Professor Jacaranda's Blog

Just started out as a Pokemon Professor! My research focuses mainly on the anthropological interactions between humans and Pokemon - basically how we and Pokemon have worked together over the ages! My lab partners and my Gym Leader boyfriend may also have some things to say. Feel free to ask me anything - I'm also pretty knowledgeable about Fairy-types!

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Hello there!

I’m Professor Hayden Jacaranda (he/him), although you can just call me Professor Jac for short! I’ve started this blog to share my findings about this amazing world of Pokemon and how they shape our lives, and how we shape theirs. My main partner is the Gardevoir I’ve had since he was a Ralts, but I’m currently working with a local Ranger to rehabilitate a Sylveon who’s lost its leg and was abandoned.

I’m lucky enough to live in the same town where my boyfriend Felix is the Leader of a Fighting-type Gym, and he has access to this blog, so he might give his responses too if you want to ask him about the League or battle competitions. He takes his Lucario everywhere, and they often train together.

Anyway, hope to see some curious souls asking questions soon!

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Growlithe are considered the best Pokemon for casual owners, particularly young ones, as Growlithe are highly adaptable towards an active life or a sedentary one. However, in recent years, Poochyena have had a vogue as a first Pokemon, as they are fiercely protective, and their pack instinct means they are excellent babysitters for young children.

These two Pokemon even can form great friendships, in the wild and in captivity. This is where the phrase “getting along like an Arcanine and Mightyena” comes from, sort of like “opposites attract.” In fact, having love interests in media have Growlithe and Poochyena is almost as common as other pairs, like Volbeat and Illumise.

[pokeprofjacaranda]

You know, in our region, we have a Dragon/Normal-type variant of Meowth. It has a scaly tail, little wings on the side of its head (that it can’t fly with) and prefers to have a little hoard to snuggle on insteas of a bed.

[professor-vanad]

Can.. can you tell me everything about them?

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Absolutely! If you like, Professor to Professor, I can trade you one for research purposes… and snuggles, haha. 

Here in the Aera (AY-ruh) Region, we have many unusual variants of Pokemon species, which means that Professors focused on studying different types have a field day coming here and seeing it. For example, our Ponyta line is a  Water/Fairy variant and can be found living along the coasts.

So Aeran Meowth are Dragon/Normal type. While they have soft, often striped fur along their bodies, this becomes scales with the same pattern at their tails and wings. They have the same golden coin-like appendage on their forehead, and rather pronounced fangs. Generally Aeran Meowth conform to the stereotype of Meowth in general as lazy and sedentary. 

Aeran Meowth generally enjoy hoarding things, whether it’s money or gold coins, or less orthodox things, like Poke Dolls or even other Pokemon. There’s a meme going around Aera right now of an Aeran Meowth sleeping on top of a “hoard” of Marill and Spheal.

Aeran Meowth can’t fly due to their wings being too small, but once they become Persian, they can. Aeran Persian are much larger and dragon-like than Kantonian or Alolan Persian, and appear much like a scaled feline with wings and a draconic tail. 

Aeran Meowth and Persian absolutely LOVE humans, so much so that wild ones will actually venture into cities as soon as they can walk in order to be adopted - some consider this a variation of their hoarding instinct, as they want to hoard a family, in a sense. Aeran Meowth prefer a sedentary lifestyle, but a few seem to enjoy the battle scene. As a result, you’ll often find kids starting out their League Challenge with a Meowth.

Aeran Meowth seem to dislike other Meowth variants.

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Growlithe actually love to sing! Part of their bond with humans comes from our shared appreciation for music. Growlithe are known to be able to howl complex tunes and match pitch even from a single listen from the radio. 

It’s almost a certainty that there’s a radio station in your region with a Growlithe as either a mascot or a host, and more than one famous singer has had a Growlithe with them onstage, as a dual singing partner/comfort pet.

Edgier singers tend to go with Loudred, Tympole, or Noivern.

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Gardevoir are said to be intensely loyal to their Trainer, and for the most part, this is true. However, Gallade have an instinct about their Trainer’s loved ones and will protect them as well. This is why Gallade were more often used as royal and noble guards in the past, as Gardevoir can be aloof towards people who aren’t their Trainer.

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Absol has actually become an emblem of safety, particularly during events like Halloween. Many larger cities encourage young adults who consider themselves too old for trick-or-treating to join the “Absol Brigade.” They wear white windbreakers and a hat evocative of Absol’s horn, and they help guide lost children home or to a Pokemon Center, and escort smaller groups around.

[pokeprofjacaranda]

In recent years, Castelia City and Opelucid City in Unova have been major implementers of the Absol Brigade, while Hau'oli City in Unova has had one for years.

