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Hey anon! I'm no unown expert but to our current understanding, unown aren't actually capable of grasping human speech to the extent that they would be able to pull off something like this. They can supposedly pick up stray thoughts from humans and spell them out without fully comprehending the meaning behind what they're spelling, but given the regularity of this I would argue that you probably just really pissed someone off. Or, alternatively, they've learned that gathering in this formation nets them a reaction from people and this is a form of enrichment for them.

Hey like every week a group of unown show up and spell out “fuck you” before leaving. Do they hate me??

homie what did you do to the ancient ruins population

#hope it's ok to jump in here! #unown #gen 2 #psychic type #pokemon behavior #reblog

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[OOC: Hey! Gonna try to get back to posting regularly, and giving this blog a facelift and some lore tweaks in the process. I'm still doing pokémon headcanons, but would also like to participate in the rise of the more recent and blogging-centric pkmn irl community as well through a new sideblog of Rainier's at @damp-rock! To separate Rainier a bit more from me, the admin, I'm giving them a different profession-- though her passion for water types is staying, since it's hard for ME not to get excited about cetacean mons and what have you. Also changing his location to a canon one instead of a homebrew region, which while fun to do stuff with is hard to maintain when trying to participate in community fun.

TL;DR changing some stuff around but eager to get back to poképosting soon! :o) ]

#ooc #personal stuff #housekeeping

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top five best places to visit alone at night no really trust me its fine

#1 Lavender Town, Kanto #2 Glimwood Tangle, Galar #3 The Giant Castle Around Unova’s League that Team Plasma kind of Just Left There and the government Never Did Anything About it like seriously whats that about ??? , Unova #4 Relic Castle, Unova #5 actually that’s all of the definitely super haunted places I can think of that aren’t just straight up cemeteries or memorials sorry

#the lack of haunts aside from mt pyre in hoenn is a huge source of vexation for my husband LMAO #reblog

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If you're another Pokeblog, could you reblog this? I wanna spread out a bit more and follow some new folks!

#hi! i'm inactive currently #but planning on rebranding soon :-)

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Hi! While I don't work with wigletts specifically at my place of employment, I do have some familiarity with them. You're absolutely right that wigletts are very skittish! However, this doesn't mean that they need to be kept without any tank mates whatsoever-- their trainer or keeper simply needs to be mindful about which mons are selected.

Large pokémon, even non-aggressive ones, frighten wigletts and can cause them to stay in their burrows without eating. This causes stress and can eventually lead to malnutrition or even starvation if the living situation is not rectified. Because of this, pokémon over a certain size threshold should be avoided. Additionally, overly aggressive or territorial species should be avoided due to their timid nature.

Lastly, other mons that burrow in the sand, such as certain varieties of the clauncher line, compete for space with wiglett and should be avoided as well.

Shellder is actually an excellent tankmate for a group of wigletts. As sand-dwelling (but not burrowing) invertebrates, they'll eat the wigletts' leftovers and keep the sand nice and clean. However, Corphish are notoriously territorial and aggressive towards weaker tankmates. Much like you, I don't want to make assumptions about the situation-- but unless this is a special circumstance, this is an unhealthy living situation for not just the wigletts, but the shellder as well. I could be wrong, so if anyone has additional information feel free to chip in!

ah my favorite exhibit, the wiglett tank

#((i hope this was ok to add on to! the garden eel exhibit where i work also has cardinalfish so i figured wigletts similarly would be cool #with slow moving nonagressive tankmates #theres a blueband goby in there too hee hee that bitch loves sifting sand)) #((also to all my followers. im sorry 4 abandoning this blog gamers im on a d&d hyperfixation rn #when im back on pokemon thisll become active again!!! ty all for your patience :'3)) #pokemon #wiglett #water type #gen 9 #pokemon sv #pokemon scarlet #pokemon violet #reblog #pokemon biology #addon #((while im here this art is beautiful. everything is so shape))

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(Hello just found and love this blog)

Do you have any facts on galarian ponyta/rapidash? Also! Have you seen any news past & present about young trainers supposedly "saving the region", I am just very curious on your insight/opinions :3c

Thank you!

