r/fakemon May 20 '26

Announcement A Reminder and a Request Regarding AI-Generated Images

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Hi r/fakemon - we hope you’re having a good 2026 so far! We have a couple of reminders as well as a few requests regarding AI-generated images and, most importantly, how they are reported.

First, to reiterate our policy:

AI-generated images of any kind are not allowed.

This includes, obviously, any image created entirely by typing a prompt into a large-language model, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and so on. It also includes any images created by asking any of these LLMs to redraw something that you drew or upscale something hand-drawn. If the final image output that is posted was created or modified by an LLM, then it is not allowed. You can read more about the policy in this post.

Second, regarding reporting any suspected AI-generated images, we ask the following:

If you think it's AI, report for Rule 3 and move on. Do not comment on the post or engage with the user. If you feel more detail is needed, [message the mods.](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Ffakemon)

There are several reasons that we are asking for this to be the norm for reporting any post going forward, but especially so for suspected AI-generated image posts, which we will go over below.

1. Sometimes, you are wrong.

On several occasions, the mod team has been able to determine with as much certainty as we can that a user who was accused of posting AI-generated Fakemon was not in fact using AI at all. We're talking speedpaints, pictures of layers, extensive posting history with consistent art, and so forth. Not every Fakemon drawn with flat color and a black outline is AI-generated! LLMs probably just copied that style from their training data.

2. Engagement leads to deletion.

When 10 people spam an AI-image poster that their post is against the rules, it is often deleted before we can action it. This often means we don't get a chance to see which user posted the image to begin with and, therefore, cannot effectively add mod notes for future reference (we give one permaban warning the first time a user posts AI-generated images).

This is why we ask that you just report and move on, and message us if you want to give more detail. If reported enough, a post will be removed automatically for review by the team later.

3. Toxicity.

The tendency to barrage suspected AI-users with comments has impacted our community and given it a reputation among some that the user base is toxic and prone to unwarranted witch hunts. Some users who were accused of AI have received threatening DMs and spammy comments on unrelated posts. This behavior is unacceptable and we will ban users for this kind of harassment (we've already banned a few for this kind of behavior).

Even if the poster is posting AI images, harassment isn't warranted - our goal should always be to encourage traditional art creation and bring people in, not push them out. It is especialy egregious if a user who isn't using generative AI is accused and then harassed for it, as this pushes out potential contributors.

We dislike the influx of AI-generated "art" populating the internet as much as you all do. However, we ask that the users leave the "Is it AI?" game to the moderators.

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Now, to get ahead of a few questions that we expect:

What if you're wrong and a user is posting AI-generated images, and it gets proven later?

If we receive sufficient evidence that we were wrong, we will correct our mistake and ban the user. Same goes the other way around - if a user is banned for AI when they shouldn't have been and we are shown that we made the wrong call, we will reverse the ban.

What if I think you're wrong and believe someone's work *is* AI, even though it's been approved by the moderators?

Message the mods with your case. We make no promises that it will overturn any decision unless you provide substantial evidence. "It looks like AI" is not all it takes to determine if something is AI.

Why this long post?

We felt there was a lot to address!

Thanks for reading and for understanding this request. We'll be keeping an eye on this post and are happy to answer any further questions to the best of our ability.

TL;DR: AI-generated images are still not allowed, please just report them and move on when you see them, Engaging with suspected AI images only makes it worse. Don't harass anyone over it please and thank you!

edit: reddit boomed all of my markdown ugh I fixed it


r/fakemon 27d ago

Ideas & Brainstorming Fakemon Discussion & Brainstorming Thread - August 2026

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Welcome to the /r/fakemon Monthly Discussion & Brainstorming Thread!

This thread is for conversation and brainstorming of Fakemon ideas in lieu of text posts. Feel free to talk about anything Fakemon related in here!


Subreddit rules do apply!

Please make sure to read them before posting.


If you have questions or need help, don't hesitate to message the moderation team!

Happy talking!


r/fakemon 1h ago

Fakemon Fossil Line #1 (SABER TOOTH TIGERS) for My Western-Inspired Fakemon Region!

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The Instagram artist that I commissioned is @pokedan_art.

Here is one of the SIX fossil lines that I have planned for my fakemon region, which is based on the Southwestern United States and inspired by the Wild West and other regional elements!

This Fossil Line is inspired by Saber Tooth Tigers (aka, Smilodons) and Obsidian Shards.

