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[statdical]

The Roaring Trainers PC Design + Rambles about them because I can

C1

So it’s all 1920s fashion for the setting obviously, Atticus had to be full farmer boy vibes obviously and his hair needed to be messy and unkept with an overall red ish color scheme. Eyes are friendly and a warm brown. Hairy. Sen is forever baby face in my mind even though he’s like 18 I think, big pokemon protag energy. Also newspaper boy and canon curly hair, but I wanted him to be a little tan with freckles, big blue eyes, and overall blue color palette. Watery puppy dog eyes vibes. Wesley my beloved. He’s my favorite to draw, fancy rich vibe clothes. And purple color palette all the way, he has such ghost type energy he needs to be purple and none of these pcs have canon design but he is a black man in my mind and I have always drawn him as such. He might have glasses in canon but I don’t remember, I do remember him needing to have tired phd student vibes.

C2

The 1920s fashion continue. Stella reminds me so much of Lilly from Sun and Moon if she was goth and I wanted to lean into that. Big modesty dress, hat, long hair, twin braids lots of purple. Livinia the diva needed to be in a flapper dress, there was no other choice. Dark reds were required to, just full on very elegant and sleek and in the fashion of the time. Mynt is the most off of the fashion, not by much but I thought it fit. Long hair, taller and chill.

C3

This was both the hardest and the easiest one to do because they had canon designs but I also haven’t listened to this season. Debbie I knew was a roller derby girl but still seemed more on the modest side so I wanted pinks greens and also inspired by @lunarspaceartist cause I loved her design of Debbie. Chickenbone I just gave more metal 80s accessories for fun. His tattoo was a nightmare lmao. Mikhal was fun cause he reminded me of actual casual punk people I know irl, also pink mullet pink mullet pink mullet

Anyway thanks for coming to my ted talk

[chamaesotis]

GUYS I CANT KEEP THIS PRIVATE ANYMORE I'LL POST IT ON MY OTHER SOCIALS ON THE FIFTEENTH BUT AGAWJENOGLAKGKS GUYYYSSSSS LOOK AT USSSS !!!!! WE'RE SO COOLLLL!!!!!!

giggling twirling spinning

[hydrasquadd]

Pokemon teams for alters #2

Considerably less cohesive than the first but still cool

[lunarspaceartist]

Hi here’s more art from Arc 4 of The Roaring Trainers (including a little treat of Irene and Vexa going on that aquarium date). I really hope y’all enjoyed my time on the show as a guest!! It meant the world to me to bring my chaos gremlin to this podcast and that so many of you loved her. Until next time! (And hey maybe if you keep asking them, they might let me be a guest on the show again LMAO)

[botanicalsword]

Restorative power for Saturn ✧ Roasting 12 Signs

☁ Please skip this if you're sensitive. ☁

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Saturn is the strict teacher of life, handing out lessons in discipline, responsibility, and growth. Are you paying attention, or are you too busy daydreaming about that escape plan?This can help navigating the challenges associated with Saturn in their signs while enhancing their strengths

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Restorative & Refreshment through 12 signs :

Saturn in Aries - impulsive decisions Don't try to sprint a marathon, train. Great ideas but patience is always the key. Think before you leap, or you might just leap right into a pile of regret

Saturn in Taurus

"When Saturn is in Taurus, it’s like your financial advisor suddenly becomes your strict gym coach. No more late-night infomercial temptations for get-rich-quick schemes! Instead, it’s all about the slow and steady grind—because who knew that building wealth was more about sweat than shortcuts?"

Saturn in Gemini - communication or misunderstanding Especially if you don’t want your friends thinking you’re planning a surprise party when you’re really just trying to order pizza. Mastering the art of clear expression is essential, or you might end up with anchovies when you really wanted extra cheese

Saturn in Cancer - emotional maturity 'How to Not Cry at Work' - Learning to manage your feelings is crucial, especially when your boss asks for that report you forgot about—again

Saturn in Leo - earning respect Don't demand it like a toddler, no more flashy displays of confidence - roll up your sleeves and show what you’re made of. Authenticity is the name of the game, because no one respects a lion that roars but never hunts.

Saturn in Virgo - every detail matters perfectionism is your middle name being the editor of your own life’s novel, but even the best writers have to hit delete sometimes, be precise but be decisive

Saturn in Libra - finesse and balance your relationship remember the game of Jenga? one wrong move and everything could come crashing down. Don’t be the one who pulls the wrong block and ends up with a dramatic scene.

