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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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What Pokémon Trainer class do you identify with the most and why?

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Sandslash Fan, Nov 30: It used to be Hobo, but now that Gym Leader Larry is a thing, I guess Office Worker.
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Have you ever tried to create your own Pokémon?

bez850, Aug 7: Oh yea, I have quite a few concepts at the moment I'm looking to commission!
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Does newer pokemon look like digimon?

Devalue, Jul 23: Created this thread already. Please use the existing thread. Suggests looking through Pokemon and Digimon yourself if you are still unsatisfied with the answers there. Found one Youtube video showing all Sword/Shield Pokemon and one Youtube video...
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Any part of Pokémon you want to get into, but haven't yet?

bez850, Aug 19: I want to get into the TCG so bad but I can't find the motivation, knowing I've got too many hobbies lol
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Started by Sheep

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What is your Pokemon Evil Team?

PokeDude645, Jul 26: Squirtkipfan01 Ok that would be pretty cool! I could even see that in a game with 2 evil teams, Team Beastial and some Tech related Team, conflicting evil. Devalue That is cool too! I like how the Champion and Elite Four actually oppose you....
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"This Pokémon is way smaller/bigger than I expected!"

Sweet Serenity, Nov 10: Yes, and regular Gardevoir can grow up to be 6'4." That's pretty cool. lol
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Poll

Current Pikachu or old (round) Pikachu?

Poll
Sheep, Jul 31: Definitely prefer the old, non-anime cry too. I always liked when they make animal sounds and not talk as if they're people pronouncing their own name. But anyways, I like both, but think I'll have to go with the modern design. There's something...
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"Meinshao.. no, it's Mienshao!"

ambam, Nov 27: I don't have too much trouble with any Pokemon names anymore, but as a kid I always misspelled Carvanha. My confusion cleared up once I learned what a piranha is lmao.
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Do this quiz

TwilightBlade, Aug 18: According to the Pokémon Fan Test, I am a: 82% gamer 52% anime/manga-lover 43% card wiz 31% merch collector 72% human encyclopedia 28% fan-creator 37% community contributor 84% Pokémaniac 53% Pokémon fan
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Do you still have the Pokémon merchandise from when you were young?

Latios, Sep 23: Hang on, Dragonair underwear? what? That's a thing that exists?
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Pokégirls interested in science

Sweet Serenity, Sep 7: Devalue seemed to have already covered them. However, I must add Cara Liss was definitely one of the worst characters in the series for me.
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Are Pokemon weapons?

Nah, Aug 19: They are weapons, though most specifically in the way that knives and axes are
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🎀 Merchandise

help identifying merch

Loma, Aug 15: yeah i'ts the back of the card, ok thanks
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Is mega evolution is a rip off from Digimon?

Duck, Oct 7: Unlikely? Like, while Digimon is technically younger than Pokémon by like a year, Digimon began as a "Tamagotchi for boys" whereas Pokémon was always about collecting monsters, and that heritage shows in the animes. If anything, I'd say that...
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Is Pokemon getting worse?

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Devalue, Oct 1: Merged your new thread with your old thread. Asked for a different timeframe (after Generation 5 versus Switch era). Covers the same topic, essentially.
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Which region had the best legendaries/mythicals?

Janp, Sep 9: When it comes to design and lore, I really like Johto. I think Lugia and Ho-Oh have both cool design that's still pretty down to earth. Hoenn's legendaries are also great, probably my 2nd favourite set. I don't really like Sinnoh's legendaries....
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Do you like the grass/fire/water starter type pattern?

colours, Sep 19: mostly indifference. it'd be nice if they were to change it up, but as already pointed out, that's unlikely to happen. but it's not a big deal to me either way.
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Poll

Survey question : The best one?

Poll
_confused_piplup_, Sep 1: Garchmp indeed for me! Design-wise is really the coolest and I like its typing.
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If your favorite character was in the Pokémon world...

