Lost Pokemon of the Day: the Rinrin family
First revealed when Gold & Silver's 1997 demo leaked in 2018, Rinrin & Berurun were a bell-themed family of Dark type felines... but they didn't make the final cut.
(Photo descriptions & more info continued in thread below) (1/4)
First revealed when Gold & Silver's 1997 demo leaked in 2018, Rinrin & Berurun were a bell-themed family of Dark type felines... but they didn't make the final cut.
(Photo descriptions & more info continued in thread below) (1/4)
(2/4) Rinrin was female-only and evolved into Berurun at level 28. "Rinrin" is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a ringing bell, while "Berurun" is the Japanese onomatopoeia for cheerful humming.
An onomatopoeia is a word that represents a sound -- like "BOOM" for an bomb exploding.
An onomatopoeia is a word that represents a sound -- like "BOOM" for an bomb exploding.
(3/4) This two-stage family of adorable Dark-type cats definitely would've been fan-favorites... but unfortunately, they didn't make Gen 2's final cut.
However, it appears many of their characteristics were later recycled for future felines like the Skitty and Purrloin families.
However, it appears many of their characteristics were later recycled for future felines like the Skitty and Purrloin families.
(4/4) To see all 30+ Lost Pokemon found only in Gold & Silver's 1997 demo, check out my video covering Gen 2's cut content:
Photos:
1 & 3. G&S 1997 demo sprite recreations by @RacieBeep
2. G&S 1997 demo sprites
4. Onomatopoeia
5. Skitty & Purrloin
Photos:
1 & 3. G&S 1997 demo sprite recreations by @RacieBeep
2. G&S 1997 demo sprites
4. Onomatopoeia
5. Skitty & Purrloin
