# solareclipse solareclipse2019

Beta Jumpluff:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Jumpluff's original name was Wataneko, meaning "Cotton Cat." But he ended up getting renamed and redesigned for G&S's release versions.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999's final design

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2020-01-03

In Gold and Silver, Team Rocket amputating the tails of innocent Slowpoke was seen as horrifying.
In the Sun and Moon Demo, Slowpoke Tails were established as a black market good.

In Sword and Shield, you can just casually buy a pack of smoked Slowpoke Tails...

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2020-01-03

Beta Skiploom:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Skiploom's original name was Poponeko, meaning "Dandelion Cat," and he evolved at level 40. But he was redesigned, renamed, & changed to level 27.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999's final design

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2020-01-02

Beta Hoppip:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Hoppip's original name was Haneko, meaning "Leaf Cat" -- which made sense, considering its original design was much more cat-like.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999's final design

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2020-01-01

Beta Sunflora:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Sunflora was an unevolved Grass/Psychic Pokemon named "Sanii" (Sunny). But he was later renamed, redesigned, and given Sunkern as a pre-evolution.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999's final design

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2019-12-30

Beta Cleffa:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Cleffa had a different design and evolved at level 12 -- but was later redesigned and changed to evolve via friendship in G&S's final build.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999's final design

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2019-12-29

Beta Meganium:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Meganium's original Japanese name was Hanaryuu, meaning "Flower Dragon." But his design was later subtly revised, and he was renamed Meganiumu.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999's final design

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2019-12-28

Beta Aipom:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Aipom's original Japanese name was Teiru -- a pun that translates to something like "Hand Tail." But Teiru was later redesigned and renamed Eipam.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999's final design

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2019-12-27

Team Spaceworld Member: Nintendo Was Hacked

All 3 major Pokemon beta leaks -- Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Gen 1 prototype assets, and all the Gen 4 beta sprites -- were the result of a hack. The story was just made public late Christmas night.

Full story: https://t.co/k8bVglFXar

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2019-12-27

Today’s is a great reminder to look to the sky for inspiration! We’re always so intrigued by the relationship between the sun and moon, especially how it’s depicted in art. 🌗

🎨 - Adam Priester, Elisabeth Fredriksson, LEEMO, & Stephanie Sanchez

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2019-12-27

Beta Delibird:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Delibird was originally dual-type Water/Ice and named "Gifuto" (Gift). But he was later renamed, revised to Ice/Flying, and made less Santa-like.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999 release sprite

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2019-12-24

⭐▶ Protagonistas◀⭐ Demo, Kuso y Aris, de mi historia ''Conexión'' 👀, uvu✨ qlndksnfisjxjd -sufren- El Aris me quedo re husbando lol.

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2019-12-23

Got one to show as a demo, once all the field tests are complete and successful thousands of these clones will be sent

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2019-12-20

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐨
-tulpa
-glares a lot (is probably thinking you are ridiculous)
-high key emo, low key softie
-is one with nature
-Flower vines entwined on them
-no touchie
-responsible...somehow
-blushes at compliments
-kinda shy
-they/them

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2019-12-21

Beta Elekid:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Elekid was originally male-only with Japanese name Erebebii, meaning "Electric Baby." But he was later redesigned and renamed Erekiddo, "Electric Kid."

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999 release sprite

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2019-12-18

Beta Murkrow:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Murkrow's original design was much more obviously based on a witch. But its pointy hat and broom-like tail were ultimately revised.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999 release version sprite

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2019-12-15

Beta Xatu:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Natu evolved into Xatu via Heart Stone (a scrapped item also used for Politoed and Espeon). Take special note of Xatu's back sprites.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. 1997 demo sprites
3. 1999 release version sprites

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2019-12-14

Me vs my Art...
Supongo que es el mejor trabajo donde me puedo comparar. Aparte de que me queria poner al lado de mi mugroso, asocial emo, y dramatuco husbando (??
Asi de cringie soy (?? https://t.co/vI0E2v1Nts

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2019-12-13

Beta Raikou:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, not only did Raikou have a radically different design, but he was simply named Rai -- which translates into English as "Thunder."

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999's final design

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2019-12-12

Beta Entei:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, not only did Entei have a radically different design, but he was simply named En -- which translates into English as "Fire."

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. G&S 1997 demo sprite
3. 1999's final design

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2019-12-11