How To Eat: Pokemon!

Your friends and partners are yummier than you think, but please only eat the wild ones! Submissions and asks open, so are requests! Icon by Mel-Fisher! My main blog is SalamenceRobot, and I go by she/her

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How do some of your hunting trips go? Or what was the best hunt you had?

Hm, well my last hunting trip was--

Huh. I'm just now realizing I've never introduced myself! That's my bad.

My name is Strell! I'm from Unova, raised in the White Forest, and I lived in Galar for a while after moving out. My team is Haxy the Haxorus, Vikky the Galvantula, Arwen the Mightyena, Jane the Corviknight, and Trench the Wishiwashi. The first two were gotten by chance, but the rest I actively searched out to round out my hunting team.

My last hunting trip was actually in Galar! I was doing cold-weather training in the Crown Tundra, including some water training. The waters around there can get bitterly cold, and it's populated enough to allow for a fast recovery if something goes wrong.

We managed to snag some cold-water Basculin, which I prepped and cooked myself for my team. We have enough cash to survive for now, so I used it to feed my team and myself. It's always a good idea to feed your team some of what they catch, it helps reinforce the training.

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Welcome back!

(OOC) Thank you!

Someone found my blog, followed me, and sent an ask, and I think the stars aligned because I suddenly felt motivated! Hell knows how long this will last!

Fair warning to those that follow this blog, I am working a night shift, and 12 hour shifts, so posting will be erratic

I'm not going to stick to a schedule like I have in the past. However, questions outside the norm for this blog will probably be answered faster, cause I'm not gonna stick to my normal format, and I can answer them on my phone!

(feel free to ask about the 'character'. She does exist!)

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This isn't like how to eat this pokemon, but how would Raichu work as a hunting partner?

Idk if you take these type of ask I'm just wondering

Y'know what? sure, that sounds nice. I'll be a bit more casual for this, since it's not the focus of this blog. We will be focusing on Kantonian Raichu, as I've never been to Alola, and only seen their form occasionally. Also, since we are discussing them as a partner, I'll have to discuss their pre-evolutions.

Raichu, due to their small start as Pichus, can be very skittish if improperly raised. They should not be forced straight from Pikachu to Raichu, and instead given time to adjust to the increased power and body mass. Pichus struggle to retain and control electricity, so if they are not given training as a Pikachu, you can end up with an incredibly powerful and uncontrolled electric-type, which can be extremely dangerous. When well-trained, however, they can be a very powerful hunting partner. They specialize in trapping, killing, or backup defense, but tend to struggle in other roles. It is easier to train them for trapping, through moves such as nuzzle and thunder wave, as those moves require less power and less precision. Getting hit with a stray spark from one of those moves may leave you with some numbness, but a stray killing blow could permanently injure you. Control is a big part of training, as in the wild they typically use electricity defensively, in large bursts

Besides that, killing with electricity is generally a poor idea. It can be extremely painful, imprecise, and loud. Different masses, types, and body plans require different strengths, and miscalculating that can lead to a drawn out, torturous end. We try to be as merciful as possible when hunting.

Raichu also aren't the type to kill large Pokemon with electricity in the wild, at least not when hunting. They are omnivorous, and when they do eat meat, it's smaller prey. They do occasionally use electricity when hunting.

If you already have a trapping partner, however, then Raichu can be very useful as a defensive 'mon. Electricity is only nullified by Ground, which can be countered with Iron tail. Raichu also typically use electricity defensively, which means their instincts work in your favor. Most frightened Pokemon can be deterred by a strong blast from a Raichu

Wow, I wrote a lot more than I meant to. In anyways, take all this with a grain of salt, as I've never used a Raichu myself. most of my knowledge comes from knowing their livestyle and how electric type partners in general work.

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Pokemon #595: Joltik

Hello everyone, it's been a while! Let's do a fun one to start things off!

Joltik are, unfortunately, way too small to be useful to hunt. There are farms, however, that raise them for pokemon feed, and that's far more reasonable. Their line reproduces in truly large quantities, and their electric potential is minimal before evolving.

In terms of feed for other pokemon, they are commonly used to feed other electric types. Their electric sub-typing makes them less useful as a flying-type feed when compared to other bug types, except for the Wattrel line, which excels when fed them. The bug typing makes them appetizing, while the electric typing encourages the growth of the electric throat-pouch that Wattrels use to fight.

