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Mechanic anon again, thank you so much for answering that helps a lot, but i guess i wanna be more clear on the glameow situation? It was more his mother who owned the cat, and she passed away, so he is mine and stuff. his apartment is his forever home, i guess i just feel awkward claiming he's mine because of the situation even though he is haha. i know general care and stuff with him, and i think he's doing alright and i don't let him out or anything so he probably shouldn't evolve now that i'm thinking about it. i guess my biggest question was like? i've been looking up behavioral stuff but i'm not quite sure if him being aloof is like normal or if that's because he kind of came from a weird and kind of shitty background (my friend's mother was not a nice person and she didn't treat the glameow very well), and if him being a little touchy and aloof is like a result of that? and if so, should i try to work him through that? and how do i do that?

ok that makes more sense

glameows are gonna be aloof. I can't say if there's some like effect from his old situation, but being standoffish and touchy is normal for the species. hardly any glameow will be cuddly, so don't expect that of the breed. instead, allowing your little guy his run of the house and nice bedding and toys and hiding spots will do just fine. when he decides to come out and sit near you is a way of him spending time with you in his own way. treats will also tell him that you are glad to see him out and near you.

I want to reiterate that so long as this is not a problem behavior there is not a need to train any temperament out of a pokemon.

socializing is important, boundaries are important, and teaching your pokemon to understand when it's necessary to sit still for care is important, but a pokemon not wanting to be touched regularly is not a problem. this only becomes a problem if the pokemon in question is not allowing you to check on them, cowering away from you, attacking strangers, or is clearly in a state of stress.

if your glameow is not wanting to let you check on him, you want to establish that what you are doing is necessary, and that it is safe and temporary discomfort. starting by slowly letting him see your hand and moving it closer to touch is where to begin with that, and rewarding with treats. you want to work up to basic check ups, and being able to very gently handle them without scratches.

if this is not an issue, then there is no need to attempt to train a behavior out of your pokemon. if you want to establish trust with this pokemon, you need to allow them to initiate and reward positive interaction.

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Is it possible to switch pokeballs? My rather pampered Talonflame seems to want a Luxary ball to stay in rather than the regular pokeball I used to catch her as a Fletchling. Just can't seem to figure out if there's a way to give her what she wants without releasing her and recatching her.

you can't do it on your own unless you release and recatch but that kind of muddies records for the PC so unless you want to deal with some paperwork and potential lost records you should go the official route with this

despite what distribution will tell you do NOT get this done by any pokeball distribution company they WILL charge you money and potentially still lose your records since they aren't actually officially in contact with the PC systems beyond obtaining accreditation to be marketing acceptable standards of balls. the tech is open source so potentially any startup can do pokeballs with a licensed which is why you have so many aspiring apricorn artists (if you want my two cents Im glad about it since it used to be a dying art)

what you want to do is you want to obtain the ball that you want to transfer to, and you want to go to one of the pokemon centers that have access to an emergency ball transfer machine. you can most often find them in larger city pokemon centers so if your local one doesn't have one you can always look in a more urban area, usually ones with access to GTS lobbies in the building have them. I think almost every center in Sinnoh and Unova has one and most in Johto and Kalos iirc? but when you get to more rural areas in say Hoenn and Kanto you might not find them

it's a free service but since it's not really something people do often (since most pokemon become quite attached to their balls) it's not really well known about. you still have to request it and it will take quite some time so you should set a few hours aside for this or make an appointment with the nurse for a time that works for you.

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i heard a rumor that pokemon that have types that are good against one another don't really get along, and i can't find any information online about whether or not that's true? i have a stuntank and i was gonna stay over and my grandma's for a few days but she has an aromatisse, and neither of them really like being in their balls and i'm kinda worried? are they going to fight he whole time or are they okay?

there's a good bit of truth to pokemon type matchups in concerns to temperament, but if all type effective pokemon disliked each other it would be impossible for us to have well rounded teams lol

aromatisse so far as I know are very prone to using their smells as means of warding or showing off their emotions, and skuntank mostly spray as a defense or to take down prey, not to mark territory since they can even dislike their own smells. as you'll be going into the aromatisse's territory so to speak, if your skuntank is properly socialized to not spray or fear mark territory, it should be fine.

if your pokemon shows signs of stress, take them for a walk outside and make sure to give them reassurance and the chance to destress before reentering the area.

