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[teamskymembersky]

//Please follow this new askblog of mine! It's inspired by one of MandJTV Play's Pokemon video.

"Uhh... how am I supposed to do this?

Um... Hi, my name's Lydia Hope and... I don't know how I got here.

I was just taking a walk back to my home... when a portal appeared out of nowhere, and now I'm here.

... And in the world of Pokemon...

I don't know if I'm able to return back home or even survive this place... but I'll try to adapt to this new world... I hope so."

Rules.

1. No NSFW

2. No rude questions, especially if Lydia don't or doesn't know. She's trying to learn new things..

[teamskymembersky]

"Yup! But that was all in the past. Our new goal is trying to protect our skies from pollution or any other harmful things that'll hurt it! GO TEAM SKY! 🕊️✨"

"Hello there, little Swablu faller! My name is Sky Walker, and have you ever heard of the magnificent, yet heroic organization called Team Sky?"'

@teamskymembersky

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Maybe!! Though i might be thinking a different Team Sky!

goal was to… expand the sky, right?

[teamskymembersky]

"OOO! HOW INTERESTING! I, Sky Walker of Team Sky, am very intrigued yet interested of this new askblog."

Hi! Uh. I’m a Pokémon! Dunno how I became one.

I. Don’t think I’m from here. Went to sleep in my cozy bed one five am and woke up here, with a new phone and this version of Tumblr open.

Is… this the Pokémon world? If so, THEN THIS IS AMAZING. I love Pokémon! :D

Call me Sora!

I’m originally from the United States. Eastern time zone. That’s all you’re really going to get in that regard. Though I guess it doesn’t matter if I’m actually in the Pokémon world!!!

I wonder what it’ll be like, being here and being a Swablu?

I might talk about my interests here hehe if i rant about them here ill tag with #sora ramblings

Oh, and! I use they/them pronouns! I’m a minor! Dni if you’re racist, transphobic, sexist, homophobic, etc!

//ooc below!

Mun and muse are minors. Does this count as eebydeeby/faller? I hope so

URL’s a reference to Hiding in the Blue by TheFatRat. It’s just a song Sora likes. No significance to the character, as far as I can tell.

Please no anon hate, even if it is ic.

Dni stated by Sora applies.

Sora will use phrases from their interests. Sora will talk about their interests. This is Sora’s blog. Apologies.

[teamskymembersky]

"DROWZEE AND HYPNO ARE THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE! ESPECIALLY DROWZEE! MUNNA, AND MUSHARNA ARE BETTER VERSIONS OF THEM!!!!!"

a review of a pokemon that you dread to make a review of?

(I honestly can't think of any Pokemon I dread to review, or even any reason why I would dread to review a Pokemon. That said, I guess I'll go ahead and do the Drowzee line for this because me actually liking it is probably a Spicy Hot Take in and of itself)

While Drowzee mostly just looks like a tapir, the line is specifically based on the baku, which is a Japanese mythological creature that eats dreams (this same basis would later be revisited for the Munna line). I honestly think that the whole idea of psychic-type 'mons that eat dreams is really neat, especially with some of the biology mentioned in the 'dex—for example, it's been implied that the line is nocturnal or crepuscular.

Drowzee's design is also good. It's based off a Malayan tapir, but instead of being black and white, it's instead a nice bright yellow with brown for contrast. Instead of a saddle, it has half-and-half coloration with a squiggly line dividing the colors, which certainly feels "dreamy", if that makes any sense. It also possesses a delightfully sleazy expression that gives it a very different vibe from most other Pokemon. It's not a complicated design or anything, but it gets its point across well.

I hear a lot of people who get confused about Hypno looking pretty different from Drowzee, but there is a reason for it. The baku was traditionally described as a mix of different animals, including an elephant's head/tusks and the hind paws of a tiger. Because that description matches a tapir, baku in modern times are often depicted as tapirs like Drowzee.

However, Hypno is based on the original baku, the mythical creature, instead of a tapir. It's more humanoid than a regular baku, but it's evident in the long nose, mane, and digitigrade hind legs*. This is neat from a conceptual standpoint, as it gives the line a sense of progression and references both aspects of a baku.

