Fake Pokémon
A fake Pokémon is any non-official Pokémon. There are several ways in which one can be created and enter mainstream knowledge.
Assumptions of real Pokémon
Sometimes before the release of a new generation of Pokémon games, a silhouette of a new Pokémon will be released in Pokémon Wonderland, with the picture shown the following month. In that timeframe, sometimes fans will guess what the Pokémon will look like and draw up their assumptions. Others interpret these assumptions as the actual Pokémon.
In other instances, a false name or evolution of a Pokémon may be invented by a fan before any official release. Other fans, again, interpret these assumptions as fact.
Some assumed Pokémon include:
- Pikablu, the assumed name of Marill
- Assumed evolutions of types like Steel, Poison and Ghost for Eevee
- Mewthree, the assumed successor of Mewtwo
- Nidogod, the assumed evolution of Nidoking
- Nidogodess, the assumed evolution of Nidoqueen
- Enpandought, the assumed evolution of Teddiursa with a Moon Stone
Previously false assumptions
Sometimes fake Pokémon, though based on false assumptions at the time, coincidentally have real Pokémon appear in their place.
- Several versions of an assumed Template:Type2 evolution for Eevee → Leafeon
- Several versions of an assumed Template:Type2 evolution for Eevee → Glaceon
- Porygon3, the assumed evolution of Porygon2 → Porygon-Z
- Shibosai, the assumed evolution of Rhydon → Rhyperior
- Magster, the assumed evolution of Magmar → Magmortar
April Fools Pokémon
Often for April Fools pranks, Pokémon websites will create fake Pokémon and attempt to pass them off as recently revealed new Pokémon. These often include some of the commonly assumed fake Pokémon.
Some April Fools Pokémon include:
- Korechu, supposedly created for a DS version of Hey You, Pikachu!
Other prank Pokémon
With the leak of Shaymin's Sky Forme in name, but without images to back the claim up, PurpleKecleon, a well-known Pokémon artist, created a fake version of this alternate form.
Needless to say, many in the fandom jumped to conclusions about its veracity, as the copyright on the terms "Land Forme" and "Sky Forme" had already been verified, while there was heavy evidence that Shaymin would be getting an alternate form. Thus, it became easily the most well-timed prank in the Pokémon fandom.
Serebii, however, eventually reported that the Sky Forme Shaymin that had been passed around was a fake. The real one was leaked some time later due to artwork on drink cups from Pokémon Festa.
Due to this, many in the fandom have criticized PK, stating that it was her fault for taking advantage of the news.
Fanmade Pokémon
It is not unusual for fans to create their own fake Pokémon for pure amusement, often creating new elemental types and moves as well. These are usually openly displayed and known about as being fake, though sometimes one may be assumed to be a real Pokémon by another fan.
External links
Several fansites have arose with a focus on fan-made Pokémon.