I'd recommend taking some headache meds for the trip though, the smell can be extremely strong lol

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Do you have any advice on how to help a traumatized pokemon grow more comfortable with people? In particular, I've adopted a really skiddish Houndour who was treated really poorly by its previous trainer. It's currently living with me because I seem to be the only person it's willing to be around without biting or burning defensively. I'm just not entirely sure how to go about this!

socialization is going to be your best bet here. we hear so many horror stories of breeders having eggs without stop that leads to neglect, and trainers who refuse to treat their pokemon as anything beyond tools for battles, and it breaks my heart to hear how common it can be. however, at the very least, it means there are a wealth of resources on the subject.

the best way to approach this is by allowing your houndour to exist in spaces with other people, without contact, and with heavy reinforcement. taking them on walks will help them start to see the outside world as less oppressive and scary and a thing to be burned. fire types especially have a nasty habit of burning what bothers them, and this behavior should not be rewarded. positively reinforcing the times in which your pokemon shows restraint will teach them this is a good behavior, and work into reinforcing that other people and pokemon are not their enemies.

I would suggest keeping from battling at all for a while until your houndour is more stable in temperament, because you do not want those wires getting crossed. taking your pokemon for walks, playing catch, and allowing controlled fire setting (such as in a bonfire) will help ease their energy levels where battling is taken out. you want your pokemon to get the message that they are in a safe environment, and once they ease you can work into reiterating battling as a positive experience.

keep a lot of treats on you, and be patient. if possible, finding support groups in your community for socialization can help make the process easier and less on your shoulders. I'm sure you'll do wonderfully, especially if they trust you already

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Good golly i'm SO happy to see a blog like yours, i've been kinda mighty totally nervous about this whole thing like okay i'm uhh on the spectrum and depressed and i've yknow tried to take care of bird pokemon before and that uh. I was little it didn't really go well but i've been considering it again because i do really really like taking care of things and i want to do some good where i can you know? but i guess just...? i just wanted to know if you had any species recommendations i guess. i've been doing research and i do think something like a steel type would be a good fit for me from what you were saying but also i uh i'm a on-call mechanic and i don't really want anything that could get hurt with my line of work or get too curious and bite something they're not supposed to (i kind of leave things lying around a bit and i know i have to clean up before hand but i guess it'd do my anxiety WONDERS if it just wasn't a problem at all i guess?) and gosh yeah i really don't want anything that i couldn't take care of because you know...depression and all that. something like a magnemite or even a togedemaru (i could not handle an aron especially as it evolved oh my gosh) since you know...I already have all of the skills to take care of them and stuff!! or at least i'm a liiiiiiil bit smidgen more equipped to take care of them and stuff the say like a kommo-o or something. but i guess i was also wondering about skarmory? i do have a bit of know-how about birds even if it didn't end totally well but they do seem more high maintenance and i live in a small apartment so that reaaaaally doesn't seem like a good idea i guess haha. i guess i was just thinking maybe artificial pokemon would be good for me? i do know animals but i guess just...gadgets and gizoms are less stressful for me sometimes. i like...i GET them you know?

oh also. i have a glameow i've been taking care of for a friend because long story he got kicked out of his house and he went MISSING for awhile idk stressful stuff not going to talk hear ear off more than i already have HAHA but i'm. oh my god i'm. so so high strung about it. i think i'm doing a good job but i'm so worried about him evolving not because of like plaything about purrugly anything it's mostly just...space. i'm worried about. he's perfectly sweet if a bit haughty and kind of touchy i'm kind of worried he was neglected before by my friend's mother or maybe smothered? i don't know i don't know cat pokemon well at all and i guess just. this is already a LOT and if you only want to talk about steel types that's fine OH AND. I GUESS. THE BIGGEST THING IS do you have any recommendations for a good roommate for my cat? i guess...yeah i already have him to take care of and stuff but he also likes my brother and you know...i guess he's independent enough that he doesn't need me to get off my butt as much as i should haha. you know. BE. SORRY THIS WAS A LOT i really really appreciate your time and patience i'm just plum nervous haha

