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Home at last and back to regularly scheduled content! If anyone is curious about my work from Galar (or just details of the trip!) then feel free to send an ask!

Some future posts to look forward to: Fossil and Ancient Pokémon, Evolution and Adaptation (Regional Variation), and Human-Made Pokémon!

#pokemon #pokémon rp #pokémon #pokemon irl #pokémon irl #pkmn irl #corvid caws #pokemon research #pokemon rp

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Digging and surveying an old royal hunting lodge to learn about Pokémon husbandry and the environmental impact of royal pasturing! It’s really cool stuff.

Big surprise here! I’m on a research trip to Galar! I’ve been accepted to an archaeology program and I can’t wait to pursue it! I’ll probably be offline for a while about it but I’ll keep you updated when I can!

#pokemon #pokemon research #pokémon rp #pkmn rp #pkmn irl #pokémon irl

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Ballonlea!

Big surprise here! I’m on a research trip to Galar! I’ve been accepted to an archaeology program and I can’t wait to pursue it! I’ll probably be offline for a while about it but I’ll keep you updated when I can!

#ooc: tysm!!! I’m so excited!! #pokemon #pokémon rp #pokemon rp #pokémon irl #pkmn irl

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Big surprise here! I’m on a research trip to Galar! I’ve been accepted to an archaeology program and I can’t wait to pursue it! I’ll probably be offline for a while about it but I’ll keep you updated when I can!

#ooc: in real life I got accepted for an archaeology project in the UK and I need this to finish my college degree!

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Great news! The trip to New Bark town went great and now Porygon is all fixed up! We just got home to the Conservation today and Porygon is adjusting to the new environment. I’ll be busy setting them up with all the things they need to feel safe and at home. Welcome to the team little friend!

Update on the Porygon Situation

So, I’ve only been blogging about the porygon I found for about two weeks, but I’ve had the little fella in my custody for a month now. I made a good-faith effort to find the original owners, I called shelters, Pokémon Centers, and sent messages to friends all around North Johto. Legally at this point, the Porygon does belong to me and I’ve absolutely settled on keeping them around. With that out of the way, I will be deciding on a nickname, getting them registered at the Pokémon Center, and updating my bio to reflect this!

Thanks to Many Hours of MewTube Tutorials, I’ve got a basic grasp on Pory coding scripts, and one of my old coworkers from when I was with Professor Elm actually has a Porygon-2 so he knew quite a bit about coding. I poked around in the Porygon’s data and it looks like the previous owner tried to Jailbreak but botched it which explains the erratic behavior that they were displaying. Sometimes they would follow their programming and sometimes they would stray or make errors or even just crash altogether. (I suspect that this is why the old owners left them behind.)

I fixed them up the best I could with my limited knowledge and this week I’m going to make my way down to New Bark to get some help in person!

#pokemon rp #pokemon #pokemon irl #pkmn irl #porygon2

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Update on the Porygon Situation

So, I’ve only been blogging about the porygon I found for about two weeks, but I’ve had the little fella in my custody for a month now. I made a good-faith effort to find the original owners, I called shelters, Pokémon Centers, and sent messages to friends all around North Johto. Legally at this point, the Porygon does belong to me and I’ve absolutely settled on keeping them around. With that out of the way, I will be deciding on a nickname, getting them registered at the Pokémon Center, and updating my bio to reflect this!

Thanks to Many Hours of MewTube Tutorials, I’ve got a basic grasp on Pory coding scripts, and one of my old coworkers from when I was with Professor Elm actually has a Porygon-2 so he knew quite a bit about coding. I poked around in the Porygon’s data and it looks like the previous owner tried to Jailbreak but botched it which explains the erratic behavior that they were displaying. Sometimes they would follow their programming and sometimes they would stray or make errors or even just crash altogether. (I suspect that this is why the old owners left them behind.)

I fixed them up the best I could with my limited knowledge and this week I’m going to make my way down to New Bark to get some help in person!

#pokemon #pokémon #pokémon rp #pokemon irl #pokémon irl #pkmn irl #corvid caws #pokemon research #porygon

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Thank you so much!

Hey! It’s super cool to see your work with Pokémon rehabilitation and care.

