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Lost Pokemon of the Day: Beta Wartortle Evolution
First revealed when Gen 1 beta assets leaked in February 2019, this Pokemon was the original evolution of Wartortle — in Gen 1's beta, Blastoise was unrelated.
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First revealed when Gen 1 beta assets leaked in February 2019, this Pokemon was the original evolution of Wartortle — in Gen 1's beta, Blastoise was unrelated.
(Photo descriptions & more info continued in thread below) (1/4)
(2/4) 1990 concept art shows Blastoise was designed by Ken Sugimori, and was one of the earliest Pokemon ever created (pictured below).
However, Squirtle & Wartortle were created much later by Atsuko Nishida — the female designer who also created Pikachu, Bulbasaur & Charmander.
However, Squirtle & Wartortle were created much later by Atsuko Nishida — the female designer who also created Pikachu, Bulbasaur & Charmander.
(3/4) In Feb 2019, Gen 1 beta assets were leaked & published by @helixchamber. This leak included assets for Wartortle's beta evolution, dating back from the time BEFORE Wartortle and Blastoise were related.
His back sprite was included, but unfortunately not his front sprite.
His back sprite was included, but unfortunately not his front sprite.
(4/4) As a result, this Pokemon's true appearance is still unclear — the artwork used here is speculative. To see more Lost 90's Pokemon, watch my Gen 1 video:
Photos:
1&3. Speculative art by @RacieBeep
2. Squirtle family back sprites
4. 1990 concept art https://t.co/sHUWBbMbNH
Photos:
1&3. Speculative art by @RacieBeep
2. Squirtle family back sprites
4. 1990 concept art https://t.co/sHUWBbMbNH
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