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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One of the saddest moments in the First Movie 😭

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012: Butterfree
Illustrations by Ken Sugimori
RG, RB, FRLG and SWSh

What are your feelings on Butterfree throughout the years?🤔

I was surprised that they didn’t change the shiny sprite to the pink Butterfree during GSC. Never used GMax Butterfree either

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Peek-a-boo 👀

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Just some good ol’ OG energy

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011: Metapod
Illustrations by Ken Sugimori
RG, RB and FRLG

What are your thoughts on this cocoon? 🤔

I’ll never get Metapod vs Metapod out of my head.

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Dreaming of those old school days

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Map of Johto ♥️

Next region after Gen 10…?

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010 - Caterpie
Illustrations by Ken Sugimori
RG, RB and FRLG

What are your opinions on this caterpillar Pokemon? 🤔 the design stayed almost the same.