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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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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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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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🎀 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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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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What even IS a Pikaclone?

Corveone, May 13: Pikaclone is blatant recycling of the 'cute electric rodent that stores electricity in its cheeks' theme, which is a concept heavily associated with the Pikachu line. The Marill family isn't Electric, nor does it have anything special on its...
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Article

The Origin of Dunsparce's Odd Design

bobandbill, May 9: Collaborative article, primarily written by Cocoman! This first of a few to be published in the next ~week on the Dunsparce line. This one is about Dunsparce's design basis and origins!
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Is Digimon is really a pokemon ripoff?

mothman, May 9: gonna put my tinfoil hat on to say that the only reason pokemon and digimon are compared so often because they both have creatures and have 'mon' at the end of their names
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Started by tetrahedronX900

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What Pokémon do you consider to be the most beautiful?

Figure, May 11: I totally get what you mean, Lapras was one of the first that came to mind for me as well. I would have to go with either Ninetales or Milotic.
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Started by Sweet Serenity

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How is Arceus the "god" pokemon

Corveone, Apr 30: Yeah, Arceus has never revealed its primal/true/complete form unlike the other Pokémon you've mentioned. In fact, in Legends Arceus lore you can't even actually catch it, you can only get a fragment of its soul (or something like that) that...
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Pokémon newsletter advice

Latios, May 1: Again, some excellent suggestions! I'm not sure i'm qualified to write about some of these topics, i'd almost certainly need to give them some research. I recently picked up a Pocket Pikachu, and I have two Pikachu Colors, so that one could be...
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Started by Latios

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"You cannot move that Pokemon here."

Devalue, Apr 28: Allows more than just the sprites shown. (Just tested this. Sent a Caterpie caught in Y to Ultra Sun.) Simply represented typical X/Y and ORAS Pokemon. Barely made the chart legible as-is without adding every possible Pokemon sprite. Suspects...
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What is the Other Font in the Pokemon Ruby or Sapphire Logo?

Reginald Cosmic, Apr 28: I downloaded the font "Futura Std Extra Bold" afterwards, and you appear to be correct. Thanks again.
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What are some of your favorite Berry designs?

Ninetales, May 14: This is such a niche topic but I love it! As a poffin and poke bloc connoisseur I certainly have my fair share of opinions! I love Coba berries, Payapa berries, Starf berries, Pecha berries, and Kee berries! All are so cute and delicious-looking!
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Does anyone else miss out event Pokemon?

ReKoil, Apr 29: I've missed out on a lot of them. Physical distributions I pretty much always miss out on, except for the Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow one in SwSh. Literally my one and only time attending a physical one so far xD I've also missed a lot of...
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Thinking of starting a YouTube channel

Reginald Cosmic, Apr 26: I'm in the same boat, just without having had an success. I have been thinking of starting a YouTube channel for higher-quality content for a long time. I had a Let's Play channel for several years, but it didn't get many views for various reasons....
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Pokémon you think would make good series mascots

Adam Levine, Apr 24: My criteria come down to the following: 1. It needs to be simple and kid-friendly. This is a kid's franchise, after all, so even if a Pokémon like Charizard is cool, it doesn't exactly strike me as approachable. 2. Its design needs to appeal to...
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Started by Sheep

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Theory

Which generation is the worst generation?

Devalue, Apr 16: Found an existing thread on this in Pokemon Gaming Central: the Favourite and least favourite generation? thread. Covers both favorite and least favorite generation. Invites anyone interested in discussing that to post in there. Keeps things a...
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pokebank not connecting to the internet... help? (2DS)

popplio25, Apr 27: since i made this post, it fixed itself a little after.... thanks, though :>
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News

1st episode of Pokémon Horizons teases new Pokémon

ReKoil, Apr 17: I find it both kinda cute and kinda weird looking at the same time lol
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Started by bobandbill

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What Pokémon do you consider "pseudo-legendary?"

ReKoil, Apr 17: The only Pokemon I have ever mistaken for a pseudo is Haxorus. As for Pokemon that could be pseudo-legendary based on how strong they are... Slaking and Wishiwashi's (School Form) both have a higher stat total than Pseudo's. Both also come with...
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Hello Guys, I need to know about Evercade retro gaming console

Devalue, Apr 12: Checked the Wikipedia page for it. Released cartridges with various old games (mainly NES, SNES, Atari, C64, Genesis). Does not see Pokemon anywhere on the list. Directs you to this thread for an option. Talks about how to play RomHacks. ...
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Genwunners?

