The Neo-Troper
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Edited by Kytendo on Dec 29th 2020 at 8:56:17 PM
My aim is to make everything NEO. (NEW, EFFECTIVE and OVERALL better!
You Could Use some Imagination
You are aware that's not how linking Tropes works, right?
"Hope for our world, tragedy for another."
The Wanderer
If no one objects, in 24 hours I'll create the Wooloo article page on the wiki proper.
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
You Could Use some Imagination
I have no objections.
"Hope for our world, tragedy for another."
The Wanderer
Creator of Universes
Moltres
Morphs [Variant/Oak Catalogue #]
- Moltres [Kanto/146]
- Moltres [Galar/146]
Physical Descriptions
Individual descriptions of the Avatar of Flame vary between regions, but the general consensus is that it is a large avian Pokémon with flames decorating the plumage on its wings, head, and tail. Some say it burns with the heat of a thousand suns, while others say it emits an aura of darkness that burns away at one's soul.
Global reports describe it as having golden feathers like the sun across its body with billowing flames of red, white, and orangenote and eyes as red as a raging inferno. It's also been described as having a straight tan beak similar in shape to Zapdos' beak and brown talons of modest size. Because of how much power and heat radiates from Moltres, some claim they felt it approaching from a mile away.
Reports in Galar describe it differently, however. Instead of golden feathers decorating its body, it's been described as having midnight black feathers with streaks of ruby red originating from its beak across its eyes and underbelly. The streaks on its face supposedly give Moltres a permanent scowl, while its ruby red beak is said to have a hook at the end and gives Moltres a mischievous-looking smile, while its eyes are said to be as blue as an intense flame. Moltres' flames are also said to be either a bright pink or magenta instead of red, white, and orange. Moltres is also described to have more prominent streamer-like plumage from its head and tail that generate the flames.
Like its siblings, its size gets either inflated or deflated greatly, but the general consensus is that it stands somewhere around 6'07" and weighs 132 lbs, though Galarian reports claim it's closer to 146 lbs.
Lore and History
The people of Kanto and the Orange Islands have venerated Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres as the Avatars of Frost, Lightning, and Flame respectively. This way, they form a sacred triad that maintains the balance of the world. Should that balance be disrupted by any means for any reason, then our world would turn to ash (see Articuno's article for more information).
Some say that Moltres simply came into existence alongside Arceus and Mew and aided them in the creation of the world before exhausting itself and crumbling to ash, only to be reborn again alongside its siblings Articuno and Zapdos.note Others say that Moltres comes into being when an avian Pokémon is buried somewhere close to the sun covered in special incense. Regardless, there is a constant that Moltres dives into a volcano to restore itself whenever it gets injured. This has led people to associate Moltres as a symbol of rebirth and renewal in even the most trying times.
Many hail Moltres as a protector and fear it as a destroyer all the same. With the power of its siblings, it can calm turbulent storms, revitalize dead soil, even herald the coming of spring. However, without them, it can cause wildfires wherever it goes, dry up lakes in a matter of moments, and turn entire towns into smoldering cinders. Some say that it also serves as a symbol of various virtues, like charity or faithfulness. Others say that it can serve as a harbinger of doom, but only to those to capture it with ill will in mind. While Moltres is generous with the blessings it can bestow upon people and Pokémon alike, it is also quick to pass swift and brutal judgement on them as well. That said, it serves as the mediator between its older siblings Articuno and Zapdos. Because of this, people view it as a symbol of peace and unity the world over.
Some say that when Arceus created the world, it assigned each region its own trio of Avatars to maintain balance between the forces of man, nature, and Pokémon. Others say that their population was once plentiful in days past but have suffered an egregious decline in more recent times (see Articuno's article for more information).
Some fairy tales have Moltres as the centerpiece. One tells of a young lady who devoted her life to embroidery that was offered to leave her village to live with a beautiful young man who was actually a jealous warlock in disguise, only to be turned into a Moltres as the warlock turned into a massive Talonflame and carried the young lady away. The young lady then spread her feathers across the land until her death as a symbol of those that dedicate themselves to creating beauty for the world around them. Another tells of an archer who presents a Moltres feather to his king against the wishes of his Rapidash. The king then demands either the Moltres that bore the feather or the archer's head. As the archer wept to his Rapidash, the Rapidash spread corn across a field to attract Moltres and was caught by the archer soon after. The king then demanded the archer kidnap a princess for him to marry or the archer would lose his life. The archer reluctantly agreed and kidnapped the princess, who refused to marry anyone unless the archer was boiled alive. The archer begged to see his Rapidash one last time, who cast a spell on the archer to protect him from the boiling water. After being dipped in the water, the archer astonished the king who believed it to be a trick. The king jumped into the water and thus was boiled alive himself, leaving the archer and the princess to live happily ever after.
A story in Kanto states that Moltres bestowed its flame upon a gathering of noble and spirited challengers who wished to show their prowess to the world. That very flame is said to light the torch displayed at every Pokémon League Conference.
Records in Galar picture it much differently. Around the time of the Darkest Day, the Avatars evidently underwent an ordeal of some sort that gave them strange and unusual powers. Articuno gained the power to freeze someone entirely with just a glare using psychic powers, Zapdos gained the power to plow through any obstacle as easily as paper, and Moltres gained the power to burn one's very soul to cinders with its fiery wrath. These powers lead the people of Galar to redub them the Destroyers of the Mind, Body, and Soul. While some believe the Destroyers are the Avatars transformed by Galarian Particles, there are those that believe that they're actually the Avatars of another dimension that came to our world from a hidden portal in the Dyna Tree. Given the unique history surrounding the Dyna Tree and similar trees in Galar, there may be a modicum of credibility to the theory.
Known Sightings
Sightings of Moltres are much more plentiful than sightings of its siblings, as it is apparently more willing to interact with people more often. In the past, it would herald the start of any major gathering in the Indigo Plateau in Kanto by igniting a massive ceremonial pyre, namely any major sporting events like what would become the Pokémon League Conference. Wreaths made of its molted feathers would even be made to congratulate those that proved themselves the best. Apart from these public appearances, it would often be seen at its nest, which some say is located either on Fire Island in the Orange Archipelago or at the top of Mt. Ember on One Island far south of Kanto. Although, there are conflicting reports that state it also prefers the lower caverns of Kanto's Victory Road so that it can remain vigilant of any lost travelers in need of rescue from the snow-capped mountain range. Gym Leader Blaine confirmed the reports of the latter for at least one instance, as the Avatar of Flame saved his life while on a training expedition and nearly froze to death, most likely taking up the Fire-Type in honor of his rescuer. Similar stories like Blaine's can be found all across Kanto and Johto, where Moltres is commonly found, about a large avian Pokémon wreathed in flames that offered them light and heat long enough for them to return home.
