#USER: Bede

[sirfetchd]

i forgot how much i liked bede until i used him as the picture on that trainer card. i just think faer so cutes

^ little fuckin thangs

[trainerbede]

thank you pokemon master sex I'm so glad you're putting fake bitches in the game now

[clanwarrior-tumbly]

May I request a platonic Hop x reader where the reader comforts him after losing to and being insulted by Bede?

When Hop ran off to challenge Bede in the Wilds Area after the latter insulted you both, you thought he could handle that snobby psychic-type user easily.

For you, taking down his team was like a walk in the park. None of his Pokémon stood a chance against you! So you didn't think there was anything to worry about as you continued onto Hammerlocke, wanting to get your hard-earned badges verified.

Along the way, you've battled some of the stronger wild Pokémon, rounding up a few to add to your team for the next gym challenges. Of course there were a few who were a bit too strong for you to capture at the moment, so you moved on quickly so you didn't get hurt.

But after getting approved by the agent, you were just about to climb the steps when Bede approached...with Hop nowhere to be found.

Much to your dismay, your best friend was defeated in their battle, and he just rubbed his victory in your face, convinced that Hop will withdraw from the challenge for sure. Apparently a few visitors have captured footage of their fight...which must've been a blow to the latter's self-esteem for sure.

Your blood was boiling, especially when Bede mocked Wooloo, claiming it's only a matter of time before it was abandoned.

Sure, he might've been endorsed by the chairman himself..but that's no excuse for his attitude and poor sportsmanship! He had no right talking to another human being like that!

You would've fought him right there and then...but decided not to give into anger as he smugly moved onto Hammerlocke. Instead, you opted to search for Hop, texting him several times to see if he was okay.

Unfortunately, there was no response from him, which was worrying. Although you've both grown in strength since first coming here, the Wild Area was still quite dangerous if he winded up in the wrong place.

After some backtracking, you finally found him trying to take on a very strong-looking Steelix, sending his Wooloo against the iron beast. But despite the obvious disadvantages of a normal type against steel, he kept pushing it to fight back.

Its attacks barely made it flinch.

Steelix chuffed at your friend's attempts to battle it, as though it pitied the little sheep for being forced to fight, before it summoned a sandstorm that blinded the two.

When Wooloo's attack missed because of the weather change, it bared a merciless smile and prepared an Iron Tail attack-

When all of the sudden a plush Clefairy doll was tossed into its field of vision, momentarily distracting it.

Through the blinding sand, Hop realized it was you who intervened, but before he could say anything, you rushed into the storm to grab his wrist.

"C'mon! It's too strong for either of us!!" You didn't wait for his response as you quickly yanked him out of the fight.

You knew he was reckless like his brother...but not to this degree. There's no way he'd act like this under normal circumstances.

Together you ran from the Steelix as the sandstorm subsided, and it growled as it noticed Wooloo fleeing as well, before returning underground.

Once you were both in one of the calmer areas, you let go of Hop's wrist, turning to frown at him. "What were you thinking?!" You huffed. "You're lucky I had a Poké Doll or else-!!"

However, your annoyance was quick to evaporate when you saw the tears welling up in his golden eyes.

Only then did you feel your heart sink with guilt.

"...s-sorry, I was just..trying to get stronger." He was struggling to keep himself together. But it was failing as he slumped against one of the trees, sliding down and covering his face with his hands. "P-Please don't tell Leon.."

He never wanted to be seen like this, especially not by his rival and best friend. Yet here you were, saving him and somehow knowing exactly what to do...while all he knew how to do was get hurt.

"No, I'm sorry for yelling, Hop. I promise I won't tell him." Kneeling down, you sighed softly, watching Wooloo attempt to comfort its trainer. "Listen..whatever Bede said isn't worth your tears. He just thinks he's better than everyone else."

"I-I know, but...it still hurt." He peeked at you through his fingers, sniffling. "The things he said to me...a-and Wooloo...they just stung, mate. And ya know what else? He....he thinks the gym leaders only gave me their badges out of pity."

"...what?! I'm gonna-!!!" You grew livid, but soon calmed down as you remembered getting angry would only make him feel worse. "I-I mean..that's stupid. You won those fair and square because it shows how strong you've grown."

"...you think so?"

"I know so." With a small smile on your face, you gently petted Wooloo. "And Wooloo does, too. Soon enough, he'll regret saying those awful things. We'll show him. Right?"

"Baaa!!" The little sheep nodded in agreement.

Hop just sat there in silence, wiping his tears away as doubt continued to fog up his mind. But when you opened your arms up to him, he accepted your hug, holding onto you tightly.

