If a certain Pokémon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happen?

[winstein]

This topic says it all. To elaborate, if a Pokemon that is introduced in one generation were to be introduced in a generation it did not originally starred in, what would be the possible outcome? So you can suggest Aron and line to be introduced in the 1st generation, or even Ambipom to be introduced in the 2nd generation like Aipom, but to make things simpler, it is advisable to explain each outcome as if only that Pokemon (or its line) is introduced along with others that are originally introduced at that time.

So I start with...Tangrowth introduced in Generation 2. I think if this happens, then he will not have the backlash that many Generation 4 evolutions have, and will be more favourable, because that was the most likable generation.

Also, Sudowoodo in Generation 1. Assuming his "fake tree" trick is still around, players will associate the uncuttable tree with weird rumours (Generation 1 is the home of many weird rumours).

 

[Reyairia]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

To be honest I don't think the Gen1 pokemon are all that great. I'm fairly sure if pokemon like jynx, snorlax, electabuzz and magmar were introduced now people would hate them.

 

[IslandWalker]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

If Tsutarja was in Gen. I, people would choose him a lot. Thise would probably cause the Charizard effect and make everyone choose GRASS later on. Oh, that would be so awesome...

 

[Florizarre]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

So I start with...Tangrowth introduced in Generation 2. I think if this happens, then he will not have the backlash that many Generation 4 evolutions have, and will be more favourable, because that was the most likable generation.

Keep in mind he would have looked different had he been introduced in Gen II, since Sugimori's style changed noticeably in between Gen II and Gen III. So yes, there's a good chance he'd be more likable if he'd been a Gen II poke, but it would be because he'd look different, not just because he'd be Gen II.

 

[Infinity Mk-II]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

Victreebel in Generation II:

It would've given more meaning to the Bellsprout tower, probably giving it a second visit or a "boss". Probably with the presence of Wepingbell in the upper floors and more story to it.
Of course, that'd make Victreebel a little more powerful and evolve by a different method.

 

[Azure Butterfly]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

If Pokemon were moved from one gen to the other, it would probably work something like this:

From Gen I to Gen II - No difference.
From Gen II to Gen I - Also no difference.
From Gen I to Gen III - Big difference - a lot of them would look way out of place, with the difference in design.
From Gen II to Gen III - Moderate difference - same as above, but a lot of things around the same.
From Gen III to Gen I/II - Big difference. Most would look out of place.
From Gen I/II to Gen IV - Big difference.
From Gen III to Gen IV - Small difference.
From Gen IV to Gen III - Small difference.
From Gen IV to Gen I/II - HUGE difference.
From Gen I/II/III to Gen V - HUGE difference.
From Gen IV to Gen V - Big difference.

The way I see it, Gens I and II were very similar, Gens IV and V are somewhat similar, and Gen III is right in the middle but leaning more towards IV and V.

 

[Ivysaur]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

Keep in mind he would have looked different had he been introduced in Gen II, since Sugimori's style changed noticeably in between Gen II and Gen III. So yes, there's a good chance he'd be more likable if he'd been a Gen II poke, but it would be because he'd look different, not just because he'd be Gen II.

You're essentially saying Sugimori's style was better in Generation 2 than the proceeding generations.

Tangrowth wouldn't have looked much different, and especially not to the point where people would've liked him much more with that design than his current one. Winstein is right. If Tangrowth had been introduced in a generation that wasn't plagued by evolutions of older Pokemon, people would generally like him more - especially due to nostalgia.

 

[loudpipes]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

Some transitions would be pretty seamless, I think.

I mean, I've always associated Skarmory with Gen III and Marill with Gen I for some reason. There are bound to be a couple more than could fit in with older/newer Pokedexes.

 

[Magmortar123]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

You're essentially saying Sugimori's style was better in Generation 2 than the proceeding generations.

Tangrowth wouldn't have looked much different, and especially not to the point where people would've liked him much more with that design than his current one. Winstein is right. If Tangrowth had been introduced in a generation that wasn't plagued by evolutions of older Pokemon, people would generally like him more - especially due to nostalgia.

Gen 2 was full of evos for older mons...

 

[Zwampert]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

All the baby pokemon from Gen III being moved to Gen II. It would be the baby generation and it would keep that number for 2 more generation.

 

[Ivysaur]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

Gen 2 was full of evos for older mons...

Not nearly as much as Generation 4.

 

[Magmortar123]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

Ahh, I see your point. I was unsure if that's what you meant.

 

[Florizarre]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

You're essentially saying Sugimori's style was better in Generation 2 than the proceeding generations.

Well, yeah, because that's what I believe.

Tangrowth wouldn't have looked much different...

No offense, but you don't know that. It's all hypothetical.

I wasn't disagreeing with Winstein, just adding my own thoughts as to why Tangrowth would have had a better reception as a Gen II poke.

 

[PlatinumDude]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

If Electivire and Magmortar were introduced in Gen I, then everyone would use them because of their really good stats and movepools.

 

[βƹβƹ ɱɪɢηѻη]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

If Shellos and Gastrodon were in Hoenn, they'd probably be hated... Because some people really dislike 3rd generation. :/

 

[Rare Candy]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

If Arceus was in Gen 1 - I guess that there wouldn't have been other generations xD

 

[Ivysaur]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

Well, yeah, because that's what I believe.

Then you can't speak for everyone else.

No offense, but you don't know that. It's all hypothetical.

None of the Generation 2 Pokemon have changed since their debut. There is not nearly a significant difference between any Johto Pokemon's Generation 2 art and Generation 4 art. And regardless of this, people don't base their thoughts completely off of someone's artwork anyway.

 

[winstein]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

I think it would be interesting if instead of Mewtwo, Deoxys is the powerful Generation 1 Legend. This would make people remember Deoxys as that ONE Pokemon that is like a final boss with those gargantuan attack stats and speed. Not to mention becoming a Super Smash Bros. Melee playable character.

Also, those who is reading this, I would like to ask you a very simple question here. If Koffing and Weezing were not introduced in Generation 1, who would be the mascot for Smogon and Dogasu's Backpack?

 

[Florizarre]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

Then you can't speak for everyone else.

Never said I was speaking for everyone. Again, this was my own thoughts.

None of the Generation 2 Pokemon have changed since their debut. There is not nearly a significant difference between any Johto Pokemon's Generation 2 art and Generation 4 art. And regardless of this, people don't base their thoughts completely off of someone's artwork anyway.

That doesn't mean he would have had the same design after going back in time and re-designing him from scratch. I'm not even necessarily talking about radical changes- just minor ones, and he could have looked better. With a better design, I think he'd be more popular. I don't think that's the most dramatic claim in the world.

 

[Garren]

Re: If a certain Pokemon were to be introduced in another generation, what would happ

Also, those who is reading this, I would like to ask you a very simple question here. If Koffing and Weezing were not introduced in Generation 1, who would be the mascot for Smogon and Dogasu's Backpack?

Well, we'd have Sleima Academy and Betobeta's Backpack.

Anyway, I do think a few Pokemon could've easily fit in if introduced in another generation...Exeggutor and Corsola would fit well in Hoenn I feel, given their tropical nature (and that Corsola seems to be from their originally), Corphish and Crawdaunt would probably fit in Isshu, if America, since I believe they're based off American crayfish that were introduced to Japan, and, on the topic of Tangrowth and Lickylicki, I think both of them are rather simple for cross-gen evolutions and could've been added in originally during Gen 1 without any major problems.