About Pikaclones

For Pokemon Day, I review all the PikaClone before sharing how my own design changed over time.
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Thank you to @FCPlaythroughs for the gameplay footage
Learn more through the links below:
Why Skinny Pikachu: • Why doesn't Pikachu lo...
Static Electricity Simulation: phet.colorado.edu/en/simulati...
@sejun_park 's Victory Explanation: • How Pachirisu Won the ...
Flying Squirrel in Action: • How the Flying Squirre...
Basic Waveform shapes: • Basic Waveforms Explained
Chiptune Basics: • The Basics of Chiptune...
I cut this part out, but here's a video explaining why Dedenne's antennae are shaped like that: • What the Heck is a Dip...
Divergent Evolution: • Divergent Evolution
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[@SpookyShadyGemlin]

We should get an Electric-Rock Pika clone that's also a fossil mon that's the canonical ancestor of all Pika clones. Most of the mammals during the dinosaur times looked like rodents anyway. Also, I would definitely scream-sing with Chippu.

[@nunyabiznes33]

Yeah, a prehistoric Pika would be nice.

[@floofzykitty5072]

Paradox form called "Rolling Thunder". It's a huge pikachu with super fluffy fur puffed up from electricity that rolls around in a huge fluffy ball of electric destruction.

[@BudDinktrap]

Imagine if it looked like Gorochu.

[@KurwaUnited]

@@BudDinktrap I want Gorochu! I want it so bad!

[@BudDinktrap]

@@KurwaUnited SAME

[@MatameVideos]

The first design for Chippu looks awesome. I don't think it looks like a Pokemon, but as an independent design is pretty solid. For real

[@ballisticbuddha]

Agreed, at least on it looking awesome, but the concept of having a Pokemon's eyes react to the type of damage they're dealing/receiving is Nintendo AF.

[@daveprice5911]

gives strong saiki k energy in my eyes

[@gaminganimators7000]

Probably intentional as they're making their own game

[@iluvchess14736]

I love your art style and the little animations for explaining abilities

[@fabiaaquino2207]

5 days and 317 and no comments?ight im gonna fix this.

[@jJuso]

​@@fabiaaquino2207 u could've added something to the comment y'know :/

[@thebrickinquestion]

​@@fabiaaquino2207 these types of comments make me want to drive my head through a wall

[@Martuneloakwakq]

@@thebrickinquestionsame I wanna drive my heads into a wall

[@Linty-hk8st]

😊

[@indisplutably]

Have you considered making Chippu much more chipmunk-y? Chipmunks have stripes down their backs that make a perfect place to implement the wave patterns. You could even have different forms for each different wave pattern. Also, if you depict Chippu with full cheeks, that would make for a nice nod to the Pikaclone cheeks without it giving off a "bootleg" vibe. If you think about the silhouette of a chipmunk and a squirrel, they are in fact *very* different. I think it'd be cool to see a design where you capitalize more on that.

[@DemoR]

To add to the full cheeks idea: turn them into speaker diaphragms that blow out like the stuffed cheaks when playing sounds?

[@yugimuto1639]

​@@DemoRyou sir are a genius

[@michaelcarlton1484]

I actually really like the glasses on the original Chippu. I can see those animations working really well.

[@ZitroKingCX]

I think it's interesting to note that for Pikachu evolving into Raichu in the generation it was released in then getting a pre evolution the next generation Marill evolving into Azumarill in the generation it was released in then getting a pre evolution the next generation as well The weirdest part about this is that Azurill is the only Pokemon that has connections to the previous two generations where as the rest of the Pokedex for gen3 are all brand new Pokemon evolutionary lines Sure there's no official source but it's such an interesting topic that no one really talks about...

[@FrostGlader]

There was also Wynatt. It’s evolution was introduced in Gen 2. I forgot how to spell it, but it’s pretty infamous from the Anime, being owned by Jessie after she accidentally traded her Lickitung for it. Gen 3 also introduced the Incense items. Prior to Gen 9, they were used to breed to get Pokémon that in prior Gens didn’t exist. The concept was greatly expanded in Gen 4. Wynatt, Azurill, Mime Jr, Happiny, Budew and Munchlax are I believe the Pokémon that were produced from Incense.

[@TDIfan10]

There was Wynaut as well. But those two babies were the only Pokémon related to old species.

[@jaschabull2365]

Yeah, I think gen 3 is pretty unusual in that it doesn't add any new forms to any gen 1 pokémon, which I think is something it only shares with gen 5, which is unique in not adding new forms to any previous pokémon whatsoever. It's also the only gen that only adds baby forms to the gen right before it.

[@TDIfan10]

@@jaschabull2365 what about Chingling and Budew?