He never meant to become this depressed so early in the journey; he knew he'd be facing tough losses and not-so-polite trainers.

Though Bede's words just dug into him like a Cacturne's thorn..and he wondered if some of them were true.

But to know you didn't leave him behind was relieving, despite his worries about holding you back from getting all the gym badges. Nevertheless...he's grateful you looked for him and had his back no matter what.

"Next time, I'll have one of my ghost Pokémon hit him with a Max Phantasm." You lightly threatened.

That managed to get Hop to laugh a little, as you felt him relax in your arms. "...yeah, that oughta show him." Then he sighed, eventually letting go after a few moments longer. "I'm sorry again, [y/n]...and Wooloo..for pushing you into that fight."

The sheep nodded in understanding, returning to its pokeball at his request.

"I think..I'll focus on training my Pokémon and rearrange my team before I tackle the next gym." He leaned against the tree, eyes lingering on the pokeball with guilt. "If I'm ever gonna surpass Leon..I-I need to take my time. Form bonds..develop strategies...that's how he got to where he is today."

Then he looked to you, smiling tiredly. "Of course, you probably don't have to worry about all of that, [y/n]. You should really head onto Hammer-"

"Nah, I think..we should set up a camp here and just chill out for a little while." You suggested, standing up and offering your hand to him. "I'll cook up some delicious curry for our Pokémon. I found a killer recipe my team is addicted to."

"That sounds good, but...are you sure about-?"

"Yes."

"....alright! No need to tell me twice, mate!" That familiar sparkle in his eye returned as he grasped your hand, practically jumping to his feet as you helped him up. "That reminds me...I'm short on berries so...I'm gonna go shake that tree over there!"

Before you could see which tree he was pointing to, he took off into the tall grass that surrounded it, having his energy back. All you could do was chase after him, knowing he's gonna trip over a wild Pokémon or two.

"Hop, wait!! I have repels!!"

[brainrotpot]

⤜♡ɪɴᴛʀᴏᴅᴜᴄᴛɪᴏɴ♡⤛

Hello! I am Gear, I am 20, and this is my writing blog. I primarily plan to write smut, but I will occasionally write fluff too.

DNI:

PROSHIPPERS, DREAMSMP STANS, MINORS, LOLI/SHOTACONS

Here is my masterlist! My requests are: closed!

⇀What I Will Write:

Smut

NonCon

DubCon

A/B/O (also known as Omegaverse)

Fluff

Platonic stuff

DISCLAIMER: Yes, I will write about terrible shit but I do not like the terrible shit that happens IRL.

ADDITIONAL DISCLAIMER: I am a gay transmasc dude, so my horny/romantic posts 99% of the time will be about men. I'd prefer not writing smuts for women (feels awkward bc i am not attracted to them) but I am not eliminating it off of the table.

⇁What I Will Not Write:

Incest+ Stepcest (I also block these posts/users on sight)

NSFW of minor/minor coded characters (please read my characters I won't write for list)

Scat/Shit

Watersports/piss

Vomit/basically any bodily fluid that isn't blood or cum

Minor x adult ships

Here is my list of characters I won't be writing for.

↬MY FANDOMS:

Team Fortress 2

JJBA Parts 4-6

Trigun Stampede

Pokemon SWSH/SV

Fire Force

Genshin

Honkai Star Rail

Stardew Valley

These are not all of them, but the ones I will probably be writing the most for.

↬ MY FAVES:

Genshin:

Baizhu, Beidou, Bennett, Chongyun, Diluc, Heizou, Freminet, Furina, Kaveh, Shinobu, Layla, Lyney, Neuvillette, Kokomi, Tartaglia, Tighnari, Venti, Wriothesley

HSR:

Argenti, Aventurine, Dr. Ratio, Gallagher, Gepard, Hanya, Jingyuan, Lynx, March 7th, Misha, Sampo Koski, Silver Wolf, Topaz, Xueyi

JJBA:

Kira, Reimi, Rohan, Mikitaka, Okuyasu, Tonio, Yukako,

literally the main cast, Diavolo, Melone

literally the main cast again, Donatello, Pucci

PKMN:

SWSH: Allister, Avery ,Bede ,Gordie ,Leon, Marnie, Piers, Raihan, Rose

SV: Arven, Dendra, Grusha, Hassel, Jacq, Larry, Oretaga, Rika

FF:

Arthur, Benimaru, Joker, Shinra, Takeru, VIKTOR, Vulcan

Stardew:

Elliott, Penny, Sam, Shane, Sebastian

I currently do not have any consistent schedule planned! I also plan to mainly do oneshots, no long stories. Have fun reading!

