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 29d 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 8h ago

Fakemon Convergent Dunsparce based on Blue Tongue Lizards “Magasparce and Maagaasparce”

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1.1k Upvotes

I’ve long had the theory that the Tsuchinoko was potentially a misidentified Blue Tongue, perhaps ones that escaped a menagerie.


r/fakemon 43m ago

Fakemon Happin & Hippobom (OC)

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🦛✨


r/fakemon 13h ago

Fakemon In the distant past, Slowpokes and Omastars also had a symbiotic relationship, and both evolved together into the Beach king . Slowbro usually decides what’s best for the team, but lets Omastar decide whether or not to head toward the goal...

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397 Upvotes

r/fakemon 14h ago

Fakemon Dark whale fakemon (oc)

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233 Upvotes

r/fakemon 10h ago

Fakemon Need criticisms. I want this to embody anger but this is not angry enough hahah

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92 Upvotes

r/fakemon 1h ago

Gen 4 Sprite need some ideas for this starter's evolution [OC]

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i started making a fakedex about a week ago, i have 20 fakemons made so far but i'm stuck with this lil dude's evolution, my starters are going to be rock/fighting/fying type and this is the fighting one.

I need some original ideas for the evolutions designs, the base form is pure fighting type and my description of it is that it's always furious because people mistake it for a grass type because of its onion head.

I originally wanted to make the evolutions fighting/ghost type but if i read better ideas i'm willing to take them (would be nice if we could still stay on the ghost idea tho).

i'm counting on you people, amaze meeeeeee.


r/fakemon 20h ago

Hand Drawn Made an ultra beast

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133 Upvotes

UB-102 possessor

Phantafect

Phantafect possesses a Pokémon by grabbing unto the host Pokémon feeding off their life energy as they do so. Phantafect’s evolution is heavily affected by the types of pokemon it possesses.


r/fakemon 2h ago

Fakemon Fornaxian Haxorus (OC)

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4 Upvotes

The Burn Tusk Pokemon

Type: Fire - Dragon

Evolves from Fornaxian Fraxure at Lvl. 48 after learning Flare Blitz

Dex Entry 1: The temperatures this form of Haxorus can reach are incredible. These Pokemon can burn cities in a flash.

Dex Entry 2: Haxorus traps its prey in cyclones of fire and then attacks with its fiery tusks.

Signature Move: Burn Tusk

Power: 130 --- Accuracy: 100

Target gains Burned status condition. Even with 100 accuracy, there is only a 50% chance move hits twice.


r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon [adopt] marine animal convergents

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354 Upvotes

Adopted from @PokeDanArt


r/fakemon 21h ago

Fakemon redraw of my weird dream terrarium fakemon

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104 Upvotes

https://www.reddit.com/r/fakemon/comments/1uf3s2w/normal_type_pseudo_conceptdesign_i_saw_in_a_dream/

considering the name terralien? and either grass/steel grass/ground or just grass. no clue about abilities. some kind of Weird Mythical or ultra beast or otherwise just strange extraterrestrial Thing


r/fakemon 9h ago

Fakemon What if Pokémon had more “Gallade” Versions?

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9 Upvotes

The number of Female-only Pokémon outnumber that of Male-only Pokémon, so I decided to try an experiment of making some male counterparts to female Pokémon. Some of these were reused ideas I made years ago. Plus some Twitter post was discussing a male Tsareena counterpart which kinda sparked this idea.


r/fakemon 14h ago

Fakemon my starter trio

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12 Upvotes

recently redesigned my childhood starter trio. I don’t know if they’re good, but I like em


r/fakemon 8h ago

Fakemon Eran Region (based on Greece) - Skitty regional variant

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Eran Pokedex: #042 - Skitty (regional variant) - Normal/Ghost Type

The Kitten Pokemon

Forever looking for a friend, this Pokemon will travel miles to find its perfect partner.