[@jaschabull2365]

@@TDIfan10 I said "only". Unlike in gen 3, gen 4 had lots of evolved and unevolved forms for pokémon from gens 1 and 2.

[@fortello7219]

The first design on Chippu is by far the best. You should pull more from that version on designs

[@jenniferyerian]

Yes.

[@128Gigabytes]

100% it was cute af

[@Nawy1761]

I really got sad when irndrifted away

[@bunbox]

Not going to lie, the first chippu was the best imo. You might have been too critical on yourself and scared if people would find it weird with your leaning in on the waveform concept.

[@joshikyou]

I first chippu reminded me of pibby, but other than that, it indeed was adorable

[@pawmotmasuku]

The Pawmot line at 10:44 is so dang CUTE!!! Your art style is wonderful!

[@SSHWD]

I'm sorry but I hate it because I found a freaking shiny Paulo when I was going for iron valiant

[@GoombruhGG]

Ok

[@LuckyBenjamin_]

Imagine hating a pokemon for getting it shiny when you didn't want it shiny smh

[@GoombruhGG]

@@LuckyBenjamin_ yeah like a shiny IS a shiny

[@GoombruhGG]

i havent gotten a single one yet

[@MoonMoon-cl4co]

I know not everyone might like the Pikaclones every gen- but personally really love them! It’s also ways cool to see what they come up with! And I especially love your design :D

[@skwovetsquire2862]

Same

[@nullpoint3346]

I love the idea of them.

[@BingBongFairy]

I love that they're genetically all related, and emolga is just... my favorite little guy. I love sugar gliders/flying squirrels, and just adore the shape they chose the the ears and tail! And the fact that the anime made it a pocket sized diva who clashes with the smuggest of leaves is hilarious

[@borgus11]

chippu is so cute and puts a twist on pikachu clones, mostly pikachu clones and chonky but you made yours more like a slim body, and it kinda looks like a super hero

[@gameplanetanimations]

I do like your final design, but heck. I LOVE your first design of Chippu! It's so adorable and I love the concept of using the tinted glasses for showing chiptune waves. >w< I dunno why you weren't really satisfied with it tbh, my absolute favorite of the designs. It'd be really cool if you did reference it in your final product.

[@keijello3632]

8:27 there's actually a kinda similar idea in biology called: deep sea gigantism! theres a popular video going around describing how it works, and affects animals like giant squid :D

[@thomicrisler9855]

There's also island gigantism.

[@shon14Z]

Your first design was amazing! The rest were are also great but I really liked the first one

[@shon14Z]

And the neon blue in all designs was also amazing

[@james9802]

I’m so happy I found this channel, every video is so good. Really lovely artwork too!

[@Zadanoire]

*honestly both versions 1 and 3 of Chippu are really cute but HOLY SHIT the final form is perfect!!*

[@capuchinosofia4771]

I also really like the first version! Maybe change the pink for the teal, but man, i really love the soundwaves being reflected in the 'glasses'

[@diablo.the.cheater]

Hrd disagree, the first version is perfect, the last version is the shit

[@aceproflat858]

Your art for the stema region and super auto battlemon is amazing

[@tuney7319]

I really like that you make your own music for the videos, avoids copyright and it’s cute

[@oripoke4396]

Oh I love the final Chippu! So much fun seeing your process and appreciate the deep dive into one of my favorite Pokémon design archetypes :D

[@techno_otaku]

I enjoyed both the video's history on pikachu clones and that inspiring message! As a fellow artist, you're absolutely right in that not all designs are done in one go and those who inspire our creative goals pushes us to get an awesome result we'd never see coming! I'm definitely watching more of your vids! ☺️

[@mikmin2.0]

The music in your videos are such a bop, they sound so nice, especially in this one with all the chiptune :D

[@Echeveria]

This came out amazing! I really loved the progression you shared of your "pikaclone." While it may no longer be a traditional pikaclone in pokemon standards, the final product is best for your game concept. It's a silly lil guy :D

[@jjacks50]

Thanks for the thump on the head. I've been overthinking a textile design I've been working on and this video gave me a spark. It is a great day when Pokemon content gives life lessons. I responded the most to your little guy with the sunglasses that sort of resembled Raltz. Your final design was equally awesome. Good job on getting that sorted out.

[@anglure3617]

great video, very entertaining commentary and I really liked the discussion of your design development over time. guess we CAN learn a lot from some little electric rodents...

[@AphidKirby]

This was super engaging with the evolution of Chippu! Really fun video! I love all Pikaclones they're awsome, also I HAVE to say I adore the original Chippu SO much the goggles with the waveform patterns are just SO delightful!!

