#rival trace

[inbarfink]

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[jadeazora]

I have hardly seen anyone ever talk about this dude. (If anything, posting about him rn to help me remember he exists, because sometimes, I do completely forget about him. Even Trevor and Tierno were more memorable, but that might be because of my general Kalos brainrot and the XY manga/anime giving them more spotlight.)

#rival trace #pokemon trace #pokemon rivals #pokemon lgpe #pokemon lets go

[cjcroen1393]

Y’know what, what the hell? Part two of the rival set for my Pokemon LGBT headcanons!

Added Trace, who’s gay in my hc, and the Paldea squad.

Arven and Penny are both pan and Nemona’s very bi and thinks it’s so poggers that her partner is nonbinary (as in, they don’t have any binery!). I know everyone and their Eevee headcanons Penny as trans, but honestly, it’s a good headcanon so I’m jumpin’ on the bandwagon.

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Unused Protags: here

Rivals: Part One, Part two is here!

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[hun-e-bee]

more trace self art rahhhh /silly

#rival trace #pokemon trace #self ship #romantic f/o #selfshipping #f/o #Mebeeart

[epicspheal]

Suppose DeNA ultimately incorporates the Let’s Go kids into Masters (Chase, Elaine, Trace, and maybe even Green). How would you go about incorporating them to exist alongside the FRLG Pallet trio?

Hi there @ether-gearhead!

Oooh this is a good and tough question! I feel like DeNA is going to likely pull a Johto where they just sort of combine FRLG and Let's Go together like they did with Crystal and HGSS. By that I mean Kris just exist alongside Ethan and Lyra's in the same universe and kind of having her own thing I will say it's a much easier task to do this with Kris because she has the benefeit of the Pokespe manga being able to inform some of her character since in Pokespe she works with Oak and we see her conversing with him a lot in Pokemas and she was searching for Suicune in the manga which again informed her partner for her Sygna Suit. Let's go isn't going to be as seamless of an addition because they truly exist in a different timeline as: 1) The first Kantrio female protagonist is named Green and not Leaf 2) The first Kantrio have a different starter and team composition 3) Chase/Elaine take the place of Red's role in Let's Go being the one to defeat Team Rocket and capture Mewtwo (if we add Origins into this) 4) Trace takes the place of Blue as the surprise champion who gets defeated soon after While Pokemon Masters is definitely a multiverse crossover (especially with the addition of Ash from the anime) I feel like Let's Go's cast is a little harder to integrate since from the PML league, various smaller stories, and the Kanto Villain arc they really hyped up Red as this living legend who defeated Team Rocket and became champion by taking down his true rival Blue. It gets referenced so much that I don't know if they'd be that eager to try a mulitversal counterpart for that scenario, especially when the reception of the Let's Go cast isn't as great unfortunately. And while I can see them adding Green to the mix, I feel like with Leaf already being shafted (she needs another alt I'm hoping she gets a Neo Champion one or something) it would just further hurt Leaf. All this to say (as a long aside)...this is Gamefreak's fault for being too chicken to just go all in on making Let's Go a true sequel and not this halfway reimagining/halfway sequel thing. Because the idea of Red, Blue and Green/Leaf being mentors to a younger squad of Pallet Town kids is fantastic. With a younger Mina appearing in Let's Go and Adult versions of Red and Blue appearing in SM/USUM I think it would've been wiser to just have had Adult Red and Blue with an adult female protagonist (doesn't matter if they name her Leaf or Green) appear in Let's Go as mentors and have Chase/Elaine and Trace take on a new story set in Kanto. Like center it on Meltan/Melmetal and Shadow Pokemon from remnants of Team Rocket (to tie in with Pokemon Go). Maybe since Trace shows that he's easily frightened, make him already a champion (like how they did Nemona) but his lack of courage and at times unwillingness to push his Pokemon in situations be the reason why Chase/Elaine have to step in...which ultimately ends in him losing the title. But since Red and Blue would be adults here, perhaps at some point they run into Kukui and learn about his dream for Alola and we see them decide to go be facility heads for the Battle Tree. And then in the post-game we see Blue handing the reigns of the Viridian City gym to Trace (who I think could be a good successor). They could even with this add more of a plot to the female protagonist. Maybe she decides to stay in Kanto to help the kids out...or maybe she teases traveling to some other region.

