[Pokémon] Dragon Ascent: A Dragon Lover's Club
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oh yes to this day I still don't know why it's actually Dragon type
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A Dragon's Tale
Dragons will always capture the human imagination. They are featured in art, literature and oral traditions across the globe, and are very ancient symbols. Each month I plan to showcase a different dragon from myth and folklore. I will call this series A Dragon's Tale.
In this October's installment of A Dragon's Tale I bestow the honor on the Goddess Benzai-ten, who raised a landmass from the ocean to be her dwelling, the island of Enoshima according to the monk Kokei. Benzai-Ten is the daughter of the Dragon King of Munetsuchim, and she is one of Buddhism's Seven Gods of Good Fortune.
This dragon princess can take the form of a beautiful maiden, but with the twist of having not just two, but eight arms underneath her robes! In artwork she is depicted usually in her human form, riding on the back of an enormous dragon. She holds dominion over not just dragons, but lower reptiles from turtles to snakes who act as her messengers. Benzai-ten wears a white serpent crown. She can also transform into a three-headed snake. Sometimes she wields a sword to defend the nation of Japan.
Because dragons are from heaven ancient Shinto priests often prayed to Benzai-ten to temper perilous storms to protect humanity, or send rain from the skies in times of drought to bring a bountiful harvest. There are many shrines to Benzai-ten to this day, such as the Enoshima Island shrine in Sagami Bay, Kamakura's Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine, the Chikubu Island shrine in Lake Biwa, Nagoya's Kawahara Shrine and the Itsukushima Island in Seto Inland Sea.
Benzai-Ten Is married to a dragon with five heads named Gozuryu. Gozuryu was a cruel dragon who reigned terror off the coast of Koshige for a thousand years, sending devastating earthquakes , storms and tidal waves, and eating the children who lived there. Gorzuyru's rampage came to an end when he first set eyes on Benzai-ten as she descended from the heavens, falling in love with her. She agreed to marry Gozuryu only if he promised to stop taking human lives. Gozuryu became a good dragon out of his love for Benzai-Ten, and was also a true companion to her. Benzai-ten has come to be known as a love goddess because of the courage and compassion she showed. Couples call upon Benzai-Ten to works her magic in matters of the heart. There are many tales of the dragon princess uniting lovers.
Benzai-ten is a charismatic deity who speaks with a silver tongue and divinely inspires the creativity in others by playing her musical instrument the biwa with her many arms. All good things flow from this dragon lady, and she is even said to have a magic jewel that can grant wishes.
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shes beautiful...
She actually reminds me of the Hindu goddess Saraswati; I think she's originated from her? Or maybe she is her, in a different name? /can't remember
She actually reminds me of the Hindu goddess Saraswati; I think she's originated from her? Or maybe she is her, in a different name? /can't remember
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I was wandering how many members out there enjoy trading? In the future we could have giveaways or prizes of dragon legendaries or hidden ability or shiny dragons, but I would like to make sure that enough of my fellow dragon tamers would be interested and able to participate should the occasion come.
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I don't think I can trade my dragons :c, but the idea is neat.
If i can find my 3DS I could participate though :p
If i can find my 3DS I could participate though :p
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In addition to our new series a Dragon's Tale I am going to spotlight a different dragon type pokemon each month in no particular order, eventually I hope we discuss every dragon pokemon there is!
The Dragon for the month of October is Giratina. I thought he would be a good choice because October is the month of Halloween, and Giratina is a ghost type as well as a dragon, a ghost with a fearsome appearance, and dark origins. According to Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Giratina is a "Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery."
Giratina's Pokemon Platinum dex entry reads that, "It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World."
What do you think of Giratina? Do you like it? If yes, what do you like about it? If no, what do you dislike about Giratina?
Giratina looks very primordial and intimidating like a demon straight out of the occult. I was a little afraid of him at first, but I think he is very interesting nonetheless, so I would say I like him. It is a striking design that evokes the fear, mystery and awe he is supposed to, and I think he fits in very well as part of the creation trio. He has an unforgettable and exciting battle theme, a very distinctive and beautiful shiny, and it is a really good Pokemon even by legendary standards with great stats overall, just monstrous heft, a cool item and lots of utility options and coverage.
I have enjoyed Giratina's appearances on screen, especially in Pokemon Generations and the Arceus and the Jewel of Life movie where he's very heroic. Most of all I think his backstory in the games is interesting and deep.
Which form of Giratina do you prefer? The Origin form or the Altered form?
I like the Origin form best design-wise. But I like the bulk of the altered form.
Did you ever play pokemon Platinum and journey through the Giratina's distortion world?
Yes, that was really the highlight of the game and it made my opinion of the Sinnoh region climb higher. It was so surreal and challenging moving through this environment, and I really liked the increased roles for the Lake Guardians and Cynthia.
