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Throughout the franchise, the design of some Pokémon received various amounts of changes. Some were temporary, only lasting for one or two games, while others remained for a fair bit longer, causing a disconnect between the video games and other Pokémon-related media.

Overview

The first few generations are interesting due to the sprites having been made before the artwork, rendering the "errors" and other oddities as nothing more than design revisions.[1]

Generation I, for instance, had the original designs tweaked in some places, with Pokémon Blue giving the original roster new sprites, though the back sprites were consistently left untouched. Pokémon Yellow would later update the front sprites once more, this time explicitly basing them after the Pokémon's appearance in the animated series. In this game, the bulk of the issues stems from the updated palettes, which caused Rattata, Shellder, Cloyster, Starmie, Ditto, Porygon, Dratini, Mewtwo, and Mew to be visibly miscolored.

In Pokémon Gold and Silver, the sprites for the Kanto Pokémon are mainly based on contemporary Red and Blue artwork, with some of the new elements tentatively introduced there (like Nidoqueen's fangs) making a return. Much like with Yellow, Pokémon Crystal later changed a good handful of sprites, taking a Pokémon's respective artwork as a basis. This mostly affected the Johto Pokémon, and this time around the back sprites were also updated here and there.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire is likely when the artwork was starting to be drawn before the sprites, leaving most of the inconsistencies to be minor in comparison to previous generations. However, many of the Generation I and II Pokémon were either copied directly from Crystal, or based on Red and Green or Red and Blue artwork, as those Pokémon had yet to be redrawn for FireRed and LeafGreen or HeartGold and SoulSilver.

