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List of sprite errors

Generation I

Pokémon			Game	Reason
001		Bulbasaur	Red and Green, Red and Blue	Round ears instead of triangular.
002		Ivysaur	Red and Blue	Bipedal despite Pokédex entries stating that Ivysaur cannot stand on its hind legs.
023		Ekans	Red, Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Versions	White with purple stripes instead of purple with yellow (impossible due to palette limitations), like its original art. The front sprites have a different ring pattern.
030		Nidorina	Red and Green, Red and Blue	Snout has a distinct color.
035		Clefairy	Red, Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Versions	Upside-down tail and a missing wing.
040		Wigglytuff	Red and Green	Asymmetrical eyes.
049		Venomoth	Red, Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Versions	Different wing pattern.
053		Persian	Red and Blue	Pointy ears.
061		Poliwhirl	Red and Green, Red and Blue	Clockwise spiral.
065		Alakazam	Red and Green	Extraneous Star of David on its forehead.
091		Cloyster	Red and Blue	Horizontal shell.
099		Kingler	Red and Blue	Symmetrical pincers.
109		Koffing	Red and Blue	Belly mark is above face.
110		Weezing	Red and Blue	Smaller head is conjoined differently (like its original art) and the third chamber is on top.
147		Dratini	Red and Green, Red and Blue	Striped underbelly.
149		Dragonite	Red, Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Versions	Red, Green, and the back sprite have an extraneous ridge down their backs.

Generation II

Pokémon			Game	Reason
023	File:Spr 2c 023.gif	Ekans	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	The front sprites have a different ring pattern. Gold, Silver, and their back sprite are fuchsia instead of purple.
079	File:Spr 2c 079.gif	Slowpoke	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	While the Japanese Silver's belly was changed for the international versions, Gold and Crystal were not. Gold, Silver, and their back sprite are neon pink instead of dull pink.
110		Weezing	Silver	Larger head is conjoined differently.
121	File:Spr 2c 121.gif	Starmie	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	Gem is purple instead of red due to palette limitations.
124	File:Spr 2c 124.gif	Jynx	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	Since Jynx's sprites were altered for the international versions, it has white hair due to palette limitations.
127		Pinsir	Gold and Silver (Ja)	Extraneous wing-like exoskeleton segment.
154		Meganium	Gold and Silver	Five petals instead of six, the pattern on them is different, and it has a ruff around its neck.
156		Quilava	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	Gold, Silver, and the back sprite's eyes are completely red instead of just the irises.
159	File:Spr 2c 159.gif	Croconaw	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	Body pattern is reversed. Gold, Silver, and their back sprite are colored aquamarine and have different head spikes.
160		Feraligatr	Gold and Silver	Underside of tail is white.
167		Spinarak	Gold and Silver	Purple instead of green.
171		Lanturn	Gold and Silver (Ja)	Extraneous yellow cheeks.
172		Pichu	Gold and Silver (Ja)	Collars have two spikes on the front and three on the back instead of the opposite.
178		Xatu	Gold and Silver	The Gold sprite has a red-and-black spot and one of the stripes on Silver is black.
180		Flaaffy	Gold and Silver (Ja)	Extraneous collar.
181		Ampharos	Gold and Silver	Ear stripes are reversed (black-yellow instead of yellow-black).
186		Politoed	Gold and Silver (Ja)	Three extraneous yellow spots on its back.
188	File:Spr 2c 188.gif	Skiploom	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	Eartips are yellow instead of green.
190		Aipom	Gold and Silver	The Japanese versions have dark blue fur instead of purple, yellow skin instead of beige, and furry bellies instead of hairless. Only the bellies were corrected for the international versions.
191	File:Spr 2c 191.gif	Sunkern	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	The Japanese Gold and Silver's middle stripe is shorter then the others instead of longer and their bodies are green instead of yellow. Only the stripes were corrected for the international versions. All their stripes are green instead of brown due to palette limitations.
194		Wooper	Gold and Silver (Ja)	Extraneous stripe down its back.
203		Girafarig	Gold and Silver	The Japanese version's back spots touch its spikes.
205		Forretress	Gold and Silver	Gold, Silver, and their back sprite have darker coloration and a different shell.
207	File:Spr 2c 207.gif	Gligar	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	Tongue is purple instead of pink due to palette limitations.
211		Qwilfish	Gold and Silver (Ja)	Extra spot on its tail.
215		Sneasel	Gold and Silver	Brown body and blue feathers instead of dark blue and fuchsia. The Japanese back sprite's ear has a depression.
216		Teddiursa	Silver (Ja)	No spots on its feet.
219		Magcargo	Gold and Silver	Lava and fire are pink instead of red or orange. Shell has a different design and is brown instead of grey.
222	File:Spr 2c 222.gif	Corsola	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	Different body shape.
224		Octillery	Gold and Silver	Golden eyes instead of white.
227		Skarmory	Gold and Silver	Extra tail.
232		Donphan	Silver (Ja)	Underside of trunk is grey and striped.
234		Stantler	Gold and Silver (Ja)	No spots on its hindquarters.
242		Blissey	Silver	Left wing does not fully cover the shoulder. This was corrected for the international versions.
243		Raikou	Gold and Silver	Different muzzle, no ears, smaller fangs, an orange mane instead of purple, and a second, black collar.
244		Entei	Gold and Silver	Smoother chest fur, no sideburns.
245		Suicune	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	Its crest is the same dark blue as its mane due to palette limitations. The front sprite was changed in Crystal to match its light blue body, but the back sprite is the same.
247		Pupitar	Gold and Silver (Ja)	Extra line around its abdomen.

