#KOF A NEW BEGINNING

[mightymorphin777]

MY GOATTT 🔥

[starlit-doodles]

got a new laptop! old one was from 2017 and was being a pain to use, especially when i was trying to draw- couldn't draw how i usually could comfortably. now i can go back to my normal style!! yippee!!!

celebrating with some shunny doodles

[miserable-homo-momo]

THAT JUST IT? NO WAY THATS JUST IT???

I NEED MORE GIVE ME MORE CHAPTERS PLEASEEEEEE YOU CANNOT BE FR I NEED MORE

[thetarotwitch111]

How people are perceiving you right now? - Pick a card purple pokemon

Since i absolutely love pokemon I picked three purple ones, and just like choosing your starter, you’ll pick one to uncover how people are seeing you right now. So grab your Poké Balls, dust off that old Game Boy, and let’s see what your chosen Pokémon reveals about you.

✨I hope this reading brings you some clarity and guidance. If it resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it!

✨ And if you’re looking for something more personal, I also do individual readings—just DM me anytime or check my ko-fi

🌟TIP JAR🌟

Breathe, clean your thoughts and ask your guides and the Universe lead you to the message that’s meant for you.

Let’s get into your reading!

💜 1. Gengar

They’re noticing this big shift in you. You’re really starting to let go of things that used to hold you down, and that’s pretty powerful. It’s almost like you’ve decided, “I don’t need to control everything,” and that’s making you come across as way more open and chill. People can see that you’re getting better at going with the flow, even if it’s a little scary sometimes. But they also see that you’re super careful with your decisions. You’re not the type to just jump into something without thinking it through. You’re weighing all your options, and while that might make you seem a little stuck, it’s really just you being smart about where you’re headed next. And sure, they might pick up on the fact that you’re dealing with some tough stuff (maybe some temptations or situations that feel a bit restrictive). But what they really admire is how you’re not letting that stop you. You’re determined to break free from anything that doesn’t feel right, and that’s pretty inspiring.

The good things they see in you:

First off, they totally admire your resilience. You’ve been through some rough times, but you always manage to come out the other side even stronger. It’s like no matter what life throws at you, you’re not just surviving—you’re thriving. And people really notice that strength in you.

They also love your independence and this amazing ability to make choices that are totally in line with who you are. Even if that means you’re taking a path that others don’t quite get, they respect that you’re doing what feels right for you. You might seem a little cautious in relationships, but that’s just because you’re making sure everything aligns with your true self. People really respect that about you.

Witch’s advice:

You’re in this awesome phase of letting go and embracing change, so let’s boost that energy with some crystals. Grab a smoky quartz, cause it’s perfect for helping you release anything that’s no longer serving you. Think of it as a little nudge from the universe to let go of the old and welcome the new. And then there’s labradorite, which is all about transformation.

For herbs, sage is your best friend right now. It’s amazing for clearing out any negative or stuck energy around you. Pair it with lavender, which is super calming and will help you feel more at peace, especially when things get a little overwhelming.

And because we all need a bit of comfort, let’s talk tea. A blend of peppermint and chamomile is just what you need. The peppermint will help you think clearly and its perfect for those moments when you’re at a crossroads. And the chamomile will calm your nerves and help you relax about the future. If you want an extra boost, add a little lemon balm to the mix. It’s uplifting and will keep your spirits high as you move forward.

💜 2. Koffing

People see you as someone who’s really starting to break free from some heavy stuff. It’s like they’ve noticed you’ve been through a period where you felt really stuck, maybe even a little trapped, but now they can see you stepping out of that and finding your strength. It’s as if you’ve taken off the blindfold and are beginning to see all the possibilities that are out there for you. There’s a sense of admiration for how you’re learning to navigate through challenges, taking control of your life, and not letting fear or doubt hold you back anymore.

However, there’s also an understanding that you’re still working through some deeper, more personal struggles. People can sense that you’re dealing with things that might still have a hold on you, like old habits or negative thoughts that are tough to shake. But they don’t see this as a weakness; instead, they recognize the strength it takes to confront these inner battles. They know you’re doing your best to overcome them, and they respect the fight you’re putting up to not let those things control you.

At the same time, others notice that you’re someone who avoids unnecessary drama. You’re not one to dive into conflicts or get caught up in petty disputes. Instead, you’re focused on keeping the peace and finding solutions that work for everyone involved. People see you as someone who values harmony and is willing to go the extra mile to make sure things stay calm and balanced, even when it’s not easy. This makes you someone they can rely on to bring a sense of calm and reason into tense situations.

The good things they see in you:

One of the biggest things is your ability to move on from tough situations. They see you as someone who doesn’t let past disappointments or mistakes define you. Instead, you focus on what’s still possible and what you can still achieve. You don’t get down for the negative, but instead, you find a way to keep moving forward, and that’s something people really appreciate.

People also admire how you’re starting to open up more. Maybe you’ve spent some time reflecting and keeping to yourself, but now they see you sharing more of what you’ve learned. You’re willing to let others in, to show your vulnerabilities, and to offer the wisdom you’ve gained from your experiences. This makes you relatable and wise in their eyes, someone who’s been through a lot but is now ready to connect and share with others.

There’s also something about your creativity. Even if you don’t always show it right away, people sense that you have a rich inner world. When you do express your feelings or ideas, it’s something really special that others value. They see you as someone who brings a unique perspective to the table, and they love how you bring your imagination and emotions into everything you do.

Lastly, people respect your thoughtful approach to life. You’re not someone who rushes into things and take your time to consider your options and make sure everything is just right before you move forward. This makes you seem deliberate and careful, which others really appreciate. They know that when you do make a decision, it’s something you’ve really thought through, and that brings a sense of confidence and trust in your choices.

Witch’s advice:

First, consider working with amethyst. This crystal is great for helping you stay clear-headed and keeping any negative energy at bay. It’s also wonderful for breaking free from old patterns and embracing the new opportunities you’re creating for yourself.

For herbs, basil and rosemary would be particularly helpful right now. Basil can bring protection and peace, helping you maintain the calm and balanced environment you’re striving for. Rosemary, on the other hand, is excellent for clarity and focus, giving you the mental boost you need to keep moving forward with confidence.

When it comes to teas, a soothing blend of lemon balm and chamomile would be perfect. Lemon balm is uplifting and can ease any lingering anxiety, while chamomile helps you relax and unwind. Together, they create a comforting, calming vibe that supports your journey toward balance and peace.

💜 3. Nidoking

People see you as someone who’s in the middle of a pretty intense moment. It’s like they can tell you’ve been thinking a lot about whether to stay in certain situations or move on, but there’s a part of you that’s still holding back. Maybe it’s because you’re not quite ready to let go of something that has been important to you, or perhaps you’re trying to find closure before taking the next big step. Either way, others sense that you’re in a bit of a back-and-forth, trying to figure out where you truly want to be.

They also see that you’re someone who might be feeling a bit stuck right now, like there’s something unfinished in your life. It’s as if you’re so close to reaching a major goal or completing a big chapter, but there’s still a loose end or two that’s keeping you from feeling like you can fully move forward. And you have this drive to wrap things up and reach that sense of completion, but they also understand that it’s not easy when you’re dealing with things that are beyond your control.

At the same time, you’ve got this energy that’s just contagious. You’re curious, excited about new ideas, and you bring that spark wherever you go. Even when life gets tough, they see that you’re still standing strong, ready to take on whatever comes your way. You’re like a warrior who’s been through a lot, but you’ve still got that fire inside you.

The good things they see in you:

One of the first things that stands out is your sense of independence and self-sufficiency. People see you as someone who’s really got it together, someone who’s worked hard to build a life that’s stable and fulfilling. You have this air of confidence and self-reliance that others find incredibly inspiring. They admire how you don’t just sit around waiting for things to happen. You go out and make things happen, and know your worth and you’re not afraid to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Another thing is that you have a way of bringing your dreams to life that really impresses people. And they also think that you’ve got this deep well of emotion and love, even if you don’t always show it right away. They admire how you’re able to care so deeply and how you’re not afraid to be vulnerable when it really matters. You have this gift for making others feel valued and appreciated, and that’s something they truly treasure in you.

You also lift others up, to bring joy and happiness wherever you go and they see you as someone who can find the good in almost any situation and help others see it too.

Witch’s Advice:

Grab some citrine. It’s the perfect crystal for you. Citrine is all about boosting your confidence and bringing in that joyful, abundant energy that you naturally have. It’s like a little battery for your positivity. And clear quartz is another good one for you; it helps you stay focused and amps up your intentions, making it even easier to manifest all the amazing things you’re working on.

For herbs, rosemary and bay leaves are your go-tos. Rosemary is great for keeping your mind clear and your energy protected, especially when you’re dealing with those frustrating, unfinished things. Bay leaves are awesome for setting intentions and making your wishes come true—write down what you want on a bay leaf, burn it, and let the magic happen.

And let’s not forget about tea! A blend of jasmine and green tea is perfect for you. Jasmine brings in that sweet, loving energy, helping you stay connected to your heart. Green tea keeps you motivated and focused, which is just what you need to keep moving forward. Together, these teas will help you stay balanced and energized, ready to take on anything.

[wntrmelts]

Why I view/write Kaeya as living an inherently feminine experience

(reposting this essay from twitter)

This entire post will be a long string of observations and headcanons surrounding why I believe Kaeya’s story is an inherently feminine experience. It includes canon interactions but also explanations as to why I write him in a certain way in my works. Also, I would like to establish that with ‘feminine’ I am not explicitly talking about gender expression, but more so the societal expectations and gender roles that have been put on women. By this definition, a feminine experience is not exclusive to women only.

Starting in his childhood, Kaeya is described as being gentle and polite by Adelinde (1) whilst Diluc was described as more rambunctious. As they grew up, Kaeya, being the more reserved one, seemed to always stay in Diluc’s shadow (2).

The question is whether this was by choice or something that was imposed upon him. In a way, I think it’s both. To survive, he made sure not to cause trouble or speak out of turn, listening to and pleasing the authoritative figures in his life instead.

After Diluc was out of the picture and out of the KoF, Kaeya was given a completely different role. He was expected to lead now, his previous persona would not suffice in an environment like this. He had to be respected, and in order to gain the respect of his new subordinates, he had to change. He became louder and more visible, he had to learn how to stand his ground. This isn’t only reflected in his personality, but also his appearance. A big silhouette that exudes status with the gold accents and fur coat; it demands attention and communicates confidence to outsiders.

Kaeya as we know him has a very big personality. It’s hard to definitively say whether he enjoys the attention he gets from outsiders. Where does the act stop and his true self begin?

In his hangout, we can see him scurrying away with the traveler once he starts getting approached and praised for his on-stage performance in Port Ormos (3).

From the way he treats the interactions, it seems that he can humor these interactions when needed, but does not particularly enjoy them. There seems to be a dichotomy between the way he presents himself and how wishes other people to perceive him, and his true desires. I don’t think this means that he completely dislikes the way he presents himself. After having played this part for so long, it would make sense that at least part of it melds into his true self, but it does imply that his change post-fight isn’t 100% a case of ‘flourishing into his true self’ as his Vision story might suggest.

On that note, the attention Kaeya seems to get from bystanders seems to be something he does not seem /entirely/ comfortable with. Besides the fan interactions in Port Ormos, Kaeya also mentions in his hangout that he got approached by a group of mercenaries to dance (4).

The subtext suggests they were flirting with him, and whilst it is possible Kaeya genuinely did not realize this, I don’t believe someone like him would be oblivious to the implications of the interaction. He doesn’t name for what it was, plays it off lightly, and moves on. 

(To be fair, you can also take him at his word for this interaction. It really depends on how much you want to believe him. But also, my mans is not smiling in these?? At all??)

Now this goes into headcanon territory but I believe Kaeya is very aware of how people look at him. He’s been described to be eye-catching in his character story 5 (5), good-looking by multiple NPCs, even the traveler calls him handsome (6).

Point is: Kaeya looks good! He knows it, but as we’ve established before, he does not always like it. Despite his own discomfort, he still believes he can use this to his advantage. Because as we know, for him, the ends justify the means (7).

Perhaps he plays up his charm a little because he knows what it will get him, or because people will underestimate his true nature if he keeps it up. 

So for my personal interpretation: he’s ‘flirty’, not because he likes it, but because it helps him get things done. The reactions he gets out of it may or may not disgust him a little, but his sense of self-worth is not enough to stop him from using these tactics to get ahead.

Lastly, I would like to discuss how Kaeya, despite everything that has happened to him, does not outwardly express any of his anger frequently. At least, not in an obvious sense. To keep up appearances and to maintain his image, he never bursts out in anger, shouts, or yells. He is always hyperaware of how other people view him, and being angry is simply not appropriate. He remains composed in the presence of others even if he might want to shout or be angry. 

In short, the performative aspects of Kaeya’s character reflect a very specific part of the female experience to me. Always keeping in check with what other people’s expectations are, not wanting to take up too much space when he was younger but having to learn how to take up more space to gain other people’s respect when he got older, dealing with unwanted attention but not voicing complaints and dismissing them to not make a big deal out of it; these are all parts of it. 

All of this is super self-indulgent so don’t take it too seriously~ Just wanted to justify why I think he gets to sit with the girls :D

References (yes, I'm extra):

Kaeya Hangout: Taste of Home https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Taste_of_Home 

Kaeya’s Vision Story https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Kaeya/Lore 

Kaeya Hangout: All the World’s a Stage https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/All_the_World%27s_a_Stage#Must_It_Be_So? 

Kaeya Hangout: Poems Dedicated to the Wind https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Poems_Dedicated_to_the_Wind 

Kaeya Character Story 5 https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Kaeya/Lore 

Archon Quest: Prologue: When the Wind Dies Down https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/When_the_Wind_Dies_Down 

Kaeya Character Story 2 https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Kaeya/Lore 

[demifiendrsa]

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves ｜Announcement Trailer

Characters Trailer (English version)

Characters Trailer (Japanese version)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will launch in Early 2025. Platforms and release date have yet to be announced.  It will also be playable at EVO Japan 2024, which will run from April 27 to 29, 2024 at Ariake GYM-EX in Tokyo, Japan.

