Oscarus

In Pokemon Journeys, despite the battle in episode 130, Ash manages to beat the other two Pokemon but lost another one with powerful gimmick :

It looks like Rillabom appearing out means that it will get much worse to Ash’s remaining team.

For everyone that've through Grusha has facial hair (hairy beard, goatie, Dali's mustache, or at least some stubble)... 

I have some bad news. 

He's clean shaven. 

And looks a little less feminine when his full face is shown. 

Before :

After :

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AWN8E0Fk_OQ

There's a lotta of opinions about newest Paldean Gym Leader - Iono. 

Barring fanbase's whining and lamenting about character, design, personality and voice acting (which, in my opinion, are awesome... or at the very least unique; like c'mon - Gym Leader who's a influencer/V-Tuber? I don't believe that even in fanmade games I found such a combination), the main 'problem' (or should I say 'conundrum') is her... real identity 

According to available news, Iono is a character/personality of sorts; a fake persona in fact, just like most (if not all) VTubers have. I don't know if she's just a cyber creation, or also the one with the role poses as her in real life (especially during Gym Battles), but for sure that look and personality isn't the true one, because:

1. As I said, many/all VTubers and influencers of similar functioning have their public character changed, differing from their real one, more or less
2. Iono's German and Spanish names, Enigmara and E-Nigma come from "enigma", meaning "unknown". And her Italian name, "Kissana" comes from  "Chi sarà?" - "Who will it be?". That signifies that no one knows truth about her, at least in the public sphere of things. 

The question is... Who IS Iono actually? Who's hiding behind the mask/image of the most electryfing star of Paldean pop-culture?

And, a very popular theory says that Iono is actually... Penny. Yes, you heard me right, the 3rd, shy and timid "rival", being one of the most extravagant and flashy Gym Leaders in the entire Europe? I'd lose my shit if that turned out to be true. But, still, that would be one hell of a plot twist, and a very positive one, because the last mega plot twist GameFreak gave us was a bit... heart-breaking, not gonna lie... 

At first I thought since Nemona would lead us through Paldea League, and Arven would "hire" us to help him gather Herba Mystica, Penny would be a key character in hunting down Team Star... only to be revealed as one of the Admins, if not The Head Boss of all fractions. And now... I don't know which would be more sick from story-telling point, but I sure know that I'd rather be proud of her... rather than feeling the urge to break her back in three pieces. 

But that'd mean that our passionate chef Arven would be the only "rival" to not have any plot twist/sudden reveal to his character:

• Penny being the one behind the persona of Electric Leader Iono (or Team Star's Head Boss) 
• Nemona rumored to be one of Paldea League's Champions
• Arven... has nothing

I, honestly, don't want him to have some super mind-breaking twist (like... using the power of Herba Mystica to turn his Pokemon into Titans and, by controlling them, conquer Paldea Region, and then the entire world), but something as impactful, but without breaking immensions. Maybe have some other important character, like some truly competent Trainer, be revealed as his relative, and then reveal that his lack of talent in battling has caused them/his family to reject him, so he decided to use his cooking skills, and gathered Herba Mystica, to show his value as a human being. 

Why do I say it...? Maybe 'cause I love theorizing, and story creation? And I wanna talk about it? So... @SolareInferno, @Evi Crystal, @Q-Jei, anyone?

Anything? Any ideas? 

There's a lotta of opinions about newest Paldean Gym Leader - Iono. 

Barring fanbase's whining and lamenting about character, design, personality and voice acting (which, in my opinion, are awesome... or at the very least unique; like c'mon - Gym Leader who's a influencer/V-Tuber? I don't believe that even in fanmade games I found such a combination), the main 'problem' (or should I say 'conundrum') is her... real identity 

According to available news, Iono is a character/personality of sorts; a fake persona in fact, just like most (if not all) VTubers have. I don't know if she's just a cyber creation, or also the one with the role poses as her in real life (especially during Gym Battles), but for sure that look and personality isn't the true one, because:

1. As I said, many/all VTubers and influencers of similar functioning have their public character changed, differing from their real one, more or less
2. Iono's German and Spanish names, Enigmara and E-Nigma come from "enigma", meaning "unknown". And her Italian name, "Kissana" comes from  "Chi sarà?" - "Who will it be?". That signifies that no one knows truth about her, at least in the public sphere of things. 