I was wondering what you had to say about caring for a Porygon? I recently came upon one that I’m fostering. I took it to the Pokémon center first thing and asked about care tips there, so I’ve got the basics down.

I’ve planned it’s diet out, given it some digital tools to play with for enrichment (read: a few old phones and computers hooked together with HDMI cables so it can roam around without getting lost) and I’ve been searching online for other suggestions but I’d like to hear your input as a care specialist! Thank you

it sounds like you've put a lot of thought into taking care of your new foster, which is wonderful to see! i really like that you've taken care to give your porygon a safe network to explore. they can be a bit sneaky about jumping around if you're not careful.

the only other thing i can recommend right now is checking out the rather extensive porygon programming community online! they've developed some remarkable programs that you can easily upload to your porygon as a form of enrichment. they're honestly one of the coolest pokemon care communities out there, and i'm sure they'd love to give you more tips than i could ever be able to!

#pkmn irl #pokemon irl #porygon #pokemon #pokémon irl #pokémon rp #pokémon #Reblogging this so that every porygon owner can see it!

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Hey! It’s super cool to see your work with Pokémon rehabilitation and care.

I was wondering what you had to say about caring for a Porygon? I recently came upon one that I’m fostering. I took it to the Pokémon center first thing and asked about care tips there, so I’ve got the basics down.

I’ve planned it’s diet out, given it some digital tools to play with for enrichment (read: a few old phones and computers hooked together with HDMI cables so it can roam around without getting lost) and I’ve been searching online for other suggestions but I’d like to hear your input as a care specialist! Thank you

it sounds like you've put a lot of thought into taking care of your new foster, which is wonderful to see! i really like that you've taken care to give your porygon a safe network to explore. they can be a bit sneaky about jumping around if you're not careful.

the only other thing i can recommend right now is checking out the rather extensive porygon programming community online! they've developed some remarkable programs that you can easily upload to your porygon as a form of enrichment. they're honestly one of the coolest pokemon care communities out there, and i'm sure they'd love to give you more tips than i could ever be able to!

#pkmn irl #pokemon irl #porygon #pokemon #pokémon irl #pokémon rp #pokémon #thank you for the tips! I’ll look into that!! I’m not the Best with computers but there’s no time like the present to learn!!

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Data Leak!!

( vaguely ) inspired by Mass Effect 2′s shadow broker dossiers My muse’s data has been compromised! Send a symbol to discover:

💬 - A private correspondence

📝 - A private record ( Ex. Criminal, Medical, etc… )

🎤 - An audio transcript from a recording

🌐 - Their most frequently visited websites

🔎 - Their last 3 search terms

🛒 - Their last 3 purchases

🎥 - The last 3 movies/tv shows they watched

🎮 - The last 3 games they played

❌ - A piece of information that could be considered blackmail material

Specify muse for multimuses!

#oooooo fun ask game

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Pokémon Feeding and nutrition!

It can be tricky to provide your friends with a nutritional, balanced diet, especially if you have lots of team members, very large Pokémon, or Pokémon with specific dietary needs. Luckily, the past twenty years have provided massive technological leaps for healthy, sustainable food for your Pokémon. A special thank you to the PFDA for helping me do research that contributes to this post!

(Please note that this post contains brand names for companies that I personally use. I am not recommending or endorsing these products)

1) Lab-Grown meat

This is the number one source of nutrition for many meat-eating Pokémon (and people!). Identical to meat products in most every way, but cheaper, easier (and better for the environment) to produce and store, and much less likely to carry disease! Lab-grown meat is used in just about everything these days. In the past two decades, it’s pretty much fully replaced the farmed meat industry in most regions, both for human consumption and captured Pokémon consumption. Lab grown meat and fish, raw or cooked, is a great addition to your partner’s diet! Just make sure that if you do cook it (to make it easier on their digestive system or if that’s how they prefer to eat it) you use a natural, cold-press oil and little to no salt. Too much of either sodium or oil can upset a Pokémon’s stomach.