List of sprite discrepancies

Generation I

Pokémon Game Reason
001 Spr 1g 001.pngSpr 1b 001.pngSpr b g1 001.png Bulbasaur Generation I core series Originally had round ears instead of triangular ones. The Red and Blue sprite has missing claws.
002 Spr 1g 002.pngSpr 1b 002.pngSpr b g1 002.png Ivysaur Generation I core series Originally had round ears instead of triangular ones, while it had two leaves instead of four. This stayed the case until Generation III. The Red and Blue sprite also depicts Ivysaur as bipedal, something which was never seen again. The back sprite also depicts a tail.
003 Spr 1g 003.pngSpr b g1 003.png Venusaur Generation I core series Originally had round ears instead of triangular ones, while the Red and Green sprite shows a rather different flower design when it comes to the petals and stalk shape, all the while having only two leaves instead of four. Petal-wise, it started off only having five, which stayed the case until Generation IV.
004 Spr 1g 004.pngSpr b g1 004.png Charmander Generation I core series Originally had a dorsal ridge, as depicted in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards and early Charmander artwork.
005 Spr 1g 005.pngSpr b g1 005.png Charmeleon Generation I core series Originally had a horn instead of a head protrusion.
007 Spr 1g 007.pngSpr 1b 007.pngSpr b g1 007.png
Pinani007.png
Squirtle Generation I core series
Pokémon Pinball
Originally had cheek patterns, much like Wartortle. Pinball's animated sprite has Wartortle's plastron design.
009 Spr 1g 009.pngSpr 1b 009.pngSpr 1y 009.pngSpr b g1 009.png Blastoise Generation I core series Originally had a different cannon cover design, which stayed until Generation IV.
010 Spr 1g 010.pngSpr 1b 010.png
Pin010.png
Caterpie Generation I core series
Pokémon Pinball
Originally lacked the pattern on its body.
011 Spr 1g 011.pngSpr b g1 011.png Metapod Generation I core series Originally had crosshair-shaped eyes instead of droopy ones.
012 Spr 1g 012.pngSpr b g1 012.png Butterfree Generation I core series Originally had differently-shaped wings.
014 Spr 1g 014.pngSpr 1b 014.pngSpr b g1 014.png Kakuna Generation I core series Originally lacked pupils of any kind. The Red and Blue sprite has two pincers, not unlike Beedrill's, as depicted in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards.
016 Pinani016.png Pidgey Pokémon Pinball Pinball has much longer eyebrows, as seen in Pidgey's Blue artwork.
019 Spr 1g 019.pngSpr b g1 019.png Rattata Generation I core series Originally had a white tail.
020 Spr 1g 020.pngSpr 1b 020.png Raticate Generation I core series Originally had more than three fingers.
022 Spr 1g 022.pngSpr 1b 022.png Fearow Generation I core series Originally had three talons instead of four.
024 Spr 1g 024.pngSpr 1b 024.pngSpr b g1 024.png Arbok Generation I core series Both front sprites have the white and dark parts of the hood markings reversed. Back sprite originally had wave-shaped markings.
025 Spr 1g 025.pngSpr 1b 025.pngSpr b g1 025.png Pikachu Generation I core series Originally had a white belly, as depicted in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards and early artwork. The Red and Green and Red and Blue sprites also have a misshapen tail.
026 Spr 1g 026.pngSpr 1b 026.pngSpr b g1 026.png Raichu Generation I core series Ear design is slightly different, as seen in the back sprite.
029 Spr 1b 029.pngSpr b g1 029.png
Pin029.pngPinani029.png
Nidoran♀ Generation I core series
Pokémon Pinball
Back sprite has misplaced spikes, and the Red and Blue sprite has no horn and different ears. Pinball's portrait has an extraneous tail, as seen in Nidoran♀'s Blue artwork, while the animated sprite lacks whiskers.
030 Spr b g1 030.png Nidorina Generation I core series Back sprite lacks spikes altogether.
031 Spr b g1 031.png Nidoqueen Generation I core series Back sprite has inconsistent spike placement.
033 Spr 1g 033.pngSpr 1b 033.pngSpr b g1 033.png Nidorino Generation I core series Originally had a tail, as well as a line running through the inside of its ears, not unlike Nidoking. Back sprite has very unrefined ears and dorsal ridge.
034 Spr b g1 034.png Nidoking Generation I core series Back sprite has inconsistent spike placement.
035 Spr 1g 035.pngSpr 1b 035.pngSpr b g1 035.png Clefairy Generation I core series Originally had pawpads and a different ear shape. Back sprite is missing a wing.
036 Spr 1b 036.pngSpr b g1 036.png Clefable Generation I core series Back sprite has a different ear design. The Red and Blue sprite has cheek patterns.
037 Spr 1g 037.pngSpr 1y 037.pngSpr b g1 037.png
Pinani037.png
Vulpix Generation I core series
Pokémon Pinball
Back sprite has a completely different crest design. The Red and Green, Yellow, and Pinball front sprites all lack a tail.
038 Spr b g1 038.png Ninetales Generation I core series Back sprite has a completely different crest design.
040 Spr 1g 040.pngSpr 1b 040.pngSpr b g1 040.png
Pin040.png
Wigglytuff Generation I core series
Pokémon Pinball
Originally had a white tuft of hair instead of a pink one, as seen in Wigglytuff's artwork from Red and Green and Red and Blue. Red and Green and Pinball have a stomach pattern which doesn't reach over the mouth. The back sprite and the Red and Blue front sprite both lack the white eartips.
042 Spr 1b 042.png Golbat Red and Blue Features a long tongue only ever seen again in spin-off games.
045 Spr b g1 045.png Vileplume Generation I core series Back sprite lacks the white spots.
049 Spr 1g 049.pngSpr 1b 049.pngSpr b g1 049.png Venomoth Generation I core series Originally had a completely different wing pattern, smaller mandibles, and a less rounded pupil.
052 Spr b g1 052.png Meowth Generation I core series The back of its ears are black instead of cream.
053 Spr 1g 053.pngSpr 1b 053.pngSpr b g1 053.png Persian Generation I core series Originally had dark paw and tail accents, like Meowth. Red and Blue sprite has pointy ears instead of round ones. Back sprite has the back of the ears black instead of cream.
055 Spr 1g 055.pngSpr 1b 055.png Golduck Generation I core series Originally had more than three fingers.
056 Spr 1g 056.pngSpr 1b 056.pngSpr b g1 056.png Mankey Generation I core series Originally lacked the dark paws and tail tip.
061 Spr 1g 061.pngSpr 1b 061.png
Pin061.png
Poliwhirl Generation I core series
Pokémon Pinball
Originally had gloves instead of fingerless mitts, which stayed the case until FireRed and LeafGreen.
062 Spr 1g 062.png Poliwrath Red and Green Originally had more than three fingers.
063 Spr 1g 063.pngSpr 1b 063.pngSpr b g1 063.png Abra Generation I core series Originally had a segmented tail which lacked the dark ring near its tip.
064 Spr 1g 064.pngSpr b g1 064.png Kadabra Red and Green Originally lacked the pattern on its stomach and had an extra finger. Back sprite has a protrusion on the back of the head.
065 Spr 1g 065.png Alakazam Red and Green Originally had a Star of David on its forehead.
066 Spr 1y 066.png Machop Generation I core series Has less than five fingers.
067 Spr b g1 067.png Machoke Generation I core series Back sprite shows its crest as descending into a mullet.
068 Spr 1g 068.pngSpr 1b 068.pngSpr b g1 068.png Machamp Generation I core series Originally had less than five fingers. Back sprite lacks the lips.
073 Spr b g1 073.png Tentacruel Generation I core series Back sprite has a line which connects the two large gems.
074 Spr 1b 074.png Geodude Red and Blue Red and Blue sprite only has four fingers.
076 Spr 1g 076.pngSpr 1b 076.pngSpr b g1 076.png Golem Generation I core series Originally looked much gentler, lacking claws and sharp teeth. All the while having rounder, friendlier eyes.
078 Spr 1g 078.pngSpr b g1 078.png Rapidash Generation I core series Originally had a spiraling horn instead of a smooth one.
079 Spr 1y 079.png Slowpoke Yellow Lacks the white tip at the end of its tail.
080 Spr b g1 080.png Slowbro Generation I core series The back of its ears are curled, instead of smooth.
082 Pin082.png Magneton Pokémon Pinball Has nine screws instead of seven, just like in its Red and Blue artwork.
083 Spr 1g 083.pngSpr 1b 083.pngSpr b g1 083.png Farfetch'd Generation I core series Originally had a pattern on the tip of its wings, which stayed the case until Generation IV.
084 Spr 1g 084.pngSpr 1b 084.png Doduo Generation I core series Red and Green have a different talon arrangement, whereas Red and Blue only has three talons.
085 Spr 1g 085.pngSpr 1b 085.png Dodrio Generation I core series Originally only had three toes.