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Latest details

The Fatal Fury series first hit the market in 1991, spearheading the fighting game boom of the 1990s that swept the industry thereafter. Garou: Mark of the Wolves (released in 1999) has, for some time, served as the franchise’s most recent installment.

Fan Favorites and Fresh Faces Square Off in the Arena

Iconic characters from Fatal Fury and Garou: Mark of the Wolves are ready to rumble once again. A new character and star pupil of Joe Higashi also makes her debut:

Rock Howard (voiced by Griffin Puatu in English, Yuma Uchida in Japanese) – Born to Geese Howard, raised by Terry Bogard—Rock’s very being is one of mixed emotions and internal conflict. Despite having lived a new life with Terry, one day Rock finds himself facing off against a foe who claims to know about his past—namely his birth mother, and the fact that she is very much alive. Armed with this new information, the troubled youth resolves to find his way through life—and fight on to make that happen.

Terry Bogard (voiced by Michael Schneider in English, Takashi Kondo in Japanese) – South Town’s very own Legendary Hungry Wolf, Terry takes young Rock Howard under his wing, following an epic encounter with archrival and Rock’s father Geese Howard. The two are inseparable—until the events of a fateful tournament compel them to go their separate ways. Terry fights it out on the streets for several years thereafter, but when word of an upcoming martial arts tournament—“KOF”—reaches him, he realizes that another date with destiny awaits…

Hotaru Futuba (voiced by Suzie Yeung in English, Manaka Iwami in Japanese) – Hotaru is a young girl searching far and wide for her older brother, who disappeared when her mother passed away. As luck would have it, she would one day run into someone who looked very much like him, though he denied all knowledge of the matter. But that was then, this is now, and Hotaru still hasn’t given up: determined to fight the mysterious stranger again and convey her true feelings, she sets off into the unknown once more.

Tizoc (voiced by Jalen K. Cassell in English, Hikaru Hanada in Japanese) – An invincible symbol of justice, Tizoc now makes his triumphant return to the ring. Despite hanging up his boots for a time, the joyous cries of the children in his corner spur him into action—and bring him back home. Pledging to lift the spirits of one young fan in particular, he laces up and sets his sights on the squared circle once again. For the mighty Tizoc, one thing’s for sure: this fight will be even more furious than the last.

Preecha – (voiced by Mia Paige in English, Chika Anzai in Japanese) – Making her Fatal Fury debut, the scientist Preecha investigates the wonders and miracles of a fascinating principle known as ki (spirit energy). She also happens to be the star pupil of Joe Higashi, the acclaimed Muay Thai champ himself. While her martial arts talent can’t be denied, that’s not to say she’s only in it to win it either; indeed, Preecha fights for academic purposes, not accolades. She hates the pain, but sure is willing to endure it—as long as it furthers her research into unique and perplexing fight styles.

All-new REV System Shifts the Fight into Top Gear

The REV System, a toolset making its Fatal Fury debut, offers unique offensive options from when the battle begins. Players can use REV Arts, REV Accel, REV Blows (while S.P.G. is active), and more until you hit your limit and the REV Meter overheats. Balance your heat level and keep the pressure on your opponent to fight at full throttle!

Classic Battle Systems Evolved

Many classic Fatal Fury battle systems are back in full force, including Combination Attacks, Just Defense, Braking, Dodge Attacks, and Feints. These systems return to the fold after more than 25 years and have evolved for the modern day. Buckle up for red-hot action and competitive fights to the finish!

Experience-Tailored Control Schemes

Players can choose from two control schemes: Arcade Style is based on precise, technical inputs, while Smart Style lets you perform flashy special moves and combos using directional inputs and single button presses. From fighting game newcomers to seasoned veterans, everyone will be tricked out with the right controls—tailored specifically to your level.

[koffing-time]

Open Starter for #coffees cakeday Event

(putting a readmore to keep dashes cleaner. Please put a readmore before each post as well. If we reach the limit or something, we can make a new starter or something. i don't know the technical side of tumblr well)

Coffee vanishes in the cloud of balloons again. "Coffee! Stop going in there or i'll accidentially give you away!" Tix exclaimes, but laughs. There's no way Coffee would be given away, he's noticably not a balloon, and also the only koffing with a Top Hat and a Monocle.

"Tix, i think you went a little bit overboard with the preparations. There's still at least half an our left until we usually open, and i doubt people will be here early in the morning." Olivia is sitting at a table, drinking a hot chocolate and petting Hans on his lap. The Lotad is still asleep. "And you little troublemaker, do not steal from anyone! Is that clear?" This last remark went to Gregor who was about to drag Olivia's spoon from it's saucer.

"Eh, don't worry. This way we'll have a little break before the chaos begins." Tix pauses. "Yeah Greg, i would appreciate if you kept your little hands to yourself today. I don't think i'll have the time to clear up any conflicts today. I'll get you something nice if you can manage that"

"You are probably right." Olivia let's out a sigh and sips his drink. "Let's appreciate the calm before the storm."

[tineymang]

this isnt the kind of post i usually tend to make (though ive been trying to be less self conscious about that kind of thing lately) but i wanted to post about a new eos playthrough ive been doing! ive always thought it was very fun attention to detail that you get unique dialogue whenever you lose in dungeons and bosses, but ive never really seen all of it before because i either just dont lose or i reset after i lose because i dont want to lose my items dfgjjd

But this is where my latest eos playthru comes in! may i present my two girlfailures nymph the lumineon and sumi the absol of team omens :] i am going to be intentionally losing in every dungeon and to every boss simply to see what happens! i have no idea if anyone else besides me is interested in this, but i figure i may as well share if anybody was! (going to put this under a read more because i get the feeling it is going to be long)

(also one thing to note i only used skytemple randomizer to change the starter pokemon to lumineon and absol, the rest of the game is entirely vanilla! the added portraits also come from the pmd sprite repository :])

i also figured id add additional dialogue options onto this too! most the time you get railroaded into picking the right option, but theres some extra dialogue regardless! this one is if you say no when the partner asks you to help (which made me feel pretty bad)

and then theres asking >Wh-what should i do?

>But you can't just...

>But I have no memory...

>But I'm sure I was a human...

(and then picking either option leads into the normal dialogue continuing)

and then theres losing in beach cave! i tried losing separately to the zubat and koffing boss battle, but the same dialogue repeated then.

i like the attention to continuity that partner recognizes beach cave as a mystery dungeon, considering theyre also the one that brings it up later to the hero :] also sumi why are You saying ow i was the one that was slowly beaten to death by a shellos (it took like 5 minutes)

next, returning boss fight dialogue!

apparently zubat and koffing get lost in beach cave, which is very funny to me considering it is literally the shortest dungeon in the game dfgjdjg makes you wonder why they even went in there to begin with....

and with that i have hit the post image limit... i get the feeling i will need to break this into a lot of posts

[brookston]

Holidays 10.22

Holidays

Apple Day (French Republic)

Chulalongkorn Day observed (Thailand)

Clean Up the Earth Day

Dassain (Bhutan)

Feast of Fools

Fechner Day (Psychophysicists)

Festival of the House of Mercy

Gormanudr (Start of Innards Month; Iceland)

Half-Earth Day

Highway Beautification Day

iPod Day

INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY (also 6.28)

International Day of Oscillation

International Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day

International Stuttering Awareness Day

Kof Awareness Day

National Anna Day

National Barber’s Day

National Color Day

National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression & Criminalization of a Generation

National Diego Day

National Knee Day

National Kristopher NaJee Roebuck Day

National Lauren Day

National Love Your Melon Day

National Make a Dog’s Day

National Ruger Day

National Santri Day (Indonesia)

National Scar Appreciation Day

National Suicide Mouse Day

National Teen Arrive Alive Day

National Transfer Student Day

Parachute Day

Peniamina Gospel Day (Niue)

Post Polio Syndrome Day (UK)

Smart is Cool Day

Toastmasters Day

Ventiane (Boat Racing Festival; Laos)

Wombat Day (Australia)

World Energy Day

World Phage Day

World Planting Day

World’s End Day (Millers)

World Uveitis Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Austrian Sekt (Sparkling Wine) Day

Eat a Pretzel Day

National Nut Day

National Tavern-Style Pizza Day

National Tex Mex Day

Independence & Related Days

Laos (from France, 1953)

Russian Empire (Declared, 1721)

4th Tuesday in October

Bruery's Black Tuesday Release Day [4th Tuesday]

Information Overload Awareness Day [4th Tuesday]

Pink Tuesday [Tuesday of Last Full Week]

Taco Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Target Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Tater Tot Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Tell the Truth Tuesday [4th Tuesday of Each Month]

Textiles Tuesday (Canada) [4th Tuesday]

Thai Tuesday [4th Tuesday of Each Month]

Trivia Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Two For Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 22 (3rd Full Week of October)

Hard Pretzel Week (thru 10.31) [Last 10 Days]

Festivals Beginning October 22, 2024

Baker County Fair (Macclenny, Florida) [thru 10.27]

Bourbon Festival at Belmont (Elmont, New York)

NH Pumpkin Festival (Laconia, New Hampshire) [thru 10.27]

Roots’Ergue Festival (Sauveterre-de-Rouergue, France) [thru 10.26]

Taste of Texarkana (Texarkana, Arkansas)

Taste of the Town (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)

TEDNext (Atlanta, Georgia) thru 10.24]

Feast Days

Aaron the Illustrious (Syriac Orthodox Church)

Abercius of Hieropolis (Christian; Saint)

Abu Simbel Festival (Ancient Egypt; also 2.22)

Baphomet’s Day (Pagan)

Bertharius (Christian; Saint)

Catherine de Medici Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Cordula (Christian; Saint)

Dashain (Nepal)

Day of the Crossroads (Pagan)

A Day Sacred To All Deities of the Crossroads

Donatus of Fiesole (Christian; Saint)

Doris Lessing (Writerism)

Dussehra (a.k.a. Durga Ashtami; India)

Edmund Dulac (Artology)

Eusebius (Christian; Saint)

Grotius (Positivist; Saint)

Hermes of Heraclea (Christian; Saint)

Intergalactic Peeing Competition Day (Pastafarian)

Ivan Bunin (Writerism)

Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Eras; Kyoto, Japan)

John Paul II, Pope (Christian; Saint)

José Escobar Saliente (Artology)

Kristjan Raud (Artology)

Maha Asthami [8th Day of Dashain]

Marcus of Jerusalem (Christian; Saint)

Marjorie Flack (Artology)

Mary Salome (Christian; Saint)

Mellonius (a.k.a. Mello) of Rouen (Christian; Saint)

N. C. Wyeth (Artology)

Nunilo and Alodia (Christian; Martyrs)

Philip, Bishop of Heraclea (Christian; Saint)

Robert Rauschenberg (Artology)

Salarrué (Artology)

Seek the King Week (Shamanism)

Severus (Christian; Saint)

Sleaze Brothers (Muppetism)

Theodoret of Antioch (Christian; Saint)

Timothy Leary Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Dismal Day (Unlucky or Evil Day; Medieval Europe; 20 of 24)

Egyptian Day (Unlucky Day; Middle Ages Europe) [20 of 24]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [44 of 53]

Premieres

Aladdin’s Lamp (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1943)

Bosky the Drawback (WB LT Cartoon; 1932)

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1964)

Destination Moon, by Hergé (Graphic Novel; 1953) [Tintin #16]

Dune (Film; 2021)

The Eiger Sanction, by Trevanian (Novel; 1972)

First Blood (Film; 1982)

The First Family, recorded by Vaughan Meader (Comedy Album; 1962)

Fun and Fancy Free (Disney Animated Film; 1947)

The Golden Notebook, by Doris Lessing (Novel; 1962)

Hold That Rock (Chilly Willy Cartoon; 1956)

Inside Job (Animated TV Series; 2021)

Jerry’s Diary (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1949)

Johnny Smith and Poker-Huntas (WB MM Cartoon; 1938)

Jolene, by Dolly Parton (Song; 1973)

Just in Case, Parts 3 & 4 (Underdog Cartoon, S3, Eps. 9 & 10; 1966)

The Last Picture (Film; 1971)

Led Zeppelin II, by Led Zeppelin (Album; 1969)

New Rose, by The Damned (Song; 1976) [1st Punk Single]

Night Moves, by Bob Seger (Album; 1976)

Now, Voyager (Film; 1942)

One, No One and One Hundred Thousand, by Luigi Pirandello (Novel; 1926)

One Note Tony (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1947)

Painting Theft, Part 1 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 223; 1963)

Red, by Taylor Swift (Album; 2012)

The Red Shoes (Film; 1948)

R is for Rocket, by Ray Bradbury (Novel; 1962)

Ron’s Gone Wrong (Animated Film; 2021)

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (Film; 1949)

Sky Larks (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1934)

The Song Remains the Same, by Led Zeppelin (Live Album; 1976)

The Sun Also Rises, by Ernest Hemingway (Novel; 1926)

Transatlantic Chicken or Hens Across the Sea (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 224; 1963)

Wonder Woman: Bloodlines (WB Animated Film; 2019)

Today’s Name Days

Cordula, Ingbert, Kordula, Salome (Austria)

Filip, Marija, Marko (Croatia)

Sabina (Czech Republic)

Cordula (Denmark)

Anno, Annus, Hanno, Hannus, Ihan, Ihanus, Jaano, Jaanus (Estonia)

Anette, Anita, Anitta, Anja, Anniina, Nita (Finland)

Élodie, Salomé, Sara (France)

Cordula, Ingbert, Salome (Germany)

Averkios (Greece)

Előd (Hungary)

Donato (Italy)

Irida, Irisa, Salome (Latvia)

Aliodija, Mingedė, Severinas, Viltaras (Lithuania)

Karianne, Karine, Kine (Norway)

Abercjusz, Filip, Halka, Kordelia, Kordula, Przybysława, Sewer (Poland)

Averchie (Romania)

Sergej (Slovakia)

Juan, Pablo, Salomé (Spain)

Marika, Marita (Sweden)

Max, Maximillian (Ukraine)

Cordelia, Cordell, Cordella, Delia, Delilah (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 296 of 2024; 70 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of Week 43 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 24 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 20 (Ji-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 20 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 18 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 26 Orange; Fryday [26 of 30]

Julian: 9 October 2024

Moon: 67%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 16 Descartes (11th Month) [Maupertuis / Fontenelle]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 1 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 31 of 90)

Week: 3rd Full Week of October

Zodiac: Libra (Day 30 of 30)

Calendar Changes

Wyn (Joy) [Half-Month 20 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 10.25)

[trainerspiral]

Forrest leads me through the gate into the orchard, the Lombre marching at his side and muttering sullenly to itself. I can't help but sigh at the beauty of the old trees, their branches clustered with berries of all colors.

