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nerdpokemonheadcanons · 2 months

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“Spontaneous Combuskin” is a rock band that’s been dominating the Hoenn music scene lately, thanks in part to their drummer, an actual Combuskin named Charlie.

#pokemon headcanons #combusken #fire type #gen 3 #Hoenn #starters #pokemon culture

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castformation · 2 years

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Galarian Ponyta/Rapidash Fun Facts

Though lone Galarian rapidashes will often flee when confronted by humans, they become extremely aggressive when their foals are involved, and are prone to lashing out in a very dangerous way. This behavior likely developed in response to the ancient practice of hunting Galarian ponytas for their horns, which were said to have magical healing properties. Though this practice has been outlawed for centuries and is no longer commonplace, Galarian rapidashes are still fiercely protective of ponytas; for this reason, visitors to the Glimwood Tangle that hope to catch a member of the line are encouraged to seek out solitary specimens rather than scouting for herds.

Galarian ponytas are both capable of sensing the intentions of humans, and very wary of approaching anyone that is actively seeking them out-- another result, most likely, of Galar’s ancient horn-hunting practice. Because of this, it’s often said that they, paradoxically, can only be found by those that aren’t looking for them.

Galarian ponytas or rapidashes with Kantonian ancestry display unique coloration, with coarse manes that take on hues ranging from sparkling orange to magenta. This “sunset mane” is considered highly desirable by some due to its unique beauty, and has resulted in several breeding operations with a focus on breeding between the two subspecies. However, these crossbred equines often seem to lack STAB for one or even both of their types (or any type, for that matter), a common issue faced when crossbreeding different varieties of the same species-- making them inferior battlers when compared to their standard Galarian or Kantonian counterparts.

Though Kantonian rapidashes are capable of reaching higher galloping speeds, Galarian rapidashes are much more prolific jumpers, and at times seem to “glide” short distances when jumping-- a feat no doubt aided by the Psychic energy stored in their hair and feathered fetlocks!

The hair of the Galarian ponyta line can glow for weeks or even months after falling out, depending on the psychic power of the specimen in question. It’s not uncommon for trainers to turn any discarded locks of hair into temporary keychains due to their colorful, sparkling qualities.

Due to their relatively small size, emotional intelligence, and their ability to easily understand the needs of their trainer, Galarian ponytas make for absolutely stellar service animals-- as would Galarian rapidashes, if not for their significantly larger stature.

Like many Fairy-types, the Galarian ponyta line possesses a powerful sweet tooth! Though feeding them exclusively sweet foods is certainly not recommended, an occasional snack of fruits, berries, or even sugar cubes will easily pacify most foals. They’re also very partial to mint.

Galarian ponytas and rapidashes are known to greatly enjoy soft music of the classical variety. One recent viral video features a small herd of them approaching a harp player in the woods, the latter of whom remained totally unaware of their equine audience for the entire duration of the herd’s stay-- the performer in question apparently only noticed their presence when editing the footage the next day.

#this turned out to be soooo long #too long lol my bad :'3 #if this werent a request i would have split it up into two parts lol #sorry about the wait as well!! hopefully this is alright #weeeee #pokemon headcanons #galarian ponyta #galarian rapidash #kantonian ponyta #kantonian rapidash #pokemon sword #pokemon shield #pokemon swsh #gen 8 #psychic type #fairy type #pokemon behavior #pokemon culture #pokemon biology #hey hi!! if you're reading this #please feel free to send in any questions comments requests etc related to pokemon #or even just stories abt the pokemon in your life!! id be happy to chat listen etc :o)#((at the place i work the only service animals allowed within the facility are dogs and ponies #with the stipulation that if a pony ever enters the building #we have to tell the CEO IMMEDIATELY so she can come see the pony lol))

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playfulsparksp · 2 months

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Celebrating National Pokemon Day: The Captivating Magic of Pikachu!

Unlock the enchanting allure of Pikachu on National Pokemon Day! Dive into the captivating magic with Pikachu and friends in this celebratory blog.