There exists a rumor in Kanto about a pair of Team Rocket Grunts that planned to steal the torch of the Pokémon League Conference in 199X believing that it carried the flames of Moltres so as to use the flames to power a superweapon. While they were initially successful, the flame went out of control and their plan backfired on themnote . While some would dismiss that as a malfunction, others believe that Moltres channeled its will into the flames to punish those that would use its gift for evil.
It was also involved in an incident on Citadark Island in Orre. Supposedly, it became corrupted into a Shadow Pokémon and was hurt as a result of the process. Because of this, it retreated to Fire Island as a means of recovery. While it has stopped appearing at Pokémon League tournaments as a result, Chairman Charles Goodshow made sure its ceremonial pyre kept burning thanks in part to a lantern he claims has Moltres' fire burning inside. This way, at least a piece of Moltres would have been able to make an appearance. Recently as of this writing, however, reports of an avian Pokémon matching Moltres' description came flooding back, indicating that while Moltres is keeping its distance from humans, it at the very least has made a full recovery.
Reports from across Galar dating back to the time of the Darkest Day claim that a massive avian Pokémon wreathed in pink and magenta flames has been seen soaring across the skies, and any who get struck by these flames has their very soul burnt to nothing, leaving nothing but a burnt-out shadow of the poor victim. These flames are what lead people to dub this Pokémon Moltres, though there are some that believe such a name is ill-fitting as these flames allegedly don't give off any heat of any kind. Any who claim to have had a close encounter with Moltres say that it has a haughty attitude and a calm demeanor that does not break when using its dark flames to turn those they strike into burnt-out shadows of themselves, almost as if they were drained of something.
It's a common practice for the people of Spikemuth to wear clothing and face paint that bears the same color pattern as Moltres based on its descriptions in Galar, especially during the Gym Challenge. While Moltres has appeared on some of the local attire, Gym Leader Marnie claims that sharing a color palette is purely coincidental. Former Gym Leader Piers was called for an interview on the matter as well, but he simply replied "No comment."
Diet(?)
Moltres is never seen eating anything despite its beak and talon shapes implying that it lives on aquatic life. Although, some claim that it draws sustenance from whatever it burns with its flames, as the flames of Moltres are believed to be an extension of Moltres itself. Similar claims have been made for Moltres in Galar.
Abilities
Like various other Fire-Types, it generates heat from its pinions that combust into flames, which it uses as a means of offense and defense. However, unlike other Fire-Types that rely on a special organ and bodily fluids to ignite its flames, Moltres does not seem to have any such thing in its anatomy. From what researchers have gathered based on what few feathers have been found near its nest, Moltres appears to absorb heat and oxygen from its surroundings, both of which are ignited through the friction of its feathers rubbing together, implying that its flames are based on external phenomena rather than internal ones. These phenomena do require more research before anything definitive can be said, although some believe Moltres to have ties to the infinite energies of the universe, namely energies closely related to fire. These ties to this "Infinity Energy" have made Moltres embody the Fire-Type as a whole in the eyes of some, those even calling it "Fire". It also possesses minor psionic abilities, though it usually uses them to bolster its speed or clear the weather.
Like many Pokémon that have been titled as "Legendary", Moltres exudes a regal aura that pressures any who stand against it to lay down arms and submit, the aura growing stronger until the aggressor has been brought to a standstill. Although, there are some that claim that the heat coming off of Moltres is so strong, simply touching it is sure to leave a burn. That said, there are also those that say Moltres uses this heat to aid in the growth and development of certain plants and Pokémon, thus leading it to be hailed as a symbol of fertility and healthy growth.
As the Destroyer of the Soul, Moltres is said to be starkly different based on reports in Galar. Based on these reports, it exudes a dark flame-like aura to drain those it strikes of all their energy. Some exaggerate this and state that Moltres uses these flames to burn away at one's soul, though these statements have yet to be confirmed or denied. It's also been reported that these flames grow stronger should Moltres find itself backed into a corner and enter a berserker-like rage.
Hazards
Like with all Pokémon that have been labeled as "Legendary", DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES DO ANYTHING THAT WOULD UPSET OR OFFEND IT! Suffice to say, it would not end well should you try to lock heads against Moltres regardless of where you encounter it. Even in the snow-capped mountains where it is commonly found, Moltres can raise the temperature to unbearable levels when it's enraged and will not hesitate to turn those that angered it into a pile of ash. Even if you were to challenge Moltres with Rock or Water-Type Pokémon, Moltres' flames can grow hotter than a volcano, instantly vaporizing any water in the area and melting any nearby rocks into magma. The heat generated by Moltres is also enough to deionize the air, thus rendering any Electric-Type Pokémon useless. If you find yourself the target of Moltres' wrath, bow your head in apology and pray that it accepts it.
As the Destroyer of the Soul, Moltres in Galar is believed to be worse than it is globally. While it has yet to be confirmed or denied whether or not its dark flames actually do burn away at the soulnote , it has been proven capable of draining those it strikes of all their energy until there's nothing left. While those that claim they were victims do report that they were simply stunned for a moment before feeling drained for a spell, it is wise not to prove those claims true or false.
Notable Places of Worship
Like many Legendary Pokémon, there are those that revere Moltres as a deity or guardian spirit. Shrines in its name can be found all over Kanto and Johto, but the most notable of these shrines can be found on Shamouti Island and Lightning Island in the Orange Archipelago. Each year, the denizens of Shamouti hold a festival in its honor along with its siblings, reenacting an age-old prophecy about how a noble hero would gather the treasures of the Islands of the Avatars to summon their master, the Beast of the Sea, lest the world turns to ash. Due to the significance of the treasures, they often use fruit or glass orbs to represent the treasures as a lucky attendee serves the role of the prophesied hero.