My mind glances back to my previous visit here, so long ago. Ro and I had been traveling together, and things between us were getting tense. The Berry Master's house had been a bright spot on that difficult journey--a much-needed reprieve that allowed us to clear the air while we did humble chores in exchange for berries.

Back then, though, a simple wooden fence had enclosed the orchard, providing a lovely view of the woods beyond. Now a formidable stone wall topped with spikes hides the outside world completely. Stretching over the trees, its jagged shadow casts a sinister pall over the idyllic orchard.

"Why the wall?" I ask.

Forrest sighs. "Same reason we need to patrol." He pauses at the end of a row of Oran trees and points. "See there?"

I draw in a sharp breath. Three of the trees at the end are stunted and dead.

The Lombre mutters in a discomfited way. Forrest pats its head. "That's from a Grimer outbreak."

"Grimer?" I ask in disbelief. "Out here in the woods?" There are some naturalized Grimer in Hoenn, but the only places I've ever known of them congregating in significant numbers are the underground passes near Mt. Chimney, where they enjoy the heat and volcanic fumes.

Forrest nods grimly. "That big tech company, Koynlab? They started mining up around Mt. Chimney three months ago. Grimer and Koffing are dangerous for the workers, so the company has made an effort to clear them out of the mines." He scowls, anger darkening his amiable features. "Of course, they insist that they're keeping their environmental impact low. There's been a media campaign to convince the public the outbreaks are caused by stuff like trash burning and littering and unsecured dumpsters. But they can't fool us."

Koynlab. I think of the V4ST, of Nifti, and my stomach sinks. "I'm guessing the government hasn't been much help?"

"You guess right," he says drily. "We think their new lab in Sootopolis is creating a lot more waste than they say, too...the outbreaks seem to be moving in that direction." He shrugs. "But nothing's come out in the official inspections, so who knows."

"Anyway." He gestures at the dead trees. "A few months after they started mining, some Grimer squeezed under the fence and did this. A couple weeks later a bunch of Koffing ruined an entire crop of Cheri berries. Our Pokemon are mostly grass types trained to help with planting - our main defense was a team of Gloom that kept pest Pokemon out with their smell. No help against Grimer and Koffing, obviously. So we had the wall put in, and me a few others started training guard Pokemon." He sighs. "Unfortunately, the berries are too tempting to Pokemon to leave them in here unsupervised. So someone has to patrol when there's an outbreak."

"That's terrible," I say sympathetically.

"Yeah. We're dealing with it though." He smiles. "Anyway, it's getting dark. I better start working on that garden. Just walk around the perimeter with your Pokemon and keep an eye out. If you see anything sneaking in, you know what to do."

I'm not so sure, but I make my best attempt at a reassuring smile and thumbs up. He returns the gesture and goes back to the garden with his Lombre, leaving me alone in the swiftly darkening orchard. I turn and begin and steady march along the forbidding wall.

As the orchard falls into twilight, electric lights on poles flicker to life among the trees. My shadow stretches and shrinks as I pass each one. An evening wind rises in the trees. After 30 uneventful minutes, my nervous vigilance dulls and my less immediate anxieties slink back into my skull.

I hate how much the Berry Master's words bother me. It's you that doesn't know how to fight. Despite the pain of losing my Pokemon and the shame of my years in obscurity, there's still a nasty little piece of ego left to wriggle to the surface. I think of my Kalos team, my Champion team, of all the hard years of training and battle. I think of the world-class trainers I defeated, the talented upstarts whose meteoric rises ended with me, and my pride burns like dragonfire in my chest.

Then I think of ASH's face, of his poor Metagross, of the satisfaction I felt as I ordered my Eelektross to deliver the attack that would prove fatal. The fire churns inside me, but it doesn't go out; it only ignites the old argument with myself again, the schism between the part of me that wishes I'd been the loser and the part of me that could never have swallowed that loss.

And I think of Coba, tangled in String Shot as the Silcoon prepared to strike. Would he have survived if it had hit him instead of me? Logic says the answer is almost certainly yes--Pokemon do get killed, but they're tough, so much tougher than humans, made for fighting in a way we can only envy. Jumping in front of him was pure stupidity. The old me would never have done such a thing, treating a Pokemon like a helpless baby.

I stop in my tracks. Why did the Silcoon attack Coba? I squeeze my brain, trying to remember every detail of the scene. I was yelling at the V4ST, and when I turned back around he had been attacked. And while it was not strictly impossible that I'd be stupid enough to turn my back on an aggressive wild Pokemon, I didn't think that was the case. After all, Coba had not been hostile to it in any way. He had refused to even approach it.

But I started yelling at the V4ST, and Pokemon almost universally hate yelling. Maybe I had been the one the Silcoon perceived as dangerous.

And if that was the case, maybe Coba got hit because he'd tried to protect me.

Pokemon may have trouble understanding your words, but they understand your heart just fine.

It's not that Coba can't fight. It's that he knows I don't want him to.

It's unclear how long I stand there in the deepening dark, feeling the weight of that thought, before the wind shifts and I notice the smell. Rank, rotten, rancid--few words are adequate to describe it. Sewage, formaldehyde, body odor, brimstone--a rich, full orchestra of putrescent notes.

It's not hard to pinpoint the direction it's coming from. Against all desire, I cut across the orchard and head toward it, praying it's coming from the other side of the wall. At first I see nothing; I think I've got lucky. But then I notice a gleam--wetness caught in the electric light. A mucilaginous tendril of purple ooze creeping through the tiniest hole in the masonry, already puddling on the dirt below. Within seconds a wide, wet eye squeezes through.

I tear out the V4ST's ball and throw it to the ground in front of me. The Porygon2 bursts out.

"V4ST! Psychic attack!" I order.

The V4ST looks at the quickly-coalescing Grimer. Then it spins in a circle, looking all around itself. Then it looks at me.

"Drr-drr," it drones.

My heart lurches, but maybe it just doesn't know that attack. "Tri-Attack!" I say. No Porygon2 would be without that attack.

"Drr-drrrrr," it repeats, with more emphasis this time.

"Why?!" I shout.

The V4ST swoops toward me with a series of caustic beeps as the last glob of the Grimer begins to slide toward the ground.

"Look, I'm sorry I yelled at you!" I say, my voice high and tight with fear. "I'll be nicer, I promise, but please, please help me!"

The V4ST beeps harshly. Then it taps its beak hard on my breast pocket, making a dull clunking noise as it hits Coba's ball through my coat.

"Drr-drr," it reiterates.

I lurch back as the Grimer makes a sudden lunge in my direction. The V4ST whirls around to look, but the sludgy beast seems satisfied that I'm no threat. It starts to ooze toward the trees.

There's only about 30 feet between the wall and the first row of trees. Grimer are slow, but if I don't do anything it will get there and start destroying the orchard.

And I understand the V4ST's meaning. It can protect me, but it can't act as my Pokemon.

It has to be Coba.

I look hard at the V4ST. It looks back at me, impossible to read. I feel my hatred for it rising and swallow it down. It's not fair to blame the V4ST for doing what it's meant to do. I have to trust it to take care of things if they get out of hand.

Even if getting out of hand means Coba turns out to be a Missingno. Even if it means losing him.

As I pull out his ball, I'm more afraid than I've ever been going into a battle. But I remember the words of the Berry Master--words that old youngster me apparently needed to hear after all--and I do my best to call up the old battle-readiness of days past, and I throw the ball with all the ferocity I can summon.

Hearing the ball, the Grimer whirls toward the new threat with a wet snarl, and its stench hits me with nauseating force. Coba squeaks in shock and turns, scampering back in my direction.

"Coba!" I say, speaking to him for the first time in a commanding tone. He stops, studying me quizzically with one little black eye.

Through the sickness and pain and fear, I manage to stab my finger toward the Grimer and snarl, "Mud-slap!"

For a terrifying second, Coba simply looks at the Grimer, which has fixed him with its full attention now. He takes a bound in my direction, and I'm afraid he's going to refuse again.

But then he digs his little forepaws into the earth and shoots backward, sending a plume of mud directly into the Grimer's face.

The Grimer folds in on itself, handlike pseudopods swiping at its mud-caked eyes. I let out a shrill whoop of triumph, then choke on it as the V4ST drifts forward, its eyes laser-focused on Coba. My heart throbs in my ears and I feel my knees weaken as it hangs there, calculating, and then slowly turns to face me.

"Bi-bing," it chirps.

A beautiful sound. An undeniably affirmative, happy sound. I fold over with a sob of relief.

But I can't collapse in a blubbering heap just yet, because the Grimer makes a disgusting phlegmy noise and hawks a glob of Acid in Coba's direction. It goes wide thanks to the blinding mud, but it's a timely reminder that the fight isn't over.

"Great job, Coba!" I shout hoarsely. "Mud-slap!"

Coba performs the move again, and the Grimer burbles with pain and rage. It flings out a pseudopod and this time the attack connects. Coba shrieks as he rolls end over end toward me, and the Grimer surges forward.

"Coba!" I shout, locking every muscle in my body to keep myself from repeating the stupidity of my Silcoon encounter. He stands up, looking shaken, but he turns and hisses at the Grimer. I order another Mud-slap as the toxic Pokemon bears down on him, but this time his aim goes wide and the Grimer's Acid attack hits true. He screeches in pain and staggers to the ground as the poison seeps in.

I withdraw him and turn to the V4ST. "Help!" I plead.

"Drr-drr," it says, and I realize the Grimer has turned from the fight and is closing in on the trees. The V4ST is under no obligation to protect the trees, and now I have no way of protecting them, either.

Except one.

Clenching my jaw, half-thanking and half-cursing Ro, I pull out an empty Ultra Ball and let it fly before I have a chance to change my mind. It pulls the Grimer less than a yard from the nearest tree. It rolls around a few times, and then the light goes out.

"Bi-bing," the V4ST says.

@novelistash

[axoon-who]

Waiting for snk to release more kof/fatal fury content

I need a manga of kof so bad ong

I WOULD GIVE EVERYTHING FOR MORE KOF MANGA

I have yet to read new beginning, it looks so good

But what i wish the most is a animated kof series, i need it so badly the animated openings in some games and the maximum impact ovas? Beautiful. I am aware that kof destiny exits but it looks... Off still gonna watch it

[ifellintothestyx]

My Take on Reasons why Visions are Granted, Based on the Traveler's Journey

I'm going insane. Also, hi, not dead yet.

There's been a bunch of theories on why Visions are granted, whether it depended on the allogene's ambition, values, personality, defining moment, etc. To each their own, and my own view on this matter is that the reasons why Visions are granted can be surmised using the Traveler's journey.

Not sure if anyone else has done this take yet, but I'd love to know to compare notes.

ANEMO

Let's start with our first element. We receive Anemo at the very, very beginning, when we have zero memories, zero clues, basically we're at zero for everything. After obtaining Anemo, we make our first friends in Teyvat, join the Adventurer's Guild and become an honorary member of the KoF. In other words, Anemo is about beginnings. Anemo is given to those who desire a new start or who are already on a new journey and are just discovering themselves.

GEO

Next element is Geo. When we obtain Geo, we already have surer footing in Teyvat. We know what we need to do, we have plans to achieve our goals, and we've basically got a rough draft of what we're doing. After obtaining Geo, our reputation in Teyvat is solidified. We're a hero, we get recognition as such, and this is where people start to recognize us. Geo is about firmness (hahaha). Geo is given to those who have set a plan for their lives, who have decided upon what they want to do, and who people define based on said goals.

ELECTRO

Before entering the nation, we already have the identity of a hero. After obtaining Electro, our identity and reputation takes a drastic change from hero to criminal. We choose to value our own ideals and understanding of the situation which clashes with the gov't of the nation, or the status quo. Electro is about personal identity. Electro is given to those whose identity is in conflict, or which don't agree with the status quo.

DENDRO

Before this nation, our conflicts were very straightforward. We have one bad guy, a collection of allies from our chosen side, and a mentor we can always rely on to appear (prev. examples: Venti, Zhongli, Yae Miko). After obtaining Dendro, the conflict becomes more complicated. There are layers upon layers of conflicting motives and factions. We see the corrupt body, but we cannot act to remove it immediately. Our allies each came from different factions and all had their own motives. We weren't the only highlight this time, since a political coup cannot succeed or rely upon a single individual (looking at you, Inazuma). Nahida, our mentor and first true ally, is notable absent. Our main objectives were to gather information, reliable sources and allies, discern the truth through deductive reasoning, and then follow through with the best possible outcome. We acted more as a catalyst rather than a hero or villain here (I love this AQ so bloody much it's my fav).

Knowledge and wisdom became our most essential weapons; we used them to navigate through this complicated environment. However, I believe that Dendro is actually about the truth, while knowledge and wisdom are the tools used to seek it. Dendro is given to those who always seek the truth, and who value honesty even if they do not always practice it. They have their own personal truths that they accept and uphold, and dislike deception and illusions that cloud one's judgement. And who else seeks the truth above all but scholars?

HYDRO

(Still not sure on this one since we haven't gotten to the end of the AQ, so take this with a grain of salt. )

So, to recap, we've played a multitude of roles since arriving in Teyvat. We were always able to get by from scratch. After obtaining Hydro, we gain the role of an attorney to defend Lyney, and we are bound by laws and societal perspective. We are thrust into a whole new role with more rigid rules than before. After all this, we then play the role of infiltrating prisoner, and again, we are bound by rules and regulations we did not previously experience. In other words, we were actually forced to respect and obey the laws while doing our usual thing, unlike our criminal-like behavior before (I like how, in the entirety of our stay, the only times we got arrested were by choice, did you notice?).

