as Igglybuff's. It knows a move called "Fire Breath" that requires 70 TP. It has short arms, a long tail, two horns on the back of its head, and draconic wings, just like Charizard. | ||
Debut | Capsule Monsters |
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Not much is known about this Pokémon. It is roughly humanoid head, but with a body shape similar to a Jigglypuff. Its name, Kabiin similar to Kabigon, Snorlax's Japanese name. It also has similarly sleepy eyes and it somewhat resembles a simplified caricature of Kōji Nishino, possibly hinting that it was the prototype for Snorlax. It was seen being captured by an early protagonist without being weakened first; in fact, no Pokémon were sent out. | ||
Debut | Capsule Monsters |
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Pokémon designs
Kurusu | ||
The only known information about this creature is its name and image. In the playable alpha demo of Gold and Silver, its National Pokédex number was 212 and knew the moves Growl, Water Gun, and Tackle. Despite its Pokédex numbering, it was the Water-type starter in said demo. Since it resembles a seal, some fans believe it may have inspired Spheal's design, but they are no more similar than either of them is to Seel. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Honōguma | ||
Like Kurusu above, its name and image are all that is known about it. While not confirmed, its name, a combination of 炎 honō (flame) and 熊 kuma (bear) heavily suggests that it was a Fire-type Pokémon. In the alpha, it was the Fire-type starter and knew the moves Ember, Scratch, and Leer. Given its name refers to it as a bear, some fans believe it could have been an early version of the Teddiursa evolution family. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Unnamed creature | ||
Artwork was created for this strange creature despite not having a name. Its extremely odd appearance is somewhat similar to Hitmontop; namely, the multiple feet around its midsection. Although this creature has its point located on its bottom, and Hitmontop has its point located on its head, this creature may have been redesigned as Hitmontop. Due to its size, it would seem unlikely that it was originally part of the Tyrogue evolution line. It also bears some resemblance to Clefairy. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Unnamed turtle | ||
Nothing is known about this turtle Pokémon. It does not resemble any Pokémon from Generation II, but does look most like Tirtouga from Generation V. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Nothing is known about this Pokémon, nor is there any artwork of it known to exist. Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori revealed in an interview with @Gamer magazine that there was a rejected Pokémon design based on the first cloned sheep, Dolly. They removed it after deeming it "too controversial" for Pokémon. Since Dolly was born almost eight months after the Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green, it is likely that this Pokémon would have been intended for Generation II. Some fans believe that instead of being abandoned entirely, the rejected design was reworked into Mareep or Flaaffy. | ||
Debut | Game Freak interview |
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Altered Pokémon
An early version of Gengar and a creature with traits of Nidorino, Gyarados, and Feraligatr. | ||
Debut | Capsule Monsters |
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An early version of Weedle. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Red and Green beta |
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The evolution of Kokana. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997. It was replaced by Kakuna, although they share few similarities. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Red and Green beta |
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The evolution of Kasanagi. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997, labelled "undecided". Like its pre-evolution, it was replaced by Beedrill, but it somewhat resembles Ledian and a cockroach. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Red and Green beta |
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An early version of Poliwag. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Red and Green Beta |
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An early version of Poliwrath. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997. Notably it is wearing a crown, similar to the King's Rock necessary to evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Red and Green Beta |
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Not much is known about this Pokémon, except that its name roughly means "rock." It was shown being released from a Monster Capsule. It seems to have features of a Rhydon, shrunken down to fit into the ball. | ||
Debut | Game Freak interview |
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An early version of Dragonair. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Red and Green Beta |
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Happa | ||
Happa's name is "leaf" in Japanese. Happa is the early version of Chikorita. Happa resembles Chikorita without its body and legs. In the alpha, its Pokédex number was 152 and it knew the moves Leech Seed, Tackle, and an unknown move called "Serene". | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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An early version of Ledyba. Unlike the final design, its abdomen is black rather than cream-colored, it only has four limbs, and it appears to be headless, with its eyes and antennae attached to its body. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Marill | ||
An early version of Marill. While they are recognizably similar, they are visually quite different. The pink/purple color is the main difference as well as the notably missing large ears. It also sports a thinner body, more resembling a rodent, but does not sport Marill's erratic tail pattern, though with this being a concept art, small details were most likely not a concern at the time. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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This concept art of Girafarig shows the original design featured two full-sized giraffe heads. It is unknown why the design was changed, but overall it remains mostly similar outside of some coloring differences (though, because this is concept art, specific coloring details were most likely not considered at the time). This design might be a reference to Girafarig's name being a palindrome. It also bears a resemblance to a pushmi-pullyu. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Bukū | ||
Bukū's name is derived from fugu, the Japanese word for blowfish. It is most likely an early version of Qwilfish. Notable differences between Qwilfish and this pre-release version are the colors, and shape of the tail. Notably, the shape of the tail does appear slightly similar to the length of the tail in Qwilfish's Generation II back sprite. However, this was just an error and no other generation shows Qwilfish's tail that short. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Raikou / Suicune | ||
This artwork resembles to Raikou and Suicune. It was illustrated by Muneo Saitō, who was also the designer of the legendary beasts, including Entei. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Debut | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta |
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Sometimes referred to as Latiaziken or Latiken by fans, this early image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire depicts a creature with traits of both Latias and Blaziken. In appearance, it more closely resembles Blaziken, but some features are more similar to Latias, such as its size. Some features resemble neither Pokémon, such as the hands. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta |
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Prototype back sprites of Shellos and Gastrodon show another form for each. These forms are possibly leftovers from when Shellos and Gastrodon were planned to be in Generation III. Shellos's sprite is pink, like its West Sea variation, and seems to combine the western variation's head with the eastern variation's body. Gastrodon's sprite is brown and looks like its Western variation, but with more rock-like protrusions on its body. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta |
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Hydreigon's evolutionary line was originally meant to be army/military-styled Dragon designs.
