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Rules

Pokémon General Rules

Sheep, Jul 2016: POKÉMON GENERAL R U L E S What is this forum about?Welcome to Pokémon General, otherwise referred to as PGen or PG. This section is a catch-all for topics that aren't restricted to any of the other sections alone. If your Pokémon-related...
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🎀 Merchandise

Merchandise Exhibit!

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ReKoil, Nov 3: Some Halloween foxes =3 An Absol & Banette plush: Santa Delibirb plush <3 A Pair of oinkers!
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Last Pokémon-related purchase you made

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Sheep, Mar 25: Some cute merchandise from the Pokémon Center Osaka DX store! New merchandise line is out and we decided to try for some of the random keychain packs. They all look cute. <3
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Favorite Pokemon

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Alex_Among_Foxes, Feb 12: Absol's been my favorite Pokemon since my Nuzlocke of X, I went through most of that run with her as my lead 'mon and was never let down. I liked her so much that I named my dog after her as well. (my Absol's nickname that is lol)
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Daily

Daily Article Series: Glaceon Edition

bobandbill, May 12: Pokémon of the Month: Daily Article Series Glaceon Edition At the start of Daily's launch, we had tried out a series of articles involving Eevee. Articles included nickname suggestions for Eevee (and ratings too), how you should care for Eevee,...
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Evolution methods you'd change

Fairy, May 2022: Just Milcery. As someone who got all 72, it gets old pretty fast. (」°ロ°)」
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Pokétheories/Headcanons

Oskeo, Oct 11: I can't wait to make some character headcanons, now that I'm paying attention, but here are a few that came to mind right away. Pokerus is caused by an array of Virus Type Pokemon that have been partially named and discovered, but this pokedex...
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Has Pokémon changed your life?

Sweet Serenity, Jul 24: Pokémon has not only changed my life, but also saved my life. Pokémon gave me the motivation to get out of certain bad situations in my life and even changed my thought processes and worldview. For example, although I am slightly embarrassed to...
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🎀 Merchandise

Prima Guides

Amore, Jun 20: So the collection is going extremely well! The only one I need is the very rare Gold, Silver & Crystal Guide / Pokédex (and a couple of editions with posters). Everyone's trying to sell in bulk, which means I've ended up with two versions of...
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Your signature Pokémon

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Harmonie, May 28: Galarian Rapidash. I adore unicorns and Galarian Rapidash is simply fabulous.
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What would your four moves be?

Fact Checking Gardevoir, Jan 29: Psychic Dazzling Gleam Thunder Punch Calm Mind
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Article

The History of "Sus" Pokémon

Fuecoco is the latest in a line of "sus" Pokémon that make us question if there is an imposter Amoonguss- I mean among us.
Vragon2.0, Apr 2022: This meme is dead
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Is there still hope for Luvdisc?

Sheep, Aug 20: Aren't they based off of two different things? The kissing fish for Luvdisc and ocean sunfish for Alomomola. Both pink but still based on different fish. I can understand why they'd look a little similar but were still left different enough not to...
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Fakèmon

Sheep, Jun 21: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FQlMushUcAA3g2f?format=jpg&name=900x900 Source: https://twitter.com/Gooompy/status/1515837522529587203 Stumbled upon this amazing piece of work earlier. It was posted a while back but the designs are so colorful and...
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Theory

Is Koga faking his ninja heritage?

Mintaka☆, Apr 2022: This has been eating at me for the past week or so... maybe even since the release of Masters and especially after PLA. Just as with real people, I feel like characters' voices tell me a lot about who they are. And right now, I have a big problem...
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Where would you live in the Pokemon World?

Devalue, May 24: Prefers a small, inland city with decent access to a larger city. Disregards all of Alola immediately. Views places like Turffield as too rural. Passes on Spikemuth because of all the hooligans and loud music. Would not be artistic or trendy...
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Languages in the Pokémon world

Megan, Jul 19: Afaik the Team Rocket grunt in the GSC postgame speaks a language different from Kanto/Johto. At least he seemed to have severe trouble understanding the player. If I remember correctly he originally came from Sinnoh? The Pokemon world is...
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Pokemmo players

Ninetales, Apr 2022: Hi! Well I can appreciate your enthusiasm, I’m not quite sure this is the most appropriate place to find what you’re looking for. Might I suggest elsewhere, I’m sure there’s another site wherein you may find what you desire. There seems to be a...
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PokéPassport: A website showing information about which Pokémon can be transfered to Sword & Shield, and Scarlet & Violet

yonicstudios, Apr 2022: Back when Pokémon Sword and Shield were announced, I made a visual table that had information about which Pokémon could be transfered from Pokémon HOME to those games. In retrospect, I didn't like how I made it because I was the only one who could...
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Do you like the Pokémon based on your favorite animal?