Poke fan number 489, Oct 12: Wario in Pokémon. Persian for money. Alolan Persian for money. Perrserker for money. A smeargle who knows Payday for money.
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If you were a Pokémon, what would your abilities be?

dewitlykefire, Nov 14: In real life I'm a very spiritual and intuitive person, so with all of the abilities there are now, I would say the only one that stands out the most is Telepathy. It took me a long time and a lot of thought to get this gift, which I think is a...
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Rank each region based on starter Pokémon

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AuroraVulpix, Apr 9: My overall rankings would be: 1: Alola: for loving all three starter lines 2. Paldea: Once again, another region that I love all three starter lines 3. Hisui: For being really nice regional forms of their lines 4. Hoenn: For being a balanced...
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Looking for some fans to talk about the good ol' days

Latios, Oct 3: Hey Johto Master! That would be great! Sounds like we started playing at a fairly similar time. Would love to chat with you :)
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What one landmark/location in the series would you visit?

Sweet Serenity, Sep 14: I know this might sound crazy, but I would love to call up my friends, have a get together, buy some S.S. Anne tickets, and travel to Sinnoh to visit The Old Chateau at night. I remember, a few years back, my friends and I traveled to a location...
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🎀 Merchandise

"How could they possibly make that into a plush?"

Devalue, Sep 24: Another unlikely plush: Kartana. Brings it up because of its body. To quote the Ultra Sun Pokedex entry: How are you going to make a paper-thin plush? Becomes inaccurate by doing so. Could work as other merchandise. Seems okay as a...
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"What generation is this Pokémon from again?"

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Ninetales, Jan 10: I always find myself thinking that Mimikyu was introduced in generation 6 as opposed to generation 7 and is thus native to the Kalos region. Similarly, Hawlucha is a Pokémon that I continually associate more with generation 7 than generation 6. I...
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What one legendary would represent you?

Adam Levine, Jan 3: Wo-Chien, because I'm silly and goofy and slow and weird and I would probably die to anything trying to make a u-turn.
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News

Watch Ed Sheeran get electrocuted, set alight and hypnotised by monobrowed Pokémon

Firebolt, Oct 2: This is where your bad habits will lead to Ed... But really, I thought the song had a nice beat! Certainly enjoyed it more than I did Electric. He may have been paid big $$$ just to say he loves Pokemon but as an Ed fan, I don't particularly mind...
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Rate how into Pokémon you are currently on a scale of 1-10

Dastr95, Feb 4: 8. Currently the only games I'm playing. I restarted Legends Arceus and love it, I love Brilliant Diamond, I played through Explorers of Sky and currently playing through DX. I'm not into any other aspects of the franchise at the moment though I...
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pokemon theta renev where to farm ev points

Devalue, Oct 8: Are you referring to Pokemon Theta Emerald Renev? Would be more likely to receive helpful responses in that thread. Offers to move this post over there.
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Your birthday determines your Monotype

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CoolKid575, Jan 17: I get a dragon type team with 3 Pokemon. I'd probably pick Flygon, Dragalge and Hydreigon
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Branched/split evolutions

evanonline, Nov 10: I've always been a little disappointed that branching evolutions aren't something they do more often, they're among one of the most creative ideas in the series to me. I love Gardevoir and Gallade! I was really happy to see Kleavor capitalize on...
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Do you have a favorite Gym Leader?

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Adamabbafan, Jan 19: Kanto - Koga (Poison is my favourite type) Johto - Clair Hoenn - Winona Sinnoh - Volkner Unova - Skyla Kalos - Wulfric Galar - Nessa Paldea - Iono
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What if... major Trainers changed type specialities?

virtualpet, Nov 10: Seconding Whitney would probably be switched to fairy in modern games, there are gym leaders who have Pokemon that aren't of their specialty type. Janine and Koga to me would also make sense with dark types and I just randomly thought of the concept...
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Least Favourite Pokémon Characters!

colours, Nov 7: diantha keep in mind i'm saying this from a games pov. she may have been portrayed in a more favourable light in the anime, but it really didn't sit well with me when she showed up a maximum of maybe twice in the entirety of X/Y, with no...
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Your Dream Teams

Mimicking Mimikyu, Nov 16: If I was able to choose across all generations? Probably something like... Mimikyu, Corsola, Hoppip, Misdreavus, Bulbasaur, and Stufful/Bewear. I feel like this team is easily defeated...
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Anyone else Quit Games? But still love the Show/Card collecting?

