Pokemon Type Tips w/ Leafeon~
Hello beautiful people and pokémon! If I could ask for a bit of your time, I thought I could share some tips on how to interact with different pokémon types. I know we some humans can find us complicated, so maybe this will help some people out a teeny bit.
🤍 Normal types typically don't like to being called "normal". Some of them don't mind it, but many of them think the word is a bit degrading. And its only been made worse because of some of the other words tied to it, like "plain" or "basic" or "blank". I'm sure people don't mean it to sound... mean, but maybe try to find a new word to identify them as. I'm sure they would appreciate it~
🔥 Fire types don't all love spicy foods. That's a harmful stereotype perpetuated by trainers like that one chef gym leader from Unova. Fire types can like any and all kinds of foods, just like me and you. If they do like spice, great. Give them a jalapeño. But many prefer sweet, or sour, or savory, or even bitter. Everyone is different, so see what kind of foods they prefer.
💧 Water types each prefer different kinds of water. Some prefer fresh water, some prefer salt water. Some prefer cold water, some prefer warm water. Some can enjoy multiple kinds, some can only survive in specific conditions. There are lots of Water types and they're all very different, so make sure you do your research before you just drop a Wishiwashi in your backyard pond.
🍃 Grass types have special bodies that humans and pokemon like using for other things. People like eating Tropius berries, making cloth from Cottonee cotton, and making perfume from Leafeon leaves like mine (well it hasn't happened to me personally, but it does happen). Most are happy to lend themselves to do this, but remember to ask first. Pokemon are living beings too and would at least like you to ask permission. Remember: Consent is important!
⚡Electric types are often used for the electricity in their bodies. I get humans tend to see them as limitless sources of energy, but they actually aren't limitless. Electric types are living creatures too. They can get tired, be pushed too hard, some like Pichu can even be hurt by their own electricity! If you are going to use one for power, please make sure to give them plenty of breaks, a healthy diet, and LOTS of love and appreciation for their hard work~
🐞 Bug types are scared of butterfly nets! All those bug catcher trainers running around Eterna Forest and such have taken their toll on our six-legged friends. Please stop using butterfly nets to catch bug types. Just use a poké ball, they're surprisingly less claustrophobic and some can even be comfortable. Bug types seem to have mixed opinions on net balls, so just keep that in mind...
❄️ Ice types are sadly pretty hard for most humans to live with. Because they prefer colder temperatures and a lot of humans prefer warmer ones, it can be a pretty rough combo. If you want to take the chance though, I have two things to say: First, thank you. Ice types still need love. Second, try to keep them outside during the colder seasons and inside during the warmer ones. Maybe buy a large freezer and add some pillows to make them a bed~
💎 Rock types and ⛰️ Ground types like being dirty. I mean, lots of them to live in caves or in the dirt or in the desert. So try not to wash them with water. They tend to hate water. I know this could make it hard to live with one because you'd have to clean up after them so much, so I'd suggest keeping them outside where it's already dirty and building them a pokéhouse in the yard where they can sleep and take shelter from the rain.
⚙️ Steel types can get pretty tense carrying around all that heavy weight on their bodies, so they need occasional massage just like the rest of us. Fighting types are strong enough to get through their metal hides and massage the muscles underneath, but just make sure they're careful. Steel is weak to Fighting and we don't want anyone getting hurt~
🕊️ Flying types have hollow bones. This makes their bodies lighter and easier to fly with, but also makes their bones more fragile. I know many pokémon are used to battling and I know we recieve great medical care at pokémon centers, but that doesn't make battles any less painful. And with how easy it is for a flying type to break a bone, it's arguably worse. Please be careful with your bird friends and try to keep them away from aggressive Rock types (friendly Rock types are fine).
🟣 Poison types are immune to poison. Meaning that fruits and berries that might be dangerous for humans and other pokemon (like Belladonna berries or Pokeweed berries) are harmless to Poison types. In fact, a lot of them even have a poisonous fruit as their favorite food. So don't be scared if you see a poison type eating the strange berries outside your house... just don't try them yourself.
🥊 Fighting types are constantly training. It's therapeutic for them and it keeps their minds focused. Sadly they can get a bit TOO focused on training and forget to take care of their bodies. Not all will be quick to accept a break every time you want them to take one, so try to help them in other ways if you can: Bring them heating pads, protein powder, and LOTS of water. Their tired muscles and dry mouths will thank you for it~
🔮 Psychic types are very introspecive. If you see one standing around silently, either with their eyes closed or staring off into space, just leave them alone. They're not upset or lonely or anything, they're just meditating or lost in thought. Actually, I guess some of them might be lonely or upset. So... don't force any help on them in case they don't need it, but let them know you're there for them if they do. Throw in the offer and let them come to you if or when they need it~
👻 Ghost and🌙 Dark are not inherently evil. Many of them do turn out bad, but that's largely because they're already seen as bad. You know, you see them as monsters, so you treat them as monsters, so they become monsters. Ghost types and Dark types have as much capacity for love as any other pokémon, so PLEASE treat them as such. Everyone deserves love!
🎀 Fairy types are very sweet and caring pokémon, but they're also very mischievous. Nothing bad or anything, they just like pulling harmless pranks. I know they can sometimes go too far, but they don't mean any harm by it. So if a Fairy' type does a joke crosses a line, don't be too harsh on them. Let them know calmly yet firmly that they went too far and they shouldn't do that again. We want the informative, not depreciative.
🐲 Dragon types might seem large, imposing, and dangerous at a glance. And like all creatures, they can be sometimes. But also like all creatures, even these fierce pokémon can be gentle teddy bears. You have to show them that you aren't afraid of them, but also that you don't want to hurt them. Offer them berries, let them warm up to you, and if you do try to give them pets and scratches, try to avoid their necks and underbellies until you've fully earned their trust. It may take time for them to warm up to you, but once they do, they'll be more loyal, caring, and protective than any other type~