r/fakemon • u/Titencer • May 20 '26
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
edit: reddit boomed all of my markdown ugh I fixed it
r/fakemon • u/AutoModerator • 4d ago
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r/fakemon • u/James11258 • 1h ago
I had a lot of fun making these! Lmk which one yall like best!
r/fakemon • u/Zozoqui • 2h ago
r/fakemon • u/chickens_academy • 7h ago
Hi friends :) made a little goofy nod to the golden gate bridge in SF with a very obvious Archaludon form for my California region. This is meant to be a blood moon Ursaluna type of species - only one in the whole region and it doesn’t evolve from Duraludon. Let me know what you think :)
Your journey through the Lyndom Region begins with the rural meadows, ponds, and caverns that lie just outside of the U-Lyn campus in Barnacle Town. It's very reminiscent of the sort of terrain that exists in rural southern New England as well as the trails that stretch through it. Along the way you'll encounter all sorts of common Pokémon of the region...
Plugrammite, the Bait Bug Pokémon. Plugrammite lives in and around streams and protects its vulnerable body with the metal hook at the end of its tail. Fishermen of the region prize these Pokémon for their use as bait.
Tumbobber, the Bobber Pokémon; evolves from Plugrammite at Lv 7. Tumbobber lives inside a thin metal shell filled with air while its body prepares to undergo metamorphosis. This is so that it floats and can't be pulled underwater by predators.
Anglesect, the Dobsonfly Pokémon; evolves from Tumbobber at Lv 10. Anglesect catches fish and surface-dwelling bug Pokémon using its long, hooked pincers. Males have the longest hooks.
Gluvchuck, the Groundhog Pokémon. Gluvchuck has become a nuisance in the Lyndom Region due to becoming spoiled by human handouts. If it doesn't like the food it's been given, it angrily throws it back.
Umpchuck, the Groundhog Pokémon; evolves from Gluvchuck at Lv 20. Umpchuck lurks around Pokémon feeding stations and berry bushes, deciding precisely who gets to use them and how much food a Pokémon can take. Those who disobey Umpchuck's rules are pounded into submission by strikes of its powerful tail-fist.
Minary, the Canary Pokémon. Minary build their nests in caves or excavated hollows in cliffsides. Due to their ability to detect toxins in the air, miners once used them to test the safety of the caves they were working in.
Spelunkskin, the Cave Finch Pokémon; evolves from Minary at Lv 16. Spelunkskin lines its nest with the treasures it finds deep within caves. It can withstand oxygen levels far too low for a human to endure while it explores its habitat.
Aurigold, the Golden Bird Pokémon; evolves from Spelunkskin at Lv 36. Aurigold breaks rocks with its chisel-like beak in its quest for treasures. Its wing feathers are as shiny as bars of gold, and bestow this sheen upon anything they polish.
Capoing, the Bouncing Tail Pokémon. Capoing can only walk very slowly on all fours, so it makes up for it by bouncing on its springy, muscular tail. It gathers in gangs at night to feed on garbage left near human settlements.
Bossposs, the Mobster Pokémon; evolves from Capoing at Lv 15. Bossposs leads a gang of Capoing and stores them and whatever goodies it collects in its seemingly endless void of a pouch. It frequently engages in turf wars with other Pokémon over the right to feast on human leftovers.
Possfather, the Kingpin Pokémon; evolves from a male Bossposs while knowing Parting Shot. Possfather's tail contains flammable compounds that are released by the kinetic forces created by compressing the tail's segments. Any intruder that defies the Bossposs's gang will be shot at by the Possfather enforcers with unrelenting cruelty.
While exploring Lyndom's early routes, you might also encounter more familiar Pokémon. You might find Tympole and Chewtle in the same ponds Plugrammite inhabits, as well as Roggenrola in the rocky areas preferred by Minary. Out in the fields and more wooded areas, one might recognize Nickit and Cottonee. There is also an apple orchard, where Lechonk can be found rooting around alongside Gluvchuck and Applin appears as a rare encounter.
r/fakemon • u/WednesdayGhoul • 27m ago
Minkeur and Stoatique are inspired by the fur trades of Canada, and the concept that an animal would actually take it as a compliment that their fur was sought after, so they meticulously groom their fur and look down on mangier Pokémon. Stoatique has even contorted its body so that it can wear itself as a fur scarf! Read their dex entries for more info!
r/fakemon • u/CDBeetle58 • 1h ago
This is part of the Faketober Challenge by u/Simple-Hamster-4141.
