#Pokémon ramblings

[fishing-lesbian-catgirl]

All of Pokémon’s attempts to make the ice type better through system changes to moves and weather are so funny because they refuse to address the actual problem

No resistances and no immunities except to itself along with weaknesses to really common types. They’re so committed to the idea of ice being a glass canon that’s fragile yet powerful except the offensive capabilities aren’t nearly enough to offset the defensive flaws. So instead of running them as glass canon sweepers they just run ice beam for coverage on anything that can learn it. Very few ice pokemon are actually statted to be glass canons either, instead there’s a lot of them that are large pokemon you’d assume are bulky but actually die super easily due to overwhelming weaknesses. Like Avalugg’s stats and moves are solid, but it doesn’t matter and never will matter unless they give it Filter or something else to deal with its weaknesses, and even then it wouldn’t have any resists to use to its advantage. Ice’s unique weather condition, snow, is supposed to help by giving a big defense boost to ice types and enabling aurora veil, but if an entire pokemon type is dependent completely on weather conditions and a specific utility move to not be killed instantly by basically anything I’m afraid I have to say it’s probably not a good type. And what baffles me is that ice as an element and force of nature is far from what I’d consider weak, it’s hard it’s cold, it’s dangerous. An individual icicle might break at the slightest touch but if you try to punch through a block of ice it’s going to hurt. If it were me I’d give it a few resistances, at least one to fairy because it feels thematically appropriate and the fairy type could use a small nerf like that, but the fact that ice doesn’t even resist fucking grass or bug or normal is absolutely ridiculous to me. And if they’re really that committed to making it defensively terrible, couldn’t they at least invest into making its offensive potential actually meaningful in a way that helps ice types and not just Pokémon using ice moves. I mean snow doesn’t even boost the power of ice moves or weaken the power of other types of moves it just gives ice types defense and activates some abilities making it the weather effect with the least immediate benefits out of all of them. There are so many cool ice type pokemon and almost all of them are completely terrible and that’s really sad to see go unchanged for this long

#ramblings #Pokémon ramblings #ice type #Pokémon

[goldensunset]

a real blorbo is someone you can both write a lengthy and serious/sad analysis on yet also constantly and i mean constantly make stupid jokes about

#peach rambles #hall of fame i guess #this post was about volo pokémon. among others #i have seen almost every fandom i’ve ever even heard of tagged here. good for y’all ig

[a-little-ray-of-fantasy]

Teal Mask DLC in a nutshell (someone help this kid please! He deserves better!)

#Pokemon #Pokémon #Pokemon SV #Teal Mask Spoilers #Pokemon SV Spoilers #Trainer Kieran #Kieran #Personal Rambles

[yellowyani]

do you think Cetitan is based on a land whale?

maybe??? a seal maybe?? narwhal?

#yeo talks too much #asks #mystery friend :) #pokémon ramblings

[brainr0tcntrl]

Back on my hermit Pokémon trainer bs,,, doing team zits! First up is skizzleman,,,

#indecisive rambles #indecisive art #skizzleman #skizzleman fanart #pokémon fanart

[doodledgalaxy]

Recently I saw this beautiful art of the Mario princesses by leharc_blueheart on Instagram that were inspired by Alphonse Musca, and wanted to try out his style as well.

Art Nouveau is sort of the opposite of my usual style in many ways despite really liking how it looks, especially since it’s always weirdly reminded me of one of my favorite characters, N Harmonia of the Pokémon series.

So here’s the king of Team Plasma!

(There’s a speedpaint over on my Instagram and you should go check out leharc_blueheart’s art, it’s beautiful)

#n harmonia #Pokémon #pokémon fanart #pokémon black and white #n pokemon #art nouveau #art #my art #artists on tumblr #digital art #illustration #natural harmonia gropius #pokémon bw #tepig #oshawott #snivy #zoura #some little details because I want to ramble: #the swords are meant to look like reshiram and zekrom #the flowers are meant to be black dahlias since they symbolize betrayal while most other dahlias represent elegance #the pokeballs are meant to be both the Ferris wheel and n views them as a symbol of control over Pokémon but ghetsis instead controlling him #and finally the reoccurring pattern in the circle is n in Morse code

[localtelephonebooth]

Thoughts on Kieran’s relationship with Ogerpon as a previously obsessive teenager:

(I did not proof read this. I just woke up, had the urge, and now it’s here.)

Kieran, to me, is a very relatable character. He is a shy, and quiet teenager in a small town. He lacks friendships and possibly meaningful connections with those who do spend time with him. He’s probably isolated due to the fact that he lacks a phone. Any friends he does make are likely school based only. So, Kieran latches on to anything he can to feel less alone in life. And of course he latches onto Ogerpon. Ogerpon is just like him. A sad “monster” all isolated and alone in the mountains. I’m certain that Kieran has fantasized about meeting Ogerpon and getting into wild adventures with her. I did the same thing with characters I enjoyed.