((Thank you so much!! That means a lot ;w; I've been very busy lately, but I'm hoping to stay active as much as possible, lol.))

Regarding news about young trainers “saving the region”, many of these supposed cases have actually never been officially verified-- but I wouldn’t be surprised if they were true! People can accomplish truly amazing things with the help of their pokémon, no matter their age. It’s no surprise that the majority of these confirmed heroes went on to hold the champion position for their region, though; the skill and bond that would be required to accomplish what they (allegedly) did would have to be pretty remarkable!

That said, it’s a shame that they felt like they had to step in in the first place-- tangling with terrorists should be left to adults! Or better yet, we should work to mitigate these kinds of situations before they become serious. I know that league officials worldwide have claimed to be stepping up ever since the disaster in Kalos some time back (which is probably why we haven’t seen a true “villainous team” openly organizing in years), but given what happened in Galar, it seems like these things can still slip under the radar, and can still culminate in life-threatening disasters. If you ask me-- considering how often these stunts are perpetrated by well-known public figures-- perhaps we should be subjecting our role models, and even our own league officials, to greater scrutiny, as clearly they’re not investigating themselves as thoroughly as they should be. But that’s just me! What do you think?

Also, I just posted some fun facts about the Galarian ponyta line! You can find those right here. They’re an interesting line, to be sure. Extremely popular in pop culture, but apparently very sensitive and often difficult to care for IRL due to being very high-maintenance and prone to behavioral issues if not raised well. I’ve had more run-ins with the Kantonian variety, so looking into these guys was very enlightening! I can see why they're so well-loved-- very enigmatic, but beautiful, too.

#pokemon culture #human-centric post #ask rainier!

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Galarian Ponyta/Rapidash Fun Facts

Though lone Galarian rapidashes will often flee when confronted by humans, they become extremely aggressive when their foals are involved, and are prone to lashing out in a very dangerous way. This behavior likely developed in response to the ancient practice of hunting Galarian ponytas for their horns, which were said to have magical healing properties. Though this practice has been outlawed for centuries and is no longer commonplace, Galarian rapidashes are still fiercely protective of ponytas; for this reason, visitors to the Glimwood Tangle that hope to catch a member of the line are encouraged to seek out solitary specimens rather than scouting for herds.

Galarian ponytas are both capable of sensing the intentions of humans, and very wary of approaching anyone that is actively seeking them out-- another result, most likely, of Galar’s ancient horn-hunting practice. Because of this, it’s often said that they, paradoxically, can only be found by those that aren’t looking for them.

Galarian ponytas or rapidashes with Kantonian ancestry display unique coloration, with coarse manes that take on hues ranging from sparkling orange to magenta. This “sunset mane” is considered highly desirable by some due to its unique beauty, and has resulted in several breeding operations with a focus on breeding between the two subspecies. However, these crossbred equines often seem to lack STAB for one or even both of their types (or any type, for that matter), a common issue faced when crossbreeding different varieties of the same species-- making them inferior battlers when compared to their standard Galarian or Kantonian counterparts.

Though Kantonian rapidashes are capable of reaching higher galloping speeds, Galarian rapidashes are much more prolific jumpers, and at times seem to “glide” short distances when jumping-- a feat no doubt aided by the Psychic energy stored in their hair and feathered fetlocks!

The hair of the Galarian ponyta line can glow for weeks or even months after falling out, depending on the psychic power of the specimen in question. It’s not uncommon for trainers to turn any discarded locks of hair into temporary keychains due to their colorful, sparkling qualities.

Due to their relatively small size, emotional intelligence, and their ability to easily understand the needs of their trainer, Galarian ponytas make for absolutely stellar service animals-- as would Galarian rapidashes, if not for their significantly larger stature.

Like many Fairy-types, the Galarian ponyta line possesses a powerful sweet tooth! Though feeding them exclusively sweet foods is certainly not recommended, an occasional snack of fruits, berries, or even sugar cubes will easily pacify most foals. They’re also very partial to mint.

