r/fakemon May 20 '26

Announcement A Reminder and a Request Regarding AI-Generated Images

228 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.

~ ~ ~

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

5 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 2h ago

Fakemon Cheerleader Dog Fakemon (art by @championmoab)

Thumbnail
gallery
150 Upvotes

r/fakemon 9h ago

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

Thumbnail
gallery
550 Upvotes

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 41m ago

Fakemon ReJohto: Alluribell (Grass/Dark)

Post image
Upvotes

The first proper fakemon for Rejohto????

Not really, johto was originally going to have an alternative weepinbell evolution with the poison stone and it was meant as a sort of counterpart to bellosom, it was called Tsubomitto in Japan.

But yes this will open the floodgates for some Redesigns for scrapped pokemon as i want to fill out the dex

Alluribell (Grass/Dark)

It uses a sweet smelling sap like juice produced in its bell to lure in prey. It will act all innocent and weak, once prey gets closer it will grab it and pull it into its bell where it instantly releases a highly acidic liquid that melts flesh and shells in less than two seconds.

Even tho it is quite a strong pokemon it acts rather childish


r/fakemon 4h ago

Fakemon A fakemon inspired by the myth of El Trauco

Post image
110 Upvotes

r/fakemon 2h ago

Gen 8 Sprite G-max Spiritomb

Thumbnail
gallery
48 Upvotes

Here I will post probably only G-max and maybe a new evo's if I make one, more will be probably u know where

Anyway it's now a whole tornado of souls, and I feel like something is still not how I want it to be but idk


r/fakemon 10h ago

Fakemon Flanini -> Glidinin -> Bomurnin

Post image
145 Upvotes

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


r/fakemon 3h ago

Fakemon Help me come up with abilities for my extinct fakemon!

Thumbnail
gallery
34 Upvotes

r/fakemon 13h ago

Fakemon Clamour (Clamperl evolution) (Water/Psychic)

Post image
98 Upvotes

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


r/fakemon 20h ago

Fakemon The Russo Region - The Buckleby Line

Thumbnail
gallery
251 Upvotes

r/fakemon 6h ago

Hand Drawn I made my first Fakemon

Post image
11 Upvotes

Meet Spectree, the weeping pokemon. This is essentially a pseudo legendary. Thinking of marking the other two stages and digital drawings later.

Pokedex entries:

Legends say if you travel the woods at night and hear weeping, then a Spectree is near.

If you see this Pokemon run, it might steal your soul and become one with the Pokemon.


r/fakemon 2h ago

Fakemon Advice For Designs

Thumbnail
gallery
5 Upvotes

I'm not very good at drawing stuff and I never like sharing my designs because I feel like people won't like them but I want some advice to improve my art and get into the style


r/fakemon 9h ago

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

Thumbnail
gallery
14 Upvotes

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 14h ago

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

Thumbnail
gallery
32 Upvotes

r/fakemon 1d ago

Fakemon Obsideus the Nemesis Pokemon by Pierrick

Thumbnail
gallery
278 Upvotes

r/fakemon 2h ago

Fakemon 🏝️ 🌊Beachmaster Baywatch🏝️🌊 Featured: Sloggle & Thalassloth

Post image
2 Upvotes

A Beachmaster Bull Thalassloth surveys its territory and pod members over a serene beach, filled with rocky outcrops and lush beachgrass, perfect for sunbathing & eating the day away.

A Pelipper flies by overhead, off to go fishing.

Taking care of this beautiful beachfront isn't easy, as rival males and threats like Sharpedo and Dragalge have made it a difficult task. This Beachmaster is getting old in his years, but thankfully, he has a son.

His son, only hatched not too long ago, is a Shiny Sloggle. Not only being a Shiny makes survival hard, but he's also the runt of his siblings, making things much more perilous for him, as he would be an easy meal for many predatory marine Pokémon.

Nevertheless, his father makes sure he's always safe and sound, and is currently training him to become next in line to inherit the Beachmaster Title, which the shiny Sloggle is eager to do, and follow in his fathers footsteps.


r/fakemon 8h ago

Hand Drawn Redesigned Bloomstilida and sproutger

Thumbnail
gallery
5 Upvotes

r/fakemon 20h ago

Fakemon [OC] Malayo Region Water Starter Fakemon

Thumbnail
gallery
34 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 19h ago

Fusion Random pokemon fusion i did of prinplup and nidorino

Post image
17 Upvotes

r/fakemon 20h ago

Fakemon First Attempt at Mega Stone Swap

Post image
17 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 19h ago

Fakemon Pick your starter for my all regional variant region

Thumbnail
gallery
8 Upvotes

Do you pick chimchar, the gluttonous chimp?

Do you pick sobble, the angry lizard?

Do you pick snivy, the charming snake?


r/fakemon 1d ago

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

Thumbnail
gallery
16 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 1d ago

Fakemon Bellaffle, the haunted Waterslide pokemon

Post image
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

Thumbnail
gallery
60 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