Written by KoffingMugg
Edited by KoffingMugg on Apr 25th 2021 at 10:15:14 AM
I am the captain of my soul. - Invictus
Creator of Universes
And I'm done with Moltres' page update. Thoughts?
I am the captain of my soul. - Invictus
Can I call dibs on Stunfisk? Long time lurker, first time actual contributor.
The Wanderer
Sure.
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
You Could Use some Imagination
A random and very unimportant thought recently struck me. In this universe, do Pokemon say their names or make animal noises?
"Hope for our world, tragedy for another."
The Wanderer
I think of it as both.
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
The Neo-Troper
The Pokemon Trainer's Daily is coming up! (It will be brought to you by the Lumiose Press.)
Edited by Kytendo on Feb 19th 2021 at 7:38:32 PM
My aim is to make everything NEO. (NEW, EFFECTIVE and OVERALL better!
Any feedback welcome! And if this looks good, I may just take Corsola and keep up the 'undone Pokemon and their Galarian forms" streak.
Stunfisk Line
Morphs [Variant/Oak Catalog #]
- Stunfisk (Pleuronectes Ambarus) [Unova/618]
- Stunfisk (Pleuronectes Ferrum) [Galar/618]
Physcal Descriptions
Both species of Stunfisk have a similar body shape. They are righteye flounders – as the name indicates, both eyes of the species are located on the right hand side of the body, with the left side devoid. They are ovoid in shape, roughly 70cm / 2’04’’ on the longest axis, with a circular mouth located between their eyes at one tip. In both, the pelvic fins have fused together into one structure, acting as a mirror with the dorsel fin on top (or, rather, the right) of the Pokemon.The more widespread variety of Stunfisk is a muddy orange in colour, a split yellow band running along its centre, which is said by many to resemble an exclamation mark. The outer edge of its body is ringed by brown, potentially to help in camouflage with its surroundings (see Habitat, below). It’s cordal (tail) fin is broad and yellow, while its two-lobed dorsal (upper back) and fused pelvic fin carry some of the brown outer colouration, and the orange of the main body. Much more prized are Stunfisk whose cordal fins and band are a light blue, due to build up of rare minrals in their body. These go for high prices, both among collectors of rare Pokemon, and dodgy medicinal salesman looking for a unique cure.
A Galarian Stunfisk, however, possesses a much different colouration. It is black, with dark green patches acting as mimicry of leaves covering its main body. It’s cordal fin has modified into a set of ringed teeth, pointing upwards, and the front end of the Pokemon has grown to match it. The dorsal and pelvic fin are now entirely black, and have only a single lobe. Perhaps most intriguing is the Galarian Stunfisk’s mouth – the lips resemble the colouration of a standard Pokeball. An unusual, very rare variant has colours closer to its Unovan bretheren – this has been discovered to be a pure coincidence, owing to the mud composition where these rare Stunfisk grow, which makes them a lighter brown with yellow leaf patches.
Notable Biology
Stunfisk is interesting in that, similar to fellow Unova Pokemon Tynamo and its evolutions, it is a piscine-morph Pokemon that lacks an official Water-typing. While it can be trained to use a limited number of water-based techniques, it lacks a hydro-sack for any advanced water manipulation, and can survive a limited time in air, as long as its gills are kept moist. Instead, their cells contain unusually high amounts of silicates and minerals from the surrounding muds and soils. This makes it much tougher than typically expected for such a flimsy looking fish, with trainee wetland biologists often surprised by how rubbery the skin of a healthy Stunfisk can feel. This is compounded by its flexible, cartilaginous skeleton.Its other major feature is its specialised electrogeneration cells, located along the inner edge of the brown ring. These are split into several patches, each of which can trigger individually, discharging a shock into the surroundings. The current leading theory as to how these came about, put forwards by Professor Cedric Juniper, is that of a pre-existing symbiotic relationship between a luminescent bacteria and the pre-Stunfisk. The bacteria lived on the surface of the Stunfisk, gaining safety and nutrients in exchange for their light luring prey for the Stunfisk to eat. Over time, the bacteria changed the use of their electrochemicals from light to pure electricity, in order to hunt more effectively in the murky waters, and were absorbed into the cells of the Stunfisk to become one Pokemon. Studies of Galarian Stunfisk reveal they have no trace of these electrogeneration cells.
There are two major sub-species of Stunfisk. The first have greater control over their electrogeneration cells, able to instinctively set off multiple patches in sequence and more easily paralyse their prey without effort. The second generally have less electric proficiency, but have a different mix of silicates and organic compounds in their cells. This gives them a more limber body, and prevents them from being paralysed. (Ironically, their electrogeneration cells enable them to ‘jolt’ their muscles out of paralysis anyway.) A third, much rarer sub-species lacks both these specialisation, but instead is able to survive much dryer conditions than the others, and enhanced muscles allow it to swim through denser mud than others.
As mentioned, Galarian Stunfisk posseses no electrical capabilities, theorised to be due to Galar’s soil not being habitable to the same strains of bacteria. Instead, the much higher rate of iron present led to Galarian Stunfisks having even harder skin than their counterparts abroad, to the point of being classified as steel-type. This is what led to the development of the large spiked teeth at their head and tail. Incidentally, this extra iron content makes them roughly twice as heavy as a regular Stunfisk. In additional contrast, Galarian Stunfisk lacks the sub-species of its foreign cousins. Instead, the species possesses a limited form of mimicry, able to quickly take in particles and energy from the air around it to modify its own biology. In the wild, this is used in floods and droughts to take in extra nutrients from the mud around it, but in battles, Galarian Stunfisk can take on the attributes of the various terrains in a unique manner.
Habitat
Stunfisk can be found in the marshlands surrounding Iccirus City, from the puddles of route 9 to the barren Moor of Iccirus. In Winter, they tend to bury themselves in the mud and go into a state resembling hibernation, as the deep snow makes hunting more difficult, although those in deeper water can remain active all year round. Populations also exist in the Kalos region, in the swamps of Route 14 and Route 19. The more temperate climate in Kalos means these Stunfisk do not hibernate.Galarian Stunfisk is found in the mud in forests and swamps through Galar, able to survive outside of pure marshes due to its hardier disposition. Notable populations are found in the Slumbering Weald, the Dusty Bowl, and the Lake of Outrage. A transplanted population exists in Galar Mine No. 2, initially placed by early miners to deter trespassers. These have since become a breeding population, thriving on the iron in the soil.