Ken Sugimori: "Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon. At first, these incorporated an army tank motif, and the marks that look like a conveyor belt on the upper part of Zweilous's legs are the remnants of that. Initially, they didn't work as designs and were basically 'put to sleep', however, a three-stage powerful Dragon-type family was ordered and they were resurrected." | ||
Debut | Pokémon Black and White beta |
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Minor alterations
In this early depiction of a battle, Blastoise is shown without its signature water cannons. Originally, this picture was captioned "Karabajio VS. Mimii", which are not the names of any known Pokémon. | ||
Debut | Capsule Monsters |
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This early version of Lapras is recognizably similar, but visually quite different. Lapras's curly ears are not present, and the underbelly coloration ends under the lower jaw instead of including it. There are also no visible appendages or tail, but that may be due to the water. However, it bears a striking resemblance to its Generation I back sprite. Also in the sketch is an early design of Red. | ||
Debut | Capsule Monsters |
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Debut | Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards |
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Both early artwork of Bellossom and its Gold and Silver artwork show that it was originally to be a similar color to its other evolutionary relatives. This might have been changed to avoid another racial controversy, as the original Bellossom design appears similar to traditional Polynesian dress. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Tyranitar | ||
This early version of Tyranitar is nearly identical to the design seen in the finalized Gold and Silver versions. It was shown alongside two unnamed Pokémon (seen in the section above) on the cover of a Japanese gaming magazine, where it was the only early design to become a released Pokémon. It has very few differences compared to the final version. Of these differences, the early Tyranitar design is more heavy-set, has a tan, rather than indigo, belly, has arms more reminiscent of Nidoking, and dozens of short spikes upon its back rather than a few long ones. It seems peculiar that Tyranitar was nearly completed at the time, but the other two featured Pokémon were never seen in their original designs. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Concept art of Treecko shows numerous designs for the creature before the final one was decided. Many of these early sketches more closely resemble real geckos than the final product, which would later gain a more elongated head shape and a rounder nose. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta |
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In its early design, its eyes were shaped differently, the positioning of the spikes on its body was slightly different, its overall shapes are much less sharp, its head details became much more elongated in the final version, and the weather trio's signature body patterns are not present. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta |
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In Excadrill's first appearance in a promotional video, its body was violet and its markings were mirrored and a different shade of red. However, it was changed to its current appearance in the next video it appeared in. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Black and White beta |
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According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, during development, Sawk and Throh both had horns to look more like oni. However, these were replaced with eyebrows so as not to clash with Tornadus and Thundurus, who were originally designed to be red and blue, like Throh and Sawk. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Black and White beta |
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Stunfisk was originally designed with an anglerfish in mind, but became more like a flounder. It was also a Water/Electric type, but was changed to Ground/Electric to balance out the type spread of Pokémon. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Black and White beta |
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Unreleased characters
Early Capsule Monsters artwork was shown in the book Satoshi Tajiri: A Man Who Created Pokémon, revealing an unnamed male character running a shop, or what would possibly become an early version of the Poké Mart. The character is almost bald, has long eyebrows and appears to be overweight. He is presented in a similar art style to the sumo enemies from Game Freak's debut title, Quinty (localized as Mendel Palace).
Revamped and enlarged versions of Mendel Palace's sumo sprites also appear in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald as overworld sprites which are believed to be unused. | ||
Debut | Capsule Monsters |
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This art of a female character (with Squirtle) was featured on the cover artwork for the official strategy guide for Red and Green, as published by Shogakukan. A similar character appears several times in manga-styled instructions illustrated by Emiko Yoshino included in Pokémon papercraft sets (bottom). When Red and Green were later remade, players finally got the chance to use a female player character who was possibly based on this character. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, a similar artwork appeared at the end of Volume 3 (right). The design of the character Green seems to have drawn inspiration from this unknown female character. After the release of FireRed and LeafGreen, Green donned the same outfit as the female player character in the fifth chapter of the manga. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Red and Green beta |
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Female Trainer | ||
This unnamed female Trainer art was revealed in a magazine prior to Generation II but never officially released. It is unclear who this Trainer was supposed to represent, be it a main character, a supporting character, or just an NPC. Visually, she has similarities to multiple Trainer classes. Her age and appearance make her appear similar to a Beauty or Cool Trainer, but her outfit is similar to a Lass or Picnicker. There is an object on her shirt that looks like what could have been a Gym Badge. This Badge has a rain drop on it, meaning she could have been a Water-type Gym Leader. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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Male Trainer | ||
Hiding in the background of the same magazine as the female Trainer above was a male Trainer that was never used. As with the female Trainer, it is unclear If he was designed as a main character, or supporting character, or was simply representing a Trainer class. He has hints of multiple classes, such as a Tamer, Psychic, Juggler, Burglar, PokéManiac, Gambler and a male Rocket Executive. There is an object on his bandanna that looks like what could have been a Gym Badge. This Badge has a red diamond on it. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Gold and Silver beta |
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There is an unused Trainer seen riding Latiken in early concept art. It is difficult to tell whether she was intended to be a playable character, rival, or supporting character. This character has a strong resemblance to an unnamed character shown riding Latios in official artwork. | ||
Debut | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta |
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