So, from what I know for now, Hydro is about adaptation. Hydro is given to those who are thrust into difficult roles with rigid rules and standards they must abide by. As much as they desire their personal freedom from the role, they still succeed in their environment and have simply accepted their positions, mainly because they feel they have no choice.

[themattress]

Pokeani: Is It Pure Filler?

A detailed look at which episodes in the Pokemon anime from the Original Series through Journeys qualify as pure filler; in that despite some worldbuilding or Pokemon spotlighting or good lessons learned, nothing in the episode advances anything major (the plot, character arcs, Pokemon evolutions and positions in characters’ teams, etc.) Bear in mind that plenty of the episodes not counted can still be considered largely filler with just some small token advancement thrown in, but as long as the advancement is there it’s not a pure filler episode.

OS001 - No (First episode, main characters introduced) OS002 - No (Jenny, Joy and Team Rocket introduction) OS003 - No (Ash catches Caterpie and Pidgeotto, Caterpie evolves into Metapod) OS004 - No (Metapod evolves into Butterfree) OS005 - No (Ash's 1st badge, Brock introduced and joins the group) OS006 - No (Brock catches Zubat, Misty's Staryu revealed) OS007 - No (Ash's 2nd badge, Misty's secret revealed) OS008 - Yes OS009 - Yes OS010 - No (Ash catches Bulbasaur) OS011 - No (Ash catches Charmander) OS012 - No (Ash catches Squirtle) OS013 - No (Ash catches Krabby) OS014 - No (Ash's 3rd badge) OS015 - No (Giovanni introduction, Lost at Sea arc starts) OS016 - No (Lost at Sea arc) OS017 - No (Lost at Sea arc) OS018 - No (Lost at Sea arc, Misty and Brock meet Delia, Gary and Professor Oak) OS019 - No (Lost at Sea arc, Misty catches Horsea) OS020 - No (Lost at Sea arc) OS021 - No (Butterfree released) OS022 - No (Sabrina introduction and arc starts) OS023 - No (Sabrina arc) OS024 - No (Sabrina arc, Ash's 4th badge) OS025 - No (Ash catches Primeape and reaches Celadon) OS026 - No (Ash's 5th badge) OS027 - No (Misty catches Psyduck) OS028 - No (Brock gets Vulpix) OS029 - No (Primeape's release) OS030 - No (Ash catches Muk) OS031 - No (Gary appears, Ekans and Koffing evolve into Arbok and Weezing) OS032 - No (Ash's 6th badge) OS033 - Yes OS034 - Yes OS035 - No (Ash catches Tauros) OS036 - Yes OS037 - Yes OS038 - Yes OS039 - Yes OS040 - Yes OS041 - Yes OS042 - Yes OS043 - No (Charmander evolves into Charmeleon) OS044 - No (Charmeleon begins disobeying Ash) OS045 - No (Jigglypuff introduction) OS046 - No (Gary appears, Charmeleon evolves into Charizard, Ash gets an egg) OS047 - Yes OS048 - No (James' backstory) OS049 - Yes OS050 - No (The egg hatches into Togepi which Misty keeps) OS051 - Yes OS052 - No (Jessie catches Lickitung, Jessie's backstory) OS053 - Yes OS054 - Yes OS055 - No (Snap arc starts) OS056 - No (Snap arc) OS057 - No (Snap arc, Butch and Cassidy introduction, James gets Victreebel) OS058 - No (Gary appears, Blaine introduction) OS059 - No (Ash's 7th badge) OS060 - Yes OS061 - No (Misty's arc concludes, Horsea and Starmie leave) OS062 - Yes OS063 - No (Gary appears, Mewtwo introduction, Ash's 8th badge) OS064 - No (Mr. Mime introduction, Ash returns to Pallet Town) OS065 - Yes OS066 - Yes OS067 - No (Mewtwo escapes, Gary appears, League set-up) OS068 - No (Fall-out of Mewtwo's escape) OS069 - Yes OS070 - Yes OS071 - No (Set-up for next episode) OS072 - No (Meowth's backstory) OS073 - No (Bruno introduction) OS074 - No (Jigglypuff's big pay-off) OS075 - No (Ash leaves Pallet Town for the Indigo Plateau) OS076 - No (Indigo League: Part 1) OS077 - No (Indigo League: Part 2) OS078 - No (Indigo League: Part 3) OS079 - No (Indigo League: Part 4) OS080 - No (Indigo League: Part 5) OS081 - No (Indigo League: Part 6) OS082 - No (Indigo League: Part 7)

OS083 - No (Ash's new journey starts, Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot and is released) OS084 - No (Ash's group and Team Rocket leaves Kanto for the Orange Islands) OS085 - No (Ash gets the GS Ball, Brock leaves the group) OS086 - No (Tracey introduced and joins the group, Ash catches Lapras, badge quest starts) OS087 - No (Ash's 1st badge) OS088 - No (Butch and Cassidy return, Togepi's first attack) OS089 - No (Tracey's Marill revealed) OS090 - Yes OS091 - Yes OS092 - Yes OS093 - Yes OS094 - Yes OS095 - No (Ash's 2nd badge) OS096 - No (Ash catches Snorlax) OS097 - No (Orange Islands history revealed) OS098 - Yes OS099 - No (Tracey catches Scyther) OS100 - Yes OS101 - No (Lorelei introduction) OS102 - Yes OS103 - Yes OS104 - Yes OS105 - No (Ash's 3rd badge) OS106 - Yes OS107 - No (Charizard finally starts obeying Ash) OS108 - No (Captain Aidan introduction) OS109 - Yes OS110 - No (Ash's 4th badge) OS111 - Yes OS112 - No (Misty catches Poliwag) OS113 - No (Orange League: Part 1) OS114 - No (Orange League: Part 2) OS115 - No (Lapras released) OS116 - No (Ash's group leaves Orange Islands for Kanto) OS117 - No (Back to Pallet Town, Tracey leaves the group, Brock and Gary return) OS118 - No (Brock rejoins the group, Ash's new journey starts)

OS119 - No (Professor Elm introduction, badge quest starts) OS120 - No (Casey introduction) OS121 - No (Ash catches Heracross) OS122 - Yes OS123 - No (Gary appears) OS124 - Yes OS125 - Yes OS126 - No (Snubbull introduction) OS127 - Yes OS128 - No (Ash catches Chikorita) OS129 - Yes OS130 - Yes OS131 - Yes OS132 - No (Ash's group reaches Violet City) OS133 - No (Ash's 1st badge) OS134 - Yes OS135 - Yes OS136 - No (Charizard leaves) OS137 - Yes OS138 - Yes OS139 - Yes OS140 - Yes OS141 - Yes OS142 - Yes OS143 - No (Ash catches Cyndaquil) OS144 - No (Ash's group reaches Azalea Town, Kurt introduction) OS145 - No (Brock catches Pineco, GS Ball given to Kurt) OS146 - No (Ash's 2nd badge) OS147 - Yes OS148 - No (Jessie trades Lickitung for Wobbuffet) OS149 - No (Squirtle released) OS150 - Yes OS151 - Yes OS152 - Yes OS153 - No (Togepi's first battle, Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl, Ash gets Totodile) OS154 - Yes OS155 - Yes OS156 - No (Ash catches Noctowl) OS157 - Yes OS158 - Yes OS159 - No (Butch and Cassidy return, Ash's group first sees Giovanni)

OS160 - No (Whitney introduction) OS161 - No (Ash's 3rd badge) OS162 - No (DJ Mary introduced) OS163 - No (Casey returns) OS164 - Yes OS165 - Yes OS166 - Yes OS167 - No (Zubat evolves into Golbat) OS168 - Yes OS169 - Yes OS170 - Yes OS171 - No (Vulpix is given back to Suzie) OS172 - Yes OS173 - No (Gary appears) OS174 - Yes OS175 - Yes OS176 - Yes OS177 - No (Snubbull evolves into Granbull and returns to Madame Muchmoney) OS178 - Yes OS179 - Yes OS180 - Yes OS181 - Yes OS182 - Yes OS183 - No (Morty introduction) OS184 - No (Ash's 4th badge) OS185 - No (Sakura introduction) OS186 - Yes OS187 - Yes OS188 - Yes OS189 - No (Snap arc starts) OS190 - No (Snap arc) OS191 - No (Snap arc) OS192 - Yes OS193 - Yes OS194 - Yes OS195 - Yes OS196 - Yes OS197 - Yes OS198 - No (Golbat evolves into Crobat) OS199 - Yes OS200 - Yes OS201 - No (Chikorita evolves into Bayleef) OS202 - Yes OS203 - Yes OS204 - Yes OS205 - Yes OS206 - Yes OS207 - Yes OS208 - Yes OS209 - Yes OS210 - No (Jasmine introduction) OS211 - No (Ash's 5th badge)

OS212 - No (Ash's group goes to the Whirl Islands) OS213 - Yes OS214 - Yes OS215 - No (Misty catches Corsola) OS216 - No (Luka introduction) OS217 - No (Whirl Cup: Part 1) OS218 - No (Whirl Cup: Part 2) OS219 - No (Whirl Cup: Part 3) OS220 - Yes OS221 - No (Ash's group goes to Silver Island, Ritchie and Sparky return) OS222 - No (Lugia arc begins, Butch and Cassidy return) OS223 - No (Lugia arc) OS224 - No (Lugia arc) OS225 - No (Ash's group leaves the Whirl Islands) OS226 - No (Ash's 6th badge) OS227 - No (Bulbasaur leaves) OS228 - No (Sakura returns) OS229 - No (Morty returns, Eusine introduction) OS230 - No (Gary appears, Ash gets an egg) OS231 - Yes OS232 - No (The egg hatches into Phanpy) OS233 - No (Delibird introduction, Jessie, James and Meowth rejoin Team Rocket) OS234 - Yes OS235 - Yes OS236 - Yes OS237 - No (Lake of Rage: Part 1, Lance introduction) OS238 - No (Lake of Rage: Part 2, Pryce introduction) OS239 - No (Pryce's personal issue resolved) OS240 - No (Ash's 7th badge) OS241 - Yes OS242 - Yes OS243 - Yes OS244 - Yes OS245 - Yes OS246 - Yes OS247 - No (Professor Oak visits Johto) OS248 - Yes OS249 - Yes OS250 - Yes OS251 - Yes OS252 - Yes OS253 - No (Clair introduction) OS254 - No (Wynaut introduction) OS255 - No (Charizard returns) OS256 - No (Ash's 8th badge) OS257 - No (Wynaut's big pay-off) OS258 - Yes OS259 - No (Lapras returns, Ash gets an egg) OS260 - No (The egg hatches into Larvitar) OS261 - No (Pineco evolves into Forretress) OS262 - Yes OS263 - No (Casey returns, James loses Victreebel) OS264 - Yes OS265 - No (Larvitar overcomes its shyness) OS266 - No (Ash's group reaches Mt. Silver, Larvitar leaves) OS267 - No (Johto League: Part 1) OS268 - No (Johto League: Part 2) OS269 - No (Johto League: Part 3) OS270 - No (Johto League: Part 4) OS271 - No (Johto League: Part 5) OS272 - No (Johto League: Part 6) OS273 - No (Johto League: Part 7) OS274 - No (Johto League: Part 8) OS275 - No (Ash's group returns to Kanto, Misty and Brock leave the group) OS276 - No (Ash's new journey starts)

AG001 - No (First episode, main characters introduced) AG002 - No (Team Magma introduction) AG003 - No (Max, Norman and Caroline introduction, Max joins the group) AG004 - No (Brock returns and joins the group, Ash catches Taillow) AG005 - No (May's first Pokemon battle) AG006 - No (Arbok and Weezing released, James catches Cacnea) AG007 - No (Ash catches Treecko) AG008 - No (Jessie catches Seviper) AG009 - Yes AG010 - Yes AG011 - Yes AG012 - No (Brock catches Lotad) AG013 - No (Pokemon Contests are introduced) AG014 - No (May and Jessie catch Wurmples) AG015 - No (Roxanne introduction) AG016 - No (Ash's 1st badge, May becomes a Coordinator) AG017 - No (Team Aqua introduction) AG018 - No (Mr. Briney introduction, Team Aqua appears) AG019 - No (Follow-up to previous episode, Ash's group reaches Dewford Town) AG020 - No (Brawly introduction) AG021 - Yes AG022 - No (Steven introduction) AG023 - No (Ash catches Corphish) AG024 - No (Wurmples evolve into Silcoon and Cascoon) AG025 - No (Brock catches Mudkip) AG026 - Yes AG027 - No (Team Aqua and Team Magma appear) AG028 - No (Wurmples evolve into Beautifly and Dustox) AG029 - Yes AG030 - No (Brawly returns) AG031 - No (Ash's 2nd badge) AG032 - No (Ash's group reaches Slateport City) AG033 - No (Drew introduction) AG034 - Yes AG035 - No (May's first Contest) AG036 - No (Team Magma appears) AG037 - Yes AG038 - Yes AG039 - No (Ash's group reaches Mauville City) AG040 - No (Ash's 3rd badge)

AG041 - Yes AG042 - Yes AG043 - Yes AG044 - No (Misty returns) AG045 - No (Togepi evolves into Togetic and is released, Misty leaves) AG046 - Yes AG047 - No (May catches Skitty) AG048 - Yes AG049 - Yes AG050 - No (Contest prep) AG051 - No (Contest, May gets a Ribbon) AG052 - Yes AG053 - Yes AG054 - No (Team Aqua and Team Magma appear) AG055 - No (Flannery introduction) AG056 - No (Ash's 4th badge) AG057 - Yes AG058 - No (Ash catches Torkoal) AG059 - No (Wattson returns) AG060 - Yes AG061 - No (Contest prep) AG062 - No (Contest, May gets a Ribbon) AG063 - No (Lotad evolves into Lombre) AG064 - Yes AG065 - Yes AG066 - No (Treecko evolves into Grovyle) AG067 - Yes AG068 - No (Ash's group returns to Petalburg) AG069 - No (Gym prep) AG070 - No (Ash's 5th badge) AG071 - No (May and Max meet Professor Oak) AG072 - No (Tag Battles are introduced) AG073 - No (May catches Bulbasaur) AG074 - Yes AG075 - Yes AG076 - Yes AG077 - No (Contest prep) AG078 - No (Contest) AG079 - No (Spoink introduced) AG080 - No (Taillow evolves into Swellow) AG081 - Yes AG082 - No (Torchic evolves into Combusken) AG083 - No (Team Aqua and Team Magma appear) AG084 - No (Winona introduction, James catches Chimecho) AG085 - No (Ash's 6th badge) AG086 - Yes AG087 - Yes AG088 - Yes AG089 - Yes AG090 - No (Contest prep) AG091 - No (Contest, May gets a Ribbon) AG092 - Yes