CabaiaJ, Apr 16: As someone who played since Gen1, I suppose I fit into this category a bit. The first two generations were my favorite to play. I'm sure a lot of that is nostalgia and having played them when they first came out. They were brand new and, at the...
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Daily

Daily Article Series April Edition [Dunsparce]

bobandbill, Apr 7: Pokémon of the Month: Daily Article Series Dunsparce 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...
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Started by bobandbill

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Questions you'd ask any Pokémon or character

BluShell, Apr 21: To Ryuki, I'd ask him what region he's from. With his appearances at the Kantonian Gym, as well as being the leader there in the anime, it's possible that he's just from Kanto, but you'd think it would've been stated by now if that were the case.
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Started by Sheep

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Would you change anything about your favorite Pokémon?

Mintaka☆, Apr 11: As far as I know, Mimikyu is perfect as he is. I love him so much! However, if I had to make him even more special, I would: -Give him a wider range of Electric-type moves (like, you know, Volt Tackle), or the Electric-type in itself (alongside...
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Started by Sheep

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What are some Pokémon that would terrify you if they existed in the real world?

Rock_Salazar, May 11: There are so many pokemon to list. Perhaps the types of pokemon I would be afraid of the most are the ones that can learn self-destruct or explosion. You could be walking in a cave and accidentally aggro a gravler. You could be working at the power...
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Started by Sweet Serenity

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Starting anew and trading after March

Devalue, Mar 21: Knows of no way without Pokemon Bank, unfortunately. Needs to download it (and ideally the Poke Transporter) before the E-shop closes. Continues working if you do manage to download it in time. Could technically transfer Pokemon if you have...
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Started by Chooxen

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Best Grass Starter

Ninetales, Apr 12: Base stage, my favourite undoubtably is Sprigatito! I just am absolutely obsessed with this adorable grass-type kitty! When it was initially revealed my excitement was uncontainable. Middle stage, my favourite is Grovyle. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon...
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Started by HollowMoth

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Poll

Favorite box art legendary

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CoolKid575, Apr 16: Kyoge Because it's powerful and looks cool without being over designed like some of the other box legends. I generally like the new Pokemon in each gen but the box legends have been kinda underwhelming since BW imo.
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Ask lot (My Mew poke-sona)

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Manga

Manga vs anime canon?

Palamon, Mar 11: In my opinion, everything is canon, just in separate worlds. As it's pretty obvious that Pokemon has several multiverses and different timelines where similar events occur, but fold out differently. Think of it like every single Pokemon cartridge is...
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Which pokemons were the Johto trio?

sabrina_diamond, Mar 11: The specific wording of the Legend of the Burned Tower seems to be made intentionally ambiguous, the way the words are said, it means that ANY pokemon from Gen-1 to 10 could have been in the Johto tower that day! That and the fact that they became...
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Manga

"Pokemon ReBurst" discussion

sabrina_diamond, Mar 8: Can anyone explain to me the concept of the short-lived shounen manga called "Pokemon RéBurst" (2011)? Which Pokemon were given the Burst technique in the manga's lifespan? Was the concept in itself popular enough to be made into an anime adaptation...
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Why is Gyarados part Flying-type?

Megan, Mar 15: In gen 1 there only was one Dragon Type move in Dragon Rage. Since that move dealt fixed damage there was no way to deal super effective damage to a Water/Dragon Pokemon. Also, Gyarados had really good stats; especially with Special being a single...
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Started by Sweet Serenity

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Ask team phanlax

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popplio25, Mar 14: thanks :> i'm not good at being constitant, thinking of other positions of them ^^' so i've using the drawings of previous asks of this, kinda.... just adjusting them... ^^' fen: canon-wise, we haven't made the team yet.... so none...
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Marrill to Azumarill is weird

Rock_Salazar, Mar 7: I always thought both Nidorans were supposed to be rabbits, but then they evolve into rhinos and it confused me for the longest time.
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Evolution misconceptions

Palamon, Mar 3: I'm not going to ask but this is absolutely hilarious.
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News

Pokémon Presents announces new Netflix series, Pokémon Sleep, Gen 9 DLC

Sheep, Mar 2: The stop motion series looks really cute! Not something I expected at all, but Sleep was what I was hoping for so it's cool we finally got that. \o/ Already preordered the new GO Plus+ lol.
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Started by bobandbill

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Would you be in favor of a Silver and Gold remake?

