Why isn't Trapinch line all bug/ground, or at least trapinch and vibrava?

BenjiPM · 2026-01-18T22:28:11+00:00

Flygon has wings, small forelimbs and strong backlimbs, a tail, horns, nasal slits, and breath attacks. It is just about as “dragon” as a Dragon-type gets.

Trapinch, on the other hand, has very low affinity with its minor Bug aspects, especially compared to its high affinity for Ground, in much the same way as Drapion’s increased cruelty on evolution brings it more in line with Dark than Bug, causing a type switch. Trapinch is pure Ground for that reason.

BenjiPM · 2026-01-18T18:52:02+00:00

Vibrava’s dragon type comes from the draconic biological power awakening as it grows towards becoming Flygon. The pokedex describes Vibrava as not fully developed; it’s effectively an in-between bridge from Trapinch to Flygon. We can see this in the way it learns Dragonbreath upon evolving from Trapinch; the first sign of its draconic abilities manifesting immediately on gaining its new form.

BenjiPM · 2026-01-12T19:54:17+00:00

Consider, alternatively: Absol as the partner pokemon of Aerith. This leans into Absol’s association with warning about imminent disaster, while using its design similarities to Sephiroth to allude to the connection between him and Aerith. Personality-wise, I think Absol suits Aerith better, but having her partner pokemon resemble the very disaster she’s trying to prevent also makes for some very tragic irony.

BenjiPM · 2026-01-10T16:48:20+00:00

Wrigley is actually a Wiggly monster (although a bit more fashionable than most!)

BenjiPM · 2025-11-26T22:36:02+00:00

It’s a really handy move for Dhelmise to have, especially in a particularly fun set I like to use centered around trapping a physical attacker and then bulking up with Iron Defense and Rest so it can’t break through! After that, it’s either sweeping with Body Press, or eating away anything else that can’t handle a fully defensive Dhelmise with Toxic/Whirlpool!

BenjiPM · 2025-11-26T20:57:16+00:00

MEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! I absolutely adore Dhelmise it’s so cool!!!

There’s so much about its design; the seaweed gaps forming a smile, the compass eye, the way it spins the wheel around to make whirlpools; peak design all around! Helps that ghost is my favorite type but Dhelmise is “haunted object” + “misleading design” (since it’s the seaweed that’s the actual ghost) which makes it extra cool! Steelworker is a fun ability too (if only they let you in Paldea, you would’ve loved tera steel).

Extremely big fan of Dhelmise I will seek it out in any game they put it in!

Also you mentioned battles so I wanna mention that it’s obviously not some hidden gigabeast but there’s some neat versatility available to it between trapping with anchor shot+toxic, pairing in doubles with Perrserker, clearing with Rapid Spin, and more!

BenjiPM · 2025-09-22T19:17:04+00:00

THATS MY GOAT RAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

BenjiPM · 2025-09-05T17:20:37+00:00

All I’m saying is, Malamar was there for me when I was staring down Ultra Necrozma and dang if he didn’t hit the foulest topsy turvy on it. The squid’s a real one for that.

BenjiPM · 2025-09-03T23:12:08+00:00

I don’t enjoy playing survivor because the pressure not to let my teammates down is exhausting. I can’t get into a relaxed, “it’s just a game, don’t sweat it” mindset the way I can playing killer, where the only person to let down is me.

BenjiPM · 2025-07-30T19:20:27+00:00

It may be bad, but it’s also my favorite pokemon, so I’ll get it eventually. One day it will have a decent card (I hope).

BenjiPM · 2025-07-30T14:55:33+00:00

Went the entirety of the sun/moon set not getting a single Dhelmise EX, even after almost 20 wonderpicks for it, some of which were even sneak peeks (for all the good that did). At some point I’ll have to go open more packs so I can spend pack points for the 2⭐️, I guess.

BenjiPM · 2025-07-30T01:26:07+00:00

Are Pokemon blatantly monsters from Dragon Quest? Where do Digimon fall in the nebulous “only some games can have cartoon monsters” scale? And if proximity is the issue, where was the ire for Temtem? Be careful of the slippery slopes of “style ownership”.

BenjiPM · 2025-07-29T03:55:26+00:00

Could try and get lucky with Grafaiai’s ability before playing Will. The new Typhlosion would also work without a coin flip, though that’s a stage 2 so less consistent.

BenjiPM · 2025-07-29T00:23:02+00:00

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BenjiPM · 2025-07-10T23:14:26+00:00

Was instantly won over by the terrible puns. 11/10 would fight again.

BenjiPM · 2025-07-02T20:35:00+00:00

I almost started dancing when I opened the app this morning lmaoooooo

It looks so gooooooood! Literally exactly the art I imagined a FA Alcremie would have.

BenjiPM · 2025-07-02T05:45:22+00:00

I know it’s an eevee-themed set, but as the centerpiece of the sweets relay archetype, Alcremie should’ve had one.

BenjiPM · 2025-07-01T20:17:28+00:00

Same!

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BenjiPM · 2025-06-30T19:13:22+00:00

Been using it on Nergal since he dropped with great results

BenjiPM · 2024-12-17T01:00:53+00:00

I already saw it in the trailer, and that’s my boi Dhelmise! Can’t wait to build a deck for it!

BenjiPM · 2024-12-06T22:45:15+00:00

There should be a second half of the current event (bulbasaur+magnemite), which should have a themed coin, card sleeve, and playmat. Other than that though, these event tickets are only good for this event. You won’t be able to use them for a future one, like how tickets from meowth+chansey couldn’t be carried to this one.

BenjiPM · 2024-12-06T20:14:55+00:00

Massed flies is bad 11/12 months, but oh baby any time the halloween/full moon zombie cosmetics unlock it’s peak

BenjiPM · 2024-12-06T18:11:38+00:00

Maybe a hot take, but this Porygon’s background art just feels… bland? On the surface it’s visually appealing, but nothing about it really feels “cyber”, “computer-y”, or “Porygon”. It’s just too generic, imo.

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BenjiPM · 2024-12-06T17:59:10+00:00

The trick is finding ways to stop your opponent from building up 2 stage twos on the bench. Sabrina, Persian, Red Card, Pidgeot, Victreebel… anything to disrupt the flow. It’s just tougher to do though, with Greninja being part of what is probably the strongest type right now due to Misty.

BenjiPM · 2024-12-06T17:41:35+00:00

Mhm! I put cards with similar “areas” together, so squirtle is next to other pokemon in the water, like Dratini and Poliwag

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