Diet
Stunfisk feeds on small insects, typically Shelmet and Karrablast. It lies on the surface of the mudbed, and when an insect (or anything) comes close, disturbing the mud around it, it discharges its electrocells. This stuns the other Pokemon, leaving it vulnerable to be eaten.Galarian Stunfisk, due to lacking elctrocells, instead has a far more physical hunting method. It buries itself in mud, leaving only its lips visible. These serve as a lure to attract other Pokemon, typicall small mammals and insects. When the Pokemon steps on Stunfisk, it springs together, either trapping the creature within, or piercing it with its sharp teeth if it is larger. Stunfisk can then begin chewing on its prey. Larger, stronger Pokemon can typically break free, but they often suffer grave injuries from the attack.
Hazards
Trainers travelling through Stunfisk territory are often advised to wear rubber-soled boots to prevent any chance of surprise electrical shock. They can often be difficult, if not impossible, to see beneath the mud, and as Stunfisk can easily discharge a single patch of electrocells without harming its future hunting prospects, they are typically happy to zap anyone that stands on them. While this is unlikely to kill (although people with pacemakers should read ‘advised to’ as ‘must’), it can cause paralysis in the affected limb for up to an hour, leaving the trainer at the mercy of the swamp.Galarian Stunfisk poses a much less esoteric, but much more apparent risk. Stepping on one of these, while harmless to the Pokemon, will cause it to snap, and the sharp teeth can leave deep puncture wounds - for this reason, they are required to be blunted by all major leagues before entry, and lack of a proof certificate is grounds for disqualification. This isn’t helped by, due to their habit of burying themselves in mud, the wound easily becoming contaminated. Luckily, due to their lips being designed to attract attention, they can be avoided fairly easily during the day, although caution is highly advised if travelling at night. If you do trigger a Stunfisk, Fighting, Grounf, Fire or Water attacks are best suited to forcing the Stunfisk to let go without you doing further damage to yourself. The wound will need cleaning with antiseptic and dressing properly – if you think it may be infected, take yourself to the nearest A&E.
Galar’s strict Pokemon import and export rules mean that a permit is required to bring Unovan Stunfisk into the region.
Courting and Childrearing
Roughly once a year, Stunfisk make their way through their muddy bogs (or, in Galarian Stunfisk’s case, their muddy other habitats), to a nearby pond or lake. The females release their eggs, and the males release their sperm, which mix together, and settle on the pondbed. The fertilised zygotes grow in the silt, absorbing the silicates and metallic minerals in the surrounding mud as they do, for roughly a month, until the newly independent Stunfisk moves to start hunting. Adult Stunfisk have nothing to do with their children, not that they would know which was theirs in particular, and take no part in childrearing.Social Structure
Stunfisk are generally solitary Pokemon, more for desire for lack of competition than any form of dislike. If one Stunfisk approaches another, it will shock the stationary one as a greeting, receive a shock back as an acknowledgement, and then carry on swimming, as neither wants to impede on the other’s hunt, and the one buried in mud wins by virtue of “finders keepers losers weepers”. Galarian Stunfisk are similar, though are less friendly by virtue of not being able to shock each other. If one Stunfisk sets up camp too close to another, the first can snap shut, throwing its new friend away.In Human Culture
Stunfisk is well characterisd as a trickster Pokemon among Unovan folktalkes. Oral legends tell how they would shock people who cross the marshes, and then laugh at the misfortune caused. Folklorists believe this to be an interpretation of the noise made by a Stunfisk flopping in the mud. Stunfisk is also a common Unovan and Kalosian dish, traditionally caught by spearhunters (often using unlucky compatriots as shockable bait to find them), but now in more large-scale ‘mudfarms’. Galarian Stunfisk is often served friend as a substitute for Arrokuda in Galarian takeaways, but lacks quite the same cultural importance. Instead, it is better known for inspiring a variety of Pokemon traps among early humans.Stunfisk, strangely, has obtained a certain notoriety in recent years among young people on the internet. Following a well-known photograph of a specimen fished up from Iccirus City and labelled with as the ugliest fish, a semi-ironic fanbase has sprung up around the Pokemon, with many posting memes over it’s supposed smug expression, it’s ugly cuteness, and how they love it precisely because it is unloved.
Edited by AkibaSilver on Feb 16th 2021 at 12:11:52 PM
Hey, So, I threw together a little thing about Shadow Pokemon. It brings together the Orre Spinoff, the Pokemon GO game and the Pokken thing. I wrote it as a sort of meta type outside of the standard types, but feel free to give me feetback/rip it to shreds.
Shadow Pokemon [Type]
Born from artificial means, Shadow Pokémon are sad, abused creatures, regarded by their Creators as little better than weapons. Born from the First Cipher Insurgency in Orre by their Head Scientist [R E D A C T E D], this ‘Meta-type’ of Pokémon displays no emotion beyond that of reactive rage, often slipping into adrenaline-fueled Hyper States where they pose as much of a danger to themselves as they do to their handler or opponents. This characteristic aggression often complicates medical procedures, as many Pokémon Centre Staff need to sedate the patient to minimize harm to attending staff.
General Characteristics
Shadow Pokémon do not seem to grow and evolve as their original counterparts do. One theory posed by Blanche of Team Mystic seems to suggest that, due to their self-destructive tactics in battle, Shadow-Pokémon must devote conscious effort to recovery, instead of training themselves. While this may prove ideal in scenarios of warfare, where Pokémon may need to be traded depending on the battle plan, many within the Pokémon League have almost unanimously agreed that the creation and use of Shadow Pokemon, regardless of circumstance, constitutes a war crime, punishable by twenty-five years to life in prison.An infamous indication of Shadow Pokemon is the dark, smokey aura that the pokemon produces. Psychics such as Ruki, Grandaughter of Eagun and Beluh of Agate Village in the Orre Region, goes into detail about how the aura thickens and collates around the Shadow Pokemon, prior to its' use of Shadow Moves. This confirms that the aura is in fact the visual representation of the ANE field.
So far, three categories of Shadow Pokémon have been identified; Cipher, a consolidation of both Generation One and Two Shadow Pokémon found in the Orre Region, Rocket a deteriorated, but more widespread generation of Shadow Pokémon, and Ferrum, being created by a Shadow Synergy Stone being imbedded in the subject.
