Beyond the Ball

Avast! Get ready for an exceptionally swashbuckling episode of Beyond the Ball as we welcome our first Sword of Justice to the show, Virizion! The Three Musketeers were swashbuckling, right? Is that what they did? Swashbuckle? Follow along with the entries below:

Black: This Pokémon fought humans in order to protect its friends. Legends about it continue to be passed down.

White: Its head sprouts horns as sharp as blades. Using whirlwind-like movements, it confounds and swiftly cuts opponents.

Black & White 2: Legends say this Pokémon confounded opponents with its swift movements.

Sword: A legend tells of this Pokémon working together with Cobalion and Terrakion to protect the Pokémon of the Unova region.

Shield: It darts around opponents with a flurry of quick movements, slicing them up with its horns.

BTB: This big, green deer is not afraid to stand up for justice. It has just phenomenal boots and a weird hat that is sharp?

Iron Leaves:

Scarlet: Many of its physical characteristics match those of a Virizion from the future that was covered in a paranormal magazine.

Violet: According to the few eyewitness accounts that exist, it used its shining blades to julienne large trees and boulders.

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From Pineco to giant, metal mystery egg, it's Forretress! It shoots, it spins, and holds secrets within! Follow along with the entries below:

Gold: Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.

Silver: It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.

Crystal: Usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.

Ruby & Sapphire: FORRETRESS conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the POKéMON is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell’s inside cannot be seen.

Diamond, Pearl & Platinum: It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.

Ultra Sun: When something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex.

Ultra Moon: In the moment that it gulps down its prey, the inside of its shell is exposed, but to this day, no one has ever seen that sight.

Dark Forretress: It stays motionless in trees, driving away with flying armored shards from its hard shell any who come close.

BTB: There must be a way to find out what's inside its steel shell, but science is still too cowardly to face its incredible defensive capabilites.

The Big Egg

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In this episode Braden discusses their recent trip to Burger King and Will reminisces about his bygone hobbit feet days. That's right we're talking about Pineco! Follow along with the entries below:

Gold: It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it.

Silver: It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own.

Crystal: It spits out a fluid that it uses to glue tree bark to its body. The fluid hardens when it touches air.

Ruby & Sapphire: PINECO hangs from a tree branch and patiently waits for prey to come along. If the POKéMON is disturbed while eating by someone shaking its tree, it drops down to the ground and explodes with no warning.

Diamond, Pearl & Platinum: It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.

Ultra Sun: Motionless, it hangs from trees, waiting for its bug Pokémon prey to come to it. Its favorite in Alola is Cutiefly.

Ultra Moon: It sticks tree bark to itself with its saliva, making itself thicker and larger. Elderly Pineco are ridiculously huge.

BTB: It somehow eats other bugs and blows up. It enjoys becmoing thick to no end. There's a bug in there somehwere!

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Exploding Pokemon

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Vivillon has emerged and it has so many Pokedex entries! But also not really. Join us as we spot patterns and learn about Vivillon's surprisingly explosive signature move! Follow along with the entries below:

X: Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat.

Y: The patterns on this Pokémon’s wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat. It scatters colorful scales.

Scarlet: The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from _____________

Violet: This Pokemon was born in _______________. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Photodex: The patterns on a Vivillon's wings adapt to the environment. Even on the same island, you can find different Vivillon in areas with different climates.

Powder (signature move): The user covers the target in a powder that explodes and damages the target if it uses a Fire-type move.

BTB: Decorates its wings with a variety of different, colorful poison gunpowders based on its environment. Magnificent!

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It's Spewpin' time! Scatterbug has evolved into perhaps the best cocoon-style Pokemon, Spewpa! Follow along with the entries below:

X: It lives hidden within thicket shadows. When predators attack, it quickly bristles the fur covering its body in an effort to threaten them.

Y: The beaks of bird Pokémon can’t begin to scratch its stalwart body. To defend itself, it spews powder.

Scarlet: If Rufflet attacks this Pokémon by pecking at it, it will retaliate with its sharp fur and poisonous black powder.

Violet: Spewpa doesn’t live in a fixed location. It roams where it pleases across the fields and mountains, building up the energy it needs to evolve.

BTB: A wandering, spewing nomad with the fashion to match. It somehow defies type-matchups and can even stab with it's nifty fur.

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We took a much-needed break after the revelations we had with Magnezone and we're back to basics this week with the Bug type Pokemon Scatterbug! What secrets do those funky, little rectangle eyes hold? Follow along with the entries below:

X: When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact.

Y: The powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate.

Scarlet: Any poison this Pokémon takes in is converted into a black powder and secreted. That’s why Scatterbug can eat poisonous leaves and roots.

Violet: This Pokémon scatters poisonous powder to repel enemies. It will eat different plants depending on where it lives.

Blurb: Scatterbug resides mostly in forests and wild plains. It uses the fur around its neck to control its body temperature.

BTB: A cute little bug with some toxic fashion! It's adaptable and adorable in equal measure.

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It's time to get in the zone Magnezone! What if three Magnemite actually combined into a more cohesive evolution design? What grave consequences does this new form portend? Follow along with the entries below:

Diamond & Pearl: It evolved from exposure to a special magnetic field. Three units generate magnetism.

Platinum: A group tried to use scientific means to make MAGNEZONE evolve, but their efforts ended in failure.

HeartGold & SoulSilver: Exposure to a special magnetic field changed MAGNETON’s molecular structure, turning it into MAGNEZONE.

Black & White 2: Sometimes the magnetism emitted by Magnezone is too strong, making them attract each other so they cannot move.

