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The Trainer Guide:
HP (Health Points) - Reflects the overall vitality of a Pokémon. This can be seen in their robust hides, sturdy scales, or vibrant plumage, indicating how much damage they can withstand before succumbing.
Attack - Determines the strength of a Pokémon's physical strikes. This might be evident in the muscular limbs of a Fighting-type, the sharp fangs of a Dark-type, or the thorny appendages of a Grass-type.
Defense - Represents a Pokémon's ability to resist physical damage. Thick armor-like skin, rocky outgrowths, or dense fur can all be indicators of a Pokémon's defensive capabilities.
Special Attack - Governs the potency of a Pokémon's magical or elemental abilities, such as a Fire-type's ability to expel flames, or a Psychic-type's telekinetic powers. This might be visualized through glowing markings or particular, ethereal auras that surround them.
Special Defense - Measures a Pokémon's resilience against magical or elemental attacks. Special defense could be represented by a shimmering shield of energy or scales that glint with a supernatural light, deflecting incoming energy assaults.
Speed indicates how quickly a Pokémon can move and react, determining its order in combat. Sleek, aerodynamic bodies or swift, agile legs are common traits of Pokémon with high speed.
King's Nature
'King's Nature' is a rare and extraordinary phenomenon in Pokémon, divided into two aspects: Power and Mind.
Power Aspect
A Pokémon with the Power aspect of King's Nature exhibits a physical size that is double that of any other Pokémon of the same species. This increase in size translates to an immense boost in physical strength and presence. Example include:
A 20-foot-long becoming a 40-foot-long Gyarados, which would dominate the battlefield with its sheer size and power. And on that's an average size one.
Mind Aspect
The Mind aspect of King's Nature enhances a Pokémon's inner abilities, leading to a significant boost in their special attributes. For instance:
An Alakazam with its psychic abilities doubled, resulting in exponentially more powerful psychic attacks.
Neo Pokémon is a unique concept in the world, where certain Pokémon have undergone subtle yet significant changes, blending characteristics of their evolutionary stages with their current form. Unlike traditional Pokémon evolutions, Neo Pokémon retain their core identity while exhibiting traits of their next evolutionary stage or previous ones, resulting in slightly altered appearances and enhanced abilities.
Gym Circuit Calendar
Start Date: August 20, 2025
Duration: August 20, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Trainers have ten months to collect a total of 8 badges from the region's gyms. They must earn their first badge within the initial three months, and then have two months to acquire each subsequent badge.
Rest Period: June and July 2026
During these two months, trainers are encouraged to rest, train, and prepare for the upcoming Pokémon League. Friendly exhibitions, practice tournaments, and training camps are held to help trainers hone their skills and strategies.
Pokémon League Start Date: August 1, 2026
Duration: 1 Month (August 2026)
Structure:
Week 1: Preliminary rounds – qualifying trainers battle to secure spots in the main event.
Week 2: Top 32 trainers face off in elimination-style matches.
Week 3: Top 8 quarter-finals and semi-finals.
Week 4: Finals and exhibition match between the Champion and Elite Four.
Requirements: Trainers must have collected all 8 badges to participate in the League. Full teams of 6 are mandatory for all League matches.
Pokémon Contest Circuit Calendar
Start Date: September 1, 2025
Duration: September 1, 2025 - May 30, 2026
Coordinators have nine months to participate in and win 5 Contest Ribbons from different Contest Halls throughout the region. The contests are divided into different ranks: Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master. Coordinators must progress through these ranks to earn their ribbons.
Contest Season Schedule:
September 15 - October 15, 2025: Normal Rank Contests – Coordinators start by competing in local halls to earn their first ribbon.
November 5 - December 5, 2025: Super Rank Contests – Contest Halls host contests with a higher level of difficulty. Coordinators must adapt their performances to the growing competition.
January 10 - February 10, 2026: Hyper Rank Contests – The challenges become even tougher, with stricter judging criteria and fierce competitors.
March 20 - April 20, 2026: Master Rank Contests – Only the best coordinators can compete in these prestigious contests to earn Master Rank Ribbons.
May 2026: Grand Festival Preparation – Coordinators who have earned at least 5 ribbons can prepare for the Grand Festival.
Rest Period: June and July 2026
During these two months, coordinators are encouraged to relax, perfect their routines, and prepare for the upcoming Grand Festival. Exhibitions and practice performances are held to help coordinators fine-tune their appeals and battle skills.
Grand Festival Start Date: August 5, 2026
Duration: 2 Weeks (August 2026)
Structure:
Week 1: Preliminary Appeals – Coordinators showcase Pokémon's moves creatively and visually stunningly to impress the judges.
Week 2: Battle Rounds – The top 16 coordinators move on to battle rounds, where they must use their Pokémon's moves strategically to outshine their opponent.
Requirements: Coordinators must have collected at least 5 Contest Ribbons to participate in the Grand Festival. Creativity, teamwork, and showmanship are key to advancing through the rounds.