Dr. Lavaさんのイラストまとめ

Beta Dragonair:

Dragonair's Japanese name is Hakuryū, meaning "White Dragon." His name appears to be a reference to his original beta design -- back when he was white, rather than blue.

1. Beta sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. Beta sprite, final sprite
3. 1996'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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Beta Seel:

Seel's Gen 1 beta sprite shows a very different seal-based design. Dewgong probably wasn't created until years later, as no evidence of a Dewgong beta sprite has ever been discovered.

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

Beta Lickilicky:

Gold & Silver's 1997 demo included an evolved form of Lickitung that ended up getting cut from Gen 2. But Lickitung eventually got a redesigned evolution in Gen 4.

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

Beta Spearow:

With his original design dating back to 1990, Spearow was likely the first Flying-type Pokemon ever created. Like many early Pokemon, Spearow changed considerably between 1990 and 1996.

1. Beta sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. 1990 beta sprite
3. Final design

(3/4) Despite Sugimori's claims, one of these monsters CLEARLY became Tyranitar, while the turtle might've ended up as Tirtouga.

Spintop appears to have been revised into the Hitmontop design seen in Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, then ultimately into the Hitmontop we know today.

Lost Pokemon of the Day: "Spintop"

Created by lead Pokemon designer Ken Sugimori, Spintop was first revealed in early 1997, on the cover of a Japanese magazine called "MicroGroup Game Review."

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Beta Ivysaur:

Ivysaur's original appearance dates back to 1990, long before Bulbasaur & Venusaur existed. Back then, Ivysaur was flat as a pancake — weighed down by the massive plant on his back.

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

Lost Pokemon of the Day: Kōnya

Originally meant as stage 1 of the Meowth family, Kōnya was created for Gen 1, but ended up getting cut. Then Kōnya was later planned for inclusion in Gen 2, but got cut again.

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Lost Torchics:

Gen 3 concept art exhibited at the 2012 Game On expo in Brazil revealed two early and unused Torchic designs. To see more unused Gen 3 Pokemon designs, check out this video about Gen 3's cut content: https://t.co/qF1qD3e0TH

(Recreation artwork by @Urbinator17)