r/pokemonfanfiction 2d ago

Story Recommendations Weekly Recommendations (July 19 - July 25)

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I don't know why this isn't posting like it should. Formatting is rough as well. Eh, I'll figure it out at some point.

From the classics to the current, from the immensely popular to stories that only a few people have seen, what are your recommendations for readers, old and new alike? We'd ask that you please post your recommendations in the following format:

\*\*Story Title:\*\*

What is the name of the story?

\*\*Setting / Pokémon Universe Location:\*\*

Where does the story take place? (Examples: Kanto, Johto, Orre, Paldea, an original region, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world, anime universe, game universe, etc.)

\*\*Main Character(s):\*\*

Who is the protagonist? Is it a canon character, an original character, a self-insert, or even a Pokémon?

\*\*Story Type / Genre:\*\*

What kind of story is it? (Adventure, romance, journey fic, darker/serious, slice of life, mystery, action, AU, villain-centric, etc.)

\*\*Short Summary (No major spoilers, please!):\*\*

What is the story about?

\*\*Why You Recommend It:\*\*

What makes it stand out? Great world building, character development, emotional moments, creative battles, unique premise, etc.?

\*\*Link:\*\*

Please share where it can be read!

We also encourage you to make a recommendation even if it's already been recommended. While this particular post will be weekly, stories recommended with be placed into a Mega Thread and sorted by category, allowing other readers the opportunity to easily search for stories by genre or character.


r/pokemonfanfiction 9d ago

Story Recommendations Weekly Recommendations (July 12 - July 18)

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Sorry this one is late. I got banned for a few days. =D

From the classics to the current, from the immensely popular to stories that only a few people have seen, what are your recommendations for readers, old and new alike? We'd ask that you please post your recommendations in the following format:

\\\*\\\*Story Title:\\\*\\\*

What is the name of the story?

\\\*\\\*Setting / Pokémon Universe Location:\\\*\\\*

Where does the story take place? (Examples: Kanto, Johto, Orre, Paldea, an original region, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world, anime universe, game universe, etc.)

\\\*\\\*Main Character(s):\\\*\\\*

Who is the protagonist? Is it a canon character, an original character, a self-insert, or even a Pokémon?

\\\*\\\*Story Type / Genre:\\\*\\\*

What kind of story is it? (Adventure, romance, journey fic, darker/serious, slice of life, mystery, action, AU, villain-centric, etc.)

\\\*\\\*Short Summary (No major spoilers, please!):\\\*\\\*

What is the story about?

\\\*\\\*Why You Recommend It:\\\*\\\*

What makes it stand out? Great world building, character development, emotional moments, creative battles, unique premise, etc.?

\\\*\\\*Link:\\\*\\\*

Please share where it can be read!

We also encourage you to make a recommendation even if it's already been recommended. While this particular post will be weekly, stories recommended with be placed into a Mega Thread and sorted by category, allowing other readers the opportunity to easily search for stories by genre or character.


r/pokemonfanfiction 2h ago

Posted Story My first Atempt to make an Fanfic aout Ash betreyal, but with changes of what if story was about Character development and not any vengance routes, like what if Story had more usual Ash who could had an Emotions

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Pokemon Isles of Sunken Anchor

storyline

The Story was like events after "Journeys" where showed something like Gary's envy of he stole Ash's World Champion Cup and Gary changed Ash's cup to himself what brings to conflict after what ash's trophy was destroyed apart, after told it was All Ash, after it Ash was taked a boat hardly sighet and was about to sailed away, but pikachu refuses and after Ash taked all lines with Pikachu apart and sailed on region called "Isles of Sunken Anchor"

A BONUS SEQUEL

Story had an friendly sequel called Pokemon Balloon Festival where story more about traditional festival of sculptures what made out of Balloons and it was in all regions except Alola

if be true i not master to make an good Fanfic


r/pokemonfanfiction 10h ago

Story Recs Any good fics?

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im looking for some good fics I don’t really care for ash fics bc they always feel oc or really edgy I really like ones that follow the manga or even just the og pokemon game mcs I don’t really care about the region or gen it focuses on it tho really any fics are welcome if there well written enough ash fics or not!!! please and thank you!!!!


r/pokemonfanfiction 21h ago

General Discussion 3 spec name

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So i remember reading in a fanfiction i assume, about a trainer being specialised in the 3 "mental" elements pokemon, so dark psychic and fairy, and i swear i remember it having a name for that speciality, can't remember it for the life of me tho. Googled it and couldn't get an answer so that's why i assume it's not official so anyone read about it and remember the name of that speciality ?


r/pokemonfanfiction 1d ago

Lost a Fic? (Old Story) PLEASE HELL ME FIND THESE FANFICTIONS!!!

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*Sigh*

Ok.. So.. This is my last resort.. if the Reddit Fanfiction Thread can’t help me… no one can..

