Bill, I have a question regarding my Dusk Lycanroc. Lately, it seems she’s gotten rather lazy and she doesn’t seem to want to get up and walk around like she used to. She’s even started to put on weight, and it’s also hurting her performance during battle. How can I entice her to exercise more?

Not to alarm you, but my first piece of advice is to take her to get a thorough checkup at the nearest pokémon center. Sometimes, laziness can be mistaken for lethargy, which is a symptom of quite a few medical conditions. Laziness itself can also stem from medical conditions of either a physical or psychological nature, so either way, if this is a sudden change, it may be a good idea to make sure she’s all right. If Nurse Joy finds something, pay attention to what she advises in terms of care. You may need to make more than a few lifestyle changes before your lycanroc is ready to battle again.

If she’s perfectly healthy, however, there are several ways you can get your lycanroc active again. The easiest may be buying toys, including a food dispenser toy, as motivation for her to get on her feet—or, well, paws. Play with her through simple games such as fetch, tug-of-war, or hide-and-seek. She may also be bored, so this is an effective way of introducing something new, different, and exciting to her schedule.

Additionally, consider adding to your team. New pokémon aren’t just a great addition to your household; they’re also playmates, battle partners, or even rivals for your lycanroc. Once she sees the new addition, your lycanroc may feel enough motivation to get up and start training again in order to keep up and hold your attention.

Finally, take her outside to new places as well. Oftentimes, when laziness isn’t tied to a health issue, it’s simply tied to boredom. Taking your lycanroc to a park, to town, or generally someplace new will break up the monotony of the day and reinvigorate her.

Best of luck, anonymous!