ghostyreasearcher
ghostyreasearcher
Grimsley's husband
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Unovan/ Ghost type research specialist! Grimsley please marry me- Also my name (the ooc one) is Brian :D
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ghostyreasearcher · 2 months ago
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I can give inputs for the Unovan dragon breeds as I work at a Unovan-based pokemon research and sanctuary.
For wild caught Druddigon, please live somewhere sunny as they get really aggressive without sunlight. Also if you get a Druddigon, you will have to go through caves in your free time as it takes time for them to get used to not being in caves as they spend most of their lives in caves. They can exist just fine outside.
Wild Haxorus, absolute sweethearts as long as you aren’t viewed as a threat. My coworker managed to convince her wild caught Haxorus that the lab, filled with delicate experiments, is their territory so we have a free guard dog. Worked great against Team Plasma. New trainers shouldn’t handle Haxorus as they are very temperamental around their territory and need delicate handling. Please do not touch their tusks without permission.
Wild Hydreigon, should be avoided unless you are a dragon expert. We have a wild caught Hydreigon at the sanctuary up in the mountains and the only reason we have them is that there are three gym leaders nearby and the ex champion. Some Hydreigon can be released if their nests are far enough from humans, and currently most are as most Hydreigon are tracked by rangers. However this is not all. Most Hydreigon news are the ones unknown to rangers that cause disasters and it is an issue. Actually the Deino and Zweilous found near Victory Road are Champion Iris’ Hydreigon’s kids. Since her Hydreigon is a tamed Hydreigon and the whole Victory Road area is used as her Hydreigon’s territory.
I said like forever ago that I would make tier list for dragon types, and I've finally gone and done it. Big thanks to @veterantrainerray for suggesting I do this like a month ago.
These lists are directed at newbie trainers, specifically younger trainers. If you're thirty-two and have a twenty acre property and all the time in the world to read up on the care and training of a Salamence, go for it. I'm not your dad.
I've ONLY added Pokemon I have personally trained, so I can try to explain each list. I made two lists, one for captive-bred 'mon and one for wild-caught. Captive-bred pokemon tend to be hardier and less temperamental, so the list is a bit different. ALSO, while I used the final forms, this list is assuming you got them in their first form. I do not recommend trying to train a fully-grown wild Salamence. For any reason. That's a catch-and-release beastie.
honourable mention: Gyarados. Not a dragon-type, but temperamental as one. My recommendation is that this is a very strong guy who (probably) loves you very much for taking care of him when he was weak, and also he hates everyone else. Train him to wait for your command, and also socialize him while he's still a Magikarp to avoid the 'us vs. them' mindset as much as you can.
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First up, the 'domestic-bred dragon list!'
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Explanation:
Acceptable Starter: Swablu and Dratini are not very aggressive pokemon, and domestic-bred ones are usually much hardier than their wild counterparts. Dratini are a little more intelligent, and thus easier to train, but a domestic Swablu is pretty intelligent itself. Neither of them evolves into a pokemon known for aggression, so I think overall they're pretty well-suited travelling companions.
Fine with experience: Horsea is Horsea. You know him, you love him. Domestic ones, are, again, hardier than than their wild counterparts.. Honestly, the reason I have them here rather than 'acceptable starter' is because of Seadra. All the good breeding in the world can't guarantee a calm Seadra. You have to make sure your Horsea is well-trained BEFORE it evolves. But if it is? Your Kingdra is gonna be a breeze. Way more chill than Seadra, if not a bit snooty.
Druddigon get a bad rap, which is unfortunate. I love them. Might be my favourite dragon type. Domestic breeds are hard to come by, since they're not very popular, but the ones I've met are wonderful. They enjoy sunbathing a lot. The reason I put them here is actually because they tend to be stubborn. And while it takes a lot (compared to other dragon types, NOT most pokemon) to get them irritated, they CAN AND WILL use their strength to solve a problem. So the difficulty lies in getting them motivated enough to train them well. But if you're just looking for a guy who sits out in your yard sunbathing and looking scary, maybe give a breeder a call...? (you should still train them not to attack without a command, though!)
