i do a water show with my brionne and dewgong. well, recently my brionne evolved and she and my dewgong seem to be more at odds. primarina wants to be in the spotlight, and while dewgong doesnt seem to care much for being the center of attention, primarinas attitude and criticisms during practice is angering my ice seal. is there any way i can calm them both down?

It may be important, in this case, to retrain your primarina on two levels.

First, you’ll need to remind your primarina that she is only one half of a team and that she needs to work with your dewgong in order to succeed. You may wish to engage in team building exercises (practice outside of anything directly related to your water show, for example—or in other words, have the two work together around your home or on other projects) in order to strengthen their bond. Likewise, teach your primarina effective ways to offer constructive criticism. Whenever she speaks to her teammate(s) harshly, tell her firmly that this isn’t acceptable behavior. However, if she speaks to her teammates gently and offers advice on how to improve (demonstrations, for example, or communication that seems to please your dewgong), give her a reward of some sort and thank her for her contribution. Eventually, you should be able to correct that behavior and encourage her to support her teammates in more constructive ways.

Second, of course, you’ll also want to remind your primarina that you’re both her trainer and dewgong’s. Tell her that the routine she’s going through is essentially one you’ve created for her and that you accept that it could be weak at points. Work with your primarina and your dewgong to hear their concerns and try to find a compromise that will work for the both of them. You are, after all, their team leader, and a team works together most effectively when it has a strong leader to guide it.

Best of luck, anonymous!

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!

I’m a Hoennian and am moving to Alola in a month with some friends. My concern is I have a Dewgong that was gifted to me by my Kanto born mother and I’m worried the Hot environment will be really bad for him. Any tips for us to become better acclimated?

Strangely enough, it’s worth noting that Hoenn hosts a very similar climate to Alola, despite the vast difference in latitudes. Both are tropical regions known for warmer temperatures, so if your dewgong is used to the weather in Hoenn, it’s very likely it should have no problem in Alola. Doubly so because in Alola, there are actually places with colder weather, as evidenced by the fact that Alolan vulpix and sandshrew had to adapt to snowier climates. So if anything, it’s very possible that your dewgong will be more at home in Alola than Hoenn, strangely enough.

Nonetheless, when you get to Alola, keep an eye on your dewgong. If it looks uncomfortable, return it to its poké ball and keep it there until you can find a body of water. Then, release it in the ocean and allow it to soak. While the ocean around Alola is actually warmer than around Hoenn, allowing your dewgong to soak will help it manage its body temperature. It may also help to begin this regimen at night but perform it earlier and earlier each day until you start releasing your dewgong into the ocean during the afternoon. Then, follow similar steps to get it used to climbing ashore: allow it to swim during the afternoon but then allow it to come ashore at night, then repeat this process earlier and earlier until your dewgong can handle being ashore during the day.

Incidentally, this is just for routine care. Your dewgong should still be able to battle either way, thanks to its typing. Ice naturally bring down the temperature of a battlefield, and your dewgong’s water attacks may help it to stay hydrated (by exposing the battlefield to moisture) as it moves. Just be sure to allow your dewgong to soak in the ocean as soon as the battle concludes.

Also, I know you likely meant to ask what you can do in Hoenn to help your dewgong to become acclimated to Alola, but the truth is, the only spot of high heat in Hoenn would be in and around Mt. Chimney—which may be a bit much for an ice-type (even one that’s partly a water-type).

Best of luck in Alola, anonymous!

Seel and Dewgong

Seel
The Sea Lion Pokémon
Type: Water
Official Registration #: 86
Entry: A three-foot-tall seal-like pokémon native to colder waters. As with all adorable pokémon, seel is a dangerous predator, capable of hunting down prey in the arctic seas by ramming into them with its sturdy horn and then ripping into them with its fangs. This, of course, isn’t the part that shocks people the most about it. Rather, what shocks people the most is the fact that, contrary to its pokédex classification, it’s light blue, not white.

Dewgong
The Sea Lion Pokémon
Type: Water/Ice
Official Registration #: 87
Entry: The evolved form of seel, by battle experience. This pokémon has the tendency to find icebergs, drag its body onto it, and curl up for a nap. In ancient times, mariners would stumble across lounging dewgong and mistake them for mermaids. This either says a lot about dewgong’s beauty or a lot about the mariners’ understanding of what women look like—the author has never been quite sure which.