List of unused Pokémon and character designs: Difference between revisions

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

|desc=[[File:248Tyranitar.png|150px|right]][[File:289Slaking.png|150px|right]]Nothing is known about this 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 average dragon-like wings, just like {{p|Charizard}}.}}

|desc=[[File:039Jigglypuff.png|150px|right]]Not much is known about this Pokémon, except that it is roughly humanoid with a body shape similar to a Jigglypuff. It was seen being captured by an {{ga|Red|early protagonist}} without being weakened first; in fact, no Pokémon were sent out.}}

|desc=The only known information about this creature is its name and image. In the playable alpha demo of Gold and Silver, its National Pokédex number was 212, it was a {{type|Water}}, and knew the moves {{m|Growl}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Tackle}}.  Despite its Pokédex numbering, it was the Water-type starter in said demo. Since it resembles a seal, some fans believe it may have inspired {{p|Spheal}}'s design, but they are no more similar than either of them is to {{p|Seel}}.}}

|desc= Like Kurusu above, its name and image are all that is known about it. While not confirmed, its name, a combination of 炎 ''honō'',  flame, and 熊 ''kuma'', bear, almost definitely indicates it was a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. In the alpha, it was a {{type|Fire}}, and knew the moves Ember, Scratch, and Leer; it was the Fire-type starter. Given its name refers to it as a bear, some fans believe it could have been an early version of the {{p|Teddiursa}} evolution family.}}

|desc=[[File:237Hitmontop.png|150px|right]]Artwork was created for this strange creature, even though it was never given a name. Its extremely odd appearance is somewhat similar to {{p|Hitmontop}}; namely, the multiple feet around its midsection. Although this creature has its point located on its bottom, and Hitmontop has its point located on its head, this creature may have been redesigned as Hitmontop. Due to its size, it would seem unlikely that it was originally part of the {{p|Tyrogue}} evolution line. It also bears some resemblance to {{p|Clefairy}}. }}

|desc=[[File:564Tirtouga.png|200px|right]]Nothing is known about this turtle Pokémon. Notably, it barely resembles anything that was released in Generation II. It bears a resemblance to {{p|Tirtouga}} from [[Generation V]].}}

An early version of Gengar, and a creature with traits of Nidorino, {{p|Gyarados}} and {{p|Feraligatr}}.}}

|desc=The evolution of Kasanagi. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997, labelled as "undecided". Like its pre-evolution, it was replaced by {{p|Beedrill}}, but it somewhat resembles {{p|Ledian}} and a cockroach.}}

|desc=[[File:112Rhydon.png|100px|right]]Not much is known about this Pokémon, except that its name roughly means "Rock." It was shown being released from a [[Poké Ball| Monster Capsule]]. It seems to have features of a {{p|Rhydon}}, shrunken down to fit into the ball.}}

Happa's name simply means "leaf" in Japanese. Happa is the early version of Chikorita. Happa resembles Chikorita without its body and legs. In the alpha, its Pokédex number was 152 and it knew the moves Leech Seed, Tackle, and an unknown move called "Serene".}}

An early version of Ledyba. Unlike the final design, it has a black abdomen rather than a cream colored one. It also has a single pair of hands, and a pair of feet, and it appears to be headless, with its eyes and antenna attached to its body.}}

This concept art of Girafarig shows the original design contained two full-sized giraffe heads, instead of the final version's one. It is also 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 reference to Girafarig's name being a [[wp:Palindrome|palindrome]]. It also bears a resemblance to a [[wp:Push-me-pull-you|Push-me-pull-you]].}}  

Bukū's name is derived from "fugu", the Japanese word for blowfish. It is most likely an early version of Qwilfish. Notable differences between Qwilfish and this pre-release version are the colors, and shape of the tail. Notably, the shape of the tail does appear slightly similar to the length of the tail in Qwilfish's [[Generation II]] back sprite.  However, this was just an error and no other generation shows Qwilfish's tail that short.}}

|desc={{main|Torchic (Pokémon)}}[[File:255Torchic RS.png|100px|right]]<br>This early version of Torchic shows its lower body covered by an eggshell, with the fluff going all around its neck and wing-shaped ears. The other early design is nearly identical to the current Torchic, aside from the large floppy ears, rather than its final design's flame shaped feathers on its head, and a flame-shaped marking on the back of its head.}}

Sometimes referred to as Latiaziken or Latiken by fans, this early image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire depicts a creature with traits of both {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Blaziken}}. In appearance, it more closely resembles Blaziken. However, some features, including the size, are more similar to Latias. Some of its features do not resemble those of either Pokémon, such as the hands.}}

Prototype back sprites of Shellos and Gastrodon show an another form for each. These forms are possibly leftovers from when Shellos and Gastrodon were planned to be in Generation III. Shellos's sprite is pink, like its West Sea variation, and seems to combine the western variation's head with the Eastern variation's body, while Gastrodon's sprite is brown and looks like its Western variation, but with more rock-like protrusions on its body.}}

|desc= [[File:635Hydreigon.png|100px|right]] Hydreigon's evolutionary line was originally meant to be army/military styled Dragon designs.

Ken Sugimori: "Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon. At first, these incorporated an army tank motif, and the marks that look like a conveyor belt on the upper part of Zweilous’s legs are the remnants of that. Initially, they didn’t work as designs and were basically ‘put to sleep’, however, a three-stage powerful Dragon-type family was ordered and they were resurrected."}}

Both early artwork of Bellossom and its Gold and Silver artwork show that it was originally to be a similar color to its other evolutionary relatives. This might have been changed to avoid another [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|racial controversy]], as the original Bellossom design appears similar to traditional {{wp|Polynesia}}n dress, but this may not have been the case.}}

Concept art of Treecko shows numerous designs for the creature before the final design was decided. Many of these early sketches more closely resemble real geckos than the final product, which would later gain a more elongated head shape and a rounder nose.}}

In its early design, its eyes were shaped differently, the positioning of the spikes on its body was slightly different, its overall shapes are much less sharp, its head details became much more elongated in the final version, and the weather trio signature body markings are not present.}}

In Excadrill's first appearance in a promotional video, its body was violet, and its markings were mirrored and a different shade of red. However, it was changed to its current appearance the next video it appeared in.}}

Stunfisk was originally designed with an {{wp|anglerfish}} in mind, but became more like a {{wp|flounder}}. It was also a Water/Electric type, but was changed to Ground/Electric to balance out the type spread of Pokémon.}}

|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 unofficial artbooks that came packaged with Pokémon origami sets (bottom). The artbooks were, however, illustrated by Emiko Yoshino rather than Ken Sugimori. When Red and Green were later [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|remade]], 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 bandana that looks like what could have been a Gym Badge. This Badge has a red diamond on it.}}

Within the coding of Pokémon Red and Blue, data exists for nine unused Pokémon cries. <ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/missing-number Missing Number - IIMarckus]</ref> The cries are defined accordingly to the Pokémon's [[List of Pokémon by index number (Generation I)|index numbers]]. Whereas cry data for 30 [[Missingno.]] are left blank, resulting in voice 0 ({{p|Nidorino}}), pitch 0 and length 0 cries, there are a number of remaining cries which appear to have been defined intentionally. Cry 181 is notably similar to {{p|Crobat}}'s cry in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}.