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'''Fake Pokémon''', or '''Fakemon''' for short (alternatively, '''Fakémon'''), is a term in the Western [[fanon]] for unofficial {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. A counterpart term in the Japanese fanon is '''{{j|オリポケ}}''' ''Oripoké'', from {{j|オリジナルポケモン}} ''Original Pokémon''. | |||
'''Fake Pokémon''', | |||
Early usage of the English term Fakemon included counterfeit [[Pokémon merchandise]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19991013025321/http://pocket.ign.com/news/9550.html IGN's article from August 13, 1999]</ref> | |||
==Assumptions of real Pokémon== | ==Assumptions of real Pokémon== | ||
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Notable assumed Pokémon include: | Notable assumed Pokémon include: | ||
*Pikablu, the assumed name of {{p|Marill}} | * Pikablu, the assumed name of {{p|Marill}} | ||
*Assumed [[Eeveelution|evolutions]] of other types for {{p|Eevee}} | * Assumed [[Eeveelution|evolutions]] of other types for {{p|Eevee}} | ||
[[File:Shellbro.png|thumb|right|A fake sprite for Shellbro, by artist DigiX101<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/digix101/art/Shellder-Slow-Form-pixel-art-113034962</ref>]] | [[File:Shellbro.png|thumb|right|A fake sprite for Shellbro, by artist DigiX101<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/digix101/art/Shellder-Slow-Form-pixel-art-113034962</ref>]] | ||
*{{p|Regigigas}}'s Sky Forme, a forme that was assumed to belong to either Regigigas or {{p|Shaymin}} before its official unveiling. This assumption may derive from the fact that both Regigigas and Shaymin were scheduled to appear in [[M11|the eleventh movie]]. | * {{p|Regigigas}}'s Sky Forme, a forme that was assumed to belong to either Regigigas or {{p|Shaymin}} before its official unveiling. This assumption may derive from the fact that both Regigigas and Shaymin were scheduled to appear in [[M11|the eleventh movie]]. | ||
*Assumed evolutions of {{p|Porygon2}}, often named Porygon3, have been assumed to be less erratic branched evolution of Porygon2, due to the [[Dubious Disc]]'s dubious origin. | * Assumed evolutions of {{p|Porygon2}}, often named Porygon3, have been assumed to be less erratic branched evolution of Porygon2, due to the [[Dubious Disc]]'s dubious origin. | ||
*Shellbro, the assumed evolution of {{p|Shellder}} (usage of a [[Slowpoke Tail]]) | * Shellbro, the assumed evolution of {{p|Shellder}} (usage of a [[Slowpoke Tail]]) | ||
*Kangaschan or Kanga, the assumed name of {{p|Kangaskhan}}'s baby, which could evolve into a male or female Kangaskhan depending on [[gender]]. | * Kangaschan or Kanga, the assumed name of {{p|Kangaskhan}}'s baby, which could evolve into a male or female Kangaskhan depending on [[gender]]. | ||
*A common pre-evolution of Tauros and Miltank. | * A common pre-evolution of Tauros and Miltank. | ||
Fake items, with accompanying "methods of obtaining", were invented to evolve regular Pokémon into fake Pokémon. For example, in [[Generation I]], a false item known as the "Mist Stone" circulated around the Internet, and claimed to be able to evolve every single Pokémon. | Fake items, with accompanying "methods of obtaining", were invented to evolve regular Pokémon into fake Pokémon. For example, in [[Generation I]], a false item known as the "Mist Stone" circulated around the Internet, and claimed to be able to evolve every single Pokémon. | ||
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It was also mentioned in ''[[PM025|Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!]]'' of Pokémon Pocket Monsters where {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} called himself Mewthree after receiving {{TP|Blue|Mewtwo}}'s DNA. | It was also mentioned in ''[[PM025|Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!]]'' of Pokémon Pocket Monsters where {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} called himself Mewthree after receiving {{TP|Blue|Mewtwo}}'s DNA. | ||
==April Fools' Pokémon== | ==April Fools' Pokémon== | ||
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Some April Fools' Pokémon include: | Some April Fools' Pokémon include: | ||
*[[April Fools' Day 2005|Korechu]], supposedly created for a [[Nintendo DS|DS]] version of [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], which coincidentally looks strikingly similar to {{p|Shinx}}. | * [[April Fools' Day 2005|Korechu]], supposedly created for a [[Nintendo DS|DS]] version of [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], which coincidentally looks strikingly similar to {{p|Shinx}}. | ||