AG093 - No (Spoink's big pay-off) AG094 - Yes AG095 - No (Professor Birch appears) AG096 - Yes AG097 - No (Team Aqua/Magma Climax: Part 1) AG098 - No (Team Aqua/Magma Climax: Part 2) AG099 - No (Tate and Liza introduction) AG100 - No (Ash's 7th badge) AG101 - No (Drake introduction) AG102 - Yes AG103 - No (Contest, Harley introduction, May gets a Ribbon) AG104 - Yes AG105 - No (Lombre evolves into Ludicolo) AG106 - Yes AG107 - Yes AG108 - No (Ash catches Snorunt) AG109 - Yes AG110 - No (Juan introduction) AG111 - No (Ash's 8th badge) AG112 - Yes AG113 - No (Important development for Drew and May) AG114 - Yes AG115 - No (Contest prep) AG116 - No (Contest, May gets a Ribbon) AG117 - No (May catches Munchlax) AG118 - No (Morrison introduction) AG119 - No (Coda for Team Aqua/Magma, Ash's group reaches Slateport City) AG120 - Yes AG121 - No (Grand Festival: Part 1) AG122 - No (Grand Festival: Part 2) AG123 - No (Grand Festival: Part 3) AG124 - Yes AG125 - No (Hoenn League: Part 1) AG126 - No (Hoenn League: Part 2) AG127 - No (Hoenn League: Part 3) AG128 - No (Hoenn League: Part 4) AG129 - No (Hoenn League: Part 5) AG130 - No (Hoenn League: Part 6) AG131 - No (Hoenn League: Part 7) AG132 - No (Group parting, Ash and Team Rocket return to Kanto, Agatha and Scott introduction, Misty returns, Ash's new journey starts) AG133 - No (Group reconvenes, Misty joins the group, Max and May meet Delia and Tracey) AG134 - No (Misty leaves the group) AG135 - No (Noland introduction, Charizard returns) AG136 - No (Ash gets the Knowledge Symbol) AG137 - Yes AG138 - Yes AG139 - No (Drew is revealed to be in Kanto) AG140 - Yes AG141 - Yes AG142 - Yes AG143 - No (Contest prep, Harley is revealed to be in Kanto) AG144 - No (Contest, May gets a Ribbon) AG145 - Yes

AG146 - Yes AG147 - No (Chimecho leaves, James gets Mime Jr.) AG148 - No (Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp) AG149 - No (Ash gets the Guts Symbol) AG150 - No (May gets an egg) AG151 - No (Contest, May gets a Ribbon) AG152 - Yes AG153 - No (Ash gets the Tactics Symbol) AG154 - No (Phanpy evolves into Donphan) AG155 - No (Solana introduction) AG156 - No (Brock catches Bronsly) AG157 - No (The egg hatches into Eevee) AG158 - No (Ash gets the Luck Symbol) AG159 - Yes AG160 - No (Contest) AG161 - No (Grovyle evolves into Sceptile) AG162 - No (Contest, May gets a Ribbon) AG163 - No (Spencer introduction) AG164 - No (Ash gets the Spirits Symbol) AG165 - Yes AG166 - Yes AG167 - No (Contest, May gets a Ribbon) AG168 - Yes AG169 - No (Anabel introduction) AG170 - No (Ash gets the Ability Symbol) AG171 - No (Pokemon Ranger Event: Part 1) AG172 - No (Pokemon Ranger Event: Part 2) AG173 - Yes AG174 - No (Contest prep) AG175 - No (Contest, May gets a Ribbon) AG176 - No (Butch and Cassidy return) AG177 - No (Onix shown to have evolved into Steelix) AG178 - No (Brandon introduction) AG179 - No (Aipom introduction) AG180 - No (Grand Festival: Part 1) AG181 - No (Grand Festival: Part 2) AG182 - No (Grand Festival: Part 3, Ash catches Aipom) AG183 - Yes AG184 - Yes AG185 - Yes AG186 - No (Brandon returns) AG187 - No (Beautifly and Skitty return, May's arc concludes) AG188 - Yes AG189 - No (Brandon returns) AG190 - No (Ash gets the Brave Symbol and conquers the Battle Frontier) AG191 - No (Ash vs. May) AG192 - No (May and Max leave, Brock leaves, Gary returns, Ash's new journey starts)

DP001 - No (First episode, main characters introduced) DP002 - No (Dawn gets Pikachu, Ash catches a Starly, Brock returns, James gets Carnivine) DP003 - No (Ash gets Pikachu back, Dawn meets Ash and Brock, Paul introduction) DP004 - No (Nando introduction) DP005 - No (Ash catches Turtwig) DP006 - No (Paul appears) DP007 - No (Dawn becomes a Coordinator) DP008 - No (Brock catches Croagunk) DP009 - No (Dawn catches Buneary) DP010 - No (The group reaches Jubilife City, Dawn gets a Poketch) DP011 - No (Contest prep, Zoey introduction) DP012 - No (Contest) DP013 - No (Starly evolves into Staravia) DP014 - No (Bronsly evolves into Sudowoodo) DP015 - No (Roark introduction, Paul appears) DP016 - No (Oreburgh visit continues) DP017 - No (Oreburgh visit continues) DP018 - No (Ash's 1st badge) DP019 - No (Dawn catches Pachirisu) DP020 - No (Hunter J introduction) DP021 - Yes DP022 - Yes DP023 - Yes DP024 - Yes DP025 - Yes DP026 - No (Contest prep, Kenny introduction) DP027 - No (Contest, Dawn gets a Ribbon) DP028 - Yes DP029 - Yes DP030 - No (Cheryl introduction, Honey arc starts) DP031 - No (Honey arc, Gardenia introduction) DP032 - No (Honey arc) DP033 - No (Brock gets an egg) DP034 - No (Zoey appears, Dawn catches Buizel) DP035 - No (Lucian introduction, Buizel begins to obey Dawn) DP036 - No (Nando appears, Gardenia returns, Team Galactic introduction) DP037 - No (Ash's 2nd badge) DP038 - No (The egg hatches into Happiny) DP039 - Yes DP040 - No (Paul appears, Cynthia introduction) DP041 - No (Zoey appears) DP042 - Yes DP043 - Yes DP044 - No (Hippopotas introduction) DP045 - No (Gary returns, Hunter J appears) DP046 - No (Paul appears) DP047 - Yes DP048 - Yes DP049 - No (Contest, Dawn's self-confidence issues begin) DP050 - No (Tag Tournament: Part 1, Paul appears, Conway introduction) DP051 - No (Tag Tournament: Part 2, Paul releases Chimchar) DP052 - No (Tag Tournament: Part 3, Ash gets Chimchar)

DP053 - No (Chimchar overcomes his fear) DP054 - No (Gardenia returns, James releases his Cacnea) DP055 - No (Zoey appears, Ash gets Buizel and Dawn gets Aipom) DP056 - Yes DP057 - Yes DP058 - Yes DP059 - Yes DP060 - No (Team Galactic appears, Kenny appears, Aipom evolves into Ambipom) DP061 - No (Contest, Dawn's self-confidence issues continue) DP062 - Yes DP063 - Yes DP064 - No (Paul appears, Ash catches Gligar) DP065 - No (Hippopotas' big pay-off, Butch and Cassidy return) DP066 - No (Maylene and Reggie introduction) DP067 - No (Veilstone visit continues, Dawn's self-confidence issues continue) DP068 - No (Ash's 3rd badge) DP069 - No (Team Galactic appears) DP070 - Yes DP071 - No (Pokemon Ranger Event: Part 1, Hunter J appears) DP072 - No (Pokemon Ranger Event: Part 2, Hunter J appears) DP073 - No (Jessie releases Dustox) DP074 - Yes DP075 - No (Wallace introduction) DP076 - No (May returns) DP077 - No (Wallace Cup: Part 1) DP078 - No (Wallace Cup: Part 2) DP079 - No (Wallace Cup: Part 3, Dawn gets a Ribbon and her self-confidence issues end) DP080 - No (Jessie gets a Yanma which evolves into Yanmega) DP081 - No (Paul appears) DP082 - No (Crasher Wake introduction) DP083 - No (Ash's 4th badge) DP084 - No (Dawn catches Swinub) DP085 - No (Gary returns, Gligar evolves into Gliscor) DP086 - Yes DP087 - Yes DP088 - No (Angie introduction, Conway returns, Summer Camp arc starts) DP089 - No (Summer Camp arc) DP090 - No (Summer Camp arc) DP091 - No (Summer Camp arc) DP092 - Yes DP093 - No (Fantina introduction, Zoey appears) DP094 - Yes DP095 - No (Contest, Dawn gets a Ribbon) DP096 - No (Team Galactic appears, Cyrus and Carolina introduction, Cynthia returns) DP097 - No (Team Galactic event continues) DP098 - No (Angie returns) DP099 - No (Aaron introduction) DP100 - No (Paul appears, Turtwig evolves into Grotle) DP101 - No (Barry introduced and temporarily joins the group) DP102 - No (Ash's 5th badge) DP103 - No (Barry leaves the group) DP104 - No (Ash's group reaches Canalave City, Swinub evolves into Piloswine)

DP105 - Yes DP106 - No (Piloswine starts disobeying Dawn and evolves into Mamoswine) DP107 - No (Byron introduction, Roark returns) DP108 - No (Ash's 6th badge) DP109 - Yes DP110 - No (Riley introduction, Barry and Team Galactic appear) DP111 - No (Team Galactic event continues, Carolina returns) DP112 - Yes DP113 - Yes DP114 - No (Contest, Ursula introduction, Dawn gets a Ribbon) DP115 - Yes DP116 - Yes DP117 - Yes DP118 - No (Paul appears, Staravia evolves into Staraptor) DP119 - No (Mamoswine begins to obey Dawn) DP120 - Yes DP121 - Yes DP122 - No (Barry and Kenny appear) DP123 - No (Ambipom discovers Ping Pong) DP124 - No (Dawn releases Ambipom so it can become a Ping Pong champion) DP125 - Yes DP126 - No (Candice introduction, Zoey appears) DP127 - No (Ash's 7th badge, Paul appears) DP128 - No (Brandon returns, Paul's backstory) DP129 - No (Hunter J appears, Brandon leaves) DP130 - No (Looker introduction) DP131 - No (Ash vs. Paul Full Battle: Part 1) DP132 - No (Ash vs. Paul Full Battle: Part 2, Chimchar evolves into Monferno) DP133 - No (Fall-out of Full Battle) DP134 - Yes DP135 - Yes DP136 - No (Team Galactic appears, Looker returns) DP137 - Yes DP138 - No (Twinleaf Festival arc, Ash and Brock meet Johanna) DP139 - No (Twinleaf Festival arc, Professor Oak appears and Dawn meets him) DP140 - No (Twinleaf Festival arc, Barry appears, Palmer introduction) DP141 - No (Twinleaf Festival arc, Ash battles Palmer) DP142 - Yes DP143 - No (Lyra and Khoury are introduced and join the group, Dawn gets Cyndaquil) DP144 - No (Lyra and Khoury arc) DP145 - No (Lyra and Khoury arc) DP146 - No (Lyra and Khoury arc, Contest) DP147 - No (Lyra and Khoury arc) DP148 - Yes DP149 - Yes DP150 - No (Team Galactic Climax: Part 1) DP151 - No (Team Galactic Climax: Part 2) DP152 - No (Team Galactic Climax: Part 3) DP153 - Yes DP154 - No (Gliscor leaves) DP155 - No (Zoey appears) DP156 - No (Gible introduction) DP157 - No (Barry appears, Ash catches Gible)

DP158 - Yes DP159 - Yes DP160 - Yes DP161 - No (Contest prep, Ursula appears) DP162 - No (Contest, Dawn gets a Ribbon) DP163 - No (Paul and Barry appear, Monferno evolves into Infernape) DP164 - Yes DP165 - No (Flint and Volkner introduction) DP166 - No (Grotle evolves into Torterra) DP167 - No (Johanna returns, Dawn gets ready for the Grand Festival) DP168 - Yes DP169 - Yes DP170 - No (Bertha introduction) DP171 - No (Dawn gets Togekiss) DP172 - Yes DP173 - No (Ash's group arrives at Valor Lakefront) DP174 - No (Grand Festival: Part 1) DP175 - No (Grand Festival: Part 2) DP176 - No (Grand Festival: Part 3) DP177 - No (Grand Festival: Part 4) DP178 - Yes DP179 - No (Ash's 8th badge) DP180 - No (Jasmine returns, Flint returns, Kenny appears) DP181 - Yes DP182 - No (Sinnoh League: Part 1) DP183 - No (Sinnoh League: Part 2) DP184 - No (Sinnoh League: Part 3) DP185 - No (Sinnoh League: Part 4) DP186 - No (Sinnoh League: Part 5) DP187 - No (Sinnoh League: Part 6)   DP188 - No (Sinnoh League: Part 7) DP189 - No (Sinnoh League: Part 8) DP190 - No (Happiny evolves into Chansey, Brock decides to become a doctor) DP191 - No (The group disbands, Ash and Brock return to Kanto, Matori introduction, Team Rocket gets a promotion and also return to Kanto)