If you're interested in following my main it is @mistergear! I typically post there more often but do note I can go days without posts

[glimwood-strangle]

Hello, Wyrm,

Multiple anonymous users have been urging me toward your blog. As if I'm somehow responsible for you and your antics..

Sigh. What is going on.

Regards, Gym Leader Bede.

@ballonleastadiumofficial

Ah, bede, hello. Been a while. Well, it hasn't been a while for you but uh. It has for me? If that makes sense.

I am under the impression either dialga or celebi thought it would be funny to have me logged into the rotomblr account I used in my 20s, with the people from that time alive.

Also, no need to be formal, friend

[touristbree]

Penny Family Theory (Confirmed)

OKAY SO, I started playing Area Zero and then Penny says this:

[Image Text:

Penny - “It’s just my dad! He’s loud and clingy and makes up weird nicknames for me like “Pen-Pen”.]

And when read this, I thought: “Peony?”, and that was the start of my rabbit hole. I theorize that Penny is the younger daughter of Peony.

For a little reminder: Peony is the character who leads the player through Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Crown Tundra DLC. A steel type user, former champion, Chairman Rose’s brother, and embarrassing father to Peonia (and Penny).

Penny was introduced in the main story of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, being the secret leader of Team Star.

Exhibit A: Dialogue

This is what she entirely says about her dad:

Penny - “It’s just my dad! He’s loud and clingy and makes up weird nicknames for me like “Pen-Pen”.

Penny - “He’s the most annoying guy in the world! Period! He’s the worst!”

Penny - “Unbelievably Annoying”

Penny describes her dad as “Unbelievably annoying”, “loud and clingy” and that he calls her weird nicknames like “Pen-Pen”. Peony is well known for being an enthusiastic and endlessly supportive father, and gives Peonia nicknames like “Darling Daughter”.

Penny already seems a bit pessimistic so maybe she’d read Peony’s energy wrong.

Exhibit B: Names

Penny’s Japanese name is “ボタン” or “Botan”, which comes from the Tree PEONY.

Also, their names all start with “Pe”, have an “N”, and have an “ē” sound in their name.

Peony

Peonia

Penny

Exhibit C: Home

Penny (being referred to as Cassiopeia) was sent to Galar after Operation Star, and Peony was introduced in Galar, former Galarian champion and gym leader, and so on and so forth.

[Image Description: Harrington with Ortega, the player, and Clive.

Harrington - “I wanted this student (referring to Penny/Cassiopeia) to take some time to rest, so I had them return home to the Galar region.”]

Exhibit D: Genetics

Now for the elephant in the room: they look nothing alike.

This would be a flaw, if we didn’t have his second league card:

[Image Description: Peony’s Second League Card, Peony is front and center with baby Peonia on his shoulder and a blonde woman behind them]

It is assumed that the woman in the back is Peony’s wife since she’s in the league card along side him and Nia (and because her and Nia have blonde hair). Penny is paler… but that may be from a lack of sunlight due to being a nerdy hacker who barely goes outside (Canon).

We don’t see the woman’s eye color… but we do see that she is a recolor of the beauty trainer model (notice the red clothes and hair styles) which has brown eyes, just like Penny.

[Image Description: Beauty Trainer from Sword and Shield, she has brown eyes and a red sweater]

UPDATE 12/16/2022

A friend of mine (YouTube: WagonWorks) mentioned a bit of evidence that I hadn’t noticed. We were discussing a video by HybridHero about my theory, except HH theorized that Penny was the daughter of Rose and Oleana LINK. He goes over some of the same evidence as me, but I’m not as certain about “Oleana being Penny’s mother” and Bede isn’t mentioned despite being Rose’s adoptive son. Now then…

Exhibit E: Eye Shape

Rose and Peony have eye shapes very similar to Penny, specifically eye lashes. Her eyes especially resemble Rose’s and eye lashes resemble Peony’s, Rose being her uncle would confirm that that eye shape would be somewhere in Peony’s genes to pass down to Penny.

[Image Description: Penny, Peony, and Chairman Rose’s faces. Peony’s eyes are more angular while his eye lashes are curved and have a bit pointing out. Chairman rose had more curved eyed but shorter eyelashes. Penny has the same eye shape as Rose and same lashes as Peony]

Update: 12/29/2022

Exhibit F: Hair

While Nia and Penny’s hair styles are very different, their front bangs are extremely similar (maybe even the exact same if the graphics weren't completely different from SwSh). They both also have dyed hair (presumably, at least the red part of Penny’s hair could be dyed).