Saturn in Scorpio - inner strength and resilience hire a personal trainer for your fears, time to confront those insecurities You’ve got to face the villain within before you can wear that cape of empowerment

Saturn in Sagittarius - discipline it’s great to dream big, but don’t forget to pack a lunch for the trip! while philosophical pursuits are fun, discipline is the real MVP! balance your lofty ideals with some good practicality

Saturn in Capricorn - ultimate workaholic’s dream work hard, then work even harder No complaining. It’s all about that no-nonsense attitude. Just remember, even the most dedicated goats need a break, don’t forget to schedule some ‘me time’ between those ambitious goals

Saturn in Aquarius - thinking ahead think like having a blueprint on your hand - This placement encourages you to build for the future, not just chase after shiny, immediate gains. So, put on those innovative thinking caps and start planning for a sustainable tomorrow—because the future won’t build itself!"

Saturn in Pisces - spiritual discipline time to confront reality instead of escaping into daydreams -this warns against the allure of escapism, urging you to develop a strong spiritual foundation. Grab your inner compass and navigate those life challenges - because daydreaming won’t pay the bills. (now Saturn transits to Pisces! Hold on tight everyone!)

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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 | 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑶𝒏𝒆.

⤷ gender neutral, Valyrian blood (dragon rider), and any size reader. Requests are open, thank you for reading!

a/n: I was inspired by @reiignonme, and I just HAD to do this. I'm so excited to write it. Also, I do know that dragons are aggressive creatures, but to their bonded rider, they're different.

ᴹᵃˢᵗᵉʳˡᶤˢᵗ | ᴹᵃˢᵗᵉʳˡᶤˢᵗ ᴵᴵ

𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐍:

・The God of Dragons, is what his title should have been

・But to you, he wasn't the intimidating beast that everyone saw him as.

・To you he was a work of art, a creation so wonderous that your breath hitched whenever you saw him.

・You show your love to him by laying beside him, treating him with respect and dignity.

・You hate leaving him on his own, but you allow him his independence.

・Never in a million years would you put him in the Dragonpit, chained and waiting for you.

・And in turn, he shows you his love by fiercely protecting you. He will fly you anywhere, and calls whenever he's beckoned.

・Only obedient to you, he doesn't listen to anyone else but you. However, it's almost as if he's level-headed and can be reasoned with.

・The other dragons fall in line and let him lead - which means you're the leader as well.

・His roar is earth-shakingly loud. And it can be heard from miles away.

・All of your subjects bow to you, knowing your power.

・Because we know, that a dragonrider has the same traits as their dragon.

𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐗𝐄𝐒:

・Is quite the adventurous dragon; she isn't one to be paraded around like Silverwing or Dreamfyre. She rather dislikes large crowds, preferring mountainsides and flying over oceans. She doesn't like small spaces either.

・Bonding with Meraxes was like bonding with a Border Collie - always has energy and curiosity

・But unlike Quicksilver, Meraxes is less energetic in a comic sense. She's more mature; more battle-worn.

・Will protect you unrelentingly.

・Hates sudden loud noises

・But loves hearing how much you love her and how much of a good job she's done

・Her teeth are smaller than the other dragons, but more pointed/sharp and there's more of them

・Her roar is also more high pitch and of a scream

・Meraxes' scales are pearlescent and seem to move in the sunlight

・Not many people know that, because she doesn't like being approached by others.

・That's why she isn't kept in the dragonpit.

・But she isn't as aggressive as Vermithor or the Cannibal

・You can tell that she wants a mate though, and often tries to woo Balerion - but he wants none of it.

𝐕𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐑:

・She shows her love by waiting for you to sit on her saddle before taking off.

・You have to shout out the command to fly and then, she takes off.

・You have a very special bond with Vhagar, which clicked into place because you would spend more time looking after her than making her fly.

・For example, talking to her, brushing/washing her, stroking her face.

・For those who don't think dragons understand - you're wrong because they really do. That's why some riders have a bigger bond than others.

・Some just see their dragon as an animal, as a beast. But those that see them as apart of them, that's when the true bond clicks into place.

・And you knew that being pampered is everyone's dream - or just being doted upon. So, because you put in the hours for her, she does the same for you.

・She obeys your commands without question, because she trusts you.

・But she doesn't like anyone else touching her, in fact there's a few trainers with burnt hands because of Vhagar.

・She loves laying in the sun, and will fly you to a beach to lay in the sand. Often you're chastised by your family for bringing sand into the castle.

𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑:

・LOVES TO FLY

・She's the type of dragon to be like, "let's go faster! let's go faaaaasteeeer!"

・Isn't as aggressive as others, but would rather be away from people if able.

・Hates being paraded around

・But will do it if persuaded with food and belly rubs (although most dragons don't like to expose their stomachs as it is one of their most vulnerable body parts)

・When you introduce her to a friend or acquaintance, she does a big roar and then huffs a laugh at the person's scared response

・One of the more docile dragons like Silverwing

・Has similar colouring to Meraxes, but unlike her, Quicksilver is smaller but nimbler.