wow this is a long one. let's go one thing at a time

first off, you're right that steel-types are good for working with if you worry about feeding issues, and if you're a mechanic that goes doubly for you. while electric types are definitely helpful with that, if you have a tendency to leave things around you do NOT want an electric type. they will chew through wires. you have no idea how many togedemaru have to be waved away from the power cables here in Alola

going to give you a no on a skarmory if you live in an apartment. skarmory come from the ash fields of Hoenn, though there's large flocks in Sinnoh as well. they require large roosting areas and a lot of space to fly, and they're also highly territorial. I can't help but see fights with your glameow happening.

speaking of, glameow most get along with other pokemon that won't challenge it. passive pokemon will work best. do NOT get another cat pokemon or a dog pokemon, they will see them as a threat to their territory. also, I don't know your situation, but if you're watching someone else's pokemon I don't know how you expect to like, introduce a companion to them if they aren't, like, yours.

that aside I do have some lower daily maintenance pokemon I could recommend in this vein

Pawniard. they are very loyal and independent, and take orders easily which will make training much easier on you. generally very good companions to have and bisharp are elegant and highly skilled at working with small details. they still need to be fed and all, but can be taught to obtain food themselves when hungry. dark types are very good at independent care tbh

Magnemite. they're very small, cute little guys who need electricity to subsist off and generally like hanging out and watching their trainers work. I know a lot of electricians use them to help find lost screws lol. also you can easily avoid evolution with these, so you don't have to worry about space concerns

Bronzor. not a popular choice for whatever reason, but bronzor are very attentive, friendly little creatures. they can be a little lonesome and spacey, but are good for, like, parallel play type activities. these also need energy, but generally don't require much.

Porygon. I own a porygon-z myself, and you can only evolve them with specialized equipment, so that's another minimized risk. being an artificial pokemon, they don't need any sustenance beyond photons and electricity, but you should still give them treats.

hope this helps and also like whatever you have going on with the pokemon you're watching can get straightened. let me know if you need some like specific breeder recommendations

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In my family there's a super old Torterra that's been passed down for a couple generations, and she's been given to me recently! The old girl is a delight, but I've never owned a grass type before, wasn't really my thing growing up, so I was wondering if you had any tips on how to care for her? I'm definitely no gardener but I'd like to keep her healthy and happy of course!

I just answered an ask about grass-types, so I'll tackle this one too. I am not a grass type specialist, and I'll reiterate that finding trainers who specialize in that thing will definitely help you with specifics. Erika from Kanto has a lot of resources on grass-types

torterra are such a delight but definitely live a long time, usually past several owners, so it's great to hear that this old girl has been well cared for by your family. with any grass type that also has animalistic features, you're going to have to mix and match gardening and traditional care. the trees and moss that live on your torterra's back are part of their body and immune system, so they need to be cared for as you would any other plant. proper pruning, fertilization, and lots of sunlight will help the tree especially. you can tell when they aren't feeling well if there's wilting. daily watering of the tree isn't required, but I've heard daily misting helps keep leaves fresh. she will also need ample food, the fresher the better. a lot of their diet is made up of high volumes of produce, so either starting a garden of your own or working with your community will definitely take some of the load off your back. beyond that, most adult grass-type food mixes will do with additional berry and sugar supplement.