Galarian ponytas and rapidashes are known to greatly enjoy soft music of the classical variety. One recent viral video features a small herd of them approaching a harp player in the woods, the latter of whom remained totally unaware of their equine audience for the entire duration of the herd’s stay-- the performer in question apparently only noticed their presence when editing the footage the next day.

#this turned out to be soooo long #too long lol my bad :'3 #if this werent a request i would have split it up into two parts lol #sorry about the wait as well!! hopefully this is alright #weeeee #pokemon headcanons #galarian ponyta #galarian rapidash #kantonian ponyta #kantonian rapidash #pokemon sword #pokemon shield #pokemon swsh #gen 8 #psychic type #fairy type #pokemon behavior #pokemon culture #pokemon biology #hey hi!! if you're reading this #please feel free to send in any questions comments requests etc related to pokemon #or even just stories abt the pokemon in your life!! id be happy to chat listen etc :o) #((at the place i work the only service animals allowed within the facility are dogs and ponies #with the stipulation that if a pony ever enters the building #we have to tell the CEO IMMEDIATELY so she can come see the pony lol))

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((OOC: sorry for the recent lack of updates everybody! Work has been kicking my ass, the aquarium I work at IRL scrunched all their free days into September so attendance has been off the wall and has been leaving me totally exhausted after work! Thank you so much to those who have submitted asks and requests!!! I really appreciate your patience; since I'm off work tomorrow, hopefully I can get to work fulfilling some.))

#a little kid somehow managed to throw a plastic container OVER THE STANCHIONS #AND over the enclosure fence and into the water of the beluga tank #while i was on duty this evening #thankfully the belugas are actually trained to retrieve and hand stuff off to the trainer if it falls in #and kayavak retrieved it quickly #but the panic of that whole situation just trained me of energy totally #that was like half an hour ago #sorry for rambling in the tags spdjsjd it's been a wacky day tho #not a headcanon #out of character #ooc

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My child has always been a bit of a roughhouser. I’ve been thinking of getting him a fighting type for his first pokemon so he’d have a training partner to let off his stress with. Do you have any advice as to what to get? If climate is an issue, we live in the suburbs of Nimbasa.

There are plenty of fighting-type pokémon that would make excellent companions for first-time trainers! For your purposes, I think you'll want to focus on pokémon that handle temperate climates well, aren’t too high maintenance, have a good temperament, and are high-energy enough to keep up with an active kid. A child's first fighting-type should also have a simple, easy-to-grasp fighting style, unless the kid in question has a background in sports or martial arts. Of course, your son should be allowed to make the final decision regarding what kind of pokémon he wants as a partner, but here are a couple options that might suit him well!

Scraggy is an admittedly unconventional starter choice-- especially considering what I just said about temperament-- but hear me out! Trainers able to work with scraggy's headstrong and at times standoffish attitude will find themselves with a loyal, energetic partner that’s full of personality and offbeat charm. They have an uncomplicated fighting style that I suspect would mesh well with your son’s roughhousing, are very easy to take care of, and, importantly, they’re native to the southern suburbs of Nimbasa, making them plentiful in your area-- you and your son could have pick of the litter from local breeders, or you could even catch one yourself, if you’re so inclined!

I will always advocate for heracross as excellent pokémon for first time trainers, and make for a great “baby’s first fighting-type”. They’re notoriously docile and good-natured, and are easy to provide for given their diet of nectars and honey. I actually did a short write-up of some heracross triva here if you’re looking for some more info on them! People generally advocate for trainers to have a pokémon with multiple stages as their starter so the pokémon will “grow with them,” but this is a matter of preference more than anything; there's nothing wrong with having a one-stage starter, so definitely keep them in mind.

Makuhitas are classic fighting-type starters for a reason! They’re easygoing, tenacious, and make for great first time fighting-types, but they still pack a real punch in battle, and love to spend lots of time training. They're also apparently quite physically affectionate, which is always a plus in my book. However, they eat quite a bit and have very particular dietary needs, requiring a high caloric intake, so if you intend on getting one for your son, be prepared for a substantial uptick in your grocery budget!

Tepig and chimchar aren’t technically fighting types, but their evolved forms are, and many display fighting-type traits early on! Both are high-energy and a bit scrappy, and as common starter choices they’re very easy to care for. Tepig in particular, as a staple starter in Unova, would be easily obtainable, and once more, you'd be spoiled for choice in terms of which one to take home.