・One of the fastest

・Can beat anyone in a race

・And she LOVES to race

・Has to be ridden everyday otherwise she goes hyperactive and will lash out at the trainers

・Once when you were bedridden for a week, she flicked a whole group of trainers with her tail and then let out the biggest flame she had ever expelled.

・Tail flick = I'm irritated, Roar = I'm hungry or is trying to scare someone for a laugh, Fire = she is actually angry, Baring her teeth = scared

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐋:

・No one is allowed to approach him, hell no one is allowed to look at him.

・He's an incredibly aggressive and temperamental dragon. One that hates everyone but you.

・Completely black, he's known for eating other dragons - which makes him an outsider. No dragon, no matter how mighty, doesn't feel safe around him

・Even Balerion keeps his distance

・You weren't sure whether to keep his name or not, since you did have an emotional connection with him.

・But you guessed that he like being intimidating

・You have to feed him yourself or he will go hunting for dragons or sheep. Hasn't actually eaten a person, but has killed many.

・As he's your bonded dragon, people are a lot more intimidated by you. Since dragons and riders have somewhat similar traits.

・Although he does like showing you his den. He looks at you like, 'it's nice, isn't it. Did you see the bones I placed at the front? Yeah...it's to scare people off...'

・You see him differently than others see him. You aren't afraid of him. It's how you were able to bond with him in the first place.

・There was something in his eye that you thought was vulnerability, rather than hostility.

𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑:

・His favourite form of physical touch is being scratched, like, really really scratched.

・Vermithor's back leg will wobble in absolute delight

・Especially when you get to those places where he cannot reach himself

・Doesn't like anyone but you doing it (or anyone but you being in the room when you do it)

・He's a very private & grumpy boi. Doesn't like being woken too early either. And likes to have an afternoon nap.

・And an angry/aggressive one too. He doesn't like being woken up early, and once you had to dodge out of his firing line. When he realised it was you, he made a really long upset face (that only you and his only other rider, Jaehaerys has seen)

・But he's incredibly loyal, and would die for you.

・What's important to you, is important to him (unless it's before 8am)

・Can sense when you're overwhelmed and will let out a huge roar so no one comes near

・Likes when you fall asleep with him. He may like his solitude, but he doesn't mind company (it depends on the company)

・Actually likes doing royal processions because he gets to show off how big and scary he is. He knows it's too remind the people of whose in charge.

𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆:

・The least aggressive out of all the dragons (but that doesn't make her a formidable foe.)

・It's almost as if Silverwing understands that dragons keep people in line, but an approachable dragon keeps the respect and admiration of the people

・If she's patient and sociable with others, then you know damn well she has all the love, patience and affection for you.

・She shows her affection by nuzzling into your open palm, her eyes closed and you swear her lips are in the shape of a smile

・Wherever you are - standing alone, or in a crowd etc., she has her body wrapped around you; shielding you.

・And when you're alone together, she'll lay down and let you rest with her, and/or on her. Then, she'll fully wrap around you to help you warm up.

・She absolutely loves spending time with you. Funnily enough, she's a very outgoing dragon.

・She won't let you come into any harm though. Either because she herself has placated the people who could hurt you (the common people) by interacting with them calmly and gently.

・And if anyone tries to hurt you, she's the first to react. Although her temperament seems calm, she is highly protective of you and will burn someone to ash if they try to hurt you.

・When you're in King's Landing and the King demands that Silverwing be put in the Dragonpits, you sneak down to sleep with her. You have a very tight bond.

・Otherwise, she takes you somewhere else to sleep; amongst the grass, so you can fall asleep underneath the stars.

[quillpokebiology]

Torterra Facts

(Art by kouseki on Danbooru)

-The scientific name for Torterra is "Terrada Firma" which roughly translates to "Steadfast Land"

-Torterra are Testudines with their closest relatives being Blaistoise. They are both descendants of Caracosta

-Torterra are pokemon where both parents stay to raise their young. They often lay 5-10 Turtwig eggs at a time. Once hatched, they'll carry the young Turtwig around on their shells

-While most people are familiar with the standard/starter breed, which only has 1 tree, there are actually many different breeds of Torterra which can have different plants. My favorite breeds are the ones the resemble gardens

-A group of Torterra can be called either a forest or a garden

-They do very well with kids due to their patience, protective nature, and ability to empathize with others

-Torterra are very protective pokemon and have been known to adopt other pokemon, even if they're not the same species! They're also known to let other smaller pokemon live on their backs, and they go out of their way to defend defenseless pokemon. Because of their gentle, protective, and caring nature, many people use them as a way to help younger kids get used to larger and more scarier looking pokemon

-For centuries, Torterra's shell has inspired a lot of armor in Sinnoh

-Torterra are the only starter pokemon that are expected to live 100+ years, with some Torterra living up to 250 years! It's important for trainers to have a plan for their Torterra when they die