The question is... Who IS Iono actually? Who's hiding behind the mask/image of the most electryfing star of Paldean pop-culture?

And, a very popular theory says that Iono is actually... Penny. Yes, you heard me right, the 3rd, shy and timid "rival", being one of the most extravagant and flashy Gym Leaders in the entire Europe? I'd lose my shit if that turned out to be true. But, still, that would be one hell of a plot twist, and a very positive one, because the last mega plot twist GameFreak gave us was a bit... heart-breaking, not gonna lie... 

At first I thought since Nemona would lead us through Paldea League, and Arven would "hire" us to help him gather Herba Mystica, Penny would be a key character in hunting down Team Star... only to be revealed as one of the Admins, if not The Head Boss of all fractions. And now... I don't know which would be more sick from story-telling point, but I sure know that I'd rather be proud of her... rather than feeling the urge to break her back in three pieces. 

But that'd mean that our passionate chef Arven would be the only "rival" to not have any plot twist/sudden reveal to his character:

• Penny being the one behind the persona of Electric Leader Iono (or Team Star's Head Boss) 
• Nemona rumored to be one of Paldea League's Champions
• Arven... has nothing

I, honestly, don't want him to have some super mind-breaking twist (like... using the power of Herba Mystica to turn his Pokemon into Titans and, by controlling them, conquer Paldea Region, and then the entire world), but something as impactful, but without breaking immensions. Maybe have some other important character, like some truly competent Trainer, be revealed as his relative, and then reveal that his lack of talent in battling has caused them/his family to reject him, so he decided to use his cooking skills, and gathered Herba Mystica, to show his value as a human being. 

Why do I say it...? Maybe 'cause I love theorizing, and story creation? And I wanna talk about it? So... @SolareInferno, @Evi Crystal, @Q-Jei, anyone?

Anything? Any ideas? 

Read this if you want :

https://www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/preview/

Hello. I played Pokemon Xenoverse and you won't believe what I did :

And yet, I'm upset because it sounds like I'm becoming more distant to my friends. I played this game trying catching and registering all of them but I never bothered to talk to Evi Crystal, nor Q-Jei, neither Oscarus. To be honest, I miss Dark Warrior and I'm really sad now. I really admit how much I'm screwed back then. In the end, I'm always alone here.

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I.. I must go.

In our world, we've had "The Legend Killer" Randy Orton 

In Pokemon world, they have "The Champion Killer" Ash Ketchum 

Excellent performance, Ash! 

2 down, 1 to go! 

Remember how GameFreak presented Leon as one of the greatest Trainers of all time? 

Anime might've gone a bit too far with that, wouldn't ya agree? 

Remember how GameFreak presented Leon as one of the greatest Trainers of all time? 

Anime might've gone a bit too far with that, wouldn't ya agree? 

Hey, Oscarus. Here’s the video you’ll like :

Good news: I've gained 3/5 Sygna Suit Steven (Deoxys) in Pokemon Masters

Bad news: I'm broke lol

With Pokemon Presents already presented, I can say a few things about Paldea Region.

First, let us acknowledge that fans were just joking about Legendary Pokemon being rideable... And it turns out to the true?! Th'fuck?
But at the very least this is a truly unique usage of box art legends.

Also, the name of the schools are "Naranja Academy" and "Uva Academy"...?  

Welp, at least the logos are accurate, as 'naranja' and 'uva' are 'orange' and 'grapes' in Spanish. And those logos have those. 

About characters, some of them are interesting and I'm intrigued in them, like Principal Clavell (who I wouldn't be suprised if he was the main antagonist with ulterior motives, under the demeanor and appearance of old, intelligent man; and that the 'Treasure Hunt' is to have students help him in his plans), Arven (Spanish Brock and probably the other rival), Grusha (Ice Leader of Paldea League; i think she's usually shy, but in battles she tend to show fangs) and that yet unnamed muscular man with mustache and a big ahoge (I don't know his name, but judging by appearance he might be Gym Leader or League Chairman). Of course, I also have interest in Nemona and Sada/Turo, but we know them from previous trailer, so I skipped them.

