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Is there any reason that pokemon are typed in a certain order? I don’t think I phrased that well, so what I mean is why is salamence dragon/flying and why is noivern flying/dragon? They have the same weaknesses and resistances, so is there a reason?

In many cases, it’s in the order of which element describes a pokémon’s phenotype more. For example, salamence is very clearly a dragon, as it possesses highly draconic features. Noivern, by contrast, seems to be more related to a bat or bat-like pokémon, so it’s classified as a flying-type first.

Granted, this is not a system that applies to all pokémon, and this is particularly true with the flying type. Take the zubat line, for example. One would assume that by the above logic, zubat, being a bat-like pokémon, would be classified as flying/poison, rather than poison/flying, especially given its reliance on flying techniques to support that argument. However, it’s classified as poison/flying instead because back when it was first introduced to the National Dex, the term “flying” was vague and required modification. That is to say, calling a pokémon a flying-type could have meant a lot of things. (It could mean, for example, that the pokémon in question was pidgey-like, or it could mean that it’s more gyarados-like.) However, calling a pokémon a poison/flying-type clarified things more.

In some cases, it may come down to prior classification (for example, the jigglypuff line being classified as normal/fairy because it had once been classified as just normal) or even just the researcher’s preference (girafarig, for example, whose classifications are alphabetized because that’s just what Professor Elm would do). It really depends on the pokémon, but I must say that the higher up in National Dex number you go, the more likely the classification simply describes what element a pokémon is most like, followed by the second most fitting element.

I recently lent an Incineroar to a friend of mine, but ever since getting him back, he only responds to being called ‘Daddy’. What should I do?

First of all, disown your friend.

Bill. —LH

Edit: Fine.

Anonymous, it sounds like you’ll need to retrain your incineroar. Use positive reinforcement by offering him a toy or treat every time he looks at you when you don’t call him … Daddy. Then move on to giving him treats or toys whenever he responds to your voice, then to his proper name. It will be slow going, but with patience, you should be able to train that habit out of him.

Also, disown your friend.

Bill. —LH

I’ve raised dragon Pokémon like salamence, flygon, and garchomp from eggs and recently was gifted a jangmo o and he acts a lot differed from the other dragons. He’s playful like a puppy rather than more territorial and extroverted. Why is this?

Although a researcher’s descriptions of a pokémon’s disposition may be a general overview, there are always outliers. Just as humans aren’t all social, outgoing, and so forth, not all pokémon are a specific set of traits. Gyarados aren’t always violent and angry, chansey aren’t always altruistic, and jangmo-o aren’t always territorial.

That having been said, it sounds like you were rather lucky. A playful, puppy-like pokémon may be easier to bond with and thus train as it grows. Take this as an opportunity to start off on the right foot, so to speak. Just be sure that your jangmo-o integrates well with the rest of your team, and you’ll be fine, anonymous.

Best of luck!

After the recent addition of Mimikyu to our house, our Pikachu decided to somehow cut down the curtains in the living room to join in with the fun. I find this incredibly cute and supportive for her new friend, but I think she’s starting to go too far – because she shocks anyone who tries to remove it from her. Please help. We’ve went through three pairs of curtains in the past month.

Have you considered switching to blinds?

Bill. —LH

When I suggest bribery, you don’t say a word, but when I suggest switching to blinds, you do. I see how it is. —Bill

On a serious note, anonymous, consider giving both your mimikyu and your pikachu something more interesting to engage them. Specifically, mimikyu sometimes enjoy scratching posts, as this allows them to hone their claws while indulging in their more imp-like tendencies. Your pikachu may switch to this as well if you can get your mimikyu to prefer this to the curtains. Alternatively, old rags or even bubble wrap and old cardboard boxes can be effective distractions, although be sure to keep watch and avoid letting your pikachu chew on the bubble wrap.

Either way, I also highly recommend considering blinds as opposed to curtains.

I want to be able to have a close relationship with my rowlet so he can be a friend forever and a gentleman, but he’s very stubborn. How can I make him less stubborn?

Bribe him.

Edit: Strange. Usually, my partner shows up within the hour to scold me for offering terrible advice.

Actually, Bill, for once, I agree with you. Bribing the stubborn is usually an excellent way to get them to do what you want. —LH

Is this why you or my sister always show up with fried noodles whenever I’ve made up my mind about something? —Bill

And yet, you would still concede. —LH

True, but honestly. —Bill

two of my pokemon, both male and same species, somehow has an egg between them. I checked and it looks like it’s the same species with them which is weird because there is no female around where I’m at. they’re making a nest for it. do I need to take it to the lost and found or, what do I do???

First, perform these steps:

1. Look about for a female, a trainer, or a breeder who may be searching for an egg. Humans are typically easier to find; as eggs are valuable to one’s team, a trainer who had lost an egg will usually be searching frantically for it. Wild pokémon are typically harder, as new mothers will shy away from human contact to avoid attracting attention and thus drawing predators to herself or the rest of her clutch. However, you can look around your neighborhood for any sign of a new nest. If you can find any identifying marks on your egg (patterns, for example), try to match that pattern with eggs you find in the wild. You can also look online to determine what the species of the egg is by searching for its pattern.

2. If you can’t find anyone on your own, assess the situation a little more closely. If one or both of your pokémon seem aggressive when you approach the egg, you may wish to consider keeping it and allowing him and his partner to complete their nest. It’s likely that the egg may be a rescue or may actually belong to one of your pokémon. Depending on your place of residence, one of your pokémon may have encountered a wild ditto or a stray female, or one partner may actually have been a ditto in a long-term Transform. Whatever the situation, it’s still a possibility that your pokémon have acquired the egg via perfectly natural means, if they haven’t simply adopted it themselves.

3. If your pokémon seem rather ambivalent to the egg and are simply constructing a nest because it’s the natural thing to do, consider taking the egg to your nearest pokémon center or breeding center—or at least inform either that you found an egg. If no one comes to claim the egg, allow your pokémon to take care of it and try to figure out based on the egg pattern what hatchling you should prepare for.

Best of luck, anonymous!

Is it unethical to name one of the Island Guardians “Tapu Butt?”

It depends on the tapu, anonymous. Tapu Bulu might not care, Tapu Fini might find it hilarious, and if you try to name either Tapu Koko or Tapu Lele this, I highly commend you for not dying in the process.

Granted, either way, it may be prudent to avoid mentioning to Alolan locals that you’ve named an island guardian Tapu Butt, but even then, I’m told that it really depends on which local you inform.

My Shiny Garchomp won’t come out from underground after using dig. Should I be worried?

Only if it’s raining, if the hole is putting your home in danger, or if your garchomp is refusing food, @pokeking321. Otherwise, it seems that your garchomp has made itself a nest, which is actually perfectly normal for this usually cave-dwelling species. If, however, any of the above three conditions are true (it’s raining, you’re in danger, your garchomp won’t eat), then yes, excavation may be necessary. If you have another pokémon that can use Dig, I would advise you to use it. Otherwise, tie a rope to a small pokémon and give garchomp’s poké ball to it. Lower it into garchomp’s burrow and have it activate the poké ball to recall garchomp. Then, if your garchomp hadn’t been eating, it may be a good idea to take it to the nearest pokémon center.