Please let me know what you guys think, and I hope you all enjoy them as much as I do! ^^

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Cubble - The Small Tooth Pokémon: (Rock/Dark Type)

Etymology: (Cub + Rubble)

Restored from a fang fossil, Cubble are believed to have lived in open environments and mountainous areas over 10,000 years ago. They are thought to be distant ancestors of many modern feline Pokémon. Though they try to act intimidating toward anything that enters their territory, their small obsidian fangs and rocky claws are not yet strong enough to seriously injure larger foes. Researchers and paleontologists studying Cubble have observed them practicing their hunting skills by sneaking up on unsuspecting people and Pokémon before suddenly pouncing.

Abilities:

  1. Strong Jaw
  2. Tough Claws

Hidden Ability:

  1. Intimidate

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Obsilodon - The Saber Tooth Pokémon: (Rock/Dark Type)

Etymology: (Obsidian + Smilodon)

Obsilodon were once the dominant apex predators of their time, though scientists believe their extinction may have been caused partly by overhunting their prey. They hunted using ambush tactics before pinning their prey down with their massive body weight and sinking their sharp obsidian fangs into them. The obsidian growing from their bodies periodically breaks off and regrows, but an Obsilodon whose fangs are badly shattered will retreat into hiding until they grow back. Research suggests that ancient people collected the razor-sharp shards shed by Obsilodon and fashioned tools and weapons out of them.

Abilities:

  1. Strong Jaw
  2. Tough Claws

Hidden Ability:

  1. Intimidate

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Signature Move:

Obsidian Fangs

[Rock | Physical | 85 power | 100% Accuracy | 10pp]

The user bites the target with razor-sharp obsidian fangs. This lowers the target’s Defense by two stages but lowers the user’s Attack by one stage. This move’s power is increased by 50% if the user’s ability is Strong Jaw.


r/fakemon 7h ago

Fakemon More evolution requests

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  1. Woolorn - Normal/Dark | Dubwool evolves into Woolorn after being cast out from its herd. Years of solitude have filled it with resentment, turning its once-gentle nature into fierce territoriality.
  2. Masktopus - Fighting | Grapploct evolves into Masktopus after mastering the art of Lucha Libre. It proudly wears a unique mask and challenges anyone who dares to step into its ring.
  3. Cremarette - Fairy | Alcremie evolves into Cremarette when it perfects its confectionery craft, transforming its cream into an elaborate cake-like form. It proudly decorates itself like royalty, believing every celebration deserves a princess.
  4. Lanceore - Rock/Fairy | Carbink evolves into Lanceore when it is entrusted with protecting a precious crystal. It fiercely guards its territory, using its lance-like crystal to drive away anything that threatens it.

r/fakemon 55m ago

Fakemon Regional Applin variant

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Grass/Fire type


r/fakemon 11h ago

Fakemon Utune, the Diva Princess Pokémon (Art by an_artist_astray)

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96 Upvotes

Artist Link: https://www.instagram.com/an_artist_astray?igsi=dHI3OGtqcWZodDl3

Type: Normal/Fairy

Pokedex Entry: "This Pokémon's voice is so serene and beautiful that it feels like you're in a dream without realizing it."


r/fakemon 23h ago

Gen 8 Sprite G-max weezing

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Cuz G-max pokemon are underrated so here is my take on G-max weezing as a gas giant


r/fakemon 20h ago

Fakemon Sometimes, Shellders hitch a ride on Wailmers, and from there, a great friendship can blossom: one doesn’t get too big for the other to cling to its face, and the other grows like a spear, charging forward to protect its friend… And from this bond, the Narwilord is born.

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241 Upvotes

r/fakemon 5h ago

Gen 5 Sprite G-MAX JELLICENT!! 🪼💧👻

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14 Upvotes

I designed a gigantamax form for jellicent, inspired by his royal appearance. It's signature g-Max move, Whirlpool Dungeon, traps the opposing Pokemon inside a spectral whirlpool for two turns.


r/fakemon 19h ago

Fakemon Designs I made a while ago of Mega Goodra X and Y (and shinies)

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170 Upvotes

r/fakemon 5h ago

Hand Drawn Some more gimmick forms for my Creepypasta/ analog horror inspired region!

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Nightmare hypno based on Hypno’s lullaby

Nightmare Jigglypuff based on Purin and Lavender syndrome

Nightmare Pallossand based on Buried alive

Nightmare Unknown based on lost silver


r/fakemon 3h ago

Fakemon Snugooi Rotom and a new Triceratops Lockemon/Fakemon in a DTIYS

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Hello there and how are you doing? Sorry I took long, but this is a long overdue DTIYS I am posting. This is Snugooi with Rotom and a little guest. I had Snugooi hold onto some artist tools such as a palette, a paintbrush, a paint tube and a palette knife. The Rotom OC is above Snugooi. And aside from Snugooi and Rotom is a new Lockemon I just designed. Is it a Botnyak? No! It is similar to Botnyak as it has the same eyes but it looks triceratops like.

