History FanficRecs / PokemonGeneral

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* Synopsis: A unusual Gardevoir has dreams of becoming a Pokémon Trainer and having adventures of her own, much like the ones she observes. One day, [[JustWokeUpThatWay she wakes up]] and all of a sudden, [[HumanityEnsues she is human...]] \\

Also on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1337884/chapters/2787895 here]]

Also on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1337884/chapters/2787895]]

* ''Status'': Complete at 37 chapters. Has sequel ''Voir Dire: To Speak the Truth'' which is also complete.

* ''Comments'': 'Savoir-Faire' is a long fic with just over 178 thousand words, and while there are small spelling/grammar and spacing errors in the [=AO3=] version, I believe this is one story that is definitely worth the read if you enjoy world building and mysteries.

''[[http://project-phoenix.deviantart.com/gallery/#A-C-X-WARPED A.C.X. – WARPED]]'' by [[http://project-phoenix.deviantart.com/ Project-Phoenix]]
* Recommended by @/{{mcb01932}}, seconded by @/{{Tangent128}}
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Quoted right from his profile: "Enter the life of nearly 17-year old Robert Fierro. He is your typical high-school sophomore loser, troubled with bullies and insincere girlfriends, as well as a dysfunctional family. He just wants a break from his life, and when a girl he thought liked him puts him aside for someone she thinks has a better sense of "adventure" he asks for that too. But soon things for him take a startling turn. He suddenly finds himself with everything he had asked for... And it turns out that it isn't exactly what he had in mind. He quickly finds himself in an unfamiliar world and an even more awkward situation. Soon, he's on the run from a terrorist organization that he's supposed to be fighting, and finding himself in near-death situations every time he turns around. Going back to his old life no longer appears to be an option and he's not quite himself anymore either..."
* ''Comments'': This is not your average everyday fanfic. The only element that ties it to ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' is the fact that there are Pokémon in it. Other than that, it's ''completely original''...and I never thought I'd use the words ''original'' and ''fanfic'' in the same sentence.
** @/{{Tangent128}}: As of late September '10, it is being reposted in revised form on the author's new account with a M-W-F schedule.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7341220/1/Nuzlocke-After-Armageddon After Armageddon]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1281433/mangaluva mangaluva]]
* Recommended by redgyarados
* Status: Complete.
* ''Summary:'' "Saylee wants to find her brother and protect her town, and to that end teams up with Chaz the Charmander. Chaz, too, wants to know something- just what exactly happened to Kanto since he was last out of his Pokeball? Based on my FR Nuzlocke run."
* ''Comments:'' Post-apocalyptic. It's very well written. It's a bit darker than your typical fic, but it's done quite well, and really builds up the mystery about what happened to Kanto. The apparently better written version is [[http://s7.zetaboards.com/Nuzlocke_Forum/topic/8771921/1/ here]]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10133006/1/Aftermath Aftermath]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3898510/KuzAnn KuzAnn]]
* Recommended by CommanderPeepidot
* Status: Dormant
* ''Summary:'' "After surviving Geosenge, Lysandre and his Pokémon find themselves on an island to the northwest, a place where fairies bring terror and dark emotions gain a power all their own. Back in Kalos, Professor Sycamore copes with his grief and failure to put a stop to Lysandre, and all the while, hidden enemies move to the next phase of their plan..."
* ''Comments:'' This fanfiction really fleshes out Professor Sycamore, Lysandre, and his Pokémon. Each Pokémon in the story has a nickname, making them seem more like the average {{Mon}}. The characters are written brilliantly, and hopefully, it will be updated soon!

''[[http://alterity.wittastic.com/comic Alterity]]'' by [[http://mewitti.deviantart.com/ Mewitti]]
* Recommended by Raptyr, @/{{antialiasis}}, Superdale33

* ''Synopsis'': A retelling of Pokemon Emerald where the Pokemon speak out, the battles are deadly, and the Kantoky Fried Torchic is delicious.
* ''Comments'': Alterity is the webcomic of Robin, a pokemon trainer of undetermined gender and his/her journey. it isn't very long right now, but boy does it make the most of those pages! Although some of the earlier pages are played for laughs, the comic really starts to hit its stride up when Robin loses his/her first pokemon. It delves into some surprisingly hefty subjects that are guaranteed to make you think and reflect. The artist/author does a fantastic job on the artwork, as well as really connecting you with all of the characters. All in all, definitely worth a look.
** @/{{Lirazel}} adds: YMMV. I had high hopes for the comic, but have found it extremely underwhelming. The plot is extremely ham-fisted. Take for example [[spoiler: protag's abusive mother]]- never in my life have I seen more stereotypical character. In gener, every human character of Alterity acts like an asshole or an idiot. The drawings are really good, though.
** @/{{antialiasis}}: Note that this comic starts GrowingTheBeard around page 12. Before that point it's mostly silly gags about stupid, terrible people being terrible and stupid; after that point it abruptly becomes mostly serious, plunges into fascinating worldbuilding, gives the characters more dimension and tackles the ethical issues of its vision of the Pokémon world with clarity and nuance.
** @/{{Lirazel}} I see your point, though I think that it's unfair that author expects readers to stick around till it gets good. Writers are taught that even first sentence of novel must be perfect. My main problem with the comic lies with human characters - the author touches on serious, human issues... but due to lack of subtlety, doesn't do them justice. You're supposed to feel sorry for the main character, but how can you, when the issue is shown in such unreal manner? I'm tempted to give the comic third chance, but the characters are so exaggerated and unsympathetic that I can't.
Despite my opinion on Alterity, I would encourage people trying it out, since it must be doing something right for it's fans - just not for me.

''[[http://community.livejournal.com/rocket100/163061.html#cutid1 Bare]]'', along with ''[[http://community.livejournal.com/rocket100/160644.html#cutid1 Legacy]]'' by @/GiovannixSeren.
* Recommended by @/CrazyMangoFangirl

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[[folder:Oneshots]]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2769179/1/Acrophobic Acrophobic]]'' by [=EkaSwede=]
* Recommended by @/{{Ungulateman}}, @/{{Umbee}}, @/KaiserinKai, @/{{Lirazel}}, @/{{StarWaltz}}, @/{{sylveonzoroark}}
* Status: Complete.
* ''Summary:'' A Charmeleon with a fear of flight and a Trainer that wants it to evolve.
* ''Comments:'' Absolutely amazing. Well-developed characters, angsty without being mopey[[spoiler:, and an absolutely ''brilliant'' TwistEnding]].
[=[[reviews:Acrophobic]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4500396/1/Autophobic Autophobic]]'' by [=ScytheRider=]
* Recommended by @/{{Ungulateman}}, @/{{Umbee}}, @/KaiserinKai
* Status: Complete.
* ''Summary:'' Charmelelon gets over its fear of flight, only to begin to fear itself.
* ''Comments:'' Sequel to Acrophobic. Exploring the psyche of a near-suicidal Charmeleon and how it gains new life when it evolves is magnificent [[spoiler:- and the TwistEnding ''will'' make you cry.]]
[=[[reviews:Autophobic]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7752133/1/Almost_Like_Flying Almost Like Flying]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/~starlingnight starling-night]]
* Recommended by @/{{Sessalisk}}, @/{{antialiasis}}, yiran, @/{{RoryOKane}}, @/{{Lirazel}}, @/{{sylveonzoroark}}, Ghingahn
* Status: Complete.
* Summary: A scyther is captured, and hates it – right up until she doesn’t. Whether this is a good thing or not depends on who you ask.
* Synopsis: A wild scyther is caught by a frivolous trainer and hates her capture. At first. This fic is absolutely heartbreaking.
[=[[reviews:AlmostLikeFlying]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6957917/1/New_Game New Game]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2864276/Misheard_Whisper Misheard Whisper]]
* Recommended by @/{{Rinne}}

* ''Synopsis'': What happens to your Pokemon when you press New Game? If you don't transfer them to another game, they might well resent you for it. A sobering look at that New Game button we all take for granted.
* ''Comments'': An eloquent little ficlet that develops and beautifully presents the thoughts of six Pokémon and their impending deletion, all in under 2000 words. There’s no forceful Aesop here, but the personalities that are shown will definitely make you think twice before pressing that button. Warning: major TearJerker.
[=[[reviews:NewGame]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5993535/1/Painting_A_Masterpiece Painting A Masterpiece]] by Divine Wolfe
* Recommended by Pichu-kun.
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': One-shot, slight [=BluexLeaf=]. There hadn't always been just two of them. Once, there had been three...Blue, Red, and Leaf friendship
* ''Comments'': This story is already a rare fanfic for this fandom. A game based fanfic and a ''good'' one at that. It revolves around an often forgotten, or outright unknown, friendship. Red, Blue, and Leaf's bond. As stated in the summary, it has some Blue/Leaf undertones however it's not thick enough to be a shipping fic. It takes place several years after HGSS; The trio are nearing the end of their teenage years, now at the age of seventeen. Red, Leaf, and Blue have long been torn apart. Leaf hadn't been in contact with the boys for some time and returns to Kanto from Orre with naive, impulsive ambitions thinking that her friends haven't changed. Blue has lost his cocky personality for a short tempered one. Red has isolated himself from society to train on Mt. Silver, and most importantly his friends. The story isn't nearly as angst ridden as it sounds though. I wouldn't even exactly call it angst, as more so simple mild hurt-comfort. It has some tie-ins from other games, such as Brendan, Michael, and Barry being mentioned. But it mainly follows the Kanto trio in a way that most of the fandom never thought of and deconstructs their personalities. I would recommend it even for people who dislike game fanfics; It does not stray too far from the games, the characters aren't OOC, and it's not a mess of a fanfic. It's a short, but filling, oneshot. On a subnote, all the Pokemon stories by this author are wonderful however this one pokes out among the bunch.
[=[[reviews:Painting A Masterpiece]]=]

''[[http://www.deviantart.com/art/Blue-s-Raticate-380012067 Blue's Raticate]]'' by [=Silvershadow426=]
* Recommended by Tropers/DecafGrub47393
* Status: Oneshot
* Synopsis: A Psuedocanonical fic about what happened to Blue's Raticate, Yellow timeline. TearJerker.
[=[[reviews:BluesRaticate]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6028367/1/Goodbye_Stranger Goodbye Stranger]]'' by ibuberu
* Recommended by @/{{Amp}}
* Status: Complete.
* ''Summary:'' A game-verse series of expositions concerning the various protagonists' [[DisappearedDad mostly missing]] fathers.
* ''Comments:'' The only word that I really can use to describe this fic is 'beautiful.' Its structure seems to be well thought-out and the emotions of the protagonists ring true. It is also fairly {{troperiffic}} for a one chapter work.
[=[[reviews:Goodbye Stranger]]=]

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[[folder:Game novelization/Game-centric]]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12313542/1/A-Lily-Blossoms-In-Kanto A Lily Blossoms In Kanto]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3452516/Born-of-Prayers Born of Prayers]]
* Recommended by Leid
* Status: Ongoing
* Summary: Lillie's adventure in Kanto to become a Pokémon trainer begins with an attempted kidnapping in the Sevii Islands while reconnecting with her mother, Lusamine. Not the best start, but she's still determined to become a great trainer even as things left in Alola start following her into the wider world and a new villainous organization sets its eyes on them.
* Comments: A post-Sun and Moon fanfic following the events of the first games, it divides the story between Lillie and Lusamine in Kanto, while the MC, Guzma, and Plumeria get their chance to shine in Alola.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6653870/1/Alphabet_Soup Alphabet Soup]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2279080/CoffeeIncluded CoffeeIncluded]]
* Recommended by: RawkstarVienna, Tropers/{{holliequ}}, Tropers/LifeOfPi, yiran, @/RN452, @/{{StarWaltz}}, @/{{sylveonzoroark}}, Tropers/{{Apocrypha}}
* Status: Completed.
* ''Synopsis'': N can remember only bits of the ceremony. Bree can't remember anything from before her sixth birthday. Bree White, Cheren Shiro, and Bianca Noir are in no way prepared for what lies buried. Memory's a funny thing, isn't it? Slight Cheren/Bianca, White/N.
* ''Comments'' :As the author states in her summary, memory is quite a funny thing. Rather dangerous, too as it sets up what might be one of the best novelizations of Pokémon Black and White out there. The fic is mostly adventure, with a dash of mystery, that will captivate just about anyone under its spell. The protagonists, Bree White (based on Hilda from the game), Bianca Noir, and Cheren Shiro, are brilliantly fleshed out, their characterizations being one of the story’s highest points of praise. Each character goes through extremely noticeable character development, along with N, who stays true to his nature in the game, and whose character is studied in depth throughout the fic. The grammar is impeccable, and the storyline branches out from the story told in the actual game, allowing for various theories and {{Wild Mass Guess}}es to be analyzed and tested. Romance is included, but isn’t the focus of the story; it’s simply the icing on the cake that is this fantastic gem in a sea of fan fiction. Overall, highly recommendable.
** Seconded. The description's not always perfect and you might not agree with the [[AlternateCharacterInterpretation interpretations of the characters,]] but the author knows ''exactly'' what she's doing with them and they carry the story really well. Highly recommended, borderline must-read.
** Thirded. Coffee Included really wrote a masterpiece with this one. Everything that needs to be said has been said but this: Her ability to weave a great story into Black/White's already powerful plot is amazing. The last few chapters of this great literary work will blow your freaking minds out of your head.
*** She also has [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7266651/1/Pretty_Girl a fan work]] (warning for massive spoilers) that's pretty decent in its own right.
** The piece is brilliantly laid out, with clear foreshadowing everywhere. The author handled the amount of foreshadowing nicely; enough so that most can easily guess it, but not enough so that it's blatantly obvious. A little problem is the use of BigDamnHeroes, which was used a couple of times [[spoiler: with Simon and Idoun]], which itself isn't a bad thing, but it was too obvious to have enough emotional impact. However, the rest of the fic is very gripping and powerful, and TheReveal was done masterfully in the closing chapters. Overall, one of the best literary pieces of fanfiction I have read. Highly recommended. [[spoiler: Poor J ;_;]]
[=[[reviews:AlphabetSoup]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11444886 Carpe Noctem]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/annarasumanara/pseuds/annarasumanara Annarasumanara]]
* Recommended by @/{{Logic_Taunter}}
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Beneath Alola's pleasant tourist image lies a cruel battleground of politics and controversy, a region lost without its guardians and afraid of change. When a Kantoan girl of all people gains the favour of Tapu Koko, Alola finds that it has a lot more to worry about than just Kukui's heretical plans for a Pokemon League. Pokemon Moon novelization focused on coming-of-age/self-discovery against a backdrop of worldbuilding and politics. Aims to explore the effects of introducing a League to an Alola that already has the Island Challenge and the events that ultimately lead to a foreign born girl becoming Alola's first champion.
* ''Comments'': Logic_Taunter: A interesting and very unique take on the story of Pokémon Moon, this tale has amazing world building with a rare and deep insight into the lesser explored side of the Pokémon world, with brilliant usage of politics to bring the world to life and making even minor characters memorable through their interactions with the protagonist, it is definitely a worthwhile read.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1451280/1/Hoenn_League_A_Brendan_and_May_Adventure Hoenn League: A Brendan and May Adventure]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/427098/Br33zy Breezy]]
* Recommended by @/{{Assassin}}, @/{{Poptard}}
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': Adaptation from the Ru/Sa/Em games. After moving to Hoenn, May finds herself pulled into the world of Pokemon battles on an adventure with a frustrating white-haired boy named Brendan and his slow-witted Mudkip, Muddy as they go on the Pokemon League Challenge.
* ''Comments'': A humorous and all around entertaining long-running fic, it may have been one of the first fics to have Pokemon "translations" done successfully.
[=[[reviews:Hoenn League: A Brendan and May Adventure]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9758382/1/ The Kalos Chronicles ]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5223289 SDproductions]]
* Recommended by Audinary

* ''Pairings'': Multiple; author deliberately refuses to state whether main focus is Calem/Serena or Calem/Shauna
* ''Synopsis'': Traversing Kalos? Easy. Becoming a Champion? Easier. Dealing with your ragtag group of friends, including two girls who have the hots for you, and a Pokemon who knows more about you and your journey than he's letting on? Well, easy or not, Calem will have to face all that and more, in this epic tale of adventure, coming-of-age, friendship, and romantic hijinks. Hilarity ensues. TL;DR: [[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY Pokémon X/Y]] [[JustForFun/XMeetsY meets]] a [[RomanticComedy RomCom]].
* ''Comments'': While by no means expertly-written, The Kalos Chronicles is a light-hearted novelization of [[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY Pokémon X/Y]], taking the romantic subplot hinted at in-game to its not-so-logical conclusion. What follows is one of the most hilarious reads this troper has ever had the pleasure of reading. Furthermore, it's one of the first Gen VI fics on this site, and it's both faithful to the canonical material, and delightfully AU without diverging too far. Yikes; it's so hard to write this without sounding like an utter fanboy.
[=[[reviews:The Kalos Chronicles]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7591862/1/Pokemon_Crimson Pokémon: Crimson]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/3451182/ABBryant ABBryant]]
* Recommended by: lindabhair
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': from ffn: "Twins Hilbert and Hilda Henderson have a dead father and a still grieving mother. N has hopes, but no agency. Bianca Jones has a papa so strict she wants to be free. Cheren Shiro has dreams of championship and no brains. They all have a story to tell."
* ''Comments'': It's a retelling of Black and White with both Hilbert and Hilda and has a point of view that rotates between them, Bianca and Cheren. I started reading this as a short thing to pass the time since it was pretty short. Now I'm checking every day to see if it has updated. It was just okay for a while but then it really got going when Cheren [[spoiler: died]] and Bianca [[spoiler: decided to join Team Plasma]].
* ''Tags'': [[spoiler: KilledOffForReal]], AlternateCharacterInterpretation
[=[[reviews:PokemonCrimson]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12288125/1/Pok%C3%A9mon-Radiant-Sun Pokemon Radiant Sun]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2735577/FlygonNick FlygonNick]]''
* Recommended by @/{{junodagger}}

* ''Pairings'': Sun/Lillie
* ''Synopsis'': A novelization of Pokémon Sun. After moving to Alola from the Kanto region, an 11-year old boy is immediately sent on a crash course in local culture through the Island Challenge, a unique rite of passage amongst Trainers in Alola. Join our newest hero, Sun, as he meets new friends and encounters exotic new Pokémon…even those from another world
* ''Comments'': Warning: This novelization deals with heavy subjects and isn't as light-hearted as the games are. The main character, Sun, is based on his default appearance in the beginning of the game. In addition to the characters from the games, OCs from the author's previous fanfictions and other characters from the Unova Region, FlygonNick also brings in Cipher from Colosseum and Gale of Darkness as they are taking over the Kanto region, where Sun was from originally. The author's also paints Team Skull in a more sympathetic light through the eyes of a trainer who has their starter Pokemon killed during a trial.
[=[[reviews:Pokemon Radiant Sun]]=]

''[[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?t=102764 Pokémon Johto - The Funne Version!!!]]'' by Soujiro Mafuné
* Recommended by @/GenocideHeart
* Status: Ongoing.
* ''Synopsis'': A novelization of the second generation of Pokémon games, with focus on comedy and Alternative Interpretations of characters, based on the many canons of the setting. Follow [[EnforcedTrope Kenta Seliro]] as he tries to survive in the Johto Region, while being forced to be a Pokémon trainer against his will and dealing with insane Pokémon and his own friends. Currently over forty chapters long and counting!
* ''Comments'': It's a fun fanfic, and I found myself smiling and laughing more than a few times as I read it. I suppose you could call it comedic drama... or is it dramatic comedy? Either way, it was good enough to link for me. Your mileage, of course, may vary, but give it a try if you are looking for a few laughs.
** While it does have a few mishaps here and there, such as the unfunny pre-chapter/post-chapter attempts at comedy and part of the Violet City Arc, the actual chapters are solid gold in comedy, with at least one funny per chapter. As for the characters, they're fairly unique overall, and stereotypes are constantly played with and made fun of.
[=[[reviews:PokemonJohtoTheFunneVersion]]=]

''[[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?t=246389 The Retelling of Pokemon Colloseum]]'' by BobAndBill
* Status: Complete.
* Recommended by: @/{{Treeckosawesomeness}}
* ''Synopsis'': [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin A retelling of the first Pokemon game to take place in Orre]]. As a comedic take on the generally DarkerAndEdgier entry in the Pokemon series, it explains what is left out in the games. Contains minor Wes X Rui shipping.
* ''Comments'': Absolutely hilarious. The humor BobAndBill shows is enjoyable for anyone who likes a good laugh.
[=[[reviews:TheRetellingOfPokemonColosseum]]=]

''FanFic/SpeakUp'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2824976/Mya_Latti Mya_Latti]].
* Recommended by {{Faislittlewhiteraven}},{{Hedgi}} Tropers/{{Firechick12012}}

* ''Synopsis:'' So after about four months of tests, the doctor had confirmed to his mother what was wrong with Red. "Your child is mute," This follows the storyline of the Generation I games.
* ''Comments:'' Of the many great fanfics out there that follow Gen1 hero Red, and explore the effects his journey have on him, this fic stands out from the crowd by focusing on an aspect of Red Fanon that many writers avoid mentioning as anything more than a character trait: his apparent inability to speak. While the fic has a few irritating things, such as OCs, Red never remembering to carry a notepad and a pen even after thinking of it and one or two moments of FridgeLogic regarding how visable sign langauge could actually be during battle, the fic more than makes up for them with its [[InspirationallyDisadvantaged inspiring messages]] and in-depth character exploration of both Red and his childhood friend-turned rival. A must read for any Gen1 fan.
** This is one of my favorite stories. Red might be Mute, but his 'voice', so to speak, is wonderful. It spans Crowning Moments of Awesome, Funny and Heartwarming, and just feels so ''good''. ~ {{Hedgi}}
** This is one of my favorite fan fics. I like it so much, I just made a Wiki/TVTropes page for it!
[=[[reviews:Speak Up]]=]

