Welcome To The Alker Region!

Blog of the alker region, an original fakemon pokedex created by @toldentops! Fakemon will be posted @palossssssand every friday and reblogged here.

[alker-region-fakemon]

Welcome to the Alker Region!

Hi! I'm @toldentops and I have been working on this project on and off for the last 10 years. Originally started as a cobbled-together list of designs drawn on paper, it had since expanded into a region rich with lore and history...and now sort-of has returned to the cobbled-together state, with my current goal of just trying to get all these designs out and updated!

The region is loosely inspired by various mythology, with a heavy emphasis on greek mythology, as well as themes of death, afterlife, and rebirth.

Fakemon will be shared weekly on fridays on my main art blog, @palossssssand, and reblogged here. Posts will be tagged with the fakemon names and #alker region. Feel free to send asks to here or my art blog, everything alker will be redirected here.

This pinned post will eventually be updated with a directory.

When the dex is completed, I will compile all the mons in a shareable place, and I encourage everyone to make their own teams! Thank you all for taking this journey with me! Tags: #teasers #finished artwork #wips #asks #polls FAQ Q: Why do some of the Alker mons have stats, and some don't? A: Much of the nitty gritty game details were made when I first got started, and then it quickly overwhelming. My goal with this project is for every mon to have finished art at the bare minumum. I am sharing what I can in terms of the content that I have available!

[palossssssand]

Letting you all know that fakemon will be skipped this week and next week due to being on a trip!

[palossssssand]

Early route bird line of the Alker region! Based on peacock sexual dimorphism and royalty. They have a pompous and haughty personality.

Name: Pavolet (pavo, genus name for peacock) Type: flying Species: chick pokemon Ability: Inner focus Hidden ability: Immunity Stats: HP- 40 Attack- 30 Defense- 30 Special Attack- 50 Special Defense- 40 Speed- 60 Base total- 250 Evolves into Pompreen at level 17

Name: Pompreen (pompous + preen) Type: flying Species: royal bird pokemon Ability: Inner focus Hidden ability: immunity Stats: HP- 70 Attack- 45 Defense- 30 Special Attack-75 Special Defense- 60 Speed- 80 Base total- 360

Evolves into Peacrown at level 34

Name: Peacrown (peacock + crown) Type: flying/fairy Species: regal peacock pokemon Ability: Dazzling/Subdue-Opponent's defense and special defense are lowered when this pokemon is sent out Hidden ability: Immunity Stats: HP- 70 Attack- 60 Defense- 55 Special Attack- 100 Special Defense- 85 Speed- 110 Base total- 480

Here are the old designs! Quite pleased with how the silhouettes were refined. I wish I would have been able to keep the male Peacrown’s tail feathers splayed, but I remember not quite being able to figure out a look that I liked. It was also kind of hard to make them look different from the Pidove line from generation 5 but I think the deep blues and teals do a good job. Pompreen’s facial plumage also evokes a masquerade mask, as if it were attending a costume party.

[palossssssand]

The winner of last week's poll, a drumroll for the fire-type starter line of the Alker region: Embat, Flarieft, and Blazerise! Based on flying foxes, heat rising, and butlers. The rest of the starter lines will be posted in the next coming weeks!

Name: Embat (ember + bat) Type: Fire Species: Fire bat pokemon Ability: Blaze Hidden ability: Forewarn Stats: HP-50 Attack-50 Defense-30 Special Attack-60 Special Defense-50 Speed-70 Base total-310 Embat evolves into flarieft at level 17.

Name: Flarieft (flare + lift) Type: Fire/flying Species: Flaming bat pokemon Ability: Blaze Hidden ability: Forewarn Stats: HP-60 Attack-50 Defense-43 Special Attack-80 Special Defense-80 Speed-100 Base total-413

Flarieft evolves into Blazerise at level 34.

