While I am mostly a casual user of Bulbapedia for reference, I am a huge fan of community-generated content, especially fan-made games or improving upon exisiting official canon. You can glean some of my ideas in the sections below. If you are programmer sprite artist, or game developer interested in developing a fan-made game, let's collaborate.
Granted, service to the Bulbapedia server, I will intentionally keep this page simple in terms of presentation.
Updated: 06/30/2016.
About Myself
- I am a Bulbapedia user from Florida, USA, aged 24 who has played every gerneration since Gen I. Well, except for Gen V – while I appreciate the plot in BW, that was a poorly conceieved generation overall with a lot of flimsily designed species.
- I am only a fan of the primary canon of Pokémon games.
- I do not support or engage in Poké-shipping.
[Note: In the following section, lower numbers indicate higher preference for that enumerated item.]
- favorite Pokémon:
- 1: Lucario - Has satisfactory Speed and a diverse movepool with exceptional moves for Offense. Dark Pulse and Aura Sphere complete the wonderful package!
- 2: Sceptile - Finally! Here comes a phenomenal Grass-type for speedy Offense.
- 3: Venasaur - Has a diverse movepool with exceptional Support moves.
- 4: Vigoroth
- favorite types:
- 1: Grass - Thankfully, Generation IV was very generous with this type.
- 2: Fighting - Poliwrath, Blaziken (and its carbon copy Infernape), Breloom, Gallade, and Lucario as well as the increased availability of TM31 Brick Break (for Electabuzz, Ampharos, Magmar, various normal types, etc.) in Generation III made this type worthwhile additons to my teams. Alas, if only Donphan and Granbull could join their ranks! (see "IF ONLY, IF ONLY").
- favorite moves:
- 1: Aura Sphere
- 2: Leaf Blade
- 3: Brick Break
- 4: Dark Void
- 5: Fire Punch / Ice Punch / Thunder Punch
Modest Proposals and Musings (All Changes Based on Gen VI)
IF ONLY, IF ONLY: Changes to the Main-Canon Pokénon Games and Species
Note that some of these ideas have already been proposed by fellow Bulbapedia user MAGNEDETH.
Changes to Pokémon Species
- Bulbasaur should only be a Grass-type.
- Nidoran ♂ and ♀ should be classified together as gender differences within the same specie.
- Ninetales should be part Psychic-type or, preferably, part Ghost.
- Psyduck and Golduck should be Water/Psychic.
- Considering Lickitung’s reptilian physiology and the scarcity of Dragon-type Pokémon, Lickitung should be reclassified as a Dragon-type.
- Mega Gyarados should be a Water/Dragon.
- Noctowl should be smaller, reaching a height no greater than 4'.
- Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff should only be Grass-type Pokémon. All three would have the ability Levitate to make up for the loss of the Flying-type.
- Considering its serpentine physiology (especially when seen as an elaboration on the mythical ‘plumed serpent’ motif) and the scarcity of Dragon-type Pokémon, Dunsparce should be reclassified as a Dragon-type.
- Considering Granbull's brute strength, Granbull should also be considered a Fighting-type-type.
- Considering real-world elephants’ inherent strength and extensive use of their trunks as a powerful extra limb, and Donphan's own robust, heavily padded physique, Donphan (as well as Phanpy) should be reclassified as a Fighting-type.
- Considering that Cacnea and Cacturne are based on desert plants known for their high water-retention ability, Cacnea and Cacturne would have access to the ability Storm Drain as well.
- Granbull now has a choice between the abilities Intimidate or Sheer Force (See Changes to Battle Mechanic section below).
- Ledyba and Ledian should be more oriented towards Attack and should instead have the abilities Swarm or Sap Sipper.
- Trapinch and Vibrava should both be Ground/Bug.
- Gardevoir should be Female only and Kirlia would have major gender differences.
- Glalie should be Male only.
- Litleo and Pyroar now have the abilities Moxie or Justified.
