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Pokemon Team Characterization - Kabu

I have, in the past, expressed a general dislike of Pokemon Sword and shield. There is, however, one competitor whose team I do legitimately like, and it's probably not who you think. ...okay, it is, because I put their name in the title part: I really like Kabu's fight.

It's a simple team of 3, but part of what I liked about his fight is their all final stage. Gym 3, all final stage, that's reminiscent of some Platinum shit, where the opposition is actually trying to harm and/or kill you. Granted, this is Gen 8 with mandatory EXP All, but even with that I feel like Kabu's one of the few times it's actually pretty easy to come in somewhat under-prepared.

The other thing I really like is referenced in his League card. Kabu was almost booted out of the major league, due to declining performance, and adjusted his approach to try and make something new work. I'll get to that more in the general impressions, but I think it makes a good impact.

The Lead (Ninetales) Offensively, Ninetales is a little bit of a joke. Like, there's almost nothing truly offensive about it. It's strongest individual move is Ember, which is. Really weak. What sets Ninetales apart, however, is the combination of Will-o-Wisp and Fire Spin, dealing persistent chip damage to opponents while shoring up physical defense. Both are a bit risky, in that they have accuracy checks of 85%, but once landed they're on for good. Quick Attack is also taking good initiative, introducing priority to pick off weakened opponents. Ember is just raw damage as needed.

Ninetales introduces Kabu's general mentality as someone who is extremely reserved at the outset. He waits to see how things begin to unfold, and responds accordingly. If there's an opening, he will pounce on it immediately; he's not overly hesitant in that regard. But he isn't going to rush into anything, and lets others direct a pace that he then tries to match. It also implies, to some measure, that he likes to see what others can do. That he appreciates the ideas and contributions of others, but is likely coming in with his own ideas and will challenge whatever is put out there, not to undermine or discredit, but to push things along.

The Big Bork (Arcanine) Arcanine plays similarly to Ninetales, albeit with an alternate approach. Flame Wheel is, again, not particularly powerful as moves go, but the rest of his kit is the real focus. Will-o-Wisp again for burn, alongside Intimidate to debuff attack further. Agility into Bite ensures going first for that flinch chance, which is not only about stopping your progress, but adds to the chip damage of the burn.

Intimidate signals when Kabu gets serious, and how imposing he really is. He won't show it right away, but when he does, he's on a proper offensive. At this point, he'll continue to push a more defensive approach, again letting others direct the pace of things, but being a bit more forceful in his approach. Agility implies a sort of eagerness; a desire to see things moving and wanting to get in on the action. There's an excitability once he's really in the zone.

The Ace (Centiscorch) Full disclosure: I've seen him outside of his GMax, but I've never seen him use Coil or Smokescreen. I legitimately didn't know he had them. They are funny additions, though. Smokescreen being more opponent disruption, while Coil boosts offense, defense, and accuracy. The accuracy is particularly significant, suggesting a sort of mental acuity, being able to hone in on a problem and really get at the heart of an issue.

Flash Fire is also an interesting choice, as it's only significant when dealing with Fire, a type that is very unlikely to be used against him. This suggests a desire to be the best within his particular field. He may not be aiming to tower over everyone, but his main fixation is on his own chosen path, and implicitly, to be better than he was. Absorb fire to improve fire, build on your past efforts toward greater effort in the future.

General Team Impressions Okay I promised I'd talk about it: did you know Fire type has six resistances to only three weaknesses? If it weren't for its weaknesses including Water and Ground, which are highly common types for coverage moves, Fire would likely be among the best defensive types in the game. This is not an aspect of Fire that is often discussed or acknowledged. Typically, Fire is offensive. It is thought of in terms of its raw power and devastation, not in terms of its ability to take hits.

Kabu's League card talks about a "change in approach" when he was on a losing streak, and I think this is it. Kabu's approach was leaning into the unexpected defensive style of the Fire type, capitalizing on resistances and the ability to use burn as a status to keep offense neutralized. He'll engage in more offensive fare right at the end as a finisher, but much of his approach is defensive, cautious. It implies someone whose start likely involved more of a traditionally "fiery" approach, running headlong into things and showing that ambition, but who mellowed out as they grew into their role and has taken to assessment and innovation.

Conclusions Kabu's just kind of a cool older dude, and that's apparently my archetype in Galar. He's an innovator, someone who struggled to make a breakout success but found a way to hold on to his status in the competitive circuit by shifting into a little-appreciated aspect of his field. He's someone who approaches things analytically, letting others take the first step, but holding his own stance and being willing to take the initiative if the other side isn't up to the task. He still holds some bombastic youthful vigor, but typically only reaches that peak when he's really invested in the situation at hand, and tends to build up from experience and expertise.

At least, that's my reading of him. If you have a different interpretation, feel free to share. Kabu just hits an interesting spot as like an older character with a fun team, so I have an odd affection for the guy.