Once upon a time, in a world where imagination soared as high as Charizard’s flames, there existed a realm where fantastical creatures called Pokemon roamed. PlayfulSparks invites you to join us on February 27, 2024, as we celebrate National Pokemon Day, a tribute to the electrifying journey that began in 1996 with Pikachu leading the charge. Embracing the Magic of Pokemon: National Pokemon Day…

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catmask · 10 days

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for me at least, theres always been a really stark divide in the 'child character is the main antagonist' sort of stories.

on one hand. theres stories that rely on the shock factor of a child being evil, because we're supposed to believe that kids arent capable of that sort of thing. i guess its supposed to be frightening but the novelty always wears off really quickly for me.

i think 'a child is the villain' always lands most successfully for me when a kid is given power beyond their years (either by adults around them or otherwise supernatural/societal forces) and then everyone is floored when they arent exactly responsible with that power. and sometimes theyre even selfish! not because that kid is evil, but because theyre a kid.. acting like a kid would in their situation.

it means that any sort of story that follows requires a protagonist to reason with someone who may not even understand the harm theyre doing, or worse - not have the life lived to understand why they should care in the first place. and also, i think watching what happens when u have an destructive force seeking comforts that any child deserves doing whatever they can to have those things is (to me) much more interesting than 'child who is fucked up and evil for no reason but being born that way actually'

#a lot of people have pointed it out but molly from pokemon has stuck with me for years since i first watched that movie #and subsequently i think inspired mars #but im noticing this with thistle as well. falin is my favorite characyrr but thistle almost stole that spot by the end. maybe theure tied #just like.... a kid being adultified by a culture of ppl they were pushed into and handed responsibility beyond their years #when its clear they were only ever seeking a family/warmth... aaugggh. aughhh #thistle i love you. my baby

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giveamadeuschohisownmovie · 8 months

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Just a small detail that I wanted to highlight from Netflix’s One Piece. Even though this is clearly a Western production of a Japanese series, as you can tell from the more Hollywood-ish dialogue and action, the series isn’t completely divorced from its Japanese roots. For example, in the first episode, you can clearly tell Koby and Luffy are eating with chopsticks. And the little girl serves chocolate onigiri to Zoro.

It feels like the reverse of how anime used to be treated in the early 2000s. Remember when Pokémon had to change the name of the food to stuff like donuts and pizza? Now we have a Western show that’s based on an anime, and they’re making sure not to erase the Japanese influence in the series.

#one piece #one piece live action #netflix one piece #one piece netflix #anime #pokemon #op koby #koby #monkey d. luffy #monkey d luffy #opla #netflix op #japanese culture #one piece thoughts #anime stuff #Netflix #roronoa zoro #zoro roronoa

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zaebucca · 1 year

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Hisuian ghosts in a snow grove

#pixelart #ドットの日 #pixel animation #zoroark #pokemon #hisuian zoroark #pixel background #pokemon fanart #japanese culture #yokai #ghost pokemon #nintendo #retrogamer #super nintendo #game boy color #8 bit aesthetic #16 bit games #2d animation

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messrsbyler · 2 years

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ao3 authors who have no social media are are so mystical. they really be writing and posting some of the most perfectly crafted pieces of media and then disappearing without a trace

#ma'am or sir or folk please give me an username where to find you because i need to become your loyal follower #it's like going from tavern to tavern asking for the tales of the great CoffeeAndWriter from the mythical land of AO3 #but seriously every time i find an amazing fanfiction i'm holding my breath crossing my fingers and scrolling to the ending notes hoping to #find a tumblr username and when there's nothing i go to the profile and then when there's nothing there i know #i found another mythical creature in the fandom to add to the book #at this point i'm collecting them like pokemons specially in st fandom #byler #byler tumblr #fanfiction #fanfic #ao3 #fandom #writing #fandom things #fandom culture #byler ao3 #stranger things ao3

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monarobot · 3 months

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POP CULTURE REIMAGININGS

A collection of reinterpretations of creatures and monsters from film and television

The following two pieces were featured in Guillermo del Toro’s “En Casa con mis Monstruos” (“At Home with Monsters”) Exhibition:

View the website for the MUSA “En Casa con mis Monstruos” Exhibition over at:

#monarobot #pop culture #illos #illustration #pokemon #pokemayas #gdt #pacrim #pacific rim #godzilla #shin godzilla #king ghidorah #kaiju #portfolio day

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eraoftheeclipse · 10 months

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I need to know how many people miss the 2000s and early 2010s amv culture. Remember how much content there was and how passionate everyone was about their favorite character or ship. They'd be making full length amvs every week I swear. Now I struggle to find new and active creators who make amvs longer than 30 seconds. I blame Instagram.