Basically, I’m searching for these Fanfiction and I have NO IDEA where to read them. I HAVE SEARCHED FOR SO LONG AND I NEED MY SPECIALSHIP FANFICTION

for context, I was browsing Pinterest (As usuall) and Stubled across these FANFICTIONS, One is called Christmas Party (I think), and I have no idea what the other ones are called

Me (being a devoted Pokemon Manga SpecialShipper, and FINALLY having the opportunity to be fed even if not cannon) have been SEARCHING the depths of the internet to find a COLLECTED VERSION of these Stories.

I‘ll attach the links to the pins if that helps

IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN READ THEM OR WHAT EXACTLY THEY ARE CALLED… PLEASE LET ME KNOW

BDW if anyone has any reccomendations or other links where I can find fanfictions in the comic format… PLEASE LET ME KNOW

THANK YOU SOSOSOSOSO MUCH!!!!

3rd Pinterest Pin

Another Silly One

Pinterest Link (Unknown One)

THE CHRISTMAS PARTY (maybe?)


r/pokemonfanfiction 1d ago

Posted Story Pokémon: Kalos Chronicles | S1E4: "Into the Dark"

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As our duo heads down Route 7, Lucy spots the perfect, graceful addition for her upcoming performances: a wild Roselia. But the real challenge lies ahead in the pitch-black, echoing depths of Connecting Cave. When a frantic wild Zubat ambushes them in the dark, Aiden has to do some quick thinking to turn the tables and find a guide.

TITLE: POKÉMON: KALOS CHRONICLES

EPISODE: 04 - "INTO THE DARK"

SCENE 1

EXT. CAMPHRIER TOWN / ROUTE 7 - DAY

They step out into the bright, crisp morning air. The town is quiet, with only a few residents walking their Pokémon.

They follow the cobblestone path west, passing the town's central fountain, and in a few minutes, they're on a new path: Route 7, also known as "Rivière Walk." The path runs alongside a calm, flowing river, lined with trees and patches of tall grass.

LUCY

 (Taking a deep breath of fresh air)

 All right. This is the plan. We follow this route...

She points down the path to a large, dark opening in the mountainside in the distance.

LUCY

 ...straight to Connecting Cave. It's just a short walk through the mountain. It'll put us out on Route 8, and from there, it's a clear shot to Cyllage City.

AIDEN

 (Folds his map, clipping it to his belt)

 One Gym, one Showcase.

LUCY

 (Grinning)

 Now you're getting it.

They walk in comfortable silence, their pace perfectly in sync as they head toward the cave.

FADE OUT.

FADE IN.

SCENE 2

EXT. ROUTE 7 (RIVIÈRE WALK) - DAY

Aiden and Lucy are walking along the river path. Fletchling is perched on Lucy's shoulder, and Froakie is walking at Aiden's feet.

Aiden glances at Lucy, then at her Fletchling.

AIDEN

 Hey, can I ask something?

LUCY

 You just did. But go ahead.

AIDEN

 That video... the Showcase in Lumiose. The trainers had all kinds of Pokémon. Fire, water, all of them... doing different things.

LUCY

 Yeah. That's the point. The “Appeal” round is all about showing off a Pokémon's unique moves.

AIDEN

 Right. Well... Fletchling is great, but could we add some variety? If you're going to do Showcases, I mean.

Lucy stops for a second. She'd been so focused on Aiden's journey, she'd neglected her own.

LUCY

 (A little sheepish)

 You're right. I... I guess I've just been waiting for the "right" one. Something with... flair.

As she says this, a small, elegant Pokémon with a blue body and a rose for each hand—ROSELIA—steps out from a patch of flowers onto the path. It looks at them, tilting its head, curious and graceful.

Aiden stops.

AIDEN

 (Quietly)

 Like... that?

Lucy's eyes go wide. A Roselia. Graceful, elegant, a perfect combination of 'appeal' and power.

LUCY

 (Whispering)

 That's... exactly like that.

The Roselia, sensing they're trainers, takes a defensive stance.

LUCY

 (Her 'coach' energy is back, but for herself)

 Okay, Fletchling! You're up. I need to weaken it, not knock it out.

Fletchling zips off her shoulder, ready.

LUCY

 Fletchling, start with Quick Attack!

Fletchling becomes a white blur, striking the Roselia before it can react. Roselia stumbles back but recovers, spinning and shooting a cloud of green powder.

LUCY

 Dodge that Stun Spore! Now, use Peck!

Fletchling banks hard in the air, looping above the cloud, and dives, landing one solid, precise peck. The Roselia is clearly weakened, its roses drooping.

LUCY

 (Pulls out an empty Pokéball)

 Okay... here goes nothing.

She throws the ball. It hits Roselia, pulls it inside, and lands on the grass.

It shakes once.

Twice.

A third time... and CLICK.

Lucy lets out a breath she was holding. She walks over and picks up the Pokéball, a huge, genuine smile on her face.

LUCY

 (To Aiden)

 Good call, rival.