-Like Aggron, Torterra are known for purposely planting and gardening. Researchers aren't sure why, as they don't need to food. It could be that they are planting for other pokemon or that they just find the flowers pretty

-While Turtwig can swim, Grotle and Torterra cannot. Torterra can still hold their breath for a long time, and will sit at the bottom of small ponds to nap once in a while

-As Torterra age, their trees will fall, and their leaves will turn brown. By the time they fully die, their leaves are the color of autumn leaves

-Younger Torterra have more vibrant green colors

-There is a very old Sinnoh Legend that the world we live on is on the back of a sleeping Torterra

-When threatening another pokemon, Torterra will stomp, roar, and stand on their hind legs. While wild Torterra don't usually threaten humans (they'll either leave you alone, come up to check you out, or even act alp friendly to you), just walk away because they won't attack you if you get out of their way

[sunanthrope]

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„Wenn der Wind weht, hör zu: Er spricht. Wenn der Wind schweigt, sprich: Er hört zu.“ – Unbekannt

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This blog is mainly for my Wolf and Malinois kintypes, but here are my main types:

Belgian Malinois

Wolf Clado (Wolfblood/Werewolf)

Zombie

God (Alter who may post)

Shiny Houndoom

Introject of Lucifer and Apollo from a warped timeline of Greek and Christian mythology bleeding together -- Godkin. King of the Corrupted Universe; God of the Sun and the Solar Eclipse; God of Wrath and Revenge; God of Poetry, Theatre, Song, and The Arts; Patron Deity of those attacked by Malicious Christians, Protector of Dogs, He who Takes the Form of a Dog (canine shapeshifter-kins, clinical cynanthropes and lycanthropes, physical canine nonhumans of any kind), and He who has the Mind of a Dog (psychological canine therians/alterhumans of any kind)

My moves include Roar, Flamethrower, Incinerate, and Foul Play. I'm a shiny Houndoom who can Mega Evolve and my fire-type moves are blue. No trainer currently

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[antihibikase2]

“Ready?”

From across the field, Slater holds a Pokeball close to his chest. Steadying his cold breaths, he flashes a nervous smile to his partner- who now serves as his opponent, his teacher in the art of battle.

“Please be nice.”

“Don’t worry,”

His glasses shone under the summer sun, a hint of mischief in his tone. 

He knew Slater would get upset if he held back- and Slater, as much of a liar as he was, would poorly hide how a loss affected him, with flushed cheeks and a thinly-veiled lie.

Regardless of how this battle would end, Descante would get what he wanted- but, realistically, he felt that the battle would go in his favor.

“I’m very nice.”

“Scary.”

[ Battle! Vs. Slater ]

They sent out a pair of mirror images- Descante’s Tornadus against Slater’s own.

Through the mighty roars of the beasts and the howling beasts, it’s unknown to any spectator whose voice resounds.

“Knock off!”

“U-Turn!”

The same two commands are repeated twice for each trainer; and as soon as they appear, the soon they pivot out of the field.

Taking his Tornadus’ place, Slater’s Rotom whirls out of its Pokeball and into the battle, leaving a trail of static and droplets of water. 

“Washy! Hydro Pump!”

A swirl of sand forms around Descante as he calls out his next Pokemon. 

“Hippowdon! Stealth Rock!”

After one Hydro Pump follows another in quick succession- and Descante’s Hippowdon is out of commission.

He flicks his glasses, adjusting them to his face. “Wait- how do I,” He holds onto his headphones, still clinging on the side of his head. “How do I deal with Rotom-?”

“I don’t know!” Slater cries in a panic, holding his cardigan around himself in the midst of a sandstorm. “You picked this team for me!”

“Oh, I did,”

He grabs onto the next Pokeball in his belt, sending out his Stoutland, undeterred by the weather conditions.

“Washy, come back!”

“Stoutland, Return!”

“Bunny, go-!”

She doesn’t get a chance to Mega Evolve, either. Mimicking her trainer’s panic, Bunny is caught off guard as Stoutland rams into her, sending her flying and crashing against the walls.

Stoutland shakes its head from the impact, a silly little smile plastered on his face as the other Pokemon is recalled.

Descante is barely able to hold back an amused smirk. It was adorable to see both Slater and his Lopunny flustered. “Well, Doggy fell in love it seems. I would have too.”

“That’s not funny!” Slater squeaked out, cheeks flushed red as he sent Tornadus to the field. “I panicked!”

“You did. And it seems you’re still quite nervous,” 

Stoutland shakes off whatever lingering thoughts it had about Slater’s Lopunny, ramming into the legendary without much of an effort. Amusingly, it’s blown into the spot just next to where Bunny left a dent- this time leaving a hole.