I recommend giving your old girl lots of space to amble about, and some occasional excursions into nature for enrichment, because unlike sedentary plants torterra need some excitement in their lives. most younger species still have lots of play behaviors, but older ones will definitely appreciate more laid back activities such as walks or helping you garden. I'm sure she's probably already got some favorite activities, so listening to your pokemon's body language and letting her lead you into activities will help.

also, checking in with a PC every now and then will help make sure no health complications arise unexpectedly. you should be good, and once you get into a settled routine I'm sure that your worries will ease in no time

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So im pretty sure my petilil is a shiny since shes not as green as shes supposed to be. Ik the species mostly feeds by absorbing sunlight and since her colors different does that mean she cant do it as well? Ive tried asking the local poke center but they have no idea

I can't say I have much experience with shinies, but I'll do my best with this one. usually the coloration of shinies comes from a mutation which affects pigment growth, which is why many "shinies" have colors very close to or another hue from the common color. petilil are yellow when they are shiny, which most likely comes from how their chloroplasts are handled... this is not something I'm confident in assessing since I'm no grass type specialist.

I'd recommend checking with a trainer who specializes in these sorts of things. I would suggest reaching out with Erika from Kanto if you can; her club of grass type lovers certainly would give more insight on the specifics of that.

as for nutritional needs, keep a close eye on your petilil's petals and sheen. a healthy petilil will have no droopiness in their leaves and petals, because their structures are solid in a manner similar to aloe leaves. also, they should have a healthy amount of sheen to them. if these don't look on par with other members of the species, that definitely means there's some difficulty there.

the best way to help any grass type that has difficulty photosynthesizing is providing their rooting spots with extra nutritional mulch as well as berry supplements to increase mineral levels. you can pick these up from any garden supply store in your area, usually they'll be labeled as "for pokemon" but to be honest normal mulch also does the trick. it's just easier to buy ones specialized for pokemon because it's less mixing for you to do.

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So I'm a new trainer, and I've been working really hard studying to become a ghost type specialist! My little Litwick is a delight, but most of my friends are put off by it. Any tips on how I can help my friends see that ghost types aren't evil like some Dex entries proclaim? They're worried my Litwick will steal my soul or something.

it's always good to hear of type specialists, you guys are awesome

I think activism in these things to actively dispel common myths is important and generally outreach programs focus on this stuff, but on a smaller scale I recommend having your friends hang around your litwick to see that they're just as charming as any other type. imo a morelull is a way more active threat to ppl but you hardly see any griping about that.

dex entries come from a variety of sources, which is why sometimes context is lost. litwick do subsist off a variety of things, but maintaining their life energy is important. if they're well fed, they only sap a little energy from living things, not enough to make any major impact. in the wild, food sources are more rare which is why there are accounts of litwick deceiving travelers to feed off their energy. it's no different than the hunting tactics of other pokemon, especially considering some will actively hunt humans in their territory.

basically, keep doing what you're doing, and inform your friends of the actual difference between dex entries (focused on wild pokemon) and companion pokemon behavior. let them see your pokemon just doing what it normally does, and let them know that if pokemon were "evil" like they worry, there would be warning against training with them.

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as previously mentioned I'm working with an early evolution salamence that we found in the wild nearby. we've just been calling them big baby for now but if I'm being honest I have no idea what we're going to do about this. they're being trained to better adapt for possible release back into the wild but also letting an immature salamence back out does not sit well with me so I'd like, rather wait on that. I'm looking into possibly rehoming them once their fire spouting is under control and they're back to a healthy weight. my one associate from Sinnoh is helping me work on properly give them the right vitamins and minerals because their claws and teeth are still way too soft which is what happens when an immature evolution happens for a species like this

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hiya! Recently, I've come into care of a new hatched Bagon who seems to have been born with a malformed leg. I'm still willing to care for it but I was wondering if you had any recommendations on looking into prosthetics for the little dragon? I'll have to change them as he evolves and I wasn't sure it there was anywhere that specialized in such matters.

what a coincidence, I'm working with a bagon line myself right now. one of my friends notified me of an early evolution salamence, I've been calling them "big baby" while working with them but I hope the name doesnt stick. lol

first off prosthetics are not my area of expertise but I do know that supports exist for those sorts of things specifically. a lot of good hobbyist groups like seal-enthusiast adjacent spaces have open source 3D printing bases, though they're more general things I hear a lot about the tech being shared and adapted. there are clinics that do specialize in prosthetics, I know the leading center for those is in Kalos (Lumiose city iirc) but there's a lot of works in like, most regions and PCs can usually get you into contact with the right people to get an actual personalized prosthetic.

