Thought my feelings for Huntr/x had subsided but then I see my girls (especially Rumi) release a thank you statement to fans and I’m suddenly back in the game.

A Pokémon could be in this tree. Use Headbutt?

A shiny Charmeleon came to my campsite this morning in Sleep. I’ve been getting some really good shinies in Sleep recently. It came after just 38 Pokemon studied since Munna, 5714 Pokemon studied overall.

Rockin around the Xmas tree

Voltorb bauble. Voltauble.

I had to pick up the Ace Attorney anthology in the Switch Black Friday sale. These games were so formative for me in my early teens. The characters, stories, music, everything is just so good. I would frequent the forums. I hope replaying these almost 20 years later gives me a nostalgic boost.

So I know it’s been a very long time but… Who’s that pokemon?

I pet Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. This trio of Eelektrik have been together for years, battling together and helping each other get stronger. They miss the triple battles back home. #PokemonLegendsZA

Shiny Sleeping Munna showed up this morning. I hate its gross head bubble but it’s still a cool shiny. It came after just 15 Pokemon studied since Larvitar. 5676 studied overall.

Found out the Carpet Museum in my little town is closing down due to lack of funds. Carpet-making was a huge part of my town’s history, we even have the patterns adorning our train station. It’s kinda sad to lose history like that.

I found a shiny Larvitar in Sleep this morning! A really cool find! It arrived after 147 Pokemon studied since the last shiny, 5661 studied overall.

I pet Gunner. Gunner is a very honourable Skarmory. He likes to take part in the nightly ZA Royale, showing his opponents the utmost respect even when defeating them. #PokemonLegendsZA

I can finally get a regular Zeraora! I only have the shiny distribution one from years ago

I pet Zygarde. Zygarde is the first legendary Pokemon I have ever pet, both an exciting and terrifying moment. Zygarde being here means Lumiose is unbalanced and they must bring order back to Kalos. I hope I get to see Zygarde again, maybe even in a more complete form. #PokemonLegendsZA

Completely forgot to post my shiny Gulpin from 2 weeks ago. It came after 66 Pokemon studied since the last shiny and 5514 Pokemon studied overall.

I got robbed today

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Interesting to see my playtime over the years. I really thought more Pokemon games would join Shield up there, especially as X was the first game I fully completed a Pokedex in.

I pet Fang and Tundra. Fang and Tundra are Salamence and Aurorus sparring partners, respectively. Their battles may look fierce but they know each other’s limits, having battled since they were young. #PokemonLegendsZA

I don't think I'm gonna make a video about my playthrough of ZA. I recorded hours of footage but I don't feel like I have anything really interesting or new to say about the game. Maybe in the future but for now I'm just gonna sit on the footage.

I pet Floss. Floss is a Slurpuff who’s a local gourmand at the cafes of Lumiose. They keep a good supply of macarons and galettes for when Floss visits. #PokemonLegendsZA

I planned to hunt a Shiny Alpha Bulbasaur once I finished ZA and make a video about it but it kinda unceremoniously showed up as I was filling the dex. I guess I can always hunt for another one.

I pet Haruo. Haruo is a Tyrantrum who, despite his mean and tough expressions, is actually a big sweetheart. He plays a villain on the silver screen but could not be more different in person. #PokemonLegendsZA

I pet Thanatos. Thanatos is a Scyther who has found a fondness for topiary design. He often sculpts battle opponents in his work before decapitating the shrub. #PokemonLegendsZA

Having lunch next to a giant moth. He did not want any guacamole.

Shiny Marowak showed up in Sleep the other day. I think I messed up the last count so I don’t know how many Pokémon I’ve studied since the last shiny. I do know it’s been 5448 Pokemon studied overall however.

With Lumiose City being pretty open, I don’t really have a plan for the order in which I draw the Pokemon. So if anyone has any Pokemon they’d like to see me pet from ZA, I might have an NPC screenshot for that Pokemon. Give me your suggestions.

I pet Butter Pecan. BP is a Pidgey who frequents the many cafes around Lumiose. She’s not a coffee drinker but enjoys fresh pastry crumbs. #PokemonLegendsZA

I finally hit credits on ZA. I’ll have to collate my thoughts and go through hours of footage before deciding if I want to make a video about my adventure.

Getting arrested for petting a Goomy

I pet Apollo. Apollo is a Helioptile who has just made the journey to Lumiose City. After years away, it’s good to be back home in Kalos and greeted with such enthusiastic Pokemon. I can’t wait to see what Lumiose holds for me now.

The switch to night time deleted my Alpha Riolu capture…

My first shiny is…a pidgey! I couldn’t find it for the longest time because it was watching me from a lamp post

I have about 200 screenshots of NPC Pokemon already. I think I’ve mostly catalogued the city.

Looks like ZA is set 5 years after XY

Totodile, kill this woman

My haul of ZA stuff arrived! I still don’t know which starter to pick but I have hours of character customisation before I have to decide.

I finally finished Silksong on the eve of Pokemon ZA. Such a great but sometimes frustratingly difficult game.

I pet Sparkle. Sparkle is an extremely happy Mega Alakazam. More spoons means more ice cream. This was for #Peachtober day 7 - Strawberry

I pet Nacho. Nacho is a Mega Hawlucha who I previously pet five years ago. He has reached his full potential with Mega Evolution and now wrestles worldwide. This was for #Peachtober day 6 - Ring

I pet Helios. Helios is a Mega Heracross whose favourite flower is the poppy. He flies to Galar annually to see the poppy fields in bloom. This was for #Peachtober day 5 - Poppy

I’ve been forgetting to post my Sleep shinies. Wobbuffet is from like 2 weeks ago and Eevee a few days back. 5476 Pokemon studied overall, unsure how many between the previous shiny and Wob because I forgot to post.

What to do when you heavily crush on someone but they live half a world away, they have millions of fans, they’re one of the top K-pop idols, and you don’t speak their language? Loosely based on a dream.

I did NOT pet Roxanne. Roxanne is a Mega Beedrill who is easily agitated and loves to disturb picnics in the park. This is for Day 4 of #Peachtober - Gingham

I pet Momo. Momo is a Mega Lopunny who takes her frustrations out on her sandbags. I pet her after the workout, before would have been too dangerous. This is for #Peachtober day 3 - Slug

I pet Sora. Sora is a Mega Salamence enjoying the current windy weather brought on by storm Amy. Great kite weather! This is for day 2 of #Peachtober - Kite

I pet Conker. Conker is a Mega Sceptile whose tail often attracts small seed Pokemon like these Seedot! I’m behind on Peachtober but here’s day one, Acorn.