An alternative colored Pokémon in an anime (which are not shiny)

Summary

• The shiny Pokémon has unique color variations and are rare findings in games and anime.

• The special color Pokémon in Anime is Gold Sudowoodo, Pink Pokémon from Pinkan Island.

• An alternative colored Pokémon like a purple kepecleon and pink Butterfree enrich a series of traditions.

Pokemon comes in different colors and forms, but in general every species looks the same. A remarkable exception to this rule is the glossy pokemon, which contains unique color variations and is more rare to find in games. The glossy pokemon also appeared in anime, while Ash's Noctowl is the first example presented in the Johto Journeys series, where this generation of Pokémon was listed.

While the anime introduced the different color of the Pokémon before the concept of the shiny Pokémon in the games, these variations are not officially recognized as shiny. The reasons for these differences are often explained in episodes, although this is not the case.

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Gold Sudowoodo

Episode: Everything that glitters is not gold!

• Differences: Completely gold instead of mostly brown and green

In this episode Pokemon series: Ruby and SapphireAsh and his friends meet a coach named Keenan, who owns Sudowoodo, who is completely gold. This unique color is the result of a scientific experiment that made imitation a pokemon immune to water -type attacks.

However, the Golden Sudowoodo attracts too much unwanted attention, especially from the problematic team missile. In response, Keenan promises to return his Pokémon to its original form. At the end of the episode, it fulfills this promise, removes the significant color of Sudowood gold and converts it back into a conventional Sudowoodo.

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Pink Pokémon from Pinkan Island

Episode: In pink

• Differences: Various Pokémon, which have pink as the main color instead of their usual coloring.

Orange Islands presented a number of Pokémon with unique color, especially those from Pinkan Island, known for its pink creatures. This distinctive color comes from their pinkan berries. In one episode, Ash's Pikachu after eating after a meal even partially increases.

Several Pokémon, including nidoking, Electabuzz, Geodude and Mankey, is shown as pink. These creative choices increase the world of Pokémon, and this concept can also draw inspiration from real flamingos who become pink thanks to their diet.

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Valencian Pokemon

Episode: Poke Ball Peril

• Differences: Pokémon with a darker color.

The gang travels to the island of Valencia during the Orange Islands arch, where they meet a few Pokémon, which has a slightly different color than usual. While these Pokémon have the same basic colors, their tones are darker. This phenomenon led Professor Ivy to stay on the island to study them.

Pokémon include Butterfree, Ratitate, Nidoran, Vileplu, Paras and Weepinbell. It is a pity that the fans did not see more of these unique Pokémon and it would be nice if one of the main characters captured one to emphasize this different style in the future anime episodes. This was an example of regional variants, 17 years before they were officially announced in the franchise.

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Ancient Pokémon

Episode: Ancient puzzle Pokemopolis

• Differences: Giant Pokémon with tribal patterns.

While Ash and Brock trained on Pokemon League, they were interrupted by the giant Gengar and Alakazam, which had unique brands on their bodies. It was found that these Pokémon was considered to be the gods in the ancient city of Pokemopolis.

Both Pokémon began to fight, but in the end they were calmed down another giant Pokémon, Jigglypuff, who used his song to calm down two giants. Although it is a minor example of Pokémon with alternative coloring, it certainly enriches the tradition of the series, suggesting that suddenly in space, a giant, divine Pokémon wandered freely.

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Puck

Episode: The Pi-Kahuna

• Differences: Pikachu with blue eyes instead of black.

A lesser -known example is Puka, Pikachu discovered on the Sea Islands along the Victor coach. This Pikachu has the usual black blue eyes instead of the usual black eyes and seems significantly older, with wrinkles on the face.

Another interesting feature of this version of the franchise mascot is that it can surf, the characteristics that is associated with Pikachu from surfing the minigame in Pokemon yellow. Puka is also considered to be an important inspiration for the design of Alolan Raich, who shares his blue eyes and surfing, albeit on the tail.

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Purple Kecleon

Episode: The KECleon Caper

• Differences: Purple as the main color instead of green.

The history of the purple keyboard is quite fascinating because it has appeared in various forms of Pokemon Media; In the main games, however, does not exist. Many fans mistakenly believe that the purple version is a shiny form, but in fact the glossy bullon is quite similar to the common version and instead of red it contains a blue stripe.

The Purple Kecleon first appeared in the Keclleon Caper, in addition to the standard green variant, which meant the introduction of the first generation of Pokémon in generation 2. It also appeared in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon franchise and in an animated special based on games. Despite its popularity, the Purple Kecleon is not an official Pokémon.

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SNOWMEN SNORLAX

Episode: Snorlax Snowman

• Differences: A group of snorlax with pale coloring.

In the second episode of Pikachu Winter Holidays from 2001, the Pokemon Gangs will meet a group of Snorlax, which seemingly adapted to a cooler climate. These snorlax have pale coloring and are displayed using a movement blizzard, suggesting that they can have ice type properties.

This serves as an early example of regional variants in the Universe Pokemon, similar to how Vulpix and Sandshrew are modified in Alole. It shows that Pokémon can adapt to a colder environment. However, these snowman Snorlax appeared only in these shorts and were not listed in any following peas or series.

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Clone

Episode: Mewtwo Ude Back – Film

• Differences: Various maternal features.

During the events of the first film Pokemon, Mewtwo strikes backMewtwo clones the Pokémon invited to a new island. Some of these cloned Pokémon have different signs that distinguish them. Charizard, Venusaur and Blastoise look similar, but have color marking on the skin, which can serve to distinguish them in the film. This adds unique and impressive aesthetics.

Another clone is Pikachu, referred to as Pikachutwo, which is almost identical to the original Pikachu except for two small tips on the ears. The cloned Pokémon makes several other performances in the anime, especially in the subsequent short Mewtwo returns.

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Crystal onix

Episode: The Crystal Onix

• Differences: Completely crystalline/diamond body instead of rock.

A well -known example of an alternative colored Pokémon is Crystal Onix, which was discovered on Sunburst Island on Orange Islands. This variant resembles a regular onix, but has a stunning crystal exterior, which also provides resistance to water attacks, which is a significant weakness for regular onix.

Unfortunately, Crystal Onix is ​​exclusive for anime, despite many fans speculating that it can appear as a regional variant in Pokemon the sun and the moon. However, this has not happened and many fans are still fascinated by this Pokémon, often presenting it in fan arts and fans.

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Pink butterfree

Episode: Bye Bye Butterfree

• Differences: Pink body instead of purple.

One of the most famous examples of the alternative color Pokémon in Anime is Pink Butterfree, who became a friend of Ashova Butterfree. This moment led Ash to release Butterfree and identified one of the saddest moments in the history of Anime. This butterfree was a similar typical version, but instead of the usual purple body it had a pink body.

The episode did not explain the reason for this color change, but there is a long -term theory that this Butterfree comes from the island of Pinkan on the orange islands. In particular, it is one of the few alternative colored Pokémon, which appears several times; Appeared in different flashbacks, reappeared next to ASH in the Journeys series and was listed in I choose you! A film that represents an alternative continuity.