Beta Houndour:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Houndour was originally classified as pure Fire-type, and he evolved at level 35 instead of 24. He was also named Debiru, which means "Devil."

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

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Beta Espeon:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, instead of happiness, Eevee evolved into Espeon via Heart Stone -- a scrapped item also used for evolving Natu into Xatu & Poliwhirl into Politoed.

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

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Lost Pokemon of the Day: Gyopin (baby Goldeen)

Gyopin was originally created for Gen 1, but was cut due to lack of cartridge space. Gyopin returned in G&S's 1997 demo, but ended up getting cut from Gen 2 as well.

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Beta Umbreon:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, instead of Dark-type, Umbreon was originally Poison-type and evolved from Eevee via Poison Stone -- an item that ended up getting scrapped.

1. Demo sprite recreation by
3. G&S 1997 demo sprite
4. 1999's final design

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Beta Politoed:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Poliwhirl evolved into Politoed when exposed to a Heart Stone -- a scrapped item also used for evolving Natu into Xatu, and Eevee into Espeon.

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

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played mystery dungeon demo,, made oc's out of my team :'^)

Maxilla (cubone) and Ridley (totodile)

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Beta Leafeon:

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

1. Demo sprite recreation by
2. 1997 demo sprite
3. Gen 4's final design

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🌱 When I'm not hanging out and talking about the topics I love, I'll be at the booth (all weekend!) and party (Friday night!) showing .

Come and play the demo, say hi, and see why you should also protect and love this grape. 🍇4/4

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Choppiri Ecchi na San Shimai demo, Oyomesan ni Shitekuremasuka? Volume 3 Illust.

https://t.co/z9oO0XfCCs
https://t.co/dloZdC3RXf
https://t.co/P0WeT8QTF9

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Beta Tyrogue:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Tyrogue evolved at level 15, and his original Japanese name was Gongu, meaning "Gong." But he was later redesigned, renamed, and changed to level 20.

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

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if you're curious about what pokemon i got in the mystery dungeon demo, it really shouldn't be a surprise

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Top row: demo, bottom row: release version

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Beta Blissey:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Blissey was originally named "Happii" (Happy), and evolved from Chansey at level 45. But she was later renamed & revised to evolve via friendship.

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

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I told you I would show something cool (I hope...)!
There are more but these illustrations are from a little game (a demo, actually) I made in highschool for my final assignment, like a tiny thesis.

I still love it so much, it's like... my child😂I hope I can finish it someday!

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Hey it's still Friday... Somewhere! In the new "Sondro Gomez" demo, you're introduced to Gresley and Maximus' henchmen; "Big Jimmy" and "Concierge Charles" respectively. These goons lead the fight for the Mystic Orbs while their their bosses do work behind the scenes.

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Beta Noctowl:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Noctowl was pure Flying type -- as were Hoothoot and Ho-oh. Possibly because Game Freak hadn't decided yet what their secondary types should be.

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

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Kleines Fanart zum Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Demo Livestream von . Sehr süße Demo, hat Spaß gemacht zuzusehen! 🔥🦔

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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 trade with a Metal Coat.

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

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Kalisha is Arjana's daughter and full dragon like him. She doesn't appear in the demo, but she's too adorable not to share.
DEMO is here: https://t.co/g2doxUTSIf

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Beta Porygon2:

In Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, Porygon2's original design was based on a lion. But ultimately, he ended up getting revised into basically just a smoothed-over Porygon1.

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

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