It is indeed possible, anonymous, but it’s extremely rare. This is why monochrome mimikyu are considered “shiny,” even though their shininess isn’t technically a genetic trait. Consequently, though, this mimikyu had attempted to capture a pikachu’s colors, but to that mimikyu, those colors just happened to be various muted shades of gray.
You are, in other words, fantastically fortunate to have come across this particular mimikyu, but I wouldn’t suggest pointing out that they got their costume’s colors wrong.
Do you think that Hawlucha and Incineroar are natural rivals? Both are wrestling based Pokemon. Hawlucha has a téchnico look to it. In Mexican wrestling the téchnico is like the equivalent to the “face” in American Wrestling (opposite of the Heel). Téchnicos are typically smaller technical wrestlers while the Rudos (Mexican equivalent to “heel” such as Incineroar) are typically brawlers of a bigger stature. So it seems like they would natural want to square off against each other. Though based on the fact one is native to Alola and the other is from Kalos makes me wonder.
BILL: Well, as you’ve noted, @funky-ufo, the two aren’t found in the same habitat. As such, they actually don’t compete for resources, nor have they had any reason to become rivals to one another (unlike pokémon that do host inherent hatred for their counterparts, such as red and blue basculin, seviper and zangoose, or gyarados and anything that moves). So in a way, it would be much like throwing an American and Mexican wrestler in the same arena. While, yes, they’re both wrestlers, they come from different circuits and technically different sports, just as Incineroar and Hawlucha come from different habitats and behave in their own unique ways.
Of course, they have a sort of artificial rivalry, as the idea that these two would be at each other’s throats is actually a very human concept. As such, it’s not at all unusual for humans to stage battles between the two for their own entertainment purposes, and hawlucha fans and incineroar enthusiasts often engage in matches (both on the battlefield and via internet communities) to determine which is the better pokémon. In actuality, when introduced to one another outside of the context of a battle, an incineroar is just as likely to befriend a hawlucha as it is to develop an abject hatred for one, and the same could be said for a hawlucha towards an incineroar. If anything, when not forced to form a rivalry with each other, incineroar and hawlucha tend to enjoy one another’s company because they make for ideal sparring partners between the two, and oftentimes, an incineroar’s “heel” nature is just what a hawlucha needs to fuel its fiery passion for battling. Pun just a little intended.
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When vocal strain occurs, either for humans or for pokémon, it’s important to rest. You see, the voice is produced by the vocal cords, which are less cords and more bands of muscle surrounding the larynx, or voice box (which itself is situated just above the wind pipe in all organisms that possess lungs and are capable of sound production). As with all muscles, overuse of the vocal cords can strain them, especially if the speaker hasn’t exactly been exercising proper self-care. However, just like any other muscle, it’s not that difficult to recover from a strained voice; it’s just a matter of practicing vigorous self-care in the meantime.
For one, yes, rest is important. If at all possible, have your primarina avoid using her voice to attack. Switch to more basic, non-water moves such as Moonblast and take this as an opportunity to practice her other techniques. If your primarina has a habit of shouting while battling, try your best to train her not to do this to avoid straining her voice further. This may also be a great opportunity to add stealth training to your regimen.
Off the battlefield, be sure she’s well-hydrated. While this seems obvious for a water-type, what I mean is she should be more hydrated than she is currently. Have her drink plenty of water, and allow her plenty of time to rest in humid environments. Consider purchasing a humidifier as well; it’s extremely important to ensure that the air around your primarina isn’t dry, as this will dry out the vocal cords and lead to further problems.
Also, be sure that your primarina gets an adequate diet that doesn’t irritate her throat or dry out the mucous membranes around her vocal folds. Not a lot of trainers think about this when their pokémon are ill, but diet can be extremely vital to one’s recovery. In your primarina’s case, avoid dry or spicy berries and beans (even if she likes them), and supplement her diet with vitamins A, C, and E. The latter can be found naturally in sour or bitter berries, as well as grains. Most brands of commercial poké kibble for the popplio line include grains or are fortified with the aforementioned vitamins for this express reason (that is, because the line is so reliant on vocal health), but be sure to check the label before purchasing.
Finally, while it’s important for your primarina to exercise, be absolutely sure she gets plenty of actual rest as well. Have her sleep for a minimum of eight hours a day, and don’t let her overexert herself otherwise.