(*Gamefreak frequently changes their mind about Hypno's legs; sometimes it has digitgrade legs with a single pad on each paw, while sometimes it's plantigrade with no pads and a more elongated foot. Recently they seem to have settled on the later, which is a shame because the paws looked far better and referenced the baku more.)

Anyway, Hypno is disliked by a lot of people, but I absolutely love this goblin. It's such a Gen 1 design—nowadays Pokemon designers have stated they try to make Pokemon look friend-shaped, but Hypno is vaguely creepy (and yet extremely silly at the same time). The combo of different visual elements are also interesting, as you have a humanoid 'mon with things like cat ears, paws, and a mane. It's very distinct and nothing else quite looks like it.

Another thing I really like about Hypno is that it has tons of interesting lore surrounding it. It kidnaps people on occasion and is described as "extremely dangerous", but it's also used to help people sleep in hospitals and is used as a treatment for insomnia.

However, there are one or two things about the design that don't work as well as they could. For example, it's a shame it looses the brown accents of Drowzee, as Hypno is very low-contrast in comparison. I could easily see it with brown points on its arms to draw attention to its pendulum, or a few tiger stripes (which baku are sometimes depicted with).

Also, the pendulum itself. Making a 'mon that specializes in hypnosis and then just slapping a literal pendulum in its hand is a very Gen 1-ish way to do things, and I don't mean that in a good way. It's not the worst offender when it comes to 'mons that hold objects, as it does serve a purpose visually (otherwise the hypnosis idea wouldn't be evident in the design), and the pendulum is at least used in its hypnosis. However, at the same time, it's never explain where it gets it from or why it needs to use one when other 'mon that use hypnosis don't.

Here's an interesting redesign that just gives Hypno a tail and then has it swing the tail like a pendulum. It gets the same concept across but in a natural and organic way. If Hypno was created today, this would likely be the direction Gamefreak would've taken it.

Also, as a side note: I would love to see this line get something in the future. The designs are more than plain enough to expand upon, and Hypno itself is incredibly weak outside of Gen 1. I could see a regional working fantastically, but even an evo isn't out of the question. Plus this isn't exactly a popular line, so taking another crack at it couldn't hurt anything.

Anyway, just a neat line overall and definitely enjoyable if you like goblins or weird speculative biology.

[teamskymembersky]

"Ooo! This looks so fun! and as for what Pokemon I'll be, it's obviously Swablu or Altaria!"

[inspired by this post by @thatfailedpokemontrainer]

reblog to have your followers send in what they think your short pokedex descriptor would be if you were a pokemon; eg balloon pokemon, aurora pokemon, rushing pokemon.

[teamskymembersky]

"Unpopular opinion, but... I dislike or do not like the Drowzee evolution line. I had a bad experience with a Drowzee when I was younger, and Hypno gives me stranger danger/bad lullaby vibes. But I do like it's closely related counterparts Munna, and Musharna more."

[teamskymembersky]

ONG TEAM SKY !! cheWS ON YOU !!

"Hello there! it seems like you recognizes our righteous organization! are you perhaps a fan of story's?"

[teamskymembersky]

"Well, it's true. he just suddenly changed his mind after visiting Paldea. He mentioned something called "Team Night Sky" or whatever it is. sounds like an edgier version of our organization, if you ask me."

Does this Team Sky you're a part of have any relation to the Team Sky under Sky Leader Michael, the guy who wanted to "Expand The Sky?"

(@ziodyne-amax)

"Ooo! Someone finally recognizes us! "ahem" yes, that is correct. although the "Expand the Sky " part is no more. ever since Leader Michael's trip to Paldea, he had a change of plan and doesn't want to be evil anymore."

[teamskymembersky]

"DO NOT INSULT OUR LEADER NOR MAKE FUN OF HIM!" 💢

Sky was now upset, and angry with this version of Archie.

"You know what? THIS CONVERSATION IS DONE! I WISH TO NEVER SEE YOUR STUPID FACE AGAIN!" 💢

*Wait... ARCHIE AKA THE LEADER OF TEAM AQUA!? WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING HERE ON ROTOMBLR!? 👀😱"

@teamskymembersky

That's me!! Am I not allowed to have a Rotomblr account? Arceus.

