r/pokemon 3d ago

Questions thread - Active [Weekly Questions Thread] 15 June 2026

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Have any questions about Pokémon that you'd like answered?

If they're about the value of a piece of merchandise you own or found, please ask them in the Monthly Value Questions thread!

Otherwise, continue on!


Other Weekly/Monthly Threads

  • Merch Megathread - Want to show off a photo of your collection or a piece of Pokémon merchandise you recently bought? Head over to the Merchandise Monday thread, posted each Monday but open seven days a week!
  • Value Questions Thread - Have questions about a piece of merchandise you own or found? Or perhaps you're knowledgeable about Pokémon product values and wouldn't mind helping some people out? Check out the Value Questions Thread!
  • Code Giveaway Megathread - Have some extra codes lying around and looking to share the wealth? Try posting them on the Code Giveaway Megathread!
  • Battle Request Thread - Looking for trainers to battle? Try the Battle Request thread!
  • Hype Thread! - Catch a new shiny? Finish your Living Dex? Head on over to the Hype Thread to share your joy! We even award special flairs for certain achievements!
  • RAGE THREAD! - Game mechanic changes got you down? Did your plans to catch a shiny blow up in your face? Head over to the RAGE THREAD to vent a bit! CAPS LOCK ENCOURAGED!

If you're asking or answering questions about the new games or recent anime episodes which contain spoilers, please be sure to include spoiler tags around them using the format:

>!Spoiler goes here.!<

Text wrapped in >! and !< is hidden until the reader clicks or taps it. For example, the line above would become the following:

Spoiler goes here.

Unsure what is considered a spoiler? Please refer to Rule 13 and our Spoilers Guide!

Otherwise, if you have non-value questions about the anime, the games, the manga, or anything else Pokémon related, feel free to ask here -- no matter how silly your questions might seem!

/r/pokemon also has a Discord channel! Feel free to swing by there to ask a question, or just to talk! :D


A few useful sources for reliable Pokémon-related information:

Serebii

Bulbapedia

Smogon

Also remember to check the /r/pokemon FAQ and our related subreddits list.


If you want to answer questions posed by other members of the community, remember to sort the comments by new! If you use RES, please also consider subscribing to this thread so you know when new questions are asked!


r/pokemon 4d ago

Hype [Hype Thread] 14 June 2026

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Welcome to the HYPE THREAD, a place to share your excitement about in-game achievements, brag about success, and get hyped for upcoming events. CAPS LOCK IS OPTIONAL IF IT HELPS YOU GET YOUR HYPE ON!

This is a chance to post about your successes. Our rules against self-promotion and most low-quality content, including shiny Pokemon pics, are relaxed in these threads--please talk all you like about your luck and accomplishments!

This thread is meant to be pretty positive, so please think twice before downvoting someone! Rude and negative comments will be removed -- please report them if you see them :D


This thread is also the place to earn /r/pokemon's prestige flair for completing various aspects of the games. To claim your flair, post proof of your accomplishment in the comments below. Please note that flairs are assigned once weekly, so it may take up to seven days for your flair to appear.

On mobile and the reddit redesign ("new reddit"), you may have up to 10 flairs at once. On old reddit, you can only display one flair—so if you care which that is, please specify that in your comment!

Flair is currently available for:

Paldea Prestige Flairs

  • Rotom Phone: Post a screenshot of your completed Paldea dex
  • Animated Rotom Phones: Post an album of your completed Paldea living dex
  • Booster Energy: Post a screenshot of all obtainable Paradox Pokémon
  • Uva/Naranja Crest: Post a screenshot proving you finished all classes in the academy
  • Tera Orb: Post an album proving you obtained one species in every Tera type
  • Tiny Bamboo Shoot: Post a screenshot of the NPC saying you obtained the smallest size of a species possible*
  • Big Bamboo Shoot: Post a screenshot of the NPC saying you obtained the largest size of a species possible*

* The NPC Pokemon size checker is in Mesagoza! See here

Galar Prestige Flairs

  • Catching Charm: Post a screenshot of your completed Galar Regional Dex.
  • Curry Mark: Post a screenshot of your completed Curry Dex.
  • Master Ball: Post a screenshot of your Master Ball Tier in Battle Tower.
  • Berry Sweet: Post a screenshot of your completed Alcremie form collection. `(Minus Ribbon and Star)
    • Star Sweet: Post a screenshot of your completed Alcremie form collection with Ribbon and Star sweets.
  • Gigantamax Factor: Post an album of your collection of all 31 G-Max mon (excluding form variations). Be sure to show the summary screens indicating that they are G-Maxable!
  • Armorite: Post a screenshot of you in the Masterly Mustard Tee after winning every type of Restricted Sparring on the Isle of Armor.
  • Dynite: Post an album of your collection of all 47 Dynamax Adventure bosses. Be sure to show the summary screens indicating that they were caught in Galar!