BW001 - No (First episode, main characters introduced) BW002 - No (Ash meets Iris and Axew, Ash catches Pidove, Jessie catches Woobat) BW003 - No (Ash gets Oshawott, Sandile introduction) BW004 - No (Ash gets Tepig, Don George introduction, Team Rocket given new orders) BW005 - No (Cilan, Chili and Cress introduction, Team Rocket given new orders) BW006 - No (Ash's 1st badge, Iris and Cilan join Ash, Fennel introduction, Team Rocket steals Dream Energy) BW007 - No (Ash catches Snivy, Team Rocket warned about Team Plasma) BW008 - No (Team Rocket advances their misison) BW009 - No (Iris and Axew’s backstory, Axew's problem established, Iris' Excadrill revealed, Team Rocket given new orders) BW010 - No (Trip appears, Pierce introduction) BW011 - No (Cilan catches Dwebble, Team Rocket steals data on the Meteonite) BW012 - No (Ash gets an egg, Sandile appears, Team Rocket advances their mission) BW013 - No (Bianca introduced, Team Rocket advances their mission) BW014 - No (Lenora and Hawes introduced, Team Rocket advances their mission) BW015 - No (Nacrene visit continues, Team Rocket steals Meteonite fragment) BW016 - No (Ash's 2nd badge) BW017 - No (The egg hatches into Scraggy, Dr. Zager introduction) BW018 - No (Burgh introduction, Ash catches Seawaddle) BW019 - No (Burgundy introduction) BW020 - No (Sandile appears and evolves into Krokorok) BW021 - No (Ash's group reaches Castelia City) BW022 - No (Burgh returns, Trip appears, Professor Juniper appears, Pidove evolves into Tranquill, Team Rocket finds the Meteonite, Giovanni comes to Unova) BW023 - No (Team Rocket vs. Team Plasma: Part 1, Krokorok appears, Looker returns, Team Plasma introduction) BW024 - No (Team Rocket vs. Team Plasma: Part 2, the Meteonite destroyed, Giovanni, Pierce and Dr. Zager leave Unova) BW025 - No (Ash's 3rd badge, Seawaddle evolves into Swadloon, James catches Yamask) BW026 - No (Castelia visit continues, Bianca appears and temporarily joins the group) BW027 - No (Iris catches Emolga) BW028 - No (Emolga's laziness established, Bianca leaves the group) BW029 - Yes BW030 - No (Iris' goal further fleshed out, Axew's problem resolved) BW031 - No (Stephan introduction) BW032 - Yes BW033 - Yes BW034 - No (Trip appears, Iris' fear of Ice-types and Oshawott's problem revealed) BW035 - No (Oshawott's problem resolved, Ash catches Palpitoad, Cilan catches Stunfisk) BW036 - No (Georgia and Drayden introduction, Iris and Excadrill's backstory, Excadrill starts obeying Iris) BW037 - No (Ash catches Roggenrola, Team Rocket does a task for Dr. Zager) BW038 - No (Team Rocket does a task for Dr. Zager) BW039 - No (Professor Juniper and Fennel appear, Team Rocket does a task for Dr. Zager) BW040 - No (Luke introduction) BW041 - No (Club Battle: Part 1, Team Rocket arrives in Nimbasa City) BW042 - No (Club Battle: Part 2) BW043 - No (Club Battle: Part 3) BW044 - No (Club Battle: Part 4, Team Rocket prepares for their next mission) BW045 - No (Meowth joins Ash's group, Jessie and James advances their mission) BW046 - No (Jessie and James advances their mission, Dr. Zager returns to Unova) BW047 - No (Jessie and James advances their mission, Ingo and Emmet introduction) BW048 - No (Ingo and Emmet investigate but Jessie and James successfully evade them) BW049 - No (Battle for the Underground: Part 1, Meowth leaves Ash's group) BW050 - No (Battle for the Underground: Part 2, Team Rocket escapes with Dr. Zager)

BW051 - No (Elesa introduction, Bianca appears) BW052 - No (Ash's 4th badge) BW053 - No (Ingo and Emmet return, the Driftveil Drawbridge repaired) BW054 - No (Alder introduction, Trip appears) BW055 - Yes BW056 - Yes BW057 - Yes BW058 - No (Iris advances as a prospective Dragon Master, Team Rocket prepares for their next mission) BW059 - No (Ash's group arrives in Driftveil City, Clay introduction, Team Rocket advances their mission) BW060 - No (Chili returns, Team Rocket advances their mission) BW061 - No (Clay returns, Ash's group goes to Milos Island for a Revival Herb, Tornadus and Thundurus introduction) BW062 - No (Team Rocket fails their mission, Landorus introduction, Ash's group gets a Revival Herb) BW063 - No (Ash's 5th badge) BW064 - No (Bianca and Professor Juniper appear, Dwebble evolves into Krustle, Team Rocket does a task for Dr. Zager) BW065 - No (Bianca leaves, Cedric Juniper introduction) BW066 - No (The Hero Legend established, Cedric Juniper claims the Golden Dark Stone, Krokorok returns) BW067 - No (Ash catches Krokorok) BW068 - Yes BW069 - No (Skyla introduction) BW070 - No (Ash's 6th badge, Tranquill evolves into Unfezant) BW071 - No (Stephan appears) BW072 - No (Clubsplosion: Part 1) BW073 - No (Clubsplosion: Part 2) BW074 - No (Clubsplosion: Part 3) BW075 - No (Clubsplosion: Part 4) BW076 - No (Swadloon evolves into Leavanny) BW077 - No (A Restoration Confrontation: Part 1, Ash meets Dr. Zager) BW078 - No (A Restoration Confrontation: Part 2) BW079 - No (Tepig evolves into Pignite) BW080 - No (Brycen introduction) BW081 - No (Ash's 7th badge) BW082 - No (Burgundy appears, Ash changes course for his final badge) BW083 - No (Georgia appears, Iris overcomes her fear, Ash's group departs for Vibrank) BW084 - No (Luke appears, Meloetta introduction) BW085 - No (Roxie introduction, Team Rocket prepares to hunt down Meloetta BW086 - No (Ash's 8th badge) BW087 - No (Cynthia returns, Ash's group meets Meloetta then goes to Undella) BW088 - No (Dawn returns, Meloetta joins Ash's group, Team Rocket’s final misson begins) BW089 - No (Meloetta's combat form revealed, Team Rocket advances their mission) BW090 - No (Team Rocket advances their mission) BW091 - No (Iris catches Dragonite, Team Rocket advances their mission) BW092 - No (Junior Cup: Part 1, Alder appears, Iris' Dragonite begins disobeying her) BW093 - No (Junior Cup: Part 2, Iris' Dragonite problem continues) BW094 - No (Junior Cup: Part 3, Krokorok evolves into Krokodile, Iris' Dragonite problem continues) BW095 - No (Junior Cup: Part 4, Cameron introduction, Dawn leaves, Team Rocket advances their mission) BW096 - No (Marlon introduction, Cameron leaves) BW097 - No (Team Rocket advances their mission, Giovanni prepares to return to Unova) BW098 - No (Operation Tempest: Part 1, Giovanni returns to Unova, Meloetta's backstory) BW099 - No (Operation Tempest: Part 2, Thundurus, Torandus and Landorus return in new forms, Iris' Dragonite problem resolved, Team Rocket all return to Kanto, Meloetta leaves)

BW100 - Yes BW101 - Yes BW102 - No (Ash's group reaches the Village of Dragons, Ash and Cilan meet the Elder, Drayden returns and summons Iris to Opelucid City) BW103 - No (Iris' backstory, Iris’ arc concludes) BW104 - No (Virgil introduction) BW105 - No (Unova League: Part 1) BW106 - No (Unova League: Part 2) BW107 - No (Unova League: Part 3) BW108 - No (Unova League: Part 4) BW109 - No (Unova League: Part 5) BW110 - No (Unova League: Part 6) BW111 - No (Professor Juniper appears, Team Rocket returns, the White Ruins quest begins) BW112 - No (N introduction, Genesect foreshadowing) BW113 - No (Cheren introduction) BW114 - No (Looker returns, Team Plasma introduction) BW115 - Yes BW116 - No (Team Plasma appears, N returns and joins Ash's group) BW117 - No (Further development for N) BW118 - No (Charizard returns) BW119 - No (Team Plasma appears, Looker returns, Anthea and Concordia introduction, Genesect foreshadowing) BW120 - No (Team Plasma appears, N's backstory, N leaves the group) BW121 - No (Team Plasma appears, Colress Machine perfected, Light Stone discovered, Genesect foreshadowing) BW122 - No (Team Plasma Climax: Part 1) BW123 - No (Team Plasma Climax: Part 2) BW124 - No (Team Plasma Climax: Part 3) BW125 - No (Ash's group leaves Unova, Porter introduction) BW126 - Yes BW127 - Yes BW128 - Yes BW129 - Yes BW130 - No (Professor Oak appears and Iris and Cilan meet him) BW131 - Yes BW132 - Yes BW133 - Yes BW134 - Yes BW135 - Yes BW136 - No (Alexa introduction) BW137 - Yes BW138 - No (Clair returns) BW139 - Yes BW140 - Yes BW141 - Yes BW142 - No (Chili and Cress return) BW143 - No (Ash's group arrives in Kanto, Iris and Cilan leave the group) BW144 -  No (Ash returns to Pallet Town, Ash's new journey starts, Wobbuffet returns)

XY001 - No (First episode, main characters introduced) XY002 - No (Ash catches Froakie) XY003 - No (Ash catches Fletchling, James catches Inkay, Serena leaves home) XY004 - No (Bonnie catches Dedenne, Serena gets Fennekin) XY005 - No (Viola introduction, Serena meets Ash, Clemont and Bonnie) XY006 - No (Ash's 1st badge) XY007 - No (Serena joins Ash's group which heads back toward Lumiose) XY008 - Yes XY009 - No (Return to Lumiose, Clemont's secret revealed) XY010 - No (Blaziken Mask introduction, Clemont gets Chespin) XY011 - No (Jessie catches Pumpkaboo) XY012 - Yes XY013 - Yes XY014 - Yes XY015 - Yes XY016 - Yes XY017 - No (Sanpei introduction) XY018 - Yes XY019 - No (Evil Malamar introduction) XY020 - No (Battle Chateau episode, Grant introduction) XY021 - No (Aria introduction) SPL01 - No (Alain and Mairin introduction) XY022 - Yes XY023 - Yes XY024 - Yes XY025 - No (Ash's 2nd badge) XY026 - No (Miette introduction) XY027 - Yes XY028 - No (Diantha introduction) XY029 - Yes XY030 - No (Korrina introduction and arc start) XY031 - No (Korrina arc) XY032 - No (Korrina arc) XY033 - No (Korrina arc) XY034 - No (Korrina arc) XY035 - No (Ash catches Hawlucha) XY036 - No (Fletchling evolves into Fletchinder) XY037 - Yes XY038 - Yes XY039 - No (Tierno, Trevor and Shauna introduction and arc start) XY040 - No (Summer Camp arc) XY041 - No (Summer Camp arc) XY042 - No (Summer Camp arc) XY043 - No (Origins of Mega Evolution explored) XY044 - No (Ash's 3rd badge) XY045 - Yes XY046 - Yes XY047 - No (Serena catches Pancham and becomes a Performer) XY048 - No (Clemont catches Luxio) XY049 - Yes

SPL02 - No (Lysandre and Steven introduction) XY050 - No (Nini introduction) XY051 - Yes XY052 - No (Froakie evolves into Frogadier) XY053 - No (Ash, Clemont and Bonnie meet Grace, Serena's Performer arc continues) XY054 - No (Evil Malamar defeated) XY055 - No (Ash catches Goomy) XY056 - No (Goomy overcomes its fear) XY057 - No (Ramos introduction) XY058 - No (Ash's 4th badge) XY059 - Yes XY060 - No (Serena's first Showcase and haircut) XY061 - No (Goomy evolves into Sliggoo) XY062 - No (Luxio evolves into Luxray, Clemont leaves the group) XY063 - No (Clemont retakes control of Lumiose Gym) XY064 - No (Sawyer introduction, Serena meets Aria, Fennekin evolves into Braxien) SPL03 - No (Further development for Alain and Mairin) XY065 - No (Sliggoo evolves into Goodra) XY066 - No (Ash, Serena and Bonnie reunite with Clemont in Lumiose City) XY067 - No (Ash's 5th badge) XY068 - No (Alain appears in flashback, Blaziken Mask's identity exposed) XY069 - No (Goodra's send-off: Part 1) XY070 - No (Goodra's send-off: Part 2) XY071 - Yes XY072 - Yes XY073 - No (Valerie introduction) XY074 - No (Ash's 6th badge) XY075 - No (Sawyer becomes Ash's rival) XY076 - No (Ash gets Noibat) XY077 - No (Noibat learns to fly) XY078 - Yes XY079 - Yes XY080 - No (Showcase, Serena gets a Key) XY081 - Yes XY082 - No (Pumpkaboo evolves into Gourgeist) XY083 - Yes XY084 - Yes XY085 - Yes XY086 - No (Fletchinder evolves into Talonflame) XY087 - Yes XY088 - No (Clemont and Bunnelby's backstory) XY089 - No (Serena catches Eevee) XY090 - No (Ash's group arrives in Anistar City) XY091 - No (Showcase, Serena gets a Key) XY092 - No (Olympia introduction) XY093 - No (Ash's 7th badge) SPL04 - No (Malva and Squishy introduction, Alain goes dark)

XY094 - No (Bonnie catches Squishy, Team Flare and Z2 introduction) XY095 - No (Professor Sycamore learns about Squishy) XY096 - No (Professor Sycamore starts researching Squishy) XY097 - Yes XY098 - No (Squishy makes telepathic contact with Pikachu and Meowth) XY099 - No (Ash's group arrives in Ninja Village) XY100 - No (Frogadier evolves into Greninja and becomes Ash-Greninja) XY101 - No (Showcase) XY102 - No (Team Flare pursues Squishy: Part 1) XY103 - No (Team Flare pursues Squishy: Part 2) XY104 - Yes XY105 - No (Eevee evolves into Sylveon) XY106 - No (Ash meets Alain who becomes his rival) XY107 - No (Team Rocket fights Team Flare, Alain catches Z2 for Lydsandre) XY108 - Yes XY109 - No (Showcase, Serena gets a Key) XY110 - No (Noibat evolves into Noivern) XY111 - No (Xerosic begins experimenting on Z2) XY112 - No (Master Class: Part 1) XY113 - No (Master Class: Part 2) XY114 - Yes XY115 - Yes XY116 - No (Ash battles Alain again) XY117 - Yes XY118 - No (Ash battles Diantha again) XY119 - No (Ash battles Sawyer again) XY120 - No (Wulfric introduction) XY121 - No (Ash and Greninja perfect their bond) XY122 - No (Ash's 8th badge) XY123 - No (Goodra returns, Alain collects badges to compete in the Kalos League) XY124 - Yes XY125 - No (Kalos League: Part 1) XY126 - No (Kalos League: Part 2) XY127 - No (Kalos League: Part 3) XY128 - No (Kalos League: Part 4) XY129 - No (Kalos League: Part 5, Mairin and Lysandre arrive) XY130 - No (Kalos League: Part 6) XY131 - No (Kalos League: Part 7) XY132 - No (Team Flare Climax: Part 1) XY133 - No (Team Flare Climax: Part 2) XY134 - No (Team Flare Climax: Part 3) XY135 - No (Team Flare Climax: Part 4) XY136 - No (Team Flare Climax: Part 5) XY137 - No (Lumiose reconstruction begins) XY138 - No (Serena quits being a Performer and becomes a Coordinator) XY139 - No (Xerosic arrested, Greninja leaves) XY140 - No (The group disbands, Ash and Team Rocket return to Kanto)

