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Pokémon General

The home for theories, clubs, polls, and other discussions involving the Pokémon franchise that aren't covered in any of the other boards.

Section Staff: Brendino, colours

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🎀 Merchandise

Merchandise Exhibit!

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donavannj, Dec 1: Oh, I forgot to share this. I picked up a Christmas Sylveon when picking up my SwSh double pack. https://i.imgur.com/IyQ66nK.jpg

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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 Trainer would you be?

Cherrim, Dec 12: I would definitely be the Poké Fan type because I never leave the house without some sort of Pokémon merch on me, be it the Pikachu transit pass holder on my purse or the Cherrim keyring that holds my keys.

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Started by SceptileActual

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Thoughts on the fossil Pokemon

Cherrim, Dec 12: I love a lot of the fossils!!! Kabutops was one of my best friend's favourites back during gen one, so I have a lot of fondness for it even today. I also had a big Jurassic Park phase when I was in my early teens so the fact that the regenerated...

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most forgettable pokemon

Cherrim, Dec 12: The very first time I saw this thread crop up on PC like a decade ago, someone said Stantler and ever since, I swear to god I literally only ever remember that it exists when someone says, "what pokemon do you always forget exists?"

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Looking for help

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"Pokémon" seen IRL

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icycatelf, Dec 12: While I'm waiting to find more things with Pokémon based on them, here are a few that feel like they should have Pokémon counterparts (more coming at a later date): Rosy Maple Moth Five-Lined Skink (aka Blue-Tailed Skink) Dobsonfly

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Best Box Legendary

Cherrim, Dec 11: I think Zekrom is my fave. I remember being pretty bummed when I played Black that I wouldn't get it.

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Ugliest Pokemon lines from each generation

Cherrim, Dec 11: stop saying probopass or i'll cry Gen 1: Drowzee/Hypno Gen 2: Aipom, Stantler's weird face makes it a runner up Gen 3: Honestly everything after Torchic is a disaster (in its line, ofc, not like... the whole regional dex after #4) Gen 4: STOP...

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How much change is okay for a Pokemon?

Bellsprout, Dec 10: I'm always surprised they don't change them more. Between generations I think it would be interesting to switch up stats, abilities and types/variants. What you mentioned about Leafeon/Glaceon is funny to me because I thought the way they handled...

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Controversial Post Warning! Charmander

Bellsprout, Dec 10: If I think back to when Pokemon was THE thing Charizard was depicted as strong and cool. It was Ash's strongest Pokemon. I'm pretty sure it fully evolved before all his others minus Butterfree. I remember collecting Pokemon cards and everybody...

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What are your thoughts on Pikachu?

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Venheart, Dec 10: It's funny because I, like many others, feel that the over-milking of Charizard is frustrating, yet I don't feel that way about Pikachu and yet Pikachu also gets a Gigantimax form, 2 Z-Moves, like 20 different forms (hats, X and Y costumes, Let's Go...

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Do ALL Pokemon come from eggs?

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colours, Dec 9: this thread is like 14 years old

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Your interest level in Pokemon right now

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SiegeGoatRevenge, Dec 9: Since the release of Sword/Shield, it's been the highest I think it's ever been. Played through Sword, then got into the TCG, now I'm replaying through Gen 1, hopefully to replay all the Gens (some games for the first time) possibly multiple times...

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Started by colours

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Article

A Look at Companionship in the Pokémon World

NeverThere, Dec 7: I'm loving it a great deal. And it's nice to read this!

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What are your favourite Pokemon from each generations?

CF1994, Dec 7: Gen I: Dragonair, Beedrill, Pikachu, Gyarados, Mewtwo, Alakazam, Rhydon, Venomoth, Ninetales and Venusaur. Gen II: Espeon, Heracross, Feraligatr, Tyranitar, Crobat, Houndoom, Sunflora, Donphan, Lugia and Suicune. Gen III: Swampert,...