In the real world, dyed hair and bangs would mean nothing, but this is a fictional world where small details like that can be important. We recently has Legends: Arceus where we had several ancestors of modern characters, many of which have the same (or similar) hairstyles to their modern counterparts such as The Miss Fortune Sisters and Bertha, Candice, and Saturn, Colza and Gardenia, Rye and Riley, Choy and Charon, Arezu and Mars, Calaba and Gordie, Volo and Cynthia Etc. (they also share name origins, with their counterparts and similar parts of their names).

Now, comparing ancestors to descendants is a leap, so a more modern example is in Sun and Moon with Hala and Hau. Both of them have that ponytail and start with a “Ha”.

[Image 1: Penny and Peonia, their front hair bangs are very similar.

Image 2: Hala and Hau, both have a ponytail with Four Points]

Update: 12/13/2023

Exhibit G: The Mini-Series

Penny, Peonia, and Peony all make short cameos in the final episode of their respective region’s mini-series, and both cameo in the same location!

At the end of Twilight Wings, Peony is shown chasing Peonia on a train to the Crown Tundra. They are not facing the audience.

At the recent end of Paldean Winds, during a montage of people watching the final video, Penny is shown in the background, on a train, not facing the audience.

Now this would be nothing big… IF THE TWO TRAINS WERENT EXACTLY THE SAME:

Notice:

The rectangular Windows with curved edges

Orange text above the door

The yellow railings and curved railings towards the back of the train

The blue chairs that are shown to face each other.

The pokeball symbol on the back door.

Another important detail is that in the Paldean Winds Train, no one is shown wearing a Naranja Uniform, including the children, meaning this isn’t Paldea since EVERY OTHER CHILD WEARS THE UNIFORM IN THIS TRAILER.

Caph Squad still standing in the previous episode and the player character seeming to cameo at the beginning means that this episode takes place before the events of the game, WHILE PENNY IS IN GALAR.

I’ve also made a separate Post for more “Out There” pieces of evidence.

The End

In the Mochi Mayhem event, before the Zero Crew leave for Kitakami, Penny had to call her dad for permission and this is what we get:

[Transcript:

Penny - “Oh my GOSH, Dad, would you just drop it?! I told you—friends! I’m going with friends! No, you DON’T need to be worried about it! We are perfectly capable of taking care of ourselves! Ughhh, no, it’s not gonna be an “Adven-tour”—no one says that! Honestly. I’m hanging up now!”

Second Clip:

Penny - “Haaah. Suddenly I’m too tired for any of this…”

Arven - “Did you get your old man’s OK to go?”

Penny - “Yeah…in the end. But I had to put up with his ultra-mega-annoying dad talk to do it.”

Arven - “He just ultra-mega-cares, little bud!”

Penny - “Oh! Oh…yeah, maybe you’re right…”]

THERE IT IS “ADVEN-TOUR” THAT IS PEONY’S WORD, THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT THIS CONFIRMS:

Penny Is Peony’s Youngest Daughter

Almost 2 years of theorizing has finally led to confirmation, my life is complete.

[4tobtob]

Random Pokémon Sword and Shield headcanons:

• Both Gloria and Victor are the champion (twin siblings)

• Gloria ends up very close with Marnie and often dresses in contrast to her style

• Hop has ADHD

• Gordie is the Pokémon version of Jack Black

• Raihan is 6’8, Leon is 6’0

• Nessa is the face of the in-universe stan twitter

• ^ she also listens to the Pokémon version of Kpop

• Bede is albino, (purple eyes, covers his skin, pale)

• Melony is bombarded with MILF comments on social media

• The MCs are 14 as of the canon events

• In order of eldest to youngest, the MC and rivals rank : 1. Bede, 2. Marnie, 3. Hop, 4. Victor, 5. Gloria

• Gloria and Victor’s family originate from the Crown Tundra (Scotland)

• Gloria gets Zacian, Victor gets the cotton rabbit thing

• Hop leaves Galar at 16 to temporarily study abroad in Paldea

• Hop gets Zamazenta

• Gloria can play rudimentary guitar and likes to perform with Marnie

• ^ Marnie primarily plays bass because of her background performing with Piers

• Hop wears glasses in his older teens

• Hop’s mother treats Gloria and Victor as her own

• Victor, Hop and Gloria play on a multiplayer Minecraft world regularly after they moved away

• Bede is popular with editors and Twitter users

[a-tale-of-legends]

Ok sure I'll do the rivals

Which mention of red and green before I do. They both use mega evolution yes, but in varying degrees. I would explain more but this ain't about them.

Blue - uses mega evolution. Is also interested in studying it.

Silver - ( checks notes) yes. If it's something that makes him stronger ( and helps him bond with his pokemon) then chances are he's taking it.

