Reimagining Johto

Pokemon redesign project inspired by Umbreon Libris' "New 151". Main Blog: @eddie-roo

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Welcome to the Johto Region!

During this project, I, @eddie-roo (@eddies-silly-art-gallery) will attempt to redesign most every Johto Pokémon, as well as some extras, be them Kanto mon that got an evo on Gen 2, evolutions of Johto mon that came in later generations and beta Pokemon. I might do regional variants and character redesigns as little bonuses too.

I don’t intend to “improve” or “fix” the og designs, Johto is one of my favorite regions of all time and I really enjoy the designs it brought with it. Also, I don’t intend to capture the original mons’ essence and lore, I will play around with their concepts, appearance, identities, etc. After all, isn’t that what a reimagining is?

This project was deeply inspired by @umbreonlibris’ @new151 project, so go show them some love! Libris is a great artist and video essayist, I deeply recommend you go check his stuff out if you haven’t already.

With nothing more to say, I hope you stick around to see this project develop! I’ve been working on this for almost three years now, and I’m so excited y’all finally get to see the final product.

Remember to check #johto pokedex to see all the mons redesigned so far, #johto characters for characters, #design breakdown for explaining my design choices and inspo and #extras for bonus content! (Most of these tags are unused, but they’ll be filled out through the life of this project.

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Sunkern #051

The Seedling Pokémon Grass Normal Type Sunkern is known for its stillness, choosing to move as little as possible in order to conserve the nutrients it has stored for evolution. It survives on a minimal diet, drinking only dewdrops that collect beneath plant leaves. Though fragile and defenseless, it will shake its tiny leaves in a feeble attempt to scare off attackers. This timid behavior has helped it survive just long enough to one day grow into something stronger.

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Sunflora #052

The Sunflower Pokémon Grass Normal Type Sunflora thrives on solar energy, converting sunlight into nourishment. During warm daylight hours, it moves about energetically, its face constantly turned toward the sun to absorb as much light as possible. When night falls, Sunflora becomes completely still, conserving its energy until dawn. As the hot season draws near, the petals on its face take on a richer hue and a livelier appearance.

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Aipom #049

The Handy Pokemon Normal Type Aipom’s tail ends in a nimble, hand-like appendage that it uses for everything from climbing to eating. It lives high in the canopies of giant trees, where it wraps its tail around branches to keep itself secure while it sleeps. Over time, Aipom has come to rely on its tail so heavily that its actual hands have grown awkward and clumsy from disuse.

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Ambipom #050

The Hands-On Pokemon Normal Fighting Type Ambipom’s twin tails possess such remarkable dexterity that it rarely makes use of its true hands at all. Among their own kind, Ambipom often link their tails together in a circular display of unity, a gesture that, on rare occasions, may even include a trusted human. In the wild, they roam from tree to tree in search of the most comfortable perches, sometimes clashing with other Pokémon over territory, winning over half of these disputes as consecutive strikes from their tails are particularly hard to avoid.

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Hoppip #046

The Dandelion Pokémon Grass Flying Type With a body as light as a leaf, Hoppip must cling tightly to the ground using its tiny feet to avoid being carried off by the wind. When strong gusts are near, Hoppip instinctively link leaves with others, forming clusters that help keep them grounded. Despite their cautious nature, they enjoy floating along on soft, gentle breezes.

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Skiploom #047

The Dandelion Pokémon Grass Flying Type Skiploom’s flower blooms when temperatures surpass 17 degrees Celsius, opening wide to absorb sunlight as it drifts gently on the wind. The blossom grows more open as the temperature climbs up, making it a living, fluttering thermometer. When cold weather sets in, the flower closes, halting its ability to photosynthesize. At such times, Skiploom rides the breeze toward warmer lands.

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Poliwag #042

The Dazzle Pokémon Water Type Poliwag’s skin is thin and translucent around their coiling internal organs. Though delicate in appearance, its skin is remarkably elastic, able to deflect even sharp fangs with a bounce. Poliwag is curious about life on land and often attempts to waddle ashore, though it flees at the first sign of danger. In fast-moving rivers, it uses its thick, suction-cup-like lips to cling tightly to rocks and avoid being swept away.

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Poliwhirl #043

The Dazzle Pokémon Psychic Water Type Poliwhirl’s moist, slick skin covers most of its body, while the spiral on its belly is glass smooth. The swirl gently shifts in a slow, hypnotic motion, and those who stare at it for long enough may find themselves drifting into sleep. In some regions, this effect has been used as a substitute for lullabies to lull children to sleep. On land, Poliwhirl shuffles awkwardly as it searches for bug Pokémon, which it drags underwater to eat in safety. Though it can survive above water, it favors aquatic habitats where its movements are surer and threats are fewer.

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Bonsly #040

The Sly Pokémon Rock type Bonsly prefers dry environments and avoids water at all costs. Its body is highly susceptible to mold if it becomes too damp. It appears to be crying constantly, but the tears are not emotional. This behavior is actually a natural process for regulating internal fluid and mineral levels. Its watery eyes often draw sympathy from trainers, though it is simply maintaining its health through careful hydration control.

