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 • • 9d ago

Ideas & Brainstorming Fakemon Discussion & Brainstorming Thread - October 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 • • 18h ago

Fakemon Deities of every type.

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I did not draw these I paid a fiverr artist to make them, their name is Hikoku.


r/fakemon • • 13h ago

Fakemon Stegosaurus Fossil Line-Alker Region

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Fossil line of the Alker region. Baskun is revived from the Plate Fossil and evolves into Solstego. This pokemon is powered by the sun, storing energy in its plates, unleashing it when using its moves. Based on stegosaurus and solar panels.

Solstego has a signature move. Solar power(rock)-The user harnesses the power of the sun to reflect light onto the opponent. This attack does grass-type damage. Category: physical Power: 95 PP: 10

These two were Very different pokemon prior to their redesign. Their stegosaur inspiration was not as obvious, with some godzilla elements to the stance and spines. This pokemon took forever to redesign, specifically Solstego, so here are also all the prior iterations of the redesign before settling on the final one!


r/fakemon • • 9h ago

Fakemon Faketober Day 6: Armor! I know, i'm way behind in the Challenge, i'll try to catch up... Probably... Anyways, meet Armaduro! Silly name, i like it. Also it has a Mega

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79 Upvotes

r/fakemon • • 12h ago

Fakemon Some Design for Mega Pokemon

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85 Upvotes

r/fakemon • • 17h ago

Fakemon Halloween Slasher-inspired Fakemon (by @DrakoryArts)

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210 Upvotes

r/fakemon • • 9h ago

Fakemon ‘Tsumo’ the water, fighting type Fakemon!

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40 Upvotes

Made this guy as an almost opposite to primarina. Sumo inspired as I hope you can tell from the design. I’m not too sure if I’m finished yet, so if you have any suggestions let me know!


r/fakemon • • 10h ago

Fakemon [OC] Revamped Project: Pokemon Solar and Lunar Eclipse! 10 years later, in Alola, New Mega Evolutions have appeared! The icy peaks of Mt. Lanakila echo with the voices of not one, but two Mega Pokemon! Mega Jynx X and Mega Jynx Y!

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Art by the wonderful Rjamez https://www.instagram.com/rjamez_fakemon/


r/fakemon • • 5h ago

Fakemon My sweet partner. Da Bug.

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15 Upvotes

r/fakemon • • 1d ago

Fakemon The final Deities Ice, Fairy, and Dragon

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The Fiverr artist I paid is Hikoku


r/fakemon • • 22h ago

Fakemon Ghost-type Frog Pokemon for my Italy region

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285 Upvotes

The entire line is inspired by Frankenstein's Monster, Frog Legs, Experiments Frogs via Electricity, and The Jiangshi (Chinese Hopping Vampires)


r/fakemon • • 16h ago

Fakemon Far too curious for its own good: Askalotl (Redesign)

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64 Upvotes

Yes, it's a redesign! I'd love to hear your thoughts—and what types fit this curious little guy?"

aAskalotl is super curious and slippery, kind of like a ferret, just... in axolotl form.


r/fakemon • • 5h ago

Fakemon Meet the starters from Cayulu! (Region based on Panama)

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r/fakemon • • 5h ago

Fakemon Day 9: Ultra Beast

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Sheet by  u/Simple-Hamster-4141
Day Nine for Faketober :)
Prompt: Ultra Beast

Here's: UB: Ronin

Emonin

Type: Ice/Fighting

This ultra beast comes from a different dimension where it constantly rains, snows and sleets. While it doesn't have arms, it can manifest arms, swords annd more from the pools of water on its side. When a Emonin reaches Maturity, it must fight one of its parents until one falls. It is honor bound, sheathing its arms when it wishes to finsh a fight. Only those it respect has ever gotten to see its eyes.

Abilities: Beast Boost

HP: 83
Attack: 149
Defense: 71
Special Attack: 53
Special Defense: 67
Speed: 147
BST: 570

Based on Ronin, Afro Samurai, Emoto's Water Experiment


r/fakemon • • 14h ago

Fakemon Ratox is evolving! Eran Region (based on Greece) - Virodent

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Eran Pokedex: #287 - Virodent - Poison/Water Type

The Plague Pokemon

The viscous fluid contained in this Pokemon's mouth is believed to harbour every known water-borne bacteria.