2) Fresh and Frozen Produce

Fruits and vegetables are pretty much always a great addition to a Pokémon’s diet. Fiber, vitamins, minerals and micronutrients help round out the edges of what other foods may miss. Leafy greens like spinach, kale, lettuce, and other similar greens should be a staple in your Pokémon’s diet. Pokémon centers often provide these in community gardens so don’t be afraid to ask about it there! You can also often get roots, stalky and starchy vegetables, mushrooms and more.

Grains and seeds are also usually on the table for Pokémon. Depending on how your partner likes to have them prepared, they can be raw, roasted, ground up to a paste, whole in-shell or husked, pretty much any way you like.

Berries and fruits are a great treat for Pokémon too! I buy a big bag of frozen in-season berries at the Costkomala and it lasts me like three months. Good for the summer!

If your Pokémon has a ruminant digestive system, you can look into grazing as well but you should follow local laws about public grazing.

3) Dry food/Kibble

Probably the most convenient food for your Pokémon, Dry food can be a great option for trainers! I’m partial to Phampy Farms since they have a great high-protein blend for carnivorous Pokémon and an herbal pellet blend for rodent Pokémon (I have a picky Alolan Raichu so thank Arceus for this!). I recommend hydrating the dry food with water, Moomoo milk, berry/apricorn juice, or broth to help your Pokémon get enough water!

You can also use a slow-feeder or a puzzle feeder to help your Pokémon stay engaged and excited about mealtime, and to not eat so fast that they get sick.

4) Feeding Behaviors

Some Pokémon are natural-born hunters, but you can’t just go let them outside in the woods to feed themselves. That’s a big problem both for the local wildlife and other people/trainers. They could try and catch your Pokémon thinking it’s wild, they could call Pokémon Control thinking it’s unattended or unsafe, or it could be lost/injured. Instead, there are lots of ways to help manage this hunting instinct and provide your partner with everything they need!

Hunting feeders, Kongs, Snuffle mats, etc! There’s a feeder for every Pokémon. Same thing with other food-related items like bones, dental chews, lick-mat toys, treat dispensers, and more. Let mealtime be fun and engaging for your partner.

Here’s what I personally feed my Pokémon on an average day!

Togetic (Pascha)- A serving of SwabluWild Avian seed blend with a big handful of mixed greens. Chopped Big Root and then whatever blend of Hearty Grains, Berries, and apricorns are in season at the time. Her favorite foods are Misty Seeds, Kelpsy berries, and Blue apricorns.

Sylveon (Chimera)- half a serving of Phampy Farms Carnivore blend hydrated with broth. Supplementing that, I add a few ounces of Reuniclus Labs’ Deerling meat. I serve this out of a slow feeder or a hunting feeder. Then I usually offer up a mix of greens, mushrooms, roots and berries as a side. His favorite food is Kebia berries.

Alolan Raichu (Nikola)- A handful of Phampy Farms herbal pellets for Rodent Pokémon and then just. So many berries. I’ve posted about Alolan Raichu’s diet in the past. They eat a LOT of berries. Usually I mix in things like seeds, mushrooms, roots, apricorns, and greens into the mix but the main ingredient is a big bag of mixed berries. His favorite are Mago berries, but he also really likes Electric Seeds and Balm mushrooms!

Crobat (Cruor)- usually Cruor gets an equal amount of Reuniclus Labs’ Mammalian Pokémon Blood Supplement and a variety of fruits and berries to feed on. Sometimes I supplement with meat, and when it’s in season I like to give her nectar and flowers as well. Her favorite food is probably Wacan berries.

Porygon- (note: this Pokémon is a bit malnourished from previous circumstances so I’m including a lot of extra vitamin supplements to help get them back to where they’re supposed to be). Usually I give Porygon about 10 minutes a day of access to a steady electrical signal, and the rest of their food is corporeal. Metal powder, berries, and juiced black apricorns are the main foods, with things like greens and root vegetables on the side. I also use Morning Sun Multivitamins and supplements like Carbos, Calcium, and Zinc to help restore their strength. They seem to particularly like Chople berries and Copper powder!