[@icantthinkofaname8139]

This video is just so amazing, and your channel is so cool as well! I can’t wait to learn more from the STEMA region!

[@monica1711]

Hey, I just got this video reccomended and I loved it! I liked how you explained the pikaclone and the bits op science facts sprinkled over the video. ❤

[@CGGYT]

Great video! I love the heart style, and is such an inspiration for me! ❤

[@7RStudios]

This is a great walk through the artistic process. Thank you for sharing!

[@nyuh]

a day when n0rtist uploads is a good day :) edit: whoa i loved seeing you iterate through chippu designs really inspiring !!

[@blakeapher2178]

Such a well paced video

[@ilyatepeyolotich6459]

Huge chunky pikachu is soooo great in your style

[@lob0_940]

holy damn found bout ur channel on ever green 7 and i dont regret looking it up! your videos are so cool!

[@TRahjey]

I'm honestly in love with your first and final drafts of Chippu! You're Phenomenal!

[@dwreanchinotan]

kinda liked the first of you sound rats. i would go bigger on the ears and have them curve together over the eyes instead of the glasses so it would have a giant visor looping in front of it's face. kinda give it a disc jockey look.

[@ROLYPOLYSNONANAKOROBIYAOKI]

I love your art so much it's just so squishy

[@zayedkadir3285]

The art work is amazing!!!!

[@ABitofEpicness]

Love the final Chippu designs ears, great Pikaclone video!

[@Ale-Y]

The little drawings are so cute i can't 😭♥️

[@Pop5chan]

Love this lol it was nice. Also seeing your growth as an artist I love the Wubbzy joke. Lol

[@OceanFragments]

Honestly, the thing that would help your designs stand out and have them all feel less indistinguishable in relationship to each other would to really lean hard into understanding shape language and pleasing, balanced proportions. Pokemon excels at it this, but I see alot of offbrand creature dexes not really picking up on that. That said, love your video and I wish you the best in your pursuits.

[@houselemuellan8756]

Ohmahgawd I love your artstyle🥺😖♥️♥️♥️

[@taibasarovadil]

I like your first design and I love your final two designs

[@SauskeHigurashi]

That's cool that you're planning and making your own creature collector! Same here mate. Good luck!

[@bingonight1504]

I love Chippu! Good luck with your game :)

[@voidboi2831]

i love your simplistic drawing style

[@katoahirou8151]

The pokeclones are my favorite and I’m glad there’s a video about them, can’t believe it took me this long to find one

[@aipim42]

Your upload schedule is crazy for how high-qualiyy the videos are

[@salt-e]

I cant get over how cute your art style is!

[@jacekmaraj1774]

imo , ur first and last designs are the best. they really have a futuristic feel

[@flamingtorrent2109]

I love this new chippu!! The ears are such a good idea! Cute lil guy!

[@salderr]

I love how this video had a whole arc

[@Steggysourus]

Exited for this one and all others

[@ksternberg7407]

Super cool to see the whole design process come along and all the different iterations come to life. These days there is so much fear in online artists of showing their process/failures/etc and everyone just wants to show a highly curated body of 'finished' looking art on their socials (no hate to people who do this ofc). I just love seeing artists have the confidence to show the stages that brought them to the end product, and not just the last version. Very cool video 👍

[@XxTherian_FurryxX]

I really like that u said to never give up just keep on going until u like it

[@T1ger_ClawzZ]

great vid!

[@SomniaCE]

I love all of Chippu's designs but the glasses really were my favorite iteration. Such a cute idea!

[@SILVERMOR]

I really liked the first Chippu, it had such a cool concept.

[@luckypeanut9943]

Not gonna lie, I really enjoyed the original chippu and the eye forms, but glad to hear you had a fun (if not frustrating) time !

[@bayar_]

yoooo those starters look really cool

[@turtleearthsociety1716]

The last Chippu design is the best one you’ve done! Really looking forward to your game… if it will ever be made

[@Canarye]

i love the translucent ears in the final version

[@AkamiLuMi]

Congrats on the effort to draw a chu at least 5 times! The #yourchu trend is so cute too, might give it a try!

[@Ian_PVP]

About the "Zolt" fossil similarity with Pikachu I think it could be inspired in a real life animal known as the cockatiel, a bird that literally has a face that is almost the same from Pikachu

[@skippyTheAnimator]

OH MY GOD THE WAY YOU DRAW MIMIKYU IS AMAZING

[@theman5921]

The term pikablu came from an art piece called "Pikachu and friends" where some kind of water-type Pikachu with a tail similar to vaporeon's could be seen next to a pikachu

[@BeeBwakka]

This is not true, it was just a normal image of Marill

[@glocrowhurst]

@@BeeBwakka Can confirm: am old, was there.