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Sudowoodo #041

The Imitation Pokémon Rock type

To avoid predators, Sudowoodo stands perfectly still, mimicking the appearance of a tree. However, its disguise is imperfect as it is bright green hands remain year-round, giving it away in winter. Its body is cool and hard to the touch, more like stone than wood. It is particularly advrse to water and will retreat at the first contact with moisture.

[patricia-taxxon]

inside out only makes sense once u just ditch the emotions theme & understand that the emotions are riley's headmates. it's a buddy roadtrip movie about a toxic host & a trauma holder.

[thoughtseeker-the-dragon]

inside out is one of those movies where the writers' intentions with the story are (probably) incorrect interpretations of it

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Jsyk, this project is not abandoned! I have just had other projects take priority!

Most of the dex has already been designed and sketched and some of my faves are coming up soon!

[silphwave]

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Alright, so I’ve been working on this since October and I’m finally done. I present to you:

THE WORLD OF POKÉMON

I have gathered (almost) every single Region and Town ever featured or mentioned on the main series games, side games, anime, manga, TCG and even scrapped content!

I took some creative liberties, like using the Beta maps for Pasio and Southern Kalos, placing ambiguously located anime towns where I thought they fit best, reorganizing the scrapped Space World demo cities, and most importantly, assuming Ransei is the Pokemon equivalent of Japan, when it is not in canon. But otherwise I tried to be as faithful as possible. You are free to ask about any choices made!

You are also free to use these maps however you see fit as long as you keep my signature and you credit me. (If you make another map based on this one, credit would be nice, but it isn’t strictly necessary)

Hope this is a useful resource or that at least you have fun looking at it!

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Sunkern #051

The Seedling Pokémon Grass Normal Type Sunkern is known for its stillness, choosing to move as little as possible in order to conserve the nutrients it has stored for evolution. It survives on a minimal diet, drinking only dewdrops that collect beneath plant leaves. Though fragile and defenseless, it will shake its tiny leaves in a feeble attempt to scare off attackers. This timid behavior has helped it survive just long enough to one day grow into something stronger.

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Aipom #049

The Handy Pokemon Normal Type Aipom’s tail ends in a nimble, hand-like appendage that it uses for everything from climbing to eating. It lives high in the canopies of giant trees, where it wraps its tail around branches to keep itself secure while it sleeps. Over time, Aipom has come to rely on its tail so heavily that its actual hands have grown awkward and clumsy from disuse.

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Hoppip #046

The Dandelion Pokémon Grass Flying Type With a body as light as a leaf, Hoppip must cling tightly to the ground using its tiny feet to avoid being carried off by the wind. When strong gusts are near, Hoppip instinctively link leaves with others, forming clusters that help keep them grounded. Despite their cautious nature, they enjoy floating along on soft, gentle breezes.

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Poliwag #042

The Dazzle Pokémon Water Type Poliwag’s skin is thin and translucent around their coiling internal organs. Though delicate in appearance, its skin is remarkably elastic, able to deflect even sharp fangs with a bounce. Poliwag is curious about life on land and often attempts to waddle ashore, though it flees at the first sign of danger. In fast-moving rivers, it uses its thick, suction-cup-like lips to cling tightly to rocks and avoid being swept away.

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Bonsly #040

The Sly Pokémon Rock type Bonsly prefers dry environments and avoids water at all costs. Its body is highly susceptible to mold if it becomes too damp. It appears to be crying constantly, but the tears are not emotional. This behavior is actually a natural process for regulating internal fluid and mineral levels. Its watery eyes often draw sympathy from trainers, though it is simply maintaining its health through careful hydration control.

[seagiri]

dont feel like cleaning this up

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Oddish #033

The Weed Pokémon

Grass Poison type

Oddish keeps its body buried underground during the day, surfacing only at night. It can easily be mistaken for a clump of weeds. If someone tries to yank it out of the ground, Oddish emits a terrible shriek and releases a sticky stench that is almost impossible to remove.

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Gloom #034

The Stench Pokémon

Grass Poison type

Gloom emits a foul fragrance from the pistil of its flower, which intensifies when it senses danger. Their stench is so strong, people with little exposure to Gloom report headaches, light headedness and memory loss upon smelling it for the first time. Despite its unpleasant scent, Gloom's nectar is a crucial ingredient in high-end perfumes, helping fragrances cling and last longer.

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Vileplume #036

The Pungent Pokémon

Grass Poison Type

Vileplume has the largest petal-to-body ratio among Flower Pokémon, using its massive petals to attract prey before dousing them with toxic spores. Once immobilized, this Pokémon captures and devours its victims. Some people harvest its spores to refine them into an aromatic spice with mild numbing properties. Due to the danger involved in harvesting, Vileplume spice is extremely expensive, but its rich, concentrated flavor means only a pinch is needed to season up to 100 servings of most dishes.

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Bellossom #036

The Aroma Pokémon Grass Fairy type When Bellossom absorbs enough sunlight, the leaves around its body begin to spin as it dances joyfully. As the petals rub together, they release a sweet, soothing aroma into the air. Bellossom that evolved from particularly pungent Gloom produce the most vibrant, fragrant, and flavorful flowers, the stinkier the better.