Powers
Similar to the negative energy field seen with Dark type Pokémon, Shadow Pokémon derive a lot of their power from an artificially created negative energy field, coded ANE, often precipitated by adverse psychological trauma designed to induce long-term apathy. Before even exploring how it affects maneuvers and abilities in combat scenarios, it is worth stating that shadow-pokemon will follow the order of their handler to detrimental extremes, namely harm to themselves and the handler. This is suggestive of either an overactive adrenal gland or a rough equivalent, or an active psychological suppression of pain.Uniform Applications
The most common use of the ANE field is self-enhancement. This is present in all variety of Shadow Pokemon, but is most commonly seen in the Rocket Shadow Pokemon; as such, Self Enhancement is often the first Key identifying trait that all medical personnel use when identifying Shadow Pokemon.Shadow Moves
The ANE field, visible either to aura-sensitives such as the pokemon Lucario or through artificial means, can affect how a Pokémon utilizes their powers in combat, often seen as weaker parodies of the techniques that they emulate. Despite possessing comparatively less raw power to their originals, the aberrant nature of the ANE field induces neuro-systemic shock in the opponents when used. This suggests a psycho-neurological element to the ANE field.Initially, this phenomenon could only be performed as a tactile attack, comparable to either the Tackle or Flame Wheel maneuvers. However, under the Scientific Direction of [R E D A C T E D] during the Second Cipher Insurgency, handlers found ways to refine the energy field into neuropathic projections or glandular emissions, allowing for long range combat, such as Shadow Wave or Shadow Storm, and short-term terraforming effects as seen in Shadow Sky and Shadow Mist.
Hyper/Reverse State
The Hyper State, rebranded the Reverse State during the Second Cipher Insurgency, refers to the berserker-like state Shadow Pokémon enter when overwhelmed with cortisol, adrenaline or the equivalents. The two similarities between the states are increased aggression both against opponent and handler, self-destructive behaviors in both active and passive states like refusing first aid, and disobedience. These states often require specific training to bring the creature back into a somewhat more agreeable mindset.Energy Absorbing/Redirection
Ferrum Shadow Pokemon display a unique energy-absorbing ability that specifically targets the synergy stones, focus points of Gaia energy. Upon examining details of the Ferrum Crisis, it can be speculated that the Shadow Stone contains an inverse form of Gaia, and therefore requires conventional Gaia energy to neutralize it, thus neutralizing itself.Morphology
Shadow Pokemon are, at least to the untrained eye, almost indistinguishable from others of the same species by appearance alone between stages one to four, with each stage indicating the subjects’ proficiency with its’ ANE field; the most telling trait include discolouration in eye pigmentation. Stage Five brings about anatomical changes in the subject itself. Using XD001
◊ as an example, Stage Five Shadow Pokemon display unusually dark coloration in their overall hue and jagged, anomalous feature formations. At this point in time, we cannot determine how stage progression is achieved, and experimentation is deemed unlawful by the Orre Pokemon League.
With this system in mind, we can easily place the other two categories of Shadow Pokemon; With the Rocket
variety being a very generous Stage one and the Ferrum variety being a stage Five, featuring a crystalline growth.
Creation
Retrieving notes from the Cipher Lab, Key Lair and Citadark Isle facilities, we can determine that the creation process features heavy involvement from Psychic, Ghost and Dark Pokemon, in addition to criminal levels of abuse from handlers.First, the Pokemon is subjected to physical and mental abuse, the methods of which are type-specific, but always involved withholding food and baiting to trigger aggression, in addition to subjecting the creature to increasingly vicious attacks that they can barely survive. Then, psychic blockades are placed around thoughts and memories associated with happiness, leaving the subject with only the four Fs, that is, fighting, fleeing, feeding, and breeding. It is thought that this is the step where the ANE field begins to manifest.
Assuming that the blockades, or ‘Doorways’ were successfully placed, the Shadow Pokemon is once again trained and baited into growing aggression until it makes its’ first kill in this state which can occasionally be its’ Handler. It is at this stage that the pokemon is deemed fit for deployment.
Treatment
According to dossiers and experiments from the Orre Coordination Lab, victims of this on process can be treated, with tender, loving care. Using positive reinforcement and relaxing stimuli, the psychic blockades can be eroded over time by the Shadow Pokemon in essence forming new positive memories with another handler. Neurologically, this can be categorized by the brain releasing serotonin or its’ equivalent; uniquely, this is all that is needed to treat the Rocket variety. The treated pokemon in question gains considerable power, having grown from their trauma.Relic Stone, Agate Village
One of the more unique landmarks of the arid Orre region is the Agate Village Relic Stone. Found within a verdant forest, this monolithic structure is saturated with psychic energy due to visitations from the Time Traveller Celebi. Physical contact with the Stone induces a near eidetic retrocognitive state; in Shadow Pokémon, this removes the psychic blockade completely and purges the ANE field entirely, resulting in a cure.Purify Chamber
Developed by the team at the Pokémon Coordination Lab in Orre, the Purify Chamber is designed for mass purification of Shadow Pokémon; the head of the project, Professor Krane, had envisioned this project in case Cipher ever returned. This project saw its’ completion, stress test and patenting during the height of the Second Cipher Insurgency.The Chamber uses biorhythms and music therapy to stimulate the release of serotonin, dopamine or its’ equivalent; due to the constant, regular treatment, this can cure the patient without the need to visit the Relic Stone.
Purify Chambers are now widely available at Pokémon Centers, but requesting use is often preceded by questioning by appropriate lawful bodies.
Gaia Energy
Unique to the Ferrum Variety, the Shadow Synergy stone can be neutralized by absorbing its’ counterpart energy. In this sense, one could argue that Ferrum Shadow Pokemon can be treated as more of a physics based affliction, rather than a psychological one. No further research is necessary due to destruction of the Synergy Stone.Edited by Bobbirun on Feb 20th 2021 at 4:07:51 AM
The Wanderer
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Looks good. One thing you could mention in the Physical Description is that when a Galarian Stunfisk's trap is closed there appears to be eyespots on top.
It quite clearly says on the Dibs page you have to mention it in the thread first for approval before claiming it on the page.