It may take a week or two of rest and proper care before your primarina gets back on her metaphorical feet, but if her condition lasts longer, take her to your nearest pokémon center. If, however, she recovers within a week, your regimen of self-care shouldn’t stop here. Be sure to keep her hydrated, and train her to use proper singing techniques for Sparkling Aria. Have her maintain the proper posture (back straight, shoulders back) and be sure she supports her voice with deep breaths from the chest. Never sing using the vocal cords or throat alone, and certainly don’t do it while slouching. Additionally, give her plenty of time to rest between battles as well; never have her run a gauntlet of battles or “spam” Sparkling Aria.
Ah, the one question that plagues the minds of both eevee and eeveemaniacs alike.
If you know anyone who trains eeveelutions, consider allowing your eevee to speak with them—the eeveelutions, I mean. Think of it like a mentoring relationship, wherein the eeveelution offers advice on their branch and why they chose what they did. If you can connect with all eight known eeveelutions, this would be ideal, but the more you can have your eevee speak to, the better. After all, no one knows what it’s like to be each eeveelution better than another eeveelution.
If this isn’t feasible, then communication between you and your eevee will be of the utmost importance. Try to teach her about each eeveelution yourself. Explain to her what each element can do and show her information about each possible branch. You can certainly do this without influencing her decision; it’s simply a matter of providing objective facts on each branch. For example, you can tell your eevee about how flareon can breathe fire and how its fur coat keeps it warm even in the coldest temperatures, even if you’re not fond of flareon yourself. By providing her with information, you can help her become informed.
Beyond that, I would also suggest allowing her to battle against pokémon that share elements with her evolutions. For example, allow her to battle against a vulpix, pikachu, and staryu. While these aren’t eeveelutions (or even remotely related to eevee), they’re adept at using the same elements flareon, jolteon, and vaporeon wield, and thus, your eevee has plenty of opportunity to see her future elements in action. (You can do the same with pokémon that share elements with her other evolutions as well. For example, try battling girafarig to expose her to the psychic element, poochyena to expose her to dark, roselia for grass, swinub for ice, and clefairy for fairy. Also note that you don’t have to battle these specifically; these are just examples. Any pokémon of these eight elements will do.)
If, after all of this, she still can’t quite decide, let her know that there’s no rush to make a decision at all. Offer her an everstone and continue to expose her to information about her evolutions until, one way or another, something resonates with her.
Best of luck, anonymous! May this help your eevee do what feels right to her.
Believe it or not, abomasnow are actually popular choices for this exact issue. While one would think they would be cold (what with being not only ice-types but also ice-types that strongly resemble sentient snow-covered trees), its actual body is covered with a thick layer of fur. Additionally, abomasnow often carry their young (or young trainers) in their arms, close to or just beneath their first layer of fur, thus keeping them out of the harshness of the Sinnohan mountain winters.
Piloswine and mamoswine are likewise covered in thick fur (or, in mamoswine’s case, thick layers of fat that result in it practically radiating heat); the only difference is that your daughter will have to ride her piloswine or mamoswine, rather than allow herself to be carried by one. For smaller, more nimble alternatives that work in similar fashions, you may wish to consider giving her an altaria or an absol, depending on her age and stature.
If, however, it’s imperative to get her a rock-type, consider a bastiodon. Bastiodon are warm-blooded and thus actually warm to the touch (despite its rock/steel typing), and at the very least, it’s less uncomfortable to ride one than any other rock-type in Sinnoh.
There are a couple of reasons behind this, anonymous.
First and foremost, there are cultural differences at play. In comparison to Sinnohans, Alolans are blunter and gifted with a slightly darker sense of humor. Perhaps it has something to do with the capricious and often violent nature of their island guardians or perhaps it has to do with the fact that every island except Poni features a major site for the dead, but death is just a part of life to Alolans. They celebrate it as being an honorable or otherwise inevitable state of being, the final end to what had hopefully been a fruitful and adventurous life. As such, they talk about death in frank terms; it’s both important to talk about and a subject that one can make light of. So when you see an Alolan entry refer to death, it’s not meant to be morbid but rather a statement that death can and will happen to even the best of us. This is in stark contrast with the Sinnohan viewpoint of death, as Sinnohans have a tendency to avoid the concept altogether, likely due to its own (rather negative) folklore on the subject. Likewise, the Alolan pokédex may be gorier than any other regional index, simply because Alolans in general are a lot more open about discussing topics that are considered taboo or otherwise impolite to cover in other cultures. Even Unovans tend to be rather prudish concerning violence in comparison with Alolans—or at least, Unovans are when it comes to showing violence to their ten-year-old trainers.
In short, a lot of it has to do with the fact that the writers of these entries tend to write according to their culture, and the Alolan dex, while it had help from a Kantonian, was primarily edited by an Alolan.
The second reason, of course, is the fact that it was also edited by the ghost-type rotom, but it’s important to note that not all of the morbidity is because of the rotom by itself.
