#arketa dex

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Arketan Golurk, The Automaton Pokémon Type: Steel/Steam Height: 290cm (9' 5") Abilities: Steam Engine, Iron Fist (Full Metal Body) As both these Pokémon and Golurk from other regions are artificial, it's very likely that their similarities are merely coincidental. However, they are similar enough for researchers to classify it as a regional variation and not its own Pokémon. Evolves from Arketan Golett starting at level 48. Shiny:

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I really should get back to posting, just really haven't found the groove and what with the recent collapse of social media as we've known it, it has felt more daunting and scary to put myself out there.

Algorithms and people like consistency, to have a regular output of content, to have some sense of pattern so that the content creators don't fade into obscurity and that makes it more difficult for me just from the pressure even because I know that I lack the ability to perform consistently. Executive dysfunction, social anxiety, rejection sensitivity, autism, perfectionism: so much in my life makes it difficult to put myself out there as much as I want.

How should I format my posts? How formulaic and professional should they be? How frequently should I post? In what order? What do I post? I've even written scripts that create formatted images and write posts about my Pokémon for me based on everything I've put in my spreadsheet that I keep updated, all I have to do is actually assemble the posts then post them; but, I find that they often feel too impersonal and as much as people say that my format is charming, I find issue with how Pokémon like Ungudar will end up tiny and those like Rhinerjar end up huge:

But what should I do instead? What's the fix? I don't know!

It's okay that I don't know, I don't need to have everything figured out! But, I have a hard time internalising that no matter how much I say it to myself and others. Algorithms also aren't so forgiving, but maybe that's okay, too. Getting lots of attention can be overwhelming and I just hope to inspire someone with what I do.

Anyways, Arketa's going great. The final dex is within sight, which is absolutely unbelievable to me even though I can see it for myself.

Arketa also has all of its Gym Leaders and other characters are in progress!

Hell, the region also has a basic design and some locations have names! It's honestly crazy.

I'll try to post more because Arketa's pretty dang awesome and I love seeing people getting inspired and excited by it. I can't promise anything, but I'll leave you with this rough animation on an unfinished model of Bustmuss dancing. :3

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Kasnail, The Cinnamon Bun Pokémon Type: Fairy Height: 76cm (2' 5") Abilities: Own Tempo, Aroma Veil (Gooey) This Pokémon is well-known for its easy-going nature and comforting aroma, which it uses to calm any potentially hostile people or Pokémon around it. If unsuccessful, it can also spray a dangerous oil at enemies. Etymology: A portmanteau of 'kanel' (cinnamon), like 'kanelbullar', and 'snail'. Shiny:

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Olmytee, The Olm Pokémon

Type: Dragon/Rock Height: 36cm (1' 2") Ability: Swift Swim/Hydration

The stone slab covering Olmytee's face renders it completely blind, leading researchers to think that it was a beneficial adaptation as they live in dark caves with no light and have very soft bodies

Evolves into Drasten starting at level 40.

Etymology: A corruption of 'almighty' with 'olm'.

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Teaptapp, The Knickknack Pokémon Type: Steam Height: 28cm (11") Ability: Weak Armor The bodies of these Pokémon are soft and gaseous, so they seek out ceramics to help protect their fragile bodies. They are widely viewed as a pest as when there's one, there are surely more around. Evolves into Klekklack at level 18. Etymology: A pun on 'tipp tapp' with 'tea', also implementing 'titta' (to look) and 'tap' (spout). Shiny:

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Klekklack, The Porcelain Pokémon Type: Steam Height: 72cm (2' 4") Ability: Weak Armor These Pokémon seem to be able to travel through pocket dimensions made up of the unused space in cracks and crevices. They use these pocket dimensions to get around quickly and store ceramics they have collected. Evolves from Teaptapp at level 18 and into Tekanga at level 34. Etymology: A pun on 'click clack' with 'klen' (fragile) and klättra (clamber). Shiny:

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Skalsognir, the Forge Pokémon Type: Bug/Fighting Height: 147cm (4'10") Abilities: Steelworker/Vital Spirit

Known as the mighty ruler of the mines, Skalsognir is a true force to behold. They spend much of their time in caves, mining precious minerals to consume or collect. These Pokémon have been observed to have a structured society with most members either caring for young or mining further into their caverns. Sometimes, Pokémon like Carbink end up in their collections, though it's not sure if this is accidental. Even so, Skalsognir will protect them from thieves like Sableye.

Evolves from Rhinerjar starting at level 32 when levelled up in a cave.

Etymology: A portmanteau of 'skalbagge' (beetle) and 'Mótsognir' (ruler of the dwarves in the Poetic Edda).

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Depest, The Nightmare Pokémon Type: Dark/Ghost Height: 42cm (1' 4") Abilities: Insomnia, Bad Dreams (Strawman [Raises attack if the opponent misses or uses an ineffective move.]) These Pokémon feed off of the fear of both people and Pokémon. The dust that flakes off of their bodies gives nightmares and sleep paralysis to all that inhale it, from which these Pokémon source their food. Evolves into Mygmara when exposed to a Reaper Cloth at night. Etymology: A pun on 'detest' with 'pest' (both 'nuisance' and 'plague'). Shiny: