Looking for Fakemon Designers [Cancelled]

I've created this thread to make a team of artists and writers who are willing to help me on designing my own Pokémon I have on my Pokédex document which took me weeks to finish because of the amount of time on researching many things for each Pokémon to be based on. Preferably, I'd like to have artists that draw very good traditionally or digitally and have a more creative mind than I have, so I'm unable to just hire anyone who can draw. For the writing aspect, I along with you will do the descriptions, base stats, species names, and other necessary things for all of the Pokémon.


The Fakemon Pokédex document with the names, types, imaginary core titles, and my perspective of the type "Light" has all the slots for the 120 Pokémon filled in, although there is a few tweaking to perfect it. There are some Pokémon I've already designed (i.e. the starters) or have their designs planned. However, some of them need improvements to rid their blandness and make them more appealing and likable. My biggest issue I'm struggling with is what the main "mascot" legendary trio will be based on. Two out of three in the trio represent Success and Failure, and I couldn't find any resources that personify the 2 elements. I've searched up mythologies, philosophies, and folklores, but almost none of them have personifications of success and failure to represent the respective legendaries.

Edit: Forget what I said. It's taking forever to get some help. So why bother?

Hey there! Glad you decided to post this! :) If it's okay, I have a few suggestions to make this easier on our artists.

One, I suggest compiling your fakemons. Make up a list (in google docs or wherever) that names all the types of fakemon you have in your head. Detail them as best as possible, with names, types, abilities, anything deemed necessary. That way, artists can pick and choose what fakemons they think will lend best to their strengths.

Two, post the starters you've drawn here, and use this thread as a resource to communicate with your team to post their art. It is A&D, after all, and we want to see the progress you're making!

Three, define exactly what kind of drawings you want, because you're going to want consistency. Do you want a standard height+length box for all fakemons so they can eventually be scaled down into sprites? Or do you want Ken Sugimor style full body art?

I actually ran a community pokedex project, which you can check out here. It wasn't easy, and it required a lot of moderation to make it work, as well as heavy amounts of development along the way. And, while we didn't have a set plan necessarily (no exact number of types/pokemon, new abilities, made up moves, etc), it ended up garnering a lot of really awesome Pokemon. If you keep your ideas focused and open, I bet your fakedex will be successful. :)

Best of luck!

Fairy said:

Hey there! Glad you decided to post this! :) If it's okay, I have a few suggestions to make this easier on our artists.

One, I suggest compiling your fakemons. Make up a list (in google docs or wherever) that names all the types of fakemon you have in your head. Detail them as best as possible, with names, types, abilities, anything deemed necessary. That way, artists can pick and choose what fakemons they think will lend best to their strengths.

Two, post the starters you've drawn here, and use this thread as a resource to communicate with your team to post their art. It is A&D, after all, and we want to see the progress you're making!

Three, define exactly what kind of drawings you want, because you're going to want consistency. Do you want a standard height+length box for all fakemons so they can eventually be scaled down into sprites? Or do you want Ken Sugimor style full body art?

I actually ran a community pokedex project, which you can check out here. It wasn't easy, and it required a lot of moderation to make it work, as well as heavy amounts of development along the way. And, while we didn't have a set plan necessarily (no exact number of types/pokemon, new abilities, made up moves, etc), it ended up garnering a lot of really awesome Pokemon. If you keep your ideas focused and open, I bet your fakedex will be successful. :)

Best of luck!

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Thanks for those tips! However, here's a thing. I really don't want to post my art on this forum. I'm pretty much uncomfortable on the Internet. It would be better to have the option to show these artists my images in private, though that would defeat the purpose of this topic.


If it makes ya happy, I'll do whatcha say. :)
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So here are my starters of the Luoph region..... Now I'm no super pro artist and critiques aren't needed. Also, please excuse the low quality. I have no scanners available at this point. I'll update on this overtime.

001 - Lamleaf
Species: Grass Sheep Pokémon
Type: Grass
Ability: Overgrow
Gender ratio: Male: 87.5% Female: 12.5%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Field
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"It absorbs sunlight with its horns that are yet to grow large and strong and stores them into its necklace. It always feels warmhearted and gentle to people."

004 - Armag
Species: Armadillo Pokémon
Type: Fire
Ability: Blaze
Gender ratio: Male: 87.5% Female: 12.5%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Field and Monster
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"It excretes smoke from its armor when irritated, scaring off its predators. Its armor is strong enough to withstand a meteor strike."

007 - Skatey
Species: Swift Ray Pokémon
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Gender ratio: Male 87.5% Female: 12.5%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Water 2
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"It swims very fast underwater so that it can escape from danger. Its glowing spots and night vision eyes aid Skatey well at nighttime."

The middle evolutions of the starters.


002 - Chloram
Species: Grass Sheep Pokémon
Type: Grass
Ability: Overgrow
Gender ratio: Male: 87.5% Female: 12.5%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Field
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"Using its necklace, it can conduct sunlight into energy. Because it craves sunlight, it does not have to eat a lot."

005 - Dilloava (needs redesign)
Species: Armadillo Pokémon
Type: Fire
Ability: Blaze
Gender ratio: Male: 87.5% Female: 12.5%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Field and Monster
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"When evolved, Dilloava's smoke is more dangerous. Whenever it is in trouble, it curls into a ball, letting the armor excrete smoke."

008 - Beamray (needs redesign)
Species: Swift Ray Pokémon
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Gender ratio: Male: 87.5% Female: 12.5%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Water 2
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"The spots on its body can flash so bright, they instantly can make its enemies blind. It is fortunate that it can shield its eye when flashing."

And finally, the final evolutions of the starters. Honestly, these actually turned out really good. Although you can barely see Angiarie, so I really need an artist that can do full body pictures, either in Sugimori style or your own style.


003 - Angiarie
Species: Absorbing Pokémon
Type: Grass/Light
Ability: Overgrow
Gender ratio: Male: 87.5% Female: 12.5%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Field
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"The horns shine beautifully and bright. When this Pokémon is exposed at night, the horns dim gradually."

006 - Volcarmo
Species: Erupt Pokémon
Type: Fire/Poison
Ability: Blaze
Gender ratio: Male: 87.5% Female: 12.5%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Field and Monster
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"Nothing can go near it when it is surrounded by an aura of deadly ash. If this defense fails, it erupts molten lava."

009 - Aetoshock
Species: ????? Pokémon
Type: Water/Electric
Ability: Torrent
Gender ratio: Male: 87.5% Female: 12.5%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Water 2
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"It can see anything in pure darkness. It electrocutes its prey by releasing sparks from its spots."

Hey, I would like to help out with this project if possible. I like your designs for your starters, they are very good. I can help you this those redesigns if needed. Otherwise, just tell me what I need to do and I'll try my best. After all, that's anyone can ask for right?

GigaGamics said:

Hey, I would like to help out with this project if possible. I like your designs for your starters, they are very good. I can help you this those redesigns if needed. Otherwise, just tell me what I need to do and I'll try my best. After all, that's anyone can ask for right?

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You sure can! Here's what you have to do. If you wanna join in, first, you have to show me 1 piece of art in a PM. If it's good, then I'll hire you and you can redesign Dilloava and/or Beamray or even do the other ones. :)

I whipped up a sprite of one of the starters. I liked this one the best :)

Couple of bug Pokémon I've tried to make from scratch. I am okay with Avista's design, but the rest don't appeal to me. Revista's wings gotta be changed to be more devilish, as opposed to Avista's wings where they're more angelic.

012 - Polapillar (needs redesign)
Species: Duo Pokémon
Type: Bug
Ability: Shed Skin
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 255
Egg Group: Bug
Height: 1'00''
Weight: ?.??
"It is born with 1 mind with 2 sides opposing each other. It defends by using its 2 large claws on the rear."

013 - Duacoon (needs redesign)
Species: Duo Pokémon
Type: Bug
Ability: Shed Skin
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 120
Egg Group: Bug
Height: 2'00''
Weight: ?.??
"The 2 heads dislike each other, so they never look at each other. Only 1 of them at a time must attack."

014 - Avista
Species: Halo Pokémon
Type: Bug/Light
Ability: Compound Eyes
Gender ratio: Male 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Bug
Height: 3'02''
Weight:
"It is said that one flap from its wings shares a good feeling to people and Pokémon. Trainers who own this Pokémon are said to be blessed."