Plus... We didn't get to see the Grand Champion yet... Which is surprising; by that time we've been presented to the Champ of a new region, and it's not like Paldea League is fresh off the oven; it's apparently quite old. Maybe the Championship spot is vacant, like in Uranium, and we have to get all 8 Badges to get to the League Conference and win it. And I hope that there'll be an Elite Four in the game - we don't necessarily have to fight them, but at least they should exist. 

We didn't see many new Pokemon, except (I think) Poison-Ground Wooper, Normal and/or Fairy Fidough, and Ice or Ice-Steel Cetitan. The last mentioned is my favorite from Paldea so far, with Sprigatito and Wooper behind them.

Perhaps the biggest relevantion is the "Terastar Phenomenon", which appears to be a 'tad downgraded Mega Evolution'. According to the trailer and the website, Terastar Phenomenon works on every Pokemon, and can give them "Tera Type", which is one from the 18 different types, and replaces the original. It can be once per battle and last the entire match, just like Mega Evolutions. And that moves with the same type as Tera or originals are said to be "extra powered". I don't know how much, but I bet it's gonna be a x2 boost - bigger than STAB, but not ludicrously overpowered. At least I hope; I don't want every attack falling under those categories to be as deadly as Black Hole Eclipse on the New World Field. 

With Pokemon Presents already presented, I can say a few things about Paldea Region.

First, let us acknowledge that fans were just joking about Legendary Pokemon being rideable... And it turns out to the true?! Th'fuck?
But at the very least this is a truly unique usage of box art legends.

Also, the name of the schools are "Naranja Academy" and "Uva Academy"...?  

Welp, at least the logos are accurate, as 'naranja' and 'uva' are 'orange' and 'grapes' in Spanish. And those logos have those. 

About characters, some of them are interesting and I'm intrigued in them, like Principal Clavell (who I wouldn't be suprised if he was the main antagonist with ulterior motives, under the demeanor and appearance of old, intelligent man; and that the 'Treasure Hunt' is to have students help him in his plans), Arven (Spanish Brock and probably the other rival), Grusha (Ice Leader of Paldea League; i think she's usually shy, but in battles she tend to show fangs) and that yet unnamed muscular man with mustache and a big ahoge (I don't know his name, but judging by appearance he might be Gym Leader or League Chairman). Of course, I also have interest in Nemona and Sada/Turo, but we know them from previous trailer, so I skipped them.

Plus... We didn't get to see the Grand Champion yet... Which is surprising; by that time we've been presented to the Champ of a new region, and it's not like Paldea League is fresh off the oven; it's apparently quite old. Maybe the Championship spot is vacant, like in Uranium, and we have to get all 8 Badges to get to the League Conference and win it. And I hope that there'll be an Elite Four in the game - we don't necessarily have to fight them, but at least they should exist. 

We didn't see many new Pokemon, except (I think) Poison-Ground Wooper, Normal and/or Fairy Fidough, and Ice or Ice-Steel Cetitan. The last mentioned is my favorite from Paldea so far, with Sprigatito and Wooper behind them.

Perhaps the biggest relevantion is the "Terastar Phenomenon", which appears to be a 'tad downgraded Mega Evolution'. According to the trailer and the website, Terastar Phenomenon works on every Pokemon, and can give them "Tera Type", which is one from the 18 different types, and replaces the original. It can be once per battle and last the entire match, just like Mega Evolutions. And that moves with the same type as Tera or originals are said to be "extra powered". I don't know how much, but I bet it's gonna be a x2 boost - bigger than STAB, but not ludicrously overpowered. At least I hope; I don't want every attack falling under those categories to be as deadly as Black Hole Eclipse on the New World Field. 

If there's Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee, why not make a partner Pokemon. Here's the image of Partner Male Salandit I made :

After watching "Spheal sweeps Saphira" video, I've noticed something truly pelicular... And not in a good way... 