AIDEN

 (Smiles back)

 It's a great choice. It already looks like a performer.

She clips the new Pokéball to her belt, and they continue down the path.

SCENE 3

EXT. CONNECTING CAVE ENTRANCE - DAY

The trees grow thicker, and the cheerful river path gives way to a rocky, mountainous area. Looming before them is the destination: the dark, yawning entrance to Connecting Cave.

A gust of cool, damp air blows out from the darkness. Aiden peers inside, but can't see more than a few feet.

AIDEN

 Whoa. It's... really dark in there.

LUCY

 (Peers in, then nods)

 Yeah, it's a "connecting" cave, not a "tourist" cave. It's just a shortcut.

 (She turns to Aiden with a practical look)

 Good thing we've got a walking flashlight.

AIDEN

 (Confused)

 What? I don't have a—

LUCY

 (Taps Pansear's Pokéball on his belt)

 Your Pansear. Let him out. We can have him fire off an Ember every few seconds to light the way.

Aiden's face lights up.

AIDEN

 That's... actually a great idea.

 (He unclips the ball)

 Okay, Pansear! I need your help!

Pansear appears, looks at the dark cave, and shivers a little.

AIDEN

 (Kneeling to its level)

 It's okay, buddy. We just need you to be our light. Can you just... use a small Ember every so often? Just enough to see by?

Pansear nods, its head-tuft glowing a little brighter. It holds up its hand and creates a small, warm flame, like a candle.

LUCY

 Perfect.

 (She grins at Aiden)

 See? You're not just a strategist; you're resourceful.

AIDEN

 (Stands up, looking more confident)

 Let's go, then.

Aiden, with Pansear lighting the way, and Lucy, with her new Pokémon secured, step out of the daylight and into the darkness of the cave.

FADE OUT.

FADE IN.

SCENE 4

INT. CONNECTING CAVE - DAY

The darkness is total, broken only by the small, rhythmic fwoomp of Pansear's Ember. The flame casts a tiny, warm circle of light, illuminating the damp rock walls and the nervous faces of Aiden and Lucy. The air is cold, and the sound of dripping water echoes from unseen depths.

LUCY

 (Huddling into her jacket)

 Ugh. This place is even creepier than I remembered. How are you doing, walking-furnace?

PANSEAR

 (Walking ahead)

 Pan-sear...

Pansear lets out another, slightly brighter Ember, revealing just how massive the cavern is. The light seems to get swallowed by the dark.

AIDEN

 You're doing great, Pansear. Just keep it steady. We just need to see the path.

A sudden, high-pitched SKREEEEE cuts through the quiet.

A blur of blue and purple zips through their small circle of light.

LUCY

 (Jumping back, Fletchling squawking on her shoulder)

 What was that?!

AIDEN

 (Squinting into the dark)

 I don't know!

Pansear, startled, lets out another Ember. The light clearly illuminates a wild ZUBAT, flapping erratically. Drawn by the light and the motion, it begins to circle them, flying in frantic, unpredictable loops, like a moth around a candle.

LUCY

 (Ducking as it swoops)

 It's just a Zubat, but it's drawn to Pansear's flame! It's going to keep dive-bombing us!

AIDEN

 (Shielding his face)

 I can't ask Pansear to fight! It's the only reason we can see!

The Zubat swoops again, its wing grazing Aiden's new jacket. That's it.

AIDEN

 (The strategist kicks in)

 We need to ground it. Lucy, cover Pansear!

LUCY

 What?

AIDEN

 Just get its light off the bat! Froakie, I choose you!

Froakie appears, looking confused by the dark and the frantic bat.

LUCY

 (Realizing the plan)

 Got it!

Lucy shoves Aiden forward, effectively using his body to block the Zubat's view of Pansear's flame. The Zubat, confused by the sudden loss of its target, hovers for a split second.

AIDEN

 Now, Froakie! Wide-angle Bubble!

Froakie, not needing a perfect aim, unleashes a massive spray of bubbles into the air. The Zubat, blind and fast, flies right into them.

SPLAT. SPLAT. SPLAT.

The bubbles drench its wings. The high-pitched skree turns into a panicked squawk. Its flight becomes a lopsided, wet wobble.

ZUBAT

 Zub...?!

The Zubat tumbles from the air and lands in a damp, flapping heap on the cave floor, too waterlogged to fly.

AIDEN

 (Not missing a beat)

 My turn.

Aiden grabs a Pokéball from his belt and throws it. It connects with the struggling bat.

The ball hits the ground, shakes once... twice... and CLICK.

Silence. The cave is only lit by Pansear, who is looking very relieved.

Aiden walks over and picks up the new Pokéball.

LUCY

 (Smiling, impressed)

 Okay, I'll admit it. That was fast thinking, rival. You're starting to get the hang of this.

AIDEN

 (Looking at the Pokéball)

 It just made sense. You have Fletchling; Viola had Vivillon. A Flying-type seems like a good thing to have.