There is a company that's attempting to sell Joltik powder as a source of protein, but they're having a rough time of it. The electrical energy gives it a tingling mouthfeel that remains even after cooking, which isn't enjoyed by many. Still, it does have its place as a sort of novelty. Having tried it, the tingling is too strong for me. Electric type meat can have a similar effect, but not to the same intensity, if it's prepped properly. There's not much flavor to the powder

Overall i give Joltiks a 3/10 for difficulty, as while they're not dangerous they can be tricky to catch and process efficiently, a 2/10 for flavor, and a 10/10 for resources, as the whole body is processed.

[ediblepokemon]

found this blog in the notes of that "what side blogs do you have" post—it's been very entertaining to read through! really like how you incorporate aspects of real-world animals in how they're caught / prepared and taste, too.

Thank you! I figured that so many designs are based off the real world equivalent, so they'd probably taste and be prepped in a similar way.

A lot of the changes are to account for how pokemon works. Obviously types must have an effect on flavor, and I don't think an animal that canonically just eats snow would taste like much, so those things affect the final result.

The Pokedex entries have been repeating for years so unfortunately I don't have much to go off of in canon.

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OOC: notes

So this blog has been inactive for a while which means my posts now are probably gonna be different than my posts a while back. Because of this, my rating system is a bit messed up, and my posts are inconsistent. I’m going to be going back and fixing everything, but for now here is a basic guide:

Difficulty: 10/10 is a legendary, 1/10 is something like feebas or sunkern, incredibly easy to find and eat.

Flavor: 10/10 is a pokemon with incredible flavor(options are extra points). 1/10 is something burnt, poisonous, or actively harmful. this is very much subjective because my preferences aren’t yours. 0/10 is entirely inedible, like metal.

Resources: 10/10 is the whole body used. If it’s a pokemon that’s only a hunting partner, the rating is how good it is. 1/10 is an unusable pokemon, aka a pokemon that is bad to eat AND hunt with.

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Could we get info on the Snivy and their evolutions?

Snivy itself has been done here! I'll write the other two up later

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I am now out of requests! Pls send in more

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Pokemon 728-730: Popplio line

Unfortunately, due to overhunting, this Pokemon line is currently endangered, and as such I cannot in good conscience tell you how to find it, kill it, or hunt it. However, I will briefly go over it’s ancient uses, and then how useful it can be as a hunting partner nowadays.

Popplio and Brionne were generally left alone, for the most part, due to their small size and their evasive nature making it difficult to capture them. Primarina, on the other hand, was very much worth the capture.

The meat was plentiful and tasty, and every organ possible was eaten, as even back then these creatures were difficult to find. The fat would be used as fuel for lamps, and the skin was used for clothing, primarily waterproof boots and boats, as Alola does not get cold enough for winter wear to be used except in the mountain peaks. The bones were used for tools, as well as the pink spikes that decorate it’s body. Finally, the hair was used to make rope and other woven materials, as it is incredibly strong and isn’t weakened by water.

Nowadays, however, Primarina’s main use in hunting is as a hunting partner. Its singing can lure Pokemon in, and it’s attacking style is very evasive, which is helpful as the hunter will likely be on it’s back. Hunting is more dangerous for the human than Pokemon battles, as the Pokemon being hunted will target you without mercy. An evasive ride is critical, especially on open waters. Primarina also has a great sense of smell and can easily find and catch fish Pokemon such as Wishiwashi.

Overall, i give the Popplio line a ?/10 for difficulty, as i haven’t hunted them, a ?/10 for flavor for similar reasons, and a 7/10 for resources, as they make great partners.

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Snom opinion

snom is one of the most up there in edibility as a non-food pokemon

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Pokemon #77-78: Ponyta line

The Ponyta line is generally used as mounts and hunting companions instead of meat, as they can be tricky to capture and have not much meat on them. However, if you wish to hunt them, the meat is delicious, rich like venison with the typical fire-type spice added on top

The issue here is the aforementioned fire type, which allows them to burn themselves free of most nets. Rapidash is even trickier as the horn is incredibly sharp and they can usually cut themselves free. Pitfall traps are essential here, as they can easily be spooked by a strong water type into fleeing directly into one.

Once caught, their throat can be slit quickly, and then they can be butchered similar to deer Pokemon. Their hide can be used to make fireproof cloaks, though Arcanines are most commonly used for that, as their thick fur can regrow quickly. Their organs make great food for fire types, especially the fire organ found along the spine which is used to create the firey mane. The meat is safe for humans and the bones can often be used as carving materials, though Ponyta doesn’t have any big enough for most carvers.

