#Galar Slowking

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The Slowpoke family as emojis

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Slowking can be used on your team in:

Gen 8: Sword, Shield (DLC) Gen 9: Scarlet, Violet (DLC)

Gif courtesy of PkParaiso

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[weterpete]

Just today I finally finished these generation 3 styled sprites of some regional forms for a ROM hack I'm working on. Wanted to show them off and also share in case anyone else wants to use (or improve!)

[randeia]

Two silly king

[oliverdarkson]

A late happy halloween from Slowking.

[kob131]

Most Choice Band Pokemon: Paralysis? Oh shit.

Choice Band Guts Ursalana:

[pokemonranch]

Trick or Treat!

// @trainer-alyx is at your door with Glint the Gengar, dressed as a paper lantern! And Coconut thr Galar Slowking wrapped in toilet paper like a mummy.

Happy Halloween! Y'all look amazing, and very happy to see Glint again! I ain't have any candies, but take this spooky-lookin' stone. Go wild with it.

[veterantrainerray]

Hello. My name is Ray Clayton, and my ten year old niece convinced me to try blogging for the benefit of trainers out there.

My experience encompasses pokemon care, battle tactics, training regimens and trainer coaching. Ran the Kanto League back in the day, took part in a few others. Decided the whole champion schtick ain’t for me, but the League life is.

I’ve worked with gym leaders, aspiring trainers, professors and even Elite Four members.

I am NOT qualified to offer input on medical matters beyond the dos and don’ts of training safely. I am not qualified to diagnose or assess injuries on any form of remote platform. See a veterinarian or other qualified professional for that.

My niece says yall can send me questions directly on here. I’ll answer all of ‘em I can.

I’m Mara, one of the ranch hands. Me ‘n my sister Maya help keep things runnin’. Takes a lotta grit and even more muscle to handle this kinda work! My partner is Alexander, a Nidoking. He’s the twin brother of my sister’s partner.

My name is Maya. I’m just about the one elegant thing about this dusty old backwater! Me and my Nidoqueen, Rose, do what we can to class up the place, but there’s only so much that can be done…

Already this blog has been the subject of a bit of toxicity. All I’m gonna say to you Negative Nancys is that I ain’t gonna give ya the time of day, and be sure to read and comprehend somethin’ before you mouth off about it. Odds are you’re criticizing an answer to a question you only imagined was being asked, when the answer was to the question that was actually asked.

Since folks want my Pokemon written here, here ya go:

Pyrite - Rhyperior, first partner. Protective.

Piezo - Magnezone, First wild-caught partner, retired from battling to pursue crisis response for fulfillment reasons.

Bruce - Emboar, adopted from being a pet. Loves battle for sport, hates violence otherwise.

Old Spooky - Dusclops, followed me home from Hoenn, older’n my grandpa, retired from battling

Wright - Yanmega, retired from battling due to injury

Gala - A shiny Hydrapple, was in a crate of apples and adopted. Currently undergoing battle training.

Nimbus - Dratini adopted in Paldea. Wants to learn Thunder.

Beethoven - Poliwag from a Kitakami river, gets along with everyone.

Slowking - Galarian variety. Helped get me on my feet shortly after catchin’. Name pending.

Aria - A Lapras wounded in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium, adopted at Director’s reccomendation. Really likes roasted Aspear berries.

Girafarig - Hatched from an egg Pyrite picked up somewhere in Paldea and guarded fiercely. Curious and energetic, name pending.

“Loyal” Three Trio - Undecided how to handle them. Caught them just to get them outta the locals’ hair. All three got attitude problems.

The ranch is also home to several Rhyhorn herds, a herd of Galarian Ponyta up north, and a gaggle of other wild Pokemon I ain’t gotten around to getting outta here yet.