Changes to Pokémon Moves
- Vice Grip should be Steel-type.
- Dream Eater should be Ghost-type.
- Poison Powder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, and Spore should be all be able to afflict Grass-type targets.
Changes to Geography in Pokémon Games
Kanto
- Cinnabar Island should be larger with a volcano on it and walkable routes around the island as well.
Johto
Hoenn
Sinnoh
- Route 218 should offer a longer path for crossing with HM03 Surf.
Changes to Battle Mechanics
- Fighting-type is no longer super-effective against Steel-type or Ice-type.
- Rock-type is no longer super-effective against Ice-type.
- Poison-type is no longer super-effective against Fairy-type. In fact, the reverse now holds: Fairy-type is super-effective against Poison-type.
- Water-type is no longer super-effective against Ground-type.
- Poison-type is now super-effective against Water-type as well as Grass-type.
- Steel-type is now super-effective against Grass-type.
- Psychic-type is now super-effective against Fairy-type.
- Ground-type no longer resists Poison-type and is no longer super-effective against Poison-type either.
- While Ground-type is still immune to Electric-type, Rock-type is now resistant to Electric-type
- Fairy-type no longer resists Bug-type.
- Now Ice-type as well as Fire-type are resistant to Fairy-type.
- STAB is reduced from a ×1.5 multiplier to a ×1.33 multiplier.
- Type-order now matters: whether a type first or second affects resistance (but not STAB). For a given Pokémon, the type listed first reduces damages from a weaker-type by two-thirds (×0.33) while the type listed second reduces damages from a weaker-type by a third (×0.66). An attack that is weak against both of the target's types inflicts 1 HP in damage. (The in-battle text will read "Attack inflicted negligible damage.")
- Sheer Force is now the Fighting-type equivalent of Aerilate, Pixilate, etc: Sheer Force causes all Normal-type moves used by the Pokémon to become Fighting-type and receive a 30% base power boost in addition to all other modifiers, such as STAB.
- The Grass-type-type is known now as Botan.
- The Dark-type-type is known now as Umbra.
- The Steel-type-type is known now as Metal.
- The Psychic-type-type is known now as Physic, alluding to the ability to manipulate physical forces as well as physical space and time.
WANTED: Evolutions and 'Pre-Evolutions'
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE: Why Where These Pokémon Created?
WHAT IF?
I could not help including such a section. I'd appreciate others' input on the propositions in this section.
- What if Pokémon could have two abilities at a time rather than just one?
- As a raptor (bird of prey), what if Staraptor were be Dark/Flying or even Fighting/Flying?
Generation Reboot: New Type Match-Up Chart
Generation Reboot: List of Pokémon by National Pokédex No
Pokédex also below reflects my suggested changes. Some types have been changed. Some species have been eliminated altogether. Some evolutionary lines have been rearranged.
