#mod: thinkera

[pokebioblr]

Currently procrastinating. Why is Gingko like this???

[pokebioblr]

How do man-made pokemon work? Like polygon and it's evolutions?

Since man-made pokemon vary drastically in their physiology and behaviour, I'm focusing on the given example, Porygon, in this post. Feel free to shoot an ask about any other ones you are interested in!

Introducing Porygon!

Porygon is an artificial AI program that's learned the biology need to reproduce and survive over time. In its original form, it's a series of code intended to run a program that aids in organizing and transferring pokemon. After interacting with thousands of pokemon and working with human beings, the AI learned to mimic emotions and share many similarities with organic pokemon.

Appearance + Life History

Usually, the data is offloaded into hard drives as a program back up. A data leak (from an unnamed pokemon center) resulted in this unique specimen infecting other electronics. The original low-poly form they take is because of its source code and placement PNG design. Now, with its newly gained sentience, it prefers this form.

Once the program spread to other devices, each porygon tries to assemble itself using old scraps until it decides the body is close enough to what it would like. This is fairly easy for an analytical and precise program.

Reproduction wise, porygon simply duplicates its base code (along with important learned data) and sends it into a newly built form.

Evolutions + Other Forms

Porygon2 can be evolved via an upgrade disc. This disc contains new code, which is uploaded into a Porygon's main body. The form of the physical body is made to be more aerodynamic akin to how many devices/programs we use day to day looks more polished as time goes on.

Porygon-Z can only be evolved from Porygon2 due to how the dubious disc is only compatible with its prior evolution. The extremities are attached via magnets, and can be replaced without too much damage to the body.

Pokemon are truly incredible creatures! I highly encourage everyone to learn more about them. Even artificial pokemon like Porygon have complex histories and fascinating behaviours!

[pokebioblr]

Mod Intro: Thinkera

Hi folks!

Professor Acacia has given us some science communication assignments, so I’ll be assisting Pluto on the blog.

Here’s a picture of me and Cabbage from a while back. I’ve lived in this region for most of my life, and I’ve been a big fan of the Pokémon on this region! I have a few more Pokémon friends at home, so you might see them pop up on the blog once in a while.

Currently studying Pokémon biology at Striaton University, but my interests extend to evolution/phylogeny and history as well. I work with plenty of trainers on the side, mostly focusing on teaching them Pokémon care.

I talk like a grouchy old man but I’d love to yap about my interests and learn new things. Please send in questions!

[pokebioblr]

Welcome to our blog!

This blog is run by two university students and trainers (Pluto (he/they) and Thinkera). Please feel free to ask us questions about pokemon biology! This primarily includes physiology, husbandry and care, evolution (phylogeny not metamorphosis), and history, but we'll do our best regardless of the topic :]

Occasionally there might be some original posts on pokemon biology or what it's like to be a trainer in university (specifically in Unova).

[OOC below the cut vvv]

Our answers will be based as much as possible on both pokedex entries and actual biology. Both mods are biology majors and we wanted an outlet to put our degrees to good use!

This is primarily an ask blog and not really a rp blog. We're not really interested in interacting directly with sapient pokemon rp, as this blog largely treats pokemon as animals. We probably won't be able to answer all questions as we're both very busy university students. I hope you understand!