As previously mentioned, the meat is rich and flavorful, and often doesn’t need more than some salt after cooking, as the fire-type spice is more than enough. This spice will be stronger in Rapidash than in Ponyta meat.

As a partner however, Rapidash is one of the faster mounts you can have, and can easily be trained to stop startling at loud noises. Their horn can also be used to cut traps open or clear a path for you.

Overall, I give the Ponyta line a 5/10 for difficulty, a 8/10 for flavor, and a 8/10 for resources

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Pokemon 325-326: Spoink line

Here we run into a bit of an issue. Psychic types are known for high intelligence and as such can often be as smart or smarter than humans, and often times eating them is seen as immoral. Grumpig is one of these, and as such isn’t hunted except by people wishing to sell the black pearls that are prized by Psychics.

That being said, Spoink is not that smart, so it’s free game.

Spoink are some of the easiest Pokemon to hunt, if you can catch them. The fact that they move using a spring can make it difficult to catch, but once you do, the heart stops on it’s own, meaning you don’t have to try to kill it cleanly, as it does it to itself. It’s honestly a miracle they’ve survived as a species this long, as their meat is very tasty.

Spoinks can be prepped like most land animals, but the points of note here are the psychic typing, which gives a odd flavor to the meat (almost nutty), and the spring. The spring doesn’t have much meat on it, but when fried and covered in sauce it makes a fun treat to eat with your hands.

The pearl can either be sold for money, or turned into a charm that enhances psychic type powers.

The pelt, like many Pokemon furs, are known to repel their type, and as such can be sold to leather and fur workers.

And finally, the guts can be used as Pokemon food very easily.

I recommend turning the meat into pork chops with some pepper, salt, and paprika on top. If you want to get extra fancy, you can stuff them with some cheese.

Overall, i give Spoink a 2/10 for difficulty, an 8/10 for flavor, it’s very good but not incredibly special. and a 9/10 for resources, as the only think that isn’t of use is the bones, which can be eaten by other things

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((OOC))

I need more requests now! remember one at a time or a whole evolution line!

Gonna try to write more for this since I’m out of college now

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Pokemon #339-340: Barboach line

Barboach is a very easy Pokemon to fish up, and as such is a common food source. However, there are some difficulties in catching it, mainly the slime that covers them. Because of this, they should always be either on the hook, or in a cooler or other lidded container. This slime does have a foul taste, but it can just be rubbed off, or allowed to dry and then removed in a similar way to the scales.

Once cleaned, they can be prepped just like any other fish, by cutting inward along the gills towards the front of the head to remove it, and then from the tail along the ribs on either side to remove the meat. The meat is somewhat bland, and usually mixed with herbs, chilies, and vegetables instead of being served on it’s own. However, it is a very healthy meat, and contains many nutrients not found in land Pokemon.

A very easy catch, 1/10 for difficulty, 5/10 for taste, and 7/10 for resources. I recommend either leaving the remains such as bones and fins in the river, or feeding them to your Pokemon.

Whiscash is.... another story altogether. They create very strong earthquakes, and can detect motion through the water using their whiskers. Due to their size, they are rarely fished up, so if you’re determined to hunt one, you will need a water Pokemon you can ride on, or a flying pokemon that can get close to the ground. This Pokemon will need to be strong, as the minute the Whiscash notices you, it will start creating strong earthquakes to drive you off.

It’s also a species that’s starting to vanish, as it lives in swamps and ponds, and those areas are being drained to create cities. However, if you live in a particularly damp and swampy area, it should be fine for you to hunt one.

One way to trap it is to drop a large net on it, and once it tangles itself up in its thrashing, a strong flying type can carry it up and prevent it from causing earthquakes. Unfortunately, it’s quite big, which can cause issues with killing it swiftly. you’ll want a gun or crossbow, and to aim for the top center of the yellow mark on it’s face. If that’s not available, a Pokemon with long enough claws will suffice.

Similar to Barboach, the fins and whiskers can’t be eaten by humans, and should either be fed to your Pokemon or left for wild ones to eat. The meat, however, is much better, sweet and mild, when prepared properly. Because of the strong ground type and the fact that they are known to eat mud, their meat can taste almost like dirt if not cleaned properly. I recommend soaking it in milk after cleaning it, as it will absorb the muddiness without leaving much behind, however cooking it with lemon juice or vinegar can have a similar effect.