#pokemon #pokémon #pokémon rp #pokemon irl #pokémon irl #pkmn irl #pokemon research #pokemon rp #pascha #chimera #nikola #Cruor #porygon #crobat #togetic #alolan raichu #sylveon

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Incredible! It seems I have a lot to learn about this Pokémon! It certainly does look like the Pokémon I saw- I would recognize those blades on the arms anywhere! It’s an impressive Pokémon to be sure. Thank you for the insight!!

If you’re ever in Johto and feel like stopping by, you’re welcome to come to the lab off Bellchime trail! It’d be cool to see Melody in person.

I admittedly don’t socialize with others much and tend to be very behind on the news of the world as a result. Anything of note going on? Good, bad, small, big. I’d just like to hear what’s going on in everyone’s world right now. 

As I said, I do not socialize much so I do not have much news to share. Doctors said the break in my fibula has healed completely so I can be more up and about again. I’ve spent most of the past few days sorting through files. Had V visit again, gave it an oran berry.  

#researcher schmidt #pokemon irl #pokémon #pokemon #pokémon rp #pokémon irl #pkmn irl #this one looks a little different than what I saw. The Pokémon that attacked me was had some green and pink coloration #which could imply sexual dimorphism or possible variants of the Pokémon #but the way it’s eyes are set in deep hollows? the metallic skin? the blades? this is what I saw for sure. #I thought it was a sick Gallade #or maybe a color variant or something. everything went down really fast so I didn’t get a great look at it #I am going to go write a strongly worded email to the caseworker for my incident.

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IRON VALIANT IS REAL???

I admittedly don’t socialize with others much and tend to be very behind on the news of the world as a result. Anything of note going on? Good, bad, small, big. I’d just like to hear what’s going on in everyone’s world right now. 

As I said, I do not socialize much so I do not have much news to share. Doctors said the break in my fibula has healed completely so I can be more up and about again. I’ve spent most of the past few days sorting through files. Had V visit again, gave it an oran berry.  

#researcher schmidt #pokemon irl #pkmn irl #pokemon #pokémon #pokémon rp #pokémon irl #corvid caws #WHAT THE HELL I THOUGHT IT WAS A MYTH #LIKE AN URBAN LEGEND OR SOMETHING #that would explain why the Pokémon league got all up in arms about the whole situation… hmm. I uh. I gotta make some calls.

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Glad you’re healing up! Earlier this year I got hit by some particularly rough moves by a weird Gallade in Paldea and it put me out of commission for like, three months. Your dedication to your job is really incredible that you keep on going after so much!

As for news, I recently found a Porygon that I’m taking care of. I’ve been trying to find the original owner but as the days go on, I suspect more and more that the fella was left behind.

I also recently started working on some research with the PFDA (Pokémon Food and Drug Administration) on how to best provide nutrition for your Pokémon! I’m excited to share my finds.

I admittedly don’t socialize with others much and tend to be very behind on the news of the world as a result. Anything of note going on? Good, bad, small, big. I’d just like to hear what’s going on in everyone’s world right now. 

As I said, I do not socialize much so I do not have much news to share. Doctors said the break in my fibula has healed completely so I can be more up and about again. I’ve spent most of the past few days sorting through files. Had V visit again, gave it an oran berry.  

#pokemon irl #pokémon rp #schmidt attack pain index #pokémon irl #pokémon #pkmn irl #pokemon #pokemon research #porygon

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Yes they do! Rotom are a very misunderstood Pokémon since a lot of people only ever encounter Rotom-Dex and Rotom-Phone variants, but Rotom have a varied diet and you can supply them with all the nutrients they need.

It’s body responds well to machinery and electrical signals, but if you ONLY give it electrical nutrition you’re in for a lot of overloaded power strips and busted fuse-boxes. You should be feeding your Rotom corporeal foods as well as electrical energy for a healthier, happier Pokémon.

I recommend the following be included in your Rotom’s diet, but always consult your local Pokémon center for a more detailed summary of your partner’s nutritional needs.

-Electric Seeds

-Crushed or Juiced Apricorns (not whole)

-Cherri Berries (other kinds are ok too) with seeds and stems intact

-Honey (sparingly)

-Iron, Nickel, or Cobalt Shavings

-herbs and leafy vegetables

Make sure that food is crushed, chopped, or soft enough not to be a choking hazard! And remember- feeding time is also training time. Don’t let your Rotom associate feeding time with shocking you. Use positive reinforcement to teach your Rotom to be patient when waiting for food. And don’t forget to add in supplements/vitamins!