SM001 - No (First episode, main characters introduced) SM002 - No (Ash and Pikachu face Tapu Koko, Island Challenge starts) SM003 - No (Rotom Dex introduction, Team Rocket arive in Alola, Mimikyu introduced) SM004 - No (Jessie catches Mimikyu, Ash catches Rowlet) SM005 - No (Lana and Popplio's backstory, Lana's charcter further established, Lana's family introduction) SM006 - No (Sophocles' character further established) SM007 - No (Litten appears) SM008 - No (Hobbes introduction, Lillie's character further established, Lillie gets an egg) SM009 - No (Hala introduction, Ash clears an Island Trial) SM010 - No (Ash clears the Melemele Grand Trial) SM011 - No (Kiawe's family introduction, Kiawe's character further established, Team Skull appears) SM012 - No (Team Rocket build a secret lair, James catches Mareanie) SM013 - No (Anna and Nina introduction, the egg hatches into Snowy the Alolan Vulpix) SM014 - No (Lillie becomes able to touch Snowy) SM015 - No (Ash catches Rockruff) SM016 - Yes SM017 - Yes SM018 - No (Mallow's family introduction, Mallow's character further established, Bounsweet evolves into Steenee) SM019 - No (Sophocles' family introduction, Ash and Pikachu face Tapu Koko) SM020 - No (Tapu Lele introduction) SM021 - No (Ash catches Litten) SM022 - Yes SM023 - Yes SM024 - No (Team Skull appears, Delia visits Alola) SM025 - No (Team Skull appears, Team Rocket gets a Darkinium Z) SM026 - No (Sophocles catches Charjabug) SM027 - No (Gladion introduced, Team Skull appears) SM028 - Yes SM029 - Yes SM030 - No (Lillie becomes able to touch Pikachu) SM031 - No (Ash and friends visit Akala Island, Olvia introduction) SM032 - No (Akala visit continues, Lana gets a Sparkling Stone) SM033 - No (AKala visit continues, Lana gets a Z-Ring and Waterium Z) SM034 - No (Akala visit continues, Kiawe catches Alolan Marowak) SM035 - No (Akala visit continues, Ash clears an Island Trial) SM036 - No (Akala visit continues, Ash clears the Akala Grand Trial) SM037 - No (Akala visit continues, Gladion appears, Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc) SM038 - Yes SM039 - No (Oranguru introduction) SM040 - No (Ida introduction) SM041 - No (Horacio introduction) SM042 - No (Kanto visit, Misty and Brock return, Jigglypuff returns) SM043 - No (Kanto visit, Misty and Brock leave, Kukui's dream revealed)

SM044 - No (Aether Foundation and Nebby introduction) SM045 - No (Nebby arc) SM046 - No (Nebby arc, Faba and Team Rocket join forces) SM047 - No (Nebby arc, Gladion appears) SM048 - No (Nebby arc, Lillie becomes unable to touch any Pokemon) SM049 - No (Nebby arc, Team Rocket leave Faba, Lillie's trauma resolved and she can touch all Pokemon now) SM050 - No (Nebby arc, Nebby evolves into Cosmoem, Nihilego abducts Lusamine) SM051 - No (Nebby arc, Lillie's "Z-Powered Form", visit to Poni Island, Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini introduction) SM052 - No (Nebby arc, Nebby evolves into Solgaleo, Ash's Z-Ring upgraded) SM053 - No (Nebby arc, Ash and friends enter Ultra Space and battle Nihilego-Lusamine) SM054 - No (Nebby arc, Nihilego-Lusamine defeated and Lusamine saved from Ultra Space) SM055 - No (Nebby arc, Nebby leaves, Kukui and Burnet get married, the Ultra Guardians formed, Poipole introduction SM056 - Yes SM057 - Yes SM058 - Yes SM059 - No (Lana and Mallow's backstory) SM060 - No (Hala returns, brief Ula'ula Island visit) SM061 - No (Ultra Guardian mission, Poipole starts following Pikachu) SM062 - No (Team Rocket learn they need a Z-Ring, Alolan Meowth introduction) SM063 - No (Masked Royal introduction, Litten evolves into Torracat) SM064 - Yes SM065 - No (Ilima introduction, Team Skull appears) SM066 - No (Ilima leaves) SM067 - No (Ash catches Poipole) SM068 - No (Team Skull appears) SM069 - No (Ultra Guardian mission) SM070 - No (Viren introduction) SM071 - Yes SM072 - Yes SM073 - No (Nanu and Acerola introduction, Team Rocket gets a Z-Ring and Mimikium Z) SM074 - No (Ash visits Ula'ula Island, the Blinding One legend established) SM075 - No (Ula'ula visit continues, Ash and Team Rocket get stronger) SM076 - No (Ula'ula visit continues, Ash and Team Rocket battle each other in an Island Trial which Ash clears) SM077 - No (Ula'ula visit continues, Ash clears the Ula'ula Grand Trial) SM078 - No (Ula'ula visit continues, Ultra Guradian mission) SM079 - No (Ula'ula visit continues, Molayne introduction) SM080 - No (Ula'ula visit continues, Lillie gets an Icium Z) SM081 - Yes SM082 - No (Steenee evolves into Tsareena) SM083 - Yes SM084 - No (Mina introduction, Team Skull appears, new info on the Blinding One) SM085 - No (Ultra Guardian mission) SM086 - Yes SM087 - No (Necrozma introduction, Gladion appears, Nebby returns, Nebby 2 introduction, Matori Matrix comes to Alola) SM088 - No (Necrozma crisis continues, the heroes split up) SM089 - No (Ultra Guardians to Poipole's home in Ultra Space, Kukui and Faba vs. Gozu) SM090 - No (Necrozma turned back into the Blinding One, Ash releases Poipole) SM091 - Yes SM092 - Yes

SM093 - Yes SM094 - No (Acerola returns) SM095 - No (Ultra Guardian mission) SM096 - No (Bewear and Stufful reunited) SM097 - No (Hau introduction) SM098 - Yes SM099 - No (Lana catches Sandy the Eevee) SM100 - No (Ultra Ruin: Part 1) SM101 - No (Ultra Ruin: Part 2) SM102 - No (Misty and Brock return) SM103 - No (Olivia returns, Misty and Brock leave) SM104 - No (Ash and friends visit Poni Island, Team Skull appears, Hapu and Plumeria introduction) SM105 - No (Poni visit continues, Gladion appears) SM106 - No (Poni visit continues, Ida and Horacio return, Charjabug and Popplio evolve into Vikavolt and Brionne, Lana gets a Primarium Z) SM107 - No (Poni visit continues, Kiawe gets a Flyinium Z) SM108 - No (Poni visit continues, Mallow's backstory, Mallow catches Shaymin, Hapu becomes Poni Island Kahuna, Lillie and Gladion's missing father revealed to still be alive) SM109 - No (Poni visit continues, Ash clears Poni Grand Trial and gets a Steelium Z) SM110 - No (Kahili introduction) SM111 - No (Meltan introduction) SM112 - No (Ash catches Meltan) SM113 - Yes SM114 - No (Ultra Guardian mission) SM115 - No (Kukui announce the Alola League, Team Skull appear, Guzma introduction) SM116 - No (Search for Mohn begins, Lillie finds Magearna and a Z-Ring) SM117 - No (Ash and friends visit Malie City) SM118 - No (Malie visit continues, Ryuki introduction) SM119 - No (Horacio returns, Sophocles gets a Z-Ring and Buginium Z) SM120 - No (Lana hooks Kyogre with Misty's fishing lure, Brionne evolves into Primarina) SM121 - No (Mallow clears an Island Trial and gets a Z-Ring and Grassinimu Z) SM122 - No (Matori returns to Alola but gets banished from it for good) SM123 - No (Kiawe and Turtonator's backstory) SM124 - No (Ultra Guradian mission) SM125 - No (Ash time travels and inspires young Kukui's dream) SM126 - Yes SM127 - No (Manalo Stadium is completed, Gladion finds Mohn's Zoroark and captures it) SM128 - No (Alola League: Part 1) SM129 - No (Alola League: Part 2) SM130 - No (Alola League: Part 3) SM131 - No (Alola League: Part 4) SM132 - No (Alola League: Part 5) SM133 - No (Alola League: Part 6) SM134 - No (Alola League: Part 7) SM135 - No (Alola League: Part 8) SM136 - No (Alola League: Part 9) SM137 - No (Alola League: Part 10) SM138 - No (Alola League: Part 11) SM139 - No (Alola League: Part 12) SM140 - No (Guzzlord attack, all Z-Rings are used, Team Rocket save Bewear and Stufful, Poipole returns as Naganadel, Masked Royal's identity exposed) SM141 - No (Ash vs. Kukui: Part 1) SM142 - No (Ash vs. Kukui: Part 2) SM143 - No (Ash vs. Kukui: Part 3, Torract evolves into Incineroar) SM144 - No (Ash vs. Kukui, Part 4, Pikachu and Tapu Koko's final battle) SM145 - No (Naganadel leaves, the school year ends, Magearna activates and provides a way to track down Mohn, Ash decides to leave Alola) SM146 - No (Ash and Team Rocket return to Kanto, the rest of the cast go their separate ways, Nebby returns, Mallow releases Shaymin, Burnet is pregnant with Kukui's child)

JN001 - No (Pikachu's backstory, Goh, Chloe and Professor Cerise introduction) JN002 - No (Ash meets Goh, Chloe and Professor Cerise) JN003 - No (Ren and Chrysa introduction, Team Rocket begin using the Prize Master) JN004 - No (Ash and Goh visit Galar for the first time, Scorbunny introduction) JN005 - No (Dynamaxing is introduced, Goh catches Scorbunny) JN006 - No (Goh's goal revealed) JN007 - Yes JN008 - Yes JN009 - Yes JN010 - No (Ash catches Dragonite) JN011 - No (Chloe's arc begins, Gengar introduction) JN012 - No (World Coronation Series established, Leon introduced, Lance returns, Team Rocket seeks to harness Dynamax energy) JN013 - No (Ash and Go meet Leon, Ash decides to partake in the World Coronation Series) JN014 - Yes JN015 - No (Goh's family introduction) JN016 - No (Ash catches Gengar) JN017 - No (Team Rocket's secret lair debuts, Scorbunny evolves into Raboot and turns its back on Goh) JN018 - No (Ash has a Coronation battle) JN019 - Yes JN020 - No (Ash has a Coronation battle) JN021 - No (Ash has a Coronation battle and gets an egg that hatches into Riolu) JN022 - No (Goh reconciles with Raboot) JN023 - Yes JN024 - No (Ash and Goh meet Matori) JN025 - No (Korrina returns, Ash has a Coronation battle) JN026 - Yes JN027 - No (Raihan, Rose, Sonia and Sobble introduction, Ash catches Galarian Farfetch'd) JN028 - No (Goh catches Sobble, Morpeko introduction) JN029 - No (Chloe's arc continues) JN030 - No (Ash has a Coronation battle JN031 - Yes JN032 - No (Goh's backstory, Horace introduction) JN033 - No (Ash has a Coronation battle) JN034 - No (Bea introduction, Ash has a Coronation battle) JN035 - Yes JN036 - No (Ash has two Coronation battles) JN037 - No (Kukui, Burnet, Kiawe, Lana, Mallow, Sophocles, Lillie, Gladion and Rotom Dex return, Lei introduction) JN038 - Yes JN039 - No (Chuck returns, Bea appears, Ash has a Coronation battle) JN040 - Yes JN041 - Yes JN042 - No (Sword & Shield: Part 1, Oleana and Eternatus introduction) JN043 - No (Sword & Shield: Part 2) JN044 - No (Sword & Shield: Part 3) JN045 - No (Sword & Shield: Part 4, Riolu and Raboot evolve into Lucario and Cinderace) JN046 - No (Mewtwo returns) JN047 - Yes JN048 - Yes

JN049 - No (Chloe catches Eevee and her arc continues) JN050 - No (Ash catches Dracovish, Cara Liss introduction) JN051 - No (Ash has a Coronation battle) JN052 - Yes JN053 - Yes JN054 - Yes JN055 - No (Opal introduction, Chloe's arc continues) JN056 - No (Wikstrom introduction) JN057 - Yes JN058 - Yes JN059 - No (Goh catches Grookey) JN060 - No (Ash has a Coronation battle, Farfetch'd evolves into Sirfetch'd) JN061 - Yes JN062 - No (Sobble evolves into Drizzle and leaves) JN063 - No (Chloe's arc continues) JN064 - Yes JN065 - No (Iris and Drayden return, Axew is revealed to have evolved into Haxorus, Ash has a Coronation battle) JN066 - Yes JN067 - Yes JN068 - No (Project Mew established, Gary returns, Danika introduction) JN069 - Yes JN070 - No (James catches Morpeko) JN071 - No (Gary and Danika return, Quillon and Professor Amaranth introduction, Goh joins Project Mew) JN072 - Yes JN073 - Yes JN074 - No (Matori Matrix targets Cresselia and Darkrai, Dawn returns and meets Chloe) JN075 - No (Resolution to the previous episode, Dawn meets Goh and reunites with Ash) JN076 - No (Goh learns of Ash's Champion status, Bewear, Stufful, Mimikyu and Mareanie return and reunite with Team Rocket) JN077 - No (Volkner returns, Ash has a Coronation battle) JN078 - No (Drizzle returns as Inteleon) JN079 - No (Chloe's arc continues) JN080 - No (Danika and Quillon return, Project Mew mission) JN081 - Yes JN082 - No (Opal, Raihan and Leon return) JN083 - No (Cynthia returns) JN084 - No (Korrina returns, Ash gets a Lucarionite) JN085 - No (Bea appears) JN086 - No (Lucario Mega Evolves, Ash has a Coronation battle, Korrina leaves) JN087 - No (Chloe's arc continues) JN088 - No (Drake and Danika return, Project Mew mission) JN089 - No (Gates of Warp: Part 1, Dawn and Cynthia return) JN090 - No (Gates of Warp: Part 2)