The Dragon for the month of October is Giratina. I thought he would be a good choice because October is the month of Halloween, and Giratina is a ghost type as well as a dragon, a ghost with a fearsome appearance, and dark origins. According to Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Giratina is a "Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery."
Giratina's Pokemon Platinum dex entry reads that, "It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World."
What do you think of Giratina? Do you like it? If yes, what do you like about it? If no, what do you dislike about Giratina?
Giratina looks very primordial and intimidating like a demon straight out of the occult. I was a little afraid of him at first, but I think he is very interesting nonetheless, so I would say I like him. It is a striking design that evokes the fear, mystery and awe he is supposed to, and I think he fits in very well as part of the creation trio. He has an unforgettable and exciting battle theme, a very distinctive and beautiful shiny, and it is a really good Pokemon even by legendary standards with great stats overall, just monstrous heft, a cool item and lots of utility options and coverage.
I have enjoyed Giratina's appearances on screen, especially in Pokemon Generations and the Arceus and the Jewel of Life movie where he's very heroic. Most of all I think his backstory in the games is interesting and deep.
Which form of Giratina do you prefer? The Origin form or the Altered form?
I like the Origin form best design-wise. But I like the bulk of the altered form.
Did you ever play pokemon Platinum and journey through the Giratina's distortion world?
Yes, that was really the highlight of the game and it made my opinion of the Sinnoh region climb higher. It was so surreal and challenging moving through this environment, and I really liked the increased roles for the Lake Guardians and Cynthia.
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Ah I meant more in like most of my dragons are straight up cards, not pokemon :P
as for the topic at hand:
What do you think of Giratina? Do you like it? If yes, what do you like about it? If no, what do you dislike about Giratina?
My favorite legendary in Pokemon, the Ghost/Dragon typing at the moment was very interesting and it's just such an amazing looking dragon.
Which form of Giratina do you prefer? The Origin form or the Altered form?
I actually like the Altered form more, he just feels like a towering giant in that form.
Did you ever play pokemon Platinum and journey through the Giratina's distortion world?
yes and fun fact I got lost for 2 hours in it one time... long story
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Challenge: Share a dragon moment.
Post videos of cool dragons!!! This could be a movie scene, a cut scene from a video game, a character from a cartoon show, anything you like featuring dragons.
The link below is from the beginning of my all time favorite dragon film (outside of Pokemon) Dragonheart. A wicked king is killed in a revolt by his people. The King's young son prince Einon gets wounded in the peasant's rebellion. With the help of a loyal knight, Einon's courageous mother Queen Aislinn drags her dying child to a sacred, old cave where an ancient dragon resides, praying for a miracle.
Post videos of cool dragons!!! This could be a movie scene, a cut scene from a video game, a character from a cartoon show, anything you like featuring dragons.
The link below is from the beginning of my all time favorite dragon film (outside of Pokemon) Dragonheart. A wicked king is killed in a revolt by his people. The King's young son prince Einon gets wounded in the peasant's rebellion. With the help of a loyal knight, Einon's courageous mother Queen Aislinn drags her dying child to a sacred, old cave where an ancient dragon resides, praying for a miracle.
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I have a couple of questions to put to my fellow dragon tamers this month.
Do you remember the first dragon pokemon you ever caught? If so what pokemon was it?
Mine was a Dratini from the safari zone in pokemon yellow. I really looked forward to catching that pokemon, it was so precious-looking and I respected that it was supposed to be nearly extinct. It was an especially enticing pokemon because they had not shown it properly in the anime at the time. The Legend of Dratini episode never aired in the US, and dragonite was kept really mysterious and in shadows during the Mystery of the Lighthouse episode, so I knew I was looking for something rare and special. It was not easy to catch since it didn't have the highest encounter rate, you needed the super rod, the rod doesn't always give you a bite, and when it does it is a psuedolegendary with a low catch rate, and you were armed with only a handful of safari balls and cannot battle It to weaken it. It was nerve-racking, but finally capturing a dratini was my pride and joy. I cheered. I still had my work cut out for me because it didn't evolve fully until level 55, but it was worth every moment of my time. The happy design when Dragonair evolves into dragonite is some that makes me smile. I named my first dragonite Sunny like the warm sunshine. Having a pokemon that powerful that my friends couldn't defeat really made me feel like I had a guardian angel protecting me. You will always be the King of the Dragons for me Sunny.
Who is your favorite dragon pokemon trainer?
Mine is the forgotten Zinnia. The Delta plotline is what made ORAS my favorite Pokemon game. Just when we thought the game was over and everyone was safe from Groudon and Kyogre, and the pokemon league challenge was complete, then this dancing wild child shows up and we have to save the world all over again with her help.
I just find this character really intriguing and mysterious. I love the concept of the Draconids and particularly the job of the lore keeper to pass on the history of the world and reveal Rayquqza's true power. The mythology of the pokemon world is my favorite part of the series, and the inclusion of Zinnia was I thought a novel and dynamic way to usher in both new a plot and expand upon the existing world-building of my favorite region. Zinnia's relationship with her whismur and why it has the name Aster is also interesting. My girl Zinnia is wielding some really cool dragon pokemon on top of it all, my favorite being Goodra.
