Early Pokémon Archive

Pokémon nostalgia, wholesome moments, and classic-era love. Mostly Kanto energy. No drama, just the good stuff.

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I remember going when it came out. There was a line around the entire block waiting to get into that movie—one of my favourite childhood memories.

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Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)

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008 - Wartortle
Illustrations by Ken Sugimori
RG, RB, FRLG

How do you think Wartortle has changed? 🤔

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007 - Squirtle
Illustration by Ken Sugimori
RG, RB, FRLG

What do you think about Squirtle throughout the ages? 🤔

Personally, the design was so good it didn’t need tweaking much.

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Red and Blue - Original Version Exclusives.

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006 - Charizard Pt. 2
Illustrations by Ken Sugimori
What’s your favourite Charizard form? 🤔
I used to always go X but Shiny Y looks way cooler and I can use it for competitive.

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The King.

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006 Charizard Pt. 1
Illustrations by Ken Sugimori
RG, RB and FRLG
All special forms will be in Pt. 2

What’s your favourite design from these original Charizard? 🤔

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OG Ghost Gang Pt. 2

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005 - Charmeleon
Illustrations by Ken Sugimori
RG, RB and FRLG.

How do you think Charmeleon has changed throughout the years? 🤔

I miss that early darker shade.

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@simxo_ And it’s the first one he befriends! He’s the perfect leader for Ash’s team.

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Professor Elm, you can’t catch a break.

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I'm stoked for this anniversary.

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004 - Charmander

Illustrations by Ken Sugimori
R/G, R/B and FRLG

How do you feel about the changes? 🤔
I do miss that little bump he had on his back