[[folder:Guides and Pokedex]]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5822995/1/A_Beginners_Guide_To_Pokemon A Beginner's Guide to Pokémon]]'' by Thanos6
* Reccomended by @/GGCrono, @/{{Poptard}}, @/{{Umbee}}
* Status: Ongoing.
* ''Summary'': An in-universe "field guide" to Pokémon, written by a snarky and slightly eccentric Professor. In-progress.
* ''Comments'': Highly entertaining. It draws from pretty much every Pokémon-related media to present a book of the sort that might be purchased by a neophyte trainer, looking to give "real world" (so to speak) explanations for most of the gameplay mechanics. The author (that is, of the book) is prone to witty asides and tongue-in-cheek commentary. Currently finished are all the chapters on the basics of training. The author (of the fanfic now) is now setting out to write an encyclopedic entry on ''every single Pokémon''. Yeah, you heard me.
** Seconded by @/RitiTroll. But the reason why I like it is actually not the information and thought given to make it seem like a plausable world (Such as being able to buy stones from Ads, or changing "Trading" to "Interaction" with trading being merely the easiest way of getting it.) But actually all the hilarious [[PunnyName punny names]] given to the "Further Reading" books and professors (such as ''I Knew You'd Read This Book'' by [[Manga/{{Akira}} Tetsuo]] [[ComicBook/XMen Xavier]].) I think those are worth the price of admission if nothing else is. (But a lot of the unproffesionalisms are also awesome.)
[=[[reviews:A Beginner's Guide To Pokémon]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4442289/1/ Beginning Trainer's Guide to Pokémon]]'' by Chencheya
* Recommended by @/{{CAD}}, @/{{Umbee}}, @/{{Poptard}}
* Status: Last update 2008. Recently 'discontinued,' although this status is pending.
* ''Synopsis'': A very different and interesting type of fanfic, this one attempts to write a Pokédex of sorts, taking several Pokémon and explaining their behavior and physiology, making them seem as realistic as possible.
* ''Comments'': It's {{Fanon}} at its best, and very addicting to read.
[=[[reviews:Beginning Trainer's Guide to Pokémon]]=]

''[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Fanfic/TheExtendedUnovaPokemonGuide The Extended Unova Pokemon Guide]]'' by the Gentleman Xerneas
* Recommended by ThePieKid
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': An incredibly well-detailed Pokemon guide for the Pokemon native to Unova. Detailing how to bond, care for and battle with the Pokemon.
* ''Comments'': This guide is incredibly well written, combining amazing fresh new looks on the world of Pokemon, combined with humid and likable guide. The Extended Unova Pokemon Guide is definitely worth a read.
[=[[reviews:TheExtendedUnovaPokemonGuide]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5300280/1/The_Natural_History_of_Pokemon The Natural History of Pokémon]]'' by Shadow Wasserson
* Recommended by Tropers/DialgaX, Tropers/{{Lymantria}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis:'' Imagine a field guide to a realistic Pokémon universe.
* ''Comments:'' It is a field guide to a realistic Pokémon universe. The author clearly has a solid grasp of real-world biology and maanges to work it into Pokémon world. It should be noted that the universe is neither game nor anime nor manga; it is a hybrid of all of them coupled with RealLife.
[=[[reviews:The Natural History of Pokémon]]=]

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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9893286/1/ Savoir-Faire-To-Know-and-To-Do]]'' by lalunaticscribe
Also on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1337884/chapters/2787895]]
* ''Recommended by'': {{Beta-Orionis}}, eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status'': Complete at 37 chapters. Has sequel ''Voir Dire: To Speak the Truth'' which is also complete.
* ''Synopsis'': "Nearly nine years ago I stopped Team Flare, and I met the legendary Pokémon. I gained a wish that activated when I was on the brink of death from Lysandre; I wished to live. I have been sixteen for nearly ten years, due to the aforementioned legendary Pokémon.
I am Marguerite Linden du Bois. Tomorrow, I begin a new career as a Pokémon professor. Tomorrow, I begin my rebellion." - taken from the [=AO3=] summary
* ''Comments'': 'Savoir-Faire' is a long fic with just over 178 thousand words, and while there are small spelling/grammar and spacing errors in the [=AO3=] version, I believe this is one story that is definitely worth the read if you enjoy world building and mysteries.
[=[[reviews:Savoir-Faire: To Know and To Do]]=]

''[[http://project-phoenix.deviantart.com/gallery/#A-C-X-WARPED A.C.X. – WARPED]]'' by [[http://project-phoenix.deviantart.com/ Project-Phoenix]]
* Recommended by @/{{mcb01932}}, seconded by @/{{Tangent128}}
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Quoted right from his profile: "Enter the life of nearly 17-year old Robert Fierro. He is your typical high-school sophomore loser, troubled with bullies and insincere girlfriends, as well as a dysfunctional family. He just wants a break from his life, and when a girl he thought liked him puts him aside for someone she thinks has a better sense of "adventure" he asks for that too. But soon things for him take a startling turn. He suddenly finds himself with everything he had asked for... And it turns out that it isn't exactly what he had in mind. He quickly finds himself in an unfamiliar world and an even more awkward situation. Soon, he's on the run from a terrorist organization that he's supposed to be fighting, and finding himself in near-death situations every time he turns around. Going back to his old life no longer appears to be an option and he's not quite himself anymore either..."
* ''Comments'': This is not your average everyday fanfic. The only element that ties it to ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' is the fact that there are Pokémon in it. Other than that, it's ''completely original''...and I never thought I'd use the words ''original'' and ''fanfic'' in the same sentence.
** @/{{Tangent128}}: As of late September '10, it is being reposted in revised form on the author's new account with a M-W-F schedule.
[=[[reviews:A.C.X. - WARPED]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7341220/1/Nuzlocke-After-Armageddon After Armageddon]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1281433/mangaluva mangaluva]]
* Recommended by redgyarados

* ''Summary:'' "Saylee wants to find her brother and protect her town, and to that end teams up with Chaz the Charmander. Chaz, too, wants to know something- just what exactly happened to Kanto since he was last out of his Pokeball? Based on my FR Nuzlocke run."
* ''Comments:'' Post-apocalyptic. It's very well written. It's a bit darker than your typical fic, but it's done quite well, and really builds up the mystery about what happened to Kanto. The apparently better written version is [[http://s7.zetaboards.com/Nuzlocke_Forum/topic/8771921/1/ here]]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10133006/1/Aftermath Aftermath]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3898510/KuzAnn KuzAnn]]
* Recommended by CommanderPeepidot
* Status: Dormant
* ''Summary:'' "After surviving Geosenge, Lysandre and his Pokémon find themselves on an island to the northwest, a place where fairies bring terror and dark emotions gain a power all their own. Back in Kalos, Professor Sycamore copes with his grief and failure to put a stop to Lysandre, and all the while, hidden enemies move to the next phase of their plan..."
* ''Comments:'' This fanfiction really fleshes out Professor Sycamore, Lysandre, and his Pokémon. Each Pokémon in the story has a nickname, making them seem more like the average {{Mon}}. The characters are written brilliantly, and hopefully, it will be updated soon!

''[[http://alterity.wittastic.com/comic Alterity]]'' by [[http://mewitti.deviantart.com/ Mewitti]]
* Recommended by Raptyr, @/{{antialiasis}}, Superdale33
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': A retelling of Pokemon Emerald where the Pokemon speak out, the battles are deadly, and the Kantoky Fried Torchic is delicious.
* ''Comments'': Alterity is the webcomic of Robin, a pokemon trainer of undetermined gender and his/her journey. it isn't very long right now, but boy does it make the most of those pages! Although some of the earlier pages are played for laughs, the comic really starts to hit its stride up when Robin loses his/her first pokemon. It delves into some surprisingly hefty subjects that are guaranteed to make you think and reflect. The artist/author does a fantastic job on the artwork, as well as really connecting you with all of the characters. All in all, definitely worth a look.
** @/{{Lirazel}} adds: YMMV. I had high hopes for the comic, but have found it extremely underwhelming. The plot is extremely ham-fisted. Take for example [[spoiler: protag's abusive mother]]- never in my life have I seen more stereotypical character. In gener, every human character of Alterity acts like an asshole or an idiot. The drawings are really good, though.
** @/{{antialiasis}}: Note that this comic starts GrowingTheBeard around page 12. Before that point it's mostly silly gags about stupid, terrible people being terrible and stupid; after that point it abruptly becomes mostly serious, plunges into fascinating worldbuilding, gives the characters more dimension and tackles the ethical issues of its vision of the Pokémon world with clarity and nuance.
** @/{{Lirazel}} I see your point, though I think that it's unfair that author expects readers to stick around till it gets good. Writers are taught that even first sentence of novel must be perfect. My main problem with the comic lies with human characters - the author touches on serious, human issues... but due to lack of subtlety, doesn't do them justice. You're supposed to feel sorry for the main character, but how can you, when the issue is shown in such unreal manner? I'm tempted to give the comic third chance, but the characters are so exaggerated and unsympathetic that I can't.
Despite my opinion on Alterity, I would encourage people trying it out, since it must be doing something right for it's fans - just not for me.

''[[http://community.livejournal.com/rocket100/163061.html#cutid1 Bare]]'', along with ''[[http://community.livejournal.com/rocket100/160644.html#cutid1 Legacy]]'' by @/GiovannixSeren.
* Recommended by @/CrazyMangoFangirl

* ''Synopsis'': ''Bare'' goes into how Giovanni and Madame Boss's relationship...or, rather, what she may have done that turned him evil. Narrated by his OC wife, Seren, with a bit of sweetness to counter some of the grit. Regarded as one of the author's best. ''Legacy'': After Domino and one of his sons have a boy and name the kid after him, Giovanni thinks about what it will mean for the child.
* ''Comments'': A lot of the stories are good, but [=GxS=] does mention not wanting people to read her Ice prompt since it is no longer in her canon (extended anime). This troper (@/CrazyMangoFangirl) emailed the authoress, and she has stated that the events in Bare will be elaborated on (like at the end [[spoiler: When Seren kills the assassin]]) and also that there will be a few more gritty fics to come (one having the aftermath (or possibly the scene) of MB torturing Giovanni when he's young. Another has him flashing back to the event that precipitated Bare, and having to help [[spoiler: Silver]] deal with his own demons as well.)
[=[[reviews:Bare / Legacy]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6402368/1/Between_Heroes_and_Monsters/ Between Heroes and Monsters]]'' by Jack Nex
* Recommended by @/LordVeres
* Status: Ongoing.
* ''Synopsis'': When a disaster heralds the arrival of a new evil in the land, one Absol must rise up to defeat it. With the help of his trainer and his friends, he must find the strength to vanquish enemies both human and pokémon and finally face the evil within himself.
* ''Comments'': A dark and plot-focused story with an original and diverse cast of well written original characters and a lot of humour throughout. Written from the first-person perspective of the main characters, the narrative and description are a joy to read. Some moderate violence and foul language.
[=[[reviews:Between Heroes and Monsters]]=]

''Webcomic/BlackAdventures'', by [[http://blackadventurescomic.com/ Black]]
* Recommended by: diamonddmgirl, {{Tropers/Trivialato}}, @/{{StarWaltz}}, {{Tropers/Syrika}}
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Black (based off the male player character from Pokémon Black & White) gets a [=MissingNo.=] as a starter Pokémon. Then N decides to follow him around. Together they rescue gym leaders from BrainwashedAndCrazy pokemon. Has a lot of HoYay between Black and N, as well as some Black/White and Black/Arti stuff. And major divergances from canon.
* Comments: Trivialato: Quite the interesting and humourous webcomic. Though it mainly operates on RuleOfFunny due to its roots in 4Chan, their plot is actually quite coherent, with a large amount of CharacterDevelopment, MagicalGirl theming, and several metric TONS of ShipTease and bisexuality. In most cases, this would make for a bad fanfic, yet this girl ends up creating something that would appeal to anyone's sense of humour, sexuality, or choice of genre. So much, actually, that it has its own on-site fanbase, as well as its own topic.
* Syrika: By the end of the story, Black Adventures matures up a surprising amount, considering its start, but it's still really ''really'' funny and creative. The ending manages to make the whole fic feel like it was leading up to something a lot bigger and grander than it first appeared. The characters are a high point, too!
* Tags: Humor,
[=[[reviews:BlackAdventures]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6102420/1/The-Bond-of-Aura The Bond of Aura]]'' by AuraChannelerChris
* Recommended by Tropers/{{daragionthegreat}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing.
* ''Synopsis'': A teenager named Chris struggles to live a hard life where he has to live for himself. Just as things were bad enough for him, he has a mysterious encounter with a Lucario. Chris now has to take care of the curious Pokémon while living together with him.
* ''Comments'': This story was quite bad before since it's rewritten, but the new version easily outmatches the old version. It's a beautiful story that involves a real life teen and a mysterious Lucario. The interactions between Chris and Lucario range from being sad to very funny. Chris is a solitary teen who goes through some kind of ParentalAbandonment yet is a LonelyRichKid of sorts. Lucario, for reasons explained in the sequel called ''The Subspace Emissary's Worlds Conquest'', is not normal, as he's got Herculean strength and is as big as a normal Mewtwo, but deep inside he's a very understanding person. Each chapter involves some kind of human lessons applied on Lucario, like for example having him play Wii Sports or learn how to read. Funnily enough, it's also a cute and heartwarming story with quite a few fluffy moments. Definitely a must read. For those who wish to see more of them, the DoorStopper that is the sequel should be a very fine addition.

''[[http://blueysicle.deviantart.com/gallery/24892136 The Bonds That Break]]'' by [[http://blueysicle.deviantart.com Blueysicle]]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Loffyglu}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing[[note]]The author updates irregularly, sometimes leaving a gap of over a year in between chapters. However, she still writes it and has no apparent plans to discontinue it.[[/note]]
* ''Synopsis'': Five years before the events of 'Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness'', a prominent Admin of the Cipher syndicate, Eldes, was forced by Greevil to fake his own death in order to cease his involvement with the Purification Chamber's development and to strengthen his focus on Cipher. Six years later, Eldes is given an opportunity to revisit his old family and rekindle the bonds that were broken after his "death." But when their memories of him have been stripped by Haunters sent out by Greevil after they received news of his supposed passing, and when they see him as nothing more than a diabolical ex-Cipher Admin, can he succeed in reaching out to them?
* ''Pairing(s)'': ''Very'' mild Trudly x Folly once a subplot about Miror B. and his cohorts develops (this pairing probably wouldn't even register if you weren't looking for it, though); considering Eldes's former role as Lily's husband, there's of course some Eldes x Lily (one-sided after Eldes sees her after his "death," of course).
* ''Comments'': Few Pokémon Colosseum/XD fanfics seem to exist on the Internet, but it's good to know that TBTB, one of those few, is a fantastic read for any fan of the Orre games. Bluey takes an idea that's borderline WildMassGuessing material and actually makes it seem very plausible, in addition to doing wonders as far as character development goes (which is quite an accomplishment when the games give relatively little to work from, especially concerning SilentProtagonist Michael's character). There are, in the beginning, a few instances of grammatical errors, but these are generally mild and fade overtime. Also of note is that, while Eldes is the focus of the majority of the fanfic, other characters eventually come into play; notably, Trudly and Folly begin to take much of the spotlight as time goes on.
* Even though the status says "Ongoing," this fic was last updates in 2010

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4769642/1/Canon_Rape Canon Rape]]'' by Bittersweet Romanticide
* Recommended by @/{{Gattsuru}}, Seconded by @/{{Umbee}}, @/{{Pykrete}}, @/{{Poptard}}

* ''Synopsis'': Essentially dozens of pages detailing where WordOfDante and {{Fanon}} has been preemptively {{Jossed}}, drawn as parody or satire.
* ''Comments'': Sets itself apart by simply putting forward well-written one-shots where the problem ends up blinking you in the face, often enough to earn loud laughter. While there are a few pages where the canon conflict is partially due to the author's own WordOfDante viewpoint, it's well worth it to finally have someone point out that chlorine and sea animals are not the best combination, or smacking around a Sue. ''Finished''
** @/{{Pykrete}}: I second not only this, but most of BSR's repertoire. She does a great job of keeping everyone in character and exploiting a wide range of EmotionalTorque when she's not busy being hilarious. It's a little odd to note some of her earlier works are [[OldShame guilty of a couple things she rails on]] in Canon Rape (and are still good -- go figure), which is a marked sign of a growing writer getting better as she goes.
[=[[reviews:Canon Rape]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5662368/1/A_Champions_Story A Champion's Story]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/~WarenscapeTheSquishy Warenscape the Squishy]]
* Recommended by Etriax
* ''Status'': Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': "Eric Lombardi, the Pokémon Champion from the United States, has journeyed to the Sinnoh region to take on the Pokémon Champion there. But along the way, he discovers something that will change his life forever... For better or worse."
* ''Comments'': This fic is set in the Sinnoh region, assuming that Sinnoh is part of the geographical Earth we all know. Eric is just a teen who wants to try to be the best, but things just keep getting in his way. He also has a selection of pokémon that, while not the full six, does get the job done pretty well, both on and off the field of battle. There is a degree of OC/Gardevoir pairing in the story, as well as Gardevoir/Lucario, though at the time of recommendation, nothing major has happened there. The author seems to be trying extremely hard not to let his character become a Marty Sue/Gary Sue, but he has a clever sense of humor and is creative during battle sequences. He also has a knack for making things rather dark, especially in later chapters. If only he'd update more than once a month.
[=[[reviews:A Champions Story]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12102686/1/The-Child-of-Thorns Child of Thorns]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/~silverrockets Silver Rockets]]
* Recommended by @/{{WillEatHam}}
* Status: Ongoing
* Summary: Through an unexpected twist of fate Inyssa Dawn and Barry Paladino embark on their long awaited Pokemon journey, traveling far and wide to become the Champions of Sinnoh. But dark clouds are cast over the region; A dubious criminal team, an opressive shadow that sees all and a familiar ghost from the past. A re-imagining of Pokemon Platinum, with my own personal spin on the story.
* Synopsis: A re-telling of the Pokemon Platinum story starring a grumpy Dawn with a short fuse (Altough her name is Inyssa in this fic) and a passionate and nice Barry. It's a slow burn and it takes a few chapters to get going but it looks very promising. The characters are realistically written and all the character's attitudes towards others have consequences. The prose could use some work but it evolves throughout the story, and the Pokemon battles are very well thought out and exciting especially in the later chapters. Some of the known characters are wildly different and there are a few OCs. There are hints of future romance.
[=[[reviews:Child of Thorns]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11554368/1/Chronicles-of-Fate-Estino-Academy Chronicles]]'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11640151/1/Chronicles-of-Fate-Extinction-of-a-Species of]]'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11494026/1/Chronicles-of-Fate-Realm Fate]]'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10928751/1/Chronicles-of-Fate-Evolution-of-a-Species Series]]'' by DJTiki
* Recommended by: Green Chaos
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' A series of loosely connected stories set in an alternate version of the Pokemon world. Estino Academy focuses around the region of Estino and the many characters that attend the Estino League Pokemon Trainer Academy, or the ELPTA for short. Extinction of a Species focuses around a post-apocalyptic Pokemon world where humans have gone extinct and a group of thieves there. It's probably the darkest entry in the series. Realm focuses around a medieval kingdom setting and two people, Wendell and Vincent and their guild. There's also an overarching plot about a war between the two gods Sol and Luna.
* ''Comments:'' A well-developed series of SYOC fics(the one for Extinction is still open). Each and every one of the large list of characters receives enough screentime that you can get a good feel for them. The author is very good at writing the interactions between others and making them interesting, not to mention all the intrigue he creates about the world. Note that the order they are listed in above is not the required reading order and all are still ongoing.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2146127/1/Clouded_Sky Clouded Sky]]'' by Negrek
* Recommended by @/{{wescotta}}, @/{{Rogue 7}}, @/{{Pykrete}}, @/{{antialiasis}}

* ''Synopsis'': Shortly after being given a Murkrow as a starter, Tobias Talltree learns the truth about his region.
* ''Comments'': Similar to ''Xanthic Growlithe Contract'', except less mind-screwy and far more likely to be finished. Aside from ''Pokémon Master'' (see below) and ''Writing of Wrongs'' (see: ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'') it is probably the best piece of fanfiction I have ever read. You should read it too.
** @/{{Rogue 7}}: A first impression-Very well written, and the new Pokémon created seem interesting, as does the trainer. I'm sure it gets better, but let me just go on record as saying that Murkrow, as a Pokémon, is ''awesome.'' Screw the "bad omen" stuff.
** @/{{Pykrete}}: Awesome. Characterization is great, the Pokémon he made up work well (Accemenla is pretty much awesome personified). I was going to say this looks like a DeadFic but it seems the author updated just a few days ago after a year's hiatus, and I'm quite stoked.
** @/{{antialiasis}}: Heartily agreed. It has a compelling, interestingly realized setting, solid characters and the single most mind-blowingly [[WhamEpisode twisty]] plot I have ever read - in a good way.
** This troper also agree. The hero was believable, the Pokémons have their own minds and their own quirks, and the pacing was not choppy at all. Not even after a long time skip. This fanfiction ranks as one of the best I have ever read in the Pokémon section, perhaps even better than ''Pedestal''.
* ''Additional Info'': [[FanFic/CloudedSky Has its own page]].
[=[[reviews:CloudedSky]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4012427/1/The_Darkness_Within The Darkness Within]]'' by tracefan
* Recommended by @/{{Ultimatehaou}}
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': The adventures of a sarcastic ex-Rocket Dragonair as he and a few friends are stalked by various factions, including a near-immortal phantom that tries to turn them against each other for his own purposes.
* ''Comments'': One of the few fics told from the Pokémons' points of view, it's a well-written arcing story line with plenty of unique characters and plot twists, being able to switch from hilarious to dead serious in a few pages. It's got [[ArchiveBinge over two]] [[ArchivePanic hundred chapters]] now, but is currently undergoing a better written [[ContinuityReboot reboot]] [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6100109/1/The_Darkness_Within_Phoenix_Version here.]]
* Update: The author has now canceled the rebooted version as well, due to a lack of interest in writing a story he already wrote for 3 years.
[=[[reviews:The Darkness Within]]=]

''[[http://pokemology.com/pokegear/ditto/index.html Ditto! Gary's Story]]'' by Poryhedron
* Recommended by HarDHarKoopa
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': This is the story of Gary (no not that one), a trainer from Pallet Town. His journey takes place many years after that of Red. Along the way he goes through similar challenges as the old champion did.
* ''Comments'': I haven't read this in a few years, but I plan on it again soon. This is a great version of the standard OC Trainer fic. The author is only going off of Gen 1. Not the anime, Special, or anything after Kanto. what he tries is to take the world of that one game, and make it make more sense. A great fic, probably my favorite Pokémon fic.

