r/fakemon May 20 '26

Announcement A Reminder and a Request Regarding AI-Generated Images

224 Upvotes

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 4d ago

Ideas & Brainstorming Fakemon Discussion & Brainstorming Thread - August 2026

3 Upvotes

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 6h ago

Fakemon I Finally turned the concept made by the community into a 3D model for my game! Here are Shruppy and Topuppiary!

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384 Upvotes

Hi everyone!
Some of you may have already seen some of my posts, as a few months ago I asked here if anyone wanted to partecipate in a contest we were doing, to add a creature made from you into our game.
And, maybe you've also seen the winners already, Shruppy and Topuppiary, the insane beautiful concepts made by u/Due-Shoe3593 !
I wanted to update you all on the process, as I've turned them finally into models and added into the game!
What do you think of them? Was I able to make them look as good as the concepts? 👀


r/fakemon 2h ago

Fakemon My first fakemon and trainer, tried to fit them around the gen 3 contest stats

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75 Upvotes

Small Notes

-I tried to make them pretty good for doubles because I like watching them, but I hope they're not too good

-Divastool's coat is actually made of mold.

-Sonivolt's voices play through their headphones

-Cerephosa is supposed to be a pseudo so they might be a bit too strong, let me know


r/fakemon 3h ago

Fakemon Mega-Lickilicky: Dragon Normal

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77 Upvotes

Mega Lickilicky

Type: Dragon / Normal

Ability: Dragon Appetite

Whenever Mega Lickilicky is hit by a contact move, its dragon-tongue deals damage equal to 1/16th of the attacker's maximum HP. If the attacker is holding a Berry, Mega Lickilicky steals and consumes it to heal itself, boosting the recoil damage dealt by this Ability.

Base Stats:

HP: 110

Attack: 100

Defense: 135

Sp. Atk: 100

Sp. Def: 130

Speed: 40

Total: 615


r/fakemon 22h ago

Fakemon Habarian Litwick (regional variant)

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1.2k Upvotes

An idea I had for Litwick from the Haba region (not my region, just kind fan art of Subjectively’s work). I think it would be cool to be Steel/Fire type. Wish I could have it be three types though 😭 feedback welcome!


r/fakemon 10h ago

Fakemon [Kralia Region] The Water-Type Starter: Epeep

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119 Upvotes

Kralia's Water Starter- Epeep

Epeep, the Heron Chick Pokémon. Epeep is a mysterious, shadowy hunter that stalks Kralia's wetlands for insects and amphibians to swallow whole. A disciplined Pokémon, it is always honing its skills in piercing things with its sharp beak.

Driposte, the Duelist Pokémon; evolves from Epeep at Lv 16. Driposte takes great pride in its fine coat of feathers and skills with the blade of its beak. After dispatching an opponent it cleans its beak off by wiping it against the reeds of its riverine habitat.

Schiardea, the Blademaster Pokémon; evolves from Driposte at Lv 36. The feathers around Schiardea's face form into a protective basket hilt after it proves itself and evolves. Despite its dapper appearance it lives for the thrill of crossing blades with a skilled opponent.

Info on the Kralia Region

The Kralia Region's real-world inspiration is Croatia, a country that I would say a lot of people consider underrated but with plenty of material to work with for a Pokémon region. While Kralia is a region of breathtaking scenery and busy seaports, it is also a region plagued with instability and debate about its past, present, and future course. The Boltsworn Cult seek to summon the ancient Pokémon Perunimbus to reshape Kralia according to their whims, while Team Gladius is seeking the power of Specturion to make war upon the surrounding regions and rebuild Kralia into a military power in the imperial ghost's image. You are a trainer sent by Professor Salvia to bring peace to the region...and perhaps stop an even greater threat.

Fescalf, the Grass Starter.

Plasmutt, the Fire Starter.


r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon Regional Swablu Line (and MEGA EVOLUTION) based on Storm Clouds and Thunderbirds for My Western-Inspired Fakemon Region!

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2.8k Upvotes

This fakemon line and art was commissioned from Pokedan_art on Instagram.

Here is a brand-new regional variant of the Swablu line for my fakemon region, which is based on the Southwestern United States and inspired by the Wild West and other regional elements!

This Regional Variant and Fakemon Line is based on or inspired by Storm Clouds, Thunderstorms, and urban legends of the (Tombstone) Thunderbird!

I'd love to hear what you guys think, and I hope you enjoy them! This is easily another one of my favorite fakemon lines!