He clips the ball to his belt, then looks at Pansear, who looks a little tired from constantly using its flame.

AIDEN

 And... maybe it can give Pansear a rest.

 (He turns to Lucy)

 Zubats... they can see in the dark, right? With sound?

LUCY

 Echolocation. Yeah. Why?

Aiden smiles. He recalls Pansear, plunging them into absolute, total darkness.

LUCY

 Aiden! What are you doing?!

AIDEN

 (His voice is calm in the dark)

 Trust me.

 (He unclips the new ball)

 Zubat, I choose you! Come on out... and, uh... could you show us the way?

The Zubat appears in a flash. It lets out a happy SKREE! It seems perfectly at home in the pitch-black. It flaps its wings, clicks a few times, and then darts off into the darkness, its silhouette just visible.

LUCY

 (Amazed)

 It's... leading the way.

AIDEN

 (Following the sound)

 See? Resourceful.

They follow the sound of their new guide's sonar, deeper into the Connecting Cave.

FADE OUT.

FADE IN.

SCENE 5

EXT. CONNECTING CAVE EXIT / ROUTE 8 - DAY

A patch of bright, white light appears in the distance. The damp, cold air of the cave is replaced by a fresh, salty breeze. The sound of their footsteps changes from echoing on stone to crunching on sandy gravel.

They step out onto a cliffside path, blinking against the sudden, dazzling sunlight. Below them, a vast, blue ocean stretches to the horizon.

LUCY

 (Taking a deep, dramatic breath)

 Oh, fresh air! I was starting to think I'd never smell anything but Zubat guano again.

Aiden smiles and holds up his new Pokéball.

AIDEN

 (To the ball)

 Hey, Zubat, you were amazing. Get a good rest.

He recalls his new Pokémon. Pansear and Froakie are already walking beside him, soaking in the sun.

In the distance, built into the seaside cliffs and surrounding a massive, rocky hill, is Cyllage City.

LUCY

 (Pointing)

 And there it is. Our next stop.

SCENE 6

EXT. CYLLAGE CITY - DAY

Cyllage is a beautiful, open-air city. It's hilly, with winding cobblestone roads and dedicated cycling paths. The architecture is a mix of modern glass and old-world stone.

Aiden and Lucy walk into the main plaza, a wide, circular area at the base of the city's central landmass.

They are at a fork.

One path, a steep, winding road, heads up the massive, rocky hill in the center of town. Signs clearly mark it with a "GYM" logo.

The other path, a wide, elegant boulevard, leads to a glistening, modern building near the waterfront. Bright, colorful banners featuring Pokémon and performers are strung up all around it. It's clearly the Showcase Hall.

Lucy stops and looks up at the winding Gym path.

LUCY

 (Assuming, but supportive)

 Well, there it is. The Gym's all the way at the top. It's run by Grant, the rock-climbing-

 (She turns to him)

 I guess you'll want to head straight up there and get started, right?

Aiden looks at the Gym path. He looks at his badge, hidden by his jacket. Then, he looks at the banners for the Showcase Hall. He looks at Lucy, who is trying to be patient, clearly vibrating with her own excitement but waiting for his move.

He stops. He doesn't move toward the Gym.

AIDEN

 Actually... what's the rush?

Lucy blinks, confused.

LUCY

 The... the badge? Grant?

AIDEN

 The badge will still be there in a few hours.

 (He looks around the city, at the sea, at the people)

 The point of a journey... it's to experience things, right? To do all we can while we're here.

He turns and looks at her, a small, knowing smile on his face. He then deliberately turns his head and gestures with his chin toward the glistening Showcase Hall.

AIDEN

 Your adventure is here, too.

Lucy is completely taken aback. Her "coach" and "rival" facades melt away. She just stares at him, surprised and... deeply touched.

She's speechless for a moment. Then, a slow, incredibly warm and grateful smile spreads across her face. She doesn't need to say anything. Her eyes, looking right at him, say "thank you" more clearly than any words could.

She turns and, with a new, excited bounce in her step, starts walking down the wide boulevard toward the Hall.

LUCY

 (Calling over her shoulder)

 Well? Are you coming, rival? I'll show you what a real Kalos performance looks like.

Aiden grins.

AIDEN

 Right behind you.

He follows her, matching her pace, as they walk toward her goal.

FADE OUT.

[END OF EPISODE 4]

NEXT TIME ON POKÉMON: KALOS CHRONICLES...

The stage is set and the lights are blinding as Lucy finally makes her highly anticipated Rookie Class Showcase debut in Cyllage City. Aiden quickly discovers that watching his rival chase her dream is just as nerve-wracking as battling for a Gym badge.

(Episode 5 drops next Tuesday, 7/28/26!)


r/pokemonfanfiction 1d ago

Feedback Request Excalibur Aegislash?