this isn't always viable, but I recommend having another pokemon to help support your bagon as they walk. psychic types are especially helpful for this, but any strong enough pokemon can usually help. I have mobility issues myself, and my partner often has to help carry me around if my legs give out

I recommend getting in contact with a PC asap to start to monitor condition of development. this is the sort of thing that can be eased as your pokemon grows through physical therapy efforts to aid with gait and movement because the main goal here is always ease of movement and quality of life. it might be that a prosthetic isn't needed, but walking supports might be more needed. since I'm no doctor I won't make calls but basically. get into contact with your local center asap and start looking for how this affects your little buddy's walking

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Pokemon Care Basics

okay so let's assume you've done your homework on what species of pokemon would be right for you. what now? well here comes the "fun" part, which is preparing for your new companion via brushing up on the basics of care. it gets easier in practice tbh ad a lot of this is preparation you don't have to do again, like buying bedding etc

here's a list of things you need to know and why they're important

Species-relevant behaviors. Every type of pokemon has similarities, but each individual species have quirks. you gotta prepare for them. I can't give detailed ideas here because my god there's hundred of kinds. basically, take into account the individual needs of your companion.

Nutritional needs and amount of feeding. every pokemon has different dietary needs, though general type-specific food often gets the job done. depending on the species, they'll have different needs and specific foods they want. also, figure out their nature ASAP. this will save you a lot of heartache in the coming days meal planning.

Energy level and battling. The best way for a pokemon to have a healthy outlet for their energy is through battle and exercise. You don't have to be a professional to go out and have a few spars within your community. There are battling centers, pokemon parks, and route-organized groups of trainers also willing to fight with you. Look into your local events, it's a great way to be more active in the community.

Grooming needs. all pokemon have different care necessities, and you need to know them (preferably before choosing a breed). some scaled pokemon need to be oiled, a lot of short hair pokemon require brushing, and some rodents need dust baths. make sure you know what's required and how often your pokemon needs to be groomed. I'll go more in depth in another post on this one

Nesting/den/bedding and appropriate enclosure space. A lot of people who own pokemon do so in their homes, which is certainly not wrong, but some species will require specialized living spaces. A litten is a cute lap cat until it evolves, in which it will require other space to itself. You CANNOT keep your pokemon in their pokeballs all day. While these are comfortable and can often act as a portable den space, pokemon cannot be cooped up in their balls all day, and require enrichment and appropriate comfort. ideally, your companions should spend at maximum 25% of their day in their balls (bar the exception of traveling, which may require longer periods in balls. but you can't drag a bed with you on the road anyway, so this doesn't apply anyway lol)

Training away from destructive behaviors and proper boundaries. This is a BIG one most new trainers don't do right. a gible who bites your table legs is only so cute as its fangs don't leave lasting damage; when it evolves into a wild-tempered gabite it will still think it's okay to bite your furniture unless you stop that nonsense early. your pokemon also have to be socialized properly. yes, even if you don't intend on letting them out in public. you letting your gastly understand that sometimes it has to hold its tongue around strangers will be the difference between a few hours of discomfort when you have a repairman over and a lawsuit from being poisoned.

remember that this is a basic overview, specifics of these points should be researched properly for your breed and talked to with your local Pokemon Center and breeder/organization of choice.

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after talking with the eevee's trainer I also want to clarify that friendship/affection based evolutions (espeon, umbreon, sylveon) are not a significant danger of occurring because those evolutionary triggers occur after a moment of high tension being released (usually at the end of a battle). if your pokemon is expecting, you should NOT be battling with them, PERIOD. if your pokemon is in a controlled environment, there should be no worry of an accidental evolution ocurring

however, after delivery, don't be too surprised if an evolution does occur, especially if you personally helped the delivery.

