Dr. Lavaさんのイラストまとめ

Beta Cleffa:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Cleffa's original design was much truer to the lore of the Clefairy family, actually looking like a Pokemon that came from the moon.

1. Demo sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. 1997 demo sprite, 1999 final sprite
3. 1999's final design

Lost Pokemon of the Day: Barunda

First revealed in the 2018 Japanese manga about the lifestory of Pokemon creator Satoshi Tajiri, Barunda was created during Gen 1's development... but didn't make the final cut.

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@expsharepod This is maybe a better comparison actually, Ditto's demo sprites normal and Shiny, compared to his Gold sprites normal and Shiny.

Beta Leafeon:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Leafeon's original Japanese name was Riifi (Leafy). He got cut from Gen 2, but eventually returned with a new name & design in Gen 4.

1. Demo sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. 1997 demo sprite, 2006 final sprite
3. 2006 final design

Beta Pichu:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Pichu was a ball that evolved at level 12. But Pichu was redesigned for G&S's final build, and revised to evolving via happiness.

1. Demo sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. 1997 demo sprite, 1999 final sprite
3. 1999's final design

(3/4) Manboo evolved into Ikari at level 19, who evolved into Gurotesu at level 38.

Ikari's design was likely revised into Sharpedo, while Gurotesu probably ended up as Lanturn. Gen 3's Huntail also appears to have scavenged elements from Gurotesu's scrapped design.

Lost Pokemon of the Day: the Ikari family

First revealed when Gold & Silver's 1997 demo leaked in 2018, this three-stage Water/Steel family was created for Gen 2, but tragically, didn't make Johto's final cut.

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Pokemon: Only in Japan

This artwork was included in the New Hoenn Art Book, a 32 page publication gifted to Japanese fans who pre-ordered Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. But sadly for those us living outside Japan, the New Hoenn Art Book was never made available internationally.

Beta Scizor:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Scizor was originally Bug/Flying type and evolved at level 41. But he was later revised to Bug/Steel and evolving via Metal Coat.

1. Demo sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. 1997 demo sprite, 1999 final sprite
3. 1999's final design

Lost Pokemon of the Day: Crocky

First officially revealed by Game Freak in 2018, Crocky is one of the series' oldest Lost Pokemon -- he was created in the early 90's, but thrown out before Gen 1 was finished.

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