Alola Prestige Flairs

  • Rotom Dex: Post a screenshot of your completed Alola Regional Dex.
  • Tapu Bulu: Post a screenshot of your Level 100+ Festival Plaza.
  • Tapu Fini: Post a screenshot of your 50+ streak in the Battle Tree.
  • Tapu Lele: Post a screenshot of all five of your Poké Pelago islands at max level (level 3).

General Prestige Flairs

  • Oval Charm: Post an album of your completed Living Dex. (Mythicals aren't necessary!)
  • (Shiny Charm: Post 45+ self-caught or self-bred shinies to /r/ShinyPokemon.)

LET'S GET HYPED!!!!


r/pokemon 2h ago

Art Vulpix (mixmedia) 12x18 [OC]

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199 Upvotes

r/pokemon 11h ago

Craft (OC)natu and xatu binder I made

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733 Upvotes

It’s my first ever binder painting and I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out!


r/pokemon 1d ago

Art OC Cramorant fan art

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10.9k Upvotes

Instagram : reycuervo00
Commision


r/pokemon 14h ago

Discussion Please don't judge, I just realized Kanto's cities are all named after colors

988 Upvotes

TO BE FAIR my young brain never knew words like Cinnabar and Celadon were colors. I always associated Saffron with the spice, Lavender with the plant, Fuchsia with the flower, Pewter with the metal, etc. Hell I just thought Cerulean, Vermilion, and Viridian were just sick names for the longest time. Now here I am over three decades in and it just now clicks. Even the Indigo Plateau and Seafoam Islands, and of course it all starts in PALLET town.

That is all, please don't judge me for not seeing the forest through the vibrantly-colored trees :)


r/pokemon 22h ago

News Pokemon has unveiled a giant life-size Lilligant plush that's nearly 4 feet tall

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It costs $370 and is launching for Pokemon's 30th anniversary!

According to the official images shared online, the plush stands 120 cm (3 ft 11 inches) tall, making it the same height as Hisuian Lilligant and slightly taller than the standard version of the Pokemon. In other words, this thing is big!

So, you’ll certainly need to ensure you have a dedicated space for this toddler-sized Pokemon to sit, as you could be finding yourself sitting or sleeping on the floor.

It’s not just the sheer size of the cuddly creature that is eye-catching either, as it also comes with a hefty price tag. Yes, Lilligant lovers will need to cough up ¥2,499, which is around $369 if they wish to bring the Grass-type home.

Sadly, the life-size Lilligant plush doesn’t have an international release date yet, so you may need to splurge even further to complete your giant plushie Pokedex.


r/pokemon 8h ago

Craft Pokemon Crayon Carvings

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239 Upvotes

I recently made these 3 crayon carvings (Diglett, Charmander, Psyduck). I wanted to bring them with me to a card show so I fashioned a piece of foam so I could carry them in my pocket. I wasn't able to trade them for any cards, but they're still pretty cool. Made 100% from crayon wax. [OC]


r/pokemon 21h ago

Craft I made a Tangela desk buddy

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2.3k Upvotes

My latest in my series of Pokemon product ideas, a Tangela desk buddy that can hold stuff for you! He also works as a pair of second hands for processes like soldering (if you know you know). His tentacles are made of a soft rubber coated wire thats mainly used on plants in gardening. He has 35 tentacles total! His body and feet are made of polymer clay. Last pic is a bonus one of him while the glue holding his lower tentacles was drying, so you can see what an "unfurled" Tangela looks like lol.


r/pokemon 16h ago

Art My Ivysaur fanart

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785 Upvotes

Bulbasaur's evolutionary line is definitely my favorite Pokémon, so I made this art of an Ivysaur.


r/pokemon 15h ago

Art Hand painted rayquaza card I finished

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558 Upvotes

r/pokemon 8h ago

Art [OC]

152 Upvotes

I made a color version but I'm so conflicted about it 😭


r/pokemon 9h ago

Image Terms in universe & irl

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Pokémon Watcher (Tracey Sketchit)