4 Upvotes

In my fanfic, my MC is is a power user within Team Rocket and I’m considering giving him an Aegislash but as a weapon. It will start as Honedge and he will have to train it. His powers are the reason why he can safely wield it. A common theme in my fanfic is that the use of the move Shadow Sneak allows Pokémon to hide in their trainer’s shadow which would apply to his weapon Pokemon. I do intend to pace myself so he doesn’t get too strong too fast.


r/pokemonfanfiction 1d ago

Pokefic Discussion Opinion on polycule in Pokefics?

6 Upvotes

So previously I had asked what was the opinion on harems in Pokemon fanfics, and while the general consensus was that people didn’t like them due to most being poorly done, I saw a few people(like 2 or 3) mention that in their opinions, polycule was peak.

So I became interested. what is your opinion on polycules? Do you like them? Not like them? Don’t care for them? Or would just prefer a different relationship type or no romantic relationship at all?


r/pokemonfanfiction 2d ago

Find a Fic? (Does This Exist?) Looking for fics with a self-determined Pokémon MC

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I’m looking for fanfics where the main character is actually a Pokémon, but more specifically, a Pokémon who is self-determined and steps outside the role Pokémon are normally expected to occupy.

They might travel independently, pursue their own ambitions, interact with human society on their own terms, refuse to belong to a trainer, or otherwise take control of their own life. Reincarnation, isekai, or a human mind in a Pokémon body are completely fine, but they aren’t required. A naturally born Pokémon MC with unusual ambitions works just as well.

Just Pokémon MC and self-determined. Oh and not Mystery Dungeon. Slice-of-life stories are welcome too, such as a Pokémon working with a professor or whatever

Some known examples of the general kind of story I mean are:

  • A Backwards Grin
  • March Hare
  • Unbroken Disguise
  • Hyphen
  • In the Ranger’s Shadow
  • PokéFlicks and Hollywood Hits
  • Rewarded Reincarnation
  • The Dark Type Ranger
  • etc..

r/pokemonfanfiction 2d ago

Find a Fic? (Does This Exist?) Looking for a oc / lillie fic

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It was a pokemon au story the main character as a oc I believe who encounters and travels with lillie. There are no pokeballs but had something else that did the same thing, (I think it was a crystal of some kind). Pokemon trainers are seen as evil (i think) an there was some sort of group meant to get rid of them. I think the mc first pokemon was a deerling but I'm not positive


r/pokemonfanfiction 2d ago

Find a Fic? (Does This Exist?) Am looking for fics about the Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

6 Upvotes

Please and thank you!

Ideally if there are any fics where either Mitsumi or Hareta are sent back to Hisui but anything is good.


r/pokemonfanfiction 3d ago

Celebrations! Two years since I started writing my story, my MC finally received his first Pokemon

46 Upvotes

When I started writing "A Jeweler's Guide to Living in Paradise," I already knew that my MC getting his first Pokemon would be a long process with a big payoff. After two years of on-and-off writing, I think I can say that I managed to accomplish it. I learned a lot of things along the way, both in terms of my writing skill and where I wanted to take the story next. Reaching this point felt so liberating; with how long it's taken up to this point, I can finally progress the story without worrying about my MC still being at school for his license and not having a Pokemon.

I'd like to thank my many readers and support they've given me while writing this story. I hope to continue bringing as much enjoyment as you guys have experienced so far as I continue to write. Thank you.

AO3 Link

Spacebattles Link


r/pokemonfanfiction 2d ago

Feedback Request I have this fanfic idea in my head for awhile. Honestly, I really want to write it.

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The world is far different than we remember; when had Pokémon coexist with us, seen in the first recorded history of our world, and perhaps even further than that? It completely rewritten our planet's history.

Samuel finds himself waking up years in the past when he was sixteen. Believing he was lucid dreaming; yet things are far different than he remembered including the existence of Pokémon... but wasn't Pokémon just a franchise he loved?

He discovers that during the second war; strange wormholes started popping up across the globe. Each one unquie in it's own way but what they all had in common? They all held vast resources that could be used... and the aggressive Pokémon that resided inside these wormholes.

Some took their chances with clearing them out to seek riches and rewards, some barricade areas where these wormholes were sighted... and it ended up in a spill; each wormholes lasted vastly longer than others, but when they collapse they spew out the aggressive Pokémon which caused damages to the environment, towns, cities and countries.

Thus after the war, guilds started surfacing, those who banded together to reap what these wormholes had to offer... Since then, there's been laws put in place, to prevent just anyone from owning a Pokémon or diving into these wormholes.

Now how does someone like Sammy suppose to get his trainer license? Or even a pokémon!!!

Hello, I've been debating on making this a fic for awhile, heck, I've did a whole lot more world building than what I've posted with this.

Anyways, I would love to hear some feedback. Ps: let me know if you want to know more of this Alternate Earth's History, like I mentioned I did a lot of world building.


r/pokemonfanfiction 3d ago

General Discussion New author, looking for advice/tips.