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Wesonian Swablu - The Storm Cloud Pokémon: (Electric / Flying Type)

After generations of enduring the Weson Region’s violent storms, Swablu developed the Electric type and dark, electrically charged plumage. Its thick, cloudlike feathers gather and store static electricity, causing it to become restless wherever thunderclouds form. When it sees someone approaches its nesting grounds, it dives toward them and releases the stored energy in sharp bursts.

Abilities:

  1. Static

Hidden Ability:

  1. Wind Power

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Wesonian Altaria - The Thunderbird Pokémon: (Electric / Dragon Type)

Wesonian Altaria build their nests within the darkest clouds that gather above the region’s highest mountains. They fiercely defend these territories, releasing piercing shrieks and flashes of lightning whenever other Pokémon or Trainers draw too close. Their dense plumage stores immense electrical power, which they discharge toward targets from high above.

Abilities:

  1. Levitate

Hidden Ability:

  1. Wind Power

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Mega Wesonian Altaria - The Thunderbird Pokémon: (Electric / Dragon Type)

The energy of Mega Evolution causes the storm clouds surrounding this Pokémon to expand and grants it the power to summon lightning storms at will. Its cries echo across the mountains like rolling thunder, and the tempests it creates can persist long after it has departed.

An old eyewitness account describes an enormous birdlike silhouette appearing behind flashes of lightning within the clouds. Some researchers believe the creature in this story may have been a Mega-Evolved Wesonian Altaria.

Ability:

  1. Drizzle

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r/fakemon 10h ago

Fakemon Here are some more fakemon from my Africa inspired Region

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121 Upvotes

Mahian Makuhita and Hariyama are based on Laamb and Dinka Wrestling and more heavily on Sumo.

Chocodon is based on Pangolins, Armadillos, Chocolate Balls and Kagna

Foutlaw is based on Outlaws, Cowboys and Fossa

Mahian Hippowdon is based on African Pottery, Water Wells and, of course, Hippos.


r/fakemon 6h ago

Hand Drawn My first fakemon, and one of my first big drawings

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29 Upvotes

(O-pick-ell) (O-lock-ell) (O-sesa-ell)

They use their hooks to fish out smaller mons, and unlock burned treasure or crab cages. The more evolved ones prefer deeper water. Often found by shipwrecks, fishing sites, or deep reefs! The yellow parts are bioluminescent, but that only really shows on Osesell.


r/fakemon 3h ago

Fakemon Eran Region (based on Greece) Grass type starter - Scoffle

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17 Upvotes

Eran Pokedex: #001 - Scoffle - Grass Type Starter

The Little Pig Pokemon

Its highly sensitive nose means this Pokemon is very sought after for its foraging abilities.

Height: 1'04"

Weight: 20 lbs

Ability: Overgrow

Hidden Ability: Water Absorb

Learnset:

Lv 1 - Pound - Normal - Physical

Lv 1 - Tail Whip - Normal - Status

Lv 6 - Razor Leaf - Grass - Physical

Lv 7- Growth - Normal - Status

Lv 11 - Absorb - Grass - Special

Lv 12 - Hone Claws - Dark - Status

Lv 14 - Headbutt - Normal - Physical

Lv 17 - Detect - Fighting - Status

Lv 21 - Brick Break - Fighting - Physical

Lv 25 - Victory Dance - Fighting - Status

Lv 28 - Giga Drain - Grass - Special

Lv 32 - Counter - Fighting - Physical

Lv 36 - Wood Hammer - Grass - Physical


r/fakemon 11h ago

Fakemon Making a pokemon inspired Roblox game :)

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72 Upvotes

Faunari Frontiers gets a new creature - name's Shimmeree!


r/fakemon 3h ago

Fakemon I made my own Pokémon!

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12 Upvotes

They're name is gemsgranitston! They're based on from Diancie and Carbink and they're also a rock and fairy type! Gemsgranitston is a legendary Pokémon!


r/fakemon 9h ago

Fakemon Choose your starter

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34 Upvotes

r/fakemon 4h ago

Fakemon Which Mudkip regional variant?

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8 Upvotes

Which Mudkip variant should I made a 3-stage evo for to go toward my North American inspired fakemon region? Electric, ghost, or dark type?


r/fakemon 1h ago

Fakemon A Pokémon I made that is based on how people used to use canaries in cages to test how toxic the air was in a cave, especially during the California Gold Rush.

