The 3rd generation was originally supposed to have a completely different water starter and fans mourn the lost design

While the major designs for Geckarbor and Flemmli were fixed, Hydropi only came along later.

The Pokémon hack last weekend was gigantic and provided a lot of information about upcoming and past projects, but also revealed confidential employee data. Game Freak has recently confirmed this and is already working with those affected.

Some parts of the Internet are now focusing on the harmless content of the leak, such as former Pokémon designs. One painted water starter in particular seems to be taking the internet by storm.

The starter Pokemon we never got

As part of the leak, early designs of the third generation starter Pokémon were published, among other things. While you Geckarbor and Flemmli As you will recognize in their early versions, you can expect a completely different water starter Hydropi looks nothing alike.

It is a white and blue rabbit that wears a swimming ring around its stomach region. Some fans have already fallen in love with the starter Pokémon and translated its name from the Japanese lot into English: Wallabit. The bunny has become so popular that fan drawings like these have already been created:

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Even though artist Fakemonforever still prefers Hydropi, Fakemonforever also sees Wallabit as a lost gem. A feeling that other fans share.

For example, user Z2506337384 writes under the tweet that Wallabit’s design should be used later because it is so cute and successful. User AllSplt feels the same way, although he or she doubts it after the leaks. User DannytheMyster1, however, remains optimistic and would like Wallabit to be sold as a starter Pokémon in the tenth Pokémon generation.