What's the process of revising and expanding on an old entry? I'd very much like to add to the Pidgey Line page given my ornithology knowledge and some ideas on how to expand it. I'd like to expand on this prior revision
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=rmvjixctp256gfq3p86y66ma&page=353#comment-8806
Edited by Tarbtano on May 6th 2021 at 4:42:38 AM
You Could Use some Imagination
I think it's up to a matter of consensus. I'm cool with it.
"Hope for our world, tragedy for another."
The Wanderer
Fine with me.
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
Sent the original poster a PM as well, just waiting for a response. In the meantime, working on the Galar Regis.
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Morphs [Oak Catalog #]
- Regieleki [894]
- Regidrago [895]
Behavior
Unlike Regirock, Regice, and Registeel; Regieleki and Regidrago behave only machine-like in that they do not actively consider their surroundings when set about a task. When presented with a wall, they will comprehend the obstacle, but will blast through it without pause or consideration to whom might be on the other side. They do register spoken words, but have proven totally unresponsive to commands or inquiry. They do not appear to be intentionally malevolent, but instead totally ignorant of humanity and seek out only on the motivation to feed on energy.
Physical Descriptions
Regieleki is a relatively short, semi-spherical golem-creature composed of a complex mesh of crystals and metal that glow at such a brightness that it often resembles ball lightning. Fragments recovered from after the event dubbed, the Attack of the Titans, confirmed the presence of regicite on some of the metal components, similar to those on Registeel but more chemically similar to gold than iron. The main body is mostly round in shape with no refined head or torso, topped with several prongs of constantly charged electrical arcs. The only defining feature of the body is the seven-orange dotted horizontal pattern on the “face”, for lack of better terms, which are arranged in a formation akin to a horizontally stretched out “x”. The body is separated from the large “arms” via blue-steel colored bangs of an unknown insulation material, with the arms themselves composed of whirling bands of heavily electrified, gold colored metal that have so much electricity constantly arcing between them that their interior could be compared to looking at a miniature sun. When attacking, the bands unclasp and unleash massive streams of electricity and plasma. The “stomach” is separated from the torso via another series of insulation bands, and is composed of a similar metal to the body; with the approximations for feet and legs being extremely small for the rest of the form to give Regieleki a very top-heavy appearance. It is far shorter than most golems, at roughly half the height, but having a comparable mass to Regice.
Regidrago has a somewhat humanoid outline, but like Regieleki this particular golem has a very spherical shape. The core body is almost entirely a reddish hue tinted with purple, bearing seven blue dots in a vaguely “Y” formation on its core. The body also has several lines above and below this pattern, which resemble a snarling set of fangs in shape. Two very short legs, rimmed with the same black crystalline formations that make up the “arms”, are present below the body. The arms themselves are larger than the body. Forged of black crystals with a confirmed regicite make up, the arms echo the appearance of a snarling dragon’s head when put together; with the left arm being the mandible and lower jaw, and the right arm being the cranium. The “dragon head” echoes the appearance of a Charizard, namely a Gigantamax form, with two backwards pointing horns behind the eyes and two more shorter horns behind the nostrils. The face appears purely aesthetic, as Regidrago doesn’t actually see from the eyes.
Regieleki and Regidrago are far less researched than the other known members of their family. All scientific study was conducted after the chaotic event following their release. However it is known their appearance sparked even more curiosity behind the mysterious regicite material, as while it had been known to conduct energy and take on properties consistent with solid materials like rock, ice, and steel before; its ability to store and emit such gargantuan amounts of electricity and even the specific combination of plasma and fiery abilities known to dragon-type Pokémon caught everyone by surprise.
Unlike the other elemental golems, Regieleki and Regidrago’s respective “X” and “Y” facial markings are of a symbology totally unknown. A potential link between the life and death symbolism formed from reverence for the neighboring Kalos region’s Xerneas and Yveltal is being investigated. Electricity’s role in life had been long known as quintessence by ancient alchemists, as well as the use of dragons as symbols for likewise destruction.
Lore and History
Unlike Regice, Regirock, and Registeel, Regieleki and Regidrago appear to be totally absent from any legends from Hoenn or Sinnoh. The only indications the two even existed prior to being unleashed were several scattered alchemist writings that had been locked away inside several vaults. What they referenced was extremely different from the more well-known trio of golems. The documents refer to an ancient king forging two titans from lightning and the breath of dragons, with many researchers speculating as to this king’s identity. Some interpreted them as a literal ruler, perhaps the semi-mythical King Hoenn, citing archaeological evidence of a Bronze Age venture into Galar by people with a similar craft and tomb building practice to archaic Hoennites. In this interpretation, Hoenn arrived in ancient Galar to make use of the Crown Tundra’s unique elements to forge the two extra golems as weapons of war in his conquests; but they proved to be his undoing before a third golem could be made. The two out of control creations then destroyed his expeditionary forces before being sealed away. Others think references to a king instead refer to Regigigas, which was once called the King of the Titans or Giants by some archaic Sinnoh texts. This interpretation has it where Regigigas forged the two Galarian golems sometime before crafting Regice, Regirock, and Registeel. A third was intended to be made, but the prior two creations proved too destructive and attacked humanity. Regigigas stopped creation of the third golem and sealed the other two away, later creating the more well-known golem trio out of more stable materials.
Some researchers and folklorists have even taken to a third hypothesis. That King Hoenn might not have been as bloodthirsty a conqueror as some ancient texts implied, and he instead traveled to Galar during a time Regigigas was present. Hoenn, a skilled alchemist, tried to create two golems in the image of Regigigas to give people the potential to harness the powers of electricity and protect them from attack by hostile forces. However, his choice in elements proved too chaotic to control and Regigigas was forced to intervene. But when efforts to control the other two golems proved fruitless, they were sealed away using three simpler and more easy to control elements. With the original trio of Regirock, Regice, and Registeel made,Regigigas and Hoenn left Galara to create their own batches of golem trios afterwards.
The presence of a third trio of golems outside of Hoenn and Sinnoh under the ownership of Frontier Brain Brandon*** and the new discovery of temples to Regice, Regirock, and Registeel in Galar furthered these rumors. Studies discovered an activation seal present at the Ruins of Decision matching one of the three golems, but lack of clarity and the damages to the temple complicates matters as to figuring out what exactly happened that lead to the destructive pair's release. The possibility Brandon got his trio from Galar during his earlier days as an Archaeologist in the region added further fuel to the fire he has otherwise denied commenting on. When asked to further clarify what he knew after the fateful events, his only statement was that he was keeping what happened once from happening again.