This meat can then be cooked like any other, though I personally prefer it fried over rice and veggies.

overall, a 7/10 for difficulty, as it requires some clever thinking. 7/10 for flavor, and 7/10 for resources.

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im gonna eat snom

DONT EAT SNOM

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Snom is definitely edible! They produce at least three different sources of food! You can eat the spikes on their back, which do regrow. You can cook them for a bland source of protein, or you can have your partner spit icy threads which are often used as toppings for cold desserts. Again, not very flavorful, but a very fun texture nonetheless!

I cover it better in my post about snom here

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Pokemon #270: Lotad

Requested by: Anon

Lotad used to be a pokemon that was rarely hunted, as their meat isn’t the best tasting, and they are hard to find due to their natural camoflauge. However, due to the popularity of cross-breeding pokemon, many lotads have cross bred either with flowering pokemon themselves, or with a lotad hybrid! Wild populations of lotad now often have pond lilies growing from their back, and these often split off and can be grown on their own! Once fully grown, a lotad with these genes will start to grow a pond lily flower on their back, and after a full year, they will split off during winter hibernation, and take root in their pond.

If you don’t have a lotad of your own, you can often tell these flowers apart from normal pond lilies by their strange color. They tend to be white with blue centers, which makes them stand out from the traditional pure white or pink lilies.

Most of the plant can be eaten, but the pad itself is the most flavorsome part on it’s own. It can be eaten raw, best done during the early spring weeks when it’s still tender. Later on, it’s best served cooked, often steamed, or cut into strips and boiled. In the fall, Lotad Lily soup is a common treat amongst foragers, made with Sawsbuck and Spoink meat to create a complex flavor that starts out soft and slightly sweet and ends with a hint of spice.

The flowers are often harvested and added to floral teas, alongside Roserade and Cherrim petals.

Overall, Lotad pads gets a 3/10 for difficulty, simply due to the time it takes to find a good place, an 8/10 for taste, and a 7/10 for resources. Lotad itself is easy to hunt if you want it, but the the body has a lot of fat on it and a very bland taste.

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Pokemon #1-3: Bulbasaur line

Ah, bulbasaur, a rare and lovely pokemon. The meat is not great tasting, and they’re so rare you shouldn’t hunt them anyways. however, that bulb on their back comes from a seed planted upon hatching, and that can be used to grow edible plants.

When hatched, bulbasaur typically have a bulb or seed already on their back, however this can be prevented by having both parents hold odd incense. Th reason behind this reaction is unknown, but the parents dont suffer from it, and the bulbasaur will be fine as long as actions are taken quickly after hatching

This seed can be substituted for a range of plants, outside of root vegetables, and bulbs like garlic and onion(i know, we’re all very sad about it), however steps must be taken to ensure your bulbasaur won’t be allergic to it, or unable to accept it. Think of it like a transplant. Unfortunately, due to the short window of time you have to plant the seed, you can’t test it beforehand on the hatchling, so I recommend feeding the plant to the parents a few times to test for any reaction. These issues are genetic, so most reactions will be shared between the young and their parents.

Once you have your seed lined up, you want to plant it as soon as the bulbasaur hatches. There will be a small grey-green patch in the center of your bulbasaur’s back, and that’s where you put the seed. Depending on the individual, the rooting will be instant, but in most cases you’ll need to hold it on for a while, until the body accepts the plant. I generally use a scarf or something similar to hold it down. It should only take a couple days, and during this time you need to feed your bulbasaur energy-dense food, as it can’t get anything from the photosynthesis it normally has

You will need to raise the bulbasaur well, and depending on the plant you will harvest it at different points. Herbs can be harvested in the late first stage or once it evolves into ivysaur, and fruit will grow in the late ivysaur and venusaur stages. With herbs and leaves, harvest slowly, and leave plenty of leaves for the pokemon to use for photosynthesis, they need the strength. For fruit and berries, you can harvest them as they ripen! your ‘saur doesn’t get anything out of them, so don’t worry! Also, the condition of your ‘saur changes how good the food they produce is, so treat them well, and don’t harvest if they don’t trust you.

Personally, I find the plants from ‘saurs to have a certain intensity to them, with the flavors being much stronger. use them sparingly. Any berries grown also have a stronger effect, so they are very sought-after for battles.

Overall, i give ‘saur gardening a 6/10 for difficulty, due to the time investment. 10/10 for taste, lots of options to go for. 6/10 for resources, just due to the amount of variety you can get from them, but you can’t get root veggies or bulbs because harvesting them hurts the bulbasaur.