Tag: asks

Can Dewgong hover or float? I’ve seen it do something similar in battles and I’ve been wondering… What about with Seel? Any tips on raising them?

Regarding both, this ask applies to all pokémon with fins: http://bills-pokedex.tumblr.com/post/153030192831/hello-bill-how-often-do-fully-aquatic-pokemon

It’s just that seel and dewgong are slightly more adept at land mobility than most other finned pokémon, so whether or not a trainer uses that mod is up to personal preference.

That having been said, seel and dewgong can be a bit challenging to raise due to the fact that they require bodies of cold water. A pool is a must, if not ready access to a natural body of water, and it’s essential to keep the water temperature below fifty degrees if at all possible, especially for the half-ice dewgong. Seel and dewgong may be kept on land, but they should spend as much time in the water as you can manage for the sake of their psychological health, which means that keeping them on land is frankly not an ideal situation.

In terms of food, seel and dewgong are carnivores, preferring fish and poultry over red meat. It’s also possible to supplement their diet with berries and vegetables (as you would for a dog-like pokémon), but always ensure that their primary diet is meat-based.

Moreover, seel and dewgong tend to be more intelligent than dog-like pokémon, so toys are highly recommended. Be sure to get anything that floats, although the line seems very partial to squeaking toys and balls. Beds are not necessary, as seel and dewgong will sleep as close to water as possible, but it’s recommended that you have a solid surface for them to rest on. This is why natural bodies of water are preferable to pools. Not only do you give your pokémon access to the water, but resting in general is easier on a mud bank or pebble or sandy beach, rather than on a concrete surface.

Well, that and both pokémon generally relieve themselves in the water, meaning having excellent water circulation is also a must.

As always, give your pokémon plenty of time to exercise and train, which in seel and dewgong’s case, also means plenty of time on their own to swim.

Best of luck, anonymous!

Since it came out that mega evolution seriously hurts and changes a Pokémon in that form I have lots of issues with it. I’m a 5 time champ in Kalos and Hoenn thanks to my mega gardivor but now.. I don’t feel right mega evolving her

Not necessarily, anonymous.

Put it this way: the ralts line are highly empathic. If you haven’t felt any overwhelming waves of pain any time your gardevoir has mega evolved, chances are she’s fine. Likewise, mega evolution only really carries a risk to the pokémon the first few times they do it, as the process introduces a surge of power they’re not used to handling (for the most part). Once trained, a pokémon can learn to control that power enough to reduce or eliminate the pain involved with transformation; it really depends on the amount of care and work their trainers put into helping them.

In short, I have no doubt your mega gardevoir is fine, anonymous, but if you wish for further reassurance, all you would need to do is ask her how she feels about mega evolving.

Do you have any tips on how to care for a slurpuff? I was just traded one from a friend and I want to be cautious.

Believe it or not, slurpuff are primarily dog-like pokémon. As such, they require many of the same things your average snubbull or furfrou may need: a meat-based diet (or kibble), dog toys, frequent walks, a soft bed, regular tooth-brushing and baths, and so forth.

The difference is in its fur and nose.

First and foremost, you’ll notice that your slurpuff is constantly sticky, even slightly so on good days. This is perfectly normal and a by-product of the unique sweat and curly fur coat of the swirlix line. However, this also means that you’ll need to maintain it regularly by not only brushing out loose hairs and dirt but also, perhaps, by giving it a bath. Baths are not necessary (or recommended) on a daily basis, but it’s always a good idea to give your slurpuff one ever few days—and either way, daily brushing is essential to remove debris. Additionally, an important note: if anything larger than a tennis ball ends up stuck to your slurpuff, try not to pull it out, as this will hurt your pokémon. Rather, carefully clip the object out with a sharp pair of scissors. 

Furthermore, be sure to take your slurpuff to a professional groomer—or groom it yourself, if you have the confidence—at least once every few months to keep its coat pared down. Otherwise, your slurpuff’s sticky hair may grow long and inhibit both movement and comfort.

As for its nose, it’s important to keep in mind that slurpuff’s sense of smell is among the strongest in the pokémon kingdom. It’s therefore important to keep a clean house and to remove any sources of bad odors to avoid confusing or irritating your slurpuff. You may also consider lessening your use of perfume or cologne, although some slurpuff actually enjoy those scents. (It may be worth asking your slurpuff.)

Best of luck, anonymous!

Tips on caring for a freshly evolved Flygon?

Continue caring for your flygon as you had for your vibrava. Most flygon have the exact same needs as a vibrava; the only difference is that they’ll require more. That is to say, your flygon should need more space to fly, more sand to nest in, more food (insects and meat primarily, if not kibble) to consume, and more time to train. Just about the only thing your flygon will need less of is perhaps sleep, as it will no longer be saving energy for a future evolution.