//ooc time. So, this is a roleplay blog, in case you hadn’t guessed, regarding the goings-on on a fictional Rhyhorn ranch in the mountains between Galar and the Crown Tundra. A cold, dusty place, but it’s his, and that’s enough to be happy with it. Ray coaches Pokemon Trainers, particularly from the Galar League’s gyms, but anyone who comes recommended by an officially recognized League Association is welcomed. Maya and Mara are the twin ranch hands that help keep things running. As stated above, their text will be color coded. The short version of the point of setting things up this way is to be able to offer, in character, my own pointlessly varied pool of knowledge about things ranging from muscular biology to chemistry to best workout and training practices to animal behavior and, of course, around two decades now of playing Pokemon competitively. (in a casual fashion, anyway, my interest has always been exploring outside the meta to see what works that people aren’t doing yet.) In general, if it’s Ray speaking, it’s in the interest of helping anyone who wants it. Be that with worldbuilding, worldly wisdom, or fleshing out hypothetical Pokemon behaviors/medical practices. In short, I try to help fill any gaps to enrich the roleplay experience of others. If that isn’t welcome, politely decline either in or out of character. Both me and Ray will respect it and back away. I’m not looking to impose, after all. People who’ve followed the blog for a while may have seen some longer term RP collabs with others. Feel free to send DMs if your character needs a battle coach for some reason, even just as a passing thing. What I don’t have a taste for is stressful, needless drama. As in, I’d really rather not be drawn into petty or high-minded arguments or embroiled in some scandal by association or something.

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Ignihyde Pokémon

Main-🌟 Shiny-✨

Steelix ♀🌟

A Brave Natured PKMN with the ability Sturdy

Notable Moves-

Gyro Ball

Earthquake

Stealth Rock

Curse

She's a reserved PKMN who only tends to make noise when she moves. Zom met her whilst on his way to fight Cynthia on Victory Road. Some team Galactic grunts were causeing issues and Steelix was trying to defend the other PKMN from being caught. Zom helped stop team Galactic and Steelix chose to come with him. Now adays she protects the others by scaring off everyone.

Rotom Phone & Dex

Dex is a Bold Natured PKMN while Phone is Calm Natured

Notable Moves-

Volt Switch

Thunderbolt

Shadow Ball

Trick/Defog

A duo that's hardly seperated. Dex is the talkative one, though they're strong headed. Phone is sarcastic and the lazier one. Zom caught them at the same time and ended up posseing his Pokedex and Phone in there respective regions; Dex in Alola, Phone in Galar. Neither are really used in battles but can if they want. They also like to cause issues but that's for later

Rillaboom♂ 🌟

An Adamant Natured PKMN with the ability Overgrow

Notable Moves-

Swords Dance

Drum Beating

Knock Off

Drain Punch

Meeting a Grookey that ended up in more than he can chew; Zom and Roserade free him. Turns out Grookey is the Professer's but he endes up tagging along. He was always more adventureous so he always found hidden areas that Zom would explore. As per the Grookey line, he's very attached to his drum and sticks; if they get damaged Rillaboom ends up moody.

Arcanine♂🌟

A Jolly Natured PKMN with the ability Intimidate

Notable Moves-

Flame Charge

Extreme Speed

Close Combat

Return

He acts like a lap dog, he's not a lap dog. Arcanine was from an egg he got from his Aunt, she wanted hime to learn how to care for PKMN eggs. Since then Arcanine has been loyal to Zom since. When he's out in battle becomes completely serious. Getting thrown into Twisted Wonderland he was cold to pretty much everyone; though now he's mellowed out a bit.

Slowking♀🌟

A Modest Natured PKMN with the ability Reganerator

Notable Moves-

Scald

Ice Beam

Future Sight

Dragon Tail

Slowking can comunicate through telepathy, so she's one of the few PKMN people can (kinda) understand. She's intelligent as most Slowking's are; she one of the PKMN that made sure Ramshakle wouldn't fall apart. Zom notices that she sometimes separates from Shellder from time to time, they usually stay near each other though. Zom also has her watch the "Braincell Trio".

I should be able to actually upload more parts now that chaos has passed.

long story short: Father got hospitalised and I'm gonna be an Uncle by like October

[oxipokebattles]

Hello, visitors, My name is Oxi. I am an ex-champion of Galar, having stepped down and given Leon the title back after The Darkest Day Incident. Hop, Milo and Gordie encouraged me to give Rotumblr a shot - so here I am! :]

I am a Battle Professor, and still work within the Galar League. I mostly work alongside Chairman Leon to help grow Galar’s battle strength! I do specialise in Pokémon within Galar, including those in the Isles and Tundra, but am more than willing to look into other Pokémon if assistance is needed/wanted.

ME !!