Name: Blazerise (blaze + blazer + rise) Type: Fire/flying Species: Flare bat pokemon Ability: Blaze Hidden ability: Forewarn Stats: HP-70 Attack-64 Defense-60 Special Attack-120 Special Defense-100 Speed-120 Base total-534

Blazerise has a signature move: Flare-(fire type)The user sends off a burst of fire that enchants the target. This may cause confusion. Power: 85 PP: 10 Chance to confuse: 10%

Quite fond of this line...perhaps anthropomorphic starters have gotten tiresome but in my defense....Blazerise was conceptualized before people started making fun of starters being less like animals and more like someone's fursona. It was really difficult to redesign blazerise from its older design, and in the future if I get the opportunity to redesign it, I would want to figure out a way to incorporate the arms and fingers into the wings more seamlessly. I'm incredibly happy with Embat and Flarieft, I think the large flaming mane works wonders for their personalities.

and here is a lovely little side view of Embat

[ratsetflummi]

these were a bit more of a challenge than the cats (especially blazerise. i did not have enough space for the details 😅), but i just love bats too much not to try

i also have some progress pictures for blazerise under the cut

[alker-region-fakemon]

THESE ARE AWESOMEEE I think you’ve done a great job translating their details!!!!

[palossssssand]

Early route mon of the Alker Region: Meofeather and Feliprowl! This cat pokemon has evolved flight to chase down birds. Based on invasive feral cats, owls, and griffins.

Name: Meofeather (meow + feather) Type: normal/flying Species: flying cat pokemon Ability: Quick feet Hidden ability: Run away Stats: HP- 40 Attack- 50 Defense- 35 Special Attack- 20 Special Defense- 45 Speed- 50 Base total- 240 Evolves into Feliprowl at level 26

Name: Feliprowl (feline + prowl +owl) Type: normal/flyng Species: swift hunter pokemon Ability: quick feet Hidden ability: gusty Stats: HP- 70 Attack- 100 Defense- 60 Special Attack-30 Special Defense- 70 Speed- 90 Base total- 420

One of my earliest designs, the concept of a flying cat has really stuck around! I liked that pokemon introduced the idea of invasive species so I decided to incorporate that here, fitting for an island region. These mons started developing fur patterns to mimic birds. I imagine they actually use the ear/wings to glide from tree to tree, still able to hunt like a normal cat. Their subtle griffin inspiration also ties them into the region's mythology theme!

[ratsetflummi]

i recently got into making pokemon style pixel art sprites, so i had a stab at these little guys

[alker-region-fakemon]

THIS RULES! THANK YOU!!

[palossssssand]

Early route mon of the Alker Region: Meofeather and Feliprowl! This cat pokemon has evolved flight to chase down birds. Based on invasive feral cats, owls, and griffins.

Name: Meofeather (meow + feather) Type: normal/flying Species: flying cat pokemon Ability: Quick feet Hidden ability: Run away Stats: HP- 40 Attack- 50 Defense- 35 Special Attack- 20 Special Defense- 45 Speed- 50 Base total- 240 Evolves into Feliprowl at level 26

Name: Feliprowl (feline + prowl +owl) Type: normal/flyng Species: swift hunter pokemon Ability: quick feet Hidden ability: gusty Stats: HP- 70 Attack- 100 Defense- 60 Special Attack-30 Special Defense- 70 Speed- 90 Base total- 420

One of my earliest designs, the concept of a flying cat has really stuck around! I liked that pokemon introduced the idea of invasive species so I decided to incorporate that here, fitting for an island region. These mons started developing fur patterns to mimic birds. I imagine they actually use the ear/wings to glide from tree to tree, still able to hunt like a normal cat. Their subtle griffin inspiration also ties them into the region's mythology theme!

[animalcrispy]

really wanted to draw this little cutie from @alker-region-fakemon !! I WANT ONE <333

[alker-region-fakemon]

OH MY GOODNESS THIS IS SO PRECIOUS..THANK YOU!!!

[palossssssand]

The grass-type starter line of the Alker region: Rooteo, Spikerik, and Bloomazard! Based on roots, thorns, roses, vaguely tree octopus, and jesters.