Generation III

Pokémon			Game	Reason
008	File:Spr 3e 008.gif	Wartortle	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Ruby and Sapphire have green ears and tail. FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald's skin is indigo instead of blue.
110	File:Spr 3e 110.gif	Weezing	Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Versions	Larger head is conjoined differently and on the right side instead of the left.
132		Ditto	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Pink instead of purple.
163		Hoothoot	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Olive green feathers instead of brown.
172		Pichu	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Cheeks are red instead of pink.
212		Scizor	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Red-orange instead of crimson.
243	File:Spr 3e 243.gif	Raikou	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Tail and "X" on face are colored white instead of blue.
253	File:Spr 3e 253.gif	Grovyle	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Blue leaves instead of green.
260	File:Spr 3e 260.gif	Swampert	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Fins are blue instead of black.
267	File:Spr 3e 267.gif	Beautifly	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Body is colored in a prominent yellow hue instead of a grayscale hue.
273	File:Spr 3e 273.gif	Seedot	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Green cap instead of grey.
292	File:Spr 3e 292.gif	Shedinja	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Body is golden brown and brown instead of light brown and grey.
299	File:Spr 3e 299.gif	Nosepass	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Different body design and color.
309		Electrike	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	One tail spike instead of three.
344	File:Spr 3e 344.gif	Claydol	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Body is dark green instead of black and eyes are salmon-colored instead of hot pink.
345	File:Spr 3e 345.gif	Lileep	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Orange tentacles.
346	File:Spr 3e 346.gif	Cradily	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Orange tentacles.
348		Armaldo	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Chest plates are gray.
353	File:Spr 3e 353.gif	Shuppet	Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Versions	Green irises instead of dark blue.
361	File:PinRS361.gif	Snorunt	Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	No spots on its back.
366		Clamperl	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Different shell design.
371	File:Spr 3e 371.gif	Bagon	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Indigo skin, as well as orange ears, jaw, and underbelly.
373	File:Spr 3e 373.gif	Salamence	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Indigo skin, as well as orange wings, crests, and undersides of legs, neck, and tail.
375	File:Spr 3e 375.gif	Metang	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Different body design. Its back sprite shows two holes in its body.
384	File:Spr 3e 384.gif	Rayquaza	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Inside of mouth is blue instead of pink or red.

