#pokepride

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EVEN MORE POKEPRIDE DRAWINGS!

If you like these drawings and want one of YOUR favorite Pokemon/Pride flag, I am available for commission!

PokePride drawings are reduced down to $11 each until July 1st!

DM if you are interested in commissioning me or if you have any questions!

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PokéPride: Gender Associations

Sylveon = Transgender

Colours match the transgender flag.

Sometimes divided into transfem and transmasc using the standard and shiny colourations respectively, but a lot of the time a Sylveon symbol is inclusive to all who consider themselves trans.

Subtle Sylveon symbols often reference their bows or ribbons.

CW Transphobia = Some trans people also relate to one of the many sad Sylveon experiences, being loved until they’re open about their expression (transitioning or evolving) at which point they’re shunned.

Azurill line = transgender

Based on the fact that within certain populations, female Azurill can evolve into male Marill.

The symbols are often just Azurill and Azumarill. Marill can be used by trans communities, but it is also used by intersex communities.

Usage has different connotations than using Sylveon; where Sylveon are often reflective of a desire for acceptance, the Azurill line are used to show that one’s gender and expression of it was always going to happen regardless of others.

It has also be used by trans people who embrace their previous gender. They were A, now they are B, but that doesn’t mean they were never A and they do not want to discount how they were as A.

Amoonguss = transgender

Lesser known as this is a relatively new association and knowledge is limited to those with some knowledge of the competitive battling scene.

Used more as a symbol of allyship and solidarity with trans people, rather than being a symbol forged from kinship.

CW Transphobe mention = Became a symbol after a championship finals match where an Amoonguss was the main reason for the transphobic opponent losing, managing to put opponents to sleep and sludge bomb perfectly.

Croagunk = transmasc

A rare symbol used by transmasc folk who experienced hardships because of being trans, often using Croagunk instead of other symbols because said hardships are a key part of their identity.

The white stripes on its torso are reminiscent of makeshift binders; fighting is done to “ensure survival”; Croagunk poison specifically being used in medication for lower back pain while the poison in general can be seen as a defence.

Ditto = genderfluid, gender non-conforming & xenogenders

It makes sense the pokémon that can be anything is a symbol for so many things.

Ditto can be a symbol for genderfluid communities due to their transforming capabilities allowing them to change from one species to another with ease, correlated to genderfluid people’s changing gender identity.

GNC groups also identified with ditto due to it appearing however it wants but it being a ditto is still a core part of it’s existence.

Xenogender communities as a collective (since the specific communities within have their own symbols) also also adopted ditto because they are the only pokemon like them out of all pokémon species, hence their own egg group, and sympathise with the idea of only others like you understanding the deeper parts of you regardless of how else you present as or who you integrate yourself with.

The different communities often use ditto in different ways to differentiate what is being represented: in genderfluid contexts the ditto is between forms, showing traits of multiple species as well as the ditto itself; in GNC contexts the ditto is as another pokémon but with the ditto’s signature face; in xenogender contexts the ditto is as itself.

Aegislash = Non-binary

As concisely said by this post,

They Literally Slash Them

and has the colours of the most standard non-binary flag.

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PokePride!

I made this print for an artist fair (which I didn't get into, oh well) a while ago, and I decided to make it a series! Lemme know if you have any ideas for Pokemon that look like pride flags :3

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Please Enjoy all of the stickers i made for Poképride 2022 Lets make next years even better! (and not almost 2 months late lol)

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[thelastpilot]

RAICHU PRIDE!!! Made a little Bi-Pride Alolan Raichu (shiny!)

Now offering PokéPride animated gifs with one second loops! 30-45 depending on pokemon complexity!

Commissions now open!

[mothmelody]

🌈 swsh starter lesbian pride icons! no credit necessary!

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POKEPRIDE | Aromantic Glaceon

Celebrate your pride through Pokemon! This is a little mini project I’ve been working on for the last few weeks and I’m happy to finally share it with you.

You can buy this on a shirt and various other apparel over at my TeePublic:

https://www.teepublic.co.uk/t-shirt/5442947-pokepride-aromantic-glaceon?store_id=218174

Asexual/Bisexual/Gay/Lesbian/GenderFluid/NonBinary/Transsexual/Pansexual/Aromantic