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sincerely-sofie · 5 months

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Internalized cringephobia.

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nazrigar · 2 months

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Year of the Dragon 2024

A spin off of my Pop Culture Paleoart series, and a tribute to the concept of the dragon, from the mythological beasts that inspire awe and wonder, to the plethora of dragons of pop culture... and of course the great reptiles that either probably inspired them or are named after.

From the lovable bearded dragon to the mighty Komodo dragon, and the creatures of the past that we also name after the awe-inspiring creature.

I'll leave y'all to guess which dragon is which in this piece, but I can give you the names of the dragons of our world:

Komodo Dragon

Bearded Dragon

Common Flying Dragon (Draco volans)

Sailfin Dragon

And for the past:

Quetzalcoatlus

Smok wawelski

Dracovenator

Guidraco

Ikrandraco

Guanlong

#my art #nazrigart #pop culture paleontology #httyd #how to train your dragon #monster hunter #chinese new year #year of the dragon #lunar new year 2024 #hydra #mythology #maleficent #monsterverse #spyro #digimon #pokemon #charizard #dragon ball

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nerdpokemonheadcanons · 3 months

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It’s against the rules of the Pokémon League to have more than three Unown on your team during an official match. This is to prevent trainers from spelling out swear words with their Pokémon.

#pokemon headcanons #unown #psychic type #gen 2 #johto #pokemon culture

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castformation · 2 years

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Fidough Fun Facts!

Fidough that produce different strains of yeast have been bred for various purposes over the centuries, whether for baking, brewing, or winemaking. While these pokémon are generally no longer involved in the process of food or drink creation, these breeds are still around today, and are easily identifiable due to their distinct appearances and temperment.

Some companies, especially the smaller or more artisanal ones, still utilize fidough in the creation process; one well-known breeder is currently attempting to breed a fidough variety that can aid in the creation of kombucha.

There's an old wives' tale that a fidough not allowed to sample food or drink made with its yeast would feel disrespected, and would curse those who consumed it with terrible food poisoning. For this reason, it was once customary to offer fidough a taste of any product it helped make. It's well known today, however, that fidough cannot process large amounts of grain or alcohol. Experts strongly advise against indulging in this long-standing tradition!

A group of fidough is called a roll!

#it's not a fairy type without some kind of folklore amirite #first post woohoooo yeaaaah #hopefully this is decent lol #fidough my beloved...food pokemon in general are so good #pokemon headcanons #fidough #pokemon sv #pokemon scarlet and violet #rainier shine hcs #fairy type #gen 9 #pokemon biology #pokemon culture #hey besties. you reading this. send me some asks!!!#gotta get this off the ground somehow. hopefully

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pokemonshelterstories · 3 months

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galarian shelters really will be like "this is skibbididoo, a 9 week old litten with cerebellar hypoplasia who MUST be allowed to roam outside for his health and wellbeing. setting small fires, hunting the native rookidee population, and getting eaten by nickit are his favorite hobbies, so we will not adopt to someone who plans to keep him indoors"

#charlietalks #pkmn irl #pokemon irl #pokemon shelter life #//not me getting mad at uk outdoor cat culture again

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zaebucca · 1 year

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Mythical Encounters in ancient Hisui: the Shrine at Newmoon Island Grove

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pinky-lemon · 7 months

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twins in ao dai (traditional vietnamese dress)!!

#poihaps ill give them a proper design #but for now uniform designssss #pokemon #submas #sbms #emmet #ingo #kudari #nobori #ao dai vietnam #vietnamese culture #fanart #digital art #pinky's gallery

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