“Lesson number one, angel- always keep your cool.”

Holding the side of his face with one hand and a Pokeball in the other, Slater murmured. “Easy for you to say. All this, and you still have time to be cool- mentally and physically."

“You flatter me.”

In his flustered state, he sends out a Pokemon befitting the situation. 

Magearna twirls into the field as the sandstorm subsides, its rabbit-like ears clicking like the antennae of a bug-Pokemon. Perhaps it was trying to calm its trainer.

“Stoutland, go.”

“Let’s, um,” Slater pats his own face, trying to steady himself. “Okay, let’s see where my luck takes me now. Um, Focus Blast-!”

It withstands the attack, pointed feed skidding through the soil and leaving a trail on the grass. 

Before Stoutland can retreat to its position, the cannon in front of its face fully charges- and Stoutland is blown away, just as it had with Slater’s other two Pokemon.

This does little to deter Descante- his angel, thankfully, was lucky. The last thing he wanted was a one-sided beatdown.

“Good, good,” He takes another Pokeball. “I suppose you can make up for inexperience with faith.”

“It’s all I have, you know.”

Tornadus is once again sent out on the field.

“Heat Wave!”

In a show of irony, Descante’s attack misses.

In the split second he was utterly dumbfounded by the comedic timing of it all, Slater pointed his finger at the Tornadus. “Dolly, Ice Beam!”

A thin laser of ice blows through the field, striking the heart of Tornadus.

He sees Slater smiling a little behind his sleeve-clad hand.

“..faith, huh?”

“That-” He adjusts his glasses again, trying to hide his own embarrassed expression with his hair. “That was a cruel joke.”

“Now that’s funny.”

A Beast Ball is sent out next- he had gotten Slater “acquainted” with the Ultra Beasts much earlier on, so as to not completely overwhelm him with their presence in their battle.

But perhaps, that was a mistake on Descante's part as well.

“Earthquake!”

He had expected the piercing rocks to instantly one-shot the automaton- but, holding onto a single glimmer of hope, Magearna persisted, its cannon ready once more.

“Volt Switch!”

With that, Slater takes down three of Descante’s Pokemon in a row- at the cost of Soul-Heart being reset.

Slater’s own Hippowdon emerges, setting up the Sandstorm once more.

“Remain focused,”

Was it to himself, or to Slater? It didn’t matter.

“I can still win.”

Toxapex takes the stage, a little creature many in Descante’s college were fond of, despite its cruelty to Corsola. 

“Stealth Rock!”

Predictable!

“Toxic! Then Scald!”

Toxapex hurls a purple pile of sludge at Hippowdon, immediately followed by a burst of boiling water. 

“Whirlwind!”

Finally, Descante’s last Pokemon was forcefully sent to the field. 

Another angel just like the one standing across the field, Nihilego.

Descante raises an eyebrow. 

“Sludge Wave.”

Resisted, as expected. But with the buildup of Toxic, and another Sludge Wave, Hippowdon would be no more- and both Nihilego and Toxapex could make do with the rest of Slater’s party.

That was the plan.

Until-

“Earthquake!”

Wait!

And unlike Slater’s Magearna, Nihilego faints in an instance, its body nearly shattering into a thousand pieces of glass.

Droplets of venom splatter on the field, nearly brushing against Descante’s cheek.

Wide-eyed and mouth agape, Descante could not help but raise his voice in wonder at the sight of Slater, who seemed to have realized something.

Victory was in his grasp.

“Your Hippowdon-” He sputters. “It runs Earthquake?”

“Um, yes-”

“Why?!”

“It-” Slater waves his hands around. “Um, I had a battle before, it was against a Clefable- long story short, she didn’t have any attacking moves and all Clefable did was stall, so-”

In the midst of his amazement, Toxapex returns to the field, his last Pokemon standing.

“Baneful Bunker.”

The next Earthquake that Slater hastily commands doesn’t hit.

He knew he was going to repeat that action- and by that next turn, Hippowdon would succumb to the effects of Toxic.

Still, he had three remaining, one of which was-

“Earthquake, your last one!"

“Recover!”

Hippowdon’s last hurrah barely left an impact. His Rotom once again appears, but just as Descante plans his next move-

“Volt Switch!”

“Toxic!”

“Dolly!”

Steel was immune to Toxic- but Magearna faints upon arrival, courtesy of the rocks Descante had set up earlier. Toxapex’s attack fails, and it whines over the feeling of leftover static dancing around its body.

Rotom appears once more, and after two turns of Baneful Bunker, another Volt Switch lands, to be followed by a Recover.

When Slater sends his last Pokemon, Descante couldn’t help but stare.

Big eyed and sweet like a tart apple, with two small wings fluttering on its back- Victini looked just like Slater as much as Lopunny and Magearna had; but Descante supposed that should have been obvious, given that he had themed Slater’s current party over Pokemon he would love.