[[http://forums.bulbagarden.net/index.php?threads/dragon-days-chapter-26.87842/ Dragon Days]] by Gastly's Mama.
* Recommended by {{cabrpi}}
* Status: In Progress
* ''Synopsis:'' During his youth, Lance of the Kanto Elite Four was saved from wannabe Team Rocket members by a wild (and vicious) Charizard. Inspired by this, he becomes a masked vigilante who targets the real Team Rocket, but his actions may have unintended ramifications. Eventually, he comes into conflict with a madman bent on revenge for a tragedy that occurred years beforehand.
* ''Comments:'' Split into two different plots, the story of Dragon Days alternates between a young Lance and the older, more experienced Lance we see in the games. Both plots are woven together very tightly, and without one, the other would have no significance. Hot off his success with Rival's Story, Gastly's Mama has crafted a real thriller here. But be warned: this story is leagues more mature than Rival's Story. There's a good bit of violence and profanity, although it's tastefully done.
[=[[reviews:Dragon Days]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/14157939 Eldritch]]'' by ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/TaurusVersant/pseuds/TaurusVersant Taurus Versant]]''
* ''Recommended'' by Logic_Taunter
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': There is a monster in the Alola Region. Her name is Moon and she is eleven years old.
* ''Comments'': Eldritch is an interesting take on the Sun and Moon Pokémon games where the trainers form powerful bonds with their Pokémon that allow the Pokémon to draw on their trainer's energy to become stronger, with the trainers who have more powerful and more Pokémon being forced to [[CastFromHitPoints give up more energy to form and maintain those bonds.]] The story follows Moon, a new trainer in Alola who for reasons currently unknown [[spoiler: is able to form these bonds without any drawbacks]]. The story will show her journey alongside Hau and Lillie, and has already gotten off to an impressive start.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9575384/1/Eon-Fable Eon Fable]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1591992/ ScytheRider]]
* ''Recommend'' by Tropers/AquaSableye
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Eighteen Eevee kits learn to cope with change, and stop to wonder if they made the right decision. (Contains non-canon Eevee evolutions).
* ''Comments'': Eon Fable is a story that follows the paths of 18 Eevee as they each choose a separate evolution, one for each type. This includes non-canon eeveelutions, such as ghost, but the story has not progressed far enough for them to be shown just yet. But, moving on, the story follows each Eevee in the story as he or she learns of their new life that they must cope with when they each evolve. Structured with one story told per chapter in first-person perspective, there is always a lesson to be learned at the end of each chapter. The chapters not only discuss the elemental types with such mastery of detail and explanation but also apply the types to real-life lessons that are incredibly powerful. Highly recommended for those who wish to see a story that is filled with such raw emotion and can also teach such important morals to all of its readers.

''[[http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115405 Eon Sky: You Have No Idea]]'' by [[http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/member.php?u=54789 Latio-Reol]]
* Recommended by @/{{gabe02}}
* Status: ? ('''Dead link''')
* ''Synopsis'': A 12-year-old child from the real world gets thrown into a conflict with a bunch of "Armageddic morons", discovers an interesting set of problems in the war, and becomes a self-described terrorist. He takes about a thousand risks, develops a sadistic attitude, and befriends a psychotic Lucario
* ''Comments'': An interesting deconstruction of KidHero. Gets pretty dark.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4899407/1/ A Fear of Change]]'' by Diego Zeyon
* Recommended by @/GlacialEidolon
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A rebirth fanfic centered around the protagonist, Joshua, and his Trainer, Karen, along with a host of other major and minor characters, including a snarky Swablu, an energetic Furret, and Mew himself. Strikes a good balance between LighterAndFluffier and DarkerAndEdgier, and is a touch more realistic in tone than many Pokémon fanfics.
* ''Comments'': There are a few rough patches here and there, but ''A Fear Of Change'' is in general a very good way to waste a few hours, as the world-building is excellent and the tone is realistic enough for a Pokémon fanfic to continually surprise you where you least expect it. Note that the story is some time or another going into revision, according to the author's profile. In the future, it could be even more improved, though the story isn't updating at the moment.
[=[[reviews:A Fear of Change]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10293680/1/The-First-World-Champion The First World Champion]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5460127/IfTimeWasStill IfTimeWasStill]]
* Recommended by @/{{Gazooki}}

* ''Synopsis'': An [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OriginalCharacter SYOC]] fic based around the idea of sixteen elite Trainers being lured to a flashy tournament in Nimbasa City by a wealthy businessman seeking to test out a new invention. Of course not everything is as it seems. The whole fic is told from the perspective of Holly Wexler, a girl whose bizarre battling tactics confound and annoy many she faces, as she battles her way through the tournament and begins to unravel the mystery of the Battle Gears.
* ''Comments'': Nobody ever expects these OC fics to go well, but oh boy does this one deliver. IfTimeWasStill takes a bunch of characters from different people and somehow, even with the kind of corny-sounding setup, makes them all actual decent, fleshed out characters in their own right, from the alcoholic Irishman Thomas Byrne to the haughty Flourette Lauxand. The battles are also extremely well-written, taking things such as the environment around them into consideration and coming up with some unique ways to use certain moves that'll never come up in the games. The [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Endgame Endgame]] (as the author calls it) is also phenomenal and pretty much worth all the time spent reading what came before it. Well worth a look.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8143664/1/Floe-Island-The-Story-of-Jenny-Flint Floe Island: The Story of Jenny Flint]]'' by [=Bluejeanserenade=]
* Recommended by @/{{mysterynovelist2010}}
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': Jenny Flint, resident of tiny Floe Island and daughter to Elite Four Lorelei, never had any desire to become a Pokemon trainer, but when she is kidnapped by notorious crime syndicate Team Rocket, her peaceful lifestyle is challenged. Does she have what it takes to save her island home?
* ''Comments'': Although a bit slow so far, ''Floe Island: The Story of Jenny Flint'' has a lot of potential as far as originality goes, as very few people in the Pokemon fandom have written about the lives of the Elite Four's family/children(and even fewer have pulled it off successfully). In this fanfic, we have Jenny Flint, who despite being the daughter of an Elite Four member, has no experience battling or even ''owning'' a Pokemon. But when she narrowly escapes Team Rocket's clutches, she finds herself branded as a criminal across Kanto. Now traveling with Pokemon Trainers [[PluckyGirl Katie]] and [[ShrinkingViolet Paul]], Jenny will have to become a Trainer herself in order to reach the Indigo Plateau and thus her mother.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8109890/1/The_Forbidden_Trio_Sail_to_the_Sky_Dragon The Forbidden Trio: Sail to the Sky Dragon]]'' by [=MilleniumScar=]
* Recommended by @/{{mysterynovelist2010}}

* ''Synopsis'': It has been 2 years since the battle of Hoenn, and both Team Magma and Aqua are nothing but shells of their former selves. However one new Magma Admin, Cole, plans to change his team's future by gaining control of Rayquaza with the help of a special treasure. The Dragon Plate.
* ''Comments'': A well-written, post R/S/E fic that cleverly creates its own mythology in regards to Rayquaza. In it, the AntiVillain Cole tricks a researcher named Elisa into helping him find the Dragon Plate in order to summon Rayquaza as part of Team Magma's plot to make a come back; however, as time progresses, he begins to question himself and his actions, but finds that he cannot back down or else he'll lose his Pokemon forever, putting him in a pretty difficult situation.

''[[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?490657-Foregone-Conclusion Foregone Conclusion]]'' by elyvorg
* Recommended by @/{{yiran}}, @/{{antialiasis}}, @/{{RubyRosethorn}}

* ''Synopsis'': It’s about a split evolution off Grovyle, Archopy, and how they deal with Sceptile trying to kill them. From the perspective of a Treecko named Forsira. Set in the prehistoric era.
* ''Comments'': This story is absolutely heartbreaking. That sentence is overused, but the story is just so well written with such fleshed out characters that really does make me burst into a mess of emotions.
** Seconded. By Arceus, Seconded. One of the very few Fanfics in this fandom I enjoyed. The plot feels entirely natural, the characters are all real, and, although it centers around a species of fakemon, said species comes out totally natural as well. I never really liked Sceptile, and I probably won't ever again after this. Archopy, on the other hand... if only the designers at Pokemon Co. had been a bit more creative. Honestly, I probably won't ever forget this. Ever. It's that good. It's not all that long, and it's really a lot darker than the main series, but it does a good job of explain Canon discrepancies and hand waves (most notably- the whole predator-prey thing. That explanation was so good that it's now a part of my own headcanon.). I can't express how good this is. Really, go and read it.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9516555/1/Four-Paws Four Paws]]'' by destinedjagold
* Recommended by @/{{Snowy66}}
* Status: Completed
* ''Synopsis'': A two-legged human creature suddenly woke up as a fictional creature on four paws, and must travel this new yet familiar world as he tries to find a way back home. Join him in his quest with other PKMN friends as he makes every boring dead air into something to talk about...at least he tries to.
* ''Comments'': Has what could have been a very ordinary, uninteresting setting, but ends up being so engaging due to how well written it is. The main character is a snarky human turned Eevee who provides hilarious first-person narrations, as he adjusts to his new body and strange world, all the while trying to find his way home. The supporting protagonists are all so likable, with a bubbly GenkiGirl Rattata providing comic relief, a grumpy snarky Pikachu who's VitriolicBestBuds with the main character, a calm level-headed Bulbasaur who's the OnlySaneMan, and a sweet lovable Vulpix who has a budding crush on the main character in a very well written ship.

''[[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2541847/ Friends, partners and more... ]]'' by Slifer.
* Recommended by @/{{Rakaziel}}
* Status: Completed
* ''Synopsis'': Focuses on an OC Trainer and his Pokemon and contains romance, drama and fighting Team Rocket. The Setting is a more realistic take on the Pokemon world. Also contains, explains and slightly deconstructs pokemorphs. Good storytelling and pacing, likable characters and some very well written moments.\\
Warning: The sex scenes are [[NotSafeForWork NSFW]] (which is why it requires an account to read it), happen between Pokemon and humans and the backstory of some characters may contain [[RapeAsDrama triggers]].\\
Original German version is [[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2541057/ here]]
[=[[reviews:Friends,PartnersAndMore]]=]

''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/8844442 Fury and Confusion]]'' by lebensmude
* Recommended by transparentanswer
* Status: Dormant; last updated December 2017
* ''Sypnosis'': The Land Spirits are capricious by nature. What if Tapu Koko, arbitrary as gods are, simply did not decide to save Luna and Nebby as they fell from the wooden bridge? Pokemon Sun and Moon. Lillie and Gladion main characters.
* ''Comments'': Starting out as an AscendedFridgeHorror of the prologue of Pokemon Sun and Moon and the story goes off the rails from there. Despite so, the characters are written off well and not too off character.

''[[http://www.deviantart.com/art/Gallade-s-Odessy-Chapter-1-90162038/ Gallade's Odyssey]]'' by Knakaruzu-kun
* Recommended by Mrgreen39

* '' Synopsis:'' In an alternate world in which Pokemon live together freely, it focuses on the quest of a young Gallade as he attempts to stop an evil Mewtwo from destroying his father's kingdom.
* '' Comments:'' You just don't get enough fanfics like this. The idea of a world inhabited entirely by Pokemon is a concept that is sadly underused. Occasionally the spelling and grammar is a bit dodgy, but it's still an amazing adventure with terrific characters and plenty of heart to boot.

''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-game-of-champions-m-pokemon-by-lamora.18568/ The Game of Champions]]'' by [=L. Lamora=] [[note]]Must have a Dark Lord Potter account to view.[[/note]]
* Recommended by @/{{Kaoz}}, Seconded by @/{{Daystar}}
* Status: Dead
* ''Summary:'' There are many trainers in the world; they exist in degrees, from dabbler to legend. But only one can be the very best - one man, one Champion. I am that one. I am that man. My name? Red.
* ''Comments:'' There is heaps and heaps of world building here, and Red has a very distinctive voice that sucked me in for the whole ride, and the framing device leaves just enough for the audience to keep guessing. For truth, this seems to be shaping up to be an epic as the word was originally defined.
** Seconding this recommendation. Before writing [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9794740/1/Pokemon-The-Origin-of-Species Pokemon: The Origin of Species]] I had not read any pokemon fanfic, but once I mentioned that fact I started getting inundated by recommendations by readers. Of all that I tried, Game of Champions was among the most highly recommended, and was the only one to really suck me in and make me "finish" it. There's simply no other pokemon fanfic I've found that's as high quality, and anyone who wants a more realistic, unique, and most importantly, well written pokemon fiction owes it to themself to check it out.
** @/RivalGreen just giving a heads-up. Lamora is in the US Air Force now, so will understandably have less time to write.
** [[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-game-of-champions-by-lamora-m-pokemon.20530/#post-1070780 In late 2018]], the author removed the fanfic on [=FanFiction=].net out of OldShame, so it is definitely dead.
[=[[reviews:The Game of Champions]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8466156/1/The-Girl-Who-Knows-the-Hearts-of-Dragons The Girl Who Knows the Hearts of Dragons]]'' by Gotpika
* Recommended by Kairyu

* ''Summary:'' Iris, resident of the Village of Dragons, meets a man named Drayden one day. She is taken under the mentorship of the strong trainer. How will the story of the young apprentice and teacher unfold? An Expansion fic. on Iris from the Pokémon Black & White game series.
* ''Comments:'' It's quite a nicely knit story so far that tells about how Iris met, or more so will meet, Drayden and her roots and all that jazz. You can tell quite a bit of effort has been put into crafting the story since I found the first chapter to be pretty engrossing. I hardly run into many quality Expansion fics. on Gym Leaders so I gave this one a try and I like it. I recommend that anyone give it a chance. The dialogue is good, the description is good as well. Not flowery or too wordy thankfully which made reading it feel like a treat. Realistic portrayal of canon characters, and nice dynamic overall.
[=[[reviews:The Girl Who Knows the Hearts of Dragons]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4988574/1/Going_Back Going Back]]'' by @/JackmanB
* Recommended by @/JackNativity, @/EtherealFrog, Tropers/{{Lalalei2001}}

* ''Synopsis'': A young Trainer by the name of Joshua has gathered all eight Badges in Sinnoh and is preparing to cross Victory Road to challenge the Pokemon League's Elite Four. An accident causes a cave-in and seriously injures him, and his team of Pokemon must work together to escape the cave and keep their Master alive. Also has [[Fanfic/GoingBack a trope page]].
* ''Comments'': This is an original character and original team, using only a few events from ''Diamond/Pearl''. Surprisingly good for a Pokefic, perhaps the biggest plus is that Joshua and his team are believable characters. The dialogue between the Pokemon is fun to read, and you can tell that despite the experimental writing, the author's put a lot of effort into this story. Apparently he is considering a prequel and a sequel depending on how much people like this.
** @/EtherealFrog seconding the rec. The story is plenty long enough to develop the characters and have a proper ending. The plot is interesting, and the ending is great, if a little sad, but it's a happy ending nonetheless. Great story, and I hope to see more one day.
[=[[reviews:Going Back]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6042756/1/The_Greatest_Reborn_Story_Ever The Greatest Reborn Story Ever]]'' by srgeman and Lady of Darkfire
* Recommended by @/{{phazonfarmer}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': Two kids die, become a Doduo, and are adopted by a kid who thinks all you need to be successful is good looks and the ability to ramble.
* ''Comments'': This is what happens when a writer decides to write a CrackFic of his own idea. [[NoFourthWall The characters are fully aware that they're in a story,]] pointing out scene changes, [[NoodleIncident off-screen events,]] and the inconsistencies of the world they live in.
[=[[reviews:The Greatest Reborn Story Ever]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3340377/1/Heart_of_the_Magma Heart of the Magma]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/829584/purple_drake purple-drake]].
* Recommended by 2writeis2life
* Status: Complete (though it comes with a sequel, [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3407004/1/Choice_and_Consequence Choice and Consequence]] (Dormant) and a side-story, [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2515627/1/Brother_My_Brother Brother My Brother]] (Complete))
* ''Synopsis:'' "There was a time when Team Magma worked for the good of the pokémon world. When they were ruled by reason and not madness. When they had in their care the daughter of their leader, a little girl who represented hopes and dreams... and fears..."
* ''Comments:'' Basically a story about Maxie's family and his relationship to his subordinates, as well as the reason why he wants to expand the landmass in the first place. The author has a knack for details and dialogue that really help to bring each and every character to life- the Magma admins each have personalities of their very own and Maxie's daughter actually feels like a ten-year-old kid. Maxie's role in the story is fairly minor, actually, but he's there for the most important parts- and very much TheWoobie, which is an interesting way of looking at him, but it all works.

''[[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?t=196599 Hoenn Insane: The Version of RSE You Didn't See.]]'' by Ketn- er, Kenta147
* Recommended by @/{{Mattman324}}, @/{{Poptard}}, @/{{Firebert}}, A/{{Syrika}}

* ''Synopsis'': A Pokemon trainer teams up with a [[MarySue character named Mary Sue]], and fight Team Aqua and Team Magma, all while avoiding Brenden and Anti-Sue and trying to stop the evil in Hoenn!
* ''Comments'': A crack at bad [=RPGs=] (Specifically stated in the final chapter), it has EVERYTHING. [[GodModders God mod as the main villain]], [[MarySue a Mary Sue with a typical Sue team]] (Raichu, Pikachu, Espeon, [[OlympusMons Articuno, and Suicune]]. Also, the main hero is a well designed GenreSavvy kid, made to represent the old [=RPGer=] who knows how to make a character. And did I mention the humor? Some of the off the wall humor they throw at you will leave you laughing for a while afterward. A great read if you've been going through bad times, or reading sad fanfics, as it ALWAYS will lighten your day.
* Seconded. The humor is so constantly funny that by the time you reach the climax, which is a bit more serious, you'll be completely engrossed in the characters' plight. All of them--even Mary-Sue--are likable in their own way, and the hilarity just keeps building. It's really a story all focused on humorous parody, but it somehow manages to be much more than that. Also, the bad luck Absol. That's all I can say.
[=[[reviews:Hoenn Insane: The Version Of RSE You Didn't See]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6595319/1/ The Human Species]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/879553/ Shaded Skies]]
* Recommended by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/3199906/ Ghingahn]]

* ''Synopsis'': "Humanity has gotten fed up with their fragile position in the world of Pokémon. The best of trainers will subdue or dispose of every powerful Pokémon in existence. But which side of the conflict will you end up on if you're neither human nor Pokémon...?"
* ''Comments'': This is a fairly dark fic that has a good bit of both violence and humor. The main character comes off as a pretty big JerkAss in the beginning, but he mellows out later on. The legendary Pokemon show up on a regular basis [[spoiler:since they've been pretty much all captured]]. There's quite a few mature themes in the story, but most people should be able to handle them. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:TheHumanSpecies]]=]

''Fanfic/{{Hyphen}}'' by Dermonster
* Reccomended by an FB troper who prefers to go by Archeo Lumiere
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': After evading capture on Hoenn route 102, a curious Ralts picks up a discarded pokeball. Curiosity is a dangerous beast indeed, and infiltrating the human world is no less risky. But for the sake of her home and her inquisitiveness, she will do whatever it takes to rise above the stars.
* ''Comments'': This fic is a bit slow going but features art from [=Dexexe1234=] of Webcomic/TerreneSpire fame, it follows an idealistic Ralts in her adventures in the Pokémon world.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5063444/1/bI_b_bAm_b_bLucario_b) I Am Lucario]]'' by lupyne
* Recommended by @/{{Faislittlewhiteraven}}, seconded by @/{{Pykrete}} & Superdale33
* ''Status'': Ongoing.
* ''Synopsis:'' A prediction has been made; at some point in the future, a disaster will strike the city, possibly leaving it and the surrounding forest in ruins. Along with his friends, an Absol and an Eevee, a wild Lucario is set on preventing it at all cost. But until then, Lucario intends to live life to the fullest: pursuing his hobby of human-watching, exploring new sights, and cracking the mysteries that surround his friends.
* ''Comments:'' A beautiful little fanfic with lots of love for all its characters. The story mostly follows Lucario's 'Human watching' with a reflective and mostly optimistic style, but a number of chapters have some intense scenes; many of which are [[TearJerker rather sad]]. Has battles as well as lots of fun between the main trio, but I find that what really hooked me onto this fic is the stories of the one chapter characters; all of them have very different stories to tell but like Lucario I find each one has something to offer and is worth the read.
[=[[reviews:I Am Lucario]]=]

''FanFic/LaSerieDeKen'' by Mewtwo Power
* Recommended by @/Da_Nuke
* Status: Completed.
* ''Synopsis'': It takes the original premise of the series and turns it into a more mature series aimed at older teenagers.
* ''Comments'': If you know Spanish, read ''FanFic/LaSerieDeKen''.
** @/FishCalledWaldo: The full Wiki/TVTropes description is under the FanFic section of page, and is where the links for ''FanFic/LaSerieDeKen'' lead. If those don't help, nothing will.
[=[[reviews:LaSerieDeKen]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12288631/1/The-Legend-of-Red The Legend of Red]]'' by REDMASTEROFPOKEMON.
* Recommended by Lee-Jin, Tropers/{{Jorenty}}
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis:'' This story takes place after the events of all the Pokemon games. Red has accepted his rightful place as Champion of Kanto, but the world is just not right. The other regions are beginning to forget what it means to be a true Pokemon Trainer. Red must then battle against iconic trainers such as Brendan and N, in order to set them on the right path once again.
* ''Comments:'' A thought-provoking look at the Pokemon series that tells a beautifully emotional tale while also satirizing the darker parts of the Pokemon fanbase. The author's prose masterfully tells us all this in his own unique style.
** ''Note'': Has a sequel called [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12312038/1/The-Legend-of-Lillie The Legend of Lillie]], which is finished. Author is currently writing another story called ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12687979/1/Ultra-Legend-of-Red Ultra Legend of Red]]
[=[[reviews:The Legend of Red]]=]

''Fanfic/TheLifeOfTheLegendaries'' by Jakayrta.
* Recommended by @/DialgaX, gumbal1, Smuglord

* ''Synopsis'': So what goes on in the Hall of Origins? Are the Legendary Pokemon as boring as they seem to be or are they just like us? The answer will surprise and shock you.
* ''Comments'': Yeah, the fic itself is kind of [[CrackFic cracky]] but it works. The ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon'' bits are pretty well done too and yet have some comedy. [[WordOfGod A private message]] sent by the author states that the fic will get less "cracky" as it progresses.
** ''Seconded'', just... have some BrainBleach ready for chapter nine.
** ''Thirded'', and to add onto the BrainBleach thing... might want to keep it with you for almost every chapter after that.
[=[[reviews:The Life of the Legendaries]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5952419/1/Like_a_Line_Drive Like a Line Drive!]]'' by @/LightningKimba
* Recommended by @/AngelicGrace
* Status: Dead.
* ''Synopsis'': A young trainer and his shiny Eevee travel throughout the lands of Johto, discovering the origins of their apparent history together, despite the trainer's resistance to his so-called "destiny". A [[AffectionateParody parody]] of how ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' [[FanFic fanfics]] are generally written in its fandom.
* ''Comments'': This is quite the fun series. As of the beginning chapters, it appears to be playing around with [[MarySue cheap]] skills the main character would generally have if handled with a bad writer, and uses them to his disadvantage rather than making him an [[TheAce ace]]. The Narrator's also a fun character, often acting as a young intern walking into the job rather than a true veteran. Overall, it has both a comedy and action feel, catching even meta-savvy writers if they read in closely enough.
[=[[reviews:Like a Line Drive!]]=]

''FanFic/ALittleNightMusic'' by srgeman
* Recommended by @/aBBaFan.