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@fadel-dani and his family are still trapped in gaza! he needs surgery AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to remove the metal shrapnel still left in his body after the bombing of their home over 300 days ago. please donate what you can and help save this family from genocide.

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13/04/2025

4:04 am

Severe destruction hit the Aalma'madani Hospital in central Gaza after an Israeli airstrike, despite it being the only functioning hospital in the city with limited capacity.

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A new Update 😭😔

8th of April // 621$out of 100k and none donate for 2 days 💔💔Time is running out please reblog this and like 🙏‼️

Dear my kind donors!

The crossings boarders are closed again these days and war return in Gaza.

The crossing through which food enters has been closed for more than 30 days. We have nothing to eat, and even if we do, the prices are exorbitant. Some of the prices listed are:

1 kg of meat = $100

1 chicken = $70

1 kg of fish = $100

1 bag of flour = $200

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1 kg of sugar = $15

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Note to mention the other very expensive essential goods. I hope you will stand by me to get food.

Every donation from you saves us from hunger, no matter what your donation is. Don't be stingy with it.

We are currently facing an unimaginable and heartbreaking situation in Gaza. After receiving orders from the Israeli Forces to evacuate our area, we were forced to leave our tent, running for safety while bombs rained down around us. We fled with nothing, seeking refuge in another area that, unfortunately, is just as unsafe, leaving us exposed to constant danger.

Now, we are living in tent which needs new setting, enduring the cold, rain, and the constant fear of more attacks. The lack of basic necessities like food, clean water, and medical supplies is taking a heavy toll on us. Prices for essential goods have skyrocketed, and it’s becoming impossible to meet even the most basic needs for survival.

We are urgently asking for help. We need immediate support to provide food, shelter, medical aid, and funds to help us get through these difficult days. Without assistance, our survival is uncertain, and we are reaching out to anyone who can offer help in these desperate times.

If you are able to contribute, whether it’s through donations, sharing post, or offering any kind of support, it will make a life-saving difference. Your generosity can help us stay alive and find hope amidst this crisis.

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I'm Areej I was an English teacher and a creative writer at we are not numbers

before war and everything change after October 7. Also I'm a creative writer at we are not numbers.

Also I am a mother of three children. We have lived through the war for a year and a half, and we have lost everything we own. My husband is a man who did not work. Before the war, I did not have a breadwinner or any source of income. During the war I didn't give up to teach so I volunteered and had good chance to help some students to get engaged again with English in a very creative way.

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We are in tents for almost two years‼️🥺

After our several evacuation from place to another.Now we don't have a house after it was destroyed by missiles. I now ask you to help me rebuild my house. And buy basics for the daily essentials for my children and I need money so that we can stand up again and start again.

This war wasn't easy at all it has taken many friends at work, students and some of my colleagues at the university. They are almost ten souls I won't never forget . Their laughter, their presence, their love… all of it is gone, leaving behind memories that are both precious and painful. Every day, I carry the weight of their loss, but I also carry their spirit, which gives me the strength to keep going.

Here’s what life in Gaza looks like for my family right now:

🏠 Safety: The uncertainty of tomorrow weighs heavily on us.

😢 Loss: The absence of my students and my friends is really hurts.

💔 Dreams on Hold: The future feels so far away when survival takes all our strength.

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. $5 might not seem like much, but it could mean a meal, clean water, or a tiny bit of hope for my family.

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After more than a month of disconnection, we are finally back...

-These photos are from today, 11/3/2025.-

Today, I am sharing a glimpse of our new life, where we have started again beside our home that was destroyed by war. Despite the pain and loss, we have not lost hope, and our determination to build a better future for our children remains unshaken.

This Tumblr house we now live in is not just walls—it is a testament to our resilience and to the love and support of everyone who has stood by us. You have always been a community full of kindness and generosity, and today, I share these moments so you can see how the light continues to shine in our hearts despite everything.

-This clip was made yesterday by my daughter Lian to make something for Amir to sleep in and the experiment was successful. This is Amir sleeping.-

But life here is still very difficult. We are still trying to stay strong, and we have built a simple shelter to live in—I will attach photos. We are waiting for the border to open so we can travel, hoping for the day when I can see my children wearing school uniforms, going to learn, playing in safe, undamaged places, eating clean food, and drinking safe water.

For now, we are just trying to survive with what little we have, as the border remains closed to everyone except those with severe medical conditions and critical war injuries.

We need your support once again. I will try to stay connected online and keep sharing photos and videos of our new life. Thank you to everyone standing with us—you are our hope in these difficult times.

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I swear to God, if someone were to trap 2 million animals, deprive them of food and water, and kill 50,000 of them, the world would be shaken by this catastrophe and brutality.

What's happening is unbelievable, illogical. We are human beings... human beings!!

If we do not die from the occupation's bombing, we will die in the air Please help us and donate to our families here.