And Pokemon that resembled him, but neither Slater nor NEO PRO needed to know that.

“Baneful Bun-”

The shimmering crystal in Victini’s hands glows, floating out of its hand and shining a heavenly light down upon it and its trainer.

The Z-Ring Slater had borrowed started to glow in tandem with the crystal, and, with a flustered expression, he strikes a pose.

“Z-Celebrate!”

Oh no.

The wrath of two angels descends upon him and his Toxapex as Slater’s finger, directed at the both of them, points downwards.

“Stored Power!”

…

Laying on the grass, covered in a mix of poison and sand, Slater fusses over Descante with an apologetic expression.

“I, ah-”

“You didn’t tell me.”

“I’m sorry, I had Hippowdon’s moveset changed a while back, please don’t be mad-”

“Angel, you didn’t tell me how much you improved!”

He’s caught off guard when Descante suddenly stands up, lifting him off the grass and twirling him around in an uncharacteristic public display of affection.

“Oof, Descante-”

“You were training so hard all this time-” 

Admittedly, he would have thrown the match if he was overwhelming Slater, but-

“-and it really paid off. I’m so proud of you.”

The other’s eyes lit up. “..you are?”

“Absolutely. I- you’re really good, you should train with me, and-”

He was cut off by the beeping of Slater’s Xtransceiver- a notification to remind him to prepare dinner.

“..let’s do that tomorrow,” Descante cuts himself off with a smile, rare and fond; something he reserved only for Slater. “How about we go out for dinner tonight? As a treat for you.”

Slater’s ears perked up at the sound of a reward.

“We can, ah,”

Slater immediately thinks of his options, barely able to conceal his excitement.

“Take the subway to Black City. A little further down there, we can eat at that seafood place in Undella I keep telling you about, if it’s okay?”

From behind him, the only Pokemon that wasn’t a rental, Bunny, chirps in agreement. Her fur slightly tousled, body still vibrating with the adrenaline from earlier-  she was exactly like Slater in every way.

Though Slater was the one getting rewarded, Descante found a prize of his own in that pleasant smile.

Anything for his angel- as long as he was happy, Descante was happy too, whether he won or loss didn't matter.

“Sounds good.”

[alparlaboratories]

To Another Abyss - Chapter 28: It's a long way to the promised land

(Chapters -which are usually between 500-1000 words- will be posted daily here first on Tumblr, and will later be posted in 7-8 chapter batches on AO3.)

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Kanto has changed a lot in the past ten years. The League is no more, and trainers are now only tools for the rich and powerful, either mercenaries or dogs of the government.

Sabrina is the latter. She is to play the role of Gym leader in a sick, twisted mockery of the art she once admired, bearing the name of her childhood idol, a woman who is now wanted across the region. All for the entertainment of Kanto’s shadowy new rulers.

It’s a role she doesn’t mind playing. At least until an unusual challenger comes into her Gym, into the life she’s worked so hard to build, and begins to unravel it all.

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Chapter 28 - It's a long way to the promised land:

Black eyes set alight with fury, the man with the cross screamed at the top of his lungs as he threw the man holding him from behind over his shoulders, instantly producing a knife from his sleeve and stabbing it into his liver the second as he slammed to the ground. Two others reached to grab him, Pokeballs in hand, but he dove forward and vaulted over the one he’d just stabbed, putting distance between them.

“Agh, they… they have my Pokeballs!” he roared as he stumbled back toward Sabrina’s side, eyes moving back and forth dizzyingly. Yet when he glanced over his shoulder, he noticed the girl had her eyes closed tight, as though concentrating on something. 

What followed was an eerily familiar chill, air thinning, compacting around them.

Come on… Just a little more…

To the man’s great surprise, a faint blue light surrounded their bodies, blurring them, making them fizzle in and out like a broken T.V. image. They were almost gone-

“Swift!”

A wave of golden energy stars slammed against the back of both trainers, pushing them violently against the nearest pillar and almost throwing Sabrina to the ground.

“Shit! I can’t… I can’t do it yet!” She cursed her weakness as she wiped the blood off her cheek, vision swimming, head pounding.

A familiar, chillingly cruel laugh echoed from behind them, almost too far back to hear properly.

“It’s already too late!” Azure bellowed, sounding positively ecstatic, like a child about to open a birthday present. “Do you see now, Sabrina? At the most critical moment, when it truly mattered, you doubted him! You chose to believe me! And now it’s too late, no matter what you do!”

“SHUT U-!!”

A massive figure slammed against the wall behind them, shattering it with ease and forming a huge hole beneath the body of the Pokemon that had been tossed. The man’s Arbok lay unconscious over a pile of rubble. And on the opposite side, Azure’s Nidoqueen cracked her knuckles, eyes fixed on the wounded Scyther before her.