Okay so I've done searches online and asked the vet for advice but I figure the more help the better. My neighbour's eevee got mine pregnant (she couldn't get spayed earlier because she was too small and the vet wasn't comfy with it) and I was wondering what kind of food and care you recommend? I'm in Unova if that helps.

Neighbour offered to help pay for some of the stuff at least but he still refuses to have his Eevee fixed :/ We're moving soon at least

this is a problem I see with eevees more than any other breed I'm gonna be honest. eevees breed like wildfires, if you're letting them out, you have to monitor them, but even then these things happen a lot because what comes with being the "adaptable" pokemon also includes having large litters to have the highest chance of offspring survival. it's a pain but at least eevee are in high demand if you need to get them adopted away.

anyway nothing preventative to be done about this scenario. first thing you need to do is to get ALL evolutionary stones out of the house, pronto. even if you think they can't get to it they can, as evidenced by how your neighbor's got in to your eevee. while not necessarily a death sentence, an evolution while your pokemon is carrying is NOT going to have a good effect on the litter. most other breeds don't even have to worry about this problem, since the vast majority of pokemon evolve via experience. however, with eevee being so prone to evolution, you HAVE to get them in a monitored location away from evolutionary triggers.

I recommend personally a box laid with blankets or towels to serve as the mother's nesting area, and keeping the mother in a small area such as a single bedroom or a bathroom to keep her from getting into some place you can't find her. make sure her food and water is nearby the nesting area, and any of her favorite toys are moved into the area as well.

home births aren't terribly hard to deal with but I recommend looking up some videos on proper means of supporting during labor if that's the way you want to go. If not, get your local pokemon center on speed dial, if it isn't already. taking your eevee to the PC is also a good idea every so often to check up on her condition and give you a good estimate on when to expect labor.

as for food, pregnant pokemon require a higher concentration of protein and calcium, even if your type is a live birther (which eevees tend to be). if your budget allows it, there are specialized mixes for pregnant pokemon by type, but there's eevee specific food I know of that you can order. one of my dietitian friends operates out of Sinnoh and I can't recommend her stuff enough. as for local food, Unova's a pretty big place... one of my associates in Mistralton specializes in produce-based mixes though I know there's some good indie works going on in Driftveil. I do always recommend supplements to diet with Perisim berries because they help boost constitution and decrease dizziness (if your eevee is a picky eater, try baking them in poffins or adding to soup).

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Okay so I've done searches online and asked the vet for advice but I figure the more help the better. My neighbour's eevee got mine pregnant (she couldn't get spayed earlier because she was too small and the vet wasn't comfy with it) and I was wondering what kind of food and care you recommend? I'm in Unova if that helps.

Neighbour offered to help pay for some of the stuff at least but he still refuses to have his Eevee fixed :/ We're moving soon at least

this is a problem I see with eevees more than any other breed I'm gonna be honest. eevees breed like wildfires, if you're letting them out, you have to monitor them, but even then these things happen a lot because what comes with being the "adaptable" pokemon also includes having large litters to have the highest chance of offspring survival. it's a pain but at least eevee are in high demand if you need to get them adopted away.

anyway nothing preventative to be done about this scenario. first thing you need to do is to get ALL evolutionary stones out of the house, pronto. even if you think they can't get to it they can, as evidenced by how your neighbor's got in to your eevee. while not necessarily a death sentence, an evolution while your pokemon is carrying is NOT going to have a good effect on the litter. most other breeds don't even have to worry about this problem, since the vast majority of pokemon evolve via experience. however, with eevee being so prone to evolution, you HAVE to get them in a monitored location away from evolutionary triggers.

