List of unused Pokémon and character designs: Difference between revisions

These are Pokémon and characters that were just a few of many different designs that [[Game Freak]] created. Only a few were added, and even those often went through redesigns before making it into the final product.

|desc=Nothing is known about this Pokémon other than its Pokédex number, #124, the same as {{p|Jynx}}'s. This number is also the [[index number]] of {{p|Caterpie}}. It also resembles a cat.}}

|desc=Nothing is known about this Pokémon other than its Pokédex number, #211, the same as {{p|Qwilfish}}'s.}}

|desc=[[File:Spr_5b_Egg.png|right]]In the artwork featuring early versions of Red and Rhydon inside a cave, an unidentified Pokémon can be seen. It appears to be hatching from an {{pkmn|Egg}}.}}

|desc=[[File:248Tyranitar.png|150px|right]][[File:289Slaking.png|150px|right]]Nothing is known about the first Pokémon, ''Godzillante''. It may have been {{type|Fire}}, as it is shown to be breathing fire. As its name implies, it was most likely based on {{wp|Godzilla}}. Godzillante notably shares a resemblance to one of the [http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/manga/pocket_monsters/pm_01/09_fake_pokemon.jpg fake Pokémon toys] shown in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga {{Vol|Pokémon Pocket Monsters|1}} (p. 107). The Japanese name of {{p|Tyranitar}} is also based on Godzilla. Nothing is known about the second Pokémon, ''Gorillaimo''. Its hat could be a reference to the character {{wb|Ninten}} from the {{wb|Ape Inc.}} game, {{wb|Mother (video game)|Mother}}. It also resembles the [[Nintendo]] character {{dk|Donkey Kong}}. Gorillaimo could also be based on King Kong. Later generations have introduced many ape-based Pokémon. {{p|Slaking}} is the most notable, as it shares the most physical traits with Gorillaimo.}}

|desc=[[File:006Charizard.png|150px|right]]This Pokémon's Pokédex number is #174, the same as {{p|Igglybuff}}'s. It knows a move called "Fire Breath" that requires 70 TP. It has short arms, a long tail, two horns on the back of its head, and draconic wings, just like {{p|Charizard}}.}}

|desc=[[File:039Jigglypuff.png|150px|right]][[File:143Snorlax.png|150px|right]]Not much is known about this Pokémon. It is roughly humanoid head, but with a body shape similar to a Jigglypuff. Its name, ''Kabiin'' similar to ''Kabigon'', {{p|Snorlax}}'s Japanese name.  It also has similarly sleepy eyes and it somewhat resembles a simplified caricature of [[Kōji Nishino]], possibly hinting that it was the prototype for Snorlax. It was seen being captured by an {{ga|Red|early protagonist}} without being weakened first; in fact, no Pokémon were sent out.}}

This concept art of Girafarig shows the original design featured two full-sized giraffe heads. It is unknown why the design was changed, but overall it remains mostly similar outside of some coloring differences (though, because this is concept art, specific coloring details were most likely not considered at the time). This design might be a reference to Girafarig's name being a {{wp|palindrome}}. It also bears a resemblance to a {{wp|List of Doctor Dolittle characters#The Pushmi-pullyu|pushmi-pullyu}}.}}  

This artwork resembles to {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}. It was illustrated by [[Muneo Saitō]], who was also the designer of the [[legendary beasts]], including {{p|Entei}}.}}

|desc=Early [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork was shown in the book ''Satoshi Tajiri: A Man Who Created Pokémon'', revealing an unnamed male character running a shop, or what would possibly become an early version of the [[Poké Mart]]. The character is almost bald, has long eyebrows and appears to be overweight. He is presented in a similar art style to the sumo enemies from [[wikipedia:Game Freak|Game Freak]]'s debut title, Quinty (localized as [[wikipedia:Mendel Palace|Mendel Palace]]).

This art of a female character (with {{p|Squirtle}}) was featured on the cover artwork for the official strategy guide for {{2v2|Red|Green|}}, as published by [[Shogakukan]]. <!--Recently "on the boxes" was removed under the discussion that this artwork does not appear on the boxes for Red and Green. Can somebody confirm if it doesn't appear in any manuals or inserts either?--> A similar character appears [[a:File:Sugi art book.png|several]] [[a:File:Kensugiart3.png|times]] in manga-styled instructions illustrated by Emiko Yoshino included in Pokémon papercraft sets (bottom). When Red and Green were later {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remade|s}}, players finally got the chance to use a {{ga|Leaf|female player character}} who was possibly based on this character.

|desc=This unnamed female {{pkmn|Trainer}} art was revealed in [[a:File:MicroGroup Game Review Volume 14.jpg|a magazine]] prior to Generation II but never officially released. It is unclear who this Trainer was supposed to represent, be it a main character, a supporting character, or just an NPC. Visually, she has similarities to multiple Trainer classes. Her age and appearance make her appear similar to a {{tc|Beauty}} or {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cool Trainer}}, but her outfit is similar to a {{tc|Lass}} or {{tc|Picnicker}}. There is an object on her shirt that looks like what could have been a Gym Badge. This Badge has a rain drop on it, meaning she could have been a Water-type Gym Leader.}}

|desc=Hiding in the background of the [[a:File:MicroGroup Game Review Volume 14.jpg|same magazine]] as the female Trainer above was a male Trainer that was never used. As with the female Trainer, it is unclear If he was designed as a main character, or supporting character, or was simply representing a Trainer class. He has hints of multiple classes, such as a {{tc|Tamer}}, {{tc|Psychic}}, {{tc|Juggler}}, {{tc|Burglar}}, {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}}, {{tc|PI|Gambler}} and a male Rocket {{tc|Executive}}. There is an object on his bandanna that looks like what could have been a Gym Badge. This Badge has a red diamond on it.}}