Wally - yep! Uses mega evolution

Barry - eeeeeeeeeeeeeh. Not sure. Has a pokemon that can, but again, not sure if he would want to use it. I think he would be excited by the idea though.

Cheren - doesn't use mega evolution. Is confident in himself as is. However, as a teacher, I think he probably has taught the basics of mega evolution as the research for it increases. So maybe he does, but mostly for teaching purposes. Maybe.

Bianca - also doesn't use mega evolution. Doesn't see the need to even if she had a pokemon that could.

Hugh - he heard that mega evolution could potentially hurt pokemon and he hates that so no.

N - same as above

( it was explained to them that mega evolution could hurt the person and pokemon if they don't have a strong bond + have not trained to control it which kinda lessened their dislike for it, but I still think they don't want to use it ever)

Shauna - yep! Does use it.

Trevor - also uses mega evolution, though not as much as Dante or Jude

Tierno - the only one of the group that doesn't. He's perfectly okay with that though. Mega Evolution doesn't make or break a trainer after all!

Hau - nah, not for him.

Gladion - yeah, he wants to become stronger for the people he loves. He thinks mega evolution can help him with that.

Lillie - hmmm. I don't think I gave her a pokemon that can mega evolve. And even if she did, similar to Hugh and N, I don't think she wants to risk pokemon getting hurt.

Hop - no but he is studying that shit so hard

Marnie - she's....conflicted about it. She doesn't have a pokemon that can anyway, but she's kinda. Weighing it in her head.

Bede - sees mega evolution as another stepping stone to him being a prime fairy type user. I don't think mega evolution is allowed in the gym circuit, but I do think he would still go for it to test himself.....all of that being said, no he doesn't have or uses mega evolution lmao

Nemona - doesn't use it ( or have pokemon that can) but she really wants to. Refuses to ask her parents for any connections though. Is a bit concerned for her health though ( given how mega evolution can affect the trainer too. She's doing as much research as she can if she ever goes forth with obtaining mega evolution)

Arven - does not know what it is lmao

Penny - there's no Eevee mega evolution so she's not interested.

Kieran - I think he wants to get stronger on his own front before even considering anything else. Waiting to see the indigo disk and how his arc plays out.

Carmine - hmmm. I honestly think she doesn't care about it.

[rotomblr-news-online]

Multiversal Meeting Gone Wrong?

Earlier today the barriers between multiverses were broken down further as a Rotomblr user claiming to be a alternate universe version of convicted criminal ex-chairman Rose of Macros Cosmos made contact with Ballonlea Gym Leader Bede after allegedly receiving threatening messages regarding the newly instated fairy type gym leader.

The interaction quickly turned hostile, leading to negative comments from Bede and his supporters aimed towards this Rose's account, and support flooding the gym leader's socials.

Notable supporters of Bede include Unovan gym leader Clay and fellow Galarian gym leader Piers.

This universe's Rose was stripped of his title, properties and incarcerated on multiple counts of abuse, embezzlement of company funds, and many charges related to the disasterous attempted bringing about of the Darkest Day. He is currently serving his sentence in an unnamed maximum security prison.

[ballonleastadiumofficial]

Hiya! It's me again! I'm not an acquaintance of Bede's - I don't even live in Galar! Still, I want to vouch for him.

A friend of mine decided to become a Pokémon trainer! At least, they wanted learn how to battle. They've had a load of frustration with starting out, and eventually turned to Rotomblr for advice.

All sorts of individuals came to help! Which was awesome! But I want to give Bede a special shout out here. He was the only one to consider they'd be overwhelmed! Plus, for all his pride as a trainer, he refused to insult them or their Pokémon... unlike some other users. You know who you are.

I don't know if it means anything, but he's cool in my books!

@hearthome-habitant

Hm! I wasn't aware! It sounds as if he handled that swimmingly. Thank you for sharing, dear.

[crystalelemental]

I'll say it.  At this point, there is no reason Master Fairs should not start receiving grid expansions.  They deserve it.  Especially the earlier ones, who were, barring a few, mostly kept in check by limitations that would be unconscionable by modern standards.  So with that, I'm aiming to solve the Master Fairs.

With 3/5.  Yeah, I feel like the tradeoff needs to be better application of expansions.  DeNA is a business first and foremost, and everything comes down to what gets people to pull, but you have to cultivate good will and plan the long game too.  3/5 cultivates good will.  People who invested get a nice bonus, people who didn't have a bit of incentive to try and pull or break out the candy as needed.  The 5/5 is what happens when the PokeFair cash stops flowing. Which I expect to be a while given current rates of "Sometimes we just didn't make any."  Still bothered, by the way.