Again, I definitely recommend that you have a sit-down with your son and discuss ahead of time what he's looking for in a partner pokémon, but I think any of these would make a fine companion for a rowdy, physically active young trainer! Please let me know if you have any follow-up questions or comments, and, if you'd like, an update on what kind of pokémon your child ends up being interested in!

#thank you for the question! #i hope this is helpful ;w; #my brother trains mainly fighting types but the ones he has aren't well-suited for novices i dont think lol #pokemon headcanons #scraggy #heracross #makuhita #tepig #chimchar #fighting type #dark type #bug type #fire type #pokemon behavior #pokemon biology #partner question #im not tagging. all the games/gens of these mons lol #hey! if you're reading this um #hello! #please feel free to send me some pokemon related asks advice questions etc i'd be happy to help! #or even just chat :o) #((sorry this took so long!! i'm finishing this at like almost midnight and queueing it for a more reasonable time lmao #thank you for your patience!!))

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#art #not a headcanon #not mine #oughfjfhf golurk my beloved #man made pokemon my beloved!!! #((to the folks whove sent in asks: thank you so much!!! i'll be spending some time working on them this evening)) #((they should be queued up soon enough :o]))

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Can you share some Impidimp info?

Absolutely! One of my husband's first pokémon was an impidimp, so I can tell you quite a bit off the cuff, but of course I did make sure to fact check all of this, too. Sorry if this is a bit on the longer side! I've got a lot to say about them, haha.

Impidimps are well-adapted to the darkness of the Glimwood Tangle, with large, sensitive eyes that have evolved to take in as much light as possible. Because of this, they tend to dislike strong light. It’s highly recommended that anyone who expects their impidimp to come into prolonged contact with daylight or other bright light sources should invest in a pair of special sunglasses or tinted goggles for their pokémon companion, so as to avoid discomfort in the short-term and damage to their eyesight in the long-term.

Impidimps are a common household infestation in rural homes. They tend to make their nests in walls, cupboards, and other dark, enclosed spaces. However, they’re easily lured out into the open with milk and honey left out overnight-- a favored treat of theirs!

There’s an old Galarian belief that impidimps are the troublesome children of changeling fey. While this may seem like nothing but a fairy tale, it actually holds an inkling of truth! The only pokémon species that is proven to be capable of producing impidimp offspring is ditto, which are, of course, very well-known for changing their form. (Many claim that the hattena line is capable of producing impidimp offspring when mating with a member of the impidimp line, but this has not been observed in the wild, nor has it been successfully replicated in captivity, so this remains an unsubstantiated rumor.)

Though impidimp manes are not sensitive or prehensile like those of their evolutions, they are nonetheless very peculiar about their signature lock of hair. If someone the impidimp does not trust or know well attempts to touch it, brush it, or arceus forbid, cut it, they can expect to get bitten...or worse yet, the impidimp will decide to make that individual a long-term target for future mischief out of spite.

They’re surprisingly prolific artists when given crayons, glitter, or other crafting materials. I strongly suggest, however, that you keep these items out of reach unless they’re under careful observation-- or you might wake up to one hell of a mess!

#my husband's grimmsnarl #gamble #was a total terror as an imp! but hitch raised him well #he's a total sweetheart now even if he IS a big ol grump #pokemon headcanons #impidimp #pokemon sword #pokemon shield #pokemon swsh #gen 8 #dark type #fairy type #pokemon behavior #pokemon culture #pokemon biology #hey! if you happen to be reading this please feel free to send in some asks!! trivia asks advice requests stories about pokemon OR #even just popping in to say hi! i'd be happy to chat your ear off :o)

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I thought I remembered pikachu being treated almost as a pest in early pokemon media, but I think this is only true for the one chapter in pokemon adventures when Red catches Pika? anyways heres pestachu

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Smeargles are what we would consider red-green colorblind. Because of this, they cannot actually differentiate between shiny and non-shiny members of their collective. The subject matter of their art doesn't differ either, likely for the same reason--thus, the work of shiny smeargles tends to look very autumnal.

