Fast-forward thirty years, and the franchise has grown to over 1000 Pokemon.
When it doesn’t work, you get examples like Garbodor, which feels like the antithesis of creativity.
Perhaps the worst of these new additions is Probopass, the Rock and Steel-throw in evolution of Nosepass.
Image via Zanda Rice
Unfortunately, Sawk and Throh’s only fantastical elements are their blue and red skin, respectively.
Make of that what you will.
Thankfully, the sprite was altered for the games' European markets and the release ofPokemon Platinum.
However, in 2020, Geller apologized for his previous allegations, and Nintendo lifted the ban.
When Pokemon began travelling overseas, foreign audiences quickly noticed how this made Jynx resemble offensive black stereotypes.
Still, they listened to public outcry and redesigned Jynx with purple skin.
The worst part is that Porygon wasn’t the source of the flashing lights;Pikachuwas.
Keep Reading:‘Pokemon’s 10 Most Shocking Moments, Ranked
Image via The Pokémon Company
Image via The Pokémon Company
Image via The Pokémon Company
Image via The Pokémon Company
Image via The Pokémon Company
Image via The Pokémon Company
Image via The Pokémon Company
Image via The Pokémon Company
Image via The Pokémon Company
Image via The Pokémon Company