*Cell-phone {{p|Rotom}}, a supposed new Rotom form created by [[WTPT - Pokémon Radio]] (from podcast episode 57). Coincidentally, the concept of a [[Rotom Phone]] would debut officially years later. | *Cell-phone {{p|Rotom}}, a supposed new Rotom form created by [[WTPT - Pokémon Radio]] (from podcast episode 57). Coincidentally, the concept of a [[Rotom Phone]] would debut officially years later. | ||
*{{smw|Yoshi}}, claimed to be the [[evolution]] of {{p|Dragonite}} by an issue of {{wp|Expert Gamer}}. | * {{smw|Yoshi}}, claimed to be the [[evolution]] of {{p|Dragonite}} by an issue of {{wp|Expert Gamer}}. | ||
*[[April Fools' Day 2005|Chance]], claimed to be a Pokémon that would evolve into {{p|Chansey}}. Coincidentally, {{p|Happiny}}, which evolves into Chansey, would later debut officially. | * [[April Fools' Day 2005|Chance]], claimed to be a Pokémon that would evolve into {{p|Chansey}}. Coincidentally, {{p|Happiny}}, which evolves into Chansey, would later debut officially. | ||
* {{smw|Luigi}}, claimed to be the evolution of {{p|Lickitung}} by the official Nintendo website.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000127223129/http://www.nintendo.com/april1/pokemon/index.html Pokémon # 160 - Nintendo] (archived)</ref> Coincidentally, Lickitung's supposed evolution method requiring the console to be turned upside down would later be used for {{p|Inkay}}. | * {{smw|Luigi}}, claimed to be the evolution of {{p|Lickitung}} by the official Nintendo website.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000127223129/http://www.nintendo.com/april1/pokemon/index.html Pokémon # 160 - Nintendo] (archived)</ref> Coincidentally, Lickitung's supposed evolution method requiring the console to be turned upside down would later be used for {{p|Inkay}}. | ||
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Kaenchu<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5975401/how-a-phony-pikachu-tolled-japanese-twitter-users Kotaku - How a Phony Pikachu Trolled Japanese Twitter Users]</ref> (Japanese: カエンチュ ''Kaenchu''), supposedly a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, gained notoriety shortly after the announcement of [[Pokémon X and Y]]. Kaenchu's name derives from the Japanese words 火炎 ''kaen'' (meaning "flame" or "blaze") and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking). It was purported to be an [[evolution]] of {{p|Pikachu}}, capable of generating thermal power and unloading hydrogen explosions. At one point, it ascended to the fourth position of the daily trending topics of the website [[wp:Yahoo|Yahoo! Japan]] and was retweeted thousands of times on {{wp|Twitter}} before being discovered to be part of a hoax. | Kaenchu<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5975401/how-a-phony-pikachu-tolled-japanese-twitter-users Kotaku - How a Phony Pikachu Trolled Japanese Twitter Users]</ref> (Japanese: カエンチュ ''Kaenchu''), supposedly a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, gained notoriety shortly after the announcement of [[Pokémon X and Y]]. Kaenchu's name derives from the Japanese words 火炎 ''kaen'' (meaning "flame" or "blaze") and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking). It was purported to be an [[evolution]] of {{p|Pikachu}}, capable of generating thermal power and unloading hydrogen explosions. At one point, it ascended to the fourth position of the daily trending topics of the website [[wp:Yahoo|Yahoo! Japan]] and was retweeted thousands of times on {{wp|Twitter}} before being discovered to be part of a hoax. | ||
==Fanmade Pokémon== | ==Fanmade Pokémon== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[PokéGods]] | * [[PokéGods]] | ||
*[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs]] | * [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs]] | ||
*[[Disputed Pokémon]] | * [[Disputed Pokémon]] | ||
*[[ROM hacks]] | * [[ROM hacks]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Several fansites have arisen with a focus on fan-made Pokémon. | Several fansites have arisen with a focus on fan-made Pokémon. | ||
*[http://pokefactory.pokemology.com The Pokémon Factory] | * [http://pokefactory.pokemology.com The Pokémon Factory] | ||
*[http://hiatudex.wikia.com/wiki/Hiatu_Wiki HiatuWiki] | * [http://hiatudex.wikia.com/wiki/Hiatu_Wiki HiatuWiki] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Project Fandom notice}} | {{Project Fandom notice}} | ||