Unfortunately, in more traditionally-minded regions where superstitions against Absol remain strong, these groups are either non-existent or use Drampa or Dragonite as mascots.

[pokeprofjacaranda]

What region do you work out of?

Ah, hello! My partner and I work out of the Aera Region, a ways off the coast of Unova and to the northeast of Alola.

[nerdpokemonheadcanons]

The History of Pokemon Mail

Since cars weren’t around, mail back in the day was delivered by pokemon, differing on the region.

Kanto used Ryhorn and Doduo as land carriers for thier relative speed and bulk. Lapras for sea, for the same reasons, and Pidgeotto and Fearrow for air mail.

Johto, having the same mail system, used the same Pokemon as Kanto, though Noctowl was used for late night packages.

Hoenn’s land mail was handled by Donphan, able to carry lots and travel long distances, whereas the sea mail was given to Wailord and Sharpido (very carefully). Air mail, if a short distance was given to Peliper, but long term air shipping was handled by Tropius.

In Sinnoh, land mail was delivered on Garchomp, though intimidating, it’s way of speed was perfect for the routes. Air mail was given to Staraptor or Yanmega, while sea mail was sent through Empoleon because of its ice breaking abilities.

Unovan land mail was sent through Zebstrika (called the Blitzle Express), and air on the back of Braviary. Sea shipping companies tended to stick to traditional ships and boats, but Swanna proved to be quite helpful at times.

Kalos used Gogoat for the longest time, with Ryhorn also used for the normal mail. In the air, Noivern and Talonflame were fast and able to cover the entire region. Avalugg was the key to Kalos exports as they would slowly follow the boats carrying supplies for the sailors.

Alola is and was such a small region that most mail was delivered on foot, but Poni Island eventually began using Mudsdale. The air mail had Vikavolt, with Wishiwashi covering the enormous sea routes.

Galar was one of the first to start using automobiles in daily life, but before that Copperajah could be seen piled high with parcels. The waterways had Drednaw going from town to town, and Corvisquire training to carry taxis were also tasked with airlifing the mail.

This post was compiled from headcanons shared with me by @0-astraldreams-0

[nerdpokemonheadcanons]

It’s important to praise Pokemon after difficult battles, it helps boost their confidence and your bond with them.

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Have you ever had a pokemon use helping hand on you and for what ?

I have, in fact. My Sylveon, back when he was an Eevee, used Helping Hand on me to help me jump higher to reach something on a high shelf. Some Professors specializing in moves have posited that Helping Hand utilizes pheromones to stimulate adrenal glands or the equivalent systems to give the recipient a burst of adrenaline, while others suggest that since it works on inorganic Pokemon as well, it involves a psychological effect similar to martial artists vocalizing to improve performance.

[unovasuperhell-deactivated20201]

obsessed with torchics hgss pokedex entry

[unovasuperhell-deactivated20201]

this lives in my head rent free

[yoshifawful64]

Hug it!

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Have you hugged your Torchic today?

[theowlburrow]

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Would you be interested in adopting a polygon? 

I have heard some of the news about these! I'd love to adopt one and give one of these little guys a home!

[pokeprofjacaranda]

@alexanders-pokemon-adventure For colors, I'd say light blue for the body, and teal and white for the accents?

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Would you be interested in adopting a polygon? 

I have heard some of the news about these! I'd love to adopt one and give one of these little guys a home!

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Absol has actually become an emblem of safety, particularly during events like Halloween. Many larger cities encourage young adults who consider themselves too old for trick-or-treating to join the “Absol Brigade.” They wear white windbreakers and a hat evocative of Absol’s horn, and they help guide lost children home or to a Pokemon Center, and escort smaller groups around.

[pokeprofjacaranda]

In recent years, Castelia City and Opelucid City in Unova have been major implementers of the Absol Brigade, while Hau'oli City in Unova has had one for years.

Unfortunately, in more traditionally-minded regions where superstitions against Absol remain strong, these groups are either non-existent or use Drampa or Dragonite as mascots.

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Absol has actually become an emblem of safety, particularly during events like Halloween. Many larger cities encourage young adults who consider themselves too old for trick-or-treating to join the “Absol Brigade.” They wear white windbreakers and a hat evocative of Absol’s horn, and they help guide lost children home or to a Pokemon Center, and escort smaller groups around.

[mossdeepmedium]

Remember: it’s important to give your Riolu/Lucario their daily belly rubs and scritches

This has been a PSA

~ Circe

[pokeprofjacaranda]

Warning: They will get sulky if you're late.