ZeoStar, Aug 3: Mamoswine is okay. Not a fan of the blue around it's eyes, and I think the body could be stretched to capture the size of a real wooly mammoth. Oranguru is neat, with a unique typing. It's not something I've paid much attention to.
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people says pokemon is a kids games?

Rundas45ma5h, Mar 26: I'm 30 now, still playing the games and proud of it. :D People claiming these games solely are made for kids really don't know what they're talking about.
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Too old for Pokemon?

colours, Apr 2022: you posted a similar enough thread to this, already.
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Is it just me or does the official character artwork of gens 4-6 make the characters look older?

Mintaka☆, Apr 2022: I do concede the point here. Stylistically, all of them do look like older kids. However, according to the artists, at the very least the BW, BW2 and XY player characters are supposed to be older - the Unova protags are more or less 14-15 years old,...
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Is Pokemon running outo of ideas?

Venia Silente, Oct 6: Definitively not running out of ideas IMO. Actually I would say that they are giving us back pending ideas, sort of. Farigiraf is already a closer connection to the original Girafarig concept from the G2 betas, for example, and "Pokémon battles on...
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Least favourite Pokémon of your favourite type

Explorer of Time, Apr 16: I love Ghost-types, but not Shedinja. Wonder Guard and a unique typing don't make up for only having a single hit point and fainting if you look at it wrong.
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Pokemon Heardle

Sheep, Aug 10: Got today's (#116) correct! Completely forgot about this. It took me a little bit to find the right keywords since what I kept searching for didn't work, but I got it in the end. Hopefully I'll remember to keep up with it later. -sweats-
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Gym Leaders High Level Pokémon and Average Level troughthout Main Serie Pt.1 : Kanto

Abbehat, May 2022: Hey Pokecommunity ! I love Pokemon and I love data so why don't combine them ? So I took all Gym Leaders & Elite Four & Master teams from Kanto and I noted their High Level Pokemon and their Average Level Notice : I did not include Koga &...
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What kind of pokémon are you?

Fairy, May 31: Okay I thought about it, and I decided I'm probably an Audino. Normal, likes pink, cute things. Cares a lot. Would rather heal you than myself. And I love hearing about some good drama. >_>
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which pokemon has worst designs gen 1 or gen 5?

Poll
tetrahedronX900, Apr 14: Why people vote gen 5 designs are uglier than gen 1? Y'all buncha gen winners.
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Manga

I can't believe there isn't a thread for pokemon adventures (swsh chapter) yet

NearAutomas, May 2022: It's forever funny to me that their last names are Sword and Shield like if I were to name my weapon, it would be Henry, and my defense ad-blocker, goddamn Casey. I also headcanon Casey as somewhere on the AS or perhaps someone with ADHD, like...
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Catch phrases!

Sheep, May 2022: Dawn isn't my favorite female traveling companion, but her "no need to worry" (or "everything will be fine/don't worry!" in Japanese) has always really stood out to me as a memorable catchphrase. Cute!
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Favourite single-stage Pokémon?

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KalloFox34, Aug 21: Emolga. Rotom, Absol, Mimikyu, Sableye, Minior, Aerodactyl, Wishiwashi, and Morpeko are in there too. If we count legendaries and mythicals, I'll add Lugia, the Latis, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Azelf, Mesprit, Palkia, Giratina, Manaphy, Darkrai,...
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Trainer Maker

icycatelf, May 2022: Sorry 'bout that. I'll note that it's not mobile-friendly in the OP!
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The Pokémon DNA Mixer.

Devalue, May 24: Found the idea for Rovis intriguing. Could definitely see it functioning as a source of berries in exchange for food in-game. Imagines a type of Pickup-like ability after eating a berry in-battle too. Username: Devalue Fakémon Typing:...
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Pokémon you used to dislike, but like now

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KalloFox34, Aug 21: I've always liked them, but Sandslash, Absol, and Delphox are Pokémon that I've really begun to appreciate a lot more recently. As for Pokémon that I outright disliked, I used to think Cramorant looked really stupid. After giving it a chance in...
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Untitled

Poll
colours, May 23: .. didn't you make a thread similar to this, already?
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Favorite Town/City Names?