Do you remember the first dragon pokemon you ever caught? If so what pokemon was it?
Mine was a Dratini from the safari zone in pokemon yellow. I really looked forward to catching that pokemon, it was so precious-looking and I respected that it was supposed to be nearly extinct. It was an especially enticing pokemon because they had not shown it properly in the anime at the time. The Legend of Dratini episode never aired in the US, and dragonite was kept really mysterious and in shadows during the Mystery of the Lighthouse episode, so I knew I was looking for something rare and special. It was not easy to catch since it didn't have the highest encounter rate, you needed the super rod, the rod doesn't always give you a bite, and when it does it is a psuedolegendary with a low catch rate, and you were armed with only a handful of safari balls and cannot battle It to weaken it. It was nerve-racking, but finally capturing a dratini was my pride and joy. I cheered. I still had my work cut out for me because it didn't evolve fully until level 55, but it was worth every moment of my time. The happy design when Dragonair evolves into dragonite is some that makes me smile. I named my first dragonite Sunny like the warm sunshine. Having a pokemon that powerful that my friends couldn't defeat really made me feel like I had a guardian angel protecting me. You will always be the King of the Dragons for me Sunny.
Who is your favorite dragon pokemon trainer?
Mine is the forgotten Zinnia. The Delta plotline is what made ORAS my favorite Pokemon game. Just when we thought the game was over and everyone was safe from Groudon and Kyogre, and the pokemon league challenge was complete, then this dancing wild child shows up and we have to save the world all over again with her help.
I just find this character really intriguing and mysterious. I love the concept of the Draconids and particularly the job of the lore keeper to pass on the history of the world and reveal Rayquqza's true power. The mythology of the pokemon world is my favorite part of the series, and the inclusion of Zinnia was I thought a novel and dynamic way to usher in both new a plot and expand upon the existing world-building of my favorite region. Zinnia's relationship with her whismur and why it has the name Aster is also interesting. My girl Zinnia is wielding some really cool dragon pokemon on top of it all, my favorite being Goodra.
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First dragon type pokemon caught... probably a Bagon back in Sapphire, Or Gible in Pearl, dont fully remember.
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Henlo dere, I wish to join this club with Zekrom. It's quite shocking!
I'll answer the rest of the questions later but Hydreigon is my favourite Dragon-type. I just love its colour scheme and it's a creative spin to the hydra.
I'll answer the rest of the questions later but Hydreigon is my favourite Dragon-type. I just love its colour scheme and it's a creative spin to the hydra.
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Welcome friend of dragons, you already have a proper dragon name I see!*Zekrom shield you with it's black form and escorts you through the field of thunder unharmed*
Take up this dragon gem my sister!
Hydreigon is indeed a great dragon pokemon. It's color scheme is brilliant, perfect for a master ball. It is indeed a very creative pokemon. It sounds like you know your Greek mythology! I have a German Hydreigon that was traded to me, Trikephalo. Since the name Hydreigon is derived from the German word for three "drei" as well as the mythological Hydra I think he's just perfect :)
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Many of us on PC have been anxiously following news about the Pokemon Sword and Shield games this year, from official updates to leaked content.
Are there any new dragons that you are looking forward to in Galar?
I spoiler tagged my thoughts just in case there is someone here who is not quite ready to know what is in the Galar region and what is not, and means to save such discoveries for their own playthrough.
As most of you probably already know pretty much the whole pokedex for the Galar region has been leaked, and some pokefans are very upset by how small the dex is, myself included.
Did your favorite dragon make the cut?
You can view the pokedex here if you don't know. Bobandbill, Erik Destler and Sheep have all done an admirable job cataloging this content, keeping us up to date and well-informed and have written some really well-researched and interesting daily articles.
https://daily.pokecommunity.com/2019/11/04/analysis-of-the-full-galar-dex/
Are there any new dragons that you are looking forward to in Galar?
I spoiler tagged my thoughts just in case there is someone here who is not quite ready to know what is in the Galar region and what is not, and means to save such discoveries for their own playthrough.
Spoiler:
As most of you probably already know pretty much the whole pokedex for the Galar region has been leaked, and some pokefans are very upset by how small the dex is, myself included.
Did your favorite dragon make the cut?
You can view the pokedex here if you don't know. Bobandbill, Erik Destler and Sheep have all done an admirable job cataloging this content, keeping us up to date and well-informed and have written some really well-researched and interesting daily articles.
https://daily.pokecommunity.com/2019/11/04/analysis-of-the-full-galar-dex/
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Are there any new dragons that you are looking forward to in Galar?
Did your favorite dragon make the cut?
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Did your favorite dragon make the cut?
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