015 - Revista
Species: Pitchfork Pokémon
Type: Bug/Dark
Ability: Compound Eyes
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Bug
Height: 3'02''
Weight: ?.??
"It seeks revenge on Avista for doing good. When it eats leaves off of trees, it puts a curse on them, rotting."

Polapillar Lv.7 -> Duacoon Lv.13 while knowing a Light-type/Dark-type move -> Avista/Revista
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019 - Gladia (needs redesign)
Species: Flower Pokémon
Type: Grass/Fighting
Ability: Chlorophyll, Insomnia
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 245
Egg Group: Grass and Human-like
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"In sunny days, its body will strengthen to become a warrior off its territory. It lives near gardens and grasslands."
-----------Lv. 29 -> Floriator
Gladia
-----------Shiny Stone Female only -> Florarrow

022 - Ballaring
Species: Dancing Pokémon
Type: Fairy
Ability: Cute Charm
Gender ratio: Male: 0% Female: 100%
Catch rate: 245
Egg Group: Fairy
Height: 2'05''
Weight: ?.??
"By entertaining an audience of Pokémon, it elegantly dances for not only them, but for its own benefit.

023 - Ballaress
Species: Dancing Pokémon
Type: Fairy
Ability: Cute Charm
Gender ratio: Male: 0% Female: 100%
Catch rate: 110
Egg Group: Fairy
Height: 3'06''
Weight: ?.??
"Their dances are very beautiful. Since they wear glowing rings, their dancing is usually the first to see anywhere."


Ballaring Lv. 27 -> Ballaress
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024 - Dronehenge (no design yet)
Species: Structure Pokémon
Type: Rock/Steel
Ability: Sturdy
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 120
Egg Group: Mineral
Height: 4'02''
Weight: 176.5 lbs
"It roams about around mountains looking for other Dronehenge to connect with. Its beaming eye lets it see in caves."

Dronehenge - does not evolve
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025 - Flinn
Species: Flying Fish Pokémon
Type: Water/Flying
Ability: Water Absorb
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 190
Egg Group: Water 2
Height: 1'05
Weight: ?.??
"It may not swim well, but it can fly as far as 60 miles. Its schools of Flinn are as large as a Gyarados."

026 - Glidine
Species: Flying Fish Pokémon
Type: Water/Flying
Ability:
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 150
Egg Group: Water 2
Height: 2'09
Weight: ?.??
"It shows off its wings to impress its mate. Its fantastic flight is enough to fly with birds for a short time."

MisterCotton said:

Spoiler:

022 - Ballaring
Species: Dancing Pokémon
Type: Fairy
Ability: Cute Charm
Gender ratio: Male: 0% Female: 100%
Catch rate: 245
Egg Group: Fairy
Height: 2'05''
Weight: ?.??
"By entertaining an audience of Pokémon, it elegantly dances for not only them, but for its own benefit.

023 - Ballaress
Species: Dancing Pokémon
Type: Fairy
Ability: Cute Charm
Gender ratio: Male: 0% Female: 100%
Catch rate: 110
Egg Group: Fairy
Height: 3'06''
Weight: ?.??
"Their dances are very beautiful. Since they wear glowing rings, their dancing is usually the first to see anywhere."
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025 - Flinn
Species: Flying Fish Pokémon
Type: Water/Flying
Ability: Water Absorb
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 190
Egg Group: Water 2
Height: 1'05
Weight: ?.??
"It may not swim well, but it can fly as far as 60 miles. Its schools of Flinn are as large as a Gyarados."

026 - Glidine
Species: Flying Fish Pokémon
Type: Water/Flying
Ability:
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 150
Egg Group: Water 2
Height: 2'09
Weight: ?.??
"It shows off its wings to impress its mate. Its fantastic flight is enough to fly with birds for a short time."

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hey did you see my other post

TheGrouch121 said:

hey did you see my other post

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Yes I have, and it looked very good! Its colors may have matched what I was thinking of what its color scheme would be.

Do you still need more artists? I have drawn a few Fakemons, with reasonable names. And I'm quite creative. If you like I could provide some ideas. By the way, if I was you I wouldn't base the Mons on animals, since most Pokemon are based of them, base them on objects and things that are unique - just sayin'.