Speaking from experience, yes, we do indeed, anonymous. I must admit it’s rather difficult to describe because there are so many possible accents in the world. Some regions even have multiple possible accents, depending on which part you’re talking about. For example, people from Goldenrod City don’t actually sound like people from Ecruteak City, and even fellow Kinjin may sound different, depending on which district you come from. As an example within an example, both Bebe and I are from the same city, but she comes from the newer Northeast Side, which is close enough to Violet City to experience a sort of blending of the two populations. By contrast, I come from a far older neighborhood in the southwest, which itself has a unique accent due to the high number of rather ambitious immigrants, many of whom have given Goldenrod its reputation as a melting pot and center of art, business, and modern culture. Consequently, my accent is commonly thought to be the typical Goldenrod accent, whereas Bebe’s is far lighter and more mixed with a Violet City accent.
Ultimately, the divisions of accents depends completely on regional and personal history as well as general culture. Specifically, although we all speak the same language, one of the reasons we all have different accents due to the fact that prior to the introduction of Common, our languages were extremely varied. English sounds different from Japanese, after all, so when both speakers made the transition to Common, one could still tell what a person’s original language had been. Additionally, accents can vary from people to people, even if the native language had been the same. For example, Kinjin once spoke Japanese, as did many other people in the Kanto and Johto areas, but they emphasize their vowels, leading to longer, softer-sounding words. This lines up with Goldenrod’s history as a center of commerce: it’s easier to do business if you speak slowly and soften your voice, as you come off as more personable than the stiff and quick-speaking people of Kanto. And of course, there is also the fact that Goldenrod was a major entry point for immigrants, which in turn contributes to how different it sounds compared to the dialects of Kanto and the rest of Johto (what with assimilation and all).
Of course, this overly simplifies linguistics, but these tend to be the primary reasons why we still have accents despite, well, the fact that the majority of us speak the same language.
As for what we sound like specifically, that I can’t answer because it would take far too long to detail every single accent possible. I suppose I can describe my own accent in comparison to my colleagues’ and leave it at that. In which case, yes, I speak a bit slower than the others, and my voice largely comes from the back of the throat, rather than the palate or the front. As a result, my vowels tend to sound longer, and it’s been noted that I have “trouble” pronouncing H and R and that any word wherein R is the predominant sound becomes muddled (although quite honestly, all of you should be able to figure out what I’m talking about from context).
Well, to be fair, you were talking about a charizard’s breath that one time. —LH
Why would I be talking about how far it breathes?! —Bill
Ah, your friend chose well. While it’s true that Alolan muk must be acclimated to cold temperatures (due to the fact that their bodies are primarily composed of actual liquid), they’re among the easiest pokémon to introduce to cold weather.
To do this, begin by keeping your muk indoors. If you live anywhere else but Snowpoint and if it isn’t winter, you can actually allow your muk to spend time outside for any length of time she can tolerate. Try to encourage her to increase the amount of time she spends outside little by little until she adjusts. If it is winter or if you do live in Snowpoint, however, the acclimation process should start by allowing her to wander about your home for any length of time she can tolerate, then withdrawing her into her poké ball to rest. Once she adjusts to your home, then she can move outside. Always watch for signs of freezing, however, such as spots on her body that seem a little stiff or the formation of frost. If you see any sign that she’s freezing over, immediately bring her inside and allow her to thaw by a heater or beneath a set of blankets.
Best of luck, anonymous!
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Yes, for the most part, all pokémon have longer lifespans than their animal “counterparts.” Therefore, yes, a wild rat may live for about one to two years, but a wild rattata may live for up to ten years—sometimes even fifteen if allowed to evolve and if taken care of well.
On that note, evolution can generally extend a pokémon’s life span, but it should also be noted that a pokémon may live twice as long if in captivity, rather than in the wild. For example, whereas a pichu may live for four years in the wild, they live for eight years in captivity. Captive pikachu may live for about fifteen years (same as raticate), and captive raichu may live for over twenty.
Keep in mind that all of these are estimates, of course. There have certainly been records of pikachu outliving some raichu (that is, a pikachu may live for over twenty years), and of course, just because you find a four-year-old pichu in the wild doesn’t mean it’s near death. It all depends on a variety of factors, including and especially the quality of life.
And yes, there are also pokémon who live for so long we’re not entirely sure what their lifespans are. This is especially true for the legendary pokémon, but dragon-types are equally notorious for this. For example, some families in Johto have passed down the same dragonite from parent to child for generations, and that dragonite may not look a day over whatever young age it had reached when it evolved.
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