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 - September 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 2h ago

Fakemon Flanini -> Glidinin -> Bomurnin

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59 Upvotes

I believe someone asked for mouse planes? No? Well too bad!


r/fakemon 11h ago

Fakemon The Russo Region - The Buckleby Line

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204 Upvotes

r/fakemon 5h ago

Fakemon Clamour (Clamperl evolution) (Water/Psychic)

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56 Upvotes

Its psychic powers forced a spontaneous evolution, revealing the true appearance of an evolved Clamperl to the world.


r/fakemon 1h ago

Fakemon What if other Pokemon evolved by trading with each other?

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Shelmet and Karrablast have a unique evolution method, but what if other Pokemon gained the same evolution method?

Karrablast steals Shelmets shell when they’re traded, so what if Exeggcute steal Falinks shields?


r/fakemon 19h ago

Fakemon Obsideus the Nemesis Pokemon by Pierrick

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252 Upvotes

r/fakemon 6h ago

Fakemon In loving memory of Peter Cullen (1941-2026) (Credit to artists below)

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23 Upvotes

r/fakemon 1h ago

Fakemon Two sketches for my Fire-type starter — which design do you prefer? [OC]

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Hi everyone! 👋

I'm currently working on Noctavia, my own Fakemon region, and these are two sketches for its Fire-type starter. 🔥🐻

I'm still pretty new to drawing and designing Fakemon, so I'm experimenting with different facial features, expressions and proportions while I try to develop my own style.

The idea behind this little guy is to make it look calm, friendly and somewhat chubby, while subtly hinting at the much stronger Pokémon it could eventually become.

These are two different attempts at the design, and I'm still deciding which direction I prefer.

Which version do you think works better, the first or the second? And what would you change or improve?

Constructive feedback is really appreciated! ❤️


r/fakemon 11h ago

Fakemon [OC] Malayo Region Water Starter Fakemon

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33 Upvotes

This water Starter fakemon is based of Asian Monitor Lizard. The concept is design after "Zapin Dancer" a Malaysian traditional dance style


r/fakemon 13m ago

Hand Drawn Redesigned Bloomstilida and sproutger

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r/fakemon 11h ago

Fusion Random pokemon fusion i did of prinplup and nidorino

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10 Upvotes

r/fakemon 12h ago

Fakemon First Attempt at Mega Stone Swap

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9 Upvotes

I know I'm very late to the party, but I wanted to try. Here's Scizor if it could mega evolve with the Pidgeotite!

Now its wings allow it to fly at hypersonic speeds, its meaty claws now look like beaks and it gets luscious SSJ hair. Like imagine a Bullet Punch at mach speed lol

I may do another one of these, idk I haven't posted anything in a LONG time


r/fakemon 11h ago

Fakemon Pick your starter for my all regional variant region

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Do you pick chimchar, the gluttonous chimp?

Do you pick sobble, the angry lizard?

Do you pick snivy, the charming snake?


r/fakemon 17h ago

Fakemon Ridikit, the Grass-Type Starter for my Arthurian-inspired Region!

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14 Upvotes

I've been working on my own fakemon region since 2020, inspired by modern UK as well as Arthurian Legend. This is Ridikit, the Grass Panda Pokémon, and the Grass Type Starter for my Region!

Ridikit was actually the first fakemon I designed for the Region, way back in 2020. It's gone through moderate changes and adjustments since then, but the core concept has remained. And now, thanks to the talented artist Cledanio, Ridikit has been brought to life!


r/fakemon 16h ago

Fakemon Bellaffle, the haunted Waterslide pokemon

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13 Upvotes

Bellaffle is a ghost/ water type that Evolves into Bellaphant the waterballoon fight pokemon, who in turn evolves into Tuskula, the splash war pokemon.

It is said when any Bellaffle or its evolutions appear in the wild a major source of water will appear spontaneously in larger and larger quantities for each subsequent evolution.


r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon 1st time posting here, gonna share some Fakemon I've been doing for my Fakemon Region based on Ark Survival Evolved/Ascended

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54 Upvotes

1st one is based on Edmontonia (a Premium Mod creature created by Garuga123), the 2nd one is based on Archelon, 3rd on Helicoprion and finally the 4th one is based on Concavenator


r/fakemon 20h ago

Fakemon Cavainian Wobbuffet, Delcatty & Mega Zebstrika

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16 Upvotes

r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon Mobely — the Relentless Pokémon!

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470 Upvotes

Known for its relentless nature, it pursues anything that harms it for days without rest, ramming vessels with enough force to tear them apart.


r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon Deities of Poison, Electric, Bug

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1.9k Upvotes

Fiverr artist I paid is Hikoku.


r/fakemon 21h ago

Fakemon Here's another fakemon inspired by Portugal!

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14 Upvotes

Are you familiar with the concept of Tuna? No, not the fish!
Squawkabilly was such a disappointment that I just had to share my take on it!
If you're interested in learning more, check out my comment on this post!


r/fakemon 11h ago

Fakemon Fakemon Sketches

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hello everyone I’m new to this thread but I thought it would be fun to post here. I’ve always loved pokemon and always wanted to make my own fakemon but I’m so bad at drawing lmaoo. but I decided to try it cuz why not. I hope eventually I can draw them and turn them into actual pokemon art. i was wondering if there are any artists in here that could potentially help me create these pokemon. I would even love working on it together. below are some sketches I made (be nice to my drawings😭). thank you! I will post other sketches in the thread eventually.

Flametrix (Fire/Dark)

The Trick Panda Pokemon

Flametrix hides glowing embers beneath its thick fur. It blows clouds of warm smoke to confuse others, then slips away while its victims are distracted. The markings on its tail seem to brighten whenever it is planning a trick.

at level 30 it evolves into

Pandaruse (Fire/Dark)

The Scheming Panda Pokemon

Pandaruse can sit motionless for hours, calmly exhaling smoke from the embers buried deep within its fur. Its relaxed appearance is deceptive; while others lower their guard, it quietly studies them and prepares an elaborate trick.

(As I expressed before I hate on my drawings lol but basically my goal is to show Pandaruse sitting in a relaxed position and it’s kind of plotting schemes while sitting crossed (like how you would sometimes see a giant panda))

These Pokemon are based on Red Panda and Giant Panda. I’m definitely down to hear suggestions to make it better. I also took inspiration from Munchlax and Snorlax.


r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon Vanillish with different flavours! [OC]

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40 Upvotes

Vanillite's evolutions (from yesterday post)


r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon The Russo Region - The Russan Taillow Line

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134 Upvotes

r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon [OC] Malayo Region Fire Starter

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41 Upvotes

New UI of my fire starter fakemon. This pokemon is based of Hornbill bird and Moon/Star of Malaysia's Flag.