Sunday, December 4, 2022

Pokemon Around the World: Paldea Edition Part 1

Hi, everybody! With every new generation of Pokemon comes another batch to distribute to the real world. Like Galar three years ago, we’ll start with the Starter Pokemon.

First up are the Grass-Type felines Sprigatito, Floragato, and Meowscarada. Sprigatito and Floragato are pure Grass, while Meowscarada is Grass/Dark like Cacturne. I distributed these cool cats (no joke intended) to Eurpe and Asia, which is where their real-world counterparts, lynx cats, live.

Next up are the Fire-Type reptiles Fuecoco, Crocalor, and Skeledirge. Fuecoco and Crocalor are pure Fire, while Skeledirge is Fire/Ghost like Chandelure. I distributed Fuecoco and its evolutions to Brazil, where they stalk the jungle floor looking for prey such as Munna.

Rounding up the trio are the Water-Type ducks Quaxly, Quaxwell, and Quaquaval. Quaxly and Quaxwell are pure Water, while Quaquaval is Water/Fighting like Poliwrath. I distributed the Quaxly line to India, as I feel these Pokemon are actually closer to peacocks than waterfowl.

Next up are the Normal-Type pigs Lechonk and Oinkologne. Lechonk looks amazing, but Oinkologne just looks a little bland. You could’ve given them tusks like Emboar or Piloswine, but here, it looks more like a Fakemon (fan-made Pokemon). Anyway, much like Spoink and Grumpig, I made these Pokemon domesticated, where they live on farms.

Next up are the Bug-Type arachnids Tarountula and Spidops. While they don’t have venom like Ariados or the ability to control water like Araquanid, these Pokemon can make strong webs. Like real spiders, I distributed Tarountula and Spidops all over the world.

Next up is Nymble and Lokix. Nymble is pure Bug, while Lokix has the exciting new Type combo Bug/Dark. I distributed these Pokemon to Africa, where they’re a major pest for farmers.

Here are the Electric-Type rodents Pawmi, Pawmo, and Pawmot. Pawmi is pure Electric, while Pawmo and Pawmot are Electric/Fighting, making it a real threat for Pokemon like Sharpedo, Omastar, and Bibarel. I distributed the Pawmi line to the Pyrenees mountains, which stretch across the borders of France and Spain.

These guys are Smoliv, Dolliv, and Arboliva, all of whom are Normal/Grass like Deerling and Sawsbuck. The olive on Smoliv’s head is bitter, so it’s better to find your own food that isn’t part of a Pokemon. Anyway, I distributed the Smoliv line to Persia, Turkey, Egypt, and Greece.

Wooper returns for Paldea, but is now Poison/Ground instead of Water/Ground. Instead of evolving into a Regional variant of Quagsire, Paldean Wooper evolves into a new Pokemon called Clodsire, which many fans think look like Wooper’s early design.

Anyway, I distributed Paldean Wooper and Clodsire to the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco.

Next up are the Normal-Type mice Taundemaus and Maushold. What makes these new rodents special is their new move Population Bomb, in which the user attacks up to ten times per turn. Much like regular mice, I distributed Tandemaus and Maushold to every country in the world.

These are Fidough and Dachsbun, the first of a trio of two-stage canines. These Pokemon look like something you’d find in the kitchen, and they’re helpful with farmers and chefs alike. Fidough (the yellow one) and Dachsbun (the red one) are domesticated, though they originally came from France.

After 16 years, there’s finally another parrot Pokemon with Squawkabilly. Much like Flabebe, these feathered friends come in a variety of colors. Anyway, I distributed Squawkabilly to Australia, as I believe these Pokemon are closest to the budgerigar, a relative of the parakeet.

Next up are Nacli, Naclstack, and Garganacl, all of whom are pure Rock like Sudowoodo and Lycanroc. Nacli looks like a Mario power-up, while Naclstack and Garganacl look like they came out of Minecraft. Anyway, I distributed these guys to salt mines all over the world.

Mankey and Primeape return for Paldea, and after leveling up while knowing Rage Fist, Primeape evolves into Annihilape. This hairy primate is Fighting/Ghost like Marshadow, and is able to shatter opponents to their cores. Anyway, I distributed Annihilape to Africa alongside Mankey and Primeape.

Next up are the Fire-Type soldiers Charcadet, Armarouge, and Ceruledge. Charcadet evolves into either Armarouge or Ceruledge, depending on the type of armor it's given. I made these Pokemon domesticated, but they originally came from Europe.

Next up are the Electric-Type amphibians Tadbulb and Bellibolt. Apparently, Bellibolt’s eyeballs are actually organs for discharging its electricity. I distributed this and Tadbulb to South American rainforests and swamps.

Next up are the Electric-Type waterbirds Wattrel and Kilowattrel. Both these Pokemon are Electric/Flying like Emolga, and they live near beaches in Paldea. I distributed these Pokemon to Brazil, as Kilowattrel is based on the frigatebird, which attracts mates by inflating its chest.

You call this a Pokemon? I’ve seen Fakemon with better designs than this! Anyway, this is Dudunsparce, the evolved form of Dunsparce. This Pokemon digs into the ground to make its nest, which can be as far as six miles below the Earth’s surface. Because of how ridiculous Dudunsparce is, I decided to ban it.

Girafarig returns for the first time in over a decade, and this time, it has a new evolution named Farigiraf. Just like Girafarig, Farigiraf is Normal/Psychic, and is also insanely smart. Just like Girafarig, this Pokemon lives in Africa.

Next up are the Dark-Type canines Maschiff and Mabostiff. Even though they may look scary, these Pokemon are actually really friendly. Maschiff and Mabosstiff are domesticated, but they originally came from Russia.

The mushroom-like Pokemon is Shroodle, while the monkey-like Pokemon is Grafaiai. Both of them are Poison/Normal and have a passion for painting. I distributed Shroodle and Grafaiai to Madagascar, where lemurs and shrews can be found.

Tauros returns for Paldea, but is now either pure Fighting, Fighting/Fire, or Fighting/Water, depending on its breed. Like regular Tauros, Paldean Tauros is domesticated, though it originally came from Spain.

Next up are Bramblin and Brambleghast, Ghost/Grass-Type tumbleweeds that inhabit Paldea’s deserts. Bramblin has a unique method of evolving: Leave it outside its Poke Ball, and let it roll with you for at least a thousand steps. I distributed both these Pokemon to North and South American deserts.

As well as Tentacool and Tentacruel returning, there are also two Grass/Ground-Type lookalikes: Toedscool and Toedscruel. While they look like cnidarians, these Pokemon are actually fungi like Shiinotic and Amoonguss. I distributed Toedscool and Toedscruel to East Asia, where their real-life counterparts, the tree jellyfish, live.

Next is Klawf, a Rock-Type crustacean that inhabits deserts. Klawf is one of seven Titan Pokemon, larger (except for one) Pokemon that guard special herbs. I decided to distribute these massive decapod todesets in North and South America.

Next up is Capsakid and Scovillain, which are based on peppers. Capsakid is pure Grass, while Scovillain is the exciting new Type combo Grass/Fire. I decided to distribute these Pokemon to Mexico, where they grow peppers.

To be continued in Part 2.

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