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#124 Jynx

Jynx is a…complicated Pokémon. It likely takes inspiration from gyaru, ganguro and manba fashions, all of which involve bleached hair and dark tanned skin; and, intentionally or not, blackface. We wanted to stick to the fashion elements, manba specifically, but stay away from the blackface, so we took a similar approach to modern depictions of Jynx and gave it purple skin.

Jynx also likely takes inspiration from yama-uma, a mountain hag yokai with winter powers. We wanted to emphasize that side as well, so we gave it a fur-rimmed dress and shaggy hair that covers its eyes.

Its swirly breastplates call back to the stereotypical opera singer, and its lack of legs maintains an air of mystery about it, akin to Gen 3 depictions of Gardevoir as a floating dress fairy.

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#096 Drowzee / #097 Hypno

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#095 Onix

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#092 Gastly / #093 Haunter / #094 Gengar

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#090 Sellder / #091 Cloyster

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#088 Grimer / #089 Muk

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#086 Seel / #087 Dewgong

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Some recent discussions about whether Meltan and Melmetal should be considered Generation 7 or 8 launched me into a whole rant about Pokémon generations…and a lot more of my Pokémon pet peeves! What are some of yours?

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Let's talk some more about what my ideal Pokémon game would be like. Although in recent games the Gym Challenge has changed up a bit from the classic format—especially with Alola's Trials—I still think Pokémon Gyms can do a bit better.

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Bunnelby looks like one of the most promising early-game Normal-type Pokémon, but it's also one of the most disappointing when it evolves into Diggersby! But I think we can do Bunnelby more justice, without throwing out Diggersby's concept entirely.

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Today's episode of PokéStudies is one I have been wanting to do for a very long time! I explore the evolutionary and anthropological origins of Pokémon battling, with the help of fellow creator (and working paleontologist!) Gavin of Pallet University!

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Sometimes I feel like I complain about Pokémon game design a lot. So this series is for… MORE of that! But I'll also outline how I would go about developing a Pokémon game.

How about you? What would you do?

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It's always interesting to look at the trends of Pokémon designs over the years. But Generation 8 did something weird: it seems to have regressed, going back to the design style of earlier generations.

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The poll for the next redesign is in an card within the video itself this time. Next redesign stream will be January 25!

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Earlier this week, my wife and I and I tried to make a real edible Alcremie!

Check out the video to see how well it turned out…

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I'm really happy with today's video! Please give it a watch, enjoy and share :) There are many reasons I love the Fossils of Pokémon Sword & Shield!

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NEW PODCAST! Today's #TinTowerTalks is a two-hour review of Pokémon Sword & Shield in conversation with bretmwxyz and Ethan Safron!

Take a listen and let us know: is Hop the best-written character in all of Pokémon?

Listen on your favourite podcast platform: http://tintowertalks.buzzsprout.com/