There is a significant difference between human-raised Special Pokémon

Pokémon and wild ones. Most Pokémon you find in

towns and cities are the descendants of wild Pokémon Around the world, there are Pokémon that do not fit their
that were domesticated by trainers generations ago. species stereotypes. While every Pokémon is unique,
They have been bred and taught to be friendly, loyal, these Pokémon have special qualities to them that can
and obedient; They'll adapt to their owner's Rank and make them literally one in a million.
depend on their Trainer to get stronger. Traits like a different color pattern, a bigger size and
even moves or abilities that defy their nature.
But Pokémon that live in the wild can be either Pokémon
turned feral after being abandoned or Pokémon that
have lived with no human contact all their lives, this has Shiny Pokémon, Alternate Forms &
made them grow their Rank through sheer prowess and Regional Variants.
survival instinct.
Some Pokémon have a different coloration in their fur,
Whatever the case, both kinds of wild Pokémon are hide, feathers or scales. This change can be aesthetic
distrustful of humans and even jealous of their Pokémon or it can involve a change in Typing, Attribute Limits,
companions. Some will flee in fear, others will get Moves and/or Abilities.
aggressive and do everything to protect themselves from
what they see as a threat to their survival. Shiny Pokémon are distinguished by the sparkles they
leave behind as if they were coated in a glittery dust.
Wild Pokémon have honed skills of survival that human- Their exotic look makes them highly appreciated in
raised Pokémon do not have. Also, there are species beauty contests and people will pay incredibly high
that have not been tamed nor domesticated due to their amounts of money to get their hands on one, their
formidable strength. Catching one of these specimens appearance does not affect their Type or Attributes.
would give you an advantage over the other trainers;
And they can teach you as much about teamwork, nature Alternate Forms refer to Pokémon of the same species
and following your instincts as you can teach them about that somehow look different from each other although
the human world. with some resemblance still. They can have different
Types, Attributes and Abilities.
Some Pokémon may even change forms at will.
Habitats Regional Variants are Alternate forms of Pokémon
The world of Pokémon is big, if not bigger than ours. that can only be found in certain regions, they are the
There are places where certain kinds of Pokémon result of introducing foreign Pokémon into an established
are drawn to, and there are Pokémon that can only be habitat, over the generations the Pokémon have to adapt
found in certain parts of the globe. to this new environment, this can make them change
their type, abilities, move set and even make evolve
Experienced Trainers don’t go around the world throwing into something their regular counterparts cannot.
Pokéballs at everything that moves. They study the
habitats of the Pokémon and seek for a specimen
that seems good-natured or try to gain the trust and Overgrown Pokémon
respect of a Pokémon that seems especially wary.
Most Pokémon have a standard size and weight, but there
are reported cases of Pokémon that could be considered
giants within their own species. Overgrown Pokémon
Some Pokémon are so rare that
are usually around 30% to 60% bigger than their
people don’t know if they are real
regular-sized counterparts but they are very rare to
or legends.
find. Their main characteristic is that their size and
To find them, trainers have to
weight keep proportion.
venture into uncharted areas.

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Many trainers have overfed their Pokémon with the hopes
of making them bigger, only to end up making them fatter.
Catch Roll
An overgrown Pokémon is born that way. Even if at birth
The main use of Pokéballs is catching Pokémon, they all
it has a normal size, it will keep growing until it reaches
have a seal you need to roll for the catch to be a success:
maturity.
Overgrown Pokémon have a higher Base HP than their
regular-sized counterparts. Item Seal Potency

Increase their Base HP by 1 Pokéball 4 dice

Greatball 6 dice
Hidden Moves and Abilities Ultraball 8 dice
There are records in this world’s history that depict
Inflicting damage or a Status Ailments will modify your
certain Pokémon using powers and Abilities different
Catch Roll. These Bonuses Stack with each other, giving
from those normally seen on them.
you up to +3 extra successes to your Catch Roll. You lose
Only a few proficient trainers like Gym Leaders and Elites
ALL Bonus Successes against a Fainted Pokémon.
are known for owning at least one of this Special Pokémon.
However, it is unknown if they captured their Pokémon
with those rare abilities or somehow they worked with
Wild Pokémon's Bonus
them to attain them.
Condition Successes
Pokémon
Storyteller's discretion should be applied for Pokémon is at half HP 1
to have Moves and/or Abilities it wouldn't normally
Pokémon
have.
is at 1 HP 1
Pokémon has a
Using Pokéballs Status Ailment 1
If you want to catch a Wild Pokémon, you are gonna need Stronger Pokémon are harder to catch, this is why you
Pokéballs. You can buy them at any Pokémart. must score a number of successes that varies with their
Greatballs and Ultraballs can be more expensive than Rank:
a regular Pokéball, but in the end, they can save you
money by not breaking apart when you need to capture Pokémon's Required
a powerful Pokémon. Rank Successes
When you capture a Pokémon within a Pokéball, the chip Starter 3
will be branded with your Trainer’s ID. That way other
Trainer’s Pokéballs won’t be able to trap your Pokémon Beginner 4
to steal it.
Pokéballs can’t carry Humans, rooted objects like trees Amateur 6
or mountain boulders, machinery that contains a lot of
small pieces such as motor vehicles and electronics. Ace 8
Big objects like tents, bicycles, and potions in bulk are Professional 9
sold with their own Pokéball for easy storage. Once
a Pokéball is used to carry something inside it gets
coded into it and cannot carry anything else. Just like
If you don't score the Required
with Pokémon, the item it carries will have your ID
Successes, the Pokémon breaks free
number and can be retrieved back to you through a
and the Pokéball is rendered unusable.
computer in case you lose them or want to store them.

