I have a crack theory that Arceus sometimes takes a human form just to fuck with people and that's how you got Tobias in the DP anime.
Just "Hey Darkrai, Latios! Good to see ya! Hey so Ho-Oh was telling me about some fucking kid with a Pikachu that keeps trying to beat the Pokemon League and I just got the funniest idea."
The store I work at has a Smoliv plush that is literally the literally the most perfect thing ever and I've been frothing at the mouth trying not to impulse buy it.
Pt. 1 Pt. 2
Reasons for Pokemon under the cut
So while aesthetics haven't been a huge part of the decision making for most of these Pokemon teams I feel that since Aira values appearances so much it'd be fitting that she specifically chose Pokemon that were either cute or pretty in a way that matches her.
Hatterene - It's got a similar silhouette to the acrobatic silky with the wide brimmed hat and it even fights using its hair like she did. I also think all the Pokedex entries about how it violently silences those who are overly emotional can go with how Aira tries to keep certain sides of her personality hidden namely the more spiteful and vindictive sides.
Tinkaton - Like Hatterene, it's cute and pretty yet is still unabashedly dangerous. Plus it's got more of a gremlin energy to it which definitely matches the other sides of Aira's personality. I like to think Tinkaton's the Pokemon she'd use the most when picking fights with Momo.
Jigglypuff - If there's any Pokemon that has main character syndrome it's definitely Jigglypuff with how it constantly wants to show off it's skills in singing and immediately gets upset whenever it feels under appreciated.
Gardevoir - I wanted a Pokemon that referenced the sacrifice Acrobatic Silky made for Aira and initially I chose Kangaskhan but I felt that it literally a mother that would give anything for it's child was a bit too unsubtle so I went with Gardevoir instead. Many Pokedex entries describe how Gardevoir will devote it's life to it's trainers and will do anything to protect them so it fits as well.
Tsareena - It fights using it's strong legs and powerful stomps similar to the acrobatic kicks and flips Aira's able to do while in her silky form. It's also takes heavy design inspiration from royalty which matches how high and mighty Aira believes herself to be.
Stufful - It's specifically based on stuffed animals which fits how childish Aira still is and it's incredibly dangerous with how monstrous it's strength is. It's got a similar chaotic energy to it that Tinkaton does too.
Pt. 1 Pt. 3
Reasons for the choices under the cut
Gengar - Okarun's team had a lot of alien and cryptid Pokemon so I wanted Momo's to have a lot of ghost Pokemon and Gengar is THE ghost Pokemon. It's also a mischievous and fun loving pokemon that haunts older buildings like Seiko's house. Definitely see them having a more Misty and Psyduck like dynamic where Momo has to reel her Gengar in when it starts annoying her.
Mawile - I like to think Momo would want Pokemon that resembled Yokai but were also cool/cute looking to her. Mawile is based on the Futakuchi onna and it's menacing while also being cute so I think Momo would like it. It's tough and cute like she wants to be
Froslass - It's based on the Yuki onna and has a thing for handsome men similar to how Momo likes cool handsome men like Ken Takakura. They can also be rather aggressive to those that wrong them like Momo is towards Aira or Turbo Granny and it's kimono like design resembles the clothes Momo wears to confront Turbo Granny in season one.
Shiftry - It's based on a Tengu which is also a Japanese folklore spirit but it's also an older Pokemon so I like to think she got it from Seiko personally even if she complained that her cute Seedot didn't stay that way.
Cherrim - I really wanted her to at least have one fruit Pokemon since Momo's literally named after a peach and I ended up choosing Cherrim for that. I also chose it cause the way that it's two forms are either really bright or literally hidden away reflects how she attempts to close herself off to certain people.
Simipour - Ik it's not a popular Pokemon but hear me out, the three elemental monkeys are inspired by various Japanese subcultures and Simipour is specifically based on Gyarus. There's also the fact that Simipour sees no evil and Momo literally learns to not rely so much on her physical eyesight so she can improve with her powers. She learns to see no evil. Also, Simipour is partially based on hot springs and Momo likes going to hot springs.
*Sprints over to you and grabs you by the shoulders.*
BUT WHAT IF LEGENDS Z-A LETS US CUSTOMIZE WHERE WE PUT OUR MEGA STONES
Penny is a cringe teenager
Also this shitpost has haunted me ever since my friend showed me
Over 6 months in the making (mostly bc procrastination) but I finally compiled my Kanto Gym Leader Magazine series. I love the idea of an in-universe style fashion publication where they all do interviews about their hobbies and stuff
Want something like this for your own OC? My commissions are open!!
N but if Ghetsis forced him to be the next leader instead of just the king.....
bad ending au about N? Guess you could call it a...a...a bad Nding HAHAHA
WOOHOO FAKEMON!!!!!!!
Aquicilotl — The Liquid Illusion pokemon (water/psychic)
(1/3 of the starters!!)
(dex info + rambling under cut!!)
Drocelot — Psurful — Aquicilotl
Dawn— This pokémon’s tail, whiskers, and face are all made up of water. The composition of the water is so salty that it can cause severe pain the moment it is touched, yet the water does not harm the pokemon.
Dusk— The patterns on this pokémon’s body store different types of energy depending on the time of day. It uses this energy to create illusions to trick its opponent.
I HAVE A FAKEMON REGION NOW!!!! the other starters have concepts but they aren’t drawn yet, this one is my favorite tho :) ill make a tag for the region as soon as i come up with a final name!!
anyways, aquicilotl’s name comes from aqua + quick + ocelotl!! its highest stats are speed and special defense!! ill finish the prevos sometime soon, but i already finished this one and wanted to post it :)
tamamo no mae’s your zoroark- Bonus flavor text:
>Sealed somewhere deep within the snowy mountainside, this Pokemon was said to have once walked among humans, wreaking chaos wherever it went.
>Hidden far from civilization, it’s rumored that if the seal containing this Pokemon were ever to break, great evil would befall the land.
you could've been mine🌷