JN091 - No (Allister introduction) JN092 - No (Allister returns, Bea appears) JN093 - Yes JN094 - No (Erika returns, Chloe's arc continues) JN095 - No (Butch and Cassidy return and are given closure) JN096 - No (Sophocles returns) JN097 - Yes JN098 - No (Chloe's arc continues) JN099 - No (Piers and Marnie introduction, Ash has a Coronation battle) JN100 - No (Flint, Leon and Sonia return) JN101 - Yes JN102 - No (Horace and Gary return, Project Mew mission) JN103 - No (Drasna introduction, Clemont and Bonnie return) JN104 - No (Wikstrom returns, Ash has a Coronation battle) JN105 - No (Chloe's arc continues, Lisia introduction, Wallace and Serena return) JN106 - Yes JN107 - Yes JN108 - No (Greninja returns) JN109 - No (Leon and Raihan return, Ash has a Coronation battle) JN110 - No (Danika and Horace return, Project Mew mission) JN111 - No (Lillie, Gladion and Lusamine return and find Mohn, "Lillie" introduction) JN112 - No (Return to Alola, return of many Alola characters, resolution of Alola's storylines) JN113 - No (Gary, Danika and Quillon return, Project Mew mission) JN114 - No (Ash visits Pallet Town, Professor Oak appears, Paul returns) JN115 - No (Masters Eight: Part 1) JN116 - No (Masters Eight: Part 2) JN117 - No (Masters Eight: Part 3) JN118 - No (Masters Eight: Part 4) JN119 - Yes JN120 - No (Chloe's arc concludes) JN121 - Yes JN122 - No (Masters Eight: Part 5) JN123 - No (Masters Eight: Part 6) JN124 - No (Masters Eight: Part 7) JN125 - No (Masters Eight: Part 8) JN126 - Yes JN127 - No (Eternatus returns, Goh leaves for Project Mew's final mission) JN128 - Yes JN129 - No (Masters Eight: Part 9) JN130 - No (Masters Eight: Part 10) JN131 - No (Masters Eight: Part 11) JN132 - No (Masters Eight: Part 12) JN133 - No (Project Mew's Final Mission: Part 1) JN134 - No (Project Mew's Final Mission: Part 2) JN135 - No (Ash, Goh and Chloe determine their futures) JN136 - No (Ash, Goh and Chloe go their separate ways) JN137-JN147 - No (Ash's send-off miniseries)

And the final tallies are....

Kanto: 22/82 Orange Islands: 13/36 Johto: 78/158 Original Series: 113/276

Hoenn: 42/132 Battle Frontier: 17/60 Advanced Generation: 59/192

Sinnoh/Diamond and Pearl: 50/191

Unova: 10/124 Decolore Islands: 13/20 Best Wishes: 23/144

Kalos/XY: 35/144

Alola/Sun and Moon: 22/146

Journeys: 36/147

[jadeazora]

May22 at 10am to May28 at 8pm, local time. These can not be accessed using Remote Raid passes. (Of course. 😒)

Five-star Shadow Raids from May 27 at 10am to May28 at 8pm, local time. Can be shiny.

The following Pokémon will be the first to appear in Shadow Raids! Gyms not under Team GO Rocket control may still host other raids. 1⭐: Shadow Machop, Poliwag, Bellsprout, and Beldum. 3⭐: Quilava, Bayleaf, Croconaw, Sneasel. 5⭐:Mewtwo. 3⭐ and 5⭐ Shadow Raid Bosses will grow enraged as you battle them, boosting their attack and defense.

You can subdue Shadow Raid Bosses using Purified Gems, a new item that can be assembled from Shadow Shards, mysterious gem pieces that may be dropped by Team GO Rocket. Gather enough shards to use Professor Willow’s newly invented Shard Refiner, and you’ll be rewarded with a Purified Gem. There are multiple ways Purified Gems can assist your battle against enraged Shadow Raid Bosses. When you use a Purified Gem during a Shadow Raid, the enraged Shadow Raid Boss’s attack and defense will be lowered temporarily. You and your fellow Trainers can use more than one Purified Gem during a Shadow Raid. If used at the same time, their effects will stack. If enough Purified Gems are used, the enraged Shadow Raid Boss will be returned to its non-enraged state.

Regular non-Shadow Raids will host: 1⭐Marill, Clefairy, Tentacool, Skrelp, Popplio. 3⭐ Magneton, Lapras, Mawile, and Empoleon. 5⭐ are Regigigas and Tapu Fini. Mega Raids are Mega Pinsir and Altaria.

From May22 at 10am to May28 at 8pm, local time, a majority of Gyms will host Shadow Raids. From 10am to 8pm on Saturday, May27, Team GO Rocket activity will spike, taking over all raids.

Wild encounters are Ekans, Golbat, Koffing, Houndour, Poochyena, Stinky, and Skorupi. Rare encounters are Hisuian Qwilfish and Scraggy.

Event bonuses are Team Rocket appearing more at Pokestops and in Balloons.

Field Research focused on defeating Team GO Rocket and catching Pokémon will be available! Trainers can earn a Mysterious Component and Stardust as rewards.

A new avatar pose will be available from the shop:

The Let's GO Special Research that rewards a Master Ball will begin, and can be claimed until Jun1.

Here's the trailer too!

[sdranothersmut]

Team ??? Vs Team Skull!

Major Smut Warning

Emma: Ha ha, whew that was quite the challenge huh dear partner?

Yurei: A-ah yeah….I um…I need new clothes….

Emma: As do I, but first let’s get back my relic fragment!

*The Duo of Yurei and Emma reach the end of Beach cave and they approach team Skull! The Wicked duo of Poison types Koffing and Zubat*

Zubat is a bit of a tomboy, Booty shorts and a crop top, she seems very bratty!

Meanwhile Koffing is a bit of a nerdish Twink, big puffy Purple bubble jacket with a skull on it, along with purple skull glasses. big bulge though~

Zubat: Heh Heh, That dungeon so rough you had to fuck your way out?

*Koffimg snorts at Zubat’s Remark*

Koffing: You wanna be an adventurer or a slut~?

*Yurei and Emma step forward and get into a battle stance*

Emma: At least we’re not thieves!! You should be ashamed, I’ll show you just how strong we can be!!

Yurei: I-I didn’t want to be wrapped up in this, but I’m not gonna let my new friend down….!

*With a big flash of light the battle begins!! Emma Faces Koffing and Yurei is against Zubat!!*

This is where you all come in!! You all can decide via your asks how the battle goes! (the story will progress even if our heroes lose)

Send an ask and tell me who you want to win the duels and that’ll be how we go! ❤️

[koffing-time]

Yooo, i’ve secured the footage of the first actual round of the contest! (Again, huuuuge thanks @appeallove )

Also, i have NO IDEA what time it is right now, i sort of completely passed out right after it, it was so exhausting lol! I didn’t see my name yet in the next bracket and i didn’t check for anything else, so i don’t even know if i won! (If i did, i hope i didn’t miss my next performance, i’ll go run and check right after this post hehe)

BY THE WAY, also an incredible huge amazing THANK YOU to Daisy, who was an incredible opponent! Thanks for doing this with me! (idk if you have a rotumblr, actually, but you said i should just ping @battlelegendsredandblue so i’ll do that)

[Another recording from the livestream of the Sootopolis Circuit:

Tix enters the stage, their outfit changed just a bit from the qualifiers performance. They are wearing a black tanktop now, with a design that reminds of netting made of silver string. The “net” is shining and glittering. Behind them, a Koffing is floating. It has been decorated with similar silver fabric strings, which make it look like disco ball. In addition, strange devices are mounted on most of its craters. A large moustache is adorning its face, which makes the whole thing look rather goofy.

“HEEEEY SOOTOPOLIS!!! COLOURLESS TOXIN IS BACK!!! AND NOW WE GOTTA MAKE A DIFFERENT KIND OF MUSIC BECAUSE OTHERWISE IT GETS BORING RIGH?! SO NOW I HAVE BROUGHT A NEW MEMBER WITH ME! THIS HERE IS COFFEE, THE GUY WHO USUALLY DOES THE PYROTECHNICS BUT HE CAN ALSO PLAY THE SYNTH! BUT ONLY TWO GUYS ON STAGE IS BOOORING! SO WE BROUGHT SOME ASSISTANCE, AND I GOTTA ASK YA LADY! ARE YOU GONNA SING, OR ARE YOU GONNA DANCE?!?!”

The woman can’t help but give a chuckle as she steps onto the stage, Chansey nearby like it’ll step on her toes, but it never does. It makes an excited chirp, as if giving its own answer to the question.

Though Chansey isn’t wearing anything on the theme with the other performers, Daisy certainly is, a pink jacket with darker pink stripes, not to mention the ascot like scarf, matching the tendrils on Chansey’s own head. Pockets mimicking its pouch on her shorts.

“Why not both?” She answers, before commanding, “Seych, Sing!”

The move directly hits the floating Koffing, who sinks a bit towards the floor, though his eyes stay open.

“WHOA GIRL!” Tix has been stopped in their energetic track. “The peeps don’t even know what we’re playing yet! But I guess since Coffee needs a moment, I can tell you!”

They have now regained their excitement and turn towards the audience. “THIS IS OUR INTERPRETATION OF GYM LEADER ROXIES SONG “THE SKIES ARE READ BECAUSE THE CLOUDS ARE MADE OF NAPALM!!!”

They strum the guitar with a loud chord, but then play a much quieter, but fast and complicated melody. “IF YOU’RE GOOD; WE NEED SOME HEEEAT! FLAMETHROWER!!”

Coffee seems to have been energised by the music again, begins floating upwards again and inhales a deep breath. At the same time, tiny puffs of smoke leave some of his craters, which results in two large speakers releasing synthetic music. The camera zooms in, to make the delicate workings visible, apparently is this strange construction connected to a synthesizer. Coffee now releases a stream of hot flames towards Chansey

“Sorry! I’m just excited!” Daisy grins. The atmosphere seems way different than what she’s used to. She seems about as excited as the audience with each step she takes, making them quickly as she attempts to keep up with the melody. More used to softer music for sure, but she keeps herself on her toes.

As flames dance around Chansey, it holds onto its egg, twirling lightly to keep it safe. In turn, with the Soft-Boiled move, it looks like it’s ballerina-spun right out of the danger. It gives a soft sigh of relief before giving a cute look of Charm, making sure it looks straight at the audience. If the pout could talk it’d probably say “Look how close that was, won’t you?”

Daisy isn’t done yet though with her movements, making sure her footing is steady, but also her arms reaching high. It may be a slow dance by the music’s standards, but she does a little hop to keep on the beat as she approaches Tix and back again.

“WHOAHO!! You know how to move your feet! But I think we need a bit more atmosphere! Coffee, gimme a solo and set up something, you know what to do!”

With that, the Koffing lets his synthetic music fade into nothingness, when he suddenly drops to the ground and the crowd lets out a shocked gasp. Then, the poison type starts rolling around the stage, carefully watching Chanseys and Daisys dancemoves, not to hinder them. It seems that Coffee is actually trying to match their moves. At the same time, the few geysers that do not have metallic rings attached spew out a beautifully glittering mist, through which the other contestants dance.

Tix has also started making a few moves, mostly keeping it to the side of the stage though, as to not obstruct their opponents dance. They have now pressed a button on the guitar which added a strange crackling to the sound that reminds a little bit of burning wood. The guitarist now also started singing, or rather growling some almost unintelligible vocals, not unlike the guttural sounds their Toxicroak made during the qualifiers.

Daisy watches the little guy roll around a bit, clapping her hands for him. She spins a few times while doing so.

“We’ll have to give pointers afterwards!” The performance is seconds away from ending, either by the time or the energy, but it’s mainly the energy. If it wasn’t for the music, one could probably hear their own heart beating in their chest if they didn’t feel it.

Chansey picks up on the singing, despite the guttural sounds, it waddles up to them with a smile. Then it follows them in Singing, trying to hit lower notes to match, though only gets to a midrange. Regardless if it can hit the pitch or not, its tail wags lightly.

Tix now finishes their solo and singing, taking a deep breath and smiling at Chansey. The round Pokémon dances back towards it’s trainer, taking her hands and the lead, making them both spin in sync with the music that now picks up again and gets even a bit faster than before. Coffee has also begun floating again and is puffing more and more smoke, creating an incredible melody together with the guitar. It seems Daisy and Chansey cannot dance any faster at this point when Tix screams “NOW THE FINALE!” and Coffee starts glowing, his costume reflecting the light all over the stage.

For a single heartbeat, he looks like shining lightbulb. Daisy and Chansey have broken apart and are taking a final stance, when a deafening CRACK and an equally loud chord from Tix’ guitar fill the Arena and Coffee releases a giant fireball from the Explosion-move. All four contestants stand on stage, as if time is standing still, when suddenly, even before the Koffing falls to the ground after the ultimate exhausting move, Chansey cannot hold its pose and trips, falling on its belly. Half the crowd erupts into cheers, the other half lets out another shocked gasp. Both Daisy and Tix run over to help an embarrassed Chansey back on its feet before the footage cuts.]

ooc: I’ve listened mostly to The Enigma TNG  while writing this (and they make incredible music btw), but I think the song played goes more into the direction of thrash, maybe even hardbass or hardcore techno, since it’s only (modified) guitar and synth