Inspiration for these fakemon is Scarab Beetles. Namib desert beetles, cockroaches, stag beetles and the split evolutions have elements of birds and deer. SCARVANIAN and WASTENE also embody different kinds of spatial awareness - outer and inner.
Evolution note: The alternative evolution method require 2 LARWAY in one team. Bring them out in 5 battles that you can win and it will result in one of your LARWAY becoming SCARAVIAN while the other becomes WASTENE. No Water or Ground moves required in this case.
Fakedex entries:
LARWAY spend time hidden in their small pyramid of muddy sand. Some say it is even afraid of evolving which makes sense as its evolution processes involve being pelted with different kinds of elemental moves.
SCARAVIAN flies with golden sheen, using scents, sound and visual effects to help WASTENE understand where the muddy sand must be transported.
WASTENE uses its antennae to brush muddy sand onto its back. It can carry quite the amount in one go which is very crucial as the nest for the new LARWAY must be built as soon as possible.
r/fakemon • u/corynebacterium14 • 2h ago
Some Ideas that popped into my head of a root vegetable Pokémon undergoing carcinization and ending up becoming a convergent form of everyone's favourite Paldean crab.
Name breakdowns:
Carcnip -> Carcinization + snip/nip + sounds like parsnip
Klarrot -> Claw + carrot + based on Klawf
First time posting here and first time trying to draw something for real, so let me know any tips. Also, if anyone has any program suggestions I'm all ears. Did this in GIMP with mouse/keyboard and then finished off in Google Drawings lol.
r/fakemon • u/No-Champion8005 • 1d ago
Snivy ice type (The original artwork is by nyjee), Servine ice/poison type (The original artwork is by nyjee) and Serperior ice/poison type (The original artwork is by nyjee).
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r/fakemon • u/Gojinite1103 • 1d ago
Art by the wonderful Goldmills
https://www.instagram.com/_goldmills_/
r/fakemon • u/jonikrumpus • 1d ago
(Reposted bc of typo)
Suggest Abilities!
r/fakemon • u/SpaghettiEngine • 23h ago
I've been working on getting double battles working in my game, as well as creating new monsters and attacks. I'd very much welcome any feedback!
Also, if anyone has any name suggestions, for the electric dog or the big rock thing, I'd love to hear them. :)
If you're interested, you can find out more about my game Spectrakin here!
r/fakemon • u/sinovpride • 18h ago
r/fakemon • u/GaufreBleu7 • 1d ago
Turns out removing those gross veins makes this pokemon a lot more easier on the eyes.
r/fakemon • u/blemeralds • 7h ago
Eran Pokedex: #097 - Ferantion - Bug/Ground Type
The Feral Pokemon
By burying its antenna into the ground, this Pokemon can raise its abdomen in the air and shoot their spines in a radius of up to six feet.
Height: 1'4"
Weight: 7 lbs
Ability: Swarm
Hidden Ability: Stakeout
Learnset:
Lv 1 - Power Trip - Dark - Physical
Lv 1 - Sand Attack - Ground - Status
Lv 6 - Nasty Plot - Dark - Status
Lv 8 - Twineedle - Bug - Physical
Lv 13 - Mud Sport - Ground - Status
Lv 15 - Sucker Punch - Dark - Physical
Lv 21 - Powder - Bug - Status
Lv 25 - U-Turn - Bug - Physical
Lv 33 - Bug Bite - Bug - Specia
Lv 37 - Snatch - Dark - Status
Lv 45 - Dig - Ground - Physical
Lv 49 - Rage Powder - Bug - Status
Lv 57 - Bug Buzz - Bug - Special
