Random Pokemon retypes

Inspired by @typescrambledex and @random-typepokemondex: a challenge to redraw every Pokemon with a randomly generated type! [blog navigation] [main] [art blog]

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This is a Pokedex Challenge project, inspired by @typescrambledex and @random-typepokemondex, in which the goal is to draw every Pokemon with a random type. There are some rules to this, mostly as guidelines to myself. They are the following:

A Pokemon's type is decided entirely by RNG. It keeps the same number of types it originally had. (so single-type Pokemon get their type replaced by a single random type, and dual-type Pokemon get two random types)

If the rolled type(s) are among the type(s) the Pokemon originally had, be it originally, in one of its evolved forms, in a different form, etc., it will be re-rolled.

Types are retained throughout the entire evolutionary line, unless the original Pokemon's type changed upon evolution. If this is the case, the random type changes in the same way. This also goes for Pokemon which gain or lose a type upon evolution. (For example, when Scyther evolves into Scizor it trades its secondary Flying type for a Steel type. When randomized Scyther evolves, it trades its random secondary type for an equally random but new secondary type.)

Exceptions and special cases:

Pokemon which are part of a (thematic) group and share a type because of it receive the same random type. Examples are various legendary trios, like Kanto's Bird Trio or Unova's Tao Trio, but also non-legendaries like Sawk and Throh.

Starters get types from different, but still matching, type cycles. The direction of the cycle does not necessarily stay the same, however. The cycle is picked from a file containing all possible type cycles, bar any used for other starters in this project. (Examples of other type cycles are Ice-Ground-Rock, Fighting-Dark-Psychic, or Water-Ground-Electric.)

Eevee receives a single random type. Its evolutions keep that same type, and gain a secondary type to go with it. This secondary type is one used by a different Eeveelution: their types have been shuffled to ensure all Eeveelutions are entirely random.

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Alright, yeah, the Mankey line was the last one for a bit. My wrist is still healing from surgery earlier this year and although spriting is a lot easier on it than drawing, it has definitely been adding up so I'm gonna ease up and drop the daily posts again. I'll be sure to build up a proper buffer again next time, too. 👍

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#0056 - Mankig

Flying Pig Pokemon

"It lives in treetop colonies, and is rarely seen outside of rampages. If one becomes enraged, the whole group rampages for no clear reason."

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#0057 - Primair

Flying Pig Pokemon

"It becomes angry when it senses anyone looking at it. It uses its large wings to chase down anyone who runs from it."

Note: both sprites are loosely based on Mankey and Primeape's BWB2W2 sprites.

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#0054 - Sparduck

Duck Pokemon

"Hot-blooded fighters, Sparduck often take hits to the head, resulting in them acting dazed and confused. In rare moments of clarity, they are extremely effective fighters."

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Duck Pokemon

"Brawlduck is an excellent fighter with powerful limbs, characterized by its fast and graceful strikes. It’s said to possess supernatural powers in the crystal in its head, which it uses to enhance its natural abilities."

Note: Sparduck's sprite is based on Psyduck's Silver sprite. Brawlduck's sprite is based on Golduck's DPPt sprite.

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#0052 - Meowth

Scratch Cat Pokemon

"It washes its face regularly to keep the triangular stone in its forehead spotless. In the dark, the glow from its eyes and jewel make it look like Meowth has three eyes."

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 #0053 - Persian

Classy Cat Pokemon

"Although it behaves itself like an elegant and refined creature, it isn’t afraid of lashing out viciously over the smallest offense. Its curly whiskers are widely beloved among fans of the species."

Note: Meowth's sprite is based on its Silver and RB sprites. Persian's sprite is based on its Crystal sprite.

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Ran out of buffer (aka finished sprites) so here are some alternate versions of recent sprites to tide you guys over.

Tiny Golbat:

(rejected because it was the same size as Zubat, had to be redone entirely)

Oddish without markings:

(instantly ups the Oddish-ness but removes Ghost type)

Zappy Paras:

(added electricity to make them more obviously Electric type, then felt like it was a cop-out and left it out of the final version)

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#0050 - Diglett

Sprout Pokemon

"No one has ever seen underneath Diglett’s leafy skirt, leaving its underside a mystery. Wherever it goes, it leaves the soil well-nourished, ready for plants to grow."

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 #0051 - Dugtrio

Sprout Pokemon

"A set of three Diglett, never seen separately. It’s unclear whether they are attached, or just prefer to stay close to each other."

Note: Diglett's sprite is based on its BWB2W2 sprite. Dugtrio's sprite is based on its BWB2W2 sprite.

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#0048 - Terrad

Clod Pokemon

"Most of its body is hidden inside a clod of dirt, leaving uncertainty about its actual appearance. Its big eyes are made up out of countless tiny eyes."

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 #0049 - Terramoth

Leaf Moth Pokemon

"At night, it moves around using its root-like legs. During the day, it uses the leaves on its back to gather energy from the sun."

