Pokemon Fan Makes Impressive Animated Sprites for Gen 1 Pokemon

A talented Pokemon artist has created animated sprites for some of the first-generation Pokemon. The nine Pokemon generations have featured hundreds of creatures, with several of them becoming fan-favorites. But while there are so many different Pokemon, fans still have a special appreciation for Gen 1 and its 151 Pokemon.

The first Pokemon generation is iconic for being the start of one of the world's most famous entertainment franchises. Some Gen 1 Pokemon designs are very creative, with critters like Gengar, Scyther, and Mewtwo remembered by fans to this day because of their looks. While Gengar's appearance reflects its scary and mischievous nature, Scyther's and Mewtwo's reflect their powerful presence. Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander are also examples of popular designs within the Pokemon world, and the same goes for the evolutions of the Gen 1 starters. It's no secret that the first Pokemon generation has a special place in fans' hearts, and one artist decided to show their affection with some incredible fan art.

Reddit user Euanverse created animated sprites for part of the Gen 1 Pokemon. The artist shared a GIF showing colorful sprites for 81 of the 151 Pokemon, including the Legendary Kanto birds, Mew, and Mewtwo. According to the artist, their project focuses on animating sprites of only the final evolutions of each generation's Pokemon, which is why the GIF lacks popular names like Eevee, Growlithe, and Pikachu. To add even more nostalgia to their work, the artist added a bouncing effect to the sprites, reminiscent of the first Pokemon games.

The other Redditors praised the OP's work and were nostalgic about the sprites, choosing Snorlax, Electrode, and Raichu as their favorites. Another comment noted with sadness that Pokemon no longer has menu sprites in this way, something last seen with the release of Pokemon Sword and Shield. After that, they got replaced by 3D models, leaving some fans nostalgic for the earlier look.

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