Demiboy [They/He]

Bisexual & Polyamorous

Born and raised in Postwick, Galar; currently live in Circhester, Galar

Was Champion after Leon for five years, decided to step down after The Darkest Day Incident

Currently dating Gym Leader Gordie & Botanist Iris <3

MY TEAM !!

Knell the Galvantula - ♀- ✨

Bug Electric

Item is Wide Lens

Ability is Compound Eyes

Timid Nature (+ speed / - attack)

Bug Buzz / Thunder / Agility / Energy Ball

Knell was discovered as a baby Joltik, having been abandoned by her mother - most likely due to the Galvantula mother seeing the colour morph as a sign of sickness. She loves to run, constantly racing with her teammates whenever they have their daily camps - especially Teivul. She’s also the first to get excited over curry, or any food for that matter.

Náæta the Runerigus - ♀- ✨

Ground Ghost

Item is Assault Vest

Ability is Wandering Spirit

Adamant Nature (+ attack / - special attack)

Bulldoze / Phantom Force / Body Press / Rock Blast

Náæta was found in the outskirts of Stow-On-Side, and her evolving was accidental during a camping date with Gordie - as the location to grant evolution was unknown to me at the time. She’s usually seen watching and observing from behind, seemingly either nervous or not interested in meeting new trainers. She’s widely considered the most well-trained member of the team.

Daybreaker the Galarian Slowking - ♀- ✨

Poison Psychic

Item is Black Sludge

Ability is Own Tempo

Calm Nature (+ special defence / - attack)

Venoshock / Psychic / Nasty Plot / Flamethrower

Daybreaker was found as a Slowpoke after accidentally boarding a Corviknight Taxi Service, and her clear amusement at what happened is what helped me decide to catch her and add her to the team. She is quite sassy, and melodramatic at best. However, she is also very sociable - and adores when the attention is all on her.

Vēnātrīx the Hatterene - ♀- ✨

Psychic Fairy

Item is Leftovers

Ability is Magic Bounce

Modest Nature (+ special attack / - attack)

Psychic / Dazzling Gleam* / Calm Mind / Dark Pulse

Vēnātrīx was discovered after the law exposed an illegal breeding program taking place; I found her whilst I was helping Gym Leader Milo sort them out, and she was completely ostracised by the other Hatenna - so I took her in as my own. She is very stubborn, close to impossible to budge when she’s made her mind up. However, she also gets excited by things very easy - commonly seen with a giddy attitude.

*Due to being able to Gigantamax, this move can turn into G-Max Spite

Teivul the Urshifu (Rapid-Strike Style) - ♀

Fighting Water

Item is Rocky Helmet

Ability is Unseen Fist

Adamant Nature (+ attack / - special attack)

Brick Break / Surging Strikes* / Bulk Up / Aerial Ace

Teivul was given to me by Dojo Master Mustard after I completed all three trials given to me, and we trained together closely for a long time. She’s usually seen meditating, training or helping me with my physical tasks. She’s very big on the idea of teamwork and friendship, and has been mistaken as my main partner Pokémon multiple times.

*Due to being able to Gigantamax, this move can turn into G-Max Rapid Flow

Enora the Appletun - ♀

Grass Dragon

Item is Expert Belt

Ability is Thick Fat

Quiet Nature (+ special attack / - speed)

Apple Acid* / Dragon Pulse / Recover / Gyro Ball

Enora is my starter and partner Pokémon, being found when she was a baby Applin when visiting Turffield with my mentor: Kora. She is super bubbly and always eager to make new friends every chance she gets, commonly struggling to read the room because of this. She is the only survivor of the original team, and is considered an ex-champion alongside me.

*Due to being able to Gigantamax, this move can turn into G-Max Sweetness

OOC //

hihi!! my name is domino, aka @w0nderl-ust !! this is a side blog, so follows and likes will likely come from my main. some important notes:

based in canon within games, but not anime - some personal headcanons may also be thrown in

will have a mix of both unrealistic pokémon biology and irl biology

content with interacting with other gimmicky stuff (sentient pokémon, hybrids, crossovers, etc..), but will not be taking part in them myself

most posts will be in-character, the only exception being if i reblog art from my main that relate to oxi and/or his team!

this blog is just for fun, so whilst oxi has story elements this blog will not delve too far into those itself

unless stated otherwise, all art belongs to me!!