Sheep, Jun 1: Ooh, how can I forget Floaroma! Absolutely gorgeous. I wish the anime version had as much flowers as in the games!
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Useful Pokemon in Real Life

colours, Aug 20: most psychic pokemon. espeon, gardevoir, alakazam, you name it. telekinetic powers are hella useful for the day to day tasks and chores that need to get done. hell, even for transportation reasons i'd imagine they'd be useful. need to teleport to...
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Has your favorite type changed over time?

The Foogle, Aug 25: I've always liked Dragon types, mainly for how broken the type is and how powerful most of them are. They were the kings of Gen V, in BW1 and BW2. Nothing stopped their blitzkrieg in the old days! (unless you had ice coverage lmao) But then...
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Fusing Yourself with a Pokemon

icycatelf, Jun 11: I still need to read RéBurst. Definitely wouldn't want to fuse with something with wings/levitation abilities. Had too many dreams about going too high and freaking out. Could see myself fusing with a cat-mon. Had a certain affinity with them...
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Media

The Evil Wrap Move

FirePuppy, Jun 14: So I guess if a Pokemon is trapped and therefore can't flee, there's a high chance it'll faint and no longer be able to battle. But what if a Pokemon's body was spiked and another one tried to wrap it?
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Pseudo legendaries, which is your favorite?

colours, Aug 20: salamence = dragonite > dragapult > everyone else
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Which Pokémon do you feel that needs an evolution?

colours, Aug 20: since it's unlikely that mega evolution is going to make any sort of return, it'd be nice if Game Freak would throw mawile a bone and make it relevant again with an evo. not. like, a 1:1 copy of its mega evo, but something similar i guess? idk
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Humanoid Pokémon

FeraligatrMaster, Aug 21: Generally, I like humanoid Pokemon. Among my favourites are Alakazam, Machamp, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Blaziken, Gardevoir, Gallade, Lucario, Magmortar, Scrafty, Lilligant, Greninja, Incineroar, and Inteleon. And if ghosts count, then also Mismagius...
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Pokemon Laws

Sweet Serenity, Jun 25: Great topic! • Assuming the PokéDex entries are true, (which they’re probably not), it should definitely be illegal to own a Magcargo because it is hotter than the surface of the sun • Do not purposeful anger Pokémon in their natural habitat...
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is digimon better than pokemon? and does the newer pokemon look like digimon?

AuroraVulpix, Jul 24: Imo Pokémon does some things better, but Digimon also does other things better. Which one you consider better is for you to decide.
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Is it normal to *stan* a Pokemon based on aesthetics alone?

Sheep, Aug 23: Sometimes I feel so alone in liking its design, glad to see there are others! It is cute. <3
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How can Pokémon take so many powerful attacks without dying?

colours, Aug 20: you know, i actually gave this some thought. in a typical pokemon battle, i'd imagine each pokemon shows enough restraint to only land enough powerful attacks to cause a KO, nothing further. i'd imagine if a pokemon had actual intent to kill with...
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Does anyone where this is from?

[C], Jul 2: Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but I found this picture on tumblr, and I can't seem to find the source of it. Not even the page owner who posted the pic knows. Tried reverse-image searching too to no avail. It appears to be a panel from...
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Unpopular Opinion: I LOVE Early Route Normal Type and Pikaclone Pokemon

AuroraVulpix, Jul 25: I like most of the regional mammals. They serve their purpose of being more grounded, smaller scale designs before the more exotic stuff starts appearing. If every Pokémon was like Lucario or Haxorus, the cool stuff wouldn’t be as special. As...
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An ideal team

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Bonalbio24, Apr 26: These are 2 pictures which i created and drew myself https://i.imgur.com/s7OBNj1.png https://i.imgur.com/enUvaOa.png
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Disappointing evolutions

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VaporeonTrainer, Mar 14: I really think shroodle shouldn't have evolved into grafaiai. shroodle should've evolved into another shrew, not a monkey
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Whats the most missed potential for an evolution?

Amore, Sep 25: Those Delibird evos are great! Love the old Sugimori style of them too. I have a different idea for Castform. It should have a dual-ability like Calyrex: alongside Forecast, its other ability would trigger a random weather condition upon entering...
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Pokemon groups have no theme

Devalue, Jul 11: Maybe? Probably winds up being very small groups with few total members across all of them. Sticks Pokemon like Pancham and Pangoro in China. Who else belongs there? Drampa? Grabs a few for Mexico (Hawlucha, Maractus, and Ludicolo), plus a few...
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Uncatty Resemblance, Pokémon style

Corveone, Aug 28: No physical resemblance... but since I like the cold, and are not very social or friendly, I guess I identify with the Ice/Ghost typing quite well...
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