091 Spr 1b 091.png Cloyster Red and Blue Red and Blue sprite has a horizontal shell as opposed to a vertical one.
092 Spr 1g 092.pngSpr 1b 092.pngSpr b g1 092.png Gastly Generation I core series Originally had a less defined body, as well as more defined eyelashes.
093 Spr 1g 093.pngSpr 1b 093.pngSpr b g1 093.png Haunter Generation I core series Originally had four fingers. Back sprite has a different lower body design.
094 Spr b g1 094.png Gengar Generation I core series Back sprite has a smooth back as opposed to a spiky one. This is reflected in the games' intro as well.
096 Spr 1g 096.pngSpr 1b 096.pngSpr b g1 096.png Drowzee Generation I core series Originally had more than three fingers. The Red and Green sprite also has a more compact dark pattern, as seen in its back sprite.
098 Spr b g1 098.png Krabby Generation I core series Back sprite has two circular lower back protrusions.
099 Spr 1b 099.pngSpr b g1 099.png Kingler Generation I core series Back sprite has relief, and the larger pincer is on the wrong side. The Red and Blue sprite has symmetrical pincers, instead of only having a single large one. As a side note, while the Red and Green and Yellow sprites are on-model, the larger pincer appears on the wrong side in battle. This is because in Generation I, a Pokémon's sprite gets horizontally flipped in its Pokédex entry. This suggests that this sprite was made with the Pokédex in mind.
100 Spr 1b 100.png Voltorb Red and Blue Has a small circle on its lower half, as seen in Voltorb's Blue artwork, which stayed that way until Generation IV.
101 Spr 1g 101.pngSpr 1b 101.pngSpr b g1 101.png
TCG1 D25 Electrode.pngPin101.png
Electrode Generation I core series
Pokémon Pinball
Has a circle on its upper half, which stayed until Yellow. TCG and Pinball instead have a circle at the base, much like Voltorb, as seen in its Blue artwork.
102 Spr 1b 102.png Exeggcute Red and Blue The central egg is way larger than it should be.
103 Spr b g1 103.png Exeggutor Generation I core series Has a fourth head on the back, which stayed until Generation IV.
105 Spr b g1 105.png Marowak Generation I core series Originally had a series of back spikes.
106 Spr 1g 106.pngSpr 1b 106.pngSpr 1y 106.png Hitmonlee Generation I core series Has inconsistent ankle pad placement, which stayed the case until Generation III.
107 Spr b g1 107.png Hitmonchan Generation I core series Originally had a joined back plate, as opposed to two shoulder plates.
108 Spr 1g 108.pngSpr 1b 108.pngSpr 1y 108.png Lickitung Generation I core series Originally had a split tongue, while its knee pattern was slightly different. Also features eyebrow patterns, as seen in its Red and Green artwork. Interstingly, its Red and Blue artwork depicts it with actual eyebrows.
109 Spr 1g 109.pngSpr 1b 109.png Koffing Generation I core series Red and Green sprite has smoke hands, as seen in its corresponding artwork and the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards. Red and Blue has the skull-and-crossbones marking above its face.
110 Spr 1b 110.png Weezing Red and Blue Head arrangement was inconsistent until Generation VI.
111 Spr b g1 111.png Rhyhorn Generation I core series Back sprite has inconsistent spike placement.
112 Spr b g1 112.png Rhydon Generation I core series Originally had its back spikes reach much further up.
113 Spr 1g 113.pngSpr 1b 113.png Chansey Generation I core series Originally had cheek patterns.
115 Spr 1g 115.pngSpr 1b 115.png Kangaskhan Generation I core series Originally had one large, solid toe, instead of one medium and two small ones. The space under its pouch is also brown instead of cream.
118 Spr 1g 118.pngSpr 1b 118.pngSpr b g1 118.png Goldeen Generation I core series Originally had a spiraling horn as opposed to a smooth one.
119 Spr 1g 119.pngSpr 1b 119.pngSpr b g1 119.png Seaking Generation I core series Originally had a spiraling horn as opposed to a smooth one.
120 Spr 1g 120.pngSpr 1b 120.pngSpr b g1 120.png Staryu Generation I core series Originally had a more natural, rounder body with little specks spread throughout.
122 Spr 1g 122.pngSpr 1b 122.pngSpr 1y 122.png
Pinani122.png
Mr. Mime Generation I core series
Pokémon Pinball
Originally had less than five fingers.
123 Spr b g1 123.png Scyther Generation I core series Has more connected head and torso with an odd plate on its back.
124 Spr 1g 124.pngSpr 1b 124.pngSpr 1y 124.pngSpr b g1 124.png
TCG1 B37 Jynx JP.pngPin124.pngPinani124.png
Jynx Generation I core series
Japanese Pokémon TCG
Non-European Pokémon Pinball
Originally had black skin, which was later changed to purple in subsequent games (and the Virtual Console version of Yellow). Jynx also started off with four fingers, which was changed to five starting in Yellow.
125 Spr b g1 125.png Electabuzz Generation I core series Back sprite lacks the back stripe.
126 Spr 1g 126.pngSpr 1b 126.png
Pin126.pngPinani126.png
Magmar Generation I core series
Pokémon Pinball
Originally had less than five fingers, which stayed that way until Generation IV.
127 Spr 1g 127.pngSpr 1b 127.png Pinsir Generation I core series Originally had tiny beady eyes.
128 Spr 1b 128.pngSpr 1y 128.png Tauros Generation I core series Red and Blue and Yellow sprites both lack the extra two forehead stones.
129 Spr b g1 129.png Magikarp Generation I core series Has a back ridge as well as a clumsier scale pattern.
130 Spr 1g 130.pngSpr b g1 130.png Gyarados Generation I core series Lacks its body patterns. Back sprite has a back ridge as well as a scale pattern.
131 Spr b g1 131.png Lapras Generation I core series The back of the neck has a series of dark spots.
133 Spr 1g 133.pngSpr 1b 133.pngSpr b g1 133.png Eevee Generation I core series Originally had white ear tips. Blue sprite has more fennec-like ears.
134 Spr 1g 134.pngSpr 1b 134.pngSpr b g1 134.png Vaporeon Generation I core series Originally had a bulkier, more dog-like build, with a black nose and fangs. Its head fin was connected with its dorsal ridge, the back of its ears was fully black, and its ruff appears to have been more akin to a bib. Both the Red and Green and Red and Blue sprites also feature ankle flippers which never seen again.
136 Spr 1g 136.pngSpr 1b 136.pngSpr b g1 136.png Flareon Generation I core series Originally had ears engulfed in white fur.
138 Spr 1g 138.pngSpr 1b 138.png Omanyte Generation I core series Originally had slanted pupils as opposed to round ones, much like Omastar.
139 Spr b g1 139.png Omastar Generation I core series Originally had spikes sprouting all the way to the base of its shell.
140 Spr 1g 140.pngSpr 1b 140.pngSpr b g1 140.png Kabuto Generation I core series Lacks the relief on its shell and has a different "eye" placement. The Red and Blue sprite also has a different design for the extremity of the shell.
141 Spr b g1 141.png Kabutops Generation I core series Back sprite lacks the head horn and has a cavity in its place. Moreover, the back has a completely different plate armor design.
142 Spr 1g 142.png Aerodactyl Red and Green Originally had more than three fingers, as seen in Aerodactyl's Generation I artwork.
143 Spr 1g 143.pngSpr 1b 143.pngSpr 1y 143.png Snorlax Generation I core series Originally had three fingers, which was bumped up to five starting in Emerald.
144 Spr 1g 144.pngSpr 1b 144.pngSpr b g1 144.png Articuno Generation I core series Originally had a longer, thinner neck. Its chest fur was also less dense.
145 Spr 1g 145.pngSpr 1b 145.png Zapdos Generation I core series Originally had three talons instead of four, as seen in Zapdos' Generation I artwork.
146 Spr 1g 146.pngSpr 1b 146.pngSpr b g1 146.png Moltres Generation I core series Originally had its wings fully engulfed in flames, ass seen in its Red and Blue artwork. The Red and Blue front sprite features a normal feathered tail and wings.
147 Spr 1g 147.pngSpr 1b 147.png Dratini Generation I core series Originally had a striped underbelly as opposed to a smooth one. The Red and Blue sprite also has a more exaggerated snout shape.
149 Spr b g1 148.png Dragonair Generation I core series Back sprite lacks one of its tail orbs.
149 Spr 1g 149.pngSpr 1b 149.pngSpr 1y 149.pngSpr b g1 149.png Dragonite Generation I core series Originally had an extraneous dorsal ridge. The Red and Blue and Yellow sprites lack the head horn.
150 Spr b g1 150.png Mewtwo Generation I core series Originally had the base of its tube reach further down its back. Its shoulder design is also different.
151 Spr 1g 151.pngSpr b g1 151.png Mew Generation I core series Originally had a protrusion on its head.