pelipper mail: ON

musharna mail: OFF

magic anons: OFF

mystery gifts: ON

GUIDELINES !!

even though both oxi and myself are adults, i will not allow nsfw on this blog

any pokéirl blog can interact!

in-character banter/dislike is perfectly fine, just be respectful about it

triggers will be tagged

you will be blocked if: you look like a bot account/your account is blank, you’re an nsfw account, bring hate or malice of any kind, are a creep, actively post about harm to yourself or others, romanticise or demonise disorders, support shitty people

ABOUT ME !!

gender apathetic [any pronouns]

queer & ambiamorous

australian

host of a DID system

dating our gordie alter (who may pop in for rp reasons, and is the big inspo for our version of gym leader gordie) & botanist iris’ owner baetyl, another alter in-sys

TAG SYSTEM !!

#📔 oxi posts -> posts made by professor oxi

#📔 oxi shares -> oxi reblogging

#📔 oxi answers -> ask box responses

#📔 team member [name] -> posts about specific team members

#🌋 gordie’s nonsense -> gordie peeking in and being silly for rp reasons

#🗝️ ooc dump-> posts that are out of character

#🗝️ ooc rb -> reblogs that are out of character

REF FOR OXI !! <3

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I suppose I need to actually set up my blog at this point.

Name: Juliana

Champion Ranked Trainer

//SHE'S BACK!! Baby's first rotomblr blog, new and improved. (Blog theme is temporary)

This is Juliana and she's inspired by both the game and manga interpretations of her character (leaning towards manga) so she's kind of an asshole. So far she's only gone through the main game so far but she's originally from Galar which is how she has a chandelure and a galarian slowking.

Area Zero was more of a cover-up (and a LOT more dangerous) than it was in the original game so if you bring it up she'll likely deflect the question

Also here's her ref (just ignore the dlc scars for now):

[bloodyshadow1]

since fantasy high is coming back in a few months and I'm playing pokemon again, I thought I'd come up with a list of pokemon for the bad kids for fun. This is their main team and some pokemon in their boxes that I think work for them but aren't carried with them.

This would be in their Sophomore year. And as a basic rule, I included a starter for each of them that I thought would fit

Adaine Abernant 

Lucario 

Gengar

Gardevoir

Greninja 

Lycanroc- Dusk

Hydreigon

Box- Espeon, Luxray

Gorgug Thistlespring 

Tinkerton 

Rillaboom

Haxorus

Ferrothorn

Tyranitar 

Gogoat

Box- Jumpluff, Perrserker, Klinklang, Revavroom, Bronzong, Diggersby 

Fig

Skeledirge

Noivern 

Exploud

Toxtricity 

Wiggelytuff 

Zoroark 

Box- Shellder, Krookodile, Ludicolo, Oricorio, Toucannon, Kangaskhan, Pyroar     

Fabian

Aegislash 

Palafin 

Quaquaval

Houndoom-the hangman

Corviknight 

Ceruledge

Box- Machamp, Mantine, Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed), Marowak, many more

Kristen

Blissey  

Venasaur 

Appletun

Mightyena 

Rapidash (Galar) 

Dachsbun 

Box-Honchkrow, Mabosstiff, Slowking

Riz

Decidueye

Weaville

Golisopod 

Absol

Leipard 

Alakazam 

Box – Arcanine, Houndstone,Kecleon, Inteleon

reasons explaining under the cut. I put in a lot of thought into their teams and wrote way too much