That, in my opinion, would've been a way better use of the new kids while giving the first Kantrio some time to shine. And most importantly, it would've made adding the Let's Go kids to Pokemon Masters way more seamless. And more lucrative for DeNA since a more original story would've enhanced the popularities of Trace, Elaine and Chase. But unfortunately that didn't happen I think if DeNA does add them, given what's actually canon for them, I think they may just focus more on Alolan/Kanto variants of Pokemon. Like an event where Alola and Kanto characters (mainly Let's Go) compare variants. Trace has the Marowak so they could have a battle with him and Kiawe and his Alolan Marowak. I could see them just combining Green's character into Leaf and giving her a Ninetales and then giving Lillie an Alola Ninetales (as a nod to the anime) and have them face off. They could then give Chase/Elaine Kantonian Golem and Dugtrio against Alolan Dugtrio (Molayne) and Alolan Golem (Sophocles). They could also use Meltan/Melmetal for a Let's Go event, but I could honestly see them doing an Ash Alt for that since he has Melmetal (if Ash does get more Alts, a Melmetal and Greninja alt are the most likely ones in my opinion). If they were to give it to the let's go kids I can see them doing it for any one of them honestly.

#ask epic spheal #rival trace #trainer green #trainer leaf #trainer red #pokemon frlg #pokemon lets go #rival blue #trainer chase #trainer elaine #pokemas #pokemon masters ex

[ether-gearhead]

Let's Go Johto Concepts

I figure since I potentially only have a month left to share these, I might as well share my concepts for what the original characters to a Let's Go Johto could potentially be. If someone wants to draw them, I wouldn't say no, but I really don't expect that to happen.

Kenny: The male player character, whose name comes from "kin," meaning "gold" in Japanese. Blond with brown eyes, wears a red-and-yellow sweatshirt, black pants, and a red-and-yellow hat. Basically styled after a Fast Ball. Depending on the version, he receives an Elekid or a Magby. As an NPC, however, he starts with a Tyrogue, which ultimately becomes a Hitmontop.

Ginny: The female player character, with her name coming from "gin," meaning "silver." Ash-colored pigtailed hair and gray eyes, she wears a red jacket, black shirt, and blue overalls. Her hat is a teal skull cap with a small red bow. Once again, her starter is Elekid or Magby depending on the version, but Tyrogue/Hitmontop as an NPC.

Final Team (Either): Hitmontop/Bellossom/Mega Beedrill/Kingdra/Raichu/Houndoom

Russ: The friendly rival of the game, with his name coming from "rust." Spiky orange hair and green eyes, he wears a black t-shirt and brown pants. He's confident in his friendship with his Eevee, but he unknowingly forces his ideals of strength on it and his other Pokemon, and so it doesn't evolve until some time after a devastating loss to Silver, at which point it becomes an Umbreon. Aside from that, he adopts Professor Elm's Magby/Elekid into his team after it escapes the lab to follow its counterpart.

Final Team: Umbreon/Magmar or Electabuzz/Ampharos or Arcanine/Crobat/Blissey/Mega Alakazam

Suzu: The antagonistic rival of the game, and the first Trainer the player battles, her name literally means "bell." Blue hair in a hime-style cut, wearing a school uniform-style outfit. An apprentice Kimono Girl, she thinks herself destined to bring the Legendary Pokemon back to Ecruteak, and refuses to believe they could be the one to do it instead. She uses an Eevee as her main battler, which evolves into Espeon over the course of the game.

