Clefairy, initially conceived as a cute Pokémon, was briefly considered for the role of official series mascot. However, Pikachu eventually won out due to its popularity in the anime and familiarity with the character. In an episode of What If Pokemon, the concept of Clefairy as the mascot of Pokemon is discussed, with a possible modern redesign and Clefaclones drawn up.
Clefairy has gained popularity due to its leading role in the Pokémon animated series, and fans have speculated on whether it would be better or one of a pair. The episode also touches on the possibility of Clefairy being a fighter in Smash.
In an alternate universe, Clefairy was originally intended to be the mascot, but Pikachu was used due to its popularity and familiarity with the character. If Clefairy were the mascot, it would be the most recognizable and less popular. However, the color pink, which is now associated with mostly females, may not be suitable for the mascot.
In conclusion, the idea of Clefairy as the mascot of Pokemon has been explored, with potential changes and changes in the future. While Pikachu remains the mascot, Clefairy could potentially become the most recognizable and less popular alternative.
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I don’t think that Clefairy would have the same dislike and attitude as Pikachu did. Using the same storyline doesn’t feel right. I think Clefairy would have had a happy, no care attitude and if knowing only metronome, the unpredictability would have caused the frictions and headaches for Ash. But wanting to still establish the same friendship and devotion, as he did with Pikachu. This would have created Greninja/Ash by the third or fourth gym battles. Their shared bond would have manipulated the metronome results in their favor, making Clefairy very OP. Who needs Charizard? 😂 Bulbasaur was grumpy enough to act as an opposite personality. I cannot imagine it ever evolving into Clefable though. Love Charizard’s arch though.