* ''Synopsis'': Angela Duncan is a human girl who, after killing herself, is reborn as the starter Pokemon of her best friend. She spends the next several months being tortured by Not Pokemon, hunted by a faceless killer, and fixing her own flawed life.
* ''Comments'': An extremely dark story, its biggest problem is it sometimes ends up too dark. Also, it frequently draws attention to the stupidity of its own universe. It has a completely original cast and is one of the few stories set in the mangaverse. Although there are over twenty main characters, each one has a well-rounded personality and individual motivations. It's over 300,000 words and 114 chapters. As of this posting, it's the most reviewed Pokemon fanfic on fanfiction.net. Also significant in that it spawned a miniature fandom of many other writers using the same story formula and reincarnation mechanics.
** The story has recently been deleted by the site staff...
** It's back up now, along with srgeman's sequel, ''Smiles Of A Summer Night''.
** Contested: While the story itself is interesting and engaging, the writing is absolutely riddled with spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors so flagrant they detract from the story's meaning.
[=[[reviews:A Little Night Music]]=]

''[[https://forums.serebii.net/threads/lucki.105650/ Lucki]]'' by Farla
* Recommended by [=GuyYouMetOnline=]
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': Upon garduating from the Pokemon School, it's time for Lucki to pick her starter. Despite the advice of her classmates, she goes with her instincts, choosing a shiny Squirtle that's 'small, young, and timid' because it feels right to her. With her new Pokemon, named Silver, at her side, Lucki begins her journey, eager to see what awaits her along the way.
* ''Comments:'' This is a difficult story to talk about without spoiling things. Despite a few tweaks to the setup (such as Lucki getting her started from the Pokemon School rather than a professor, or the existence of a translator device that allows Pokemon to speak human language), the story starts out being extremely generic, or at least it seems that way. But every step in Lucki's journey is actually a carefully-crafted element of a whole picture that doesn't truly come into view until the very end. Every battle, every encounter, every addition to Lucki's team (and they're well-developed additions, as the translator device allows for more characterization than in most Pokemon fics), all of it is a very deliberate setup to a TwistEnding that [[TheEndingChangesEverything casts the entire story in a completely different light]]. Even if things can feel painfully generic, in my opinion it's well worth reading to the end just to understand what's ''really'' going on.
[=[[reviews:Lucki]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5854043/1/Lull Lull]]'' by Breezy
* Recommended by @/{{Assassin}}, @/{{Umbee}}

* ''Summary'': An elaboration on the Cresselia event that happened in the Diamond and Pearl series, after winning the league and foiling Team Galactic, Lucas was put on a pedestal he never wanted to be on. Now untrusting of everything, he and, to his annoyance, Dawn investigates a mysterious event in Canalave City.
* ''Comments'': This story really explores how a teen would react to the publicity and slander one would expect from the events set by the game. The main theme of trust and subconscious is a theme that's been employed smoothly and makes this fic an interesting read.
** @/{{Umbee}}: Now ''this'' is an amazing Pokemon fic. Every single character has been written beautifully and realistically, and they're one of the fic's strongest points. Humor is inserted in just the right places, and the running gags don't get stale. If you want a story that's serious without being too dark, with fleshed-out characters and setting, I cannot recommend this one enough.
[=[[reviews:Lull]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12342839/1/Masks-Within-Masks Masks Within Masks]]'' by Bardothren
* Recommended by Tropers/{{lalalei2001}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Genetically engineered as part of an experiment on Pokemon, Subject Seven spent her whole life inside a laboratory cell, trying in futility to escape, until a fateful day gave her a chance at her own life. Only problem is, that life is within the ranks of Team Rocket. Assuming the identity of a peon within the syndicate, she struggles to climb higher while hiding her identity.
* Now has a [[Fanfic/MasksWithinMasks trope page]].
[=[[reviews:Masks Within Masks]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12423829/1/Mergers Mergers]]'' by Katrina S. Forest and [=RaptorRowan=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{lalalei2001}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' When mergers were invented, they exploded in popularity. After all, who wouldn't want to have a smidgen of Pokémon DNA in their veins? To use their powers? To talk to them? But the process is delicate. More than 50% Pokémon DNA, and you're no longer human. You're a wild Pokémon, and any trainer can capture you and claim you as their own.
* Now has [[Fanfic/{{Mergers}} a trope page]].
[=[[reviews:Mergers]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4596354/1/ Mind Over Matter]]'' by [=DavidBrin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Supercomputer276}}, @/{{Umbee}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' The epic struggle between fun-loving Mew and prudish Azelf can only be settled by one thing; the Gobstopper of DEATH! Not as random as it sounds.
* ''Comments:'' A silly little exchange between the [[TheMcCoy playful Mew]] and the [[TheSpock logical Azelf]]. It's hard to describe how funny it is without being too over-the-top.
[=[[reviews:Mind Over Matter]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3311640/1/Minor_Miscalculations Minor Miscalculations]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3770807/1/Unlikely_Ascension Unlikely Ascension]]'' by Fragmented Disillusionment (TF Fics.)
* Recommended by @/AoS_Kirby

* ''Synopsis'': ''Minor Miscalculations'' is the story of a young trainer named Alvin who gets transformed into a pichu by an ancient artifact. With only his Pikachu (and later joined by his best friend and psychic, David), Alvin must fight his Pokemon instincts while trying to find a way to become human again. This will take him across the sea to the region of Kanto, where he unknowingly becomes caught up in a Team Rocket operation that could cause the boy to lose everything. ''Unlikely Ascension'', a sort of companion one-shot to ''Minor Miscalculations'', tells the story of a young man named Logan. Born without any psychic abilities into a family of psychics, the boy was often bullied an abused in his youth. Even after defying the long-thought idea that those not born with the ability could never develop it, he's still treated like an outcast in his own family. This story follows him as he sets out to make his own path, and ends up finding a way to be far more than he is.
* ''Comments'': Both stories are complete and take place in a more realistic interpretation of Pokemon canon. Although there is very little of canon characters, the original characters are well-developed and unique. These works have even inspired other fan fiction based in the same realistic Pokemon world. The writing is excellent considering the age of the writer, and the writer himself is quite open to people contacting him about the stories.
[=[[reviews:Minor Miscalculations / Unlikely Ascension]]=]

''FanFic/{{Morphic}}'' by Dragonfree (Or you can go to [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3553005/1/Morphic FanFiction.net]])
* Recommended by Vapour, @/{{Umbee}}, @/DigiFlame, yiran, @/{{Happypants3}}
* Status: Completed.
* ''Synopsis'': Several scientists tried to make Pokemorphs (half-human, half-Pokemon) and succeed, but they're forced to keep them after an abortion debate. Few years later, the Pokemorphs become teenagers and... this summary does not do the story justice.
* ''Comments'': A nice Deconstruction of Pokemorph stories and a good read after quite a few Pokemorphic Mary Sues.
** Seconded with joy. Quite possibly the best Pokemon fanfiction I've ever read.
** yiran: An interesting topic made realistic. It is a very good read in general, with excellent characterisation as well as a well-made plot. There are minor issues I have, such as the over-realistic society, but that is me being opinionated. Chances are, you will enjoy this fanfiction greatly. (It also doesn't use much as much of your time like the other massive pieces.) Strongly recommended.
** FlygonTheGreat: I honestly can't recommend this. It's like watching a car crash in slow motion, you know it's going to be bad but you can't look away. The characters are as sue-ish as one can get, the plot is weak and cliche and the ending tries to be as edgy as possible. Don't get me started on the "Dave and Mia" series... Dave is an alcoholic who tries to be as much of a jerkass as possible while being forced into several incredibly awkward situations with a bitchy, psychopathic half-scyther named Mia. It's a wonder why this thing was even written [[spoiler: or why I used to like it]], it's just downright horrible in every way. Don't read it.
[=[[reviews:Morphic]]=]

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7472195/1/New-World New World]] by {{An Enemy Spy}}
* Recommended by {{Communazi}}
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': When a young man named Dust attacks a powerful aristocrat, he is forced to leave his village. Taking along his Totodile, he sets on an epic journey. Meanwhile, Mewtwo, a powerful Pokemon from a bygone era is awoken, and has mysterious plans of it's own.
* ''Comments'': This story is a period piece of sorts, set in a mishmash of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its story is split into a few different threads, with Dust carrying the main plot, while other threads involving Mewtwo and an empathic girl named Espa. People who like adventure stories with lots of cliffhangers and action will enjoy this fic.
[=[[reviews:New World]]=]

''FanFic/NoAntidote'' by @/FalconPain
* Recommended by @/{{CAD}}, @/{{Yoshi348}}, @/{{Krisnack}}, @/{{Gattsuru}}, @/EtherealFrog. @/{{Fawn}}, @/{{Umbee}}, @/{{antialiasis}}, @/{{Roihu}}, @/{{Pykrete}}, @/CanaryInTheCoalMine, @/MikoGalatea, @/KayiRowling, @/DoxieVee, @/CalamityJane, @/UpNdownNallaround, @/{{Apocrypha}}, @/{{RoryOKane}}

* ''Synopsis'': A young Pokemon trainer from Pallet obtains a starter and begins on his journey, but then suffers a tragic accident that leaves him with a fading mind and only weeks to live. What does this mean for Bulbasaur, his starter, and how far will Bulbasaur take their mutual promise to go as far as they can, no matter the obstacle?
* ''Comments'': This, ladies and gentlemen, is how you do a fanfic. Only eight chapters, but brilliant characters and storytelling make it one of the best. Very dark and tragic, and has an ending you will never see coming. Highly recommended.
** @/{{Yoshi348}}: Seconding the rec. The fic knows exactly where it's going and what it's doing, and most importantly who its characters are, and that's really the heart of any good story. So mostly perfect it's a bit bewildering that there's the awkward two lines of aggravating SongFic shoved in the end of each chapter, but at least that's easily ignorable.
** @/{{Gattsuru}}: Nthing the rec. This is impressively well-written. Short, somewhere between short story and full novella, but hits all the right moments and touches all the right notes, with an excellent choice of Twist and an odd, entertaining BittersweetEnding. ''The'' perfect DarkFic, changing not a single motivation nor attribute in the series and still leaving you very, very depressed. ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3540712/1/Deus_Ex_Pokeball Deus Ex Pokeball]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3931388/1/Mute_Too Mute, Too]]'', by the same author, both are also great reads.
** @/EtherealFrog: Nthing the rec also. Rather short, but I like that, I don't get too attached to the characters. Speaking of which, the characters are well thought up, but the twist at the end is rather jarring, but it provides closure, and that's always good. Well written, short, but sweet.
** @/{{antialiasis}}: A very interesting read and ingeniously thought out, much more so than it seems at first glance - one of the best things about it is the subtlety. The final two chapters feel a bit jarring, but are appropriate to make the point the author is trying to make. Note when you read: the author did not just make a mistake. The author did not just make a {{Retcon}} in response to reviews pointing out he did something wrong. ''Every. Last. Thing'' in this story is deliberate and significant. Trust me.
** @/{{Pykrete}}: (N+ 2)th'ing the rec, for all the reasons above. Also, Beedrill takes a tactical nuke to how most fic writers handle his species, and is pretty much concentrated awesome.
** @/CanaryInTheCoalMine: Not only do I agree with all the comments above, but there is something to be said of the very idea of the ending: Pokemon meets [[spoiler:Film/WeekendAtBernies]]. It's a rather interesting and unexplored idea that could very well fit into the pokemon universe. I'm surprised more stories haven't tried to examine and play with it.
** @/MikoGalatea: What can I say that hasn't been said already? The writing and characterisation is brilliant, and I came close to crying several times. The highlight for me would have to be [[spoiler:Bulbasaur's flashback to the Beedrill incident after he realises he's a poison type]]; that was just masterfully done.
** @/KayiRowling: I recommend it too, but can't say anything that hasn't been already said. It's good.
** @/{{phazonfarmer}}: Nth'ing this one too, as well as @/FalconPain's other works. [[ShownTheirWork He clearly knows how the Pokeverse works,]] to the point that when I went to Bulbapedia to check, it all worked out quite smoothly.
** @/DoxieVee: Re-recommending this fic. It's powerful, brutal, well-researched, beautifully written, and deeply upsetting. Magnificent on every level.
** @/{{Haya}}: I recommend this fanfic for many of the reasons stated before. Unlike my fellow tropers, I actually recommend it for the incredible closure it gives. [[spoiler: The ending can be considered incredibly dark and it shares some points with ''Literature/BraveNewWorld'' and Literature/NineteenEightyFour regarding the relationship between Pokemon trainers and their Pokemon.]]
** @/CalamityJane: I also recommend this fanfic. It has all of the great things I look for in a story; strong sense of continuity and a knowledge of where the story is going, plot twists that curve the story into an impossibly beautiful shape, and a "dark but soft" take on the world in question. If I had a choice, I'd much rather be in a pitch black bouncy-house than a pitch-black iron maiden, in terms of darkness and edginess. The author's other stories, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3540712/1/Deus_Ex_Pokeball Deus Ex Pokeball]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3931388/1/Mute_Too Mute, Too]]'', also come highly recommended. Read all three of them and you get totally immersed in the world created by this brilliant author.
** @/UpNdownNallaround: One of my favorite fanfics of all time. The characterization is really good and the somewhat slow pacing makes room for the next darker and more urgent chapters. It is a depressing read, but it is undoubtedly well done. Definitely one of the best Pokémon stories out there if you are looking for something original.
** @/{{Apocrypha}}: Whole-heartedly recommended. The TragicMistake at the beginning paves the way for a short but epic story of loyalty, friendship, and one's struggles to accept the inevitable. The last two chapters in particular were extraordinarily dark but wrapped up everything in a CreepyGood way that, like one other trooper said, is remniscient of ''Literature/BraveNewWorld''. It's sad and heartwarming and scary and words ''really'' cannot describe it.
[=[[reviews:No Antidote]]=]

''[[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?126628-Obsession-(ongoing-PG-13-overall) Obsession]]'' by Blackjack Rocket
* Recommended by @/{{Androidraptor}}, @/{{vovan1}}
* Status: Last update September 2015.
* ''Synopsis'': An original backstory for P2K's enigmatic antagonist, the collector/Jirarudan/Lawrence III.
* ''Comments'': Probably one of the most lush and engaging fics I've seen, period. This is a character who got maybe 20 minutes of screentime in canon, yet this fic fleshes him out into a deep, complex character with surprising ease. This isn't your usual DracoInLeatherPants villain backstory filled to tits with melodrama, Linkin Park, and halfed-assed [[FreudianExcuse Freudian Excuses]]. Jiri's flaws are very well evident, even at the age of nine, and it only serves to make the story all the more compelling and mature. It's a shame she only puts out a few chapters a year.
* [[Fanfic/{{Obsession}} Now with its own page!]]
[=[[reviews:Obsession]]=]

''[[http://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/overused-pokemon.304268/ OverUsed]]'' by Flint Lock
* Recommended by liamash3
* Status: Last update 30th July 2014, Undergoing a rework.
* ''Synopsis'': OverUsed is a Pokemon fanfic that attempts a more logical and serious world than Pokemon canon. It began on Space Battles July 3rd 2014 and involves the character of Alex, an experienced trainer who's been through several regions battling Gyms, and has been taking a few years off the professional circuit to rest in Driftveil City. One day, while Alex is at his local pub, he encounters a trainer who has been stomping the local pub-goers, and he decides to battle her. Events conspire to reveal the new trainer, Sammy, as the owner of a Mew, and a hunter of some sort appears to capture it and her. Alex intervenes and takes Sammy under his wing, and they begin traveling and training together while fleeing the hunter.
* ''Comments'': This is an interesting take on the Pokemon world, attempting a more realistic viewpoint on it compared to the anime and games. It could also be a deconstruction, depending on your viewpoint, as it shows the average anime protagonist "believe in your Pokemon" view isn't an instant "I win" card.
[=[[reviews:OverUsed]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4871317/1/Pedestal Pedestal]]'' by Digital Skitty
* Recommended by @/KaiserinKai, Tropers/{{Lalalei2001}}, @/{{gumbal1}}, Salnax, @/{{Haustere}}, yiran
* Status: Completed.
* ''Synopsis'': [[ABoyAndHisX A boy sets out on a Pokemon journey with his Numel Pedestal]]. Together they deal with [[QuadDamage double weaknesses]], [[RunningGag unplanned catches, unexpected nicknames]], and [[BecauseDestinySaysSo his own destiny]].
* ''Comments'': What starts out as your run of the mill cheerful and humorous [[ToBeAMaster new trainer goes on a journey story]] quickly [[DarkerAndEdgier takes a turn for the worse]]. [[RefusalOfTheCall Shows the effects of]] [[YouCantFightFate ignoring warnings]] and [[AFriendInNeed not paying]] [[GoMadFromTheRevelation enough attention]] [[RivalTurnedEvil to those]] [[FriendlyEnemy closest to you]]. Very well written, with comedy added when appropriate in the form of a number of [[RunningGag running gags]], yet completely serious when it needs to be. This story is not based on the Anime or the Games, though it borrows mythology from both. The only canonical characters that it uses are the Gym Leaders, Elite Four, and Champion. Primarily takes place in Sinnoh, although other canonical regions do appear. Those looking for a ''very'' well written original trainer story with an original plot should check this out.
** ''Seconded''. I [[Fanfic/{{Pedestal}} gave it its own page]].
*** ''Thirded''. Go read it now.
*** ''Fourthed''. My favorite fanfiction ever. Turned me onto fanfics in general and convinced me to buy the game.
*** ''Fifthed''. It's quite an enjoyable read. The only downside is that now I have high-standards when reading fanfics, which is arguably not a good thing.
** yiran: It is surprisingly deep in philosophy for a Pokémon fanfiction. I have a little problem about the lack of death for the absolute main characters(and subsequent less realistic results), but it is negligible compared to all the positive qualities of the fan fiction you'll find. Highly recommended.
*** Has a story set in the same universe [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7136839/1/Ree-Majors-Wonderful-Journey here]] which is pretty decent in its own right.
[=[[reviews:Pedestal]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13226197/1/The-Path-Anew The Path Anew]]'' by [=11JJ11=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Lalalei2001}}
* Status: In-progress
* ''Summary:'' Experiment. Heir. Victim. Red has spent years trapped away within the labs of a Team Rocket base, as a pawn and a son, his ability just a means to further Team Rocket's goals. But with Mewtwo's escape, Red seeks his own chance at freedom. Kanto is a shattered region, vast and foreign, and haunted by Rocket's shadow. But with an eager Charmander at his side, Red is no longer alone.
''[[http://www.nofna.com/index2.php?chapter=Pika Pika]]'' by [[Webcomic/NatureOfNaturesArt Zachary Braun]].
* Recommended by @/{{Pykrete}}, Fawn

* ''Synopsis'': A Pikachu is adopted by an abusive trainer, sees the world, and gains enlightenment. [[MindScrew Er...I think]].
* ''Comments'': Major MindScrew ahoy. Wear a helmet.
[=[[reviews:Pika]]=]

Pokedex Adventures series by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4237519/RunsWithScizors RunWithScizors]]
* Recommended by transparentanswer
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: An AffectionateParody of the Pokemon games where the protagonist are less willing to be a hero as it usually is in the games, or an adventure. With frequent lampshading of inconsistencies. Such as the fact that children who knew nothing are heroes that will save the world. Oh, and Disney songs parodied ForTheLulz.
* Comments: If you're looking for a good laugh, this may just be for you. Black and White, Black 2 and White 2, Heart Gold and Soul Silver, and Platinum are complete with the adventure now in Hoenn. [[{{Fanfic/PokedexAdventures}} Now has a trope page.]]
[=[[reviews:Pokedex series]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12474693/1/ Pokemon Amethyst and Garnet]]'' by Eric T.M
* Recommended by @/WakingPrinceMatty
* Status: Dormant (last updated September 2017)
* Synopsis: Welcome to Chinocko! Follow Riley and Lilly, two budding Trainers, as they traverse a region full of original Pokemon, colorful characters, and mysterious secrets! Not everything is as it seems in Chinocko, though, and they may find their entire worldview turned on its head!
* Comments: This is really an interesting story, featuring a whole bunch of original Pokemon, cool characters, and a unique setting inspired by Canada, the author's country of origin. Riley, the viewpoint character of the story, is a shining star even as a silent protagonist, and watching him grow and mature as he embarks on his Pokemon Journey is awesome. A note: Lilly is not the same character as Lillie from Pokemon Sun and Moon, who also makes an appearance in the story.