[teamskymembersky]

Does this Team Sky you're a part of have any relation to the Team Sky under Sky Leader Michael, the guy who wanted to "Expand The Sky?"

(@ziodyne-amax)

"Ooo! Someone finally recognizes us! "ahem" yes, that is correct. although the "Expand the Sky " part is no more. ever since Leader Michael's trip to Paldea, he had a change of plan and doesn't want to be evil anymore."

[teamskymembersky]

"What? We Team Sky members aren't even homophobic! We don't like you because our leader doesn't even like both of you, and Maxie's group! Infact our Team Sky leader, "Leader Michael" is from Hoenn... aka the region you bozos tried to start armageddon."

*Wait... ARCHIE AKA THE LEADER OF TEAM AQUA!? WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING HERE ON ROTOMBLR!? 👀😱"

@teamskymembersky

That's me!! Am I not allowed to have a Rotomblr account? Arceus.

[teamskymembersky]

"Do...not... Insult... "SKYDIOS". even though our organization, and leader doesn't like any evil team. yours or Maxie's are our least favorite, Archie..."

*Wait... ARCHIE AKA THE LEADER OF TEAM AQUA!? WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING HERE ON ROTOMBLR!? 👀😱"

@teamskymembersky

That's me!! Am I not allowed to have a Rotomblr account? Arceus.

[teamskymembersky]

"Another creature who can fly, and it's an adorable hybrid! Infact, we had lots of members in our Alola branch that have this fascinating hybrid!"

Pokemon Crossbreeds: Butterfly Wings

Butterfly Wings is the name for Cutiefly/Ribombee with Butterfree Fathers. The breed got its name from Ribombee, gaining the wing patterns of Butterfree.

Cutiefly

Butterfly Cutiefly gain the rings and appetite of Caterpie. They're also a bit bigger, being able to carry more pollen. Other than that, not much changes with behavior, other than them being more skiddish about potential dangers.

Ribombee

Male Female

While these Cutiefly have gained the wing patterns of Butterfree, their wings are unable to produce the scales that Butterfree has and are just for show. But they still keep their large appetites and wat more pollen than the average Ribombee, which makes their pollen puffs bigger and stronger. They also have an easier time searching for pollen and honey, often leading their groups to the best flowers.

//My designs can be used by anyone if you credit me!

[teamskymembersky]

"No, you are an evil Team leader who had a dumb dream of drowning everyone, including our magnificent Pokemon from the Sky! By almost causing the end of the world with, Maxie! If it weren't for the legendary Sky God, Rayquaza. then we'd all be a goner!"

*Wait... ARCHIE AKA THE LEADER OF TEAM AQUA!? WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING HERE ON ROTOMBLR!? 👀😱"

@teamskymembersky

That's me!! Am I not allowed to have a Rotomblr account? Arceus.

[teamskymembersky]

"I used to don't like singing since I'm pretty shy about it, but my Shiny Swablu, Sunny. She loves to sing alot due to her nature as a Swablu/future Altaria, and it's the reason why I started opening up to people when I sing."

Arc I haven't been posting.. hmm.

Uhm. Tell me a habit you picked up from owning your mon's

[teamskymembersky]

"Ha-ha! Greetings people of Rotomblr! My name is Sky Walker, and I'm part of the righteous group called Team Sky! We are a group that tries to protect our skies from pollution, and other harmful things that'll it out glorious sky! and to prove that we are righteous, we are sending away free flying type Pokemon/Pokemon who have levitate/can learn the move Fly/will evolve into a flying type from all our bases around 9 regions! So, reblog this post and we'll send you a free Team Sky Pokemon!^^ GO TEAM SKY!!!! 🕊️ ✨"

[teamskymembersky]

"Ugh! Why doesn't anyone, but a few recognize Team Sky? Are we not as popular as the other evil teams? Heck! We're not even an evil Team anymore, and we're trying to be a righteous group!"

Then... Sky had an idea 🤯💡