Adaine

Adaine’s team doesn’t have a real theme, just more her personality and class as a wizard. Partially, there are several glass cannons on Adaine’s team which fits her as the parties wizard, lots of damage but low ac and hp. Her first pokemon Lucario because I thought it fit her the best as a punching pokemon that a wizard would have and we know that Adaine wanted to punch people the whole campaign both seasons.  Gardevoir because I think psychic and fairy are the closest to magic that pokemon have other than ghost-type and she sort of fits Adaine growing into herself.  Ralts is a small weak pokemon that evolves into a psychic powerhouse like Gardevoir like Adaine did throughout both campaigns.  Gengar is here because early on ray of sickness a poison damage spell was in Adaine’s wheelhouse and Gengar is not just a ghost type but a poison.  I also have a headcanon for this pokemon au that Adaine originally had a Kadabra that she got from her parents that she traded with Riz for his Haunter at the time as a friendship bond between the two nerdy intellects of the team.  Greninja as her starter for Boggy, her familiar, also as a dark type it would be the perfect defense for her wizard family who in this AU would specialize in psychic types specifically and not fairy.  Lycanroc-dusk form for her relationship as Jawbone’s adopted daughter and that she almost got turned into a werewolf which is why it’s the dusk form sort of in between the Midday and Midnight forms.  And Hydreigon for the feral rage that Adaine has bubbling inside of her throughout both campaigns and I think it’s a darker rage than Gorgug’s  rage that he uses to protect the people he loves. Adaine has more of a fury that comes from being mistreated and wanting both to hurt and stop the people who hurt her badly like her family and the enemies the Bad Kids face. 

Espeon is in the box because I think she got it from her family as sort of the idea of elven and magical perfection and that part didn’t work for either of them.  So I think Adaine’s Espeon is more of a pet that roams Mordred Manor and not on her battle team as Adaine wanted them both to be free of her Parent’s expectations.  Luxray is also in Adaine’s box because Lightning bolt was for most of the campaign Adaine’s go to move so I thought she should have an electric type and Luxray is my personal favorite, she is also my favorite of the Bad Kids so I cheated a bit, but also held back by having it be a box pokemon since I think the others fit better as her main team.  

Gorgug

For the most part, Gorgug’s team I choose the sort of grass types since he grew up in a tree, the flower he tried to give to people, and his gnome roots. but also big strong pokemon that are surprisingly gentle like Tyranitar and Haxorus according to some of their dex entries like him. Haxorus also being ax themed like his main weapons also helped.  Rillaboom as his starter fit since it’s a big strong pokemon that’s a grass starter, but it’s also a drummer like him.  Tinkerton would be a new addition to his team to show off his level in artificer. Gogoat for the grass theme and also his relationship with Zelda since they’re adorable.  I don’t remember why Jumpluff is in his box, I think because it’s a small grass type that reminded him of his parents and upbringing, which I think got replaced by Tinkerton.  Ferrothorn fits the grass type I sort of imagine Gorgug having but also since it’s the only grass/steel dual type I could find I included it.  It’s a tough tank which fits how Gorgug is as the teams tank, I also think that as a grass/steel it fits since Gorgug was trying to make friends by giving people a metal flower the first day of school, it didn’t work, but points for trying.  I think Gorgug’s team fits his role in the party as the tank and the heavy hitter, the big guy of the party that’s usually soaking up the damage as it were.

For his box pokemon, I think Gorgug with his two artificer parents who are if anything over supportive and loving, has a lot of pokemon that he can use, even if they aren’t officially on his team.  Mostly steel types to fit the artificer level he took.  The Perrserker I feel like is Gorgugs, it’s a rage monster, so it fit his barbarian class, but it also scared him so he boxed it after it evolved from a Galarian Meowth since he doesn’t like the angry part of him even though it’s useful in battle.  The Klinklang I feel like was specifically a gift from Digby and Wilma since they’re artificer or at least engineering gnomes.  Diggersby is only in this because Gorgug’s dad is named Digby and I couldn’t resist the pun, and neither could his parents since he probably got it from them, again boxed it right away.     

Fig

For Fig, I tried for a mostly musical theme or at least a sound theme in addition to darker(if not dark type) and fire types.  Which is why Skeledirge is a fire singer pokemon, kind of related to the death theme.  Also why I put Exploud and Wigglytuff on her team since they’re the most famous singer pokemon to fit her idea of the band.  Toxtricity is sort of the epitome of a Fig pokemon in my mind with its punk rock theme, maybe Terastallize into a fire type.  Zoroark is a dark type that fits Fig since she always hides herself as other people, sometimes for personal reasons others for the party to get info, but it is part of her character. And Noivern is again, as sound based pokemon, it’s big dragon type which I think fits Figs flashy powerful bardic abilities.  I can also see Fig using Noivern as an amp for one of her shows so it’s here.  I think that Fig’s team sort of fits her as the jack of all trade of the Bad Kids, she’s a spell caster, she can support with bardic inspiration and musical buffs, but can also be a secondary martial attacker with her bass if needed which fits her type coverage. 