Name: Rooteo Type: Grass Species: Rose bud pokemon Ability: Overgrow Hidden ability: Poison Point Stats: HP- 40 Attack- 75 Defense- 64 Special Attack- 35 Special Defense- 35 Speed- 60 Base total- 318 Evolves into Spikerik at level 17

Name: Spikerik (spike + prick) Type: Grass/Poison Species: Rose bush pokemon Ability: Overgrow Hidden ability: Poison point Stats: HP- 60 Attack- 80 Defense- 73 Special Attack-50 Special Defense- 75 Speed- 75 Base total- 413

Evolves into Bloomazard at level 34

Name: Bloomazard (bloom + hazard) Type: Grass/poison Species: Rosy thorn pokemon Ability: Overgrow Hidden ability: Poison point Stats: HP- 90 Attack- 120 Defense- 90 Special Attack- 50 Special Defense- 80 Speed- 100 Base total- 530 Bloomazard has a signature move: Inject-(grass type) The user swings a blade seeped in poison. May poison the target. Power: 85 PP: 10 Poison chance: 10%

Rooteo was actually my first ever fakemon design, created under a knockoff pokemon series I called "pachemon". Much of those pachemon are lost to time but Rooteo has endured! The design has been tweaked here and there but has remained largely unchanged. Here are some pictures of the line's old designs:

[optilox]

Browsing for the first time in a long time and somethin about this line just sparked me to draw 'em! Very awesome design work (here and their whole portfolio in general), and Im a sucker for cool spiky plant creatures

[palossssssand]

The grass-type starter line of the Alker region: Rooteo, Spikerik, and Bloomazard! Based on roots, thorns, roses, vaguely tree octopus, and jesters.

Name: Rooteo Type: Grass Species: Rose bud pokemon Ability: Overgrow Hidden ability: Poison Point Stats: HP- 40 Attack- 75 Defense- 64 Special Attack- 35 Special Defense- 35 Speed- 60 Base total- 318 Evolves into Spikerik at level 17

Name: Spikerik (spike + prick) Type: Grass/Poison Species: Rose bush pokemon Ability: Overgrow Hidden ability: Poison point Stats: HP- 60 Attack- 80 Defense- 73 Special Attack-50 Special Defense- 75 Speed- 75 Base total- 413

Evolves into Bloomazard at level 34

Name: Bloomazard (bloom + hazard) Type: Grass/poison Species: Rosy thorn pokemon Ability: Overgrow Hidden ability: Poison point Stats: HP- 90 Attack- 120 Defense- 90 Special Attack- 50 Special Defense- 80 Speed- 100 Base total- 530 Bloomazard has a signature move: Inject-(grass type) The user swings a blade seeped in poison. May poison the target. Power: 85 PP: 10 Poison chance: 10%

Rooteo was actually my first ever fakemon design, created under a knockoff pokemon series I called "pachemon". Much of those pachemon are lost to time but Rooteo has endured! The design has been tweaked here and there but has remained largely unchanged. Here are some pictures of the line's old designs:

[alker-region-fakemon]

just checking - are you okay with fanart?? I'd love to draw some of these fakemon already!

Oh my goodness, yes! If you make any fanart, you can post it and tag this blog and it will be reblogged here and tagged with #fanart. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[palossssssand]

The water-type starter line of the Alker region: Newtad, Salamande, and Amphibiking! Based on newts and salamanders, river debris, and royalty.

Name: Newtad (newt + tadpole) Type: Water Species: tadpole pokemon Ability: Torrent Hidden ability: Drizzle Stats: HP- 70 Attack- 47 Defense- 50 Special Attack- 47 Special Defense- 50 Speed- 50 Base total- 314 Evolves into Salamande at level 17

Name: Salamande Type: water/ground Species: Salamander pokemon Ability: Torrent Hidden ability: Drizzle Stats: HP- 80 Attack- 60 Defense- 70 Special Attack-73 Special Defense- 70 Speed- 60 Base total- 413