Sweet Serenity, Mar 10: You're good. I just feel that we need something new. I think that remakes are overdone these days. I think that making new games that take place in previous regions would be better for the franchise.
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Older Pokemon that could be Paradox Pokemon

Corveone, Mar 6: Scizor and Kleavor could have made more sense as Future/Past paradoxes, since they don't really work like Scyther evolutions in terms of appearance or stats, but more like alternate forms. Celebi: Not sure of what, but it's a time traveler...
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Started by Palamon

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Object based pokemon

Poll
Sheep, Feb 25: I like them. Some are lazier than others but it’s generally something I look past if I like the Pokémon anyway. Such as Magneton. Litwick is also adorable and done well. ❤️
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News

Pokémon Presents confirmed for yet another Pokémon birthday

Boxcar8, Feb 26: I hope they announce that sandwiches will now be made automatically.
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Do genwunners believe that newer pokemon starting to look digimon?

Devalue, Feb 21: Asked the question of whether or not new Pokemon look like Digimon here. Directs discussion to the existing thread to avoid clutter. Locks this thread towards that end.
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New Pokemon Inspirations

Palamon, Mar 7: i just want a frog porcupine pokemon give me one and i'll be happy tl;dr: a Poison type Frog Pokemon with porcupine spikes, I already have a name for it, it's simple: Frogupine. the Frog Porcupine Pokemon. "You just want one because you have an oc...
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Started by Devalue

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Ever went to a Pokémon event in real life?

Brendino, Feb 28: I was lucky enough to attend the 2013 Pokemon World Championships, since they were held in Vancouver and I lived pretty close. Was cool to see Junichi Masuda there, but the line was too long to actually meet him. Overall the event was fun- lots...
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Your birthday determines your 3-Pokémon team

VaporeonTrainer, Mar 14: Venasaur charmander wartortle, all Gen 1 starters lol
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Daes get mad/angry that an article saying that digimon is better than Pokemon?

Devalue, Feb 10: Covered this before in a different thread. Sees no reason for another. Should not throw objects at other people to let off steam, also. Suggests more positive ways, such as exercising, deep breaths, or writing out on a piece of paper why it...
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Gen. II Zodiac

Ninetales, Apr 7: I’m born in 2000 which is the year of the dragon, meaning my Pokémon horoscope is a Kingdra! I’m certainly quite pleased with that.
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Started by icycatelf

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What are some Pokémon that aren't legendary, but you think should be legendary?

Rock_Salazar, Feb 7: Another pokemon I wish was a legendary has to be Absol, and my reason comes from the 1st Mystery Dungeon game. Absol shows up during an important story event and aids you in your quest to solve the natural disasters threatening the pokemon world. A...
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Started by Sweet Serenity

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Unexpected typings

AuroraVulpix, Apr 9: Some for me. I was convinced Palafin was Water/Fighting for most of the time I knew of its existence. Subconsciously, I see every future Paradox mon as part Steel or Electric, and in Iron Valiant’s case, I constantly think it’s Psychic. I...
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What type combinations would you like to see used more

PageEmp, Mar 19: Electric/Psychic and Steel/Ice, but I prefer if the other was on a faster mon.
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Which gen has the worst new pokemon?

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Squirtkipfan01, Apr 11: Np with the post thing And im well aware that pokemon gen 1 was a new thing, with a small team of people trying to make it work. I absolutely cant take away its iconicness at all. But we are up to gen 9 and i can still say that most pokemon in...
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🎀 Merchandise

Hello i got this preset for my 26th Birthday

Anxhelo, Jan 11: Hello guys i got best present for my birthday , i'm so happy 😍 Bought from this store : Much Love
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🎀 Merchandise

What are the names of these two Pokémon?

SHUTTERBUG, Jan 11: Thanks so much
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