Mega Drampa for the win. Definitely my favorite new mega.
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Little things you like about Pokémon
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I am mixed on Sword and Shield but I definitely approve of it introducing the mechanic to equip a ribbon/mark and show off a title to add a little personal flourish to your mon as well as giving a fun incentive to possibly collect them on any mons in past games before moving them forward.
One thing I like about Z-A that in hindsight I wish Arceus had done more of is that, with the DLC, a fair chunk of the new Pokémon from Scarlet & Violet are not only included in the Pokédex expansion, but are also actively showcased through various side quests. (Not to mention, four of them even get Mega Evolutions.)
It’s something that makes Z-A feel more aesthetically of a part with Gen 9, and gives those Pokémon some more time in the limelight while their generation is still current. (Fortunately, Z-A also does this for a share of Gen 8 Pokémon as well, which kind of makes up for things.)
It’s something that makes Z-A feel more aesthetically of a part with Gen 9, and gives those Pokémon some more time in the limelight while their generation is still current. (Fortunately, Z-A also does this for a share of Gen 8 Pokémon as well, which kind of makes up for things.)
I like that after Kadabra got the greenlight to show up in things they decided to consistently give it cards.
3 distinct cards in 151, Twilight Masquerade and Mega Evolution alongside a Shiny in Paldean Fates (and a regular reprint in both it and terastal festival in japan)
They got this thing and damn it they're making up for lost time. There could potentially be another one this year if they decide they want a Mega Alakazam ex before the block is over!
e: And it showed up twice in Pocket, the second of which had new artwork
3 distinct cards in 151, Twilight Masquerade and Mega Evolution alongside a Shiny in Paldean Fates (and a regular reprint in both it and terastal festival in japan)
They got this thing and damn it they're making up for lost time. There could potentially be another one this year if they decide they want a Mega Alakazam ex before the block is over!
e: And it showed up twice in Pocket, the second of which had new artwork
Okay so, I really love these particular artworks of Ho-oh & Lugia and I've seen them in a few places before (Youtube videos, other promos). Where's it from originally? Is it TCG art?
I believe this art was made for the 2018 Year of Legendary Pokemon or at least heavily associated with their event distribution, with their separated versions being on the code card.
Rings a bell! I'd forgotten about this entirely, thanks.
I like that the super bowl commercial for the 30th anniversary of Pokemon found a celebrity who liked Luxray.
You got all these gen 1 lovers, the one guy who likes Zygarde which for the sake of this conversation I will assume is legitimate and something they were seeking out for Z-A, and then. Luxray.
It also had the cutest interactions imo.
You got all these gen 1 lovers, the one guy who likes Zygarde which for the sake of this conversation I will assume is legitimate and something they were seeking out for Z-A, and then. Luxray.
It also had the cutest interactions imo.
I don’t know why, but I’m reminded of Pearlsuarus’ work from over a decade back. They made some cool Pokemon art
I hope TPCi has a second version of this ad locked and loaded for April Fools' day in which every celebrity's favorite Pokemon is Charizard.
I am remembering this commercial for Diamond and Pearl from way back when and I'm chuckling because this narrator's voice is clearly Yuri Lowenthal, who plays Spider-Man in the Marvel's Spider-Man games, Ben Tennyson in Ben 10, and Sasuke in Naruto among so many other characters.
I started with DP and have a fondness for it and finding out a voice actor who I'm a huge fan of actually recorded for a commercial for Diamond and Pearl is actually kinda cool, kid me never noticed it but older me does. Yuri really was in everything back then even in places you wouldn't expect.
Reminded earlier of what must be one of the most under-the-radar terrifying lines from the entire series:
"The cave that links SOOTOPOLIS and the outside world… It seems as if the cave was made to keep something from getting out. Or am I just imagining things?"
"The cave that links SOOTOPOLIS and the outside world… It seems as if the cave was made to keep something from getting out. Or am I just imagining things?"
Where exactly does that line show up?
From a citizen of Sootopolis in RSE.
Super late reply since I just viewed this thread, but a little thing I like about Pokemon (that I just noticed upon seeing this comment) is the routes being numbered instead of being named. It just gives that nostalgic Pokemon feeling. Using Kanto as an example I would 100 percent choose route numbers over names.
Edit - like I like how route numbers progess through generations 1 through 4, but don't like how it restarts in generation 5, which is a little reason that contributes as to why I only follow and like generations 1 through 4.
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I love the cosplay pikachu so much. I'm usually annoyed at their attempts of shoving the shill trio ( pikachu charizard lucario ) everywhere, but theres something about cosplay pikachu that just sparks a genuine love in me. look at her fun little clothes. shes literally awesome........
So talking about Unown F in the other thread got me to realize how anthropomorphic it is and while looking up its crystal sprites, it really really is!
https://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Spr_2c_201F.png (just direct linking since bulbapedia's still awkward about hotlinking and i dont want to bother rehosting)
it tamps its feet and waves at you! That's so cute!
https://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Spr_2c_201F.png (just direct linking since bulbapedia's still awkward about hotlinking and i dont want to bother rehosting)
it tamps its feet and waves at you! That's so cute!
I love how Pokemon doesn't force you to switch around members of your party like old-school RPGs (or in other words, forces guest star party members on you). It's entirely up to the player's discretion to swap their team if they are underpowered or what have you and that's how it should be.
Compare this to Final Fantasy IV, which is in love with rotating your party every five minutes. I don't really care if it services the story and they provide your roles with replacements of competent levels, it's just annoying.
Compare this to Final Fantasy IV, which is in love with rotating your party every five minutes. I don't really care if it services the story and they provide your roles with replacements of competent levels, it's just annoying.
Reeeeaaaalllllllyyyyy hoping this isn't a one-off for the 30th anniversary I need Blue and