''Fanfic/PokeWars'' by Cornova.
* Recommended by @/DialgaX
* Status: 5 complete. 1 dormant.
* ''Synopsis'': [[OlympusMons Ho-oh]] plans to make a utopia for Pokémon, by wiping out humans. He has supercharged all the PokémaSzon and imbued them with an intense bloodlust. Can Humanity and Lugia's corps of Legendaries band together to stop him?
* ''Comments'': This series of four stories tells the tale of Ho-oh's genocide against humanity. They are all dark, gritty and high-octane [[WarFic war stories]]. They are ''quite'' violent but the action sequences in them are absolutely dazzling. The character development is pretty good as well. A word of caution: the effects of the Pokémon attacks are quite [[NightmareFuel disturbing]].
** There are also four ExpandedUniverse stories that should be noted as well:
*** [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6736319/1/Poke_Wars_The_Pokemon_They_Carried Poké Wars: The Pokemon They Carried]]
*** [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6688158/1/Poke_Wars_Hell_In_Sinnoh Poké Wars: Hell In Sinnoh]] (by Jakayrta)
*** [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6732944/1/Poke_Wars_Dawn_of_a_New_Era Poké Wars: Dawn of a New Era]] (by Jakayrta)
*** [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7206818/1/Poke_Wars_Downfall_of_a_Champion Poké Wars: Downfall of a Champion]]
[=[[reviews:Poke Wars]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1810052/1/Pokemon_Colosseum_Apparitions Pokemon Colosseum: Apparitions]]''as well as the [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1820712/1/Pokemon_Colosseum_Global_Warning rest]] [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1835232/1/Pokemon_Colosseum_Global_Meeting of]] [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1860952/1/Pokemon_Colosseum_Global_Healing the]] [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1934952/1/Pokemon_Colosseum_Back_to_the_Beginning series]] [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2828500/1/Pokemon-Colosseum-Union-of-Souls here]] by Digi-Dolphin
* Recommended by @/{{zaiaku666}}
* Status: Complete.
* ''Pairings'': Wes/Rui
* ''Synopsis'': The first part in this author's ''Pokemon Colosseum Continuation'' Fics that give more of a Backstory to Wes' past as a Snagger and how it affects his future.
* ''Comments'': A well written start to the series, with a decent backdrop. Though it focus is more on the games, there are mentions of the anime including a NoodleIncident involving Ash and Misty. Same in those later stories invlove the main hero of ''Pokemon Silver'' being a SweetPollyOliver. The series has a tendency of being a little crazy at times but still an very good read.
** Pokedude10: The series overall doesn't stray too far from the original idea. I like the that their world is based on the games, yet borrows parts from the anime as well. The Main character strays close to MartyStu territory at times, But thankfully it doesn't last long.
[=[[reviews:Pokémon Colosseum: Apparitions series]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4920366/1/Pokemon_Diamond_and_Pearl_Gone_Wrong Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Gone Wrong ]]'' by burningfoot.
* Recommended by Rita689, Troper49
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': A parody of Diamond and Pearl. Two different people enter their games purely for your entertainment. The game isn't going right but being a criminal, killing Gym Leaders and using AR doesn't make it better but does make it more fun. Now with epilogue.
* ''Comments'': Very funny. I've read through it several times and still laugh at it all the time. However, it's not for kids. The summary isn't kidding about killing gym leaders (often for no good reason) and there are many mentions of mature topics. That said, the fic is relatively light and fluffy, and constantly lampshades the stupidities of the pokemon world. Worth a read.
** Seconded by Troper49, whom found this fanfic to be really funny. All the characters in the story ([[InteractiveNarrator yes, even the narrator]]) are all crazy, stupid, and funny characters, however, it is the two main characters who really shine. From the trouble-making Allen to the more sane Emma, the two character have interactions that are some of the funniest Burningfoot ever written. Every time I read this fanfic, I burst my gut laughing. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:PokemonDiamondAndPearlGoneWrong]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2540991/1/Pokemon_Emerald_Legends_in_Hoenn Pokémon Legends Saga]]'' by devilrose87
* Status: Incomplete four-story saga; the first three stories are complete, and the last is about 1/7 complete and was last updated in 2011.
* Recommended by Psykosis
* ''Summary'': The four-story Legends Saga starts out in Hoenn, but later installments reach out all over the Pokémon world. The first arc involves a somewhat mysterious trainer trying to take down Teams Aqua and Magma, but May unwittingly gets swept along. Everything then branches out into a whole mess of trouble involving the Legendary Pokémon.
* ''Comments'': The whole story is very well written and is updated on a weekly basis. Be warned that there will be lesbianism in some of the later chapters, if you’re offended by that.
[=[[reviews:Pokémon Legends Saga]]=]

''[[https://www.pixiv.net/user/411252/series/26523 Pokemon Festival of Champions]]'' by ''[[https://twitter.com/seijyun09 Seijyun09]]''
* Recomended by @/{{ScottyBreeze}}, {{KrspaceT}}

* ''Summary'': Red arrives at the Pokemon League and prepares to do battle against a variety of rivals from all across the world of Pokemon, including the Kanto Elite Four, Misty, Blue, and his arch-rival Green.
* ''Comments:'' This is a great fan comic, one of the best I have ever read. In fact when I first read it I was on a Pokemon hiatus and the moment I read it, I found myself wanting to buy the latest Pokemon game. The story doesn't focus much on romance, but the writer/artist shows hints of Red/Misty and perhaps Green/Blue. Admittedly this fan comic is a lot darker than other adaptions, but that just adds to its awesomeness. Another aspect that makes this comic worthwhile is the fact that it draws on many things of Pokemon, such as the anime, manga, fan theories. It is both well written and well drawn. Also it is in Japanese, but can be read in ''[[https://cosmicenzyme.wordpress.com/festival-of-champions/ English]]''
[=[[reviews:Pokemon Festival of Champions]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5112820/1/Pokemon_FOCUS) Pokemon FOCUS]]'' by Con Kipcha
* Recomended by @/{{Faislittlewhiteraven}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' "Where do all the Pokémon go when they can't cope with everyday life anymore? To Pokémon Rehab of course! Acceptance into F.O.C.U.S. is highly coveted by potential trainers, but do they have what it takes to fix these peculiar Pokémon?"
* ''Comments:'' Being set mostly in a boarding school with most of the characters being humans in their mid to late teens, there's automatically a lot of annoying high school drama going on, but this fic more than makes up for it with well written and often hilarious (and sometimes gross) moments between the characters and their pokemon, as well as adding a bit of real life to the pokemon world.
[=[[reviews:Pokemon FOCUS]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6974190/1/Pokemon_Gray Pokemon Gray]]'' by ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/643440/Blu_Rose Blu Rose]]''
* Recommended by @/{{raptyr}}
* Status: In Progress
* Pairings: None so far, though hints of White/N
* Synopsis: White understands Pokemon, but an incident left her with a crippling fear of them. Now she's on a journey with her brother Black to overcome it. But how can she while clashing with Team Plasma and the odd N?
* Comments: An interesting take on Pokemon Black and White. Great character interaction, mainly an upbeat story, but at times serious and sad. White does seem to get over her fear of pokemon a bit quickly,[[spoiler:aside from ghost types, who still give her plenty of trouble]], but it's a minor nitpick. The characters are kept in-character, and it does a good job of being a good story without trying too hard to be so. YMMV on a few points, but definitely worth a read.
** Tropers/RN452: I recommend this fanfic but with a warning: the premise of this fic is really interesting, with White having to deal with her fear of Pokémon. However, after [[spoiler:Victini]] is introduced, you can almost hear the trainwreck. However, after that, when Victini isn't present, the fic returns to its quality.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13407351/1/Pok%C3%A9mon-One-of-a-Kind Pokémon: One of a Kind]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/~toadly1998 toadly1998]]''
* Recommended by D-Y
* Status: Complete (currently has one completed sequel, [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13609637/1/Pok%C3%A9mon-United-Bonds Pokémon: United Bonds]], and one ongoing sequel [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13707110/1/Pok%C3%A9mon-Free-Will Pokémon: Free Will]])
* ''Synopsis'': What started as an ordinary adventure became a life-changing experience for Louis Serrano. After gaining an unusual ability, he and his new friends, Taki and her Totodile, set off on an expedition to find pieces of a sacred artifact belonging to a secret tribe in the Johto Region. It's a race against time.
* ''Comments'': This fanfic has an engaging and interesting storyline. The central characters are easy to connect with and have character growth throughout the story. It is filled with moments of laughter, heartbreak, and discovery.
[=[[reviews:Pok%C3%A9mon: One of a Kind]]=]

''FanFic/PokemonStormClouds'' and its sequel, ''[[http://deeman45.deviantart.com/art/Storm-Clouds-II-Ch-01-194703762 Storm Clouds II]]'' by @/{{deeman45}}.
* Recommended by @/Leliel
* Status:
** ''Pokemon Storm Clouds'': Complete.
** ''Storm Clouds II'': Ongoing.
* ''Synopsis'': A twist on the old TrappedInTvLand plot where a nerd named Dan and his wannabe girlfriend Missy get zapped into a game of ''[=LeafGreen=]''. The twist? It seems the Pokemon universe is a [[{{Deconstruction}} bit more realistic]] than seen in the games, and the process causes Missy to [[{{Animorphism}} mutate into an Eevee]] (the title referring to her pelt color), and Dan is oblivious to his friend's plight, [[PokemonSpeak given that she loses her ability to speak English in the process]].
* ''Comments'': Both a funny and insightful look into the life of the Pokemon world, as well as the gradual revelation the Dan has about what Pokemon would be like in RealLife, and Missy gradually coming to accept her being about a foot tall and having a tail bigger then she is.
** The fanfic was recently completed; the final chapter, number 24, was posted in late May.
** Now has a sequel, as stated above - put all relevant tropes on the same page, but take care to differentiate between the two by sections.
[=[[reviews:Pokémon: Storm Clouds / Storm Clouds II]]=]

'FanFic/{{Pokeumans}}'' (actual story found [[http://pokeumans.deviantart.com/art/Pokeumans-Chapter-1-158262439 here]]). Ongoing.
* Recommended by 1810072342.
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* Synopsis: Due to events a long time ago, people around the world find themselves transforming into Pokemon. They have to live in secret underground bases to prevent humans going insane about the discovery (this takes place in the real world, and [[TheFourthWallWillNotProtectYou not even a fictional version]]), and the Pokextinction movement wants them wiped out.
* ''Comments'': A fully developed story which inspired a group of {{continuation}} stories on the same concept and an entire group on the website, with a community and group events. The story itself is well-written and entertaining, especially if you want something outside the usual fanfic stuff. It may well be interesting as an exercise in seeing how an idea done well enough can prompt a reaction of that kind, or even of artist development (the story quality picks improves considerably as time goes on, although it's not exactly terrible to begin with). All in all, worth a look if you want a Pokemon story that you'll probably never have seen the same kind of before.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3179144/1/POKEMORFZ POKEMORFZ]]'' by stupidfic
* Recommended by @/MiffTheFox, @/{{Poptard}}
* Status: Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': An AffectionateParody of pokemorph fanfiction. [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Team Crazy]] kidnaps six teens and turns them into [[HalfHumanHybrids pokemon hybrids]] (including one [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog hedgehog hybrid]]). HilarityEnsues.
* ''Comments'': CrackFic, but the good kind. Finished.
[=[[reviews: POKEMORFZ]]=]

[[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f227/pokemon-xr-legends-sinnoh-original-pg-pg-13-%5Bcomplete%5D-29903/ Pokemon XR: Legends of Sinnoh]] by Jnoo
* Recommended by @/{{MusikMaestro}}

* '''Synopsis:''' Join Rain Eidoh and his friends Jessica and Manny as he tries to win the Sinnoh Pokemon League! Along the way they'll meet entertaining characters, new pokemon, and a dastardly new villainous team!
* '''Comments''' A great fanfic that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. It has everything: Great characters, great humor and excellent character development, all tied into a twist on the original diamond and pearl plot. The three main characters are great, and mesh together really well, and all have proper, fleshed out back stories. Ket is a great rival too, and has one of the best back stories I've seen in a pokemon fanfic. Overall, a brilliant fix that is definetly worth the read.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3618582/1/Refractions Refractions]]'', ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3839480/1/Innocence Innocence]]'', ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3839703/1/Rain Rain]]'', and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4099421/1/Equilibrium Equilibrium.]]'' by Dark Magician Girl Aeris
* Recommended by @/{{Mew24ever}}, @/{{Mike}}
* Status: complete.
* ''Synopsis'':
** ''Refractions'': Living in a state of self-imposed solitude, Mewtwo begins observing humans as a way to pass the time and comes to the conclusion that he’s better off alone, despite Mew’s best efforts to be his brother.
** ''Innocence'': Living by a mountain town, Mewtwo has plenty of time to dwell over the corruption of the human species... or to ponder over one pure life. It is never fair when innocence has to suffer harm at the hands of man.
** ''Rain'': Mewtwo sits and muses over the rain and the thoughts and emotions it brings out in him.
** ''Equilibrium'': Mewtwo muses over the inanities of death and the men and women who risk life and sanity to protect the balance as he observes the aftermath of a drive-by shooting.
* ''Comments'': If you happen to be a fan of Mewtwo, then I highly recommend the one-shots ''Refractions'', ''Innocence'', ''Rain'', and ''Equilibrium.'' Of course, seeing how it's Mewtwo, they can be depressing...
** @/{{Mike}}: The rest of her works on that site are just as good. Seconding by Mike.
[=[[reviews:Refractions series]]=]

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5750702/1/Reading-Between-the-Lines Reading Between the Lines]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/862354/The-Light-s-Refrain The Light's Refrain]]
* Recommended by [=TheTroperOutOfSpace=]

* ''Synopsis:'' "Words can mean many things. Sometimes you have to dive in deeper to find their true meaning, and the truth about the person themselves. A three-part drabble/short story series on the Gym Leaders, Partners, and Elite of Sinnoh."
* ''Comments'' A must-read for those who are interested in the lives and goings-on of supporting or background characters. Even with so little to go on in the canon game material, everyone feels wonderfully in character. This series of light drabbles has a sense of humor and fun and just as much heart and soul.

''[[http://behindtg.deviantart.com/gallery/#Random-Doom Random Doom]]'' and ''[[http://behindtg.deviantart.com/gallery/#RD-the-Comic-Series Random Doom the Comic Series]]'' by [[http://behindtg.deviantart.com/ BehindTG]]
* Recommended by @/CaptainNapalm, @/KYMSnowman, Sithking Zero, @/DominusTemporis
* Status: Ongoing, but updates can be... sporadic, to say the least. Keep in mind the high quality of the pictures, and of the horrible phenomenon known as "Real Life," and she (Behind TG) can go months without uploading, before releasing a deluge of new updates. Generally, though, when a new chapter is coming out, two pages a day is common.
* ''Synopsis'': A series of gag and short comics revolving around the misadventures of trainer named Jenna and, more notably, her Pokémon in Sinnoh.
* ''Comments'': I was actually surprised that these comics didn't make it onto this page sooner, given the fact that some of our own have apparently been following them for months and leaving comments ''and'' that they command enough of a following that people are making both fan fiction ''and'' fan translations ''for these comics''. As if the artwork alone wasn't reason enough to read them, Random Doom also possesses a decent number of well-developed characters, and masterfully executes a wide range of narratives (especially humorous ones). While the comics are updated fairly irregularly, sometimes veer a tad too far off into crude humor, and have occasional grammatical errors (the author is Finnish), they are hands down among the best (if not ''the'' best) Pokémon fan fiction presently on the net.
** Seconded here. There's something for everyone, with LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, each with their own quirks, habits, likes, dislikes, everything! A must read, if I do say so myself.
** A third recommendation from me. The only downsides are the gaps between updates and the occasional spelling or grammatical errors- both of which are justified, as explained above. Each character is well-rounded and distinct from the others, and the background/minor characters are just as colorful (even if most of their characters are AllThereInTheManual). What really makes Random Doom stick out, besides the beautiful art, is the sheer attention to detail and references to entries from throughout the series. It's clearly done by a longtime fan who has a lot of love for the games and for making art, which makes the long waits worthwhile.
[=[[reviews:Random Doom]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13720547/1/Pokemon-Descendant Pokemon Descendant]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8710794/SeleneDucky123 SeleneDucky123]]
* Recommended by PineySammyMarie

* ''Summary'': " Pokemon Descendant, written by Seleneducky123. Coming from a prosperous family, 11-year-old Gloria is meant to follow the footsteps of her family, but unbeknownst to anyone is quite indecisive and reluctant about her future as a trainer for many reasons. The most important reason; Gloria isn't fond of Pokemon. However, fate decides to throw a wrench in her plans when she ends up with a haughty Pikachu, changing her life forever.
Comment: This story is very well-written and suspenseful. The characters within the story are the main stars because of how compelling they are. The writer manages to pinpoint detailed characterizations well. Now I will warn you that the author does revise her stories from time to time, but overall she is a very good writer. Descendant is a character-driven story rather than a plot-driven. So it is a bit slower and focuses on looking inside of a character to understand her motivations, experiences, and feelings. Check it out. The author’s writing is quite solid and compelling, so give it a shot.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5808527/1/Regret Regret]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1634629/ Crukix]]
* Recommended by Drakenzie, @/VisionoftheDamned, TragedyOnBroadway, yiran

* ''Summary'': "A world destroyed by war. A world where deadly creatures known as Pokemon stalked the earth. I grew up in that world. By some ill-fated miracle, I got the chance to stop the destruction. Only, I found out I caused it all. This is how I destroyed the world."
* ''Comments'': The story begins in an apocalyptic setting, though is quickly rewound 80 years to the more familiar time. It's a realistic portrayal of Pokemon, with a realistic anti-hero and a team full of pokemon with vivid personalities. The author warps even fan favourite Pokemon such as [[spoiler: Gardevoir, who become [[NightmareFuel demonic creatures that skin other pokemon and humans]], using that to make their dresses - or capes for males.]] You're constantly treated to the [[DarkerAndEdgier brutal and realistic]] nature of the fic, with the main character suffering to the point of [[spoiler: [[NightmareFuel being captured by a Gardevoir and nearly being skinned alive]].]] You're told from the start that the hero fails, yet you're constantly guessing as to how exactly everything goes wrong.
** Heavily seconded. The hero's Pokemon are all characterised so well that you can't help but love them. Not all of them are safe, however, as [[spoiler: 4 of his pokemon have died so far.]] Judging by the reviews alone, there seems to be a heavy following for Lacey, the hero's Nuzleaf who [[spoiler: happens to be a serial killer. She even has a basement full of trophy bodies when the hero captures her. She also kills one of his best friend's pokemon.]] Go read it now.
** Thirded. [[Fanfic/{{Regret}} It now has its own page.]]
** Has a (possible) prequel in [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7599030/1/Transgression Transgression]], which this troper thinks is already far superior to Regret.
[=[[reviews:Regret]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/585164/1/Revelations_A_Cynics_View_of_Pokemon Revelations: A Cynic's View of Pokémon]]'' by @/CorianderWryters

* Recommended by @/{{Verity}}, seconded by @/{{Anoroku}}
* ''Synopsis'': A DarkerAndEdgier take on the ''Pokémon'' 'verse through the eyes of a [[AntiHero jaded trainer with a dark past]] by the name of Karuta and a GenkiGirl named Nozomi who doesn't know what she's getting into when she tags along with him.
* ''Comments'': Darkity dark dark, if it's not inherently obvious from the first chapter, but has a lot of genuinely funny moments, well-realized and interesting characters, and a handful of heartwarming, as well.
** @/{{jaimeastorga2000}}: The first chapter was a pretty good introduction to a grimdark Pokemon world, but the fic quickly deteriorated in the following chapters as the main character was shown to be a Mary Sue. Not recommended.
[=[[reviews:Revelations: A Cynic's View of Pokémon]]=]

''[[http://forums.bulbagarden.net/index.php?threads/rivals-story.38490/ Rival's Story]]'' by Gastly's Mama
* [[http://web.archive.org/web/20130215054714/http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f244/rivals-story-38490/ Alternate Link]]
* Recommended by @/SithDroideka2
* ''Status'': Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': This is the story of FRLG/RGBY from the point of view of your rival, Blue. It chronicles his quest to beat his hated rival Red and become champion. It also explains many elements from the original games, such as the man on the roof glitch, what happened to Blue's Raticate, and how Red got his Espeon.
* ''Comments'': Rival's Story is phenomenal. The plot is excellent, and even more importantly it manages to somehow make you hate Red (from Blue's point of view), at least until the end. An excellent story for any Blue fans, and an excellent story overall. Also features many excellent battles, such as Giovanni and Sabrina. Recently completed, with 100 chapters. Also a bit out of line with HGSS canon, but it was planned before then.
[=[[reviews:Rival's Story]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/10847458/1/The-Road-to-Champion The Road to Champion]]'' by The Universal Gamer
* Recommended by maistero

* ''Synopsis'': The road to champion is a long and harsh journey for those who seek it, but it is rewarding for the few who make it to the top. Follow the story of Ethan Rider, prodigy of New Bark Town, as he journeys through the Johto region to become the best there is with his faithful Abra by his side. Mainly follows the storyline of the games.
* ''Comments'': This story is absolutely fantastic. With a likable protagonist, artfully crafted characters, and beautifully depicted battles, this story mixes the charm of Pokemon with a realistic, developed world of the Johto region. It starts off a bit slow with Ethan building his team and the story mostly following the game timeline, but then the story quickly takes off shortly afterwards, turning into more of an AU than a simple canonical retelling. Added bonus: this story isn't about another Red/Ash, but an unexplored Ethan/Gold.
[=[[reviews:The Road to Champion]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9726865/1/The-Sacrament-of-Unova Sacrament of Unova]]'' by Ami.Bel
* Recommended by WillEatHam
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': The first in a series following a trainer's journey against villainous teams, mythical creatures, and the demons of men. Amira's first journey is in Unova. Her the slapstick adventure goes bad thanks to the mysterious N. It gets worse with the inclusion of cursed dragons, secret organizations, and a battle for the fate of the world. MA: Explicit violence, sex, and adult themes.
* ''Comments'': A pretty good interpretation of the plot of Black and White. The protagonist is interesting and sympathetic and the later turns the story takes can really feel like a gut punch. It takes some time for it to pick up and the prose isn't great at first, but it gets much better fast.
[=[[reviews:Sacrament of Unova]]=]

''[[http://Eeveexpert.deviantart.com/art/A-Sapphire-Shines-in-Sinnoh-61130255 A Sapphire Shines in Sinnoh]]'' by Eeveexpert.
* ''Recommended by'' Dreamaniac.
* ''Status'': Complete at 44 chapters. Has sequel ''Shattered Truths'', completed in 2011, which has not-yet-started sequel ''Shadows of Deceit''.
* ''Synopsis'': Featuring mostly original characters with occasional cameos, ''A Sapphire Shines in Sinnoh'' is the first in a series of fanfics by Eeveexpert. It is centered around a family of seven eeveelutions and one eevee, on their own for the first time as their trainer journey's to Johto. A mysterious, well-done plot and more Eevee's then you can throw an evolutionary stone at.
* ''Comments'': While the action scenes are worth reading on their own, the relationships and various [[TearJerker heartrending emotional scenes]] make this fanfic a must read. All of the characters receive incredible amounts of characterization and development, and is a testament to the trope of DoingItForTheArt.
[=[[reviews:A Sapphire Shines in Sinnoh]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/5115752 Seeker of Heaven]]'' by Ysavvryl
* Recommended by hoodie361
* ''Status'': Complete
* Synopsis: A study of happiness and life as seen by one Zubat. Break through the sky.
* Comments: A look at why and how Cyrus would have a crobat, told from the perspective of his zubat, Seeker.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1449439/1/ Shadows Like You]]'' by Cosmic Mewtwo
* Recommended by @/{{Nexus}}

* ''Synopsis'': Mewtwo now living alone on Mount Queyna, is angsty and depressed because he's the only of his kind in existance. Meanwhile, Giovanni decides to have his scientists create three more Mewtwos...
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Shadows Like You]]=]

[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/9632618/chapters/21763001#workskin Silver Bird]] by Saphruikan

* Recommended by: Kitsunemask
* Status: Dormant (last updated May 18th 2018)
* Synopsis: In which a boy steals a beast, and they teach each other how to live. The story of Gladion and his Type: Null. Sun/Moon spoilers.
* Comments: A truly beautiful fanfic that depicts Gladion's relationship to Type: Null and their journey of learning to trust each other. The author's interpretation of Gladion's relationship to his signature Pokemon is really sweet and honestly quite creative. I feel like both Gladion and Type: Null are well-written characters that you can root for and this fanfic in particular really does change the perspective of their relationship.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6013092/1/Storm-Warning-The-Rise-of-a-Champion Storm Warning: The Rise of a Champion]]'' by The Altrox
* Recommended by thezogg.
* Status: In Progress
* ''Synopsis'': The tale of a young trainer and his Squirtle as they take destiny into their own hands, whether the journey takes them through the sun or the shadows. Adventure, friendship, love, and hardships... A lot can happen in just three years. Original region and characters.
* ''Comments'': An OC Trainer fic with a fan made region that stands above its peers. The main character, Cody Storm, goes above his roots as a OC Trainer having an actual character, flaws, and backstory and a supporting cast that very well feels alive. Combine this with good worldbuilding that isn't needlessly dark and three running plot lines, and you've got a good read.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8137411/1/The_Super_Nerd_Show The Super Nerd Show!]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2716390/Neoshadowwolf Neoshadowwolf]]
* Recommended by: @/UpNdownNallaround