This is an old fakemon I did, if you like it, be free to use it:



#130
Name: Perieratae - Latin "The Lost Armoured One"
Type: STEEL - BUG
Abiltiy: ?????
PKMDEX: "It is a rare and endangered Pokemon, no one knows anything about it"

#131
Evolves: LV.35 from Perieratae
Name: Malitrixatae - Latin "The Armoured Warrior"
Type: STEEL - BUG
Abiltiy: ?????
PKMDEX: "This slug-like Pokemon is known to be protective of its devolution."

#132
Evolves: Water Stone evolves from Malitrixatae
Name: Armapiscatae - Latin "The Armoured Underwater Creature"
Type: STEEL - WATER
Abiltiy: ?????
PKMDEX: "This pokemon is found deep underwater, and attacks any other creature, even its own."

#133
Evolves: LV.59 evolves from Malitrixatae
Name: Armacochtrix - Latin "The Armoured Bad??? Warrior"
Type: STEEL - FIGHTING
Abiltiy: ?????
PKMDEX: "Much is unknown about this pokemon, but the Sword that it wields is made up of its former shell"

MisterCotton said:

Couple of bug Pokémon I've tried to make from scratch. I am okay with Avista's design, but the rest don't appeal to me. Revista's wings gotta be changed to be more devilish, as opposed to Avista's wings where they're more angelic.

Spoiler:

012 - Polapillar (needs redesign)
Species: Duo Pokémon
Type: Bug
Ability: Shed Skin
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 255
Egg Group: Bug
Height: 1'00''
Weight: ?.??
"It is born with 1 mind with 2 sides opposing each other. It defends by using its 2 large claws on the rear."

013 - Duacoon (needs redesign)
Species: Duo Pokémon
Type: Bug
Ability: Shed Skin
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 120
Egg Group: Bug
Height: 2'00''
Weight: ?.??
"The 2 heads dislike each other, so they never look at each other. Only 1 of them at a time must attack."

014 - Avista
Species: Halo Pokémon
Type: Bug/Light
Ability: Compound Eyes
Gender ratio: Male 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Bug
Height: 3'02''
Weight:
"It is said that one flap from its wings shares a good feeling to people and Pokémon. Trainers who own this Pokémon are said to be blessed."

015 - Revista
Species: Pitchfork Pokémon
Type: Bug/Dark
Ability: Compound Eyes
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Bug
Height: 3'02''
Weight: ?.??
"It seeks revenge on Avista for doing good. When it eats leaves off of trees, it puts a curse on them, rotting."

Polapillar Lv.7 -> Duacoon Lv.13 while knowing a Light-type/Dark-type move -> Avista/Revista
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019 - Gladia (needs redesign)
Species: Flower Pokémon
Type: Grass/Fighting
Ability: Chlorophyll, Insomnia
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 245
Egg Group: Grass and Human-like
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"In sunny days, its body will strengthen to become a warrior off its territory. It lives near gardens and grasslands."
-----------Lv. 29 -> Floriator
Gladia
-----------Shiny Stone Female only -> Florarrow

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It would be cool, if you didn't base them on the usual butterfly line, or moth line. Base them off lesser known/used insects, like Dragonflies, Spiders, Mantis - to make it more unique Fakemons. Good Luck

katheeban said:

Do you still need more artists? I have drawn a few Fakemons, with reasonable names. And I'm quite creative. If you like I could provide some ideas. By the way, if I was you I wouldn't base the Mons on animals, since most Pokemon are based of them, base them on objects and things that are unique - just sayin'.

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Not all of them are based off of animals. There are actually some Pokémon that are based on man-made objects and plants. I'm just trying to get some variety.


Also, sure thing. I still have some room for artists here. Right now I'm trying to do Spittire and Snowsky. I've already thought of an idea for the 2, but it's hard to pull them off.

Okay, so I couldn't succeed on designing these Pokémon, considering my imagination was hard to put them physically on paper. Instead I'll describe their physiology.


Spittire and its evolution, to me, are depicted having armored humanoid upper torsos with helmet-like heads with spikes and vehicle-esque lower torsos. So Spittire is unicycle, Charoad is motorcycle, and Motorage is monster truck.


