Story Announcement #9

On September 7th, I will post my fifth and final Pokémon story, Poketropolis. It will be a Pokémon version of Disney's Zootopia, and it's a project that's been on my mind for a while. However, like Zootopia, there will only be mammalian Pokémon in the story, so there will be absolutely no Bug, Ghost, or Dragon-Type Pokémon in the story. Like how the characters in Zootopia rely on Smart Phones, iPhones and iPods, the characters in Poketropolis rely on Pokétches. A Pokétch was an item that the player would use in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, and bears a striking resemblance to the Apple Watch.

Also, like Little Lost Luvdisc, there will be numerous Easter Eggs/references to the Pokémon video games. The Type Matchup will also play a role.

For Judy Hopps, the spunky bunny who dreams of becoming a cop, I used a Lopunny. Her name will be Dawn Lopps, named after Dawn from the Diamond and Pearl video games, as well as the anime.

For Nick Wilde, the red fox con artist who thinks that you can only be what you are, I used the Dark-Type Zoroark. His name will be Zach Wilde.

I didn't use Ninetales or Delphox because there are scenes in which Nick gets wet, and both Pokémon are weak against Water. Not to mention that they would melt the snow. However, Zoroark isn't weak against Water.

For Finnic, the fennec fox who's partner's with Nick, I of course used Fenneckin. His name will be Fax.

Like how Finnic 'wants to be an elephant', Fax secretly dresses up as a Donphan. This suit would be made from Everstone, which explains why he's been a Fenneckin for so long.

For Chief Bogo, the hard-to-please cape buffalo, I used Terrakion, since it's based on a Cape buffalo itself. This Terrakion is named Chief Taki, named after Taki from the anime film Your Name.

For Benjamin Clawhauser, the overweight cheetah, I used Snorlax, since it loves to eat, but with the eyes of Munchlax.

The Snorlax in my story will be named Gabriel 'Gabe' Snorlock, named after video game designer Gabe Nool.

For Mayor Lionheart, I used a Pyroar. His name will be Leroy Tajiri, named after Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri.

For Flash, the fan favorite sloth at the DMV, I decided to use Slowbro.

I am aware that some people would except me to use Slakoth, but Slaking, Slakoth's final form, looks too much like a primate, and primates are too similar to humans.

For Yax, the scrawny yak who runs a nudist sanctuary, since we don't have a yak Pokémon yet, I decided to use a Hypno named Tapes.

However, he won't have his signature pendulum.

For Mr. Big, the Arctic shrew reminiscent of Marlon Brando in The Godfather, I decided to use a Dedenne named Mr. V, named after the V-shape in his whiskers.

Instead of being Electric/Fairy like a regular Dedenne, Mr. V and his daughter Izuzu will be Electric/Ice, to suit the cold conditions of the tundra. They'll also be blue instead of yellow.

For Gazelle, the famous pop star in Zootopia, I of course used Verizion. She will be named Utada, named after famous Japanese singer Utada Hikaru.

If you're wondering about Cobalion, the third Sword of Justice, it will take the place of one of the news announcers late in the film.
And finally, for Assistant Mayor Belleweather, I of course used Flaaffy. I didn't choose Ampharos because it doesn't have enough wool.

For everyone else, you'll find out as the story progresses. However, like in Zootopia, the citizens of Poketropolis walk on two legs and wear clothes. I unfortunately didn't have time to make designs for them, so you have to use your imagination.