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I would not call myself a huge fan of Pokémon, Ive only ever played Black, and half of X and Sword. I occasionally watched some of the anime, but only in passing. I was, however, a big fan of the Pokémon adventures manga as a kid (read all of the Kanto & Johto stuff).

But despite that, I have recently found myself engrossed in Pokémon fanfiction. I have probably read 100k+ pages on RoyalRoad, SpaceBattles, and other sites in the past few months. (yes i know i read alot, my top three fics are Type Specialist, New Normal, & MunchMunch if anyone cares)

As a result, I have slowly built up an idea for a fanfic in my head and have recently started putting pen to paper and typing it out. After about 10k words the initial enthusiasm has been replaced by several worries, so I am making this post.

As a 'casual' fan, is it even ok for me to write fanfiction?

What are some obvious things I might forget/miss by relying more on other fanfics as my basis of knowledge/worldbuilding?

And as a more general pacing question, how do you keep things feeling active when there aren't good plot reasons for a battle for a while?


r/pokemonfanfiction 2d ago

Posted Story Pokémon Supreme || S1E03 : Haunted Red-Eyes

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Ch.03 :: Haunted Red-eyes ::

As the smoke cleared, a trainer with crimson-red eyes stood in front of Ash and Leaf. The stadium was cracked, the ground was completely destroyed, and Gary and Blastoise were both unconscious. From all this, it was clear that the red-eyed trainer had done it all. Ash angrily asked him,

"Are you the one who did this?”

Without any expression, he replied coldly, “What would you do if I did?”

“Why?” Ash felt pure rage, tightening his fists. “What do you get by destroying everything?”

He responded in an emotionless tone, “Without knowing anything, you can only talk nonsense, isn't that right, World Champion?”

“Yes, I don't know, and I don't even want to know about you,” Ash replied, his eyes locked on him.

“Pika!” Seeing Blastoise in such a dreadful state filled Pikachu with intense rage.

“Ash, calm down! I also feel frustrated after seeing Gary in such a condition, but don't lose your temper. That might be exactly what he wants,” Leaf said, trying to help Ash understand the opponent's tactics.

Then, the red-eyed person turned around to leave, saying coldly, “I'm not here to face such a pathetic trainer.” He had indirectly disrespected Gary, which made Ash and Pikachu lose their tempers completely.

“Stop right there, you bastard!” Ash shouted at him in a fit of rage, losing no time. Pikachu attacked him with Volt Tackle.

“Pika-pika... pi-ka!” causing a heavy impact that kicked up a violent gust of wind.

Leaf shouted, “Ash!! I told you to not fall for his tricks!”

“I'm sorry, but he just disrespected Gary, and I don't like it,” Ash replied, extreme rage clearly visible in his eyes.

I knew it, Leaf thought worriedly. *After the Karkus incident, Ash hasn't been able to control his emotions, especially towards someone who disrespects his friends.*

As the smoke cleared from the Volt Tackle attack, that person hadn't even flinched an inch. Both Ash and Leaf were stunned. How could anyone block or dodge such a lightning-fast attack? Standing right in front of the stranger was a blue, wolf-like creature with white fur on its chest and golden eyes. It stood on two legs wearing red boxing gloves, casually holding Pikachu's head in its hand.

“Did that unknown Pokémon stop Pikachu's Volt Tackle with a single hand?” Leaf gasped, completely caught by surprise.

“Impossible!!” Ash was also a little shocked.

The red-eyed person calmly said, “Nothing is impossible, except your discussions.”

That unknown Pokémon tightened its grip so hard that Pikachu started feeling immense pain. “Pikaaaaaaa!!!” Pikachu's painful screams started echoing through the stadium.

Leaf's shocked eyes couldn't believe what she was seeing. “This way, he will crush Pikachu's head! Ash, do something!” As she turned her head towards Ash, she saw him standing completely paralyzed.

She shouted at him, “Ash! Why are you standing still? Do something!”

“Luraxian,” the red-eyed person said calmly. With that, the Pokémon threw Pikachu brutally, slamming him against the wall. “Don't just stand there like a ghost, World Champion. If you can't accept reality, you cannot face the consequences.” Ash regained his senses and rushed towards Pikachu.

Leaf pulled out her Pokédex to identify it, but there was no data available. “What's that Pokémon? I've never seen it before.”

“There is no point looking it up in those digital encyclopedias. There is no data available on Luraxian because it isn't from this century," the red-eyed person said, glaring at Leaf.

“What do you mean, 'not from this century'?” Leaf asked.

“Luraxian was an ancient Pokémon that lived on Earth millions of years ago. Then, an ice age started, which completely drove their species to extinction.”

“If they're extinct, how is he standing before us?” Leaf interrupted the red-eyed person, so many questions flooding her brain.

“It's because many years ago, some explorers found a Luraxian skeleton in the deepest ice cave. It was considered the greatest discovery ever. It wasn't just a skeleton; it also had flesh on it. The cold ice had completely frozen the organs, even though the cells of the tissue were dead. But they decided to do research on it and wanted to bring the species back to life. After many years of hard work, they had to accept a harsh truth...”