In her Gym Battle team... 4 OUT OF 6 POKEMON ARE X4 WEAK TO ICE!!! AND ONLY ONE OF THE REMAINING TWO ISN'T WEAK TO, BUT GETS ANNIHILATED BY ROCKS! 

The only thing that saves her is the Field, which halfs the damage taken from Ice attacks. But if you change or destroy it, and have strong and fast Ice type like Weavile, Ninetales or Choice Scarf Mamoswine, or simply a powerful Pokemon with powerful Ice attack, Saphira's gonna get smashed like raw, undercooked salmon served to Gordon Ramsay. 

And if you also bring Stealth Rock... Basically that makes her battle an even bigger joke that Luna could have ever been.

Seriously, her team is perhaps one of the worst in terms of type-and-role balance of all major Trainers... AND SHE'S THE LAST GYM LEADER! 3 Dragon-Flying, 1 Dragon-Ground, 1 Dragon, and 1 Fire-Flying/Fire-Dragon, and all are Fast Sweepers. You don't need to be Wolfe Glick to figure out something's wrong... To think we were laughing at Hardy for having terribly unbalanced team. 

Maybe that's just me, but I think devs thought that players wouldn't get out of the way to create a special strategies to defeat her... But after revealing the 99,2% win rate on Dragon's Den, they've practically dug their own (and Saphira's) grave. 

I ain't team-creating expert, and I'm not trying to sound like one, but... You can't ignore that Saphira's Gym team can make her either the most challenging opponent thus far... or a total pushover. 

Oscarus. Did you see the episode of Leon vs Alain?

That battle was ironic. Even if Leon’s Charizard isn’t chosen to Gigantamax, it still kicks their butt.

Okay, I now see my problem with creating characters' designs - they're as simple as those of NES games. 

And by that I mean colors - like, except biological structures like hair, eyes, skin, etc., so basically outfit... Their clothings are simple-colored; with one palette. Usually different shades of one/two colors, but sometimes it's even worse; being almost completely monotone. 

The designs themselves aren't bad, I think (and hope), but I can't force myself into more... crazy color pallettes. My friend, Nike, knows how to do it and make unique designs with many colors and decorations so it all matches. But me? 3 colors and their shades at a absolute maximum. In some cases, that's a good thing, but it some they look... boring. And also I have a problem with creating a super design that doesn't scream their type speciality. Or I'm being paranoid. 

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...i can see why everyone thinks of me as lamenting...i cannot shut my mouth and stop complaining about myself...

Yes. I beat Pass 4 of Pokemon Xenoverse. Now I can do whatever I want. Catching some remaining Pokemons and Vinatge Pokemons.

Yes. I beat Pass 4 of Pokemon Xenoverse. Now I can do whatever I want. Catching some remaining Pokemons and Vinatge Pokemons.

I caught both Vintage Charmander and Vintage Houndour. Maybe is thanks to the update that all went well. Thank god I'm finished with this Mt. Starburst for the moment. Now I'm preparing my team for Pass 4 story by participating Apollo Tournament to gain Battle Points and use them to buy useful items. Because once you enter, there's no coming back until you beat the Pass 4 final boss. So I better prepare for the outcome.

I caught both Vintage Charmander and Vintage Houndour. Maybe is thanks to the update that all went well. Thank god I'm finished with this Mt. Starburst for the moment. Now I'm preparing my team for Pass 4 story by participating Apollo Tournament to gain Battle Points and use them to buy useful items. Because once you enter, there's no coming back until you beat the Pass 4 final boss. So I better prepare for the outcome.

I caught both Vintage Charmander and Vintage Houndour. Maybe is thanks to the update that all went well. Thank god I'm finished with this Mt. Starburst for the moment. Now I'm preparing my team for Pass 4 story by participating Apollo Tournament to gain Battle Points and use them to buy useful items. Because once you enter, there's no coming back until you beat the Pass 4 final boss. So I better prepare for the outcome.

'Nother meme for ya

"Yes, yes, I killed your father. What is it with you, woman, anyway? 

I killed my father too, and you don't hear me whining about it!" 

~ Paul "Sirius" Clark, probably