* Summary: Parody of a radio TalkShow that discusses contradictions and unanswered questions from the games, anime, and manga.
* ''Comments:'' Almost entirely dialogue. Saw this the other day and found it to be an interesting read. Makes me think about what is wrong with the world of Pokémon and why so many plot holes exist.
[=[[reviews:TheSuperNerdShow]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7303861/1/Supernova Supernova]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2244294/RavenWingDark RavenWingDark]]
* Recommended by: @/thecarsonkid
* Status: Ongoing
* A FanFic about Nova the Eevee, who has been living in Professor Oak's lab her whole life, finds a friend in her trainer, Sam. Together they journey the Pokemon World winning badges and meet interesting Pokémon along the way like Gold, the fighting type Sandshrew and Missile, the shy Beedrill. Mix between Mystery Dungeon, normal Pokémon games and real life.
* ''Comments:'' The story starts off seeming like it will be pretty stereotypical but is strengthened by interesting characters and situations.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3535877/1/Sword_and_Shield Sword and Shield]]'', as well as [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3779539/1/Jokulhaups the]] [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4124348/1/World_on_Fire other]] [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4596041/1/Chosen_Fate stories]] by Kayasuri-n in that 'verse.
* Recommended by @/{{Mike}}, @/{{Cariyaga}}

* ''Synopsis'': ''Sword and Shield'' has psychic-hating homicide detective Brenda Johnson investigating a murder in a lab, which leads to the discovery of Team Rocket's leader and an alliance with Mewtwo, who has decided to become a police officer and incidentally has impressive computer skills. ''Jokulhaups'' has Brenda and Mewtwo investigate a serial killer who is targeting the only people who would pose a challenge to an up-and-coming trainer. ''World on Fire'' is the investigation of a serial murderer/rapist, followed by a wee bit of a falling out between Brenda and Mewtwo. ''Chosen Fate'' involve a long series of murders of identical young girls.
* ''Comments'': Warning: non-canon. Its set in something rather like the modern world, but with pokémon. There are all sorts of modern conveniences, like cars, or homicide cops. The fics are, as should be expected in a fic following a homicide cop, quite dark. However, there are some moments of humour and awesome. They are very well written, and my summaries really don't do them justice. If you can deal with training being almost totally incidental to the stories, I highly recommend these.
** @/{{Kchasm}}: Is the fact that someone out there's probably shipping the two protagonists considered the white elephant in the room, or am I allowed to mention that?
*** @/{{Gattsuru}}: ''Secondary characters'' in the series are shipping the two protagonists, and there's no small amount of subtext. But it's a minor attribute in a series that emphasizes crime/cop drama, and does quite good at it.
** @/{{Mike}}: Note: An additional story, Chosen Fate, has been added and linked since @/Cariyaga seconded this.
[=[[reviews:Sword And Shield series]]=]

''[[http://www.freewebs.com/applesnotincluded/ Tales of Flame and Anomaly]]'' by Buwaro and Dark Magician Girl Aeris, respectively. Fanfiction links: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2987606/1/Tales_Of_Flame Tales of Flame]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3173119/1/Anomaly Anomaly]]''
* Recommended by @/{{Hydrall}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing and Dead
* ''Synopsis'': This is a pretty in-depth 'verse of two stories (There was a third but it's gone now), both of which cross over occasionally. ''Tales of Flame'' is the story of a Charmander imaginatively named Flame by his master, who is nicknamed 'Moron' back, and is partially a parody, partially its own continuing plot. ''Anomaly'' is the story of Eve, another clone of Mew, and her adventures in the Pokemon World; It's much more serious. Both are funny and action-filled while keeping together a universe that includes a much more competent Team Rocket, a gender-bending Mew and a jerkass evil Celebi.
* ''Comments'': Both of them are still going strong, with ''Tales of Flame'' over 314 chapters in. ''Anomaly'' still updates, if slowly.
[=[[reviews:TalesOfFlame]]=] [=[[reviews:Anomaly]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10382281/1/Tearing-the-Heavens Tearing the Heavens]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5757134/Cepel Cepel]]''
* Recommended by @/{{rmaster454}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing, with updates monthly
* ''Synopsis'': A dark fic about a medieval soldier named Riven being transported forward in time to Hoenn several years after the events of Ruby and Sapphire, and his adventures as a trainer. It's a great story with a great sense of humour, great action scenes, and very compelling characters, and is not just well-written for a fanfiction, but is well-written when compared to most actual ''published'' works of literature. Be warned, though, as it pulls no punches and can be incredibly violent at times.

''[[http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=240675/ The Thinking Man's Guide to Destroying the World]]'' by Cutlerine
* Recommended by @/dogfish_in_paris
* ''Status'': Complete.
* ''Synopsis'' "This is a story based around the Pokemon Emerald game, where you follow Kester Ruby as he goes through the plot of Emerald, with a few add-ons and twists."
* ''Comments'':

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6238207/1/Threads_of_the_Soul Threads of the Soul]]'' by Desk Rage
* Recommended by @/PandoraTears
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' "Do not deceive yourself, Lucario. In order to be useful to our masters and comrades, we all learn skills against our nature."
* ''Comments:'' If you're a fan of the eighth movie, ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'', you must read this fic. The fic takes place centuries ago, providing more backstory to Sir Aaron and Lucario, and even introducing to how they first met. Let me be blunt and say that if you didn't think Lucario's whole story wasn't [[TearJerker tearjerking]] enough, then be prepared when you read the first couple of chapters when he was just a Riolu. What sets it apart from other fics is how categorized the wild Pokemon were, how they view human technology and terminology nonetheless (by the way, "nest" = "home") especially Lucario's very determined and noble mother. While there are a few typos, the story immediately grabs you with its vivid imagery and emotional dialogue.
[=[[reviews:Threads of the Soul]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2879741/1/The_Ties_that_Bind The Ties that Bind]]'' by Saffire Persian
* Recommended by @/{{antialiasis}}, @/GoldenDragon326
* ''Status'': Complete.
* ''Synopsis:'' They say that Time will eventually heal all wounds; but people tend to forget the deep, everlasting scars it leaves.
* ''Comments:'' Not only well written and an intensely believable exploration of the emotions associated with loss, but also simply one of the most [[TearJerker heartwrenching]] pieces of fanfiction (or fiction in general) that I have ever read. There are a couple of typos that take you out of it a little, but only because the entire rest of it is so gripping and powerful.
** I second that. The author, interestingly enough, writes it in second person and makes it work extremely well. They're also one of the rare authors who can write a battle without it being a bland use-this-move-in-your-face presentation. Also, as mentioned, is a bittersweet story that, regardless of which region/starters you favor, you'll remember for however long you remain a Pokemon fan.
[=[[reviews:The Ties That Bind]]=]

Fanfic/TravelsOfTheTrifecta by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/111424/Shinneth Shinneth]]
* Recommended by Lawnmowergirl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Based around the fan theory that Pyramid King Brandon is Paul and Reggie's father, this fanfic focuses on their fractured family as Brandon issues a challenge to both of his sons as he embarks on a quest to obtain Regigigas.
* ''Comments'': This fic is insanely long but well worth a read if you're a fan of any of the following: Paul, Reggie, Brandon, Maylene, Conway, really in-character fanfics, expansion of canon, long fanfics...etc.
[=[[reviews:Travels of the Trifecta]]=]

[=[[reviews:Unoriginality 1 An Original Trainer Story]]=]

''[[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?t=185032 Pokemon XD^3: The Waves of Truth]]'' and ''[[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?t=374968 Pokemon Ranger and the Gardener of Gratitude]]'' by The Great Butler
* Recommended by @/{{Nekusagi}}
* Status: Complete and Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Combining characters from the games and anime, ''XD^3'' and ''Gardener of Gratitude'' are action-adventure stories in the style of classic TwoFistedTales. In ''XD^3'', the heroes fight a villainous force formed from ''Collosseum'' and ''XD'' villains Cipher, who are united under a new ruler with diabolical plans for world domination. ''Gardener of Gratitude'' finds the grandson of a renowned archaeologist on an expedition to unearth the secrets of his past drawn into a conspiracy of royal intrigue and treachery, full of mystery and suspense. While ''XD^3'' has a definite science fiction angle, ''Gratitude'' is a more straight fantasy adventure in the pulp style of Indiana Jones.
* ''Comments'': ''XD^3'' is the third fic of a trilogy, spanning 16 chapters at the time of this writing, and considered by the author to be the strongest of the trilogy. It can be read and enjoyed without reading the first two, as all backstory is explained for new readers. ''Gardener of Gratitude'' is a spinoff of ''XD^3'' featuring one of the supporting characters and expanding on events referenced in ''XD^3''.
[=[[reviews:Pokémon XD^3: The Waves Of Truth and Pokémon Ranger and the Gardener of Gratitude]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10961454/1/Wave-Re-Endemic Wave: Re-Endemic]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3059930/Mnesia Mnesia]]
* Recommended by @/{{MrTherandomguy42}}
* Status: Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': No one cycle is the same. Every one has their own discrepancies, and there is not a soul alive who can properly account every detail. Not even the progenitors of such cycles. Many can be certain of one thing: change. Again, change is coming, slowly but surely. It's time to return to Autumnridge and face the Wave within a new limelight.
* ''Comments'': This is a remake of the original ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7660555/1/Wave-Endemic Wave: Endemic]]'' that brings about a lot of improvements to the original. The original fanfic while still being a relatively good story, had many flaws. Even though the remake is still in its early stages, it is worth reading since it does a much better job at making three-dimensional characters. Plus it will also bring about a lot of emotions from the start. I recommend anyone to give this and the original a read any day.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9432947/1/Wave-Epidemic Wave: Epidemic]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3059930/Mnesia Mnesia]]
* Recommended by @/{{MrTherandomguy42}}
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synposis'': The sequel to Wave: Endemic. The wave of change spreads, driving friends and families apart as those fighting for their humanity attempt to control the infection. The surreal, space-born fragments rest in the town of Autumnridge, having planted the seeds of mass transformation. Join the victims of the aftermath as they come together, facing challenges small, large, and awkward.
* ''Comments'': Rated M for strong language, intense violence, and other suggestive and mature content. This sequel both continues and expands upon the universe that is Wave. Unlike the previous story, it brings about a lot of dark themes several chapters in, which is why it is rated M. The storytelling becomes a massive improvement once it reaches the second arc of the story, and the POVs are somehow able to get more interesting as they go on. Lastly, there will be many times in the story that will leave you on edge, giving you chills on what has happened before or what will happen next. I can't really go into more detail on that without spoiling it however. Overall, great recommendation that I hope many will enjoy as much as I did.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10613826/1/The-World-in-Red The World in Red]]'' by ThreeBlindMice
* Recommended by @/{{Pre-Ragnarok}}

* ''Synopsis'': Red is a Champion among Champions, taking title after title as he travels through the various regions. With his 'Dex in hand, he is determined to catalogue every single Pokémon in existence, but with great power comes great responsibility. Slowly, but surely, the world will turn against him.
* ''Comments'': Not a very long fic, but definitely worth reading. It's an interesting take on Red's character and the consequences of capturing pokemon such as legendaries.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1713895/1/Xanthic_Growlithe_Contract Xanthic Growlithe Contract]]'' by Facia
* Recommended by @/{{wescotta}}, @/{{Joysweeper}}, @/ShadowDog
* Status: Complete, with DeadFic sequel.
* ''Synopsis'': Why are most Pokemon trainers children? Why do Nurse Joys all look the same? Why can't people buy tickets for the S.S. Anne, and why doesn't anybody bother researching wild pokemon? In ''Xanthic Growlithe Contract'', ten-year-old Elliot roams Kanto with a menagerie of unusual pokemon, including a Jigglypuff that can only use Uproar and a Poochyna that grows weaker as it evolves. But as he travels, he can't help but notice that something is mysteriously, inexplicably ''wrong''...
* ''Comments'':
** @/{{Joysweeper}}: Seconding the reck! It's very good, although the protagonist doesn't do all that much himself, but eighteen chapters into the Johto part it becomes a DeadFic, complete with a note saying "Yes, I ''am'' updating". So many questions [[LeftHanging are left unanswered.]]
[=[[reviews:XanthicGrowlitheContract]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7252134/1/daddy_dearest Daddy Dearest]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2233579/chandelure chandelure]]
* Recommended by Pichu
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Dawn only now understands hate. —dawn and her father.
* '''Comments'': It's an angsty drabble but a very good one. It's quite well-written.

"[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7076402/1/Ash-Ketchum-Aura-Master Ash Ketchum: Aura Master]]"
* Recommended by: Fires shadow

* Synopsis: Follow Ash on a Journey that will push him further than anything he has ever gone through. It will take everything for him and all his friends have just to stay alive let alone save the world once again. Please Review! Rated T for violence and possible loss.
* Comments: It's hard to find fics with Ash's aura powers, even though the author hasn't got to it yet I can't wait to see how it goes.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7735627/1/The-Trainer-From-A-Far-Away-Land The Trainer From A Far Away Land]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/547047/RenegadeWarrior RenegadeWarrior]]
* Recommended by Zarclonia
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Sypnosis'': This human was unlike anyone N had ever met. His Pikachu was just as extraordinary. Together, they shone so brightly no one could look away and N was no exception.
* ''Comments'': A delightful FixFic of the Pokemon Best Wishes anime, starring N. Ash/Satoshi is wisier while still retaining a childish personality. It is also filled [[CallBack call backs to past seasons and the movies]].
[=[[reviews:TheTrainerFromAFarAwayLand]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8466693/1/Traveler Traveler]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2850031/The-Straight-Elf The Straight Elf]]
* Recommended by Riyshn

* ''Synopsis'': Ash Ketchum has been determined to become the best since he was a toddler. He has his eyes set on a Charmander, but a twist of fate led him to the humble Nidoran. Note: Mix between anime and the games.
* ''Comments'': The summary is actually misleading. Ash's disappointment at not getting Charmander lasts all of 2 seconds before he falls in love with Nidoran, and it's only mentioned one time after the beginning. That said, one of the best Pokemon fics I've read. My only complaint is that Ash feels more like Red or an OC than the carefree child of the anime.
** kinglugia here. Seconding this one, especially when the writer actually portrays the Legendaries as what they truly are: Total Badasses.

** Soul Sabre 117:A reconstruction of the Pokemon world, lore, legends, and characters.Where to begin with this one?
*** Better Than Canon? Check.
*** Smarter,more developed Ash? Check.
*** More realistic and tense atmosphere? Check.
*** Pokemon teams are actual characters? Triple check.
*** Having been around for over eight years and spanning 50 chapters and counting, this Fanfic is easily worth reading; filled with heartwarming and heartbreaking scenes, awesome fights and interesting characters, this story is one of the best Fanfics out there.

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6161819/1/Pokedex Pokedex]] by Birdboy
* Recommended by {{KrspaceT}}
* Status: Complete (for now)
* Summary: A drabble collection of the sort of pokemon world lore you might find in an expanded version of the pokedex.
* Comments, while the chapters are short, they read like actual Pokedex entries and are so detailed in thought, depth delving and introspective that you are touched, horrified, amused, ect by them. But what makes this story really stand out is the sheer amount of entries; so far 538 Entires have been complete, despite a somewhat lack of reviews to perk the guy up as he goes along. However, this story deserves a read through by any Pokemon Fan, and updates quite often, so go read it and review.
** Now has a side story on Alola - ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13053558/1/Pokedex-Alola-Edition Alola Edition]]'' (Complete)

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4033059/1/From-Servant-to-Stardom From Servant to Stardom]] and [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4845465/1/Tale-of-Stardom Tale of Stardom]] by Creator/MisterP
* recommended by {{KrspaceT}}
* Status: While Servant to Stardom is complete, Mister P ended his FF work 40 chapters into Tale of Stardom
* Summary: From a two-month servitude to the Challenge of the Elite Four, many difficult trials will test if Ash Ketchum can be a Pokémon Master. AbilityShipping, AshxAnabel, SatoLila, AaAL, minor MirrorRivalShipping (From Servant to Stardom),
* Comments: Despite this, it is one of the most in depth fan fics from the Pokemon world, filled with surprises you may not expect. The story AU's itself from about the point in the anime between Byron and Candice, but starts after the Sinnoh League. While Unova and Kalos don't seem to exist, the story takes a different look at several elements of canon and fanon, including some quiet excellent takes on the Ash's father theories, Ash becoming a Battle Frontier, Ash's connection to Sir Aaron and featuring plenty of references to game and anime past and present that any fan would appreciate. It's a brilliant read for anyone willing to give it a try

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9791718/1/Shadows-from-Before Shadows from Before]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2554262/MaverickKayPrime MaverickKayPrime]]
* recommended by BaronTiger
* Status: Complete
* Summary: (From the Game Universe) A few years after Dawn becomes the Sinnoh Champion, a mysterious girl named Leaf Green wanders into Sandgem town with her Venusaur. She has all the Kanto badges and the Champion's badge but is nine years too young according to her trainer card and, furthermore, doesn't exist in trainer databases, leaving Dawn and Professor Rowan to wonder "Who is Leaf Green?"
* Comments: An interesting read. Occasionally the writing may seem melodramatic or a bit stiff, but overall the sentences flow well and the story is captivating. I would definitely recommend it to anyone familiar with Gen 1 games or their remakes and the Gen IV games.

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9695250/1/Embrace Embrace]] by
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2467123/Phaaze22 Phaaze22]] and [[http://dsarvess.deviantart.com/ Dsarvess]]
* recommended by BaronTiger
* Status: Complete. Oneshot.
* Summary: From the author: When Sari notices his trainer is starting to act more and more like him, emotions run high as the two of them discover their true friendship with each other. Another collaboration with Dsarvess from dA, written some time ago.
* Comments: Definitely a captivating and heartwarming read. The plot is interesting and what happens may surprise you and will probably intrigue you. It is very well written and although it is a one-shot featuring OCs, Phaaze22 did a very good job of establishing who they were, making it very easy to connect to them.
* My only complaint would be that I'm not entirely sure whether or not Sari is male, as Sari's gender is never referred to in the story proper.

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2383325/1/Surreal-Slayer Surreal Slayer]]
* recommended by Tropers/Lalalei2001
* Status: Complete
* Summary: A one-shot about a Pokemon accepting its fate at the hands of another.
* Comments: Don't let the odd title fool you. This fic is powerful and very well-written, and compresses a lot of emotion into a short story. My heart broke for both Surreal and Slayer, especially the ending. It ends without resolving what happens to the trainer, but the focus is on the Pokemon and the loss. The battle descriptions are very vivid, and the fact that the Rockets had whips in earlier games is touched on and made horrific.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6728030/1/From-One-Side-to-Another From One Side to Another]] by True-Intha-Blue
* ''Recommended by'': {{KrspaceT}}, Nightshade1218
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairings'': Ash/Anabel (Abilityshipping)
* ''Synopsis'': After his defeat in the Sinnoh League, Ash rethinks his training ways. Accepting Scott's offer to become a Frontier Brain, can Ash regain his belief to continue his dreams as a Pokemon Master?
** ''Comments'': I am actually a tad unsure of putting it here as oppose to Pokemon Shipping, though as the fic isn't completely dominated by Ash and Anabel's romance, which is more like 30-40% of the story, I think it's okay here. Its page question notwithstanding, it's an excellent story that takes the 'Ash becomes a Frontier Brain' idea quite strongly, with a lot of good references to Pokemon topics ranging from Ash's competency problems to Damon to Legendary Ownership and is funny all the way.
*** The fic is marred with bad writing, grammar and numerous mistakes (including the dreaded here/hear mix-up). That said, this troper's only a quarter of the way through and he is very impressed otherwise. It does a great job at rounding out the characters, including Ash and Anabel themselves, balancing the former's capability and inexperience in the Battle Frontier field nicely. Nice depth is added to the series and its characters, and [[ContinuityNod continuity nods]] abound.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10198025/1/Heroes-of-Kalos-Abridged Heroes of Kalos Abridged]] by Zokolov
* ''Recommended by'': Tropers/RN452
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': "Fashionista and pyromaniac Serena is just like most young people of her age, her interests consisting of Pokémon, shopping and becoming the immortal ruler of Kalos. But to do that, she needs a loyal group of flunkies and must stay out of the International Police's reach. Based on a true story."
[=[[reviews:Heroes of Kalos Abridged]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9794740/1/Pokemon-The-Origin-of-Species Pokemon: The Origin of Species]] by daystar721
* ''Recommended by'': NG14916

* ''Synopsis'': "Enter the world of Pokémon from a rational perspective. Instead of starting his journey in ignorance, Red has spent his years studying the creatures so central to his world... and he doesn't quite agree with all the information in his books. No time for rookie mistakes here: he's on a quest to discover the true nature of Pokémon, and maybe even find out where they really come from."
** ''Comments'': Does a great job of presenting a rational take on the world of Pokemon, with interesting characters and plenty of worldbuilding that really delves into the details of how a world of Pokemon could function. Topics such as conditioning techniques used to train Pokemon and the ecosystems of the world are considered. The plot is slow-paced due to the extensive worldbuilding, but interesting developments have already been foreshadowed. This is really a must-read.
* Now with a [[FanFic/PokemonTheOriginOfSpecies trope page]].
[=[[reviews:Pokemon: The Origin of Species]]=]

''[[http://fanfiction.net/s/9565658/1/Pokemon-Black-White-Tale-of-a-Legend Pokemon Black & White: Tale of a Legend]]'' by [[http://fanfiction.net/u/4248918 Cottonmouth25]]
* Recommended by: Tensaihime

* ''Synopsis'': Volan and Thrin, brother and sister, go to see Professor Juniper -she receives a Tepig, he keeps the Pidove he's known and loved for years -and they, together with new friends Bianca and Cheren, set out for adventure. Each sibling is periodically contacted by a strange dragon, and as they tangle with Team Plasma it seems that ancient Unovan story of two heroes is about to become extremely relevant again. ('''Note''': There is some romance between the protagonist, who is not Hilbert but a brave bespectacled blond boy, and Elite Four Caitlin. It isn't the main focus of the story, though.)
* ''Comments'': Siblings share things, so why not a Pokémon journey? And issues with ancient, mythical dragons? Reshiram and Zekrom both have important things to say to their... let's say hosts. Plot elements of B/W and B2/W2 are present, since the villains are attempting to gain control over the legendary duo and Kyurem, too. The author's managed to make said villains even worse than they are in the games, and there are some deaths, both on-screen and implied. If you're not in the mood for doom-and-gloom/grim-and-gritty, don't pass this up, though! You also get lots of comedy from both humans and Pokémon, to whose conversations the audience is privy. Characters from the games, anime, and the author's own mind all work well together, and character development occurs over realistic periods of time. If you want to see the love (as close-knit family, good friends, and romantic partners) people and Pokémon have for each other, you'll find it here. If you want quests, peril, beatdowns (League-sanctioned and otherwise), and long-anticipated justice, you've got that to look forward to as well.
* This story now has its own [[FanFic/PokemonBlackandWhiteTaleofaLegend trope page]].
[=[[reviews:PokemonBlackandWhiteTaleofaLegend]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9776770/1/Ghost-of-Oblivion Ghost of Oblivion]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2093589/Cori-Shadowfang Cori Shadowfang]]
* Recommended by: Karxrida
* Status: Completed
* ''Synopsis'': Quoted from the author (slightly edited for minor corrections): Eris never intended to become a servant to Yveltal. When a Honedge attaches itself to her arm, she's forced to seek aid from the Destruction Pokémon, who offers his assistance in exchange for her help: turning her into the natural disaster he can no longer be.
* ''Comments'': Do note this deviates from canon to a degree. An interesting take on the story of ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'' that expands on the backstories of Xerneas, Yveltal, and to a lesser extent AZ with a dash of AlternativeCharacterInterpretation for Lysandre that makes him ''way'' more interesting than his canon counterpart. [[spoiler:He and Yveltal are the same being.]] While Eris is the protagonist, the star is clearly Yveltal with the DarkIsNotEvil portrayal of his role as the Destruction Pokémon and bringer of death, and his relationship with Xerneas drives the plot.
[=[[reviews:Ghost of Oblivion]]=]

[[http://itsahardlife.smackjeeves.com/ It's A Hard Life]] by
[[http://qlockwork.deviantart.com/ Qlockwork]]
* Recommended by: Lirazel
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': "Robin is ten years old and travels through Kanto with her pokemon to find a place to call home. This is a story about struggle, survival and friendship in a cruel world. Contains swearing, violence and death. And sometimes some gore"
* ''Comments'': Do not let the quirky watercolor art fool you - this is a deconstruction of Pokemon. Literally anyone can die. The story will make you bawl. Qlockwork finds really creative ways to work gym fights into plot, which makes IAHL flows like a real adaptation. All characters get incredible development, though personalities of pokemon are especially fascinating and touching. A must-read for fans of darker takes on Pokemon world.

