pokémon

Yes, the initial working title for Pokémon was "Capsule Monsters". 

These are drafts from the first pitch presented to Nintendo back in 1990.

Browse through history in this Frame Gallery. 🔽

Yes, the initial working title for Pokémon was "Capsule Monsters". 

These are drafts from the first pitch presented to Nintendo back in 1990.

Browse through history in this Frame Gallery. 🔽

https://frames-gallery.vercel.app/gallery/64xaqmg

Oh and initially, Pokémon were supposed to be sold in Poké Marts as well 🤯

I think Ryhorn was supposed to be the first Pokémon designed.

And I believe Eeve was going to be the main Pokémon of the animé, but in the end it was Pikachu who was chosen.

Gotta' Love Pokémon