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Lost Pokemon of the Day: Beta Weedle Family

The Weedle family's beta sprites were first revealed on Game Freak's official Japanese website in 1997. Originally, their designs were completely different -- and even their names were different in development.

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Early Dragonite:

Dragonite's Red & Green sprite is his earliest known design, pre-dating his official artwork. Dragonite's sprite shows a ridge running down his back -- but it was later revised out of his design.

1. Recreation by @RacieBeep
2. R&G sprites
3. Official artwork

When considering the evolution of Gen 1 Pokemon designs, it's important to realize their sprites were created BEFORE Ken Sugimori's iconic artwork.

Weird sprites aren't poor representations of Pokemon -- rather, Sugimori's artwork is a revision of the Pokemon seen in the sprite.

Lost Pokemon of the Day: Zubat's pre-evolution

First revealed when Gen 1 beta assets leaked in Feb 2019, this Pokemon was originally planned as the Zubat family's first stage -- but he got scrapped before release.

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Lost Pokemon of the Day: Twinz

First revealed when Gold & Silver's 1997 demo leaked in 2018, Twinz was a pair of conjoined twin ghosts originally created as Girafarig's pre-evolution -- back when Beta Girafarig still had two heads.

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Beta Remoraid:

Remoraid's Japanese name is Teppouo, meaning "Watergun Fish." This is likely because in Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, his original design was based on a revolver.

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

Lost Pokemon of the Day: Beta Poliwrath Family

The Poliwrath family's beta sprites were first revealed on Game Freak's official Japanese website in 1997. Game Freak also explained WHY Poliwrath was revised, and we can see for ourselves where his crown went.

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Early Dratini:

Dratini's Red & Green sprite -- his earliest known design, pre-dating his artwork -- shows he originally had a segmented belly. His later Blue sprite used this design as well.

1. Sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. Red & Green, Blue sprites
3. R&G official artwork

Beta Clefairy:

Clefairy's beta design was one of the first 3 Pokemon ever created. Originally, trainers used Clefairy as a pet, Rhydon to carry things, and Lapras to transport them over the sea.

1. Beta sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. 1990 beta sprite
3. 1996's final design

Lost Pokemon of the Day: Mikon

Mikon was originally created for Gen 1, but ended up getting cut due to lack of cartridge space. One year later, Mikon returned in Gold & Silver's 1997 demo... but ultimately, got cut from Gen 2 as well.

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