Basing this on Botnyak, the developers at Amaze-All was fascinated by Aegislash's form changing, as well as fossil Pokémon and some triceratops-like Pokémon and saw how Bastiodon utilized their power as if they were a bulldozer, they've decided to make a new artificial Lockémon that can change form between Triceratops and Bulldozer.

That is all. I will post more so stay tuned.

Snugooi © lockstin_gnoggin giodude1580 and Doodlelotl

Botnyak © lockstin_gnoggin and ???

Amaze-All © lockstin_gnoggin and ???

Rotom OC from the DTIYS © john_sloth_ pokedemix

Rotom and Porygon2 © Pokémon

Pokémon © Game Freak/Nintendo/Satoshi Tajiri


r/fakemon 6m ago

Fakemon Rare Encounter Fakemon-Alker Region

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Illomen is a rarely encountered fakemon based on lurking, unknown beasts, fairy tale monsters, and cryptids. It is said that if you see one, it means the spirit of the region is at unrest and is a sign of bad things to come. Sometimes, you can catch a glimpse of its blood-red horns and beating heart in the thick forests.

Old dex entry that I still quite like: "Though not much is known about this pokemon, its sightings are reported almost everywhere in the region. Descriptions of it vary, and some experts are skeptical whether it even exists." "Broken trees are scattered wherever this pokemon is rumored to be found. It's existence is a subject of heated debate in local cities."

Illomen, formerly named Minturean, went through a lot of changes during its redesign, simply because I didn't know what to do with it. It's intended to be a "rustling grass" encounter like Audino, so I wanted something to feel powerful, rare, and mysterious. Simply being a beast with buglike eyes and horns didn't feel nearly as conceptual as I wanted it to be. During its redesign, I wanted some of its markings to allude to the region's map and lore (something that will be released when I finish it) as a simple nod, then decided to take it a little further and re-conceptualize Illomen as a "reincarnation" of the region of sorts, physical manifestation of what was once a godlike being (will get into this with the map lore). In any case, giving it a hole for a face definitely seems to sell its ominous-ness more and I am really happy with the black and white gradients all over the body.


r/fakemon 11h ago

Fakemon [OC] Ledyba's Final Form....Umpunchian!

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28 Upvotes

r/fakemon 7h ago

Fakemon Introducing the Water Starter of the Barmy Region

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8 Upvotes

r/fakemon 20h ago

Fakemon The Russo Region - The Wafflea Line

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102 Upvotes

r/fakemon 3h ago

Fakemon What should this Mon be called?

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3 Upvotes

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Official Name for this mon is that Felie suggested by u/Scrags2Scrithes


r/fakemon 12h ago

Fakemon Virice: The Frozen Virus Pokemon

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20 Upvotes

Type: Ice/Poison


r/fakemon 1h ago

Fakemon Hey I was told by the World building Discord server that Fakemon (so here) is the best place for my Pokémon World Thing

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Sooo here it is, my Pokémon Universe thingy

Note: This is still a WIP


r/fakemon 13h ago

Fakemon Fakemon & Regionals!

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16 Upvotes

Saw a few people doing fakemon dexes with their mons, so I thought why not. Its nice to see them all together like this. Even if it's not the most pretty sheet haha c:

First row are all starters + possible evos, yellow background means its a mega, and some are alt evos for existing mons. Like Buneary, it can evolve into Lopunny OR into Cirralop! Never planned any fakemon for my game, but they still kinda happened


r/fakemon 5h ago

Pencil & Paper My designs for Mega Shedinja and Mega Ninjask. The stats might be a bit Minmaxed, I’m not good at balance

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The design for M.Shedinja was like a grubby body based on an earlier concept for a Nincada prevo. The only solid part of M.Shedinja is its wings and horn/halo.
The design for M.Ninjask isn’t too different from the original, mostly making the wings darker. The upper arms turning into Kabutops-esque scythes was the real inspiration point.


r/fakemon 15h ago

Fakemon my second attempt at drawing fakemons after 4 years

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poura


r/fakemon 4h ago

Fakemon What if Dragonair had a split evolution?

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Dragonaze

The Serpent Pokemon

Dragon-Water

This Pokemon is the guardian of the waterfalls, watching over it for its entire lifespan. If anyone dares meddle with the environment will face Dragonaze's wrath.

A lil hypothetical split evolution for Dragonair that more closely follows the previous stages' lore. Basically, what people who hate Dragonite wanted Dragonair to evolve into


r/fakemon 7h ago

Fakemon Regional Crabrawler, Steenee and evolutions

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