Generation IV

Pokémon			Game	Reason
012		Butterfree	Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Versions	Shiny female's wings are less pink than male's.
023		Ekans	Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Versions	Different ring pattern seen during the front sprite's animation and on the back sprite, which HeartGold and SoulSilver use as well.
175		Togepi	Diamond and Pearl	All three markings on the shiny back sprite are shades of red.
207		Gligar	Platinum	Indigo instead of purple.
253		Grovyle	Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Versions	Blue leaves instead of green.
260		Swampert	Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Versions	Fins are blue instead of black.
344		Claydol	Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Versions	Body is dark green instead of black and eyes are salmon-colored instead of hot pink.
345		Lileep	Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Versions	Orange tentacles.
346		Cradily	Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Versions	Orange tentacles.
348		Armaldo	Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Versions	Chest plates are grey.
373		Salamence	Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Versions	Orange wings, crests, and undersides of legs, neck, and tail.
380		Latias	Diamond and Pearl	Golden eyes instead of green.
426		Drifblim	Diamond and Pearl	Slightly smaller eyes.

Generation V

Pokémon			Game	Reason
024		Arbok	Black, White, Black 2, and White 2	One tail segment is wider than the others.
035		Clefairy	Black, White, Black 2, and White 2	Upside-down tail.
080		Slowbro	Black, White, Black 2, and White 2	During the animation, the Shellder is only seen with one eye.
095		Onix	Black, White, Black 2, and White 2	In its front sprite, Onix curves after two body sections, but in the back sprite, it bends after three.
555		Darmanitan (Zen Mode)	Black, White, Black 2, and White 2	No stripes on its back.
599		Klink	Black, White, Black 2, and White 2	Upper Klink is on the wrong side on back sprite.
600		Klang	Black, White, Black 2, and White 2	Klink is on the wrong side on back sprite.
601		Klinklang	Black, White, Black 2, and White 2	Klink is on the wrong side on back sprite.

List of sprite variants

Pokémon			Game	Reason
002	File:Spr 2c 002.gif	Ivysaur	Red, Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Versions, Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	Two leaves instead of four, like its original art. The flower buds of Red, Green, Blue, and their back sprite are completely closed.
003	File:Spr 2c 003.gif	Venusaur	Red and Green, Gold, Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Five petals instead of six, like its original art. Red and Green have two leaves instead of four.
004		Charmander	Red and Green	Snout is as large as its skull, as depicted in Charmander (Unnamed Third Set 5) and the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards.
009	File:Spr 2c 009.gifFile:Spr 3e 009.gif	Blastoise	Red, Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Versions, Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Different cannon cover design, like its original art.
014		Kakuna	Red and Blue	Two pincers extend from its body, as depicted in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards.
018	File:Spr 2c 018.gif	Pidgeot	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Versions	Head feathers are much shorter. Pidgeot has been depicted with various feather lengths.
025		Pikachu	Red and Green, Red and Blue	Belly has a distinct color, as depicted in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards.
061	File:Spr 2c 061.gif	Poliwhirl	Red and Green, Blue, Yellow, Gold and Silver, Crystal, Ruby and Sapphire	Gloves instead of fingerless mittens, like its original art. Yellow uses the incorrect Red and Green back sprite.
068	File:Spr 2c 068.gif	Machamp	Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	No belt, like its original art.
079		Slowpoke	Silver (Ja)	Striped underbelly, as depicted in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards.
102		Exeggcute	Red and Blue	One of the eggs is visibly larger than the other five, like its original art to a greater degree.
127		Pinsir	Gold and Silver	Slightly different design.
146	File:Spr 2c 146.gif	Moltres	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions	Wings are fully engulfed in flames, like its original art.
149		Dragonite	Red, Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Versions	No horn, like its original art.
218		Slugma	Gold and Silver (Ja)	Extra lava bubbles on its back.
250		Lugia	Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Versions	Spikes are black instead of blue. Lugia's spikes have been depicted in both colors in various media.