Bursting with panic and adrenaline, Sabrina’s eyes went to the hole in the wall. It led to the Gym arena, and thus, the exit.

“Now!” she screamed, grabbing the man by the arm. “Let’s go!”

“Wait-no! Clay!”

Struggling against Sabrina’s pull, the man looked horrified over his shoulder at the Scyther who could barely dodge the barrage of fire from the Houndour as well as Nidoqueen’s punches. He was fast, faster than the eye could follow, but against so many of them…

“Shit!”

In their distraction, a pair of buzzing Beedril appeared in between them and the exit. Sabrina froze in place. She still had another Pokemon, but-

He didn’t think about it for a moment. In an inhuman burst of speed fueled by fear and loyalty alike, the Scyther cut a zig-zagging green path around his opponents and threw himself at the two Beedril, blocking their stingers with each of his scythes. His two new opponents threw themselves at him alongside the four behind, and yet somehow, miraculously, Clay managed to hold them off for a few moments, dancing between their attacks like smoke through one’s fingers.

“Let’s go!” Sabrina repeated, desperately dragging the man toward the exit. “Please!”

Tears forming in his eyes, the man with the cross finally stopped resisting. They took the first step over the rubble.

“Clay… CLAY! Please… Don’t die, partner!”

He took one last, painful look back; he would never see his Pokemon again.

And they started to run.

[saffronmidnightparade]

Roll Initiative!!

Your investigative skills helped you find the source of the energy, but ghosts kept you from accessing it- and it seemed to be for good reason! With a quick spark, the Dynamax energy that had been gathering finally erupted from the forest, and A Dynamax Gourgeist rises from the forest with a mighty roar!!

(Art from our wonderful friend, @bluesthebest )

Food stands, patrons and pokemon alike are sent toppling from the force of the wind generated from the transformation, and you and your fellow trainers stand ready to stop its inevitable rampage.

A Max Raid battle has begun!

A post with instructions for how the combat will be run will be coming shortly, please hang tight!

[pokemondescribed]

[ID: 9 pieces of Pokemon art, made by Ken Sugimori.

9 images.

Image 1: A Lucario kneels in a forest landscape, with a Plusle and Minun cheerfully wandering around at its feet.

Image 2: Trainers May and Wally appear startled by the appearance of the Pokemon Jirachi, alongside their equally surprised Pokemon Kirlia, Tropius, and Torchic.

Image 3: Giratina rises out of the earth to confront Dialga and Palkia mid battle.

Image 4: Rayquaza descends from the storming skies to confront a battling Kyogre and Groudon.

Image 5: Trainer N stands serenely alongside a roaring Zekrom.

Image 6: Latios, Latias, and a Fearow peacefully fly through a clouded sky. A blue haired trainer rides astride Latios's neck.

Image 7: Trainer Silver scowls at the viewer, standing alongside his Houndoom.

Image 8: Darkrai battling both Palkia and Dialga.

Image 9: Trainer Misty in a yellow swimsuit, sitting in water alongside her Tentacruel.

Some favorite artists, in no particular order:

Ken Sugimori

I know he’s done other things than Pokemon but let’s be honest his Pokemon illustrations are my childhood

[mmatrainerhub]

MMA Showdown: Rossford Hosts Explosive Fighting Championship Event

🎉🔥 MMA Fans, Get Ready! Rossford's about to host a BANGER! 🔥🎉 Mark your calendars for AFP 102 at the state-of-the-art TOCA Soccer Center this May! Witness rising MMA stars battle it out in an electrifying night of action! ⚔️🏟️ Imagine the energy—the crowd's roar, every punch echoing through the arena. There's nothing like it. Will you catch the next big UFC star before they hit the big stage? 👀 Tickets are a hot commodity, so don't wait! Secure your seats for the ultimate experience. This local scene is brimming with talent you don't want to miss—trust me, the atmosphere is unmatched! 🎫💥 Who's excited about AFP 102? Tag a friend you'd take to experience the thrill live! 🥋🤼‍♂️ Read more about the event and what's in store for fight fans: [Link in bio] Tags for the fight fam: #MMARossford #AFP102 #TocaSoccerCenter #FightNight #OhioMMA #RossfordEvents #CombatSports (Source: MMA Trainer Hub, read the full article: [https://mmatrainerhub.com/rossford-mma-showdown-fighting-championship-event/])

[lunarspaceartist]

It’s been a second so I guess I should share some of my Roaring Trainers art! ALSO HI IM A GUEST ON THE CURRENT ARC SO YALL SHOULD DEFINITELY CHECK OUT TRT! And tell them that Lunar sent yah!

