Paldea Elite Four

Ice: Ooblek Bitch

Air: Ghoul Butch

(Wasn't expecting it, but god fucking dammnit)

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The time machine showing more of a wishful past or future could possibly feed into obsession.

Imagine that you've dedicated years to build a time machine and then it not only works, but shows you exactly what you want. It could make you want to keep going back to the time machine to try and prove yourself as much as possible or (specifically for the future) trying to make that perfect future as much as possible because you've already seen it.

Even if that future isn't real, just your wish.

The ability to create a vicious cycle with your wish and constantly trying to make it come true because it feels so real.

That could possibly be an explanation for Sada and Turo ignoring Arven and staying in the lab, an obsession with their wishes.

Obsession comes up a few times throughout Scarlet and Violet. Nemona with her battling, Arven with healing Mabosstiff and the Herba Mystica, and the professors with their research. (obsession might be too strong of a word and Arven and Nemona have solid reasons for theirs)

Like a moth drawn to the flame. That might explain why there are so many moths in Area Zero.

Hello! I have a sv question for you!

(Apologies if you have already answered something similar)

Turo/Sada’s time travel machine came up in conversation between me and a friend, and I mentioned out loud the ‘imagination machine’ theory, and the more we talked about it the more it made sense!

The theory is that rather than being a true link to the past/future, the machine only leads to what the operator wants it to lead to. This would explain why sada and turo’s versions of the machine are visually the same, why all the past/future pokemon have very similar traits (past pokemon all being extra spiky/dinosaur looking and future pokemon all having the same chrome & jointed look), and why there is no mention of hisui/hisuian pokemon in Sada’s research. It also explains why the pokemon seem to fit very well into the environment (too well, but the paradox pokemon aren’t on the bad end of that) and why all versions of the pokemon are found in a wacky occult magazine.

Please keep in mind we haven’t seen masters or dlc content, but if anything in there supports/denies the theory please do not hesitate to share!!

Also I apologise for the length of this ask, but Thankyou for reading!!!

No worries abt the length! Half my posts are under a readmore bc I'm longwinded so I get it haha. Anyway, totally agreed, there is no way in hell it's an actual time machine

Like you said, the time machines function identically and seem to have pokemon based on modern fictional interpretations rather than actual prehistoric pokemon. They resemble scifi costumes or children's dinosaur drawings more than actual genuine creatures, and I think that goofiness is supposed to be a clue that these are made from the professor's ideas of paradise rather than a genuine time machine

Not only that, but the whole game seems very centered around wishes moreso than time. It does have a lot of components of legacy, and you do get dialogue about "the future of Paldea" and whatnot, but most of the dialogue seems focused around treasure, wishes, and wants rather than time. It also makes more sense when you think about Terapagos-- it seems way more like a wish pokemon than a time pokemon, and since the tera crystals are powering the time machine anyway, I would hazard a guess that the entire thing is a wish granting machine. I also think that would elevate the themes of the professor's storyline-- hunting for treasure and wishes gone wrong, etc etc.

Anyway tldr I'm with you, I don't think it's a time machine I think it's a wish machine. DLC might contradict this so we'll see! Masters can suck it tho that game means nothing to me

LOOK AT IT

I love it so much.

Ask Game!

When asking please specify if you're asking Ice or Air, otherwise it will likely just be the first one who sees it. Thank You!!!

⚽️: Do you play any sports?

💕: Do you believe in soulmates?

😂: What's a dumb joke that always makes you laugh?

🎧: What's your favourite song(s)?

🛫: Have you ever been out of your home country?

🔔: What's your favourite school subject?

👮🏻‍♂️: What's your dream job?

📖: Do you like to read? What's your favourite book?

🎢: Do you like roller coasters?

⭐️: Do you have much knowledge of space

🤓: Are there any fandoms that make you geek out?

😤: What's a pet peeve for you?

🌈: What's your favourite colour?

🌗: Are you an optimist or a pessimist?

👻: Do you believe in ghosts?

Ask Away! And don't limit yourself to those questions, ask anything you'd like!

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Pokepinion-tober: 1, 2, and 3

Yes I know that it's the third. shush.

Every day of this month I'm gonna randomly generate a Pokémon and give some thoughts on it.

1: Dragalge

I like it enough. The whole idea of a literal sea dragon is pretty neat, same as Kingdra. I like that despite it being aquatic it's not a water type. Also a not overly draconic dragon is good, unlike many I prefer the less draconic dragon types y'know? They feel more creative.

Colours are nice. The shiny is really cool too because it ads a splash of green to it which makes it pop quite a bit. Strong without being too overpowered.

And this funky little dude photosynthesizes. Read this dex entry from Shield.

Dragalge generates dragon energy by sticking the plume on its head out above the ocean’s surface and bathing it in sunlight.

How could it get any cooler?

7/10. Not my favourite dragon type or poison type, but a very solid design that makes me happy.

2: Skuntank

Be honest, when was the last time any of y'all thought about Skuntank?

I mean, it's a skunk. There isn't that much I can honestly say about it. It deviates enough from an average skunk to still be interesting but it's still just a skunk

A skunk that can make flamethrowers. I get that Pokémon is a fantasy game but, like, why? I know that you can light your farts on fire but why can skunk do that?

Why can it also learn explosion? Can farts explode?

*quick google search later*

Ok so apparently you can, but it's not easy.

5/10. It's just kind of a skunk.

3: Cramorant

Just look at this idiot and say that you hate him. I dare you. You can't.

Like sure it's really average design and stat wise, but it's so goofy. Loom at the wide eyed stare, the stupid wing position, how close the feet are.

Also the shiny form literally references a real story of a pigeon that got covered in curry. That's so silly.

And it's ability! Like sure the Arrokuda reference is fine and funny and all,

BUT

When he gets to low HP, this dumbass starts choking on a Pikachu

9/10. SO SILLY. I can't hate it. Every time I see a Cramorant I want to smile because the little lad it so funny to me

How I Think The Team Star Bases Work

Exactly what the title says. People don't really seem to tall about the actual logistics of the bases so I made a compiled lost of my personal headcanons for it. Enjoy!

(TW for abuse mention in number 2)

The squads each have their own hierarchy. It doesn't affect how the members are treated but it is mostly used for decision making and initiation for new members. From the top it goes; squad boss, 'second in command' (which are just specific grunts picked by the squad boss), and then the regular grunts.

2. The bases aren't just restricted to victims of bullying. While that is still the main purpose behind them the squads will also allow members to join if they don't have a safe place to live. Plenty of the grunts were bully victims at the academy but a handful in each base also come from homes of abuse.

3. Each squad is self funded due to the immense amount of Pokémon materials that are on hand due to just having so many live there.

4. All of the bases have a resident electric type in case of thunderstorms. sometimes they match the typing of the base itself but more often they don't are are used just because they can handle it. When it starts storming everyone is evacuated from the huts and find somewhere dry to wait out the storm.

5. Each base has a specific hand symbol the members are taught when they join as a way to be identified by other squads.

6. Sorta relating to above is that the bases are very picky about who they let it. it's restricted to grunts of other squads, bosses of other squads, and Mr. Harrington (Only in Ruchbah). Grunts coming must answer who their squad boss is, what type their squad uses, and show their hand sign.

7. Less related then the rest but the Starmobiles are able to change types due to Tera Shards. Only Ortega knows this detail which leads to him trying to gather the shards on his own with varying results.

Just a little doodle in Aseprite.