[@FrostGlader]

Pikablu was literally just Marill.

[@painfulVeracity]

@@BeeBwakka 100% facts, it was definitely just Marill. We hadn’t seen it yet, and much like how we do now, we were quick on the draw to make theories and run with them.

[@almond3066]

Honestly it's such a easy name people can make up I wouldn't be surprised if multiple people thought up the name individually

[@frogfireFantasy]

CHIPPU HAS HAD A WONDERFUL JOURNEY!!!! HAPPY LITTLE FELLA!!!!!! I LOVE THEM ALLLLLL!!!!

[@pcu9284]

May I just ask why would it have pixalate? As a part normal pokemon just losing its (albeit kinda useless) stab, was this a mistake? 13:16

[@Pretentigon]

Cool!

[@dantethehedgehog5739]

12:53 That design is AWESOME!!!

[@bittercharmer1591]

I really liked the first design of chippu! I feel like the amimations would make it really special

[@YourCasualPunk]

Great stem based mon chippu looks awesome

[@yugimuto1639]

8:26 this part made me geniunly smile thanks

[@cozycrab3502]

Amazing video, concept, and art. And if I may throw my hat into the ring what if a pika clone had audio amps where the cheek pouches are?

[@LuckyBenjamin_]

Great Video!

[@A11V1R15]

Oh man, I really liked the ociloscope concept

[@thegreatmajora5089]

Seeing you talk through your struggles with coming up with designs and bringing them together is really inspiring. I have a region project myself, and sometimes it feels like things just aren't moving along with it, so it's very relieving to hear this kind of stuff coming from someone like you.

[@momchi98]

I can say that your last design for Chippu is for me the best, it actually clicks as its own thing for me instead of a reference, so to me you accomplished that mission.

[@patriciofelipe4376]

I love the fact that your Gen 1 Pikachu is looking like its dancing La Macarena

[@thinkublu]

You terrified me with the waveform examples lmao i thought someone was calling me

[@xyznihall]

great vid

[@butterfree7072]

I really loved your first chippu design, the lenses are so cute :) great job on the final design as well!

[@edoardospagnolo6252]

I really liked the penultimate version of Chippu, although the last one is also nice. I wonder if the tiny chipmunk would have a signature move that depending on harmonics (shape?) being played by the BGM when the move was selected would have different power and/or effects, kind of like a rhythm game version of Nature Power. Or perhaps that'd be fun as a regular Sound move rather than a gimmick signature move. Regardless, best of luck with the project!

[@ST9430_]

It would be cool if there was a video on making like a family tree for some familys of Pokémon because you mentioned family trees a lot in previous videos. Just a thought. Also great vids you earned a sub

[@RubberCrowy]

In my opinion, I really like the first shown design of chippu. I like the colour palette, the silhouette, and the dynamic aspect with the glasses. I feel like for the current chippu I'd like to see the tail be dynamic similar to the glasses.

[@AngryMothNoises]

OH MY GOD I LOVE YOUR SEP 7TH, 2021 DESIGN FOR CHIPPU. I DONT CARE IF IT LOOKS LIKE PATCHERITSU. I ALSO LOVE FINAL CHIPPU ITS SO CUTE

[@brownyoshy]

i love when nortist uploads

[@amnay7379]

Really cool video nice

[@Da_turtle808]

I actually love the first design so freaking much

[@alvaroherrmo]

Great video, like always!! Just to say it, I think Pawmot line is based on alpine marmots more than in viscachas

[@Moonsong227]

Awww i like the second form! It looks like a Jetsons/astro boy era side kick!

[@moch126]

I love the final chippu form :D

[@beesechurger695]

How did I not realize you also made art for super auto battlemon? I’ve been watching your stuff for a few months already I can’t believe I didn’t notice

[@MJ-oi6ul]

You just made me realize how all the new pika clones added new combination types to the game for electric wow

[@Jigglypuff_and_Tsareena_fan]

Ok, I'll just say it. When I first saw your videos, I was skeptical. I just saved it to watch later and decided to move on. Then, I just decided to watch. My man, you have impressed me. You make very informative videos, and make it very fun. Dare I admit, your voice is super cute, and I can't help but smile. And I thought I could watch your STEM Pokémon videos, so it might be fun. Just gonna say, you rule boss. Keep being the absolute weapon you are, and don't give up on your project!

[@barrav3385]

man i like your video

[@SnoFitzroy]

I love the first chippu the most honestly

[@Yipper64]

13:06 Oh that's perfect!

[@George-sn3bt]

This man really created a chip tune chipmunk god I love the stema project❤❤❤