[usa2025store02]

Seattle Thunderbirds x Pokémon Special Hoodie

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SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS x POKÉMON SPECIAL HOODIE: AN EVOLUTIONARY BLEND OF CULTURE, SPORT & NOSTALGIA

SOARING THROUGH REGIONS: WHEN ICE MEETS INDIGO PLATEAU

The Seattle Thunderbirds x Pokémon Special Hoodie is not just a garment — it’s a journey through time, teams, and treasured memories. This extraordinary collaboration effortlessly binds the tradition of Pacific Northwest hockey with the magical allure of Pokémon, creating a hoodie that speaks to fans from both icy arenas and pixelated paths. With its bold Thunderbirds branding front and center and a lineup of fan-favorite Pokémon like Pikachu, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charmander adorning the hem, this hoodie becomes a celebration of dual devotion. Whether you’re chasing the puck or catching ‘em all, this piece promises to keep your spirit high and your fandom visible.

DESIGN THAT SPEAKS LOUDER THAN A ROAR OF THE CROWD

Visually commanding, the hoodie’s dominant navy blue upper half mirrors the Thunderbirds’ proud home colors, creating a powerful backdrop for the team's bold totem-style logo — a symbol of heritage and unity. The green jagged transition line evokes the wild terrain of the Pacific Northwest, while also serving as a striking border between the bold top and the comic-book style lower half. Below, an energetic row of Pokémon characters burst to life in vivid, colorful detail. The grayscale manga art beneath adds depth and dynamism, turning the hoodie into a wearable storyboard. Every panel tells a tale of adventure, resilience, and strategy — the very qualities shared by great athletes and Pokémon trainers alike.

A RARE DROP WITH UNMATCHED CULTURAL POWER

This limited edition hoodie isn't just fashion — it's fusion at its finest. The collaboration between the Seattle Thunderbirds and Pokémon reflects a rising wave of crossover culture, where sports fans and pop culture lovers unite over a shared love for iconic storytelling and bold identity. The presence of official Nike branding ensures authenticity, while exclusive Pokémon patches make it a collector’s prize. More than anything, this hoodie becomes a flag for the multiverse of modern fandom. It’s cozy. It’s loud. It’s proud. And it’s here to remind us that in every battle — on the ice or in a Pokémon gym — style and spirit matter just as much as skill.

[pokemastersvault212]

Pokémon Ancient Roar Booster Box & Cheap Pokémon Booster Boxes: A Collector’s Guide

For Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) enthusiasts, booster boxes are an essential way to expand collections, build powerful decks, and hunt for rare and valuable cards. Whether you're interested in the latest Pokémon Ancient Roar Booster Box or looking for cheap Pokémon booster boxes, this guide will help you make the best choice for your collection and budget.

Pokémon Ancient Roar Booster Box: What You Need to Know

The Pokémon Ancient Roar Booster Box is part of the Japanese Pokémon TCG set, featuring powerful new cards, stunning artwork, and potential game-changing mechanics. As a highly anticipated set, Ancient Roar introduces exciting rare Pokémon cards, Trainer cards, and energy types that enhance gameplay and collecting.

Why Buy a Pokémon Ancient Roar Booster Box?

✔ High Chance of Rare Cards – Includes Secret Rares, Ultra Rares, and Alternate Art Pokémon. ✔ Sealed Authentic Packs – Guarantees untampered packs for fair pulls. ✔ Great for Collectors & Players – Ideal for both competitive players and those looking to expand their Pokémon TCG collection.

What’s Inside an Ancient Roar Booster Box?

30 Booster Packs (in Japanese editions)

Each pack contains 5 cards

Potential rare & holographic cards

Exclusive artwork unique to the Ancient Roar set

How to Find Cheap Pokémon Booster Boxes

While premium sets like Ancient Roar are exciting, many collectors look for cheap Pokémon booster boxes to get the most value for their money. Here are some tips on finding affordable Pokémon TCG booster boxes:

1. Buy in Bulk

Retailers and online stores often offer discounts for bulk purchases, making it cheaper per pack.

2. Look for Older Sets

Newer sets tend to be pricier. Buying slightly older sets can get you great cards at a lower price.

3. Check Online Marketplaces & Sales

Websites like eBay, Amazon, and TCGPlayer often have deals on booster boxes, especially during holiday sales or special promotions.

4. Consider Japanese Booster Boxes

Japanese Pokémon booster boxes are often cheaper than English ones and come with exclusive cards and designs.

5. Buy from Trusted Sellers

To avoid scams, always purchase from verified Pokémon TCG retailers or official online stores.

Conclusion

Whether you’re excited about the latest Pokémon Ancient Roar Booster Box or looking for cheap Pokémon booster boxes to grow your collection affordably, there are plenty of options available. By shopping smart and knowing where to find the best deals, you can enjoy the thrill of opening packs without overspending.