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if you could own one pokémon of your favorite type

Soaring Sid, Dec 7: Favourite types at the moment: Flying, Dragon and Steel. I will go for a steel type this time, and one Pokémon that has both steel and flying typings is the new bird, Corviknight! So of course, I'll go with it! Garchomp would be the choice had I...

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Your top three favorite types!

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Bellsprout, Dec 6: Grass, Steel, Fairy I will say Poison and Ice have been slowly creeping up as of late.

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scariest pokémon to encounter in real life

ZeoStar, Dec 5: Like the above post says: Beedrill. I don't even like encountering regular bees, I probably wouldn't go outside anymore if Beedrill existed.

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What would your job be in the Pokemon World?

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ShieldWolf27, Dec 3: A Pokemon trainer/researcher. I'd love to travel the world finding out all I can about all different breeds of Pokemon.

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Detective Pikachu

Fan-Favorite Pokémon Featured or Cut in Detective Pikachu, the Movie

ShieldWolf27, Dec 3: All three of my favorite Pokemon were in it at some point. Flabébé, Aipom, and Treecko.

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If you could be any Pokemon for one day, what would you be?

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CommanderSaturn, Dec 3: If I could be any Pokemon for one day I would choose Yveltal, so that I could destroy the world and then go back to sleep.

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Pokemon typings that make no sense

Soaring Sid, Dec 3: Typings that make no sense, let's see........ Here's something! Incineroar is Fire/Dark instead of Fire/Fighting. I think Game Freak has got used to designing fire type starters like fighters and is not giving them a fighting type because of the...

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How would you evolve?

Soaring Sid, Dec 3: I thought the regular level up would be just fine, but then, some gimmicks would be nice. Similar to Magneton's scenario, but a bit different. I would love to evolve in an area with happiness fields! It would be an area where positive aura is high,...

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What is your favorite scrapped pokemon?

Kaliopy2018, Dec 2: Baby Meowth, hence my profile pic💕

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If you could create a new pokemon type...

Jtasticpokemontrainer707, Dec 1: Mud type would be my pick.

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Has your favorite Pokémon changed over time?

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Sleepy, Nov 28: I've always kept to Fire-type Pokemon. Charmander was my first favourite, then when Mystery Dungeon came out Cyndaquil, and for the last few years it's been Growlithe/Arcanine! I recently caught a Galarian Ponyta and think that one might quickly...

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which pokemon would you most want as your bff

Afi, Nov 27: For me it'd have to be either Eevee or Vulpix Both are fluffily cute

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Theory

Blastoise

Venheart, Nov 26: I don't really think Blastoise's typing is what holds him back in comparison to other, stronger starters. I would even argue that Typing is probably the least-important factor when it comes to the individual strength of a mon. Some Single-Type...

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Your favorite human character in Pokémon

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__fred__40, Nov 26: PAUL No doubt and I can add that if he didnt abandoned Chimchar I would have been Sinnoh Champion!!

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Theory

The Rodger Clifford Theory of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Origin

Aetheral Meowstic, Nov 22: Now, let me tell you something first: since Sword/Shield don't take place in Kanto, yet still lack a National Dex, there's only one way I can see Sword/Shield being in a timeline of any kind: the blast from the Ultimate Weapon split spacetime into...

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Which Pokémon do you think have declined in popularity?

SceptileActual, Nov 16: I think all the pseudo Legendaries except for the obvious Tyranitar,Salamence and maybe Dragonite. Besides that, mostly every starter except for gen 1 comes and goes.

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If legendary Pokemon had genders?

FloatWailord, Nov 15: Articuno = Female Zapdos = Male Moltres = Female Mewtwo = Male Mew = Female Entei = Male Raikou = Male Suicune = Female cuz its elegant Ho-oh = Male Lugia = Male

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if you had four moves...

Brendino, Nov 13: Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Stealth Rock, and Rest. You wanna try and get me out of bed and make me go to work? I'd like to see you try!

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Started by colours

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Survey to determine score of each generation

NikolaP, Nov 13: The survey says it no longer accepts responses when I click on it. You seem to be having technical difficulties.