Final Team: Espeon/Ninetales/Magneton/Noctowl/Donphan/Mega Gengar

Aside from that, you encounter Raikou or Entei upon leaving Mr. Pokemon's house, causing Togepi to hatch right away. Togepi is a Partner Pokemon, with increased stats, and is scripted to evolve in a brief cutscene just before fighting Archer. The Pokemon recognizes you at the Burned Tower, causing Suicune to become interested in you too, and ultimately the last Beast. You catch Raikou/Entei at the Bell Tower, Suicune on Route 25, and Entei/Raikou roams Johto once it escapes the Burned Tower, but its cry sounds out once you enter the route it's currently on (accompanied by a "!" over the player's head), and all you have to do is get it to spawn.

Catching all three Legendary Beasts and showing them to Suzu earns you the Rainbow Wing, which you can of course use to encounter Ho-oh. Just as in Crystal, the old man in Pewter gives you the Silver Wing, unlocking Lugia.

Russ battles you in New Bark Town after he adds the runaway Pokemon to his team, Azalea Town after beating Bugsy, the Burned Tower upon entering for the first time, Goldenrod Tunnel after entering the Warehouse, Victory Road at the very end, and Mt. Moon upon entering. After that, he can be rematched at Indigo Plateau.

Suzu battles you in Cherrygrove City on the way back from Mr. Pokemon's house, Azalea Town after Team Rocket is defeated, Ecruteak City after beating the Rocket harassing the Kimono Girl, Goldenrod Tunnel before unlocking the Warehouse door, Bellchime Trail after catching Raikou/Entei, and Cerulean City after catching Suicune. After that, she can be rematched in the Ecruteak Theater.

Effectively, Silver's battles are divided up between Russ and Suzu, but Silver himself plays a role in the story. He's generally the one to teach the player's Togepi/Togetic Secret Techniques, namely Chop Down, Sea Skim, and Whirl Ride (the replacement for Whirlpool). Chuck's wife gives the player a Sky Dash machine, the toughness-obsesed Sailor in Olivine's Cafe teaches Strong Push, the Elder of course teaches you Light Up, you get taught Break Rocks (Rock Smash) after catching Sudowoodo, the guy in Ilex Forest teaches Ram Head (Headbutt), and Silver teaches you Falls Climb (Waterfall) once you reach Tohjo falls, but not before you defeat him in a battle.

Lyra reprises her role as your neighbor and the Day-Care Couple's granddaughter. Her role is largely the same as in HGSS, but you can battle her once per day on Route 34 after defeating Blue. Kris appears with Professor Oak at Mr. Pokemon's house, and after getting permission to go to Mt. Silver, she arrives back at Oak's lab, where she can be challenged once per day. You have to defeat her at least once to unlock Ethan, who can then be fought at the base of Mt. Silver, after which he tells you about Red, whom he's apparently been training with.

Green guards the entrance to Cerulean Cave, as well as the recently released Mewtwo, who she reveals saved the people and Pokemon on Cinnabar Island a year ago. She battles you with her team from LGPE.

Blue is of course the Viridian Gym Leader, battling you with his LGPE team.

Chase and Elaine can be battled in Pallet Town. Chase uses Pikachu, the Kanto starters, Hitmonlee, and Kabutops, while Elaine uses Eevee, the Kanto Eeveelutions, Hitmonchan, and Omastar.

Trace can be found in Lavender Town, helping out Mr. Fuji. He uses his Let's Go Eevee team, meaning Raichu, because Elaine is using Jolteon as part of her team.

Red is atop Mt. Silver, just like always. Like Blue and Green, he reprises his LGPE team.

#pokemon gold and silver #pokemon crystal #pokemon heartgold and soulsilver #rival silver #trainer lyra #trainer kris #trainer ethan #rival blue #trainer green #trainer chase #trainer elaine #rival trace #trainer red

[incorrectpokechampionquotes]

Whoever wins here gets to progress to the tournament because there are 19 champions and they don't fit nicely into a bracket.