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5610270/1/Curse Curse]] by
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/616751/Dragonfree Dragonfree]]
* Recommended by: Lirazel

* ''Synopsis'': Wanna-be champions Kari and her Dragonite get their hands on a mysterious TM containing the move Curse, which they had previously only seen used by Morty's Ghost Pokémon. Why does it work so differently now?
* ''Comments'': A short story by Morphic author depicting the dark workings of Curse. Good fleshing out of intriguing concept.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10933692/1/Silver-Clouds-and-Gray-Linings Silver Clouds and Gray Linings]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3530877/Ten-Faced Ten-Faced]]
* Recommended by: Azelf2010; @/ArgonianLorekeeper
* Pairings: none
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After the events of the [[PokemonRubyAndSapphire Delta Episode]] Zinnia attempts to leave her past behind and travels to the land of fairies. However, she cannot bring herself to lay her burdens down just yet.
* ''Comments'': This fic takes an incredibly nuanced approach in developing the character of Zinnia into a fully fleshed-out, sympathetic figure - a difficult task, considering her role in the games. Vignettes of a girl who embraces the responsibilities of motherhood are interspersed with anecdotes which illuminate the profound effects - both positive and negative - a senseless tragedy can have on the psyche. Moreover, Ten-Faced has crafted an exquisite work which transforms a character considered by many to be a deluded, slightly unstable anti-hero at best into a headstrong, selfless young woman who would do anything to ensure the well-being of her child - even if it comes at the ultimate price.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11150906/1/Journey-Of-An-Autistic-Trainer Journey Of An Autistic Trainer]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2055902/Wildstar93 Wildstar93]]
* Recommended by: FireChick12012
* Pairings: None

* ''Synopsis'': Ash is diagnosed with autism, but that's not stopping him from making a Pokémon journey of his own. On his travels, he will have friends who help him, gym leaders with differing views on autism, and (of course) Pokémon. Can he prove that autistic people can be capable of being trainers?
* ''Comments'': This is a well-written AlternateUniverse fan fic where here, Ash is autistic, Daisy (Blue's sister in the games) becomes a traveling companion, Ash is smarter, some episodes are rewritten to be more reasonable and have less IdiotBall moments and wall bangers, and while the writing does need some polishing, it definitely has its heart in the right place, and it didn't get almost 130 reviews for nothing. It's still in its early stages, as the fan fic is slow paced and hasn't really started quite yet, but it's still a nice, wonderful, and enjoyable read. Also, Ash doesn't display HollywoodAutism traits, as the author himself is autistic, and here it's being recommended by me, an autistic!

''Webcomic/{{Mokepon}}''
* Recommended by: HammerOfJustice
* Pairings: None focused, some in background between OC's.
* Status : Ongoing
* Summary: A 14 year old boy names Atticus Brent is kicked out of his house by his mother and forced to start his Pokemon journey. Along the way, he must deal with kind rivals, insane tomboys, overconfident bug catchers, and more.
* Comments: Art rapidly improves. Story is filled with OC'S but not in a bad way. Author is a British girl with a good sense of humor, who also writes original stuff, like ''Webcomic/{{Rumpelstiltskin}}''.

''FanFic/TheRoadToBeAPokemonMaster'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5219249/FanaticLAguy06 FanaticLAguy06]]
* Recommended by: FireChick12012, KrsapceT, @/HappyMan
* Pairings: Ash/Serena
* Status: First three stories complete, fourth one in progress, of a total six.
* Summary: Join Ash on his journey to be a Pokemon Master. Accompanied by Serena, he will travel to many different regions on his quest to be the best and meet amazing friends and Pokemon along the way.
* Comments: This is a very good take on the anime, having Serena be Ash's traveling companion (along with Leaf), cutting out a lot of the filler, making Ash smarter, having them catch Pokemon they didn't get in canon, having alternate takes on events, and generally having a better feel about it. This is definitely a Pokemon AU that really needs to be read! It hasn't gotten almost 3,000 reviews for nothing! It has plenty of humor, drama, sweetness, and epicness for any [=PokeManiac=] to enjoy!

''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/the-mountain-pok%C3%A9mon.538897/ The Mountain]]'' by Gilgondorin
* Recommended by: SAMAS
* Status: Complete
* ''Summary:'' A teenager with no real Pokemon training experience decides to climb Mt. Moon to catch an Absol. An encounter with a Nidorina[[note]]No, Nidorina don't normally live on Mt. Moon, that's actually a plot point.[[/note]] nearly brings his brash adventure to a premature end. Things go downhill(and uphill) from there.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8304282/1/The-Fabric-of-Fate The Fabric of Fate]]'' by Whozawhatcha
* Status: Complete
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Synopsis'': He stood, as if he had been waiting all along, for another to make it this far. He sent me a cold glance, and without a word, he reached for a pokeball. Trembling, I swallowed my fear and did the same.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/384344/1/Dragon-Master Dragon Master]]'' by SilvorMoon
* Status: Complete
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Synopsis'': Aurora dreams of being a Dragon Master, but the forces arrayed against her are greater than she knows. With only a wannabe Pokemon researcher, a disgraced Rocket, and an abused Spearow for help, will she ever achieve her dream?
* ''Comments'': Has a sequel [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/977983/1/Loss-of-a-Leader here]], and a side-story [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/997614/1/Tough-Customers here]].

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2676744/1/Mahou-Persian-Shoujo Mahou Persian Shoujo!]]'' by Nyaa-Neko
* Status: Complete
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Synopsis'': Ayame Shirahana is just a normal girl. Really! Sure, she is part Pokemon, has a tiny Pokemon similar to Mew following her, and she has to save Violet City from Pokemon that want humans extinct, but other than that, she's perfectly normal! Really!

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2720136/1/Take-Off Take Off]]'' by Nyaa-Neko
* Status: Complete
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Synopsis'': A bratty Swellow randomly flies into a garden with a disabled girl.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2720126/1/Pink-Fur Pink Fur]]'' by Nyaa-Neko
* Status: Complete
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Synopsis'': A depressed teenage girl learns sometimes, all it takes to be happy is to hug a Skitty.

''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/11979732/chapters/27096444 Collateral]]'' by [=LunaKat=]
* Status: Complete
* Recommended by: Nouct
* ''Synopsis'': There's a reason [Touya] never came back to Unova.

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11496962/1/ Common Sense]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5253526/ AeroJester203]]
* Recommended by Snakespur

* ''Synopsis'': "At one point, they were feared. And then they were a joke. But what if we turned back the clock and had them be the villains that wouldn't be an embarrassment to villains everywhere? One young child and his Pikachu starting their journey will find out."
* ''Comments'': A very enjoyable fanfic that shows how skilled Team Rocket can be and how Ash grows as a trainer and how his attitude toward his Pokemon journey changes out of necessity to protect himself and his friends. It's interesting how each side learns from the other and steps up their training accordingly. Ash and friends are not going to win every battle with Team Rocket as they did in the show. Another strength of this story is the fact that the author gives Team Rocket's and Ash's pokemon their own character as time goes on. They have their own thoughts, feelings, back stories, and problems.
[=[[reviews:Common Sense]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12110496/1/The-End-of-Team-Rocket The End of Team Rocket]]'' by Crestilia

* Recommended by: Tropers/ClipboardFox22
* ''Synopsis'': After his journey in the Kalos Region, Ash Ketchum is back in Kanto with a new goal: to stop a certain international crime syndicate that has been annoying him for, how long, now? With an overpowered Pikachu and a terrible sense of direction at his side, the Pokemon Trainer is on his way to a load of inconvenience...and Team Rocket trouble.
* ''Comments'': Awesome fic, set after Kalos. The author has also stated that there will be a sequel set in Alola after this fic ends. I know that there's a lot of fics out there with the Stronger Ash trope, but this feels really interesting and still in-character.
** Now has a sequel - ''[[https://fanfiction.net/s/12998264/1/ Secrets from a Faraway Land]]''
[=[[reviews:The End of Team Rocket]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12097559/1/Meanwhile-One-Shot-Collection Meanwhile (One-Shot Collection]]'' by 11JJ11
* Status: Dormant; last updated April 2019
* Recommended by: Tropers/ClipboardFox22
* ''Synopsis'': We all know of Ash's adventures around the Pokemon world, but what about the rest of the gang left behind in Pallet Town? "Meanwhile" is a collection of one-shot stories about the rest of Ash's Pokemon while he's out on his adventures.
* ''Comments'': Genuinely sweet and heartfelt collection of short fics about Ash's pokemon.
[=[[reviews:Meanwhile]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11916084/chapters/26927427 You Thought]]'' by shinyvulpix82
* Status: Dead; last updated November 2018
* Recommended by: Tropers/CJCroen1393
* ''Synopsis'': You thought we were conquered the day Kanto failed,\\
You thought we were destroyed the day Johto shattered,\\
You thought we were routed the day Hoenn collapsed,\\
You thought we were beaten the day Sinnoh broke,\\
You thought we were lost the day Unova wept,\\
You thought we were broken the day Kalos burned,\\
You thought we were gone the day Alola fell,\\
You thought the earth was subdued only to you,\\
You thought wrong. —''Author Unknown''
* ''Comments'': The best way I can sum this up as is "what would happen if [[AlienInvasion aliens tried invading]] the Pokemon world?" The answer is that the Pokemon [[GaiasVengeance start fighting back]]. And so far, they're ''winning''. The chapters are set up to keep each attacking Pokemon's identity a mystery until the end of the chapter, which cites a Pokedex entry for said Pokemon and then reveals the status of the Professor who wrote it.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11960983/1/Gods-and-Demons-ad-terminos-terrae Gods and Demons]]'' by Keleri
* Recommended by Phosphorus
* Status: Finished
* ''Summary'': They knew that Gaiien could be dangerous, but they didn't expect anything like this. Three trainers set out on their badge quest in a wild land cloaked by the shadows of old legends. Ancient powers awaken, and demon pokémon, giants, and hybrids converge for a showdown they couldn't imagine.
* ''Comments'': It's rare that "custom region" fics are done well, but Keleri manages to do it quite admirably. Gaiien is some sort of Australia analogue, and is presented as a world of real and ready danger. Many of the darker hypotheticals in this canon - namely how Pokemon communities react to the growing human presence in their territory - are given treatment without coming off as grimdark. Moriko and her friends additionally come off as very human: they struggle with uncertainty and fear and anxiety just as the rest of us do. Take all those ingredients and mix with a slowly-developing mythology that's quite unique, and you've got a recipe for success.
[=[[reviews:Gods and Demons]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2362023/1/Unoriginality_1_An_Original_Trainer_Story Unoriginality 1 An Original Trainer Story]]'' by Farla
* Recommended by @/InkkiBookman, @/{{Umbee}}, @/{{Fawn}}, @/{{antialiasis}}, @/{{suspiciouscookie}}
* Status: Dormant (last updated January 2017); However, could be considered complete, as each chapter is stand-alone.
* ''Synopsis'': These are a collection of insightful short stories examining different aspects of cliche ''Pokemon'' fanfictions that are usually found on [[http://www.fanfiction.net/ fanfiction.net]] such as the cliche beginning of a OT's pokemon journey, [[MeaningfulName the names they give their pokemon]], [[SuetifulAllAlong various failed attempts at NOT writing a Sue-fic]] and so on.
* ''Comments'': While the story is a good "what not to do" guide that is also kind of funny. Farla's arrogant tone completely ruined the story for me.
** Arrogant? I read it as more of a generally "annoyed" tone. Besides, it's not like she places author notes between every single line. Why don't you just skip the top and bottom if you can't handle a bit of ranting?
** Another troper here- no, it's definitely arrogant. It comes off very much as "my way is the only way to do it" and yet she contradicts herself quite a bit. Some of her points are valid, but they're not worth wasting a whole "story" on it, and certainly not in such a vitriolic tone. Can we ''dis''-recommend a fic? Because I totally would this one.
** @/{{antialiasis}}: Arrogant or not, it is frequently quite funny and brings up interesting points beyond those made in your standard Mary-Sue parody. Even if you find her tone annoying or disagree with some of her ideas, it's still worthwhile food for thought and chuckles.
*** It should also be noted that there are several cases where Farla simply contradicts canon- such as when a Suicune, sent out to fight another pokemon after being caught, just jumps over the heads of everyone there and leaves, or in the chapter "Sometimes the answer's just no", where an Abra just leaves, despite having been caught by the trainer. She goes out of her way to point out how bad and awful OT fiction is for ignoring canon, and then just does the same thing- I hate to second the dis-recommendation thing, really.
*** @/FalconPain: Those examples reflect one of Farla's biggest pet peeves: catching and training a Pokemon that doesn't want to be caught or trained and treating it as anything other than abuse. I find these stories worth a read but not necessarily worth taking to heart.
*** [=FoxBluereaver=]: Thirded on the dis-recomendation. Farla does come off as arrogant, and as good as the writing itself may be, it doesn't quite feel like it was written to actually entertain or make it funny. Kinda like it lacks a "heart" or something.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12743989/1/Predators Predators]]'' by Arctic Banana

* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Synopsis'': Wimpod was a weak and pathetic pokemon that existed only to be food for someone bigger. Guzma was just a kid with no friends from an abusive home. Both had something to fear from predators who wanted to hurt them. Maybe one of them could do something about it...

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11447090/1/Pokemon-A-Marvelous-Journey-Johto-Arc Pokemon: A Marvelous Journey]]'' by Saoirse Parisa
* Status: Ongoing
* Recommended by: @/TwilightPegasus
* ''Synopsis'': A young autistic girl, Julia Parisa, is happy to receive her first Pokemon, a shiny Pichu, on her birthday, and has a relatively nice life. But when her criminal older sister steals a Totodile from Professor Elm's lab and goes on the run, Julia takes it upon herself to leave on a journey and bring her to justice. On the way, she meets new friends, Pokemon and human alike, explores new places, and experiences things she never would have if she stayed home.
* ''Comments'': I stumbled across this fan fic one day, and now it's one of my absolute favorite stories ever! The story is very engaging and intriguing, though the early chapters are rough, the characters are wonderfully interesting and three-dimensional--human and Pokemon alike, Team Rocket is made into an actual threat, and there's a lot that any Pokefan can enjoy. There's plenty of humor, drama, sweetness, and fun, though it doesn't hesitate to get dark and serious every now and again, but it never gets to the point of being grimdark, and the sad moments feel genuine. Furthermore, it has fantastic autism representation in the form of the main character. It's rare for autistic people in media to be represented positively, often portrayed as being overgrown man children or burdens who can't do anything but throw tantrums. Julia the character isn't like that at all. She's sweet, kind, and acts like a regular kid. She makes mistakes, both big and small, but always has the best intentions and strives to do the right thing. She gets into arguments and often complains about things she dislikes, but she's always treated with respect and dignity. It helps that the authoress mentioned she's autistic herself, and you can tell she put a lot of effort into making Julia into a fully-realized character. But even without the autism aspect, this is a great fan fic that needs more love! Oh, and [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/FanFic/PokemonAMarvelousJourney it has a trope page!]]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13041553/1/Final-Gambit Final Gambit]]'' by Wolflyn
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{lalalei2001}}

* Synopsis: What if there was no intrepid young hero to save the day? In a reality where all that is left is to stare down the maw of death as Kyogre threatens to drown the world, the League and its trainers turn to desperate measures in Hoenn's final hours. Borrows from the manga-verse, alternate retelling of the game's climactic moment sans the player character, AU.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/14997530/chapters/34759916 Ultra Survey Report]]'' by [=XerxesTexasToast=]
* Recommended by: Lucariofool

* Synopsis: Enclosed in this message you will find information regarding your application to the Ultra Recon Task Force. Your passion for the study of Pokémon has been noted by the administration during evaluation. The most current data regarding the Ultra Beasts and their home worlds is included to help steer you towards a division and field of study in which you are most interested.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12629929/1/Remastered Remastered]]'' by Xuric
* Recommend by: evilhamtroper
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: Ash and Pikachu have their sights set on the stars. The journey to the top is a path only the strongest can climb, and it doesn't help that Team Rocket seem to be three steps ahead at every turn. A retelling of the Pokemon journey we all know and love, with slightly darker and more horror-focused themes. Features competent Team Rocket and Brock with a purpose!
* ''Comments'': At first glance, it looks like a standard pokemon Ash power fantasy, but it's much more than that. The author does a good job setting up multiple plot lines and plot hooks. There is some neat worldbuilding going on the time. And there are some real interesting character backstory ideas in the work, such as Gary and Misty being friends since childhood, and working to investigate the 'accidental' death of their parents. Everyone is still recognizable as themselves, but with some new twists and details.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/24178726 under the cherry blossom tree]]'' by mossring
* Recommended by: Tropers/DBZFan102

* Synopsis: In which Koharu learns to let go, grow, blossom, and hold on. \\
(About beginnings, endings, and the in-between.)
* ''Comments'': A rather touching Koharu-centric story that gives her some much-needed character development as she tries to move on from her failed friendship with Goh and become her own person. Has some Koharu/Ash and Koharu/Goh {{Starboarding}} as well as Ash/Goh ([[IdiosyncraticShipNaming Firstfriendshipping]]). It's very cute and heartwarming, but with some brooding on Koharu's part as she [[DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife Desperately Looks for a Purpose in Life]]. Given that Koharu (or [[DubNameChange Chloe]]) is still a very minor character in the series thus far, fans of her should appreciate this story.

''[[https://m.webtoons.com/en/challenge/the-story-of-a-gardevoir-that-became-a-trainer-/list?title_no=313109&webtoon-platform-redirect=true The story of a Gardevoir that became a Trainer]]'' by Inuyuru
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{Nightelf37}}

''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/10694409/chapters/23685771 A Professor And A Student]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/LeDiz/pseuds/LeDiz LeDiz]]
* Recommended by @/{{WorldTurtle2}}, {{KrspaceT}}, {{Leid}}, Tropers/ClipboardFox22, @/{{Mike}}

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[[folder:Oneshots]]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2769179/1/Acrophobic Acrophobic]]'' by [=EkaSwede=]
* Recommended by @/{{Ungulateman}}, @/{{Umbee}}, @/KaiserinKai, @/{{Lirazel}}, @/{{StarWaltz}}, @/{{sylveonzoroark}}

* ''Summary:'' A Charmeleon with a fear of flight and a Trainer that wants it to evolve.
* ''Comments:'' Absolutely amazing. Well-developed characters, angsty without being mopey[[spoiler:, and an absolutely ''brilliant'' TwistEnding]].
[=[[reviews:Acrophobic]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4500396/1/Autophobic Autophobic]]'' by [=ScytheRider=]
* Recommended by @/{{Ungulateman}}, @/{{Umbee}}, @/KaiserinKai
* Status: Complete.
* ''Summary:'' Charmelelon gets over its fear of flight, only to begin to fear itself.
* ''Comments:'' Sequel to Acrophobic. Exploring the psyche of a near-suicidal Charmeleon and how it gains new life when it evolves is magnificent [[spoiler:- and the TwistEnding ''will'' make you cry.]]
[=[[reviews:Autophobic]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7752133/1/Almost_Like_Flying Almost Like Flying]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/~starlingnight starling-night]]
* Recommended by @/{{Sessalisk}}, @/{{antialiasis}}, yiran, @/{{RoryOKane}}, @/{{Lirazel}}, @/{{sylveonzoroark}}, Ghingahn
* Status: Complete.
* Summary: A scyther is captured, and hates it – right up until she doesn’t. Whether this is a good thing or not depends on who you ask.
* Synopsis: A wild scyther is caught by a frivolous trainer and hates her capture. At first. This fic is absolutely heartbreaking.
[=[[reviews:AlmostLikeFlying]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6957917/1/New_Game New Game]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2864276/Misheard_Whisper Misheard Whisper]]
* Recommended by @/{{Rinne}}

* ''Synopsis'': What happens to your Pokemon when you press New Game? If you don't transfer them to another game, they might well resent you for it. A sobering look at that New Game button we all take for granted.
* ''Comments'': An eloquent little ficlet that develops and beautifully presents the thoughts of six Pokémon and their impending deletion, all in under 2000 words. There’s no forceful Aesop here, but the personalities that are shown will definitely make you think twice before pressing that button. Warning: major TearJerker.
[=[[reviews:NewGame]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5993535/1/Painting_A_Masterpiece Painting A Masterpiece]] by Divine Wolfe
* Recommended by Pichu-kun.

