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Greetings trainers! Today is the 25th Anniversary of the Pokemon Franchise! May it keep us all in business. Upon warping out of Teleport, I found myself at Professor Oak’s Laboratory. After taking a moment to chill and get my mind back in order, I returned Abra to its Pokeball and found my invite to the celebration. As I walked up to the laboratory, I found myself near a large queue line of well wishers for the professor as well as 3 new trainers who were there to collect their new partners. They were known as Ardor, Ross, and Silva. Both Ardor and Ross were male while Silva was female. They were there to make their first choice, the choice of what starter to take. I walked in with them to observe this moment myself.
As the pedestal rose with the three options, the three young trainers looked at their options carefully. Both of the boys looked at Silva, letting her make the first choice, showing their chivalry, and also potentially, their own nervousness at the occasion. Professor Oak let the three look at the potential partners while he had Tracy usher out the celebratory crowds, to have them show the starters to the remaining crowd. I was allowed to stay as well to document this occasion.
Silva, a young girl with long brown hair, green eyes, and a shy personality, quietly selected Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokemon, met the gaze of the little girl, exchanging smiles. It hugged her, and she returned it to the Pokeball.
The next question was which would the two boys take. Ardor, a guy with brown eyes and a fiery personality, stepped forward. He looked at Charmander, the Lizard Pokemon, showed off its tail flame, playing with it, characteristic of a young Charmander. Ardor scooped up the Pokemon and it climbed onto his shoulder. The boy returned it to the Pokeball.
This left one more Pokemon, Squirtle. Ross, a boy with brown hair and deep blue eyes, picked up the Tiny Turtle Pokemon, exchanging smiles before returning it to its Pokeball.
Professor Oak gave each trainer five Pokeballs and a Pokedex, hoping they would complete it. Professor Oak then had a surprise for me. Pushing a button, a door opened, and Melmetal emerged. I returned Melmetal to its ball, then watched as the three trainers left to be celebrated by the crowd.
In a surprising move, the three kids asked where the battlefields were, and Tracy and I headed out with them to observe. Silva, still quiet, decided to observe the battle between Ardor and Ross, agreeing to battle the winner. Before the three battled, I was given permission to record the stats of the three starters, starting with Bulbasaur.
In addition, I also recorded their starting moves. Bulbasaur had Tackle, Growl, and Vine Whip, Charmander had Scratch, Growl, and Ember, while Squirtle had Tackle, Tail Whip, and Water Gun. With Ardor and Ross facing each other down, I officiated the battle. With the superior starting speed, Charmander started the fight with a Scratch, which barely did anything due to Squirtle’s Defense. Squirtle retaliated with Tackle, which struck Charmander hard. Stepping up the moves, Charmander used Ember and Squirtle used Water Gun, creating a steamy fog to envelop the field. Charmander used the opportunity to burn the fog away while Squirtle sailed through, ending the battle with a final Tackle, winning the match.
Tracy and I healed the two, then Silva faced down Ross. Bulbasaur raced toward Squirtle, hitting with a Tackle. Squirtle returned the favor with another Tackle, then just like the previous match, they decided to face down with their elemental moves, Vine Whip against Water Gun. Bulbasaur used the vines to lift itself, then struck Squirtle with Vine Whip, winning the match. With Silva as the winner, all three rested on the battlefield, agreeing to travel together and get stronger. They also agreed to each take on the Gym Challenge for the Indigo League, challenging each other before each Gym to determine in what order they would face them down. Smiles on each other’s faces and Pokemon healed, Tracy gave them an information book on all Gyms in the Region so they could make their decisions together.
Before they, and I, left, we took the time to enjoy the celebration. Happy Birthday Pokemon, and Congrats on 25 years! This is Travelin’ Dan, signing off for the week!
As the pedestal rose with the three options, the three young trainers looked at their options carefully. Both of the boys looked at Silva, letting her make the first choice, showing their chivalry, and also potentially, their own nervousness at the occasion. Professor Oak let the three look at the potential partners while he had Tracy usher out the celebratory crowds, to have them show the starters to the remaining crowd. I was allowed to stay as well to document this occasion.
Silva, a young girl with long brown hair, green eyes, and a shy personality, quietly selected Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokemon, met the gaze of the little girl, exchanging smiles. It hugged her, and she returned it to the Pokeball.
The next question was which would the two boys take. Ardor, a guy with brown eyes and a fiery personality, stepped forward. He looked at Charmander, the Lizard Pokemon, showed off its tail flame, playing with it, characteristic of a young Charmander. Ardor scooped up the Pokemon and it climbed onto his shoulder. The boy returned it to the Pokeball.
This left one more Pokemon, Squirtle. Ross, a boy with brown hair and deep blue eyes, picked up the Tiny Turtle Pokemon, exchanging smiles before returning it to its Pokeball.
Professor Oak gave each trainer five Pokeballs and a Pokedex, hoping they would complete it. Professor Oak then had a surprise for me. Pushing a button, a door opened, and Melmetal emerged. I returned Melmetal to its ball, then watched as the three trainers left to be celebrated by the crowd.
In a surprising move, the three kids asked where the battlefields were, and Tracy and I headed out with them to observe. Silva, still quiet, decided to observe the battle between Ardor and Ross, agreeing to battle the winner. Before the three battled, I was given permission to record the stats of the three starters, starting with Bulbasaur.
Stats | Bulbasaur | Charmander | Squirtle |
HP | 45 | 39 | 44 |
Attack | 49 | 52 | 48 |
Defense | 49 | 43 | 65 |
Special Attack | 65 | 60 | 50 |
Special Defense | 65 | 50 | 64 |
Speed | 45 | 65 | 43 |
In addition, I also recorded their starting moves. Bulbasaur had Tackle, Growl, and Vine Whip, Charmander had Scratch, Growl, and Ember, while Squirtle had Tackle, Tail Whip, and Water Gun. With Ardor and Ross facing each other down, I officiated the battle. With the superior starting speed, Charmander started the fight with a Scratch, which barely did anything due to Squirtle’s Defense. Squirtle retaliated with Tackle, which struck Charmander hard. Stepping up the moves, Charmander used Ember and Squirtle used Water Gun, creating a steamy fog to envelop the field. Charmander used the opportunity to burn the fog away while Squirtle sailed through, ending the battle with a final Tackle, winning the match.
Tracy and I healed the two, then Silva faced down Ross. Bulbasaur raced toward Squirtle, hitting with a Tackle. Squirtle returned the favor with another Tackle, then just like the previous match, they decided to face down with their elemental moves, Vine Whip against Water Gun. Bulbasaur used the vines to lift itself, then struck Squirtle with Vine Whip, winning the match. With Silva as the winner, all three rested on the battlefield, agreeing to travel together and get stronger. They also agreed to each take on the Gym Challenge for the Indigo League, challenging each other before each Gym to determine in what order they would face them down. Smiles on each other’s faces and Pokemon healed, Tracy gave them an information book on all Gyms in the Region so they could make their decisions together.
Before they, and I, left, we took the time to enjoy the celebration. Happy Birthday Pokemon, and Congrats on 25 years! This is Travelin’ Dan, signing off for the week!