The Legendverse Guide to the Pokemon of Alola
Written by Doctor Volantes Gurei
Co-written by Professor {name here} Kukui and Professor Samson Oak
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Salutations, greetings, and many great hellos! Permit me to introduce myself – I am Dr. Volantes Gurei, professional in the field of Pokemon biology and experienced Pokemon Trainer. For those of you aware of my various exploits around the world of Pokemon, fantastic! For those of you who are not – fortunately for you, such knowledge is not necessary when reading this guide.
I've written this guide for one purpose only – to help today's youth gain a more in-depth understanding of the amazing creatures we share our world with. Pokemon are so ingrained in today's society that if they were to disappear, our civilization would literally collapse where it stands. This cannot be truer for anywhere in the world than it is in the archipelago of Alola, where natives have been coexisting with Pokemon for thousands of years. The ancient Alolans were dedicating their lives to, and even building monuments of prayer for, Pokemon back when the Kalosian Empire was drafting them into wars and using them for conquest.
In short, nowhere is more important for a Trainer to bond with and connect to their Pokemon than in Alola. Sadly, this region has only been recently "discovered" by modern science, and as such, most of their native Pokemon are relatively little-known to the rest of the world. After my wife, son, and I settled down in Alola after moving from Unova some years ago, I realized this and decided to write this guide to rectify that. It is essential for a Pokemon Trainer to truly form a connection with their partner(s), to build up an unshakeable trust in them and vice versa. I could never had saved the world without forming such a bond with my Pokemon companions, and nor can today's Trainers hope to achieve the title of regional Champion.
This guide covers the ninety or so unique species of Pokemon that are native to the rich, tropical climate of Alola. That may sound like a lot, but if I were to include the other Pokemon that can be found here, writing this guide would take a truly colossal amount of time and dedication, with about four hundred entries to discuss! Additionally, I will include the twenty-odd "Alolan forms" of Kanto-native Pokemon found in Alola, giving them each their own entries alongside the others. Within these pages, I sort each Pokemon by their Alolan Pokedex number and talk about everything from their physical description to how to properly train one for battle. Details on each section are as follows:
Name (Unovan): The Pokemon's most commonly used name and etymology.
Name (Kantonese): Same as above, although sometimes the Pokemon's name in Unovan and Kantonese are identical.
Dex Number: Self-explanatory.
Classification: Whether the Pokemon is mammalian, avian, crustacean, etc. Some particularly… unusual Pokemon are not given these classifications due to their alien biology. They are otherwise known as "Ultra Beasts".
Species: The moniker used to describe the Pokemon in the Pokedex, as well as their species name used in scientific literature.
Primary Type: The reasoning behind the Pokemon's primary type classification, and any associated powers they may have.
Secondary Type: Same as above, but not all Pokemon have a secondary type. If they do, it is usually assigned because they are more closely associated with one element than another. For example, Sabeleye is a Dark-and-Ghost-type – because it is not actually undead and merely attuned to the spirit world, Ghost is its secondary type rather than Dark.
Overall Description: This section will cover anything that isn't better explained in other sections, such as Habitat or Diet. Physical appearance will be discussed here, as well as unique adaptations or special powers not shared by other Pokemon. The Alolan Pokedex is frequently used as a guideline for this section, so expect to see quotes.
Personality: A somewhat shorter section describing the Pokemon's typical behavior.
Habitat: Where the Pokemon can be found, and any habits relating to it. Nesting and territorial habits will most often be explained here.
Diet: Where the Pokemon fits on the food chain.
Relationship with Humans: If the Pokemon has any historical or cultural significance, whether in Alola or elsewhere, and how they interact with humans in the modern day.
Battle Prowess: This will go over tips for Trainers as to what moves to teach the Pokemon, and how to best use its natural abilities to your advantage. Naturally, this section will be more expansive for fully-evolved Pokemon. As I have personally trained a number of these Pokemon, or know someone who has, I will offer some of my own experiences for the benefit of the reader.
Affection: On average, Pokemon are intelligent beings with a level of emotional complexity on par with humans, and they are almost universally-known to form lasting bonds with their Trainers and/or close human friends. Building companionship with your Pokemon is the Trainer's highest priority, and this section will describe what you can do to develop kinship with your Pokemon and how to tell when it returns your affection.
As in companionship between two humans, any emotional closeness a Pokemon has for its Trainer can quickly deepen to attraction. If applicable, this section will also confirm if a Pokemon has been known to forge a mutual romantic connection with its Trainer. Expect to see little discussion in the way of piscine, arthropod, or artificial Pokemon.
(This is not a relationship advice guide, so I will not cover post-relationship-initiation details. Go to a library or – Arceus forbid – search the Internet if you want a how-to in getting cozy with your Lopunny.)
Special Warnings: Some Pokemon are more dangerous than others, and so any precautions that need to be taken when training it or encountering it in the wild will be detailed here.
{Insert name here}'s Words: A brief anecdote from a fellow Pokemon researcher or other authoritative figure, relating to the Pokemon in question, is used here. Most often, this will be the famous Professor Kukui or Professor Samson Oak, or the Rotom Pokedex they worked together to design.
With the guidelines laid out, it is now time for you to turn the page and leap into the world of Pokemon! I sincerely hope my words help you succeed on your Island Challenge and inspire you to become the best Pokemon Trainer you can be!
~ Volantes Gurei, Doctor of Pokemon Biology and White Hero of Unova
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AN:
Salutations, greetings, and many great hellos! This is Cottonmouth25, starting something I haven't done in this site in a very long time – writing a field guide about the creatures featured in one of my favorite franchises. The last one, "The Complete Field Guide to Monsters", has been discontinued due to lack of interest, but I promise that this one will be completed.
"Pokemon X & Y: Flight of a Legend", is officially on hiatus as of this writing, and I'm starting this project in hopes of eventually rallying my motivation and continuing the Legendverse. As it is, this field guide will be based on the Legendverse and contain references to Volan's past adventures.
I have entertained thoughts of writing a sequel to "Flight", entitled "Pokemon Sun & Moon: Legacy of a Legend" and starring Volan's son Petro as he follows in his father's footsteps to become a world-class Trainer. I'm nowhere near ready to write such a thing, though, since I still have to finish "Flight". However, this guide will be written under the assumption that this still-nonexistent "Legacy of a Legend" has already been completed (but don't worry – there will be no major spoilers about what I plan to eventually write).
With those disclaimers out of the way, please leave some reviews and prepare to be amazed as I introduce to you the wildlife of Alola!