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If you had to leave your home in a hurry, what would you try to bring with you? Would you rescue pets, electronics, precious heirlooms? Do you think you would be able to grab many things, or nothing at all?

Hashem @hashembadr and his family have once again been forced to rapidly flee from were they were staying, leaving everything behind. They didn't have access to a car, and they weren't able to take things with them. They have already lost so much to previous displacements and bombings. Now, this family of 26 is once again left without shelter or belongings.

Even before this, Hashem and his family have been trying for a long time to raise money to pay for surgery for his young niece, Suham. Her arm was broken at the beginning of the war, and the bone healed incorrectly as she couldn't access treatment. She needs surgery to repair her arm and relieve her pain. However, the surgery is very expensive, and her family has been struggling to save for it while also affording supplies like food just to survive.

Hashem and his family need help to afford food and shelter after being displaced, and to keep saving for Suham's surgery. Unfortunately, donations have been very slow, and they often recieve nothing for days at a time. They can't afford for this to continue.

Please, help Hashem and his family. They deserve to have shelter and medical care. This fundraiser supports 26 people, all of whom have been surviving a genocide. If you can, please share and donate. Anything you can give helps.

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Today we woke up to the sounds of huge explosions, because the Israeli occupation ordered the evacuation of our area to which we were displaced two days ago. My family and I miraculously escaped from the bombing and gunfire, knowing that this is the sixth time we have been displaced to another place this month! I don't know why all this is happening to us. I really wish to die. I am very tired and I wish to die so I can rest or I wish to get out of Gaza now. Please, I need your help so that I can leave and travel outside Gaza with my family. Please, I hope that everyone who sees this post will donate whatever they can, even if it is five euros, to help me and my family get out of Gaza as soon as possible.

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The Israeli occupation bombed Nasser Hospital tonight and bombed the journalists' tent there, which led to the burning of 3 journalists and there are 8 martyrs. The Israeli occupation is using the most heinous types of killing and genocide against us. We do not deserve all of this. Please, I do not want to burn to death here. Help me with a donation, so that I can escape, me and my family, out of Gaza as soon as possible. Please.

We desperately need your help here so we can escape the war zone. Please donate and share. Tell everyone what is happening to us here.!!!

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The Israeli occupation bombed Nasser Hospital tonight and bombed the journalists' tent there, which led to the burning of 3 journalists and there are 8 martyrs. The Israeli occupation is using the most heinous types of killing and genocide against us. We do not deserve all of this. Please, I do not want to burn to death here. Help me with a donation, so that I can escape, me and my family, out of Gaza as soon as possible. Please.

We desperately need your help here so we can escape the war zone. Please donate and share. Tell everyone what is happening to us here.!!!

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There is no 'normal' left in Gaza — only loss, hunger, and the will to live

Homes are gone. Entire neighborhoods erased from the map. Families torn apart, and memories buried beneath shattered walls.

There’s no food on the table. No clean water. No safe place to sleep. The basics of life — things the world takes for granted — are dreams for Gaza now.

People aren’t living here... They’re surviving. Barely. With empty stomachs, sleepless nights, and hearts full of fear

I believe that you want us to live our life normally but it's not in our hands

We depend on you, on your generosity that you are never gonna leave us alone

We are waiting for your support and donations here

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Today we woke up to the sounds of huge explosions, because the Israeli occupation ordered the evacuation of our area to which we were displaced two days ago. My family and I miraculously escaped from the bombing and gunfire, knowing that this is the sixth time we have been displaced to another place this month! I don't know why all this is happening to us. I really wish to die. I am very tired and I wish to die so I can rest or I wish to get out of Gaza now. Please, I need your help so that I can leave and travel outside Gaza with my family. Please, I hope that everyone who sees this post will donate whatever they can, even if it is five euros, to help me and my family get out of Gaza as soon as possible.

Donate Here!

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The Israeli occupation bombed Nasser Hospital tonight and bombed the journalists' tent there, which led to the burning of 3 journalists and there are 8 martyrs. The Israeli occupation is using the most heinous types of killing and genocide against us. We do not deserve all of this. Please, I do not want to burn to death here. Help me with a donation, so that I can escape, me and my family, out of Gaza as soon as possible. Please.

We desperately need your help here so we can escape the war zone. Please donate and share. Tell everyone what is happening to us here.!!!

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the things that we've been forced to manage through crowdfunding websites are insane. victims of a genocide are having to market themselves as someone who is worthy of being saved.

living for more than a year under an active genocide while seeing your oppressors cruelty and disregard for your life increase is so horrendous.

every single person in gaza has lost too much. i don't think everyone must have to share their personal loss in order to be deemed as a person worthy of safety. i think we should try to help those we can see asking for it.

i request you to help alaa and her children. she needs to buy supplies and remain safe. her area was bombed very recently. her fundraiser has been verified.

please donate here