Sorry, anonymous, but this is what happens when you capture a literal god and try to control it.
Bug-types tend to have the most trouble with evolution, partly for this reason and partly because their process of learning to fly is more involved. For one, they need to wait for their wings to dry out (they’re often wet upon evolution because they were originally located within the body of their previous form), and then, the entire process is rife with trial and error. It’s not unusual at all for a bug-type to fly erratically for the first few weeks of evolution as its wings grow stronger and it learns how to use them. The best you can do is simply ensure that anything that can hurt your vikavolt is moved out of his flight path and, of course, have him maintain a healthy diet (to help strengthen his wings). He’ll also need to fly daily, so encourage him to stay airborne as much as possible. Eventually, he’ll come to understand his body through using it, and in turn, he’ll grow used to being, well, a vikavolt.
Best of luck, anonymous, and congratulations on your recent evolution!
Not normally, no, so I admit this is a bit odd.
On the other hand, there have been reports—albeit very, very rare ones—of pokémon using moves they wouldn’t normally be able to use. For example, one of Lance’s dragonite apparently knows how to use Whirlwind, despite the fact that the species’ wings are far too small for such a move (hence why almost all other dragonite can’t learn that move). Likewise, one of Wikstrom’s scizor can use Shadow Claw, despite the fact that the scyther family can’t actually channel ghost-type energies to begin with.
Needless to say, such instances are of great fascination to researchers because we’re not quite sure how pokémon can learn these moves. Certainly, most of them can improvise Tackle or Peck (which happens so frequently that it’s actually considered a bit of a different story), but something like Shadow Claw or, in your case, Flamethrower is a lot more complex. One popular theory is that in some cases, such as in Wikstrom’s, a trainer may be so skilled that they can overcome certain physical limitations in order to unlock potential hidden deep, deep within every pokémon.
The other, which addresses cases of accidental move tutoring, is that these moves are actually improvised from completely different techniques or elements and merely channeled into approximations of other moves. For example, the scizor family is capable of channeling dark-type energy, which often behaves in the same manner as the ghost-type, so what we see as Shadow Claw might actually be more accurately called a Dark Claw. (On the other hand, having seen Wikstrom’s battles, it’s more likely that he’s simply a very, very skilled move tutor in line with the first theory…) In your case, meanwhile, either you have an exceptionally talented totodile, or your totodile attempted to harness the dragon-type energies it does have access to in order to execute an improperly formed Dragon Pulse. Perhaps even Hidden Power.
Best of luck on harnessing this rather fascinating gift!
Actually, the answer is quite simple: he’s getting up there in age. As with humans, when certain pokémon get older, special cells that lend skin, hair, and fur their vivid pigments stop being produced, and the ones that already exist simply die off naturally. Consequently, a pokémon’s pelt may turn duller or grayer the longer they live. It’s quite natural, and there’s not much you can do about it, I’m afraid. So long as your nidoking is otherwise healthy and active, he’ll be fine.
Yes. Some of them are female heracross, after all, so it’d be rather demeaning to call them by a male character’s name.
Bill, I don’t think that’s the issue… —LH
I must admit that a sylveon waving its ribbons can mean a number of different things, depending on the circumstances. It’s very much an analog to the act of an eevee wagging its tail. In most circumstances, ribbon waves are simply an expression of excitement—particularly excitement over seeing a potential playmate or friend. However, if paired with signs of stress, ribbon waving can be an intimidation tactic or a sign that the sylveon is afraid or provoked.
The easiest way to tell these two ends of the emotional spectrum apart from a distance is simply by looking at the height at which the sylveon is waving its ribbons. If the ribbons don’t rise above its ears, if they seem loose, and/or if the sylveon is waving its ribbons’ entire length, then the sylveon in question is relaxed, and the waving is a sign of excitement and eagerness to play. If, however, the ribbons rise above its ears, and only the tips seem to move, then the sylveon is attempting to make itself look bigger while telling your hydreigon to keep her distance.
Either way, it may be a good idea to meet with your new neighbor and explain the situation. Your neighbor will know best how to train their sylveon to stay away from your yard, and in any case, it’s very possible that this neighbor isn’t aware that their sylveon is escaping at all. Bringing this to their attention, as awkward as that may be for a first meeting, allows them to address the issue from their end and do what’s best to keep their sylveon safe.
That having been said, if this sylveon is trying to make a new friend, then this may be a good time for you to befriend your new neighbor and talk about how best to introduce the two in a more comfortable setting. At the same time, make it clear to your hydreigon that your sylveon means no harm. (Your neighbor may be able to help you with this.) Of course, you’ll also want to let your neighbor know in as polite a way as possible that their sylveon is wandering into your hydreigon’s space. Consider suggesting other places for your neighbor to let their sylveon roam, such as a nearby park, to give them both options.
If, however, this is a threat display, notifying your neighbor (again, in a polite manner) might help prevent a confrontation between both of your pokémon. Additionally, consider reinforcing the boundaries of your property with a fence, or adopt a hardy poison-type that would get along well with your hydreigon (such as a member of the salandit or ekans lines) to act as a bodyguard of sorts.
