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Description So, my first non-Light Fakemon uploaded to deviantart is Sbook. In fact with its Ghost/Ice typing, Sbook is set to easily counter most of my Light types!
Sbook's card [link] has already gone up, but I'm uploading this separate so you can see a bigger image.

Sbook came about because I wanted to make a Fakemon of my two favourite types, as Froslass didn't do it for me. I knew I would base it on the standard white sheet-like ghost, as that is a common image people know that hasn't yet been seen on a Ghost pokemon. Then, because I like running parallels to existing Pokemon, thought it could mirror the Gengar line, so I could draw 3 Pokemon of my favourite types. So, I started thinking about my Gastly parallel.

I thought I'd keep the general ball shape of Gastly, and thought it would be quite clever to use Mist to mirror Gastly's Poisonous Gas cloud that surrounds him. And as a first stage I wanted it to be quite cute, and I thought about the ghosts in Mario, the Boos, and incorporated them into the design. They also influenced the name, which is a combination of Boo and Spook.

I had the general white structure, arms and tail. I realised this was going to be a very bland design, just a ball really. I thought about Jigglypuff's design, and my Safiris, and remembered that because of their simplistic shapes, they were given big, detailed eyes to make them more memorable. So, I thought I'd also give Sbook a cute demeanour, and in fact I had a lot of fun working on getting a cute, frosty-eyed appearance. The ice-crystals and purple outline help reinforce its typing too.

This cuteness, I felt again could contrast with Gastly's (apparent) fiendish natures. And so where that line learns a lot of Dark type moves, and scary things like Dream Eater and Nightmare. Sbook doesn't learn those moves, instead focussing on more magical Ghost moves, and having access to Psychic moves too. Also, Sbook aren't out to terrify people, but they do like giving them a bit of a Suprise by suddenly appearing, but then just want to play!
With the cloud of Mist that follows Sbook around, I felt it could use its magical powers and condense the surrounding water vapour and learn a Water attack, to surprise any Fire and Rock types coming in. I chose Water Pulse as its not too powerful, and in an anime episode, a Swampert was said to be collecting moisture in the air to use the attack, which I felt fitted Sbook nicely.

I haven't even begun on the evolutions yet, so any ideas for Names (I've thought of 'Surprice' as a potential so far) or what their rough design could be, do suggest them below!
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Comments: 19

Minxyrainbowseal [2013-07-06 00:25:29 +0000 UTC]

its boo in poke form :3

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cj1206 In reply to Minxyrainbowseal [2013-07-06 11:08:50 +0000 UTC]

Yep, he's in there somewehere

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SeriesArtiststarter [2013-01-31 09:42:41 +0000 UTC]

cuuuutely cool

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cj1206 In reply to SeriesArtiststarter [2013-01-31 11:22:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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SeriesArtiststarter In reply to cj1206 [2013-02-01 10:57:56 +0000 UTC]

Your mighty way welcome^^!

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Kenliano [2013-01-23 18:21:40 +0000 UTC]

Cute!

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cj1206 In reply to Kenliano [2013-01-23 19:26:07 +0000 UTC]

Cheers!

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FawkesTheSkarmory [2013-01-23 18:14:40 +0000 UTC]

SNOW DAY!~ 8D

Names for the evos... Hmmmm. Since the theme is surprising people, how 'bout "Vaprise" (Vapor+Surprise) and "Frostonish" (Frost+Astonish)?

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cj1206 In reply to FawkesTheSkarmory [2013-01-23 19:23:19 +0000 UTC]

There's snow still sitting out my window, so it was very easy thinking up this guy!
Oooh, Frostonish is nice, I'll keep it in mind!

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FawkesTheSkarmory In reply to cj1206 [2013-01-23 20:04:06 +0000 UTC]

Good to know.

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Razorshell [2013-01-23 18:02:19 +0000 UTC]

I knew Sbook had some boo in him! I love the mist effect that you drew on him.
The name surprice works well too! c:

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cj1206 In reply to Razorshell [2013-01-23 19:25:54 +0000 UTC]

Haha, he does indeed! But I think a little cuter. And thanks, I know Gastly's gas cloud disappears with Haunter, but I was thinking of keeping or incorporating the mist with the next evolutions. But we shall see!

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CrazyJae2 [2013-01-23 16:42:58 +0000 UTC]

*Hugs it*

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cj1206 In reply to CrazyJae2 [2013-01-23 16:46:39 +0000 UTC]

*Sbook, taken by surprise, sends chills down your spine. Then realises its a hug, stops, and uses Lick!*

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CrazyJae2 In reply to cj1206 [2013-01-23 16:47:42 +0000 UTC]

Aww...
I love Sbook!

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cj1206 In reply to CrazyJae2 [2013-01-23 16:48:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Really means a lot
There's a little more info on Sbook here: [link]

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Trueform [2013-01-23 16:28:26 +0000 UTC]

Aww look at his huge cute eyes hmm names... how about Icicool or Spookticle

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cj1206 In reply to Trueform [2013-01-23 16:34:07 +0000 UTC]

I do really like the eyes! He's definitely gonna be able to learn charm as an Egg Move!
And thanks for the name suggestion, I'll keep them in mind.

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Trueform In reply to cj1206 [2013-01-23 18:04:20 +0000 UTC]

Hahah yeah that works out well no problem, if I can think of any more I'll let you know

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