Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta: Difference between revisions

Back sprites of {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}, presumably from one of the earliest stages of development, were found. These are possibly leftovers from when Shellos and Gastrodon [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta|were planned]] to be in [[Generation III]]. Shellos' sprite is pink, like its {{DL|Form differences|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea variation}}, and seems to combine the western variation's head with the {{DL|Form differences|Shellos and Gastrodon|East Sea variation}}'s body, while Gastrodon's sprite is brown and looks like its {{DL|Form differences|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea variation}}, but with more rock-like protrusions on its body. Before the release of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, this was also considered by some fans to be another "unofficial confirmation" of [[Remake|Pokémon Gold and Silver remakes]], since their [[Pokédex]] data states that its colors and shapes differ from [[region]] to region. However, this proved not to be true due to the similarities to the final forms, and the fact that there are no front sprites for either of the prototype forms. Additionally, there are no known forms of Shellos or Gastrodon that are exclusive to HeartGold and SoulSilver.