Kanto
Johto
Hoenn
Sinnoh
Kalos (Unova is no more)
Generation Reboot: Updated Leagues
Johto
| Johto League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Generations II and IV | Region: Johto | ||
| Gym Leader Japanese |
Location Japanese |
Type | Badge |
 Falkner ハヤト Hayato |
Violet City キキョウシティ Kikyō City |
Flying |  Zephyr Badge |
 Bugsy ツクシ Tsukushi |
Azalea Town ヒワダタウン Hiwada Town |
Bug |  Hive Badge |
 Whitney アカネ Akane |
Goldenrod City コガネシティ Kogane City |
Normal |  Plain Badge |
 Morty マツバ Matsuba |
Ecruteak City エンジュシティ Enju City |
Ghost |  Fog Badge |
 Chuck シジマ Shijima |
Cianwood City タンバシティ Tanba City |
Fighting |  Storm Badge |
 Jasmine ミカン Mikan |
Olivine City アサギシティ Asagi City |
Steel |  Mineral Badge |
 Brycen ハチク Hachiku |
Mahogany Town チョウジタウン Chōji Town |
Ice |  Glacier Badge |
 Clair イブキ Ibuki |
Blackthorn City フスベシティ Fusube City |
Dragon |  Rising Badge |
Sinnoh (Unova is no more)
| Sinnoh League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation IV | Region: Sinnoh | ||
| Gym Leader Japanese |
Location Japanese |
Type | Badge |
 Lenora アロエ Aloe |
Eterna City ハクタイシティ Hakutai City |
Psychic |  Relic Badge |
 Roark ヒョウタ Hyouta |
Oreburgh City クロガネシティ Kurogane City |
Rock |  Coal Badge |
 Roxie ホミカ Homika |
Virbank City タチワキシティ Tachiwaki City |
Poison |  Toxic Badge |
 Elesa カミツレ Kamitsure |
Nimbasa City ライモンシティ Raimon City |
Electric |  Beacon Badge |
 Gardenia ナタネ Natane |
Pastoria City ノモセシティ Nomose City |
Grass |  Fen Badge |
 Byron トウガン Dr. Okido |
Castelia City ヒウンシティ Hiun City |
Steel |  Mine Badge |
 Candice スズナ Suzuna |
Icirrus City セッカシティ Sekka City |
Ice |  Icicle Badge |
 Alder オーキド博士 Adeku |
Hearthome City ヨスガシティ Yosuga City |
Various |  Legend Badge |
- In addition to reshuffled or updated Gym Leaders, several changes have happened to the layout and names of cities across the rebooted Sinnoh:
- The player's hometown is now Oreburgh City where Roark is a childhood friend and newly minted Gym Leader.
- Jubilife City has been replaced by Hearthome City. In addition to Alder's new gym, this is also where Professor Rowan now maintains his lab.
- Veilstone City has been replaced by Virbank City, complete with the gasoline processing facilities seen in B2W2 replacing the Team Galactic HQ.
- The former location of Hearthome City is now occupied by Village Bridge, which has also been renamed Canalave City. This city has no Gym but serves as a rest stop for trainers. However, the Pokémon Fan Club and the Poffin House are located here. The Super Contest arena has also been constructed on along the river bank. An entrace to Amity Park is located in the north-eastern corner of town.
- Solaceon Town is no more, its wilderness incorporated into Route 209, but the Pokémon Day Care and Solaceon Ruins remain intact.
- Sunyshore City has been renamed as Nimbasa City and now also features a Big Stadium and Small Court.
- Route 222 is now also known by the locals as Belo Horizonte Beach.
- After winning the Beacon Badge from Elesa in your fourth Gym Battle, players gain access to HM Surf, opening up travel to Pastoria City or Castelia City in the far southwest corner of Sinnoh (southwest of what was once Twinleaf Town). As such, either Gardenia or Byron can be challenged next.
- To reach Pastoria City through Route 213, players must now use HM Surf to travel along mangroves at the southwestern edge of the route.
- Furthermore, given the new location of Hearthome City:
- Lake Verity is now located to the immediate west of Hearthome City.
- Twist Mountain is now located to the immediate south of Hearthome City.
- Also:
- Chargestone Cavern is now a north-south path in Mt. Coronet leading far south to the isolated Giant Chasm where the mysterious meteorites are now located.
- Marvelous Bridge now connects Eterna City to Mt. Coronet along the west side of Sinnoh Route 211.
- Floaroma Town is no more. Instead, Valley Windworks takes its place, with a larger field of wind turbine towers taking up the remaining space.
- Flint and Roxie are members of the same punk rock band. That goes for Volkner as well, who while no longer a Gym Leader, still makes a cameo appearance.
| Sinnoh League | |
|---|---|
| Generation IV | |
| Member Japanese |
Type |
 Burgh オーキド博士 Arty |
Bug |
 Clay オーキド博士 Yakon |
Ground |
 Flint オーパ Ōba |
Fire |
 Professor Oak オーキド博士 Dr. Okido |
Water |
 Champion Iris オーキド博士 Dr. Okido |
Dragon |
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