Generation II

Pokémon Game Reason
002 Spr 2g 002.pngSpr 2s 002.pngSpr 2c 002.png Ivysaur Generation II core series Still has two leaves instead of four.
003 Spr 2g 003.pngSpr 2c 003.png
Spr b 2g 003.pngSpr b 2c 003.png
Venusaur Generation II core series Still only has five petals instead of six.
009 Spr 2g 009.pngSpr 2s 009.pngSpr 2c 009.pngSpr b 2g 009.png Blastoise Generation II core series Still has a different cannon cover design.
011 Spr b 2g 011.png Metapod Generation II core series Lacks the crest that goes down the middle of its back, all the while having an extraneous line connecting the eyes.
017 Spr 2c 017.png Pidgeotto Crystal While properly colored in Gold and Silver, Pidgeotto's beak was recolored to brown.
017 Spr 2g 018.pngSpr 2s 018.pngSpr 2c 018.png Pidgeot Generation II core series Features Pidgeotto's tail feathers.
025 Spr b 2g 025.png Pikachu Generation II core series Back sprite has a misshapen tail.
031 Spr 2g 031.pngSpr 2c 031.png Nidoqueen Generation II core series Is shown with two fangs here.
035 Spr 2g 035.pngSpr 2s 035.png
Spr b 2g 035.pngSpr b 2c 035.png
Clefairy Generation II core series Still has pawpads, which were later removed in Crystal. Back sprite has an upside-down tail, which stayed the case until Generation IV.
040 Spr 2g 040.pngSpr 2c 040.png Wigglytuff Generation II core series Stomach pattern doesn't reach over the mouth.
055 Spr 2c 055.pngSpr b 2c 055.png Golduck Crystal While properly colored in Gold and Silver, Golduck's beak was recolored to light blue.
060 Spr 2g 060.pngSpr 2c 060.png Poliwag Generation II core series Spiral is smaller and much thicker.
061 Spr 2g 061.pngSpr 2s 061.pngSpr 2c 061.png
Spr b 2g 061.pngSpr b 2c 061.png
Poliwhirl Generation II core series Still has gloves instead of fingerless mitts.
062 Spr 2g 062.pngSpr 2s 062.pngSpr 2c 062.png
Spr b 2g 062.pngSpr b 2c 062.png
Poliwrath Generation II core series Still has more than three fingers.
066 Spr 2g 066.pngSpr 2s 066.pngSpr 2c 066.png Machop Generation II core series Still has less than five fingers.
067 Spr b 2g 067.png Machoke Generation II core series The back of the crest is too rounded.
068 Spr 2g 068.pngSpr 2c 068.png Machamp Generation II core series Lacks its belt.
076 Spr 2g 076.pngSpr 2s 076.pngSpr 2c 076.png Golem Generation II core series Only has four toes instead of five.
079 Spr 2g 079.pngSpr 2s 079 jp.pngSpr 2c 079.png Slowpoke Generation II core series Originally had a striped underbelly, much like Slowbro, as depicted in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards. While the International versions of Silver removed the stripes, the Gold and Crystal sprites were left untouched.
080 Spr b 2g 080.pngSpr b 2c 080.png Slowbro Generation II core series The back of its ears are curled, instead of smooth.
082 Spr 2g 082.pngSpr 2s 082.pngSpr 2c 082.png Magneton Generation II core series Still has nine screws instead of seven.
083 Spr 2g 083.pngSpr 2s 083.pngSpr b 2g 083.png Farfetch'd Generation II core series Still features the light markings on its wing tips. The Gold sprite also has an incorrect coloration inside of the wings which was later fixed in Crystal.
085 Spr 2g 085.png Dodrio Gold Lacks the lighter end on its tail feathers. Was later fixed in Crystal.
094 Spr b 2g 094.pngSpr b 2c 094.png Gengar Generation II core series The spikes on its back aren't connected and have a different shape.
100 Spr 2g 100.pngSpr 2c 100.png
TCG2 G22 Voltorb.png
Voltorb Generation II core series
Pokémon TCG 2
Still features the base circle.
101 TCG2 C33 Electrode.pngTCG2 G23 Dark Electrode.png Electrode Pokémon TCG 2 Still features the base circle.
102 Spr 2c 102.png Exeggcute Crystal Lacks the face on the back of the cracked egg.
103 Spr b 2g 103.png Exeggutor Generation II core series Still has an extra back head.
105 Spr b 2g 105.pngSpr b 2c 105.png Marowak Generation II core series Back sprite missing the thumb claw.
106 Spr 2g 106.pngSpr 2s 106.pngSpr 2c 106.png Hitmonlee Generation II core series Still has ankle pads on the wrong side.
108 Spr 2g 108.pngSpr 2s 108.pngSpr 2c 108.png Lickitung Generation II core series Still features eyebrow patterns, as seen in its Red and Green artwork. Also features incorrect claws, as seen in its Red and Blue artwork.
110 Spr 2g 110.pngSpr 2s 110.pngSpr 2c 110.png Weezing Generation II core series Head conjunction still differs.
112 Spr 2c 112.png Rhydon Crystal The animated Crystal sprite mistakenly lacks parts of the chest plate, as seen when Rhydon's mouth is closed.
115 Spr 2g 115.pngSpr 2c 115.png Kangaskhan Generation II core series Still uses the incorrect toe design.
122 Spr 2g 122.pngSpr 2s 122.pngSpr 2c 122.png Mr. Mime Generation II core series Still has less than five fingers.
124 Spr 2g 124 jp.pngSpr 2s 124 jp.pngSpr 2c 124 jp.png
TCG2 C47 Jynx.png
Jynx Japanese Generation II core series
Pokémon TCG 2
The Japanese versions still have Jynx with dark skin, which was changed internationally (and later the Virtual Console versions of the Japanese games).
126 Spr 2g 126.pngSpr 2s 126.pngSpr 2c 126.png Magmar Generation II core series Still has less than five fingers.
127 Spr b 2g 127 jp.png Pinsir Japanese Gold and Silver The Japanese back sprite has a vertical line down its back instead of a horizontal one, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
134 Spr b 2c 134.png Vaporeon Crystal While accurate in Gold and Silver, the back sprite was made off-model in Crystal. Namely, the ruff looks less jagged, is shinier, and connects differently to Vaporeon's neck.
140 Spr 2g 140.pngSpr 2s 140.pngSpr 2c 140.png Kabuto Generation II core series Lacks the eyes on its shell.
141 Spr 2s 141.png Kabutops Silver Its head protrusions are too rounded, which was corrected in Crystal.
143 Spr 2g 143.pngSpr 2s 143.pngSpr 2c 143.png Snorlax Generation II core series Still has three fingers.
