Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta

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During the planning and development stages of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, several things were going to be a part of the games. Some of them were dropped or changed, but some of those dropped concepts of the beta version can still be found in the game's programming.

1 Shellos and Gastrodon
2 Other beta sprites
3 Beta maps
4 Beta items

Shellos and Gastrodon

Shellos's beta back sprite

Gastrodon's beta back sprite

Back sprites, presumably from the game's beta stage, of Shellos and Gastrodon have been found. These forms are possibly leftovers from when Shellos and Gastrodon were planned to be in Ruby and Sapphire. 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, while Gastrodon's sprite is brown and looks like its western variation, but with more rock-like protrusions on its body. This may also be another "unofficial confirmation" of Pokémon Gold and Silver remakes since its Pokédex data states that its colors and shapes differs from region to region, although it is unlikely, considering the similarities to the existing forms, and the fact that there are no front sprites for either of the beta forms.

Other beta sprites

The game's data has beta back sprites for Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Jirachi, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, and Manaphy – both regular and shiny forms.

Munchlax, Weavile, and Cherrim all have had beta sprites from various pre-release pictures and videos, but these sprites are not in the game's data. The Munchlax just seems to be a duplicate from the Munchlax-sprite in Dash. The Cherrim beta sprite was shown in an early Japanese commercial. It is surprisingly like the final sprite, only with the left leg up instead.

Beta maps

A beta map of Spear Pillar has been found. This is surprisingly like the normal game's Spear Pillar, but the entrance to Mt. Coronet is missing. Many also think that the Mystery Zone found in the Pokémon League is a possible beta map.

Beta items

Various items have been discovered by Serebii and various others at Serebii.net and its forums in the coding of D/P. This items can be obtained using Action Replay and other cheating products, but cannot be used. They are:

S.S. Ticket, that allows entry for the luxury liner S.S. Anne (a possible reference to Red and Blue or FireRed and LeafGreen).
Contest Pass that would allow entry into Contests. However, Super Contests allow entry without a pass.
Magma Stone would be a mystical item that could be used in Stark Mountain. Although is hasn't any known purpose, it is possible it would have something to do with the Heatran event.
Red Chain is a creation by the lake trio that would be used to awaken Dialga or Palkia. Cyrus actually himself uses the item in-game, and it's possible that the Team Galactic event at Spear Pillar was initially to be activated by the player.
Rule Book was a book that would be used as a guide when using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. It's possible that this was removed since these guidelines were contained in the games' instruction book.
Seal Bag held up to 10 Seals, but was replaced with the Seal Case.
Treasure Sack was meant to hold treasures from the Underground. Was replaced with special selections for the Underground.