Question

Why in Gen III, Shuppet is gray, but in Gen IV he's purple?

Comments

What kind answer are you looking for here?

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why did shuppet change colors?

Answer 1

I believe its just the transition from Gen III to Gen IV and even to Gen V. There isn't a real reason, mostly because the graphics were poor, but just look at these Pokemon who also have color difference from generations (I specifically chose Ghosts to match the theme :3).

Hope I helped. I got all the sprites from here. P:

Comments

Shuppet put on more eye shadow in gen 5...

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Shuppet needs to ease up on that eyeliner!

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Shuppet needs to put on more make-up!

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Yeah that's basically the only reason - the graphics seem to become more high-quality throughout the generations.

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Shuppet is like Mewicune with the eyeliner.

...am I not supposed to say that?

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Also, Once, kabuto is not a ghost.

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Why'd you edit his/her answer?

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Cause kabuto changed colors too

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But he/she said "(I specifically chose Ghosts to match the theme :3)."

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Yeah, but it's once ;-;

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There was no need to edit in another set of sprites. I think hes made his point. And plus, Kabutos colours dont even change that much. :P

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Yay, someone agrees with me

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I don't see how adding sprites causes a fuss. Once doesn't mind that the sprites were added, so just leave it alone.

Answer 2

Game Freak are the only ones who can properly answer this question, but I think it's becuase the Game Boy Advance had graphic limitations, and couldnt properly render Shuppet's dark purple color.
OR, simply, Shuppet's first design was grey, and in gen 4 Game Freak decided to change it to purple because they didnt like how the grey color looked (the purple is way better looking imo).

Comments

thank you both