Well, that and toys, as final-stage pokémon rarely want toys for enrichment. They mostly prefer battling, truth be told.

Hello bill, I was wondering if you could help me out. I just moved to the Alola region from hoenn and I brought my Kirlia with me. We’ve been doing fairly well so far… until I caught a wild Steene. I’m not sure what the problem is but my kirlia does not get along very well with her. It seems anytime the two are even near each other, she has no hesitation to keep her away from me, even with brute force if needed. I really need to fix this problem before any family visit. Any advice?

As always, start by trying to communicate with your kirlia. Kirlia are very sensitive psychic-types, and they can pick up on things that might be wrong—or transmit how they feel, for that matter. Sit down with your kirlia and ask her what’s on her mind, so to speak.

Only then can you proceed forward to resolve the issue, as it could be any number of things, from a fear of your new steenee to jealousy to even warning you about a potential latent allergy to grass-types you might not be aware of. Each possibility has its own solution, so in short, it’s best to narrow things down before trying anything with your kirlia and steenee.

As a note of reassurance, most possibilities may be resolved with a simple conversation with your kirlia and possibly by gradually introducing her to your steenee. If this is indeed the case, do so slowly and gradually, in a setting both your kirlia and steenee can be comfortable with. As both are human-like pokémon, they’ll be more active when it comes to vocal communication with each other, so be prepared to mediate any arguments or fights.

Best of luck, anonymous!

would you consider trainers of hoenn/sinnoh/johto etc. similar to your blog? they sometimes do lore-ish stuff through “interviews”, and they write from the perspective of people in the universe?

(OOC) {I have to admit I don’t because the core concepts are about the interviews or capturing the characters and not exactly about the world as a whole, but those blogs are cool too!

On that note, shoutout to @trainersofhoenn. 😉 We did a crossover with them back in December (viewable at these links: http://bills-pokedex.tumblr.com/post/154748946481/trainersofhoenn-how-long-have-you-been-working , http://bills-pokedex.tumblr.com/post/155217492776/an-interview-with-brendan), but their own content is most excellent. They’re the OG interview blog, and they do a wonderful job making each character unique and fascinating to read about. Some entries are hilarious, others are tear-jerkers, and some are even somewhere in between. There’s pretty much something for everyone if you’re into bite-sized character-driven stuff!

(Also, don’t be fooled by the lack of updates as of recent, by the way. They’ve got literal years of good content, and, well, life happens. It’s definitely worth sticking around for future posts!)}

(OOC) So, I’m curious, are there other blogs like yours? Also, would you be opposed to people making other ______’s-pokedex blogs? (I think that this could potentially really cool)

To be honest, I think the only one I know about (or the only one that deals primarily in headcanon/lore about the Pokémon world itself, often told in the tone of someone who lives in that universe) is @bland-pokemon-headcanons. If you’re looking for more snarky ‘dex entries from the perspective of characters, I have to admit I don’t know of any others, but if someone would like to point the anon to their blog or a blog they know, by all means, feel free to leave a note!

As for your second question, I wouldn’t mind at all! 🙂 Just shoot me an ask if/when you do so I can check your stuff out!

May I also add on to the Gallade ask? Gallade can also learn Ice Punch and Stone Edge!

The ask in question: http://bills-pokedex.tumblr.com/post/161106519940/hey-bill-i-need-some-advice-my-gallade-has-been

Excellent point, anonymous, although a special note should be made about Ice Punch. if you wish to teach your gallade this move in order to counter flying-types, it’s worth it to be aware of the fact that flying-types … well, fly. That is to say, it would require extra accuracy and agility training in order to teach your gallade to not only leap that high but also strike a fast-moving, high-altitude target.

Stone Edge, being a larger move in scale (or a move that can be shot, depending on a trainer’s personal battling style), does not typically need extra training and can simply strike a flying pokémon if that flyer goes in for a physical attack (as many basic flying-type moves tend to be).

You may remember my ask about my eevee that tried to woo a flaaffy. Well, he managed to evolve into a umbreon on his own and luckily for him, the zorua he was trying to impress accepted him. Now they both seem very happy together and it’s probably just me being super paranoid, but is there any way I can make sure he doesn’t regret the decision? I’m worried because the zorua was wild when they met (I caught her later on) and I wouldn’t want her to want to leave again.

Because happiness-based evolutions tend to be tied to positive experiences (for obvious reasons), it’s actually rare for a pokémon who evolves via that method to regret their decision later on. Even members of a branched line such as umbreon and espeon rarely show any curiosity towards their counterparts, simply because of the overwhelming positivity attached to their evolution.

Still, if you truly wish to avoid any possible feelings of remorse, the best that you can do is support both your umbreon and your new zorua. Train them both (especially your umbreon), help them unlock their potential as dark-types, and most importantly, provide them with a happy enough home that they feel safe, comfortable, and loved.

Congratulations, anonymous, and best of luck!