Evolves into Amphibiking at level 34

Name: Amphibiking (amphibian + king) Type: water/ground Species: Mud King pokemon Ability: Torrent Hidden ability: Drizzle Stats: HP- 100 Attack- 100 Defense- 100 Special Attack- 100 Special Defense- 100 Speed- 30 Base total- 530 Amphibiking has a signature move: Quake-(ground type)The user sets off a tremble that shakes the earth around the target. This may paralyze the target. Power: 85 PP:10 Chance to paralyze: 10%

Here is the Newtad line's old artwork, leaning more into some dinosaur inspiration. I wanted to keep some of the old design's "beakiness" so it's especially prominent in Salamande and Amphibiking's designs. Amphibiking's face also is similar to salmon, tying it to its river dwelling nature. The line as a whole has a smug aura....one of the old pokedex entries for Salamande reads, "It will ask its trainer to carry it if its legs get too tired, which is often." If I were to redesign this line I would probably tone down the fiddly details, maybe taking inspiration from giant salamanders would be more fitting, but overall I'm really happy with their shape language.

[alker-region-fakemon]

new fakemon line dropping tomorrow !!

[palossssssand]

The winner of last week's poll, a drumroll for the fire-type starter line of the Alker region: Embat, Flarieft, and Blazerise! Based on flying foxes, heat rising, and butlers. The rest of the starter lines will be posted in the next coming weeks!

Name: Embat (ember + bat) Type: Fire Species: Fire bat pokemon Ability: Blaze Hidden ability: Forewarn Stats: HP-50 Attack-50 Defense-30 Special Attack-60 Special Defense-50 Speed-70 Base total-310 Embat evolves into flarieft at level 17.

Name: Flarieft (flare + lift) Type: Fire/flying Species: Flaming bat pokemon Ability: Blaze Hidden ability: Forewarn Stats: HP-60 Attack-50 Defense-43 Special Attack-80 Special Defense-80 Speed-100 Base total-413

Flarieft evolves into Blazerise at level 34.

Name: Blazerise (blaze + blazer + rise) Type: Fire/flying Species: Flare bat pokemon Ability: Blaze Hidden ability: Forewarn Stats: HP-70 Attack-64 Defense-60 Special Attack-120 Special Defense-100 Speed-120 Base total-534

Blazerise has a signature move: Flare-(fire type)The user sends off a burst of fire that enchants the target. This may cause confusion. Power: 85 PP: 10 Chance to confuse: 10%

Quite fond of this line...perhaps anthropomorphic starters have gotten tiresome but in my defense....Blazerise was conceptualized before people started making fun of starters being less like animals and more like someone's fursona. It was really difficult to redesign blazerise from its older design, and in the future if I get the opportunity to redesign it, I would want to figure out a way to incorporate the arms and fingers into the wings more seamlessly. I'm incredibly happy with Embat and Flarieft, I think the large flaming mane works wonders for their personalities.

and here is a lovely little side view of Embat

[palossssssand]

A warm, official welcome to my extremely long-term fakemon project from ideas that date all the way back to my high-school years. The Alker Region is my passion project and I cannot wait to share it with you all. I will be posting new fakemon EVERY FRIDAY on this blog under #alker region #fakemon friday in (mostly) pokedex order. I will share what I can in terms of lore, inspiration, old designs, and more! All alker region posts will also be reblogged to @alker-region-fakemon !

In the meantime...to kick things off...a drumroll for your starters! Whichever one has the most votes at the end of the week, I will be sharing its full evolution line first.

Choose Your Starter!

Newtad

Rooteo

Embat

Voting ended onJun 27

[palossssssand]

a handful of fakemon redesign sketches done tonight!

[alker-region-fakemon]

Hi!! Im a big fan of your fakemon designs.

My favorite one that you made is the dessert gnome/monster evolution tree from a couple years ago. Do you have any intention of including them in this region?

If you cant/dont wanna answer because of spoilers or for other reasons, no worries.

Excited to see more of this project!

YES !! I am so glad you like them. They are easily some of my favorites that I’ve designed. I just got so excited to share them when I finished the art that I decided to post them preemptively. They are around the middle of the dex.

[palossssssand]

smiles really wide