146 Spr 2g 146.pngSpr 2s 146.pngSpr 2c 146.png Moltres Generation II core series Still has its wings fully engulfed in flames, like in its Red and Blue artwork.
152 Spr 2g 152.pngSpr 2s 152.pngSpr b 2g 152.png Chikorita Gold and Silver Originally had yellowish skin, as seen in early artwork. Later changed in Crystal.
153 Spr 2g 153.png Bayleef Gold and Silver Originally had longer neck buds than what could be seen on the back sprite. Later changed in Crystal.
154 Spr 2g 154.pngSpr 2s 154.png
Spr b 2g 154.pngSpr b 2c 154.png
Meganium Generation II core series In Gold and Silver, the flower has fewer petals, said petals also having a different design. While the front sprite was updated in Crystal, the back sprite wasn't.
156 Spr 2g 156.pngSpr 2s 156.pngSpr b 2g 156.png Quilava Generation II core series Gold, Silver, and the back sprite have their eyes entirely red instead of just the irises. While the front sprite was updated in Crystal, the back sprite wasn't.
159 Spr 2g 159.pngSpr 2s 159.pngSpr 2c 159.pngSpr b 2g 159.png Croconaw Generation II core series Body pattern is mirrored. Gold, Silver, and their back sprite have a different crest, which was later changed in Crystal.
160 Spr 2g 160 jp.pngSpr 2s 160 jp.png
Spr 2g 160.pngSpr 2s 160.pngSpr 2c 160.png
Feraligatr Generation II core series The Japanese Gold and Silver sprites have the underside of the tail white instead of blue. Feraligatr started off with two toes and eight fingers, which was changed to three and five respectively starting in Generation III.
161 Spr b 2g 161.png Sentret Generation II core series Lacks its pawpads.
162 Spr 2g 162.png Furret Gold Lacks its pawpads.
165 Spr 2g 165.png Ledyba Gold Originally lacked the segment on its abdomen, which was later added in Crystal.
167 Spr 2g 167.pngSpr b 2g 167.png Spinarak Gold and Silver Was originally purple instead of green, which was later changed in Crystal.
169 Spr 2c 169.png Crobat Crystal The blue membrane is visible on the back of the wing, which is only the case with Golbat's wings, not Crobat's.
171 Spr 2g 171 jp.pngSpr 2s 171 jp.pngSpr b 2g 171 jp.png Lanturn Japanese Gold and Silver The Japanese sprites have extraneous yellow cheeks, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
172 Spr 2g 172 jp.pngSpr 2s 172 jp.pngSpr b 2g 172 jp.png Pichu Japanese Gold and Silver The Japanese sprites have collars with two spikes on the front and three on the back instead of the opposite, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
173 Spr b 2g 173.png Cleffa Generation II core series Has an upside-down tail, which stayed the case until Generation IV.
176 Spr 2g 176.pngSpr 2s 176.pngSpr 2c 176.pngSpr b 2g 176.png Togetic Generation II core series Is yellow instead of white, has an odd pattern, as well as a different design for the back of its head. Crystal later went on to change all but the pattern.
177 Spr 2g 177.pngSpr 2s 177.pngSpr b 2g 177.png Natu Generation II core series The white and red on the wings is swapped, which was later changed in Crystal.
178 Spr 2g 178.pngSpr 2s 178.pngSpr b 2g 178.png Xatu Generation II core series Gold sprite has an extraneous wing spot and missing white body stripes. Silver sprite has a red stomach pattern instead of a black one, and one of its body stripes is black instead of white. The cat eyes on both sprites are also white instead of red. Crystal later changed the front sprite, though the back sprite was oddly left untouched.
179 Spr b 2g 179.png Mareep Generation II core series Has white tail segments on its back sprite instead of yellow ones.
180 Spr b 2g 180 jp.png Flaaffy Japanese Gold and Silver The Japanese sprites doesn't connect the neck and head wool which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
181 Spr 2g 181.pngSpr 2s 181.pngSpr b 2g 181.png Ampharos Gold and Silver Originally had a reversed ear pattern, and differently spaced tail stripes. Later changed in Crystal.
185 Spr 2s 185.pngSpr b 2g 185.png Sudowoodo Gold and Silver Silver sprite has a different spot arrangement. Back sprite has an extra spot which was removed in Crystal.
186 Spr b 2g 186 jp.pngSpr 2c 186.png Politoed Japanese Gold and Silver The Japanese sprites have three extraneous back spots, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal. The animated Crystal sprite mistakenly lacks the yellow marking on the back of Politoed's hands, on top of giving it extraneous claws.
187 Spr b 2g 187.png Hoppip Generation II core series Lacks its pawpads.
190 Spr 2g 190 jp.pngSpr 2s 190 jp.png Aipom Japanese Gold and Silver The Japanese sprites doesn't have the stomach pattern, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
191 Spr b 2g 191 jp.png Sunkern Japanese Gold and Silver The Japanese back sprite has the middle stripe shorter than the others instead of longer, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
194 Spr b 2g 194 jp.png Wooper Japanese Gold and Silver The Japanese back sprite has an extraneous dorsal ridge, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
195 Spr b 2g 195.pngSpr b 2c 195.png Quagsire Generation II core series Back sprite has a tail that is too thin and has an extraneous line running down it.
196 Spr 2g 196.pngSpr 2s 196.pngSpr 2c 196.png
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Espeon Generation II core series Has eartips which don't point upwards.
201 Spr 2g 201H.pngSpr 2c 201H.png
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Unown Generation II core series The H Unown was originally slightly asymmetrical.
201 Spr 2g 201W.pngSpr b 2g 201W.pngSpr b 2c 201W.png Unown Generation II core series The W Unown originally had a different shape, looking more like an eye with curly lashes. Crystal later changed the front sprite, though the back sprite was oddly left untouched.