Flygon is actually usually really sweet-tempered. The reason he's so low is actually because of Trapinch and Vibrava! Trapinch, even domestically bred ones, are not all that intelligent, and thus hard to train for people who don't know what they're doing. The digging instinct can be very, very difficult to train out. They're hard-wired for it, it's how they survive in the wild! Vibrava are much more intelligent, but when they first evolve, there WILL be accidents with the wings. They're still figuring things out. Give 'em time, teach them to only do that stuff outdoors, etc etc. But if you can get through that, Flygon are wonderful companions! Every now and again in Hoenn you'd find a family with a pet Flygon instead of the typical Skitty or Poochyena. Love em.
Might need outside help: Domestic Gibble tend to be much less wantonly destructive than wild-caught, since having that bred out of them was a big goal of the original breeding programs in the first place. That said, instinct is instinct. If you aren't giving them their proper exercise every day and making sure to train them, they are going to wreak havoc. You need to be paying attention to it at all times. They're also pretty curious lil' guys! This means they will see something neat, like a fire hydrant, go 'hey, what's that?' and then answer that question by destroying it. They tend to get labeled 'aggressive' which is. Well it's not really true, but the difference between 'playtime' and 'this little guy hates you' doesn't matter so much when you're human and a Gibble is chasing you, open-mouthed. Domestic Gabite are much more calm on that front, and fully-trained, domestic Garchomp tend to be remarkable bastions of self-control. Again, it's all about surviving and training that first stage.
Pros Only: Both of these guys are here for similar reasons: Their instinct in their final evolutions has a tendency to override their training, so you're gonna have to not only have a firmer hand then a lot of trainers are comfortable with, but train them pretty continuously throughout their lives. They're fiercely independent, so forming a bond based on respect very early on in their lives is direly important. Otherwise you ain't getting them to do anything for you. Thankfully, at the very least the domestic breeds tend to not be too violent/destructive.
Salamence has an added difficulty: most people don't train their Bagon or Shelgon correctly. Bagon is one of the most easygoing dragon types out there, and Shelgon have a tendency to be pretty placid. This leads to trainers not taking their training too seriously early on, which leads to disastrous consequences once they're fully evolved. Just because your Bagon listens to you doesn't mean your Salamence will. Practice your recall training. Or Else.
You put that thing back where it came from or so help me: Hydregion is smarter than you. You may be able to train a Deino. I don't know you. They're bitey, but not the worst out there. But you do NOT have the resources or the know-how to handle a Zweilous. Straight-up. They have high energy levels, need a LOT of food, and can and WILL injure themselves via infighting. There's a reason Hydregion is rare as hell, and it's because a lot of them don't make it to adulthood due to injuries. It's a survival of the fittest tactic. I love Hydregion. I have one. If you don't have a damn mountain range in your backyard, don't get one. They NEED a place to go off and be destructive, and they're territorial as all hell. Just don't. Please.
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Next up, the Wild-Caught List!
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As you can see, there's nothing on the acceptable starter list. I'll get into why in the next categories.
Fine with experience: You're looking at basically the same thing with the wild Kingdra line as you would be with a domestic breed, with one notable difference: Wild Horsea tend to be a lot less hardy and a lot more timid. It'll take it longer to start trusting you, but honestly just doing the upkeep to keep it happy and healthy should start winning it over. They're more intelligent than most people give 'em credit for. Your eventual Kingdra is probably also gonna be more headstrong, but honestly for some trainers, that's a good thing.
Dratini suffers from the same problem. They have pretty specific habitat needs- but if you're at the point in your journey where you get your hands on a wild Dratini, honestly I'd trust that you're able to provide what it needs. Bonus, though, is that while wild Dratini can be cautious, they're very curious, too! And if your vibes are good (lookin at you, Ray!) they're usually more than happy to come along with you. And as our dear friend Ray is learning, one that is eager to battle is a ready and willing student! There's a reason they have such a great reputation.
Might need outside help: Wild Druddigon tend to be pretty territorial, on top of all the stubbornness. They're usually also a bit more proactive in expressing the classic dragon type temperament. You're looking at more intensive training to get recalling down and increase their tolerance for being bothered. No shame in asking a dragon-type expert. That said, I still love these guys. If you can read their body language, you could probably get through a cave of them no problem.