LEON Sp Atk +20, Speed +20, Maximum Super Powered 5 (5), MAX Countdown 2 (5), Sharp Entry 1 (3), Trainer Move: Ferocious Moves (3).

Leon is relatively easily solved, thanks to the recent upgrade with Max Moves. Those...really salvage a lot for our boy.  My solution here is to provide something that emphasizes current events: greater power for move and sync damage while on-type.  His multipliers as they stand are...well, they're not good.  But they function.  Burn Synergy is about as strong a multiplier as one could hope for with DPS that high.  I think aiming for on-type, as a Master Fair with three types being covered and near-top DPS in all of them, is valid.  Specifically, we are copying Bede right now, with Maximum Super Powered 5, for a 50% bonus to move, sync, and Max Move damage.  "Isn't that a bit much?"  Yep!   It's a goddamn Master Fair, you're gonna look at SST Red and C!Marnie and Ash, and tell me Leon getting 80% move damage on Inferno is too much?  They let Alder have 60% on Hyper Beam for god's sake.

MAX Countdown 2 is for fast-ramping applications.  Any other user of Head Start can now access a full turn saved.  I like to envision that his 5/5 grid would give TM: Propulsion so he can do it himself.  Sharp Entry saves a little bit of buffing needs, while Ferocious Moves applies another +1 to both offensive stats. Simplified.

His grid would demand you give up either Scorching Sync 5 (sane) or Burn Synergy 3 (I guess if you want), but you can easily acquire all of them.  I would expect 5/5 to offer TM: Propulsion, Solar Sync or Solarize, a more standard sync buff, and a skill that auto-recharges his Trainer Move by 1MP, or Ferocious Entry 3.  These would come together to make a devastating damage dealer with a metric ton of power behind his attacks.

MAXIE HP +40, Atk +20, Sunny Disposition (5), Healing Sun (3), Haymaker (5), Charging Sun 3 (3)

Maxie is still decent, being quite good in CS but kinda meh in Gauntlet, so an expansion isn't as needed for him.  But also I feel like he does need it because good lord with the Gauntlet issues.  I feel like his damage is really good already, both for Solarbeam and Precipice Blades.  The main issues are his survival in Gauntlet, his pitiful sync, and lack of utility.  Haymaker fixes a lot about his sync nuke, legitimizing Solar Sync.  Sunny Disposition blocks the debuffs from his own setup, while Healing Sun gives needed sustain in Gauntlet.  Charging Sun is additional DPS, only under Sun.  Possibly unnecessary, but my rationale is that, when it comes to Gauntlet, you will run out of Sun, and then DPS drops off a cliff.  You really, really want Sun active.  And since he already extends, and only gets one activation, I think aiming to speed up the DPS is a legitimate alternative.

Maxie's kinda tough to shop for, because any improvements to damage just wreck CS harder than he already did, while all he really wants is more Sun application in Gauntlet to keep up pressure.  It's tough for me.  I'm not sure what's best.  Also they're getting Primal Reversions, right?   It's so weird that didn't happen.

ARCHIE Sp Atk +20, Speed +20, Stormy Disposition (5), Refreshing Rain (3), Brainpower (5), Furious Brain (3)

Inverse of Maxie, who has the same issues.  Not going to dwell.  The main issue for him is just the presence of Moltres, who he does not appropriately counter.  At all.  Which, to make that work, you really just need to be able to halt weather changes.  I think there's a skill from the co-op Flannery fight in the CS area, where she blocks weather changes after setting Sun.  I think that's what Primal Reversion should have.

ANNI LILLIE Sp Atk +20, Speed +20, Brainpower (5), Crit Strike 3 (5), Recuperation 2 (4), Fast Track 9 (4)

I'm still kinda pissed about what they did to Lillie.  Brain Sync 3, fuck off. Anyway, Brainpower is going to fix that shit right now.  And we're giving her Crit Strike 3, because she is owed.  It's a consistent multiplier that doesn't rely on high gauges with a four-bar spam and like no gauge control.  Fast Track 9 helps with her gauges, allowing her to more reliably fire off attacks.  Recuperation 2 aims to recover a bunch of HP in one blast.

For sync-based grids, where you actually can use it, you can take Soften Up, MGR on Moongeist Beam, Power Flux 3, both sync damage tiles, both multipliers, and either Fast Track or Recuperation depending on need.  For the Gauntlet stages where sync doesn't bypass reduction, dropping Power Flux will allow you to take Crit Strike, Recuperation, and Fast Track all at once, neglecting Brainpower as an unnecessary skill, while maintaining Healthy Healing and Potion MPR.