Snowsky and its evolution; I see them as shiny snow droplets with elements of a precious gemstone and avian creatures.

027 - Spittire
Species: Wheel Pokémon
Type: Fire
Ability: Flame Body
Gender ratio: Male 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 235
Egg Group: Mineral
Height: 3'00''
Weight: 267 lbs
"Its tank on its back produces flames. It is strong enough to hold a small passenger."

028 - Charoad
Species: Off Road Pokémon
Type: Fire/Ground
Ability: Flame Body
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 120
Egg Group: Mineral
Height: 3'07''
Weight: 298 lbs
"One who dares to ride on Charoad will experience such great speed. It can be very aggressive."

029 - Motorage
Species: Road Rage Pokémon
Type: Fire/Ground
Ability: Flame Body
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Mineral
Height: 5'05''
Weight: 364 lbs
"Whatever prey it sees, it will charge and run over it. With its huge tires, it can crush over big boulders."

Spittire Lv. 24 -> Charoad Lv. 36 -> Motorage
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030 - Snowsky
Species: Snowflake Pokémon
Type: Ice
Ability: Ice Body
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 235
Egg Group: Mineral and Flying
Height: 2'00''
Weight: ?.??
"When a predator tries to eat a Snowsky, it becomes frozen on the outside by the Pokémon defending itself."

031 - Fluravia
Species: Crystal Pokémon
Type: Ice/Flying
Ability: Ice Body
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 120
Egg Group: Mineral and Flying
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"Living in cold climates, they keep their wings crystallized and frozen whenever they are melting."

032 - Altiglais
Species: Diamond Pokémon
Type: Ice/Flying
Ability: Ice Body
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Mineral and Flying
Height: ?.??
Weight: ?.??
"Seeing it in flight is a spectacular view, especially when it shoots ice shards. One flap from its wings can produce a wind that is -200 degrees Fahrenheit."

Snowsky Lv. 24 -> Fluravia Lv. 36 -> Altiglais

Here's the usual bird Fakémon that each gen in Pokémon have. These are kinda like Talonflame's counterpart. I can't draw birds to save my life though...

016 - Jayzap (no design yet)
Species: Blue Jay Pokémon
Type: Normal/Flying
Ability: Big Pecks
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 255
Egg Group: Flying
Height: 1'00
Weight:
"They are mostly seen standing on power lines, observing the buildings and cars. Their singing can be heard from extreme distance."

017 - Blujolt (no design yet)
Species: ????? Pokémon
Type: Electric/Flying
Ability: Static
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 120
Egg Group: Flying
Height: 2'04''
Weight:
"When it flies through the sky, its electrical body flows through the wings for boost until it all leaks out and have to recharge again."

018 - Azunder (no design yet)
Species: Lightning Pokémon
Type: Electric/Flying
Ability: Static
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 45
Egg Group: Flying
Height: 3'08''
Weight:
"At full force in battle, it charges as fast as possible toward the enemy to stun it completely before it can defeat it fully."


Jayzap Lv. 19 -> Blujolt Lv. 29 -> Azunder

(Picture will be up soon)

020 - Floriator
Species: Swordsman Pokémon
Type: Grass/Fighting
Ability: Natural Cure and Unburden
Gender ratio: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Catch rate: 70
Egg Group: Grass and Human-like
Height: 2'05''
Weight:
"It wields sharpened leaf swords in battle and even makes its own armor out of plants. In groups, they are relentless, regardless of the size of their enemies."

021 - Florarrow
Species: Archery Pokémon
Type: Grass/Fighting
Ability:
Gender ratio: Male: 0% Female: 100%
Catch rate: 70
Egg Group: Grass and Human-like
Height: 2'05''
Weight:
"Watching over its territory, it shoots a barrage of natural arrows at trespassers. It is more of a stealthy hunter."

----------- Lv. 29 -> Floriator
Gladia
----------- Shiny Stone Female Only -> Florarrow

What's the point of going on? No one's volunteering because everyone doesn't know me. Will someone lock this please? It's not working out well. I give up...

Hey, I'm sorry this didn't work out for you. :( Maybe it's just not the right time for this project to run. But hey, if you ever want to give it another shot, just let me know.

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