Note: Terrad's sprite is based on Venonat's HGSS sprite. Terramoth's sprite is based on Venomoth's HGSS sprite.

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#0046 - Paras

Icicle Pokemon

"The spikes on its back serve as antennae, letting Paras pick up electromagnetic waves from the air, as well as transmit its own."

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 #0047 - Parastat

Icicle Pokemon

"Rather than think for itself, it follows orders received via electrical signals. If cut off from electromagnetic waves, it stands unmoving, the light in its crystal dim."

Note: Paras' sprite is based on Paras' DPPt sprite. Parastat's sprite is based on Parasect's Gold sprite.

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#0043 - Oddish

Jellyfish Pokemon

"A common sight around shipwrecks, Oddish tend to live largely stationary lives. Their waving tentacles resemble kelp."

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 #0044 - Gloom

Jellyfish Pokemon

"It uses the alluring light from its tentacles and bell to lure prey closer by, before grabbing on using its surprisingly sticky limbs, draining the life force of anything it touches."

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 #0045 - Vileplume

Jellyfish Pokemon

"The ghost of a drowned sailor, it lures fellow sailors down to their doom so it won’t be so alone anymore."

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#0041 - Zubat

Bat Pokemon

"It lives in dark, cramped caves, where there is no light or room to fly. Instead it uses its strong wings to walk or climb around."

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 #0042 - Golbat

Bat Pokemon

"It moves around on all fours to seek out fresh blood. Although it can’t fly, it is a skilled climber, and can even use its wings to burrow in the ground."

Note: Zubat's sprite is based on its Gold sprite.

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#0039 - Jigglypuff

Rocky Pokemon

"The rocks with which it is covered tend to shift and jiggle around as it moves, bound only to its sandy body, rather than a solid surface."

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#0040 - Wigglytuff

Rocky Pokemon

"It can greatly alter its size by compressing and uncompressing its sandy body. It uses its greater size for intimidation, but withstands attacks more easily when compressed."

Note: Jigglypuff's sprite is based on its Gold sprite. Wigglytuff's sprite is based on its BWB2W2 sprite.

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#0037 - Vulpix

Fox Pokemon

"It waves its tails to release clouds of poison in the face of enemies."

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#0038 - Ninetales

Fox Pokemon

"Legends say that it curses any being which grabs its nine tails. Truthfully, the tails are chock-full of poison, which causes the supposed curses."

Note: Vulpix' sprite is based on Vulpix' HGSS (frame 2) sprite. Ninetales' sprite is based on Ninetales' Yellow sprite.

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#0035 - Clefenom

Alien Pokemon

"While it looks cute, its body is poisonous to the touch. It is said to have come from the moon, hence its toxicity to all of Earth’s life."

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#0036 - Clefable

Alien Pokemon

"Living in quiet, remote mountains, Clefable are timid and rarely seen."

Note: Clefenom's sprite is based on Clefairy's Gold sprite. Clefable's sprite is based on Clefable's HGSS sprite.

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#0032 - Tsuraran M

Icicle Pokemon

"A wary Pokemon, it always keeps an ear out for threats to itself or its female. It uses its devastatingly cold horn for protection."

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#0033 - Tsurarino

Icicle Pokemon

"With a horn that’s harder than diamond, it shatters icicles and sifts through snow, searching for an ice stone."

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#0034 - Tsuraking

Icicle Pokemon

"Tsuraking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its diamond-crushing horn and powerful psychic abilities."

Note: Tsuraran M's sprite is based on Nidoran M's RSE sprite. Tsurarino's sprite is based on Nidorino's HGSS sprite. Tsuraking's sprite is based on Nidoking's Crystal sprite.

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#0029 - Tsuraran F

Icicle Pokemon

"While it looks very huggable, its hidden spikes are extremely cold and can inflict terrible injuries upon touching."

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#0030 - Tsurarina

Icicle Pokemon

"If the group is threatened, these Pokemon will band together to assault enemies with freezing-cold attacks."

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#0031 - Tsuraqueen

Icicle Pokemon

"Tsuraqueen is better at defense than offense. It uses its psychic powers to build barriers to shield its children."

Note: Tsuraran F's sprite is based on Nidoran F's Crystal sprite. Tsurarina's sprite is based on Nidorina's BWB2W2 sprite. Tsuraqueen's sprite is based on Nidoqueen's Yellow sprite.

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Hello. Are people allowed to rp with your fakemon? I really wanted to say one of my ocs has your redown Butterfree but I'm not really sure of fakemon etiquette.

Hi! I'm fine with my redesigns being used in RPs and such as long as credit is given, and my images/sprites aren't reposted. If you have some a reference post of some sort (or an about me, or whatever, I'm not sure how RPing works on Tumblr), you could add the credit note there, so you don't have to @ me every time you mention Butterfree/Buzzerfae in a post.