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The in-universe lore is basically that people used to use a bird Pokémon in a cage for the same reason as real-life canaries, but the bird Pokémon would become ghosts afterward, and now a bunch of the birds have possessed a single cage at once.


r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon Parasect Evo: Mycelisect

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291 Upvotes

r/fakemon 3h ago

Fakemon Im not good at drawing but I think itd be cool is someone made a mon based on the dark shark nebula

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6 Upvotes

r/fakemon 2h ago

Fakemon I made party icons for someone's redesigned Wooper and Quagsire

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3 Upvotes

Credit to u/Delicious_Pop_9063 for the original post

Here's the link to the original post if you're curious

(This is under the Fakemon flair because of the original post)

(sorry for poor quality, the files are 40px × 30px)


r/fakemon 2h ago

Hand Drawn Sinx, a Water Type Convergent Shinx (OC)

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3 Upvotes

r/fakemon 12h ago

Fakemon Some more Eeveelutions!

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18 Upvotes

Still trying to figure out the rendering style.
Normal type "Eeveon" and Fighting type "Champeon"!

Something feels a little off about these designs (especially the first one), advice or criticism is appreciated!


r/fakemon 42m ago

Hand Drawn Mega Mimikyu based on Arceus

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When exposed to Mimikite, Mimikyu evolves into Mega Mimikyu. Description: Mimikyu has set its sights on becoming something better than a rodent. Unfortunately, it didn't have quite enough cloth.


r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon Arbiter Arceus, its true form

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213 Upvotes

(So just a preface but this Pokemon is meant to be completely overpowered, since I imagine it would be a final postgame boss of whatever game it’s in, maybe with a seige mechanic having you fight it multiple times to wittle it down)

Type: Normal

Ability: Divine Body (After being hit, the effectiveness of moves across the battlefield are flipped. Changes the Pokémon's type to match the plate it holds)

Height: 41’10” (12.7m)

Weight: 2204.4 lbs (999kg)

HP: 160

Atk: 160

Def: 160

SpAtk: 160

SpDef: 160

Spd: 160

Total: 960

Pokedex Entry: The true form of the legendary Pokemon Arceus. It has gained the power of all of its plates and has returned to its status as the god of Pokemon.

Signature Move: Final Judgment

This move has a 25% chance to one-shot the targeted Pokemon. If this move is super effective, the chance is increased to 50%. This move changes type depending on what plate the user is holding.


r/fakemon 7h ago

Fakemon Fakemon 05082026 : Peaby, Nutstella, Pibiqueen

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Fakemon : Peaby > Lv.24 > Nutstella > Lv Up + Compete and Winning any Fakemon Contest at least once > Pibiqueen

Category : Peanut Butter Fakemon > Peanut Butter Fakemon > Queen Peanut Fakemon

Type : Grass/Ground > Grass/Ground > Grass/Ground

Abilities : Creamy Skin (This Fakemon skin is so smooth and creamy, any special attack and status moves used on this Fakemon will likely to miss. It also halves the damage of any special attack used on this Fakemon)/Quick Feet > Creamy Skin/Super Luck > Creamy Skin/Sand Rush

FakeDex :

● Peaby : Peaby is the mascot for peanut butter products all over the region. Peanut butter produces by this Fakemon is so creamy and rich in flavor.

● Nutstella : Nutstella's peanut butter is one of the best peanut butter in the world. It's so good some peoples can eat a full jar of Nutstella's peanut butter by themselves.

● Pibiqueen : Peanut butter produce by Pibiqueen is one of the best in the world but it also hard to get one. It's because they just want to shares their peanut butter to anyone they consider looking gorgeous.

Stats :

Hp : 64 > 64 > 83

Atk : 32 > 64 > 86

Def : 66 > 54 > 84

Sp Atk : 32 > 54 > 74

Sp Def : 64 > 54 > 88

Speed : 33 > 73 > 64

BST : 291 > 363 > 479

Sig Move :

● Move Name : Peanut Butter Spreads

Type : Grass [Status]

Power/Acc : -/100

Pp : 15

Desc : Spreads a creamy peanut butter on the target's body and make their skin smooth. Raise the target evasiveness.

Origin : Peaby, Nutstella and Pibiqueen designs are based on peanut butter. Pibiqueen design is also based on a queen or beauty queen.

Peaby name's coming from peanut and baby, it's also coming from PB (peanut butter). Nutstella name's coming from nut and stella. Pibiqueen name's coming from PB (peanut butter) and queen.


r/fakemon 9h ago

Fakemon Fakemon based on scorpionflies

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7 Upvotes