Whether this was in reference to the day that went down into the history books as the Attack of the Titans or the events from long ago is unknown. The temples that might have once housed the Galarian iterations of Regirock, Registeel, and Regice were all destroyed in the calamity.
What is known from ancient history is that Regieleki and Regidrago proved far less passive and docile than their relation. Both went completely wild and tore a path of destruction across Galar and the Crown Tundra. Given their behavior in the modern era, the vague references to this attack are likely an abundantly true part of the legend. Observations have also been made that the maneuver used to imprison the two within rock and ice resembles their sealing in the cold tundra.
Known Sightings
The only known sightings of Regieleki and Regidrago occurred on a day of infamy that has already been dubbed the “Attack of the Titans” by the news media. Piecing together just how they suddenly appeared took weeks, but what is known is a few days prior a powerful Pokémon Trainer known to be an employee of Macro Cosmos had previously challenged Battle Frontier Brain Brandon before they immediately withdrew from battle. Several days later, Brandon's compound was attacked by an infamous Pokémon he'd struggled with before; and in the chaos his Regice was taken. This occurred a mere two days before the calamity struck Galar.
Survey of the damaged Ruins of Decision revealed this Trainer’s license as well as a destroyed airship used by notorious Pokémon Hunter J who may have been in league with or opposed to the Trainer. Fatalities of both human and Pokémon were confirmed, but details as to who were obscured. Macro Cosmos president Rose insisted his employee had been acting without prompting, and might have sought the power of the energetic golems to help Macro Cosmos' efforts to combat Galar’s growing power crisis.
After being unleashed, Regieleki and Regidrago carved a path of destruction through the Crown Tundra as they sought out and hunted down power sources. Multiple smaller towns had to be evacuated and the missing persons reports involving hikers, trainers, or rural dwellings are still being amassed. The titan’s rampage caught Galar completely off-guard, and the pair moved at such haste and were so destructive that it took several days for accurate reports of what was going on to be made. By then, the pair had already reached and consumed enough Power Spots that they both underwent a Dynamax transformation shortly before making landfall in Galar proper; Regieleki draining further settlements dry of electrical energy while Regidrago ignited everything it could find.
The region was put into a state of emergency with evacuation orders south of Motostoke being enacted. Several gym leaders, Professor Magnolia’s assistants, and Galar League Champion Leon went to task evacuating refugees and trying to slow Regieleki and Regidrago’s advance. Efforts were initially made to attempt at burning out the pair’s Dynamax transformation, but Regieleki’s extreme speed and Regidrago’s high attack range and firepower meant mounting a stable attack was difficult. By the time either of them showed signs of burning through their transformation, they’d have reached another Power Spot and recharged. The regional ace trainer’s efforts did help save countless lives, as the two titans bore down on the first big city they’d encountered at Motostoke and its high walls.
Relief thankfully came when Brandon arrived with his own remaining two golems, Regirock and Registeel. A desperate gambit was put into place just as Regieleki loomed over and smashed down the outer walls of Motostoke. City Gym Leader, Kabu, rerouted as much power in Motostoke Stadium into Brandon’s Regirock, and Registeel to charge them while the others held back Regieleki and Regidrago as long as possible. Observations have been made that Brandon’s golems seemed to naturally react to the Dynamax causing Galar particles, hinting they already had such particles in their make-up like they were crafted from Galarian minerals. Regardless of speculation, the plan worked, and Brandon’s stony and metallic golem titans were able to grow to an enormity to match the hostile duo. Regirock engaged Regieleki while Registeel battled Regidrago. To further swing the odds in their favor, Professor Magnolia's assistants and Leon were dispatched to the Crown Tundra to reclaim Regice, whom it was correctly deduced was back at the Ruins of Decision.
While the battle was dragged out of the city, it was hardly won. Regirock’s high defense and attack helped to weather the impacts of Regieleki even if the latter’s blistering speed made striking back difficult, while the gigantic Regidrago and Registeel’s high health and defenses respectively made it a war of attrition between their battle. It was only with help by multiple Leaders and Trainers was Regice restored from dormancy, having been discovered shattered outside an activation seal near the ruins. Moving into the fray, the ice titan's typing and ability to slow down its foes helped in swinging the odds in Galar's favor. The clashing titans battled it out across Lake Axwell, but eventually Regieleki and Regidrago’s Dynamax boost was worn out and both were imprisoned by a combination of Registeel using Explosion to weaken the pair in a kamikaze attack, then Regirock and Regice using a combination of Rock Tomb and Ice Beam worked to imprison them.
Damages from the the attack, dubbed in media after a popular fantasy film, was in the millions; but Galar persevered and the brave efforts of many civilians and defenders alike contained a lot of the potential devastation from having an equally high cost besides monetary. Macro Cosmos has since opened up a fund to help those displaced by the tragedy and resettlement was nearly complete after only a few years. Regieleki and Regidrago were re-imprisoned in the Crown Tundra under Brandon’s supervision, who sent his golems back to Kanto the moment the imprisonment was finalized and Registeel had pulled itself back together. Given it appears the golems are needed for activation of the other two, none argued with his decision. Since then, the Ruins of Decision placed under guard, hopefully to keep anyone else from foolishly turning loose its occupants once again.
Diet (if any)
Neither golem has been observed eating. Long range scans do indicate Regieleki seemed to absorb electrons from material it passes by, which can cause potentially hazardous chemical changes in the isotopes it leaves behind. Regidrago has been observes “vacuuming” up flames left behind by its attacks, almost like it needs to vaporize what it consumes. Both have been seen doing more of these actions after suffering damage, speeding up recovery. The two also seem drawn to any source of energy, especially Power Spots. This further contributed to their destructive habits, as many high energy sources in Galar have cities built atop them.