Shellder in the box for little Galier, her oyster that died on her in freshman year.  In this AU she still has it, but it’s not on her team,.  Krookodile is also there because I think it’s a cool girl pokemon that she would have, but I can’t remember the reason I put it here in the first place. Ludicolo and Toucannon are happier, bright singing pokemon compared to her current team which is why they’re both in here.  Oricorio kind of fits a cheerleader, something Fig was before her horns grew in and her skin grew red.  They were from a happier time in her life and belonged to a different Fig so she keeps them in the box. Kangaskhan related to her own issues with her parents, specially her mommy issues after Sandralynn and Gilear divorce and put her in the box to ignore.  Pyroar I also added because it’s a fire type and sound pokemon, but I just remembered it so I don’t really know if it would fit on Fig’s main team or one of her box types so I put it here to give it a place.

Fabian

For Fabian, he’s a fighter, but as a swordsman not a martial artist so steel types seemed to fit for him and water types for his pirate background. Fitting with his sword fighter theme I included some steel types or bladed pokemon, and with the pirate theme I tried to include water types.  Quaquaval is a little goofy duck that I think Fabian disliked or pretended to dislike when he first got it, but it was the newest water type starter so why wouldn’t his parents give their darling boy what he probably asked for not expecting the outcome.  But seeing how the duck is based off dancing, I think it fits his character development in season 2 to dance now. I feel like Fabian’s starter would be one of the last to evolve because he had to be dragged kicking and screaming into his real self.  Aegislash and Corviknight are steel types which fit his swordsmanship ability, and Corviknight I think fits fighters even though Fabian is a wannabe pirate and not a knight.  Ceruledge I also thought it fit the theme even though it’s a ghost fire type, it has blades, it looks like it should be ghost steel or steel fire, so it was included.  While I think Houndoom would have also fit Fig since she’s a tiefling with fire powers and a father whose an Archdevil, I think Fabian should have a Houndoom because of the Hangman, he is Fabian’s bike and iconic companion.  Palafin is what I think a perfect fit for Fabian since it’s a water type and like Corviknight it’s a play on Paladin, while Fabian isn't one, he is a fighter and bard who loves his friends so it fits.  Fabian is one of the martial dps’ of the Bad Kids, using his speed and agility to do damage, hitting hard and fast like his team of pokemon.

 I think in this au, he would have started out with a bunch of really powerful pokemon that he inherited from his parents and him putting them in the box to fight with his own team alongside the other bad kids. Machamp is of course from Bill Seacaster since it’s a very powerful pokemon that a kid wouldn’t have which kind of fits with Bill trying to bribe Daybreak to bend the rules for Fabian on his first day at school.  Mantine as a water type fits the pirate motif. The Tauros as a Paldean aqua breed fits both of those categories as a powerhouse fighting type, but also a water type. I also think the Marowak in his box was a gift from his mother, not his father.  The whole Pokemon Tower sidequest with the dead Marowak and the whole Cubone pokedex entry fits as a gift from Hallariel.  It also uses its boneclub as a weapon, something most pokemon don’t do which sort of fits Hallariel being a secret swordmaster that later teaches Fabian the blade.  I also think she has a Galarian Farfetch’d that Fabian trains with but isn’t really part of his party fitting with the sword motif.  I think since Fabian is a rich kid with parents who are legends in their abilities its safe to say he has a lot of pokemon in the box that he doesn’t use