#pokemon #pokemon champions #champion trace #champion blue #rival trace #rival blue

[samurott-ship]

I’m proud of em too. Even tho they can’t count. Unless they’re *your* three friends. Then disregard

#pokemon #kanto #let’s go pikachu #let’s go eevee #trainer Chase #trainer Elaine #rival Trace #what gen is this game #[lgpe🤝pla] ‘what tf gen is this’

[diaclarity]

some lets go kids art for an au of mine 

#pokemon #pokemon lets go #rival trace #trainer elaine #trainer chase

[pokemon-tournaments]

#pokepoll tournament #pokepoll #pokémon #polls #rival barry #rival trace

[lesbian-octo8]

Hot take: Trace is trying to confess his love. Near victory road, he admits that he looks over you and I’m pretty sure he was trying to confess then and there!

#pokemon let's go #trainer trace #rival trace #champion trace

[jonahmagnus]

Trace my friend Trace

#Hes such a silly guy. Apparently people hate him? Death to them I suppose #rival trace

[hijinxx]

I started drawing this in 2022 and was SO pumped about it, and then dropped it and never finished it??

#pokemon #pokemon rivals #rival silver #pokemon blue #pokemon marnie #pokemon hop #pokemon N #pokemon Tierno #pokemon Trevor #pokemon trace #pokemon Shauna #pokemon Wally #pokemon Barry #pokemon hugh #pokemon Gladion #pokemon bede #pokemon Cheren #pokemon Bianca #pokemon hau

[pokepollsters]

Best Pokémon Rival Tournament-

Round 1: Match 6

One cheery boy and a total edgelord? What kind of result will this lead to?

Trace's Bio

Gladion's Bio

#best rival tournament #pokemon #polls #trace #gladion

[hun-e-bee]

Trace from pokemon let's go art!!!

Rooster looking mf :3

#rival trace #selfshipping #f/o #romantic f/o #self ship #f/o ask game #Mebeeart

[epicspheal]

One of the things I really appreciate about Pokemon is how they’ve allowed some rivals to actually achieve protagonist level feats. It’s honestly very rare in media to have the rivals to accomplish things that protagonists do. It’s usually they can never catch up, or if they are ahead they lose when it counts and then just never recover...always being relegated to second best. But literally right off the bat from gen 1 we get Blue who becomes champion before Red/Leaf do. Even if Red/Leaf do beat him soon after there’s no discounting he was a hall of famer before them. And fast forward to SM/USUM where he holds the title of battle legend, a title only shared with Red (a protagonist). Even in Let’s Go we see this with Trace who becomes champion before Chase/Elaine doing, paying homage to the blueprint that Blue had laid out before him. (To be clear I’m not counting Hau because although he’s the final battle in USUM, he wasn’t actually champion in the main line games...unfortunately. Really would’ve preferred to see Hau be the first champion of Alola over the protag who came from Kanto but I digress) Going to gen 8 we have our boy Hop who actually manages to acquire one of the box legendaries canonically in the game. While true there are other characters who may get a legendary (like Gladion) it’s a whole different ball game to catch a legendary that is on the game cover. Like those are typically deemed only for the “worthy” (i.e. the protagonist) or in “the villain wins” AUs (like we see with the whole Rainbow Rocket situation) so seeing Hop get either Zacian/Zamazenta is such a cool moment. (And yes I know Silver does get Ho-Oh in Pokemas but since that’s a Pasio specific event and not something that happens in GSC/HGSS I can’t count this either unfortunately) And last but definitely not least is our boy N. Who achieves both getting a cover legendary in Zekrom/Reshiram AND becomes champion (even if he doesn’t take the title officially he did beat Alder fair and square).  Now I know Pokemon is not really lauded for its writing (and I too have many complaints on how they handle certain plots). But I will say that Pokemon is truly underrated when it comes to how it buck the trend with rivals starting from day 1. 

#rival blue #rival green #champion blue #champion green #trainer n #rival hop #rival trace #champion trace #champion n #character analysis #pokemon meta