Abilities
Regidrago and Regieleki have not been studied like the other three legendary golems, due to their highly destructive nature. It does appear that they differ from the three drastically in many respects, however. Observation that status decreasing moves do work on them, as minimal as the effect might be, implies they are immune to performance hindering abilities or attacks such as Leer or Intimidate. Instead it appears whatever previously unknown ability they have is most similar to the Adaptability seen in the Porygon line or Dhelmise’s Steelworker ability, in that all Electric and Dragon-type moves used by Regieleki and Regidrago respectively are magnified in power.
In terms of speed, no Pokémon not using status enhancement or temporary ability bolstering powers can keep pace with Regieleki. This factors into the electrical golem’s attack strategy, which often consists of high-speed hit and runs or firing at range while using its rapid pace to stay out of reach. In terms of actual defenses however, Regieleki is a bit of a Glass Cannon by Legendary Pokémon standards; which equates to being still quite powerful and resilient by normal Pokémon standards. Almost all of its recorded attacks are what is expected of an Electric-type mixed attacker with a few other varieties of maneuvers, such as Wild Charge and Extreme Speed for physical blows and Thunder and Zap Cannon for projectiles. The electrical golem was also seen using a previously unknown attack during its battle with Regirock, flying into the air, uncurling its arms, and unleashing massive bolts of lightning that arced around Regirock and remained around it for several minutes whilst continually striking the enemy golem. Several Pokémon owned by Trainers attempting to help were unable to be recalled during the multi-minute long duration of this attack, indicating the “Thunder Cage” as it’s been dubbed, works like a much stronger version of entrapment moves such as Fire Spin.
Regidrago is quicker than the previously known golems, but not as fast as Regieleki. Instead its capabilities mostly rely on raw firepower and resilience. Instead of high defenses like the prior golems, Regidrago’s resilience comes from its extremely high vitality corresponding to a high health. Some research and scans of the aftermath of the attack indicate Regidrago might not have an extremely high attack power in itself, but that it’s unique abilities and tendency to use heavy hitting attacks to begin with that made it so destructive. A previously unseen move it used frequently during the rampage consisted of the golem levitating high into the air, forming its arms around its core like a shell that resembled a snarling dragon, and unleashing an extremely potent ray of purple plasma. It would often sweep the ray back and forth while airborne to strike as many foes as possible. The ray was comparable to a Hyper Beam in some respects, but required no recharging phase despite hitting hard enough to blast a Dynamax transformed Registeel through Motostoke’s walls even with the steel titan’s use of a Protect barrier. This maneuver was dubbed “Dragon Energy” by a panicked Leon when he tried to forewarn Brandon of the coming attack, not knowing what else to call it. Thankfully despite the tremendous power, this signature move did have an apparent drawback in that its strength seemed tied to Regidrago’s vitality, much like the moves Water Spout or Eruption. The longer the battle went on and the more hits Registeel and later Regice landed on their foe, the weaker Regidrago’s energy waves got.
Hazards
Decidedly unlike their brethren, which are as stationary as names based on rocks, ice, and steel would imply, Regieleki and Regidrago are extremely active and virtually never stationary. They are some of very few Pokémon known to actively target humans and other Pokémon alike for no discernable reason. If something is within visible range of the pair, they almost will never hesitate in attacking it. It has been noticed they seem to go out of their way to target objects made of ice, metal, or stone masonry with zeal; making them a gigantic threat to populated areas or ice sculptures if unleashed. The pair’s propensity to detect energy sources further amplifies their threat to populated areas; especially if they detect or sense a Power Spot with Dynamax enabling energies nearby. Evacuation orders for the two are ordered to be tripled if one or both manages to Dynamax as their ability to store energy means they can maintain that form for hours if not days at a time.
Should evacuation be impossible, or one is tasked with trying to hold off the pair’s advance to buy time for an evacuation, proceed with the utmost caution. Regieleki and Regidrago are beings partially composed of energy, but that energy does correspond to an Electric and Dragon monotype Pokémon. Engaging with highly defensive Ground or Fairy-type Pokémon is the safest option, but the two’s overwhelming power is more than enough to punch through typical Type-based immunities. All restraints such as hesitancy to active a Mega Evolution, Z-Move, or Dynamax should be cast into the wind by those forced to go up against the pair, especially when they are together. Regieleki has a fairly paltry defense, but moves at such extreme speed that agility boosting moves are all but required to keep up. Regidrago doesn’t have very high defensive stats compared to the other golems, but has such an enormous amount of health that this might not be apparent.
As of Galarian Council Ordinance, approaching the Ruins of Decision where the resealed Regieleki and Regidrago reside is a felony after the recent and avoidable tragedy. Officials remind those that object for the sake of discovery and seeking to capture a powerful force, that the first fatalities in the Attack of the Titans was the adventure and knowledge seeking party who let the golems out to begin with.
Popular Culture
- Despite the devastation, or perhaps to help recover from it, many of culture and pop culture have begun to take a deeper notice of the golem-like Legendary Pokémon than ever before. The literally titanic battle between Regidrago and Regieleki against Regirock, Registeel, and Regice has been the subject of many pieces of artwork, sculpture, and media. The image of Regieleki looming over Motostoke’s walls with a hand ominously gripping the edge has been especially burned into the consciousness. A popular comic turned cartoon turned theatrical film named after the events has been created exploring the ancient past of these Titans; though out of consideration for the victims of the event the series is firmly set in a fictional world.
Article written by Tarbtano
Edited by Tarbtano on May 7th 2021 at 5:29:19 AM
Did my last post go through?
You Could Use some Imagination
It would seem that somebody decided to edit my Nihilego article without my or anyone else's permission, despite the fact that the rules clearly state that's not allowed. What do I do about that?
Edited by BackSet1 on Jun 8th 2021 at 9:18:23 AM
"Hope for our world, tragedy for another."
The Wanderer
It's up to you if you want to revert the edits or not.
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
You Could Use some Imagination
I don't see any problems with it aside from the first header being one font too small.
"Hope for our world, tragedy for another."
Hello! I've lurked around here for a while. I really love the entire premise of this series so much. It helps a lot in my Pokemon headcanons. Though, whatever's going to happen with articles from, like, 2013 that still link to forum posts instead of being properly published? At this rate I don't think they will ever be completed. I've also noticed that some pop culture references aren't blue linked (e.g. on the Lucario page) like others are. It seemed a bit inconsistent.
@Last page: Fixed.
Edited by rmctagg09 on Dec 25th 2020 at 12:59:08 PM
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.