ANNI N Sp Atk +20, Speed +20, Noble Roar: Double Down (5), Sharp Entry 1 (3), Hostile Environment 3 (5), Trainer Move: Precision Pals (3)

N is really hard to shop for, because a lot of his tools are already really strong. But there are a few I think make good sense.  The obvious being, give the man Double Down.  Come on.  There is no reason for debuffing that slow.  I am setting it to just Noble Roar, in case the idea of AoE -2 special defense on a major attack is considered too much (it is).  Sharp Entry eases his self-setup tremendously as well.   Hostile Environment 3 allows him to hit guarantee with the other HE1, while Precision Pals is a bit of team support for accuracy, as well as the much-needed extra point for himself to start firing after one use.

The main issue with N's grid is energy.  Full sync multipliers leave 18 energy, and that way you can afford this stuff.  But I actually like Pep Rally a lot better when it comes to Gauntlet, and while you have 16 energy left, it only works if you're giving up Piercing Gaze.  Which is why I placed so much emphasis on accuracy.  Latias as a threat needs to be neutralized, and this aims to take care of it.

ANNI STEVEN Atk +20, Sp Atk +20, Rising Tide (5), Pinpoint Entry 2 (3), Ferocious Entry 2 (5), Ramming Speed (3)

Steven's DPS is actually solid, the problem has always been his sync, and the decision of whether or not to use it.  Rising Tide is the best possible multiplier, factoring in his natural need for a bunch of stats, and a higher multiplier than usual.  Pinpoint Entry 2 is mostly here for some added unusual damage that instantly fixes Draco Meteor's accuracy, while Ferocious Entry 2 grants a bit of firepower right away, that doubles up when he mega evolves.  Ramming Speed is the move damage multiplier as needed.

Now.  Steven's sync grid actually permits both Clear Sync-Up and two power nodes, with all of these traits.  His DPS builds can easily accommodate the adjustment as well, taking Fleet Feet and Ramming Speed without issue.  While it's close, he is able to squeeze in Weather Wipe as well for Moltres.

SS LUSAMINE Sp Atk +20, Speed +20, Bedazzle 2 (5), Furious Brain (3), Healthy Healing (3), Recharging Strike 9 (5)

Alright, let's talk serious business.  SS Lusamine exists on a could different axes.  Her sync is tremendous, but mostly only on-type, due to the horrid uselessness of Hide and Sync.  Her DPS is thus her main source of excitement when off-type, but due to the nature of it, her single-target damage for Gauntlet isn't ideal.  What we need is something that salvages her weakest traits.

Bedazzle 2 drops accuracy two stages on entry.  As a transforming Pokemon, this is a guaranteed -4 just from entry skills for Hide and Sync.  Now it's at least somewhat viable.  Furious Brain offers a serious multiplier for her move damage, making it more effective for Gauntlet stages.  Healthy Healing allows her to recover some HP per action, which is nigh-invaluable in Gauntlet contexts.  But the most important angle is Recharging Strike.   The -1 speed hurts, and Lusamine would desperately like to have access to Recharging Strike for a guaranteed gauge recovery at minimum.  These options fix pretty much every issue Lusamine has.  The only alternative I considered was Propulsion on Trainer Move, but that felt like a 5/5 skill given how ridiculous full self-ramp is.  Technically C!Marnie got it, but at full cost in an awkward spot that gives up other tools, so that feels like the balancing act to play.  I did consider Obscuring Power 3 as the move multiplier as well, but there are quite a lot of stages that can boost accuracy, and I was admittedly worried about her multipliers vanishing over it.

RENEGADE CYNTHIA Atk +20, Sp Atk +20, Mind Games 9 (5), Defense Crush 9 (5), Ghost Wish: Catalyzing Infliction (3), Brainteaser (3)

One of the great tragedies of Renegade Cynthia is how awkward her general kit is.  It's not bad, it's just not allocated well.  Her main grids leave literally nothing available.  MPR on her Zone pretty much always gets dropped.  So, with that in mind, what do we do to make Cynthia ridiculous?

In CS, her issue is gauges.  Plain and simple, it's the lack of gauge control for a team that is usually slow and demanding.  Gauge Acceleration on use of Ghost Wish would allow her team to maintain much more reliably.  Defense Crush and Mind Games are the consistent breakdown, that accomplishes two things: more precise multiplier activation, and saving 21 energy by dropping On a Roll 2. Seriously, there’s nothing else over there, and it costs a minimum of 21 energy to reach.  The last is just added DPS. Shadow Ball really isn't all that impressive at a baseline, so I feel it's justified.  Let it activate on lowered special defense, give her something faster acting.  While I considered Ghost Zone Extension, I feel like a Master Fair should have rank 5, and that feels much more like a 5/5 kind of skill, down near the MPR.