* ''Synopsis'': One-shot, slight [=BluexLeaf=]. There hadn't always been just two of them. Once, there had been three...Blue, Red, and Leaf friendship
* ''Comments'': This story is already a rare fanfic for this fandom. A game based fanfic and a ''good'' one at that. It revolves around an often forgotten, or outright unknown, friendship. Red, Blue, and Leaf's bond. As stated in the summary, it has some Blue/Leaf undertones however it's not thick enough to be a shipping fic. It takes place several years after HGSS; The trio are nearing the end of their teenage years, now at the age of seventeen. Red, Leaf, and Blue have long been torn apart. Leaf hadn't been in contact with the boys for some time and returns to Kanto from Orre with naive, impulsive ambitions thinking that her friends haven't changed. Blue has lost his cocky personality for a short tempered one. Red has isolated himself from society to train on Mt. Silver, and most importantly his friends. The story isn't nearly as angst ridden as it sounds though. I wouldn't even exactly call it angst, as more so simple mild hurt-comfort. It has some tie-ins from other games, such as Brendan, Michael, and Barry being mentioned. But it mainly follows the Kanto trio in a way that most of the fandom never thought of and deconstructs their personalities. I would recommend it even for people who dislike game fanfics; It does not stray too far from the games, the characters aren't OOC, and it's not a mess of a fanfic. It's a short, but filling, oneshot. On a subnote, all the Pokemon stories by this author are wonderful however this one pokes out among the bunch.
[=[[reviews:Painting A Masterpiece]]=]

''[[http://www.deviantart.com/art/Blue-s-Raticate-380012067 Blue's Raticate]]'' by [=Silvershadow426=]
* Recommended by Tropers/DecafGrub47393
* Status: Oneshot
* Synopsis: A Psuedocanonical fic about what happened to Blue's Raticate, Yellow timeline. TearJerker.
[=[[reviews:BluesRaticate]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6028367/1/Goodbye_Stranger Goodbye Stranger]]'' by ibuberu
* Recommended by @/{{Amp}}

* ''Summary:'' A game-verse series of expositions concerning the various protagonists' [[DisappearedDad mostly missing]] fathers.
* ''Comments:'' The only word that I really can use to describe this fic is 'beautiful.' Its structure seems to be well thought-out and the emotions of the protagonists ring true. It is also fairly {{troperiffic}} for a one chapter work.
[=[[reviews:Goodbye Stranger]]=]

[[folder:Game novelization/Game-centric]]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12313542/1/A-Lily-Blossoms-In-Kanto A Lily Blossoms In Kanto]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3452516/Born-of-Prayers Born of Prayers]]
* Recommended by Leid
* Status: Ongoing
* Summary: Lillie's adventure in Kanto to become a Pokémon trainer begins with an attempted kidnapping in the Sevii Islands while reconnecting with her mother, Lusamine. Not the best start, but she's still determined to become a great trainer even as things left in Alola start following her into the wider world and a new villainous organization sets its eyes on them.
* Comments: A post-Sun and Moon fanfic following the events of the first games, it divides the story between Lillie and Lusamine in Kanto, while the MC, Guzma, and Plumeria get their chance to shine in Alola.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6653870/1/Alphabet_Soup Alphabet Soup]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2279080/CoffeeIncluded CoffeeIncluded]]
* Recommended by: RawkstarVienna, Tropers/{{holliequ}}, Tropers/LifeOfPi, yiran, @/RN452, @/{{StarWaltz}}, @/{{sylveonzoroark}}, Tropers/{{Apocrypha}}
* Status: Completed.
* ''Synopsis'': N can remember only bits of the ceremony. Bree can't remember anything from before her sixth birthday. Bree White, Cheren Shiro, and Bianca Noir are in no way prepared for what lies buried. Memory's a funny thing, isn't it? Slight Cheren/Bianca, White/N.
* ''Comments'' :As the author states in her summary, memory is quite a funny thing. Rather dangerous, too as it sets up what might be one of the best novelizations of Pokémon Black and White out there. The fic is mostly adventure, with a dash of mystery, that will captivate just about anyone under its spell. The protagonists, Bree White (based on Hilda from the game), Bianca Noir, and Cheren Shiro, are brilliantly fleshed out, their characterizations being one of the story’s highest points of praise. Each character goes through extremely noticeable character development, along with N, who stays true to his nature in the game, and whose character is studied in depth throughout the fic. The grammar is impeccable, and the storyline branches out from the story told in the actual game, allowing for various theories and {{Wild Mass Guess}}es to be analyzed and tested. Romance is included, but isn’t the focus of the story; it’s simply the icing on the cake that is this fantastic gem in a sea of fan fiction. Overall, highly recommendable.
** Seconded. The description's not always perfect and you might not agree with the [[AlternateCharacterInterpretation interpretations of the characters,]] but the author knows ''exactly'' what she's doing with them and they carry the story really well. Highly recommended, borderline must-read.
** Thirded. Coffee Included really wrote a masterpiece with this one. Everything that needs to be said has been said but this: Her ability to weave a great story into Black/White's already powerful plot is amazing. The last few chapters of this great literary work will blow your freaking minds out of your head.
*** She also has [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7266651/1/Pretty_Girl a fan work]] (warning for massive spoilers) that's pretty decent in its own right.
** The piece is brilliantly laid out, with clear foreshadowing everywhere. The author handled the amount of foreshadowing nicely; enough so that most can easily guess it, but not enough so that it's blatantly obvious. A little problem is the use of BigDamnHeroes, which was used a couple of times [[spoiler: with Simon and Idoun]], which itself isn't a bad thing, but it was too obvious to have enough emotional impact. However, the rest of the fic is very gripping and powerful, and TheReveal was done masterfully in the closing chapters. Overall, one of the best literary pieces of fanfiction I have read. Highly recommended. [[spoiler: Poor J ;_;]]
[=[[reviews:AlphabetSoup]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11444886 Carpe Noctem]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/annarasumanara/pseuds/annarasumanara Annarasumanara]]
* Recommended by @/{{Logic_Taunter}}
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Beneath Alola's pleasant tourist image lies a cruel battleground of politics and controversy, a region lost without its guardians and afraid of change. When a Kantoan girl of all people gains the favour of Tapu Koko, Alola finds that it has a lot more to worry about than just Kukui's heretical plans for a Pokemon League. Pokemon Moon novelization focused on coming-of-age/self-discovery against a backdrop of worldbuilding and politics. Aims to explore the effects of introducing a League to an Alola that already has the Island Challenge and the events that ultimately lead to a foreign born girl becoming Alola's first champion.
* ''Comments'': Logic_Taunter: A interesting and very unique take on the story of Pokémon Moon, this tale has amazing world building with a rare and deep insight into the lesser explored side of the Pokémon world, with brilliant usage of politics to bring the world to life and making even minor characters memorable through their interactions with the protagonist, it is definitely a worthwhile read.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1451280/1/Hoenn_League_A_Brendan_and_May_Adventure Hoenn League: A Brendan and May Adventure]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/427098/Br33zy Breezy]]
* Recommended by @/{{Assassin}}, @/{{Poptard}}

* ''Synopsis'': Adaptation from the Ru/Sa/Em games. After moving to Hoenn, May finds herself pulled into the world of Pokemon battles on an adventure with a frustrating white-haired boy named Brendan and his slow-witted Mudkip, Muddy as they go on the Pokemon League Challenge.
* ''Comments'': A humorous and all around entertaining long-running fic, it may have been one of the first fics to have Pokemon "translations" done successfully.
[=[[reviews:Hoenn League: A Brendan and May Adventure]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9758382/1/ The Kalos Chronicles ]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5223289 SDproductions]]
* Recommended by Audinary
* Status: Dormant
* ''Pairings'': Multiple; author deliberately refuses to state whether main focus is Calem/Serena or Calem/Shauna
* ''Synopsis'': Traversing Kalos? Easy. Becoming a Champion? Easier. Dealing with your ragtag group of friends, including two girls who have the hots for you, and a Pokemon who knows more about you and your journey than he's letting on? Well, easy or not, Calem will have to face all that and more, in this epic tale of adventure, coming-of-age, friendship, and romantic hijinks. Hilarity ensues. TL;DR: [[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY Pokémon X/Y]] [[JustForFun/XMeetsY meets]] a [[RomanticComedy RomCom]].
* ''Comments'': While by no means expertly-written, The Kalos Chronicles is a light-hearted novelization of [[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY Pokémon X/Y]], taking the romantic subplot hinted at in-game to its not-so-logical conclusion. What follows is one of the most hilarious reads this troper has ever had the pleasure of reading. Furthermore, it's one of the first Gen VI fics on this site, and it's both faithful to the canonical material, and delightfully AU without diverging too far. Yikes; it's so hard to write this without sounding like an utter fanboy.
[=[[reviews:The Kalos Chronicles]]=]

[[folder:Guides and Pokedex]]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5822995/1/A_Beginners_Guide_To_Pokemon A Beginner's Guide to Pokémon]]'' by Thanos6
* Reccomended by @/GGCrono, @/{{Poptard}}, @/{{Umbee}}
* Status: Ongoing.
* ''Summary'': An in-universe "field guide" to Pokémon, written by a snarky and slightly eccentric Professor. In-progress.
* ''Comments'': Highly entertaining. It draws from pretty much every Pokémon-related media to present a book of the sort that might be purchased by a neophyte trainer, looking to give "real world" (so to speak) explanations for most of the gameplay mechanics. The author (that is, of the book) is prone to witty asides and tongue-in-cheek commentary. Currently finished are all the chapters on the basics of training. The author (of the fanfic now) is now setting out to write an encyclopedic entry on ''every single Pokémon''. Yeah, you heard me.
** Seconded by @/RitiTroll. But the reason why I like it is actually not the information and thought given to make it seem like a plausable world (Such as being able to buy stones from Ads, or changing "Trading" to "Interaction" with trading being merely the easiest way of getting it.) But actually all the hilarious [[PunnyName punny names]] given to the "Further Reading" books and professors (such as ''I Knew You'd Read This Book'' by [[Manga/{{Akira}} Tetsuo]] [[ComicBook/XMen Xavier]].) I think those are worth the price of admission if nothing else is. (But a lot of the unproffesionalisms are also awesome.)
[=[[reviews:A Beginner's Guide To Pokémon]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4442289/1/ Beginning Trainer's Guide to Pokémon]]'' by Chencheya
* Recommended by @/{{CAD}}, @/{{Umbee}}, @/{{Poptard}}
* Status: Last update 2008. Recently 'discontinued,' although this status is pending.
* ''Synopsis'': A very different and interesting type of fanfic, this one attempts to write a Pokédex of sorts, taking several Pokémon and explaining their behavior and physiology, making them seem as realistic as possible.
* ''Comments'': It's {{Fanon}} at its best, and very addicting to read.
[=[[reviews:Beginning Trainer's Guide to Pokémon]]=]

''[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Fanfic/TheExtendedUnovaPokemonGuide The Extended Unova Pokemon Guide]]'' by the Gentleman Xerneas
* Recommended by ThePieKid

* ''Synopsis'': An incredibly well-detailed Pokemon guide for the Pokemon native to Unova. Detailing how to bond, care for and battle with the Pokemon.
* ''Comments'': This guide is incredibly well written, combining amazing fresh new looks on the world of Pokemon, combined with humid and likable guide. The Extended Unova Pokemon Guide is definitely worth a read.
[=[[reviews:TheExtendedUnovaPokemonGuide]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5300280/1/The_Natural_History_of_Pokemon The Natural History of Pokémon]]'' by Shadow Wasserson
* Recommended by Tropers/DialgaX, Tropers/{{Lymantria}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis:'' Imagine a field guide to a realistic Pokémon universe.
* ''Comments:'' It is a field guide to a realistic Pokémon universe. The author clearly has a solid grasp of real-world biology and maanges to work it into Pokémon world. It should be noted that the universe is neither game nor anime nor manga; it is a hybrid of all of them coupled with RealLife.
[=[[reviews:The Natural History of Pokémon]]=]

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''[[http://project-phoenix.deviantart.com/gallery/#A-C-X-WARPED A.C.X. – WARPED]]'' by [[http://project-phoenix.deviantart.com/ Project-Phoenix]]
* Recommended by @/{{mcb01932}}, seconded by @/{{Tangent128}}
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Quoted right from his profile: "Enter the life of nearly 17-year old Robert Fierro. He is your typical high-school sophomore loser, troubled with bullies and insincere girlfriends, as well as a dysfunctional family. He just wants a break from his life, and when a girl he thought liked him puts him aside for someone she thinks has a better sense of "adventure" he asks for that too. But soon things for him take a startling turn. He suddenly finds himself with everything he had asked for... And it turns out that it isn't exactly what he had in mind. He quickly finds himself in an unfamiliar world and an even more awkward situation. Soon, he's on the run from a terrorist organization that he's supposed to be fighting, and finding himself in near-death situations every time he turns around. Going back to his old life no longer appears to be an option and he's not quite himself anymore either..."
* ''Comments'': This is not your average everyday fanfic. The only element that ties it to ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' is the fact that there are Pokémon in it. Other than that, it's ''completely original''...and I never thought I'd use the words ''original'' and ''fanfic'' in the same sentence.
** @/{{Tangent128}}: As of late September '10, it is being reposted in revised form on the author's new account with a M-W-F schedule.
[=[[reviews:A.C.X. - WARPED]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7341220/1/Nuzlocke-After-Armageddon After Armageddon]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1281433/mangaluva mangaluva]]
* Recommended by redgyarados
* Status: Complete.
* ''Summary:'' "Saylee wants to find her brother and protect her town, and to that end teams up with Chaz the Charmander. Chaz, too, wants to know something- just what exactly happened to Kanto since he was last out of his Pokeball? Based on my FR Nuzlocke run."
* ''Comments:'' Post-apocalyptic. It's very well written. It's a bit darker than your typical fic, but it's done quite well, and really builds up the mystery about what happened to Kanto. The apparently better written version is [[http://s7.zetaboards.com/Nuzlocke_Forum/topic/8771921/1/ here]]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10133006/1/Aftermath Aftermath]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3898510/KuzAnn KuzAnn]]
* Recommended by CommanderPeepidot

* ''Summary:'' "After surviving Geosenge, Lysandre and his Pokémon find themselves on an island to the northwest, a place where fairies bring terror and dark emotions gain a power all their own. Back in Kalos, Professor Sycamore copes with his grief and failure to put a stop to Lysandre, and all the while, hidden enemies move to the next phase of their plan..."
* ''Comments:'' This fanfiction really fleshes out Professor Sycamore, Lysandre, and his Pokémon. Each Pokémon in the story has a nickname, making them seem more like the average {{Mon}}. The characters are written brilliantly, and hopefully, it will be updated soon!

''[[http://alterity.wittastic.com/comic Alterity]]'' by [[http://mewitti.deviantart.com/ Mewitti]]
* Recommended by Raptyr, @/{{antialiasis}}, Superdale33

* ''Synopsis'': A retelling of Pokemon Emerald where the Pokemon speak out, the battles are deadly, and the Kantoky Fried Torchic is delicious.
* ''Comments'': Alterity is the webcomic of Robin, a pokemon trainer of undetermined gender and his/her journey. it isn't very long right now, but boy does it make the most of those pages! Although some of the earlier pages are played for laughs, the comic really starts to hit its stride up when Robin loses his/her first pokemon. It delves into some surprisingly hefty subjects that are guaranteed to make you think and reflect. The artist/author does a fantastic job on the artwork, as well as really connecting you with all of the characters. All in all, definitely worth a look.
** @/{{Lirazel}} adds: YMMV. I had high hopes for the comic, but have found it extremely underwhelming. The plot is extremely ham-fisted. Take for example [[spoiler: protag's abusive mother]]- never in my life have I seen more stereotypical character. In gener, every human character of Alterity acts like an asshole or an idiot. The drawings are really good, though.
** @/{{antialiasis}}: Note that this comic starts GrowingTheBeard around page 12. Before that point it's mostly silly gags about stupid, terrible people being terrible and stupid; after that point it abruptly becomes mostly serious, plunges into fascinating worldbuilding, gives the characters more dimension and tackles the ethical issues of its vision of the Pokémon world with clarity and nuance.
** @/{{Lirazel}} I see your point, though I think that it's unfair that author expects readers to stick around till it gets good. Writers are taught that even first sentence of novel must be perfect. My main problem with the comic lies with human characters - the author touches on serious, human issues... but due to lack of subtlety, doesn't do them justice. You're supposed to feel sorry for the main character, but how can you, when the issue is shown in such unreal manner? I'm tempted to give the comic third chance, but the characters are so exaggerated and unsympathetic that I can't.
Despite my opinion on Alterity, I would encourage people trying it out, since it must be doing something right for it's fans - just not for me.

''[[http://community.livejournal.com/rocket100/163061.html#cutid1 Bare]]'', along with ''[[http://community.livejournal.com/rocket100/160644.html#cutid1 Legacy]]'' by @/GiovannixSeren.
* Recommended by @/CrazyMangoFangirl
* Status: Complete
* ''Synopsis'': ''Bare'' goes into how Giovanni and Madame Boss's relationship...or, rather, what she may have done that turned him evil. Narrated by his OC wife, Seren, with a bit of sweetness to counter some of the grit. Regarded as one of the author's best. ''Legacy'': After Domino and one of his sons have a boy and name the kid after him, Giovanni thinks about what it will mean for the child.
* ''Comments'': A lot of the stories are good, but [=GxS=] does mention not wanting people to read her Ice prompt since it is no longer in her canon (extended anime). This troper (@/CrazyMangoFangirl) emailed the authoress, and she has stated that the events in Bare will be elaborated on (like at the end [[spoiler: When Seren kills the assassin]]) and also that there will be a few more gritty fics to come (one having the aftermath (or possibly the scene) of MB torturing Giovanni when he's young. Another has him flashing back to the event that precipitated Bare, and having to help [[spoiler: Silver]] deal with his own demons as well.)
[=[[reviews:Bare / Legacy]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6402368/1/Between_Heroes_and_Monsters/ Between Heroes and Monsters]]'' by Jack Nex
* Recommended by @/LordVeres

* ''Synopsis'': When a disaster heralds the arrival of a new evil in the land, one Absol must rise up to defeat it. With the help of his trainer and his friends, he must find the strength to vanquish enemies both human and pokémon and finally face the evil within himself.
* ''Comments'': A dark and plot-focused story with an original and diverse cast of well written original characters and a lot of humour throughout. Written from the first-person perspective of the main characters, the narrative and description are a joy to read. Some moderate violence and foul language.
[=[[reviews:Between Heroes and Monsters]]=]

''Webcomic/BlackAdventures'', by [[http://blackadventurescomic.com/ Black]]
* Recommended by: diamonddmgirl, {{Tropers/Trivialato}}, @/{{StarWaltz}}, {{Tropers/Syrika}}

* Synopsis: Black (based off the male player character from Pokémon Black & White) gets a [=MissingNo.=] as a starter Pokémon. Then N decides to follow him around. Together they rescue gym leaders from BrainwashedAndCrazy pokemon. Has a lot of HoYay between Black and N, as well as some Black/White and Black/Arti stuff. And major divergances from canon.
* Comments: Trivialato: Quite the interesting and humourous webcomic. Though it mainly operates on RuleOfFunny due to its roots in 4Chan, their plot is actually quite coherent, with a large amount of CharacterDevelopment, MagicalGirl theming, and several metric TONS of ShipTease and bisexuality. In most cases, this would make for a bad fanfic, yet this girl ends up creating something that would appeal to anyone's sense of humour, sexuality, or choice of genre. So much, actually, that it has its own on-site fanbase, as well as its own topic.
* Syrika: By the end of the story, Black Adventures matures up a surprising amount, considering its start, but it's still really ''really'' funny and creative. The ending manages to make the whole fic feel like it was leading up to something a lot bigger and grander than it first appeared. The characters are a high point, too!
* Tags: Humor,
[=[[reviews:BlackAdventures]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6102420/1/The-Bond-of-Aura The Bond of Aura]]'' by AuraChannelerChris
* Recommended by Tropers/{{daragionthegreat}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing.
* ''Synopsis'': A teenager named Chris struggles to live a hard life where he has to live for himself. Just as things were bad enough for him, he has a mysterious encounter with a Lucario. Chris now has to take care of the curious Pokémon while living together with him.
* ''Comments'': This story was quite bad before since it's rewritten, but the new version easily outmatches the old version. It's a beautiful story that involves a real life teen and a mysterious Lucario. The interactions between Chris and Lucario range from being sad to very funny. Chris is a solitary teen who goes through some kind of ParentalAbandonment yet is a LonelyRichKid of sorts. Lucario, for reasons explained in the sequel called ''The Subspace Emissary's Worlds Conquest'', is not normal, as he's got Herculean strength and is as big as a normal Mewtwo, but deep inside he's a very understanding person. Each chapter involves some kind of human lessons applied on Lucario, like for example having him play Wii Sports or learn how to read. Funnily enough, it's also a cute and heartwarming story with quite a few fluffy moments. Definitely a must read. For those who wish to see more of them, the DoorStopper that is the sequel should be a very fine addition.

''[[http://blueysicle.deviantart.com/gallery/24892136 The Bonds That Break]]'' by [[http://blueysicle.deviantart.com Blueysicle]]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Loffyglu}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing[[note]]The author updates irregularly, sometimes leaving a gap of over a year in between chapters. However, she still writes it and has no apparent plans to discontinue it.[[/note]]
* ''Synopsis'': Five years before the events of 'Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness'', a prominent Admin of the Cipher syndicate, Eldes, was forced by Greevil to fake his own death in order to cease his involvement with the Purification Chamber's development and to strengthen his focus on Cipher. Six years later, Eldes is given an opportunity to revisit his old family and rekindle the bonds that were broken after his "death." But when their memories of him have been stripped by Haunters sent out by Greevil after they received news of his supposed passing, and when they see him as nothing more than a diabolical ex-Cipher Admin, can he succeed in reaching out to them?
* ''Pairing(s)'': ''Very'' mild Trudly x Folly once a subplot about Miror B. and his cohorts develops (this pairing probably wouldn't even register if you weren't looking for it, though); considering Eldes's former role as Lily's husband, there's of course some Eldes x Lily (one-sided after Eldes sees her after his "death," of course).
* ''Comments'': Few Pokémon Colosseum/XD fanfics seem to exist on the Internet, but it's good to know that TBTB, one of those few, is a fantastic read for any fan of the Orre games. Bluey takes an idea that's borderline WildMassGuessing material and actually makes it seem very plausible, in addition to doing wonders as far as character development goes (which is quite an accomplishment when the games give relatively little to work from, especially concerning SilentProtagonist Michael's character). There are, in the beginning, a few instances of grammatical errors, but these are generally mild and fade overtime. Also of note is that, while Eldes is the focus of the majority of the fanfic, other characters eventually come into play; notably, Trudly and Folly begin to take much of the spotlight as time goes on.
* Even though the status says "Ongoing," this fic was last updates in 2010

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4769642/1/Canon_Rape Canon Rape]]'' by Bittersweet Romanticide
* Recommended by @/{{Gattsuru}}, Seconded by @/{{Umbee}}, @/{{Pykrete}}, @/{{Poptard}}