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Nostos Region | Water-type Starter

Zonaut → Crustopod → Carcivader

Zonaut, the Curious Pokémon (Water-type)

The exact origins of Zonaut are unknown, but they have become an established species in Nostosian aquatic ecosystems. Their biomechanical bodies allow them to explore the ocean and land. These creatures are naturally curious and love learning about the world.

Ability: Torrent | HA: Protean

- Evolves at level 16 -

Crustopod, the Explorer Pokémon (Water-type)

Upon evolution, Crustopod lose their tails and develop a stronger, iron-like exoskeleton. This increase in weight, however, grounds this Pokémon. This does not deter its curiosity, as tagged Crustopod have been reported to travel many miles outside their original homes.

Ability: Torrent | HA: Protean

- Evolves at level 34 -

Carcivader, the Extraterrestrial Visitor Pokémon (Water/Psychic-type)

Early reports of Carcivader suggest that this Pokémon was first encountered flying out of the sea after a meteor shower. It is unknown whether this suggests Carcivader arrived with or were awoken by the meteor shower. It was once feared to be an invasive species, but research has shown that this species does not disrupt Nostosian ecosystems.

Ability: Torrent | Hidden Ability: Protean

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Inspired by gogglehead tropes, blue crabs, green crabs, brain crabs, Mars Attacks, UFOs, and invasive species.

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Nostos Region | Grass-type Starter

Pinkit → Cacthiss → Carnedon

Pinkit, the Pincushion Pokémon (Grass-type)

Pinkit are popular Pokémon to own as pets as well as excellent for new trainers. These Pokémon take some time to open up to people, but with some time and affection, one will find that they are extremely loving Pokémon. Their spines are rather soft and only stiffen and sharpen up when they feel threatened.

Ability: Overgrow HA: Rough Skin

- Evolves at level 16 -

Cacthiss, the Prickly Pokémon (Grass-type)

It is said that Cacthiss have a difficult temperament, so an understanding trainer is needed to raise them. If a trainer respects its boundaries, one will find that Cacthiss show their affection through extreme loyalty.

Ability: Overgrow | HA: Rough Skin

- Evolves at level 34 -

Carnedon, the Ancient Hunter Pokémon (Grass/Rock-type)

It takes an extremely skilled trainer to raise a Pinkit into a Carnedon. Due to their size and how active they are, they are rarely seen outside of battle or nature. Any trainer willing to raise one will find an extremely loyal companion that can help brave the toughest of environments.

Ability: Overgrow HA: Rough Skin

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Inspired by the cactus cat cryptid, smilodons, cougars, house cats, pincushion cacti, teenage angst, saguaro cacti, and climbing/hiking gear

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Nostos Region • Virtuamon*

Woerm → Neurovict → Psectknight

Woerm, the Larva Pokémon (Ghost-type)

Woerm are bioengineered Pokémon which are modeled after the most popular member of the Virtuamon: Garden Edition. Originally intended to be a Bug-type, a part of the bioengineering process morphed their typing.

Ability: Wandering Spirit | HA: Run Away

- Evolves at level 20 -

Neurovict, the Caged Bug Pokémon (Ghost-type)

Originally intended to be a development stage, it is unknown whether Neurovict enjoy their helmet-like chrysalis which appears to undergo a similar process to rusting. Some theorize this rusting process is its overwhelming spirit trying to break out.

Ability: Wandering Spirit | HA: Shed Skin

- Evolves at level 40 OR level 30 with max friendship -

Psectknight, the Hollowed Bug Pokémon (Ghost-type)

Free of its chrysalis, it is said this Pokémon has finally achieved inner peace. Psectknight are driven by honor and will defend those weaker than itself. It is believed that this behavior was an accidental but welcome development in the bioengineering process.

Ability: Wandering Spirit | HA: Technician

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*What are Virtuamon?

Virtuamon were originally a line of Pokémon raising simulation toys aimed at young children who could not train their own Pokémon. A series of fake Pokémon were developed for these toys, but their popularity eventually drove a subsidiary of Silph Co. to buy out the Virtuamon company and bioengineer some of the more popular Virtuamon. While all Virtuamon were designed with a specific type in mind, it seems that something in the bioengineering process altered this.

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Inspired by the Tamagotchi, Hollow Knight, knights in general, the hero's journey, brown lacewings, and their pupa.

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Hi! Given the state of Twitter, I've decided to not put all my eggs in one basket and remake this Tumblr to be more art-centric and hopefully cultivate a following here.

I'll make a pinned tweet eventually, but for those interested, I'm a nb Latine Fakemon/Creature designer. My Twitter is RegalOni and my Instagram is regal_oni!

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A bunch of sketches/doodles

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“Friends” | A Small Sketch Series

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Three stickers I’ve worked on recently (two of which were promoted on my commissions page); the final one was made for the lovely @happy-little-red

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Messy Sketch of Regal (Crying with Messy Hair) | Expression Practice