Tag: asks

When I first moved to Alola, I befriended a Mareanie with gigantism. Now, eight years later, he’s leaving with me as my starter. He’s a Toxapex now, and given his size I wondering, are there any health concerns if I use his bunker as a tent while we’re on the road? Also, are there rules against letting him hunt for Corsola whole we’re out? I know it’s a controversial topic, but… I mean, he’s my best friend and it’s his favorite food.

Allow me to answer your second question first. In regions where there are no corsola protection laws (such as in Alola, where the mareanie line is a native species, and Johto, which features a dense population of corsola), it’s fine to let your toxapex hunt, although Johto restricts how many pounds of corsola a day you can fish for this purpose to avoid decimating the native corsola population. On the other hand, despite corsola being abundant there, the entire nation of Australia strictly prohibits corsola hunting. In short there, it depends on the region you’re visiting. Remember to check local regulations at the start of your journey to determine specific policies. You can even simply ask a league representative when you register for that region’s league.

As for your first question, so long as he doesn’t mind and you’re careful, it should be fine. Just be sure to avoid his fragile body and his venomous spikes when you wake up in the morning.

Best of luck, and congratulations on your new journey!

My Vikavolt evolved not too long ago, and he’s having some trouble adjusting to his new size and the fact he has wings now. I know there’s plenty of advice on helping bird pokemon learn to fly when they’re having trouble, but what about bugs? Any advice would really be appreciated!

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!

QUESTION: Is studying for an environmental science class better or worse with a tiny baby pachirisu in your pocket taking a nap? TRICK QUESTION it’s way better! I’m doing it right now and I’m filled with motivation.

I would ask if you’re me from my time as a student at Celadon University, but I didn’t have a pachirisu in my pocket. It was an eevee in a hoodie.

On a serious note, excellent to hear, anonymous! I hope you enjoy both your classes and your pachirisu’s company!

Are totodiles supposed to learn flamethrower??? My Bitey just straight up flamethrowered his opponent in battle. I’m concerned and a little Afraid

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!

My Nidoking is getting kinda up there in age, and his colors are starting to dull. Any idea what’s going on? He leads a very active team (we’re based near the exit of Kanto’s Victory Road) and is on a special diet considering his age

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.

Recently, a new neighbour moved in, and they let their Sylveon roam around the neighborhood. The problem is, my Hydreigon is terrified of the thing, and it keeps visiting our yard! It always elaborately waves it ribbons at my Hydreigon, and I can’t tell if it’s trying to threaten or flirt with her. How do I make it known to this Sylveon that my yard is not its territory, and to leave my Hydreigon alone?

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!

Has anyone documented what a forretress’s interior body looks like? Has anyone ever even seen it?

Yes, although it hasn’t been until recently, with certain advancements in technology, that we could do it. Forretress shells are exactly as hard as you’d imagine, after all.

(Don’t worry, readers. The forretress used for scientific purposes are typically donated to science upon death. Most scientists wouldn’t cut into live forretress.)

In any case, the interior of a forretress is pretty well-documented, but you may wish to consult the texts by Professor Oak on the basics of bug-type physiology if you’re looking for specifics.