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do rotom... eat...?

#pkmn irl #pokeblogging #pokemon irl #pokemon rp #pkmn rp #pokemon #pokémon #pokémon rp #rotom

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WOOO

(Wiggles & waggles with joyous abandon)

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Notes from the Conservation

Here at the North Johto Conservation, there are a lot of non-native Pokémon that find a place here. One example of this is the one-eyed Tyrunt that we affectionately call Duckie. Duckie was brought to us by her original trainer when they realized that their apartment was not a suitable home for the large creature. Now, Duckie lives in the rocky terrain of the east zone.

Duckie got her name because for one reason or another, she gets along really well with a family of Ducklett and Swanna. It’s a little odd to see her marching along in a line with the rest of the little bird Pokémon but her behavior with them teaches us a lot!

We don’t know if Duckie knows she’s not a Ducklett. She does exhibit Ducklett-like behaviors such as following in lines, using her snout to forage for peat moss in the mud, and preening the small feathers on her neck. We also can’t tell if the Ducklett and Swanna know that Duckie isn’t one of them. They treat her just like any other Ducklett, so they don’t seem to mind!

Duckie does branch out from Ducklett-like behavior when she feels like her flock is under threat. She, like other Tyrunt and Tyrantrum, gnashes her teeth to warn potential threats, something that was not taught to her (and thus, is likely a natural instinct for the Tyrantrum line). She also exhibits behaviors such as gnawing to clean her teeth, and polishing her rocky scales against surfaces like trees, cliffs, and sand. These are all things that she figured out without any aid from a parent Tyrantrum.

While Duckie is obviously a biased sample source, having been owned by a trainer for several months between her hatching and her transfer to the conservation (and, of course, the fact that she may or may not know that she is a Tyrunt) she still has a lot to show us about how Tyrantrum and Tyrunt learn survival behaviors. Thanks to Duckie, we can gain a new insight into how Nature vs. Nurture play into Pokémon development.

#pokemon #pokémon #pokémon rp #pokémon irl #pokemon irl #pkmn irl #pokemon research #tyrunt #tyrantrum #ducklett

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Type Rivalry: Dragon and Fairy

Dragon/Fairy type rivalries are some of the most common issues that trainers of these types face. While type-based rivalries exist among many Pokémon, like Psychic/Dark or Fighting/Flying, Dragon and Fairy tend to be particularly pronounced.

This is an issue of socialization, but it can be combatted with good training and lots of patience. Pokémon’s personalities are often influenced by their typing. While not always the case, Dragon types are more likely to be territorial and proud, and Fairy types are more likely to be mischievous and energetic. These factors lead to scenarios where a Fairy type may antagonize a dragon type, trying to be playful or perhaps just expending excess energy through battle, and the Dragon-type reacts aggressively because their space is being intruded or their pride is being challenged.

This, combined with the natural advantage that Fairy has over Dragon can lead to some unfriendly relations. In order to curb this, you can start socializing your Pokémon from a young age. If your partners are already adults, it’s not too late! Socializing Pokémon can be beneficial at any age. Some common tips for socializing are:

1. Show your Pokémon examples of healthy communication with one another. Demonstrate boundaries with dragon types so your fairies know not to intrude on their space. Show your dragon types that playful behavior isn’t aggressive. Model the behavior you want to encourage in your team

2. Allow your Pokémon to do things they like in a controlled environment together. This can be things like playing with toys, eating, grooming, or training alongside one another. They don’t have to interact with one another, but they can learn to associate good activities with each other’s presence.

3. Show your Pokémon that they matter to you equally. They could be competing for space, food, or attention. Show them that giving one partner your affection doesn’t mean that the other will miss out!

These tips are just the beginning. Don’t be afraid to visit your local Pokémon center or Day-Care for help from Pokémon-training professionals.

#pokemon #pokémon #pokémon rp #pokémon irl #pokemon irl #pkmn irl #pokemon research