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 Special Pokéballs
Leslie found a wild Clefairy! Decades ago, to obtain a Pokéball you had to search for
a special kind of fruit called Apricorn and craft the item
After a fierce battle, she damaged Clefairy down to yourself. It was a long and arduous process that took
half its maximum HP. It is time to use a Pokéball! several days. Back then, you REALLY had to work hard to
catch a Pokémon.
She throws the Pokéball and rolls: Nowdays the Pokéball industry is constantly innovating
and offering a variety of products for the diligent Trainer.
+ 1Success
These Pokéballs have special effects on the Pokémon you
catch with them or offer specialization when catching
Pokéball's Clefairy’s Catch Roll
Pokémon that meet certain criteria.
Dicepool at Half HP
They are limited editions and are usually not found on
Leslie scored 3 success. Since this Clefairy's Ranking
sale, but when they are, they are not cheap.
is at Starter. That means...

Leslie caught a wild Clefairy!

Premier Ball
Inflicting damage on a Pokémon will reduce its Happiness These are a sign of status, other trainers might
and Loyalty; don't expect a Pokémon you just beat into a respect you more if you use them.
pulp to be a happy and compliant partner.
Other Pokémon take pride in proving themselves and
Luxury Ball
handle their defeat against you gracefully. Money CAN buy Pokémon happiness; the trait
will improve if you catch them with this ball.
You may also try and convince a Pokémon to come into
adventures with you, no harm in trying. Cherish Ball
A friendly approach may win you their loyalty, although This Ball is only handed to those who have ties
some Pokémon are picky as to whom they allow to train or work directly in the League.
them.
UB-Ball
A ball specially designed by the Aether
Pokémon with a higher Rank than a foundation for their UB-Project.
Trainer won't obey commands and
cannot be a part of Training Sessions. Dynamax- Ball
If they were caught forcefully, they Galar scientist's pride, this virtual pokeball
may even try to escape! can create giant holograms that feel real.

Master Ball
If a recently captured Pokémon dislikes you, try to be Silph co. star project, rumor has it that it's
understanding and compensate for it. capable of catching ANY Pokémon without fail.
There's is a large variety of Pokéballs, finding all
Building a relationship with your Pokémon is one of the of them and their effects is one of the aspects of
main aspects for this game. Pokémon catching.
If you manage to learn how to craft your own
Pokéballs you'll gain an edge over other Trainers
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Other ways to obtain Pokémon Trading Pokémon
Sometimes a Pokémon was not what you were expecting.
Buying Pokémon Maybe you have too many Pokémon of the same species
or maybe you want to get rid of a bad pet.
Pokémon Breeding is a respected profession where people
dedicate their lives to raise and nurture Pokémon that aid Instead of abandoning them, why don’t you trade them?
humans in their activities. There are lots of trainers traveling from one city to
Many of these professionally bred Pokémon can be another looking for a new Pokémon.
bought, ensuring certain traits such as a non-aggressive
nature, a good disposition for work, and even special If you find someone willing to trade you one Pokémon
moves. in exchange for another, head to the nearest Pokémon
center, put your pokéballs on the machine and wait for
Buying Pokémon is a luxury, though. Their cost range the process to complete.
from tens of thousands to even millions of pokédollars.
Especially if the bred Pokémon is rare to find in the wild The chip on your Pokémon will still name you as their
or hard to tame. original trainer but they will be now on the property of
You can also find common Pokémon for sale for a few another trainer.
hundred pokédollars in less reputable places, but it is up
to you to trust this kind of establishments. Be careful as Pokémon you trade will take more time to
adjust to their new trainer. Whenever you trade a
Pokémon it will lose 1 point of Happiness and Loyalty,
Adopting Pokémon even if it is your original Pokémon you’re getting back.

All around the world, there are abandoned Pokémon.

Most of the time they are abandoned for being weak, Releasing Pokémon
rebellious or afraid of battles.
Whatever the case these Pokémon need to be to taken There are times when there is no other option, your
care of. Pokémon is not happy living with humans or you find that
Some shelters located outside the cities look after them your time together has come to an end.
until another trainer wants to adopt them.
Abandoned Pokémon have their own story to tell and You can simply let your Pokémon out of its Pokéball on its
many are wary of humans. new home and leave it there, within a few weeks of not
If you give them respect and good care they may being recalled and not being close to its Pokéball the chip
become your most loyal companions. on your Pokémon will deactivate and another trainer will
Adopting is free for all registered trainers. be able to catch it. Another way is going to a computer
If you see a shelter, take a look inside, perhaps you’ll and manually deactivate the chip and ID of your
find the Pokémon you were looking for. Pokémon, then allow the machine to transport and
release it on a secure location.
It is always sad to see a companion go, and abandoning
a Pokémon for shallow reasons is frowned upon in the
Adopting a Pokémon is a good way
Pokémon League community.
to start your Adventure. However,
many times they do not have the
Pokémon are sensitive creatures and abandonment takes
best attitude or an easy Nature.
a toll on their emotions and ability to trust humans.
Be a responsible Trainer and don’t capture Pokémon you
don’t intend to take care properly.
Make sure you only release a Pokémon that wants to
be released.

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