Sun: Three units generate magnetism. There have been many mistaken reports of UFO sightings when Magnezone flies through the night sky.

Moon: As it zooms through the sky, this Pokémon seems to be receiving signals of unknown origin, while transmitting signals of unknown purpose.

Ultra Sun: It uses radar to monitor its territory. Intruders are quickly disposed of with a hyper beam.

Ultra Moon: There are still people who believe that this Pokémon came from outer space. It emanates a powerful magnetic field.

Sword: Some say that Magnezone receives signals from space via the antenna on its head and that it’s being controlled by some mysterious being.

Shield: It’s thought that a special magnetic field changed the molecular structure of this Pokémon’s body, and that’s what caused the Pokémon’s evolution.

Legends Arceus: I theorize that a special magnetic field influenced this Pokémon, changing its molecular structure and causing it to evolve. It emits strange radio waves toward space from its antenna.

Pokemon Sleep: Its screws and magnets spin even while it sleeps. It's said that a sleeping Magnezone emits signals of unknown purpose and receives signals of unknown origin, but researchers are divided on this point.

BTB: A key component in the Pokemon takeover conspiracy. Who is it communicating with and why? This one probably needs a siren or some signage too.

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Magneton is here and somehow far more terrible than we could have imagined! Follow along with the entries below:

Red & Blue: Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.

Yellow: Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.

Gold: Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.

Silver: The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.

Crystal: When many MAGNETON gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.

Ruby: MAGNETON emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this POKéMON.

Sapphire: MAGNETON emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to electronics and precision instruments. Because of this, it is said that some towns warn people to keep this POKéMON inside a POKé BALL.

FireRed: A linked cluster formed of several MAGNEMITE. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.

Diamond & Pearl: It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.

Platinum: Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.

Black & White 2: The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.

Sun: When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent.

Moon: It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.

Ultra Sun: Delicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by Magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals.

Ultra Moon: When rain clouds form, many Magneton gather in high places to wait for lightning to strike.

Sword: This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings.

Shield: This Pokémon is constantly putting out a powerful magnetic force. Most computers go haywire when a Magneton approaches.

Legends Arceus: Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment.

Pokemon Sleep: The three Magnemite are usually linked by a strong magnetic force. They have been spotted sleeping stuck together and drifting apart. Perhaps their magnetism is unstable during sleep.

BTB: That's three Magnemite! Their mysterious powers combined present an imminent danger to modern society and surrounding life. Maybe an alien?

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Magnemite, the littlest orb is here! I hope you're ready for some extremely confident explanations of electromagnetism! Follow along with the entries below:

Red & Blue: Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves.

Yellow: It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electromagnetic waves.

Gold: It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their POKéGEAR.

Silver: The units at the sides of its body generate antigravity energy to keep it aloft in the air.

Crystal: The electricity emitted by the units on each side of its body cause it to become a strong magnet.

Ruby: MAGNEMITE attaches itself to power lines to feed on electricity. If your house has a power outage, check your circuit breakers. You may find a large number of this POKéMON clinging to the breaker box.

Sapphire: MAGNEMITE floats in the air by emitting electromagnetic waves from the units at its sides. These waves block gravity. This POKéMON becomes incapable of flight if its internal electrical supply is depleted.

FireRed: It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges THUNDER WAVE and so on from the units at its sides.

Diamond & Pearl: The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity.

Platinum: The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate.

Black & White 2: The electromagnetic waves emitted by the units at the sides of its head expel antigravity, which allows it to float.

Sun: They gather in places where electricity is available. They can be found clinging to the steel towers used to support power lines.

Moon: It sends out electromagnetic waves, which let it float through the air. Touching it while it’s eating electricity will give you a full-body shock.

Ultra Sun: It’s frequently the cause of power outages, which is why some power plants send out electrical signals that it can’t stand.

Ultra Moon: Perhaps because electrical lines are often buried these days, the number of Magnemite attacks on power plants has increased.

Sword: At times, Magnemite runs out of electricity and ends up on the ground. If you give batteries to a grounded Magnemite, it’ll start moving again.

Shield: It subsists on electricity. As Magnemite flies, it emits electromagnetic waves from the units on each side of its body.

Legends Arceus: A bizarre Pokémon with but a single eye embedded in an iron sphere. I suspect this creature levitates due to the magnetism it emits from its arms, which resemble horseshoe-shaped magnets.

Pokemon Sleep: The units at its side generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. On rare occasions, perhaps when it sleepily muddles the direction of its waves, it does loops through the air while asleep.

BTB: It's a little magnet guy that floats and eats electricity. That might be a problem and we have yet to find a strong solution.

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Secret agent lizard man! Inteleon is here and ready to overthrow governments! Join us as we can't stop thinking about Andor and learn about all of Inteleon's cool, hidden tricks like knife! Follow along with the entries below:

Sword: It has many hidden capabilities, such as fingertips that can shoot water and a membrane on its back that it can use to glide through the air.

Shield: Its nictitating membranes let it pick out foes’ weak points so it can precisely blast them with water that shoots from its fingertips at Mach 3.

Scarlet: It uses special lenses in its eyes to sense things about its opponents—like their body heat—then attacks once it identifies a weak spot.

Violet: It may present itself as being well-mannered, but deep down, it still has a lazy side. It will slack off when its Trainer isn’t looking.

Anime: Inteleon has many capabilities hidden all over its body. It can shoot water from its fingers and glide using a membrane on its back.

BTB: Inteleon has a very particular set of skills and "gadgets" that are perhaps put to better use outside of Pokemon battling. Watch out for that knife!

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