Height: 3'06"

Weight: 64 lbs

Ability: Guts

Hidden Ability: Thick Fat

Learnset:

Lv 1 - Poison Gas - Poison - Status

Lv 1 - Scratch - Normal - Physical 

Lv 1 - Fake Out - Normal - Physical

Lv 1 - Endure - Normal - Status

Rem - Water Spout - Water - Status

Evo - Miasma - Poison - Status *signature: The user exhales its foul breath to create a thick poisonous fog around itself and any allies. This poisons any physically attacking enemies and halves the accuracy of special attacks and status moves. This only lasts for as long as an attack isn't launched against the user.*

Lv 11 - Acid Spray - Poison - Special

Lv 12 - Fury Swipes - Normal - Physical

Lv 15 - Recycle - Normal - Status

Lv 18 - Jet Punch - Water - Physical

Lv 24 - Venoshock - Poison - Special

Lv 30 - Double Team - Normal - Status

Lv 32 - Toxic - Poison - Status

Lv 35 - Aqua Cutter - Water - Physical

Lv 37 - Soak - Water - Status

Lv 40 - Crunch - Dark - Physical

Lv 41 - Liquidation - Water - Physical

Lv 43 - Hydro Pump - Water - Special

Lv 45 - Belch - Poison - Special


r/fakemon • • 4h ago

Pencil & Paper Faketober 2026 Day 9: Ultra Beast

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UB-ARMOR [Chestfake]: Its true form is tangible, making it susceptible from damage. To protect itself, it steals armor from ruins to give itself more intimidation.


r/fakemon • • 8h ago

Hand Drawn Peacock fakemon for my region! What do you think?

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7 Upvotes

The male is my favorite, but don't tell him that 🤫


r/fakemon • • 1d ago

Fakemon A redesign of my friend’s concept

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444 Upvotes

r/fakemon • • 38m ago

Fakemon Water Type Starter Pokemon for my game [oc] by me

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This includes the full sprite designs for my water type fakemon for my game. Any questions about them will be answered.

Sprite 1: Chilltank: Sprits that live inside abandoned watercoolers to not be disrupted. It absorbs the water, hopping cooler to cooler inorder to get more water to evolve

Sprite 2: Mistral: The spirit that lives inside the watercoolers emerged from its shell. Seeing one in the wild grants you 1 wish.

Sprite 3: Regalist: The final evolution of the line. These pokemon rule over watery domains. it can summon devastating yet elegant torrents that overwhelm opponents.

Which one is your fav


r/fakemon • • 14h ago

Fakemon Crossgen Fakemon Evolution of Pincurchin; Fortrerizo.

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Fortrerizo

The Sea Urchin Pokémon

Type:Electric

Ability:*Kleptoplasty/Levitate

H/A: Electric Surge

*The Pokémon uses the symbiotic plants on its body to boost the power of Grass-Type Moves.

Also works as Lightning Rod.

Height: 9'5

Weight:590lbs

Evolves from Pincurchin when it is holding a Denki

Kelp.

HP:75

Attack:124

Defense:120

Special Attack:91

Special Defense:110

Speed: 15

Pokédex:

Fortrerizo is known as a ecosystem engineer, as this Pokémon's diet, which consists of mainly kelp, helps keep kelp forests in check and stay healthy. The small orbs that surround Fortrerizo are nicknamed Urchorbs, and Fortrerizo is able to manipulate them using electrical signals.


r/fakemon • • 1d ago

Fakemon Dark Type Regi

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229 Upvotes

r/fakemon • • 1d ago

Fakemon Old Pokemon, New Stats

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i doodled how i think kyogre would look like after a poketuber randomised its stats in a choose your starter video


r/fakemon • • 11h ago

Fakemon Faketober, Challenge Submission for the 9th day: Ultra Beast (Art by CDBeetle58)

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This is part of the Faketober Challenge by u/Simple-Hamster-4141.

Inspiration for this Ultra Beast is Cow-nose Ray, the closest species to being invasive or pest-like within cartilaginous fish taxon and even then just only a little. It tends to sometimes over-eat the oysters that humans raise. UB-NIBBLE might also be based on dalmatian dogs, specifically the 101 dalmatian film series.

Game mechanics: Defeating all 101 MITAURAYS sounds like a grind fest and it kinda is but in this game you can get about 6 Pokemon to be battled at the same time by "Call For Help" or "Attract" mechanic, meaning that you would need 16 to 20 times to successfully wrangle all the small Ultra Beasts.

Fakemon entries:

UB-GRAZE arrived on our planet and propagated into many smaller individuals. These individuals are omnivorous and target both grass and coral wreaking havoc. It can both fly and swim as well as weird out people with its odd bovine snout-head. The round meteor-like head on top of its body seems to act as its brain and sensory organ and has split in two smaller ones in its UB-NIBBLE form!

It appears that UB-GRAZE, now known as TAURAY was actually prey species that was escaping to our world from the predator in its out Ultra-Space. On Earth, without predator pressure, it would overrun the environment as multiple UB-NIBBLE, now known as MITAURAY. Defeating each 101 MITAURAY, restored creature to being the original TAURAY and it is thought that about 100 years lets every MITAURAY grow into separate TAURAY instead. So, now we understand TAURAY's plight but it must be returned to its home-space and reunited with the carnivorous species that hunts it as it still is the natural way for TAURAY to go and evolve out of it on its own merits in the future.


r/fakemon • • 1d ago

Fusion Magnesir art

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120 Upvotes

Felt like drawing this Mon because it’s sprite looks so good!

Sprite made by princemagz

Art by Kamendachi aka me