the alolan rotom pokedexes have two entries for araquanid that seem to wildly contradict each other! which is true?

As far as researchers are concerned, they’re both true. Araquanid is a complicated pokémon, and we ask no further questions of it.

Is it a coincidence that all the Pokemon Professors have plant names? Do you need to take a plant pseudonym when you become a professor? What would be yours?

They what?

I seem to recall reports of you briefly being a rattata quite some time ago. Did that actually happen, and if so, how?

I plead the fifth.

Honestly, how do people keep finding out about these incidents? Did Celio write about this too?! —Bill

What would happen if an Eevee touched a Fire Stone, Water stone, and Thunderstone all at the same time? And has anyone ever tried this?

You would have a very confused and mildly annoyed eevee.

As for your second question, yes. Incidentally, when attempting to apply three different evolution stones to your eevee, always wear protective clothing that can withstand an eevee’s Bite.

Hello Bill, After The Single Capricorn In My Acquaintance Metamorphosed Into A Sober Psychopath Who Besmirched The Most Important Game In Paradox Space, I Became Leery Of Capricorns. I Am Pleasantly Surprised To Ascertain That You Are A Capricorn. I Would Just Like To Express That Thanks To You My Faith In Capricorns Has Been Restored. Sincerely, Kanaya Maryam, Also Known As grimAuxiliatrix.

You’re welcome. I admit I know very little about Capricorns or your friend, but I suppose it’s worth reassuring you that not all of us are members of strange cults, susceptible to rage-filled tirades, prone to murdering people, cheaters, or generally unpleasant people. Or at least, I’d like to think we’re not.

Is there an actual explanation for why Raichu has an Alolan form? And no, I don’t believe in the pancake thing.

To be fair, have you ever had Alolan pancakes?

Granted, as someone who’s severely lactose intolerant and thus can only eat dairy-free pancakes, the one time I had left me with crippling stomach pains, but even I thought Alolan pancakes were transformative.

(In all seriousness, it’s likely that pikachu, who is actually an incredibly adaptable pokémon, is reacting to the higher levels of spiritual energy of the archipelago itself in addition to the energy released by a thunder stone.)

Tell anon to tell Gladion that Lillie gave me a Lion and we’re girlfriends ;0

I’m going to have to have a word with Lillie.

(That is to say, what she does is her business, but at the very least, I want to make sure she’s educated about it.)

Tell Lillie that her brother gave me a Type: Null so we’re practically dating now

I know better than to get involved in the affairs of teenagers in love, Sun.

…

Okay, except for that one time, but that was because the teenager in question was trespassing(, Misty).

Hey bill, if you could obtain any ultra beast , what would you pick. I could see you having a xurkitree . I bet they’re great for parties

Well, now that Lanette isn’t watching me…

Nihilego.

🙂

Is it ethical to catch a Wailord? I could see someone keeping and caring for one fi they lived in coastal Hoenn or Alola where one would have access to the open ocean, but to try and bring one along on a journey seems like it would require too much care to be feasible. Even though it’s insanely light for its size, being out of the water like some water types do must be very uncomfortable.

Well, that would depend on who you are, anonymous. If you have enough room to care for a wailord, then there’s nothing in terms of ethics that should stop you from catching a wailord. Likewise, keeping in mind that tamed water-types float, even if you were a trainer on the road, you may find that it’s easier to care for and battle with a wailord than one would think. However, if you don’t have enough space to care for one or if you battle primarily indoors, then yes, I wouldn’t recommend catching one.

Unless, of course, you happen to be the protagonist in a very specific subgenre of comedy that may or may not be highly popular with those who enjoy certain types of dubiously legal side hobbies.