#the 'paint' produced by their tail differs in mineral content so hypothetically #they could differentiate it by taste. but it's probably kind of weird to go around tasting your bro's tail goo idk #pokemon headcanons #smeargle #pokemon crystal #pokemon heartgold #pokemon soulsilver #pokemon hgss #gen 2 #normal type #pokemon behavior #pokemon culture #pokemon biology #for anyone reading this! please feel free to send in any questions or requests related to pokemon #i'd be happy to help or chat or anything like that #:oP

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Got any interesting yanmega facts?

Sure do! These guys are so interesting-- they're apparently very difficult to care for due to their highly aggressive disposition, but many trainers swear by them being surprisingly loyal and affectionate companions, and they're really something to watch in action. Not quite as quick as a ninjask, but very precise and powerful!

Although yanmega are highly capable fliers, most regions do not allow you to obtain flight permits for them! This tends to surprise people, but it’s for good reason; yanmega are exceptionally difficult to train for passenger flight due to their naturally high speed being unsafe for humans, and they require training by seasoned professionals that just isn't available in most places.

Despite this, yanmega are famously utilized by rangers for rescue service-- with the aforementioned (rigorous) training and some hefty equipment, they’re the ideal flier for airlifting injured or stranded humans and pokémon.

Yanmega are one of a handful of species that, when wild-caught, are notoriously difficult to wean off of a live pokémon diet. One common method of dealing with this issue is to dance or move their food around (on a stick/from a distance, preferably) and allow them to "catch" it, tricking the pokémon into believing they’re consuming living prey.

Fetch is a common form of enrichment trainers provide for their yanmega, and the pokémon are very proficient at it due to their unique speed and precision! Make sure the toys you give them are durable, however; their mandibles can instantly puncture anything less sturdy than a lacrosse ball.

In the same vein, yanmega trained to play fetch will sometimes play fetch with thrown things not intended to be retrieved-- there have been cases caught on video where yanmega will dutifully return trash or litter thrown away by careless humans, much to the surprise and embarrassment of the human in question.

#thank you for the request! #theyre very loud pokemon as well! one flew over my workplace a few days back and we all heard it from inside lol #those wings are no joke! #this is long sorry! i had more to say about them than i thought i would haha #hopefully this is good c: if not ummmm request again and ill try again lol #pokemon headcanons #yanmega #pokemon diamond #pokemon pearl #pokemon platinum #pokemon dppt #pokemon bdsp #gen 4 #bug type #flying type #pokemon behavior #pokemon culture #pokemon biology #hey! you reading this! feel free to send in any requests or questions related to pokemon #or even just like. stories abt the pokemon in your life! im happy to listen :o) #((not me almost posting this as midnight lol. i am gonna schedule this for a more reasonable time i think))

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Hi there! Got anything on the best special-needs boy, Porygon-Z? I love my weird duck. ❤️

Porygon-Zs are such funky and delightul little pokémon! The heated academic debate about their existence/evolutionary status, combined with the highly passionate community of trainers and programmers that care for these distinctive mons, made them very interesting to research for. Here's some stuff I was able to dig up!

Due to the line's unique evolution methods, newborn Porygon, if patched with the proper data, can become fully evolved almost immediately after hatching. While these newly hatched Porygon-Z can and usually do go on to live full and happy lives given the proper care, this practice is banned in several regions due to the severe behavioral and developmental issues that often result from premature evolution.

Some websites have “Porygon-Z enrichment packs” available for download, which include dummy files that can be safely corrupted, notepads to store the copious amount of junk code they like to generate, and very simple computer games, alongside other assorted virtual goodies for the mons to occupy their time with. Some trainers go as far as to have VMs or even actual PCs dedicated to their Porygon-Z, allowing the pokémon to “go ham” without having to worry about it deleting or altering anything important to the trainer in question.

Unused code in early versions of Porygon-Z's files seem to indicate that it was created for the purpose of exploring “alien dimensions.” As Silph Co. claims to be totally unaffiliated with Porygon-Z, some have begun to theorize-- given the recent situation down in Alola-- that the Aether Foundation may have been behind its creation.