Sweet Serenity, Oct 26: Welcome to the forums! As for me, I am still playing the games, but never got around to playing the trading card game though. I would be interested, but I think TCGs in general are too expensive of a hobby. It doesn't really cost much to buy the...
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Chit-Chat

Halloween Pokemon?? 🎃

blondsie., Nov 30: Imagine a room full of Shuppets... 😭
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Started by Ninetales

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Grossest/most disgusting Pokémon?

Sweet Serenity, Nov 7: Hatterene brutally murders anybody or anything that expresses strong emotion. She actually seems more terrifying in real life to me. Grimmsnarl definitely looks scarier though.
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Started by Mintaka☆

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pokemon ideas for eevee evolutions

blondsie., Nov 30: Unoriginal take, but I love poison-type Pokemon, I always wanted to see a poison Eeveelution ^^
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What Pokémon do you wish there were more/better merch of?

Iceshadow3317, Jan 22: I'd love to see a Skiddo or Gogoat Plushie. I think it is one of the most favorite Kalos pokemon, yet we have barely seen it in the TCG and hasn't even been in the games until SV since Kalos.
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Pokemon Charades

Sheep, Nov 9: I'd be horrible at guessing people's fakemon unless I knew about them extensively lol, hopefully you've been able to study up/learn about them a little! Can't say I have any tips for the game but it's adorable and sounds like a great way to bond. :')
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🎀 Merchandise

Do you have any Pokémon books?

Mimicking Mimikyu, Nov 16: I had that terrible official handbook for Red/Blue that fell apart. Every kid I knew who had one had it happen to them too.
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Do you have any human original characters for the series?

DT Valentina, Nov 27: I have one that is overarching, began in Kanto and soon will be making their way to Paldea, and is based on me over the years. I have also made ones just based on the games or generations, however you want to put it, so in total it would be ten with...
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What type combinations would you like to see more of?

Adam Levine, Nov 26: More Grass/Fire, Water/Fire, and Water/Grass mons seem like a no-brainer. The fact that only the Lotad line is Water/Grass befuddles me. These type combos have some interesting offensive and defensive utility (I almost can't believe each of these...
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Theory

Games

Devalue, Nov 24: Ah, then mention Charmander too (along with being weak to Rock). Views a guide as less of a teaching tool and more of a problem-solving tool. Turns to a guide for specific roadblocks. Tends to confuse people by listing too much information,...
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Humans eating Pokémon

Duck, Dec 13: It depends. I mostly avoid unprocessed meat due to some sensory issues anyways, so I don't think it would change a lot of things for me, but I do think it's interesting to mention that the food situation in Pokemon is kinda weird. In SwSh there...
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Theory

Closely related species of Pokemon

Adam Levine, Dec 12: These aren't exactly theories, but it's been at least implied in Skorupi's Sword dex entry that it and Sizzlipede have a common ancestor (which, if you're taking their real-world parallels into account, is particularly bizarre), and in Cetoddle's...
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Most Despised Poketubers?

Sandslash Fan, Nov 30: I just get tired of all the open-mouthed thumbnails on the videos.
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Type Combos!

Sheep, Dec 10: A lot of grass type combinations are super nice - especially grass/fairy. Also a fan of grass/poison since it's got some cool mons (like the Roselia line). But the absolute favorite has to be fairy/ice.. what an elegant combo like omg?? How can you...
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Started by Ninetales

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What Are Your Pokemon Hot Takes?

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Dastr95, Jan 3: Legends: Arceus is the best Pokémon game that's sort of mainline since Platinum. I like Black and White and all, the last main game I truly enjoyed, but I actually liked Legends more.
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