Hearteon & Poiseon
The Heart Pokemon & The Poison Fur Pokemon
Evolves via Heart of the Sun & Heart of the Moon respectively
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Another sun and moon pair! These guys are based off beta/old versions of Espeon and Umbreon.
Beta Espeon used to evolve via the Heart Stone and had a yellow appearance and fully split tails. Beta Umbreon used to be a poison type with purple markings and thinner rings.
I did add some of my own flair though, particularly with Hearteon’s markings, Hearteon’s heart-shaped gem, and Poiseon’s poison drop shaped markings. I also added the dark type to Poiseon to help it fit better with the moon and added the fairy type to Hearteon to make it also a dual type.
I also referenced the gender differences they had in the Gen IV beta, where female Espeon and Umbreon had short ears. I’m glad this change didn’t get through beta, but it helped me add another detail to differentiate them further. Their shinies are also based off the Stadium 2 shinies of Espeon and Umbreon.
I will admit, I struggled slightly with their item. I almost considered using the beta Heart Stone and Poison Stone, but decided against it. I feel gameplay wise, the Shards fit best, since I could see these guys being Gales of Darkness exclusive. But, I already used the Shards and also I do think the Hearts fit nicely. Both because of Hearteon’s heart theme and because these guys are very much a tribute to Espeon and Umbreon through the years.
Also want to give a quick note to RacieBeep and how his interpretations of beta Espeon and beta Umbreon from their sprites really helped me, particularly with the whiskers and ears of Hearteon being connected and Poiseon’s eyes!