Oh, Swablu. Swablu, what will we do with you? Wild Swablu are flighty little critters, and kind of frail, to boot. And wild Alteria are stubborn. They will not get dirty. They think they are better than you. This isn't to say they're awful! An Alteria is usually pretty affectionate with its trainer, wild or domestic. A properly-trained one isn't going to be raging any more than a Dragonite or a Kingdra. But trying to train a Swablu is harder than it seems, just because they're not great listeners. If You've got patience and a guide, you're fine, but really I'd suggest asking an expert.
I don't know how to say this without sounding mean. Please understand I've raised five Trapinch. They are. Difficult. and a little stupid. Wild ones especially don't really have any sort of grasp on the world of training. You are looking at one hell of an uphill battle. But they're kind of a rite of passage for Hoennian trainers, and if they can do it, you can too! Really, you're going to be doing most of the 'basic training' for these guys in the Vibrava stage. You should still be taking the time to get your Trapinch used to being balled and the sound of your voice, obviously, but the traditional way to train a Trapinch is to do double battles until it evolves. Then do a lot of the indoor-outdoor distinction, once it can understand what a building is. And if you can deal with a Trapinch, you can deal with a Flygon. They're pretty relaxed, especially for a dragon type.
Pros Only: You don't have the patience for a wild Gibble, and you almost certainly aren't capable of tying down The King of the Caves when he wants to rampage. That said, if you do manage to train one right, and you've got a firm hand an a certain kind of attitude, you've got a partner for life. A wild Garchomp's respect is a tough thing to earn, but it's worth it. I was debating putting him on the final tier, but honestly... if you're really, really dedicated it's certainly possible. But you NEED to get in contact with somebody who knows what they're doing. Trying to freehand training is going to get your arm torn off.
Honestly, with Salamence, you're looking at about the same issues as you would be with a domestic, with two exceptions: your Bagon's gonna be a bit more of a wild child (but still nothing crazy) and your Salamence is gonna be aggressive. No way around it. Keeping it trained is a full-time job. If you're not looking to make a trained team of six and would rather just focus on a few, then you might have the time to dedicate to making sure the training sticks. Otherwise, leave it.
You put that thing back where it came from or so help me: Look at me. Look at me. Do not go near a wild Hydregion. Do not attempt to steal a Hydregion's baby. You will die, and it will hurt the whole time you are dying. And then that beast is going to start rampaging, and if there's a human settlement on or even near its territory, they are going to pay the price for your stupidity. Then they'll call the rangers in, and IF they can subdue the Hydregion, they're not going to be able to release it, because Hydregion can always find their way back home. They'll have to put it down. Don't fucking do it.
You can probably keep and train a wild Axew. Just make sure it has an everstone, because you are in no way, shape, or form prepared for a wild Haxorous. See the above, minus the rampaging parts. They're usually content with just you and anybody in a direct line-of-sight. If you train it well, it'll probably just run off into the hills instead of attacking you, at least. They've got really powerful instincts, and need things most people can't provide. 'Oh but Laser, don't you have a wild-caught Haxorous?' I do and I also have an entire nature preserve, complete with mountain range. He loves me, in his own way. I know this because he is willing to wait for food and not attack everything in his territory. I can go into his territory without being instantly vaporized, and he's willing to come out of his territory and interact with me. This does not mean he is safe to be around. It only means that I have twenty years of experience. If you want one, get a domestic breed. There's plenty of Axew breeders all over Unova.
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I hope this was informative! Please remember that pokemon are individuals, and not all of them will conform to what I've laid out here. Please also remember that your life is not worth the possibility that you could get that one in a billion, super nice Hydregion. Dragon types have their reputation for good reason, and I simply can't stress enough that you need to do a lot of research before owning any of them.
Good luck!
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ghostyreasearcher · 6 months ago
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As someone who works at a research institute surrounding pokemon this situation is a bit funny. Modern pokeballs, or synthetic ones which is term I use at work, have features that artisanal balls cannot replicate.
The synthetic pokeballs are connected with a system that helps register pokemon and ID them. This allows for speciality pokeballs like safari balls (if you try to release a pokemon outside of the designated safari area, it would act as you released the pokemon. If you tried trading it, the pokemon would get sent back to the safari zone, as all pokemon in the safari zone are ID and put in a database.)