[debestest]

BEHOLD

All of my EX Sync Pairs. Admittedly 5 of them are basically given to you as EX as a part of obtaining them, although Ball Guy was part of an event the four legendary Pokemon users here are basically story mode (Lusamine excluded)

FOREVER JEALOUS OF YOUR BEDE 😭😭😭 blow him a kiss for me...

[sunlitmcgee]

fairy type users in pokemon games are always the most unhinged motherfuckers opal bede ortega they're fucking menaces to the public they channel the fey i love them

[austrlianopaldirect]

Mystical Beads and Stones

Getting information about the power of opal stones and beads has never been easier when this article was written. Read on to know more--

You go to a small, hard-to-find store. Once there, the owner will ask you to write your name and address - he won't deliver anything to you, but to decide which stone beads are "right" for you. Strings of specially selected beads are created here in Okinawa by reinosha or shamans. These rubber band bracelets with beads of aventurine, turquoise, topaz, rose quartz and many other minerals and materials are meant to change your mood, or at least bring you luck.

Mystical Beads and Stones

Functionally, the opal necklace can be useful as an amulet or talisman. The terms are often confused. The amulet repels danger, misfortune or evil. A talisman has the power to attract something beneficial on behalf of its wearer, bestow virtues or blessings.

WIKIPEDIA SAYS- A pair of beads made from Nassarius shells, which are approximately 100,000 years old, are believed to be the first known examples of jewelry.

Both stones and beads have a long history in magic and belief.

Since the Middle Ages, the knowledge of the healing or protective properties of stones has been considered an essential factor in alchemical medicine and occultism, three branches of knowledge which at that time were almost one and together formed the whole of modern science.

The following list contains bead materials and their associations.

Moonstone: Luck for lovers

Opal: Gives hope

Carnelian: PMS relief

Wood: Simplicity

Topaz: Power over wild animals

Eye of the Tiger: Courage

Apatite - Increases creativity

Citrine - Increases self-confidence

Garnet - Generates health

Labradorite - supports digestion and metabolism

Pearl - means faith

Peridot - Overcomes anger and jealousy

Quartz (clear) – Stimulates brain function

Based on the theory that stones, especially crystals, vibrate at a certain frequency; the energy of the stone can be used to balance the electromagnetic waves of the body. Others believe that wearing certain stones can affect your chakras or energy centers.

One legendary stone was known as the Black Prince Ruby. [Edward, Prince of Wales (1330-1376) was called the Black Prince because he wore black armour.] The ruby ​​was so called because it was a large red stone. Edward was sixteen when his heroism during the Battle of Crecy won him praise; a later battle earned him a stone, already considered a powerful amulet. Henry V. wore it in his helmet at Agincourt; he was credited with saving his life when the helmet was split by a battle axe. Richard III wore it at Bosworth. It is still the most famous stone among the British Crown Jewels.

Beads also have a rich history of spirituality and ritual use that stems from prayer beads and belief in the healing powers of gemstones. For thousands of years, man has decorated himself with beads and assisted in spiritual and ritual ceremonies. The root word for bead, bede means to pray, and the earliest use of prayer beads is traced to the Hindus. Stringing the beads together allowed the user to keep track of the number of repeated prayers.

According to A History of Prayer Beads by Marcia Jo Mycko, rosary beads were used before the 12th century for talismanic purposes (as a superstitious object to ward off illness or bring good luck). For example, coral was thought to purify the blood and prevent disease in children.

Once the Church decided that rosaries were more suitable for counting devotions than for protection against talismans, persons with the cloth were forbidden to wear "pagan" rosaries made of coral, quartz or amber.

DID YOU KNOW? In the Middle Ages, opal was considered a stone that could provide great luck, as it was believed to have all the virtues of every gemstone whose color was represented in the opal color spectrum.

Whether you believe in the power of stones or beads or not, all jewelry has some magic. Perhaps you inherited a ring that was actually considered a lucky piece worn daily by your great-grandparents? Or a gem in an unusual setting? Or a small string of beads whose original meaning as a christening gift has been largely forgotten? So rather than traveling to Okinawa for a special shaman bracelet, maybe you should just rummage through your jewelry box and get some charms.

[bydfi]

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[pinkrival]

genshin au bede where he’s a dendro vision holder      ( and catalyst user ) currently living in mondstadt with some mysterious connection to the ley lines even he doesn’t fully comprehend.      ( yet OPAL has promised him answers —— and so he will begrudgingly accept her guidance. )

he technically hails from snezhnaya      ( specifically, the ORPHANAGE he grew up in was located there ) but good luck actually getting that much out of him. he certainly doesn’t consider it his home.