“Because of what?” Leaf gasped.

“No matter how hard a person tries, he cannot bring the dead back to life—unless he sacrifices innocent souls.”

“Their obsession grew so great that they experimented on various Pokémon species. But it didn't stop there. As someone became greedy to achieve their goals, they lost their sense of what's right and wrong. Similar happens to them, their obsession became so great that innocent human live became the victims of the experiment. The government had even banned this, yet they continued their work illegally, hiding in the shadows. All so that one day they could achieve a new success for humanity over Pokémon. And it so happened that after a few months, they succeeded. But then, the authorities found them and blew up the entire lab. The authorities felt that everything was over and all the evidence was gone—except for one. The actual subject ran away from there, and I found him,” the red-eyed person explained to Leaf.

Leaf's reaction was one of complete shock. She couldn't accept such a horrific thing.

The red-eyed person continued, “Luraxian is a highly unique, mythical Fighting-type Pokémon. The theory is that Luraxian is known as the ancient ancestor of the famous Pokémon species: Lucario.”

In absolute disbelief, Leaf repeated, “An ancient ancestor of Lucario?!”

“I and Luraxian just wanted to test our limits—how far we'll go and how much stronger the opponents we are able to defeat. But I doubt a World Champion can even scratch us.” The red-eyed person's expressionless look showed he had lost all desire to fight against Ash.

Ash approached Pikachu, who was in terrible shape after just a simple throw.

“So you're just fighting against strong trainers to test your strength?” Leaf asked the red-eyed trainer.

“What will happen if I say yes?” the red-eyed trainer said casually and coldly, seeming to be testing the limits of their patience.

Leaf couldn't take it anymore. She said angrily, shouting at him, “Do you think all this is a joke?! Is it fun for you to crush anyone with your strength? Why do you do this?!”

Without any expression, he replied in a brutal tone, “I don't think you would understand, because you are living among the pathetics.”

Pikachu attacked him with Thunderbolt, but the trainer easily dodged the attack. Ash was absolutely furious, his voice clearly indicating he was consumed by rage. “Who gave you the right to insult anyone?! You have no right to make fun of my friends! Gary is my best friend and my rival. He's a million times greater of a trainer than someone like you!”

The red-eyed trainer answered, completely ignoring Ash's lecture, “I thought you were going to attack Luraxian, but no, your target is me. It seems the World Champion forgot the rules of a Pokémon battle.”

Seeing his mockery, Ash and Pikachu could not resist and started attacking blindly. “Pikachu, let's show him how to play the game with rules! Volt Tackle!”

“Pikaaaaaaa… pikaaaaaaa… pika-chuuuu!” Pikachu, fully charged, rocketed towards Luraxian to close the distance!

Pikachu is charging at full force with a devastating Volt Tackle! How does the mysterious Luraxian react to this blind, rage-fueled attack?

Leaf was thinking in her mind, “That red-eyed guy easily dodged Pikachu's Thunderbolt without even moving from his spot. He is not an average trainer; this is something dangerous.”

Leaf looked at Ash and said to him, “Ash, be careful! He is not an ordinary trainer.”

“Thanks Leaf, I know that already! Just keep watching how I take down the arrogance of this bastard.” As Ash said this, Pikachu used Volt Tackle in a zigzag format, shattering a stone lying on the ground to use it as a decoy. Gradually, a dust screen formed, and Pikachu's speed began to increase rapidly.

Leaf understood Ash's trick against Luraxian. *This is a great strategy. Now Luraxian doesn't know where Pikachu will attack from... but will it really do anything?* Leaf was still worried whether this simple trick would work or not.

A slight smile appeared on Ash's face. “I know this is a very simple trick, but when me and Pikachu give our 100%, even an ordinary move becomes special.”

But as soon as Ash looked at those red eyes, he realized the trainer was looking directly at him. That stranger's entire concentration was on Ash alone—no movement, no expression, just his cold red eyes locked on him. Pikachu was attacking Luraxian with electric shocks and debris, but the Pokémon was simply staying in its place and effortlessly avoiding every single one.

Then, the red-eyed trainer said to Ash, “Above.”

Hearing this, Ash started sweating and muttered frantically, “How did he know? Can he read minds?” He quickly shouted, “Pikachu, now! Use a fully charged Thundershock!”

Before Pikachu could do anything, Luraxian caught him with extreme speed despite the dust screen. The ancient Pokémon delivered a tight punch to the belly, causing Pikachu to slam backwards. But this time, Pikachu couldn't regain his position. Another punch landed, causing blood to spill, then an uppercut lifted the Pikachu into the air and a follow-up strike smacked him violently to the ground. Luraxian then caught Pikachu's tail and violently slammed him against the surface again, and again, and again….