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If you could redo any shiny pokemon, what would it be and why?

ZeoStar, Nov 12: I already saw it mentioned here, but I don't like green Espeon. It could have almost any other color and it would look better.

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Article

The Overuse of Kanto

PageEmperor, Nov 12: It may be annoying but it isn’t too bad if you try to overlook it.

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Thanos snap Pokemon gone.

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Curly Brace, Nov 9: Seaking shouldn't have existed so I'll go with that

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Which evil team would you join?

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Bahamut, Nov 7: I would join Team Magma. Sure, their goal is dumb, but I love their outfits.

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Ice is the rarest type

the Alolan naturalist, Nov 7: Snow leopard would be SICK!

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Favorite Pokemon artstyle?

the Alolan naturalist, Nov 6: In terms of pokemon designs, definitely gen 1. I'm not one of those people who think everything after gen 1 is trash, especially since I think gen 5 is incredibly creative and the gen 6 and 7 rosters have very few misses, but I have to say I...

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Fan-Made Regional Variant Concept: Glameow

NikolaP, Nov 6: Inspiration struck after a long day and I now present drafts of the rest of the Butterflies Gothita line. First, Gothorita: We see its hair is now parted, braided and kept in the air by its butterflies. One butterfly is in its arms - that's...

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Have you ever been to a Pokémon event?

Dawn, Nov 4: I went to a lot of Gen IV event Pokemon distributions at my then local GAME and they were all great fun. The store was always pretty packed, there were event reps and prizes, and the event Pokemon themselves. I didn't get to go to the 25th...

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If you were a Gym Leader

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hirokimura, Nov 4: Normal Type would be Bae, I'd like to have a music hall type of gym, and focus on entertainement battle with my team. I named my team according to the role they would have in this. My team would be : Porygon-2 (Eviolite) because it's bae, Staraptor...

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If you were in charge of making the next region, what country would you base it off of?

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Imperator161, Nov 3: Like a lot of people here, I think Australia could be great. And then we could have New Zealand for additional content (maybe postgame content?).

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🎀 Merchandise

What Pokémon would you keep a plush of on your desk?

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Cherrim, Nov 2: Whenever I get a desk job, you better believe I'll be taking my doubles of Cherrim merch in to decorate my desk. Hopefully my job is cool with it because I'll be doing it either way. I don't have a desk while I'm constantly living between homes...

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Should Pokemon ever end?

Dawn, Nov 1: I don't think Pokemon as a franchise should end yet, but the main series games are in dire need of a change of hands. Game Freak aren't capable of doing the franchise justice, and they haven't been capable for a long time now. They're farther behind...

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Manga

What time does the translation for the manga update?

Amywoloz, Oct 29: Hey everyone, I've recently caught up with the manga and I found out that Akasaka was taking a break this week. What day does it usually update? Also, this is the first manga i've ever read online (I use Kissmanga, I don't have the money to support...

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Recognize this wristband?

inekestorms6, Oct 24: My daughter found this at a thrift shop. I've looked online and have not found it. Anyone know what this is? Has mini USB port and seems to fit an adult wrist maybe? I appreciate any ideas, mostly curious. The whole family is into Pokemon but not...

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Moves Pokemon can learn,but shouldn't

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apokemoncoordinator, Oct 23: Mew can learn Nasty Plot. and it's not even a TM, HM, or tutor move. and Nasty Plot's Japanese name is Sinister Plot. Mew wouldn't be thinking up a sinister plot.

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Media

Is that Red?

SirDeoxys, Oct 23: I sort of assumed that when I watched it for the first time. Detective Pikachu was actually far better than I had ever expected. Of course I didn't expect it to be bad at all, don't get me wrong.

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🎀 Merchandise

how do you organize your merch collection?

Axel, Oct 22: I... don't? I really should find a spot for them somewhere. They deserve that at least. I know I have been sleeping with Mimichu lately, seeing how he's my buddy and my most recent purchase. I lost a few of my plushies in my room, and I've been...

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