I recommend personally a box laid with blankets or towels to serve as the mother's nesting area, and keeping the mother in a small area such as a single bedroom or a bathroom to keep her from getting into some place you can't find her. make sure her food and water is nearby the nesting area, and any of her favorite toys are moved into the area as well.

home births aren't terribly hard to deal with but I recommend looking up some videos on proper means of supporting during labor if that's the way you want to go. If not, get your local pokemon center on speed dial, if it isn't already. taking your eevee to the PC is also a good idea every so often to check up on her condition and give you a good estimate on when to expect labor.

as for food, pregnant pokemon require a higher concentration of protein and calcium, even if your type is a live birther (which eevees tend to be). if your budget allows it, there are specialized mixes for pregnant pokemon by type, but there's eevee specific food I know of that you can order. one of my dietitian friends operates out of Sinnoh and I can't recommend her stuff enough. as for local food, Unova's a pretty big place... one of my associates in Mistralton specializes in produce-based mixes though I know there's some good indie works going on in Driftveil. I do always recommend supplements to diet with Perisim berries because they help boost constitution and decrease dizziness (if your eevee is a picky eater, try baking them in poffins or adding to soup).

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Should I be a Pokemon trainer?

this is the question every like 10 year old asks themselves because going on a journey is a core part of a lot of people's childhoods. while I think having pokemon companions are beneficial to the wellbeing of anyone, there's a lot of talk that yknow, training isn't worth it, there's better more stable professions, etc.

you can be a pokemon trainer without making it a career. if you own pokemon, they have to be trained in some capacity to ensure their longevity and your peace of mind. take it like being an artist, you don't have to sell your art to create. you don't have to make a living off battling or do gym challenges to own pokemon.

a pokemon is a responsibility, but you can do research to find what's right for you. some people who are depressed find it hard to care for houseplants, and worry about having a living being under their belt. while every pokemon deserves proper attention, some types and species require much more care compared to others. for example, dragon-types often require special grooming and large enclosures as opposed to several steel types that need little more than an electrical source and proper space of their own, like a spot in the garage. some evolutionary lines start small, but grow bigger over time or have large appetites as they evolve. the amount of snorlaxes we see rehomed is just sad, don't add to the problem. do your homework.

working with local, established breeders and care facilities can ensure pokemon with a temperament right for your lifestyle. reputable breeders such as ranger-union daycare centers, professional contest trainers, and local hatcheries can help ensure that the pokemon you receive have temperaments that won't be disruptive to your daily life. I also recommend checking out pokemon center rehoming, or other nonprofits such as Purugly Pride or the International Pokemon Fan Club to help you find a pokemon right for you. don't take your chances with the GTS until you've got at least a few years of experience under your belt.

if you've done your homework, done some soul searching, and found that you have a pokemon that you think would be right for you, then by all means:

Welcome to the world of Pokemon training!

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Masterlist

if anything doesnt have links it's because it's coming

NEW TRAINERS START HERE

Should I be a trainer?

Pokemon care basics

Pokeballs // X

Medicine

Appropriate stocking

Grooming

TYPE-BASED CARE BASICS

Normal

Fire

Water

Grass // X

Bug

Flying

Electric

Ground

Rock

Ice

Dark

Ghost

Psychic

Fairy

Steel

Fighting

Poison

SPECIALIZED CARE TIPS

What to do when my pokemon displays uncommon behavior

Early evolution

What to do when you find an injured pokemon

Rehoming

Socialization // X / X

Disability and pokemon care // X

Prosthetics and mobility devices

Supplement to grass-type low photosynthesis

OTHER

Accidental eggs/births

Stigmata against ghost-types

Type-based temperament myths

more to come soon

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my name's Gladion Alastair I'm a pokemon trainer for hire this is my blog (26 he/him)

operating out of Melemele in Alola as a trainer for hire, ride certification and service work trainer. occasionally I get commissioned to do rehab work by the IPL since I have certification for that we work on a case by case basis please contact my work email to get in touch abt business inquiries

my team if you see me mention them: Silvally (Null) - they/them - hardy Crobat - he/him - jolly Weavile - she/her - gentle Lucario - he/they - modest Porygon-Z - it/they - quirky

[OOC]

This is an in-character blog for an AU of Gladion from Sun/Moon, postgame. This is NOT a rp blog, and I will not be accepting rp in any form. In character asks about pokemon are encouraged. I will be answering nothing relating to PLA. Do not be weird to me on this blog.

Ran by @disco-descent. Cloudy/Aloha, it/they, 23.