Kristen

Kristen was pretty hard for me since like Adaine she is a primary magic user and magic doesn’t always translate that well to Pokemon, healers are also difficult because healing is often done by the trainer not pokemon themselves.  I settled on a fairy grass team for her because fairies fit the healing motif and grass for her origins worshiping the corn god, but also slowly shifting to dark to signify her becoming a twilight cleric instead of a life one.  I also sort of incorporated a dog type motif for her because of her relationship with Tracker, specifically Mightyena because it’s a dark wolf like pokemon which fits Tracker to a T.  Venasaur as her starter fits to me because it looks big and slow as a grass starter which fits her -3 dex score. Galarian Rapidash because it’s a fairy type, but also because it sort of a sick joke since the Nightmare King’s Unicorn kills her and takes her out for a bit but lets her speak to the Unnamed Goddess at the time.  Appletun feels like a Kristen pokemon to me, I don’t know why but it fits the grass typing so it stays.  Ursaluna is probably an odd choice, but as a bear pokemon, it fits with her having the teddybear of helpfulness.  It also is an ancient pokemon from Legends Arceus that only the bloodmoon verison appears in Scarlet and Violet, which sort of fits her finding faith in Cassandra, an ancient forgotten goddess that everyone thought dangerous and gone.  And of course Blissey because it’s line is the pokemon Nurse Joys use which fits her role in the party as the healer and buffer of the group. Kristen is the main healer of the Bad Kids who also is the buffer, which is why she has the teddybear, and debuffer for their enemies.  I tried to get her team to show that.  Also to show her as the heavily armored but slow cleric with again her abysmal dex score which is why ⅔’s of her team are pokemon with good defensive/special defense stats that are relatively slow.

Honchkrow and Slowing in Kristen’s box are there because Honchkrow was a gift from her parents, there are no scarecrow pokemon that I can think of so there is a real crow type which was as close as I could get to the Harvestmen.  Slowking because in pokemon 2000, it sort of seemed like a priest type pokemon managing the shrine Ash had to go to and explaining how to summon Lugia to keep things in balance which fits her religious nature as a cleric.  My headcanon for this AU though is that she sort of manifested this Slowking when she came up with Yes as a god so like the god she sort of ignores this Slowking like she ignores the god she made.  Dashbun and Mabosstiff in her box to fit the dog theme and also being fairy and dark types respectively, I think Kristen swaps them out depending on her mood.

Riz

With Riz, I sort of fit a sneaky pokemon motif as a whole with a focus on dark types since he’s a rogue and an investigator.  I think he started with a Rowlet which evolved to a Decidueye as sort of a sneaky ghost type pokemon, Owls are also known for their wisdom and ability to see at night which I think fits Riz even though he’s an intelligence subclass rogue he tends to be one of the more level headed if socially awkward members of the party.  Weaville and Leipard are dark types, both based off of real life sneaky animals that fit Riz as a rogue.  Golisopod is a heavy hitter with first impression which gives it priority and only works on the first turn, which sort of resembles Riz’s sneak attack, his best ability in battle.  Absol is also a dark type, but I also think it fits Riz as a person, because Absols are considered dark and evil because they are sensitive to disasters, they would always arrive right before giving them a reputation of causing the disasters.  I think Riz as a heroic goblin living in a world where Goblins are seen as both evil, but also a joke according to Pok, it fits our sweet little angel boy, and also with him joining the Lower Planar Taskforce that seems to employ heroic people from ‘evil’ races.  As I stated in Adaine’s little blurb, I think Riz originally had a Haunter on his team since it’s a sneaky ghost type, but he traded it for Adaine’s Kadabra for friendship, also having a psychic on his team would be good for an investigator like Riz. As the Rogue of the party, it’s Riz’s job to hit hard and fast and get out of the way because he can’t take damage like Fabian or Gorgug.  It fits that his team is full of glass cannons that can hit for a lot, but don’t have much staying power if they have to take hits.

 For his box pokemon, I think it gets kind of sad since he would kind of inherit them from Pok, like the Arcanine I feel like is more of a pet that Sklonda raised since Growlith and Arcanine are police dogs in the pokemon world and she is a cop. I think for this AU Sklonda and Pok raised the Growlith together, and it sort of became a pet along with the Houndstone who showed up after Pok’s death. I think its arrival actually is what let Sklonda know her husband was gone before the reports came in.  Inteleon was Pok’s strongest pokemon, fitting the theme of him being a secret agent since Inteleon is based off of the same with its tuxedo like coloring and sniper g-max.  I think Riz found Inteleon’s pokeball the same way he found Pok’s crystal and magic gun in the campaign, but unlike in the campaign didn’t feel like making it part of his team/arsenal since pokemon are the same as magical equipment, and Riz would be too underleveled to control it anyway.  Riz let it out as often as he liked because it’s a living creature after all, but its purpose in the AU is more of a break glass in case of emergency. Kecleon I think is one of the few pokemon Riz has caught and put in the box, it fits his team well with it being based off of chameleons who can blend into their surroundings.  I just don’t think it could keep up with Riz’s team