203 Spr 2g 203.pngSpr 2s 203.pngSpr b 2g 203 jp.png Girafarig Gold and Silver The Japanese back sprite has the spots connected to the dorsal ridge, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal. The Gold and Silver front sprites, meanwhile, have less spots, which were also later added in Crystal.
205 Spr 2g 205.pngSpr 2s 205.pngSpr b 2g 205.png Forretress Gold and Silver Has a different shell design, with it featuring holes.
207 Spr 2g 207.pngSpr 2s 207.pngSpr 2c 207.png Gligar Generation II core series Has a blue tongue instead of a pink one.
209 Spr b 2g 209.png Snubbull Generation II core series Erroneously has a tail.
211 Spr b 2g 211 jp.png Qwilfish Japanese Gold and Silver The Japanese back sprite has an extra tail spot, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
213 Spr b 2g 213.png Shuckle Gold and Silver The back sprite has an extra spot connected to shell rim.
214 Spr b 2g 214.pngSpr b 2c 214.png Heracross Generation II core series The he back sprites have visibly duller arm spikes.
215 Spr 2g 215 jp.pngSpr 2g 215.png
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Sneasel Gold and Silver Originally had brown fur, cyan feathers, longer pupils, a white forehead spot instead of a gem, and ears with a depression in them. The International sprites tweaked the eyes and ears, and Crystal later changed the rest.
216 Spr 2s 216 jp.png Teddiursa Japanese Silver The Japanese Silver sprite lacks the pawpads. Later corrected in the International versions.
217 Spr 2g 217.pngSpr 2s 217.pngSpr 2c 217.png Ursaring Generation II core series Originally had less than five fingers, which stayed the case until HeartGold and SoulSilver.
218 Spr b 2g 218 jp.png Slugma Japanese Gold and Silver The Japanese back sprites have lava bubbles on its head, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
219 Spr 2s 219.pngSpr 2g 219.pngSpr b 2g 219.png Magcargo Gold and Silver Had a different color scheme, as well as a different shell design. Later changed in Crystal.
220 Spr b 2g 220.png Swinub Gold and Silver Back sprite has stripes which don't connect all the way. Later changed in Crystal.
222 Spr b 2g 222.png Corsola Gold and Silver Back sprite has spots reaching higher up its body.
224 Spr 2g 224.pngSpr 2s 224.png Octillery Gold and Silver Has golden eyes instead of white ones.
225 Spr 2g 225.pngSpr 2s 225.pngSpr b 2g 225.png Delibird Generation II core series Originally lacked the sideburns. Crystal later changed the front sprite, though the back sprite was oddly left untouched. Additionally, the "button" on its chest was originally a spot rather than a raised bump.
226 Spr 2g 226.pngSpr 2s 226.pngSpr 2c 226.png Mantine Generation II core series The Remoraid lacks features such as its horn and flippers, which is reflected in its artwork.
227 Spr 2g 227.pngSpr 2s 227.png Skarmory Gold and Silver Has a longer beak, one less wing blade, and an extra tail. Later changed in Crystal.
228 Spr 2g 228.pngSpr 2s 228.pngSpr 2c 228.pngSpr b 2g 228.png Houndour Generation II core series Originally had its skull reach further back, which was later changed in Crystal. Front sprites have orange paws, instead of black ones.
232 Spr 2s 232 jp.png Donphan Japanese Silver The Japanese Silver sprite has the underside of the trunk gray and striped instead of black and smooth, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
234 Spr 2g 234 jp.pngSpr 2s 234 jp.pngSpr 2c 234.png Stantler Generation II core series The Japanese sprites lack the spots on the hindquarters, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal. Crystal later changed Stantler's tail to be cream-colored, as seen in its artwork of the time, something which stayed until Generation IV where it reverted back to the brown tail.
235 Spr 2g 235.pngSpr 2s 235.pngSpr 2c 235.pngSpr b 2g 235.png Smeargle Generation II core series Originally had red-colored paint, while its shiny had green-colored one. Starting with Generation III, this would be swapped around.
238 Spr 2g 238.pngSpr 2s 238.pngSpr 2c 238.png
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Smoochum Generation II core series Originally had rounded hair at the bottom, with droopier wild strands on top of its head. It also has a colored upper body in Gold and Silver.
240 Spr 2g 240.pngSpr 2s 240.png Magby Gold and Silver Originally had a different stomach pattern, which was later changed in Crystal.
241 Spr b 2g 241.png Miltank Gold and Silver Originally had a different back pattern, which was later changed in Crystal.
242 Spr 2s 242 jp.png Blissey Japanese Silver The Japanese Silver sprite has the right wing not fully covering the shoulder, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal.
243 Spr 2g 243.pngSpr b 2g 243.png Raikou Gold and Silver Originally had a different muzzle, no ears, no whiskers, smaller fangs, an orange mane instead of a purple one, and a second, black collar. Was later changed in Crystal.
244 Spr 2g 244.png Entei Gold and Silver Originally had smoother chest fur and had no sideburns. Was later changed in Crystal.
245 Spr 2g 245.pngSpr 2c 245.pngSpr b 2g 245.png Suicune Generation II core series Head crystal is purple in Gold and Silver's front sprite and on all back sprites. The Gold and Silver front sprite is also missing a spot on its back leg. Back sprite has a blue chin instead of a white one, which was mistakenly added on the Crystal front sprite.
247 Spr 2g 247.pngSpr 2s 247.pngSpr b 2g 247 jp.png Pupitar Gold and Silver The Japanese back sprite has an additional body segment, which was changed in the International versions and later Crystal. In all versions of Gold and Silver, the leg-like protrustions are placed one segment too low on the front sprite.
248 Spr 2g 248.pngSpr 2s 248.pngSpr 2c 248.png Tyranitar Generation II core series Has an inconsistent toe design, with Tyranitar's right foot having a much larger, rounded claw, as reflected in its footprint. Starting in Generation III, Tyranitar now has three similarly-sized triangular claws, with its footprint updated accordingly.