Princess Luna, for example (sorry to whiplash anyone with that), was a character I heavily related to. She was alone and isolated due to her previous actions. She struggled with fitting in and having a healthy relationship with her sister for awhile. To say I didn’t form an obsession with a character who understood my feelings would be a lie. I think Kieran is the same.

He became obsessed with Ogerpon. He become obsessed with the ideas he crafted of him and Ogerpon. In a way, that fantasy was VERY real to him. So when we come around and lie about meeting Ogerpon, and inevitably become friends with her behind his back, of course he freaks out! We stole his fantasy of him and Ogerpon! And that’s the key point here that people tend to not realize. We didn’t steal Ogerpon from Kieran, we just stole his fantasy and made it our reality.

With my obsession with princess Luna (again, whiplash), if anyone said they loved princess Luna it was a fucking attack on me. Princess Luna was my best friend, and she could only love me! Everyone else was just a jealous thief.

As an adult looking back on this mindset, it’s horribly embarrassing. It’s a mindset I carried into my real life, when I actually started making friends, that ruined so much for me. I lost friends because I was so angry that my fantasies were not reciprocated. I really do think Kieran does the same. He grows sad and frustrated over what happened with Ogerpon. His fantasy is just a fantasy, and that’s fucking with him. So naturally, he finds a new fantasy to, hopefully in his mind, make a reality. And so he chose battling and winning against you. The thing we used to “steal” Ogerpon away from him (Even though Kieran technically suggested battling for Ogerpon, I don’t doubt he used it to rationalize why she didn’t want to come with him). To him, being the best battler will solve everything. Kieran will get his revenge, he’ll finally be recognized, everyone can’t lie to him because they fear or admire him, and he’ll prove to Ogerpon he was the right choice.

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Now, I want to say something about Kieran. A detail that, for whatever reason, people don’t like to acknowledge: He’s just a kid.

I’m not saying “He’s a widdle baby. He can do no harm!” No, Kieran’s an asshole. He became a bully. I can have empathy for his emotions, but not excuse his actions. He’s a dumb and entitled teenager with issues. And, quite obviously, he doesn’t really have a way to deal with his issues in a healthy manner (seriously, his school is based solely on battling. Anyone who’s going or gone to a specialized school can understand how toxic people can get in that type of environment. And don’t even get me started on the incompetence of the adults in Kieran’s school).

Kieran is a teenage boy growing up right now. He’s got a lot to work through, and a lot of people he’s gotta confront about his behavior. He was an asshole, a bully, and genuinely a bad person for minute. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t growing past that. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve recognition for his growth. You can recognize someone has changed and not forgive them.

Kieran is a really intriguing character and holds a valuable lesson in obsession. And I really wish people would recognize that he’s not just an irredeemable prick or an innocent little guy. He’s a kid learning. He’s going to make really stupid and bad mistakes. Just like how I, and probably you reading this, did.

Anyways, hopefully we see him interact with the Area Zero buddies. I think those three have amazing lessons that Kieran can learn from. Maybe Kieran can teach them a few things too!

#pokemon #pokemon scarlet and violet #the teal mask #the indigo disk #pokémon #pokemon kieran #kieran #ogerpon #hey thanks for reading my rambles! #I’m really hoping with the epilogue that gamefreak doesn’t use the peach to excuse his actions #but I think the peach only enhances negative emotions that were already there #idk we’ll have to see! #hopefully the writing isn’t too incoherent

[constarlations]

Pokémon Timeskip Series: Champion Dawn 🌸❄️

Known as Sinnoh’s Ice Queen, Dawn is best known for her intimidating yet caring nature. She’s fierce and calculating, never leaving any room for error especially when it comes to battling. On her off days you can find her in the contest hall, a hobby she picked up from her mother, or in the Battle Frontier/Pokémon Lab to catch up with her best friends. It is said she was recently engaged to a certain johto boy (Ethan. It’s Ethan.) however they will not publicly revealed their plans for the wedding as of yet

Made a timeskip adult champion Dawn design a while back! It’s still my favorite of my timeskip series hehehe I hope you enjoy!

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#trainer dawn #pokemon #pokémon #dawn pokemon #Art #Ally draws stuff #pokemon timeskip #Wait I can ramble in the tags that’s fucking right #ok so her design was heavily inspired by Cynthia obviously carrying over the same sorta philosophy #She has a few references to the Pokémon she uses! The scrunchies on her wrist for example relating back to (Shiny) Mega Lopunny #Very proud of that Diamond and Pearl necklace btw while her skirt alt design comes with a jacket so it’s v platinum-esque #She has moon earrings if you zoom in closely along with her star clips! #I still like the triangle clips she has cause it’s a more shape but star clips are cool hella regal #I forgot Lucas wore a beret tbh 💀 but translating her hat to a beret was hella fun #also DP color scheme ofc but I changed it up a bit hehehe #her shoes are a reference to palkia in a way! I paid a dumb amount of attention to how Pokémon translates shoes… #But yeee she’s my favorite timeskip design by far along with my Lyra #I have this whole story I’m building up I hope to release one day hopefully aaaa #The Cherry Blossom in the Winter Snow………. #Oh yeah the engagement ring…… she and Ethan are engaged btw 😳 #pokemon dppt #pokemon bdsp #YUCK THERES A BDSP TAG NOOOOO gotta do it for the clout