Another idea that you could try is addressing why this sylveon is coming into your yard. Something about your property may seem enticing to it, be it a bit of shade or a berry bush. Removing these things will make your yard less enticing to your neighbor’s sylveon and encourage it to go home. Likewise, it may be a good idea to cover up its scent (as it may have marked its territory), which you can do by spraying repel on the areas where this sylveon seems to rest the most. Spraying repel around the boundaries of your property or planting thorny bushes that a sylveon can’t push through may also help keep this sylveon away (although your hydreigon might find it just as irritating).
In short, there are a number of things you can do, anonymous, although it would likely be best to start by contacting your neighbor in a calm, non-confrontational manner.
Best of luck!
No, and as Bebe would put it, I’m quite “salty” about that.
Not at all! In some cases, it can be better because your eevee(lution) can unlock its potential much faster, and it doesn’t deal with the stress of resisting its urge to adapt to its every environment. The downside, of course, is the fact that it’s deciding early what it wants to be, and not all eevee possess that level of confidence in its decisions that early on. However, if an eevee wants to evolve into a certain form and is absolutely sure of that, then it’s perfectly fine.
On that note, congratulations to your sylveon! She certainly sounds adorable.
No, Bill, you can’t ask an anonymous poster for pics. —LH
But what if I strongly imply that I would like to see pics? —Bill
No. —LH
It is possible for pokémon to have diabetes, but for the record, dragonite’s physique is pure muscle, thank you very much.
On a serious note, pokémon diabetes, as with human diabetes, has a longer list of causes than “too much sugar.” (Granted, many sugary foods trigger other health problems in pokémon besides diabetes, including kidney failure, depending on the food you’re feeding them, but this is a side point.) In truth, the main culprits to pokémon diabetes are simply a bad diet and a lack of exercise. This is why it’s extremely important to train daily, even if that training is for something other than battling, and why you should follow the recommended diet plan for your pokémon’s species.
If your gardevoir is diagnosed as diabetic anyway (as it’s also possible for certain humanshape pokémon to become diabetic anyway, despite exercise and nutrition), then it’s important to follow your Nurse Joy’s directions for care. Increase exercise as well and consider a diet that’s high in fiber. And of course, never forget her medication. Even if she needs insulin shots, keep her calm and administer her medication daily. Being consistent about your pokémon’s health needs prevents permanent physical damage and prolongs your pokémon’s life, but taking your pokémon to the center at the first signs of physical distress (excessive thirst, abrupt weight loss, lethargy, dehydration, vomiting, and unusually sweet-smelling breath, to name a few) and making those lifestyle changes earlier means it’ll be easier to incorporate those changes into your current day-to-day life. It’s much harder if you ignore the warning signs out of fear of a diagnosis or if you deviate from your treatment plan.
In short, handling a pokémon’s diabetes is, for the most part, a matter of increasing their exercise, having them eat right, and remembering to administer medication daily. Besides, of course, following any other order from Nurse Joy.
Best of luck!
To be perfectly honest, genetics is a very complicated topic, and as with all things in nature, it can be … rather messy. That is to say, if you have something that’s traditionally thought as being binary—such as biological sex—oftentimes, the actual definitions of those concepts are a bit on the hazy side when put in practice. That is to say, a lot of things determine the way a pokémon’s sexual characteristics develop (depending on the species), and sometimes, some of those factors don’t fall into the clean-cut categories one would think they would. For example, in pokémon that follow the XY sex-determination system (which is to say, most mammalian pokémon, raichu included), we’re commonly taught that males have XY chromosomes, whereas females have XX. However, there are a whole host of other combinations an individual may have, including XO (i.e., only one sex chromosome), XXY, XYY, XXX (right on up to XXXXX), and so forth. Granted, a number of these combinations actually produce genetic disorders that affect an individual’s day-to-day life (if the disorder doesn’t simply kill them early on), but there are combinations that can be virtually undetectable, save for levels of estrogen or testosterone and minor physical differences. An individual could even have a “standard” pair of chromosomes but develop sex characteristics associated with the other “standard” pair. In short, genetics are far from neat.
(As a note, the above merely describes mammalian sex determination. Reptiles, insects, birds, and all the other pokémon in existence have entirely different biological mechanisms for sex determination, varying from environmental factors, whether or not the egg is fertilized in the first place, right on up to whether or not the newly fertilized egg undergoes mitosis properly—the latter of which is very similar to the process of XY determination.)
How often does that happen, though? It’s difficult to say, and it varies by species, but it’s generally thought to be not particularly common or rare across the board. I know that sounds odd, but I mean that there really isn’t hard data concerning how often an intersex pokémon occurs. In mammals, though, it’s estimated that eggs have a 1 in about 1700 chance of being intersex like your raichu, but it’s somewhat more common than that in insects and crustacean pokémon. Genetically intersex bird pokémon, on the other hand, are either nonexistent or extremely rare. (The known cases of intersex bird pokémon on record actually aren’t genetic. These pokémon have suffered damages to their reproductive system sometime in their lives and consequently started to produce sex characteristics of another gender.)
In short, it’s not often that you see a pokémon like your raichu, but rest assured that she isn’t alone!
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