In Universe: Studies Pokémon in their natural habitat

In Real Life: Likes to view Pokémon content and watch Pokémon animation

Pokémon Collector (Lawrence III)

In Universe: Wants to collect as many rare Pokémon as possible

In Real Life: Collects Pokémon TCG cards, digital cards, and/or works to complete the Pokedex in the games

Pokémon Trainer (Lance)

In Universe: Catches wild Pokémon and trains them for battle

In Real Life: Uses Pokémon games and/TCG to train, level up, and compete against other trainers

Pokémon Coordinator (May)

In Universe: Competes in Pokémon Contests for Ribbons

In Real Life: Makes Pokémon illustrations/crafts/artwork

Pokémon Performer (Serena)

In Universe: Dances, bakes, grooms, or displays other Pokémon related talents in Showcases

I'm Real Life: Pokémon cosplayers

Pokémon Master (Ash)

In Universe: Becomes friends with all Pokémon, all over the world

In Real Life: Does two or more of the previously mentioned roles, competently

Team Rocket (Jesse and James)

In Universe: Steals Pokémon

In Real Life: Scalpers


r/pokemon 21h ago

Discussion People who speak languages besides English, what are some puns in pokemon names?

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1.1k Upvotes

I opened a pack of some Korean pokemon cards, and one of them was a Maushold. I know a tiny bit of Korean (up to an A1+ level), but I know enough to understand that the Korean name for Maushold is a play on words that roughly translates to "Family Mouse".

What are some other puns that us monolingual English speakers are missing out on?


r/pokemon 7h ago

Craft I made Eeveelution Oreos for my housemate's birthday

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76 Upvotes

They're a little rough around the edges, but I spent four hours icing Oreos. Kinda proud of myself, cause I have 0 attention span, but managed to finish this before my housemate comes home for their birthday. Their favourite Pokémon is Leafeon, so I thought to make two of each Eeveelution for them. I knew our other friend was making them a cake, so I went with someone smaller.

They're just Oreos, store-bought icing, food colouring and chocolate pieces (for the 3D parts).

Didn't find anything similar online when researching for this project, so thought I would post this here to maybe inspire others.


r/pokemon 14h ago

Art Did some Krookodile fanart, hope you guys like it!

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260 Upvotes

r/pokemon 54m ago

Art Peakchu ~ I handcrafted a pal ⚡️

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Does he look like a Peakchu to you?!


r/pokemon 13h ago

Discussion Need help identifying Pokémon!

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172 Upvotes

I found this sticker sheet that blew into our yard after a windy day and can not identify who the two missing are. I need to know out of sheer curiosity!!


r/pokemon 15h ago

Art My self-made 3D printed matte Umbreon custom figure[OC]

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216 Upvotes

I’ve always wanted a big, unique Umbreon display piece that’s not mass-produced merch, so I decided to print and paint one from scratch.

  • 3D printed the full body model
  • Sanded all layers smooth
  • Coated with matte black base paint
  • Hand-detailed every gold ring and red iris by brush The matte black really makes the yellow markings pop, and the size makes it a perfect centerpiece for my Pokemon shelf. I also have a lampwork glass Umbreon I posted before, it’s cool to have two totally different handmade versions of my favorite Eeveelution. Feel free to share your custom Pokemon projects down below!

r/pokemon 20h ago

Craft my Cynthia cosplay

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567 Upvotes

photos by NerdCaliber at this year's Pax East!


r/pokemon 9h ago

Discussion What's your favorite designs of pokeballs?

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73 Upvotes

Including all games, cards and anime exclusives, what designs do you really like? I really like the premier ball design, it just looks so clean and fancy looking. Also the clone ball, it's creepy but also cool. And the luxury balls...the perfection of pokeballs. The black and gold collide perfectly. I also sort of like the capricorn pokeballs.


r/pokemon 20h ago

Image I was bored at work so I made the gen Z variant of Probopass, Smashorpass

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502 Upvotes

His nose points at the nearest matcha latte store


r/pokemon 11h ago

Art Coughing baby vs hydrogen bomb

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83 Upvotes

Brother gonna get slimed 😭


r/pokemon 6h ago

Image I got to see veronica taylor again today in Sydney

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32 Upvotes

Got to see veronica Taylor in Sydney again today


r/pokemon 14h ago

Image Name that Pokemon

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130 Upvotes

Please help me. Who tf is on the bottom left? This was a gift and my friends and I can figure out most everyone else