[gen4grl]

such a beautiful and bittersweet full circle moment. can’t believe this is our first (and last) time meeting the REAL professor

i didn’t manage to screenshot but if you go to arvens room after this interaction, he will say: “oh, that the violet book? did you borrow the copy in the entrance hall? course you did! that book holds a lot of memories for us, little buddy." breaks my lil heart!!!₊˚⊹♡

#ramblings #the indigo disk spoilers #the indigo disk #pokemon #pokemom scarlet and violet #professor turo #pokemon scarvi #pkmn scarvi #pokemon sv #pkmn sv #pkmn #Pokémon #ai turo #turo pokemon #area zero #arven pokemon #trainer arven

[irlkisukeurahara]

Whenever it's brought up that there aren't animals in the Pokémon world and everyone is all like "s-s-s-so they eat the p-p-p-pokemon??? 🥺🥺🥺" like YES this has been common knowledge since GEN 1 get a GRIP or go VEGAN or something

#rambles with miles #pokemon #pokémon #mini rambles #mini ramble #salty rant #pkmn

[ilovesmosh55]

MAJOR POKÉMON SCARLET/VIOLET SPOILERS but man oh man do these games have me thinking!

I’ve seen people bring up the photo of young Arven and Maschiff found in the lab as proof that Sada/Turo really did love him and then seen people subsequently arguing about whether they truly did or not and honestly. I think it’s pretty apparent the professors DID love him. Even the AI is happy and proud upon seeing him again. But like the thing is.

That isn’t enough.

Way too often abusive/bad parents in media are just depicted as callous users who only have a child for their own reasons/gain and don’t actually care. And while that is possible and is the case in a lot of situations of abuse. There’s this idea that if you really love someone you can’t ever truly hurt them and abusers just can’t possibly love their victims if they do what they do that’s rlly unhealthy. Bc a lot of abusers truly DO love their victims but because they’re abusive or neglectful their expression of it is still damaging.

But the SV professors are a shining example of parents who really DO love their son. But that doesn’t make them good parents. They still prioritize work over Arven. They still make him take care of their possibly dangerous otherworldly Pokémon singlehandedly. They still leave him to live alone in that tiny room with only a Mabosstiff to keep him company.

Because all the love in the world can’t fix the fact that they’re selfish. Selfish enough to put INSANE security measurements on their time machines to ensure nothing can stop them. Security measures that override the AI’s developed consciousness and consciences to make them attack a bunch of kids. Including the son in question that they love so much.

And in the end the AIs DO make a sacrifice to save Arven… but it’s still selfish. It’s still fulfilling their selfish desire to time travel, abandoning him forever. All the love in the world couldn’t change the fact that at their core the professors are just too selfish to be healthy parents.

#pokémon scarvio #pokemon scarlet and violet #Pokémon scarlet violet spoilers #arven pokemon #professor sada #professor turo #ramblings #analysis #they are so fascinating to me… #the difference between the AI and true professors too… I could write another essay

[fishing-lesbian-catgirl]

After doing all that stupid research I think I hate pokemon egg groups

Compatible to breed:

Not compatible to breed:

#Pokémon #Pokémon ramblings

[goldensunset]

the submas fandom has some kinda special power where it’s like ok those are two near-identical looking brothers who look like That and as far as i know have like next to no canon personality but they’ve transformed them into like some of the most popular pokémon characters of all time and keep making the most genuinely beautiful and touching art about guys who look like That so like. you can’t help but be at least a little bit into their thing even if you don’t go there. hit that like button

#person who paints jerry from tom and jerry into a renaissance painting #do i understand why? no. do i know high-quality art when i see it? yes #i’ll cry with you. why not #peach rambles #pokémon #it’s annoying when fandoms toss out everything in canon and completely create their own thing #but if there was nothing there to begin with. well then i’m just impressed. kinda feels like goncharov in a sense

[a-little-ray-of-fantasy]

From my understanding, this is the game in a nutshell, right?

#Pokémon #Pokemon #Pokémon Scarlet and Violet #Pokemon Scarlet and Violet #SV Spoilers #Arven #Nemona #Penny #Juliana #Pokemon Arven #Pokemon Nemona #Pokemon Penny #Pokemon Juliana #Personal Rambles #Meme

[yellowyani]

what do you think of Paldean wooper being based on reptiles rolling around in the mud?

ohhhh is that why they’re brown!?!? i didn’t know but that’s really creative!!! i like wooper and p wooper a lot!!

#yeo talks too much #asks #mystery friend :) #pokémon ramblings

[brainr0tcntrl]

Pokémon trainer zits 2/4! Tango of the tek kind!!!

#indecisive rambles #indecisive art #tangotek fanart #tangotek #tango fanart #pokémon fanart #also my tango has just become nonbinary #idk how #but yknow #good for them