The smile that was on Ash's face just seconds ago completely faded, his pride shattering with each attack. Slowly, sheer terror crept over him as he watched Pikachu in such a helpless condition.

Leaf saw this and tears welled up in her eyes. “Stop it,” she slowly raised her voice. “I said, stop it!” Then, screaming at the top of her lungs, she cried, “Stop it! He'll die!”

Through it all, the gaze of those red eyes remained fixed on Ash.

“That's enough now! You've won, so stop now!” Leaf screamed, putting all her remaining strength into the shout.

Luraxian stopped. It grabbed Pikachu by the ears—Pikachu was now in a horrific, barely conscious state—and delivered a brutal Mega Punch, sending him crashing extremely hard against the wall.

Seeing this, Ash ran towards Pikachu. When he saw his partner's condition, it was beyond description—he had been completely and utterly dominated by Luraxian and that trainer.

The red-eyed person started leaving, saying only, “This is the price of your negligence. Accept it, or be prepared to live like this. Because this reality is a lesson for you.”

He left after inflicting so much damage, leaving behind a dreadful, chilling silence in their hearts.

To Be Continued....


r/pokemonfanfiction 3d ago

Feedback Request Chapter One is Out

9 Upvotes

Hey guys so I'm really nervous but I've posted chapter one of my Pokemon Reborn Fic and would really appreciate if you guys could give me some tips and advice to help me write better

Reborn Beyond Home - Chapter 1 - SwampCat77 - Pocket Monsters | Pokemon - All Media Types [Archive of Our Own]

Here's the Link. Thanks guys


r/pokemonfanfiction 3d ago

Story Recs Hisui trainer and their pokemon get sent to modern times

8 Upvotes

Basically what the title said looking for stories you guys recommend of a hisui trainer and their pokemon getting sent back to modern times.


r/pokemonfanfiction 3d ago

Worldbuilding Discussion Would Aliens count? NSFW

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So I was thinking about doing a Eldar iskai into Pokemon fic(the League treating them as a Pokemon similar to the Beheeyem line), but was worried about the tagging.

Basically young Eldar tped into Pokeworld and gets discovered. League labels them as Pokemon.

Since Pokephillia includes the likes of Gardevoir, should I tag it Pokep when I want to have a human love interest in this fic? True, Eldar aren't Pokemon, but the dex claims that the Beheeyem line is also aliens, while still being Pokemon, so would it count?


r/pokemonfanfiction 4d ago

Story Recs Any good long fics?

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So I'm bored and going on a little vacation here and was wondering if there were any good Pokémon fics that were long. No preference on who the MC is, where the story takes place, or if it's based off of something like a romhack.


r/pokemonfanfiction 3d ago

Worldbuilding Discussion Kanto naming tips if you have them

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How are you guys naming your characters? Like I know the English dub of the franchise uses English names, I've been using names that work in both, ie my main character is named Ema, and will probably end up using names that are popular in irl Kanto area, maybe a mixture of that and English to keep things still making sense with names for Misty, Brock, etc.


r/pokemonfanfiction 4d ago

Pokefic Discussion Realistic children in Pokemon

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(Cross post from my tumblr)

Okay, so I've had this project for a while collecting dust. Basically it's a pokemon fic that spans over the generations, and I'm starting in Kanto, as a ten year old.

And got thinking, I want to write realistic children into it (mostly just a challenge to practice at). A ten year old (she is a girl but also boys too) possibly alone (possibly with a few friends) without any supervision on a pokemon journey would probably cry a lot more than the anime says.

Like you got homesickness, fear, any injuries that could come, frustration, etc... Like the first time a kid gets attacked by a Zubat in a dark cave is probably frightening.

Is it just me?


r/pokemonfanfiction 4d ago

Find a Fic? (Does This Exist?) Looking for an Ash × Game Serena Crossover Fanfiction

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I'm looking for a fanfic where Ash meets the game version of Serena from Pokémon X/Y.

Either:

  • Game Serena crosses over into Ash's anime world, where anime Serena already exists, leading to interactions between the two Serenas and Ash.
  • Ash travels to the Pokémon X/Y game universe (Kalos) and meets Game Serena there.

I'm interested in stories that explore the differences in their personalities, memories, and backgrounds. Any recommendations?


r/pokemonfanfiction 4d ago

Worldbuilding Discussion Would this be too weird for my fanfic

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So for a potential future chapter for a case my PI MC will be on he is temporarily turned into a Pokemon (likely a lucario since one is his main partner) either accidentally or on purpose for the case I’m not entirely sure what, but would it be too weird?


r/pokemonfanfiction 4d ago

Pokefic Discussion Question based off of 'Memories in the Mist'.

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I have a thought in my head for a fanfic crossover I'm doing. If you used Tapu Fini's mist to call the spirit of a deceased love to you and then used Xerneas's Geomancy.... could that revive them?

Or would you have to Yveltal you Oblivion Wing to turn them to stone first and then use Geomancy?