While Porygon-Zs are ergovores, and really only need to spend some time in virtual space to fulfill their energy needs, they're very capable of converting conventional food and drink into energy in a pinch. Their eating process is infamously messy, and the fact that many are apparently fond of jell-o and other "gummy" foods doesn't seem to help. Be sure to keep a towel (and perhaps a mop) on hand for mealtime!

#the reason the porygon-z has its species name capitalized when most pokemon dont btw #is because porygon and porygon2 are both silph co trademarks! #while porygon-z is not trademarked by them as they dont 'claim' them #the same naming convention is usually applied to them! #i found out lots of stuff about the rest of the porygon line as well so if that interests you pls feel free to hit me up! #hope this is good ;w; #pokemon headcanons #porygon z #porygon-z #pokemon diamond #pokemon pearl #pokemon platinum #pokemon dppt #pokemon bdsp #gen 4 #normal type #pokemon behavior #pokemon culture #pokemon biology #hey! if youre reading this please feel free to send in pkmn related questions! advice trivia requests etc #or even just stories abt the pokemon in your life! id be happy to chat :D #(( also to the yanmega asker sorry for takin so long!! im on it i promise! it's been a very busy past couple o days #i mean except for yesterday but yesterday was for getting high and watching the shadow the hedgehog realtime fandub w/ my bf #it was lovely!! 10/10 would recommend :o3)) #((also the last fact was very much inspired by PTA3's pokedex entry for porygon! thanks again drmrstark <3))

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I’d love to hear your take on some Bug types!(any is fine, but if you need a specific one, how about Heracross?). Thanks for your time Mx. Shine!

Hey, thank you so much for the ask! I focused on heracross for this one, but definitely keep an eye out for future assorted bug-type trivia, and please feel free to send in any more requests or questions you might have. Without further ado, here's some fun facts I was able to dig up about heracross!

It's well known that heracross are nectarivores, meaning they feed primarily on nectar, honey, and tree sap. This means that they don't normally need to prey on other pokémon, even in the wild! However, in desperate times (or, occasionally, on accident) heracross have been known to feed from nectar-producing grass-types such as bulbasaur and bellossom, much to the discomfort and chagrin of the grass-types in question.

Heracross, of course, have a set of wings hidden under their elytra! Unfortunately, they have trouble using them effectively due to their massive size and weight, and can only fly very short distances. One population of heracross in Lostlorn Forest in Unova has developed a unique use for their wings, likely in response to competition with Pansear and Simisear for tree space. These heracross are able to bat their wings rapidly to deflect or even outright mitigate weak fire-type attacks! Lostlorn heracross have also been recorded using this same strategy to deflect pollen and power-based attacks from enemies. Looks like those wings are more versatile than we thought!

Much like magikarp enthusiasts have their own league for the time-honored sport of magikarp jumping, many trainers pit their heracross against one another in massive tournaments meant to test which 'mon has the best throw strength! These tend to become quite the spectacle, drawing large crowds and lucrative betting opportunities. The current reigning champion, three years running, is an especially beefy specimen named Heracles.

Because in the wild heracross prefer to sleep in large logs, bushes, or under tree cover, it's highly recommended that trainers provide their heracross with a large blanket; the feeling of being covered while asleep is said to put them at ease.

#big beefy rough n tumble bugs that sip on flowers and need security blankets my beloved #hope this is okay! if not hmu and i'll give it another shot huh? :P #pokemon headcanons #heracross #pokemon crystal #pokemon heartgold #pokemon soulsilver #pokemon hgss #gen 2 #bug type #fighting type #pokemon behavior #pokemon culture #pokemon biology #hey! to anyone reading this please feel free to send me some pokemon related questions! #advice trivia requests or even stories abt pokemon in your life im all ears babey! im happy to help or even just chat :o) #((as a side note sorry this took so long to get to! work has been crazy haha #i do also work at an aquarium irl and theyre making me work nights where they do like live jazz music and stuff #and i have quite the commute so when i get home im dying dead deceased etc)) #((clarification: there are people doing jazz music. the fish are not performing jazz #i bet the belugas could pull it off though))