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Lost Pokemon of the Week: Kotora family

This electric tiger family were created during Gen 1's development, but ended up getting cut in development. A few years later, they were planned to return in Gen 2... but sadly, got cut again.

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@didyouknowgamin Scyther, because he looks cool af and Swords Dance is awesome, especially when you're under-leveled against the Elite 4. Lugia's probably second, because of its unique development history. And also because it just looks cool. Moral of the story: I like Pokemon that look cool.

Beta Yanmega:

In addition to a prehistoric bug, Yanmega's beta design drew much of its inspiration from military helicopters -- a motif that ended up getting dialed back in its final design.

1. Beta sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. Beta sprite, final sprite
3. Final artwork

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

@reggie_800 ^ The Blastoise art used above comes from Blastoise's Carddass card, @Fleckaben enhanced it for me. I commission @RacieBeep to make the full box art. She also make the art below based on Blastoise's 3D model, but I ended up using the Carddass art instead. (I'm @reggie_800 btw)

Beta Scyther:

In Dec 2018, Pokemon Company CEO Ishihara showcased some Gen 1 beta sprites on Japanese TV, including Scyther's -- revealing his chonky original design for the very first time.

1. Beta sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. Beta sprite, final sprite
3. Final artwork

Beta Scizor:

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

1. Demo sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. Demo sprite, final sprite
3. Final artwork

Beta Gyarados:

In December 2018, Pokemon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara showcased Gyarados's Gen 1 beta sprite on Japanese TV, revealing the original, much more bizarre Gyarados design.

1. Beta sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. Beta sprite, final sprite
3. Final artwork

Beta Magby:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Magby evolved at level 15, but he was later redesigned and changed to level 30. Interestingly though, his final sprite still retained his beta belly.

1. Demo sprite recreation by @RacieBeep
2. Demo sprite, final sprite
3. Final artwork

Beta Politoed:

A beta leak earlier this year revealed an early Politoed design scrapped during Gen 2's development. As you can see, back then it still had the Poliwag family's iconic swirl.

1. Beta sprite recreation by @Kr0nn1cK
2. Beta sprite, final sprite
3. Official artwork