Generation III

Pokémon Game Reason
003 Spr 3r 003.pngSpr 3f 003.pngSpr 3e 003.png
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Venusaur Generation III core series Still only has five petals instead of six.
009 Spr 3r 009.pngSpr 3f 009.pngSpr 3e 009.png
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Blastoise Generation III core series Still has a different cannon cover design. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen, though only the back sprite.
011 Spr b 3r 011.png Metapod Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald
Still has an extraneous line connecting its eyes. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen.
020 Spr 3r 020.pngSpr 3e 020.png Raticate Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald
Still has more than three fingers. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen.
031 Spr 3r 031.pngSpr 3f 031.pngSpr 3e 031.png Nidoqueen Generation III core series Is shown with four fangs here, matching its artwork from Red and Blue.
035 Spr 3r 035.pngSpr 3e 035.pngSpr b 3r 035.png Clefairy Generation III core series Ears are brown on the underside instead of black. Also still has an upside-down tail.
040 Spr 3r 040.pngSpr 3e 040.pngSpr b 3r 040.png Wigglytuff Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald
Eartips are pink instead of white. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen.
060 Spr 3r 060.pngSpr 3f 060.pngSpr 3e 060.png Poliwag Generation III core series Spiral is still too small and thick.
061 Spr 3r 061.pngSpr b 3r 061.png Poliwhirl Ruby and Sapphire Still has gloves instead of fingerless mitts. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen.
062 Spr 3r 062.pngSpr b 3r 062.png Poliwrath Ruby and Sapphire Still has more than three fingers. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen.
068 Spr 3r 068.pngSpr 3f 068.pngSpr 3e 068.png Machamp Generation III core series Lacks its belt.
068 Spr 3r 076.pngSpr 3f 076.pngSpr 3e 076.png Golem Generation III core series Still only has four toes.
082 Spr 3r 082.pngSpr 3f 082.pngSpr 3e 082.png
PinRS082.png
Magneton Generation III core series
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Still has nine screws, instead of seven.
083 Spr 3r 083.pngSpr 3e 083.pngSpr b 3r 083.png Farfetch'd Generation III core series Still has its wing pattern. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen, though the back sprite was oddly left untouched.
084 Spr 3f 084.png Doduo FireRed and LeafGreen Missing a talon, having only three instead of four.
093 Spr 3r 093.pngSpr 3f 093.pngSpr 3e 093.png Haunter Generation III core series Is still depicted with more than three fingers.
094 Spr b 3r 094.pngSpr b 3f 094.png Gengar Generation III core series Retains the off-model back spikes design from Gold and Silver. This is reflected in FireRed and LeafGreen's intro as well.
100 PinRS100.pngPinRSani100.png Voltorb Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Still has a base circle.
103 Spr b 3r 103.png Exeggutor Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald
Still has an extra back head. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen.
105 Spr b 3r 105.png Marowak Ruby and Sapphire Back sprite missing the thumb claw.
108 Spr 3r 108.pngSpr 3f 108.pngSpr 3e 108.png
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Lickitung Generation III core series Still features incorrect claws, as seen in its Red and Blue artwork. This was fixed on the FireRed and LeafGreen back sprite only. Ruby and Sapphire still feature eyebrow patterns.
110 Spr 3r 110.pngSpr 3e 110.png Weezing Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald
Still has a different head head conjunction. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen.
115 Spr 3f 115.png Kangaskhan FireRed and LeafGreen The space below its pouch is brown instead of cream.
122 Spr 3r 122.png Mr. Mime Ruby and Sapphire Still has less than five fingers. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen.
126 Spr 3r 126.pngSpr 3f 126.pngSpr 3e 126.png Magmar Generation III core series Still has less than five fingers.
128 Spr 3r 128.pngSpr 3e 128.png Tauros Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald
Still has brown tails instead of gray ones. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen.
142 Spr 3r 142.pngSpr 3f 142.pngSpr 3e 142.png
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Aerodactyl Generation III core series Has red eyes rather than green ones.
143 Spr 3r 143.pngSpr 3f 143.png Snorlax Ruby and Sapphire
FireRed and LeafGreen
Still has three fingers. Later changed in Emerald.
144 Spr 3r 144.pngSpr 3f 144.pngSpr 3e 144.png
Spr b 3r 144.pngSpr b 3f 144.pngTrozeiani144.png
Articuno Generation III core series
Pokémon Trozei!
Features red eyes instead of brown ones, as well as a blue beak and talons, like in its Red and Green artwork.
146 Spr 3r 146.pngSpr 3e 146.png Moltres Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald
Features a partially feathered tail, like in its Red and Green artwork. Later changed in FireRed and LeafGreen.
173 Spr b 3r 173.png Cleffa Generation III core series Still has an upside-down tail.
191 Spr 3r 191.pngSpr 3e 191.png Sunkern Generation III core series Different eyes.
201 Spr 3r 201H.pngSpr 3e 201H.pngSpr b 3r 201H.png Unown Generation III core series The H Unown is still slightly asymmetrical.
207 Spr 3r 207.pngSpr 3e 207.pngSpr b 3r 207.png Gligar Generation III core series Has white claws instead of pink ones, as seen in Gligar's Gold and Silver artwork.
209 Spr b 3r 209.png Snubbull Generation III core series Still erroneously has a tail.
217 Spr 3r 217.pngSpr 3e 217.png Ursaring Generation III core series Still has less than five fingers.
219 Spr 3r 219 s.pngSpr 3e 219 s.pngSpr b 3r 219 s.png Magcargo (Shiny) Generation III core series Has pink eyes instead of yellow. Flame is also incorrectly colored pink instead of yellow.
226 Spr 3r 226.pngSpr 3e 226.png Mantine Generation III core series The Remoraid still lacks features such as its horn and flippers, which is reflected in its Gold and Silver artwork.
234 Spr 3r 234.pngSpr 3e 234.png Stantler Generation III core series Still has a cream-colored tail instead of a brown one.
250 Spr 3r 249.pngSpr 3e 249.pngSpr b 3r 249.png Lugia Generation III core series Spikes are black instead of blue, as seen in Lugia's Gold and Silver artwork.
253 Spr 3r 253.pngSpr 3e 253.pngSpr b 3r 253.png
PinRS253.png
Grovyle Generation III core series
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire
Leaves are blue instead of green.
266 Spr 3r 266.pngSpr 3e 266.png
PinRS266.pngPinRSani266.png
Silcoon Generation III core series
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Has a yellow iris instead of a red one. Worth noting is that the eyes do look more orange-ish when playing on original hardware.
268 Spr 3r 268.pngSpr 3e 268.png
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Cascoon Generation III core series
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Has a yellow pupil instead of a white one.
269 Spr 3r 269.pngSpr 3e 269.png
PinRS269.png
Dustox Generation III core series
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Has a single crescent-like wing instead of two separate wings. Later changed in Emerald. Additionally, its tail is colored red instead of purple.
272 Spr 3r 272.pngSpr 3e 272.pngSpr b 3r 272.png Ludicolo Generation III core series The stem sprouting from its hat is missing its stripes.
280 Spr b 3r 280.png Ralts Generation III core series Has a smaller back horn.
284 Spr 3r 284.pngSpr 3e 284.pngSpr b 3r 284.png
PinRS284.png
Masquerain Generation III core series
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Has a darker face, and wings that are orange/brown instead of pink/purple. Back sprite lacks the spot and eyelashes. Pinball features much longer eyelashes. All of them portray it with a longer horn.
292 Spr 3r 292.pngSpr 3e 292.pngSpr b 3r 292.png
PinRS292.png
Shedinja Generation III core series
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Has a brown abdomen instead of a grey one, as well as a more ethereal aureola.
299 Spr 3r 299.pngSpr 3e 299.pngSpr b 3r 299.png Nosepass Generation III core series Has a thinner, less refined body, as well as red pawpads instead of black ones.
301 Spr 3r 301.pngSpr 3e 301.png Delcatty Generation III core series Originally had a full-moon symbol on its forehead.
304 Spr b 3r 304.png Aron Generation III core series The back of its head is rounded instead of flat.
309 Spr 3r 309.pngSpr 3e 309.pngSpr b 3r 309.png Electrike Generation III core series Front sprites have smaller leg spikes, while the back sprite lacks them altogether.
310 Spr b 3r 310.png Manectric Generation III core series Back sprite lacks the ear hole.
325 Spr 3r 325.pngSpr 3e 325.pngSpr b 3r 325.png
PinRS325.pngPinRSani325.png
Spoink Generation III core series
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Its pearl is cream-colored, instead of pink. The back sprite has no cheek pattern.
326 Spr b 3r 326.png Grumpig Generation III core series Back sprite has a different ear design.
335 Spr 3r 335.pngSpr 3e 335.pngSpr b 3r 335.png
PinRS335.pngPinRSani335.png
Zangoose Generation III core series
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Has purple claws instead of black ones.
353 Spr 3r 353.pngSpr 3e 353.png
PinRS353.png
Shuppet Generation III core series
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Has green irises instead of dark blue ones.
356 Spr 3r 356.pngSpr 3e 356.png Dusclops Generation III core series Only has four fingers, instead of five.
361 PinRSani361.png Snorunt Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Animated Pinball sprite lacks the back spots.
366 Spr b 3r 366.png Clamperl Generation III core series Back sprite has a different shell design.
375 Spr 3r 375.pngSpr 3e 375.pngSpr b 3r 375.png Metang Generation III core series The top of the body is different, namely not being flat. The back sprite also features two extraneous holes.
377 Spr 3r 377.pngSpr 3e 377.pngSpr b 3r 377.png Regirock Generation III core series The shoulder pads are shorter.
379 Spr b 3r 379.png Registeel Generation III core series Back pattern is larger and reaches higher up.
384 Spr 3r 384.pngSpr 3e 384.pngSpr b 3r 384.png Rayquaza Generation III core series The inside of its mouth is blue instead of pink.
386 Spr 3r 386.pngSpr 3f 386.pngSpr 3e 386.png
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Deoxys (Normal Forme) Generation III core series Originally only had four fingers. Back sprite also has blue spots instead of green, which was later changed in Emerald.