There are downsides around synthetic pokeballs that can lead to theft, but that tends to be highly illegal and can lead to being in jail for at least a year in Unova (might be longer after all the Team Plasma stuff. It was at least a year when I had to memorize that law.)
In history, there are other capture devices that weren’t made out of apricots. These were very expensive and typically only for royalty or heroes. That art has mostly died out by now.
Speaking of other capture devices, my work uses capture stylers which temporarily capture a pokemon. We do use a custom pokeball for situations that might require a solution that makes more time or for protection.
Also I believe you can just temporarily release your pokemon and recapture them with a different ball to switch. A coworker of mine did that because he likes how premier balls look.
me explaining to the other trainers that apricorns are unknown outside of Johto because of deliberate suppression by the Silph and Devon corporations to present artificial pokeballs as the only means of capturing pokemon and establish regional monopolies after they eliminate renewable sources
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ghostyreasearcher · 9 months ago
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Ah yes… the issue of the Litwick line. I apologize that has happened to you, Doe. The idea of a curse being the source of seeing the dead is fascinating. Perhaps I should ask my superiors so we could put more caution signs for the dangers of certain pokemon.
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You like ghosts? I can see ghosts! I get possessed by one a lot! I’m Johnny! Want me to tell you about it?
- @j0nathand0e
I would love that! I'm Adam. We do not have that much information of ghosts or people who have interacted with ghosts, that's not ghost-type pokemon. It is a very interesting topic
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ghostyreasearcher · 9 months ago
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You like ghosts? I can see ghosts! I get possessed by one a lot! I’m Johnny! Want me to tell you about it?
- @j0nathand0e
I would love that! I'm Adam. We do not have that much information of ghosts or people who have interacted with ghosts, that's not ghost-type pokemon. It is a very interesting topic
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ghostyreasearcher · 9 months ago
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(@pretty-pokesweet-of-you )
So are ghost types like. Dead???
Short answer: No
Complicated answer: Somewhat. Most of the ghost pokemon you will see in this world have never died. A lot were born like most pokemon in the world. However, there are some pokemon which have died before. We do not have much data on this. There are pokemon like Shedinja and Annihilape which while neither of them are truly dead, their souls manage to surpass a physical form.
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ghostyreasearcher · 9 months ago
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Notes I made today while Foongus cleaning. If you have a garden I recommend checking if any Foongus have decided to make home there.
I can’t believe there is a shiny Purrloin near my house!
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ghostyreasearcher · 9 months ago
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I get that so much. I live in Floccesy and I see trainers trying to fight the former champion Alder all the time. I do like my job, but never got the trainer experience. However, a lot of the aspects of the journey are still available.
Late night ramblings I guess, but like. Sometimes I wonder what it would've been like if I had been able to go on a journey like other trainers get to. Like, what would I have ended up doin? Collectin badges? Studyin the history and legends of the region? Just enjoyin the freedom to explore, maybe even leavin Unova? ...No idea, honestly.
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ghostyreasearcher · 9 months ago
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If it make's you feel better, the Deerling is most likely about to evolve if they are rubbing their heads on the tree. The top of their head gets sensitive and they scratch to free up the stress. It's common in pokemon that develop new limbs or in Deerling's case, bones.
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This meme is making me emotional
it's okay little deerling, we all make mistakes :((
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ghostyreasearcher · 9 months ago
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Hello! I am Adam (he/him) and I work in the SJI (Swords of Justice Institute). The SJI is a institute studying the history and Pokemon of Unova!
We also work as a shelter and home, mainly for Unovan Pokemon, but other Pokemon are more than welcome!
Ask any questions or just come by to say hi!
Most photos are taken by my brother.
//ooc: hello… i really like Unova. If you want to address me the person behind this account actually, you can call me Brian! Idk what to put here, but anyone can interact.
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ghostyreasearcher · 9 months ago
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It is very sad and there is a huge issue in Unova where people pick up ghost pokemon that are not friendly and suffer because of it, for example Frillish, especially tourists. If you see a ghost pokemon you don't recognize, or any pokemon you do not recognize, please avoid them. It's more annoying that they abandon their pokemon far from their home which makes a mess and leaves the pokemon stressed.
FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT GHOST TYPES AREN'T THERE FOR YPU GUYS TO GET THROUGH THE MONTH AND THEN RELEASE LIKE YOU DIDN'T SPEND A MONTH MAKING THEM LOVE YOU
happy Halloween
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ghostyreasearcher · 9 months ago
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Ignore how blurry it is however I have not realized that colored text was an option... I am going to have to see what I like later.
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Made this feel free to fill it in lmaoaoo
you're all a buncha weirdo's tried to fit 'n what i see most often here
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ghostyreasearcher · 9 months ago
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Reblog if your Pokemon IRL character is an Adult!
//A lot of the pokeblogs here on Rotomblr are younger trainers, which is cool, but it's also nice to see some older characters as well!
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ghostyreasearcher · 1 year ago
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I love researching fairly random things so I would love to! If anyone would like to correct anything I would gladly appreciate it!
TLDR: Koraidon were probably fast hunters and roamers so probably had a lot to do with all their movement abilities.
Now Koraidon is a giant lizard so taking that into consideration, looking at giant lizards (and just lizards in general) is a great start and the biggest lizard we know of is the Komodo Dragon. Komodo Dragons tend to have a slow metabolism only sped up by the sun. Now while most large lizards tend to be slow as accounting for the fact they are typically venomous besides their saliva. Since there is no evidence Koraidon can be venomous they probably were more active. It could have been suggested that they could be ambush predator like crocodiles (who have very strong bites) however with the coloration and the whole feather crown I highly doubt that. So I believe that Koraidon's are fast hunters possibly roaming apex predator. That being why they would have all the movement abilities.
Now I'm going to go into even more detail because if there is one thing I know how to do it is yap.
All the fossil pokemon tend to be fairly small barely reaching 2m. Koraidon is 2.5m now if that is considering the feather crown idk. There is also the fact that it is fairly active suggesting it needs a lot more food with a higher metabolism. Koraidon might have anticoagulant saliva (like Komodo Dragons or perentie which i am basing more of this off of) and might hold down prey or let prey go and chase when it dies. Not quite sure which fits better. Most lizards that can swim (i am counting crocodiles) do so with their tail so Koraidon's doggy paddle might be more believable with the whole 'tire' is like an air sack thing. Gliding in lizards tend to be more for smaller lizards that live in forested areas but we can assume Koraidon developed it to cover more land while hunting.
Also fun fact, but there are lizards that can breathe and run. Two of them being the crocodile monitor and Perentie!
Also also, Koraidon's max Speed stat is 405. Arcanine's is 317 and it is said in R&S that it can "running over 6,200 miles in a full day and night". Rapidash's is 334 and in Stadium it is "reaching 150 mph" So koraidon at max speed is most likely very fast
Please watch videos about Perentie they are so cool
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Saw this post on the Pokemon Reddit that I wanted to share to Tumblr!
Text ID: So I’m a former animal caretaker and an amateur naturalist. I like when pokemon designs have practical elements that would make sense (as far as a fantasy monster go) in the real world. While riding Koraidon, I had an epiphany. It’s throat wheel is actually a sac for storing air! So consider lizards, who are a big part of Koraidons design. When a lizard runs, it needs to hold its breath. To breathe, they need to either slow down considerably or stop completely. That’s why lizards only run in short bursts. Koraidon (and by extension cyclizar) inflate a wheel-like organ on their throat when running. This helps them sustain their speed for longer because the air in the throat sac is holding extra oxygen which they can gulp down as needed! It isn’t just an aesthetic design because they’re riding pokemon based on motorcycles, it has an evolutionary purpose 🤯 Anyway, thanks for coming to my TED talk. End ID
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ghostyreasearcher · 1 year ago
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I- Oh-
I would love pictures of Hisuian pokemon if you have them to spare
... So considering I come from a world where people would have sorta... Animal-personas named "furries"...
... Do people in this world have Pokesonas?
Genuine question btw.
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ghostyreasearcher · 1 year ago
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Yes, me and Hisuian Zorua, however they are unfortunately extinct.
... So considering I come from a world where people would have sorta... Animal-personas named "furries"...
... Do people in this world have Pokesonas?
Genuine question btw.
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