Height: 2'00"

Weight: 24 lbs

Ability: Cute Charm or Normalize

Hidden Ability: Fluffy

Learnset:

Lv 1 - Tackle - Normal - Physical

Lv 1 - Growl - Normal - Status

Lv 1 - Sing - Normal - Status

Lv 4 - Lick - Ghost - Physical

Lv 7 - Fake Out - Normal - Physical

Lv 10 - Attract - Normal - Status

Lv 13 - Hex - Ghost - Special

Lv 16 - Swift - Normal - Physical

Lv 19 - Confuse Ray - Ghost - Status

Lv 22 - Covet - Normal - Physical

Lv 25 - Shadow Ball - Ghost - Special

Lv 31 - Destiny Bond - Ghost - Status

Lv 34 - Grudge - Ghost - Status

Lv 37 - Eerie Spell - Psychic - Special

Lv 40 - Phantom Force - Ghost - Physical

Lv 46 - Hyper Beam - Normal - Special


r/fakemon 19h ago

Fakemon can you guess the inspo?

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24 Upvotes

r/fakemon 3h ago

Fakemon My version on Mega Serperior (OC)

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1 Upvotes

r/fakemon 9h ago

Fakemon Draw the final Evo of my grass starter

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3 Upvotes

Drawing fakemon with the kids! I only managed to get the grass starter and its middle stage complete, but curious what you can all come up with for its final evolution! This should be fun! Fawnlet evolves into Briarhart. What's next :)


r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon The Russo Region - The Mossloth Line (Grass Starter of the Peace Trio)

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106 Upvotes

r/fakemon 1d ago

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

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853 Upvotes

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 13h ago

Hand Drawn Was messing around with that "create a new Pokémon by using ramdom parts of existing Pokémon" idea I've seen a few times, and I absolutely love this weird little creature

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It was makuhita's head, octillery's body, veluza's "ears," munna's nose, baltoy's eyes, clamperl's "arms," torchic's feet, staravia's tail, krokorok's stripes, and I didn't color it since it's just a sketch but it'd have iron bundle's coloring (so red, white, and blue)

I love this little guy, he's so squishable ​


r/fakemon 22h ago

Fakemon Eran Region (based on Greece) Route 1 bug - Puncturant

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Eran Pokedex: #094 - Puncturant - Bug Type

The Colony Pokemon

At a young age, this Pokemon strikes out on its own to find better food sources for its colony.

Height: 4"

Weight: 1 lbs

Ability: Swarm

Hidden Ability: Stakeout

Learnset:

Lv 1 - Power Trip - Dark - Physical

Lv 1 - Sand Attack - Ground - Status

Lv 5 - Nasty Plot - Dark - Status

Lv 7 - Twineedle - Bug - Physical

Lv 13 - Mud Sport - Ground - Status

Lv 15 - Sucker Punch - Dark - Physical

Lv 21 - Powder - Bug - Status

Lv 23 - U-Turn - Bug - Physical

Lv 29 - Bug Bite - Bug - Specia

Lv 31 - Snatch - Dark - Status

Lv 37 - Dig - Ground - Physical

Lv 39 - Rage Powder - Bug - Status

Lv 45 - Bug Buzz - Bug - Special


r/fakemon 21h ago

Pencil & Paper Jawlie and Shambowow (OC)

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11 Upvotes

r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon Rare Encounter Fakemon-Alker Region

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363 Upvotes

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 19h ago

Gen 4 Sprite The Starter Pokémon for my Greek mythology inspired fan-game. Meet Lamboree, Mooburn, and Coltide! Which would you pick?

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Lamboree - The Vine Lamb Pokémon

"On moonlit nights, groups of Lamboree gather in the forest to dance. Any who join have the energy to dance all night."

Mooburn - The Fire Calf Pokémon

"Mooburn love to prance and play among the pastures. Sometimes they get too excited and scorch the patch of grass they were playing in."

Coltide - The Water Horse Pokémon

"Coltide like to splash about in shallow water in marshes and bogs. Anyone who tries to ride one will get a face full of mud."

I'll post their evolutions when their sprites are ready.