Generation IV

Pokémon Game Reason
029 Spr b 4d 029.png Nidoran♀ Diamond and Pearl Inner ear is shaped differently. Fixed in Platinum.
035 Spr 4d 035.pngSpr 4p 035.pngSpr b 4d 035.png Clefairy Diamond and Pearl
Platinum
Ears are brown on the underside instead of black. Was fixed for the back sprite in Platinum. and for the front in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
066 Spr b 4d 062.png Poliwrath Diamond and Pearl Back sprite is missing the swirl. Fixed in Platinum.
066 Spr b 4d 066.png Machop Diamond and Pearl The back of the crest is too rounded. Fixed in Platinum.
068 Spr b 4d 068.png Machamp Diamond and Pearl The back of the crest is too rounded. Fixed in Platinum.
084 Spr 4h 084 m.png Doduo HeartGold and SoulSilver Uses the old talon arrangement, with three talons in the front and one in the back.
094 Spr b 4d 094.png Gengar Diamond and Pearl Retains the off-model back spikes design from Gold and Silver. Later fixed in Platinum.
105 Spr b 4d 105.png Marowak Diamond and Pearl Back sprite is missing the thumb claw. Later fixed in Platinum.
108 Spr 4d 108.pngSpr 4p 108.pngSpr b 4d 108.pngSpr b 4p 108.pngSpr b 4h 108.png Lickitung Generation IV core series Still features incorrect claws, as seen in its Red and Blue artwork. This was fixed onthe HeartGold and SoulSilver front sprite only.
110 Spr 4d 110.png Weezing Diamond and Pearl
Platinum
Still has a different head conjunction. Later fixed in HeartGold and SoulSilver, though it returned in Black and White.
115 Spr 4d 115.png Kangaskhan Diamond and Pearl
Platinum
Still has the wrong color on the underside of its pouch. Later fixed in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
127 Spr b 4d 127.png Pinsir Diamond and Pearl Only has one body segment. Later fixed in Platinum.
125 Spr b 4d 125.png Electabuzz Diamond and Pearl Back sprite lacks the back stripe. Later fixed in Platinum.
126 Spr b 4d 126.png Magmar Diamond and Pearl Back sprite has less spikes. Later fixed in Platinum.
144 Spr 4d 144.pngSpr b 4d 144.pngSpr b 4p 144.pngSpr b 4h 144.png Articuno Generation IV core series Features red eyes instead of brown ones, like in its Red and Green artwork. The front sprite was later fixed in HeartGold and SoulSilver, but the back sprite was left with a red eye. This color returned in Black and White.
175 Spr b 4d 175 s.png Togepi (Shiny) Diamond and Pearl Has an incorrectly colored shell pattern. Later fixed in Platinum.
201 Spr 4d 201-H.pngSpr b 4d 201H.png Unown Generation IV core series The H Unown is still slightly asymmetrical.
207 Spr 4d 207 m.pngSpr 4p 207 m.pngSpr b 4d 207 m.pngSpr b 4p 207 m.png Gligar Diamond and Pearl
Platinum
Still has white claws. Later fixed in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
209 Spr b 4d 209.png Snubbull Diamond and Pearl Still erroneously has a tail. Later fixed in Platinum.
212 Spr b 4d 212 m.png Scizor Diamond and Pearl Back sprite is missing the spots on its claws. Later fixed in Platinum.
217 Spr 4d 217 m.pngSpr 4p 217 m.png Ursaring Diamond and Pearl
Platinum
Still has less than five fingers. Later fixed in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
223 Spr b 4d 223.png Remoraid Diamond and Pearl Back sprite has an incorrectly colored fin. Later fixed in Platinum.
253 Spr 4d 253.pngSpr b 4d 253.png Grovyle Generation IV core series Leaves are still blue instead of green.
257 Spr b 4d 257 m.png Blaziken Diamond and Pearl Missing the plumage on its back. Later fixed in Platinum.
284 Spr b 4d 284.png Masquerain Diamond and Pearl Back sprite lacks the spot and eyelashes. Later fixed in Platinum.
329 Spr b 4d 329.png Vibrava Diamond and Pearl Rightmost wings are layered incorrectly. Later fixed in Platinum.
350 Shiny Female Japanese Milotic Platinum.png Milotic (female Shiny) Japanese Platinum Antennas are incorrectly coloured blue. Later fixed in the international versions of Platinum.
375 Spr b 4d 375.png Metang Diamond and Pearl Back sprite's pattern is misaligned. Later fixed in Platinum.
380 Spr 4d 380 s.png Latias (Shiny) Diamond and Pearl Has golden eyes instead of green ones. Later fixed in Platinum.
405 Spr b 4d 405 m.png Luxray Diamond and Pearl Back sprite is missing ear holes. Later fixed in Platinum.
470 Spr 4d 470 s.pngSpr b 4d 470 s.png Leafeon (Shiny) Diamond and Pearl Shiny was originally more cyan tinted.

Generation V

Pokémon Game Reason
024 Spr 5b 024.pngSpr b 5b 024.png Arbok Generation V core series Lacks a tail segment when compared to its back sprite.
080 Spr 5b 080.png Slowbro Generation V core series As seen in the animated sprite, the Shellder is missing an eye.
110 Spr 5b 110.pngSpr b 5b 110.png Weezing Generation V core series This sprite is based on the off-model Diamond and Pearl sprite.
024 Spr 5b 105.pngSpr b 5b 105.png Marowak Generation V core series The hand holding the bone changes between the front and back sprites.
144 Spr 5b 144.pngSpr b 5b 144.png Articuno Generation V core series This sprite is based on the off-color Diamond and Pearl sprite.
201 Spr 5b 201H.pngSpr b 5b 201H.png Unown Generation V core series This sprite is based on the off-model Diamond and Pearl sprite.
555 Spr b 5b 555Z.png Darmanitan (Zen Mode) Generation V core series Lacks its back stripes.
599 Spr 5b 599.pngSpr b 5b 599.png Klink Generation V core series The back sprite has the upper gear on the wrong side.
600 Spr 5b 600.pngSpr b 5b 600.png Klang Generation V core series The back sprite has the smaller gear on the wrong side.
601 Spr 5b 601.pngSpr b 5b 601.png Klinklang Generation V core series The back sprite has the smaller gear on the wrong side.

List of model discrepancies

Pokémon Game Reason
031 Box XD 031.png Nidoqueen Pokémon Stadium series
Pokémon Colosseum
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pokémon Battle Revolution
Is shown with four fangs here.
040 040MSStad.png Wigglytuff Pokémon Stadium series Stomach pattern doesn't reach over the mouth.
062 Box XD 062.png Poliwrath Pokémon Stadium series
Pokémon Colosseum
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Has more than three fingers.
125 125MSStad.png Electabuzz Pokémon Stadium series Has six fingers on each hand.
142 Box XD 142.png Aerodactyl Pokémon Stadium series
Pokémon Colosseum
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pokémon Battle Revolution
Has red eyes rather than green ones.
144 Box XD 144.png Articuno Pokémon Stadium series
Pokémon Colosseum
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Features red eyes instead of brown ones, as well as a blue beak and talons, like in its Red and Green artwork.
144 Box PBR 144.png Articuno Pokémon Battle Revolution Features red eyes instead of brown ones, like in its Red and Green artwork.
169 Box PBR 168 s.png Ariados (Shiny) Pokémon Battle Revolution Completely lacks a Shiny coloration.
191 Box XD 191.png Sunkern Pokémon Stadium 2
Pokémon Colosseum
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pokémon Battle Revolution
Has green irises.
201 Box XD 201H.png Unown Pokémon Stadium 2
Pokémon Colosseum
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pokémon Battle Revolution
The H Unown is slightly asymmetrical.
207 Box XD 207.png Gligar Pokémon Stadium 2
Pokémon Colosseum
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pokémon Battle Revolution
Claws are white instead of pink.
208 Box XD 208.png Steelix Pokémon Colosseum
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pokémon Battle Revolution
Has blue eyes rather than red ones.
431 Spr 6x 431.png Glameow Generation VI core series Ears are at the wrong angle. Notably the only model changed between Generations VI and VII.

References